Optimization via response surface methodology of the synthesis of a dust suppressant and its performance characterization for use in open cut coal mines

To relieve dust pollution in open cut coal mines and reduce the hazards of coal dust pollution to the environment and workers we optimized the synthesis of a dust suppressant by graft copolymerization of environmentally friendly soy protein isolate with methyl methacrylate. This dust suppressant could effectively control dust pollution in open cut coal mines. The optimized conditions for graft copolymerization in this case were determined by a response surface experiment designed with Design-Expert 10 software. Characterization by scanning electron microscopy showed a significant morphology change of the dust suppressant and the generation of a rigid and dense layer on its surface after interacting with coal dust. The layer exhibited good bonding and dust suppression performance. The analysis with Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed the appearance of new absorption peaks near 1300, 1072, and 1631 cm⁻¹, demonstrating effective graft copolymerization. The proposed dust suppressant exhibited excellent wind erosion resistance, with a resistance that exceeded 90% at a wind speed of 6.5 m/sec. The successful graft copolymerization and effective bonding and curing of the dust suppressant on coal dust were experimentally verified. This is of great significance to the control of coal dust pollution.     

Adsorptive removal of As(III) and As(V) from water and wastewaters using an anion exchanger derived from polymer-grafted banana stem

In this study, the adsorption characteristics of As(III) and As(V) from water and wastewater using polyacrylamide-grafted banana stem with quaternary ammonium functionality (PGBS-AE) were investigated. Infrared spectroscopic, and thermogravimetric analyses were performed to affirm the polymer grafting, functionality, morphology, and thermal stability. Batch experiments were carried out to understand the effect of contact time, concentration, pH, adsorbent dose, and temperature of the solution for the adsorption of As(III) and As(V) onto PGBS-AE. Equilibrium was achieved within 1 h and the optimum pH was found to be 9.0 and 3.0 for As(III) and As(V), respectively. Isotherm studies showed that the Langmuir equation fits best. Maximum adsorption capacities of 50 and 5.5?g?kg^?1 were obtained for As(III) and As(V) at 30°C. The endothermic nature of adsorption was evident as the adsorption efficiency increased with temperature. The thermodynamic parameters were evaluated to explain the feasibility of adsorption and to predict the nature of adsorption. The competence of the adsorbent for practical purposes was also analyzed by treating with a fertilizer industry effluent sample. Studies pertaining to adsorbent regeneration and readsorption of As(III) and As(V) were carried out for four consecutive cycles.     

Graft Copolymers, for Erodible Resins, from α-Hydroxyacids Oligomers Macromonomers and Acrylic Monomers

Environmental concerns result in a progressive withdrawal of antifouling paints containing organotin derivatives. The nature of the binders is critical with regard to the erosion of the protecting film through factors such as bond cleavage, dissolution, and diffusion of the degradation products. The versatility of acrylic polymers, due to the possibility of varying their chemical structure had conducted, in the first stage, to combine different types of repeating units in the macromolecular backbone. Formulation and evaluation, in natural sites, of these binders, with a well-defined hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance and with hydrolyzable pendant groups, have shown the possibility to prepare new organotin free resins which can be formulated and which are erodible in seawater over a long period (more than 2 years). A further step has been engaged with the development of graft copolymers containing biocompatible and hydrolyzable oligomers of -hydroxyacids. Their preparation requires the synthesis of -methacryloyloxyoligo--hydroxyacid macromonomers. Copolymers prepared from a mixture of the macromonomer and of an alkyl ester of acrylic acid were formulated with a biocide and deposited on a plate. Their ability to release cuprous oxide, as a model molecule, has been checked and quantified by the inductively coupled plasma analytical method. The uptake of water in the paint, which is enhanced by the hydrolysis of -hydroxyacid oligomers, as determined by the enzymatic measurement of liberated L-lactic acid, conducts to the polymer erosion and to a protecting bioactive surface.     

Starch-plastic materials—Preparation,physical properties,and biodegradability (a review of recent USDA research)

Recent starch-plastic research at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research is reviewed and related worldwide efforts are noted. Properties of starch that influence its formulation and performance in plastics are discussed. Methods are given for preparation of starch-poly(methyl acrylate) graft copolymer, starch-poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid), and starch-poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)-polyethylene plastics. Their physical properties are discussed, as is degradability by enzymes or amylolytic organisms from soil, ponds, and streams.The mention of firm names or trade products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture over other firms or similar products not mentioned.     

改性玉米秸秆材料的制备及吸油性能的研究

以粉末状玉米秸秆(Raw corn stalks,RCS)为基体,甲基丙烯酸丁酯和苯乙烯为单体,采用悬浮聚合法制备高吸油复合材料(Butylmethacrylate and styrene grafted corn stalks,BMS-CS).实验确定的最佳制备条件为:在50℃,引发剂硝酸铈铵为2.0mmol·L-1,单体甲基丙烯酸丁酯和苯乙烯浓度分别为0.6mol·L-1、0.012mol·L-1,交联剂N,N’-亚甲基双丙烯酰胺质量分数为0.1%(相对于RCS的质量)的前提下反应25h.同时,实验考察了吸附时间、吸附温度及保油时间等对材料吸油性能的影响,并通过傅里叶变换红外光谱仪、X-射线衍射和扫描电镜对改性前后样品的结构进行表征.结果表明,BMS-CS表面变得粗糙且呈毛刺状,具有较多不规则的褶皱;结晶度的下降也印证了粗糙度的增加;红外图谱中新出现的酯基和苯乙烯基的吸收峰说明亲油单体被接枝到RCS表面;两种原因共同促进了改性材料吸油性能的增加.吸油数据显示,常温下RCS和BMS-CS的吸油量分别为5.23g·g-1和20.12g·g-1,后者是前者的3.85倍,即改性后的材料吸油性能明显增加.     

微波辐射法合成淀粉-丙烯酰胺接枝物及其絮凝性能研究

微波辐射法可合成淀粉 丙烯酰胺接枝物 ,产物可经红外光谱证明。其絮凝性能受接枝物浓度、接枝物接枝率、溶液酸度、溶液温度及絮凝时间等因素的影响。将其用作絮凝剂处理生活污水 ,效果优于国产聚丙烯酰胺 ,处理后的污水可达标排放。     

壳聚糖接枝共聚物的合成及应用研究

在N2保护下,以浓度为0.8 mmol/L硝酸铈铵为引发剂,控制壳聚糖(CTS)和丙烯酰胺(AM)质量比为mCTS∶mAM=1∶6,于50℃下接枝共聚反应3 h,得改性的壳聚糖衍生物(CAM).用IR对产物进行表征.通过对废水的处理,研究了共聚产物在絮凝、COD去除、脱色上的应用.结果表明:CAM的絮凝效果好于聚丙烯酰胺和壳聚糖,CAM对COD的去除率达到84.7%,并有较好的脱色效果.     

无皂乳液聚合改性废聚苯乙烯

以聚(甲基丙烯酸丁酯—丙烯酸钠)(P (BMA- AANa))为乳化剂,采用无皂乳液聚合技术,利用BMA对废聚苯乙烯(PS)泡沫塑料进行接枝改性.实验得出适宜的工艺条件:P(BMA - AANa)质量分数为51.5％,m(BMA)∶m(丙烯酸)=4∶6,PS和BMA质量分数之和为10.0％;m(PS)∶m(BMA) =...     

两性高分子污泥脱水剂P(AM-DAC-AMPS)的表征与应用

采用三元自由基水溶液聚合法,以丙烯酰胺(AM)、丙烯酰氧乙基三甲基氯化铵(DAC)、2-丙烯酰胺基-2-甲基丙磺酸(AMPS)为原料,经过复合引发制备了两性高分子脱水剂P(AM-DAC-AMPS),简称为PADA).采用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、透射电镜(TEM)对结构进行了表征,结果证明聚合物为三元共聚物,并具有良好的直链结构.经过PA-DA、CPAM调理后的污泥最佳比阻(r)分别为1.58×109s2/g和1.8×109s2/g,离心后含水率分别为77.4％和78.1％;污泥沉降速度分别为0.3 mL/min和0.25 mL/min;污泥滤液中,多糖去除率分别为70.3％和40.7％,蛋白质去除率分别为31.5％和17.5％;表明PADA比CPAM具有更好的脱水性能.并且通过SEM观察,发现PADA的调理增强了污泥絮体的密实性.     

钝感推进剂用粘合剂的共聚改性研究进展

主要从线性共聚和星形共聚2方面综述了对现有聚醚类粘合剂共聚改性以及合成新型粘合剂的研究进展。探讨了共聚作用特别是嵌段共聚通过调节分子链的序列结构来改善聚合物性能的有效方法,以及星形共聚物特殊的超支化分子结构对聚合物性能的影响。希望能为兼具高能量与低感度固体推进剂用粘合剂的设计开发提供新思路和技术支撑。