AFM observation of polyethylene single crystals: selective handedness of screw dislocations in a chair type

The three-dimensional morphology of polyethylene single crystals grown from dilute solution has been examined by atomic force microscopy. Single crystals were deposited on a soft ground of aqueous solution of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to avoid the collapse of thin lamellar crystals with thickness of 10 nm. The observation of single crystals on dried PVA clarifies the morphology of a chair type crystal as well as well-known hollow pyramidal type. It has been confirmed that the screw dislocations in the chair type follow a selection rule of the handedness in a manner to relieve the distortion in the chair type.     

Simulations of the mobile phase of polyethylene

Results are presented from atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the mobile pseudo-hexagonal phase of polyethylene, which occurs under conditions of elevated pressure and temperature. Three different types of model are considered, all of which employ periodic boundary conditions. The first model consists of n-alkane sequences (48×-C₂₄H₄₈-) that are bonded across the simulation box boundaries to produce chains that are effectively infinite in extent. On heating, at high pressure, this system displays a rotator phase, in which the chains retain an all-trans conformation, and rotate as semi-rigid units. A second model, consisting of finite n-alkanes (48×C₂₄H₅₀) displays the same behaviour at low temperatures, but at high temperature and pressure forms a conformationally disordered rotator phase, characterised by a large proportion of gauche defects and a significant lattice expansion. The final model considered contains long n-alkanes (24×C₁₀₂H₂₀₆) which contain jog defects and each pass twice through the simulation box. This model forms a conformationally disordered rotator phase at high temperature and ambient pressure. The behaviour of the three models, in terms of the variations in chain conformation and rotational and translational dynamics, are compared. The conformationally disordered phases provide useful representations of the experimentally observed mobile phase.     

Gasification of polyethylene using steam plasma generated by microwave discharge

Gasification of polyethylene (PE) pellet was studied using atmospheric argon-steam plasma generated by microwave discharge and the feasibility of the process was examined. The experimental results showed that additional steam to argon plasma promoted the weight decrease of PE and enhanced the production of H₂, CO, CO₂ and CH₄. The results confirmed that the treatment of plastics with the steam plasma was effective to obtain synthesis gas.     

Prediction and quality control of the melt index during production of high-density polyethylene

In polyolefin processes the melt index (MI) is the most important control variable indicating product quality. Because of the difficulty in the on-line measurement of MI, a lot of MI estimation and correlation methods have been proposed. In this work a new dynamic MI estimation scheme is developed based on system identification techniques. The empirical MI estimation equation proposed in the present study is derived from the 1 ^st -order dynamic models. Effectiveness of the present estimation scheme was illustrated by numerical simulations based on plant operation data including grade change operations in high density polyethylene (HDPE) processes. From the comparisons with other estimation methods it was found that the proposed estimation scheme showed better performance in MI predictions. The virtual sensor model developed based on the estimation scheme was combined with the virtual on-line analyzer (VOA) to give a quality control system to be implemented in the actual HDPE plant. From the application of the present control system, significant reduction of transition time and the amount of off-spec during grade changes was achieved     

抗氧剂于有机PTC热敏导电材料性能的稳定作用研究

探讨了抗氧剂在聚乙烯 乙烯 醋酸乙烯酯共聚物 炭黑 (PE EVA CB)体系中的作用。结果表明 ,在体系中加入抗氧剂可以提高材料体系的结构稳定性 ,从而可以在一定程度上改善材料的热电稳定性。当在体系中加入 2 .0 %(w)的抗氧剂时可收到良好效果。     

新产品——钢带增强聚乙烯螺旋波纹管

钢带增强聚乙烯螺旋波纹管是一种创新的埋地排水管,把钢材的高刚度、高强度和聚乙烯的柔韧、耐腐结合在一起,突出的优点是环刚度高和节约原材料.     

In—situ Composite Based on Poly （ethylene terephthalate）,Polyamide and Polyethylene with Microfibres Formed through Extrusion and Hot Stretching

In-situ composites based on dispersed poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) or polyamide (PA),and continuous Polyethylene (PE) were prepared through a single screw extruder of Haake rheometer system with a rod-die relatively small in diameter.The extrudate was drawn at a drawing ratio of 3.1,and then quickly cooled in cold water.The specimens were obtained by injection molding at processing temperatures less than 190℃，far below the melting temperature of PET (265℃) and PA (230℃),which can maintain the solid state of PET and PA microfiber phase in the composites.Morphological observation with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated that PET and PA can more or less form in-situ microfibers at compositions studied (0-20 wt pct PET or PA),and especially,PET and PA were almost deformed into fibers at the concentration of 15wt pct.Eensile strength and especially.PET and PA were almost deformed into fibers at the concentration of 15wt pct.Tensile strength and modulus of the blends reinforced by PET or PA microfibers showed to be increased from the tensile test results.The most noticeable improvement of the tensile properties occurred at 15wt pct of PET in PET/PE system,corresponding to the highest microfiber content,where the tensile strength reached 32.5 MPa,whereas only 19.5 MPa for the pure PE.     

高密度聚乙烯6300M和2480的耐环境应力开裂性能研究

研究了成型塑料管材的两种牌号的高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)6300M和2480的耐环境应力开裂(ESCR)性能。研究中采用的测试方法为一般弯曲试片法、在管上取样的弯曲试片法和恒定压应变法-压缩环法。根据两种材料测试结果及与其他牌号HDPE测试数据比较,对他们的ESCR进行评价,并讨论和解释了HDPE结构参数,ESCR与韧性形变和脆性断裂之间的联系。     

Biomimetic synthesis of spherical nano-hydroxyapatite in the presence of polyethylene glycol

Spherical nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) was synthesized successfully by a biomimetic method using Ca(NO₃)₂·4H₂O and (NH₄)₃PO₄·3H₂O as reagents in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The crystalline phase, microstructure, chemical composition, and morphology of the obtained samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that spherical nano-HA with diameter of 30–50 nm can be synthesized in the presence of a certain concentration (2–6%) of PEG. The crystallinity of HA powder synthesized in the presence of PEG was higher than that synthesized in the absence of PEG, but the crystallinity of HA reduced with increasing the concentration of PEG. The electrical conductivity (EC) of the solution revealed that PEG reduced the transfer rate of Ca²⁺ in the process of HA crystallization, indicating the interaction between PEG and HA. The possible mechanism of formation spherical nano-HA was discussed.     

Synthesis and applications of heterobifunctional poly(ethylene oxide) oligomers

Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) oligomers are employed extensively in pharmaceutical and biomedical arenas mainly due to their excellent physical and biological properties, including solubility in water and organic solvents, lack of toxicity, and absence of immunogenicity. PEO can be chemically modified and reacted with, or adsorbed onto, other molecules and surfaces. Sophisticated applications for PEO have increased the demand for PEO oligomers with tailored functionalities, and heterobifunctional PEOs are often needed. This review discusses the synthesis and applications of heterobifunctional PEO oligomers possessing amine, carboxylate, thiol, and maleimide functional groups.