{"title":"Enhanced interlaminar structure and dynamic mechanical properties of Tectona grandis fiber (TGF)/polypropylene fiber (PPF)/carbon nanotube (CNT) nano composite prepared solid dipping coating process","authors":"Alagappan Karthikeyan, Mohan Sekar, Rajendran Selvabharathi","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2024-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2024-0001","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The interlaminar structure and dynamic mechanical properties of Tectona grandis fiber (TGF), polypropylene fiber (PPF), and carbon nanotube (CNT) nano composite were investigated in the current study. In order to improve the mechanical characteristics and microstructure, the present investigations used T. grandis fiber and polypropylene fiber (inorganic–organic) materials mixed with nano composite and epoxy resin. Strong bonding strength and high wear resistance were created by the silane characteristics during the coating process for the outer surface layers. Since CNT nanomaterials were directly reflected onto the outer surface, the microstructure analyses amply demonstrated that hexagonal lattice structure and crystallisation development were detected in the inner surface layer. In order to increase high stiffness and bonding strength, storage modulus and loss modulus values were applied to all composite materials, and the TGF/PPF/CNT composite materials’ hardness value was developed at 112 HV. The tensile strength of TG/PP composite was 46.7 MPa, while that of TGF/PPF/CNT composite was 57.4 MPa. Studies on wear resistance showed unequivocally that the TGF/PPF/CNT composite reduced wear and friction.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140652216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of clay modification on the structure, dielectric behaviour and mechanical properties of PVDF/PMMA/CTAMag polymer nanocomposites as potential flexible performance materials","authors":"L. Mrah, Zoulikha Khiati","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2024-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2024-0014","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this approach, nanocomposites of PVDF/PMMA/CTAMag films have been successfully synthesized. Modified Maghnite was used as inorganic reinforcement. In this study, nanocomposite polymers were developed based on a mixed matrix of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) of composition (80/20 w/w) in dispersion containing 0, 1, 3, 5 and 7 wt % fillers of organomodified montmorillonite nanoclay (CTAMag) in the melt state. The results obtained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), XRD traces and FTIR spectra highlighted the homogeneous flexible character of the PVDF/PMMA/CTAMag films and their intercalated and intercalated/exfoliated surface morphology, in addition to the presence of PVDF α, β and γ phase crystallites in these complex films. The increased presence of the modified clay in the host matrix of the PVDF/PMMA blend significantly influenced the melting temperature and the degree of crystallinity of the PVDF crystallites. The scattering of the dielectric spectra, which covers a wide range of frequencies from 20 Hz to 1 GHz, indicates the presence of the phenomenon of interfacial polarization associated with the dielectric capacitance complex at lower frequencies in these composites at 27 °C. The mechanical properties of these composites were evaluated as a function of the load and the mixed matrix of these composites.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140652619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Keke Jia, Kamila Mamat, Nasiman Tuerxun, Arzugul Muslim
{"title":"Preparing conductive polymer-based adsorbent with better cupric ion adsorption efficiency by monomer precursor cross-linking method","authors":"Keke Jia, Kamila Mamat, Nasiman Tuerxun, Arzugul Muslim","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2024-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2024-0010","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Conductive polymer-based adsorbents have showed excellent heavy metal ion removing capabilities. Crosslinking modification is one of the feasible methods to further improve their properties. To make use of the advantages of monomer precursor method over the polymer precursor method in forming dense interpenetrating networks, and then optimizing the surface structure of materials and providing more adsorption sites, the mesoporous cross-linked poly-o-phenylenediamine (M-CR-PoPD) prepared by using the former one and used in removing Cu2+ from aqueous solution. The FTIR results showed that the monomer was successfully crosslinked and polymerized. The loosely packed target product with a hierarchical pore structure distribution was successfully formed. The maximum adsorption capacity of 105.18 mg g−1 was obtained at 25 °C after 3 h of adsorption when M-CR-PoPD prepared at the reaction time of 6 h using anhydrous ethanol as solvent and trimethylolpropane-tris(3-aziridinyl) propionate as crosslinking agent. This value reached the optimum Cu2+ removal capability of reported PoPD-based adsorbents. According to EDX, FTIR, and XPS data before and after adsorption, the possible adsorption mechanism based on the cation-π interaction and the formation of Cu–N bonds was proposed. These results could help develop more effective conductive polymer-based adsorbents to remove Cu2+ from wastewater.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140652199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the photodegradation behaviors of liquid crystal display (LCD) used optical cellulose triacetate films","authors":"Xiushan Fan, Jin Wu","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0184","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, ramie fiber was employed to prepare cellulose triacetate (CTA) films. Subsequently, the photodegradation behaviors without photosensitizers of CTA films were carried out in photodegradation chambers at 40 °C. Additionally, the photodegradation procedure of films was assessed by the attenuated total reflection infrared (ATR-IR), <jats:sup>1</jats:sup>H nuclear magnetic resonance (<jats:sup>1</jats:sup>H NMR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermal properties, degree of substitution (DS), and tensile strength. The research consequences indicated that the mechanical strength of the CTA films was decreased significantly after ultraviolet (UV) irradiation for 300 h. However, the DS of the films is almost invariable when they are exposed to UV irradiation. Meanwhile, the suggested mechanism for photodegradation of CTA was also exhibited in this paper. This study provides a mild and potential pre-treatment approach for the biodegradation of LCD used waste CTA films.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140625308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Pb2+ adsorption using recyclable magnetic sodium alginate in a network structure for high renewable capacity","authors":"Liming Dong, Hua Sun, Danfeng Wang, Shifan Wang","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0301","url":null,"abstract":"This study presents the synthesis of a magnetic sodium alginate hydrogel for efficient adsorption of heavy metal ions. The hydrogel, composed of sodium alginate, demonstrates a network structure that facilitates effective metal ion adsorption. Utilizing magnetic forces, the hydrogel can be easily separated and regenerated, exhibiting excellent recyclability. Compared to traditional adsorbents, the magnetic sodium alginate hydrogel shows significantly improved adsorption capacity, particularly for Pb<jats:sup>2+</jats:sup> ions. At pH ca. 4 and an adsorption time of 120 min, the hydrogel achieves a maximum adsorption capacity of 137 mg/g for Pb<jats:sup>2+</jats:sup>, with an adsorption rate of 83 %. The adsorption kinetics follow a pseudo-second-order equation, while thermodynamically, the process adheres to the Freundlich adsorption model, with capacity positively correlated with temperature and concentration. The negative Δ<jats:italic>H</jats:italic> value indicates an exothermic and spontaneous adsorption process. In competitive adsorption experiments, the hydrogel demonstrates strong selective adsorption towards Pb<jats:sup>2+</jats:sup>. It also exhibits excellent reusability, maintaining 80 % adsorption capacity after 10 cycles. The magnetic sodium alginate composite material possesses favorable recyclability and convenient magnetic separation properties, offering significant potential in various applications.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140600912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sida Fu, Haidong Li, Hongtao Liu, Yan Zhao, Zhiguang Xu
{"title":"Self-healing superoleophobic and superhydrophilic fabrics for efficient oil/water separation","authors":"Sida Fu, Haidong Li, Hongtao Liu, Yan Zhao, Zhiguang Xu","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2024-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2024-0027","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, superoleophobic and superhydrophilic fabrics with self-healing property have been prepared by the use of chitosan (CS), sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP), Capstone FS-60 (FS-60), and dopamine hydrochloride as coating materials. The coated fabrics show oil contact angle of 154° for soybean oil, and water droplets can be spread on the surface in 1 s. Notably, it is further demonstrated that the coating has self-healing property. After undergoing home laundering, Martindale abrasion, or acid/base etching, the fabrics lose their superoleophobic and superhydrophilic property, while they can restore the superoleophobic and superhydrophilic property by just being wetted with distilled water and then heated in an oven. Additionally, the coated fabrics prove effective in separating oil/water mixtures. These fabrics, endowed with superoleophobic and superhydrophilic property along with self-healing capability, present innovative features and applications across diverse fields.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140324199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdul Kareem Musthafa, Arockia Julias Arulraj, S. Rajamanickam, Mohanraj Manoharan, Sivakumar Sattanathan, Jeyakumar P.D.
{"title":"Biodegradability and mechanical behavior of novel hybrid green composites fabricated with cashew shell particle, sisal fiber and corn starch resin","authors":"Abdul Kareem Musthafa, Arockia Julias Arulraj, S. Rajamanickam, Mohanraj Manoharan, Sivakumar Sattanathan, Jeyakumar P.D.","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0219","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Increased use of synthetic non-biodegradable polymeric matrices for composite manufacturing, poses a serious threat to the environment. This necessitates the development of 100 % biodegradable green composites using natural plant-based fibers and biodegradable natural polymers. This study focuses on the biodegradability and mechanical characteristics of biodegradable green hybrid composites fabricated with particles of agricultural waste cashew shell, sisal fibers, and corn starch resin using hand layup followed by compression molding. Mechanical characteristics such as tensile, flexural, impact strength, shore D hardness, and soil burial biodegradation characteristics were studied experimentally. The microstructures of the fractured surfaces were also analyzed through SEM images. Composite sample fabricated with an optimum cashew shell particle proportion of 10 wt %, three sisal fiber mat layers and corn starch resin has recorded the highest mechanical strengths such as 11.4 MPa, 10.9 MPa and 310.15 J/m in tensile, flexural and impact strengths respectively. Thus, the green hybrid composite made with agricultural waste cashew shell particles, sisal fibers, and corn starch resin is a potential and eco-friendly modern material for light load and short-life applications.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aman Shukla, Sachin Kumar, Akanksha Bhatt, Priyank Purohit, Shashank Kailkhura, Magda H. Abdellattif
{"title":"Iota carrageenan linked barium ion nanoparticle synthesis for the selective targeted imaging and inhibition of cancer cells","authors":"Aman Shukla, Sachin Kumar, Akanksha Bhatt, Priyank Purohit, Shashank Kailkhura, Magda H. Abdellattif","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0278","url":null,"abstract":"The development of stable carrageenan nanoparticles connected to the sulfate functional group of carrageenan and barium ion for the use of selectively targeting cancer cell and imaging contrast to help with diagnosis (tracing/imaging) is the concern of the present research. This study provides an overview of ion substitution chemistry, highlighting the role of ions and how they affect the applicability of carrageenan. The characteristic of barium sulfate, which is widely used as radiopaque to provide contrast for diagnostic radiographic examinations in the gastrointestinal mucosa, is provided by its linkage with the barium ion despite K<jats:sup>+</jats:sup>’s natural binding with carrageenan. The additional role of the Ba ion linked carrageenan was found highly selective for cancer cell through the <jats:italic>in vitro</jats:italic> cell line assay; however, the nonattachability to the normal cell makes useful to trace and treat the cancer cell. The tracing is possible because of the barium sulfate functional group and its nanosize molecule, which shows precision medicine, fluorescence, and X-ray/CT imaging character, to be utilized as the diagnostic purpose, especially to tumor cell. The apoptosis from the Ba<jats:sup>2+</jats:sup> ion by the inhibition of outflux of K<jats:sup>+</jats:sup> to disturb the osmosis of cell and selectivity of the molecules because of high pKa (Logarithms of acid dissociation constant) value, which makes the drug more active anionic (nonpolar) form in the cancer cell and ionic form (polar) in the normal cell, which avoids the interaction with normal cell and facilitate the interaction with cancer cell. In conclusion, the cancer cell selectivity with fluorescence and radiopaque properties of Ba ion linked carrageenan makes the molecule useful for tracing, imaging, and treating cancer cell with high selectivity.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140325954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation and properties of vancomycin-loaded PLA-PEG-PLA microspheres by electrostatic spray technology","authors":"Ruimin Tang, Yan Feng, Rongying Chen, Minglong Yuan, Mingwei Yuan, Hongli Li, Dengbang Jiang","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0191","url":null,"abstract":"Vancomycin in sustained release still needs to be investigated. Polylactic acid (PLA) was widely used in the biomedical field for its good biocompatibility, especially in the field of controlled drug release. In this study, polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used to modify PLA to improve the hydrophilicity of the material. The synthesis of the block copolymers was proven by infrared and nuclear magnetic characterization and the hydrophilicity was tested. Vancomycin was immobilized by coaxial electrospray, and PLA-PEG<jats:sub>6000</jats:sub>-PLA was used as the shell layer. The parameters of coaxial electrospray under this material were explored, and the effects of concentration, voltage and temperature on the formation of microspheres were systematically studied. The optimum parameters were determined as follows: concentration 20 wt%, temperature 35 °C and voltage 14 kV. The maximum encapsulation rate and drug loading were calculated to be 89.54 ± 1.22 % and 15.33 ± 0.97 %, respectively, and the cumulative release of drug-loaded microspheres was less than 45 % in 24 h with a slow releasing time of more than one month. The drug loaded microspheres showed good sustained release and good control of burst release.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140316045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential of mango shell powder as a bio filler in flax-jute hybrid epoxy composites: mechanical and wear characterization","authors":"Avinash Petta, Sabindra Kachhap","doi":"10.1515/polyeng-2023-0267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0267","url":null,"abstract":"The exploration of natural fillers has garnered considerable attention in response to persistent concerns about material pollution and diminishing resources. In the context of this study, one such natural filler under scrutiny is mango shell powder (MSP), a byproduct derived from mango processing. The central objective of this investigation is to assess the potential of MSP as a filler in flax-jute hybrid epoxy composites, with a keen focus on enhancing their properties. Specifically, the study aims to elucidate the impact of incorporating MSP filler on the mechanical and wear characteristics of these composites. The experimental approach involved the preparation of composite samples with varying weight percentages of MSP filler, ranging from 1 % to 9 % (1 %, 3 %, 5 %, 7 %, and 9 %), while maintaining a constant fiber and matrix weight ratio. The results obtained from the experiments revealed that composite samples containing a 7 % filler exhibited superior mechanical properties, while wear resistance demonstrated a noticeable decrease with the progressive increase in filler content. These findings suggest the potential efficacy of MSP as a filler in enhancing both the mechanical and wear characteristics of flax-jute hybrid epoxy composites, providing valuable insights for further applications in sustainable composite materials.","PeriodicalId":16881,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymer Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140154563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}