A Comparative Study on the Post-Buckling Behavior of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes(RTPs)Under External Pressure Considering Progressive Failure

The collapse pressure is a key parameter when RTPs are applied in harsh deep-water environments.To investigate the collapse of RTPs,numerical simulations and hydrostatic pressure tests are conducted.For the numerical simulations,the eigenvalue analysis and Riks analysis are combined,in which the Hashin failure criterion and fracture energy stiffness degradation model are used to simulate the progressive failure of composites,and the“infinite”boundary conditions are applied to eliminate the boundary effects.As for the hydrostatic pressure tests,RTP specimens were placed in a hydrostatic chamber after filled with water.It has been observed that the cross-section of the middle part collapses when it reaches the maximum pressure.The collapse pressure obtained from the numerical simulations agrees well with that in the experiment.Meanwhile,the applicability of NASA SP-8007 formula on the collapse pressure prediction was also discussed.It has a relatively greater difference because of the ignorance of the progressive failure of composites.For the parametric study,it is found that RTPs have much higher first-ply-failure pressure when the winding angles are between 50°and 70°.Besides,the effect of debonding and initial ovality,and the contribution of the liner and coating are also discussed.

Synthesis of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Aluminum Hypophosphite Microspheres Flame Retardant and Its Flame Retardant Research on Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Aluminum hypophosphite microspheres(AHP) were synthesized by hydrothermal method using NaH2PO2·H2O and AlCl3·6H2O as raw materials, and then the AHP microspheres were polymerized by surface polymerization of micro-nanospheres with cyclic cross-linked poly(cyclotriphosphazene-co-4,4'-sulfonyldiphenol)(PZS). A new organic-inorganic poly(phosphonitrile)-modified aluminum hypophosphite microspheres(PZS-AHP) were synthesized by encapsulation and applied to flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU). The microstructure and chemical composition of the PZS-AHP microsphere were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray spectroscopy. The thermal stability of PZS-AHP microsphere was explored with thermogravimetric analysis. Thermogravimetric data indicate that the PZS-AHP microspheres have excellent thermal stability. The thermal and flame-retarding properties of the TPU composites were evaluated by thermogravimetric(TG), limited oxygen index tests(LOI), and cone calorimeter test(CCT). The TPU composite achieved vertical burning(UL-94) V-0 grade and LOI value reached 29.2% when 10 wt% PZS-AHP was incorporated. Compared with those of pure TPU, the peak heat release rate(pHRR) and total heat release(THR) of TPU/10%PZS-AHP decreased by 82.2% and 42.5%, respectively. The results of CCT indicated that PZS-AHP microsphere could improve the flame retardancy of TPU composites.

Sustainable, thermoplastic and hydrophobic coating from natural cellulose and cinnamon to fabricate eco-friendly catering packaging

Non-degradable polymers cause serious environmental pollution problem,such as the widely-used while unrecyclable coatings which significantly affect the overall degradation performance of products.It is imperative and attractive to develop biodegradable functional coatings.Herein,we proposed a novel strategy to successfully prepare biodegradable,thermoplastic and hydrophobic coatings with high transparence and biosafety by weakening the interchain interactions between cellulose chain.The natural cellulose and cinnamic acid were as raw materials.Via reducing the degree of polymerization(DP)of cellulose and regulating the degree of substitution(DS)of cinnamate moiety,the obtained cellulose cinnamate(CC)exhibited not only the thermalflow behavior but also good biodegradability,which solves the conflict between the thermoplasticity and biodegradability in cellulose-based materials.The glass transition temperature(T_(g))and thermalflow temperature(T_(f))of the CC could be adjusted in a range of 150–200℃ and 180–210℃,respectively.The CC with DS<1.2 and DP≤100 degraded more than 60%after an enzyme treatment for 7 days,and degraded more than 80%after a composting treatment for 42 days.Furthermore,CC had no toxicity to human epidermal cells even at a high concentration(0.5 mg mL^(-1)).In addition,CC could be easily fabricated into multifunctional coating with high hydrophobicity,thermal adhesion and high transparence.Therefore,after combining with cellophane and paperboard,CC coating with low DP and DS could be used to prepare fully-biodegradable heat-sealing packaging,art paper,paper cups,paper straws and food packaging boxes.

Overview of Jute Fibre as Thermoplastic Matrix Polymer Reinforcement

Recent decades have seen a substantial increase in interest in research on natural fibres that is aligned with sustainable development goals(SDGs).Due to their renewable resources and biodegradability,natural fiberreinforced composites have been investigated as a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials to reduce the usage of hazardous waste and environmental pollution.Among the natural fibre,jute fibre obtained from a bast plant has an increasing trend in the application,especially as a reinforcement material.Numerous research works have been performed on jute fibre with regard to reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic composites.Nevertheless,current demands on sustainable materials have required new developments in thermoplastic composites.In this paper,the author reviews jute plants as reinforcement materials for thermoplastic matrix polymers.This review provides an overview of the sustainability of jute plants as reinforcement material for thermoplastic matrix polymers.The overview on jute based thermoplastic composites focused on the thermal behavior and mechanical properties.Apart from physical,chemical,and mechanical properties,the study also covers the current and perspectives for future research challenges faced by the researchers on jute fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites.

EPOXY RESIN TOUGHENED BY THERMOPLASTICS

Two kinds of tough ductile heatresisting thermoplastic, namely bisphenol A polysulfone (PSF) and polyethersulfone (PES) were used to toughen thermoset epoxy resin. A systematic study on the relationship between the molecular weight and the terminal group of the thermoplastic modifier and the fracture toughness of the modified resin was carried out. The morphology of PSF modified epoxy resin was surveyed. With the same kind of PSF the structure of the epoxy resin and the toughening effect of PSF was also investigated. The fractography of PSF, particle modified epoxy was examined in detail with SEM. The contribution of every possible energy absorption process has been discussed. Crack pinning mechanism seems to be the most important toughening mechanism for tough ductile thermoplastic PSF particle modified epoxy system.

MICROMOLDING ON CURVED SURFACES WITH THERMOPLASTICS

Microstructures were produced on curved surfaces and micro-protrusions by using direct micromolding with fourthermoplastic polymers. This method is simpler and more convenient than micromolding with liquid prepolymer or using theμTM method. By repeated molding, crossed structures were produced with a stamp prepared only with lines. The processingvariables including the softening temperature of the polymers and heating time were discussed. The result shows that theoptimal molding temperature is preferably slightly higher than the melting temperature of the thermoplastic polymers, atwhich polymers are in the critical states of being melted. This method can be applied to many polymers except those with high softening temperatures or high rate of shrinkage upon temperature change.

Comparison between the preparation,structure and mechanical properties of long fiber reinforced thermoplastics and short fiber reinforced thermoplastic

This article summarizes the comparison between the preparation, structure and mechanical properties of long fiber reinforced thermoplastics （LFT） and short fiber reinforced thermoplastics （SFT）. Both of the experiment and theory results showed that the mechanical properties of long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics pellets （LGFRT） have been enhanced better than that of short glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics pellets （SGFRT） manufactured by molding procession. After regulation of the relative humidity by 50 % , the mechanical properties of 30 % （ weight percent） short glass fiber content in SFT （ SFT-PA6-SGF30 ） are similar to that of 40 % long glass fiber content in LFT. Howev- er, the density of the latter is about 17 % lower than that of the former. Thus, the corresponding weight of products is reduced by 13 % ;output rate is increased by 21% , and the cost is therefore significantly lowered. And it has the fol- lowing advantages： impact strength is increased by 87 % ; the proportion is reduced by 20 % ; molding cycle is short- ened by 10 % ;materials cost is saved by 20 % -30 % and the final total cost is saved by 30 % -40 %. So LFT （LFT-PP-LGF40） can replace SFT （SFT-PA6-SGF30） with the similar basic mechanical properties under normal tem- perature or 160 ℃ lower.

Highly Ordered Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Aramid Nanofiber Conductive Foams Modulated by Kevlar Polyanion for Piezoresistive Sensing and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Highly ordered and uniformly porous structure of conductive foams is a vital issue for various functional purposes such as piezoresistive sensing and electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding. With the aids of Kevlar polyanionic chains, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) foams reinforced by aramid nanofibers(ANF) with adjustable pore-size distribution were successfully obtained via a nonsolvent-induced phase separation. In this regard, the most outstanding result is the in situ formation of ANF in TPU foams after protonation of Kevlar polyanion during the NIPS process. Furthermore, in situ growth of copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs) on TPU/ANF foams was performed according to the electroless deposition by using the tiny amount of pre-blended Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene as reducing agents. Particularly, the existence of Cu NPs layers significantly promoted the storage modulus in 2,932% increments, and the well-designed TPU/ANF/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene(PAM-Cu) composite foams showed distinguished compressive cycle stability. Taking virtues of the highly ordered and elastic porous architectures, the PAM-Cu foams were utilized as piezoresistive sensor exhibiting board compressive interval of 0–344.5 kPa(50% strain) with good sensitivity at 0.46 kPa^(-1). Meanwhile,the PAM-Cu foams displayed remarkable EMI shielding effectiveness at 79.09 dB in X band. This work provides an ideal strategy to fabricate highly ordered TPU foams with outstanding elastic recovery and excellent EMI shielding performance, which can be used as a promising candidate in integration of satisfactory piezoresistive sensor and EMI shielding applications for human–machine interfaces.

Amplitude Control for Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastics

The stabilization of vibration amplitude is an important factor for assuring welding quality. In this paper, the electric parameter for monitoring the output vibration amplitude of the transducer is determined by the analysis of electromechanical analogy,and matching circuits of constant current for the ultrasonic transducer are analyzed and compared. Series matching circuit is designed and analyzed using the method of impedance transformation. The output vibration amplitude of the transducer can be kept constant when the value of electric parameter for the matching circuit is chosen reasonably. The results of analysis is verified by technological experiments.

Preparation and Characterization of Thermoplastic Starch from Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) by Extrusion Method

Sugar palm(Arenga pinnata)starch is considered an important renewable,biodegradable,and eco-friendly polymer,which is derived from agricultural by-products and residues,with great potential for the development of biocomposite materials.This research was aimed at investigating the development of TPS biocomposites from A.pinnata palm starch using an extrusion process.Palm starch,glycerol,and stearic acid were extruded in a twin-screw extruder.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analysis of TPS showed that the starch granules were damaged and gelatinized in the extrusion process.The density of TPS was 1.3695 g/mL,lower than that of palm starch,and the addition of stearic acid resulted in increased TPS density.X-ray diffraction(XRD)results showed that palm starch had a C-type pattern crystalline structure.The tensile strength,elongation at break,and modulus of elasticity of TPS were 7.19 MPa,33.95%,and 0.56 GPa,respectively.The addition of stearic acid reduced the tensile strength,elongation at break and modulus of elasticity of TPS.The rheological properties,i.e.,melt flow rate(MFR)and viscosity of TPS,were 7.13 g/10 min and 2482.19 Pa.s,respectively.The presence of stearic acid in TPS resulted in increased MFR and decreased viscosity values.The peak gelatinization temperature of A.pinnata palm starch was 70°C,while Tg of TPS was 65°C.The addition of stearic acid reduced the Tg of TPS.The thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)analysis showed that the addition of glycerol and stearic acid decreased the thermal stability,but extended the temperature range of thermal degradation.TPS derived from A.pinnata palm starch by extrusion method has the potential to be applied in industrial practice as a promising raw material for manufacturing bio-based packaging as a sustainable and green alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

Mechanical properties and failure behavior of 3D printed thermoplastic composites using continuous basalt fiber under high-volume fraction

Continuous basalt fiber(CBF)is an outstanding inorganic fiber produced from nature,which has a wide range of applications in the field of armor protection of national defense military.However,the mechanical response and failure mechanism of 3D printed CBF reinforced components are still not well understood.Here,the 3D printing thermoplastic composites with high volume fraction CBF have been successfully prepared by fused deposition modelling(FDM)method.The effects of fiber printing direction and polymer matrix type on the tensile and flexural properties of the 3D printed composites have been explored,and the detailed failure morphology has been characterized using scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy.It was found that under high fiber volume fraction,3D printed CBF reinforced polyamides(PA)composites have the best ability to maintain material integrity of the composites,followed by acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS)and high impact polystyrene(HIPS).Besides,the results from rule of mixtures can accurately predict the longitudinal Young’s modulus of the 3D printed specimens,but there exists a large discrepancy for the prediction of the tensile strength.The microstructure analysis shows that the failure modes of 3D printed composites mainly include fiber debonding,fiber pull-out,stress whitening and matrix cracking.

Materials Selection of Thermoplastic Matrices of Natural Fibre Composites for Cyclist Helmet Using an Integration of DMAIC Approach in Six Sigma Method Together with Grey Relational Analysis Approach

Natural fibre reinforced polymer composite(NFRPC)materials are gaining popularity in the modern world due to their eco-friendliness,lightweight nature,life-cycle superiority,biodegradability,low cost,and noble mechanical properties.Due to the wide variety of materials available that have comparable attributes and satisfy the requirements of the product design specification,material selection has become a crucial component of design for engineers.This paper discusses the study’s findings in choosing the suitable thermoplastic matrices of Natural Fibre Composites for Cyclist Helmet utilising the DMAIC,and GRA approaches.The results are based on integrating two decision methods implemented utilising two distinct decision-making approaches:qualitative and quantitative.This study suggested thermoplastic polyethylene as a particularly ideal matrix in composite cyclist helmets during the selection process for the best thermoplastic matrices material using the 6σtechnique,with the decision based on the highest performance,the lightest weight,and the most environmentally friendly criteria.The DMAIC and GRA approach significantly influenced the material selection process by offering different tools for each phase.In the future study,selection technique may have been more exhaustive if more information from other factors had been added.

Optimization of Extrusion Process Parameters of Recycled High-Density Polyethylene-Thermoplastic Starch Composite for Fused Filament Fabrication

High-density poly-ethylene (HDPE) is a nonbiodegradable recyclable plastic which is widely utilized in single use packaging applications. Consequently, it constitutes a significant amount of plastic waste found in landfills. From literature, it has been shown that parts produced using composites of HDPE with carbohydrate-based polymers, such as thermoplastic starch (TPS), experience mechanical degradation through hydrolytic degradation process. The possible utilization of recycled-HDPE (rHDPE) and TPS composite in nonconventional manufacturing processes such as Fused filament fabrication (FFF) has however not been explored. This study explores the potential application of rHDPE and TPS composites in FFF and optimizes the extrusion process parameters used in rHDPE-TPS filament production process. Taguchi method was utilized to analyze the extrusion process. The extrusion process parameters studied were the spooling speed, extrusion speed and the extrusion temperatures. The response variable studied was the filament diameter. In this research, the maximum TPS content achieved during filament production was 40 wt%. This filament was however challenging to use in FFF printers due to frequent nozzle clogging. Printing was therefore done with filaments that contained 0 - 30 wt% TPS. The experimental results showed that the most significant parameter in extrusion process was the spooling speed, followed by extrusion speed. Extrusion temperature had the least significant influence on the filament diameter. It was observed that increase in TPS content resulted in reduced warping and increased rate of hydrolytic degradation. Mechanical properties of printed parts were investigated and the results showed that increasing TPS content resulted in reduction in tensile strength, reduction in compression strength and increase in stiffness. The findings of this research provide valuable insights to plastic recycling industries and researchers regarding the utilization of recycled HDPE and TPS composites as substitute materials in FFF.

热塑型聚酰亚胺的制备及其粘接性能研究

为了改善两层型挠性覆铜板(2L-FCCL)中热塑型聚酰亚胺(TPI)对热固型聚酰亚胺(PI)薄膜和铜箔的粘接性,本文选用具有柔性结构的芳香二酐单体和芳香或脂环的二异氰酸酯单体通过一步反应制备得到TPI样品,然后将其直接涂覆在表面经过预处理的商品化热固型PI薄膜上得到复合膜,最后经过高温热压得到相应的2L-FCCL。通过观察所得TPI反应液的状态并进行DSC测试,选定了有机溶剂可溶且Tg为226.5℃的TPI-8;然后通过TGA、TMA和拉伸试验测得TPI-8的2%热分解温度(T2%)为464℃、50~200℃的热膨胀系数(CTE)为64.25×10^(-6)℃^(-1)、拉伸强度为64.52MPa、弹性模量为1.75 GPa、断裂伸长率为62%,并通过FTIR对其化学结构进行了确认;最后分别研究了两种热固型PI薄膜的碱水预处理时间对所得FCCL粘接性能的影响,发现其中SPI膜经60℃碱水处理1 min和3 min后得到的FCCL90°剥离强度(90°PS)≥0.7 N/mm且最大值达到0.94 N/mm,而UPI膜经同样热碱水处理1~7 min后得到的FCCL 90°PS均≤0.6 N/mm。因此,采用本方法可一步快速简单的制备可溶解且热学性能、力学性能、尺寸稳定性较好的TPI,同时其对铜箔以及表面经过碱水预处理的SPI具有较好的粘接性能,满足FCCL相关标准的要求。

弹性体型胶粘材料在大庆油田裂缝性漏失中的应用研究

针对大庆油田深部裂缝性地层漏失严重、桥塞堵漏材料堵漏效果不佳的问题,引入了弹性体型胶粘材料,与桥塞堵漏材料复配,形成了热塑性复合堵漏技术,室内实验表明该技术可抗温160℃,承压5 MPa,封堵4 mm内裂缝。在大庆油田25口深井中进行了现场试验和应用,现场数据表明热塑性复合堵漏技术较桥塞堵漏技术堵漏效果更佳,堵漏成功率100%,承压7.5 MPa,未发生由于恶性漏失导致提前完钻的情况。

CPE增容TPU/PVC共混弹性体及相形态

为提高热塑性聚氨酯弹性体(TPU)与聚氯乙烯(PVC)的相容性,以氯化聚乙烯(CPE)为增容剂,经双螺杆挤出机熔融共混制备TPU/PVC共混型热塑性弹性体,测试了不同CPE用量的共混弹性体的拉伸强度、断裂伸长率和硬度等力学性能,以及动态流变性能、动态力学性能和热稳定性。通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对共混弹性体的相态结构进行研究。结果表明,当TPU/PVC质量比为70/30时,共混弹性体综合力学性能最佳,拉伸强度为19.92 MPa,断裂伸长率为972%。随着CPE用量的增加,TPU/PVC共混弹性体的拉伸强度、断裂伸长率、硬度等均先增大后减小;CPE用量为6份时,TPU/PVC共混弹性体拉伸强度达到最大,为23.73 MPa,相较未加CPE时提高19.1%。加入CPE的共混弹性体复数黏度和储能模量均呈下降趋势。此外,CPE的加入还能有效提升弹性体高温热稳定性,TPU和PVC两种组分的损耗因子峰内移靠近,共混弹性体液氮脆断面的SEM照片显示PVC相筹明显变小且更为均匀,以上说明CPE对共混弹性体的增塑、增容作用明显,且CPE用量为6份时增容效果最佳。

含能热塑性弹性体推进剂研究进展

含能热塑性弹性体推进剂具有高能量、力学性能优异、可循环利用、可回收等优点,近年来成为固体推进剂发展的重要方向。总结了常见的含能热塑性弹性体的综合性能;论述了含能热塑性弹性体推进剂在高能、高燃速、钝感、低特征信号和富燃料推进剂等领域的研究进展;介绍了压延成型、模压成型、螺压成型和熔铸成型四种含能热塑性弹性体推进剂的制备工艺;综述了含能热塑性弹性体推进剂的重复加工性能和回收利用工艺;指出了目前该类推进剂存在的问题和不足,并对其未来发展方向进行了展望。

纤维增强热塑性树脂基复合材料的本构关系探讨

热塑性复合材料具有易加工成型和可回收等特性,应用前景广阔。精确的材料本构模型结合有限元分析与设计,可以缩短材料应用的研发周期、降低产品的设计成本。本文先后介绍了热压成型复合材料考虑黏性的本构模型,3D打印复合材料考虑黏性的本构模型,编织复合材料考虑黏性的本构模型,短纤维复合材料的本构模型;并展望了纤维增强热塑性树脂基复合材料后续的研究方向。

具有双螺旋结构的超弹性柔性导体研究

柔性电子器件由于其稳定、高导电性和高拉伸性等特点而受到广泛的关注。本文制备了一种由热塑性聚氨酯(TPU)线和铜(Cu)丝组成的双螺旋柔性导体(DHFC),导体初始电导率为5.71×10^(7) S/m。通过增大螺旋直径,使其拉伸性能增加,DHFC可恢复的最大形变量可达6706%。在弹性应变范围内,DHFC在重复形变(1000次循环的拉伸,应变为2200%)下表现出较高的稳定性,电阻的增加可以忽略不计。此外,由于导体外部涂有水性聚氨酯(WPU)而使其具有优异的防水性能,在水中所测的电阻值与在空气环境中所测的电阻值基本一致。

新型热塑性复合材料拉伸性能检测方法研究

随着科技的不断发展,新型热塑性复合材料在各个领域的应用越来越广泛。为确保多类型材料的质量和性能,研究人员一直在寻找新的检测方法。目前,较为常用的检测方法主要有非破坏性检测、化学分析、表面观察检测方法、机械性能测试等,但在实践过程中发现存在加强片脱落等问题。因此文章对新型塑性复合材料拉伸性能的检测方法进行综述,并提出一种新型检测方法。