{"title":"Linoleum waste as PLA filler for components cost reduction: Effects on the thermal and mechanical behavior","authors":"Claudia Sergi , Irene Bavasso , Giulio Frighetto , Jacopo Tirillò , Fabrizio Sarasini , Sara Casalini","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108548","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108548","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer from renewable resources with mechanical properties comparable to traditional polymers, but with a higher cost. A solution to this issue is the production of bio-based composites to partially replace the PLA matrix with industrial wastes characterized by a zero-cost, e.g., linoleum, to also valorize them in a circular economy perspective. Linoleum heterogeneous nature deriving from the simultaneous presence of lignocellulosic and inorganic fillers and oil/rosin binders, made the evaluation of matrix/filler compatibilization strategies necessary. Two approaches were considered, one from the filler perspective with NaOH and silane treatments, and the other one from the matrix perspective by adding a chain extender (C.E.). The first approach marginally improved tensile stiffness (by 1.6 %) compared to neat PLA but caused a significant decrease of 32.8 % in strength. Considering this, the costs and disposal of the chemicals and the increased environmental impact of the process, this approach was discarded. One the contrary, the introduction of C.E. does not modify the manufacturing process and increases tensile stiffness and elongation at break of 7.2 % and 415.5 % compared to neat PLA with a tolerable reduction in strength, i.e., 16.6 %, thus being a suitable way to exploit linoleum as zero-cost filler.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108548"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002253/pdfft?md5=25bec655aac1a0971ecab66c8b74882a&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002253-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142044495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-16DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108538
Yongshuai Wang , Qiong Deng , Lianyang Chen , Haodong Wang , Tao Suo , Cunxian Wang
{"title":"On energy mechanism of rate-dependent failure mode evolution in plain weave composite","authors":"Yongshuai Wang , Qiong Deng , Lianyang Chen , Haodong Wang , Tao Suo , Cunxian Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108538","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108538","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The intricate failure modes and the yet unclear rate dependency of carbon fiber reinforced plain weave composite materials pose a challenge to mechanics researchers. This study establishes an energy-based evolution mechanism for the compressive failure modes of plain weave composite materials as the strain rate varies. This mechanism illustrates how the rate dependency of failure modes arises from the competitive relationship between strain potential energy and deformation kinetic energy. At low loading rates, the specimen exhibits a progressive crushing failure mode characterized by low peak stress and significant geometric deformation. As the loading strain rate increases, the energy required for this geometric deformation also increases. When the energy expenditure surpasses that needed to elevate the stress level of the specimen, it transitions to an instantaneous failure mode with high peak stress. In this mode, the specimen fractures into multiple small fragments immediately upon failure, lacking the large geometric deformations observed at lower rates. Through calculating this energy mechanism, a transition strain rate of 180 s<sup>−1</sup> was determined for both failure modes. The accuracy of this mechanism was further verified by tests conducted near the critical strain rate. The energy-based evolution mechanism for failure modes provides a simplified and concise framework for simplifying complex models of composite material failures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108538"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002150/pdfft?md5=5c3ea24ba2c7cf921d88afe56edee3ab&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002150-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142012885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-16DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108551
A.M. El-naggar , Lamya A. Alsulaymani , A.M. Kamal , A.A. Albassam , G. Lakshminarayana , Mohamed Bakr Mohamed
{"title":"Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose blended polymers doped with PPy/milled MWCNTs filler for Flexible optoelectronic and Energy Storage Applications","authors":"A.M. El-naggar , Lamya A. Alsulaymani , A.M. Kamal , A.A. Albassam , G. Lakshminarayana , Mohamed Bakr Mohamed","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108551","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108551","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Using the solution casting procedure, poly (vinyl alcohol)/carboxymethyl cellulose/polypyrene/milled multiwall carbon nanotubes, PVA/CMC/PPy/x wt% milled MWCNTs blended polymers were formed. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were employed to inspect the structure and morphology of the resulted blends. The lowest direct and indirect optical band gaps are (5, 4.3) eV and (4.37, 3.38) eV, respectively, achieved when the MWCNTs content in the doped blend was 0.25 wt %. By incorporating varying quantities of milled MWCNTs into the PVA/CMC/PPy blended polymer, consistent enhancements were observed in the optical dielectric constant and optical conductivity values. The blend with 0.25 wt% MWCNTs exhibited the maximum values of refractive index. The maximum electric dielectric constant and energy density values were attained as x = 0.15. The temperature impacted the dielectric constants and energy storage values. All blends fit with the CBH model. The impact of MWCNTs doping level and the temperature on the impedance spectroscopy and electric modulus of the host blend was explored. The sample with x = 0.15 has the smallest relaxation time. The impact of MWCNTs doping level on the dc conductivity, activation energy and conductivity mechanism of the host blend was explored. The doped blends with x = 0.15 is viable materials for energy storage purposes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108551"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002289/pdfft?md5=a73826ef7316493a8bbb6b17f91cf5ff&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002289-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142012883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-15DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108547
Markus Schilling, Niklas Marschall, Ute Niebergall, Volker Wachtendorf, Martin Böhning
{"title":"Characteristics of environmental stress cracking of PE-HD induced by biodiesel and diesel fuels","authors":"Markus Schilling, Niklas Marschall, Ute Niebergall, Volker Wachtendorf, Martin Böhning","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108547","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108547","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the context of the increasing effect of carbon dioxide emissions on the global climate biodiesel produced from renewable sources has emerged as a promising contender replacing fossil fuels, especially in long-range transport vehicles, using existing engines and infrastructure.</p><p>High-density polyethylene is one of the prevailing materials for pipe and container applications for storage and transport of such fuels, both, from fossil and renewable resources. The contact with the respective fuels raises questions concerning material compatibility as biodiesel exhibits significant differences compared to conventional diesel fuel affecting its sorption and plasticization behavior in polyethylene. In this study, its behavior with respect to environmental stress cracking, considered one of the most frequent damage mechanisms leading to failure of polymer parts and packaging, was evaluated using the well-established Full Notch Creep Test. This approach allows for a detailed fracture surface analysis using imaging techniques, such as optical and laser scanning microscopy, as well as infrared spectroscopy. Comparing the environmental stress cracking behavior in standard surfactant solutions with that in biodiesel and diesel, respective crack propagation rates, showing different levels of acceleration, were determined and details of the underlying mechanisms could be revealed. Furthermore, the specific infrared absorption of the biodiesel's ester functionality allows its semi-quantitative determination on the fracture surface of the tested specimens after failure. Thus, a preferred uptake of sorptive fluids in the fracture zone due to local morphological changes of the polyethylene could be directly evidenced by infrared spectroscopy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108547"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002241/pdfft?md5=d5aa6d7bd44da6c00c21d0638355a61e&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002241-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142040286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108549
Lucas H. Staffa , Sílvia H.P. Bettini , Marcelo A. Chinelatto
{"title":"Identifying the location and micellization of PEG-b-PCL multiblock copolymers in PLA/PCL blends via AFM nanoscale IR spectroscopy","authors":"Lucas H. Staffa , Sílvia H.P. Bettini , Marcelo A. Chinelatto","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108549","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108549","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The IR absorption mapping of two multiblock copolymers based on poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(ε-caprolactone) segments (PEG-<em>b</em>-PCL) in poly(acid lactic) and poly(ε-caprolactone) blends (PLA/PCL) was performed via AFM nanoscale IR spectroscopy. These copolymers, having the same number average molar masses (<span><math><mrow><mover><msub><mi>M</mi><mi>n</mi></msub><mo>‾</mo></mover></mrow></math></span>) but varying block sizes, were added into the blend in different amounts (1 and 5 wt%) using a co-rotating twin-screw extrusion. The results revealed that copolymers with smaller blocks are preferentially located near the interface when incorporated in small quantities. Increasing the copolymer content led to preferential diffusion into the PLA matrix. Compatibilization with the longer block-size copolymers also led to preferential diffusion in the PLA matrix, albeit with a tendency to form micelles. This hampers the overall mechanical properties of the blend, making the compatibilized blend more brittle than neat PLA. Compatibilization with the short block-size copolymers showed no micellization and improved the mechanical behavior of PLA/PCL.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108549"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002265/pdfft?md5=bcdf9311a64e38a113bab6d61a0561b5&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002265-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141997784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108546
Sherief A. Al Kiey , Monica Toderaș , O.A. Al-Qabandi , Mohamed Bassyouni , Qihui Zhou , Miroslawa El Fray , Mohamed S. Hasanin
{"title":"Investigating the hybrid potential of PVA-chitosan-loaded TiO2@NiO films for advanced conductivity and dielectric performance","authors":"Sherief A. Al Kiey , Monica Toderaș , O.A. Al-Qabandi , Mohamed Bassyouni , Qihui Zhou , Miroslawa El Fray , Mohamed S. Hasanin","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108546","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108546","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The synthesis and characterization of PVA-chitosan-NiO, PVA-chitosan-TiO<sub>2</sub>, and PVA-chitosan-TiO<sub>2</sub>@NiO films have opened avenues for tailoring materials with specific electrical, dielectric, and optical properties. The synergistic effects arising from the combination of polymers and metal oxides offer a platform for further optimization and application-specific tuning. The synthesis process successfully incorporated NiO and TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles into the PVA-chitosan matrix, creating three distinct films: PVA-chitosan-NiO, PVA-chitosan-TiO<sub>2</sub>, and PVA-chitosan-TiO<sub>2</sub>@NiO. Structural analyses, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealed well-defined nanostructures with crystalline metal oxide dispersions. Dielectric characterization demonstrated frequency-dependent behavior, elucidating the influence of metal oxides on dielectric constants and loss tangents. Cole–Cole plots provide insights into relaxation processes and can guide applications in capacitors and energy storage devices. Conductivity measurements highlight the enhanced electrical performance of NiO and TiO<sub>2</sub>. This study provides a foundation for future research on the development of advanced functional materials for a wide range of technological applications. The insights gained from this work contribute to the growing body of knowledge on polymer-metal oxide composites and pave the way for innovations in electronic, optoelectronic, and energy-related technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108546"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014294182400223X/pdfft?md5=18606bf133b4c47cd940afb9501217c8&pid=1-s2.0-S014294182400223X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142012884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108550
Yurou Chen , Yili Wei , Tiantian Wei , Yungang Sun , Zhukang Bai , Junchang Gao , Jun Li , Shun Wang , Yadong Wu , Huile Jin
{"title":"Preparation of a novel fluoride-containing carbon nanosphere by high-temperature carbonization method for enhancing fluororubber's mechanical and thermal degradation performance","authors":"Yurou Chen , Yili Wei , Tiantian Wei , Yungang Sun , Zhukang Bai , Junchang Gao , Jun Li , Shun Wang , Yadong Wu , Huile Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108550","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108550","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, a novel fluorine-containing carbon nanosphere was synthesized by high-temperature carbonization of waste fluororubber trimmings, and its mixing method with fluororubber was investigated. It was found that the solution mixing method resulted in the highest tensile strength (7.6 %) and modulus at 100 % strain (13.3 %) of fluororubber compared to the mechanical mixing method. Furthermore, the addition of fluorine-containing carbon nanosphere can significantly enhance fluororubber's heat resistance, inhibit its thermal degradation, and increase its ultimate service temperature (266.3 °C, 2 years). This work provides new insights into the preparation of high-performance fluororubber composites.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108550"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002277/pdfft?md5=a5bfe03c4429fb1f96d5ff670ac2db93&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002277-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141997785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108539
Laura Simonini , Alessandro Sorze , Lorenza Maddalena , Federico Carosio , Andrea Dorigato
{"title":"Mechanical reprocessing of polyurethane and phenolic foams to increase the sustainability of thermal insulation materials","authors":"Laura Simonini , Alessandro Sorze , Lorenza Maddalena , Federico Carosio , Andrea Dorigato","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108539","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108539","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work polyurethane (PU) and phenolic foam (PF) panels were mechanically grinded and incorporated within an expanded polyurethane matrix utilized for thermal insulation, in order to reduce the use of virgin material and to promote a circular re-utilization of recycled materials. As observed by scanning electron microscopy, the formulations containing both recyclates showed a rather homogeneous cell structure, however their presence led to a strong reduction of the closed porosity. This reflected in a slight increase in the thermal conductivity, reaching maximum values of 0.030 W/m∙K in foams with 7.5%wt of PF particles. The introduction of the recyclates slightly improved the thermal stability of the PU foams and led to a general decrease in flexural and compression properties. Cone calorimetry tests demonstrated that the inclusion of PF particles reduced the peak heat release rate up to 28 % compared to neat PU foam, enhancing the fire safety of the insulating panels.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108539"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002162/pdfft?md5=909e346a784b8300dd05cc2d9af1c883&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002162-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141939258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108536
Krisztina Dodzi Lelkes , Daniel Jezbera , Roman Svoboda , Štěpán Podzimek , Jan Loskot , Martina Nalezinková , Petr Voda , Piotr Duda , Alena Myslivcová Fučíková , Tomáš Hosszú , Dino Alferi , Aleš Bezrouk
{"title":"A comprehensive study on the degradation process of medical-grade polydioxanone at low pH","authors":"Krisztina Dodzi Lelkes , Daniel Jezbera , Roman Svoboda , Štěpán Podzimek , Jan Loskot , Martina Nalezinková , Petr Voda , Piotr Duda , Alena Myslivcová Fučíková , Tomáš Hosszú , Dino Alferi , Aleš Bezrouk","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108536","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108536","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polydioxanone (PPDX) has gained significant attention as a biocompatible and absorbable polymer used in various medical applications, such as sutures and tissue scaffolds. This research presents a thorough investigation into the degradation mechanisms of PPDX under low pH conditions, simulating physiological environments, <em>e.g.</em>, esophagus and stomach. It mainly focuses on the dependence of the PPDX degradation rate on various ambient pH values (7.4 and below), which is a substantial knowledge for successful gastrointestinal treatment. The PPDX suture samples were degraded for up to 6 weeks and analyzed using size exclusion chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray microtomography, and mechanical property measurements. The results show that the PPDX degradation is significantly accelerated at pH below 1.67. Correlations of the molecular weight, crystallinity, glass transition temperature, Young's modulus, shear modulus, tensile strength, and the 1733 cm<sup>−1</sup> Raman peak shoulder area (RPSA1733) indicate that the degradation mechanism does not change with increasing acidity. Measurements of tensile strength, shear modulus, and RPSA1733 were found to be the most suitable parameters for characterizing the PPDX filament's macroscopic integrity. Raman spectroscopy is of particular interest in this regard due to its rapidity and practically no requirements on the sample preparation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108536"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002137/pdfft?md5=8373f79a28cd70db466ea268f631179a&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002137-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141939257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer TestingPub Date : 2024-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108537
Wuxiang Feng , Katherine Zhang , Mohammad Jalal Zohuriaan-Mehr , Kourosh Kabiri , Congrui Jin
{"title":"Unlocking the application potential of superabsorbent polymers in landfill leachate treatment","authors":"Wuxiang Feng , Katherine Zhang , Mohammad Jalal Zohuriaan-Mehr , Kourosh Kabiri , Congrui Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The leachate generation is an inevitable consequence of landfill disposal, and thus it is critically important to acquire effective approach to preventing contamination of the underlying soils and groundwater aquifers. Currently, there is no consensus on the best approach; the biological treatment and the membrane technology are widely tested but each has its own drawbacks. On the other hand, superabsorbent polymers are nowadays widely used in many liquid-absorbing applications but have rarely been assessed for the application of landfill leachate treatment. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the physicochemical parameters, ionic parameters, and trace elements of the collected leachate was carried out, and four commercially available superabsorbent polymers with different chemical compositions were tested in respect of their kinetics of adsorption and desorption, both load-free and under-load, in deionized water, tap water, and leachate, respectively. The results are of significant importance in elucidating the application potential of commercially available superabsorbent polymers in landfill leachate treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20628,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Testing","volume":"138 ","pages":"Article 108537"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824002149/pdfft?md5=849505d48f896a878151d301f5cae1cc&pid=1-s2.0-S0142941824002149-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141939259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}