scholarly journals Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on the Microstructure, Non-Isothermal Crystallization Behavior and Antibacterial Activity of Polyoxymethylene

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yicheng Zeng ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Lumin Wang ◽  
Hongliang Huang ◽  
Xun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Rate Function ◽  
Melt Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Activation Energy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Silver (Ag) nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile route in the presence of oleic acid and n-propylamine. It was shown that the average primary size of the as-synthesized Ag nanoparticles was approximately 10 nm and the surface of as-synthesized Ag nanoparticles was capped with monolayer surfactants with the content of 19.6%. Based on as-synthesized Ag nanoparticles, polyoxymethylene (POM)/Ag nanocomposites were prepared. The influence of Ag nanoparticles on non-isothermal crystallization behavior of POM was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The Jeziorny, Jeziorny-modified Avrami, Ozawa, Liu and Mo, Ziabicki and Kissinger models were applied to analyze the non-isothermal melt crystallization data of POM/Ag nanocomposites. Results of half time (t1/2), crystallization rate parameter (CRP), crystallization rate function (K(T)), kinetic parameter (F(T)), the kinetic crystallizability at unit cooling rate (GZ) and the crystallization activation energy (∆E) were determined. Small amounts of Ag nanoparticles dispersed into POM matrix were shown to act as heterogeneous nuclei, which could enhance the crystallization rate of POM, increase the number of POM spherulites and reduce POM spherulites size. However, the higher loading of Ag nanoparticles were easily aggregated, which restrained POM crystallization to some degree. Furthermore, the POM/Ag nanocomposites showed robust antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

The non-isothermal crystallization behavior of polyamide 6 and polyamide 6/HDPE/MAH/L-101 composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingxiao Liu ◽  
Guosheng Hu ◽  
Jingting Zhang ◽  
Zhongqiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Isothermal Condition ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Processing Techniques

AbstractStudy of the crystallization kinetics is particularly necessary for the analysis and design of processing operations, especially the non-isothermal crystallization behavior, which is due to the fact that most practical processing techniques are carried out under non-isothermal conditions. The non-isothermal crystallization behaviors of polyamide 6 (PA6) and PA6/high-density polyethylene/maleic anhydride/2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane (PA6/HDPE/MAH/L-101) composites were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The crystallization kinetics under non-isothermal condition was analyzed by the Jeziorny and Mo equations, and the activation energy was determined by the Kissinger and Takhor methods. The crystal structure and morphology were analyzed by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WXRD) and polarized optical microscopy (POM). The results indicate that PA6/HDPE/MAH/L-101 has higher crystallization temperature and crystallization rate, which is explained as due to its heterogeneous nuclei.

Effect of Hyperbranched Polymer on Crystallization Kinetics of Isotactic Polypropylene

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 1142-1145
Author(s):  
Guang Tian Liu ◽  
Jing Lei
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Isotactic Polypropylene ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Hyperbranched Polymer ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Crystallization Activation Energy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Kinetics Of

In this paper, the isothermal crystallization kinetics of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) and iPP with 5% hyperbranched polymer (HBP) added had been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results show that a small addition of HBP affects the crystallization behavior of iPP. During isothermal crystallization, the crystallization rate of the blend is higher than those of iPP remarkably. An increase in the Avrami exponent may be attributed to the fractal structure of hyperbranched polymer. The crystallization activation energy is estimated by the Friedman equation, the results show that the activation energy decreases remarkably by addition of HBP and the crystallization rate of the blend is more sensitive to temperature than that of iPP.

scholarly journals The Synthesis of Biodegradable Poly(L-Lactic Acid)-Polyethylene Glycols Copolymer/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites and Analysis of the Crystallization Properties

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Jiunn-Jer Hwang ◽  
Su-Mei Huang ◽  
Wen-Yang Lin ◽  
Hsin-Jiant Liu ◽  
Cheng-Chan Chuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Silicate Layer ◽  
Polyethylene Glycols ◽  
Melt Crystallization ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Study Results

This study makes use of polycondensation to produce poly (L-lactic acid)-(polyethylene glycols), a biodegradable copolymer, then puts it with organically modified montmorillonite (o-MMT) going through an intercalation process to produce a series of nanocomposites of PLLA-PEG/o-MMT. The exfoliation and intercalation of the montmorillonite-layered structure could be found through X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The lower the molecular weight of poly (ethylene glycol), the more obvious the exfoliation and dispersion. The nanocomposites were investigated under non-isothermal crystallization and isothermal crystallization separately via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). After the adding of o-MMT to PLLA-PEG copolymers, it was found that the PLLA-PEG nanocomposites crystallized slowly and the crystallization peak tended to become broader during the non-isothermal crystallization process. Furthermore, the thermal curve of the non-isothermal melt crystallization process of PLLA-PEG copolymers with different proportions of o-MMT showed that the melting point decreased gradually with the increase of o-MMT content. In the measurement of isothermal crystallization, increasing the o-MMT of the PLLA-PEG copolymers would increase the t1/2 (crystallization half time) for crystallization and decrease the value of ΔHc. However, the present study results suggest that adding o-MMT could affect the crystallization rate of PLLA-PEG copolymers. The o-MMT silicate layer was uniformly dispersed in the PLLA-PEG copolymers, forming a nucleating agent. The crystallization rate and the regularity of the crystals changed with the increase of the o-MMT content, which further affected the crystallization enthalpies.

Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystal on Crystallization Behavior of Poly(3–hydroxybutyrate–co–3–hydroxyvalerate)

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hou Yong Yu ◽  
Zong Yi Qin
Keyword(s):  
Heterogeneous Nucleation ◽  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Kinetics Study ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
Melt Crystallization ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Biodegradable Nanocomposites

The biodegradable nanocomposites of poly (3–hydroxybutyrate–co–3–hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) with different cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) contents were prepared by a solvent casting method. The effects of CNCs on the crystallization behavior of PHBV were studied by DSC. The DSC results showed that compared to PHBV, the melt crystallization temperature increased to 92.3 °C for the nanocomposites with 10 wt. % CNCs, which indicated that the crystallization of PHBV became easier with the addition of CNCs. Moreover, the non–isothermal crystallization kinetics study illustrated that overall crystallization rate of PHBV in the nanocomposites was faster than that of neat PHBV, which should be attributed to the strong heterogeneous nucleation of CNCs.

Isothermal Crystallization Behavior of Poly (L-lactic Acid)/ Surface-Grafted Silica Nanocomposites

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 37-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Hua Cai
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Silica Nanocomposites ◽  
Induction Periods ◽  
Sio2 Nanocomposites ◽  
Different Content

The Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)/surface-grafting silica(g-SiO2) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending. The isothermal crystallization behavior of PLLA/g-SiO2 nanocomposites with different content of g-SiO2 was investigated by optical depolarizer. In isothermal crystallization from melt, the induction periods and half times for overall PLLA crystallization (95°C Tc 120°C) were affected by the crystallization temperature and the content of g-SiO2 in nanocomposites. The results showed that g-SiO2 as a kind of heterogeneous nucleating agent can reduce induction periods and half times for overall PLLA crystallization. The thermal properties of PLLA/g-SiO2 samples were also investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), The results showed that the crystalline degree of PLLA was improved as the presence of g-SiO2.

scholarly journals The effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on crystallization and thermomechanical properties of PLLA matrix

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna-Georgia I. Athanasoulia ◽  
Maximos N. Christoforidis ◽  
Dimitrios M. Korres ◽  
Petroula A. Tarantili
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Kinetic ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Melting Behavior ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Cold Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Experiments ◽  
Twin Screw

AbstractIn this study, hydroxyapatite (HA) was incorporated in a poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) matrix and the thermal properties and crystallization behavior of the derived composites were investigated. The nanocomposites, containing 0–20 wt% HA, were prepared by melt extrusion employing a twin-screw extruder. XRD experiments verified an increase in the intensity of the characteristic diffraction peak of the α-form crystalline phase of PLLA with increasing HA content. By DSC experiments it was observed that the presence of HA increased the crystallinity during cold crystallization, leading to a shift of cold-crystallization temperature to lower values and to an increase in the melting temperature of the PLLA phase. Isothermal crystallization experiments at 100, 110, 115 and 120°C, revealed a maximum in crystallization kinetic around 100°C after the addition of HA compared to 115°C for pure PLLA. The crystallization rate of PLLA matrix in the nanocomposites decreased with increasing crystallization temperature. By using the Avrami and Lauritzen-Hoffman equations the exponent n was calculated in the range 2–3 and a theoretical approach verified that the HA/PLLA systems belong to Regime II of crystallization behavior. The investigated melting behavior of PLLA was attributed to better organized crystalline structure with increasing isothermal crystallization temperatures and might be related with the longer time necessary for the completion of crystallization.

Role of interfacial interaction on the crystallization behavior and melting characteristics of PP/Nano-CaCO3 composites modified with different compatibilizers

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhai Wang ◽  
Hao Shen ◽  
Gu Li ◽  
Kancheng Mai
Keyword(s):  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Heterogeneous Nucleation ◽  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Interfacial Interaction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Polar Groups ◽  
Melting Characteristics

AbstractPP/nano-CaCO3 composites with different interfacial interaction were prepared by addition of compatibilizers with the same polar groups but different backbones. The non-isothermal and isothermal crystallization behavior of PP/nano- CaCO3 composites was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results indicated that the interfacial interaction between PP and nano-CaCO3 increased the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of PP due to the heterogeneous nucleation of nano-CaCO3. The interfacial interaction between nano- CaCO3 and compatibilizer further increased the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of PP and induced the formation of β-crystal of PP due to the synergistic effect of heterogeneous nucleation between nano-CaCO3 and compatibilizer. This synergistic effect of heterogeneous nucleation between nano- CaCO3 and compatibilizer depended on the interfacial interaction between compatibilizer and PP matrix. The increased compatibility between compatibilizer and PP matrix favoured the heterogeneous nucleation between nano-CaCO3 and compatibilizer

Comparative study of the crystallization behavior and morphologies of carbon and glass fiber reinforced poly(ether ether ketone) composites

2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112096510
Author(s):  
Pan Wang ◽  
Qing Lin ◽  
Yaming Wang ◽  
Chuntai Liu ◽  
Changyu Shen
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Avrami Model ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

This work aims to perform a systematic investigation on the crystallization behavior and morphologies of carbon and glass fiber reinforced PEEK. The nonisothermal and isothermal crystallization behavior was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The resultant morphologies were assessed by wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and polarized optical microscopy (POM) to provide details on spherulitic level, crystalline structure at unit cell, and lamellar levels. It was found that the crystallization ability of carbon fiber filled PEEK was better than that of neat PEEK, while the behavior of glass fiber filled PEEK was in an opposite trend. The incorporation of carbon fiber (or glass fiber) led to a looser packing of the unit cell or a less crystal perfection of PEEK but did not change its crystal form as well as its long period of lamellae. The isothermal crystallization kinetics was analyzed by the Avrami model, suggesting that the crystallization mechanism of carbon fiber filled PEEK was different from that of neat PEEK and its glass fiber filled composites. Nevertheless, the POM results showed that fiber-induced transcrystallization in PEEK matrix was not evidenced for either carbon or glass fiber filled PEEK. Finally, the effect of carbon and glass fiber on the crystallization of PEEK matrix was discussed to some extent.

Non-isothermal crystallization behavior of polypropylene/zinc oxide composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 505-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianqiang Fang ◽  
Minghua Lang ◽  
Xuchu Ye ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Kongjun Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Kinetic ◽  
Exothermic Peak ◽  
Crystallization Time ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Relative Crystallinity ◽  
Oxide Composites

AbstractThe non-isothermal crystallization behavior of polypropylene (PP)/zinc oxide composites with various mass ratios was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. The Jeziorny and Mo models were applied to calculate the non-isothermal crystallization kinetic parameters of the composites. During non-isothermal crystallization, the width of the exothermic peak increased from 7°C to 12°C with increasing cooling rate. The exothermic peak position at 10°C shifted to a lower temperature, and the half crystallization time t1/2 decreased from 2.86 min to 0.51 min. The Friedman model was used to determine the variation of activation energy at each stage of crystallization. The crystallization activation energies obtained varied significantly at each stage of crystallization. The crystallization activation energy of PP was -126.8 kJ/mol at 70% relative crystallinity but reached -232.8 kJ/mol at 10% relative crystallinity.

Preparation and Properties of PLLA-co-bis A/VMT Nanocomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 1466-1469
Author(s):  
Ya Li Bai ◽  
Hong Xu ◽  
Zhi Ping Mao
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Polarized Optical Microscopy ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analyzer ◽  
Melt Polycondensation ◽  
The Fourier Transform

Poly(L-lactic acid)-co-bisphenol-A epoxy resin/vermiculite nanocomposites（PLLA-co-bis A /VMT）were prepared by in-situ melt polycondensation of L-LA in the presence of amino-modified vermiculite. The fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra were used to investigate molecular interactions between the modified vermiculite and PLLA. The detailed thermal property and crystallization behavior of samples were studied by using polarized optical microscopy (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). The result indicated that the thermal stability, overall crystallization rate and spherulitic texture of PLLA-co-bis A were strongly influenced in the presence of vermiculite particles.

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