Analysis of Flax and Cotton Fiber Fabric Blends and Recycled Polyethylene Composites

Manufacturing composites with polymers and natural fibers has traditionally been performed using chopped fibers or a non-woven mat for reinforcement. Fibers from flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) are stiff and strong and can be processed into a yarn and then manufactured into a fabric for composite formation. Fabric directly impacts the composite because it contains various fiber types via fiber or yarn blending, fiber length is often longer due to requirements in yarn formation, and it controls the fiber alignment via weaving. Composites created with cotton and flax-containing commercial fabrics and recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were evaluated for physical and mechanical properties. Flax fiber/recycled HDPE composites were easily prepared through compression molding using a textile preform. This method takes advantage of maintaining cotton and flax fiber lengths that are formed into a yarn (a continuous package of short fibers) and oriented in a bidirectional woven fabric. Fabrics were treated with maleic anhydride, silane, enzyme, or adding maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (MAA-PE; MDEX 102-1, Exxelor^® VA 1840) to promote interactions between polymer and fibers. Straight and strong flax fibers present problems because they are not bound as tightly within yarns producing weaker and less elastic yarns that contain larger diameter variations. As the blend percentage and mass of flax fibers increases the fabric strength, and elongation generally decrease in value. Compared to recycled HDPE, mechanical properties of composite materials (containing biodegradable and renewable resources) demonstrated significant increases in tensile strength (1.4–3.2 times stronger) and modulus of elasticity (1.4–2.3 times larger). Additional research is needed to improve composite binding characteristics by allowing the stronger flax fibers in fabric to carry the composites load.     

不同交联度PP-g-4VP离子交换纤维的制备及对水溶液中铬离子吸附的研究

通过控制交联剂(DVB)及单体(4-VP)浓度等工艺,研制了不同交联度的聚丙烯接枝4乙烯基吡啶离子交换纤维(PP-g-4VP),旨在改善纤维的结构及其再生吸附和重复使用性能。实验结果表明,随着DVB含量增大,纤维的接枝率下降,交联度增加,而吸水率下降。所制的PP-g-4VP和PP-g-4VP-季铵盐纤维对Cr~(6+)静态吸附量大,分别达约6.5mmol/g和4mmol/g。交联度低时,纤维对Cr~(6+)吸附速度越快,穿透点前流出液浓度较低。纤维吸附Cr~(6+)后用1N NH_3·H_2O能完全洗脱,再生吸附性能良好。     

Structure and Properties of Chicken Feather Barbs as Natural Protein Fibers

The structure and properties of chicken feather barbs makes them unique fibers preferable for several applications. The presence of hollow honeycomb structures, their low density, high flexibility and possible structural interaction with other fibers when made into products such as textiles provides them unique properties unlike any other natural or synthetic fibers. No literature is available on the physical structure and tensile properties of chicken feather barbs. In this study, we report the physical and morphological structure and the properties of chicken feather barbs for potential use as natural protein fibers. The morphological structure of chicken feather barbs is similar to that of the rachis but the physical structure of the protein crystals in chicken feather barbs is different than that reported for feather rachis keratin. The tensile properties of barbs in terms of their strength and modulus are similar but the elongation is lower than that of wool. Using the cheap and abundant feathers as protein fibers will conserve the energy, benefit the environment and also make the fiber industry more sustainable     

ACF负载复合金属氧化物催化还原NO的研究

为了研究活性碳纤维（ACF）负载复合金属氧化物催化还原NO的效果,采用浸渍法制备了系列负载氧化铈和氧化铜的ACF,在微型反应器中进行程序升温反应,通过正交试验,确定催化反应的最佳条件,考察了反应温度和复合金属氧化物的不同含量对催化活性的影响,并与ACF负载单金属氧化物作了比较,同时对催化剂进行了扫描电镜和傅里叶红外光谱分析实验。实验结果表明,在氨氮比是1.1∶1,氧气体积比为5%,体积流速为4 000 h^-1的条件下,负载复合金属氧化物的ACF低温活性相差很大,随着温度的升高,催化效率持续提高。当氧化铈与氧化铜的含量分别为10%和30%,在120～300℃区域内去除率维持80%以上,是低温催化中理想的催化剂。     

Lignin-based Carbon Fibers: Effect of Synthetic Polymer Blending on Fiber Properties

Carbon fibers have been produced from hardwood lignin/synthetic polymer blend fibers. Hardwood kraft lignin was thermally blended with two recyclable polymers, poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and polypropylene (PP). Both systems were easily spun into fibers. A thermostabilization step was utilized prior to carbonization to prevent fusion of individual fibers. For the lignin-based carbon fibers, careful control of heating rate was required. However, PET–lignin blend fibers can be thermostabilized under higher heating rates than the corresponding homofibers. Carbon fiber yield decreased with increasing incorporation of synthetic plastic. However, carbon fiber yield obtained for a 25% plastic blend fiber was still higher than that generally reported for petroleum pitch. Blend composition also affected surface morphology of the carbon fibers. Immiscible lignin–PP fibers resulted in a hollow and/or porous carbon fiber; whereas carbon fiber produced from miscible lignin–PET fibers have a smooth surface. Synthetic polymer blending also affected the mechanical properties of the fibers, especially MOE; lignin-based carbon fiber properties improved upon blending with PET.     

喀喇昆仑-西昆仑地区基性-超基性岩初步考察

本文报道了考察区若干基性-超基性岩体的初步考祭结果。库地岩体属于传统观念的阿尔卑斯型岩体,但与典型蛇绿岩中的变质橄榄岩有所差异;阿卡兹、一些克沟蚀变火山岩可能发育在大洋环境,而晚古生代火山岩大概是在大陆边缘喷出的。本区在新生代时期陆相火山活动相当频繁,其分布规律和岩石特征表明它们与青藏高原的隆升有密切的关系。文中还讨论了昆仑山南侧新生代火山岩喷发的期次。     

苏北闵桥含油玄武岩中粘土矿物的组合特征及其应用

苏北闵桥地区含油玄武岩的主要次生蚀变粘土矿物为：皂石，绿泥石，蒙脱石，伊利石，伊利石／蒙脱石混层，高岭石，方沸石等，不同类型的玄武岩中粘土矿物组合不同，最具特征的组合为：致密玄武岩－皂石（为主）＋其它矿物；淬碎玄武岩－蒙脱石（为主）＋伊利石＋伊利石／蒙脱石混层＋高岭石，碎裂玄武岩－皂石（为主）＋绿泥石＋方沸石，蚀变玄武岩中，随着蚀变作用由弱到强，这些粘土矿物可以分成四个带，皂石带－绿泥石带－蒙脱石带－高岭石带，这种分带性与夏威夷玄武岩中热液成因的粘土矿物的分布性具有可比性，在一个玄武岩岩流单元不同部位，特征粘土矿物为：底部－蒙脱石；中倍位－皂石，顶部位－伊利石＋伊利石／蒙脱石混层，风化带特征粘土矿物为蒙脱石，少量高岭石，本文还对利用粘土矿物组合特征在玄武岩含油性，古地理及古环境等方面的应用进行了探讨。     

TiO2纤维光催化降解X-3B影响因素研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法及水蒸汽活化热处理工艺制备了15%(质量分数)SiO2掺杂的TiO2纤维,并利用SEM、XRD和HRTEM对其结构进行了表征.同时,以活性艳红X-3B染料水溶液为降解对象,研究了热处理温度、溶液pH值、紫外光源、溶液浓度等因素对TiO2纤维光催化活性的影响.结果表明,所制得的TiO2纤维为锐钛矿相,直径约为5～10μm;其最佳热处理温度为700℃,且在强酸(pH=2)或强碱(pH=14)条件下均表现出良好的光催化活性,并对不同浓度的X-3B溶液都有良好的降解效果,同时TiO2纤维也具有良好的可重复使用性.     

浙东中、新生代玄武岩起源、演化与地幔交代作用

浙东中,新生代玄武岩在诸多方面存在相当明显的差异,由此追溯其源区特征与演化过程中地幔交代作用的影响,对于了解浙东、乃至整个中国东南大陆火山带深部背景和火山带由中生代向新生代的转变机制有着重要意义。     

强烈风化条件下玄武岩发育土壤的元素地球化学特征

海南岛地处热带,晚第三纪以来喷发的玄武岩上广泛发育铁铝土。土壤剖面的常量元素、微量元素、化学风化指标及元素迁移率的研究表明:(1)土壤Al2O3、Fe2O3、SiO2和TiO2元素富集,水溶型元素强烈淋失,高CIA值和低ba值均显示其经历强烈的化学风化作用;(2)元素含量和元素迁移率的计算结果显示,温带难迁移的Ti、Zr、Hf和Nb等元素在高温多雨的热带环境下也会发生强烈的淋失,究其原因主要受湿热环境下高有机质含量和强酸性条件影响;(3)Fe、Al、Cu和Ni等元素的迁移则反映了基岩发育土壤自下而上的风化渐进特征;(4)表层土壤K、Na和Sr元素的强烈富集则与大气沉降有关。