scholarly journals Production of Styrene-[Ethylene-(Ethylene-Propylene)]-Styrene Block Copolymer (SEEPS) Microfibers by Electrospinning

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Ozan Toprakci ◽  
Mukaddes Sevval Cetin ◽  
Hatice Aylin Karahan Toprakci
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Fiber Morphology ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Nonwoven Mats ◽  
Significant Factors

Thermoplastic elastomer-based fibers have many advantages including lightness, flexibility, resilience. Styrene-[ethylene-(ethylene-propylene)]-styrene (SEEPS) is a styrenic block copolymer based thermoplastic elastomer and it can be used for many applications with many functions as a matrix, compatibilizer, modifier or adhesive. It has good resistance to oxidizing agents, weathering, aging, and it can be used under various conditions. In this study, SEEPS block copolymer fibers were electrospun. This study is the first study about the electrospinning of SEEPS block copolymer in the literature. Various spinning solutions were used, and process was optimized by changing the electrospinning conditions. Fiber morphology was analyzed by an optical microscope and fiber diameter distribution histograms were drawn. In order to understand the effects of polymer concentration on electrospinning, viscosity of the spinning solutions was measured. Although electrospinning conditions were found to be critical in terms of spinnability, solution concentration and viscosity were the most significant factors for obtaining flexible SEEPS based fibrous nonwoven mats.

scholarly journals Needleless Electrospinning of PA6 Fibers: The Effect of Solution Concentration and Electrospinning Voltage on Fiber Diameter

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 421-430
Author(s):  
Alexandra Aulova ◽  
Marko Bek ◽  
Leonid Kossovich ◽  
Igor Emri
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Surface Tension ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Solution Viscosity ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Needleless Electrospinning ◽  
Pore Size Distributions

Needleless electrospinning is the process of forming thin material fibers from the open surface of its solution or melt in a strong electrostatic field. Electrospun non-woven materials are used in various applications that require specific fiber diameters and pore size distributions. Fiber diameter depends on the properties of the polymer solution and manufacturing conditions. A needleless electrospinning process using the Nanospider setup was investigated using the commonly used polyamide 6 (PA6) solution in a mixture of acetic and formic acids. Polymer solutions with different polymer concentrations were characterized by viscosity, surface tension and electrical conductivity. An increase in polymer content in the solution resulted in the exponential increase of the solution viscosity, polynomial increase of electrical conductivity and had almost no effect on surface tension. The effect of the polymer concentration in the solution, as well as electrospinning voltage on fiber diameter and diameter distribution, was investigated using scanning electron microscopy images. The average fiber diameter linearly increases with the increased polymer concentration and also demonstrates an increase with increased electrospinning voltage, although less pronounced. Therefore, a change in the PA6 solution concentration should be used for the robust adjustment of fiber diameter, while changes in electrospinning voltage are more appropriate for fine tuning the fiber diameter during the process of needleless electrospinning.

TUNING PROPERTIES AND MORPHOLOGY IN HIGH VINYL CONTENT SBS BLOCK COPOLYMER, A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER VIA THIOL-ENE MODIFICATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prithwiraj Mandal ◽  
Siva Ponnupandian ◽  
Soumyadip Choudhury ◽  
Nikhil K. Singha
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Atomic Force Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Ene Reaction ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

ABSTRACT Thiol-ene modification of high vinyl content thermoplastic elastomeric styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) block copolymer (BCP) was carried out using different thiolating agents in toluene at 70 °C. 1H NMR analysis confirmed the participation of vinyl double bond in the thiol-ene modification reaction of SBS. Surface morphology of the block copolymers evaluated by atomic force microscopy analysis showed higher roughness after the thiol-ene reaction. The thiol-modified SBS block copolymer showed better adhesion strength and oil resistance properties than the pristine SBS.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NANO-COMPOSITES BASED ON ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE BLOCK COPOLYMER

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-172
Author(s):  
N.B. Arzumanova ◽  
◽  
N.T. Kakhramanov ◽  
U.M. Mammadli ◽  
R.N. Lalayeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Nano Composites ◽  
Ethylene Propylene

Synthesis of Multiblock Copolymers of Poly(2-vinylpyridine) and Polyoxyethylene and their Application as Compatibilizers for Epichlorohydrin Rubber/Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Blends

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-198
Author(s):  
Chaoyang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Vinyl Chloride ◽  
Potassium Hydroxide ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Multiblock Copolymers ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Poly Vinyl Chloride

Multiblock copolymers of poly(2-vinylpyridine) (P2-VP) and polyoxyethylene (PEO) were synthesized by condensing telechelic dihydroxy poly(2-vinylpyridine) (THPVP) and PEO with dichloromethane in the presence of potassium hydroxide. The copolymers were purified by extraction with water and toluene successively and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The block copolymers behave as good compatibilizers for the blending of epichlorohydrin rubber (CHR) with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The addition of approximately 2-3% block copolymer to the blends evidently improves their mechanical properties and causes the two glass transition temperatures ( Tg) to become closer. The blends with a weight ratio PVC/CHR of 4/6 and the addition of 2-4% block copolymer show mechanical properties consistent with those of a thermoplastic elastomer.

Separation and identification of ethylene-propylene block copolymer

Polymer ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 38 (17) ◽  
pp. 4381-4385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junting Xu ◽  
Linxian Feng ◽  
Shilin Yang ◽  
Yinan Wu ◽  
Yiqing Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Propylene

Research on Electrospinning Process of Pullulan Nanofibers

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 198-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Bin Sun ◽  
D. Jia ◽  
Wei Min Kang ◽  
Bo Wen Cheng ◽  
Ya Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Redistilled Water ◽  
Water As Solvent

A kind of pullulan biopolymer nanofibers with diameter of 100～700nm were obtained using redistilled water as solvent through electrospinning technology in this paper. The effects of the spinning solution concentration, applied voltage, flow rate and capillary–screen distance on morphology and diameter distribution of pullulan nanofiber were studied by SEM. The results show that, different parameters had great influence on nanofibers’ morphology and diameter. The optimal parameters of pullulan nanofibers electrospinning were: 22wt.% spinning solution concentration, 31 kV voltage, 20 cm capillary–screen distance and 0.5ml/h flow rate.

Preparation and Characterization of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) Fibers by Electrospinning

2019 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 163-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ervin Tri Suryandari ◽  
Muhammad Ali Zulfikar ◽  
Rino R. Mukti ◽  
Muhamad Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Supply Voltage ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Solution Flow Rate ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Small Pore

Fibers are materials with advantageous properties such as lightweight material properties, has small pore size, and has high surface area, porosity,and permeability. An easy and simple method to prepare fibers is electrospinning. Using this method poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) fibers were prepared. Several parameters include polymer concentration, solution flow rate, the distance of the nozzle tip to the collector, and the applied voltage were investigated to control the morphology, structure, and diameter of PMMA fibers. The Optimal electrospinning conditions for PMMA fibers production were a PMMA concentration is 8% (w/v), a power supply voltage is 20 kV, a distance of the tip of the nozzle to the ground collector is 15 cm, and a flow rate is 0.004 mL/min. The diameter distribution and morphology of the fibers were determined and characterized by Optical Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), which showed that the produced fiber had an average diameter of 1.4925 µm, the contact angle of fiber PMMA is 125.307o and the spreading time of fibers PMMA is about 360 minutes

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