Microphase separation and mechanical properties of the polyurethanes based on the high soft segment poly(bis‐azidomethyl oxetane)/tetrahydrofuran binder

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 724-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Jian ◽  
Yufang Song ◽  
Weiliang Zhou ◽  
Leqin Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment

Effect of Block Molecular Weight on the Mechanical Properties of PA1010-b-PEG Segmented Block Copolymers

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 2127-2130
Author(s):  
Li Huo ◽  
Cai Xia Dong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Mechanical Measurements ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Hard Block ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Hard Segments

The mechanical properties were investigated of a series of PA-PEG thermalplastic elastomer based on PA1010 and polytetramethylene glycol (PEG) with varying hard and soft segment content. Dynamic mechanical measurements of these polymers have carried out over a wide range of temperatures. The block copolymers exhibit three peaks, designated as α, β and γ in the tanδ-temperature curve. The α transition shifts to higher temperature with increasing hard block molecular weight. However, at a constant hard molecular weight, the α transition shifts to higher temperature and the damping increases on increasing the soft segment molecular weight. DMA results show that the block copolymers exhibit a microphase separation structure and both soft and hard segments were found to be crystallizable. The degree of phase separation increases with increasing hard block molecular weight.

scholarly journals Recyclable Shape-Memory Waterborne Polyurethane Films Based on Perylene Bisimide Modified Polycaprolactone Diol

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1755
Author(s):  
Kang Wei ◽  
Haitao Zhang ◽  
Jianbo Qu ◽  
Jianyong Wang ◽  
Yang Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Storage Stability ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Waterborne Polyurethane ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Perylene Bisimide ◽  
Good Shape

Currently, much attention is given to the functionality and recyclability of waterborne polyurethane (WPU). Herein, ε-caprolactone was used as a chain extender for grafting onto perylene bisimide (PBI) and 1,4-butanediol (BDO) via ring-opening reactions to obtain PBI-PCL and BDO- PCL. Then, two kinds of WPU, namely PBI-WPU (PWPU) and BDO-WPU (BWPU), were fabricated using PBI-PCL/polytetrahydrofuran ether glycol (PTMG) and BDO-PCL/PTMG, respectively, as mixed soft segments. The properties and appearance of PWPU and BWPU emulsions were analyzed in terms of particle size, zeta potential and TEM images, and the results showed that PWPU emulsions had uniform particle size distribution and decent storage stability. AFM and DMA results revealed that PWPU films possessed a more significant degree of microphase separation and a higher glass transition temperature (Tg) than BWPU films. The PWPU films displayed good shape-memory and mechanical properties, with tensile strength up to 58.25 MPa and elongation at break up to 1241.36%. TGA analysis indicated that PWPU films had better thermal stability than BWPU films. More importantly, the PWPU films could be dissolved in a mixed solvent of acetone/ethanol (v/v = 2:1) at room temperature. The dissolved PWPU could be dispersed in deionized water to prepare waterborne polyurethane again. After the recycling process was repeated three times, the recycled PWPU emulsion still exhibited good storage stability. The recycled PWPU films maintained their original thermal and mechanical properties. Comparing the properties of BWPU and PWPU showed that the soft segment structure had important influence on waterborne polyurethane performance. Therefore, PWPU may have great potential applications in making recycling and shape-memory coating or paint.

scholarly journals The Crystallisation, Microphase Separation and Mechanical Properties of the Mixture of Ether-Based TPU with Different Ester-Based TPUs

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 3475
Author(s):  
Yu-Hui Que ◽  
Ying Shi ◽  
Li-Zhi Liu ◽  
Yuan-Xia Wang ◽  
Chen-Chen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Phase Region ◽  
The Other ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Similar Chemical ◽  
Aggregation Structure ◽  
The Difference

The difference in compatibility at the molecular level can lead to a change of microphase separation structure of thermoplastic polyurethanes blend systems, which will improve their thermal and mechanical properties. In this study, TDI-polyester based TPU was blended with MDI-polyether-based TPU and MDI-polyester based TPU, with different ratios. In the blend system, the obvious reduction of the melting temperature of the high-temperature TDI-polyester based TPU component indicates its hard segments can be mutually integrated with the other component. For TDI-polyester based TPU/MDI-polyether based TPU blends, their similar hard segment ratio and similar chemical structure of the soft segment give the molecular chains of the two components better compatibility. The aggregation structure of the two kinds of chains can rearrange at the molecular level which makes the hard domains mutually integrate to form a new phase separation structure with larger phase region distance. As a result, the yield strength of this blend increased by almost 143% when the elongation at break was only reduced by 12%. In contrast, the other group of blends still partly maintain their respective micro domains, forming a weak interface and leading to a decreased of elongation at break.

Structural Characterization of Segmented Polyurethanes by Small Angle Neutron Scattering

2001 ◽  
Vol 707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren I. Espada ◽  
Joseph T. Mang ◽  
E. Bruce Orler ◽  
Debra A. Wrobleski ◽  
David A. Langlois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Hard Segment ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Chain Scission ◽  
Segmented Polyurethanes

ABSTRACTThe beneficial mechanical properties of segmented polyurethanes derive from microphase separation of immiscible hard and soft segment-rich domains at room temperature. We are interested in the structure of the domains, how these are affected by hydrolytic aging, and how the structure is modified by low molecular weight plasticizers. To assessed the distribution of the plasticizer in polyurethane, we did small-angle neutron scattering measurements on mixtures of 23% hard segment poly(esterurethane) with different amounts of either non-deuterated or deuterated plasticizer. We analyzed the results using a simple model in which the contrast, Δ=H-, between the hard and soft segment-rich domains is varied by the amount of deuterated or hydrogenated plasticizer, using the fact that I(Q) ∼ Δ2. The result demonstrated that the plasticizer is largely associated with the soft segment rich domains. The structure of PESU with the chain extender of the hard segment was assessed after aging under hydrolytic conditions. The results show that the microphase structure coarsens and segregates and that the hard and soft segments segregated as a result of the loss of constraints from hydrolytic soft segment chain scission. The results on plasticizer distribution and the effects of hydrolytic aging give insight on the loss of mechanical properties that occur in each case.

Structural Characterization of Segmented Polyurethanes by Small Angle Neutron Scattering

2001 ◽  
Vol 710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren I. Espada ◽  
Joseph T. Mang ◽  
E. Bruce Orler ◽  
Debra A. Wrobleski ◽  
David A. Langlois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Neutron Scattering ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Hard Segment ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Chain Scission ◽  
Segmented Polyurethanes

ABSTRACTThe beneficial mechanical properties of segmented polyurethanes derive from microphase separation of immiscible hard and soft segment-rich domains at room temperature. We are interested in the structure of the domains, how these are affected by hydrolytic aging, and how the structure is modified by low molecular weight plasticizers. To assessed the distribution of the plasticizer in polyurethane, we did small-angle neutron scattering measurements on mixtures of 23% hard segment poly(esterurethane) with different amounts of either non-deuterated or deuterated plasticizer. We analyzed the results using a simple model in which the contrast, Δρ = ρH Š ρ, between the hard and soft segment-rich domains is varied by the amount of deuterated or hydrogenated plasticizer, using the fact that I(Q) ∼ Δρ2. The result demonstrated that the plasticizer is largely associated with the soft segment rich domains. The structure of PESU with the chain extender of the hard segment was assessed after aging under hydrolytic conditions. The results show that the microphase structure coarsens and segregates and that the hard and soft segments segregated as a result of the loss of constraints from hydrolytic soft segment chain scission. The results on plasticizer distribution and the effects of hydrolytic aging give insight on the loss of mechanical properties that occur in each case.

scholarly journals Impact of Macrodiols on the Morphological Behavior of H12MDI/HDO-Based Polyurethane Elastomer

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2060
Author(s):  
Shazia Naheed ◽  
Mohammad Zuber ◽  
Mahwish Salman ◽  
Nasir Rasool ◽  
Zumaira Siddique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Chain Length ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Group Identification ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Polyurethane Elastomers ◽  
Hard Segments ◽  
Morphological Behavior

In this study, we evaluated the morphological behavior of polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) by modifying the soft segment chain length. This was achieved by increasing the soft segment molecular weight (Mn = 400–4000 gmol−1). In this regard, polycaprolactone diol (PCL) was selected as the soft segment, and 4,4′-cyclohexamethylene diisocyanate (H12MDI) and 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) were chosen as the hard segments. The films were prepared by curing polymer on Teflon surfaces. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized for functional group identification in the prepared elastomers. FTIR peaks indicated the disappearance of −NCO and −OH groups and the formation of urethane (NHCOO) groups. The morphological behavior of the synthesized polymer samples was also elucidated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. The AFM and SEM results indicated that the extent of microphase separation was enhanced by an increase in the molecular weight of PCL. The phase separation and degree of crystallinity of the soft and hard segments were described using X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was observed that the degree of crystallinity of the synthesized polymers increased with an increase in the soft segment’s chain length. To evaluate hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, the contact angle was measured. A gradual increase in the contact angle with distilled water and diiodomethane (38.6°–54.9°) test liquids was observed. Moreover, the decrease in surface energy (46.95–24.45 mN/m) was also found to be inconsistent by increasing the molecular weight of polyols.

scholarly journals Study on the morphology and thermomechanical properties of poly(urethane-siloxane) networks based on hyperbranched polyester

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 871-879
Author(s):  
Marija Pergal ◽  
Jasna Dzunuzovic ◽  
Milena Spírková ◽  
Rafal Poręba ◽  
Milos Steinhart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Hydrophobic Surface ◽  
Crosslinking Density ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Hyperbranched Polyester ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Atomic Force

Two series of polyurethane films based on hyperbranched polyester of the second pseudogeneration (Boltorn?), 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and two different siloxane prepolymers, ?,?-dihydroxy-(ethylene oxide-poly(dimethylsiloxane)-ethylene oxide) (EO-PDMS-EO) and ?,?-dihydroxypropyl-poly(dimethylsiloxane) (HP-PDMS), were prepared by two-step polymerization in solution. The influence of the type and content of soft segment on the morphology, thermomechanical and surface properties of the synthesized polyurethanes was studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and water absorption measurements. It was found that these techniques confirmed existence of microphase separated morphology. Synthesized polyurethanes exhibited two glass transition temperatures and one second relaxation process. The results showed that polyurethanes based on HP-PDMS had higher surface roughness, better microphase separation and waterproof performances. Samples synthesized with lower PDMS content had less hydrophobic surface, but higher crosslinking density and better thermomechanical properties. (Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 172062]

Effects of Thermal Treatment on the Morphology and Properties of CSM/Poly(Urethane-Isocyanurate) Composites Formed by SRIM Process

2008 ◽  
Vol 575-578 ◽  
pp. 941-946
Author(s):  
Hong Yan Tang ◽  
Ji Hui Wang ◽  
Guo Qiang Gao ◽  
Wen Xing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Microphase Separation ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Fiberglass continuous strand mat(CSM)/poly(urethane-isocyanurate) composites were formed by SRIM process, treated under different conditions and then characterized based on dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) ,transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the mechanical property tests. The results show that the mechanical properties of the composites could be increased with improving the degree of microphase separation. At a given temperature (120°C), the degree of microphase separation is the highest for 4h and decreases gradually with prolonging treatment time. For a given time (4h), the well microphase-separated morphology is obtained and the degree of microphase mixing is increased at 120°C and 140°C treatments, respectively. The degree of microphase separation of the composites decreases with enhancing the temperature to 140°C.

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