Synergistic enhancement of crystallization and mechanical performance of polypropylene random copolymer by strong shear and β-nucleating agent

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 1141-1150
Author(s):  
Yanxin Qi ◽  
Chunbo Zhang ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Dujin Wang ◽  
Jun Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Synergistic Enhancement ◽  
Strong Shear ◽  
Polypropylene Random Copolymer

scholarly journals Composites of a Polypropylene Random Copolymer and Date Stone Flour: Crystalline Details and Mechanical Response

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2957
Author(s):  
Amina Benarab ◽  
Enrique Blázquez-Blázquez ◽  
Rachida Krache ◽  
Rosario Benavente ◽  
María L. Cerrada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Particle Dispersion ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Mechanical Responses ◽  
Widespread Availability ◽  
Polypropylene Random Copolymer

Several composites were prepared based on a polypropylene random copolymer (PPR) and different amounts of date stone flour (DSF). This cellulosic fiber was silanized beforehand in order to reduce its hydrophilicity and improve the interfacial adhesion with the polymer. Other composites were also obtained, including a sorbitol derivative as an effective nucleant. Films made from these composites were prepared using two different thermal treatments, involving slow crystallization and rapid cooling from the melt. Scanning electron microscopy was used to evaluate the morphological features and the DSF particle dispersion within the PPR matrix. X-ray diffraction experiments and differential scanning calorimetry tests were employed to assess the crystalline characteristics and for the phase transitions, paying especial attention to the effects of the DSF and nucleating agent on PPR crystallization. An important nucleation ability was found for DSF, and evidently for the sorbitol derivative. The peak crystallization temperature upon cooling was considerably increased by the incorporation of either the nucleant or DSF. Additionally, a much higher proportion of orthorhombic crystals developed in relation to the monoclinic ones. Moreover, the mechanical responses were estimated from the microhardness experiments and significant improvements were found with increasing DSF contents. All of these findings indicate that the use of silanized DSF is a fairly good approach for the preparation of polymeric eco-composites, taking advantage of the widespread availability of this lignocellulosic material, which is otherwise wasted.

Enhanced β-crystallization in polypropylene random copolymer with a supported β-nucleating agent

2014 ◽  
Vol 598 ◽  
pp. 36-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Li ◽  
Gu Li ◽  
Zishou Zhang ◽  
Xin Dai ◽  
Kancheng Mai
Keyword(s):  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Polypropylene Random Copolymer
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