Electrochemical oxidation of polyethylene glycol(PEG) in an acidic(pH 0.18 to 0.42) and high ionic strength electroplating solution was investigated. The electroplating solution is a major source of wastewater in the ...Electrochemical oxidation of polyethylene glycol(PEG) in an acidic(pH 0.18 to 0.42) and high ionic strength electroplating solution was investigated. The electroplating solution is a major source of wastewater in the printing wiring board industry. A paraffin composite copper hexacyanoferrate modified(PCCHM) electrode was used as the anode and a bare graphite electrode was used as the cathode. The changes in PEG and total organic carbon(TOC) concentrations during the course of the reaction were monitored. The efficiency of the PCCHM anode was compared with bare graphite anode and it was found that the former showed significant electrocatalytic property for PEG and TOC removal. Chlorides present in the solution were found to contribute significantly in the overall organic removal process. Short chain organic compounds like acetic acid, oxalic acid, formic acid and ethylene glycol formed during electrolysis were identified by HPLC method. Anode surface area and applied current density were found to influence the electro-oxidation process, in which the former was found to be dominating. Investigations of the kinetics for the present electrochemical reaction suggested that the two stage first-order kinetic model provides a much better representation of the overall mechanism of the process if compared to the generalized kinetic model.展开更多
Modification of asphalt using polymers, oils and other additives has been an option to improve asphalt pavement performance and extend its lifespan. The present work aims to evaluate the influence of the addition of e...Modification of asphalt using polymers, oils and other additives has been an option to improve asphalt pavement performance and extend its lifespan. The present work aims to evaluate the influence of the addition of engine oil on the consistency and thermal properties of HDPE-modified asphalt. For this study, compositions containing asphalt, engine oil and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were prepared, varying the concentration of engine oil by 2.5 wt%, 5 wt%, 7.5 wt% and 10 wt% and keeping the concentration of HDPE at 5 wt%. The samples were characterized by conventional tests of penetration, softening point and viscosity, aging in a Rotational Thin Film Oven (RTFO), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). According to the results, the addition of HDPE to virgin asphalt causes an increase in the consistency of the virgin asphalt, which then decreases linearly as the engine oil is added into the matrix. Conventional tests showed improvements in the applicability of the asphalt in terms of resistance to cracks and permanent deformation. TGA showed a slight increase in stability for the modified asphalt samples at elevated temperatures. The RTFO showed mass gain and loss for samples with and without engine oil, respectively.展开更多
In this study,it is shown how recycled rubber and waste plastics can modify the softening point and penetration of asphalt traditionally used for highways.It is shown that the modified asphalt can meet the performance...In this study,it is shown how recycled rubber and waste plastics can modify the softening point and penetration of asphalt traditionally used for highways.It is shown that the modified asphalt can meet the performance index requirements when the components are present with a certain proportion or relative ratio(1:3.5).The dispersion process of the masterbatch in base asphalt can effectively be implemented,with good results and a smaller mixing time.The proposed approach may be regarded as a good strategy to achieve energy savings and protection of the environment.展开更多
Polyether polyurethane was synthesized from modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin, polyethylene glycol and two different diisocyanates (diphenylemethane-4, 4’-diisocyanate, tolulene diisocyanate) by solution ca...Polyether polyurethane was synthesized from modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin, polyethylene glycol and two different diisocyanates (diphenylemethane-4, 4’-diisocyanate, tolulene diisocyanate) by solution casting method, its properties were investigated. The results show that modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin can substitute part of polyethylene glycol to react with diisocyanate to synthesize polyurethane. The molar ratio of NCO to OH and modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin content affect the properties of lignin-based polyether polyurethane respectively. The addition of plasticizer in the polyurethane synthesis process improves the properties of synthesized polyurethane, especially the elasticity of polyurethane. The synthesized polyurethane from modified wheat straw oxygen-alkali lignin can be used as both engineering plastic and hard foam plastic in future.展开更多
Layered materials （MMT, LDH） were successfully modified by chain end functionalized polyethylene via an ion exchange method. The samples were characterized by using elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared （F...Layered materials （MMT, LDH） were successfully modified by chain end functionalized polyethylene via an ion exchange method. The samples were characterized by using elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectrum, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. The XRD results demonstrated that MMT was successfully exfoliated with the disappearance of [001] peak. For the LDH, the peak [003] moved to a low angle and greatly weakened, indicating that LDH was successfully functionalized and completely intercalated or exfoliated. HDPE/layered nanocomposites were obtained between HDPE and different content of functional layered materials. The SEM and TEM results of nanocomposites showed the layered materials were well dispersed in the HDPE matrix, with a particle size of 100-200 nm.展开更多
A new macromolecular surface modifier, a copolymer of lauryl methacrylate （LMA） and poly（ethylene glycol） methyl methacrylate （PEGMA）, was synthesized through free radical polymerization. The copolymer was chara...A new macromolecular surface modifier, a copolymer of lauryl methacrylate （LMA） and poly（ethylene glycol） methyl methacrylate （PEGMA）, was synthesized through free radical polymerization. The copolymer was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum （lH-NMR） and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. The copolymer was used to blend with polyethylene. The binary blends have been characterized by attenuated total reflection/Fourier transform infrared （ATR- FTIR）, contact-angle measurements （CDA） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results indicated that poly（ethylene glycol） methyl methacrylate-co-lauryl methacrylate （PEGMA-co-LMA） could diffuse preferably onto the surface of the polyethylene （PE） film, and thus can be used as an efficient surface modifier for PE.展开更多
文摘Electrochemical oxidation of polyethylene glycol(PEG) in an acidic(pH 0.18 to 0.42) and high ionic strength electroplating solution was investigated. The electroplating solution is a major source of wastewater in the printing wiring board industry. A paraffin composite copper hexacyanoferrate modified(PCCHM) electrode was used as the anode and a bare graphite electrode was used as the cathode. The changes in PEG and total organic carbon(TOC) concentrations during the course of the reaction were monitored. The efficiency of the PCCHM anode was compared with bare graphite anode and it was found that the former showed significant electrocatalytic property for PEG and TOC removal. Chlorides present in the solution were found to contribute significantly in the overall organic removal process. Short chain organic compounds like acetic acid, oxalic acid, formic acid and ethylene glycol formed during electrolysis were identified by HPLC method. Anode surface area and applied current density were found to influence the electro-oxidation process, in which the former was found to be dominating. Investigations of the kinetics for the present electrochemical reaction suggested that the two stage first-order kinetic model provides a much better representation of the overall mechanism of the process if compared to the generalized kinetic model.
文摘Modification of asphalt using polymers, oils and other additives has been an option to improve asphalt pavement performance and extend its lifespan. The present work aims to evaluate the influence of the addition of engine oil on the consistency and thermal properties of HDPE-modified asphalt. For this study, compositions containing asphalt, engine oil and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were prepared, varying the concentration of engine oil by 2.5 wt%, 5 wt%, 7.5 wt% and 10 wt% and keeping the concentration of HDPE at 5 wt%. The samples were characterized by conventional tests of penetration, softening point and viscosity, aging in a Rotational Thin Film Oven (RTFO), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). According to the results, the addition of HDPE to virgin asphalt causes an increase in the consistency of the virgin asphalt, which then decreases linearly as the engine oil is added into the matrix. Conventional tests showed improvements in the applicability of the asphalt in terms of resistance to cracks and permanent deformation. TGA showed a slight increase in stability for the modified asphalt samples at elevated temperatures. The RTFO showed mass gain and loss for samples with and without engine oil, respectively.
文摘In this study,it is shown how recycled rubber and waste plastics can modify the softening point and penetration of asphalt traditionally used for highways.It is shown that the modified asphalt can meet the performance index requirements when the components are present with a certain proportion or relative ratio(1:3.5).The dispersion process of the masterbatch in base asphalt can effectively be implemented,with good results and a smaller mixing time.The proposed approach may be regarded as a good strategy to achieve energy savings and protection of the environment.
文摘Polyether polyurethane was synthesized from modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin, polyethylene glycol and two different diisocyanates (diphenylemethane-4, 4’-diisocyanate, tolulene diisocyanate) by solution casting method, its properties were investigated. The results show that modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin can substitute part of polyethylene glycol to react with diisocyanate to synthesize polyurethane. The molar ratio of NCO to OH and modified wheat straw oxygen-alkaline lignin content affect the properties of lignin-based polyether polyurethane respectively. The addition of plasticizer in the polyurethane synthesis process improves the properties of synthesized polyurethane, especially the elasticity of polyurethane. The synthesized polyurethane from modified wheat straw oxygen-alkali lignin can be used as both engineering plastic and hard foam plastic in future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51403216)PetroChina Innovation Foundation
文摘Layered materials （MMT, LDH） were successfully modified by chain end functionalized polyethylene via an ion exchange method. The samples were characterized by using elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectrum, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. The XRD results demonstrated that MMT was successfully exfoliated with the disappearance of [001] peak. For the LDH, the peak [003] moved to a low angle and greatly weakened, indicating that LDH was successfully functionalized and completely intercalated or exfoliated. HDPE/layered nanocomposites were obtained between HDPE and different content of functional layered materials. The SEM and TEM results of nanocomposites showed the layered materials were well dispersed in the HDPE matrix, with a particle size of 100-200 nm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51173214, J1103305)Department of Education of Guangdong Province (2012KJCX0005)Science and Technology Bureau of Guangzhou
文摘A new macromolecular surface modifier, a copolymer of lauryl methacrylate （LMA） and poly（ethylene glycol） methyl methacrylate （PEGMA）, was synthesized through free radical polymerization. The copolymer was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum （lH-NMR） and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. The copolymer was used to blend with polyethylene. The binary blends have been characterized by attenuated total reflection/Fourier transform infrared （ATR- FTIR）, contact-angle measurements （CDA） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results indicated that poly（ethylene glycol） methyl methacrylate-co-lauryl methacrylate （PEGMA-co-LMA） could diffuse preferably onto the surface of the polyethylene （PE） film, and thus can be used as an efficient surface modifier for PE.
