Blends of water—soluble polymers based on Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and Polyethylene glycol (PEG) have been prepared by the
solution casting technique. The effect of various doses of γ-radiation on the structural properties of PVA/PEG polymer blends
with all its compositions has been investigated. From the visual observation of all the blend compositions, it was found that,
the best compatibility of the blend is up to 40% PVA/60%PEG. The structure–Property behavior of all the prepared blends before
and after γ-irradiation was investigated by IR Spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), mechanical properties and Scanning
electron microscope (SEM). The gel content and the swelling behavior of the PVA/PEG blends were investigated. It was found
that the gel content increases with increasing irradiation dose and PVA concentration in the blend. Swelling percent increased
as the composition of PEG increased in the blend. The results obtained by FTIR analysis and SEM confirm the existence of possible
interaction between PVA and PEG homopolymers. TGA of PVA/PEG blend, before and after γ-irradiation, showed that the unirradiated
and irradiated PVA/PEG blends are more stable against thermal decomposition than pure PVA. Improvement in tensile mechanical
properties of PVA/PEG blends was occurred. 相似文献
In this study the possibility of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production from glycerol was investigated and optimized by Halorcula sp. IRU1, a novel archaea isolated from Urmia lake, Iran in batch experiments. Using Taguchi methodology, three important
independent parameters (glycerol, yeast extract and KH2PO4) were evaluated for their individual and interactive effects on poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production. It was shown that the
glycerol concentration was the most significant factor affecting the yield of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate). The optimum factor
levels were a glycerol concentration of 8% (v/v), yeast extract 0.8% (w/v) and KH2PO4 0.002% (w/v). The predicted value obtained for poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production under these conditions was about 81.87%.
We can conclude that Haloarcula sp. IRU1 has a high potential for synthesis of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) from glycerol. 相似文献
Investigations have continued for production high performance agro-based composites using environmentally acceptable approaches.
This study examines the role of adding amide-containing biopolymers during synthesis of urea–formaldehyde (UF) on properties
of adhesive produced, especially its adhesion potential. The environmental performance of UF-resin synthesized in the presence
of modified amide-containing biopolymer was evaluated by evaluating the free-HCHO of both adhesive (during processing) and
of the eventual engineered composite product. Also, the benefits of this synthesis-modified adhesive in enhancing the bondability
of sugar-cane fibers used in engineered composite panels was evaluated and compared to using UF-resin. The results obtained
show that, static bending of the produced composites varied from 27.7 to 33.13 N/mm2 of modulus of rupture (MOR) and from 2860 to 3374 N/mm2 of Modulus of Elasticity (MOE); while for internal bond (IB) it’s varied from 0.64 to 0.866 N/mm2. Based on the ANSI and EN Standards modified UF-based agro composites produced meet the performance requirements for high
grade particleboards with respect to static bending strength. These agro-based composite also tested out as having free-HCHO
values of ~13 mg/100 g board. 相似文献
The study was carried out to investigate the effects of filler content and two different compatibilizing agents (Eastman G-3003
and G-3216) on the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with corn stalk and wood flour. In the sample preparation,
three levels of filler loading (30, 40 and 50 wt%) and one level of compatibilizing agent content (2.5 wt%) were used. For
overall trend, with addition of both grades of the compatibilizing agents, tensile and flexural properties of the composites
significantly improved, as compared with the pure PP. Tensile and flexural properties reach a maximum at 40 wt% filler content
and gradually decrease with a further increase in wood particle content. The composites treated with G-3003 gave better results
in comparison with G-3216. This could be caused by the high melt viscosity of G-3003. In general, corn stalk flour filled
composites showed superior mechanical properties. 相似文献
The effects of manufacturing parameters on mechanical properties of medium density fibreboard (MDF) bonded with modified soy
protein-based glue were studied to find an appropriate manufacture technology. Physical properties of MDF made with different
amount of wax emulsion were measured. Results indicated that water repellent had no obvious influence on physical properties
of soy protein-based MDF boards. The fiberboards bonded with soy protein-based glue showed stronger water resistance properties
than those bonded with urea–formaldehyde (UF) resins. Furthermore, the soy protein-based MDF boards had good quality [25.2%
24 h soak thickness swell (TS), 29.9 MPa modulus of rupture (MOR), 3130 MPa modulus of elasticity (MOE)], which met requirements
of Chinese national standard. Practical processing parameters were obtained by orthogonal experiment, i.e., glue content 8.0%,
hot-press temperature 200 °C, and hot-press time 150 s. 相似文献
Starch nanocomposites have been prepared using mineral clay. Montmorillonite, kaolin and a surface-modified montmorillonite
by dimethyl (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) ammonium cation were used. Starch-g-PCL nanocomposites have been prepared with graft
polymerization through in situ ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone in the presence of starch, Sn(Oct)2 (Tin(II) 2-ethyl hexanoate) as an initiator/catalyst and silicate layers. In fact, the related composites were prepared in
solution method, bulk polymerization and in situ polymerization methods with introducing the mineral clay. The effect of kind
of clay on d-spacing of silicate layers was investigated and the obtained nanocomposites were analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
The obtained compounds were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). Morphology of the prepared nanocomposites
was investigated using scanning electron microscopy and DSC enhanced the study of thermal behaviour of the prepared composite
compounds. 相似文献
Phthalates (PAEs) in drinking water sources such as the Yangtze River in developing countries had aroused widespread concern. Here, the water, suspended particulate matter (SPM), and sediment samples were collected from 15 sites in wet and dry seasons in Zhenjiang, for the determination of six PAEs (DMP, DEP, DIBP, DBP, DEHP, and DOP) using the solid-phase extraction (SPE) or ultrasonic extraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The total concentrations of six PAEs (Σ6PAEs) spanned a range of 2.65–39.31 μg L?1 in water, 1.97–34.10 μg g?1 in SPM, and 0.93–34.70 μg g?1 in sediment. The partition coefficients (Kd1) of PAEs in water and SPM phase ranged from 0.004 to 3.36 L g?1 in the wet season and from 0.12 to 2.84 L g?1 in the dry season. Kd2 of PAEs in water and sediment phase was 0.001–9.75 L g?1 in the wet season and 0.006–8.05 L g?1 in the dry season. The dominant PAEs were DIBP, DBP, and DEHP in water and SPM, DIBP, DEHP, and DOP in sediment. The concentration of DBP in water exceeded the China Surface Water Standard. The discharge of domestic sewage and industrial wastewater might be the main potential sources of PAEs. The risk quotient (RQ) method used for the risk assessment revealed that DBP (0.01 < RQ < 1) posed a medium risk, while DIBP and DEHP (RQ > 1) posed a high environmental risk in water, DIBP (RQ > 1) also showed a high risk in sediment.