Lizhi Gao, Feiyang Huang, Zulan Liu, Lan Cheng, Yu Bao, Fangyin Dai, Zhi Li
{"title":"Spinning of Reinforced and UV-Resistant Silk by High Uptake of Nano-SiO2 for Silkworm","authors":"Lizhi Gao, Feiyang Huang, Zulan Liu, Lan Cheng, Yu Bao, Fangyin Dai, Zhi Li","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Feeding \u0000 <i>Bombyx mori</i>\u0000 (\u0000 <i>B. mori</i>\u0000 ) larvae with incorporated diets for producing the modified silk is an effective and commonly used method. In this study, based on the excellent UV-resistant property and non-toxicity of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>, an incorporated diet with a high concentration of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> (up to 4%) was used to feed two commercial strains of \u0000 <i>B. mori</i>\u0000 (XF × QB and 871B) for preparing modified silk. The incorporated nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> did not affect the growth, spinning, and cocooning of these silkworms. The modified silk contained a high content of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>, up to 869.70 mg/kg, obtained for XF × QB, and the maximum stress could increase to 468.38 MPa. Meanwhile, a higher improvement of strain was achieved for 871B, which reached up to 25.41%. Most importantly, the modified silk fibers exhibited the excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistant property; their stress could be well maintained after exposure to 300 MJ/m<sup>2</sup> UV energy. In addition, nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> modified silk exhibited good thermostability and biocompatibility. These results illustrate that the modified silk with improved mechanical and excellent UV resistance can be produced by feeding silkworms with a high concentration of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>, and this modified silk likely has a wider application in the future. And also, the merits of environmental protection, low cost, and high efficiency for this method provide a huge commercial prospect for sericulture.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1146-1156"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962661","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}
Vishu Sharma, R. K. Soni, Prerna Kaushik, Mahima Koushik
{"title":"Next-Generation Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Thermal Stabilizers: Innovations for Performance and Sustainability","authors":"Vishu Sharma, R. K. Soni, Prerna Kaushik, Mahima Koushik","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70097","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>PVC is ubiquitous yet vulnerable to heat-triggered dehydrochlorination and polyene growth, so every formulation relies on thermal stabilizers. This review clarifies the degradation pathway and compares how stabilizer families prevent it. Historically, lead and organotin systems set the performance bar. Today, health and regulatory pressures have shifted practice toward calcium–zinc packages supported by organic co-stabilizers such as epoxides, <i>β</i>-diketones, and polyols. State-of-the-art blends now meet most processing and lifetime needs in rigid and flexible PVC, while avoiding toxic heavy metals. At the frontier, greener concepts are taking hold: rare-earth carboxylates and metal alkoxides add long-term stability, while PET-waste-derived terephthalamides and terephthalates act as HCl scavengers and defect passivators, linking heat stability with circularity. We highlight how stabilizer performance is measured from torque rheometry and static-oven color hold to TGA kinetics. Spectroscopy and computation clarify mechanisms and guide design. Across these advances runs a clear theme: balancing performance, safety, and recyclability. This review distills the mechanisms, trade-offs, and emerging options so formulators can assemble heavy-metal-free, multifunctional packages that enable fast processing, bright initial color, durable service, and cleaner end-of-life for PVC.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1306-1337"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962653","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}
Wenlong Yang, Ming Li, Yu Zhang, Hu Wang, Wenjie Li, Shengxuan Wang
{"title":"Attapulgite Decorated With Amino-PSi-NH2 Particles to Obtain Highly Flame-Retardant and Mechanically Reinforced PLA Composites","authors":"Wenlong Yang, Ming Li, Yu Zhang, Hu Wang, Wenjie Li, Shengxuan Wang","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70105","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Modifying phosphorus-based flame retardants to balance their flame-retardant and mechanical properties has become an emerging research trend in the field of polylactic acid (PLA). In this study, an attapulgite-based phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon hybrid flame retardant (ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub>) was designed and synthesized by coating a phosphorus-nitrogen-silicon hybrid flame retardant (PSi-NH<sub>2</sub>) onto the surface of attapulgite (ATP) using the bridging agent KH560. The effects of ATP-KH560, PSi-NH<sub>2</sub>, and ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> flame retardants on the thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of PLA composites were compared. The incorporation of ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> significantly enhanced the balance between flame retardancy and mechanical performance of the PLA composites. The PLA composite containing 7.5 wt.% ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> achieved a UL-94V-0 rating, with the limiting oxygen index (LOI) increasing to 27.6%. At the same phosphorus content, the total smoke production (TSP) and total smoke release (TSR) of PLA/10ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> were reduced by 38.6% and 39.3%, respectively, compared to the PLA/5PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> composite, demonstrating the smoke-suppressing effect of ATP. Furthermore, due to the enhanced interfacial compatibility of ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> within the PLA matrix and the nail-pull effect of ATP, the PLA/ATP@PSi-NH<sub>2</sub> composite exhibited superior mechanical properties. This study successfully combines the benefits of phosphorus-based and nano-flame retardants to improve the flame-retardant performance of PLA, providing an effective approach for the development of multifunctional flame retardants.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1364-1378"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962541","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":"Evaluation of Poly(Eicosyl Methacrylate-co-Vinyl Acetate) as a Potential Flow Modifier for Low Waxy Crude","authors":"Riddhi Dutta, Pranjal P. Dutta, Prakash J. Saikia","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70079","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this work, a novel copolymer of eicosyl methacrylate (EMA) and vinyl acetate (VA), poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA), was synthesized via free radical polymerization technique to be used as a flow modifier for waxy crude. From Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) analysis, the molecular weight (MW) of poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) fall in the range from 4600 to 10,600 g/mol with quite narrow polydispersity index (PDI) values (1.18–1.44). The synthesized poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) were obtained by varying monomer ratios and further rheological and morphological studies were carried out to evaluate it as a potential flow modifier for Indian waxy crude. The crude oil used in this study contains only 1.5 wt% paraffinic wax and hence classified as low waxy crude. The results showed that poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) can strongly interact with paraffinic wax crystals present in crude, that significantly enhances the rheological and morphological properties. Gelation point of blank crude was found to be 15.1<b>°</b>C. With the addition of poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) with EMA and VA ratio 2:3, the gelation point of crude oil reduced to 3.6<b>°</b>C at 2000 ppm concentration which is about 76.2%. Furthermore, the apparent viscosity of crude showed maximum reduction of 87.3% at 0°C, with the addition of poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) with EMA and VA ratio 2:2 and 4:2 at 3000 ppm concentration. The morphological analysis of paraffinic wax crystals in crude oil revealed that the synthesized polymer strongly interacts with the paraffinic wax crystals, effectively reducing their size and inhibiting further growth. The results provide substantial evidence of the improvement in the low-temperature flowability of waxy crude through the synthesized poly(EMA-co-VA). Although, the synthesized poly(EMA-<i>co</i>-VA) showed better performance in improving the flow ability of low waxy crude, its effectiveness as flow modifier for heavy crude oil will be investigated in subsequent studies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1157-1173"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962594","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":"Electron-Beam Cross-Linking as a Post-Processing Strategy to Stabilize Percolated CNT Networks in LDPE for Broadband EMI Shielding","authors":"Maziyar Sabet","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70096","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) filled with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is a scalable platform for lightweight electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. However, the stability of percolated CNT networks under thermomechanical loading remains a key limitation for wire and cable applications. In this work, electron-beam (EB) irradiation is introduced as a post-processing control parameter to stabilize CNT conductive networks independently of filler loading. LDPE/multiwalled CNT composites containing 0–10 wt% CNT were prepared by melt compounding and irradiated at absorbed doses of 0–200 kGy using trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate as a cross-linking co-agent. Unirradiated composites exhibited an electrical percolation threshold at approximately 2.5 wt% CNT, with DC conductivity increasing by nearly nine orders of magnitude above this threshold. EB irradiation increased the composite insoluble fraction from approximately zero to more than 60% at 150–200 kGy. This was accompanied by significant improvements in tensile strength, elastic modulus, and hot-set resistance at 200°C, while changes in melting temperature (< 2°C) and crystallinity (< 6%) remained minor. For percolated compositions (≥ 5 wt% CNT), both DC and AC conductivity were largely preserved after EB processing, indicating stabilization rather than disruption of CNT–CNT transport pathways. As a result, EB-crosslinked CNT/LDPE composites achieved broadband, absorption-dominated EMI shielding with total shielding effectiveness (SE) of approximately 25–32 dB over 10 MHz–3 GHz at a thickness of ~1.5 mm. These results establish a quantitative composition–dose–performance framework in which CNT loading governs electrical percolation and shielding magnitude, whereas EB-induced cross-linking governs thermomechanical robustness and service stability. The proposed decoupling strategy provides a practical route to durable, additive-modified polyolefin EMI shielding materials compatible with industrial electron-beam processing.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1294-1305"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962561","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":"Jackfruit Latex as a Biomass Reinforcing Agent for Mechanically Robust Natural Rubber Composites","authors":"Xing Guo, Hao Wu, Meng-Zhen Zhou, Lin Chen, Fu-Tao Ru, Zhikai Tu, Yan-Chan Wei, Shuangquan Liao","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Strength and toughness are crucial properties for rubber composites. However, materials with dense crosslinking networks exhibit high strength but are brittle, whereas those with sparse networks are flexible but weak, making the simultaneous enhancement of both properties a long-standing challenge. In this work, biomass jackfruit latex (JL) was introduced as a green reinforcing agent to enhance the mechanical robustness of natural rubber (NR). The oxygen-containing groups in JL decompose at vulcanization temperature to generate reactive radicals, which participate in the sulfur vulcanization process and promote the formation of additional crosslinking points, thereby significantly improving the mechanical strength of NR. JL also forms a hydrogen-bonded network through its hydroxyl groups, which acts as a sacrificial network that preferentially ruptures upon deformation to dissipate energy, thereby enhancing the toughness of NR. As a result, JL/NR composites exhibited a 60.2% increase in tensile strength (from 15.09 to 24.17 MPa) and a 102.0% increase in <i>G</i>\u0000 <sub>c</sub> (from 15.1 to 30.5 kJ/m<sup>2</sup>), respectively. This study not only provides a sustainable and effective strategy for designing NR composites with simultaneously enhanced strength and toughness, but also offers guidance for the development of eco-friendly biomass elastomers with excellent mechanical robustness.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1286-1293"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962563","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":"Tailoring Flame-Retardant Mechanisms for Enhanced Environmental Durability in CSM Composites","authors":"Xinyan Sun, Ruiqi Wang, Qingkun Meng, Chenxu Zhang, Liang Min, Fuxiang Wei, Yanwei Sui, Wenqing Wei, Jiqiu Qi","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70102","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Protective materials for bridge main cables face a critical challenge in achieving both flame retardancy and aging resistance simultaneously. Conventional materials are prone to structural and functional degradation in complex service environments, which limits their long-term applicability. Leveraging the intrinsic flame retardancy and weather resistance of chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), this study constructed three distinct flame-retardant systems based on aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)<sub>3</sub>), magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>), and zinc borate (ZB). Three corresponding composites designated ZR-1, ZR-2, and ZR-3 were successfully prepared. The influence of different flame-retardant mechanisms on microstructure and macroscopic properties was systematically investigated. Results indicated that ZB, owing to its excellent interfacial compatibility and nanoscale dispersion, yielded the composite ZR-3 with superior mechanical properties. It demonstrated a tensile strength of 19.88 MPa and an elongation at break of 133.48%. Furthermore, ZB promoted the formation of a dense char layer at elevated temperatures, resulting in a residual char yield of 23.02%. In contrast, the Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> system endowed ZR-2 with the highest thermal stability, exhibiting a glass transition temperature <i>T</i>\u0000 <sub>g</sub> = −35.9°C, and superior UV aging resistance. After UV exposure, tensile strength decreased by only 2.32 MPa, while the limiting oxygen index (LOI) was reduced by merely 0.6%. Notably, in salt spray environments, ZR-3 exhibited exceptional resistance to chloride ion erosion. This advantage stems from the chemical stability and structural reinforcement imparted by ZB, which resulted in a minimal tensile strength decrease of 1.17 MPa and an LOI reduction of 1.8%. This work elucidates the intrinsic relationship between multi-mechanism flame retardancy and material durability. It offers novel insights and robust experimental support for developing advanced, adaptive, and long-life protective materials for bridge cables.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1338-1349"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962429","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}
Sabri Can Ekerer, Cem Boğa, Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar, Touraj Farsadi
{"title":"Enhancing Damping in MEX-Fabricated ABS With Carbon Black: Free-Decay Analysis, Estimator Fusion, and Mechanical Trade-Offs","authors":"Sabri Can Ekerer, Cem Boğa, Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar, Touraj Farsadi","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70115","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) cantilever beams were reinforced with carbon black (CB) at 0–2 wt% and fabricated by mechanical extrusion (MEX)-based additive manufacturing to improve vibration damping without compromising strength. Free-decay responses were processed with three complementary estimators—logarithmic decrement (time domain), half-power bandwidth (frequency domain), and an envelope-fit that provides an analytic standard error—and the per-run damping ratios were fused by precision (inverse-variance) weighting to obtain a single <span></span><math>\u0000 \u0000 <semantics>\u0000 \u0000 <mrow>\u0000 \u0000 <mover>\u0000 \u0000 <mi>ζ</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <mo>̂</mo>\u0000 </mover>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 </semantics>\u0000 </math> with 68% confidence intervals. Composition-level results show a clear optimum at 0.3 wt% CB, where the fused damping ratio increased from 5.81 × 10<sup>−3</sup> (pure ABS) to 7.75 × 10<sup>−3</sup> (≈+33%), while the ultimate tensile strength rose from 9.83 to 18.12 MPa (≈+84%). At 1 wt%, the damping remained elevated but strength decreased; at 2 wt% both metrics declined, consistent with agglomeration observed in scanning electron microscope images. A strength–damping Pareto view highlights 0.3 wt% as a practical composition window for balanced performance in MEX ABS/CB parts. The workflow—multi-estimator analysis with uncertainty-aware fusion—provides reproducible damping estimates from short free-decay records and can be applied to other printed polymers and fillers.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1410-1422"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962651","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":"Why the Need for New Flame Retardant Additives?","authors":"Alexander B. Morgan","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 5","pages":"1143-1145"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/vnl.70140","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148962660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Francisco-Vieira, R. Benavides, J. G. Martínez-Colunga, D. Luna-Zaragoza, N. Lara-Almazán
{"title":"Effect of a Cross-Linking Agent Concentration and Gamma Irradiation Dose on the Rigid PVC Stability","authors":"L. Francisco-Vieira, R. Benavides, J. G. Martínez-Colunga, D. Luna-Zaragoza, N. Lara-Almazán","doi":"10.1002/vnl.70106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70106","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this work, the effect of the cross-linking agent trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) and gamma irradiation on commercial rigid PVC compounds were evaluated. Compounds containing 1–5 phr of TMPTA were irradiated at doses of 30, 40, and 50 kGy and subsequently characterized by FTIR, TGA, DSC, gel content, and mechanical testing. The yellowing index was also monitored during thermal aging in an automatic oven. FTIR analysis showed that irradiation induced changes in the PVC structure, while the presence of TMPTA minimized alterations in the characteristic PVC bands, suggesting a protective effect against degradation. Gel content increased with both TMPTA concentration and irradiation dose, confirming cross-linking, which was consistent with thermal residues of up to 20% at 500°C in TGA. The glass transition temperature increased by up to 4°C for the 5 phr TMPTA formulation at 50 kGy, and the Young's modulus reached 3200 MPa, indicating enhanced stiffness. During thermal aging at 180°C, the samples showed progressive yellowing, although no significant changes in chemical functional groups were detected. Overall, TMPTA improved the thermal stability of PVC while preserving its mechanical integrity under irradiation and thermal exposure.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17662,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology","volume":"32 4","pages":"1039-1048"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647665","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}