This study examined the mechanisms for improving the adhesion performance of the asphalt-aggregate interface with two anti-stripping agents and two coupling agents.The investigation of contact behavior between various...This study examined the mechanisms for improving the adhesion performance of the asphalt-aggregate interface with two anti-stripping agents and two coupling agents.The investigation of contact behavior between various asphalt-aggregate surfaces was conducted using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.The interaction energy and the relative concentration distribution were employed as the parameters to analyze the enhancement mechanisms of anti-stripping agents and coupling agents on the asphalt-aggregate interface.Results indicated that the adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface could be strengthened by both anti-stripping agents and coupling agents.Anti-stripping agents primarily improve adhesion through the reinforcement of electrostatic attraction,while coupling agents primarily upgrade adhesion by strengthening the van der Waals.Hence,the molecular dynamics modeling and calculation techniques presented in this study can be utilized to elucidate the development mechanism of the asphalt-aggregate interface through the use of anti-stripping agents and coupling agents.展开更多
Polyurethane/desulfurization ash(PU/DA)composites were synthesized using"one-pot method",with the incorporation of a silane coupling agent(KH550)as a"molecular bridge"to facilitate the integration ...Polyurethane/desulfurization ash(PU/DA)composites were synthesized using"one-pot method",with the incorporation of a silane coupling agent(KH550)as a"molecular bridge"to facilitate the integration of DA as hard segments into the PU molecular chain.The effects of DA content(φ)on the mechanical properties,thermal stability,and hydrophobicity of PU,both before and after the addition of KH550,were thoroughly examined.The results of microscopic mechanism analysis confirmed that KH550 chemically modified the surface of DA,facilitating its incorporation into the polyurethane molecular chain,thereby significantly enhancing the compatibility and dispersion of DA within the PU matrix.When the mass fraction of modified DA(MDA)reached 12%,the mechanical properties,thermal stability,and hydrophobicity of the composites were substantially improved,with the tensile strength reaching 14.9 MPa,and the contact angle measuring 100.6°.展开更多
The properties of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) reinforced by modified silica was investigated according to national standards. Silica was modified by silane coupling agents KH-570, KH-590, and KH-792. The optimized ...The properties of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) reinforced by modified silica was investigated according to national standards. Silica was modified by silane coupling agents KH-570, KH-590, and KH-792. The optimized geome-tries of molecular modified silica reinforced SBR were obtained by using B3LYP calculation of density functional theory with the 6-31+G basis sets. The natural bond orbital analyses were carried out. The Si—O bond length of silica modified by KH-792 was the shortest and the electronegative of O was the highest. It indicated that the connection between silica and KH-792 was the tightest. Higher tensile strength and elongation of reinforced SBR was obtained by silica modified with the KH-792. It was caused by large delocalization of lone pair electrons of the two N atoms in KH-792. The S—C bond length in silica modified by KH-590 was longer than the ordinary S—C bond length. Then the sulfur free radical (·S·) was produced more easily in vulcanization. The degree of crosslink was increased by the cross-linkage of the rubber molecule and the sulfur free radical. That was why the highest stress and tear strength of reinforced SBR was produced when silane coupling agent KH-590 was used. The calculation results was in accord with experimental data.展开更多
In this paper, unsaturated polyester type GFRP composite was treated with phenylsilane type coupling agents by migration technology, then the mechanical properties were measured. The results show that the mechanical p...In this paper, unsaturated polyester type GFRP composite was treated with phenylsilane type coupling agents by migration technology, then the mechanical properties were measured. The results show that the mechanical properties of GFRP composite are greatly improved but the other properties are little affected after being treated by phenylsilane type coupling agents (named as WGD type coupling agents).展开更多
The objectives of this paper are to understand the crystallization behavior of polypropylene (PP) composites with surface modified tetra-needle-shaped zinc oxide whisker (T-ZnOw). T-ZnOw was surface modified with ...The objectives of this paper are to understand the crystallization behavior of polypropylene (PP) composites with surface modified tetra-needle-shaped zinc oxide whisker (T-ZnOw). T-ZnOw was surface modified with different coupling agents, such as silane coupling agents (KH-550, KH-560) and titanate coupling agent (NDZ-105), in order to improve the compatibility between PP and T-ZnOw. DSC and POM were used to characterize the melt and crystallization behavior and the crystalline structures of the composites, respectively. The results show that the surface modified T-ZnOw acts as a nucleating agent of PP crystallization, depending on the coupling agent used for modification. KH-550 and KH-560 have more apparent role in improving the interfacial interaction than NDZ-105 and induce PP crystallization at higher temperature and with smaller spherulites size. The results also suggest that the crystallization behavior depends on not only the content of coupling agent, but also the content of the surface modified T-ZnOw used in the composites.展开更多
As a hot-melt adhesive, ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) has been used in many industrial applications. But studies of the application of EVA in wood-plastic composites (WPC) are relatively few, so we have investigate...As a hot-melt adhesive, ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) has been used in many industrial applications. But studies of the application of EVA in wood-plastic composites (WPC) are relatively few, so we have investigated the proposition of whether EVA is a suitable coupling agent for WPC or not. The results show that EVA with 8% VA is not a suitable coupling agent, because it reduces the mechanical properties of WPC without any significant effect on its physical properties. With an increase in the amount of wood powder, the mechanical properties of WPC decrease and the ability of water absorption of WPC increases.展开更多
An experimental study was carried out to investigate the effects of coupling agents on the rheological properties of kaolin filled polyamide 6(PA6). We have investigated the state of dispersion and interfacial interac...An experimental study was carried out to investigate the effects of coupling agents on the rheological properties of kaolin filled polyamide 6(PA6). We have investigated the state of dispersion and interfacial interaction of the filled systems, using 'h:anning electron microscopy (SEM) and Molau test, respectively. It is found that the addition of the coupling agents to the PA6/ kaolin (20 wt percent) significantly decreases the melt viscosity and the melt elasticity (first normal stress difference). Moreover, the states of dispersion and the polymer/filler interactions have significant influences on the rheological properties of kaolin/PA6 systems. The rheological behavior of KH550 kaolin /PA6 system is different from that of KH560 kaolin/PA6 system, although chemical reactions have taken place between the surface of KH550 kaolin (or KH560 kaolin) and PA6 matrix during melt processing. This is attributable, in part, to the differences in the state of dispersion of kaolins in PA6 matrix and, to a great extent, to the differences in the extent of chemical reactions that have taken place between the filler and polymer matrix.展开更多
The effects of surface modification on montmorillonite (MMT) were illustrated in order to produce the composite material with premium properties. MMT was treated with two coupling agents: glutaraldehyde (GA) and ...The effects of surface modification on montmorillonite (MMT) were illustrated in order to produce the composite material with premium properties. MMT was treated with two coupling agents: glutaraldehyde (GA) and 7-methacryloxy-propyl-trimethoxy silane (KH570). The effects of different coupling agents on MMT and protein interaction were investigated by XRD, FT-IR, TGA, UV-Vis, etc. The results of structure characterization indicated that KH570 modification could change the surface crystal structure of MMT. However, GA reacted with amino groups of Bovine serum albumin (BSA) and the ordered layer structures of MMT were not completely destroyed. Coupling agents could greatly increase the amounts of BSA intercalated and the effect of KH570 is better than that of GA. And, the optimum concentrations of KH570 and GA were 2% and 6%, respectively. The rate of weight loss increased by about 12% after MMT was pretreated with coupling agents. The possible reason is that coupling agent treatment makes the structure of MMT more accessible to protein absorption and helps to stabilize the protein structure. Moreover,the presence of coupling agents can reduce the direct chemical interaction between BSA and MMT, which results in increasing protein desorption.展开更多
The coupling agents content and thickness on glass fiber (GF) surfaces which have been treated with silanes and titanates under different conditions are tested by means of XRF (X-Ray Fluorescent spectrometry). And the...The coupling agents content and thickness on glass fiber (GF) surfaces which have been treated with silanes and titanates under different conditions are tested by means of XRF (X-Ray Fluorescent spectrometry). And the rheological characteristics of the dispersed systems prepared from the above glass fibers combined with unsaturated polyester resin (UP) are discussed. The results show that the rigidity of the internal layers of silane coupling agent absorbed by glass surfaces is greater than the one of the external layers; while the effect of the titanate coupling agents on the rheolo- gical characteristics of the system is approximately the same in each structural layer, that is due to the fact that both the internal and external layers of titanates on glass surfaces have the similar flexible structures.展开更多
A flame retardant containing multiple antiflaming elements usually exhibits high-efficient flame retardancy. Here, a novel P/N/Si-containing ammonium polyphosphate derivative(APTES-APP) is synthesized from ammonium po...A flame retardant containing multiple antiflaming elements usually exhibits high-efficient flame retardancy. Here, a novel P/N/Si-containing ammonium polyphosphate derivative(APTES-APP) is synthesized from ammonium polyphosphate(APP) and silane coupling agent(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES)via cation exchange, which is quite different in the chemical structure from APTES-modified APP for retaining silicon hydroxyls. APTES-APP is highly efficient for the epoxy resin. 8%(mass) APTES-APP imparts excellent flame retardancy to the epoxy resin, with a V-0 rating at the UL-94 test(1.6 mm)and an LOI value of 26%(vol). The peak heat release rate and total smoke production of the flameretardant epoxy resin are decreased by 68.1% and 31.3%, respectively. The synergy of P/N/Si contributes to the well-expanded char residue with a strong and dense surface layer, which is a very good barrier against heat and mass transfer. Besides, there is no significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of flame-retardant epoxy resin thanks to silicon hydroxyls forming hydrogen bonds with epoxy molecules. Meanwhile, other molecules can be grafted onto APTES-APP via these silicon hydroxyls, if needed.Briefly, this work has developed a new strategy for amino silane as flame retardants. In conjunction with a low-cost and simple preparation method, APTES-APP has a promising prospect in the high-performance flame-retardant epoxy.展开更多
To improve corrosion inhibition performance of copper foil with a novel two-step electrochemical modification processes,the surface of 35μm copper foils was coated with graphene oxide(GO)via electrochemical method at...To improve corrosion inhibition performance of copper foil with a novel two-step electrochemical modification processes,the surface of 35μm copper foils was coated with graphene oxide(GO)via electrochemical method at first step,then was further coated with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane(APTS)at the second step.For the first step the copper foil acted as anode,and as cathode for the second one(we labeled it as E-GO).Optimum coating parameters for the preparation of E-GO coating are 5 V and 1 min with ratio of APTS/deionized water(DI)1.5/98.5(v/v).The physicochemical properties of modified coating were studied by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and hydrophilicity test.Electrochemical behavior of different samples were also investigated.The experimental results indicate that anti-corrosion performance is significantly improved with two-step modified coating.And E-GO coating shows more positive corrosion potential and the highest corrosion resistance rate than others according to the Tafel curve.It is also found that surface hydrophobicity of E-GO coating is significantly improved.展开更多
The influence of nanolignin coupling bio-agent on some characteristics of polypropylene-wood flour composites was studied.Thus,nanolignin was prepared by the acidic method,and then different ratios of it(0,1,3 and 5 w...The influence of nanolignin coupling bio-agent on some characteristics of polypropylene-wood flour composites was studied.Thus,nanolignin was prepared by the acidic method,and then different ratios of it(0,1,3 and 5 wt%)were added to a polypropylene-wood flour mixture.After mechanically mixing wood flour,nanolignin,and polypropylene,the mixture was injection molded.ASTM methods were used to measure the structural properties of nanolignin,and prepared composites’water absorption,thickness swelling,bending modulus,and bending,tensile and impact strengths.Transforming the original lignin to nanolignin did not change the chemical bonds of the material.The addition of nanolignin yielded improved mechanical and physical properties of the composites prepared.Higher strength and dimensional stability are presented by nanolignin-containing composites when comparing them with those prepared with normal lignin.Nanolignin was shown by SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope)observation to be uniformly dispersed within the polymer matrix.Wood polymer composites(WPCs)with nanolignin exhibited comparable properties with the control samples prepared using maleic anhydride polypropylene(MAPP).展开更多
In this research, at different quantities as fillers, Boric Acid, Calcite (CaCO<sub>3</sub>), SPT (Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate) and as coupling matters, 3%, MAPE (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene), ...In this research, at different quantities as fillers, Boric Acid, Calcite (CaCO<sub>3</sub>), SPT (Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate) and as coupling matters, 3%, MAPE (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene), Titanate and Silanyl (Vinyltriethoxysilane) were added waste paper. Composite boards were pressed and cut in 1 × 30 × 30 cm. In order to identify some properties of the produced boards, experimental works were applied according to the standards. In conclusion, bending stress reduced with filler materials and chemicals was reduced even more than the bending stress except for some experimental groups. In addition, it was observed that the coupling chemicals increased the bending strength and modulus of elasticity compared to the fillers.展开更多
Aim To determine the effect of silane grafted polypropylene on the property of different filler/polypropylene composites. Methods Polypropylene (PP) composites filled with talc(Ta), baryta sulfate and calcium carbonat...Aim To determine the effect of silane grafted polypropylene on the property of different filler/polypropylene composites. Methods Polypropylene (PP) composites filled with talc(Ta), baryta sulfate and calcium carbonate coupled with silane grafted polypropylene (PP-g-Si) were made, their mechanical properties and thermal properties were investigated, respectively. Results As compared with the non-coupled composites, the mechanical properties of PP/Ta/PP-g-Si composites were improved to some extent, though the values of tensile modulus and the strain at peak were decreased. But for PP/BaSO4 and PP/CaCO3 composites, the values of their mechanical properties varied slightly or even decreased with increasing PP-g-Si content within the experimental component. Meanwhile, PP-g-Si also affected the melting and crystallization behavior of PP in the composites. Conclusion PP-g-Si offers compatibilization in PP/Ta composites, but offers no-compatibilization in PP/BaSO4 and PP/CaCO3 composites within the extent of the present range of PP-g-Si, which shows that PP-g-Si can be used as the macromolecular coupling agent of PP and Ta composite.展开更多
The reaction of ZnO nanoparticles grafted with KH570 silane coupling agent was carried out in water-alcohol mixed solvent. Several characterization methods were applied to analyzing the results of surface modification...The reaction of ZnO nanoparticles grafted with KH570 silane coupling agent was carried out in water-alcohol mixed solvent. Several characterization methods were applied to analyzing the results of surface modification such as Soxhlet extraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and zeta potential (ζ). The results of FT-IR and TG-DSC show that the desired reaction chains have been covalently bonded on the surface of ZnO nanoparticles. Zetasizer results reveal that the maximal absolute value of ζ of the modified ZnO particles in acetone medium was 67.0 mV, which was much higher than that of the unmodified ZnO particles. So the surface of nanosized ZnO changed from hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity and the dispersity of ZnO nanoparticles were improved simultaneously. Finally, the mechanism of graft modification was discussed.展开更多
The influence of silane coupling agent on the film forming of galvanized steel treated with cerium salt was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the corrosi...The influence of silane coupling agent on the film forming of galvanized steel treated with cerium salt was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the corrosion resistance of conversion films was analyzed by electro interstitial scanning (EIS). The results show that silane coupling agent KH-570 has significant influence on the compactness and homogeneity of cerium conversion films, and the process of film forming is promoted by increasing the content of tervalent and tetravalent cerium oxide. The impedance value of the cerium conversion film, especially modified with KH-570, is greater than that of the base metal, which reveals that it is necessary to add silane coupling agent to the film-forming solution in order to improve the corrosion resistance of the conversion film.展开更多
The surface treatment of silca fume with silane coupling agent prior w incorporation in a cement mortar resulted in composites exhibiting increuses in loss tangent by 5%-200% and storage modulus by 10%-20% , relative...The surface treatment of silca fume with silane coupling agent prior w incorporation in a cement mortar resulted in composites exhibiting increuses in loss tangent by 5%-200% and storage modulus by 10%-20% , relative to the value obtained by using as-received silica fume. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images iindicate that there is a morphological difference in the cement paste with treated and as-received silica fume, The, X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared (IR) spectrum analyses and mercury intrusion porosimetry ( MIP ) have provided evidence to understand the reaction mechanism between treated silica .fume and the hydrate product of cement. This has led to the establishment of an initial microscopic model describing the damping behavior of cement matrix.展开更多
The theory and approach of the surface modified of asphalt fire-retardant with silane coupling agent were introduced. The optimum silane dosage was determined, and the structure and properties of the asphalt fire-reta...The theory and approach of the surface modified of asphalt fire-retardant with silane coupling agent were introduced. The optimum silane dosage was determined, and the structure and properties of the asphalt fire-retardant before and after the surface modification were characterized by infrared spectrum and thermo gravimetric analysis. The dispersion effect of asphalt flre-retardant was studied. The influence of the surface modification on the hydrophilicity and lipophilicity of the asphalt fire-retardant was analyzed. The experimental results showed that there were physical and chemical interactions between the silane coupling agent and the asphalt fire-retardant, which reduced the surface polarity of the asphalt fire retardant. The optimum silane coupling agent dosage was 0.95% of the asphalt fire retardant. The surface modification improved the thermal stability, dispersibility and lipophilicity of the asphalt fire retardant, which enhanced the compatibility between asphalt fire retardant and asphalt.展开更多
In order to reduce the agglomeration of nanographene and improve its dispersibility,six silane coupling agents were used to modify the surface of the nanographene particles.Visual inspection,Fourier-transform infrared...In order to reduce the agglomeration of nanographene and improve its dispersibility,six silane coupling agents were used to modify the surface of the nanographene particles.Visual inspection,Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,Raman spectroscopy,and X-ray diffraction were employed to evaluate the dispersion properties of the resulting graphene in an aqueous solution of silane coupling agents.Results show that all six types of silane coupling agents are efficient in promoting the dispersion of graphene in aqueous solutions,and no obvious sedimentation of the graphene dispersion solution is observed after a stationary storage period of 30 d.Taking 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH-550)as an example,after the graphene is dispersed in the KH-550 aqueous solution,the carboxyl group on the surface of the graphene reacts with the KH-550 amino group to form an amide bond,and KH-550 is successfully grafted onto the graphene surface.Polar functional groups ionize in water,creating an electrostatic repulsion effect,or hydrophilic functional groups form hydrogen bonds with water molecules,which is believed to improve the dispersion stability of graphene.The dispersed graphene is curled and contains many folds.Each fold has about three or four layers,with an interlayer spacing of about 0.65 nm.The dispersed graphene also has a complete lattice and a reduced number of defects.Nanographene disperses well in silane coupling agent aqueous solutions and can,therefore,be used to prepare cement-based composites.展开更多
A novel surface treatment method using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (AMPTES), was developed to immobilize the fluorescein molecule on nano-HAP (nanometer hydroxyapatite) powders. By pretreating the nano-HAP powder...A novel surface treatment method using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (AMPTES), was developed to immobilize the fluorescein molecule on nano-HAP (nanometer hydroxyapatite) powders. By pretreating the nano-HAP powders surface with AMPTES, fluorescein, chosen on the basis of the chemical structure of the nano- HAP powders, could be bound to the nano-HAP powders surface. The chemical compositions of nano-HAP before and after being labeled were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The morphology, phase composition, and the fluorescence characteristics of the nano-HAP powders with and without staining were also investigated. The FTIR and XPS results revealed that fluorescein had been successfully immobilized on the surface of AMPTES-bound nano-HAP powders via the acylamide bond formation between the -COOH of fluorescein and the -NH2 of AMPTES. The labeled nano-HAP powders possessed strong fluorescent intensity with a little deviation from the maximum emission wavelength of fluorescein. But the morphology and phase composition had no obvious alteration. Under fluorescence microscopy, the labeled nano-HAP powders, even after 24 h cell incubation, exhibited strong fluorescence.展开更多
文摘This study examined the mechanisms for improving the adhesion performance of the asphalt-aggregate interface with two anti-stripping agents and two coupling agents.The investigation of contact behavior between various asphalt-aggregate surfaces was conducted using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.The interaction energy and the relative concentration distribution were employed as the parameters to analyze the enhancement mechanisms of anti-stripping agents and coupling agents on the asphalt-aggregate interface.Results indicated that the adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface could be strengthened by both anti-stripping agents and coupling agents.Anti-stripping agents primarily improve adhesion through the reinforcement of electrostatic attraction,while coupling agents primarily upgrade adhesion by strengthening the van der Waals.Hence,the molecular dynamics modeling and calculation techniques presented in this study can be utilized to elucidate the development mechanism of the asphalt-aggregate interface through the use of anti-stripping agents and coupling agents.
基金Funded by the National Key Research and Development Project(No.2019YFC1908204)the Guiding Projects in Fujian Province(No.2023H0023)the Fuzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2022-P-012)。
文摘Polyurethane/desulfurization ash(PU/DA)composites were synthesized using"one-pot method",with the incorporation of a silane coupling agent(KH550)as a"molecular bridge"to facilitate the integration of DA as hard segments into the PU molecular chain.The effects of DA content(φ)on the mechanical properties,thermal stability,and hydrophobicity of PU,both before and after the addition of KH550,were thoroughly examined.The results of microscopic mechanism analysis confirmed that KH550 chemically modified the surface of DA,facilitating its incorporation into the polyurethane molecular chain,thereby significantly enhancing the compatibility and dispersion of DA within the PU matrix.When the mass fraction of modified DA(MDA)reached 12%,the mechanical properties,thermal stability,and hydrophobicity of the composites were substantially improved,with the tensile strength reaching 14.9 MPa,and the contact angle measuring 100.6°.
文摘The properties of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) reinforced by modified silica was investigated according to national standards. Silica was modified by silane coupling agents KH-570, KH-590, and KH-792. The optimized geome-tries of molecular modified silica reinforced SBR were obtained by using B3LYP calculation of density functional theory with the 6-31+G basis sets. The natural bond orbital analyses were carried out. The Si—O bond length of silica modified by KH-792 was the shortest and the electronegative of O was the highest. It indicated that the connection between silica and KH-792 was the tightest. Higher tensile strength and elongation of reinforced SBR was obtained by silica modified with the KH-792. It was caused by large delocalization of lone pair electrons of the two N atoms in KH-792. The S—C bond length in silica modified by KH-590 was longer than the ordinary S—C bond length. Then the sulfur free radical (·S·) was produced more easily in vulcanization. The degree of crosslink was increased by the cross-linkage of the rubber molecule and the sulfur free radical. That was why the highest stress and tear strength of reinforced SBR was produced when silane coupling agent KH-590 was used. The calculation results was in accord with experimental data.
文摘In this paper, unsaturated polyester type GFRP composite was treated with phenylsilane type coupling agents by migration technology, then the mechanical properties were measured. The results show that the mechanical properties of GFRP composite are greatly improved but the other properties are little affected after being treated by phenylsilane type coupling agents (named as WGD type coupling agents).
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Youth Foundation:50403019)partly supported by the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(Sichuan University).
文摘The objectives of this paper are to understand the crystallization behavior of polypropylene (PP) composites with surface modified tetra-needle-shaped zinc oxide whisker (T-ZnOw). T-ZnOw was surface modified with different coupling agents, such as silane coupling agents (KH-550, KH-560) and titanate coupling agent (NDZ-105), in order to improve the compatibility between PP and T-ZnOw. DSC and POM were used to characterize the melt and crystallization behavior and the crystalline structures of the composites, respectively. The results show that the surface modified T-ZnOw acts as a nucleating agent of PP crystallization, depending on the coupling agent used for modification. KH-550 and KH-560 have more apparent role in improving the interfacial interaction than NDZ-105 and induce PP crystallization at higher temperature and with smaller spherulites size. The results also suggest that the crystallization behavior depends on not only the content of coupling agent, but also the content of the surface modified T-ZnOw used in the composites.
文摘As a hot-melt adhesive, ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) has been used in many industrial applications. But studies of the application of EVA in wood-plastic composites (WPC) are relatively few, so we have investigated the proposition of whether EVA is a suitable coupling agent for WPC or not. The results show that EVA with 8% VA is not a suitable coupling agent, because it reduces the mechanical properties of WPC without any significant effect on its physical properties. With an increase in the amount of wood powder, the mechanical properties of WPC decrease and the ability of water absorption of WPC increases.
基金The project was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘An experimental study was carried out to investigate the effects of coupling agents on the rheological properties of kaolin filled polyamide 6(PA6). We have investigated the state of dispersion and interfacial interaction of the filled systems, using 'h:anning electron microscopy (SEM) and Molau test, respectively. It is found that the addition of the coupling agents to the PA6/ kaolin (20 wt percent) significantly decreases the melt viscosity and the melt elasticity (first normal stress difference). Moreover, the states of dispersion and the polymer/filler interactions have significant influences on the rheological properties of kaolin/PA6 systems. The rheological behavior of KH550 kaolin /PA6 system is different from that of KH560 kaolin/PA6 system, although chemical reactions have taken place between the surface of KH550 kaolin (or KH560 kaolin) and PA6 matrix during melt processing. This is attributable, in part, to the differences in the state of dispersion of kaolins in PA6 matrix and, to a great extent, to the differences in the extent of chemical reactions that have taken place between the filler and polymer matrix.
基金Funded by the Project of Shandong Province Higher Educational Science and Technology Program(No.J13LD54)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21176145)
文摘The effects of surface modification on montmorillonite (MMT) were illustrated in order to produce the composite material with premium properties. MMT was treated with two coupling agents: glutaraldehyde (GA) and 7-methacryloxy-propyl-trimethoxy silane (KH570). The effects of different coupling agents on MMT and protein interaction were investigated by XRD, FT-IR, TGA, UV-Vis, etc. The results of structure characterization indicated that KH570 modification could change the surface crystal structure of MMT. However, GA reacted with amino groups of Bovine serum albumin (BSA) and the ordered layer structures of MMT were not completely destroyed. Coupling agents could greatly increase the amounts of BSA intercalated and the effect of KH570 is better than that of GA. And, the optimum concentrations of KH570 and GA were 2% and 6%, respectively. The rate of weight loss increased by about 12% after MMT was pretreated with coupling agents. The possible reason is that coupling agent treatment makes the structure of MMT more accessible to protein absorption and helps to stabilize the protein structure. Moreover,the presence of coupling agents can reduce the direct chemical interaction between BSA and MMT, which results in increasing protein desorption.
文摘The coupling agents content and thickness on glass fiber (GF) surfaces which have been treated with silanes and titanates under different conditions are tested by means of XRF (X-Ray Fluorescent spectrometry). And the rheological characteristics of the dispersed systems prepared from the above glass fibers combined with unsaturated polyester resin (UP) are discussed. The results show that the rigidity of the internal layers of silane coupling agent absorbed by glass surfaces is greater than the one of the external layers; while the effect of the titanate coupling agents on the rheolo- gical characteristics of the system is approximately the same in each structural layer, that is due to the fact that both the internal and external layers of titanates on glass surfaces have the similar flexible structures.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22178242)。
文摘A flame retardant containing multiple antiflaming elements usually exhibits high-efficient flame retardancy. Here, a novel P/N/Si-containing ammonium polyphosphate derivative(APTES-APP) is synthesized from ammonium polyphosphate(APP) and silane coupling agent(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES)via cation exchange, which is quite different in the chemical structure from APTES-modified APP for retaining silicon hydroxyls. APTES-APP is highly efficient for the epoxy resin. 8%(mass) APTES-APP imparts excellent flame retardancy to the epoxy resin, with a V-0 rating at the UL-94 test(1.6 mm)and an LOI value of 26%(vol). The peak heat release rate and total smoke production of the flameretardant epoxy resin are decreased by 68.1% and 31.3%, respectively. The synergy of P/N/Si contributes to the well-expanded char residue with a strong and dense surface layer, which is a very good barrier against heat and mass transfer. Besides, there is no significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of flame-retardant epoxy resin thanks to silicon hydroxyls forming hydrogen bonds with epoxy molecules. Meanwhile, other molecules can be grafted onto APTES-APP via these silicon hydroxyls, if needed.Briefly, this work has developed a new strategy for amino silane as flame retardants. In conjunction with a low-cost and simple preparation method, APTES-APP has a promising prospect in the high-performance flame-retardant epoxy.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21671086 and 21761013)the Ganzhou Key Research&Development Projects(Ganshikefa[2019]60)。
文摘To improve corrosion inhibition performance of copper foil with a novel two-step electrochemical modification processes,the surface of 35μm copper foils was coated with graphene oxide(GO)via electrochemical method at first step,then was further coated with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane(APTS)at the second step.For the first step the copper foil acted as anode,and as cathode for the second one(we labeled it as E-GO).Optimum coating parameters for the preparation of E-GO coating are 5 V and 1 min with ratio of APTS/deionized water(DI)1.5/98.5(v/v).The physicochemical properties of modified coating were studied by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and hydrophilicity test.Electrochemical behavior of different samples were also investigated.The experimental results indicate that anti-corrosion performance is significantly improved with two-step modified coating.And E-GO coating shows more positive corrosion potential and the highest corrosion resistance rate than others according to the Tafel curve.It is also found that surface hydrophobicity of E-GO coating is significantly improved.
文摘The influence of nanolignin coupling bio-agent on some characteristics of polypropylene-wood flour composites was studied.Thus,nanolignin was prepared by the acidic method,and then different ratios of it(0,1,3 and 5 wt%)were added to a polypropylene-wood flour mixture.After mechanically mixing wood flour,nanolignin,and polypropylene,the mixture was injection molded.ASTM methods were used to measure the structural properties of nanolignin,and prepared composites’water absorption,thickness swelling,bending modulus,and bending,tensile and impact strengths.Transforming the original lignin to nanolignin did not change the chemical bonds of the material.The addition of nanolignin yielded improved mechanical and physical properties of the composites prepared.Higher strength and dimensional stability are presented by nanolignin-containing composites when comparing them with those prepared with normal lignin.Nanolignin was shown by SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope)observation to be uniformly dispersed within the polymer matrix.Wood polymer composites(WPCs)with nanolignin exhibited comparable properties with the control samples prepared using maleic anhydride polypropylene(MAPP).
文摘In this research, at different quantities as fillers, Boric Acid, Calcite (CaCO<sub>3</sub>), SPT (Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate) and as coupling matters, 3%, MAPE (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene), Titanate and Silanyl (Vinyltriethoxysilane) were added waste paper. Composite boards were pressed and cut in 1 × 30 × 30 cm. In order to identify some properties of the produced boards, experimental works were applied according to the standards. In conclusion, bending stress reduced with filler materials and chemicals was reduced even more than the bending stress except for some experimental groups. In addition, it was observed that the coupling chemicals increased the bending strength and modulus of elasticity compared to the fillers.
文摘Aim To determine the effect of silane grafted polypropylene on the property of different filler/polypropylene composites. Methods Polypropylene (PP) composites filled with talc(Ta), baryta sulfate and calcium carbonate coupled with silane grafted polypropylene (PP-g-Si) were made, their mechanical properties and thermal properties were investigated, respectively. Results As compared with the non-coupled composites, the mechanical properties of PP/Ta/PP-g-Si composites were improved to some extent, though the values of tensile modulus and the strain at peak were decreased. But for PP/BaSO4 and PP/CaCO3 composites, the values of their mechanical properties varied slightly or even decreased with increasing PP-g-Si content within the experimental component. Meanwhile, PP-g-Si also affected the melting and crystallization behavior of PP in the composites. Conclusion PP-g-Si offers compatibilization in PP/Ta composites, but offers no-compatibilization in PP/BaSO4 and PP/CaCO3 composites within the extent of the present range of PP-g-Si, which shows that PP-g-Si can be used as the macromolecular coupling agent of PP and Ta composite.
基金the Foundation of National Key Technologies R&D Program-Shanghai World Exposition Special Project (Grant No.04DZ05803)the Special Project of Shanghai Nano-technology (Grant No.05nm05011)
文摘The reaction of ZnO nanoparticles grafted with KH570 silane coupling agent was carried out in water-alcohol mixed solvent. Several characterization methods were applied to analyzing the results of surface modification such as Soxhlet extraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and zeta potential (ζ). The results of FT-IR and TG-DSC show that the desired reaction chains have been covalently bonded on the surface of ZnO nanoparticles. Zetasizer results reveal that the maximal absolute value of ζ of the modified ZnO particles in acetone medium was 67.0 mV, which was much higher than that of the unmodified ZnO particles. So the surface of nanosized ZnO changed from hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity and the dispersity of ZnO nanoparticles were improved simultaneously. Finally, the mechanism of graft modification was discussed.
文摘The influence of silane coupling agent on the film forming of galvanized steel treated with cerium salt was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the corrosion resistance of conversion films was analyzed by electro interstitial scanning (EIS). The results show that silane coupling agent KH-570 has significant influence on the compactness and homogeneity of cerium conversion films, and the process of film forming is promoted by increasing the content of tervalent and tetravalent cerium oxide. The impedance value of the cerium conversion film, especially modified with KH-570, is greater than that of the base metal, which reveals that it is necessary to add silane coupling agent to the film-forming solution in order to improve the corrosion resistance of the conversion film.
文摘The surface treatment of silca fume with silane coupling agent prior w incorporation in a cement mortar resulted in composites exhibiting increuses in loss tangent by 5%-200% and storage modulus by 10%-20% , relative to the value obtained by using as-received silica fume. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images iindicate that there is a morphological difference in the cement paste with treated and as-received silica fume, The, X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared (IR) spectrum analyses and mercury intrusion porosimetry ( MIP ) have provided evidence to understand the reaction mechanism between treated silica .fume and the hydrate product of cement. This has led to the establishment of an initial microscopic model describing the damping behavior of cement matrix.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50978263)
文摘The theory and approach of the surface modified of asphalt fire-retardant with silane coupling agent were introduced. The optimum silane dosage was determined, and the structure and properties of the asphalt fire-retardant before and after the surface modification were characterized by infrared spectrum and thermo gravimetric analysis. The dispersion effect of asphalt flre-retardant was studied. The influence of the surface modification on the hydrophilicity and lipophilicity of the asphalt fire-retardant was analyzed. The experimental results showed that there were physical and chemical interactions between the silane coupling agent and the asphalt fire-retardant, which reduced the surface polarity of the asphalt fire retardant. The optimum silane coupling agent dosage was 0.95% of the asphalt fire retardant. The surface modification improved the thermal stability, dispersibility and lipophilicity of the asphalt fire retardant, which enhanced the compatibility between asphalt fire retardant and asphalt.
基金The National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC0406701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51778133,51739008).
文摘In order to reduce the agglomeration of nanographene and improve its dispersibility,six silane coupling agents were used to modify the surface of the nanographene particles.Visual inspection,Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy,Raman spectroscopy,and X-ray diffraction were employed to evaluate the dispersion properties of the resulting graphene in an aqueous solution of silane coupling agents.Results show that all six types of silane coupling agents are efficient in promoting the dispersion of graphene in aqueous solutions,and no obvious sedimentation of the graphene dispersion solution is observed after a stationary storage period of 30 d.Taking 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH-550)as an example,after the graphene is dispersed in the KH-550 aqueous solution,the carboxyl group on the surface of the graphene reacts with the KH-550 amino group to form an amide bond,and KH-550 is successfully grafted onto the graphene surface.Polar functional groups ionize in water,creating an electrostatic repulsion effect,or hydrophilic functional groups form hydrogen bonds with water molecules,which is believed to improve the dispersion stability of graphene.The dispersed graphene is curled and contains many folds.Each fold has about three or four layers,with an interlayer spacing of about 0.65 nm.The dispersed graphene also has a complete lattice and a reduced number of defects.Nanographene disperses well in silane coupling agent aqueous solutions and can,therefore,be used to prepare cement-based composites.
基金appreciate the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20425621)the Major State Basic Research Program of China(No.2005CCA01000)the Basic Research Foundation of Shanghai Science and Technique Committee(No.05DJ14005).
文摘A novel surface treatment method using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (AMPTES), was developed to immobilize the fluorescein molecule on nano-HAP (nanometer hydroxyapatite) powders. By pretreating the nano-HAP powders surface with AMPTES, fluorescein, chosen on the basis of the chemical structure of the nano- HAP powders, could be bound to the nano-HAP powders surface. The chemical compositions of nano-HAP before and after being labeled were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The morphology, phase composition, and the fluorescence characteristics of the nano-HAP powders with and without staining were also investigated. The FTIR and XPS results revealed that fluorescein had been successfully immobilized on the surface of AMPTES-bound nano-HAP powders via the acylamide bond formation between the -COOH of fluorescein and the -NH2 of AMPTES. The labeled nano-HAP powders possessed strong fluorescent intensity with a little deviation from the maximum emission wavelength of fluorescein. But the morphology and phase composition had no obvious alteration. Under fluorescence microscopy, the labeled nano-HAP powders, even after 24 h cell incubation, exhibited strong fluorescence.