Synergetic Dispersion Effect of Graphene Nanohybrid on the Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Nanocomposite

2014 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143-1149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bihe Yuan ◽  
Chenlu Bao ◽  
Xiaodong Qian ◽  
Saihua Jiang ◽  
Panyue Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Dispersion Effect ◽  
Acetate Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF CARBON FIBER ON THE COMBUSTION BEHAVIOR, THERMAL STABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER (EVA) AND 9,10-DIHYDRO-9-OXA-10-PHOSPHAPHENANTHRENE-10-OXIDE (DOPO) COMPOSITES

10.6036/10031 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-308
Author(s):  
XIAN WANG ◽  
JUNYI DAI ◽  
TIANQING XING ◽  
JINLONG ZHUO
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Acetate Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) is widely used due to its good processability, low density, and low temperature resistance. However, it burns easily and has several disadvantages, such as a high heat release rate and melt dripping, and it emits large amounts of smog and toxic harmful gases. These disadvantages greatly limit the application of EVA in the wire and cable field. In this study, a series of carbon fiber (CF)/9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO)/EVA composites are prepared through melt compounding to improve the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of EVA. The flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of the composites are studied through microscale combustion calorimeter experiments, cone calorimeter tests, thermogravimetric analysis, digital camera, and tensile measurements. Results indicate that among the six samples, the EVA-5 composite with 4.0 wt% CF, 16.0 wt% DOPO, and 80 wt% EVA has the highest limiting oxygen index value (25.1%) and reaches the V-1 level of the Underwriters Laboratory-94 test. Compare with that of pure EVA, the peak heat release rate of the EVA-5 composite has reduced by 30.2% and 47.7%. In addition, the total heat release of EVA-5 reduces by 17.0% and 34.8% relative to that of pure EVA. Data of thermogravimetric analysis show that the thermal stability of CF/DOPO/EVA improves with the increase in CF loading. Moreover, the tensile strength and elongation-at-break values of EVA-5 are 14.30 MPa and 1142.87%, respectively, indicating that this material can maintain good mechanical properties. CF not only enhances the tensile properties of EVA but also acts as a skeleton during burning. This action could increase the strength of the carbon layer and enhance the flame-retardant effect of DOPO. CF and DOPO have an enhanced synergistic effect that could improve the flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of EVA composites. This work provides a theoretical basis for the preparation and production of CF/DOPO/EVA composites with good comprehensive performance. Keywords: thylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide; carbon fiber; flame retardant; synergistic effects

scholarly journals Ground Tire Rubber Modified by Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer: Processing, Physico-Mechanical Properties, Volatile Organic Compounds Emission and Recycling Possibility

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 4669
Author(s):  
Łukasz Zedler ◽  
Paulina Burger ◽  
Shifeng Wang ◽  
Krzysztof Formela
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Tire Rubber ◽  
Ground Tire Rubber ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Acetate Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Ground tire rubber (GTR) was reclaimed and modified with 10 phr of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer via low-temperature extrusion process. Processing, physico-mechanical properties, volatile organic compounds emission, and recycling possibility were investigated. In order to better understand the impact of used modifiers, their efficiency was compared with trans-polyoctenamer, which is an additive that is commercially dedicated to waste rubber recycling. The results showed that a relatively small amount of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer improves the mechanical properties of modified reclaimed GTR and also allows further recycling by multiple processing without the deterioration of performance after three cycles.

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