scholarly journals Gas Transport Phenomena and Polymer Dynamics in PHB/PLA Blend Films as Potential Packaging Materials

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Siracusa ◽  
Svetlana Karpova ◽  
Anatoliy Olkhov ◽  
Anna Zhulkina ◽  
Regina Kosenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Gas Transport ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Segmental Mobility ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Blend Films ◽  
Spin Resonance ◽  
Temperature Dependences

Actually, in order to replace traditional fossil-based polymers, many efforts are devoted to the design and development of new and high-performance bioplastics materials. Poly(hydroxy alkanoates) (PHAS) as well as polylactides are the main candidates as naturally derived polymers. The intention of the present study is to manufacture fully bio-based blends based on two polyesters: poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and polylactic acid (PLA) as real competitors that could be used to replace petrol polymers in packaging industry. Blends in the shape of films have been prepared by chloroform solvent cast solution methodology, at different PHB/PLA ratios: 1/0, 1/9, 3/7, 5/5, 0/1. A series of dynamic explorations have been performed in order to characterize them from a different point of view. Gas permeability to N2, O2, and CO2 gases and probe (TEMPO) electron spin resonance (ESR) analyses were performed. Blend surface morphology has been evaluated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) while their thermal behavior was analyzed by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) technique. Special attention was devoted to color and transparency estimation. Both probe rotation mobility and N2, O2, and CO2 permeation have monotonically decreased during the transition from PLA to PHB, for all contents of bio-blends, namely because of transferring from PLA with lower crystallinity to PHB with a higher one. Consequently, the role of the crystallinity was elucidated. The temperature dependences for CO2 permeability and diffusivity as well as for probe correlation time allowed the authors to evaluate the activation energy of both processes. The values of gas transport energy activation and TEMPO rotation mobility are substantially close to each other, which should testify that polymer segmental mobility determines the gas permeability modality.

Nanocrystalline and Nanostructured High-Performance Permanent Magnets

2001 ◽  
Vol 674 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Goll ◽  
W. Sigle ◽  
G.C. Hadjipanayis ◽  
H. Kronmüller
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Permanent Magnets ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Hardening Mechanism ◽  
Temperature Dependences ◽  
Complex Correlation ◽  
Energy Products

ABSTRACTThe rather complex correlation between the microstructure and the magnetic properties is demonstrated for two types of high-quality RE-TM permanent magnets (pms), namely nanocrystalline RE2Fe14B (RE = Nd,Pr) and nanostructured Sm2(Co,Cu,Fe,Zr)17 pms. The detailed analysis of this correlation for both pm materials leads to a quantitative comprehension of the hardening mechanism enabling the optimization of their magnetic properties and temperature dependences. In the case of RE2Fe14B, isotropic bonded pms are fabricated showing maximum energy products in the order of 90 kJ/m3. In the case of Sm2(Co,Cu,Fe,Zr)17, magnets with excellent high-temperature magnetic properties are tailored. Hereby, the investigations in addition provide important clues to the evolution of the characteristic microstructural and magnetic properties and to the role of the involved elements.

Sedimentation in canola oil: a review

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Hermann ◽  
R. Mailer ◽  
K. Robards
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Canola Oil ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Relative Role ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Sediment Formation ◽  
Preliminary Separation ◽  
Future Work

Summary. Sediment formation or cloudiness in canola oil presents a problem for the industry which is currently solved by winterisation. Various techniques have been used to examine the chemical and physical properties of the sediment. Knowledge of the physical properties are due largely to investigations using differential scanning calorimetry. Chemical composition has been determined by high resolution chromatographic methods particularly gas chromatography following preliminary separation of the sediment from the oil and fractionation. Major components of the sediment are wax esters with lesser amounts of triacylglycerols, hydrocarbons, free fatty acids and alcohols. Nevertheless, full characterisation of the sediment is yet to be achieved although the full potential of developments such as softer ionisation techniques for mass spectrometric detection in high performance liquid chromatography have not been exploited. The process of sediment formation is discussed in relation to nucleation of the oil and crystal growth. On this basis, factors determining sedimentation behaviour in a particular sample are probably kinetic and influenced by trace components of the oil. The fundamental question to be answered in future work is the relative role of environment and genetics in regulating susceptibility to sedimentation.

scholarly journals Marigold flower like structured Cu2NiSnS4 electrode for high energy asymmetric solid state supercapacitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Isacfranklin ◽  
R. Yuvakkumar ◽  
G. Ravi ◽  
S. I. Hong ◽  
Foo Shini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Solid State ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Electrochemical Performances ◽  
Energy Devices

Abstract The growth in energy devices and the role of supercapacitors are increasingly important in today’s world. Designing an electrode material for supercapacitors using metals that have high performance, superior structure, are eco-friendly, inexpensive and highly abundant is essentially required for commercialization. In this point of view, quaternary chalcogenide Cu2NiSnS4 with fascinating marigold flower like microstructured electrodes are synthesized using different concentrations of citric acid (0, 0.05 M, 0.1 M and 0.2 M) by employing solvothermal method. The electrode materials physicochemical characteristics are deliberated in detail using the basic characterization techniques. The electrochemical studies revealed better electrochemical performances, in particular, [email protected] M-CA electrode revealed high 1029 F/g specific capacitance at 0.5 A/g current density. Further, it retained 78.65% capacity over 5000 cycles. To prove the practical applicability, a full-cell asymmetric solid-state device is fabricated, and it delivered 41.25 Wh/Kg and 750 Wh/Kg energy and power density at 0.5 A/g. The optimum citric acid added Cu2NiSnS4 electrode is shown to be a promising candidate for supercapacitor applications.

scholarly journals Improvement in Mechanical Properties and Heat Resistance of PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA by Melt Blending with PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA for Potential Use as High-Performance Bioplastics

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supasin Pasee ◽  
Yodthong Baimark
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Heat Resistance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Blend Films ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Ecofriendly poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA) are flexible bioplastics. In this work, the blending of poly(D-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D-lactide) (PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA) with various blend ratios for stereocomplex formation has been proved to be an effective method for improving the mechanical properties and heat resistance of PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA films. The PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA/PDLA-b-PEG-b-PLDA blend films were prepared by melt blending followed with compression molding. The stereocomplexation of PLLA and PDLA end-blocks were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The content of stereocomplex crystallites of blend films increased with the PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA ratio. From XRD, the blend films exhibited only stereocomplex crystallites. The stress and strain at break of blend films obtained from tensile tests were enhanced by melt blending with the PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA. The heat resistance of blend films determined from testing of dimensional stability to heat and dynamic mechanical analysis were improved with the PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA ratio. The sterecomplex PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA/PDL-b-PEG-b-PDLA films prepared by melt processing could be used as flexible and good heat-resistance packaging bioplastics.

Microstructural Mechanisms of Fatigue Failure in PA66 Fibers

2007 ◽  
Vol 560 ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
J. Martin Herrera-Ramírez ◽  
Anthony Bunsell ◽  
Philippe Colomban
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Structural Heterogeneity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Micro Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Nano Structures ◽  
Different Types

The behavior of two different types of ultra-high-performance polyamide (PA) 66 fibers under fatigue loading up to failure, and the correlation between the fibers (nano)structures and their structural heterogeneity with fatigue lifetimes, have been studied using scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, wide angle x-ray diffraction and micro-Raman spectroscopy. The role of the microstructure of the fibers in determining fatigue life is presented and the possibility of improving their resistance to fatigue or eliminating the fatigue process will be discussed.

scholarly journals Heterogenized Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids in Pebax®Rnew. Thermal, Gas Transport and Antimicrobial Properties

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1419
Author(s):  
Gabriele Clarizia ◽  
Paola Bernardo ◽  
Sabrina C. Carroccio ◽  
Martina Ussia ◽  
Cristina Restuccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Gas Transport ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Good Thermal Stability

Imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) have interesting antimicrobial activity and their inclusion in a flexible film is ideal to take advantage of their properties in practical applications. Poly(ether-block-amide) (Pebax®Rnew) films were prepared by solution casting, loading two synthetized ILs (1-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium dimethyl-5-sulfoisophthalate [Hdmim][DMSIP], IL1 and 1-octyloximethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate [OOMmim][PF6], IL2) up to 5 wt.%. The ILs were characterized by 1H NMR and MALDI-TOF spectroscopy. The films were investigated for miscibility, morphology, wettability, spectral properties and gas transport. The films display a good thermal stability (>200 °C). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) proves phase separation in the blends, that is consistent with FTIR analysis and with the island-like surface morphology observed in the micrographs. Gas permeability tests revealed that the IL-loaded films are dense and poreless, keeping the selectivity of the polymer matrix with a somewhat lessened permeability owing to the impermeable ILs crystals. The film antimicrobial activity, evaluated against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains, was correlated to the structure of the incorporated ILs. The smaller IL2 salt did not modify the hydrophobic nature of the neat polymer and was readily released from the films. Instead, IL1, having a longer alkyl chain in the cation, provided a promising antimicrobial activity with a good combination of hydrophilicity, permeability and thermal stability.

Elucidation of block boundaries as the dissolution channels in hydrated cement

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 484-485
Author(s):  
N.V. Belov ◽  
U.I. Papiashwili ◽  
B.E. Yudovich
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Benzoyl Peroxide ◽  
Phase Contrast ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Hardened Cement ◽  
Hydrated Cement ◽  
Hardened Cement Paste

It has been almost universally adopted that dissolution of solids proceeds with development of uniform, continuous frontiers of reaction.However this point of view is doubtful / 1 /. E.g. we have proved the active role of the block (grain) boundaries in the main phases of cement, these boundaries being the areas of hydrate phases' nucleation / 2 /. It has brought to the supposition that the dissolution frontier of cement particles in water is discrete. It seems also probable that the dissolution proceeds through the channels, which serve both for the liquid phase movement and for the drainage of the incongruant solution products. These channels can be appeared along the block boundaries.In order to demonsrate it, we have offered the method of phase-contrast impregnation of the hardened cement paste with the solution of methyl metacrylahe and benzoyl peroxide. The viscosity of this solution is equal to that of water.

Trace nanoanalysis

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 940-941
Author(s):  
D. E. Newbury ◽  
R. D. Leapman
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Detection Efficiency ◽  
Volume Element ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Trace Constituents ◽  
Secondary Ion ◽  
Concentration Levels ◽  
Structure Properties

Trace constituents, which can be very loosely defined as those present at concentration levels below 1 percent, often exert influence on structure, properties, and performance far greater than what might be estimated from their proportion alone. Defining the role of trace constituents in the microstructure, or indeed even determining their location, makes great demands on the available array of microanalytical tools. These demands become increasingly more challenging as the dimensions of the volume element to be probed become smaller. For example, a cubic volume element of silicon with an edge dimension of 1 micrometer contains approximately 5×1010 atoms. High performance secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) can be used to measure trace constituents to levels of hundreds of parts per billion from such a volume element (e. g., detection of at least 100 atoms to give 10% reproducibility with an overall detection efficiency of 1%, considering ionization, transmission, and counting).

Two Short Tests Fail to Detect Vigilance Decrements

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Botella ◽  
María José Contreras ◽  
Pei-Chun Shih ◽  
Víctor Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Vigilance Task ◽  
Air Traffic Controllers ◽  
Job Selection ◽  
Performance Deterioration ◽  
Short Test ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

Summary: Deterioration in performance associated with decreased ability to sustain attention may be found in long and tedious task sessions. The necessity for assessing a number of psychological dimensions in a single session often demands “short” tests capable of assessing individual differences in abilities such as vigilance and maintenance of high performance levels. In the present paper two tasks were selected as candidates for playing this role, the Abbreviated Vigilance Task (AVT) by Temple, Warm, Dember, LaGrange and Matthews (1996) and the Continuous Attention Test (CAT) by Tiplady (1992) . However, when applied to a sample of 829 candidates in a job-selection process for air-traffic controllers, neither of them showed discriminative capacity. In a second study, an extended version of the CAT was applied to a similar sample of 667 subjects, but also proved incapable of properly detecting individual differences. In short, at least in a selection context such as that studied here, neither of the tasks appeared appropriate for playing the role of a “short” test for discriminating individual differences in performance deterioration in sustained attention.

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