Linze Liu, Yang Yang, Tungalag Dong, Lijun Song, Xueyan Yun
{"title":"Preparation and Characterization of PLLA-Based Microporous Membranes with High CO2/O2 Selective Permeability for Food Packaging","authors":"Linze Liu, Yang Yang, Tungalag Dong, Lijun Song, Xueyan Yun","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X23600424","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X23600424","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To maintain CO<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> permselectivity of poly(lactic acid) (PLLA) microporous films for better preservation of fresh produce, Polytrifluoropropylmethylsiloxane (PTFPMS) was introduced into PLLA to prepare PLLA-PTFPMS-PLLA (PLTL) block copolymer. And PLTL-<i>n</i>% microporous films were prepared using varying ratios of chloroform/acetone blended solvents as the film-casting solution in this study. PTFPMS filled a portion of the micropores of the PLTL-<i>n</i>% film. While the micropores enhanced the O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> dioxide permeability of the PLLA microporous film, PTFPMS maintained the CO<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> selective permeability of the film. In comparison to PLLA films, the CO<sub>2</sub> permeability of mixed solvents-treated PLTL-20% film increased from 1.99 × 10<sup>–8</sup> to 10.08 × 10<sup>–8</sup> cm<sup>3</sup> m/m<sup>2</sup> h Pa, O<sub>2</sub> permeability increased from 0.70 × 10<sup>–8</sup> to 2.02 × 10<sup>–8</sup> cm<sup>3</sup> m/m<sup>2</sup> h Pa, and CO<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> permselectivity increased from 2.9 to 5.0 at 5°C. In addition, PLTL-<i>n</i>% microporous films also have good flexibility and UV shielding properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"136 - 147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Yu. Alentiev, R. Yu. Nikiforov, V. P. Shantarovich, N. A. Belov, T. K. Musina, I. V. Stroeva, S. I. Banduryan, N. G. Shishkina
{"title":"Copolyaramide As a Barrier Material","authors":"A. Yu. Alentiev, R. Yu. Nikiforov, V. P. Shantarovich, N. A. Belov, T. K. Musina, I. V. Stroeva, S. I. Banduryan, N. G. Shishkina","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600364","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600364","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The films of heterocyclic copolyaramide used at NPO OOO “LIRSOT” for the production of high-strength polyaramide threads are obtained, their gas transport characteristics for helium, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are studied, and the parameters of free volume elements are investigated by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy. According to the data obtained, the copolyaramide under study belongs to the class of polymers with high barrier characteristics and its properties are close to those of the commercial samples of thermotropic liquid-crystalline copolyesters Vectra. The low values of gas permeability of copolyaramide are related to decreased gas diffusion coefficients. A comparison of the activation energies of permeability, diffusion, and sorption enthalpy of gases shows that these parameters are also comparable to those of barrier polymers. The gas permeability data are confirmed by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy: the sizes of free volume elements obtained for copolyaramide (<i>R</i><sub>3</sub> = 2.5 Å) are also comparable with those for copolyester Vectra (<i>R</i><sub>3</sub> = 2.1 Å). The results of this study demonstrate that the tested domestic heterocyclic copolyaramide can be used for the manufacture of barrier films and coatings as a substitute for Vectra liquid-crystalline copolyesters.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"69 - 75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lingling Meng, Da Liu, Shijie Ding, Weihao Li, En Liu
{"title":"Preparation of Dual-Network Conductive Hydrogels As Wearable Flexible Strain Sensors Using One-Pot Method and Soaking Strategy","authors":"Lingling Meng, Da Liu, Shijie Ding, Weihao Li, En Liu","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600376","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600376","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Conductive hydrogel-based flexible strain sensors have gradually attracted the attention of scientific researchers in recent years. They are capable of converting invisible mechanical stimulus signals into visible electrical signals and have excellent biocompatibility and good electrical conductivity, which also provide the basis for the development of flexible electronic devices. Nowadays, conductive hydrogel, as the core component of flexible sensors, puts forward higher requirements for sensitivity, fast response, and cycle stability to adapt to human activity detection and health monitoring. In this paper, acrylamide (AM), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and sodium alginate (SA) were used as raw materials to prepare PAM/CNC/SA double network hydrogel by in situ free radical polymerization. Soaked in the CaCl<sub>2</sub> solution, a PAM/CNC/SA-Ca<sup>2+</sup> double-network conductive hydrogel is formed. The results show that the addition of CNC can significantly improve the mechanical properties of the hydrogel. In addition, the introduction of the Ca<sup>2+</sup> ion has a certain positive effect on the conductivity of the hydrogel. At the same time, the conductive hydrogel has good strain sensitivity (gauge factor up to 16.63). Therefore, conductive hydrogels have potential application value and broad application prospects in the field of flexible sensors.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"76 - 85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. M. Gasymov, T. I. Medintseva, S. Z. Rogovina, O. P. Kuznetsova, A. V. Shapagin, A. A. Berlin
{"title":"A Comparative Study of the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of LDPE Composites with Various Nanocarbon Fillers","authors":"M. M. Gasymov, T. I. Medintseva, S. Z. Rogovina, O. P. Kuznetsova, A. V. Shapagin, A. A. Berlin","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600261","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600261","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Filled composites of low-density polyethylene with nanocarbon fillers, namely, graphite nanoplates and reduced graphene oxide, of various compositions, are obtained in a solid phase under shear deformations in a rotary disperser. A difference in the structure of the obtained nanocomposites is demonstrated using scanning electron microscopy. A comparative study of the mechanical properties, porosity, and rheological behavior of the composites is carried out. It is revealed that the nature of graphene nanofillers and the composition of blends influence the characteristics of the resulting materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"95 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. S. Yankova, N. A. Chumakova, P. M. Nedorezova, O. M. Palaznik, A. I. Kokorin
{"title":"Behavior of Spin Probe TEMPO in Composites Based on Polypropylene with Different Content of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes","authors":"T. S. Yankova, N. A. Chumakova, P. M. Nedorezova, O. M. Palaznik, A. I. Kokorin","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600418","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600418","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mobility of a spin probe, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl, in the nanocomposites of isotactic polypropylene with single-wall carbon nanotubes has been studied. The nanotubes content has been varied from 1.2 to 38.5 wt %. The sample of pure polypropylene and these with content of nanotubes below 8% performed similar rotational mobility of the spin probe within the examined temperature range (from 105 to 405 K). This fact has evidenced the spin probes localization in the bulk of the polymer chains, not in direct contact with the carrier. The sample with the highest doping degree (38.5% of nanotubes) has demonstrated the spin probes agglomeration and their reduced rotational mobility, likely related to larger volume fraction of the interfacial areas of the polymer in the vicinity of the nanotubes. It can be concluded that the mobility of the polymer near the nanotubes is significantly reduced.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"121 - 128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. A. Fadeeva, S. M. Kuzmin, L. E. Shmukler, L. P. Safonova
{"title":"New PBI Membranes Doped with Methyl-Imidazolium Triflate Protic Ionic Liquid","authors":"Y. A. Fadeeva, S. M. Kuzmin, L. E. Shmukler, L. P. Safonova","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600339","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600339","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, new proton conducting membranes were prepared using poly-2,2'-(<i>m</i>-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole (PBI) and varying amounts of methylimidazoliumtriflate[MeIm/TfO], a protic ionic liquid, by the solution casting method. The thermal properties and conductivity of these membranes were investigated. The obtained parameters, such as high thermal stability (235–255°C) and the conductivity of 0.7–1.6 mS/cm at 145°C, indicate that PBI membranes doped with either MeIm/TfO or BuIm/TfO, which were previously studied by our group, are quite interesting for further investigation as potential electrolytes for PEMFCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"129 - 135"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Polypropylene Percentage on Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polypropylene Blends","authors":"Pham Thi Hong Nga, Nguyen Thanh Tan","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X2460042X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X2460042X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) has a strong resistance to abrasion, deformation, and chemical resistance. However, how to further improve the impact toughness of PBT is still an issue that receives the attention of many researchers. This investigation aims to enhance its mechanical properties by mixing it with polypropylene (PP). The tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, and microstructure are accorded to ASTM D638, ASTM D256, and ASTM D790. In this analysis, PP was mixed with PBT with different ratios of 95/5, 90/10, 85/15, 80/20, and 75/25. Use injection molding technique to mold specimens for mechanical testing. The results show that the impact strength is 3.7, 6.6, 5.63, 5.2, 5.1, and 4.9 kJ/m<sup>2</sup>, corresponding to 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25% PP. The impact strength of PBT/PP blends is higher than neat PBT. Especially in the 5% PP sample, the impact strength increase can reach the highest level of 80.3% compared to neat PBT. The flexural strength tends to decrease with increasing PP content. After measuring, we get 77.9, 65.6, 62.2, 58.4, 58.2, and 54.0 MPa, corresponding to 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25% PP. The microstructure of the blends showed that spherical PP particles were interwoven into the PBT substrate, but no interphase adhesion was observed. In general, selecting a suitable PBT/PP blend could improve the impact strength while preserving the tensile strength, allowing it to be applied widely.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"86 - 94"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carboxymethyl Guar Gum-Based Bioactive and Biodegradable Film for Food Packaging","authors":"Tanvi Singh, Meenakshi Tanwar, Rajinder K. Gupta","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600388","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600388","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The study aimed to synthesize ascorbic acid (AA) loaded carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) hydrogel based film cross linked by citric acid (CA). Bioactive films (CMG-CA and CMG-CA-AA) were synthesized by solvent casting method. The flexibility and mechanical strength of the bioactive film (CMG-CA-AA) were enhanced by the addition of glycerol and optimized by analyzing tensile strength. The structural, morphological and thermal analysis was done by FTIR, XRD, SEM and TGA. Further, the films were evaluated for its anti-oxidant, anti-microbial property and cytotoxicity. Barrier properties, biodegradability and fruit shelf life-enhancer capability were also assessed. The outcomes of the testings demonstrated favorable results and confirms the potential of CMG-CA-AA film in food packaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 2","pages":"202 - 215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141585830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinmin Huang, Yaning Wang, Xiaobin Tan, Lianhe Yang
{"title":"Preparation and Properties of Environmentally Adaptable Polyacrylamide/Polyvinyl Alcohol Semi-Interpenetrating Highly Conductive Ion-Conducting Hydrogel","authors":"Xinmin Huang, Yaning Wang, Xiaobin Tan, Lianhe Yang","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X24600352","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X24600352","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ionically conductive hydrogels have attracted increasing interest as skin-like sensors, however, it remains a challenge to fabricate ionically conductive hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties, high electrical conductivity, and high environmental adaptability for high-performance sensors. In this paper, LiCl was introduced into polyacrylamide/linear polyvinyl alcohol (PAM/PVA) composite hydrogels to prepare hydrogels with high ion conductivity. The introduction of LiCl endows the PAM/PVA/LiCl hydrogel with excellent stretchability, high electrical conductivity, good freezing resistance and water retention, and a wide working temperature range. Impressively, this ion-conducting hydrogel can be used for skin-like sensors with high strain sensitivity and excellent durability over 10 consecutive stretches. Therefore, wearable sensors assembled from hydrogels can be used to detect complex human activities with high stability even at –20°C. This work facilitates the development of ionically conductive hydrogels with wide operating temperatures on advanced sensing platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"45 - 56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Loading of Kapok Fiber with Epoxy on Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Its Composites","authors":"Ramyaranjan Das, Chinmayee Dash, Dillip Kumar Bisoyi","doi":"10.1134/S0965545X23600692","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965545X23600692","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the present study, an attempt has been made to fabricate kapok fiber-reinforced epoxy composites using the hand lay-up method at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 wt % fiber loading. Subsequently, the electrical and mechanical properties of the composites are characterized. It is observed that the mechanical and electrical properties of the composite significantly increase upon the incorporation of kapok fiber with the epoxy matrix. Particularly at 5 wt % loading of the fiber, the optimum properties of the composites were observed. A field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) investigation was carried out to observe the fracture behavior of the composites at the interface. 5% kapok fiber reinforced composite has better adhesion and the least fiber pull-out at the interface during mechanical loading. Additionally, it was observed that the dielectric constant of the composite increases with the increase in fiber content and simultaneously, decreases with an increase in frequency.</p>","PeriodicalId":738,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series A","volume":"66 1","pages":"103 - 112"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141585831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}