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2. Frequency-Dependent on the Magnetorheological Effect of Magnetorheological Plastomer
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Hapipi, N. M., Mazlan, Saiful Amri, Aziz, Siti Aishah Abdul, Khairi, M. H. A., Ubaidillah, Ariff, Mohd Hatta Mohammed, Fatah, Abdul Yasser Abd, Chaari, Fakher, Series Editor, Haddar, Mohamed, Series Editor, Kwon, Young W., Series Editor, Gherardini, Francesco, Series Editor, Ivanov, Vitalii, Series Editor, Sabino, Ubaidillah, editor, Imaduddin, Fitrian, editor, and Prabowo, Aditya Rio, editor
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- 2020
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3. Evaluating the Effect of Plastomer Modified Asphalt Mixture on High/Low Temperature Performance.
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Ullah, Rafi, Hafeez, Imran, Haroon, Waqas, and Haider, Safeer
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ASPHALT pavements ,ASPHALT ,LOW temperatures ,LOW density polyethylene ,FLEXIBLE pavements ,LIMESTONE quarries & quarrying - Abstract
Asphalt pavement's surfaces deteriorate over time due to combined effect of traffic and surrounding environment. Fatigue and rutting are the major distresses which cause failures in flexible pavements. Different temperature control computer operated equipment's are being used worldwide to predict the performance of asphalt mixtures at approximately same condition to those in-service pavements. Similarly, different types of polymers such as elastomer and thermoplastic have been used all over the world in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) for the improvement of asphalt mixtures. But little attention has been taken to evaluate the effect of plastomer on hot mix asphalt performance. Moreover, the initial cost of elastomer is higher than other types of polymers such as plastomer. The aim of this research study is to check the effect of various plastomers on high/low temperature performance of asphalt mixture. Four performance tests like Cooper wheel tracker, dynamic modulus, uniaxial repeated load and four-point bending beam test are used to evaluate the effect of different type of plastomers such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density and low density polyethylene with limestone aggregate quarry and 60/70 pen grade asphalt binder. This research study concludes that plastomer increases flexibility and hardness of asphalt mixtures and improves the rut resistance, dynamic modulus and fatigue life of asphalt mixtures. Plastomer modification shows significant benefits as compared to neat binder for high/low temperature performance. Moreover, it can be concluded that plastomer provides an efficient and economical blend of asphalt mixture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Desarrollo de un asfalto altamente modificado con polímero SBS a partir de un asfalto base convencional de la refinería Ecopetrol Barrancabermeja 60-70 variando la concentración de polímero.
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Zuluaga Gómez, Abel Eduardo, Gómez Cruz, Néstor, and Correa Arroyave, Álvaro
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POLYMER blends ,RESEARCH & development ,TORSION ,CEMENT ,POLYMERS ,TORSIONAL load ,ASPHALT - Abstract
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- 2021
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5. Bentonit Nanokilinin Elastomerik ve Plastomerik Polimer Modifiye Bitümlerin Depolama Stabiliteleri Üzerindeki Etkisi
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Erol İskender
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elastomer ,plastomer ,polimer ,modifiye bitüm ,depolama stabilitesi ,nanokil ,morfoloji ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Science ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 - Abstract
Polimerlerin bitüm ile uyumu ve modifikasyon süreci modifiye bitümün ve nihai asfalt karışımın özellikleri üzerinde anahtar rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı elastomer ve plastomer türü polimer modifiye bitümler üzerinde bentonit nanokilinin etkisinin morfolojik yönden araştırılmasıdır. Bu amaçla, SBS, SEBS, SIS elastomerleri ile EVA ve EBA plastomerleri %5 oranında kullanılarak nanokil içermeyen ve %3 oranında nanokil içeren polimer modifiye bitümler hazırlanmıştır. Polimer modifiye ve polimer/nanokil modifiye bitümlere depolama stabilitesi deneyi yapıldıktan sonra örnekler optik mikroskop ve taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) yöntemleri ile değerlendirilmiştir. Nanokil kullanılarak elastomerik ve plastomerik polimer modifiye bitümlerin depolama stabilitelerinin iyileştirilebileceği görülmüştür.
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- 2019
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6. Hibrit polimerlerle modifiye edilmiş bitümlü bağlayıcıların reolojik özelliklerinin incelenmesi.
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Sarışın, Esma, Yalçın, Erkut, and Öner, Jülide
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ASPHALT modifiers , *BITUMINOUS materials , *WASTE products , *SERVICE life , *ADDITIVES , *REQUIREMENTS engineering - Abstract
In the application areas, the selection of suitable binders is of great importance in order to build superstructure coating layers that can provide sufficient performance throughout the service life. Due to traffic and climate conditions, the superstructure coating layers are exposed to excessive stresses. Various additives are used for modification in order to improve the properties of bituminous binders, which are one of the main components of flexible superstructure coating layers. With the modification method, the engineering properties of the bituminous binders and the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixes obtained can be improved. Hybrid modification is a method of using two different types of asphalt additives together to achieve an improved modification. Improving the performance of binders and mixtures, reducing costs and utilizing waste materials are among the main objectives of hybrid modification. In the study, the effects of elastomeric (styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), Kraton® D1101) and plastomeric (Titan® 7686) additives and their combination on the rheological properties of the binders were investigated using bitumen modification. As a result of the experimental study, it has been determined that both elastomeric and plastomeric additives improve the high temperature performance of bituminous binders. The plastomeric additive adversely affected the flexibility of the binders. When using the additives together, it was determined that if 3.5% SBS + 1.0% Plastomeric additive is used, the General Directorate of Highways specification requirements were met and a similar performance level was achieved with 4.5% SBS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. Effect of Asphalt Grade and Polymer Type (SBS and EE-2) on Produced PMB and Asphalt Concrete Mix Properties.
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Enieb, Mahmoud, Shbeeb, Lina, Asi, Ibrahim, Yang, Xu, and Diab, Aboelkasim
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ASPHALT concrete , *CONCRETE mixing , *ASPHALT modifiers , *ASPHALT , *POLYMERS , *POLYMER-impregnated concrete , *ELASTOMERS - Abstract
Laboratory evaluation of elastomer- and plastomer-modified asphalt binders using different grades of asphalt binders and produced asphalt concrete mixes is the subject of this paper. The evaluated polymer modifiers in this study were an elastomer [commercially available styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and a plastomer (functionally modified olefin commercially known as Eastman EE-2)], blended separately with two penetration-grade binders (60/70 and 80/100) at polymer/binder ratios of 2%, 4%, and 6% (by mass). The rheological properties of the polymer-modified binders (PMBs) were tested using a rotational viscometer, dynamic shear rheometer, and bending beam rheometer. The effect of the polymers on the rheological properties of the asphalt binders was investigated before and following standardized short- and long-term oxidative aging. Hot-mix asphalt mixes were prepared and evaluated in terms of the number of performance tests, which included indirect tensile strength, moisture susceptibility, resilient modulus, creep-recovery strain properties, and indirect tension fatigue. Analysis of the obtained PMBs indicated that the addition of the elastomer and plastomer polymers to petroleum asphalts was very useful in obtaining a number of desirable characteristics. The main indicators of such improvements are improved rutting resistance of the unaged and short-term aged binders, and the addition of higher percentages of the polymers resulted in an upward shift of the rutting resistance without impacting the fatigue properties of the binders. The addition of up to 6% of the polymers to the binders raised the performance grade (PG) of the PMBs by at least two grades from their base PG. For the softer binder (i.e., Pen. 80/100), 6% SBS pumped the PG of the binder three grades up. The introduction of varying amounts of elastomer and plastomer polymers can significantly influence the resultant mechanistic properties of mixtures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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8. Gelation and Crystallization Phenomena in Polyethylene Plastomers Modified with Waxes
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Markus Gahleitner, Jingbo Wang, Floran Prades, and Klaus Bernreitner
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polyethylene ,plastomer ,polypropylene ,crystallization ,rheology ,transparency ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Polyethylene (PE) plastomers, single-site catalyst-based homogeneous linear low-density PEs (LLDPEs), combine low crystallinity, softness, and elasticity, making them ideal candidates for numerous applications such as hot-melt adhesives (HMA). As plastomers crystallize rather slowly, a number of possible low molecular weight polyolefin components were tested to accelerate solidification. An ideal modifier should accelerate solidification while maintaining transparency and softness of the base polymer. A Queo plastomer type was modified with different PE and PP waxes at concentrations of 5 to 25 wt.-%. Next to conventional calorimetry, a rheological technique was applied to study solidification. The resulting morphology was studied by atomic force microscopy, and the final compositions were investigated regarding their mechanical and optical performance. Accelerated solidification was observed in all cases, but a quite different course of structure formation could be concluded. PE waxes dissolve in the melt state, forming a lamellar network during cooling, whereas PP waxes form a heterogeneous blend in the melt for which the wax droplets solidify before the matrix. The particulate-type modification by the PP wax also affects stiffness less while retaining transparency better.
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- 2021
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9. Measurement of Technological Properties of Materials Formed by Extrusion
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Vladislav Pyatov, Aliaksei Holubeu, and Pavel Shyrayeu
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lateral pressure ,extrusion ,measurement technique ,coefficient of friction ,compaction ,structural strength ,plastomer ,viscometer ,Technology ,Industry ,HD2321-4730.9 - Abstract
The subject of research is the methods for measuring the rheological and tribological properties of materials processed by extrusion. Methods for measuring the coefficients of external and interparticle friction, the coefficient of lateral pressure, compaction, viscosity, the pressure of the flow of a medium through a cylindrical capillary, and structural strength are considered. The set of equipment for studying the technological properties of materials, a capillary viscometer for determining the rheological properties of plastic materials, a plastomer with a conical indentor for studying the structural strength of materials are considered. Described methods, devices and equipment allow obtaining reliable experimental data necessary for calculating the shape and dimensions of the screw and forming head, and determining the modes of extruder operation. Given results can be used in the design of specialized equipment for screw extrusion of products made of composite materials.
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- 2017
10. SUGGESTION OF LIMIT VALUE OF FLOW RESISTANCE FOR REINFORCED BITUMEN SHEETS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN TERMS OF TYPE OF COATING.
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Plachý, Jan, Vysoká, Jana, and Vejmelka, Radek
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BRIDGE floors , *BITUMEN , *SURFACE coatings , *ELASTOMERS , *CONCRETE bridges , *TEMPERATURE effect - Abstract
This article is the continuation of the paper published at the conference SGEM in 2016. European product standards generally do not specify the qualitative requirements for individual product characteristics. EN 14695:2010, which deals with the waterproofing of concrete bridge decks, is not an exception. The national standard CSN 736242:2010 sets quality requirements for bitumen sheets. The type of the modification of bitumen coating is not considered in quality requirements of this standard - the mass modified by plastomers and elastomers. We find this consideration which is used abroad important because the higher value of the resistance against the flow can strongly affect the quality of bitumen sheets not only from the functional point of view but even from the applicability perspective. The effect of the modification is also known, for example, when applying reinforced bitumen sheets in compositions of flat roofs. Currently the database of bitumen sheets was extended by other samples with different coating material of both the elastomeric and plastomeric material. The research was thus focused directly on the determination of limit values of flow resistance at elevated temperature for the type of coating material. Values for the quality requirements will be specified on the basis of the statistical evaluation of the data obtained by laboratory measurements of samples - bitumen strips collected in the years 2012 - 2016. Proposed limit values could be able to serve as a basis for revising the standard CSN 736242: 2010 and this topic represents the main aim of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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11. Hybrid Polymerisation: An Exploratory Study of the Chemo-Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Hybrid-Modified Bitumen
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Ilya Binti Joohari and Filippo Giustozzi
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hybrid polymers ,rheology ,elastomer ,plastomer ,crumb rubber ,bitumen ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
In this study, the mechanical and rheological properties of hybrid polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) have been investigated. For this purpose, nine different polymers—including crumb rubber, elastomers and plastomers at varying content—were studied to evaluate their mechanical performance as single polymers, first, and as a combination of two or more polymers as a hybrid polymer blend. Subsequently, the hybrid polymer blends were added in a relatively small percentage into the base bitumen to study its influence on the rheological performance of hybrid PMB. The mechanical properties identified from the analysis of the stress-strain curve of the single polymers were the Young’s Modulus, tensile stress, and elongation at break. The chemical structure of the polymer hybrid blends was analysed using FTIR, followed by frequency sweep tests conducted using the dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) to determine the bitumen rheological properties. Results showed that hybrid PMB enhances the viscoelastic behaviour of bitumen at both low and high temperature compared to other PMBs only including single polymers.
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- 2020
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12. Prediction of modified asphalt concrete rutting depth using statistical model
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Alaa H. Abed and Estabraq N. Ezzat
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010302 applied physics ,Aggregate (composite) ,Styrene-butadiene ,Materials science ,Rut ,business.industry ,02 engineering and technology ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,Asphalt concrete ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Asphalt ,0103 physical sciences ,Dynamic shear rheometer ,Gradation ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,business - Abstract
Permanent deformation is considered one of the main distresses in flexible pavement. It can be defined as the accumulation of unrecoverable strains under the wheel paths as a result of applied load. The main objectives of this research is firstly to study the effect of using (SBS) (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) as elastomer polymers and (PVC) (Polyvinyl Chloride) as plastomer polymers on performance grade of asphalt binder and secondly to predict the deformations that produced in asphalt pavement related to the structure of the pavement, climate condition and load traffic. In this study, 2% and 4% of PVC were added for both neat asphalt and asphalt modified with 2% SBS. Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) device was used to achieve the performance grade (PG) of modified asphalt binder whereas roller compactor and wheel track devices were used to assess rut depth. The model has been developed from the data which gathered by experimental tests for permanent deformations with independent variables such as: number of cycles, viscosity according to the type of additive, aggregates gradation and degree of temperature by using SPSS software. The results demonstrated that the PG of the neat asphalt binder increased by three and four degrees when 2% and 4% of PVC were added to asphalt modified with 2% of SBS respectively, while it increased by one and two degrees when 2% and 4% of PVC were added to the neat asphalt respectively but it increased by two degrees when added 2% of SBS to the neat asphalt binder. From the results which were obtained from the analysis of sensitivity, it is appeared that the temperature significantly influences on rut depth of the pavement. Also, the results showed that the increasing of coarse aggregate percentage in a mix will cause an increasing in the depth of rut. Furthermore, it is found that increasing percentages of polymers types led to increase asphalt viscosity and as a results the rut depth of asphaltic mixture will be reduced.
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- 2021
13. Hibrit polimerlerle modifiye edilmiş bitümlü bağlayıcıların reolojik özelliklerinin incelenmesi
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Erkut Yalçin, Jülide Öner, Esma Sarişin, Uşak Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi, İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü, and Öner, Jülide
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Hibrit katkı ,Materials science ,Mühendislik ,General Engineering ,Elastomer ,engineering.material ,Reoloji ,Plastomer ,Bitumen,Elastomer,Plastomer,Hybrid additive,Rheology ,Engineering ,Rheology ,Application areas ,Coating ,Bitüm ,Asphalt ,Architecture ,Service life ,Bitüm,Elastomer,Plastomer,Hibrit katkı,Reoloji ,engineering ,Composite material - Abstract
Uygulama bölgelerinde servis ömrü boyunca yeterli performans sağlayabilecek üstyapı kaplama tabakaları inşa edebilmek amacıyla uygun bağlayıcı seçimi büyük önem arz etmektedir. Trafik ve iklim koşullarından dolayı üstyapı kaplama tabakaları aşırı gerilmelere maruz kalmaktadır. Esnek üstyapı kaplama tabakalarının ana bileşenlerinden olan bitümlü bağlayıcıların özelliklerini iyileştirmek amacıyla çeşitli katkı malzemeleri modifkasyon amacıyla kullanılmaktadır. Modifikasyon yöntemiyle bitümlü bağlayıcıların mühendislik ve elde edilen asfalt karışımların mekanik özellikleri iyileştirilebilmektedir. Hibrit modifikasyon, geliştirilmiş bir modifikasyon elde etmek için iki farklı tipte asfalt katkı malzemesinin birlikte kullanılması yöntemidir. Bağlayıcı ve karışımların performanslarının iyileştirilmesi, maliyetlerin azaltılması ve atık malzemelerden faydalanılması hibrit modifikasyonun başlıca amaçlarındandır. Çalışma kapsamında, elastomerik (stiren-butadien-stiren (SBS), Kraton® D1101) ve plastomerik (Titan® 7686) katkı maddeleri ve bunların kombinasyonunun bitüm modifikasyonunda kullanılmasıyla bağlayıcıların reolojik özellikleri üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Deneysel çalışma sonucunda hem elastomerik hem de plastomerik katkı maddelerinin bitümlü bağlayıcıların yüksek sıcaklık performansını iyileştirdiği belirlenmiştir. Plastomerik katkı maddesi bağlayıcıların esnekliğini olumsuz etkilemiştir. Katkıların birlikte kullanımı değerlendirildiğinde %3,5 SBS +%1,0 Plastomerik katkı kullanılması durumunda Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü şartname gereksinimlerinin karşılandığı, %4,5 SBS ile benzer performans seviyesinin sağlandığı tespit edilmiştir., In the application areas, the selection of suitable binders is of great importance in order to build superstructure coating layers that can provide sufficient performance throughout the service life. Due to traffic and climate conditions, the superstructure coating layers are exposed to excessive stresses. Various additives are used for modification in order to improve the properties of bituminous binders, which are one of the main components of flexible superstructure coating layers. With the modification method, the engineering properties of the bituminous binders and the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixes obtained can be improved. Hybrid modification is a method of using two different types of asphalt additives together to achieve an improved modification. Improving the performance of binders and mixtures, reducing costs and utilizing waste materials are among the main objectives of hybrid modification. In the study, the effects of elastomeric (styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), Kraton® D1101) and plastomeric (Titan® 7686) additives and their combination on the rheological properties of the binders were investigated using bitumen modification. As a result of the experimental study, it has been determined that both elastomeric and plastomeric additives improve the high temperature performance of bituminous binders. The plastomeric additive adversely affected the flexibility of the binders. When using the additives together, it was determined that if 3.5% SBS + 1.0% Plastomeric additive is used, the General Directorate of Highways specification requirements were met and a similar performance level was achieved with 4.5% SBS.
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- 2020
14. Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Concrete Modified by Polyolefins Through Dry and Wet Process.
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Cardone, Fabrizio, Frigio, Francesca, and Bocci, Maurizio
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ASPHALT concrete ,POLYOLEFINS ,POLYMERS ,SERVICE life ,FRACTURE mechanics - Abstract
Polymer modification in road paving applications enables significant improvement in road service life as regards main distresses such as rutting, fatigue and thermal cracking. Polymer modification can be performed through a dry or wet process, and it may lead to mixtures with different mechanical properties depending on the modification process employed. In this context, this paper presents a laboratory investigation concerning the effect of a polyolefinic additive (PO) on the mechanical response of asphalt concrete produced by dry and wet process. Mechanical characterization consisted of wheel tracking tests at 40 and 60°C for rutting resistance analysis and semi-circular bending tests at 10°C for cracking behaviour analysis. Results showed higher rutting resistance of PO modified asphalt concretes (AC) compared to the control mixtures, but they were found to be more temperature sensitive denoting a penalized rutting response at higher temperature. PO modified ACs also showed higher fracture toughness and reduced fracture energy. In particular, the dry process seems to guarantee an ability of deformation such as better endurance of cracking propagation with respect to the mixture produced by the wet process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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15. Evaluation of elastomer–plastomer vulcanised modifiers for using as bitumen binder modifier
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Mohammad Zia Alavi, Mahmoudreza Favakeh, Morteza Karbasi, Ali Abdi, and Saeed Bazgir
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050210 logistics & transportation ,Materials science ,05 social sciences ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,Pavement maintenance ,02 engineering and technology ,Elastomer ,Plastomer ,Linear low-density polyethylene ,Increasing weight ,Rheology ,Volume (thermodynamics) ,Mechanics of Materials ,Asphalt ,021105 building & construction ,0502 economics and business ,Composite material ,Civil and Structural Engineering - Abstract
Polymer-modified bitumen binders have been dramatically used over the last decade to combat the increasing weight and volume of heavy vehicle traffic and to reduce the pavement maintenance ...
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- 2020
16. Enhancement rheological properties of asphalt binder modified with hybrid polymers according to superpave system
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Alaa H. Abed and Estabraq N. Ezzat
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010302 applied physics ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Materials science ,Styrene-butadiene ,02 engineering and technology ,Polymer ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Elastomer ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,Polyvinyl chloride ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Cracking ,chemistry ,Rheology ,Asphalt ,0103 physical sciences ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
Asphalt is a complex mixture consisted of physical phases and composed of hydrocarbons and nonmetallic derivatives. Due to the effects of vehicle loading repeated and cycling of temperature, neat asphaltic concrete pavements are exposed to cracking and rutting, therefore; modification of the neat asphalt is generally required. The main objectives of this research is to investigate the influence of using hybrid elastomer and plastomer polymers on rheological properties and chemical bonding of the asphalt binder. In this work, 1% and 3% of (PVC) (Polyvinyl Chloride) were added for both pure asphalt and asphalt modified with 3% (SBS) (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) “Hybrid plastomer and elastomer polymers”. To determine the performance grade (PG) of modified asphalt and assess its rheological properties superpave system tests were applied tacking into account short and long term aging while FTIR test was used to study the effect of modifiers on chemical bonding. The results of the study reveal that the PG increased by one degree when 1% of PVC is used but PG increased by two degrees when 3% of PVC and 3% of SBS are added. The results also show that PG increased three degrees when 1% PVC plus 3% SBS are sued while it increased four degrees when 3%PVC plus 3% SBS are sued. This gives an indication that hybrid polymers have significant influence on improving the PG of the modified asphalt as compared with control asphalt binder. From FTIR test results, it is found that the modified asphalt binder had a positive influence on aging process as compared with neat asphalt; therefore, fatigue cracking and rutting of the modified asphalt will be improved.
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- 2020
17. The influence of using hybrid polymers, aggregate gradation and fillers on moisture sensitivity of asphaltic mixtures
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Estabraq N. Ezzat and Alaa H. Abed
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010302 applied physics ,Materials science ,Aggregate (composite) ,Styrene-butadiene ,business.industry ,02 engineering and technology ,engineering.material ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,law.invention ,Asphalt concrete ,Portland cement ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,law ,Asphalt ,Filler (materials) ,0103 physical sciences ,engineering ,Gradation ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,business - Abstract
Moisture damage can be defined as the loss of strength of asphaltic mixtures that resulted from the presence of water. The main objectives of this research is to investigate the influence of using hybrid elastomer and plastomer polymers modifiers, aggregate gradations and mineral fillers on moisture resistance of asphalt concrete mixture. In this study, 1% and 3% of plastomer Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) were added for both pure asphalt binder and asphalt modified with 3% of elastomer Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) to form hybrid polymers. Two types of mineral fillers were used: portland cement and limestone dust with two types of aggregate gradations: fine and coarse. A Humboldt Machine was used to measure the maximum load which makes the specimens completely fractures and then to estimate the Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR). The results of the study depict that the hybrid polymers improve the tensile strength ratio. This give an indication that hybrid polymers have great effect on improving the performance of modified asphalt binder. Also, results show that hybrid polymers improve the properties of flexible pavement against moisture damage and as a result increasing the durability and the service life of the pavements. According to that, it is concluded that modifying asphalt with hybrid polymers is more preferable to be used as anti-striping. Furthermore, it is deduced that fine gradation mixtures is more resistance than coarse mixtures to moisture damage. It is also recommended to use portland cement instead of limestone dust as mineral filler material in HMA.
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- 2020
18. Mechanical - thermal properties of polymer materials
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Radić, Karla and Pilipović, Ana
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softening point ,Vicat ,DTUL ,TEHNIČKE ZNANOSTI. Strojarstvo ,Temperatura omekšavanja, plastomer, Vicat, Martens, DTUL ,TECHNICAL SCIENCES. Mechanical Engineering ,plastomer ,temperatura omekšavanja ,thermoplastic materials ,Martens - Abstract
Polimeri su neizostavni dio modernog društva. Oni čine veliki dio svih većih industrija; prometa, građevinarstva, energije, poljoprivrede, tekstila, prehrane, farmacije, itd. Polimerni materijali upotrijebljeni u takvim industrijama mogu dolaziti u različitim oblicima i sadržavati različita svojstva. U ovom radu objašnjena su svojstva polimera, a težina je stavljena na njihova mehaničko toplinska svojstva. Opisane su norme određivanja toplinske postojanosti oblika pod opterećenjem (HRN EN ISO 75), određivanje temperature omekšavanja po Vicatu (HRN EN ISO 306) i metoda dobivanja temperature postojanosti oblika po Martensu. U eksperimentalnom dijelu rada potrebno je dostupni uređaj na katedri za preradu polimera poboljšati te pustiti u rad. Nakon toga provedena su ispitivanja temperature omekšavanja po Vicatu na četiri različitih plastomera za potvrdu ispravnosti uređaja. Polymers are indispensable materials to modern society. They constitute a large part of major industries, including transport, construction, energy, agriculture, textiles, food, pharmacy, etc. The polymers used in such industries come in different forms and contain various characteristics. This paper will examine the properties of various polymers and focus on their mechanical and thermal properties. The described standards include determination of temperature of deflection under load (HRN EN ISO 75), determination of Vicat softening temperature (HRN EN ISO 306), and Martens method for determining heat – deflection temperature. The experimental part of this paper discusses improvement and putting into service the machine at polymer processing department. Lastly, tests of determination of Vicat softening temperatures are carried out on four different thermoplastic materials to confirm machine accuracy.
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- 2021
19. Ethylene-hexene copolymer derived from [t-butylfluorenylsilyl-amido] dimethyl titanium complex
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Polymer synthesis, molecular e ,Metallocene ,Copolymer ,LLDPE ,Plastomer ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 - Abstract
The copolymers of ethylene and 1-hexene were prepared with half-metallocene titanium complex ([t-BuNSiMe2Flu]TiMe2) and modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO). The initial concentrations of 1-hexene were varied to investigate how the different amounts of comonomer affect on the catalytic activity of copolymerization system and microstructure of the copolymers. It has been found that this catalytic system was not active for hexene polymerization, however, it can be active when ethylene was introduced to perform ethylene-hexene copolymerization. As comonomer, 1-hexene provides positive comonomer effect on the system although very high concentration of 1-hexene was introduced. However, the microstructures of the obtained copolymers, which were examined by 13C-NMR need to be improved because with highly alternating sequence distribution of comonomer causing them losing some essential specific thermal properties.
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- 2010
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20. Dual Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Magnetorheological Plastomer with Different Ratio of DMSO/Water
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Seung-Bok Choi, Nurhazimah Nazmi, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Ubaidillah Ubaidillah, Shahir Mohd Yusuf, Norhiwani Mohd Hapipi, Zhengbin Pang, Nur Azmah Nordin, and Saiful Amri Mazlan
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Materials science ,Shear force ,TP1-1185 ,Biochemistry ,Polyvinyl alcohol ,Plastomer ,Article ,Analytical Chemistry ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,skin electronic ,Shear stress ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Composite material ,Instrumentation ,Chemical technology ,Dynamic mechanical analysis ,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics ,Solvent ,Shear (sheet metal) ,soft sensors ,polyvinyl alcohol ,chemistry ,magnetorheological plastomer ,Magnetorheological fluid ,hydrogel - Abstract
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based magnetorheological plastomer (MRP) possesses excellent magnetically dependent mechanical properties such as the magnetorheological effect (MR effect) when exposed to an external magnetic field. PVA-based MRP also shows a shear stiffening (ST) effect, which is very beneficial in fabricating pressure sensor. Thus, it can automatically respond to external stimuli such as shear force without the magnetic field. The dual properties of PVA-based MRP mainly on the ST and MR effect are rarely reported. Therefore, this work empirically investigates the dual properties of this smart material under the influence of different solvent compositions (20:80, 40:60, 60:40, and 80:20) by varying the ratios of binary solvent mixture (dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to water). Upon applying a shear stress with excitation frequencies from 0.01 to 10 Hz, the storage modulus (G′) for PVA-based MRP with DMSO to water ratio of 20:40 increases from 6.62 × 10−5 to 0.035 MPa. This result demonstrates an excellent ST effect with the relative shear stiffening effect (RSTE) up to 52,827%. In addition, both the ST and MR effect show a downward trend with increasing DMSO content to water. Notably, the physical state of hydrogel MRP could be changed with different solvent ratios either in the liquid-like or solid-like state. On the other hand, a transient stepwise experiment showed that the solvent’s composition had a positive effect on the arrangement of CIPs within the matrix as a function of the external magnetic field. Therefore, the solvent ratio (DMSO/water) can influence both ST and MR effects of hydrogel MRP, which need to be emphasized in the fabrication of hydrogel MRP for appropriate applications primarily with soft sensors and actuators for dynamic motion control.
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- 2021
21. Sustainable Polymers from Recycled Waste Plastics and Their Virgin Counterparts as Bitumen Modifiers: A Comprehensive Review
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Sabzoi Nizamuddin, Yeong Jia Boom, and Filippo Giustozzi
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Polymers and Plastics ,Waste management ,recycled plastics ,business.industry ,Organic chemistry ,Review ,General Chemistry ,Chemical industry ,recycling ,Elastomer ,sustainability ,Durability ,Plastomer ,Linear low-density polyethylene ,plastomers ,asphalt ,Pavement engineering ,QD241-441 ,Asphalt ,Environmental science ,High-density polyethylene ,business ,bitumen - Abstract
The failure of bituminous pavements takes place due to heavy traffic loads and weather-related conditions, such as moisture, temperature, and UV radiation. To overcome or minimize such failures, a great effort has been put in recent years to enhance the material properties of bitumen, ultimately improving field performance and increasing the pavement service life. Polymer modification is considered one of the most suitable and by far the most popular approach. Elastomers, chemically functionalised thermoplastics and plastomers * (* Note: notwithstanding the fact that in Polymer Science the word ‘plastomer’ indicates a polymer with the simultaneous behaviour of an elastomer and plastics (thermoplastics), this paper uses the term ‘plastomer’ to indicate a thermoplastic polymer as it is more commonly found in Civil and Pavement Engineering.) are the most commonly used polymers for bitumen modification. Plastomers provide several advantages and are commonly acknowledged to improve high-temperature stiffness, although some of them are more prone to phase separation and consequent storage instability. Nowadays, due to the recent push for recycling, many road authorities are looking at the use of recycled plastics in roads. Hence, some of the available plastomers—in pellet, flakes, or powder form—are coming from materials recycling facilities rather than chemical companies. This review article describes the details of using plastomers as bitumen modifiers—with a specific focus on recycled plastics—and how these can potentially be used to enhance bitumen performance and the road durability. Chemical modifiers for improving the compatibility between plastomers and bitumen are also addressed in this review. Plastomers, either individual or in combination of two or three polymers, are found to offer great stiffness at high temperature. Different polymers including HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, PP, PS, PET, EMA, and EVA have been successfully employed for bitumen modification. However, each of them has its own merit and demerit as thoroughly discussed in the paper. The recent push in using recycled materials in roads has brought new light to the use of virgin and recycled plastomers for bitumen modification as a low-cost and somehow environmental beneficial solution for roads and pavements.
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- 2021
22. Modeling and experimental analysis of squeeze flow of sealant during hot bar sealing and methods of preventing squeeze-out.
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Morris, Barry A. and Scherer, Jonathan M.
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PACKAGING , *SEALING (Technology) , *COATING processes , *SEALING compounds , *VISCOSITY - Abstract
Excessive pressure and temperature during hot bar sealing of flexible packaging films can result in seal failure due to squeezing out of the sealant from the seal area. A model is developed that shows the amount of squeeze-out increases with increasing seal bar pressure, seal temperature (by lowering the viscosity of the sealant), sealing dwell time, film thickness, and decreasing seal bar width. Validation experiments qualitatively agree with the model predictions. Both the model and experimental results show that the rheology of the sealant plays a significant role in preventing squeeze-out; high viscosity at low shear rates favor less squeeze-out. The work shows that under normal sealing conditions, squeeze-out is not substantial. Avoiding excessive temperature or pressure is critical to minimizing squeeze out to ensure good sealing performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. A shape-deformable liquid-metal-filled magnetorheological plastomer sensor with a magnetic field 'on-off' switch
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Lei Pei, Xinglong Gong, Jiaqi Xu, Haoming Pang, and Shouhu Xuan
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0301 basic medicine ,Multidisciplinary ,Materials science ,Science ,Magnetic property ,Insulator (electricity) ,02 engineering and technology ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Plastomer ,Viscoelasticity ,Article ,Magnetic field ,03 medical and health sciences ,Coupling (physics) ,030104 developmental biology ,Electrical resistance and conductance ,Magnetorheological fluid ,Deformation (engineering) ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,Nanomaterials ,Sensor - Abstract
Summary Flexible viscoelastic sensors have gained significant attention in wearable devices owing to their exceptional strain-dependent electrical resistance. Most of the strain sensors are elastic composites, thus the internal stress is often preserved during the deformation when they are attached to the uneven target. Therefore, there is a pressing need for viscoelastic composites with highly self-adapted electromechanical properties sensitive to multiexternal circumstances. This work reports a liquid-metal-filled magnetorheological plastomer (LMMRP) that shows a high response behavior to the external stimulus such as magnetic field, temperature, and force. The shape-deformable LMMRP can transform from an insulator to a conductor under applying a magnetic field, thus the further viscoelastic sensor possesses a magnetic field “on-off” switch effect. The microstructure-dependent magnetic/thermal/mechanical-electrical coupling characteristics are investigated, and several proof-of-concept sensor applications, such as magnetic control, environment recognition, and motion monitoring, are demonstrated. These LMMRP composites show a broad potential in flexible sensors and soft electronics., Graphical abstract, Highlights • A shape-deformable liquid-metal-filled magnetorheological plastomer was created. • The plastomer is sensitive to magnetic field, temperature, and force. • The evolution of the particle microstructure in the plastomer was simulated. • The plastomer has great potential in flexible electronics with magnetic control., Magnetic property; Nanomaterials; Sensor
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24. Gelation and Crystallization Phenomena in Polyethylene Plastomers Modified with Waxes
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Jingbo Wang, Markus Gahleitner, Klaus Bernreitner, and Floran Prades
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polyethylene ,Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,crystallization ,Organic chemistry ,02 engineering and technology ,010402 general chemistry ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,Article ,law.invention ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Crystallinity ,QD241-441 ,law ,Crystallization ,Composite material ,plastomer ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Polypropylene ,transparency ,Wax ,General Chemistry ,Polymer ,Polyethylene ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,0104 chemical sciences ,Polyolefin ,chemistry ,visual_art ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,rheology ,0210 nano-technology ,mechanics ,polypropylene - Abstract
Polyethylene (PE) plastomers, single-site catalyst-based homogeneous linear low-density PEs (LLDPEs), combine low crystallinity, softness, and elasticity, making them ideal candidates for numerous applications such as hot-melt adhesives (HMA). As plastomers crystallize rather slowly, a number of possible low molecular weight polyolefin components were tested to accelerate solidification. An ideal modifier should accelerate solidification while maintaining transparency and softness of the base polymer. A Queo plastomer type was modified with different PE and PP waxes at concentrations of 5 to 25 wt.-%. Next to conventional calorimetry, a rheological technique was applied to study solidification. The resulting morphology was studied by atomic force microscopy, and the final compositions were investigated regarding their mechanical and optical performance. Accelerated solidification was observed in all cases, but a quite different course of structure formation could be concluded. PE waxes dissolve in the melt state, forming a lamellar network during cooling, whereas PP waxes form a heterogeneous blend in the melt for which the wax droplets solidify before the matrix. The particulate-type modification by the PP wax also affects stiffness less while retaining transparency better.
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- 2021
25. Space Charge and DC Breakdown Strength of Propylene-ethylene Copolymer/Polypropylene Composite
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Jiaming Yang, Jian Zhang, Meng-Yang Chen, Xuecheng Zhu, Bing Han, Hong Zhao, and Lin Li
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Polypropylene ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Crystallinity ,Materials science ,Styrene-butadiene ,chemistry ,Composite number ,Copolymer ,Composite material ,Elastomer ,Plastomer ,Polyolefin - Abstract
By blending elastomers, the mechanical properties of polypropylene can be effectively improved then meet the mechanical performance requirements of cable insulation materials. Common elastomer fillers are POE (Polyolefin Elastomer), SBS (Styrene butadiene styrene) and SEBS(Styrene Ethylene Butylene styrene). However, these fillers either have a certain polarity or are not similar to the structure of the matrix molecules, resulting in poor dispersion of the elastomer in the matrix and a significant decrease in electrical properties. In this paper, propylene-ethylene copolymer plastomer (polyolefin plastomer POP) is selected as the filler. Because its molecule contains propylene units, it can be better compatible with the polypropylene matrix and is expected to obtain better dispersibility. This paper studies the SEM, DSC, DMA, space charge and DC breakdown strength of POP/PP composites, and compared the properties with POE/PP materials. It is found that POP exhibits better dispersibility compared with POE; POP/PP has less space charge and the DC breakdown strength of POP/PP is higher than that of POE/PP; POP has a slightly weaker effect to reduce the elastic modulus of the composite. Since the addition of elastomer will destroy the crystallinity of the PP phase, thereby reducing the DC dielectric properties of the composite system, and as the addition weight of elastomer increases, the dielectric properties of the composite material decrease more significantly. The dispersibility of POP in PP is better than that of POE, and it has good compatibility. It has relatively little negative effect on the crystal regularity of the PP matrix. Therefore, the dielectric properties of POP/PP are better than that of POE/PP system, which has less space charge and has higher DC breakdown strength.
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26. Elastomeric and Plastomeric Materials
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Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi, Payam Zarrintaj, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Saeed Manouchehri, Joshua D. Ramsey, and Mohammad Reza Ganjali
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Materials science ,Polymer science ,Microfluidics ,Soft robotics ,Plastic materials ,Elastomer ,Extensibility ,Plastomer - Abstract
Elastomeric materials are among the important classes of versatile polymers and provide exceptional advantages such as softness, stability, elasticity, and extensibility. Plastomers as a polymeric material combine characteristics and features of plastics and elastomers including rubber-like features with the handling capability of plastic materials. The word “plastomer” is a portmanteau of “plastic” and “elastomer”. Thanks to their unique features, elastomers and plastomers have been widely employed, individually and in combination with identical or non-identical families, in various applications. In this chapter, several types of elastomeric and plastomeric materials have been outlined with a particular emphasis on naturally occurring and bottlebrush elastomer/plastomer materials. Different types of smart elastomeric materials have also been covered in this chapter. It was attempted to discuss how and to what extent the novel elastomeric materials have functioned in tires, electric and electronic devices, actuators, soft robotics, microfluidics, tissues and other products.
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- 2021
27. Utjecaj brzine opterećenja na vlačna svojstva polipropilena
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Vojvodić, Bruno, Milinović, Andrijana, Stojšić, Josip, and Opačak, Ivan
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Polymers ,Polimer ,Polipropilen ,Vlačna svojstva ,plastomer ,polypropylene - Abstract
Polimeri se ubrajaju u najvažnije tehničke materijale današnjice. U mnogim primjenama polimeri ne samo da su zamijenili materijale kao što su drvo, staklo, papir i metali nego su omogućili i razvoj nekih proizvoda i područja koja su obilježila suvremenu civilizaciju. U prvom dijelu rada dat je osvrt na povijesni razvoj polimera, te je prikazana globalna proizvodnja plastike od početka uporabe u industriji do danas. Ukupna godišnja svjetska proizvodnja polimera već je prije dva desetljeća volumenom nadmašila proizvodnju željeza i čelika. Dalje u radu je opisana struktura polimera, te je izvršena sistematizacija polimera u kojoj su s posebnim osvrtom obrađeni polimeri obzirom na ponašanje pri povišenoj temperaturi. Zatim se značajnije govori o polipropilenu, te o ispitivanju rasteznih svojstava prema normi ISO 527. U eksperimentalnom dijelu rada ispitivan je utjecaj brzine opterećenja na rasteznu čvrstoću uzoraka izrađenih od polipropilena (PP BC 250 MO). Uzorci su pripravljeni na hidrauličkoj preši, a testovi su provedeni na univerzalnoj mehaničkoj kidalici pri čemu je brzina opterećenja varirana na tri razine., Polymers are among the most important technical materials of today. In many applications polymers not only replaced materials such as wood, glass, paper and metals but also enabled the development of some products and areas that marked modern civilization. The first part of the paper gives an overview of the historical development of polymers and is graphically depicted global plastic production since the beginning of use in the industry to date. The annual total production of polymers exceeded production of iron and steel by two decades ago. Further on, the structure of the polymer is described and a polymerization systematization was carried out, in which special polymers were treated with regard to behavior at elevated temperature. Then, more importantly, the polypropylene, and the extensional properties test according to ISO 527. In the experimental part, the impact of the load speed on the tensile strength of the sample made of polypropylene (PP BC 250 MO) was examined. Samples were prepared on a hydraulic press, and tests were demonstrated on a universal mechanical ladder where the load speed varied to three levels.
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28. The Rheological Studies on Poly(vinyl) Alcohol-Based Hydrogel Magnetorheological Plastomer
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Koji Homma, Nur Azmah Nordin, Ubaidillah Ubaidillah, Irfan Bahiuddin, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Nurhazimah Nazmi, Norhiwani Mohd Hapipi, and Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz
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Vinyl alcohol ,Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,02 engineering and technology ,010402 general chemistry ,01 natural sciences ,Polyvinyl alcohol ,Plastomer ,Article ,lcsh:QD241-441 ,Viscosity ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Carbonyl iron ,lcsh:Organic chemistry ,Composite material ,viscoelasticity ,General Chemistry ,Dynamic mechanical analysis ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,0104 chemical sciences ,Shear rate ,polyvinyl alcohol ,chemistry ,magnetorheological plastomer ,Magnetorheological fluid ,rheology ,hydrogel ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
The freezing&ndash, thawing method has been commonly used in the preparation of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel magnetorheological plastomer (PVA HMRP). However, this method is complex and time consuming as it requires high energy consumption and precise temperature control. In this study, PVA HMRP was prepared using a chemically crosslinked method, where borax is used as crosslinking agent capable of changing the rheological properties of the material. Three samples of PVA HMRP with various contents of carbonyl iron particles (CIPs) (50, 60, and 70 wt.%) were used to investigate their rheological properties in both steady shear and dynamic oscillation modes. Results showed the occurrence of shear thickening behaviour at low shear rate (&gamma, >, 1 s&minus, 1), where the viscosity increased with the increased of shear rate. Moreover, the storage modulus of the samples also increased increasing the oscillation frequency from 0.1 to 100 Hz. Interestingly, the samples with 50, 60 70 wt.% of CIPs produced large relative magnetorheological (MR) effects at 4916%, 6165%, and 10,794%, respectively. Therefore, the inclusion of borax to the PVA HMRP can offer solutions for a wide range of applications, especially in artificial muscle, soft actuators, and biomedical sensors.
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- 2020
29. Construction of a plastomer for the analysis of polypropylene fluidity under different temperatures and use of additives
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Juliano Frizzo
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Polypropylene ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Materials science ,chemistry ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics ,TA349-359 ,Composite material ,Plastomer - Abstract
A low-cost plastomer was built and analyzed the main factors that can improve its fluidity, such as the use of different specifications and additives. Thermoplastics are materials currently used everywhere, from simple applications such as making toys to aerospace applications. Among the usual thermoplastics in our daily lives we have polypropylene, widely used as raw material for the manufacture of various plastic materials. One of the factors that most interferes with the quality of PP in industrial use is its fluidityindex, measured by the use of plastomer, an extremely expensive equipment. From the analysis of various temperatures and percentages of additives it was possible to identify factors that improve its fluidity, improving industrial applicability. It is concluded that there is a direct relationship between the increase in the melt index (fluidity index) of the melt and the increase in temperature and additives by up to 1%, emphasizing that with 2% worse results can be obtained from the IF. This increase in the bottom IF can be explained by the theory of free volume, where the higher the temperature, the greater the free volume between the molecules and the lower their viscosity, that is, the easier their flow will be.
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- 2020
30. Hybrid Polymerisation: An Exploratory Study of the Chemo-Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Hybrid-Modified Bitumen
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Filippo Giustozzi and Ilya Binti Joohari
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Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,02 engineering and technology ,Elastomer ,crumb rubber ,Viscoelasticity ,Plastomer ,Article ,lcsh:QD241-441 ,Rheology ,lcsh:Organic chemistry ,021105 building & construction ,hybrid polymers ,Crumb rubber ,Composite material ,plastomer ,bitumen ,elastomer ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,General Chemistry ,Polymer ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,chemistry ,Dynamic shear rheometer ,rheology ,Polymer blend ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
In this study, the mechanical and rheological properties of hybrid polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) have been investigated. For this purpose, nine different polymers&mdash, including crumb rubber, elastomers and plastomers at varying content&mdash, were studied to evaluate their mechanical performance as single polymers, first, and as a combination of two or more polymers as a hybrid polymer blend. Subsequently, the hybrid polymer blends were added in a relatively small percentage into the base bitumen to study its influence on the rheological performance of hybrid PMB. The mechanical properties identified from the analysis of the stress-strain curve of the single polymers were the Young&rsquo, s Modulus, tensile stress, and elongation at break. The chemical structure of the polymer hybrid blends was analysed using FTIR, followed by frequency sweep tests conducted using the dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) to determine the bitumen rheological properties. Results showed that hybrid PMB enhances the viscoelastic behaviour of bitumen at both low and high temperature compared to other PMBs only including single polymers.
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- 2020
31. Frequency-Dependent on the Magnetorheological Effect of Magnetorheological Plastomer
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Norhiwani Mohd Hapipi, Ubaidillah, Muntaz Hana Ahmad Khairi, Mohd Hatta Mohammed Ariff, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, and Abdul Yasser Abd Fatah
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,Carbonyl iron ,Materials science ,chemistry ,Rheology ,Magnetorheological fluid ,Magnetic nanoparticles ,Polymer ,Dynamic mechanical analysis ,Composite material ,Viscoelasticity ,Plastomer - Abstract
A low cross-linked magnetic polymer matrix also known as magnetorheological plastomer (MR plastomer) containing micron-sized carbonyl iron particles (CIPs) is a new kind of MR materials. MR plastomer can be prepared by two main methods which are physically and chemically crosslinking. However, the study on the dynamic properties of involving chemically crosslinked MR plastomer particularly the viscoelastic properties especially frequency-dependent are not systematically investigated. Therefore, in this study, the effect of the frequency on the MR effect and damping performance of chemically crosslinking MR plastomer under oscillatory modes condition were analysed. The magnetic particles namely CIPs were inserted into a plasticine-like polymer matrix causing the materials to exhibit an MR effect in response to an external magnetic field. Polymer base matrix was prepared using poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA), and boric acid (BA) was used as a cross-linking agent for chemically crosslinked MR plastomer. The MR plastomer samples were prepared using 70 wt% of CIPs as magnetic particles. The samples were tested using a rheometer with different test frequencies, which are 1, 5, and 10 Hz at the on-state condition. The experimental results revealed that the frequency has a significant correlation with the MR effect of samples where the MR effect of the sample decreased with the increment of test frequency. The MR effect for each sample at 1, 5, and 10 Hz are 6793, 5049, and 3131% respectively. In contrast, for the frequency sweep test, the storage modulus of the sample showed an increasing trend with the increment of test current, while the loss factor revealed an opposite result. The results proved that this kind of MR materials has the potential to be used in various of applications like soft actuator, vibration absorber, and force sensor.
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- 2020
32. Investigation of structure-morphology-function relationship of plastomers used to produce low mold shrinkage thermoplastic olefins
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Yusuf Z. Menceloğlu, Çağla Girişken, Osman G. Ersoy, and Senem Avaz Seven
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Polypropylene ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Tear resistance ,Materials science ,Thermoplastic ,Polymers and Plastics ,Organic Chemistry ,General Physics and Astronomy ,Elastomer ,Plastomer ,Polyolefin ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Materials Chemistry ,Thermoplastic elastomer ,Composite material ,Shrinkage - Abstract
Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs) are one of the most commonly used polymeric materials in automotive industry due to their better elastomeric properties compare to commercial polyolefins. Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), or olefinic thermoplastic elastomers are prepared by mixing a polyolefin usually copolymer polypropylene and a plastomer in certain fraction in order to improve elastomeric properties. One of the most challenging problems in automotive industry during the production of these materials is to control the mold shrinkage of TPOs since the parts having very high aspect ratio such as bumper, exterior trims, glass run channel are produced by those materials. Therefore, this paper intends to produce TPO formulations with minimum mold shrinkage by focusing on to optimize the mechanical properties. For that purpose, TPO formulations were prepared by melt blending of plastomers having different physical/mechanical properties into a polyolefin phase. The relationship between structure of plastomer and the function of final product TPO was tried to be explained by structural characterization and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. In terms of mold shrinkage values and mechanical properties the optimum TPO compound is found to be “sample A” containing 70% plastomer with medium crystallinity and 30% copolymer PP. It shows low mold shrinkage values in parallel (0,19%) and perpendicular (0,2%) to flow direction and optimum tensile strength (13,4 MPa), tear strength (74,4N/mm) and elongation at break (815%) results. Findings of this study is useful in understanding the micro-events taking place during compound process of PP with plastomers, and to explain the necessary PP-plastomer ratio with desired mechanical traits.
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- 2021
33. Mini review: an insight on the fabrication methods of smart magnetic polymer foam
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Nur Azmah Nordin, Noor Sahirah Muhazeli, Ubaidillah, Nurhazimah Nazmi, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, and Saiful Amri Mazlan
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Materials science ,Fabrication ,Rheology ,Magnetic polymer ,Magnetorheological fluid ,Magnetic nanoparticles ,Composite material ,Condensed Matter Physics ,Porosity ,Elastomer ,Plastomer ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials - Abstract
During the last two decades, in-depth investigation on smart magnetic polymer foam or known as magnetorheological (MR) foam has captured researcher’s attention and motivated them to develop a wide spectrum of technology and the vast development of this said polymeric foam material in several potential fields such as in engineering and materials technology. MR foam can be identified as one of the MR materials, consisting of magnetic particles and porous absorbent matrix with the rheological properties that can be regulated continuously, rapidly, and reversibly using an external magnetic field. In particular, it is crucial to highlight the types of MR foam fabrication methods as it will be a significant parameter that would affect the designed and the final properties of MR foams. In other words, the main classifications and properties of MR foam are strongly dependent on the types of the fabrication method that were used such as ex situ and in situ. MR fluid foam, MR elastomer foam, MR plastomer foam, and in situ MR foam are the varieties of MR foam, which can be categorized accordingly based on the different types of the fabrication methods. Besides, the components of MR foam, such as the magnetic particles and absorbent foam matrix, are entirely evaluated to provide the researchers with a clear guidance on the selection and the use of suitable main components for the developments of MR foam. In this overview, the main intensive focuses on the fabrications of MR foam, classifications and potential applications have also been revised to enhance the real-world practicality of this material.
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34. Plastomer
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Gooch, Jan W. and Gooch, Jan W., editor
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35. Evaluation of the properties and microstructure of plastomeric polymer modified bitumens
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Topal, Ali
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Abstract: This paper presents a laboratory study of modified bitumen containing plastomeric polymers; Evatane® 2805, Elvaloy® 3427, and Elvaloy® 4170. A 50/70 penetration grade base bitumen has been mixed with plastomeric polymers at different proportions by means of a high shear laboratory type mixer. The properties and microstructure of the samples have been determined and characterized using conventional and empirical test methods and fluorescence microscopy respectively. Qwin Plus image analysis has also been investigated in order to determine the % area distribution of plastomeric polymers throughout the base bitumen. The results indicated that polymer modification improved the conventional properties of the base bitumen such as; penetration, softening point, temperature susceptibility, etc. The microstructure and properties of the polymer modified bitumens are dependent on the type of polymer, the solubility of polymer in bitumens and polymer content. At low polymer contents, the samples revealed the existence of dispersed polymer particles in a continuous bitumen phase, whereas at high polymer contents a continuous polymer phase has been observed for the Evatane® 2805 and Elvaloy® 3427 polymers. Among the plastomeric polymers no significant polymer phase has been observed for the reactive terpolymer Elvaloy® 4170 although its conventional properties have been improved. It is also found out that a relationship exists between the polymer content and percent area distribution of polymers except for reactive terpolymer. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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36. Impact of molecular structure of PP on thermo-rheological properties of polymer-modified bitumen
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Roman Lackner, Andreas Schaur, and Seraphin Hubert Unterberger
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,Polypropylene ,Materials science ,Rheometer ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,020101 civil engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,Building and Construction ,Calorimetry ,Polymer ,Plastomer ,0201 civil engineering ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Rheology ,chemistry ,Chemical engineering ,Tacticity ,021105 building & construction ,General Materials Science ,Dispersion (chemistry) ,Civil and Structural Engineering - Abstract
Polymers have been widely used to improve the performance of bitumen. Polypropylene (PP), one of the most common plastomer for bitumen modification, is utilized specially in roofing application adding up to 30 wt% to bitumen. This article presents an investigation of four different polypropylene (PP) polymers having differences in tacticity (atactic and isotactic), molecular weight (Mw ~ 12 000 g/mol and ~250 000 g/mol) and functional side groups (polar) producing modified bitumen with 5, 10 and 16 wt% polymer content, respectively. To investigate the polymers and the resulting polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) dynamical shear rheometer (DSR), dynamic scanning calorimetry (DSC) and fluorescence microscopy (FM) is performed. The aim of the study is to understand the dispersion of the polymer within the bitumen and its effect on the thermo-mechanical performance of PMB. Based on the obtained results molecular weight as well as functional side groups were identified as the key parameter affecting the dispersion behaviour of the polymer within the bitumen and, hence, the thermo-rheological properties of PMB.
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37. Low Temperature Izod Impact Studies of Blends Based on Impact Grade Polypropylene and Ethylene-α-Octene Copolymer.
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DAS, VISHAL, PANDEY, A. K., and KRISHNA, BAL
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LOW temperatures , *POLYPROPYLENE , *ETHYLENE , *COPOLYMERS , *STRENGTH of materials , *METALLOCENES , *RHEOLOGY - Abstract
With an aim to enhance low temperature impact strength, blends of PP-cp (Impact Grade PP) and metallocene-catalyzed plastomer (EXACT® ethylene-α-octene copolymer) were prepared using a co-rotating, intermeshing twin-screw extruder in 90 : 10, 80 : 20, 70 : 30, and 60 : 40 weight ratio. Rheological properties studied by Haake' single-screw extruder with torque rheometer attachment and capillary die showed pseudoplastic melt behavior at 220°C in the shear rate range of 400-4000s-1. Density and MFI determinations showed minimal change. Morphology studied by low voltage scanning electron microscope (LVSEM) of blend samples showed distinct biphasic blend morphology wherein PP-cp as continuous phase and plastomer as spherical domains (0.5-2 µm size) with stabilized distribution and dispersion. Izod impact strength of the blends at varied temperatures (23, 0, -10, -20, -30, and -40°C) showed substantial enhancement in low temperature impact strength compared to the base polymer (from 44 J/m in case of pure PP-cp to 539 J/m in case of 40% plastomer blend at -40°C). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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38. UV nanoimprint lithography with rigid polymer molds
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Gilles, Sandra, Meier, Matthias, Prömpers, Michael, Hart, Andre van der, Kügeler, Carsten, Offenhäusser, Andreas, and Mayer, Dirk
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PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY , *OPTICAL properties of polymers , *MOLDING materials , *TRANSPARENCY (Optics) , *MICROFABRICATION , *PERFORMANCE evaluation , *NANOTECHNOLOGY - Abstract
Abstract: Transparent polymers are considered as alternative low-cost mold materials in UV nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL). Here, we demonstrate a nanoimprint process with molds made of rigid polymers novel for this application. These polymer molds are found to show high performance in the patterning with UV-NIL. Sub-50nm structures were fabricated with this process. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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39. Olefin polymer technologies—History and recent progress at The Dow Chemical Company
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Chum, P. Steve and Swogger, Kurt W.
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POLYOLEFINS , *POLYMERS , *ZIEGLER-Natta catalysts , *METALLOCENE catalysts , *BLOCK copolymers - Abstract
Abstract: The last 20 years have brought a series of breakthroughs in polyolefins catalysis technology. From Ziegler–Natta catalysis technology, to metallocene technology in the 1990s, to post-metallocene technology today, each new development has increased the producer''s freedom in more precisely controlling polymer structure and properties. In the early 1990s, metallocene technology allowed control of polymer composition distributions and long chain branching. Today, post-metallocene technology allows control of stereo-/regio-defects on the polymer backbone for unique propylene-based elastomers and allows control of comonomer ‘blockiness’ for olefin block copolymers. Better control of polymer structure enables a molecular architecture approach in product design to rapidly capture market development needs. This article overviews these technology breakthroughs and describes ongoing research at The Dow Chemical Company in developing new olefins products based on metallocene and post-metallocene technologies. While Dow is highlighted (as the authors are most familiar with the work at Dow), there has been tremendous progress and activity from Exxon Chemical Company and more recently Mitsui Petrochemical and Nova Corporation along with others. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2008
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40. Novel Magnetorheological Plastomer Filled with NdFeB Particles: Preparation, Characterization, and Magnetic–Mechanic Coupling Properties
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Wenqiang Zhao, Xinglong Gong, and Haoming Pang
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010302 applied physics ,Materials science ,General Chemical Engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,General Chemistry ,Dynamic mechanical analysis ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Microstructure ,01 natural sciences ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ,Plastomer ,Magnetic field ,Hysteresis ,Nuclear magnetic resonance ,Neodymium magnet ,0103 physical sciences ,Magnetorheological fluid ,Magnetic nanoparticles ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
This work reported a novel magnetorheological plastomer doped with hard magnetic NdFeB particles (named as H-MRP). The dynamic properties of the H-MRP were systematically tested, and the mechanism of its unusual response to magnetic field was discussed. Unlike the MRP filled with soft magnetic particles (S-MRP), the storage modulus (G′) of H-MRPs kept growing by 20% when the magnetic field decreased, while that of S-MRPs decreased with decreasing of the magnetic field immediately without an obvious change. Under the magnetic field ranging from 0 to 1 T, there was a peak value in the rising stage of G′ at about 400 mT magnetic field, while that of S-MRPs changed monotonically. After an off–on progress of the magnetic field, the final G′ of H-MRPs increased by over 10%. A possible mechanism was proposed to study the microstructure dependent mechanical properties. It was found that the complex viscoelastic behavior originated from the large hysteresis characteristics of the H-MRPs.
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- 2017
41. Polymer nanocomposites PE/PE-g-MA/EPDM/nanoZnO and TiO2 dynamically crosslinked with sulphur and accelerators
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Laurentia Alexandrescu, M. NiŢuicĂ, Mihai Georgescu, Roxana Trusca, D. GurĂu, Anton Ficai, and Maria Sonmez
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,Thermoplastic ,Materials science ,Nanocomposite ,Polymer nanocomposite ,Vulcanization ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,02 engineering and technology ,Polymer ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Elastomer ,040401 food science ,Plastomer ,law.invention ,0404 agricultural biotechnology ,chemistry ,Natural rubber ,law ,visual_art ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,Earth-Surface Processes - Abstract
Nanocrosslinked elastic-plastic nanocomposites are blends that combine economically and performant properties of at least two polymers (elastomer and plastomer) and nanoparticles in a single product. In these blends the elastomeric phase is crosslinked in the thermoplastic melt blending under conditions of thermodynamic technology. This paper presents the development of multiphase elastic-plastic polymeric nanocomposites, dynamically crosslinked, reinforced with nanoparticles for products used in food and pharmaceutical domain, a new variety of composite material based on elastomer (ethylene-propylene-ter-polymer rubber - EPDM) and nanofiller (ZnO and TiO2) dispersed in the plastomer matrix(high density polyethylene-HDPE). Elastomers and nanofiller by nanometric dispersion in plastomer matrix have led to obtaining a performant polymer material with multifunctional characteristics (rubber and thermoplastic) and processing properties specific to plastics. Also, the elastomer was dynamically cross-linked in the plastomer matrix, during processing, by classic vulcanization system with sulfur and accelerators. Accelerators used, namely tert-butyl-2-benzothiazyl sulphenamide -Vulkacit NZ and benzothiazyl-2-dicyclohexyl sulphenamide - Vulcacit DZ. The crosslinking method is ecological, without release of aromatic nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic in the crosslinking process. Obtained composites were physical-mechanical characterized by standard methods specific to plastics.
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- 2017
42. SURFACE HAZE AND SURFACE MORPHOLOGY OF BLOWN FILM COMPOSITIONS.
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Patel, Rajen, Ratta, T Varun, Saavedra, Pepe, and Jing Li
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PLASTIC films , *POLYOLEFINS , *SURFACES (Technology) , *PLASTIC extrusion , *SURFACE preparation , *SURFACE roughness , *OPTICAL properties of surfaces - Abstract
Reduction in surface haze is a very attractive way to improve the optical properties of most polyolefin films. This route becomes very viable for coextruded multilayer films where the inner layers may be utilized to provide the desired mechanical properties, such as high modulus, controlled shrinkage, and good tear strength while the outer 'skin' layers are utilized to give low surface and total haze values. This study summarizes the effect on surface haze of various such 'skin' layer compositions with a broader goal to produce high clarity and high modulus multilayer blown films. The surface roughness of multilayer films is measured using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and is directly correlated to the measured surface haze of the films. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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43. Assessment of Polyethylen-Modified Bitumen Adhesion Using Computer Image Analysis
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D. Brożyna and Karol J. Kowalski
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polyethylene ,Materials science ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,Computer image ,030206 dentistry ,02 engineering and technology ,Adhesion ,Polyethylene ,bitumen modification ,Plastomer ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,adhesion ,0302 clinical medicine ,chemistry ,Asphalt ,lcsh:TA1-2040 ,021105 building & construction ,Copolymer ,computer image analysis ,Composite material ,lcsh:Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,Civil and Structural Engineering - Abstract
In order to achieve extended life of asphalt pavement, one of key points is to achieve a good bonding between it’s components. This research paper presents findings on the topic of influence of polyethylene bitumen modification on the adhesion between bitumen and aggregate. A novel method of quantifying the bitumen coated area, based on computer image analysis, has been developed for this study. Two different methods of adhesion testing were employed, namely boiling water method and the rolling bottle method. Aggregates used in this study were granite and limestone. Based on 108 measurements, it was concluded that polyethylene modification has a negative impact on binder aggregate adhesion.
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- 2016
44. The designation and mechanical properties of magnetorheological plastomer
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Xinglong Gong, Jiaqi Xu, and Shouhu Xuan
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,Matrix (mathematics) ,Materials science ,chemistry ,Magnetorheological fluid ,Magnetic nanoparticles ,Polymer ,Composite material ,Smart material ,Plastomer ,Magnetic field - Abstract
Magnetorheological (MR) plastomer (MRP) is a class of magneto-sensitive smart material that incorporates magnetic particles into a soft polymer matrix. The low cross-linking density matrix allows the magnetic particles to be entrapped without sedimentation. Moreover, the magnetic particles can be moved under the induction of the magnetic field, so the MRP shows well stability and exhibits high MR effect. This chapter provides a detailed introduction to MRPs, including preparation, mechanical and electrical properties, formation mechanism, and applications.
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- 2019
45. Reclaimed Polymers as Asphalt Binder Modifiers for More Sustainable Roads: A Review
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Raúl Tauste-Martínez, Fernando Moreno-Navarro, Luzana Leite Brasileiro, M.C. Rubio-Gámez, and José Milton Elias de Matos
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Materials science ,Asphalt binder ,Geography, Planning and Development ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,TJ807-830 ,02 engineering and technology ,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ,recycling ,Elastomer ,TD194-195 ,Plastomer ,Renewable energy sources ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Natural rubber ,021105 building & construction ,reclaimed polymers ,Crumb rubber ,GE1-350 ,Recycling ,Composite material ,bitumen ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Polypropylene ,Environmental effects of industries and plants ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,asphalt binder ,Polymer ,Polyethylene ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,sustainability ,Environmental sciences ,chemistry ,Reclaimed polymers ,Sustainability ,Asphalt ,visual_art ,Bitumen ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
The use of polymer-modified binders in asphalt mixtures has become more widespread due to their reduced thermal susceptibility and improved rutting and fatigue resistance. Nevertheless, their high cost limits their application, thus making the use of reclaimed polymers (RP) an interesting alternative for both reducing price and extending the service life of pavements. This paper, therefore, presents a comparative review of the recycled polymers most commonly studied as bitumen modifiers: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and ground tire rubber (GTR), in order to facilitate their selection and extend the use of the bitumen. The differences in terms of melting point, mixing conditions, and maximum quantity of added polymer are analyzed. Moreover, their effect on the mechanical behavior of the asphalt binders and their stability with and without the use of additives is presented. According to the literature revision, the performance of the new binder is more influenced by the kind of polymer that was incorporated and the mixing conditions than by the base bitumen that was chosen, although rheological evaluation is needed to fully understand the modification mechanisms of the modified binder. In general terms, plastomers have a stronger effect in terms of increasing the stiffness of the bitumen in comparison with crumb rubber (elastomers), thus providing an improved rutting resistance. The joint use of polyethylene (plastomer) and crumb rubber (elastomer) can be an interesting option for its recycling potential and mechanical performance, although further study is needed to achieve stable bitumen across the entire range of temperatures, additives, such as maleic anhydride (MA), are commonly employed to improve the stability of the binder and enhance its characteristics, but their use could limit the economic benefits of using recycled materials.
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- 2019
46. Recycled and rubberized SMA modified mixtures: A comparison between polymer modified bitumen and modified fibres
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Shahin Eskandarsefat, Giulio Dondi, Cesare Sangiorgi, Eskandarsefat, Shahin, Dondi, Giulio, and Sangiorgi, Cesare
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Materials science ,Composite number ,Stone Mastic Asphalts (SMA) ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,020101 civil engineering ,Plastomer polymer ,02 engineering and technology ,Plastomer ,0201 civil engineering ,Polymer modified Binder (PmB) ,Natural rubber ,021105 building & construction ,Ultimate tensile strength ,General Materials Science ,Composite material ,Stone mastic asphalt ,Civil and Structural Engineering ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Aggregate (composite) ,Polymer ,Building and Construction ,body regions ,Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) ,chemistry ,Asphalt ,visual_art ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,Materials Science (all) ,Modified Fibres (MFs) - Abstract
In the presented research a series of Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) mixtures with and without Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and rejuvenating agent modified with SBS Polymer modified Binder (PmB) or composite Modified Fibres (MF) were optimized and investigated. In addition, beyond the common wet and dry methods of using waste tire rubber for producing asphalt mixtures, the rubber was added to the fibres with and without containing a plastomer polymer as a modifier. A comprehensive experimental programme including mechanical and performance tests were considered for evaluating the properties of the mixtures modified with PmB or MF with and without rubber and RAP. According to the test results, the SMA mixtures modified with MF were comparable with those of modified with PmB in most of the cases, however, the superiority of PmB mixtures were apparent in some cases. In the case of RAP addition, while it increased the tensile properties of corresponding mixtures observed by ITS and ITSM tests, it intensified the low-temperature sensitivity and reduced the fatigue life of mixtures containing rubberized fibres. Finally, the performance tests, moisture susceptibility and bitumen/aggregate, showed no significant difference between the tested mixtures in terms of moisture susceptibility and effectiveness of rubberized-fibres in bitumen binder’s adhesion properties.
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- 2019
47. Empirical determination of the mechanical properties of Vacuum Packed Particles
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Robert Zalewski and Piotr Bartkowski
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Work (thermodynamics) ,Materials science ,Viscoplasticity ,Atmospheric pressure ,Vacuum Packed Particles ,02 engineering and technology ,Smart material ,Granular material ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,Vacuum packed ,020303 mechanical engineering & transports ,Smart Materials ,0203 mechanical engineering ,lcsh:TA1-2040 ,Scientific method ,0103 physical sciences ,Composite material ,lcsh:Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,010301 acoustics - Abstract
In this work experimental results of the mechanical properties of the Vacuum Packed Particles tested under complex load will be presented. Vacuum packed particles it is the structure composed of granular material inside plastomer enveloped. When the pressure inside is equal or higher than atmospheric pressure system behaves similarly to a liquid, otherwise it has properties similar to viscoplastic solid. The physical properties of the structure may be rapidly change by pulling out the pressure from the system. Due to this properties the vacuum packed particles can be treat as a smart material. Testing of Vacuum Packed Particles under complex loading conditions were not popular in scientific work until now but the data are necessary for the validation process of numerical model. The research proposed in this paper it is a step forward for better understanding of material behavior. The realization of this experiments improved the knowledge of Vacuum Packed Particles.
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- 2019
48. Evaluating Iraqi Modified Asphalt Concrete Moisture Resistance Based on Strength Ratio and Fracture Energy Parameters
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Zahir Noori M. Taki, Hasan Al-Mosawe, and Alaa H. Abed
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Materials science ,Article Subject ,business.industry ,Compaction ,Fracture mechanics ,Elastomer ,Plastomer ,Asphalt concrete ,Asphalt ,lcsh:TA1-2040 ,Ultimate tensile strength ,Composite material ,business ,lcsh:Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,Civil and Structural Engineering ,Tensile testing - Abstract
Two types of polymers (plastomer (functionalized polyethylene (PE)) and elastomer (styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS))) were used for shifting up asphalt binder performance grade (PG) and tensile strength resistance (moisture damage) of the asphalt concrete mixture. It is found that adding 3.5% functionalized polyethylene (PE) polymer to the binder is more effective than adding 4% styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) to shift up asphalt PG by two grades to PG 76-16. Furthermore, the viscosity of the binder increased about 200% when using 4% SBS, while there is no significant effect on viscosity when 3.5% PE is used. Therefore, there is no need to increase the temperature of mixing and compaction which may affect polymers. The indirect tensile test was used for measuring tensile strength ratio of dry and wet samples (conditioned according to ASTM D4867) and found that this ratio increased by 10 to 18% when using 4% SBS and 3.5% PE, respectively. Fracture energy (area under the strength-strain curve) and elasticity were estimated for neat and modified mixture samples.
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- 2019
49. Investigation of structure-morphology-function relationship of plastomers used to produce low mold shrinkage thermoplastic olefins.
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Girişken, Çağla, Seven, Senem Avaz, Ersoy, Osman Gökhan, and Menceloğlu, Yusuf Ziya
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ALKENES , *THERMOPLASTIC elastomers , *MOLD control , *AUTOMOTIVE materials , *POLYOLEFINS , *AUTOMOBILE industry , *THERMOPLASTICS - Abstract
[Display omitted] • Correlation exists between the structure/morphology and crystallinity and other properties of plastomers. • Amorphous/crystalline phase ratio affects the physical and mechanical properties. • Plastomer incorporation into thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) increases the amorphous phase of final product. • Dominance of amorphous phase decreases the mold shrinkage. Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs) are one of the most commonly used polymeric materials in automotive industry due to their better elastomeric properties compare to commercial polyolefins. Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), or olefinic thermoplastic elastomers are prepared by mixing a polyolefin usually copolymer polypropylene and a plastomer in certain fraction in order to improve elastomeric properties. One of the most challenging problems in automotive industry during the production of these materials is to control the mold shrinkage of TPOs since the parts having very high aspect ratio such as bumper, exterior trims, glass run channel are produced by those materials. Therefore, this paper intends to produce TPO formulations with minimum mold shrinkage by focusing on to optimize the mechanical properties. For that purpose, TPO formulations were prepared by melt blending of plastomers having different physical/mechanical properties into a polyolefin phase. The relationship between structure of plastomer and the function of final product TPO was tried to be explained by structural characterization and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. In terms of mold shrinkage values and mechanical properties the optimum TPO compound is found to be "sample A" containing 70% plastomer with medium crystallinity and 30% copolymer PP. It shows low mold shrinkage values in parallel (0,19%) and perpendicular (0,2%) to flow direction and optimum tensile strength (13,4 MPa), tear strength (74,4N/mm) and elongation at break (815%) results. Findings of this study is useful in understanding the micro-events taking place during compound process of PP with plastomers, and to explain the necessary PP-plastomer ratio with desired mechanical traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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50. Novel approach for the development of ultra-light, fully-thermoplastic composites
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Martin Amberg, Dirk Hegemann, Dominik Stapf, Joshi C. Veeramachaneni, Felix A. Reifler, A. Andres Leal, Rudolf Hufenus, and Gion Andrea Barandun
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010302 applied physics ,Materials science ,Mechanical Engineering ,Composite number ,02 engineering and technology ,Fiber-reinforced composite ,Polyethylene ,engineering.material ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,Plastomer ,Polyolefin ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Coating ,Mechanics of Materials ,0103 physical sciences ,Ultimate tensile strength ,engineering ,lcsh:TA401-492 ,General Materials Science ,Extrusion ,lcsh:Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
A novel approach for the development of ultra-light, fully-thermoplastic fiber reinforced composites is presented. The composite material consists of a polyolefin plastomer (POP) matrix reinforced with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The interfacial affinity of both polyolefins is enhanced by the deposition of a nanometer-scale polar functional plasma polymer film on the surface of the filaments within a reel-to-reel continuous process. The activated UHMWPE yarn is subsequently coated with a layer of the matrix material using a modified wire coating process in order to produce a hybrid yarn. The improved adhesion between the two materials is demonstrated by means of a specially developed yarn pull-out method that measures the UHMWPE–POP interfacial shear strength. The combination of the two techniques employed in the development of the hybrid yarn largely maintains tensile strength as well as the crystalline structure of the UHMWPE yarn as determined by wide angle X-ray diffraction. Alternate layers of woven hybrid yarn and woven pure UHMWPE yarn are then stacked and the lay-up is consolidated by hot compaction, resulting in a composite laminate with a fiber volume fraction of 0.54 and a density of 0.93 g/cm3. Keywords: UHMWPE, Thermoplastic composite, Plasma polymerization, Extrusion
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- 2016
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