Enhancing crystallization rate and melt strength of PLLA with four-arm PLLA grafted silica: The effect of molecular weight of the grafting PLLA chains

2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (2) ◽  
pp. 45675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang-Ling Lai ◽  
Wei Yang ◽  
Zhao Wang ◽  
Da-Wei Shi ◽  
Zheng-Ying Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Melt Strength

scholarly journals Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(ethylene oxide)/Poly(ethylene glycol)-g-silica Nanocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 648
Author(s):  
Xiangning Wen ◽  
Yunlan Su ◽  
Shaofan Li ◽  
Weilong Ju ◽  
Dujin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Poly Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Kinetics Of

In this work, the crystallization kinetics of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) matrix included with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) grafted silica (PEG-g-SiO2) nanoparticles and bare SiO2 were systematically investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarized light optical microscopy (PLOM) method. PEG-g-SiO2 can significantly increase the crystallinity and crystallization temperature of PEO matrix under the non-isothermal crystallization process. Pronounced effects of PEG-g-SiO2 on the crystalline morphology and crystallization rate of PEO were further characterized by employing spherulitic morphological observation and isothermal crystallization kinetics analysis. In contrast to the bare SiO2, PEG-g-SiO2 can be well dispersed in PEO matrix at low P/N (P: Molecular weight of matrix chains, N: Molecular weight of grafted chains), which is a key factor to enhance the primary nucleation rate. In particular, we found that the addition of PEG-g-SiO2 slows the spherulitic growth fronts compared to the neat PEO. It is speculated that the interfacial structure of the grafted PEG plays a key role in the formation of nuclei sites, thus ultimately determines the crystallization behavior of PEO PNCs and enhances the overall crystallization rate of the PEO nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Manufacturing PLA/PCL Blends by Ultrasonic Molding Technology

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2412
Author(s):  
Inés Ferrer ◽  
Ariadna Manresa ◽  
José Alberto Méndez ◽  
Marc Delgado-Aguilar ◽  
Maria Luisa Garcia-Romeu
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Small Particle Size ◽  
Polymer Mixtures ◽  
Crystallinity Degree ◽  
Correct Determination ◽  
Production Stages ◽  
Process Speed

Ultrasonic molding (USM) is a good candidate for studying the plasticization of polymer mixtures or other composite materials due to either the little amount of material needed for processing, low waste or the needed low pressure and residence time of the mold. Thus, the novelty of this research is the capability of USM technology to process PLA/PCL blends and their corresponding neat materials, encompassing all the production stages, from raw material to the final specimen. The major findings of the work revealed that the thermal properties of the blends were not affected by the USM process, although the crystallinity degree experienced variations, decreasing for PLA and increasing for PCL, which was attributed to the crystallization rate of each polymer, the high process speed, the short cooling time and the small particle size. The employed ultrasonic energy increased the molecular weight with low variations through the specimen. However, the degradation results aligned with the expected trend of these material blends. Moreover, this study also showed the effect pellet shape and dimensions have over the process parameters, as well as the effect of the blend composition. It can be concluded that USM is a technology suitable to successfully process PLA/PCL blends with the correct determination of process parameter windows.

Effect of Different Molecular Weight of PEG on the Crystallization Behaviors of Binary Polymer Blends PLA/TPS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1035 ◽  
pp. 918-924
Author(s):  
Teng Zhang ◽  
Su Mei Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Flow Rate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Different Molecular Weight

Serial poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends (with a fixed content of 20 wt.% TPS) were prepared by melt extrusion process. The effect of different molecular weight of PEG on the thermal and rheological properties of PLA/TPS blends was studied by the melt flow rate (MFR) and DSC analysis. The results showed that the molecular weight of PEG influenced the miscibility and crystallization behavior of PLA/TPS blends. Blend added with PEG400 showed a single Tg, and blends with PEG600 provided remarkable improvement of rheological properties with an increase in flow rate to 49.02 g/10 min. 4% content of poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) can positively contribute to improve crystallization rate of PLA by reducing the melting temperature and cold crystallization temperature.

scholarly journals Thermal characterization of novel aliphatic polyesters with ether and thioether linkages

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Soccio ◽  
N. Lotti ◽  
L. Finelli ◽  
A. Munari
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Thermal Characterization ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Aliphatic Polyesters ◽  
Good Thermal Stability

AbstractSeveral novel ether or thioether linkage containing aliphatic polyesters and poly(alkylene dicarboxylate)s were synthesized for comparison and characterized in terms of chemical structure and molecular weight. The thermal behavior was examined by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. All the polymers showed a good thermal stability, even though lower for the ether or thioether linkage-containing polyesters. The decrement of the thermal stability appears to be more relevant in the case of the presence of sulphur atoms. At room temperature the samples appeared semicrystalline, except PTTDG and PDEDG, which were viscous oils; the effect of the introduction of ether or thioether group was an increment of the Tgvalue, a decrement of the melting temperature and a significant decrease of the crystallization rate. The entity of the variations was found to be affected by the kind of group introduced, and the trend observed can be explained on the basis of atom electronegativity and dimensions

scholarly journals Degradation of Polylactic Acid Using Sub-Critical Water for Compost

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2434
Author(s):  
Toshiharu Goto ◽  
Mikitaka Kishita ◽  
Yin Sun ◽  
Takeshi Sako ◽  
Idzumi Okajima
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Decomposition Rates ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Decomposition Products

Polylactic acid (PLA) is expected to replace many general-purpose plastics, especially those used for food packaging and agricultural mulch. In composting, the degradation speed of PLA is affected by the molecular weight, crystallinity, and microbial activity. PLA with a molecular weight of less than 10,000 has been reported to have higher decomposition rates than those with higher molecular weight. However, PLA degradation generates water-soluble products, including lactic acid, that decrease the pH of soil or compost. As acidification of soil or compost affects farm products, their pH should be controlled. Therefore, a method for determining suitable reaction conditions to achieve ideal decomposition products is necessary. This study aimed to determine suitable reaction conditions for generating preprocessed PLA with a molecular weight lower than 10,000 without producing water-soluble contents. To this end, we investigated the degradation of PLA using sub-critical water. The molecular weight and ratio of water-soluble contents (WSCs) affecting the pH of preprocessed products were evaluated through kinetic analysis, and crystallinity was analyzed through differential scanning calorimetry. Preprocessed PLA was prepared under the determined ideal conditions, and its characteristics in soil were observed. The results showed that the crystallization rate increased with PLA decomposition but remained lower than 30%. In addition, the pH of compost mixed with 40% of preprocessed PLA could be controlled within pH 5.4–5.5 over 90 days. Overall, soil mixed with the preprocessed PLA prepared under the determined ideal conditions remains suitable for plant growth.

Blends of Linear and Long-Chain Branched Poly(l-lactide)s with High Melt Strength and Fast Crystallization Rate

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (30) ◽  
pp. 10088-10099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangyan Wang ◽  
Xiabin Jing ◽  
Haibo Cheng ◽  
Xiuli Hu ◽  
Lixin Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Melt Strength ◽  
Long Chain

Improvement of Melt Strength and Crystallization Rate of Polylactic Acid and its Blends

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 38-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Nerkar ◽  
Juliana Ramsay ◽  
Marianna Kontopoulou ◽  
Bruce Ramsay
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Melt Strength
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