LDPE/EPDM Multilayer Films Containing Recycled LDPE for Greenhouse Applications

In this paper the reuse of recycled LDPE in combination with the incorporation of EPDM modifier in the production of greenhouse films has been investigated. A three-layer film (60-100-40 micron thickness) containing recycled LDPE in the middle layer and a high UV-stabilized 40-micron outer layer was developed and proven to be commercially successful. Films with 25% and 50% recycled material content were produced. The effect of natural weathering on the film properties over a period of 15 months has been observed. Changes in physical and mechanical property were determined. The addition of EPDM to the raw resin was found to improve the extrudability of the compound and improve the weather resistivity of the film. The EPDM-modified films containing 25% to 50% recycled material retained approximately 95% and 75%, respectively, of their original extensibility after 9 months' exposure to natural weathering. Optimization of EPDM and UV stabilizer concentration was carried out to develop a balanced film with excellent mechanical and physical properties and resistance to weathering conditions. The use of UV stabilizer concentrations slightly higher than commercial practice in the outer layer of the multilayer film can be justified by the cost reduction by the incorporation of recycled LDPE materials.     

Valorization of regenerated LDPE by blending with EPDM in the presence of peroxide

The present work aims to the valorization of regenerated low density polyethylene (LDPE) by blending with small quantities of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM). Three types of regenerated LDPE (rLDPE) from different waste sources (greenhouses, milk pouches,...) were characterized in terms of physico-chemical (density, melt flow index, water absorption, melting temperature and structure by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy) and mechanical properties (tensile properties and hardness). The optimization of the peroxide content required for the crosslinking of the LDPE/EPDM blends was due by measuring torque and tensile strength. Once the peroxide content was optimized, different blends were obtained by varying the EPDM content. Then they were characterized physically (density, water absorption) and mechanically (tensile properties and hardness). Finally, the blends behavior under the conjugated effect of heat and water was determined at 70 °C for 7 days. The obtained results showed that this kind of blending has contributed in improving the performance of regenerated LDPE.     

三元乙丙橡胶防水卷材热解分析

采用热重-差热联动分析仪对三元乙丙橡胶(EPDM)防水卷材进行了热解特性研究,同时分析了升温速率以及不同气氛对热解行为的影响,并采用Flynn-Wall-Ozawa多升温速率法和Coats-Redfern单升温速率法分别求解了样品在氮气气氛以及空气气氛下的动力学参数,以此作为基础数据开发室外屋面防灭火系统,对减少人员伤亡和经济损失具有重要意义。     

硝基苯甲酸结构对其在EPDM膜中萃取效果的影响

以3种取代基位置不同的硝基苯甲酸为研究对象,研究了辛醇/水分配系数、溶解度、摩尔体积、分子极化率和偶极矩5种结构参数对硝基苯甲酸在三元乙丙橡胶（EPDM）膜中萃取效果的影响。实验结果表明：EPDM膜对硝基苯甲酸有一定的去除效果,邻、间、对硝基苯甲酸的去除率分别为27.1%、32.4%和41.6%;取代基位置的不同使硝基苯甲酸的去除效果出现差异,其疏水性越强越易在EPDM膜中溶解和渗透;硝基苯甲酸的去除率和透过率与其辛醇/水分配系数和分子极化率正相关,与溶解度负相关;硝基苯甲酸的去除率可用分子极化率和偶极矩两个结构参数进行预测。