Catalysed and uncatalysed reactive extruded poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(bisphenol-A carbonate) (PET/PC) blends phase structure at compositional range containing 0-100 wt% of both parent polymers were evaluated. ...Catalysed and uncatalysed reactive extruded poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(bisphenol-A carbonate) (PET/PC) blends phase structure at compositional range containing 0-100 wt% of both parent polymers were evaluated. Phase separation was supported by TG/DTG, DMA and DSC. The changes on Tg and Tm of the parent polymers were associated to the esterification and transesterification reactions inside the phases and into the interfacial region. According to optical observations, not yet published in this matter, the blend morphology was dictated, either composition or melt flow rate and in the whole composition range, a matrix-droplet morphology was noticed. PET was only able to be crystallized in blends in which it was the matrix. Mostly, the PET/PC blends revealed to be partially miscible systems in which the level of the transesterification/esterification reactions was driven by the kind of matrix. The latter showed great influence on the thermal properties.展开更多
A series of blends of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate (PC) were prepared and some of their thermal and mechanical properties were determined. The Young’s modulus changed gradually and monotoni...A series of blends of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate (PC) were prepared and some of their thermal and mechanical properties were determined. The Young’s modulus changed gradually and monotonically with the polycarbonate content. This effect was tentatively explained as the antiplasticization of the PC which is ascribed to the chain mobility, which permits the PC chains to pack more tightly, to the secondary cross-linking between the PC chains, or to the secondary attachment of bulky side-chains to the PC, thus producing steric hindrance to the rotation of the PC main chains. The experimental values found for the impact strength were intermediate between those of the neat polymers, depending upon the dispersed rubber particles of butadiene in the matrix of SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile), and the dispersed PC particles which generally make the ABS more brittle. A maximum value of about 88 KJ/m2 for the impact strength was observed for the blend with 90% PC. This may be attributed to the strong polymer-polymer interactions for this particular composition. The variations in the heat deflection temperature HDT and the Vicat softening point with the blend composition were very similar, and allowed us to assume that the phase inversion between the matrices of the two polymers takes place at 50% PC. The morphology of the blends revealed by SEM observation, show a co-continuous structure.展开更多
The present work concerns the crystallization of PET accelerated by addition of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCP)based on two aromatic copolyesters: PHB/PET (60:40 ) and PHB/HDA/2,6-DNA /IPA ( 50:25 : 12...The present work concerns the crystallization of PET accelerated by addition of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCP)based on two aromatic copolyesters: PHB/PET (60:40 ) and PHB/HDA/2,6-DNA /IPA ( 50:25 : 12.5 : 12.5 ). The investigation has been made by measurements of the cold-crystallization and melt-crystallization temperatures by DSC and of the changes of density and depolarizing light intensity during the isothermal process. In addition, the morphology of selectively etched surface of compressing pellets proved the presence of crystalline fibrillar structure, it can be supposed to have grown up from the micelle nucleus based on bundle of rigid TLCP chains.展开更多
The blend system composed of PET and thermotropic liquid crystal copolyester based on hydroxy benzoic acid, terephthalic acid, diacetylnaphthalene and PET was studied. The results indicated that LCP could play the rol...The blend system composed of PET and thermotropic liquid crystal copolyester based on hydroxy benzoic acid, terephthalic acid, diacetylnaphthalene and PET was studied. The results indicated that LCP could play the role of crystal nuclei. The introduction of LCP decreased the melt viscosity of the system and fibrillous structure could be formed in favor conditions.展开更多
The chemical structure of copolymer formed in the transesterification of PPSQ/PET blendsduring melt-processing is deduced from the;H-NMR spectra. The transesterification extent ofthis blend is interpreted by the chang...The chemical structure of copolymer formed in the transesterification of PPSQ/PET blendsduring melt-processing is deduced from the;H-NMR spectra. The transesterification extent ofthis blend is interpreted by the changes of crystalline melting peak in DSC thermograms of the in-soluble products containing unreacted PET and some block PPSQ segments. Effects of composi-tion of blend ladderlike regularity of PPSQ on the reaction extent have also been discussed.Inclusion of some block PPSQ segments in PET has no influence on the crystalline morphology ofPET.展开更多
This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation behavior of poly- carbonate （PC）, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene （ABS）, and PC/ABS blends （with the blending ratios of PC to ABS being 80：20, 60：40, 50...This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation behavior of poly- carbonate （PC）, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene （ABS）, and PC/ABS blends （with the blending ratios of PC to ABS being 80：20, 60：40, 50：50, and 40：60） from low to high strain rates. Using the universal MTS-810 machine and the split Hopkinson tension bar （SHTB） testing system, the quasi-static and impact tension tests are carried out at the room temperature. The curves of the true stress and the true strain are obtained. The deformation behaviors of PC, ABS, and PC/ABS blends are characterized in detail. The linear relationship between the strain rate and the yielding stress is given.展开更多
In this study, the adsorptive properties of L-menthol, moisture vapor transmission rate, and mechanical properties of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), polypropylene (PP), and their blends were evaluated in contain...In this study, the adsorptive properties of L-menthol, moisture vapor transmission rate, and mechanical properties of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), polypropylene (PP), and their blends were evaluated in containers fabricated by injection molding without a compatibilizing agent. These containers intended to hold pharmaceutical solutions containing lipophilic chemicals such as L-menthol. By the addition of a small amount of PP, the moisture barrier properties of PET were effectively improved, but its anti-adsorptive property was reduced. The strength of the PET/PP blends was reduced, but some PET/PP blends were still able to bear the experimental load required for application in eye-drop containers. PET/PP = 9/1 and PET/PP = 8/2 were found to be most applicable for using in the fabrication of containers for medicinal solutions.展开更多
High-pressure crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)/biphenol-A polycarbonate(PC) blends were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM).Two novel spherul...High-pressure crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)/biphenol-A polycarbonate(PC) blends were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM).Two novel spherulitic structures,i.e.bamboo-shoot-like spherulite and brain-like spherulite,were observed in the polyester extended-chain crystals.The extended-chain lamellar crystal may be the substructure of these spherulites.This morphology,which is quite different from that of usual spherulite and extended-chain crystal,may promote the understanding of formation process and mechanism for both polymer spherulites and extended-chain crystals.展开更多
文摘Catalysed and uncatalysed reactive extruded poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(bisphenol-A carbonate) (PET/PC) blends phase structure at compositional range containing 0-100 wt% of both parent polymers were evaluated. Phase separation was supported by TG/DTG, DMA and DSC. The changes on Tg and Tm of the parent polymers were associated to the esterification and transesterification reactions inside the phases and into the interfacial region. According to optical observations, not yet published in this matter, the blend morphology was dictated, either composition or melt flow rate and in the whole composition range, a matrix-droplet morphology was noticed. PET was only able to be crystallized in blends in which it was the matrix. Mostly, the PET/PC blends revealed to be partially miscible systems in which the level of the transesterification/esterification reactions was driven by the kind of matrix. The latter showed great influence on the thermal properties.
文摘A series of blends of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate (PC) were prepared and some of their thermal and mechanical properties were determined. The Young’s modulus changed gradually and monotonically with the polycarbonate content. This effect was tentatively explained as the antiplasticization of the PC which is ascribed to the chain mobility, which permits the PC chains to pack more tightly, to the secondary cross-linking between the PC chains, or to the secondary attachment of bulky side-chains to the PC, thus producing steric hindrance to the rotation of the PC main chains. The experimental values found for the impact strength were intermediate between those of the neat polymers, depending upon the dispersed rubber particles of butadiene in the matrix of SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile), and the dispersed PC particles which generally make the ABS more brittle. A maximum value of about 88 KJ/m2 for the impact strength was observed for the blend with 90% PC. This may be attributed to the strong polymer-polymer interactions for this particular composition. The variations in the heat deflection temperature HDT and the Vicat softening point with the blend composition were very similar, and allowed us to assume that the phase inversion between the matrices of the two polymers takes place at 50% PC. The morphology of the blends revealed by SEM observation, show a co-continuous structure.
文摘The present work concerns the crystallization of PET accelerated by addition of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCP)based on two aromatic copolyesters: PHB/PET (60:40 ) and PHB/HDA/2,6-DNA /IPA ( 50:25 : 12.5 : 12.5 ). The investigation has been made by measurements of the cold-crystallization and melt-crystallization temperatures by DSC and of the changes of density and depolarizing light intensity during the isothermal process. In addition, the morphology of selectively etched surface of compressing pellets proved the presence of crystalline fibrillar structure, it can be supposed to have grown up from the micelle nucleus based on bundle of rigid TLCP chains.
基金Projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Polymer Physics Laboratory (Beijing), Academia Sinica.
文摘The blend system composed of PET and thermotropic liquid crystal copolyester based on hydroxy benzoic acid, terephthalic acid, diacetylnaphthalene and PET was studied. The results indicated that LCP could play the role of crystal nuclei. The introduction of LCP decreased the melt viscosity of the system and fibrillous structure could be formed in favor conditions.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Polymer Physics Laboratory,Academia Sinica and the United Center of Analysis and Measurements in Zhong Guan Cun.
文摘The chemical structure of copolymer formed in the transesterification of PPSQ/PET blendsduring melt-processing is deduced from the;H-NMR spectra. The transesterification extent ofthis blend is interpreted by the changes of crystalline melting peak in DSC thermograms of the in-soluble products containing unreacted PET and some block PPSQ segments. Effects of composi-tion of blend ladderlike regularity of PPSQ on the reaction extent have also been discussed.Inclusion of some block PPSQ segments in PET has no influence on the crystalline morphology ofPET.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11142004)the Shang-hai Leading Academic Discipline Project (No. S30106)the Innovative Foundation of Shanghai University
文摘This paper experimentally studies the tensile deformation behavior of poly- carbonate （PC）, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene （ABS）, and PC/ABS blends （with the blending ratios of PC to ABS being 80：20, 60：40, 50：50, and 40：60） from low to high strain rates. Using the universal MTS-810 machine and the split Hopkinson tension bar （SHTB） testing system, the quasi-static and impact tension tests are carried out at the room temperature. The curves of the true stress and the true strain are obtained. The deformation behaviors of PC, ABS, and PC/ABS blends are characterized in detail. The linear relationship between the strain rate and the yielding stress is given.
文摘In this study, the adsorptive properties of L-menthol, moisture vapor transmission rate, and mechanical properties of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), polypropylene (PP), and their blends were evaluated in containers fabricated by injection molding without a compatibilizing agent. These containers intended to hold pharmaceutical solutions containing lipophilic chemicals such as L-menthol. By the addition of a small amount of PP, the moisture barrier properties of PET were effectively improved, but its anti-adsorptive property was reduced. The strength of the PET/PP blends was reduced, but some PET/PP blends were still able to bear the experimental load required for application in eye-drop containers. PET/PP = 9/1 and PET/PP = 8/2 were found to be most applicable for using in the fabrication of containers for medicinal solutions.
文摘High-pressure crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)/biphenol-A polycarbonate(PC) blends were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM).Two novel spherulitic structures,i.e.bamboo-shoot-like spherulite and brain-like spherulite,were observed in the polyester extended-chain crystals.The extended-chain lamellar crystal may be the substructure of these spherulites.This morphology,which is quite different from that of usual spherulite and extended-chain crystal,may promote the understanding of formation process and mechanism for both polymer spherulites and extended-chain crystals.
