Rheological properties of polyacrylates used as synthetic road binders

Most adhesives and binders, including bitumen for asphalt mixture production, are presently produced from petrochemicals after the refining of crude oil. The fact that crude oil reserves are a finite resource means that in the future, it may become necessary to produce these materials from alternative and probably renewable sources. Suitable resources of this kind may include polysaccharides, plant oils and proteins. This paper deals with the synthesis of polymer binders from monomers that could, in future, be derived from renewable resources. These binders consist of polyethyl acrylate (PEA) of different molecular weight, polymethyl acrylate (PMA) and polybutyl acrylate (PBA), which were synthesised from ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and butyl acrylate, respectively, by atom transfer radical polymerisation. The rheological properties of these binders were determined by means of oscillatory testing using a dynamic shear rheometer and combinations of stress/strain, temperature and frequency sweeps. The results indicate that PEA can be produced to have rheological properties similar to that of ‘soft’ 100/150 penetration grade bitumen, PMA with similar rheological properties to that of ‘hard’ 10/20 penetration grade bitumen, while PBA, due to its highly viscous nature and low dynamic moduli, cannot be used on its own as a binder. The synthetic polymers were found to be thermo-rheologically simple, and the shift factors, used to produce the dynamic moduli master curves, were found to fit an Arrhenius function.     

Evolution of Artificial Arginine Analogues—Fluorescent Guanidiniocarbonyl-Indoles as Efficient Oxo-Anion Binders

In this article, we present fluorescent guanidiniocarbonyl-indoles as versatile oxo-anion binders. Herein, the guanidiniocarbonyl-indole (GCI) and methoxy-guanidiniocarbonyl-indole (MGCI) were investigated as ethylamides and compared with the well-known guanidiniocarbonyl-pyrrole (GCP) concerning their photophysical properties as well as their binding behavior towards oxo-anions. Hence, a variety of anionic species, such as carboxylates, phosphonates and sulfonates, have been studied regarding their binding properties with GCP, GCI and MGCI using UV-Vis titrations, in combination with the determination of the complex stoichiometry using the Job method. The emission properties were studied in relation to the pH value using fluorescence spectroscopy as well as the determination of the photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQY). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were undertaken to obtain a better understanding of the ground-lying electronic properties of the investigated oxo-anion binders. Additionally, X-ray diffraction of GCP and GCI was conducted. We found that GCI and MGCI efficiently bind carboxylates, phosphonates and sulfonates in buffered aqueous solution and in a similar range as GCP (K_ass ≈ 1000–18,000 M⁻¹, in bis-tris buffer, pH = 6); thus, they could be regarded as promising emissive oxo-anion binders. They also exhibit a visible fluorescence with a sufficient PLQY. Additionally, the excitation and emission wavelength of MGCI was successfully shifted closer to the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum by introducing a methoxy-group into the core structure, which makes them interesting for biological applications.     

丁基硝酸酯乙基硝胺与高分子粘结剂混合体系的相互作用

运用半经验分子轨道理论PM3方法计算丁基硝酸酯乙基硝胺与高分子粘结剂:聚乙二醇(PEG),端羟基聚丁二烯,缩水甘油叠氮基聚醚,3-叠氮甲基-3-甲基环氧丁烷聚合物和3,3-双(叠氮甲基)环氧丁烷聚合物的混合模型体系(高分子链节数n=1, 2, 3, 4),求得稳定几何构型.由色散能校正电子相关近似地求得其相互作用能ΔE.除PEG外,当n值增大时,混合体系的相互作用能趋于减小.混合体系中,2个子体系原子之间的最短距离为0.250～0.320 nm.     

Preliminary study of UV ageing process of proteinaceous paint binder by FT-IR and principal component analysis

This work presents a preliminary study on the ageing process of proteinaceous binder materials used in painting under UV light. With this aim, two sets of model samples were prepared: samples prepared using a single protein material and complex samples prepared in a similar way to the sequence of layers in a real painting from lowest to highest complexity (protein, drying oils, pigment and varnish). The study focuses on acquiring information about the possible degradation process of proteinaceous binders due to ageing and how this process be affected by the presence of characteristic non-proteinaceous painting materials, such as lipids from linseed oil, terpenic compounds from varnish and inorganic pigments. Samples simulated the accelerated ageing process, as did the UV light exposition. The FT-IR spectra were recorded after 100, 500, 1000 and 1500 h of exposition. The study of the accelerated ageing process was performed by means of principal component analysis (PCA) using the FT-IR spectra obtained. Loadings from the significant principal components were analysed to find the FT-IR frequency (cm⁻¹) involved in the degradation process. The study showed the lack of any relevant modification on the proteins in the single model samples. On the contrary, the complex model samples showed the ageing process. The accelerated ageing process can be explained by a principal component from PCA. The most affected IR region was 2900-3600 cm⁻¹, where the amide band was included.     

Identification of proteinaceous binders used in artworks by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry

Proper identification of proteinaceous binders in artworks is essential for specification of the painting technique and thus also for selection of the restoration method; moreover, it might be helpful for the authentication of the artwork. This paper is concerned with the optimisation of analysis of the proteinaceous binders contained in the colour layers of artworks. Within this study, we worked out a method for the preparation and analysis of solid samples from artworks using tryptic cleavage and subsequent analysis of the acquired peptide mixture by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time of flight mass spectrometry. To make this approach rational and efficient, we created a database of commonly used binders (egg yolk, egg white, casein, milk, curd, whey, gelatine, and various types of animal glues); certain peaks in the mass spectra of these binders, formed by rich protein mixtures, were matched to amino acid sequences of the individual proteins that were found in the Internet database ExPASy; their cleavage was simulated by the program Mass-2.0-alpha4. The method developed was tested on model samples of ground layers prepared by an independent laboratory and then successfully applied to a real sample originating from a painting by Edvard Munch.     

气化型煤粘结剂的研究

在实验室研制成两系列三种气化型煤粘结剂。该粘结剂来源广、工艺简单、灰分增加量少,经工业成型及四次不同规格造气炉工业性气化试验表明,新开发粘结剂制成的型煤用于气化是成功的,它是石灰碳化煤球的理想替代粘结剂。     

Untersuchung von Mischvorgängen bei der Herstellung von Kohlenstoffund SiC-Werkstoffen mit Hilfe der Methodik der radioaktiven Markierung

Fūr die Herstellung von Kohlenstoff- und SiC-Werkstoffen ist eine gute Vermischung der festen und flüssigen Komponenten die notiwendige Voraussetzung. Da andere Methoden meist zu zeitaufwendig sind, wurden im VEB EKL seit mehr als 10 Jahren Versuchsreihen mit der Methodik der radioaktiven Markierung einer der Mischungskomponenten zur Untersuchung des Mischvorgangs für Maschinen bis zu 2000 kg Fülung angewandt, wobei sich die Fremdmarkierung mit ⁸²Br-Naphthalin als vorteilhaft erwiesen hat. Der Mischungszustand wird durch statistische Auswertung der Radioaktivität von Probenserien, deren γ-Strahlung gemessen wird und deren Masse in Abhängigkeit von der Mischergröβ 1 bis 100 g je Probe beträgt, charakterisiert. Zusätzlich wird die Feinverteilung durch Kontaktautoradiographie von ebenen Probenoberflächen, ebenfalls für Probenserien, bestimmt.     

Evolved Gas Analysis‐Mass Spectrometry to Identify the Earliest Organic Binder in Aegean Style Wall Paintings

An organic binder was identified in the painted fragments from the Canaanite palace of Tel Kabri, Israel. Recently dated to the late 18th century B.C.E. by ¹⁴C, Tel Kabri is the most ancient of the Eastern Mediterranean sites in which Aegean style paintings have been found. The application of pigments was suspected to be using an organic binding medium, particularly for the Egyptian Blue pigment. Samples of blue paint were examined using evolved gas analysis‐mass spectrometry (EGA‐MS) in order to overcome the analytical challenges imposed by highly degraded aged proteinaceous materials. Egg was identified as the binder based on the presence of hexadecanonitrile and octadecanonitrile, confirming the use of a secco painting technique. Lysozyme C from Gallus gallus was detected by proteomics analysis, confirming the presence of egg. To our knowledge, this is the earliest use of egg as a binder in Aegean style wall paintings.     

Thermokinetic features of the early stages of hydration of slag alkaline binders

This paper presents results of thermokinetic studies on the early stages of hydration of some slag minerals, slag alkaline binders of traditional and new-generation compounds. A possibility of adjustment and control of hardening processes through thermokinetic indices of hydration (intensity and completeness of heat evolution) for various compounds, types and quantities of the alkaline components and temperatures is proved.     

Separation techniques for the analysis of artists' acrylic emulsion paints

Emulsion paints are complex chemical systems. The main problems in their characterization are related to the similarities in polymer composition and to the presence of many different types of additives. Thus high resolution separations, sensitivity, and response specificity are required to identify simultaneously the polymer matrix and the minor components. Especially surfactants and pigments are thought to affect significantly the properties of the paint layers during ageing and their identification is the first step in evaluating the behaviour of these products in working conditions. Representative samples of acrylic emulsion paints for artists have been investigated by pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) and size exclusion chromatography-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (SEC-FTIR), and the results have been compared. All the analysed samples were bound in ethyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate, poly(EA-co-MMA), or n-butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate, poly(nBA-co-MMA), copolymers. Two types of nonionic surfactants, ethoxylated fatty alcohols and alkylaryl polyethoxylates, commonly used as emulsifiers and dispersive agents have been identified, together with a number of organic pigments.