Characterization of Unsaturated Polyester Filled with Waste Coconut Shells, Walnut Shells, and Carbon Fibers

This study aims to evaluate the erosion behavior and the hardness of hybrid composites made of varying amounts of coconut shells,walnut shells,and carbonfibers dispersed in a polyester matrix.MINITAB(L16)Taguchi experiments were used to determine the optimal combination of parameters.In particular,an erosion device con-sisting of a motor with a constantflow rate of 45 L/min,a pump with a diameter of 40 mm,a nozzle with a dia-meter of 5 mm,and a tank made of“perspex glass”55 cm long,30 cm tall,and 25 cm wide was used.The tests were conducted by varying the sample-to-nozzle distance,the pattern angle,and the sand particle size.The results have revealed that the presence of 7.5%by weight of waste coconut shell,for conditions corresponding to 90°angle,sand size 425μm,stand distance 30 cm,gives the best wear resistance(3.04×10^(-5) g/g).Thefiller content and sand particle size affect the erosive rate,with the angle playing a secondary role.The distance between the sample and the nozzle has a weaker effect on erosive wear.The hardness results show that the models(UP-5%carbonfiber-2.5-3.5-4.5-5.5-6.5-7.5 wt.%waste coconut shell)give the best values for prayer compared to the samples(UP-5 wt.%carbonfiber-2.5-3.5-4.5-5.5-6.5-7.5 wt.%waste walnut shell).

PROPERTIES AND MORPHOLOGY OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER/ACRYLATE-TERMINATED POLYURETHANE/ORGANO-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES

Unsaturated polyester resin （UPR）/acrylate-terminated polyurethane （ATPU）/organo-modified montmorillonite （OMMT） nanocomposites were prepared by the in situ intercalative polymerization method. Samples were prepared by the sequential mixing, i.e. mixture of the ATPU and styrene （S） and OMMT were prepared in the first step; UPR was then added to the pre-intercalates of ATPU/S/OMMT. Results indicate that the mechanical properties and thermal properties of UPR/ATPU/OMMT nanocomposites greatly depend on the amount of ATPU and OMMT. Results show that the addition of ATPU could increase the impact strength of UPR/ATPU composites, but the tensile strength, flexural strength and heat resistance of the materials are obviously decreased. When the weight ratio between UPR, ATPU and OMMT were 82：15：3, the impact strength and heat distortion-temperature of nanocomposite were greatly improved, meanwhile there was little change for other properties of the nanocomposites. The synergistic enhancement effects of ATPU and OMMT on the composites were observed. The structures and morphology of the composites were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.

Toughening Modification of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Using HDI Trimer

HDI trimer was firstly used to improve the mechanical properties of hydroxyl-terminated unsaturated polyester （UP）. Mechanical properties measurements performed on the cured materials demonstrate a distinct improvement in intensity and toughness in the presence of HDI trimer and shows the change trends of increase and then decrease. The morphological analysis of the fracture surfaces shows that the micro-phase separated structures appear in modified UPR systems and changed from dendritric, dimple and to cystiform structures with the increase of HDI trimer content. The presence of the cystiform structures made the modified UPR systems present the best properties.

Synthesis of Antistatic Composite Based on Reaction Flame Retarding Unsaturated Polyester Resin

The synthesis of reaction flame retarding unsaturated polyester resin and the flame retarding mechanism are investigated.By taking the synthesis flame retarding unsaturated polyester resin as a base material,glass fibers as reinforced material,under the condition of adding graphite or carbon black respectively,the composites were manufactured.The flame retarding and antistatic properties are also studied.In the experiment,bromide-bearing flame retarding resin decomposed under a high temperature.Compound HBr was set out and retarded or stopped the flame.High concentration of HBr gas wall was formed between gas and solid phrases,which decreased flame.The results show that antistatic property of carbon black is higher than that of graphite.Adding a threshed value of 1% carbon black into composite,the antistatic property is at its highest value.

Preparation, morphology and mechanical properties of acrylate-modified polyurethane/unsaturated polyester resin graft-IPNs

Acrylate modified polyurethane resin was first synthesized, and interpenetrated with unsaturated polyester resin to form IPNs and gradient IPNs which cured at room temperature. The polymerization process was traced by an IR spectroscopy technique and the simultaneous interpenetrating techniques were determined. The morphology of these IPNs were estimated by TMA and TEM methods. The results indicated that large amount of interpenetrating and entanglement make T g  linked up effectively, and domains between two phases can be in nanometre ranges, which changed with composition ratios. The mechanical properties results showed that IPNs varied from elastomeric to plastic materials. It was noteworthy that, with the introduction of modified groups and the formation of graft construction in IPNs, the miscibility in the systems was improved a lot. These further led to the improved mechanical properties of IPNs with elastomer reinforced and plasticizer toughened as well. The reinforced miscibility between the networks can apparently change mechanical property especially for the gradient ones when the materials are elongated.

Morphologies and Mechanical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Modified with TDI

The morphology, mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester（UP） resin modified with TDI were studied via dynamic FT-1R spectra, SEM, DMA and mechanical property testing. Results show that companying with the cured cross-linking reaction of UP resin, TDI can firstly react with UP and produce polyurethane（PU）, and then UP and PU form the cross-linking nets together. The impact fracture section morphology of modified UP resin manifested the typical sea- islands structure. Testing of mechanical properties showes that for introducing of PU, the TDI has an obvious effect on the toughness and strength of UP resin. When the ratio of TDI/UP （w/w） was 7.5%, the modified UP resin exhibited the best mechanical properties with flexural strength of 125 MPa, impact strength of 18 kJ·m^-2 and tensile strength of 72 MPa.

THE COOPERATIVE EFFECTS OF COMBINED STABILIZERS ON TRANSPARENT UNSATURATED POLYESTER FRP

The influences of various kinds of UV-absorbers, antioxidants and their mixtures on UV-aging resis- tance of transparent unsaturated polyester FRP are studied by artificial aocelerating aging test.The results show that the UV-aging resistance of com- bined stabilizers is better than single stabilizer. It is concluded that the cooperative effect of UV -absorbers is caused bg the increase of wave leng- th and intensity of the absorption light the coopora- tive effect of UV-absorbers and antioxidants is caused by Dreventing the photo-oxidantion.

Structure and Properties of Modified Unsaturated Polyester Resin by Nano-TiO_2

The nano-TiO2/unsaturated polyester resin (referred to as nano-TiO2/UPR hereafter) was prepared with the 'reaction method', by which a chemical bond generated between nano-TiO2 and UP was inserted in the UP long chain. The performance of the nano-TiO2/UPR was determined by such a new structure. The research results showed that the reactivity of nano-TiO2/UPR is higher than that of UPR. The impact strength and bending strength of nano-TiO2/UPR are greatly enhanced as compared with that of UPR. Thermal resistance and dielectric property of nano-TiO2/UPR are the same as that of UPR.

Preparation of Organic Montmorillonite and Mechanical Properties of Montmorillonite/Unsaturated Polyester Composites

The synthesis process of organic montmorillonite was designed and some kinds of montmorillonitel unsaturated polyester composites using different interlayer spacing montmorillonite were prepared.The interlayer spacing of montmorillonite was investigated by XRD and was increased to 3.98nm.The relationship between the four influential factors and the interayer spacing were regressively analyzed and the mathematical model was established.and the result shows when the content of organic reagent was less than 70%,the relationship between the interlayer spacing and the content was linear as follotes;interlayer spacing=1.771＋2.828× concentration,the effect of the other factors was not significant.Additionally,the testing of mechanical properties of the composites showed the impact strength was improved by 217%.and the bending strength was improved by 355%,when using the montmorillonite（MMT）of the largest interlayer spacing（3.98nm）.The results of ESEM shows the interface is bonded well when the composite specimen contains the 3.98nm MMT.

Mechanism and Effectiveness of Reduction Action of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Reducer

The reduction action mechanism of unsaturated polyester resinreducer is analysed. The experimental results show that the activereducer bearing reactive functional group on the ends of moleculeseffectively lowers the curing shrinkage of unvaturated polyesterresin.

Mechanism of Reduction Action of Unsaturated Polyester Resin

The reduction action mechanism of the unsatrurated polyester resinreducer is analysed by the free space volume theory. Throughmeasuring the reduction magnitude in each phase of solidification,the authors predicted the rate of reduction is in concordance withthe results from experiments. From this we presented corre- spondingsolutions to different causes of the reduction action of theunsaturated polyester resin.

Improved flame resistance properties of unsaturated polyester resin with TiO2-MXOY solid superacid

Five SO4^2-/TiO2-MXOY solid super acids(SSA:Cu@Ti:SSA,Zr@Ti:SSA,Fe@Ti:SSA,Mn@Ti:SSA,Mo@Ti:SSA)were successfully prepared by sol-gel method,and its chemical structure and element content were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FHIR)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).Then,a compound flame retardant system containing SSA and ammonium polyphosphate/montmorillonite(AM)were was introduced into an unsaturated polyester resin(UPR)to enhance the flame retardance.The effect of SSA on the flammability and thermal stability of the UPR was evaluated by the limiting oxygen index(LOI),cone calorimeter te st(CCT)and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA).The LOI results showed that the flame retardance of the UPR composites was significantly improved with the addition of SSA.Moreover,their heat release rate(HRR),total heat release(THR),the smoke production rate(SPR)and CO and CO2 yield were much decreased.In addition,the initial decomposition temperature of UPR/AM/S SA was delayed,indicating that their thermal stability was increased,and the residual char of UPR/AM/SSA was also increa sed due to strong catalytic of SSA ability for esterification and dehydration.Furthermore,the microstructure of the residual char after combustion of the UPR composites was studied by the scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and it was found that the char layer structure was more continuous and dense after the addition of the SSA.In sum up,the synergistic effect between SSA and AM was the main factor for the great improvement of flame retardant of UPR composites.

Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber/Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composite Water Collector

The water collector is operated in the humid and hot environment of the cooling tower all the year round.It also needs to carry part of the weight of water and silt.Therefore,it is particularly critical to optimize the material of the water collector and improve its mechanical properties.Polyester,a general term of polymer obtained from polyols and polyacids,is a kind of engineering plastics with excellent properties and wide applications.Glass fiber is a reinforced plastic reinforcement material,and the biggest characteristic of it is the high tensile strength and good heat resistance.In this paper,glass fiber reinforced polyester resin composite material is prepared,its tensile properties and bending properties are tested,and the performance of the imported material JK2020B is compared and analyzed.The results show that the elastic modulus along the fiber direction is relatively high,but the interlayer force in the direction of thickness and width is very small.This review provides a guidance for production process.

SYNTHESIS OF FUNCTIONAL UNSATURATED POLYESTER BY USING RARE EARTH CATALYSTS 2.TERPOLYMERIZATION OF EPICHLOROHYDRINMALEIC ANHYDRIDE-CARBON DIOXIDE WITH Y(P_(204))_3-Al(i-Bu)_3

Teroolymerization of enichlorohydrin（ECH）-maleic anhydride（MAn）-carbon dioxide（CO;） was carried out by using Y(P;);-Al（i-Bu）;as catalyst for the first time.The terpolymersobtained were characterized by IR and;H-NMR.It was foundthat the composition of the teroolymer was influenced by theaddition mode,initial monomer charge ratio,etc.

Studying the Curing Conditions of Unsaturated Polyesters from Secondary Polyethylene Terephthalate Alcoholysis Products

The technological properties of the curing conditions for unsaturated polyesters synthesized on the basis of the alcoholysis products of secondary polyethylene terephthalate and unsaturated polyesters used in the production of fiberglass pipes were studied. It is shown that unsaturated polyesters synthesized on the basis of alcoholysis products can completely replace imported resins of grades 196 and 196A in the production of fiberglass pipes.

高速列车用不饱和聚酯腻子的耐蚀性和老化机理

利用电化学阻抗谱、湿热老化等方法研究了不饱和聚酯腻子的耐蚀性和老化机理。结果表明:在3.5%NaCl溶液中浸泡6 h后,腐蚀溶液便渗入腻子/铝合金界面,并发生电化学腐蚀,不饱和聚酯腻子阻抗下降明显,防护能力下降较快;在湿热老化过程中,不饱和聚酯腻子光泽和色差逐渐增加,表面随着树脂的老化和降解变得光滑且局部产生空洞;不饱和聚酯腻子在老化初期存在着后固化现象;老化和降解更容易在芳香酯的位置发生。

马来酸酐增韧增强碳酸钙/不饱和聚酯树脂复合材料

通过将马来酸酐直接加入到碳酸钙/不饱和聚酯树脂复合材料中,分别利用马来酸酐和不饱和聚酯树脂中的苯乙烯可反应性,以及马来酸酐与碳酸钙颗粒的表面反应,实现界面增容,改善纳米碳酸钙在不饱和聚酯树脂中的分散性;力学性能测试结果表明:当马来酸酐的用量为8phr,纳米碳酸钙用量为10phr时,复合材料的弯曲强度、拉伸强度和冲击强度均达到最大值,分别比复合材料基体提高了47.46%、47.02%和15.01%,实现了不饱和聚酯树脂的同时增韧增强;扫描电镜分析和DCS、DMA分析表明,加入马来酸酐后,不饱和树脂固化度得到提高,纳米碳酸钙在不饱和树脂中的分散性也显著改善,从而实现了树脂基体的同时增韧和增强。

再生石材用不饱和聚酯树脂固化特性研究

不饱和聚酯树脂作为粘结剂在人造大理石中得到大量应用。采用Gelprof518树脂反应行为分析仪研究了不饱和聚酯树脂在不同固化剂添加量、不同种类固化剂及复配固化剂对树脂凝胶反应的固化特性,探究固化剂添加量及固化剂种类对固化反应速率的影响。结果表明:固化剂类型、添加量和温度对固化反应速率和反应程度有显著影响,在实际应用中须根据具体应用需求进行选择。

MORPHOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES MODIFIED WITH ORGANOCLAY AND THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE

Unsaturated polyester（UPR）/thermoplastic polyurethane（TPU）/organoclay nanocomposites were prepared by melt compounding of thermoplastic polyurethane and unsaturated polyester prepolymer,and then mixing with the hybrids of styrene monomers and organoclay at ambient temperature.The crosslinking reaction eventually occurred through the unsaturated polyester prepolymer and styrene monomer.The morphology of the composites was investigated by scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）.The results show that the impact strength of UPR/TPU/organoclay nanocomposites increases obviously;the cure shrinkage decreases markedly,the glass transition temperature is enhanced and an elastic response to the deformation is prominent at the temperature above 10℃.

Interface Enhancement of Glass Fiber/Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composites with Nano-Silica Treated Using Silane Coupling Agent

Nano-silica treated with different kinds of coupling agent （KH550, A-143, A-151） was used to modify the surface condition of glass fiber, and then, the modified glass fiber/unsaturated polyester resin （UPR） composites materials were prepared. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, dynamic mechanical analysis （DMA）, and impact test were used to characterize the composite materials＇ structure and properties. The morphology of composite materials shows that the adhesion between nano-silica and glass fiber is improved when silane coupling agent is added in. The DMA and impact test results show that silane coupling agent （especially KH550 and A-151） could effectively improve the composite＇s mechanical properties. When the dose of KH550 was 0.1% （m ： m）, the storage modulus and impact strength reached the maximum.