Application of melt flow index for rheological characterization of branched and linear polymers

1986 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Dobkowski
Keyword(s):  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Linear Polymers ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Rheological Characterization

Thermal and Thermorheologic Characterization of Different Polyolefin Waste Fractions

2017 ◽  
Vol 907 ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Adela Lazar ◽  
Catalin Croitoru ◽  
Mircea Horia Tierean ◽  
Liana Sanda Baltes
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mass ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Polymer Waste ◽  
Lower Molecular Mass ◽  
Low Shear

In this study, melt flow index values from several household waste fractions containing mainly polypropylene and high-density polyethylene, were measured at 190 °C for polyethylene and 230 °C for polypropylene-rich fractions. High values of MFI (low shear viscosities) have been reported probably due to the lower molecular mass of the polymer waste and/or the presence of surfactant compounds on the surface of the polymer flakes. Also, by extruding the same batch in different cycles at the same temperature values, the number of processing cycles on which the polymer could be recycled has been determined.

Connecting Linear Polymers Molecular Structure to Viscoelastic Properties and Melt Flow Index

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Touloupidis ◽  
Christof Wurnitsch ◽  
Alexandra Albunia ◽  
Girish Galgali
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Linear Polymers ◽  
Melt Flow

scholarly journals Enhancement of mechanical, thermal and water uptake performance of TPU/jute fiber green composites via chemical treatments on fiber surface

e-Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuffaha Fathe Salem ◽  
Seha Tirkes ◽  
Alinda Oyku Akar ◽  
Umit Tayfun
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Treatment Type

AbstractChopped jute fiber (JF) surfaces were modified using alkaline, silane and eco-grade epoxy resin. Surface characteristics of jute fibers were confirmed by FTIR and EDX analyses. JF filled polyurethane elastomer (TPU) composites were prepared via extrusion process. The effect of surface modifications of JF on mechanical, thermo-mechanical, melt-flow, water uptake and morphological properties of TPU-based eco-composites were investigated by tensile and hardness tests, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), melt flow index (MFI) test, water absorption measurements and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques, respectively. Mechanical test results showed that silane and epoxy treated JF additions led to increase in tensile strength, modulus and hardness of TPU. Glass transition temperature (Tg) of TPU rose up to higher values after JF inclusions regardless of treatment type. Si-JF filled TPU exhibited the lowest water absorption among composites. Surface treated JFs displayed homogeneous dispersion into TPU and their surface were covered by TPU according to SEM micro-photographs.

Rheological Study on of PBT with High Melt Flow Index

2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 644-648
Author(s):  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
Qing Yan Xu ◽  
Pei Jie Lin ◽  
Zhi Hong Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Shear Rate ◽  
Apparent Viscosity ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Flow Activation Energy ◽  
Nonwoven Fabrics ◽  
Flow Activation ◽  
High Flexibility

Melt-blown generated PBT nonwoven fabrics usually have small fibril diameter, high flexibility, well heat and oil resistance. Therefore, they would have promising application such as vehicle filtering media. The rheological behavior of PBT with High Melt Flow Index for Melt-blown is investigated in this paper. It is a direction of the technology design and fabrication parameters .The relation of apparent viscosity and shear rate is analyzed, as well as flow activation energy and Non-Newtonian indexes. The results suggest that PBT with High Melt Flow Index is Non-Newtonian fluid. Apparent viscosity and flow activation energy show gradually decrease with increasing shear rate, exhibiting typical shear-thinning behavior.

Processability predictions for mechanically recycled blends of linear polymers

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 771-781
Author(s):  
Janne van Gisbergen ◽  
Jaap den Doelder
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Experimental Designs ◽  
New Method ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Linear Polymers ◽  
Combined Method

AbstractRecycling of thermoplastic polymers is an important element of sustainable circular economy practices. The quality of mechanically recycled polymers is a concern. A method is presented to predict the structure and processability of recycled blends of polymers based on processability knowledge of their virgin precursor components. Blending rules at molecular weight distribution level are well established and form the foundation of the new method. Two essential fundamental building blocks are combined with this foundation. First, component and blend structure are related to viscosity via tube theories. Second, viscosity is related to melt flow index via a continuum mechanics approach. Emulator equations are built based on virtual experimental designs for fast forward and reverse calculations directly relating structure to viscosity and processability. The new combined method is compared with empirical blend rules, and shows important similarities and also clear quantitative differences. Finally, the new method is applied to practical recycling quality challenges.

From melt flow index to rheogram

1983 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. V. Shenoy ◽  
S. Chattopadhyay ◽  
V. M. Nadkarni
Keyword(s):  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow

Thermomechanical investigations of PEKK-HAp-CS composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (11) ◽  
pp. 1196-1203
Author(s):  
Rupinder Singh ◽  
Gurchetan Singh ◽  
Jaskaran Singh ◽  
Ranvijay Kumar ◽  
Md Mustafizur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Index Test ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Ether Ketone ◽  
Input Variables

In this experimental study, a composite of poly-ether-ketone-ketone by reinforcement of hydroxyapatite and chitosan has been prepared for possible applications as orthopaedic scaffolds. Initially, different weight percentages of hydroxyapatite and chitosan were reinforced in the poly-ether-ketone-ketone matrix and tested for melt flow index in order to check the flowability of different compositions/proportions. Suitable compositions revealed by the melt flow index test were then taken forward for the extrusion of filament required for fused deposition modelling. For thermomechanical investigations, Taguchi-based design of experiments has been used with input variables in the extrusion process as follows: temperature, load applied and different composition/proportions. The specimens in the form of feedstock filament produced by the extrusion process were made to undergo tensile testing. The specimens were also inspected by differential scanning calorimetry and photomicrographs. Finally, the specimen showing the best performance from the thermomechanical viewpoint has been selected to extrude the filament for the fused deposition modelling process.

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