Mechanical and thermal properties of impact modified PBT blends and impact modified PBT nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 489-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjana Sharma ◽  
Purnima Jain ◽  
Susmita Dey Sadhu ◽  
Bikramjit Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Glycidyl Methacrylate ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate

Abstract Elastomer toughened poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT)/organoclay [Cloisite 30B, organo-montmorillonite (OMMT)] nanocomposites were prepared via melt blending using a micro-compounder. In this work, two types of impact modifiers, ultra low density polyethylene grafted glycidyl methacrylate (ULDPE-g-GMA, IM1) and ethylene-methyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate (E-MA-GMA, IM2) were used, and a detailed comparison of the effect of both was made. With respect to the impact strength, 2 wt% of ULDPE-g-GMA produced a better result as compared to 2 wt% E-MA-GMA. Therefore, 2 wt% of ULDPE-g-GMA is considered as the optimized percentage for the preparation of nanocomposites. Being an impact modifier, ULDPE-g-GMA decreases the yield stress, tensile modulus and breaking strength of pure PBT. This issue was addressed in this paper by using organoclay, which may improve the tensile properties of PBT materials. The content of ULDPE-g-GMA was kept constant, whereas organoclay (OMMT) content was varied from 2 to 5 wt% in nanocomposites. The melting and crystallization behavior of pure PBT, impact modified PBT and its nanocomposites were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Crystalline morphology was investigated using polarizing optical microscopy (POM) at 185°C, 195°C, and 205°C crystallization temperatures. The optimum increase in tensile modulus of the elastomer toughened PBT nanocomposites was seen with a 3 wt% addition of organoclay.

scholarly journals The Impact of Artificial Marble Wastes on Heat Deflection Temperature, Crystallization, and Impact Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4242
Author(s):  
Tianliang Feng ◽  
Yangzhou Li ◽  
Liang Fang ◽  
Zhenming Chen
Keyword(s):  
Impact Strength ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Polybutylene Terephthalate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Electron Microscope Analysis ◽  
Heat Deflection Temperature ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Temperature Crystallization

As artificial marble is abundant and widely used in residential and commercial fields, the resource utilization of artificial marble wastes (AMWs) has become extremely important in order to protect the environment. In this paper, polybutylene terephthalate/artificial marble wastes (PBT/AMWs) composites were prepared by melt blending to maximize resource utilization and increase PBT performance. The research results showed that the filling of AMWs was beneficial to the improvement of PBT-related performance. X-ray diffraction analysis results indicated that after filling AMWs into the PBT matrix, the crystal structure of PBT was not changed. Heat deflection temperature (HDT) analysis results indicated that the HDT of PBT composites with 20 wt% AMWs reached 66.68 °C, which was 9.12 °C higher than that of neat PBT. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis results showed that heterogeneous nucleation could be well achieved when the filling content was 15 wt%; impact and scanning electron microscope analysis results showed that due to the partial core-shell structure of the AMWs, the impact strength of PBT was significantly improved after filling. When the filling amount was 20 wt%, the impact strength of the PBT composites reached 23.20 kJ/m2, which was 17.94 kJ/m2 higher than that of neat PBT. This research will not only provide new insights into the efficient and high-value utilization of AMWs, but also provide a good reference for improved applications of other polymers.

scholarly journals Impact Toughness and Ductility Enhancement of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(ε-caprolactone) Blends via Addition of Glycidyl Methacrylate

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Kit Chee ◽  
Nor Azowa Ibrahim ◽  
Norhazlin Zainuddin ◽  
Mohd Faizal Abd Rahman ◽  
Buong Woei Chieng
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Glycidyl Methacrylate ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Biodegradable Poly ◽  
Interfacial Compatibility ◽  
The Impact

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) blends were prepared via melt blending technique. Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) was added as reactive compatibilizer to improve the interfacial adhesion between immiscible phases of PLA and PCL matrices. Tensile test revealed that optimum in elongation at break of approximately 327% achieved when GMA loading was up to 3wt%. Slight drop in tensile strength and tensile modulus at optimum ratio suggested that the blends were tuned to be deformable. Flexural studies showed slight drop in flexural strength and modulus when GMA wt% increases as a result of improved flexibility by finer dispersion of PCL in PLA matrix. Besides, incorporation of GMA in the blends remarkably improved the impact strength. Highest impact strength was achieved (160% compared to pure PLA/PCL blend) when GMA loading was up to 3 wt%. SEM analysis revealed improved interfacial adhesion between PLA/PCL blends in the presence of GMA. Finer dispersion and smooth surface of the specimens were noted as GMA loading increases, indicating that addition of GMA eventually improved the interfacial compatibility of the nonmiscible blend.

scholarly journals Influence of Incorporation of Natural Fibers on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Composites LDPE-Al Reinforced with Fique Fibers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel A. Hidalgo-Salazar ◽  
Mario F. Muñoz ◽  
José H. Mina
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Hot Press ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Aluminum Particles ◽  
Direct Function ◽  
Tetra Pak ◽  
Fique Fibers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Properties Of Composites

This study shows the effect of the incorporation of natural fique fibers in a matrix formed by low-density polyethylene and aluminum (LDPE-Al) obtained in the recycling process of long-life Tetra Pak packaging. The reinforcement content was 10, 20, and 30% fibers, manufactured by hot-press compression molding of composite boards (LDPE-Al/fique). From the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) it was determined that the proportions of the LDPE-Al were 75 : 25 w/w. Likewise, it was found that the aluminum particles increased the rigidity of the LDPE-Al, reducing the impact strength compared to LDPE recycled from Tetra Pak without aluminum; besides this, the crystallinity in the LDPE-Al increased with the presence of aluminum, which was observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The maximum strength and Young’s modulus to tensile and flexural properties increased with the incorporation of the fibers, this increase being a direct function of the amount of reinforcement contained in the material. Finally, a reduction in the density of the compound by the generation of voids at the interface between the LDPE-Al and fique fibers was identified, and there was also a greater water absorption due to weak interphase fiber-matrix and the hydrophilic fibers contained in the material.

scholarly journals The Role of Nanoparticle Shapes and Structures in Material Characterisation of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Bionanocomposite Films

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohanad Mousa ◽  
Yu Dong
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Halloysite Nanotubes ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Bionanocomposite Films ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nanoparticle Shapes ◽  
Selection Of

Three different types of nanoparticles, 1D Cloisite 30B clay nanoplatelets, 2D halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), and 3D nanobamboo charcoals (NBCs) were employed to investigate the impact of nanoparticle shapes and structures on the material performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) bionanocomposite films in terms of their mechanical and thermal properties, morphological structures, and nanomechanical behaviour. The overall results revealed the superior reinforcement efficiency of NBCs to Cloisite 30B clays and HNTs, owing to their typical porous structures to actively interact with PVA matrices in the combined formation of strong mechanical and hydrogen bondings. Three-dimensional NBCs also achieved better nanoparticle dispersibility when compared with 1D Cloisite 30B clays and 2D HNTs along with higher thermal stability, which was attributed to their larger interfacial regions when characterised for the nanomechanical behaviour of corresponding bionanocomposite films. Our study offers an insightful guidance to the appropriate selection of nanoparticles as effective reinforcements and the further sophisticated design of bionanocomposite materials.

Toughening Modification of Poly(butylene terephthalate)/Polycarbonate Blends by Poly(ethylene-co-octene)

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-394
Author(s):  
Huiyu Bai ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Yinxi Zhang ◽  
Xiangfu Zhang ◽  
Wen Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Average Diameter ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Screw Extruder ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Bisphenol A Polycarbonate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Butylene Terephthalate ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
The Impact

New toughened poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT)/bisphenol A polycarbonate (PC) blends were obtained by melt blending with commercial poly(ethylene-co-octene) copolymer (POE), varying the POE content up to 10 wt%, in a twin screw extruder, followed by injection moulding. The influence of POE on the properties of the PBT/PC blends was investigated in terms of mechanical testing, dynamic mechanical thermal (DMTA) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). The results showed that addition of POE led to remarkable increases in the impact strength, elongation at break and Vicat temperature, and a reduction in the tensile strength and flexural properties of PBT/PC blends. The morphology of the blends was observed using SEM and the average diameter of the dispersed phase was determined by image analysis. The critical inter-particle distance for PBT/PC was determined.

Influence of two novel compatibilizers on the properties of LDPE/organoclay nanocomposites

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haydar U. Zaman ◽  
Dalour Hossen Beg
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Nucleation Effect ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Linear Viscoelastic ◽  
Silicate Clay

Abstract In the present investigation, low density polyethylene (LDPE)/organoclay nanocomposites with various clay contents (1–7 wt%) were prepared via a melt mixing technique, using two different compatibilizers with various contents; low molecular weight trimethoxysilyl-modified polybutadiene (Organosilane) and low molecular weight oxidized polyethylene (OxPE). The effects of incorporation of compatibilizers and clay contents on the mechanical and thermal properties of the nanocomposites were investigated. The dispersibility of silicate clay in the nanocomposites was investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that organosilane yielded better clay dispersion and a more exfoliated structure compared with the OxPE. Rheological behavior of the samples was examined by a dynamic oscillatory rheometer in the linear viscoelastic region. The organosilane compatibilized system conferred higher tensile strength, yield strength and tensile modulus than those of an uncompatibilized system, and even higher than those of the OxPE compatibilized case. The crystallization behaviors of uncompatibilized and compatibilized nanocomposites were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). DSC results indicated that the addition of compatibilizers increased the crystallization temperature (Tc) as a result of heterogeneous nucleation effect of clay on LDPE.

Preparation and Property Study of PMMA/ASA Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 2383-2387
Author(s):  
Guo Dong Tang ◽  
Si Chen ◽  
Yan Qin Shi ◽  
Xu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Dsc Analysis ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Flow Rate ◽  
Interface Phase ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Method Effects ◽  
The Impact

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)/ acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate terpolymer (ASA) alloy was prepared via melt blending method. Effects of ASA melt flow rate and PMMA/ASA ratio on mechanical property of the alloy were studied. It showed that when the high melt flow rate ASA was used, alloy’s tensile strength and flexural strength were little different from using low melt flow rate ASA, while the impact strength was significantly higher than the latter. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed that a glass transition (Tg) platform emerged in low melt flow rate ASA at 48.5°C, which represented the Tg of the interface phase formed between SAN grafted acrylate rubber particles and SAN matrix. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) experiment further showed that when low melt flow rate ASA was used, alloy’s cross section was smooth which showed the characteristics of brittle fracture.

Effect of banana fibers and plasticizer on melt processing of poly(vinyl alcohol)

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yottha Srithep ◽  
Dutchanee Pholharn ◽  
Onpreeya Veang-in ◽  
Suphan Yangyuen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Banana Fibers

Abstract Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH) resin is one of the most widely used water-soluble biodegradable polymer. Because of thermal degradation, PVOH exhibits limited melt processing and lacks moldability. The effects of adding glycerol as plasticizer and banana fibers (BF) to PVOH on its moldability and mechanical property were investigated. Melt blending of PVOH with glycerol and/or BF was performed in an internal mixer. The blended materials were then compression molded to produce tensile specimens. Various characterization techniques were employed to study the mechanical properties, compatibility, and crystallization behavior of the PVOH blends. By melt blending with glycerol, PVOH could be processed but decreased the tensile modulus, tensile strength, and crystallization temperature. Furthermore, the addition of BF enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties and crystallization temperature of plasticized PVOH due to compatibility between the two components. Apart from enhancing the mechanical properties and thermal stability, the incorporation of BF can reduce the production cost.

Effects of 3-APTMS-Modified Nano-SiO2 on the Mechanical Properties and Crystallization Behavior of Polyamide-6

2016 ◽  
Vol 869 ◽  
pp. 314-319
Author(s):  
Breno D. Queiroz ◽  
Vitor L.P. Janzantti ◽  
José Donato Ambrósio
Keyword(s):  
Residence Time ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Solution Viscosity ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Capillary Rheometry ◽  
Filling Volume

Nanocomposites of polyamide-6 with nanoSiO2 surface modified by 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (3-APTMS) were prepared by melt blending in torque rheometer. Chemical modification of nanoparticles surface with 3-APTMS were observed by FTIR. Prior to nanocomposites processing, neat polyamide-6 (PA-6) was processed in a torque rheometer with varying processing parameters: polymer residence time in the chamber, rollers rotational speed, and polymer filling volume in the chamber. Two levels for each parameter were fixed. The influence of these parameters on degradation of PA-6 was determined by dilute solution viscosity and capillary rheometry. Results indicate that the best condition was achieved with the higher polymer residence time in the chamber, the higher rollers rotational speed, and the higher polymer filling volume in the chamber. With this information, PA-6 pellets were mixed with nanosilica particles unmodified and surface-capped by 3-APTMS via melt blending in torque rheometer, obtaining PA-6 composites with 1 wt.% of nanofillers. Mechanical and thermal properties of nanocomposites were evaluated by means of tensile test and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

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