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Nanoparticles and Polymers: Preparations and Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2023) | Viewed by 9368

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Wei Jiang

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National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
Interests: polymer; nanoparticles; advanced composite; self-healing
Dr. Yubing Hu

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National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Technology Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
Interests: advanced composite; mechanical properties; nanoparticles
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This Special Issue of Polymers comprises papers that cover a range of design, synthesis, development, modelling, mechanical characteristic, manufacture and application of nanoparticles and their composites.

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Dr. Yubing Hu
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Keywords

  • polymer
  • nanoparticles
  • advanced manufacture
  • mechanical properties
  • polymer processing
  • two-dimensional materials
  • graphene oxide

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Enhancing the Anti-Migration Performance and Mechanical Properties of EPDM Insulation through Functionalized GO
by Zhehong Lu, Ziqiang Zhu, Yulong Zhang, Chenyang Wang, Haoran Bai, Guangpu Zhang, Yubing Hu and Wei Jiang
Polymers 2023, 15(7), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071731 - 30 Mar 2023
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The excessive migration of small molecular plasticizers in solid propellants may lead to debonding and changes in combustion characteristics, affecting the safety of solid rocket motors. Herein, two functionalized graphene oxides (GO) were used to enhance the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation. GO, [...] Read more.
The excessive migration of small molecular plasticizers in solid propellants may lead to debonding and changes in combustion characteristics, affecting the safety of solid rocket motors. Herein, two functionalized graphene oxides (GO) were used to enhance the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation. GO, 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified GO (AGO) and octadecylamine-modified GO (HGO) were filled into EPDM to fabricate EPDM insulation. The anti-migration properties and migration kinetics of EPDM insulations were studied using immersion tests. Moreover, the mechanical properties, including the tensile properties, crosslink density, hardness, and aging resistance of different EPDM insulations, were also explored. Compared with GO, AGO, and HGO obviously enhanced the anti-migration and mechanical properties of the EPDM insulations. This study shows that the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation can be enhanced by functionalized GO. Full article
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Dispersion and Homogeneity of MgO and Ag Nanoparticles Mixed with Polymethylmethacrylate
by Awder Nuree Arf, Fadil Abdullah Kareem and Sarhang Sarwat Gul
Polymers 2023, 15(6), 1479; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15061479 - 16 Mar 2023
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This study aims to examine the impact of the direct and indirect mixing techniques on the dispersion and homogeneity of magnesium oxide (MgO) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) mixed with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). NPs were mixed with PMMA powder directly (non-ethanol-assisted) and indirectly (ethanol-assisted) [...] Read more.
This study aims to examine the impact of the direct and indirect mixing techniques on the dispersion and homogeneity of magnesium oxide (MgO) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) mixed with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). NPs were mixed with PMMA powder directly (non-ethanol-assisted) and indirectly (ethanol-assisted) with the aid of ethanol as solvent. X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to evaluate the dispersion and homogeneity of MgO and Ag NPs within the PMMA-NPs nanocomposite matrix. Prepared discs of PMMA-MgO and PMMA-Ag nanocomposite were analyzed for dispersion and agglomeration by Stereo microscope. XRD showed that the average crystallite size of NPs within PMMA-NP nanocomposite powder was smaller in the case of ethanol-assisted mixing compared to non-ethanol-assisted mixing. Furthermore, EDX and SEM revealed good dispersion and homogeneity of both NPs on PMMA particles with ethanol-assisted mixing compared to the non-ethanol-assisted one. Again, the PMMA-MgO and PMMA-Ag nanocomposite discs were found to have better dispersion and no agglomeration with ethanol-assisted mixing when compared to the non-ethanol-assisted mixing technique. Ethanol-assisted mixing of MgO and Ag NPs with PMMA powder obtained better dispersion, better homogeneity, and no agglomeration of NPs within the PMMA-NP matrix. Full article
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Synergistic Flame Retardant Properties of Polyoxymethylene with Surface Modified Intumescent Flame Retardant and Calcium Carbonate
by Zheng Yang, Xueting Chen, Shike Lu, Zhenhua Wang, Jiantong Li, Baoying Liu, Xiaomin Fang, Tao Ding and Yuanqing Xu
Polymers 2023, 15(3), 537; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030537 - 20 Jan 2023
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Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) was successfully modified by a titanate coupling agent which was compounded with benzoxazine (BOZ) and melamine (ME) to become a new type of intumescent flame retardant (Ti-IFR). Ti-IFR and CaCO3 as synergists were utilized to modify polyoxymethylene (POM), and [...] Read more.
Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) was successfully modified by a titanate coupling agent which was compounded with benzoxazine (BOZ) and melamine (ME) to become a new type of intumescent flame retardant (Ti-IFR). Ti-IFR and CaCO3 as synergists were utilized to modify polyoxymethylene (POM), and the flame-retardant properties and mechanism of the composites were analyzed by vertical combustion (UL-94), limiting oxygen index (LOI), TG-IR, and cone calorimeter (Cone), etc. The results show that Ti-IFR can enhance the gas phase flame retardant effect, while CaCO3 further strengthens the barrier effect in the condensed phase. When they were used together, they can exert their performance, respectively, at the same time showing excellent synergistic effect. The FR-POM composite with 29% Ti-IFR and 1% CaCO3 can pass the UL-94 V0 level. The LOI reaches 58.2%, the average heat release (Av HRR) is reduced by 81.1% and the total heat release (THR) is decreased by 35.3%. Full article
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Functionalized GO/Hydroxy-Terminated Polybutadiene Composites with High Anti-Migration and Ablation Resistance Performance
by Shuai Yin, Zhehong Lu, Haoran Bai, Xinyang Liu, Hao Li and Yubing Hu
Polymers 2022, 14(16), 3315; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14163315 - 15 Aug 2022
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The migration of plasticizers such as nitroglycerin seriously affects the storage and working safety of rocket systems. In this work, hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) liner composites with the cross-linked structure were prepared by cross-linking isocyanate functionalized graphene oxide (IGO) with HTPB to prevent the [...] Read more.
The migration of plasticizers such as nitroglycerin seriously affects the storage and working safety of rocket systems. In this work, hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) liner composites with the cross-linked structure were prepared by cross-linking isocyanate functionalized graphene oxide (IGO) with HTPB to prevent the migration of high energy plasticizers in the propellant. IGO was uniformly dispersed in the matrix as reinforcement and cross-linker, providing good migration resistance and ablation resistance for the liner composites. Compared with pure HTPB, the migration resistance of the liner with 0.5 wt% IGO increased by 18.94%, 16.33% and 15.34% at 25 °C, 60 °C and 90 °C, respectively. In addition, the ablation resistance of the HTPB liner was improved by the addition of IGO. The improved anti-migration properties come from the special laminar structure of IGO and the dense molecular chains network of the cross-linked composites. Full article
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Structural Characterization of Titanium–Silica Oxide Using Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
by Arpaporn Teamsinsungvon, Chaiwat Ruksakulpiwat, Penphitcha Amonpattaratkit and Yupaporn Ruksakulpiwat
Polymers 2022, 14(13), 2729; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14132729 - 03 Jul 2022
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In this study, titania–silica oxides (TixSiy oxides) were successfully prepared via the sol–gel technique. The Ti and Si precursors were titanium (IV), isopropoxide (TTIP), and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), respectively. In this work, the effects of pH and the Ti/Si atomic ratio [...] Read more.
In this study, titania–silica oxides (TixSiy oxides) were successfully prepared via the sol–gel technique. The Ti and Si precursors were titanium (IV), isopropoxide (TTIP), and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), respectively. In this work, the effects of pH and the Ti/Si atomic ratio of titanium–silicon binary oxide (TixSiy) on the structural characteristics of TixSiy oxide are reported. 29Si solid-state NMR and FTIR were used to validate the chemical structure of TixSiy oxide. The structural characteristics of TixSiy oxide were investigated using X-ray diffraction, XRF, Fe-SEM, diffraction particle size analysis, and nitrogen adsorption measurements. By applying X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) obtained from synchrotron light sources, the qualitative characterization of the Ti–O–Si and Ti–O–Ti bonds in Ti–Si oxides was proposed. Some Si atoms in the SiO2 network were replaced by Ti atoms, suggesting that Si–O–Ti bonds were formed as a result of the synthesis accomplished using the sol–gel technique described in this article. Upon increasing the pH to alkaline conditions (pH 9.0 and 10.0), the nanoparticles acquired a more spherical shape, and their size distribution became more uniform, resulting in an acceptable nanostructure. TixSiy oxide nanoparticles were largely spherical in shape, and agglomeration was minimized. However, the Ti50Si50 oxide particles at pH 10.0 become nano-sized and agglomerated. The presence of a significant pre-edge feature in the spectra of Ti50Si50 oxide samples implied that a higher fraction of Ti atoms occupied tetrahedral symmetry locations, as predicted in samples where Ti directly substituted Si. The proportion of Ti atoms in a tetrahedral environment agreed with the value of 1.83 given for the Ti–O bond distance in TixSiy oxides produced at pH 9.0 using extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) analysis. Photocatalysis was improved by adding 3% wt TiO2, SiO2, and TixSiy oxide to the PLA film matrix. TiO2 was more effective than Ti50Si50 pH 9.0, Ti50Si50 pH 10.0, Ti50Si50 pH 8.0, and SiO2 in degrading methylene blue (MB). The most effective method to degrade MB was TiO2 > Ti70Si30 > Ti50Si50 > Ti40Si60 > SiO2. Under these conditions, PLA/Ti70Si30 improved the effectiveness of the photocatalytic activity of PLA. Full article
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