Celia Katharina Falkenreck , Alexander Liehr , Jan-Christoph Zarges , Hans-Peter Heim , Thomas Niendorf
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Hydrothermal aging led to notable changes, including increased moisture absorption, volume expansion, enhanced crystallinity, and shifts in molecular structure and crystalline morphology. WAXS revealed that moisture-induced scattering reduced intensity, which was reversible upon re-drying. Despite an increase in crystallinity observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), WAXS did not capture a corresponding shift, likely due to the combined effects of residual moisture and annealing processes. Overall, the present study enhances the understanding of crystalline behavior of PA5.10 under hydrothermal exposure and provides a basis for future investigations into its aging processes and structural evolution. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of the long-term degradation mechanisms and stability of bio-based polyamides under hydrothermal and humid conditions. 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Correlation of the crystalline structure, moisture content, texture and aging-induced degradation of polyamide 5.10 using wide-angle x-ray scattering analysis
The present study provides a detailed analysis of the crystalline structure of polyamide 5.10 (PA5.10) and determines the effects of hydrothermal aging on its moisture content, crystallinity, and texture. Using wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), thework presents insights into both the amorphous boundary layer and the semi-crystalline core. A Python script based on Bragg’s law enables precise identification of crystalline details. Gaussian fitting of crystalline peaks further deepened the structural understanding. The effects of experimental parameters on WAXS measurements were examined to identify additional factors influencing PA5.10. Hydrothermal aging led to notable changes, including increased moisture absorption, volume expansion, enhanced crystallinity, and shifts in molecular structure and crystalline morphology. WAXS revealed that moisture-induced scattering reduced intensity, which was reversible upon re-drying. Despite an increase in crystallinity observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), WAXS did not capture a corresponding shift, likely due to the combined effects of residual moisture and annealing processes. Overall, the present study enhances the understanding of crystalline behavior of PA5.10 under hydrothermal exposure and provides a basis for future investigations into its aging processes and structural evolution. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of the long-term degradation mechanisms and stability of bio-based polyamides under hydrothermal and humid conditions. Moreover, the insights gained are relevant for predicting material performance in moisture-sensitive applications and can inform the development of stabilization strategies for hygroscopic polymers.
期刊介绍:
Polymer Degradation and Stability deals with the degradation reactions and their control which are a major preoccupation of practitioners of the many and diverse aspects of modern polymer technology.
Deteriorative reactions occur during processing, when polymers are subjected to heat, oxygen and mechanical stress, and during the useful life of the materials when oxygen and sunlight are the most important degradative agencies. In more specialised applications, degradation may be induced by high energy radiation, ozone, atmospheric pollutants, mechanical stress, biological action, hydrolysis and many other influences. The mechanisms of these reactions and stabilisation processes must be understood if the technology and application of polymers are to continue to advance. The reporting of investigations of this kind is therefore a major function of this journal.
However there are also new developments in polymer technology in which degradation processes find positive applications. For example, photodegradable plastics are now available, the recycling of polymeric products will become increasingly important, degradation and combustion studies are involved in the definition of the fire hazards which are associated with polymeric materials and the microelectronics industry is vitally dependent upon polymer degradation in the manufacture of its circuitry. Polymer properties may also be improved by processes like curing and grafting, the chemistry of which can be closely related to that which causes physical deterioration in other circumstances.