Bioenveloping Inorganic Filler-Based Eggshell Wastes for Enhancing the Properties of Natural Rubber Biocomposites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesham Moustafa ◽  
Soma El-Mogy ◽  
Saber A. Ibrahim ◽  
Anhar Awad ◽  
Nabila A. Darwish
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Lower Temperature

ABSTRACT In this study, eggshell (ES) wastes were used as a renewable reinforcing material in natural rubber (NR) composite to limit carbon production. Long bio-alkyd resin (LAR) was also used to envelope the inorganic ES particles and to aid in dispersing the filler in the NR matrix. The effect of the coated ES filler (ESR) in the rubber mix on the morphology, mechanical properties, and swelling was investigated. The ES filler and its biocomposites were characterized by X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared imaging microscope (FT-IR-IM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis. The morphological data reveal that the resin enhances the dispersion of the ES filler in the NR matrix. These data were confirmed by the results obtained from FT-IR-IM. The swelling and mechanical properties were significantly improved when the coated filler was used in NR matrix, especially at 20 wt.% ESR. DSC thermograms revealed that the increase in the resin caused the glass transition temperature (Tg) to be shifted to a lower temperature. The obtained results show that the bioenveloping ESR can be used as potential alternative for green tire and vehicle applications rather than conventional petroleum-based filler.

Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) Blended with Natural Rubber-Graft- Poly(Acrylic Acid)

2020 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Thamolwan Udomkitpanya ◽  
Kawee Srikulkit
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
Poly Acrylic Acid

Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) was grafted onto natural rubber (NR) to improve the compatibility of NR and poly(lactic acid) (PLA). Polymer blend between PLA and NR-g-PAA was prepared by an internal mixer. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), tensile testing, impact testing, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were employed to determine the functional group, mechanical properties and thermal properties of blends, respectively. Results showed that the addition of NR-g-PAA significantly improved the elongation, impact strength and thermal stability of blends. The P70N30 was the optimum composition to obtain improved mechanical properties of PLA.

Preparation of epoxy/urethane graft interpenetrating polymer networks and study of mechanical, thermal and morphological properties

e-Polymers ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Ghafghazi ◽  
Masoud Esfandeh ◽  
Jalil Morshedian
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Networks ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Ft Ir

AbstractThis paper describes the preparation of Epoxy/Urethane (EP/PU) graft interpenetrating polymer networks (g-IPNs) and investigates the effect of EP/PU weight ratio and urethane's prepolymer molecular weight on the mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of the IPN system. Here, g-IPN was prepared by thorough mixing of an isocyanate-terminated urethane prepolymer with an epoxy resin followed by simultaneous curing of the resins. Polytetra hydrofuranate (PTHF), molecular weights (Mw) 1000, 2000 and 3000 g/gmol, was used to prepare urethane prepolymers. EP/PU weight ratios were 75/25, 50/50, 30/70 and 15/85. Disappearance of epoxide and isocyanate functional groups was followed by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), showing curing of the resins. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to investigate the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the IPNs. Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), tensile measurements and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to study thermal, mechanical and morphological properties of the prepared systems. The best mechanical properties were obtained at EP/PU weight ratio 75/25 which also shows a fine and uniformly dispersed morphology. Moreover, at this ratio, with increasing PTHF Mw in the urethane prepolymer, the mechanical properties were improved whereas a decrease was observed in Tg and thermal degradation temperature of g-IPNs.

scholarly journals Fabrication of silane-grafted graphene oxide and its effect on the structural, thermal, mechanical, and hysteretic behavior of polyurethane

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hyung Lee ◽  
Seong Hun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Functionalized Graphene Oxide ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract Incorporation of nanofillers into polyurethane (PU) is a promising technique for enhancing its thermal and mechanical properties. Silane grafting has been used as a surface treatment for the functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) with numerous reactive sites dispersed on its basal plane and edge. In this study, amine-grafted GO was prepared using silanization of GO with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane. The functionalized graphene oxide (fGO) was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Next, it was introduced in PU fabricated using polycaprolactone diol, castor oil, and hexamethylene diisocyanate. The fGO–PU nanocomposites were in turn characterized by FT-IR, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and a universal testing machine. The results obtained from these analyses showed changes in structural thermal properties, as well as improved thermal stability and mechanical properties because of the strong interfacial adhesion between the fGO and the PU matrix.

Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging of Human Hair with a High Spatial Resolution without the Use of a Synchrotron

2005 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. L. A. Chan ◽  
S. G. Kazarian ◽  
A. Mavraki ◽  
D. R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Human Hair ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Synchrotron Source ◽  
Rigorous Approach ◽  
Ir Transmission ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Absorbance Changes

The cross-section of a human hair has been imaged for the first time using the micro attenuated total reflection (ATR) Fourier transformed infrared (FT-IR) method in combination with a focal plane array (FPA) detector. A rigorous approach was applied to determine the spatial resolution, namely, measuring the distance over which the band absorbance changes from 95 to 5% of the maximum absorbance when passing through a sharp interface. The measured value for IR transmission was ∼16 μm, while the value obtained using ATR imaging was ∼5 μm. The enhanced spatial resolution achieved by this method allows the medulla of the hair (∼8 μm in diameter) to be imaged clearly without the need for a synchrotron source. The spatial resolution of transmission and ATR imaging is compared, and advantages of ATR imaging are discussed.

scholarly journals Thermal and Flammability Characteristics of Blended Jatropha Bio-Epoxy as Matrix in Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Radzi Mohd Hafiezal ◽  
Abdan Khalina ◽  
Zainal Abidin Zurina ◽  
Md Deros Mohd Azaman ◽  
Zin Mohd Hanafee
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Composite Structure ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Flammability Characteristics ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The Difference

This purpose of this paper was to reveal characteristics of a composite structure containing carbon fiber as a reinforcement and blended synthetic epoxy/bio-epoxy derived from crude jatropha oil as resin and compared with fully synthetic epoxy. The composite structure was prepared by the vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding technique and was left to cure for 24 h at room temperature. Both were characterized for their thermal, chemical, and flammable characteristics. The incorporation of jatropha bio-epoxy into the matrix significantly improved the thermal stability between 288–365 °C as obtained by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) test. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) curves showed slight diminution of performances and Tg from DMA tests confirmed well with the trend of Tg obtain by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curves. On the other hand, the flammability property was rated horizontal burning (HB) which was the same as the fully synthetic composite, but the duration to self-extinguish was halved for the composite with jatropha bio-epoxy. Fourier transform infrared attenuated total reflectance (FT-IR/ATR) was conducted to determine the difference of functional groups’ spectrum due to bonding type existing on both specimens. Overall, the composite specimen with blended bio-epoxy exhibited better thermal stability, comparable flammability characteristics, and performances. The aim of this paper was to introduce bio-based epoxy as a potential alternative epoxy and to compete with synthetic epoxy so as to minimize the footprint of non-renewable composite.

scholarly journals Free-Radical Photopolymerization of Acrylonitrile Grafted onto Epoxidized Natural Rubber

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Rawdah Whba ◽  
Mohd Sukor Su’ait ◽  
Lee Tian Khoon ◽  
Salmiah Ibrahim ◽  
Nor Sabirin Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
Epoxidized Natural Rubber ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sample Analysis ◽  
Free Radical Photopolymerization ◽  
Ft Ir

The exploitation of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) in electrochemical applications is approaching its limits because of its poor thermo-mechanical properties. These properties could be improved by chemical and/or physical modification, including grafting and/or crosslinking techniques. In this work, acrylonitrile (ACN) has been successfully grafted onto ENR- 25 by a radical photopolymerization technique. The effect of (ACN to ENR) mole ratios on chemical structure and interaction, thermo-mechanical behaviour and that related to the viscoelastic properties of the polymer was investigated. The existence of the –C≡N functional group at the end-product of ACN-g-ENR is confirmed by infrared (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analyses. An enhanced grafting efficiency (~57%) was obtained after ACN was grafted onto the isoprene unit of ENR- 25 and showing a significant improvement in thermal stability and dielectric properties. The viscoelastic behaviour of the sample analysis showed an increase of storage modulus up to 150 × 103 MPa and the temperature of glass transition (Tg) was between −40 and 10 °C. The loss modulus, relaxation process, and tan delta were also described. Overall, the ACN-g-ENR shows a distinctive improvement in characteristics compared to ENR and can be widely used in many applications where natural rubber is used but improved thermal and mechanical properties are required. Likewise, it may also be used in electronic applications, for example, as a polymer electrolyte in batteries or supercapacitor.

ORIGIN OF ENERGETIC ELASTICITY AND ENTROPIC ELASTICITY OF NATURAL RUBBER WITH NANODIAMOND NANOMATRIX STRUCTURE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asangi Gannoruwa ◽  
Yuanbing Zhou ◽  
Kenichiro Kosugi ◽  
Yoshimasa Yamamoto ◽  
Seiichi Kawahara
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Complex Modulus ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Electron Microscopies ◽  
Entropic Elasticity ◽  
Bound Rubber ◽  
Nanomatrix Structure

ABSTRACT The origin of energetic elasticity in conjunction with the entropic elasticity for natural rubber with a nanodiamond nanomatrix structure was investigated in terms of bound rubber formed between nanodiamonds, based on the interaction between natural rubber and nanodiamonds inside the nanomatrix. The natural rubber with a nanodiamond nanomatrix structure was prepared by reacting nanodiamonds with deproteinized natural rubber in the presence of tert-butylhydroperoxide/tetraethylenepentamine at 30 °C in the latex stage followed by drying. Morphology of the products was observed by two-dimensional and three-dimensional transmission electron microscopies. The effect of bound rubber on the mechanical properties of the products was investigated by measurements of the dynamic mechanical properties and differential scanning calorimetry. The contribution of bound rubber was estimated by combining the Takayanagi equation and modified Guth–Gold equation. A significant increase in complex modulus was attributed to the effect of the bound rubber.

Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber/Rice Starch Interpenetrating Network Hydrogel

2013 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Warisada Sila-On ◽  
Jatuporn Pratoomted ◽  
Utsana Puapermpoonsiri ◽  
Chaiwute Vudjung ◽  
Wiwat Pichayakorn
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Rice Starch ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry

Novel hydrogels based on natural rubber latex (NRL) and rice starch (RSt) (1:2 ratio) were prepared with various amount of N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) and 2.5 phr of maleic acid to form interpenetrating networks (IPN) using free-radical polymerization technique. The thermal and mechanical properties were performed by differential scanning calorimetry and mechanical tests. From data obtained, the change in Tg of rubber and melting point of RSt indicated that polymer-polymer interaction could be formed in IPN hydrogel. The higher amount addition of MBA created more mechanical strength of IPN hydrogels caused by the higher of interlacement formation. However, their mechanical strength of such hydrogels was lower than that of NRL alone due to the formation of amorphous structure in IPN hydrogel. These IPN hydrogels also improved the swelling property which will be utilized for wound healing application.

scholarly journals Effect of Natural Rubber in Polyethylene Composites on Morphology, Mechanical Properties and Biodegradability

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Mastalygina ◽  
Ivetta Varyan ◽  
Natalya Kolesnikova ◽  
Maria Isabel Cabrera Gonzalez ◽  
Anatoly Popov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Soil Test ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Different Content

Compounding natural additives with synthetic polymers allows developing more eco-friendly materials with enhanced biodegradability. The composite films based on low-density polyethylene (PE) with different content of natural rubber (NR) (10–30 wt%) were investigated. The influence of NR content on structural features, water absorption and mechanical properties of the composites were studied. The 70PE/30NR composite is characterized by the uniform distribution and the smallest size of NR domains (45 ± 5 μm). A tensile test was satisfied by the mechanical properties of the biocomposites, caused by elasticity of NR domains. The tensile strength of 70PE/30NR composite film is 5 ± 0.25 MPa. Higher water absorption of PE/NR composites (1.5–3.7 wt%) compared to neat PE facilitates penetrating vital activity products of microorganisms. Mycological test with mold fungi and full-scale soil test detected the composite with 30 wt% of NR as the most biodegradable (mass loss was 7.2 wt% for 90 days). According to infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry analysis, NR consumption and PE structural changes in the biocomposites after exposure to soil occurred. The PE/NR composites with enhanced biodegradability as well as satisfied mechanical and technological properties have potential applications in packaging and agricultural films.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of cyanate ester and its blends with bisphenol dicyanate ester

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-247
Author(s):  
Samikannu Rakesh ◽  
◽  
Muthusamy Sarojadevi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cyanate Ester ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Dsc Studies ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Flame Retardant Properties ◽  
Lower Temperature

A new keto-ene functionalized 1, 5-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one (HPDO) was prepared from p-hydroxy benzaldehyde and acetone using boric acid as a catalyst. The prepared bisphenol was converted into 1,5-bis (4-cyanatophenyl) penta-1,4-diene-3-one (CPDO) by reacting with cyanogen bromide (CNBr) in the presence of triethylamine. The synthesized bisphenol and the dicyanate ester were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) and elemental analysis (EA) techniques. CPDO was then blended with a commercial bisphenol-A dicyanate ester (BADCy) at different ratios (100:0, 75:25, 50:50. 25:75, 0:100) and the cure characteristics were studied. CPDO was found to be cured at a lower temperature than BADCy. The cyanate ester blends were cured at 373 K (30 min) → 423 K (30 min) → 473 K (60 min) → 523 K (3h). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to study the thermal properties. DSC studies show that the cure (peak) temperature of CPDO with and without a catalyst was found to be 408 K and 466 K respectively. The initial degradation temperature of the cured resins was found to be in the range from 701 K to 705 K. The Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) value, determined by Van Krevelen’s equation, shows that these blends have good flame retardant properties.

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