The environmental hazards and"carbon footprint"of oil and gas drilling can be significantly reduced by replacing traditional petroleum-based chemical additives with natural materials derived from plants and ...The environmental hazards and"carbon footprint"of oil and gas drilling can be significantly reduced by replacing traditional petroleum-based chemical additives with natural materials derived from plants and animals.This paper explored for the first time the interaction mechanism between natural rubber latex(NRL)and bentonite suspensions(BTs)through a series of characterization experiments,as well as the potential applications in water-based drilling fluids(WBDF).The gel viscoelasticity experiments showed that NRL could decrease the consistency coefficient(k)and flow index(n)of BTs,and enhance the shear thinning performance of BTs as pseudo-plastic fluids.In addition,0.5 w/v%NRL not only increased the critical yield stress and strengthened the structural strength between the bentonite particles,but also facilitated the compatibility of pressure loss and flow efficiency.The evaluation of colloidal stability and WBDF performance indicated that NRL particles could promote the hydration and charge stability on the surface of BTs particles,and optimize the particle size distribution and flow resistance of WBDF under the"intercalation-exfoliation-encapsulation"synergistic interaction.Moreover,NRL can improve the rheological properties of WBDF at high temperatures(<150.C),and form a dense blocking layer by bridging and sealing the pores and cracks of the filter cake,which ultimately reduces the permeability of the cake and the filtration loss of WBDF.展开更多
Rule of similarity and latex compounding techniques were combined for the first time to prepare natural rubber/nanosilica (NR/SiO2) nanocomposite with core-shell nanosilica-poly (methyl methacrylate) (SiO2-PMMA)...Rule of similarity and latex compounding techniques were combined for the first time to prepare natural rubber/nanosilica (NR/SiO2) nanocomposite with core-shell nanosilica-poly (methyl methacrylate) (SiO2-PMMA) particles and PMMA-modified natural rubber matrix (NR-PMMA). The micro- structure of SiO2 and nanocomposites with different SiO2 contents was characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); the morphology of nanocomposites was investigated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM); the tensile strength was characterized by tensile testing machine and the thermal stability of composites was studied by thermal gravimetric analysis. Results showed that PMMA chains have successfully grafted onto the surface of SiO2, and the core-shell SiO2-PMMA nanoparticles and NR-PMMA latex have been perfectly incorporated. SiO2-PMMA nanoparticles are evenly distributed over the NR matrix with an average size in the range of 60-100 nm at the low content (SiO2≤ 3 wt%), while aggregations are apparently observed when 5 wt% SiO2 is loaded. In addition, NP/SiO2 composities possess a considerable improvement in ageing resistance compared with the pure NR. The tensile strength of composite increases from 6.99 to 12.72 MPa, reaching the highest value at a 0.5 wt% SiO2 loading, and then the figure decreases gradually because of the aggregation of SiO2 nanoparticles. It is anticipated that the reported process is to provide a simple and economic way for preparing NR composites.展开更多
Natural rubber latex (NRL) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) grafted rubber latex were blended in different ratios and irradiated at various absorbed doses by gamma rays from Co-60 source at room temperature. The tens...Natural rubber latex (NRL) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) grafted rubber latex were blended in different ratios and irradiated at various absorbed doses by gamma rays from Co-60 source at room temperature. The tensile properties, swelling ratio and permanent set were measured. The maximum tensile strength and modulus at 500% elongation were obtained at an absorbed dose of 8 kGy. Modulus increases from 6.99 MPa to 9.87 MPa for an increase in proportion of MMA grafted rubber from 40% to 60% in the blend at similar absorbed dose. Elongation at break and swelling ratio decrease with increasing absorbed dose as well as the MMA grafted rubber content in the blends. The decreasing trend of permanent set is high up to 5 kGy absorbed dose, and beyond that dose, it becomes almost flat.展开更多
Natural rubber(NR)grafted with 2-ethylhexyl acrylate(2-EHA)and methacrylic acid(MAA,collectively NR-g-PEHA/MAA)was synthesized by emulsion polymerization.Tetraethylenepentamine and cumene hydroperoxide were used as re...Natural rubber(NR)grafted with 2-ethylhexyl acrylate(2-EHA)and methacrylic acid(MAA,collectively NR-g-PEHA/MAA)was synthesized by emulsion polymerization.Tetraethylenepentamine and cumene hydroperoxide were used as redox initiators.The successful grafting of 2-EHA and MAA onto NR was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The morphology of the NR latex particles was observed by transmission electron microscopy.The effects of reaction temperature,initiator dosage,feeding mode,and hard monomer content on the mechanical properties of the modified NR film were investigated.Grafted polymer chains were unevenly wrapped on the outside of NR particles,and smaller particles were more easily grafted.Crosslinking was characterized using a toluene swelling method.Thermal stability and glass transition temperature were examined by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis.The results showed that the thermal stability of NR-g-PEHA/MAA had been improved,and the glass transition temperature(Tg)was unchanged.展开更多
Variable masses of nano cerium oxide (CeO2) were added into nano silica (SiO2) to prepare the well-dispersed SiO2-CeO2 suspension (SiO2-CeO2), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) was used to adjust the compatibilit...Variable masses of nano cerium oxide (CeO2) were added into nano silica (SiO2) to prepare the well-dispersed SiO2-CeO2 suspension (SiO2-CeO2), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) was used to adjust the compatibility of SiO2-CeO2 with rubber matrix, then SiO2-CeO2 modified by CTAB and curing formulas were mixed with fresh natural rubber (NR) latex to prepare NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites that contained 0–10 parts of CeO2 by a new emulsion compounding method. The morphologies, cure characteristics, mechanical properties and thermal-oxidative stability of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites were investigated. The re-sults revealed that the presence of CeO2 in NR/SiO2-CeO2nanocomposites was favorable for enhancing the interaction between NR matrix and fillers, helped to get smaller SiO2-CeO2 particles with narrower particle size distribution, further improved the crosslink densities and mechanical properties of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites vulcanizates. Meanwhile, the addition of CeO2 increased the active energy at least 4.66%, obviously improved the thermal-oxidative aging-inhibiting properties of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites. Additionally, nanocomposites containing CeO2 promotedTg shift to high temperature direction, causing the nanocomposites featured higher tanδ at 0 oC and lower tanδ at 60 oC and exhibited comparable wet grip and lower rolling resistance when NR/SiO2-CeO2nano-composites were used in tire tread compound.展开更多
Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL accordi...Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL according to microscopic observation. Both the inside and outside surfaces of the film were smooth. For B_4 C/NRL flexible films, the minimum elongation at break was greater than 600%, the minimum tensile strength was greater than 12 MPa, and the hardness was in the range of 35–55 HA,which were suitable for preparing flexible wearable products. The attenuation efficiencies of the B_4 C/NRL flexible films for thermal neutrons were also calculated. The B_4 C/NRL flexible films exhibit good attenuation effect for thermal neutrons.展开更多
Latex is one of the natural rubbers that is used to enhance the performance of asphalt pavement for the last few decades.The presence of latex,which is categorized as an elastomer,helps to improve pavement performance...Latex is one of the natural rubbers that is used to enhance the performance of asphalt pavement for the last few decades.The presence of latex,which is categorized as an elastomer,helps to improve pavement performance and durability.Conversely,higher viscosity of latex modified asphalt binder increases the production-temperatures of asphalt mixture,thus consuming higher energy during asphalt mixture’s production stage.In this study,the effectiveness of methanol as an energy-efficient foaming agent was assessed to reduce the viscosity and enhance the workability of the modified asphalt binder.The basic and rheological properties of the asphalt binders were determined through multiple laboratory tests including expansion ratio and half-life,rotational viscosity,softening point,torsional recovery,and dynamic shear rheometer.The properties of asphalt mixtures were assessed through the service characteristics,mechanical performance,and moisture resistance criteria.It was found that the presence of latex results in an approximately twofold higher expansion ratio and a lower half-life of the asphalt binder at about the same ratio.Through the rotational viscosity test,the application of methanol into asphalt binder decreased the viscosity and led to better workability,despite the addition of latex as an asphalt modifier.The application of methanol into asphalt binder improved the workability of mixture samples and lowered the compaction energy of the compaction process,which are the crucial criteria for a better mixing and compaction process.Methanol foamed asphalt mixtures with latex show much higher resistance to moisture damage and stiffness than control sample even though they were prepared at a lower temperature.展开更多
Natural rubber (NR)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) composites were prepared by combining self-assembly and latex compounding techniques.The acid-treated MWCNTs (H2SO4:HNO3=3:1,volume ratio) were self-as...Natural rubber (NR)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) composites were prepared by combining self-assembly and latex compounding techniques.The acid-treated MWCNTs (H2SO4:HNO3=3:1,volume ratio) were self-assembled with poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) through electrostatic adhesion.In the second assembling,NR/MWCNTs composites were developed by mixing MWCNTs/PDDA solution with NR latex.The results show that MWCNTs are homogenously distributed throughout the NR matrix as single tube and present a great interfacial adhesion with NR phase when MWCNTs contents are less than 3 wt%.Moreover,the addition of the MWCNTs brings about the remarkable enhancement in tensile strength and crosslink density compared with the NR host,and the data peak at 2 wt% MWCNTs loadings.When more MWCNTs are loaded,aggregations of MWCNTs are gradually generated,and the tensile strength and crosslink both decrease to a certain extent.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51991361 and Grant No.51874329)。
文摘The environmental hazards and"carbon footprint"of oil and gas drilling can be significantly reduced by replacing traditional petroleum-based chemical additives with natural materials derived from plants and animals.This paper explored for the first time the interaction mechanism between natural rubber latex(NRL)and bentonite suspensions(BTs)through a series of characterization experiments,as well as the potential applications in water-based drilling fluids(WBDF).The gel viscoelasticity experiments showed that NRL could decrease the consistency coefficient(k)and flow index(n)of BTs,and enhance the shear thinning performance of BTs as pseudo-plastic fluids.In addition,0.5 w/v%NRL not only increased the critical yield stress and strengthened the structural strength between the bentonite particles,but also facilitated the compatibility of pressure loss and flow efficiency.The evaluation of colloidal stability and WBDF performance indicated that NRL particles could promote the hydration and charge stability on the surface of BTs particles,and optimize the particle size distribution and flow resistance of WBDF under the"intercalation-exfoliation-encapsulation"synergistic interaction.Moreover,NRL can improve the rheological properties of WBDF at high temperatures(<150.C),and form a dense blocking layer by bridging and sealing the pores and cracks of the filter cake,which ultimately reduces the permeability of the cake and the filtration loss of WBDF.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50763006)Ministry of Science and Technology R&D Research Institutes(No.2008EG134285)+1 种基金973 Program Special Fund(No.2010CB635109)the Fundamental Research Funds for Rubber Research Institute,CATAS(No.1630022012013)
文摘Rule of similarity and latex compounding techniques were combined for the first time to prepare natural rubber/nanosilica (NR/SiO2) nanocomposite with core-shell nanosilica-poly (methyl methacrylate) (SiO2-PMMA) particles and PMMA-modified natural rubber matrix (NR-PMMA). The micro- structure of SiO2 and nanocomposites with different SiO2 contents was characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); the morphology of nanocomposites was investigated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM); the tensile strength was characterized by tensile testing machine and the thermal stability of composites was studied by thermal gravimetric analysis. Results showed that PMMA chains have successfully grafted onto the surface of SiO2, and the core-shell SiO2-PMMA nanoparticles and NR-PMMA latex have been perfectly incorporated. SiO2-PMMA nanoparticles are evenly distributed over the NR matrix with an average size in the range of 60-100 nm at the low content (SiO2≤ 3 wt%), while aggregations are apparently observed when 5 wt% SiO2 is loaded. In addition, NP/SiO2 composities possess a considerable improvement in ageing resistance compared with the pure NR. The tensile strength of composite increases from 6.99 to 12.72 MPa, reaching the highest value at a 0.5 wt% SiO2 loading, and then the figure decreases gradually because of the aggregation of SiO2 nanoparticles. It is anticipated that the reported process is to provide a simple and economic way for preparing NR composites.
文摘Natural rubber latex (NRL) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) grafted rubber latex were blended in different ratios and irradiated at various absorbed doses by gamma rays from Co-60 source at room temperature. The tensile properties, swelling ratio and permanent set were measured. The maximum tensile strength and modulus at 500% elongation were obtained at an absorbed dose of 8 kGy. Modulus increases from 6.99 MPa to 9.87 MPa for an increase in proportion of MMA grafted rubber from 40% to 60% in the blend at similar absorbed dose. Elongation at break and swelling ratio decrease with increasing absorbed dose as well as the MMA grafted rubber content in the blends. The decreasing trend of permanent set is high up to 5 kGy absorbed dose, and beyond that dose, it becomes almost flat.
文摘Natural rubber(NR)grafted with 2-ethylhexyl acrylate(2-EHA)and methacrylic acid(MAA,collectively NR-g-PEHA/MAA)was synthesized by emulsion polymerization.Tetraethylenepentamine and cumene hydroperoxide were used as redox initiators.The successful grafting of 2-EHA and MAA onto NR was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The morphology of the NR latex particles was observed by transmission electron microscopy.The effects of reaction temperature,initiator dosage,feeding mode,and hard monomer content on the mechanical properties of the modified NR film were investigated.Grafted polymer chains were unevenly wrapped on the outside of NR particles,and smaller particles were more easily grafted.Crosslinking was characterized using a toluene swelling method.Thermal stability and glass transition temperature were examined by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis.The results showed that the thermal stability of NR-g-PEHA/MAA had been improved,and the glass transition temperature(Tg)was unchanged.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest,Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China(201403066)Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(20155198)the Fundamental Research Funds for Rubber Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Science(1630022014014)
文摘Variable masses of nano cerium oxide (CeO2) were added into nano silica (SiO2) to prepare the well-dispersed SiO2-CeO2 suspension (SiO2-CeO2), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) was used to adjust the compatibility of SiO2-CeO2 with rubber matrix, then SiO2-CeO2 modified by CTAB and curing formulas were mixed with fresh natural rubber (NR) latex to prepare NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites that contained 0–10 parts of CeO2 by a new emulsion compounding method. The morphologies, cure characteristics, mechanical properties and thermal-oxidative stability of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites were investigated. The re-sults revealed that the presence of CeO2 in NR/SiO2-CeO2nanocomposites was favorable for enhancing the interaction between NR matrix and fillers, helped to get smaller SiO2-CeO2 particles with narrower particle size distribution, further improved the crosslink densities and mechanical properties of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites vulcanizates. Meanwhile, the addition of CeO2 increased the active energy at least 4.66%, obviously improved the thermal-oxidative aging-inhibiting properties of NR/SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites. Additionally, nanocomposites containing CeO2 promotedTg shift to high temperature direction, causing the nanocomposites featured higher tanδ at 0 oC and lower tanδ at 60 oC and exhibited comparable wet grip and lower rolling resistance when NR/SiO2-CeO2nano-composites were used in tire tread compound.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11405149)the Sichuan Academic and Technical Leader Program(No.DTR201501)
文摘Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL according to microscopic observation. Both the inside and outside surfaces of the film were smooth. For B_4 C/NRL flexible films, the minimum elongation at break was greater than 600%, the minimum tensile strength was greater than 12 MPa, and the hardness was in the range of 35–55 HA,which were suitable for preparing flexible wearable products. The attenuation efficiencies of the B_4 C/NRL flexible films for thermal neutrons were also calculated. The B_4 C/NRL flexible films exhibit good attenuation effect for thermal neutrons.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(grant no.52078048,51750110491).
文摘Latex is one of the natural rubbers that is used to enhance the performance of asphalt pavement for the last few decades.The presence of latex,which is categorized as an elastomer,helps to improve pavement performance and durability.Conversely,higher viscosity of latex modified asphalt binder increases the production-temperatures of asphalt mixture,thus consuming higher energy during asphalt mixture’s production stage.In this study,the effectiveness of methanol as an energy-efficient foaming agent was assessed to reduce the viscosity and enhance the workability of the modified asphalt binder.The basic and rheological properties of the asphalt binders were determined through multiple laboratory tests including expansion ratio and half-life,rotational viscosity,softening point,torsional recovery,and dynamic shear rheometer.The properties of asphalt mixtures were assessed through the service characteristics,mechanical performance,and moisture resistance criteria.It was found that the presence of latex results in an approximately twofold higher expansion ratio and a lower half-life of the asphalt binder at about the same ratio.Through the rotational viscosity test,the application of methanol into asphalt binder decreased the viscosity and led to better workability,despite the addition of latex as an asphalt modifier.The application of methanol into asphalt binder improved the workability of mixture samples and lowered the compaction energy of the compaction process,which are the crucial criteria for a better mixing and compaction process.Methanol foamed asphalt mixtures with latex show much higher resistance to moisture damage and stiffness than control sample even though they were prepared at a lower temperature.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50763006)Ministry of Science and Technology R & D Research Institutes (No.2008EG134285)973 Program Special Fund (No.2010CB635109)
文摘Natural rubber (NR)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) composites were prepared by combining self-assembly and latex compounding techniques.The acid-treated MWCNTs (H2SO4:HNO3=3:1,volume ratio) were self-assembled with poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) through electrostatic adhesion.In the second assembling,NR/MWCNTs composites were developed by mixing MWCNTs/PDDA solution with NR latex.The results show that MWCNTs are homogenously distributed throughout the NR matrix as single tube and present a great interfacial adhesion with NR phase when MWCNTs contents are less than 3 wt%.Moreover,the addition of the MWCNTs brings about the remarkable enhancement in tensile strength and crosslink density compared with the NR host,and the data peak at 2 wt% MWCNTs loadings.When more MWCNTs are loaded,aggregations of MWCNTs are gradually generated,and the tensile strength and crosslink both decrease to a certain extent.