Crystallization of Cis-Polyisoprenes in a Capillary Rheometer. II. The Effects of Experimental Parameters and Molecular Structure

1971 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. L. Folt
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Complex Function ◽  
Capillary Rheometer ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Experimental Parameters ◽  
Static Conditions

Abstract Cis-polyisoprenes are readily crystallized under the pressure and orientation forces existing in a capillary rheometer. The ease at which crystallization can be effected is a complex function of the interrelationships existing among the temperature, the molecular weight, stereoregularity, and the dimensions of the capillary. For a given cis-polyisoprene and capillary, crystallization occurs more readily as the molecular weight is increased. Decreasing the diameter of the capillary and/or increasing the length of the capillary enhances the ease at which a given cis-polyisoprene can be crystallized. Using the optimum conditions presently available, natural rubber has been crystallized at 146° C. The ease at which crystallization is effected decreases drastically as the cis-1,4 content of the polyisoprene is reduced. Trans-1,4 and 3,4 are similarly effective in retarding the crystallization process and their effects are proportional to their concentrations in the molecular chains. However, polyisoprenes which will not crystallize under static conditions at −20° C are readily crystallized in the capillary rheometer at much higher temperatures.

Crystallization of Cis-Polyisoprenes in a Capillary Rheometer. III. The Effects of Certain Additives

1971 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. L. Folt
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
Capillary Rheometer ◽  
Subsequent Aging ◽  
Oil Blends ◽  
Flow Units ◽  
Static Conditions

Abstract Cis-polyisoprenes are readily crystallized under the pressure and orientation forces existing in a capillary rheometer. Oil-extension retards the rheometer crystallization process. However, natural rubber/oil blends containing up to 50 phr of oil are readily crystallized above room temperature. The retardation effect of oil-extension is not nearly as drastic as that produced by slight alterations in the stereoregularity of the polymer chains. ISAF carbon black significantly enhances the ease at which solidification of the melt can be effected in the capillary. Aging the black/rubber mix at room temperature enhances the ease of solidification. Shearing the aged black/rubber mix results in a retardation of the solidification process but subsequent aging of the sheared mix again enhances the ease of solidification in the capillary. Acetone extracted natural rubber crystallizes more easily in the capillary rheometer than the non-extracted material; a behavior in marked contrast to that observed under static conditions at −20° C where removal of the acetone solubles from natural rubber retards the crystallization process. A brief discussion of the crystallization mechanism in terms of supermolecular flow units is presented.

scholarly journals Microstructure and Lamellae Phase of Raw Natural Rubber via Spontaneous Coagulation Assisted by Sugars

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4306
Author(s):  
Wanna Bai ◽  
Jie Guan ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
Shihong Cheng ◽  
Fuchun Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
Brown Sugar ◽  
Degree Of Crystallization ◽  
Traditional Process ◽  
Acid Coagulation ◽  
Environmental Challenge

Natural rubber (NR) as a renewable biopolymer is often produced by acid coagulation of fresh natural latex collected from Hevea brasiliensis. However, this traditional process is facing a huge economic and environmental challenge. Compared with the acid coagulation, spontaneous or microorganism coagulation is an ecofriendly way to obtain NR with excellent performance. To clarify the influence of different sugars on NR quality, several sugars were used to assist the coagulation process. Influence of different sugars on microstructure and cold crystallization were examined by 1H NMR, DSC, etc. The results indicated that sugars exhibit different biological activity on terminal components of fresh field latex and can influence the resultant molecular structure and basic properties. Brown sugar exhibits higher metabolic activity and is inclined to decompose the protein and phospholipids crosslinking compared with other sugars. The larger molecular weight of sugar molecule is beneficial for the formation of the stable α lamellae phase and higher overall degree of crystallization.

ANALISA KANDUNGAN BETA-GLUKAN LARUT AIR DAN LARUT ALKALI DARI TUBUH BUAH JAMUR TIRAM (Pleurotus ostreatus) DAN SHIITAKE (Lentinus edodes)

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Netty Widyastuti ◽  
Teguh Baruji ◽  
Henky Isnawan ◽  
Priyo Wahyudi ◽  
Donowati Donowati
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Pleurotus Ostreatus ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Lentinus Edodes ◽  
Beta Glucan ◽  
Oyster Mushrooms ◽  
The Difference

Beta glucan is a polysaccharide compound, generally not soluble inwater and resistant to acid. Beta glucan is used as an immunomodulator (enhancing the immune system) in mammals is usually a beta-glucan soluble in water, easily absorbed and has a low molecular weight. Several example of beta-glucan such as cellulose (β-1 ,4-glucan), lentinan (β-1 0.6-glucan) and (β-1 ,3-glucan), pleuran (β-1, 6 and β-1 ,3-glucan) are isolated from species of fungi Basidiomycota include mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) and shiitake (Lentinus edodes).The purpose of thisresearch activity is to obtain beta-glucan compound that can be dissolved in water and in alkali derived from fungi Basidiomycota, i.e, Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) and shiitake (Lentinus edodes). The result of beta-glucan compared to characterize the resulting beta glucan that is molecular structure . The difference of beta glucan extraction is based on the differences in solubility of beta-glucan. Beta glucan could be water soluble and insoluble water.

Relation between Molecular Weights and Physical Properties of Rubber Fractions

1941 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 580-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Gee ◽  
L. R. G. Treloar
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Elastic Material ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
High Elasticity ◽  
Latex Rubber

Abstract As high elasticity is a property possessed only by substances of high molecular weight, it is of interest to enquire into the relation between the elastic properties of a highly elastic material such as rubber and its molecular weight. An investigation on these lines has been made possible through the work of Bloomfield and Farmer, who have succeeded in separating natural rubber into fractions having different average molecular weights. The more important physical properties of these fractions have been examined with the object of determining which of the properties are dependent on molecular weight and which are not. Fairly extensive observations were made on the fractions from latex rubber referred to as Nos. 2, 3 and 4 by Bloomfield and Farmer, and some less extensive observations were carried out on the less oxygenated portion of fraction No. 1 obtained from crepe rubber (called hereafter 1b) . Before considering these experimental results, and their relation to the molecular weights of the fractions, it will be necessary to refer briefly to the methods used for the molecular-weight determinations, and to discuss the significance of the figures obtained.

Research on Chemical Modification of Wood of Fast-Growing Poplar

2013 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 461-465
Author(s):  
De Jun Shen ◽  
Chang Hai Yu ◽  
Zhen Xing
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Structural Material ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Wood Structure ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Performance Requirements

This topic is considered to modify the fast-growing Poplar to improve the properties, in order to fully meet the performance requirements for the structural material. This study aims to improve the dimensional stability and some other mechanical properties through impregnated with the low-molecular-weight PF resin. Through design orthogonal test in different mole ratio of Formaldehyde and Phenol, different amount of NaOH and PVA, we make PF resin to impregnate Poplar and pressing into laminated timber to measure bonding strength, MOR, MOE. The study indicated that: the optimum conditions of the low molecular weight PF resin for modify Poplar are: mole ratio of Formaldehyde and Phenol is 2.4, mole ratio of NaOH and phenol is 0.05, amount of PVA is 3% of the phenol. Under this condition Poplar specimen got the biggest increase in various properties and it can satisfy the requirements of the outdoor wood structure.

Chemical Depolymerisation of Natural Rubber in Biphasic Medium

2014 ◽  
Vol 1024 ◽  
pp. 193-196
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Suhawati ◽  
Asrul Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Inner Core ◽  
Particle Surface ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Carbonyl Groups ◽  
Latex Particles ◽  
Liquid Natural Rubber ◽  
Biphasic Medium

The molecular weight of natural rubber (NR) can be reduced via depolymerization reaction to produce liquid natural rubber (LNR) with a molecular weight less than 50 000 g/mol. In the reaction, hydrogen peroxide and sodium nitrite were added to natural rubber latex to initiate a redox type reaction which then breaks the NR chain. Low permeation of reagents into latex particles allows the degradation to occur greater at the latex particle surface relative to the inner core contributes to high molecular weight distribution (MWD) or polydispersity of the LNR obtained. In this recent works, the reaction was carried out in a biphasic medium consisting of water and toluene phases. Toluene swells latex particles as indicated by the SEM micrographs showing changes in the size of latex particles. This occurrence is suggested to increase the influx of reagents into the latex particles. Consequently, with higher permeation of reagents into the latex particles resulted in the decrease of molecular weight and lower polydispersity of the LNR obtained. Chemical structure analysize showed that the LNRs obtained were attached with hydroxyl and carbonyl groups.

Temperatures of Vitrification and Fluidity of Natural Rubber of Different Molecular Weights

1956 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
A. Tager ◽  
M. Iovlova ◽  
T. Kantor ◽  
L. Muzheva
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Vitrification Temperature ◽  
Molecular Weights

Abstract The vitrification temperature of natural rubbers does not change with change of molecular weight, whereas the higher the molecular weight of the rubber, the higher is its fluidity temperature.

Long-Chain Branching and Mechanism Controlling Molecular Weight in Hevea Rubber

1999 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 712-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitladda Tangpakdee Sakdapipanich ◽  
Tippawan Kowitteerawut ◽  
Krisda Suchiva ◽  
Yasuyuki Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Molecular Weight Distribution ◽  
Weight Distribution ◽  
Branch Points ◽  
Long Chain Branching ◽  
Linear Character ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Deproteinized Natural Rubber ◽  
Long Chain

Abstract The linear character of transesterified deproteinized natural rubber (DPNR-TE) was confirmed by the analysis of terminal groups with NMR and viscometric analyses. The branch content of DPNR rubber from fresh latex was found to range from 0.3 to 1.3 and 0.7 to 3.2, based on tri- and tetra-functionalities, respectively. The plot between the number of branch-points and molecular weight (MW) can be divided into three fractions: (A) the rubber fractions in MW ranging from 2.4×105 to 1.9×106; (B) between 1.9×105 and 2.4×105; and (C) those of MW less than 1.9×105. The fraction (A) showed the number of branch-points per a branched molecule (m) higher than that of fractions (B) and (C). This plot is superimposable with the bimodal molecular-weight distribution (MWD) of Hevea rubber, showing a good coinciding of peak-tops at the high and low MW fractions. It seems likely that there is a close relationship between the number of branch-point and bimodal MWD of natural rubber.

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