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Epoxy Composites:
Impact Resistance and
Flame Retardancy
Debdatta Ratna
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................3
2. Thermosetting Composites .........................................................................................................................3
3. Epoxy Resins................................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Chemorheology and Curing of Epoxy...............................................................................................5
4. Epoxy Composites.......................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Fracture Testing.................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Fracture Mechanism..........................................................................................................................7
5. Impact Resistant Epoxy Composites............................................................................................................8
6. Modification of Epoxy Matrix.....................................................................................................................8
6.1 Flexibilisation of Epoxy....................................................................................................................8
6.2 Toughening of Epoxy........................................................................................................................9
6.3
6.4
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1 Introduction
A composite is defined as a combination of two or
more materials with a distinguishable interface. The
oldest man-made composite is concrete, which is
associated with a macrolevel reinforcement. The urge
to improve the properties of composite materials, has
prompted material scientists to investigate composites
with lower and lower reinforcement size, leading to the
development of microcomposites and the recent trend in
composite research is nanocomposites (with nanometer
scale reinforcements). On the basis of the nature of the
matrices, composites can be classified into four major
categories: polymer matrix composite (PMC), metal
matrix composite (MMC), ceramic matrix composite
(CMC) and carbon matrix composite or carbon carbon
composites. PMC can be processed at a much lower
temperature, compared to MMC and CMC. Depending
on the types of polymer matrices, PMC are classified as
thermosetting composites and thermoplastic composites.
In the present review, thermosetting composites with
epoxy matrices will be discussed in detail.
3 Epoxy Resins
Epoxy resins are a class of versatile polymer materials
characterised by the presence of two or more oxirane
ring or epoxy groups within their molecular structure.
Like other thermosets they also form a network on curing
with a variety of curing agents (115) such as amines,
anhydrides, thiols etc. Amine curing agents are most
widely used because of the better understanding/control
of epoxy-amine reactions. The chemical structures of
some commonly used curing agents namely: triethylene
tetramine (TETA), 4,4 diaminodiphenyl methane
(DDM), 4,4diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS), diethyl
toluene diamine (DETDA), polypropyletheramine
(Jeffamine) are presented in Figure 1.
2 Thermosetting Composites
Over the last three decades, the use of PMC, has
increased tremendously and this dramatic growth is
expected to continue in the future. The composites
possess many useful properties such as high specific
stiffness and strength, dimensional stability, adequate
electrical properties and excellent corrosion resistance.
The implications are easy transportability, high payload
for vehicles, low stress for rotating parts, high ranges
for rockets and missiles, which make them attractive
for both the civil and defense applications (186,
32). The composite industry is currently dominated
by thermosetting resins namely epoxy, vinyl ester,
unsaturated polyester, phenolic, polyimides, cyanate
ester and so on. This is because of their availability,
relative ease of processing, lower cost of capital
equipment for processing and low material cost (a.1).
The thermosetting resins are available in oligomeric
or monomeric low viscosity liquid forms, which
have excellent flow properties to facilitate resin
impregnation of fibre bundles and proper wetting of
the fibre surface by the resin. They are characterised
by a crosslinking reaction or curing, which converts
those into a three-dimensional (3D) network form
(insoluble, infusible). Because of the crosslinked
structure, thermoset composites offer better creep
properties and environmental stress cracking resistance
compared to many thermoplastics e.g., polycarbonate.
Figure 1
Chemical structures of commonly used amine curing
agents
Figure 2
Chemical structures of difunctional and multifunctional epoxies
4 Epoxy Composites
A wide variety of composites can be made using epoxy
as a matrix as shown in Table 1. They can be broadly
grouped into fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composites,
particulate composites and nanocomposites (246, 277,
289, 294). Epoxy-based FRP composites can be tailormade by judiciously selecting the resin compositions,
Figure 3
Loss factor versus time plots of toughened trifunctional epoxy at 140 C using various frequencies
Reprinted with permission from D. Ratna, R. Varley and G.P. Simon, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2003,
89, 9, 2339. 2003, John Wiley and Sons
Reinforcement
Process
GIC =
PQ
BW 1/2
f (x)
1 2 2
K IC
E
(1)
(2)
(4)
Ec = Ee (1-Vr) + Er Vr
(5)
is associated with a significant deterioration in thermomechanical properties (especially Tg) whereas for
toughening, the same is achieved without significant
deterioration in thermomechanical properties.
The difference arises due to differences in blend
morphology. Flexibilisation is associated with singlephase morphology whereas toughening arises from a
two-phase morphology. Unlike flexibilisation where
the modifier becomes a part of the epoxy phase, the
modifier forms a separate phase in toughening and
thus the bulk thermomechanical properties of epoxy
matrix, are retained. Depending on the second phase
used, epoxy toughening can be grouped into four
types: liquid rubber toughening, core-shell particle
toughening, thermoplastic toughening and rigid particle
toughening.
Figure 4
Chemical modification of epoxy resin
(6)
(7)
Figure 5
Description of reaction-induced phase separation in rubber-modified epoxy system
10
(8)
(9)
A length scale (L) can be assigned from the average twodimensional distance between domain centres obtained
from micrographs of the cured specimen.
(10)
11
Figure 6
SEM picture of rubber-toughened epoxy
Figure 7
Effect of acrylate rubber content on impact strength of modified networks
Reprinted with permission from D. Ratna, A.K. Banthia and P.C. Deb, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2000,
78, 4, 716. John Wiley and Sons
Table 2 Parameters influencing rubber toughening
Molecular Parameters
Morphological
Parameters
Processing Parameters
Epoxy
Matrix ductility
Rubber
Polarity
Functionality
Molecular weight.
Particle size
Molecular weight
Curing agent (type and
concentration)
Viscosity
Functionality
Concentration
Viscosity
12
(11)
13
Figure 8
Chemical structures of some useful toughening agents. ESO = epoxidised soybean oil
Table 3 Issues involved in toughening research and addressed in the last two decades
Issue
Solution
Toxicity and poor oxidative stability of commercial Use of saturated modifier e.g., polyacrylates,
toughener (CTBN, ATBN)
polyurethanes, polysiloxane, etc.
Depression of epoxy Tg
Reduction in modulus
14
15
16
7 Nanoreinforcement of Epoxy
Nanoreinforced composites or nanocomposites offer
a great potential for novel properties because the
distinct inorganic organic component properties can
be combined in a single material with a uniformity
of dispersion at the nano level. Such reinforcement
often offers synergistic improvement in properties
when the component sizes approach the nano scale
(77). The concept of nanoreinforcement arises from
the knowledge that control of structure/interactions
at the smallest scales and the systematic nanometer
by nanometer construction of composites provide
the best chance to control the macroscopic properties
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Figure 9
Formation of epoxy/clay microcomposites
18
(12)
Figure 10
Schematic representations of intercalated and
exfoliated nanocomposites
Figure 11
XRD Plots of TgDDM nanocomposites containing 7.5% organoclay, cured at different temperature profile
Reprinted with permission from O. Becker, Y.B. Cheng, R.J. Varley and G.P. Simon, Macromolecules, 2003, 36, 5,
1616. 2003, American Chemical Society
19
Figure 12
TEM micrographs of DGEBA nanocomposites cured
at a) 100 C and b) 160 C
Reprinted with permission from O. Becker, Y.B.
Cheng, R.J. Varley and G.P. Simon, Macromolecules,
2003, 36, 5, 1616. 2003, American Chemical Society
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8 Simultaneous
Nanoreinforcement and
Toughening
Polymer composites with well-dispersed,
layered silicate often offer improved thermal
stability and elastic modulus at the expense
of fracture toughness. A similar trend
was observed for CNT based and other
nanocomposites, though the toughening
Figure 13
Schematic representations of simultaneous nanoreinforcement
and toughening
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22
LOI =
VO
100
VN + VO
(13)
23
24
Figure 14
Part of possible decomposition pathway for DGEBA-DDS epoxy material. Verified decomposition products are
shown in grey and charring/crosslinking is indicated by zigzag line.
Reprinted with permission from U. Braun, U. Knoll, B. Schartel, T. Hoffmann, D. Pospiech, J. Artner, M.
Ciesielski, M. Dring, R.P. Graterol, J.K.W. Sandler and V. Altstdt, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics,
2006, 207, 16, 1501. 2006, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co KgaA
Figure 15
Proposed interaction of phosphorus-containing FR and epoxy
Reprinted with permission from from U. Braun, U. Knoll, B. Schartel, T. Hoffmann, D. Pospiech, J. Artner, M.
Ciesielski, M. Dring, R.P. Graterol, J.K.W. Sandler and V. Altstdt, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics,
2006, 207, 16, 1501. 2006, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co KgaA
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heat flux and thus protects the structure. The final state
consists of a carbonaceous residue which contains
polyaromatic and phosphorus oxides. IFR consists
of three main components: the acid source, carbon
source and gas source. Polyphosphates-pentaerytritolmelamine system has been successfully used to develop
intumescent coating and additive for thermoplastics
and thermosetting polymers (165, 216, 217). It was
reported that amine cured epoxy-based intumescent
compositions can be developed using a ammonium
polyphosphate, calcium borate and phenanthrene
dehydropolycondensation product containing chromium
and nickel, as additives (160). The composites based
on intumescent epoxy formulation and fire retardant
cellulose fibres have been studied (160). Physical and
chemical interactions of the three components lead
to synergistic effect resulting in an enhanced char
formation.
HBP
Hyperbranched polymer(s)
IFR
ILSS
LOI
MLT
MMC
Mn
NASA
PBT
Polybutylene terepthalate
PCN
Polymer-clay nanocomposite
PEO
Polyethylene oxide
PES
Polyether sulfone
phr
PMC
R&D
RTM
SEM
SWNT
TEM
3D
Three-dimensional
TETA
Triethylene tetramine
ATBN
Tg
BPA
Bisphenol-A
TGA
Thermogravimetric analysis
CMC
TGAP
CNT
Carbon nanotube(s)
CP
Chlorinated paraffin
CTBN
XRD
X-ray diffraction
Decabromobiphenyl oxide
DDM
DDS
a.2
a.3
Diffusivity of rubber
DSC
ESO
FRP
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a.4
a.5
a.6
a.7
a.8
a.9
a.10
a.11
a.12
a.13
a.14
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Accession no.992032
Item 2
Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering
46, No.1-3, Jan.-March 2007, pp.227-232
SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF
MONTMORILLONITE AND INTUMESCENT
FLAME RETARDANT ON FLAME
RETARDANCE ENHANCEMENT OF ABS
Ying Xia; Xi-gao Jian; Jian-feng Li; Xin-hong Wang;
Yan-yan Xu
Dalian,Institute of Light Industry; Dalian,University of
Technology; Dalian,University of Light Industry
Accession no.992294
Item 3
Composites and Polycon 2006. Proceedings of a
conference held St.Louis, Mo., 18th-20th Oct.2006.
Arlington, Va., ACMA, 2006, Paper 29, pp.16, CDROM, 012
POLYPROPYLENE BASED NOVEL
FLAME RETARDANT NANOCOMPOSITE
COMPOSITIONS
Deodhar S; Shanmuganathan K; Patra P; Qinguo Fan;
Calvert P; Warner S; Wilkie C; Dembsey N
Massachusetts,University; Marquette,University;
Worcester,Polytechnic Institute
(American Composites Manufacturers Association;
ICPA)
Polypropylene/calcium carbonate/ammonium
polyphosphate nanocomposites with five different
percentage loadings of additives were prepared by melt
mixing and the effect of the additives on the flame spread
rate of PP films investigated using a standard horizontal
flame spread test. The decomposition behaviour of the
additives, mixtures thereof and nanocomposite films was
studied by TGA and the interaction between the additives
and their effects on the heat stability of PP examined by
TGA and TGA-FTIR analysis. The char residue obtained
after burning of the nanocomposite films was examined
by X-ray diffraction and synergism between the additives
in reducing PP flammability discussed. 18 refs.
USA
Accession no.991646
29
Item 4
European Polymer Journal
43, No.3, 2007, p.725-742
PREPARATION, THERMAL PROPERTIES,
MORPHOLOGY, AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF
PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING EPOXY/SIO2
AND POLYIMIDE/SIO2 NANOCOMPOSITES
Ching Hsuan Lin; Chen Chia Feng; Ting Yu Hwang
Taiwan,National Chung-Hsing University
Accession no.990041
Item 6
Polymer Engineering and Science
47, No.3, 2007, p.330-336
FLAME RETARDING EFFECTS OF NANOCLAY
ON WOOD-FIBER COMPOSITES
Guo G; Park C; Lee Y; Kim Y; Sain M
Toronto,University
TAIWAN
Accession no.989950
CANADA
Accession no.990194
Item 5
Polymer
48, No.6, 2007, p.1596-1605
EFFECT OF SUB-MICRON SILICA FILLERS
ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCES OF
EPOXY-BASED COMPOSITES
Bugnicourt E; Galy J; Gerard J F; Barthel H
Lyon,Institut National des Sciences Appliquees;
Wacker-Chemie AG
Solid state thermo-mechanical properties, as well as low
and large strain mechanical behaviour, of epoxy composites
filled with sub-micron pyrogenic silica are discussed in
this paper. The reinforcement mechanisms involved are
investigated. Two distinct series of pyrogenic silica were
used: hydrophilic silica with various specific surface areas
and silica grafted with various organo-modifications.
Furthermore, two series of networks, having either a high
or low crosslink density, and resulting thus either in glassy
or rubbery materials at room temperature, were considered.
Dynamic mechanical analysis, uniaxial tensile tests and
fracture mechanic tests were performed. All our results
showed that pyrogenic silica leads to an improvement
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Item 7
IRC 2005 Yokohama. Proceedings of a conference held
Yokohama, Japan, 24th-28th Oct.2005.
Yokohama, Japan,Society of Rubber Industry, 2005,
Paper 59, pp.4, CD-ROM, 012
FLAME RETARDANCY OF EVA-CLAY
NANOCOMPOSITES
Nishizawa H; Okoshi M
Nishizawa,Technical Institute; Fuji Xerox Co.Ltd.
(Japan,Society of Rubber Industry; Foundation for
Advancement of International Science)
An investigation was carried out into the flame retardancy
of organic-inorganic EVA nanocomposites containing
either treated or untreated clay using magnesium hydroxide
nanoparticles as flame retardant. The nanocomposites were
prepared in a twin-screw extruder or press mould and the
interaction between the clay and polymer investigated through
the Ziegler effect and spin-spin relaxation time. 9 refs.
JAPAN
Accession no.990607
Item 8
High Performance Polymers
19, No.1, Feb.2007, p.33-47
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF
CYANATE EPOXY COMPOSITES
Jayakumari L S; Thulasiraman V; Sarojadevi M
Anna,University
Anthraquinone dicyanate was prepared by treating
CNBr with 1,4-dihydroxy anthraquinone in the presence
of triethylamine at -5 to 5 deg.C. The dicyanate was
characterised by FTIR spectroscopy. The prepared dicyanate
was blended with commercial epoxy resin in different ratios
and cured at 120 deg.C for 1 h, 180 deg.C for 1 h and postcured at 220 deg.C for 1 h using diaminodiphenylmethane
as the curing agent. Castings of neat resin and blends were
prepared and characterised by FTIR analysis. The composite
laminates were also fabricated from the same composition.
The mechanical properties such as TS, flexural strength and
fracture toughness were measured as per ASTM D 3039,
D 790 and D 5528, respectively. The TS increased with
increasing cyanate content (3, 6, and 9%) from 52.1 to
80.1 MPa. The values of fracture toughness also increased
from 0.7671 kJ m-2 for the neat epoxy resin to 0.9168 kJ
m-2 for the 9% cyanate ester epoxy-modified system. The
thermal properties were also studied. The 10% weight loss
temperature of pure epoxy was 358 deg.C and it increased
to 381 deg.C with incorporation of cyanate ester resin. The
incorporation of cyanate ester up to a 9% loading level did
not affect the Tg to a very great extent. These new cyanatemodified epoxy composites could have the potential to
provide better performance in engineering and aerospace
applications. 17 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.990785
Item 9
International Polymer Science and Technology
34, No.2, 2007, p. T/1-8
FLAME RETARDANCY OF TPU AND PVC
NANOCOMPOSITES
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
The thermooxidative stability of thermoplastic
polyurethane- and plasticised PVC-based nanocomposites
was investigated with reference to the use of organoclays.
The PU nanocomposites were synthesised using virgin
and also conventional flame retarded thermoplastic
polyurethanes. A 70% reduction in the peak heat release
rate and no dripping of the burning polymer, was achieved.
For PVC nanocomposites containing organoclays, a rapid
HCl release through an accelerated chain stripping reaction
of the polymer, catalysed by the quaternary ammonium
compound in the organoclays, was found. This resulted
in severe discoloration. Synthesis routes based on EVA or
TPU masterbatches of organoclays substantially reduced
the darkening of the PVC compounds. Cone calorimeter
experiments showed no significant improvement in the
Accession no.988766
Item 10
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
22, No.6, Nov.2006, p.205-208
Chinese
SYNERGISTIC FIRE RETARDANT EFFECT OF
NANO CG-ATH AND RED PHOSPHORUS FOR
PBT
Ting-Song Cai; Fen Guo; Jian-Fen Chen
China,Ministry of Education; Beijing,University of
Chemical Technology
Nano CG-ATH and encapsulated red phosphorus were
added to PBTP in varying amounts and the fire retardancy
and mechanical properties, including tensile strength,
elongation at break and impact strength, and limiting
oxygen index of the nanocomposites investigated. The
synergistic effect of CG-ATH and red phosphorus is
discussed. 8 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.989463
Item 11
Composites Science and Technology
67, No.6, 2007, p.974-980
EFFECT OF DISPERSION OF NANOMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE ON THE
FLAMMABILITY OF FLAME RETARDANT
TERNARY COMPOSITES
Gui H; Zhang X; Liu Y; Dong W; Wang Q; Gao J; Song
Z; Lai J; Qiao J
Beijing,University of Chemical Technology;
Beijing,Research Inst.of the Chemical Industry
A novel flame-retardant ternary composite of polymer/
crosslinked rubber/nano-magnesium hydroxide (MH),
prepared by blending thermoplastic polymer with a special
compound powder of crosslinked rubber/nano-MH, was
introduced in this paper. The special compound powder
of crosslinked rubber/nano-MH was prepared by co-spray
drying the fluid mixture of nano-MH slurry and irradiated
rubber latex. The cone testing results showed that the new
flame-retardant ternary composite had better flame retardancy
than the composite obtained by conventional process, such as
longer time to ignition and lower mean heat release rate
in initial time. Thermogravimetry and transmission electron
microscope were used to analyze the reason of different flame
retardancy. It is found that more uniform dispersion of nanoMH in the new ternary composite than in conventional one
may be the main reason for better flame retardancy. 23 refs.
Copyright (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd.
CHINA
Accession no.987799
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Item 12
Polymer Degradation and Stability
92, No.1, 2007, p.86-93
SELF-EXTINGUISHING POLYMER/
ORGANOCLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
Si M; Zaitsev V; Goldman M; Frenkel A; Peiffer D G;
Weil E; Sokolov J C; Rafailovich M H
New York,State University at Stony Brook; New
York,Yeshiva University; ExxonMobil Research &
Engineering Co.; Brooklyn,Polytechnic University
We demonstrated that self-extinguishing polymer
nanocomposites, which can pass the stringent UL 94 V0
standard, can be successfully prepared by combining
modified organoclays with traditional flame retardant
(FR) agents. Using secondary ion mass spectrometry
(SIMS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM),
we determined that the addition of modified clays, which
can intercalate or exfoliate in the matrix, also improved
the dispersion of the FR agents. Dynamic mechanical
analysis (DMA) indicated that the clays increased the
modulus of the polymer above Tg, which prevented
dripping during burning. Cone calorimetry test showed
that the nanocomposites with both FR and organoclay,
had a lower peak heat release rate (PHRR) and average
mass loss rate (MLR) than those with only clay or the FR
agents. Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS)
data confirmed that no FR/clay interactions occurred in the
solid phase, and that the synergistic effects were due to
gas phase reactions. Since this mechanism is not specific,
it opens the possibility of formulating self-extinguishing
materials from a large class of polymers. 16 refs.
USA
Accession no.986624
Item 13
Polymer
48, No.3, 2007, p.778-790
NOVEL PHOSPHORUS-MODIFIED
POLYSULFONE AS A COMBINED FLAME
RETARDANT AND TOUGHNESS MODIFIER
FOR EPOXY RESINS
Perez R M; Sandler J K W; Altstadt V; Hoffmann
T; Pospiech D; Ciesielski M; Doring M; Braun U;
Balabanovich A I; Schartel B
Bayreuth,University; Leibniz Institute of Polymer
Research; Karlsruhe,Forschungszentrum; Berlin,Federal
Inst.For Mat.Res.& Testing
A novel phosphorus-modified polysulphone (P-PSu) was
employed as a combined toughness modifier and a source
of flame retardancy for a DGEBA/DDS thermosetting
system. In comparison to the results of a commercially
available polysulphone (PSu), commonly used as a
toughness modifier, the chemorheological changes during
curing measured by means of temperature-modulated DSC
revealed an earlier occurrence of mobility restrictions in the
P-PSu-modified epoxy. A higher viscosity and secondary
epoxy-modifier reactions induced a sooner vitrification
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Accession no.986756
Item 14
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
103, No.2, 15th Jan.2007, p.670-680
PHASE CHARACTERIZATION AND
MECHANICAL AND FLAME-RETARDING
PROPERTIES OF NANO-CASO4/
POLYPROPYLENE AND NANO-CA3(PO4)2/
POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES
Mishra S; Mukherji A
Jalgaon,North Maharashtra University
The synthesis of nano-CaSO4 and nano-Ca3(PO4)2 and
the formation and characterisation of polypropylene
composites with these is described. The observed transition
from the alpha-phase to the beta-phase is confirmed by
FTIR. The thermal properties of composites containing
varying amounts of nano-filler are reported. The mechanical
properties are related to observed morphological properties
and phase behaviour. 21 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.984446
Item 15
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
103, No.3, 5th Feb.2007, pp.1681-1689
FIRE-RESISTANT EFFECT OF NANOCLAY ON
INTUMESCENT NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS
Zhen-yu Wang; En-hou Han; Wei Ke
Shenyang,Chinese Academy of Sciences
The interactions of ammonium polyphosphate,
pentaerythritol, melamine and a nanocomposite of methyl
methacrylate-styrene copolymer were examined. The effect
of the added nanoclay on the fire performance was studied
by a fire-protection test and by measuring the limiting
Accession no.984623
CHINA
Accession no.983443
Item 16
Polymer Engineering and Science
46, No.12, 2006, p.1667-1673
NANOREINFORCEMENT OF FLEXIBLE EPOXY
USING LAYERED SILICATE
Ratna D; Chakraborty B C; Dutta H; Banthia A K
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory; Indian
Institute of Technology
Flexible epoxy matrices, having a good vibration damping
capability, were nanoreinforced using an organoclay. The
nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction
(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
analysis. The effect of matrix flexibility on the reinforcing
effect was investigated. It was found that the reinforcing
effect increased with an increase in flexibility of the matrix.
The reinforcement is achieved without any sacrifice in
flexibility and Tg. In addition, a reduction in solvent
diffusion and flammability has been demonstrated. DMA
study indicates that the height of the loss peak, decreases
with incorporation of the clay because of the intercalation.
Nevertheless, the nanocomposite samples having up to 10
wt% of the clay show a high damping capability as evident
from the tan deltamax values. 38 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.984691
Item 17
Polymers and Polymer Composites
14, No.8, 2006, p.805-812
EFFECT OF EPOXY MODIFIER ON FLAME
RETARDANCY AND RHEOLOGICAL
BEHAVIOUR OF ABS/MONTMORILLONITE
COMPOSITES
Bo Liu; Chaoying Wan; Yong Zhang; Yinxi Zhang;
Yu Su; Jiliang Ji
Shanghai,Jiao Tong University
The effect is studied of an epoxy modifier on the
morphology, flame retardancy and rheology of an
organically modified montmorillonite-reinforced ABS.
It was shown that the processing condition of epoxy
modification had a significant influence on the morphology
Item 18
Polymer
47, No.26, 2006, p.8495-8508
INFLUENCE OF THE OXIDATION STATE OF
PHOSPHORUS ON THE DECOMPOSITION AND
FIRE BEHAVIOUR OF FLAME-RETARDED
EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITES
Braun U; Balabanovich A I; Schartel B; Knoll U;
Artner J; Ciesielski M; Doring M; Perez R;
Sandler J K W; Altstadt V; Hoffmann T; Pospiech D
Germany,Federal Institute for Materials
Research & Testing; Karlsruhe,Forschungszent
rum; Bayreuth,University; Leibniz-Institut fuer
Polymerforschung Dresden EV
A systematic and comparative evaluation of the pyrolysis
of halogen-free flame-retarded epoxy resins containing
phosphine oxide, phosphinate, phosphonate, and
phosphate (phosphorus contents around 2.6wt.%) and
the fire behaviour of their carbon fibre composites is
presented. Decomposition pathways are proposed based
on the thermal analysis (TG), TG coupled with evolved gas
analysis (TG-FTIR), kinetics and analysis of the residue
with FTIR and XPS. All organophosphorus-modified
hardeners containing phenoxy groups lead to a reduced
decomposition temperature and mass loss step for the main
decomposition of the cured epoxy resin. With increasing
oxidation state of the phosphorus the thermally stable
residue increases, whereas the release of phosphoruscontaining volatiles decreases. The flammability of the
composites was investigated with LOI and UL 94 and the
fire behaviour for forced-flaming conditions with cone
calorimeter tests performed using different irradiations.
The flame retardancy mechanisms are discussed. With
increasing oxidation state of the phosphorus additional
charring is observed, whereas the flame inhibition, which
plays the more important role for the performance of the
composites, decreases. The processing and the mechanical
performance (delamination resistance, flexural properties
and interlaminar bonding strength) of the fibre-reinforced
composites containing phosphorus were maintained at a
high level and, in some cases, even improved. The potential
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Accession no.983496
Item 19
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.9-10, Sept.-Oct.2006, p.772-777
SOME COMMENTS ON THE MAIN FIRE
RETARDANCY MECHANISMS IN POLYMER
NANOCOMPOSITES
Schartel B; Bartholmai M; Knoll U
Germany,Federal Institute for Materials Research &
Testing
The two main general fire retardancy mechanisms for
polymer nanocomposites, i.e. barrier formation and
increasing the melt viscosity, were examined. These
mechanisms resulted in specific effects on fire properties
that then caused varying flame retardancy efficiency in
different fire tests. The barrier formation mainly retarded
flame spread (peak of heat release rate) in developing fires,
but did not reduce fire load (total heat evolved), ignitability
or flammability (limiting oxygen index). This flame
retardancy effect also increased with increasing irradiation
and disappeared with decreasing irradiation. The increased
melt viscosity prevented dripping, which was beneficial or
disadvantageous depending on the fire test used. In some
tests, it became the dominant influence, transforming
self-extinguishing samples into flammable materials
or causing wicking. Advantages and disadvantages for
exploiting the main general fire retardancy mechanisms of
polymer nanocomposites were compared. It was concluded
that barrier formation and changing the melt viscosity in
nanocomposites were not sufficient for most applications,
but should be accompanied by additional mechanisms
in special systems or in combination with other flame
retardants. 29 refs. (8th International Symposium on
Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2005, Budapest,
Hungary, Sept.2005)
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.984240
Item 20
Composites Science and Technology
66, No.16, 2006, p.3097-3114
MICRO- AND NANO-SCALE DEFORMATION
BEHAVIOR OF NYLON 66-BASED BINARY AND
TERNARY NANOCOMPOSITES
Dasari A; Zhong-Zhen Yu; Mingshu Yang;
Qing-Xin Zhang; Xiao-Lin Xie; Yiu-Wing Mai
Sydney,University; Chinese Academy of Sciences;
Huazhong,University of Science & Technology
The primary aim of this paper is to provide an insight on
the effect of the location of organoclay on the micro- and
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Accession no.981505
Item 21
High Performance Plastics
Aug.2006, p.6
NANOCLAY-REINFORCED PA FOR FUEL TANK
NanoTuff and NanoSeal are two new polyamide-6
nanocomposites which have been recently introduced by
Nylon Corp. of America (Nycoa). The grades reportedly
offer novel combinations of stiffness, toughness, and
barrier properties. Brief details are provided in this concise
article.
Nylon Corp.of America; Nycoa
USA
Accession no.982079
Item 22
Medical Device Technology
17, No.7, Sept.2006, p.10-12
NEXT GENERATION POLYMER
NANOCOMPOSITES
Heijkants R G J C; Batenburg L F
TNO Science and Industry
It is explained here that developments in nanocomposite
technology are now offering designers a much wider
set of combinations of materials and properties to use.
This in turn will result in medical devices with improved
mechanical properties and enhanced integration of
different functions. This detailed article describes some
of the possibilities. Section headings include: definitions,
commercialisation, next-generation possibilities, and,
Accession no.982114
Item 23
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
98, No.6, 15th Dec.2005, p.2563-71
MECHANICAL AND FLAME-RETARDING
PROPERTIES OF STYRENE-BUTADIENE
RUBBER FILLED WITH NANO-CACO3 AS A
FILLER AND LINSEED OIL AS AN EXTENDER
Mishra S; Shimpi N G
North Maharashtra,University
A nanosized calcium carbonate filler is synthesised and
incorporated into styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) with
2% linseed oil as an extender. The SBR/nano-CaCO3
composite is compounded and moulded for analysis.
Properties such as specific gravity, swelling index,
hardness, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, modulus
at 300% elongation, flame retardancy and elongation at
break are measured. The strong rubber-filler interactions
increase the physical, mechanical and thermal properties
of the composites. 20 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.953695
Item 24
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
206, No.20, 24th Oct.2005, p.2075-83
EPOXY RESIN CONTAINING
OCTAMALEIMIDOPHENYL POLYHEDRAL
OLIGOMERIC SILSESQUIOXANE
Ni Y; Zheng S
Shanghai,Jiao Tong University
The synthesis of octamaleimidophenyl polyhedral oligomeric
silsesquioxane (POSS) by imidisation of octaaminophenyl
POSS and maleic anhydride, and its characterisation
by FTIR and proton, carbon-13 and silicon-29 NMR, is
described. The synthesis of nanocomposites of epoxy
resin with various proportions of octamaleimidophenyl
POSS and their characterisation by TEM, DSC and TGA
was investigated and the flame retardant properties of the
products are discussed. 46 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.953809
Item 25
China Synthetic Fiber Industry
28, No.5, Oct.2005, p.39-42
Chinese
RESEARCH PROGRESS OF APPLICATION OF
FLAME RETARDANTS FOR POLYPROPYLENE
FIBER
Accession no.955300
Item 26
Polymers and Polymer Composites
13, No.8, 2005, p.835-8
THE CURE AND THERMAL BEHAVIOUR
OF MG(OH)2/EPOXY RESIN/DEEA
NANOCOMPOSITES PREPARED BY A NOVEL
METHOD. BRIEF COMMUNICATION
Cheng Yiyun; He Pingsheng; Cui Ronghui
China,University of Science & Technology
Magnesium hydroxide is a smoke-reducing and non-toxic
additive that has been extensively used in halogen-free
flame retardant polymeric materials. However, its low
flame retardant efficiency and the very high loadings
that are consequently required when used in its ordinary
form, lower the mechanical properties of a flame-retarded
polymeric composition. It has been reported that nanosized
magnesium hydroxide/polymeric compositions have the
potential to solve such problems due to the mechanically
reinforcing and flame retardant functions of nanosized
composite materials. This study reports on the cure
and thermal behaviour of these epoxy resin/magnesium
hydroxide composites. The results of tests indicate
enhanced thermal stability. This is claimed to be partly
attributable to the prevention of out-diffusion of the
volatile gas from the thermally decomposed particles,
because magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles, when welldispersed in epoxy networks, act as gas barriers, reducing
the permeability of the volatile gas. 10 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.956569
Item 27
International Polymer Science and Technology
32, No.10, 2005, p. T/61-3
NEW FLAME-RETARDANT MODIFIERS FOR
EPOXY RESINS
Salakhov M S; Agadzhanov R G; Umaeva V S
Azerbaijan,Academy of Sciences
This article describes the synthesis of Ntrichloromethylolimides of polychlorinated polycyclic
dicarboxylic acids and their use as fire retardant modifiers
of epoxy resins. Tabulated test results are included of
physicomechanical and dielectric properties of modified
epoxy composites. The test results show that these
properties are improved by comparison to unmodified
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Accession no.956584
Item 28
Polymer
46, No.25, 2005, p.11600-9
INVESTIGATION ON THE POLYAMIDE 6/
ORGANOCALY NANOCOMPOSITES WITH
OR WITHOUT A MALEATED POLYOLEFIN
ELASTOMER AS A TOUGHENER
Chiu F-C; Lai S-M; Chen Y-L; Lee T-H
Taiwan,Tao-Yuan University; Taiwan,National I-Lan
University
Details are given of the preparation of nylon-6 based
nanocomposites using a melt-mixing technique. An
organoclay and a maleated polyolefin elastomer were used
as filler and toughener. Dispersion was examined using
X-ray diffraction, SEM and TEM. Crystallisation kinetics
were determined using DSC. Thermal stabilities were
confirmed using TGA. Dynamic mechanical properties
of compression moulded samples were investigated. 31
refs.
CHINA
Accession no.957186
Item 30
International Polymer Science and Technology
32, No.12, 2005, p.T/30-41
NANOCOMPOSITE POLYMERIC MATERIALS
BASED ON ORGANIC CLAYS WITH HIGH
FLAME RESISTANCE
Mikitaev A K; Kaladzhyan A A; Lednev O B;
Mikitaev M A; Davydov E M
Russian Academy of Sciences; Mendeleev D.I.,Russian
Chemico-Technological University; Moscow,State
Scientific Establishment,Centre for Composite Materials
A review article is presented of the use of flame retardants
in polymer materials, and with special emphasis on the use
of organic clays in nanocomposites to provide high flame
resistance. The mechanism of inhibition of reactions in the
flame in the presence of different additives is discussed
with reference to halogen-containing organic compounds,
metal compounds phosphorous compounds, synergistic
blends of metal- and halogen-containing flame retardants,
synergistic blends of phosphorus- and halogen-containing
flame retardants, bromine- and sulphur-containing flame
retardants and flame-retarding systems, phosphorusand nitrogen-containing flame retarding systems, and
nanocomposites based on organic clays. On the basis of
experimental data reported in this study, it is claimed not
to be possible to give a precise answer concerning the
mechanism of increase in flame resistance of polymer
nanocomposites based on organic clays. It is however,
reported that the increased thermal stability and flame
resistance of these materials is attributed to the clays
present the polymer matrix as nanoparticles which act
as heat insulators and elements preventing the liberation
of flammable decomposition products. 45 refs. (Article
translated from Plasticheskie Massy, No.4, 2005, p.3643)
RUSSIA
Item 29
Polymer Bulletin
54, No.4-5, July 2005, p.271-8
POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)/CLAY
NANOCOMPOSITES DIRECTLY PREPARED
FROM PRISTINE MONTMORILLONITE (MMT)
Junfeng Xiao; Yuan Hu; Qingkong Kong; Lei Song;
Zhengzhou Wang; Zuyao Chen; Weicheng Fan
Hefei,University of Science & Technology
The preparation of poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT)/clay
nanocomposites by melt intercalation from montmorillonite
(MMT) using cetyl pyridinium chloride as compatibiliser
is described. The effect of the proportion of compatibiliser
relative to the clay on the structure and properties of the
nanocomposite is studied by X-ray diffraction, TEM,
TGA and cone calorimetry. The optimum composition is
established for well-dispersed intercalation morphology
and enhanced flame-retarding properties. 16 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.957773
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Accession no.958919
Item 31
Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry
Edition
44, No.3, 1st Feb.2006, p.1093-105
EPOXY RESIN CONTAINING POLYPHE
NYLSILSESQUIOXANE: PREPARATION,
MORPHOLOGY, AND THERMOMECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
Yong Ni; Sixun Zheng
Shanghai,Jiao Tong University
The preparation, morphology and thermomechanical
properties of composites containing
polyphenylsilsesquioxane (PPSQ) and epoxy resin are
reported. Phase separation induced by polymerisation
occurs when physical blending is used, but nanostructured
composites are obtained when a catalytic amount of
aluminium triacetylacetonate is added. Organic-inorganic
composites with different morphologies display quite
different thermomechanical properties. DSC and DMA
Accession no.960248
Item 32
Offshore
66, No.2, Feb.2006, p.94
COMPOSITE MATERIALS CONTINUE THEIR
MOVE OFFSHORE
The trend of replacing more conventional metal alloys
with non-metallic, composite materials of construction
continues in the building of shelters and storage units.
Offshore rigs rely on resilient and long-lasting shelters
and storage containers to protect equipment, inventories
and personnel from harsh environmental factors of wind,
rain, ocean waves and temperature extremes. Alkan
Shelters alternative to metallic alloys is based on fibrereinforced epoxy composites. Alkan reports success with
carbon fibres as a reinforcement material, pointing to their
high level of specific stiffness and very high tensile and
compression strength as being ideally suited for use in
performance structures. The companys Non-Expandable
ISO containers provide 8x8x20 cu ft of well-insulated,
corrosion and fatigue resistant cargo space, and can be
stacked nine-high.
Alkan Shelter LLC
Accession no.961205
USA
Accession no.960325
Item 33
Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering
44, No.3, 2005, p.463-73
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON IMPROVEMENT
IN MECHANICAL AND FLAME RETARDING
PROPERTIES OF EPOXY-CaCO3 NANO AND
COMMERCIAL COMPOSITES
Mishra S; Sonawane S; Chitodkar V
North Maharashtra,University
The physical, mechanical and flame retardant properties
of nanocomposites and commercial composites of epoxy
resin filled with different contents of calcium carbonate
nanoparticles or microparticles respectively were
investigated by XRD, tensile and impact testing, and rate
of burning. The results are discussed in terms of exfoliation
in the nanocomposites. 11 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.960365
Item 34
Polymer International
55, No.2, Feb.2006, p.204-15
Item 35
POLYOLEFINS 2005. Proceedings of a conference held
Houston, Tx., 27th. Feb. - 2nd. March 2005.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2005, Paper 6, pp.7, CD-ROM, 012
TOUGHENING MECHANISM OF NANOCLAYFILLED POLYPROPYLENE
Jin Zhao; Hoang Pham; Fibiger R; Garcia-Meitin E; Lizhi
Liu; Juarez V; Bouchard K; Matthews W; Esparza G
Dow Chemical Co.
(SPE,South Texas Section; SPE,Thermoplastic
Materials & Foams Div.; SPE,Polymer Modifiers &
Additives Div.; Society of Plastics Engineers)
Materials science guidelines that determine the toughness
of PP-clay nanocomposites are described by means of
an understanding of the failure mechanism transitions
based on temperature and rate of deformation, including
quantification of the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature.
Increased stiffness is usually associated with a decrease
in toughness. Studies have shown that toughening took
place at low clay loading where exfoliation was optimised
by use of a completely maleated PP matrix polymer, but
that loss of impact performance was found with above
5 wt% organoclay content. An investigation is reported
into the key factors that influence the stiffness-toughness
balance for PP nanocomposites with between 1 and 10
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Accession no.962366
Item 36
Plastics Science and Technology
No.6, Dec.2005, p.16-9
Chinese
STUDY ON THE FLAME RETARDANCY
OF HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE/
MONTMORILLONITE COMPOSITES BY
DYNAMIC MELTING INTERCALATION
Wang Lichun; Zhang Jun; Wang Rong; Huang Qingsong
China,Ministry of Education; Qingdao,University of
Science & Technology
Composites of high-impact PS with montmorillonite and
with sodium montmorillonite were prepared by dynamic
melt intercalation and their flame retardancy investigated
and compared. Heat release rates, smoke production rates
and mass loss rates were determined and the mechanism of
flame retardance examined through flammability studies,
microstructure analysis and decomposition product
analysis. 5 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.962754
Item 37
Plastics Technology
51, No.8, Aug.2005, p.29
PATENTED NANO-TECHNOLOGY FOR WIDE
RANGE OF RESINS
Foster Corp. of the USA has commercialised a recentlypatented nanocomposite technology which enhanced the
mechanical properties of a wide range of commodity and
engineering thermoplastics and thermosets. The company
has called the process, which is aimed at medical devices
such as catheters, NanoMed. Brief details are given
here.
Foster Corp.
USA
Accession no.962994
Item 38
4th. European Additives and Colors Conference.
Proceedings of a conference held Aachen, Germany,
16th.-17th. March 2005.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2005, Paper 18 pp.5, 30 cm, 012
NANOCOMPOSITES AS A NEW CONCEPT FOR
FLAME RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS - FROM
THEORY TO REALITY
Beyer G
38
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(SPE,Additives & Color Europe Div.)
Flame retardant nanocomposites based on EVA with
modified layered silicates as nanofillers are investigated
for use in coaxial cable sheathing. In addition, further
improvements in flame retardancy are examined by
the use of nanofillers in conjunction with traditional
fillers based on antimony trihydrate. Thermogravimetric
analysis and cone calorimetry were used to investigate
the flame retardancy of the EVA compounds. A layered
silicate based on montmorillonite, modified by dimethyl
distearylammonium cations was used as the nanofiller, and
ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers with different weight%
vinyl acetate were used in the study. 7 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.963379
Item 39
Composites Science and Technology
66, No.3-4, 2006, p.599-603
THE REINFORCEMENT ROLE OF CARBON
NANOTUBES IN EPOXY COMPOSITES WITH
DIFFERENT MATRIX STIFFNESS
Ci L; Bai J B
Paris,Ecole Centrale
The preparation of nanocomposites of a bisphenol A
epichlorohydrin-based epoxy resin with carbon nanotubes
with different matrix stiffness by control of the curing
process using triethylenetetramine as hardener is described.
The effects of the nanotubes on the reinforcement of the
matrix were investigated by tensile testing and SEM of
fracture surfaces, and the results are discussed in terms
of interfacial interactions. 23 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.963635
Item 40
Journal of Fire Sciences
24, No.1, Jan.2006, p.47-64
FLAME RETARDATION OF ETHYLENEVINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER USING NANO
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE AND NANO
HYDROTALCITE
Jiao C M; Wang Z Z; Ye Z; Hu Y; Fan W C
China,University of Science & Technology
The flammability and mechanical properties of EVA
filled with nano magnesium hydroxide (NMH) and nano
hydrotalcite (NHT) were investigated by limiting oxygen
index measurements, the UL-94 test, the cone calorimeter
test, thermogravimetry and tensile measurements.
The morphology of fracture surfaces of the filled EVA
was analysed by scanning electron microscopy and
carbonaceous charred layers were examined by Raman
spectroscopy. The flame retardant effect of NHT was better
CHINA
USA
Accession no.964049
Accession no.965244
Item 41
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
99, No.6, 15th March 2006, p.3275-80
MORPHOLOGY, THERMAL, AND
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FLAMERETARDANT SILICONE RUBBER/
MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES
Ling Yang; Yuan Hu; Hongdian Lu; Lei Song
China,University of Science & Technology
Item 43
Macromolecular Symposia
No.233, 2006, p.180-90
POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES: HOW TO
REACH LOW FLAMMABILITY?
Bourbigot S; Duquesne S; Jama C
ENSCL
Accession no.966495
Accession no.964509
Item 42
SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference 2005.
Proceedings of a conference held Sterling Heights, Mi.,
10th.-12th. Oct. 2005.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2005, Paper 15, pp.11, CD-ROM,
012
THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF
TPO NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS IN
AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
Rodgers W R; Fasulo P D; Balow M J; Bolthouse C L
General Motors; Basell Advanced Polyolefins
(SPE,Detroit Section)
The practical implementation of thermoplastic polyolefin
(TPO) composites in the automotive industry has been
challenging, it is stated. Initial applications were where
overall part quality and thermal properties were considered
more important than maximising the mechanical properties.
More recently, there has been an impetus to improve the
property profile, and the maximisation of exfoliation is
known to be the key to reaching these objectives. This
paper, therefore, reviews the current state of the effort
to improve the physical properties of thermoplastic
polyolefin nanocomposite materials for use in automotive
applications. Improvements in platelet exfoliation have
been made by chemical modification of the organoclay
and also by the refining of compounding techniques. Such
techniques are examined and TPOs based on recent talc
Item 44
Journal of Materials Science
41, No.2, Jan.2006, p.363-7
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE SULFATE
HYDRATE WHISKER FLAME RETARDANT
POLYETHYLENE/MONTMORILLONITE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Hongdian Lu; Yuan Hu; Junfeng Xiao;
Zhengzhou Wang; Zuyao Chen; Weicheng Fan
China,university of Science & Technology
Exfoliated nanocomposites were fabricated from maleated
PE, magnesium hydroxide sulphate hydrate (MHSH)
whiskers and organomodified montmorillonite by direct
melt intercalation. The morphology, combustion behaviour
and heat stability of the nanocomposites were investigated
by X-ray diffraction, TEM, cone calorimetry and TGA
and the effects of MHSH and modified montmorillonite
on nanocomposite properties evaluated. A synergistic
flame retardant effect was observed in the nanocomposites
containing both MHSH and modified montmorillonite.
This effect was attributed to the release of water from
MHSH, which accelerated the transportation of silicate
layers to accumulate over the substrate. 16 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.966763
39
Item 45
High Performance Fillers 2006: 2nd International
Conference on Fillers for Polymers. Proceedings of a
conference held Cologne, Germany, 21st-22nd March
2006.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2006, Paper 16,
pp.6, 29 cm, 012
POSS AS PROMISING FIRE RETARDANTS IN
POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Gamino G; Fina A; Tabuani D
Torino,Politecnico
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
The organic-inorganic chemical structure of polyhedral
oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) makes them suitable
for use as versatile nanofillers for flame retarded polymer
nanocomposites. The thermal stability of the organic SiO structure is combined with good dispersibility due to
the compatibility of POSS organic substituents. In this
work, nanocomposites were prepared by melt processing
POSS in polypropylene nylon-6 and PBTP. The thermal
and combustion properties of the nanocomposites
were evaluated. It was found that POSS-polymer
nanocomposites produced a thermally stable ceramic layer
during the early stage of thermal decomposition which
protected the underlying material from oxygen, reduced
diffusion of volatile degradation products and limited
heat transfer. This combined physical action reduced the
rate of heat release during combustion. Cone calorimetry
was used to investigate the fire performance of the POSS
nanocomposites. 13 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.967313
Item 46
London, Interscience Communications Ltd., 2006, 30
papers, pp.xii, 283, ISBN 0954121678, 24cm, 012
FLAME RETARDANTS 2006. Proceedings of
a conference held London, 14th-15th
Feb.2006
(BPF; Interscience Communications Ltd.; Plastics
Europe; European Flame Retardant Assn.)
Thirty papers are presented following the twelfth
International Flame Retardants conference series. This
series concentrates on the practical applications of
flame retardants and polymers and brings together the
manufacturers and users with legislators, fire test experts
and fire scientists. Papers include fire safety, smoke toxicity
and acidity, ignition of solids - what have we learned in
a half-century of research, progress with nanocomposites
and new nanostructured FRs, mechanisms of phosphorus
flame retardants, acceptable fire safety, the need for full
scale fire testing of sandwich panels.
EUROPE-GENERAL; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN
UNION; UK; USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.967538
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Item 47
Polymer Engineering and Science
46, No.5, 2006, p.670-9
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF
MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES/
CYANATE ESTER COMPOSITES
Zhengping Fang; Jianguo Wang; Aijuan Gu
Zhejiang,University
Two types of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different structure and morphology were
used to fabricate cyanate ester (CE) matrix composites.
Mechanical, thermal, and transmission electron microscopy
tests were performed to evaluate the different effects of the
two types of MW-CNTs on the structure and properties
of MW-CNT/CE composites. Results showed that the
bundled MW-CNTs were easier to be dispersed in CE
matrix than single MW-CNTs, and could improve the
toughness and stiffness of CE material more significantly.
Functionalisation of the two types of MW-CNTs, which
was achieved by grafting triethylenetetramine groups onto
the surface of MW-CNTs, was helpful in improving the
dispersion of the MW-CNTs in CE, and thus in fabricating
MW-CNT/CE composites with improved mechanical and
thermal properties. 27 refs. Copyright 2006 Society of
Plastics Engineers
CHINA
Accession no.967583
Item 48
Journal of Materials Chemistry
16, No.16, 28th April 2006, p.1549-54
STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION AND
THERMAL OXIDATION PROPERTIES OF
LLDPE/MgAl-LDH NANOCOMPOSITES
Du L; Qu B
Hefei,University of Science & Technology
The synthesis of nanocomposites of linear low density
polyethylene with various proportions of magnesiumaluminium layered double hydroxide by melt intercalation,
and their characterisation by FTIR, XRD, TEM, DSC and
TGA, is described. The thermal properties of the products
are discussed in terms of potential applications as flameretardants for polymeric materials. 26 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.967693
Item 49
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.4, April 2006, p.206-17
FLAME RETARDED POLYMER LAYERED
SILICATE NANOCOMPOSITES: A REVIEW
OF COMMERCIAL AND OPEN LITERATURE
SYSTEMS
Morgan A B
Dow Chemical Co.
Accession no.969162
Item 50
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.4, April 2006, p.218-25
FLAME RETARDANCY OF NANOCOMPOSITES
BASED ON ORGANOCLAYS AND CARBON
NANOTUBES WITH ALUMINIUM TRIHYDRATE
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
The addition of aluminium trihydrate as a microfiller
to organoclays or carbon nanotubes is shown to be
essential to generate EVA nanocomposites with adequate
flame retardant properties, as required by industry.
Cables containing a combination of organoclays or
carbon nanotubes and aluminium trihydrate are used to
demonstrate the applications of these nanocomposites as
a new concept for flame retardancy. Small-scale fire tests
with Bunsen burner flames attacking the wire insulation
show that the char is strengthened by the long L/D ratio
of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The improved
char results in better flame retardant performances of the
wires. 36 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.969163
Item 51
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.4, April 2006, p.235-45
POLY(PROPYLENE)/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
AND THEIR APPLICATION IN FLAME
RETARDANCY
Yuan Hu; Yong Tang; Lei Song
China,University of Science & Technology
PP/clay and PP/clay/calcium carbonate nanocomposites
were prepared by a one-step method, using pristine
montmorillonite(MMT) with surfactant loading at different
Accession no.969165
Item 52
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.4, April 2006, p.281-93
PHOSPHONIUM-MODIFIED LAYERED
SILICATE EPOXY RESINS NANOCOMPOSITES
AND THEIR COMBINATIONS WITH ATH AND
ORGANO-PHOSPHORUS FIRE RETARDANTS
Schartel B; Knoll U; Hartwig A; Puetz D
BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research &
Testing; Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Fertigungstechnik und
Ang.Materialforschung
Phosphonium-modified layered silicate epoxy resin
nanocomposites were evaluated by testing the thermal/
thermomechanical properties (DSC, TGA, torsion
pendulum, Sharpy toughness), flammability (limiting
oxygen index) and fire behaviour (cone calorimeter with
different irradiations). The morphology of the composites
was determined using SEM and TEM. The drying
conditions of phosphonium-modified layered silicate
were varied in order to improve nanocomposite formation
and properties. The results were compared with those
obtained by using a commercial ammonium-modified
montmorillonite. Enhanced nanocomposite formation
was found for the commercial systems due to the amount
of excess surfactant, but this effect was overcompensated
through the advanced morphology of the phosphoniummodified systems. Several fire retardancy mechanisms and
their specific effect on various fire properties are discussed.
The main mechanism of layered silicate is a barrier
formation influencing the flame spread in developing fires.
Several minor mechanisms are significant, but important
fire properties such as flammability or fire load are hardly
influenced. Combinations with aluminium hydroxide
and organo-phosphorus flame retardants were, therefore,
evaluated and the combination with aluminium hydroxide
was shown to be a promising approach. 42 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.969170
Item 53
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
17, No.4, April 2006, p.294-303
FLAME-RETARDANT UNSATURATED
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Accession no.969171
Item 54
Polymer Degradation and Stability
91, No.6, 2006, p.1319-1325
THERMAL STABILITY AND FLAMMABILITY
PROPERTIES OF HETEROPHASIC PP-EP/EVA/
ORGANOCLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
Valera-Zaragoza M; Ramirez-Vargas E;
Medellin-Rodriguez F J; Huerta-Martinez B M
Coahuila,Centro de Investigacion en Quimica Aplicada;
San Luis Potosi,Universidad Autonoma
A study on the thermal behaviour and flammability
properties of the heterophasic polypropylene-(ethylenepropylene) copolymer (PP-EP)/poly(ethylene vinyl
acetate) (EVA)/montmorillonite nanocomposite is
presented. Nanoclay nanocomposites were prepared using
a twin screw extruder. Both the fluidity of the EVA phase
and compatibility conditions between PP-EP and EVA
were used in order to obtain the required nanocomposites.
Therefore, no additional compatibiliser was required
to achieve the clay dispersion. Products exhibited the
partially exfoliated/intercalated nanoclay dispersion.
Thermogravimetric analyses indicated that nanoclays
retard thermal degradation depending on nanoclay
concentration. The retarding process was assigned to the
exfoliation and dispersion of the silicate layers which
impeded heat diffusion to the macromolecules. Thermal
studies, under non-isothermal crystallisation, indicated the
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Accession no.969414
Item 55
Composites Part B
37, No.6, 2006, p.399-407
STUDY ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES,
THERMAL STABILITY AND
CRYSTALLIZATION BEHAVIOR OF PET/MMT
NANOCOMPOSITES
Wang Y; Gao J; Ma Y; Agarwal U S
Donghua,University; Eindhoven,University of
Technology
PET/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites were prepared
via melt-blending and its nano-dispersion morphology was
confirmed by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron
microscopy. Its non-isothermal crystallisation behaviour
was studied by DSC. It is found that the crystallisation rate
of PET nanocomposite was increased significantly. The
Avrami equation parameters related to crystallisation, such
as n, Zc and t1/2, were calculated and analyzed. The thermal
property and mechanical property of the composite were
studied. When the MMT content was 1%, the composite
has a desired comprehensive property. At this composition,
the thermal degradation onset temperature and the thermal
deformation temperature of PET were increased by 12 and
35 deg.C, respectively, and the tensile strength of the PET
was increased by 25% with slightly increase of the notched
impact strength. 23 refs. Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd.
CHINA; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
NETHERLANDS; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.971214
Item 56
International Journal of Plastics Technology
9, No.1-2, Aug-Dec.2005, p.546-555
THERMAL, MECHANICAL AND
WATER BARRIER PROPERTIES OF
CLAY-UNSATURATED POLYESTER
NANOCOMPOSITES
Jawahar P; Balasubramanian M
Indian Institute of Technology
Clay-polyester nanocomposites were prepared using
organically-modified clay (dodecylamine-treated
montmorillonite) as the reinforcement. Conventional
clay-filled composites were prepared by using inorganic
clay. X-ray diffraction and TEM analyses confirmed the
formation of nanocomposites with organically-modified
clay. TGA was carried out to determine the thermal
stability of nanocomposites and there was an improvement
in the nanocomposites. Dynamic mechanical analysis
Accession no.972169
Item 57
Composites Technologies for 2020. Proceedings of the
Fourth Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite
Materials (AACM-4), held Sydney, Australia, 6th-9th
July 2004.
Cambridge, Woodhead Publishing, 2004, p.742-747,
ISBN 1855738317, 25 cm, 012
PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF
TOUGHENED NOVOLAC TYPE PHENOLIC/
SILICON DIOXIDE FLAME RETARDANT
NANOCOMPOSITE
Chen-hi Ma; Hsin Tai; Chin-Lung Chiang;
Hsu-Chiang Kuan; Jen-Chang Yang; Chia-Wen Hsu
Taiwan,National Tsing Hua University; HungKuang,University; Chung Shan,Institute of Science
(Asian-Australasian Association for Composite
Materials)
I n t h i s s t u d y, h y d r o x y l g r o u p t e r m i n a t e d
polydimethylsiloxanes were used to toughen 3-glycidox
ypropyltrimethoxysilane-modified novolac-type phenolic
resins reinforced with silicon dioxide in an organic/
inorganic nanocomposite via the sol-gel method. The
properties of the hybrid nanocomposites are investigated,
and improvements in impact strength, flexural strength and
modulus and toughness are discussed. 8 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.972323
Item 58
Composites Technologies for 2020. Proceedings of the
Fourth Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite
Materials (AACM-4), held Sydney, Australia, 6th-9th
July 2004.
Cambridge, Woodhead Publishing, 2004, p.748-753,
ISBN 1855738317, 25 cm, 012
SYNTHESIS, THERMAL PROPERTIES AND
FLAME RETARDANCE OF NOVEL PHENOLIC
RESIN/SILICA NANOCOMPOSITES
Chin-Lung Chiang; Chen-Chi Ma; Hey Rey Chang;
Shiu-Chun Lu
Hung-Kuang,University; Taiwan,National Tsing
Hua University; Ming Hsin,University of Science &
Technology
(Asian-Australasian Association for Composite
Materials)
Novel phenolic/silica hybrid ceramers were synthesised
by the sol-gel process and FTIR and NMR were used
to characterise the structure of the hybrids. The sol-
Accession no.972324
Item 59
European Polymer Journal
42, No.6, 2006, p.1362-1369
THERMAL STABILITY AND FLAME
RETARDANT EFFECTS OF HALLOYSITE
NANOTUBES ON POLY(PROPYLENE)
Mingliang Du; Baochun Guo; Demin Jia
South China,University of Technology
Naturally occurred halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) with
hollow nanotubular structures were used as a new type
filler for poly(propylene) (PP). Nanocomposites based on
PP and HNTs were prepared by melt blending. Scanning
electronic microscopy (SEM) results suggested HNTs were
dispersed in PP matrix evenly at nanoscale after facile
modification. Thermal stability of the nanocomposites
was found remarkably enhanced by the incorporation of
HNTs. Cone calorimetric data also showed the decrease
of flammability of the nanocomposites. Entrapment
mechanism of the decomposition products in HNTs was
proposed to explain the enhancement of thermal stability
of the nanocomposites. The barriers for heat and mass
transport, the presence of iron in HNTs, are all responsible
for the improvement in thermal stability and decrease in
flammability. Those results suggested potential promising
flame retardant application of HNTs in PP. 18 refs.
Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd.
CHINA
Accession no.972489
Item 60
Polymer Degradation and Stability
91, No.9, 2006, p.1937-1947
EFFECT OF ACRYLIC POLYMER AND
NANOCOMPOSITE WITH NANO-SIO2
ON THERMAL DEGRADATION AND FIRE
RESISTANCE OF APP-DPER-MEL COATING
Wang Z; Han E; Ke W
Shenyang,Institute of Metal Research
Acrylic nanocomposite and flame retardant coatings with
different acrylic polymers were prepared. The effect of
molecular structure and molecular weight of acrylic resins
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Accession no.972527
Accession no.973225
Item 61
Macromolecules
39, No.14, 11th July 2006 p.4793-4801
COMPATIBILIZING BULK POLYMER BLENDS
BY USING ORGANOCLAYS
Si M; Araki T; Ade H; Kilcoyne A L D; Fisher R;
Sokolov J C; Rafailovich M H
New York,State University; North Carolina,State
University; Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory;
Uniondale,Hebrew Academy
Item 63
Flame Retardants 2006, Proceedings of a conference
held London, 14th -15th Feb.2006..
London, Interscience Communications Ltd., 2006,
p.123-133, ISBN 0954121678, 24CM, 012
PROGRESS WITH NANOCOMPOSITES AND
NEW NANOSTRUCTURED FRs
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(BPF)
USA
Accession no.972942
Item 62
Plastics Technology
52, No.2, Feb.2006, p.56/68
NANOCOMPOSITES DO MORE WITH LESS
Schut J H
Accession no.974428
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Item 64
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
101, No.6, 15th Sept.2006, p.3862-3868
FLAME RETARDANCY OF POLYCARBONATEPOLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE BLOCK
COPOLYMER/SILICA NANOCOMPOSITES
Nodera A; Kanai T
Idemitsu Kosan Co.Ltd.; Kanazawa,University
Details are given of the flame retardancy and thermal
degradation of carbonate-dimethylsiloxane copolymer/
silica nanocomposites. The dispersibility of the silica of
different particle sizes was investigated. The influence
of silica particle size on flame retardancy of the
nanocomposites was determined. 22 refs.
JAPAN
Accession no.974889
Item 65
PU Magazine
3, No.3, May 2006, p.171-173
FLAME RETARDANCY OF THERMOPLASTIC
POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
The use of organoclays, specifically dimethyldistearylam
monium-exchanged montmorillonite, as flame retardants
for thermoplastic PUs was studied. The properties of the
nanocomposites were investigated using cone calorimetry
and TGA. The results obtained showed an improvement
in thermooxidative stability, a reduction of up to 70% for
the peak of heat release and a non-dripping behaviour of
the burning polymer. 11 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.975357
Item 66
Composites Part A
37, No.9, 2006, p.1286-1295
STRUCTURAL RESPONSE OF LIQUID-COOLED
GFRP SLABS SUBJECTED TO FIRE - PART I:
MATERIAL AND POST-FIRE MODELING
Keller T; Tracy C; Zhou A
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Temperature-dependent material properties of glass
fibre-reinforced polymer composites were derived from
tests performed on the material itself, from references
concerned with similar polymer materials and from
observations during full-scale fire experiments on loadcarrying slabs for building and bridge applications.
Effective material properties were determined, which
include the effects of evaporation of absorbed moisture,
endothermic decomposition of the resin, the shielding
effect of delaminated fibre layers, and the loss of glass fibre
layers beyond their softening temperature. Two types of
post-fire models have been developed: a two-layer model
Accession no.975784
Item 67
Polymer
47, No.19, 2006, p.6874-6879
FLAME RETARDANT NANOCOMPOSITES OF
POLYAMIDE 6/CLAY/SILICONE RUBBER WITH
HIGH TOUGHNESS AND GOOD FLOWABILITY
Weifu Dong; Xiaohong Zhang; Yiqun Liu;
Qingguo Wang; Hua Gui; Jianming Gao; Zhihai Song;
Jinmei Lai; Fan Huang; Jinliang Qiao
Beijing,University of Chemical Technology;
Beijing,Research Inst.of the Chemical Industry
A novel flame retardant, silicone elastomeric nanoparticle
(S-ENP) with Tg of -120 deg.C and particle size of
~100 nm has been developed and used as a modifier for
polyamide 6 (nylon-6). It has been found that S-ENP can
not only increase the toughness and improve the flame
retardancy of nylon-6 but also helps unmodified clay
exfoliate in nylon-6 matrix. It has been also found that
the S-ENP and exfoliated clay platelet in nylon-6 have
a synergistic flame retardant effect on nylon-6. A novel
flame retardant nanocomposite of nylon-6/unmodified
clay/S-ENP with high toughness, high heat resistance,
high stiffness and good flowability has been prepared and
a mechanism of synergistic flame retardancy has also been
proposed. 30 refs. Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd.
CHINA
Accession no.976861
Item 68
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
207, No.16, 23rd Aug.2006, p.1501-1514
NOVEL PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING
POLY(ETHER SULFONE)S AND THEIR
BLENDS WITH AN EPOXY RESIN: THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION AND FIRE RETARDANCY
Braun U; Knoll U; Schartel B; Hoffmann T; Pospiech
D; Artner J; Ciesielski M; Doring M; Perez-Graterol R;
Sandler J K W; Altstadt V
Berlin,Federal Inst.for Mat.Res.& Testing;
Dresden,Institute of Polymer Research; Karlsruhe,Forsc
hungszentrum; Bayreuth,University
The thermal decomposition of phosphorus-containing
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Accession no.977226
Item 69
SAMPE 05: New Horizons for Materials and
Processing Technologies. Proceedings of a conference
held Long Beach, Ca., 1st-5th May 2005.
Covina, Ca., ACS, SAMPE International Business
Office, 2005, paper 125, pp.11, CD-ROM, 012
NAVY R & D PROGRAMS: MATERIALS
TECHNOLOGY FOR FIRE SAFETY OF
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Sorathia U; Perez I
US,Naval Surface Warfare Center; US,Office of Naval
Research
(SAMPE)
Current research by, or funded by, the naval authorities
in fire retardant structural systems for use in marine
applications is discussed. Resin systems based on
brominated polyvinyl ester resins with nanoclay additives
and phosphate fire retardants, phthalonitrile resins,
polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane resin systems and
bisphenol-C resins were compared. New core materials
such as carbon foam and phenolic foam were compared
to balsa wood and other thermoplastic foam cores such as
polyvinyl chloride and polymethacrylamide. 10 refs.
USA
Accession no.977357
Item 70
SAMPE 06: Creating New Opportunities for The World
Economy: Volume 51. Proceedings of a conference held
Long Beach, Ca., 30th April-4th May 2006.
Covina, Ca., SAMPE International Business Office,
2006, Paper 70, pp.7, CD-ROM, 012
A NEW FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVE FOR
POLYMERIC COMPOSITES
Rogers M; Small A; Amos T; Johnson A; Sterner L
Luna Innovations
(SAMPE)
A novel flame retardant composed of superabsorbent
polyacrylamide microspheres containing an inorganic
phosphate was prepared and evaluated in vinyl ester and
epoxy matrix resins for glass fibre-reinforced composite
systems using the horizontal burn test and UL94 vertical
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Accession no.977528
Item 71
SAMPE 06: Creating New Opportunities for The World
Economy: Volume 51. Proceedings of a conference held
Long Beach, Ca., 30th April-4th May 2006.
Covina, Ca., SAMPE International Business Office,
2006, Paper 74, pp.11, CD-ROM, 012
FLAME RETARDED POLYUREA
NANOCOMPOSITES FOR EXPLOSION
RESISTANT COATINGS
Zammarano M; Gilman J W
NIST
(SAMPE)
The flammability of polyurea explosion-resistant
coatings containing a combination of conventional flame
retardants (ammonium polyphosphate or melamine
polyphosphate) and nanofillers (layered double hydroxides,
polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane and carbon nanofibres)
was investigated by means of the modified horizontal
radiant panel test and cone calorimetry. The effect of
partially replacing the conventional flame retardants
with the nanofillers on the flammability of the coatings
was examined. The results obtained indicated that partial
replacement of the flame retardants with layered double
hydroxides or polyhedral oligosilsesquioxanes could
provide a significant improvement in flammability and
toughness and possibly anti-blast properties. 13 refs.
USA
Accession no.977531
Item 72
SAMPE 06: Creating New Opportunities for The World
Economy: Volume 51. Proceedings of a conference held
Long Beach, Ca., 30th April-4th May 2006.
Covina, Ca., SAMPE International Business Office,
2006, Paper 79, pp.13, CD-ROM, 012
EARLY IGNITION OF FLAME RETARDED
PLASTICS AS MEASURED BY CONE
CALORIMETER
Morgan A B; Bundy M
Dayton,University,Research Institute; NIST
(SAMPE)
The results are reported of flame retardancy studies
carried out on a range of flame retarded polymers and
nanocomposites, including high-impact PS, polycarbonate,
polycarbonate/ABS blend and PS and PP nanocomposites,
using the UL-94V test procedure and cone calorimeter. The
phenomenon of early ignition in some of these materials is
addressed and the relationship between UL-94V and cone
calorimeter is examined. 44 refs.
USA
Accession no.977535
Item 73
POLYOLEFINS 2006. Proceedings of a conference held
Houston, Tx., 26th Feb.-1st March 2006.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2006, Paper 21, pp.15, CD-ROM,
012
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN LOW-SMOKE
ZERO-HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT
POLYOLEFINS
Cogen J M; Wasserman S H; Brown G D; Bunker S P;
Gowell R W; Lin T S; Whaley P D
Dow Chemical Co.
(SPE,South Texas Section; SPE,Thermoplastic Materials
& Foams Div.; SPE,Polymer Modifiers & Additives Div.;
Society of Plastics Engineers)
Low-smoke zero-halogen(LSOH) polyolefin compounds
typically require high levels of additives, which significantly
affect mechanical properties and processability. This
poses unique material development challenges. This
paper presents recent developments in LSOH polyolefin
technology, including novel nanoclay flame retardants,
coupling technology, metal hydroxide structure-property
relationships, new functional fillers for wet electrical
applications, rheology of filled polyolefin systems, and
fire testing methodology. These developments provide new
tools for creation of novel LSOH materials. 26 refs.
USA
Accession no.979055
Item 74
Composites Science and Technology
66, No.15, 2006, p.2758-2768
THE NATURE OF THE GLASS FIBRE SURFACE
AND ITS EFFECT IN THE WATER ABSORPTION
OF GLASS FIBRE/EPOXY COMPOSITES.
THE USE OF FLUORESCENCE TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION AT THE INTERFACE
Olmos D; Lopez-Moron R; Gonzalez-Benito J
Madrid,Universidad Carlos III
The effect of the nature of glass fibre surface in the water
absorption of glass fibres/epoxy composites was studied.
Three different silane coatings were used to change
the nature of the surface of the glass fibre. Aqueous
solutions of dansyl labelled silanes (5-dimethylamino-1naphthalene-sulfonylchloride): (i) 3-aminopropyltriethox
ysilane, APTES; (ii) 3-aminopropylmethyldiethoxysilane,
APDES and (iii) 3-aminopropyldimethylmonoethoxysila
ne, APMES were used to get respectively three different
coatings. Gravimetry and FTNIR measurements were used
to complementary study the water absorption process in the
whole composites systems. Besides, to locally study the
ingress of water exactly at the interfaces of the composites
the fluorescence from dansyl label was used. The presence
Accession no.979340
Item 75
ANTEC 2006. Proceedings of the 64th SPE Annual
conference held Charlotte, NC., 7th-11th May 2006.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2006, p.273-7, PDF 103537, CDROM, 012
BIO-BASED POLYURETHANE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Etekallapalli R K R; Ibeh C C
Pittsburg,State University
(SPE)
Polyols derived from soybean oil are new polyurethane
raw materials derived from the renewable resources, and
with isocyanates they produce polyurethanes that can
compete in many aspects with ones derived from the
petrochemical polyols. Combined with polyisocyanurates,
they produce materials of good thermal, oxidative and
weather stability. The main objective of this research is
to synthesize mechanically reinforced polyurethanes, and
study the influence of the concentration of nanoparticles on
the properties of the new material. Two different soybean
oil based polyols, SOY169 and SOY201 were selected
to synthesize the polyurethane nanocomposites using a
diisocyanate (pure MDI) as a curing agent. The clay used
at different concentrations (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) in the
synthesis of the nanocomposite polyurethanes was organo
modified Montmorillonite clay, Cloisite 10A. Methanol was
chosen as solvent media in preparing the samples. Several
methods were used to analyze the samples like, mechanical
tests, Tensile strength, Flexural modulus, and Notched Izod
Impact strength; Thermal analysis, Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA),
and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA); Structural
analysis, Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier
Transform Infrared spectra (FTIR). 4 refs.
USA
Accession no.980311
Item 76
ANTEC 2006. Proceedings of the 64th SPE Annual
conference held Charlotte, NC., 7th-11th May 2006.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2006, p.317-20, PDF 103641, CD-
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ROM, 012
EFFECT OF EPOXY MODIFIER ON FLAME
RETARDANCY AND RHEOLOGICAL
BEHAVIOR OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENESTYRENE(ABS)/MONTMORILLONITE(MMT)
COMPOSITES
Bo Liu; Yong Zhang; Chaoying Wan; Yinxi Zhang
Shanghai,Jiao Tong University
(SPE)
Accession no.980537
Item 77
ANTEC 2006. Proceedings of the 64th SPE Annual
conference held Charlotte, NC., 7th-11th May 2006.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2006, p.377-81, PDF 103655, CDROM, 012
STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF
ABS-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY MELT
COMPOUNDING
Qua E H; Major I F M; Lew C Y; McNally G M;
Clarke A H
Belfast,Queens University; Oxford,University
(SPE)
ABS layered-silicate nanocomposites were manufactured
by melt compounding. X-ray diffraction and transmission
electron microscopy analysis confirmed the achievement
of hybrid intercalated and exfoliated structures, giving
significant improvement in the mechanical, thermal and
rheological properties. 8 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.980333
Item 78
Composites Part B
37, No.4-5, 2006, p.273-277
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SWNT/EPOXY
COMPOSITES USING TWO DIFFERENT
CURING CYCLES
De Villoria R; Miravete A; Cuartero J; Chiminelli A;
Tolosana N
Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales de Aragon
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) presents
outstanding mechanical properties and therefore are
considered very promising reinforcing materials associated
to polymeric matrices for high performance applications.
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Item 79
Journal of Macromolecular Science A
A43, No.11, 2006, p.1867-1875
A NEW NANO-STRUCTURED FLAMERETARDANT POLY(ETHYLENE
TEREPHTHALATE)
Ming Wang; Meifang Zhu; Bin Sun
Donghua,University
A novel flame retardant additive was obtained by
dispersing a layered hydrotalcite in a brominated PS
solution followed by solvent evaporation and characterised
by X-ray diffraction, TEM and TGA. PETP composites
were fabricated by melt compounding the flame retardant
compound with PETP and the flammability, nanostructure
and mechanical properties of the composites investigated.
12 refs. (2005 International Conference on Advanced
Fibres and Polymer Materials, Shanghai, China, Oct.1921, 2005).
CHINA
Accession no.981001
Item 80
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
94, No.1, 5th Oct.2004, p.116-22
EFFECT OF NANO-MAGNESIUM
HYDROXIDE ON THE MECHANICAL AND
FLAME-RETARDING PROPERTIES OF
POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES
Mishra S; Sonawane S H; Singh R P; Bendale A; Patil K
North Maharashtra,University; India,National Chemical
Laboratory
A PP-nano-magnesium hydroxide composite was prepared
by melt extrusion blending. Adding nano-magnesium
hydroxide at a concentration of 12 wt% to PP increased
the Youngs modulus by up to 433%, the hardness by
50% and improved the flame retardancy of PP by 35%.
These improvements were due to the fact that the nanomagnesium hydroxide was evenly dispersed in the PP, it
intercalated and nucleated the polymer chains and was
endothermic in nature. 12 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.927065
Item 81
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
15, No.10, Oct.2004, p.583-6
NOVEL EPOXY COMPOSITIONS FOR
VIBRATION DAMPING APPLICATIONS
Ratna D; Manoj N R; Chandrasekhar L; Chakraborty B C
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory
The preparation of three novel epoxy compositions cured
with polyether amine hardeners having different polyether
chain lengths is described and the mechanical and dynamic
mechanical properties of these compositions are reported.
The epoxy compositions exhibit low Tgs and broad and
high loss factor values over a wide range of frequencies
and temperature and are considered potentially suitable
as viscoelastic materials in constrained layer vibration
damping. 27 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.927978
Item 82
Fire and Materials
28, No.6, Nov.-Dec.2004, p.423-9
FLAME RETARDANCY OF NANOCOMPOSITES
Okoshi M; Nishizawa H
Kyoto,Institute of Technology; Nishizawa,Technical
Institute
An overview is presented of work carried out on the
development of flame retardant nanocomposites at the
above institutions. It covers EVA-clay nanocomposites
with improved mechanical properties and flame retardancy
obtained by reactive processing, a novel method to control
the orientation of montmorillonite nanofiller by reactive
processing, the preparation of aluminium hydroxide
nanoparticles and a novel coating to react a sol-gel onto
polycarbonate. 3 refs.
JAPAN
Accession no.928748
Item 83
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
94, No.4, 15th Nov.2004, p.1676-89
CURE KINETICS OF EPOXY/ANHYDRIDE
NANOCOMPOSITE SYSTEMS WITH ADDED
REACTIVE FLAME RETARDANTS
Torre L; Lelli G; Kenny J M
Perugia,University
Details are given of montmorillonite nanocomposite
systems obtained from epoxy cured using anhydride and
the addition of a reacting flame retardant. A thermokinetic
analysis of the behaviour of five different compounds
was performed using DSC. A model describing the cure
behaviour is proposed which takes into account the fact
that the reaction mechanism of each system is composed
of a couple of parallel phenomena namely the fast
opening of the anhydride ring and resin networking. The
Accession no.929591
Item 84
Polymer Composites
25, No.6, Dec. 2004, p.563-8
TENSILE PROPERTIES OF NATURAL
FABRIC HILDEGARDIA POPULIFOLIA/
POLYCARBONATE TOUGHENED EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Rajulu A V; Rao G B; Devi L G
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
The aim of this work is to produce environmentally
friendly composites, using epoxy resin toughened with
polycarbonate as the matrix material and biodegradable
uniaxial natural fabric, Hildegardia populifolia as the
reinforcing material. The effect of the reinforcement
content in the tensile strength of the composite was studied
and also the effect of the fibre orientation, the use of a
silane coupling agent, and alkali treatment of the fabric,
on the tensile properties of the composites produced. 23
refs.
INDIA
Accession no.930120
Item 85
Polymer Degradation and Stability
87, No.1, 2005, p.111-6
STUDY ON The PROPERTIES OF FLAME
RETARDANT POLYURETHANE/ORGANOCLAY
NANOCOMPOSITE
Lei Song; Yuan Hu; Yong Tang; Rui Zhang;
Zuyao Chen; Weicheng Fan
China,University of Science & Technology
The use of organically modified clay as filler in
nanocomposites consisting of polyurethane, organoclay
and flame retardant, prepared by in situ polymerisation,
was examined by X-ray diffraction, high resolution electron
microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and mechanical
properties. Flame retardant properties were evaluated using
a cone calorimetry. Compared to the base polyurethane, the
nanocomposite had improved mechanical properties, char
formation and flame retardant properties, with a synergistic
effect apparent between organoclay, flame retardant and
polymer. 21 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.930595
Item 86
Composites Science and Technology
64, Nos.13-4, 2004, p.1991-2007
MOISTURE EFFECT ON THE FATIGUE CRACK
49
Accession no.931385
Item 87
Composites Science and Technology
64, Nos.13-4, 2004, p.2271-8
EFFECT OF WATER IMMERSION AGEING
ON LOW-VELOCITY IMPACT BEHAVIOUR
OF WOVEN ARAMID-GLASS FIBRE-EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Imielinska K; Guillaumat L
Gdansk,University; ENSAM
Two different woven glass-aramid-fibre/epoxy laminates
are subjected to water immersion ageing followed by
instrumented low velocity impact testing. The hybrid
aramid-glass reinforcement consists of ten plies of woven
aramid-glass-fibre fabric or alternatively aramid-fibre
fabric with glass-fibre fabric interlayers. The impacted
plates are re-tested statically in compression to determine
residual strength for assessment of damage tolerance. The
maximum water absorption (4.1-4.4%) and water diffusion
coefficients are found to be only slightly dependent on
reinforcement configuration. The delamination threshold
load and impact energy absorption are not significantly
affected by the absorbed water. Due to low fibre-matrix
adhesion, the prevailing failure modes at low impact
energy are fibre/matrix debonding and interfacial cracking.
50
Accession no.931405
Item 88
Journal of Fire Sciences
23, No.1, Jan.2005, p.75-87
FLAME RETARDANCY OF NANOCOMPOSITES
- FROM RESEARCH TO TECHNICAL
PRODUCTS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Flame-retardant nanocomposites were synthesised by
melt-blending EVA with modified layered silicates as
nanofillers. TGA performed in air demonstrated a clear
increase in the thermal stability of the layered silicatebased nanocomposites. The cone calorimeter was
used to investigate fire hazards. The nanocomposites
caused a large decrease in the peak of heat release rates.
Char formation was the main important factor for the
improvement of flame retardancy and its function was
examined. Further improvements of the flame retardancy
by using combinations of nanofillers and traditional flame
retardant additives based on metal hydroxides were also
studied. The nanocomposites based on nanofillers and
aluminium trihydrate could be used as efficient systems for
flame-retardant cables. The corresponding results obtained
for a coaxial cable complying with the UL 1666 riser test
are presented. 17 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.932175
Item 89
Polymer Degradation and Stability
86, No.3, 2004, p.535-40
PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME-RETARDED
POLYAMIDE 6/ORGANOCLAY
NANOCOMPOSITE
Lei Song; Yuan Hu; Zhihua Lin; Shangyong Xuan;
Shaofeng Wang; Zuyao Chen; Weicheng Fan
China,University of Science & Technology
Halogen-free flame retarded nylon-6/organoclay (PA6/
OMT) nanocomposite was prepared by using magnesium
hydroxide (MH) and red phosphorus (RP) as a flame
retardant and organoclay (OMT) as synergist, via a melt
blend technique. The morphology was characterised by
X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy.
Accession no.932283
Item 90
Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry
Edition
42, No.23, 1st Dec.2004, p.6163-6173
POLYPROPYLENE/MONTMORILLONITE
NANOCOMPOSITES AND INTUMESCENT,
FLAME-RETARDANT MONTMORILLONITE
SYNERGISM IN POLYPROPYLENE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Yong Tang; Yuan Hu; Baoguang Li; Lei Liu;
Zhengzhou Wang; Zuyao Chen
Hefei,University Of Science & Technology
Polypropylene (PP)-montmorillonite (MMT)
nanocomposites were prepared by melt intercalation
with pristine MMT, PP and maleic acid-modified PP, using
the cationic surfactant hexadecyltrimethylammonium
bromide. The dispersibility of MMT in the PP matrix was
studied by X-ray diffraction, TEM and high-resolution
electron microscopy. An intumescent flame retardant (IFR)
was added to the nanocomposites and the flammability
properties were studied by cone calorimetry. Increasing
the surfactant or compatibiliser concentration improved
the dispersion of MMT and SCT-DFT theory predicted that
this reduces the free energy of the system. An optimum
value for the synergistic effect between MMT and IFR was
found and the mechanism of synergism was discussed.
32 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.933197
Item 91
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering, 2004, p.29, CDROM, 012
EFFECT OF INTERFACES IN FLAME
RETARDED NANOCOMPOSITES
Marosi G; Anna P; Szabo A
Budapest,University of Technology & Economics
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
A 5% concentration of layered silicate (montmorillonite,
MMT) was introduced into systems containing PP,
Accession no.934474
Item 92
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering, 2004, p.34-5, CDROM, 012
EFFECT OF LAYERED SILICATE
NANOCOMPOSITES ON BURNING BEHAVIOUR
OF CONVENTIONALLY FLAME-RETARDED
UNSATURATED POLYESTERS
Kandola B K; Nazare S; Horrocks A R
Bolton Institute
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Unsaturated polyester-organically modified montmorillonite
(5% w/w) nanocomposites incorporating a flame retardant
(ammonium polyphosphate, 20% with respect to resinclay mixture) were prepared by in-situ intercalative
polymerisation. Thermal analysis of these materials was
compared with that of resin-organoclay nanocomposites
and resin-flame retardant samples. The results showed
that in unsaturated polyester resins, nanoclays on their
own were nor effective as char promoters although
significant reduction of heat release values occurred.
When conventional flame retardants were added to the
nanocomposites, char formation was enhanced and the
peak heat release rate was reduced. The results were
discussed. 3 refs.
EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.934477
Item 93
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
51
Accession no.934478
Item 94
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering, 2004, p.39-40, CDROM, 012
COMBINED FIRE RETARDANT ACTION OF
PHOSPHONATED STRUCTURES AND CLAYS
DISPERSION IN EPOXY RESIN
Camino G; Tartaglione G; Frache A; Manferti C;
Finocchiaro P
Torino,Politecnico; Torino,Universita degli Studi;
Catania,University
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
E p o x y - o rg a n i c a l l y m o d i f i e d m o n t m o r i l l o n i t e
nanocomposites, containing 10 wt% of the organoclay,
were prepared by in-situ polymerisation of bisphenol A
diglycidyl ether crosslinked with methyl tetrahydrophthalic
anhydride. The flame retardant additive used was 2,2bis(3-diethyloxyphosphonyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane
(5 wt%). Thermogravimetric analysis showed that in the
nanocomposites, the diffusion of oxygen to the epoxy
matrix was restricted. The presence of the organoclay in
the nanocomposites reduced the peak heat release rate,
but the addition of the flame retardant strongly reduced
this further. 21 refs.
EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.934480
Item 95
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering, 2004, p.86-7, CDROM, 012
THERMAL STABILITY AND FLAMMABILITY
OF POLYMER/SILICA NANOCOMPOSITES
PREPARED VIA EXTRUSION
Feng Yang; Yngard R; Nelson G L
Florida,Institute of Technology
Accession no.934505
Item 96
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric Materials:
Science & Engineering, 2004, p.90-1, CD-ROM, 012
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES OF PMMASINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Kashiwagi T; Fangming Du; Winey K I; Groth K M;
Shields J R; Harris R H; Douglas J
NIST,Building & Fire Research Laboratory;
Pennsylvania,University; NIST,Polymers Div.
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
The flammability of PMMA-single walled carbon
nanotube nanocomposites (containing up to 1% mass
fraction of nanotubes) was studied. The mass loss rates
of the samples were measured in a gasification device in
a nitrogen atmosphere rather than in a cone calorimeter.
The results showed that the addition of the single walled
carbon nanotubes significantly reduced the mass loss rate
of PMMA, even at contents of less than 1% mass fraction.
The structure of the residues collected after the tests were
studied by SEM. The final residue was a network structure
consisting of a rope-like structure of intertwined carbon
nanotubes. 13 refs.
USA
Accession no.934507
52
Item 97
Polymer Degradation and Stability
87, No.3, 2005, p.411-8
INVESTIGATION OF INTERFACIAL
MODIFICATION FOR FLAME RETARDANT
ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER/
ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE NANOCOMPOSITES
Zhang X; Guo F; Chen J; Wang G; Liu H
Beijing,University of Chemical Technology
Details are given of the preparation of EVAC/alumina
trihydrate nanocomposites by melt blending. A titanate
coupling agent and maleated EVAC were used as
interfacial modifiers. The effects of modifiers on the
properties of EVAC nanocomposites were studied by TGA,
tensile measurements and combustion tests. The dispersion
and adhesion patterns of the nanoparticles in the EVAC
matrix were characterised through Molau solution test,
TEM and SEM. 15 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.936305
Item 98
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering. 2004, p.156-7, CDROM, 012
SYNERGY BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL
PHOSPHORUS-BASED FIRE RETARDANTS AND
NANOCOMPOSITE FORMATION FOR VINYL
ESTERS
Chigwada G; Jiang D D; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Cone calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and transmission
electron microscopy were used to study the synergistic
effects of addition of a wide range of phosphorus
containing fire retardants to vinyl ester nanocomposite
resins. Average mass loss rate and peak heat release rates
were lowered proportionally by addition of increasing
amounts of phosphates, but different phosphates behaved
differently. Ignition times appeared to be unaffected. 7
refs.
USA
Accession no.937249
Item 99
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering. 2004, p.162-3, CDROM, 012
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE USE OF ZINC
BORATES AS MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIRE
Accession no.937252
Item 100
Plastics Technology
50, No.11, Nov.2004, p.56-61
CHASING NANOCOMPOSITES
Sherman L M
It is explained that nano-sized particles have mammoth
potential in plastics because loadings are so small
compared with other additives. This article highlights
the latest developments in the field of nanocomposites,
as presented at three recent conferences. Research and
development is focusing on boosting plastics mechanical
and barrier properties, flame retardancy, and electrical
conductivity.
BASELL NORTH AMERICA INC.; FOSTER
CORP.; HONEYWELL SPECIALTY POLYMERS;
HYPERION CATALYSIS INTERNATIONAL;
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA
INC.; NANOCOR INC.; NOBLE POLYMERS;
POLYONE CORP.; PYROGRAPH PRODUCTS
INC.; SOUTHERN CLAY PRODUCTS INC.;
SUD-CHEMIE INC.; ZYVEX CORP.; BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS CO.; GENERAL MOTORS;
HITE BREWERY CO.; OHIO STATE,UNIVERSITY
SOUTH KOREA; USA; WORLD
Accession no.937421
Item 101
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
21, No.1, Jan.2005, p.164-7
Chinese
STUDIES ON FLAME RETARDED PROPERTY
OF COAL-BASED POLYETHYLENE/
MONTMORILLONITE COMPOSITES
Wang G-L; Zhou A-N; Ge L-M; Qu J-L
Xian,University of Science & Technology
The effect of ammonium polyphosphate-pentaerythritolmelamine copolymer as an intumescent flame retardant on
the flammability of the above composites is investigated
and the synergism between the components examined.
Limiting oxygen index, thermooxidative degradation and
char rates of the composites are discussed. 6 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.939438
53
Item 102
Chemical Weekly
L, No.39, 17th May 2005, p.197-202
NANOTECHNOLOGY: A BEGINNERS GUIDE
TO A FUTURISTIC TECHNOLOGY. PART 2:
NANOCOMPOSITES
Prasad N
Polymeric nanocomposites (PNCs) or polymer
nanostructured materials represent a radical alternative
to conventional-filled polymers or polymer blends.
Uniform dispersion of nanoscopically sized filler particles
produces ultra-large interfacial area per volume between
the nanoelement and host polymer. The value of PNC
technology is not based solely on mechanical enhancements
of the neat resin. Rather, it comes from providing valueadded properties not present in the neat resin, without
sacrificing the inherent processability and mechanical
properties of the resin. PNC fabrication methodologies are
outlined. Nanocomposites and nanoclays for packaging
applications are examined. Nanocomposites can slow
transmission of gases and moisture vapour through plastics
by creating a tortuous path for gas molecules to thread
their way among the obstructing platelets. Nylon 6 and
66, PETP, EVOH, PP, TPO and acetal nanocomposites
are discussed.
INDIA
Accession no.941125
Item 103
Polymer Degradation and Stability
88, No.3, 2005, p.382-93
SYNERGY BETWEEN NANOCOMPOSITE
FORMATION AND LOW LEVELS OF BROMINE
ON FIRE RETARDANCY IN POLYSTYRENES
Chigwada G; Jash P; Jiang D D; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University
The preparation of nanocomposites of polystyrene (PS)
and a montmorillonite clay organically modified with
ammonium salts containing an oligomeric material based
on vinylbenzyl chloride, styrene and dibromostyrene,
by bulk polymerisation and by melt blending, and their
characterisation by XRD, TEM, TGA and cone calorimetry,
is described. The effects of the bromine-containing
organically modified clay on the flame retardancy of PS
are discussed. 22 refs.
USA
Accession no.941263
Item 104
Journal of Fire Sciences
23, No.3, May 2005, p.209-24
FLAMMABILITY OF POLYMER-CLAY AND
POLYMER-SILICA NANOCOMPOSITES
Feng Yang; Yngard R; Nelson G L
Florida,Institute of Technology
54
Accession no.941344
Item 105
Fire and Materials
29, No.2, March-April 2005, p.61-9
FILLER BLEND OF CARBON NANOTUBES AND
ORGANOCLAYS WITH IMPROVED CHAR AS
A NEW FLAME RETARDANT SYSTEM FOR
POLYMERS AND CABLE APPLICATIONS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Multi-wall and single-wall carbon nanotubes were
evaluated as flame retardant fillers in LDPE and the multiwalled carbon nanotubes found to act as efficient flame
retardants in the polyethylene. A blend of multi-walled
carbon nanotubes and organoclays was then employed
as a synergistic flame retardant system in EVA-based
systems and formulations optimised to produce a cable
compound, which exhibited improved char and enhanced
flame retardant properties. 8 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.941756
Item 106
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
97, No.1, 5th July 2005, p.366-76
BRIEF REVIEW ON FIRE RETARDANTS FOR
POLYMERIC FOAMS
Wang J Q; Chow W K
Beijing,Institute of Technology; Hong Kong,Polytechnic
University
The change to CFC-free polyurethane foams has
promoted the change to brominated fire retardants to
meet fire resistance specifications. Polystyrene foams
usually contain additive fire retardants, with bromine
compounds increasingly replacing chlorine compounds.
The use of intumescent fire retardants is an alternative to
halogen-containing compounds. They normally comprise
three ingredients: a catalyst, usually a phosphorus
compound; a polyhydric char former; and a blowing
agent. Nanocomposites exhibit enhanced fire resistance
compared with the parent polymer, and have potential use
as fire retardants. 27 refs.
CHINA; HONG KONG
Accession no.942515
Item 107
International Polymer Science and Technology
31, No.10, 2004, p. T/34-8
FEATURES OF THE BEHAVIOUR OF
EPOXY BINDERS MODIFIED WITH A
THERMOPLASTIC
Gorbunova I Y; Kerber M L; Shustov M V
In order to increase heat resistance and resistance to impact
loads of epoxy composites, this study investigates the use
of blends of thermosetting plastics with thermoplastic
polymers as binders in the production of articles with
reinforcing fibres. The properties are reported of a
composite based on epoxy oligomer ED-20, curing
agent diaminodiphenylsulphone and polysulphone as
the modifier. In the course of this work, a study was
made of the process of curing of the given system and
the influence of the curing schedules on its properties
and on the internal stresses arising in the material. The
effect of a thermoplastic modifier on the properties of
the composite was also studied. It was shown that the
introduction of polysulphone led to a reduction in the glass
transition temperature determined by the DMA method.
It was established that the Tg of a system could be used
as a criterion characterising the degree of conversion, and
that the introduction of polysulphone led to a considerable
increase in the impact strength and cross-breaking strength
of the epoxy-based composite. 3 refs. (Article translated
from Plasticheskie Massy, No.12, 2003, p.38-40)
RUSSIA
Accession no.943307
Item 109
High Performance Fillers 2005. Proceedings of a
conference held Cologne, Germany, 8th-9th March
2005.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2005, Paper 5, pp.7,
29cm, 012
FLAME RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS BY
NANOCOMPOSITES. A NEW CONCEPT
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
Flame retardant nanocomposites were synthesised by
melt-blending EVAs with modified layered silicates
(montmorillonites) as nanofillers. TGA performed in
air demonstrated a clear increase in the thermal stability
of the layered silicate-based nanocomposites. A cone
calorimeter was used to investigate fire hazards. The
nanocomposites caused a large decrease in heat release.
The char formation by the nanofillers as char promoter
was the most important factor for the improvement and its
function was examined. Further improvements of the flame
retardancy by combinations of nanofillers and traditional
flame retardant additives based on metal hydroxides were
also studied. The nanocomposites based on nanofillers
and aluminium trihydrate could be used as very efficient
systems for flame-retardant cables. The corresponding
results were outlined for a coaxial cable fulfilling the UL
1666 riser test. 9 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.944255
Item 108
High Performance Fillers 2005. Proceedings of a
conference held Cologne, Germany, 8th-9th March 2005.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2005, Paper 3, pp.7,
29cm, 012
NEW PERSPECTIVES IN FIRE RETARDANT
POLYMER MATERIALS
Camino G
Torino,Politecnico
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
Recent developments in fire retardant polymeric materials
are described. The traditional fire retardants generally show
unsatisfactory performance in terms of environmental
impact and fire hazard. The replacement of the strategy
used in the past, which involved quenching the flame in
the gas phase, by condensed phase mechanisms aimed at
reducing the supply of combustible gases to the flame,
below the self-sustaining combustion level, is discussed.
The new generation of polymer materials based on
dispersion of nanosize inorganic fillers in the organic
matrix, in which the improvement of fire retardance is
combined with improvement of physical and mechanical
properties, is considered. 7 refs.
EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Item 110
Addcon World 2004. Proceedings of the 10th
International Plastics Additives and Modifiers
Conference, held Amsterdam, 28th - 29th Sept., 2004..
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2004, p.69-82, 29
cm, 012
NANOCOMPOSITES - ANEW
NANOTECHNOLOGY CONCEPT FOR FLAME
RETARDANT POLYMERS AND CABLES
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
The concept of nanocomposites for the production of
flame retardant polymers and cable coverings is discussed.
Traditional flame retardant systems can be costly and the
high levels of flame retardant required can cause problems
with processing and subsequent mechanical properties.
This paper examines the use of layered silicates as
fillers, the synthesis of nanocomposites, the structure and
properties of nanocomposites, their thermal stability and
flame retardancy in a variety of polymer matrixes.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.944296
Accession no.944254
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Item 111
Plastics News(USA)
17, No.20, 18th July 2005, p.9-10
TECHMER, LEHVOSS FORM COMPANY
Esposito F
Techmer PM and Lehmann & Voss have formed Techmer
Lehvoss Compounds. In June, the new firm opened a
40,000-square-foot expansion in Clinton, Tennessee. The
project represents an investment of more than 5m US
dollars and is connected to partner Techmer PMs plant
there. The two firms had been distributing each others
products for several years before linking up late last
year to buy the Electrafil and Plaslube engineering resin
compound businesses from DSM Engineering Plastics
Americas. Both Electrafil and Plaslube can be based on
nylon, polycarbonate and other engineering resins. One
area where Techmer Lehvoss may find future growth is
in nanocomposites. Techmer PM has had commercial
products available in this area since 2003.
Techmer PM LLC; Lehmann & Voss & Co.
USA
Accession no.944518
Item 112
Polymer
46, No.14, 2005, p.5012-24
FLAME RETARDANT AIRCRAFT EPOXY
RESINS CONTAINING PHOSPHORUS
Hergenrother P M; Thompson C M; Smith J G;
Connell J W; Hinkley J A; Lyon R E; Moulton R
NASA Langley Research Center; US,National Institute
of Aerospace; US,Federal Aviation Administration;
Applied Poleramics Inc.
The possibility of incorporating phosphorus compounds
into epoxy resins to enhance the fire resistance for
aircraft exterior composite structures was investigated.
Phosphorus was introduced as part of the diamine curing
agent or as part of the epoxy compound. Compositions
containing 1.5 wt% of phosphorus exhibited flame
resistance, and those containing 3 wt% achieved the fire
resistance requirements defined by the Federal Aviation
Administration heat release rate test for large area aircraft
cabin interior components. The reduction in flammability
was attributed to the promotion of charring by phosphorus
in the condensed phase, the phosphorus acting as a catalyst
for char formation. The presence of phosphorus did not
significantly affect the mechanical properties, including
fracture toughness, compressive strength and compressive
modulus. 33 refs.
USA
Accession no.944672
Item 113
Polymer Degradation and Stability
89, No.1, 2005, p.85-100
FIRE RETARDANCY OF VINYL ESTER
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Accession no.945013
Item 114
International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives
25, No.5, 2005, p.404-9
INFLUENCE OF FIBRE REINFORCEMENT AND
PEEL PLY SURFACE TREATMENT TOWARDS
ADHESION OF COMPOSITE SURFACES
Benard Q; Fois M; Grisel M
Le Havre,Unite de Recherche en Chimie Organique et
Macromoleculaire; Le Havre,University
The surface properties of carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy
composites with and without a peel ply-type surface
treatment were investigated by contact angle and
roughness measurements and characterised by scanning
electron microscopy and FTIR spectroscopy combined
with microscopy. The composites were also subjected to
single lap shear testing and the relationship between the
surface properties and lap shear strength of the composites
examined. 14 refs.
EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN
UNION; FRANCE; WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN
EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.945156
Item 115
International Journal of Plastics Technology
8, No.2, Dec.2004, p.279-86
EVALUATION OF FRP COMPOSITES BASED
ON CONVENTIONAL AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL
EPOXY RESINS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Samui A B; Chakraborty B C; Ratna D
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory
The mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of
conventional difunctional and multifunctional epoxy
resins as castings and composites reinforced with glass and
carbon fibres were compared. The cured tetrafunctional
epoxy network exhibited higher modulus and Tg than the
difunctional epoxy resin. The mechanical properties of
tetrafunctional epoxy-based composites were found to be
inferior to those of composites based on conventional epoxy
Accession no.946316
Item 116
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
21, No.3, May 2005, p.1-5
Chinese
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF NONHALOGEN FLAME-RETARDED PA
Yu-Xiang Ou
Beijing,Institute of Technology
The latest developments in non-halogen flame retarded
polyamides, including those treated with melamine
derivatives and reactive phosphorus compounds and
inorganic nanocomposites. Flame retardant mechanisms
and the future of non-halogen flame retarded polyamides
are also considered. 36 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.948085
Item 117
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2004. Volume 91. Proceedings of a
conference held Philadelphia, Pa., 22nd-26th Aug.2004.
Washington, D.C., ACS, Division of Polymeric
Materials: Science & Engineering, 2004, p.738-9, CDROM, 012
THERMAL PROPERTIES AND FLAME
RETARDANCE OF NANOCOMPOSITES
OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND
NANOHYDROTALCITE
Wang X
Beijing,University of Chemical Technology
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Details are given of the preparation of PVC modified with
hydrotalcite as a heat stabiliser. The thermal degradation of
the nanocomposite was investigated. Characterisation was
also undertaken using TEM, TGA and FTIR. 9 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.949897
Item 118
Polymers and Polymer Composites
13, No.5, 2005,p.529-38
FLAME RETARDANCY OF NANOCOMPOSITES
- FROM RESEARCH TO REALITY. REVIEW
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Accession no.950361
Item 119
Fire and Materials
29, No.5, Sept.-Oct.2005, p.283-94
CONE CALORIMETRIC AND
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS
EVALUATION OF HALOGEN-CONTAINING
POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Wang D; Echols K; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University
The morphology and fire retardancy of nanocomposites
of bromine-containing polymers, such as copolymers of
styrene and dibromostyrene, with various proportions of
montmorillonite clay, organically modified with a fluorinecontaining quaternary ammonium salt, were investigated
by XRD, TGA and cone calorimetry studies. The effects of
bromine content and method of preparation on the results
are discussed. 15 refs.
USA
Accession no.950949
Item 120
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
97, No.6, 15th Sept.2005, p.2375-81
TENSILE AND FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
OF POLYPROPYLENE-BASED RTPO/CLAY
NANOCOMPOSITES FOR CABLE INSULATING
MATERIAL
Hong C H; Lee Y B; Bae J W; Jho J Y; Nam B U;
Nam G J; Lee K J
Seoul,National University; Korea,University of
Technology & Education; LG Cable Ltd.
Nanocomposites were prepared by blending polypropylenebased reactor thermoplastic polyolefin, maleic anhydridegrafted polypropylene oligomer compatibiliser, organicallymodified montmorillonite clay and magnesium hydroxide
flame retardant. The tensile strength increased, whilst
the elongation at break decreased, with increasing clay
content. From consideration of the tensile properties, it
was concluded that the nanocomposites containing 10
wt% clay were candidate materials for cable applications.
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Accession no.951085
Item 121
IRC 2005: Creating Value throughout the Supply Chain.
Proceedings of the North European International Rubber
Conference held Maastricht, The Netherlands, 7th-9th
June 2005.
London, IOM Communications, 2005, p.327-37, 21cm,
012
NANOCOMPOSITES AS A NEW CONCEPT FOR
FLAME RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(UK,Institute of Materials,Minerals & Mining)
Nanocomposites were fabricated from EVA and dimeth
yldistearylammonium cation-modified montmorillonite
as nanofiller with or without alumina trihydrate as
flame retardant and their morphological properties, heat
stability, flammability and thermal degradation behaviour
investigated. Coaxial cables with an outer sheath made
from the nanocomposites containing the above flame
retardant were fabricated and tested for flame retardancy
and found to exhibit enhanced flame retardancy due
to the formation of a char layer during nanocomposite
combustion. 20 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.951129
Item 122
Polymer Degradation and Stability
89, No.3, 2005, p.418-26
THERMAL STABILITY AND FIRE RETARDANT
PERFORMANCE OF PHOTO-OXIDIZED
NANOCOMPOSITES OF POLYPROPYLENEGRAFT-MALEIC ANHYDRIDE/CLAY
Diagne M; Gueye M; Vidal L; Tidjani A
Cheikh Anta Diop,University; Institut de Chimie des
Surfaces et Interfaces
PP-grafted maleic anhydride (PPgMA)/montmorillonite
clay nanocomposites were prepared by extrusion and
by injection moulding. The thermal degradation and fire
retardant behaviour of the nanocomposites were improved
compared with those of pure PPgMA and this improvement
was greater for injection moulded specimens than for
extruded specimens. These properties deteriorated in
UV-irradiated nanocomposites. However, UV-irradiated
pure PPgMA showed an outstanding improvement in fire
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Accession no.951264
Item 123
Addcon World 2005. Proceedings of the 11th
International Plastics Additives and Modifiers
Conference, held Hamburg, 21st-22nd Sept.2005.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2005, Paper 11,
pp.8, 29cm, 012
PROGRESS WITH NANOSTRUCTURED FLAME
RETARDANTS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
A brief report is presented on work carried out to
improve the fire performance of polymers and cables
using nanostructured materials. Results are reported for
thermoplastic PU cables containing organoclays, PE and
LDPE filled with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes,
EVA filled with sepiolite and EVA flame retarded with
a masterbatch of carbon nanofibres in EVA as carrier
matrix. 8 refs.
BELGIUM; EU; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL
Accession no.952277
Item 124
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
17, No.12, 2003, p.1655-68
MODIFICATION OF EPOXY RESINS FOR
IMPROVEMENT OF ADHESION. A CRITICAL
REVIEW
Ratna D
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory
An overview is presented of the modification of epoxy
resins for improvement of adhesion. Improvements in
bond strength and impact strength of epoxy resins by
chemical modification with a suitable flexible modifier
are discussed. 95 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.903264
Item 125
Advances in Polymer Technology
22, No.4, Winter 2003, p.373-7
INTERLAMINAR SHEAR STRENGTH OF
POLYCARBONATE-TOUGHENED EPOXY
COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH GLASS
ROVINGS
Rajulu A V; Rao G B; Devi L G; Balaji P J; Jiasong He;
Jun Zhang
Sri Krishnadevaraya University; Bharath Dynamics
Ltd.; Beijing,Institute of Chemistry
Accession no.904275
Item 126
Composite Structures
62, No.3-4, Nov.-Dec.2003, p.391-5
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION
OF Mg(OH)2 NANOPARTICLES AND
FLAME-RETARDANT PROPERTY OF ITS
NANOCOMPOSITES WITH EVA
Longzhen Qiu; Rongcai Xie; Peng Ding; Baojun Qu
China,University of Science & Technology
Magnesium hydroxide nanocrystalline particles with
needle- or lamella-like morphologies were synthesised
by a surfactant-mediated solution method. The structures
and morphologies of magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles
were characterised by X-ray diffraction, TEM and FTIR
spectroscopy. Magnesium hydroxide/EVA nanocomposite
was also prepared and was shown to have a limiting oxygen
index value of 38.3. The high-resolution TEM picture
showed that the magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles
dispersed homogeneously in EVA matrix and the SEM
images indicated that the char formed after combustion of
the nanocomposite was very compact. 21 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.904327
Item 127
Polymer
45, No.3, 1 Feb. 2004, p.881-91
FLAME RETARDANT MECHANISM OF
POLYAMIDE 6-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
Kashiwagi T; Harris R H; Xin Zhang; Briber R M;
Cipriano B H; Raghavan S R; Awad W H; Shields J R
NIST,Building & Fire Research Laboratory;
Maryland,University
The thermal and flammability properties of polyamide6/clay nanocomposites containing 2 and 5% by mass of
clay were measured to determine their flame retardant
performance. The gasification of the nanocomposite
samples at an external radiant flux of 50 kW/sq m was
Accession no.905576
Item 128
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2003, pp.138, 29
cm. Rapra Review Report 168,. vol. 14, no. 12, 2003.
NALOAN
PLASTIC FLAME RETARDANTS:
TECHNOLOGY AND CURRENT
DEVELOPMENTS
Innes J; Innes A
Edited by: Humphreys S
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
Rapra Review Report No.168
A comprehensive review is presented of flame retardants
for plastics, with particular reference to US and European
legislation, test methods and product developments. A
market overview is included with indications of market
drivers, major end-use applications, and safety standards.
Particular emphasis is given to flammability and smoke
tests. Flame retardants are considered under the headings
of halogen flame retardants; metal hydrate flame retardants;
phosphorous flame retardants, smoke suppressants,
and other flame retardants, including recent technology
advances, including nanotechnology. 434 refs.
EUROPE-GENERAL; USA
Accession no.907057
Item 129
Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Electronics
15, No.3, March 2004, p.175-82
FLAME RESISTANT GLASS-EPOXY PRINTED
WIRING BOARDS WITH NO HALOGEN OR
PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
Iji M; Kiuchi Y
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NEC Corp.
The development of printed wiring boards made from
flame-resistant glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites
free from halogen- or phosphorus-based flame retardants
is described and their flammability, chemical resistance,
dielectric properties and solder-heating resistance are
reported. The printed wiring boards contain a phenol
aralkyl-type epoxy resin and a small amount of aluminium
hydroxide and can be safely burned, disposed and reused
as a filler after pulverisation. 13 refs.
Accession no.908038
JAPAN
Accession no.906137
Item 130
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
91, No.4, 15th Feb.2004, p.2649-52
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION
OF MODIFIED-CLAY-REINFORCED
AND TOUGHENED EPOXY-RESIN
NANOCOMPOSITES
Kailiang Zhang; Lixin Wang; Fang Wang;
Guangjian Wang; Zuobang Li
Hebei,University of Technology; Tianjin,University of
Technology
Organically modified layered clay was dispersed in an
epoxy resin (bisphenol A diglycidyl ether) and epoxy-clay
nanocomposites were prepared via curing with methyl
tetrahydro acid anhydride at 80-160C. The nanocomposites
consisted of individual clay layers embedded within a
crosslinked epoxy matrix. The impact strength and tensile
strength of the nanocomposites increased by 87.8 and
20.9% respectively with an organoclay loading of 3 wt%.
The thermal stability, heat distortion temperatures and
dynamic mechanical properties of the nanocomposites
were all improved compared with those of the pure epoxy
resin. 7 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.907820
Item 131
MATERIALS AND PROCESSING - ENABLING
FLIGHT: OUR LEGACY AND OUR FUTURE. Vol.35.
Proceedings of the 35th International SAMPE Technical
Conference held Dayton, Oh., 28th Sept.-2nd Oct.2003.
Covina, Ca., SAMPE International Business Office,
2003, Paper 74, pp.11, CD-ROM, 012
INCORPORATION OF SINGLE-WALLED
CARBON NANOTUBES IN EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Jongdae Kim; Barrera E V; Armeniades C D
Rice University
(SAMPE)
The incorporation of single-walled carbon
nanotubes(SWNTs) into thermosetting polymer composites
with glass fibre reinforcement was studied, together with
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Item 132
London, Interscience Communications Ltd., 2004, 26
papers, pp.xii,269, ISBN 0954121627, 25cm, 012
FLAME RETARDANTS 2004. Proceedings of
a conference held London, 27th-28th
Jan.2004
(BPF; Interscience Communications Ltd.; APME;
European Flame Retardant Assn.)
Twenty-six papers are presented following the eleventh
International Flame Retardants conference series. This
series concentrates on the practical applications of
flame retardants and polymers and brings together the
manufacturers and users with legislators, fire test experts
and fire scientists. Papers include emissions of flame
retardants from selected consumer products and building
materials, flame retardant plastics and the DfE challenge,
European fire classes for cables and fire properties of
exterior automotive materials.
EUROPE-GENERAL; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN
UNION; UK; USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.909594
Item 133
Journal of Materials Science
39, No.6, 15th March 2004, p.1919-25
SYNTHETIC ROUTES, PROPERTIES AND
FUTURE APPLICATIONS OF POLYMERLAYERED SILICATE NANOCOMPOSITES
Ahmadi S J; Huang Y D; Li W
Harbin,Institute of Technology
The structure and synthesis of nanocomposites based
on smectite clays, usually rendered hydrophobic by ion
exchange with an onium cation, and polymer matrices thermoplastics, thermosets or elastomers - by exfoliation
adsorption, in-situ intercalative polymerisation and melt
intercalation, are reviewed. The effects of the fillers on
polymer properties such as tensile properties, thermal
stability, gas permeability and flame retardancy, are
discussed, along with potential applications of the
nanocomposites. 63 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.911593
Item 134
Polymer Degradation and Stability
82, No.2, 2003, p.365-71
INVESTIGATION INTO THE DECOMPOSITION
AND BURNING BEHAVIOUR OF
ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER
NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS
Hull T R; Price D; Liu Y; Wills C L; Brady J
Salford,University
EVA is a widely used material, particularly as a zerohalogen material in the cable industry. It is frequently
formulated with large quantities of inorganic filler material,
such as aluminium trihydroxide (ATH). Used alone, EVA
is known to form a protective layer which can inhibit
combustion under well ventilated conditions, though
this effect is not observed when used in formulations
with ATH. The incorporation of nanoscale clay fillers
into EVA appears to reinforce the protective layer. The
stages of decomposition under different conditions is
described both for the 10 mg (TGA) and 200 mg small tube
furnace scales. The latter allows the residues formed to be
subjected to further analysis, to elucidate the mechanism
of the reduction of decomposition and flammability.
Enhancements in thermo-oxidative stability of the EVA
clay material are evident from both tube furnace and
TGA experiments. The polymer-organoclay materials,
prepared on a two-roll mill, show poor dispersion when
studied by SEM, suggesting that a significant portion is
present as a microcomposite. However, when the char is
analysed by SEM, layers of protective material are clearly
evident on the char surface. From XRD spectra, there
is no evidence of order within the polymer-organoclay,
but ordering of the outer layer of char is demonstrated.
This suggests that for EVA, which melts before burning,
organoclay layers become nanodisperse at the surface of
the burning polymer. These materials are also studied in
the Purser furnace, designed to replicate the conditions
found in fully developed fires. This allows effluent yields,
such as O2, CO2 and CO to be determined as a function
of fire condition, by controlling the rate of burning and
the ventilation rate. The effect of both the nanofillers and
the protective layers are reported and discussed, under
different ventilation conditions. Specific emphasis is
placed on the relationship between equivalence ratio and
hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide yield. 14 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.912677
Item 135
Polymer Degradation and Stability
82, No.2, 2003, p.379-85
FIRE RETARDANCY EFFECT OF MIGRATION
IN POLYPROPYLENE NANOCOMPOSITES
INDUCED BY MODIFIED INTERLAYER
Marosi G; Marton A; Szep A; Csontos I; Keszei S;
Zimonyi E; Toth A; Almeras X; Le Bras M
Accession no.912679
Item 136
Additives for Polymers
May 2004, p.10/2
GLOBAL POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
MARKET TO EXCEED 211 MILLION US
DOLLARS BY 2008
This concise article provides economic information on
the world market for polymer nanocomposites. Figures
are taken from a recently-published report by Business
Communications Co. Inc. of the USA. The report states
that the nanocomposites market is forecast to grow at an
average annual rate of 18.4 percent over the coming five
years.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS CO.INC.;
GENERAL MOTORS
EUROPE-GENERAL; JAPAN; WORLD
Accession no.913283
Item 137
Gummi Fasern Kunststoffe
57, No.5, May 2004, p.309-14
German
NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
FOR POLYMERS - IMPROVED FLAME
RETARDANCY FOR POLYMERS AND CABLES
BY NANOCOMPOSITES
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
The preparation of flame-retardant nanocomposites
by the melt blending of EVA with modified layered
silicates, as nanofillers, is reported. The heat stability of
the nanocomposites, char formation and release of heat
therefrom are also reported along with the flammability
of the nanocomposites containing combinations of
nanofiller and flame retardants based on metal hydroxides.
Data on coaxial cables, which fulfils the UL 1666 riser
test are included. 17 refs. Articles from this journal
can be requested for translation by subscribers to the
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Accession no.914344
Item 138
Polymer
45, No.12, 2004, p.4227-39
THERMAL AND FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
OF POLYPROPYLENE/CARBON NANOTUBE
COMPOSITES
Kashiwagi T; Grulke E; Hilding J; Groth K; Harris R;
Butler K; Shields J; Kharchenko S; Douglas J
US,National Institute of Standards & Technology;
Lexington,University of Kentucky
The thermal and flammability properties of nanocomposites
of polypropylene (PP) with multi-walled carbon nanotubes,
prepared by melt blending in various proportions and
characterised by SEM, optical microscopy and FTIR,
were investigated by TGA, thermal conductivity and cone
calorimetry. The effects of nanocomposite morphology
on the flammability of PP are discussed in terms of a
mechanism of flame retardance. 37 refs.
USA
Accession no.914537
Item 139
Polymer
45, No.13, 2004, p.4367-73
PREPARATION AND COMBUSTION
BEHAVIOUR OF POLYMER/LAYERED
SILICATE NANOCOMPOSITES BASED UPON
PE AND EVA
Zanetti M; Costa L
Torino,Universita Degli Studi
Polymer composites based on organically modified clay
and polyethylene (PE) were prepared by melt processing
and their combustion behaviour was examined. The
formation of an intercalated nanocomposites was observed
only in presence of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate), added
as a compatibiliser. The nanocomposite showed a reduced
rate of combustion because of the accumulation of the
silicate on the surface of the burning specimen which
creates a protective barrier to heat and mass transfer. 24
refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.915268
Item 140
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
289, No.4, 19th April 2004, p.355-9
PREPARATION AND COMBUSTION
PROPERTIES OF FLAME RETARDANT
STYRENE-BUTYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER/
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Accession no.916026
Item 141
Polymer Composites
25, No.2, April 2004, p.165-71
MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF
NEW GLASS FIBER REINFORCED EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Ratna D; Chongdar T K; Chakraborty B C
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory
Epoxy resin was modified with various amount of
a carboxyl-terminated polyethylene glycol adipate
(CTPEGA) and the modified resin employed as a matrix
in the fabrication of glass fibre-reinforced laminates. The
flexural properties, impact properties and interlaminar
shear strength of the composites were determined and
fracture surfaces of the toughened epoxy samples analysed
by scanning electron microscopy. The effect of the
concentration of CTPEGA on the mechanical properties
of the composites were evaluated and the mechanical
properties of the modified composites compared with those
of the unmodified epoxy-based composites. 35 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.917177
Item 142
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
93, No.1, 5th July 2004, p.356-63
SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF
EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/EPOXY
COMPOSITES WITH DI-, TRI-, AND
POLYETHYLENE AMINE CURING AGENTS
Liu Z S; Erhan S Z; Calvert P D
USDA; Arizona,University
Soybean oil/epoxy-based composites are prepared by
solid freeform fabrication (SFF) methods. SFF methods
Accession no.917942
Item 143
Polymer
45, No.15, 2004, p.5163-70
THERMOPHYSICAL AND IMPACT
PROPERTIES OF EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES
REINFORCED BY SINGLE-WALL CARBON
NANOTUBES
Miyagawa H; Drzal L T
Michigan,State University
Dynamic mechanical analysis, thermogravimetric
analysis and Izod impact testing were used to examine
thermophysical properties and impact strength of
nanocomposites prepared using small volumetric amounts
of fluorinated single wall carbon nanotubes (FSWCNT)
in epoxy resins based on the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol
A. Dispersion of FSWCNT in epoxy resin was achieved
using a sonication method, and large improvements
in modulus were achieved with a reduction in glass
transition temperature due to the fluorine affecting the
curing chemistry. Stoichiometric amounts of curing agent
required were determined using dynamic mechanical
analysis. Large improvements in storage modulus were
observed with only slight reductions in Izod impact
strength up to filler levels of 0.3 percent. 35 refs.
USA
Accession no.921579
Item 144
Polymer
44, No.24, Nov.2003, p.7449-57
NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON A COMBINATION
OF EPOXY RESIN, HYPERBRANCHED EPOXY
AND A LAYERED SILICATE
Ratna D; Becker O; Krishnamurthy R; Simon G P;
Varley R J
Monash,University; CSIRO; India,Naval Materials
Research Laboratory
Details are given of the preparation of epoxy resin/clay
nanocomposites. The formation of the nanocomposites
was confirmed by wide angle X-ray diffraction and
Accession no.902029
Item 145
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
90, No.8, 21st Nov.2003, p.2268-75
INFLUENCE OF ELASTOMER DISTRIBUTION
ON THE CRYOGENIC MICROCRACKING OF
CARBON FIBRE/EPOXY COMPOSITES
Nobelen M; Hayes B S; Seferis J C
Washington,University
Carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy composites were toughened
with preformed rubber particles, core-shell rubber and
solid carboxyl-functional rubber and the effect of these
toughening agents on the microcracking response of the
composites upon exposure to cryogenic cycling investigated.
The effect of these toughening agents on the mode I and
mode II fracture toughness and interlaminar shear strength
of the composites was also studied and scanning electron
microscopy was employed to analyse the fracture surfaces of
the rubber-modified composites. The modifiers were found
to significantly reduce microcrack density of the composites
subjected to cryogenic cycling. 47 refs.
USA
Accession no.899821
Item 146
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2003, pp.166, 29 cm,
Rapra Review Rept. No. 163, vol.14, No.7, 2003
POLYMER/LAYERED SILICATE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Okamoto M
Toyota Technical Institute
Edited by: Humphreys S
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
Rapra Review Report No. 163
Advantages of the use of polymer/layered silicate (PLS)
composites are discussed. The main reasons for improved
properties is the interfacial interaction between the
polymer matrix and organically modified layered silicate,
the latter having layer thicknesses in the order of 1 nm, and
very high aspect ratios. This review highlights the major
developments in this area during the last ten years, and
focuses on the different techniques used to prepare PLS
nanocomposites, their physicochemical characterisation,
and the improved material properties that those materials
can provide. Processing and typical applications of PLS
composites are reported in detail. 484 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; JAPAN; UK;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.898802
63
Item 147
Polymer Degradation and Stability
81, No.3, 2003, p.551-7
SYNERGY BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL
PHOSPHORUS FIRE RETARDANTS AND
ORGANICALLY-MODIFIED CLAYS CAN LEAD
TO FIRE RETARDANCY OF STYRENICS
Chigwada G; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University
PS-clay nanocomposites combined with phosphorouscontaining fire retardants are prepared and used to explore
the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the
polymer formed. The amounts of fire retardants and clay
used are varied to study the effect of each on thermal
stability and mechanical properties of the polymer. The
samples are prepared by bulk polymerisation and analysed
by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, cone
calorimetry, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy
and evaluation of mechanical properties. The thermal
stability of the polymers is enhanced by the presence of
the phosphorus-containing fire retardants. 11 refs.
USA
Accession no.897011
Item 148
Composites Part A: Applied Science and
Manufacturing
34A, No.9, 2003, p.863-73
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF HEAT/
FIRE DAMAGED NOVEL FLAME RETARDANT
GLASS-REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES
Kandola B K; Horrocks A R; Myler P; Blair D
Bolton Institute; Hexcel Composites
Glass fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites containing
a phosphate-based intumescent and inherently flame
retardant (cellulosic and phenol-formaldehyde) fibres
were fabricated. These components were added both as
additives in pulverised form and as fibre interdispersed
with intumescent as a fabric scrim for partial replacement
of glass fibre. Fire testing was performed using a cone
calorimeter at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/sq m and the
results showed that introduction of the intumescent/flame
retardant fibre to the matrix could significantly reduce the
peak heat release values and smoke intensities evolved by
composites. Inclusion of the intumescent/fibre system had
no adverse effect on the tensile and flexural properties of
the composites. Some of the samples retained up to 21%
of the initial stiffness after being exposed to high heat
flux in the cone calorimeter, whereas the control sample
was rendered unusable after cone calorimeter exposure.
16 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.896416
Item 149
High Performance Plastics
Aug.2003, p.2
NANOCLAY-BASED CONCENTRATES
Following an alliance between PolyOne Corp. and Nanocor
Inc., both of the USA, PolyOne has introduced a range of
polymer additives which are based on nanocomposites.
The concentrates are known as Nanoblend and replace
traditional mineral or glass reinforcements and also flame
retardants in PP and PE. Brief details are offered in this
small item.
POLYONE CORP.; NANOCOR INC.
USA
Accession no.896034
Item 150
Polymer International
52, No.8, Aug.2003, p.1396-400
INTUMESCENT FLAME RETARDANTMONTMORILLONITE SYNERGISM IN
POLYPROPYLENE-LAYERED SILICATE
NANOCOMPOSITES
Tang Y; Hu Y; Wang S; Gui Z; Chen Z; Fan W
China,University of Science & Technology
Details are given of the preparation of PP/clay
nanocomposites using montmorillonite, and hexadecyltri
methylammonium bromide as compatibiliser. Molecular
structures were examined using X-ray diffraction and
high resolution electron microscopy. An intumescent
flame retardant was added to the nanocomposites and
their flammability behaviours were evaluated using cone
calorimetry. 16 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.895709
Item 151
Chemistry of Materials
15, No.16, 12th Aug.2003, p.3208-13
STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
THERMAL PROPERTIES OF PE-G-MA/MgAlLDH EXFOLIATED NANOCOMPOSITES
SYNTHESIZED BY SOLUTION
INTERCALATION
Chen W; Qu B
China,University of Science & Technology
Exfoliated nanocomposites were synthesised by solution
intercalation of ethylene-maleic anhydride graft copolymer
into the galleries of organo-modified magnesiumaluminium layered double hydroxide under reflux in xylene.
Characterisation was undertaken using X-ray diffraction,
FTIR, TEM, electron diffraction, TGA and differential
thermal analysis. Potential applications of this nanocomposite
for flame-retardant materials is mentioned. 26 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.895647
64
Item 152
Polymer
44, No.18, 2003, p.5323-9
POLYCARBONATE NANOCOMPOSITES. PART
1. EFFECT OF ORGANOCLAY STRUCTURE ON
MORPHOLOGY AND PROPERTIES
Yoon P J; Hunter D L; Paul D R
Texas,University at Austin; Southern Clay Products Inc.
High molecular weight and medium molecular weight
polycarbonate nanocomposites were prepared by melt
processing from a series of organoclays based on sodium
montmorillonite modified by ion exchange with various
amine surfactants. High molecular weight polycarbonate
gave better stiffness and ductility in nanocomposites than
medium molecular weight polycarbonate. A surfactant with
both polyoxyethylene and octadecyl tails showed the most
significant improvement in modulus with some of the clay
platelets fully exfoliated. However, the nanocomposites
formed from other organoclays examined contained both
intercalated tactoids and collapsed clay particles with few,
if any, exfoliated platelets. 31 refs.
USA
Accession no.895471
Item 153
Composites Science and Technology
63, No.12, 2003, p.1815-32
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF MODE I
INTERLAMINAR DELAMINATION IN Z-FIBRE
REINFORCED COMPOSITE LAMINATES
Grassi M; Zhang X
Cranfield,University
The development of a numerical approach for predicting
the mode I interlaminar fracture of carbon fibre-reinforced
epoxy composites with z-fibre reinforcement is described.
Thick-layered shell elements are used to model the
composites and non-linear interface elements to simulate
through-thickness reinforcements. The effect of z-fibres
on delamination growth and arrest and the energy balance
associated with fracture are examined and the numerical
predictions are compared with experimental data. 40 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.895169
Item 154
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
89, No.9, 29th Aug.2003, p.2339-45
TOUGHENING OF TRIFUNCTIONAL EPOXY
USING AN EPOXY-FUNCTIONALIZED
HYPERBRANCHED POLYMER
Ratna D; Varley R; Simon G P
Monash,University; CSIRO,Div.of Molecular Science
The chemorheology of curing and the phase separation
behaviour of an epoxy-functionalised hyperbranched
polymer(HBP)-modified triglycidyl p-aminophenol(TGAP)
Accession no.894515
Item 155
Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry
Edition
41, No.15, 1st Aug.2003, p.2354-67
PREPARATION, THERMAL PROPERTIES, AND
FLAME RETARDANCE OF EPOXY-SILICA
HYBRID RESINS
Ying-Ling Liu; Chuan-Shao Wu; Yie-Shun Chiu;
Wen-Hsuan Ho
Chung Yuan,Christian University; Nan Ya,Institute
of Technology; Chung San,Institute of Science &
Technology
A flame-retardant system for epoxy resins was designed
using a phosphorus-containing trimethoxysilane (DOPOGPTMS) in a sol-gel reaction simultaneously performed
with an epoxy curing reaction (bisphenol A type epoxy
and 4,4-diaminodiphenylmethane). The silane was
prepared by the reaction of 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO) with 3-glycido
xypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS). The formation of
DOPO-GPTMS was confirmed using Fourier transform
IR, H and 31P NMR, and elemental analysis. The products
of the epoxy curing / sol-gel reactions were epoxy resin /
silica networks, with integral flame retardant phosphorus
silane compound. The cured epoxy resin hybrids showed a
high glass-transition temperature (167 degC), good thermal
stability over 320 degC. A high limited oxygen index
of 28.5 was observed, as expected from the synergistic
flame-retardant effects of silicon and phosphorus. A
kinetic analysis of the thermal oxidative behaviour
was performed. The morphology of the surface of the
hybrid epoxy resins was studied using scanning electron
microscopy and showed that the silicon network domains
were homogeneously dispersed in the resins for all the
samples. 37 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.894252
Item 156
Composites Science and Technology
63, No.8, 2003, p.1141-8
ELABORATION OF EVA-NANOCLAY
SYSTEMS - CHARACTERIZATION, THERMAL
65
Accession no.893726
Item 157
International Polymer Science and Technology
30, No.5, 2003, p. T/1-6
CARBON NANOTUBES - A NEW CLASS OF
FLAME RETARDANTS FOR POLYMERS
Beyer G
Flame retardant nanocomposites were synthesised by melt
blending EVA with multi-wall carbon nanotubes. Flame
retardant properties measured using a cone calorimeter
revealed that the incorporation of a multi-wall carbon
nanotube into EVA significantly reduces the peak heat
release rate compared to the unfilled EVA. The EVA/
nanotube composites were found to have better peak heat
release rates than those based on modified layered silicates.
The formation of a thermally insulating crust which was
poorly permeable to gaseous polymer decomposition
products is reported to be the most important factor
determining these improvements. In addition, a synergistic
effect is reported from the combination of carbon nanotubes
and modified layered silicates, which resulted in an overall
more perfectly closed surface with improved heat release
values. 14 refs. (Article translated from Gummi Fasern
Kunststoffe, No.9, 2002, p.596).
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.890785
Item 158
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
288, No.3, 20th March 2003, p.272-6
PREPARATION AND COMBUSTION
PROPERTIES OF FLAME RETARDANT NYLON
6/MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITE
Hu Y; Wang S; Ling Z; Zhuang Y; Chen Z; Fan W
66
Accession no.889403
Item 159
Macromolecules
36, No.5, 11th March 2003, p.1616-25
LAYERED SILICATE NANOCOMPOSITES
BASED ON VARIOUS HIGH-FUNCTIONALITY
EPOXY RESINS: THE INFLUENCE OF
CURE TEMPERATURE ON MORPHOLOGY,
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, AND FREE
VOLUME
Becker O; Cheng Y-B; Varley R J; Simon G P
Monash,University; CSIRO
An organically-modified montmorillonite clay and di-, tri-,
and tetrafunctional epoxies were used to prepare layered
silicate nanocomposites, the clay exfoliation kinetics
being determined by wide-angle X-ray studies. A small
degree of conversion was necessary to obtain significant
intercalation. The nanocomposite morphology was also
studied using transmission electron microscopy, X-ray
diffraction, and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy.
The best exfoliation was achieved using bifunctional
diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA). This was
attributed to enhanced catalysis of the intra-gallery
reaction by the resident organo-ions. Clay delamination,
toughness and modulus increased with increasing curing
temperature for the DGEBA- and tri-functional triglycidyl
p-aminophenol-based resins. The free volume was not
significantly influenced by resin composition nor curing
temperature, and generally followed the rule of mixtures.
However, it may have been increased by the presence of
the clay. The clay additions decreased the glass transition
temperatures, attributed to disruption, and to decreased
crosslink density at the clay-epoxy interface. 37 refs.
AUSTRALIA
Accession no.888396
Item 160
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
88, No.10, 6th June 2003, p.2511-21
Accession no.888162
Item 161
Handbook of Polymer Blends and Composites. Volume 2.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2002, p.165-99, 627
NEW APPROACHES TO REDUCE PLASTIC
COMBUSTIBILITY
Zaikov G E; Lomakin S M; Usachev S V; Koverzanova
E V; Shilkina N G; Ruban L V
Russian Academy of Sciences; Indian Petrochemical
Corp.Ltd.; Petru Poni,Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry
Edited by: Kulshreshtha A K; Vasile C
An outline is presented on the mechanisms of action of
flame retardants followed by a discussion on the hazards
encountered with the use of halogenated diphenyl ethers
and dioxins. New trends in flame retardants are then
considered, focusing on intumescent systems, polymer
-organic char formers, polymer nanocomposites and
intercalated flame retardants based on triphenylphosphine.
Finally, the results of studies on the thermal degradation
of triphenyl phosphine and intercalated triphenyl
phosphine carried out using DSC and gas chromatographymass spectrometry and of combustion tests on PS
nanocomposites with and without intercalated triphenyl
phosphine are reported. 42 refs.
RUSSIA
Accession no.886389
Item 162
Chemical Market Reporter
263, No.18, 5th May 2003, p.FR2-3
Accession no.886106
Item 163
Handbook of Plastic Films.
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2003, p.159-186, 25
cm. 625
ECOLOGICAL ISSUES OF POLYMER FLAME
RETARDANTS
Zaikov G E; Lomakin S M
Edited by: Abdel-Bary E M
(Rapra Technology Ltd.)
The choice of environmentally friendly alternatives to
traditional flame retardants for plastics is examined.
The mechanism of action of the four main families of
flame retardant chemicals based on halogen, phosphorus,
nitrogen, and inorganic compounds is described, and
details are given of new systems which include the
use of intumescent systems, polymer nanocomposites,
preceramic additives, low-melting glasses, different types
of char-formers and polymer morphology modification.
37 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.885601
Item 164
European Polymer Journal
39, No.4, April 2003, p.825-30
THERMO-OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION OF
NOVEL EPOXY CONTAINING SILICON AND
PHOSPHOROUS NANOCOMPOSITES
Chiang C-L; Ma C-C M; Wang F-Y
Taiwan,National Tsing Hua University; Hung-Kuang
Institute of Technology; Taiwan,Cheng-Shiu College of
Technology
Modified epoxy nanocomposites containing silicon and
phosphorous is prepared with pure epoxy. The study
67
Accession no.882703
Item 165
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
13, No.10-12, Oct.-Dec.2002, p.1103-11
FLAME-RETARDED POLYOLEFIN SYSTEMS
OF CONTROLLED INTERPHASE
Narosi G; Anna P; Marton A; Bertalan G; Bota A;
Toth A; Mohai M; Racz I
Budapest,University of Technology & Economics;
Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Zoltan Bay Applied
Research Foundation
The principle of multiplayer interphases has previously
been proposed for modifying the mechanical properties
and UV stability of various multi-component polymer
systems. Emphasis is placed on the applicability
of this principle for improving the performance of
intumescent flame retardant systems using melaminetreated ammonium polyphosphate, silicone-modified
polyol + ammonium polyphosphate, and silicone modified
nanoparticles in PP. The structure-property relationship of
the formed systems is studied. A melamine layer of 1.45
mm thickness is formed around ammonium polyphosphate
in order in order to improve the hygrothermal stability,
but this layer is not shear resistant enough. An interphase
formed using a special silicone additive is more stable
and acts with the intumescent flame retardant system
synergistically. The advantageous interfacial structure is
quite complex in this case: polyphosphate particles are
surrounded with a macromolecular layer formed from
polyol, silicone and reactive surfactant in order to ensure
good stability, efficiency and compatibility. AFM, XPS and
cone calorimetry are used for determining the structure
and flame retardancy of these systems. Nanocomposites
combined with silicone-containing intumescent system
are developed in order to avoid dipping at ignition in the
68
Accession no.882565
Item 166
Polimery
48, No.2, 2003, p.85-90
Polish
POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES.
II. NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON
THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS AND LAYERED
SILICATES
Kacperski M
Szczecin,Polytechnic
A review is presented of the literature published in 2000
and 2001 of the methods of synthesis and properties
of nanocomposites containing layered silicates and
thermoplastic polymers such as polyamides, polyolefins
(PP, PE), PS and styrene copolymers, PETP and PMMA.
Preparation methods such as mixing of the components
in the melt or swelling of montmorillonite(MMT) in the
monomers (substrates in the case of PETP) are discussed,
as well as methods of MMT modification. Particular
attention is paid to the advantageous properties of
nanocomposites such as flexural strength, stress at break,
flexural modulus, impact strength and heat resistance.
47 refs.
EASTERN EUROPE; POLAND
Accession no.882164
Item 167
Shawbury, Rapra Technology Ltd., 2003, pp. xii, 558,
25cm, 627
HANDBOOK OF POLYMER BLENDS AND
COMPOSITES, VOLUME 1
Petru Poni,Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry;
Indian Petrochemical Corp.Ltd.
Edited by: Vasile C; Kulshreshtha A K
This handbook is the first part of a four volume publication
Handbook of Polymer Blends and Composites which
gives an overview of the theory and application of polymer
blends and composites. It comprises of a collection of
monographs written by professionals from academia
and industry. This volume is concerned with composite
development, characteristics of particulate fillers,
fibre reinforcements and interface, main procedures of
composites manufacture and their applications. Chapters
cover the following topics: the history of composites;
particulate fillers and fibre reinforcements; composites
in Asia; composites technology in Korea; advances in
wood-based composites in China; an overview of the
use of composites Worldwide; the interface in polymer
composites; novel multifunctional epoxy resins; flame
retardant polyesters; cure kinetics of vinyl ester resins;
curing monitoring; curing and bonding of composites
Accession no.881518
Item 168
Journal of Materials Science
38, No.1, 1st Jan.2003, p.147-54
STUDIES ON BLENDS OF EPOXYFUNCTIONALIZED HYPERBRANCHED
POLYMER AND EPOXY RESIN
Ratna D; Varley R; Raman R K S; Simon G P
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory;
CSIRO,Div.of Molecular Science; Monash,University
An epoxy-functionalised hyperbranched polymer(HBP)
was used to toughen a conventional epoxy resin, DGEBA
cured with diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine. There was little
change in gel time as a result of addition of HBP, even
though the HBP reacted at a slower rate with amine
hardeners than DGEBA alone. Phase separation was
investigated for various HBP contents and as a function
of cure conditions. The thermal and dynamic viscoelastic
behaviour of the modified matrices was examined and
compared with the DGEBA epoxy matrix. It appeared
that the HBP which phase separated did not react as fully
as when it was reacted with the amine alone. A marked
improvement in impact strength was observed, however,
on incorporation of HBP and this was explained in terms
of morphological behaviour for a DGEBA matrix modified
with various amounts of HBP. 48 refs.
AUSTRALIA; INDIA
Accession no.881093
Item 169
Fire and Materials
26, No.6, Nov.-Dec.2002, p.291-3
SHORT COMMUNICATION: CARBON
NANOTUBES AS FLAME RETARDANTS FOR
POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Flame retardant nanocomposites are synthesised by
melt-blending EVA multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Fire
property measurements by cone calorimeter reveal that the
incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes into EVA
significantly reduces peak heat release rates compared with
the virgin EVA. Peak heat release rates of EVA with multiwalled carbon nanotubes are slightly improved compared
with EVA nanocomposites based on modified layered
silicates. Char formation is the main important factor for
these improvements. There is also a synergistic effect by
the combination of carbon nanotubes and organoclays
ynergistic resulting in an overall more perfect closed
surface with improved heat release values. 12 refs.
BELGIUM; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.880581
Item 170
Fire and Materials
26, No.6, Nov.-Dec.2002, p.247-53
FLAMMABILITY OF POLYSTYRENE LAYERED
SILICATE (CLAY) NANOCOMPOSITES:
CARBONACEOUS CHAR FORMATION
Morgan A B; Harris R H; Kashiwagi T; Chyall L J;
Gilman J W
US,National Institute of Standards & Technology; Great
Lakes Chemical Corp.
Polymer layered-silicate (clay) nanocomposites have not
only the unique advantage of reduced flammability but also
improved mechanical properties. This is a key advantage
over many flame retardants, which reduce flammability
but also reduce the mechanical properties of the polymer.
In efforts to further understand the mechanism of flame
retardancy with polymer-clay nanocomposites, the effects
of clay, loading level and polymer melt viscosity on the
flammability of PS-clay nanocomposites are investigated.
The nanoscale dispersion of the clay in the polymer
is analysed by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD)
and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cone
calorimetry and gasification studies are used to evaluate
the flammability of these nanocomposites. There are major
reductions in peak heat release rates (HRRs) and increased
carbonaceous char formation, for these nanocomposites. It
is determined that while viscosity of the PS nanocomposite
plays a role in lowering the peak HRR, clay loading level
has the largest effect on peak HRR. Finally, it is found
that clay catalysed carbonaceous char formation and
reinforcement of the char by the clay is responsible for the
lowered flammability of these nanocomposites. 27 refs.
USA
Accession no.880580
Item 171
Polymer Degradation and Stability
79, No.2, 2003, p.201-7
STUDIES ON THE THERMAL STABILIZATION
ENHANCEMENT OF ABS; SYNERGISTIC
EFFECT OF TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE
NANOCOMPOSITE, EPOXY RESIN, AND
SILANE COUPLING AGENT MIXTURES
Jinhwan Kim; Kyongho Lee; Kunwoo Lww;
Jinyoung Bae; Jaeho Yang; Sanghyun Hong
Sung Kyun Kwan University; Cheil Industries
Triphenyl phosphate(TPP) nanocomposites(nano TPP)
were synthesised by intercalating TPP into the galleries
of organically modified mica-type silicate and the
retarding effect of nanocomposites on the evaporation of
TPP was investigated. It was found that nano TPP had a
higher evaporation temp. than TPP and that the thermal
stability of ABS was slightly enhanced by addition of
nano TPP. Epoxy resin and silane coupling agent were
then incorporated as flame co-retardants. A very large
increase in limiting oxygen index(LOI) value was observed
with epoxy addition and further enhancement in thermal
69
Accession no.879801
Item 172
Fire and Materials
26, No.4-5, July-Oct.2002, p.149-54
POLYURETHANE/CLAY AND POLYURETHANE/
POSS NANOCOMPOSITES AS FLAME
RETARDED COATING FOR POLYESTER AND
COTTON FABRICS
Devaux E; Rochery M; Bourbigot S
Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts & Ind.Text.
PU resins are widely used as coatings for textile fabrics
in order to improve some of the properties of the fabrics.
The use of two types of additives, montmorillonite clay
and polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes(POSS), to
prepare PU nanocomposites for providing flame retardancy
to coated textile structures is discussed. Some results
obtained for PU/clay and PU/POSS coated polyester
or cotton fabrics, using cone calorimetry and TGA, are
presented. The efficiency of these additives is clearly
demonstrated and discussed, with particular reference to
the potential of using POSS for fire retardant applications.
14 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.879792
Item 173
International Polymer Science and Technology
29, No.12, p.T/62-4
NEW FLAME-RETARDANT MODIFIERS FOR
EPOXY RESINS
Idrisova S Sh
Sumgait,State University
In order to produce flame retardant epoxy resins, new
flame retardant modifiers were synthesised. The synthesis
is described of imide (III) and carboxybenzimidazole
(IV) of trans-4,5-dibromocyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic
acid. The epoxy composites were prepared with a ratio
of components (parts by weight) of 80-95 parts epoxy
resin, 5-15 parts flame retardant modifier III, IV or a blend
thereof. Tests showed that flame retardant modifiers III,
IV or blend thereof provided the composites with a selfextinguishing capacity, adhesion, high dielectric indices,
and crack resistance. Best ratios are suggested. 2 refs.
(Article translated from Plasticheskie Massy, No.2, 2002,
70
pp.21-2).
RUSSIA
Accession no.877147
Item 174
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
86, No.10, 5th Dec.2002, p.2449-62
ECOLOGICAL ISSUE OF POLYMER FLAME
RETARDANCY
Zaikov G E; Lomakin S M
Russian Academy of Sciences
The use of polymer flame retardants has an important
role in saving lives. The main flame retardant systems
for polymers currently in use are based on halogenated,
phosphorous, nitrogen and inorganic compounds. All of the
flame retardant systems basically inhibit or even suppress
the combustion process by chemical or physical action in
the gas or phase. Conventional flame retardants, such as
halogenated, phosphorous or metallic additives, have a
number of negative attributes. An ecological issue of the
application of conventional flame retardants demands the
search of new polymer flame retardant systems. Among
the new trends of flame are intumescent systems, polymer
nanocomposites, preceramic additives, low-melting
glasses, different types of char formers and polymer
morphology modification processing. Brief explanations
on the three major types of flame retardant systems
(intumescent, polymer nanocomposites and polymer
organic char formers) are presented. 39 refs.
RUSSIA
Accession no.875169
Item 175
Plastics Additives and Compounding
4, No.10, Oct.2002, p.22-8
NANOCOMPOSITES - A NEW CLASS OF FLAME
RETARDANTS FOR POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
In this long and detailed article, the author reviews
the current state of development of nanocomposites
as a new class of flame retardants for polymers.
Section headings include: introduction, layered silicates
as fillers, nanocomposite synthesis, nanocomposite
structures, nanocomposite properties, thermal stability,
flame retardancy, flame retardant combinations, and
conclusions.
US,NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS &
TECHNOLOGY
BELGIUM; EUROPE-GENERAL; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY;
EUROPEAN UNION; USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.872695
Item 176
Advanced Materials and Composites News
24, No.22, 18th Nov.2002, p.7
NANOCOMPOSITES FOR FLAME
RETARDANCY
It is briefly reported that Gitto Global and Nanocor
are expanding their joint venture to develop flameretardant nanocomposites. The programme is devoted
to incorporating nanometre-sized flame-resistant clay
particles into polyolefins. Nanocomposites use significantly
lower quantities of traditional flame retardant additives.
GITTO GLOBAL CORP.; NANOCOR INC.
USA
Accession no.871722
Item 177
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
21, No.15, 2002, p.1347-62
EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON IMPACT
BEHAVIOUR OF WOVEN FABRIC
COMPOSITES: EFFECT OF IMPACT
PARAMETERS
Naik N K; Borade S V; Arya H; Sailendra M; Prabhu S V
Indian Institute of Technology
The effect of impact damage on the mechanical properties
of plain weave E-glass/epoxy composites was investigated
using different combinations of impactor mass and
incident impact velocity at the same impact energy. The
post-impact compression behaviour of the composites
was also studied and deceleration/acceleration and contact
force histories recorded in order to determine the impact
resistance of the composites. The data obtained indicated
that damage tolerance was higher for low mass and high
velocity combinations than high mass and low velocity
combinations. 39 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.870347
Item 178
ANTEC 2002. Proceedings of the 60th SPE Annual
Technical Conference held San Francisco, Ca., 5th-9th
May 2002.
Brookfield, Ct., SPE, 2002, Paper 184, Session M37Composites. Advanced Composites, pp.5, CD-ROM,
012
EFFECTS OF LIQUID RUBBER MODIFICATION
ON THE FLEXIBILITY OF FIBER REINFORCED
EPOXY COMPOSITES
Kaynak C; Arikan A; Tincer T
Middle East,Technical University
(SPE)
Short glass fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites
were modified by the addition of hydroxyl-terminated
polybutadiene liquid rubber to increase flexibility, and
a silane coupling agent to enhance interfacial adhesion
Accession no.868450
Item 179
Plastics Technology
48, No.7, July 2002, p.22
HALOGEN-FREE POLYOLEFIN FOR FR
CABLES
In the Netherlands, a flame-retardant polyolefin compound
for thin-wall jacketing of low- and medium-voltage cables
has been developed by Inhol BV. Brief details are given of
PTL NHFR 3244-JA which is reported to be completely
halogen-free.
INHOL BV
EUROPE-GENERAL; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN
UNION; NETHERLANDS; NORTH AMERICA; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.864694
Item 180
Journal of Macromolecular Science C
C42, No.2, 2002, p.139-83
FLAME RETARDING EPOXIES WITH
PHOSPHORUS
Jain P; Choudhary V; Varma I K
Indian Institute of Technology
A review is presented on the flame retardation of epoxy
resins with phosphorus-containing flame retardants or
incorporation of phosphorus in the epoxy monomer as
hardeners. Types of hardeners covered include phosphoruscontaining amines, novolacs, anhydrides, acids and
amides. The effect of phosphorus on curing characteristics
and the heat stability of the cured resins are discussed and
a correlation is established between the limiting oxygen
index and anaerobic char residue. Mechanisms of thermal
decomposition of the cured epoxy resins and of flame
retardation in the presence of phosphorus-containing
derivatives are also considered. 118 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.860560
Item 181
Composites Science and Technology
62, No.9, 2002, p.1249-58
NANOCLAY REINFORCEMENT EFFECTS
ON THE CRYOGENIC MICROCRACKING OF
CARBON FIBER/EPOXY COMPOSITES
Timmerman J F; Hayes B S; Seferis J C
Washington,University
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Accession no.859474
Item 182
Polymer News
26, No.11, Nov.2001, p.370-8
NANOCOMPOSITES - A NEW CONCEPT FOR
FLAME RETARDANT POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Nanocomposites in which layered silicates are dispersed at
a nanometer level within a polymer matrix are discussed.
The synthesis of nanocomposites by in-situ polymerisation,
a solvent method and melt-intercalation is described
and nanocomposite structure and characterisation are
considered. The improved thermal stability and flame
retardant properties of the nanocomposites are then
examined in more detail. The flame retardancy mechanism
of layered silicate nanocomposites is based on the char
formation and its structure, the char insulating the polymer
from heat and acting as a barrier, reducing the escape of
volatile gases from the polymer combustion. The cone
calorimeter is shown to be a useful tool to investigate the
properties of flame retardancy. 26 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.858350
Item 183
Dayville, CT, 2001, pp.2, 27 cms, 24/5/02
SEP SS NANOCOMPOSITE NYLONS
Foster Corp.
Property data are presented for SEP SS (super stiff)
nanocomposite nylons from Foster Corp. SEP (selectively
enhanced polymers) are claimed to represent the latest
in materials technology, whereby selected properties are
improved without detrimental trade-offs in other key
properties. Fosters SEP SS nylon 6 and 12 are claimed
to offer a substantial increase in rigidity and stiffness,
while maintaining substantial elongation. SEP SS
nanocomposites incorporate less than 10% of nanometer
sized clay particles in the base polymer. Such low levels of
reinforcement allow for excellent dispersibility to provide
more uniform material properties.
USA
Accession no.856100
Item 184
Materials in Telecommunications (incorporating PIT
IX). Proceedings of a conference held London, 26th27th September 2001.
London, Institute of Materials, 2001, Paper 17, pp10,
012
NANOCOMPOSITES - A NEW CONCEPT FOR
FLAME RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(Institute of Materials)
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and modified layered
silicates (montmorillonites modified by quaternary
alkylammonium cations) form nanocomposites by
melt-mixing on different compounding machines.
Thermogravimetric analysis performed under air
demonstrates a great increase in thermal stability of
the layered silicate-based nanocomposites. The flame
retardant properties are investigated by a cone calorimeter.
The nanocomposites show a dramatic decrease of heat
release and further improvements in other important fire
parameters. The char formation is the most important
reason for these improvements. Synergistic effects on
flame resistance by combinations of nanofillers and
traditional FR additives based on metal hydroxides are
also reported. 11 refs.
BELGIUM; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.855848
Item 185
Plastiques et Elastomeres Magazine
53, No.9, Dec.2001, p.8-10
French
FLAME PROOFING ADDITIVES: MAKING
PRODUCTS SAFER
Gouin F
Consideration is given to types of flame retardants for
plastics, their mechanisms of action and polymers and
products in which they are used. Developments by a
number of companies are reviewed.
WORLD
Accession no.854899
Item 186
Materials for Lean Weight Vehicles IV. Proceedings of a
conference held Gaydon, UK, 30th.-31st. Oct. 2001.
London, Institute of Materials, 2001, Paper 6, pp.8, 012
CARBON/EPOXY PROCESS, EXAMPLE OF
AN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION: THE UGN
MERCEDES CAB
Nedelec G; Leray C
Sotira SA
(Institute of Materials)
The manufacture is described of structural automotive
parts from carbon/glass/epoxy composites, with particular
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Accession no.853961
Item 187
Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry
Edition
40, No.10, 15th May 2002, p.1498-503
SILICON-METHOXIDE-MODIFIED CLAYS AND
THEIR POLYSTYRENE NANOCOMPOSITES
Zhu J; Start P; Mauritz K A; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University; Southern Mississippi,University
Clays, organically modified by reaction with ammonium
salts containing a silicon methoxide linkage, were
dispersed with AIBN in styrene and heated to 60
C to obtain polystyrene-clay nanocomposites. The
nanocomposites were characterised by X-ray diffraction,
and transmission electron and atomic force microscopies.
Thermal stability and flame retardance were determined
by thermogravimetric analysis and cone calorimetry. It
is proposed that the linkage which occurred between the
silicon and the clay did not occur in the nanocomposite
as the distance between the reactive sites was increased
by the polystyrene. 18 refs.
USA
Accession no.853231
Item 188
Fire and Materials
25, No.5, Sept./Oct.2001, p.193-7
FLAME RETARDANT PROPERTIES OF EVANANOCOMPOSITES AND IMPROVEMENTS
BY COMBINATION OF NANOFILLERS WITH
ALUMINIUM TRIHYDRATE
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Flame retardant nanocomposites are synthesised by
melt-blending EVA with modified layered silicates
(montmorillonites). Thermogravimetric analysis performed
under different atmospheres (nitrogen and air) demonstrates
a clear increase in the thermal stability of the layered
silicate-based nanocomposites. Use of cone calorimetry
to investigate the fire properties of the materials indicates
that the nanocomposites cause a large decrease in heat
release. Char formation is the main factor important
for improvement and its function is outlined. Further
improvements in flame retardancy by combinations of
Accession no.852891
Item 189
Chemistry of Materials
14, No.1, Jan.2002, p.189-93
FIRE RETARDANT HALOGEN-ANTIMONYCLAY SYNERGISM IN POLYPROPYLENE
LAYERED SILICATE NANOCOMPOSITES
Zanetti M; Camino G; Canavese D; Morgan A B;
Lamelas F J; Wilkie C A
Torino,Universita; US,National Institute of Standards &
Technology; Marquette,University
The flammability of nanocomposites of PP-graft-maleic
anhydride with organically modified clays was studied with
and without the presence of both decabromodiphenyl oxide
and antimony trioxide fire retardants. The combustion
behaviour was evaluated using oxygen consumption
cone calorimetry. Synergy was observed between the
nanocomposite and the fire retardants, which did not occur
when antimony oxide and the brominated fire retardant
were added to the virgin polymer. 28 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY; USA;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.848147
Item 190
Polymer Preprints. Volume 42. Number 2. Fall 2001.
Proceedings of a conference held Chicago, Il., 26th-30th
August 2002.
Washington, D.C., ACS,Div.of Polymer Chemistry,
2001, p.48-9
POSS NANOSTRUCTURED CHEMICALS: TRUE
MULTIFUNCTIONAL POLYMER ADDITIVES
Schwab J J; Reinerth W A; Lichtenhan J D; An Y-Z;
Phillips S H; Lee A
Hybrid Plastics; US,Edwards Air Force Base;
Michigan,State University
(ACS,Div.of Polymer Chemistry)
Continuing demand for advancements in the performance
of polymeric materials has driven the search for new
additive technologies to upgrade the properties of existing
plastics. One of the primary goals has been to reinforce
polymeric chains and segments at the molecular level
in much the same way that traditional fillers reinforce
plastics on the macroscopic level. This would prevent
polymers and their corresponding composites from being
subject to thermal limitations imposed by coil-coil and
segment-segment interactions. Significant opportunity
exists for new additive technologies that are compatible
with existing polymer/filler systems yet provide unique
value that is not attained from conventional technological
approaches. Nanostructured Chemicals represent a merger
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Accession no.847964
Item 191
European Plastics News
29, No.3, March 2002, p.14
SMALLER IS BETTER
Sall K
The automotive industry is driving the commercialisation
of nanocomposite grades. Last year, General Motors
announced that it had worked with Basell and Southern
Clay to successfully commercialise an advanced
thermoplastic olefin nanocomposite which is now used
to make the step assist for two of its vans. Fords target
applications for nanocomposites include instrument panels
and body panels. Ford is developing two novel technologies
to make PP-based nanocomposites more cost competitive.
Ube has developed a nanocomposite fuel tank which is
yet to be commercialised. For packaging, Honeywell has
commercialised polyamide 6 nanocomposites under the
Aegis banner and its latest version, Aegis OX, incorporates
an oxygen scavenger. Kabelwerk Eupen is producing flame
retardant cables based on EVA incorporating a nanoclay
supplied by Sud-Chemie.
WORLD
Accession no.847736
Item 192
Flame Retardants 2002. Proceedings of a conference
held London, 5th-6th Feb. 2002.
London, Interscience Communications Ltd., 2002, Paper
22, p.209-16, 24 cm, 012
NANOCOMPOSITES - A NEW FLAME
RETARDANT SYSTEM FOR POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
(BPF; Interscience Communications Ltd.)
The results are reported of a study of the morphology,
heat stability and flammability of EVA nanocomposites
containing various amounts of a nanofiller (a layered
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silicate based on montmorillonite modified with dimethyldistearylammonium cations). The effect of incorporating a
flame retardant (aluminium trihydrate) on the flammability
of cable sheaths made from EVA nanocomposites is also
demonstrated. Investigative techniques employed included
TEM, X-ray diffraction, TGA and flammability testing in
a cone calorimeter. 15 refs.
BELGIUM; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
UK; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.845175
Item 193
Polymer Degradation and Stability
75, No.2, 2002, p.397-402
FLAMMABILITY OF POLYAMIDE-6/CLAY
HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE TEXTILES
Bourbigot S; Devaux E; Flambard X
Gemtex; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts & Ind.
Text.
Flammability of polyamide-6/clay nanocomposites as
textile fabrics was studied. The samples were prepared
by melt blending and shown to have an exfoliated
structure. These were processed into multifilament yarns
by melt spinning. The textiles were evaluated as knitted
fabrics and showed promise as relatively low cost flame
retarding materials with long term laundry resistance. Cone
calorimetry showed a heat release with the textile of 40
percent less than that for pure PA-6. 10 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.842738
Item 194
Plastics and Rubber Weekly
1st Feb.2002, p.2
KABELWERK EUPEN LAUNCHES
NANOCOMPOSITE APPLICATION
Beevers A
Belgian cable and pipe producer Kabelwerk Eupen has
unveiled a commercial application for polymer-clay
nanocomposites. It is using the materials to produce
flame-retardant cables. The firm manufactures EVA-based
nanocomposites using its one-pot synthesis extrusion
technology. The addition of 5% nanoclay improves the
fire performance of EVA by promoting char formation and
delaying degradation. Importantly, it prevents dripping of
burning polymer. Kabelwerk Eupen has also investigated
the combination of nanocomposites with other flame
retardants. These include incorporating alumina trihydrate
into EVA to improve the resistance of cables to fire.
KABELWERK EUPEN AG
BELGIUM; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.842398
Item 195
London, Interscience Communications Ltd., 2002,
pp.xii,273, 24cm, 012
FLAME RETARDANTS 2002. Proceedings
of a conference held London, 5th-6th
Feb. 2002
APME; European Flame Retardant Assn.; Fire
Retardant Chemicals Assn.
(BPF; Interscience Communications Ltd.)
Twenty-seven papers are presented following the tenth
conference in the Flame Retardant series. The conference
concentrates on the practical appliactions of flame
retardants and polymers, exchanging ideas on what is
needed and what is possible and practicable in the control
of fire in polymeric materials.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.841688
Item 196
Speciality Chemicals
21, No.9, Nov.2001, p.24-5
TECHNOLOGIES GROW FLAME RETARDANTS
MARKET
Rosen M R
Interactive Consulting Inc.
A significant reduction in the risk of fire-related deaths
and injuries is expected from the development of new
performance standards for upholstered furniture. The US
Consumer Product Safety Commission has been conducting
extractability and migration studies in order to evaluate
potential health risks from flame retardant fabric treatments.
For synthetic fabrics, two brominated flame retardant
treatments are most likely: decabromodiphenyl oxide and
hexabromocyclododecane. Albemarle is collaborating
with US Borax in a joint development agreement focused
on new borate-related flame retardant technologies.
Nanocomposites also represent an encouraging class of
emerging flame retardants.
USA
Accession no.837824
Item 197
International Polymer Science and Technology
28, No.10, 2001, p.T/30-2
ATHERMAL BEHAVIOUR OF EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Bobryshev A N; Kozomazov V N; Avdeev R I;
Solomatov V I
A method of investigating athermal failure of epoxy
composites is described which is offered as a partial
analysis of a complex mechanism, and which aims to
outline a range of questions which must be addressed in
the study of athermal failure. This paper gives the results
of tests into the cyclic strength of epoxy resins finely
filled with crushed quartz sand which are subjected to
Accession no.836561
Item 198
International Polymer Science and Technology
28, No.10, 2001, p.T/1-5
NANOCOMPOSITES. 2. A NEW FLAME
PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR POLYMERS
Beyer G
Kabelwerk Eupen AG
Disadvantages are discussed of traditional methods of
achieving flame retardancy in polymers, and advantages
provided by the use of nanocomposites are examined.
Details are given of the thermal improvements and
flame retardant properties of nanocomposites, and their
ability to provide improved thermal stability and flame
protection with relatively small amounts of nanofillers.
These improvements are attributed to the formation of a
thermally insulating char which is poorly permeable to
decomposition products on exposure to high temperatures
or flames. Cone calorimetry is used to measure these
effects. 14 refs. (Article translated from Gummi Fasern
Kunststoffe, No.5, 2001, p.321)
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.836555
Item 199
Gummi Fasern Kunststoffe
No.5, 2001, p.321-5
German
NANOCOMPOSITES. II. A NEW FLAME
PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR POLYMERS
Beyer G
The mechanism of flame retardance of silicate
nanocomposites is described. This is related to the
improved char formation during combustion, which
protects the polymer and inhibits the formation and release
of volatiles. The system was subjected to cone calorimetry
and proved superior in their properties to aluminium
hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide. 14 refs. Articles from
this journal can be requested for translation by subscribers
to the Rapra produced International Polymer Science and
Technology.
Accession no.833606
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Item 200
International Polymer Science and Technology
28, No.9, 2001, p.T/47
FIRE RETARDANTS FOR THE POLYMER
INDUSTRY
Zaikov G E; Artsis M I
Russian Academy of Sciences
A brief review is presented of papers read at the one
day symposium on Fire Retardants in the Polymer
Industry, organised by the Polymer Group of Belgium
and the Department of Polymers of the Royal Chemical
Society of Belgium. Papers covered ecologically clean
fire retardants, problems of coke formation; the use of
blends and composite materials to provide inherently
flame retardant materials; the use of cone calorimeters
for testing; and the synthesis, properties and application
of bromine-containing fireproofing agents.
RUSSIA
Accession no.831542
Item 201
Plastiques Flash
No.316, Feb./March 2001, p.49
French
WHAT ARE NANOCOMPOSITES?
An examination is made of the properties, processing and
applications of nanocomposites in which submicron silicate
particles are dispersed in a polymer matrix. Developments
by a number of companies in polyamide, polyolefin and
polyacetal matrix nanocomposites are reviewed, and
reference is made to the imminent appearance of the first
nanocomposites based on PETP. Trends in the world
market for such materials are also briefly considered.
TOYOTA; UBE; ALLIEDSIGNAL; GENERAL
ELECTRIC; HONEYWELL INC.; BAYER AG;
BASELL; MONTELL; GENERAL MOTORS CORP.;
SHOWA DENKO
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
JAPAN; USA; WESTERN EUROPE; WORLD
Accession no.828693
Accession no.822791
Item 203
Polymer
42, No.18, 2001, p.7739-47
MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND
MORPHOLOGY OF CARBOXYL RANDOMIZED
POLY(2-ETHYL HEXYL ACRYLATE) LIQUID
RUBBER TOUGHENED EPOXY RESINS
Ratna D; Simon G P
India,Naval Materials Research Laboratory;
Monash,University
Carboxyl randomised poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate) liquid
rubbers (2-ethylhexyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymers)
with different carboxyl functionality were synthesised by
solution polymerisation. These were used as toughening
agents for an epoxy resin. The effects of the functionality
of the liquid rubbers and the ductility of the epoxy matrix
on the mechanical properties of the modified networks
was studied. The results were discussed with reference
to the morphology of the modified network. There was
an optimum functionality which gave the best impact
performance. 50 refs.
AUSTRALIA; INDIA
Item 202
Composites Science and Technology
61, No.5, 2001, p.787-95
REVIEW OF DENDRITIC HYPERBRANCHED
POLYMER AS MODIFIERS IN EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Mezzenga R; Boogh L; Manson J A E
Lausanne,Ecole Polytechnique Federale
Accession no.822054
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Item 204
Materials Today
3, No.3, 2000, p.8
TOUGHENING AT NANOSCALE MAKES
PLASTICS SUITABLE FOR AIRCRAFT USE
USA
Accession no.813375
Item 205
Composites Part A: Applied Science and
Manufacturing
32A, Nos.3-4, 2001, p.457-71
MICROMECHANICS OF REINFORCEMENT
AND DAMAGE INITIATION IN CARBON
FIBRE/EPOXY COMPOSITES UNDER FATIGUE
LOADING
Koimtzoglou C; Kostopoulos V; Galiotis C
ICE/HT-FORTH; Patras,University
A model single carbon fibre/epoxy resin composite
geometry was subjected to cyclic loading at a maximum
strain below the critical fatigue limit of the matrix
material. The carbon fibres were pre-strained prior to
incorporation in the resin to ensure that they were free
of thermally-induced compression stresses in the axial
direction. A strain-controlled cyclic experiment from 0
to 0.5% applied strain was performed up to a maximum
life of 1,000,000 cycles. At discrete fatigue levels of 1,
1000, 10,000, 100,000, 500,000 and 1,000,000 cycles,
the fibre normal stress distributions of a specific window
of observation were obtained by means of remote laser
Raman microscopy. The fibre normal stress distributions
at each fatigue level were converted to interfacial shear
stress(ISS) distributions from which important parameters,
such as the maximum ISS the system could accommodate,
the transfer length for efficient stress built up and the
length required for the attainment of maximum ISS,
were obtained. The results showed that up to the level
of full fibre fragmentation, the main fatigue damage
parameter that affected the stress transfer efficiency at
the interface was the fibre fracture process itself. 17 refs.
(6th International Conference on Interfacial Phenomena
in Composite Materials, Berlin, Sept.1999)
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GREECE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.810857
Item 206
Patent Number: US 6156865 A1 20001205
FLAME RETARDANT THERMOSETTING RESIN
COMPOSITION
Iji M
NEC Corp.
Item 207
International Polymer Science and Technology
28, No.1, 2001, p.T/1-5
NANOCOMPOSITES. 1
Lehoczki L
An overview is presented of developments in
nanocomposites, with reference to research work by
major companies, and product developments. Features
of nanocomposites are described, and types of nanofillers
used are discussed. In particular, polyamide-based
nanocomposites are examined, and the properties of
nylon 6 nanocomposites and other filled polyamides are
compared. 4 refs. (Translated from Muanyag es Gumi,
No.8, 2000, p.257)
EASTERN EUROPE; HUNGARY
Accession no.808329
Item 208
Composites Science and Technology
61, No.1, 2001, p.41-56
TOUGHENED CARBON/EPOXY COMPOSITES
MADE BY USING CORE/SHELL PARTICLES
Day R J; Lovell P A; Wazzan A A
Manchester,Materials Science Centre
Toughened epoxy resin composites are prepared by
resin transfer moulding by using a range of toughening
agents. Two types of epoxy-functional preformed
toughening particles are investigated and have a three-layer
morphology in which the inner core is crosslinked PMMA,
the intermediate layer is crosslinked polybutyl acrylate
rubber and the outer layer is a PMMA-co-ethyl acrylateco-glycidyl methacrylate. The presence of glycidyl groups
in the outer layer facilitates chemical reaction with the
matrix epoxy resin during curing. Comparisons are made
with acrylic toughening particles that have a similar
structure, but which do not have the epoxy functionality
in the outer shell, and with a conventional carboxyterminated butadiene acrylonitrile (CTBN) liquid rubber
toughening agent. The composites are characterised by
using tensile, compression and impact testing. The fracture
surfaces and sections through the moulded composites
are examined by means of optical and scanning electron
microscopy. Short-beam shear tests and fragmentation
tests are used to investigate the interfacial properties of
the composites. In general, use of the epoxy-functionalised
toughening particles gives rise to superior properties
compared with both the acrylic toughening particles and
CTBN. 40 refs.
USA
Item 209
Antec 2000.Conference proceedings.
Orlando, Fl., 7th-11th May, 2000, paper 706
MESOSCOPIC SIMULATION OF BALLISTIC
Accession no.809312
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Accession no.805714
Item 210
Additives for Polymers
Jan.2001, p.10-1
USE OF POLYURETHANES AS CHARFORMING AGENTS IN PP INTUMESCENT
FORMULATIONS
Polyols were first used as carbonising agents in polymeric
intumescent systems, but have now been substituted with
polymers which show a natural charring when heated. This
article discusses in detail the use of polyurethanes as charforming agents in PP intumescent formulations, reporting
on recent research carried out in France.
ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DE CHEMIE
DE LILLE
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.804409
Item 211
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2000. Volume 83.
Washington, D.C., 20th-24th Aug.2000, p.55
RECENT STUDIES ON THERMAL
STABILITY AND FLAME RETARDANCY
OF POLYSTYRENE-MONTMORILLONITE
NANOCOMPOSITES (PMN)
Zhu J; Lamelas F; Wilkie C A
Marquette,University
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Nanocomposites based on layered inorganics exhibit
new and improved properties due to their nanometer
dimension. They show increased stiffness and strength
and enhanced thermal stability without sacrificing impact
resistance. A recent report shows that nanocomposites also
exhibit better flame retardancy than the pure polymers.
Two approaches have been used for the formation of
nanocomposites: blending and in-situ polymerisation.
Melt-blending is based on melt intercalation of the polymer
and involves annealing a mixture of polymer and clay
above the Tg of the polymer. In-situ polymerisation is
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Accession no.802817
Item 212
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering.
Fall Meeting 2000. Volume 83.
Washington, D.C., 20th-24th Aug.2000, p.53-4
FLAMMABILITY OF POLYSTYRENE-CLAY
NANOCOMPOSITES
Morgan A B; Gilman J W; Harris R H; Jackson C L;
Wilkie C A; Zhu J
US,National Institute of Standards & Technology;
Marquette,University
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Research in the area of condensed phase flame retardants
for polymers usually builds upon technologies, such as
metal hydroxides or phosphorus based materials. However,
these materials tend to weaken mechanical properties
while improving flammability resistance. No major new
flame retardant technology has emerged in this area for
quite some time. Polymer-clay nanocomposites have
generated a great deal of interest lately due to improved
mechanical and thermal properties. Also, they have
improved flammability resistance while maintaining
good mechanical properties, a key advantage over
existing condensed phase flame retardants. It has been
shown that polymer-clay nanocomposites have greatly
reduced heat release rates. Further, polymers are observed
which normally do not char, or leave any carbonaceous
residue upon burning, produce char in the presence of
clay. The flammability properties of styrene copolymers
with phosphates and the ability to crosslink via FriedelCrafts chemistry have been investigated. Friedel-Crafts
technology is combined with clay to obtain an improved
flame resistant PS. 4 refs.
USA
Accession no.802816
Item 213
Patent Number: US 6114007 A1 20000905
FLAME RESISTANT REINFORCED
COMPOSITES
Brandon R E; Gauchel J V
Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology Inc.
A fire resistant thermosetting resin composite formulation
comprises an effective amount of a flame suppressant
additive. The thermosetting resin used in the formulation
can be a polyester resin. The flame suppressant additive
is a polyvinyl chloride powder, which may be the reaction
Accession no.801264
RUSSIA; USA
Accession no.795748
Item 214
Plastics Additives and Compounding
2, No.5, May 2000, p.30-2
NANOCOMPOSITES - ITS A QUESTION OF
PICKING THE WINNERS
Murphy J
Trends in the development of nanocomposites are
reviewed and discussed. Claims of improved mechanical
properties, stiffness, high barrier properties and inherent
flame retardancy are examined. Out of all the potential
prospects for nanocomposites, it is argued that only
around five are practicable and perhaps only two will be
fully commercialised. Recent developments have seen
the commercialisation of a nylon film with high barrier
properties from nanoparticles, and a nylon moulding
compound with optimised mechanical properties.
GM is reported to have been working with Montell
on a thermoplastic olefin elastomer with 5% smectite
clay which gives stiffness equivalent to a 23-35% talc
reinforcement. Research is reported into methods for the
incorporation of ultra-fine fillers, the production of nanosized carbon and fullerene tubes, and the use of conductive
reinforcements in automotive bodywork panels which can
be electrostatically painted.
Accession no.798275
Item 215
Fire Retardancy of Polymers.
Cambridge, UK, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1998, 54F,
p.175-202
POLYMER COMBUSTION AND NEW FLAME
RETARDANTS
Kashiwagi T; Gilman J W; Nyden M R; Lomakin S M
US,National Institute of Standards & Technology;
Russian Academy of Sciences
Edited by: Le Bras M; Camino G; Bourbigot S;
Delobel R
(Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lille;
Torino,Universita; CREPIM)
The majority of polymer-containing end products
(e.g. cables, carpets, furniture) must pass some type of
regulatory fire test to help assure public safety. Thus, it
is important to understand how polymers burn and how
to best modify materials to make them less flammable
in order to pass such tests without compromising their
uniquely valuable physical properties and also significantly
increasing the cost of end products. Chemical and physical
processes occurring in the gas and condensed phases
Item 216
Cambridge, UK, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1998,
pp.xvii,466. 69.50. 8/2/99. 54F
FIRE RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS: THE USE
OF INTUMESCENCE
Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lille;
Torino,Universita; CREPIM
Edited by: Le Bras M; Camino G; Bourbigot S;
Delobel R
This book, based upon papers presented at the sixth
European meeting on fire retardancy of polymeric
materials, provides a comprehensive overview of the
subject. Main headings include strategies, intumescence
- mechanism studies, new intumescent polymeric
materials, flame retardant intumescent textiles and
finally, an examination of whether intumescence is an
environmentally friendly process.
Accession no.793775
Item 217
Fire and Materials
24, No.4, July/Aug.2000, p.201-8
PA-6 CLAY NANOCOMPOSITE HYBRID AS
CHAR FORMING AGENT INTUMESCENT
FORMULATIONS
Bourbigot S; Le Bras M; Dabrowski F; Gilman J W;
Kashiwagi T
ENSAIT; Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de
Lille; US,National Institute of Standards & Technology
New flame retardant (FR) intumescent formulations for
EVA using charring polymers polyamide 6 (PA-6) and
polyamide-6 clay nanocomposite hybrid (PA-6 nano)
as carbonisation agents are reported. Use of PA-6 nano
improves both mechanical and fire properties of FR
EVA-based materials. The part played by the clay in the
improvement of the FR performance is studied using FTIR
and solid state NMR. It is shown that the clay allows the
thermal stabilisation of a phosphorocarbonaceous structure
in the intumescent char which increases the efficiency of
the shield and, in addition, the formation of a ceramic
which can act as a protective barrier. 44 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.790159
79
Item 218
ICAC 99. Conference proceedings.
Bristol, UK, 23rd-24th Sept.1999, p.195-201
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF
THROUGH-THE-THICKNESS YARNS IN
CARBON FIBRE EPOXY COMPOSITES
Matthews S T; McIlhagger A T
Ulster,University
(IOM Communications Ltd.; Ulster,University;
IMechE)
Prepreg material is the standard production method
within the aerospace sector for manufacturing high
fibre volume fraction error free composite material with
good mechanical properties. Composites produced by
hand lay-up of dry fabric stock have similar properties
to the benchmark quality of prepreg. Similar laminated
composites produced by vacuum impregnation resin
transfer moulding (RTM) offer cost savings and health
and safety benefits over wet lay-up with the main shortfall
being lower fibre volume fraction due to the low-pressure
nature of the process. A specially developed software
design package and a conventional loom have been used
to produce 3D woven fabric preforms with the aim of
providing through-the-thickness reinforcement and
limiting crack propagation. These one-piece preforms
also have handling advantages over laminates. Using
the wet lay-up with autoclave consolidation route and
normalising with respect to fibre volume fraction, the 3D
woven samples are found to have higher flexural strength
and modulus than a laminated sample. These advantages
are not seen when RTM is employed. This is thought to be
due to the 3D weave involved having high crimp and low
compressibility; hence, a higher consolidation pressure is
required than that provided by the vacuum impregnation
RTM process. 8 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.790065
Item 219
Plastics and Rubber Weekly
No.1852, 1st Sept.2000, p.6
MORE MEAT ON YOUR PLATELET
Lee M
The technology of adding specially treated nano-scale clay
particles to a variety of plastics, creating nanocomposites,
has the potential to dramatically improve the heat
resistance, barrier properties, strength, stiffness and flame
retardancy of the plastics. Target applications range from
food packaging to automotive body panels. In April last
year, RTP launched a clay/polyamide nanocomposite with
a 3-5% loading of organically treated clay. This composite
is made by melt processing. RTPs most recent introduction
is a polyamide 6 nanocomposite for extruded film and
sheet applications. Bayers Durethan LPDU 601 grades
are transparent with gas barrier properties. Durethan
products are made at the polymerisation stage. The TNO
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Accession no.787986
Item 220
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
78, No.4, 24th October 2000, p.716-23
TOUGHENING OF EPOXY RESIN USING
ACRYLATE-BASED LIQUID RUBBERS
Ratna D; Banthia A K; Deb P C
Indian Institute of Technology,Materials Research
Centre
Using bulk and solution polymerisation processed carboxylterminated poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate) (CTPEHA) liquid
rubbers of different molecular weights and functionalities
were made. Nonaqueous titration, vapour pressure
osmometry and gel permeation chromatography were
used to characterise the rubbers. Modified epoxy networks
were made by prereacting CTPEHA oligomers with
epoxy resin and then curing using a curing agent. The
effects of molecular weight, functionality of liquid rubber
and ductility of the matrix on the impact strength of the
networks was measured.38 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.786475
Item 221
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
77, No.14, 29th Sept.2000, p.3142-53
STUDY OF EPOXY AND EPOXY-CYANATE
NETWORKS THERMAL DEGRADATION TO
PREDICT MATERIALS LIFETIME IN USE
CONDITIONS
Mortaigne B; Regnier N
Arcueil,Centre Technique
The thermal stability of prepregs with carbon fibre
reinforcement and thermostable epoxy or epoxy-cyanate
resin matrices with autoadhesive and auto-extinguishing
properties was studied. During thermal ageing, cracking
appeared in the epoxy-cyanate composites after a longer
time than in the epoxy composites. The isothermal stability
of the epoxy-cyanate composites was particularly good if it
was post cured after processing. The results of accelerated
ageing tests enabled the authors to determine models for
predicting the long-term behaviour of the composites.
18 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.784892
Item 222
Patent Number: US 6045898 A1 20000404
RESIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FIBERREINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND
PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME,
PREPREGS, FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE
MATERIALS AND HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES
Kishi H; Hayashi M; Higashi T; Odagiri N
Toray Industries Inc.
The prepreg has excellent self-adhesiveness to a honeycomb
core, low porosity when used as skin panels, excellent
surface smoothness due to low surface porosity and good
tackiness and drapability. The honeycomb sandwich panel
has a skin panel peel strength, excellent impact resistance
and excellent hot water resistance. Fibre reinforced
composite materials made from the prepreg can be used for
airplanes, automobiles and other industrial applications,
particularly as structural materials of airplanes, because
of their excellent mechanical properties.
JAPAN; USA
Accession no.784586
Item 223
Colloid and Polymer Science
278, No.7, July 2000, p.665-70
TOUGHENING OF POLYAMIDES BY THE
IN SITU GENERATION OF ELASTOMERIC
PHASES
Park Y W; Mark J E
Cincinnati,University
Samples of a commercial Trogamid polyamide (aromatic
nylon) are modified with two silane coupling agents. In
the case of the epoxysilyl agent, the silane is incorporated
as a side chain by reacting it with the sample at 50-60
deg.C for three days, with triethylenediamine as catalyst.
In contrast, an isocyanatosilyl compound is added only
to the polyamide end groups (carboxylic acid and amine
groups). The polyamide-epoxy composites are linked
with a difunctional silane and then dried into films. They
exhibit some improved ultimate properties, including
toughness, at the lower epoxysilane contents. In particular,
the tensile strengths of the samples that are annealed at
120 deg.C are greatly improved. Also, the maximum
extensibility is increased by increasing the amount of
difunctional silane, but at the cost of decreased tensile
strengths. The Trogamid isocyanatosilyl materials, on the
other hand, show properties similar to those of polyamides
reinforced with silica generated in situ by the hydrolysis
of tetraethoxysilane. Specifically, the tensile strengths
of these composites increase slightly, but at the cost of
decreased toughness. Although it is not possible to improve
all the mechanical properties of either type of composite
simultaneously, it is possible to identify the conditions for
maximising at least one or two of them at a time. Thus, the
results provide guidance on how to optimise the properties
of an important class of polyamides for any particular
application. 23 refs.
USA
Accession no.784028
Item 224
ACS Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering.
Spring Meeting 2000.Volume 82.Conference
proceedings.
San Francisco, Ca., 26th-30th March 2000, p.286-7
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF
NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON LAYERED
SILICATES AND POLYAMIDE-12
Hoffmann B; Kressler J; Stoppelmann G
Freiburg,Albert-Ludwigs University; Halle,MartinLuther-Universitat; EMS-Chemie AG
(ACS,Div.of Polymeric Materials Science & Engng.)
Nanocomposites were prepared by the polycondensation of
omega-aminododecanoic acid (ADA) containing a variety
of exfoliated or intercalated layered silicates, to investigate
the influence of swelling conditions on the rheological
and mechanical properties. The silicate materials were
prepared by swelling synthetic silicates (using protonated
ADA) or bentonite clay (using protonated ADA or water).
The mechanical properties of the polyamide-12 (PA-12)
nanocomposites were improved, whilst maintaining the
same notched impact toughness, compared with PA12. Enhanced dimensional stability, barrier resistance,
thermal stability and flame resistance were also observed.
The nanocomposites exhibited complex rheological
behaviour. The slopes of the master curves of the shear
storage modulus and the loss modulus in the terminal
region were considerably lower than those of the matrix
polymer, attributed to the formation of a superstructure in
the molten state. 7 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
SWITZERLAND; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.783159
Item 225
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
19, No.5, 2000, p.396-402
STUDIES ON MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF
KNITTED GLASS-EPOXY COMPOSITES
Naveen V P; Vani A; Prakasha V; Divakar C J;
Ananthkrishnan T; Rao R M V G K
SKSJT Institute; India,National Aerospace Laboratories
The results are reported of a study of the effects of added
reinforcement on the mechanical properties of epoxy resin
transfer moulded laminates made from weft rib knit glass
preforms containing various amounts of reinforcement.
Added reinforcement in the course direction is shown
to increase the tensile and flexural strengths of the
composites, as compared with composites without added
reinforcement. 4 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.772445
81
Item 226
Polymer Composites
21, No.2, April 2000, p.155-64
MODE I FRACTURE RESISTANCE
CHARACTERISTICS OF GRAPHITE/EPOXY
LAMINATED COMPOSITES
Rhee K Y; Koh S K; Lee J H
Kyung Hee,University; Kunsan,National University;
Cheonbuk,National University
Double cantilever beam specimens were used to determine
mode I crack resistance behaviour of graphite fibrereinforced epoxy composites, with different reinforcement
stacking sequences. R-curves were produced for three
different initial crack lengths, to investigate the effect of
initial crack length on resistance behaviour. The resistance
force (Gr) for a crack increment was determined using a
compliance calibration method. For a stacking sequence
of ((0/90)3s//(19/0)3s), the initial crack deviated from the
mid-plane and propagated in a zigzag fashion, whilst in the
case of (012//012), the crack propagated along the midplane. Prior to resistance force stabilisation, the resistance
behaviour was significantly affected by the initial crack
length. However, once Gr was in the steady-state stage,
the effect of initial crack length on resistance behaviour
was negligible. 14 refs.
KOREA
Accession no.770537
Item 227
Fire and Materials
24, No.1, Jan./Feb.2000, p.45-52
NANOCOMPOSITE FIRE RETARDANTS - A
REVIEW
Porter D; Metcalfe E; Thomas M J K
Greenwich,University
Most fire retardant nanocomposites are made from
layered silicates and organic polymers, a variety of
methods are used in their synthesis. The mechanism
for the fire retardancy of these composites is generally
considered to be due to the structure of the char formed
during combustion, which enables the char to thermally
insulate the polymer and inhibit the formation and
escape of volatiles during combustion. Fire retardant
nanocomposites require relatively low concentrations of
silicates for activity, resulting in low additional costs and
weight. Improvements in the bulk physical properties of
the polymer can be additional advantages over traditional
fire retardants. 39 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.770447
Item 228
Polymer
41, No.10, 2000, p.3841-9
HYBRID COMPOSITES BASED ON
82
Accession no.767826
Item 229
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
75, No.3, 18th Jan.2000, p.396-405
TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC NANOCOMPOSITES
CONTAINING ANISOTROPIC LAMINATED
NANOPARTICLES DERIVED FROM
INTERCALATED LAYERED SILICATES
Dietsche F; Thomann Y; Thomann R; Mulhaupt R
Freiburg,Albert-Ludwigs University
New acrylic nanocomposites consisting of methyl
methacrylate-n-dodecyl methacrylate copolymers and
intercalated layered silicates were prepared. The silicates
were based upon bentonite which was rendered organophilic
by ion exchange with N,N,N,N-dioctadecyl dimethyl
ammonium ions. Morphological, thermal, mechanical
and optical properties were examined as a function of
both organophilic bentonite and n-dodecyl methacrylate
content. Addition of n-dodecyl methacrylate improved
the compatibility between the layered silicate and the
acrylic matrix, thus promoting bentonite intercalation and
formation of anisotropic laminated silicate nanoparticles of
an average diameter of 18 nm, average length of 450 nm,
and interlayer distance of 4.8 nm, as determined by wide
angle X-ray scattering, transmission electron microscopy
and atomic force microscopy. Addition of 2-10 wt%
of intercalated layered silicate accounted for improved
stiffness/toughness balance, higher Tg and enhanced
thermal stability in comparison with the corresponding
methyl methacrylate-n-dodecyl methacrylate copolymer.
Data include Izod impact strength, Tg, Youngs modulus,
light transmittance coefficient, EB, interlayer distance and
TGA 10% weight loss temperature. 23 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.763984
Item 230
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
14, No.1, 2000, p.15-25
EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL TOUGHENED
EPOXY ADHESIVE
Ratna D; Banthia A K
Indian Institute of Technology
Epoxidised soybean oil(ESO) was used to toughen epoxy
resin cured with the ambient temp. curing agent tris2,4,6-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)phenol. The ESO was
prepolymerised with the amine curing agent to give liquid
epoxidised soybean rubber(EpSR). The EpSR-modified
epoxy networks were evaluated for their thermal, impact
and adhesion properties. The epoxy/EpSR compositions
were systematically varied to study the effect of modifier
concentration on the adhesion and impact strength. The
optimum properties were obtained at a concentration of
20 wt% EpSR. The DSC and DMTA analyses indicated
phase separation between the epoxy-rich phase and ESOrich phase. 24 refs.
INDIA
Accession no.761345
Item 231
Polimeros: Ciencia e Tecnologia
9, No.3, 1999, p.28-37
Portuguese
PREPARATION OF MERCAPTO-MODIFIED
POLYPROPYLENE FIBRES AND ITS USE IN
EPOXY-BASED COMPOSITES
Dutra R C L; Soares B G; Lourenco V L; Dinis M F
Brazil,Instituto de Aeronautica e Espaco; Rio de
Janeiro,University
Mercapto-modified PP fibres are prepared by a process
involving extrusion followed by spinning of mixtures of
PP and EVA modified with mercapto groups (EVASH).
The analysis of the surface of these fibres by X-ray
photoelectronic spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy, surface tension and
scanning electronic microscopy indicate that the polar
component (EVASH) is located close to the fibre surface.
The epoxy composites containing these modified fibres
display a considerable increase in impact resistance. This
result can be attributed to the good interfacial adhesion
between matrix and PP fibre and the ductile characteristic
of the fibre. The dynamic mechanical behaviour also
suggests the interfacial adhesion. 28 refs.
BRAZIL
Accession no.760186
Item 232
International Composites Expo 99. Conference
proceedings.
Cincinnati, Oh., 10th-12th May 1999, session 4-E
SEISMIC REPAIR AND UPGRADE OF
STRUCTURAL CAPACITY OF REINFORCED
Accession no.759482
Item 233
International Composites Expo 99. Conference
proceedings.
Cincinnati, Oh., 10th-12th May 1999, session 2-E
AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES:
BACKGROUND, BENEFITS, AND USAGE IN
THE NEW BUSINESS JETS FROM RAYTHEON
AIRCRAFT
Abbott R
Raytheon Co.
(SPI,Composites Institute)
The development and current applications for fibrereinforced epoxy composites in aircraft manufacture is
reviewed. The fibre reinforcement is generally carbon,
and the resulting composite offers the advantages of
high strength and stiffness combined with low density.
Applications vary from individual components including
doors and control surfaces up to complete fuselages and
wing assemblies. Glass fibre reinforced epoxy is also popular
for helicopter rotor blades, offering better fatigue resistance
than aluminium equivalents. Automatic machinery may be
used to position the carbon fibre prepregs, and advanced
techniques are used to inspect all parts. No major structure
failure has been reported in service.
USA
Accession no.759475
Item 234
Patent Number: US 5728763 A 19980317
THERMOSETTING RESIN COMPOSITION FOR
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
Yamaguchi M; Shirai M; Morikawa Y; Mitsuoka Y;
Komoto M
Nitto Denko Corp.
A semiconductor device obtained by encapsulating
a semiconductor element with a thermosetting resin
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Accession no.695736
Item 235
Composites Plastiques Renforces Fibres de Verre
Textile
No.21, May/June 1997, p.82-4
RESIN TRANSFER MOULDING OF FIRERETARDED COMPOSITES FOR RAILWAY
APPLICATIONS
Woodward M G; Brown N
Ashland Composite Polymers Ltd.; Martinswerk GmbH
Formulations for the resin transfer moulding of glass fibrereinforced composite components for railway rolling stock
are described. These consist of Modar 835 S modified
acrylic resin (Ashland), Martinal ON-904 aluminium
hydroxide flame retardant (Martinswerk), BYK-W 996
wetting and dispersing agent (BYK-Chemie), and random
glass mat. The flammability characteristics and mechanical
properties of these composites are examined.
BYK-CHEMIE GMBH
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
UK; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.695314
Item 236
SAMPE Journal
33, No.4, July/Aug. 1997, p.40-6
NANOCOMPOSITES: A REVOLUTIONARY NEW
FLAME RETARDANT APPROACH
Gilman J W; Lichtenhan J D
US,National Institute of Standards & Technology;
US,Air Force
The feasibility of controlling polymer flammability via a
nanocomposite approach is evaluated. The flammability
properties of nylon-6 clay-nanocomposites with clay mass
fractions of 2% and 5% are compared with those of pure
nylon-6 and other flame retarded nylons. Cone calorimetry
84
Accession no.693137
Item 237
Antec 98. Volume II. Conference proceedings.
Atlanta, Ga., 26th-30th April 1998, p.2316-20. 012
ASPECTS OF THE TENSILE RESPONSE OF
RANDOM CONTINUOUS GLASS/EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Okoli O I; Smith G F
Warwick,University
(SPE)
The impact properties of a material represent its capacity
to absorb and dissipate energies under impact shock
loading. If a material is strain rate sensitive, its static
mechanical properties cannot be used in designing
against impact failure. In addition, the failure modes in
dynamic conditions can be quite different from those
observed in static tests. The effect of strain rate on failure
mechanisms is investigated by viewing fractured surfaces
of tensile specimens using scanning electron microscopy.
The relationship between the energy dissipated and fibre
content is also evaluated. Tensile tests are conducted on
a random continuous glass/epoxy laminate at increasing
rates of strain. A second laminate (with random continuous
glass reinforcement) is tested in tension at varying fibre
volume fractions in order to ascertain the relationship
between fibre content and energy dissipated. 8 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.687437
Item 238
Patent Number: US 5691444 A 19971125
FUNCTIONALISED CRYSTALLINE
POLYLACTONES AS TOUGHENERS FOR
THERMOSETTING RESINS
Shalaby S W; Monroe L A
(Clemson,University)
A crystalline polylactone is produced having reactive
acrylate end groups. When incorporated into a thermosetting
resin which includes reactive C=CH2 sites, the present
functionalised polylactone acts as a toughener, greatly
increasing the impact resistance of the final cured product.
Also disclosed are carboxyl-bearing polylactones as
tougheners for epoxy resin systems.
USA
Accession no.687088
Item 239
Composites Science and Technology
58, No.2, 1998, p.211-20
PROCESSING OF CARBON FIBRE-EPOXY
COMPOSITES WITH COST-EFFECTIVE
INTERLAMINAR REINFORCEMENT
Sohn M-S; Hu X-Z
Western Australia,University
A simple and low-cost interlaminar reinforcement method
for improving delamination resistance of carbon fibrereinforced epoxy resins is presented. Twelve-ply composite
laminates with one, three, and five layers of Kevlar fibres
were processed and their compressive strengths measured
and compared with those of plain 12-ply laminates. SEM
was used to study fracture surfaces. 49 refs.
AUSTRALIA
Accession no.686164
Item 240
Patent Number: EP 845474 A1 19980603
ALKYLENE-BRIDGED ALKYL PHOSPHONATES
Harris C J; Woodward G; Taylor A J; Manku J S
Albright & Wilson UK Ltd.
These halogen-free, oligomeric or polymeric phosphonates
of given formula are used as, or in combination with, a
flame retardant for PU foams, resins and composites, epoxy
resins, phenolic resins, paints, varnishes or textiles.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.682157
Item 241
Patent Number: US 5686514 A 19971111
PRODUCTION AND USE OF FIRE RETARDANT
DISPERSIONS AS ADDITIVES FOR BUILDING
PANELS
Bayha C E; Conley A H
Sequentia Inc.
A fire retardant system, which is useful in a thermosetting
resin, such as a saturated resin, unsaturated polyester,
polyepoxide or PU, in an amount of between 3 and 15
wt.%, comprises a dispersion of particles of a halogencontaining organic material and an inorganic synergist in
a liquid phosphorus carrier. The particles in the blend are
reduced to 20 microns or less by, e.g. processing through
a 3-roll mill. The dispersion remains in suspension during
curing of the resin. The resin, when formed into a ceiling
panel, has a flame spread index less than 25 and a smoke
rating of 450 or less when tested according to ASTM
Test E-84.
USA
Accession no.677872
Item 242
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
Accession no.675094
Item 243
Advanced Performance Materials
4, No.3, July 1997, p.285-95
ROLE OF RESIN MATRIX/HARDENER RATIO
ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF LOW
VOLUME FRACTION EPOXY COMPOSITES
DAlmeida J R M; Monteiro S N
Rio de Janeiro,Catholic University; Norte
Fluminense,Universidade Estadual
The mechanical performance of composite materials
is usually associated with the properties of their
reinforcement. However the matrix materials also play
an important role as is the case for thermoset resin
matrix composites which can be designed for specific
applications by properly changing the polymer used as
matrix. The mechanical, physical and chemical properties
of the polymer matrix can be tailored by changing the
processing conditions and the type and amount of the
chemical substance used as hardener. An investigation is
carried out on the variation of the mechanical properties
of two composites of large commercial applications as a
function of the resin matrix formulation. The mechanical
properties of the matrix are modified by varying the
amount of hardener. Experimental results show that it
is possible to considerably vary the performance of low
volume fraction composites by the proper processing of
the matrix. In particular, it is observed that a significant
change on the deformability of the composites can be
obtained. Micromechanics equations are used to explain
the experimental trends observed. 30 refs.
BRAZIL
Accession no.670190
85
Item 244
Plastics Technology
44, No.1, Jan.1998, p.21-3
CLAY-FILLED NANOCOMPOSITES OFFER
EXTRAORDINARY PROPERTIES
Sherman L M
Research and technical developments relating to
nanocomposites are described. The new clay-reinforced
materials are said to exhibit dramatic improvements in
mechanical, thermal, barrier, and flame retardant properties
without significant loss of toughness or clarity. They
contain very tiny platelets of a special type of surfacemodified clay called montmorillonite, which is dispersed in
a thermoplastic or a reactive liquid resin. Their properties
and applications in nylon are discussed, and potential
applications in PP, polystyrene and PETP are examined.
NANOCOR INC.; TOYOTA CENTRAL R & D
LABORATORIES INC.
JAPAN; USA
USA
Accession no.654683
Item 247
Chemical and Engineering News
75, No.40, 6th Oct. 1997, p.35-6
MAKING POLYMERS TAKE THE HEAT
Jacoby M
Two papers are discussed which were presented at the
Macromolecular Secretariat, and which address recent
advances based on the way flame retardant additives
interact with the materials they seek to protect. In one,
additives improve materials by modifying the structure of
their bulk, and in the other, the changes are made almost
exclusively at the surface.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY; NANOCOR
USA
Accession no.652376
Accession no.666528
Item 245
Patent Number: US 5624989 A 19970429
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Yamaguchi M; Shirai M; Morikawa Y; Mitsuoka Y;
Komoto M
Nitto Denko Corp.
This is obtained by encapsulating a semiconductor element
with a thermosetting resin composition comprising a
thermosetting resin and a hardener comprising a metal
hydroxide of given general formula and a metal oxide
of given general formula. It has a high heat resistance
at infrared reflow step and a high flame retardance and
exhibits drastically enhanced reliability.
JAPAN
Accession no.659045
Item 246
Plastics World
55, No.10, Oct.1997, p.36-8
TINY CLAY PARTICLES PACK POTENT
PROPERTIES PUNCH
Miller B
Nanocomposites is the name given to a new class of
mineral-filled plastics that not only possess above-average
mechanical strength and heat resistance, but also offer
unusual gas-barrier properties and flame retardancy.
Nanocomposites technology originated at Toyota and
focused mainly on nylon compositions. Recently a US
company was established to further develop the technology
and extend it to other polymer systems. Nanocomposites
are compounds in which infinitesimally small platelets of
montmorillonite clay are dispersed into a thermoplastic or
a reactive liquid resin.
NANOCOR INC.
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Item 248
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
8, No.6, June 1997, p.371-7
INTERLAMINAR FRACTURE TOUGHNESS OF
CARBON FIBER/EPOXY COMPOSITES USING
SHORT KEVLAR FIBER AND/OR NYLON-6
POWDER REINFORCEMENT
Park B Y; Kim S C; Jung B
Korea,Agency for Defence Development;
Korea,Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
Mode I (G(IC)) and Mode II (G(IIC)) interlaminar fracture
toughness in carbon fibre/epoxy resin composites was
investigated as a function of the amount of short kevlar29 fibre(SKF) and/or nylon-6 powder(N6P) between
continuous fibre layers. G(IIC) was found to increase
with increasing crack length as a result of the presence
of SKFs forming bridges behind the progressing crack.
G(IIC) of SKF alone could reach the maximum at an
intermediate amount of SKF. G(IIC) of SKF and N6P was
lower than that of SKF alone because N6P prevented the
orientation of SKF to out-of-plane. The extent of SKFs
bridging phenomenon could be influenced by the amount
and orientation of SKF. G(IC) showed no significant effect
with SKF and was uniform regardless of crack length. SEM
after G(IIC) test showed that new surfaces were created by
extensive fibre bridging, pull-out and fracture of SKF in
random direction without any fixed pattern. 15 refs.
KOREA
Accession no.645633
Item 249
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
16, No.10, 1997, p.946-66
TENSILE PROPERTIES OF PLAIN WEFT
KNITTED GLASS FIBER FABRIC REINFORCED
EPOXY COMPOSITES
JAPAN; SINGAPORE
JAPAN
Accession no.644131
Accession no.629023
Item 250
Fire and Materials
21, No.1, Jan.-Feb.1997, p.41-9
FLAMMABILITY TESTING OF FLAME
RETARDED EPOXY COMPOSITES AND
PHENOLIC COMPOSITES
Hshieh F-Y; Beeson H D
AlliedSignal Technical Services Corp.;
US,NASA,Johnson Space Center
Item 252
SPI Composite Institute 51st Annual Conference.
Conference proceedings.
Cincinnati, Oh., 5th-7th Feb.1996. Paper 24-B. 627
EFFECTS OF HEAT AND MOISTURE ON
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PULTRUDED
GRAPHITE/EPOXY AND GLASS EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Theobald D; McClurg J A; Vaughan J G
Mississippi,University
(SPI,Composites Institute)
USA
USA
Accession no.634363
Accession no.621975
Item 251
Composites Science and Technology
57, No.1, 1997, p.1-22
Item 253
Polymer Engineering and Science
36, No.18, Sept.1996, p.2352-65
87
Accession no.615671
Item 254
Patent Number: EP 742266 A2 19961113
EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FIBREREINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS,
PREPREGS AND FIBRE-REINFORCED
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Oosedo H; Noda S
Toray Industries Inc.
These compositions comprise at least the constituents
(A) an epoxy resin comprising 70 pbw or more, per 100
pbw of the epoxy resin, of a bifunctional epoxy resin, (B)
fine particles comprising a rubber phase and substantially
insoluble in epoxy resins and (C) a curing agent.
Composites made therefrom have high impact resistance
and heat resistance.
JAPAN
Accession no.610227
Item 255
Composites and Adhesives Newsletter
13, No.1, Oct-Dec.1996, p.5
RFQ/RFP ISSUED FOR CALTRANS COMPOSITE
BRIDGE DECK PROGRAM; MODIFICATIONS
DELAY PROPOSALS - NOW DUE OCT.10
Details are given of the Caltrans composite deck
programme in which a failing steel open-grated deck on
the Schuyler-Heim Bridge will be replaced with composite
materials. This programme is important for the composites
industry, since Caltrans intends to use the project as a
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Accession no.607094
Item 256
Reactive and Functional Polymers
30, Nos.1-3, June 1996, p.85-91
PREPARATION OF POLYIMIDE-EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Gaw K; Kikei M; Kakimoto M; Imai Y
Tokyo,Institute of Technology
Epoxy resin was cured with polyamic acid (from
pyromellitic dianhydride and 4,4-oxydianiline) instead
of traditional amino-group-containing hardening agents.
The cure behaviour and potential reaction mechanisms of
Epon 828/polyamic acid mixtures were evaluated by DSC
and TGA. Thermal analysis showed a complex reaction
sequence taking place in the mixture and also determined
the extent of reaction of the polyamic acid with itself and
the competitive reaction of the polyamic acid with the
epoxy. The compositions of the mixtures were varied to
see all the dependence of the cure behaviour on component
concentrations. Solutions of the two components did not
phase separate and also phase separation was not apparent
either optically or microscopically in the cured samples.
This phase behaviour was attributed to a unique in situ
reaction. A novel solvent system for the polyamic acid
precursor was also used. The thermal stability of the epoxy
cured with polyamic acid was superior to that of epoxy
cured with standard diamines, but inferior to that of the
polyimide. 3 refs.
JAPAN
Accession no.599707
Item 257
Composites Part A: Applied Science and
Manufacturing
27A, No.6, 1996, p.447-58
TENSILE FAILURE OF 3D WOVEN
COMPOSITES
Cox B N; Dadkhah M S; Morris W L
Rockwell Science Center
Tensile tests are reported for some graphite-epoxy
composites with three-dimensional woven interlock
reinforcement. Rough estimates are made of various
contributions to the work of fracture. 27 refs.
USA
Accession no.590659
Item 258
ICCM/9. Volume 5: Composites Behaviour. Conference
Proceedings.
Madrid, 12th-16th July 1993, p.321-33. 627
ENERGY ABSORPTION IN BALLISTIC
PERFORATION OF GRAPHITE EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Hui D
New Orleans,University
Edited by: Miravete A
(Zaragoza,University)
The energy absorption of graphite/epoxy laminated
plates during ballistic impact tests was studied. Scanning
electron microscopy of a few fragments from the impact
showed that the fracture surfaces of the matrix had some
characteristic hacklemarks. The consideration of these
hacklemarks as an energy absorption mechanism was
discussed. 13 refs.
USA
Accession no.543694
Item 259
ICCM/9. Volume 5: Composites Behaviour. Conference
Proceedings.
Madrid, 12th-16th July 1993, p.307-10. 627
IMPACT DAMAGE RESISTANCE OF
LAMINATED COMPOSITES WITH
TOUGHENED INTERFACES
Seng Guan Lee; Fu-Kuo Chang
Stanford,University
Edited by: Miravete A
(Zaragoza,University)
Low velocity impact tests were carried out on T300/976
graphite/epoxy composites with and without FM300
thermoset interleaves, on T800/3900-2 graphite/epoxy
composite with thermoplastic interface coatings, and
on graphite/PEEK thermoplastic matrix composites.
Numerical calculations were also done. The results showed
that interface toughening can improve significantly the
impact resistance of laminated composites to low velocity
impact. 7 refs.
USA
Accession no.543693
Item 260
Journal of Composites Technology and Research
17, No.1, Jan.1995, p.11-6
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE
ON THE IMPACT BEHAVIOUR OF GRAPHITE/
EPOXY COMPOSITES. II. IMPACT DAMAGE
Karasek M L; Strait L H; Amateau M F; Runt J P
Pennsylvania,State University
Following the study in part I (ibid, p.3-10) in which dropped
weight impact testing was used to evaluate the effect of
temp. and moisture (sea water) on the impact resistance
Accession no.541552
Item 261
Journal of Composites Technology and Research
17, No.1, Jan.1995, p.3-10
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE
ON THE IMPACT BEHAVIOUR OF GRAPHITE/
EPOXY COMPOSITES. I. IMPACT ENERGY
ABSORPTION
Karasek M L; Strait L H; Amateau M F; Runt J P
Pennsylvania,State University
Dropped weight impact testing was used to evaluate the
influence of temp. and moisture (sea water) on the impact
resistance of unmodified and modified epoxy/graphite
fibre composites. At ambient and low temps., moisture
was found to have little effect on damage initiation
energy or subsequent energy absorption. At elevated
temp., the presence of moisture had a significant effect
on damage initiation energy, with the change depending
on the particular energy absorption characteristics of the
matrix and the wet epoxy phase Tg. The energy required
to initiate damage was found to decrease with temp. and
this was consistent with a reduction in matrix properties
at elevated temps. 32 refs.
USA
Accession no.541551
Item 262
Composites
26, No.2, 1995, p.115-24
CHARACTERISATION OF INTERLAMINAR
FRACTURE BEHAVIOUR OF WOVEN FABRIC
REINFORCED POLYMERIC COMPOSITES
Youjiang Wang; Dongming Zhao
Georgia,Institute of Technology
An experimental study was conducted to characterise
the interlaminar fracture behaviour of two-dimensional
woven fabric reinforced epoxy composites under mode
I loading using double cantilever beam tests. A large
displacement, small strain non-linear beam model was
used to calculate the interlaminar fracture toughness.
The fabrics used included glass fibre and Kevlar woven
structures with different weave patterns. An attempt was
made to enhance the composite interlaminar toughness
by adding different types of microfibres into the matrix.
Toughening mechanisms of the composites were analysed
using SEM. It was found that the weave patterns of fabrics
exhibited a strong influence on the interlaminar fracture
behaviour, and that the addition of the microfibres to the
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USA
Accession no.539409
Accession no.519872
Item 263
Composites Science and Technology
52, No.3, 1994, p.439-48
MODE II DELAMINATION TOUGHNESS OF
CARBON FIBRE/EPOXY COMPOSITES WITH
CHOPPED KEVLAR FIBRE REINFORCEMENT
Sohn M-S; Hu X-Z
Western Australia,University
Chopped Kevlar fibres were spread between continuous
fibre layers of a carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy resin to
determine how the mode II delamination toughness is
affected by the Kevlar fibres lying within the fracture
plane. 28 refs.
AUSTRALIA
Accession no.537543
Item 264
Polymer
35, No.22, 1994, p.4743-9
TOUGHENING BEHAVIOUR OF RUBBERMODIFIED THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS
INVOLVING VERY SMALL RUBBER
PARTICLES. I. A CRITERION FOR INTERNAL
RUBBER CAVITATION
Dompas D; Groeninckx G
Leuven,Catholic University
The criteria for internal cavitation of rubber particles were
evaluated. It was shown that internal rubber cavitation
could be considered as an energy balance between the
strain energy relieved by cavitation and the surface energy
associated with the generation of a new surface. The model
predicted that there existed a critical particle size for
cavitation. Very small particles (100-200 nm) were not able
to cavitate. This critical particle size concept explained
the decrease in toughening efficiency in different rubbermodified systems involving very small particles. 35 refs.
BELGIUM; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.533326
Item 265
Polymer Bulletin
33, No.1, June 1994, p.67-74
TOUGHENING OF EPOXY NETWORKS USING
PRE-FORMED CORE-SHELL PARTICLES OR
REACTIVE RUBBERS
Maazouz A; Sautereau H; Gerard J F
CNRS
The influence of liquid reactive rubbers or core-shell
particles were studied on the thermal and mechanical
90
Item 266
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
52, No.12, 20th June 1994, p.1775-83
RUBBER- AND THERMOPLASTICTOUGHENED EPOXY ADHESIVE FILM
Romano A M; Garbassi F; Braglia R
Istituto Guido Donegani SpA; EniChem
Epoxy resins were toughened using two components, a liquid
rubber (Hycar CTBN 1300x13, a butadiene-acrylonitrile
carboxyl-terminated rubber) and a thermoplastic polymer
(Phenoxy PKHH, a polyhydroxyether). Unsupported
adhesive films were obtained from the blends. The effect of
different curing cycles on morphology, fracture behaviour
and adhesive strength was studied and phase separation
was monitored by dynamic mechanical analysis. The
combination of the two moieties was shown to be a very
efficient toughening agent when a slow curing cycle was
adopted. 23 refs.
UNION CARBIDE CORP.; GOODRICH B.F.,CO.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; ITALY; USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.515906
Item 267
Composites
25, No.4, April 1994, p.251-62
INFLUENCE OF WEAVE STRUCTURE ON PINLOADED STRENGTH OF ORTHOGONAL 3D
COMPOSITES
Chen J C; Lu C K; Chiu C H; Chin H
Feng Chia,University; Chung-Shan,Institute of Science
& Technology
Orthogonal three-dimensional(3D) carbon fibre fabrics
with different weave structures were obtained by varying
the yarn spacing and number of carbon filaments per tow
in the x-, y- and z-directions during weaving. These weave
structures were impregnated with epoxy resin to produce
orthogonal 3D carbon/epoxy composites. In addition,
one-dimensional (0 and 90 degree unidirectional) and
two-dimensional (cross-ply and plain fabric) laminates
were prepared from the same carbon fibres and epoxy
resin. Single-hole pin-loaded specimens of each material
were tested in tension and the effects of reinforcement
type, weave structure, specimen width-to-hole diameter
ratio and edge distance-to-hole diameter ratio evaluated.
Various modes of failure were observed in the specimens.
The effect of in-plane and out-of-plane fibres on the pinloaded strength of orthogonal 3D composites is discussed.
26 refs.
TAIWAN
Accession no.508830
Item 268
Advanced Composites Letters
2, No.4, 1993, p.143-6
COMPRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR OF
UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON/EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Effendi R R
Aerospatiale SA
An experimental study of the fracture of unidirectional
carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites under
compression showed that fibre kinking was the principal
compressive failure mode. The materials tested had a
non-linear elastic behaviour during loading, which could
be attributed to the intrinsic non-linear elastic behaviour
of the fibres. 4 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.501092
Item 269
Polyurethanes 92. Conference Proceedings.
New Orleans, La., 21st-24th Oct.1992, p.565-67. 43C6
RECYCLING OF POLYURETHANE RESIDUES
Hoffman A
Remetec-Bauplatten GmbH
(SPI,Polyurethane Div.)
A process is described for converting PU waste into
construction panels (PURO plates) that can be used
whenever conventional particle board panels, plywood
panels or plasterboard panels cannot be used on grounds of
moisture sensitivity, stability or flammability. The process,
basically granulating and sintering, is briefly described.
Pilot plant to deal with other materials, e.g. clothing and
GRP also exists.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; GERMANY; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.499016
Item 270
Deformation and Fracture of Composites. Conference
Proceedings.
Manchester, 29th-31st March 1993, p.9.1-9.10. 951
SYNERGISTIC TOUGHENING IN HYBRID
EPOXY COMPOSITES
Pearson R A; Smith A K; Yee A F
Lehigh University; Air Products & Chemicals Inc.;
Michigan,University
(Institute of Materials)
An investigation is described of the toughening mechanisms
occurring in epoxy resins containing hollow glass spheres
and rubber particles and of the nature of the interactions
between the toughening mechanisms. A rationale is
proposed to explain both the occurrence of and the lack
of synergistic toughening. 24 refs.
USA
Item 271
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
50, No.4, 20th Oct.1993, p.615-26
HYBRID-PARTICULATE COMPOSITES
BASED ON AN EPOXY MATRIX, A REACTIVE
RUBBER, AND GLASS BEADS. MORPHOLOGY,
VISCOELASTIC, AND MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
Maazouz A; Sautereau H; Gerard J F
Lyon,Institut National des Sciences Appliquees
The deformation and fracture behaviours of hybridparticulate epoxy composites were examined. The
materials were based on bisphenol A epoxy resin cured with
dicyandiamide, various volume contents of glass beads and
different rubber contents. Youngs modulus, yield stress,
dynamic mechanical spectra, and fracture energy were
determined at room temperature. The Kerner model fitted
well the Youngs modulus for the hybrid complexes with
various glass bead contents. The analysis of the relaxation
peak recorded from viscoelastic measurements allowed
discussion of the influence of the introduction of the glass
beads on the mobility of macromolecular chains and the
characteristics of the rubber-separated phase. The fracture
energy displayed a strong improvement and a synergism
effect due to the presence of both kinds of particles. The
toughening mechanisms were discussed. Use as adhesives
is mentioned 49 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; WESTERN
EUROPE
Accession no.494873
Item 272
Filplas 92. Conference Proceedings.
Manchester, 19th-20th May 1992, Paper 20. 51
EFFECT OF GLASS PARTICLES ADDITION
AND RUBBER (NBR) MODIFICATION ON
MORPHOLOGICAL, VISCOELASTIC AND
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXY
NETWORKS
Maazouz A; Sautereau H; Gerard J F
Institut National des Sciences Appliquees
(BPF; PRI)
The deformation and fracture behaviour of hybrid
particulate epoxy composites based on a DGEBA/DDA
(dicyandiamide) matrix with various volume fractions of
different contents were investigated. Youngs modulus,
yield stress, dynamic mechanical spectra and fracture
energy were determined at room temp. The effects of
the introduction of glass beads on the mobility of the
macromolecular chains and the characteristics of the
rubber related phase are discussed together with the
toughening mechanisms. 15 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.476538
Accession no.498016
91
Item 273
Polymer Engineering and Science
33,No.2,Jan.1993,p.100-7
DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE OF GLASS
BEAD/CARBOXYL-TERMINATED BUTADIENEACRYLONITRILE RUBBER(CTBN)/EPOXY
COMPOSITES
Zhang H; Berglund L A
Lulea,University
Studies of the above showed that CTBN decreased
the modulus and yield stress of the epoxy resin but
increased its fracture toughness. Addition of glass beads
compensated for the loss in modulus but had little effect
on yield stress. It contributed significantly, however, to the
fracture toughness by providing additional mechanisms
for toughening both the unmodified and rubber-modified
epoxy resin. For the toughened epoxy resins studied,
fracture surfaces gave only limited information on fracture
mechanisms as significant energy absorption also occurred
in the material below the fracture surface. Suggestions for
suitable material compositions for fibre composite matrices
are made. 12 refs.
SCANDINAVIA; SWEDEN; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.473324
Item 274
Polymer
34,No.4,1993,p.885-95
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF
NOVEL TOUGHENED THERMOSETS DERIVED
FROM PENDENT AMINES ON THE BACKBONE
OF POLY(ARYLENE ETHER SULPHONE)S
Pak S J; Lyle G D; Mercier R; McGrath J E
Virginia,Polytechnic Institute & State University
Random incorporation of pendent aryl amines on
the backbone of poly(arylene ether sulphone)s was
achieved by the copolymerisation of a minor amount
of a second activated aromatic dihalide, bis(4fluorophenyl)-3-aminophenylphosphine oxide with
4,4-dichlorodiphenylsulphone and bisphenol A via
aromatic nucleophilic substitution polymerisation
using N-methylpyrrolidone as the solvent, toluene as
the azeotroping agent and potassium carbonate as the
base. The pendent amines were optionally chemically
modified by conversion to maleimides and thermally
cured to afford tough insoluble networks. Epoxy networks
were also obtained by reacting the pendent amines with
liquid epoxy resin and 4,4-diaminodiphenylsulphone.
Selected compositions could significantly improve the
fracture toughness of epoxy networks. Increased fracture
toughness was attributed to the good adhesion between the
polysulphone particles and the epoxy matrix as a result of
the reaction of the amines with the epoxy resin. 22 refs.
(Presented at ACS Symp.on Advances in Polymeric Matrix
Composites,San Francisco,USA,5th-10th April 1992).
USA
Accession no.471187
92
Item 275
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
46,No.11,15th Dec.1992,p.1899-914
TOUGHENING OF GRAPHITEEPOXY COMPOSITES WITH AN
ELECTROCOPOLYMERISED HIGHTEMPERATURE THERMOPLASTIC
INTERPHASE
Wimolkiatisak A S; Bell J P
Connecticut,University
A high temperature 3-carboxyphenylmaleimide-styrene
copolymer interphase was electropolymerised onto
graphite fibres in an effort to toughen graphite fibrereinforced epoxy resin composites. The effects of the
interphase and its thickness on mechanical properties and
failure modes were investigated. An optimum thickness
was determined at which the average value of the DCB
Mode I critical strain energy release rate was improved
by about 100% and the average notched Izod impact
resistance by about 60%, whilst maintaining the average
interlaminar shear strength at around the same value as for
control composites. The failure mode was shifted toward
more ductile failure with the inclusion of an interphase.
131 refs.
HERCULES INC.; SHELL CHEMICAL CO.
USA
Accession no.463102
Item 276
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
46,No.10,5th Dec.1992,p.1723-35
EPOXY COMPOSITES BASED ON GLASS
BEADS. II. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Amdouni N; Sautereau H; Gerard J F
Lyon,Institut National des Sciences Appliquees
An epoxy resin matrix based on bisphenol-A diglycidyl
ether and dicyandiamide was used to study the toughening
effect due to the introduction of glass beads with different
volume fractions and which were untreated, silane treated,
or coated with a crosslinked elastomeric adduct. The
effect of the bead volume fraction and surface treatment
was examined in terms of elastic and plastic properties,
and the results were compared with theoretical models.
Linear elastic fracture mechanics and impact tests were
used to study the crack propagation process. The various
parameters influenced the deformation mechanism,
especially for composites containing coated beads, for
which an optimum thickness was displayed. A large
improvement in fracture energy value was obtained with
a slight decrease in stiffness. 54 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.462984
Item 277
Composites Plastiques Renforces Fibres de Verre
Textile
32,No.3,May/June 1992,p.316-8
French
ICS PROCESS FOR SINGLE-WALL RTM BODY
COMPONENTS
Neveu D
An account is given of the ICS (Injection-Compression
Sotira) process, developed by Sotira for the production of
composite automotive components. A thermosetting resin
is injected around a preform consisting of a PU foam core
and glass fibre reinforcement placed in the mould. The use
of this technique in the manufacture of vehicle spoilers
and doors in glass fibre-reinforced unsaturated polyester
resin is described.
AUTOMOBILES CITROEN SA; CRAY VALLEY SA;
DSM; PSA; VETROTEX SA
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; NETHERLANDS;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.462085
Item 278
Macromolecules
24,No.1,7th Jan.1991,p.126-31
MORPHOLOGY OF TWO-PHASE PS/PMMA
LATEX PARTICLES PREPARED UNDER
DIFFERENT POLYMERISATION CONDITIONS
Jonsson J-E L;Hassander H;Jansson L H;Toernall B
LUND,INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
22 refs.
In this paper the impact response of continuous fibrereinforced composites is reviewed. An attempt is made to
draw together much of the work published in the literature
and to identify the fundamental parameters determining the
impact resistance of continuous fibre-reinforced composite
materials. The effect of varying the properties of the fibre,
matrix and interphase are examined as well as the role of
target geometry and loading rate on the dynamic response
of these materials. 106 refs.
SWITZERLAND; USA; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.440003
Item 281
Advanced Materials Newsletter
13,No.20,28th Oct.1991,p.1
PARTICULATE-FILLED INTERLAYER
TOUGHENS EPOXY COMPOSITE
Toray Industries has developed a prepreg system which
incorporates toughening thermoplastics in interlayers.
Polyamide particles are deposited on the surface of one
epoxy prepreg layer, becoming an interlayer as additional
prepreg is added. When cured, the Toray material exhibits
the typical heat resistance, modulus and strength of
conventional aircraft-grade epoxy composites.
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
JAPAN
Accession no.434389
Accession no.447039
Item 279
Composites and Adhesives Newsletter
7,No.1,Oct/Nov.1990,p.4
NASA INVENTION ON TOUGHENING
REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES
NASA has discovered that fibre-reinforced epoxy
composites can be made tougher by incorporating a
bromine-containing additive. Flexural strength and impact
resistance are shown to be substantially increased. Adding a
small amount of carboxy-terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile
rubber (Hycar) further improves these properties.
NASA,JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
USA
Accession no.441020
Item 280
Composites
22,No.5,Sept.1991,p.347-62
IMPACT RESISTANCE OF COMPOSITE
MATERIALS - A REVIEW
Cantwell W J;Morton J
LAUSANNE,POLYTECHNIQUE;
VIRGINIA,POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE
UNIVERSITY
Item 282
Polymer
32,No.11,1991,p.2020-32
CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF MATRIX
RESIN NETWORKS WITH ENGINEERING
THERMOPLASTICS. I. SYNTHESIS,
MORPHOLOGY, PHYSICAL BEHAVIOUR
AND TOUGHENING MECHANISMS OF
POLY(ARYLENE ETHER SULPHONE)
MODIFIED EPOXY NETWORKS
Hedrick J L;Yilgor I;Jurek M;Hedrick J C;
Wilkes G L;McGrath J E
CIBA-GEIGY CORP.; GOLDSCHMIDT; IBM
ALMADEN RESEARCH CENTER; VIRGINIA
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY
Hydroxyl-terminated and amine terminated polyether
sulphones were synthesised for blending with epoxy
resin (Epon 828) and thermally curing along with 4,4diaminodiphenyl sulphone. The resulting networks
displayed significantly improved fracture toughness,
with little sacrifice in modulus. The bisphenol-A based
polysulphones were miscible with the epoxy precursors over
the entire composition and molec.wt. ranges, but developed
a two phase structure upon network formation. The two
phase structures were almost transparent. 31 refs.
USA
Accession no.430356
93
Item 283
Polymer Engineering and Science
31,No.4,Feb.1991,p.270-4
STUDY OF RUBBER MODIFIED BRITTLE
EPOXY SYSTEMS. PART I. FRACTURE
TOUGHNESS MEASUREMENTS USING THE
DOUBLE NOTCH FOUR POINT BEND METHOD
Sue H J
DOW CHEMICAL USA
Correlations were established for single edge notch
three-point-bend, single edge notch four-point-bend and
the double notch four-point-bend (DN-4PB) toughness
measurement techniques using modified epoxies.
Toughness of unmodified and rubber toughened epoxy
was independent of the testing techniques used. Results
indicate that with a single DN-4PB test information can
be obtained to describe the toughening mechanisms and
fracture toughness value of relatively brittle polymers.
14 refs.
USA
Accession no.420616
Item 284
Polymer
32,No.1,1991,p.53-7
MISCIBILITY AND MORPHOLOGY OF EPOXY
RESIN/POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE) BLENDS
Guo Qipeng;Peng Xinsheng;Wang Zhiji
CHANGCHUN,INSTITUTE OF APPLIED
CHEMISTRY; JILIN,INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Polyethylene oxide was found to be miscible with uncured
epoxy resin, a single Tg being obtained for each blend.
PEO with Mn = 20000 was judged to be immiscible
with the highly amine-crosslinked epoxy resin (ER). The
miscibility and morphology of the ER/PEO blends was
affected by crosslinking. Phase separation in the ER/PEO
blends occurred as crosslinking progressed. 9 refs.
CHINA
Accession no.417685
Accession no.411172
Item 286
Journal of Materials Science
25,No.2B,Feb.1990,p.1435-43
COATED GLASS BEADS EPOXY COMPOSITES:
INFLUENCE OF THE INTERLAYER THICKNESS
ON PRE-YIELDING AND FRACTURE
PROPERTIES
Amdouni N;Sautereau H;Gerard J F;Fernagut F;
Coulon G;Lefebvre J M
LABORATOIRE DES MATERIAUX
MACROMOLECULAIRES; LABORATOIRE DES
STRUCT.ET PROP.DE LETAT SOLIDE; LILLE
FLANDRES ARTOIS,UNIVERSITE DES SCI.ET
TECH.
An elastomeric adduct based on a liquid rubber, an
epoxy prepolymer and a liquid diamine was prepared
and deposited around glass beads reinforcing an epoxy
matrix. The pre-yielding and fracture properties of such
composites were studied. A linear dependence of critical
stress intensity factor (CSIF) vs. volume fraction was
obtained for untreated glass beads, whereas a maximum
was reached at 20% volume fraction of filler for those
with coated glass beads. Introduction of an elastomeric
layer improved fracture toughness. The influence of
interlayer thickness was studied. A maximum for CSIF
was found for (e/r) (thickness of the interlayer/radius of
the glass bead) equals 3% in connection with a strong
decrease of the work-hardening rate compression modulus,
determined in the pre-yielding stage. The toughening
mechanism is discussed in terms of crack pinning and
plastic deformation. 42 refs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; FRANCE; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.398583
Item 285
Composites Asia Pacific 89.Conference Proceedings.
Adelaide,19th-21st June 1989,p.150-160. 627
INFLUENCE OF INTERFACIAL COATING
AND TEMPERATURE ON IMPACT FRACTURE
TOUGHNESS OF FIBRE COMPOSITES
Sang-Kyo Kim;Yiu-Wing Mai;Cotterell B
SYDNEY,UNIVERSITY
(Composites Institute of Australia)
Impact fracture toughness of Kevlar 49- and carbon-epoxy
composites with or without PVOH coated fibres has been
evaluated at temperatures from -50C to +80C. For coated
composites, the fracture toughness measured on monolayer
composite/epoxy sandwich specimens increased by more
than 100% in comparison to composites without coating,
94
Item 287
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
37,No.6,20th Feb.1989,p.1439-47
EFFECT OF DILUENTS AND/OR FORTIFIER ON
THE GLASS FIBRE-EPOXY COMPOSITES
Thakkar J;Patel R;Patel R;Patel V
SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
Glass fibre-epoxy composites were fabricated using Etype glass cloth and the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A
with diethylene triamine as catalyst. The properties were
modified by incorporating diluents such as epoxidised
2,2,6,6-tetramethylolcyclohexanol and 1,4-butanediol
diglycidyl ether with or without 20 parts per 100g of a
condensation product of phenyl glycidyl ether and 4-
Accession no.379920
Item 288
Rubber and Plastics News
18,No.16,20th Feb.1989,p.38
DOW POLYMER USED FOR BRAKE RELEASES
Dow Chemical Co. has begun marketing a fibre reinforced
composite polymer for use by moulders of parking brake
release levers. Details of the unspecified polymer, Isoplast
101 are briefly outlined in a property comparison with
reinforced ABS.
DOW CHEMICAL CO.
USA
Accession no.378397
Item 289
Composites Science and Technology
34,No.3,1989,p.267-83
FAILURE MECHANISMS IN GLASSY-METALREINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES
Low I M;Hewitt G;Mai Y W;Foley C
AUCKLAND,UNIVERSITY; CSIRO,DIV.OF
APPLIED PHYSICS; SYDNEY,UNIVERSITY
Epoxy composites containing both rubbery particles and
short or continuous glassy metal ribbons were investigated.
Considerable improvement in the fracture toughness
was obtained, particularly in composites containing
aligned short ribbons. As the volume fraction of the
ribbon was increased, so was the fracture toughness. The
micromechanisms of toughening and failure processes
were also identified and discussed in the light of the
microstructures. 23 refs.
AUSTRALIA; NEW ZEALAND
Accession no.378252
Accession no.375010
Item 291
Plastics Engineering
44,No.11,Nov.1988,p.33/7
TOUGHENING COMPOSITES BY MATRIX
MODIFICATION
Lian J Y;Jang B Z;Hwang L R;Wilcox R C
AUBURN,UNIVERSITY
Graphite fibre/epoxy composites often suffer from low
impact strength and susceptibility to delamination, possibly
arising from the brittleness of the matrix resin. The addition
of one or more impact modifiers to increase the toughness
of both resin and composite was investigated. An analysis
of the delamination, or interlaminar crack, after impact
loading was conducted to determine the failure behaviour
in a hybrid composite.
USA
Accession no.373432
Item 292
42nd Annual Conference & Expo 87;Proceedings.
Cincinnati,Ohio,2-6 Feb.1987,Session 20-B,pp.6. 627
EFFECTS OF A CONTROLLED MODULUS
INTERLAYER UPON THE PROPERTIES OF
GRAPHITE/EPOXY COMPOSITES
Chang J;Bell J P;Joseph R
CONNECTICUT,UNIVERSITY
(SPI,Reinforced Plastics/Composites Institute)
The results are reported of a study of the effect of a high
molec.wt. polymeric interlayer between the graphite
fibres and epoxy matrix of a graphite-epoxy composite
on composite mechanical properties. Thickness, modulus
of the interlayer and bonding between the interlayer and
epoxy matrix were the three major parameters examined. A
uniform thickness acrylonitrile/methyl acrylate copolymer
coating, applied onto the graphite fibre surface through
a batch electro-copolymerisation technique, was used
as the interlayer. Interlaminar shear strength and impact
resistance data of the composites are tabulated. 19 refs.
USA
Item 290
Advanced Materials Newsletter
10,No.21,12th Dec.1988,p.3
INTERLEAFING BISMALEIMIDE COMPOSITES
OFFERS ANOTHER TOUGHENING APPROACH
The process of interleafing by putting thin layers of
tough, ductile resins into prepregs between layers of resin
containing fibre reinforcement, as a method of improving
graphite/epoxy composites is briefly discussed. Interleafing
of two bismaleimide-based graphite composites is
examined and evaluated for improvements in impact
resistance and delamination by McDonnell Douglas.
Accession no.372679
Item 293
Composites Science and Technology
31,No.4,1988,p.261-72
EFFECT OF FIBRE PRETREATMENT ON
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASBESTOSNYLON-EPOXY COMPOSITES
Papanicolaou G C;Papaspyrides C D
ATHENS,NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
The role of fibre pretreatment in determining the
thermal expansion behaviour and Tg of fibre-reinforced
95
Accession no.356410
Accession no.336353
Item 294
Plastics and Rubber International
13,No.2,April 1988,p.26/31
NEW MATRIX RESINS FOR STRUCTURAL
COMPOSITES
Pritchard G
This detailed article discusses new matrix resins used in
structural composites. It describes the different structures
of fibre reinforcement, the process of mixing these fibres,
and discusses the development of polyesters, vinyl esters
and epoxy composites. Data and properties are presented
for the matrix resins. 7 refs.
UK
Accession no.355519
Item 295
Plastics Technology
34,No.1,Jan.1988,p.13
TERPOLYMER TOUGHENS EPOXIES
A multi-functional liquid rubber for toughening epoxy
composites and coatings was recently developed by
Wolverine Gasket, division of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inkster
Mich. This heat-curable nitrile-diene-acrylamide (NDA)
terpolymer is said to give better fracture toughness and heat
deflection temp. to epoxies than do competitive products. It
is said to have potential for use in reaction injection moulding
and resin transfer moulding, but will not be commercially
available for six to nine months. This abstract includes all
the information contained in the original article.
WOLVERINE GASKET CO.
USA
Accession no.351452
Item 296
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
33,No.2,5th Feb.1987,p.361-73
INTERACTION BETWEEN THE
REINFORCEMENT AND MATRIX IN CARBON
FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE: EFFECT OF
FORMING THE THIN LAYER OF POLYIMIDE
Item 297
SAMPE Journal
22,No.6,Nov/Dec.1986,p.10-6
STATIC AND IMPACT PERFORMANCE OF
POLYETHYLENE FIBRE/GRAPHITE FIBRE
HYBRID COMPOSITES
Adams D F;Zimmerman R S
WYOMING,UNIVERSITY
A study was carried out to determine the benefits of using
Spectra 900, high strength, high modulus PE fibres in
graphite/epoxy composites to improve impact resistance of
the resulting hybrid. The feasibility of using a small amount
of graphite fibre in a Spectra laminate to enhance stiffness
properties while maintaining high impact performance was
also evaluated. Data are provided on drop weight impact,
tensile properties, compression properties, in-plane shear
properties and thermal expansion of the various material
combinations. 8 refs.
USA
Accession no.329941
Item 298
Deformation,Yield and Fracture of
Polymers;Proceedings of the Sixth International
Conference.
Cambridge,April 1-4,1985,p.16.1-16.5. 951
DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE OF HYBRID
PARTICULATE-FILLED EPOXY POLYMERS
Kinloch A J;Maxwell D;Young R J
LONDON,UNIVERSITY,IMPERIAL COLLEGE;
LONDON,UNIVERSITY,QUEEN MARY COLLEGE
(PRI)
The fracture behaviour of hybrid-particulate composites
(epoxy resin/glass beads, epoxy resin/glass beads/rubber
and epoxy resin/glass beads(silane)/rubber) was examined.
Values of stress-intensity factor and fracture energy were
determined using a double-torsion test. Considerable
increases in toughness were recorded and the mechanisms
of toughening and the failure criteria identified. 8 refs.
UK
Accession no.312808
96
Item 299
Die Makromolekulare Chemie- Macromolecular
symposia
No.1,Jan.1986,p.139-50
ENERGY ABSORBING POLYMER-BASED
COMPOSITES
Hull D
CAMBRIDGE,UNIVERSITY
The ability of polymer-based fibre reinforced composite
materials to absorb energy when subjected to high stress
is shown to depend on the micromechanics of deformation
and fracture of the individual laminae and the interaction
between laminae. The micromechanisms depend on
the properties of the matrix, fibres and fibre-matrix
interface. The importance of the capacity of the material
to absorb energy for various applications is considered
with particular reference to the response of structures to
impact. 7 refs. (30th IUPAC International Symposium on
Macromolecules,The Hague,Netherlands, Aug.1985).
UK
Accession no.309612
Item 300
Molecular Characterization of Composite
Interfaces;Proceedings of a Symposium on Polymer
Composites:Interfaces at the 185th American Chemical
Society Meeting.
Seattle,Wash.,March 1983,p.287-98. 012
THERMOSTIMULATED CREEP STUDY OF THE
INTERFACE OF GLASS BEAD-REINFORCED
EPOXY COMPOSITES
Bayoux J P;Pillot C;Chatain D;Lacabanne C
Edited by: Ishida H;Kumar G
(ACS,Div.of Polymer Chemistry)
The use of thermostimulated creep to study the anelastic
behaviour of two different types of model composites is
described. The method is shown to have high resolving
power and to provide accurate information about the
distribution of the relaxation times in the matrix of
an epoxy resin reinforced with glass beads having on
their surface either a coupling agent, e.g. a silane, or a
release agent, e.g. silicone. From analysis of the spectra,
two different mechanisms are proposed to explain the
reinforcement process through modification of the matrix
at its interface with the filler. 14 refs.
FRANCE
Accession no.302416
Item 301
Polymer Bulletin
13,No.3,March 1985,p.201-8
ENGINEERING-CHEMICAL MODIFICATION
OF MATRIX RESIN NETWORKS WITH
ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS. I.
PHENOLIC HYDROXYL TERMINATED
POLY(ARYL ETHER SULPHONE)-EPOXY
SYSTEMS
Hedrick J L;Yilgor I;Wilkes G L;McGrath J E
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE
UNIVERSITY
Functionally terminated bisphenol-A polysulphone
oligomers were used in the modification of an epoxy resin/
diamino diphenylsulphone network system. Molecular
weight and the amount of PSF oligomers incorporated
into the network were varied and their effect on the overall
properties of the resulting systems were investigated.
Capping and curing reactions were followed by using
Fourier transform IR spectroscopy, NMR, GPC, HPLC
and DSC techniques. 13 refs.
USA
Accession no.271295
Item 302
Polymer
24,No.5,May 1983,p.639-44
PHASE SEPARATION IN EPOXY RESINS
CONTAINING POLYETHERSULPHONE
Bucknall C B;Partridge I K
CRANFIELD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Scanning electron microscopy and dynamic mechanical
spectroscopy are used to study phase separation of
dissolved polyethersulphone (PES) from trifunctional and
tetrafunctional epoxy resins during curing. Observations
of modules on fracture surfaces and of multiple peaks in
the dynamic mechanical spectra provide evidence for a
separate, crosslinked, PES-rich phase in the remaining
materials. 13 refs.
UK
Accession no.230834
Item 303
Journal of Elastomers and Plastics
10, July 1978, p.271-81
INFLUENCE OF MOISTURE ON THE IMPACT
BEHAVIOUR OF HYBRID GLASS/GRAPHITE/
EPOXY COMPOSITES
HOFER K E; PORTE R
Previous studies have indicated a lack of tolerance for
impact by graphite fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites,
in contrast with the good impact resistance of GRP. Hybrid
composites combining two fibre reinforcements alleviate
this problem to some degree, whilst retaining stiffness
and strength. A study was undertaken to examine the
effect of hybridisation on charpy impact resistance, and
to gauge modifications of this resistance as a function of
moisture absorption, for hybrid glass/graphite/epoxy resin
composites. 22 refs.
Accession no.127381
97
98
Subject Index
Subject Index
A
ABRASION RESISTANCE, 23
ACCELERATED AGEING, 122 221
ACETIC ACID, 175
ACOUSTIC EMISSION, 268
ACRYLAMIDE POLYMER, 70
ACRYLATE COPOLYMER, 140
ACRYLATE POLYMER, 77
ACRYLATE RUBBER, 77 220
ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER,
203
ACRYLIC ESTER COPOLYMER,
140
ACRYLIC ESTER POLYMER, 77
ACRYLIC POLYMER, 19 60 235
ACRYLIC RESIN, 60 235
ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER,
292
ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE
RUBBER, 11
ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENESTYRENE TERPOLYMER, 2
17 19 62 72 76 77 171 196
ACRYLONITRILE-STYRENE
COPOLYMER, 61
ACTIVATION ENERGY, 107 164
ACTUATOR, 22
ADHESION, 97 114 124 125 167
222 230 266 281 292 293 296
ADHESIVE, 22 124 167 186 230
266
ADVANCED COMPOSITE, 290
AEROPLANE, 204 222
AEROSPACE APPLICATION, 8
112 204 233 268
AGEING, 15 87 122 221
AGGLOMERATION, 62 77 100
AGGREGATION, 91
AGRICULTURAL APPLICATION,
62
AIR BARRIER, 244
AIR PERMEABILITY, 216
AIRCRAFT, 204 222 268 281
ALKALI TREATMENT, 84
ALKENE POLYMER, 19 22 34 42
49 51 62 73 100 102 136 146
165 166 176 179 191 195 201
210 246
ALKYLAMMONIUM ION, 130
ALUMINIUM, 151 181 185 235
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE, 9 10
49 52 53 82 97 121 129 137 185
194 235
ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE, 22
ASBESTOS FIBREREINFORCED PLASTIC, 293
ASPECT RATIO, 42 76 102 183
214 219 246
ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY,
75 86 165 187 229
ATTAPULGITE, 22
AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION,
21 22 35 42 46 62 100 102 132
136 149 167 185 191 195 196
201 204 214 219 222 244 277
288
AVRAMI EQUATION, 55
B
BALL MILL, 140
BALLISTIC APPLICATION, 209
BALLISTIC PROPERTIES, 209
258
BALLISTIC RESISTANCE, 209
BALLOON, 37
BALSA, 69
BARIUM TITANATE, 22
BARRIER FILM, 102 201
BARRIER PACKAGING, 21 201
BARRIER PROPERTIES, 21 56 62
100 102 183 201 214 219 236
244
BATCH POLYMERISATION, 21
BATTERY, 149
BEER BOTTLE, 100
BENTONITE, 224 229
BEVERAGE, 62
BINDER, 107
BINDING, 21
BIOCOMPOSITE, 75
BIODETERIORATION, 84 146
BIOPOLYMER, 102
BISDIETHYLOXYPHOS
PHONYLHYDROXY
PHENYLPROPANE, 94
BISETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE,
62
BISMALEIMIDE POLYMER, 274
280 290
BISPHENOL A, 39 272 287 293
BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL
ETHER, 94 130 203 276
BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN,
27 155
BISPHENOL C, 69
99
Subject Index
BISPHENOL DIGLYCIDYL
ETHER, 94 130 203
BLEND, 9 11 13 20 30 31 35 54 61
62 68 72 77 84 97 100 107 110
115 125 128 136 154 162 168
173 196 200 210 216 223 230
253 256 264 266 271 273 274
277 278 282 284 289 302
BLENDING, 103 247
BLOCK COPOLYMER, 62 219
BLOW MOULDING, 21 100 149
BLOWING AGENT, 100
BLOWN FILM, 149
BODY PANELS, 191 214 277
BOEHMITE, 185
BOND STRENGTH, 18 227
BONDING, 21 22 124 167 186
BOTTLES, 100 191
BOUNDARY LAYER, 293
BRAGG SPACING, 227
BREAKDOWN STRENGTH, 287
BREAKING STRENGTH, 107
BRIDGE, 66
BRIDGE DECK, 255
BRITTLENESS, 34 291
BROMINATION, 79 175
BROMINE, 30 95 128 185 196 200
279
BROMINE COMPOUND, 106
BROMINE-CONTAINING
POLYMER, 119
BUILDING APPLICATION, 66
136 185 195 210 241
BUILDING PANEL, 241 269
BULK POLYMERISATION, 103
147 187 220
BURNING, 3 70 92 129 175
BURNING RATE, 6 33 104
BUSINESS MACHINE, 111 136
185
BUTADIENE POLYMER, 178 209
BUTADIENE-ACRYLONITRILE
COPOLYMER, 266 271 272
273 279 298
BUTADIENE-STYRENE
RUBBER, 23
BUTYL ACRYLATE
COPOLYMER, 140
C
CABLE, 22 46 62 63 88 105 109
121 123 132 137 149 179 191
192 194 195 210
CABLE COVERING, 38 63 99 110
CABLE INSULATION, 50 120 185
196
CADMIUM OXIDE, 234
100
CALCIUM CARBONATE, 3 9 23
33 51 277
CALORIMETRY, 9 13 17 29 30 45
53 61 65 67 73 119 122 147 158
169 170 174 250
CAMERA, 249
CAPROLACTAM, 62
CAPROLACTAM POLYMER, 19
21 28 30 45 49 62 67 89 102
110 111 118 127 193
CAR, 136 185 201 277
CARBON, 22 39 43 47 71 78 96
100 105 123 131 136 138 143
157
CARBON BLACK, 100
CARBON DIOXIDE, 100
CARBON FIBRE, 63 214 226 228
233 268
CARBON FIBRE-REINFORCED
PLASTIC, 1 18 32 114 115 131
142 145 153 181 186 205 208
218 221 226 228 232 233 239
242 248 250 252 263 267 268
275 280 285 290 291 292 296
297
CARBON MONOXIDE, 52 62 63
175 235
CARBON NANOTUBE, 50
CARBON-13, 24
CARBONACEOUS, 40
CARBONATE COPOLYMER, 64
CARBONATE POLYMER, 37 61
72 82 84 111 125 152 196 209
CARBONISATION, 30 210
CARBOXY GROUP, 145 203
CARBOXY-TERMINATED, 141
203 273 279
CARBOXYBENZIMIDAZOLE,
173
CARBOXYDODECYL
AMMONIUM, 9
CARBOXYL GROUP, 145 203
CARBOXYL-TERMINATED, 141
203 266 271
CARBOXYPHENYLMALEIMIDE
COPOLYMER, 275
CASTING, 8 70 115
CATALYST, 203
CATALYTIC ACTIVITY, 45
CATHETER, 22 37
CATION, 192
CATION EXCHANGE, 227
CAVITATION, 264
CELLULAR MATERIAL, 69 100
106 146 185 210 240 277
CELLULOSE, 148 160
CELLULOSE FIBRE, 160
CERAMER, 58
CERAMIC, 22 45 62 201
CHAIN ENTANGLEMENT, 77
CHAIN EXTENSION, 235
CHAIN LENGTH, 81 95
CHAIN MOBILITY, 95
CHAIN STRIPPING, 9 63
CHAR, 3 18 40 50 53 62 85 88 91
92 99 101 121 126 137 148 160
161 171 175 179 180 182 236
CHAR FORMATION, 1 4 17 38 60
68 92 95 105 106 109 110 112
118 128 163 170 174 184 188
194 196 198 210 227 236
CHAR YIELD, 1 4 58 120 199
CHARACTERISATION, 1 4 8 14
16 17 24 29 38 41 43 48 53 57
58 61 63 75 76 77 85 89 98 103
113 122 126 130 138 146 159
182 187 189 199 203 224 227
251 262 287
CHARPY, 276
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, 149
CHEMICAL MODIFICATION, 4
13 24 27 30 44 79 84 91 94 103
124 128 162 163 174 175 185
189 228 247 301
CHEMICAL PLANT, 246
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES, 129
179
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE, 22
129 179 255 287
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE, 4 17
21 22 45 57 58 60 62 77 83 99
110 124 126 128 133 144 146
152 202 203 206 207 221 227
240 245 302
CHEMICAL TREATMENT, 219
246
CHEMORHEOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES, 154
CHLORINE, 27 128 185
CHROMATOGRAPHY, 161 170
220
CHROMIUM OXIDE, 234
CIVIL ENGINEERING, 232
CLARITY, 62 100
CLASSIFICATION, 22
CLAY, 1 7 15 19 20 21 22 28 29 30
34 35 37 41 49 50 51 52 53 54
56 61 62 65 67 73 75 82 85 92
98 99 100 102 104 113 120 123
127 128 130 133 136 144 147
149 156 159 165 172 175 176
181 182 185 187 191 193 194
207 212 214 219 224 227 236
244 246 247
CO-ROTATING EXTRUDER, 34
COAL, 101
Subject Index
D
DAMPING, 16 81
DEBONDING, 35 285
DECABROMODIPHENYL
ETHER, 49
DECABROMODIPHENYL
OXIDE, 110 175 189
DECOMPOSITION, 1 3 4 30 38
45 54 68 128 130 175 180 198
201 235
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT,
1 36
DECOMPOSITION RATE, 1
DECOMPOSITION
TEMPERATURE, 1 54 77 185
DEFORMATION, 20 268 272 273
276 286 298 299
DEFORMATION
TEMPERATURE, 55 102 130
146
DEGRADATION, 4 11 15 18 54 62
84 87 101 110 122 146 160 164
169 175 188 221
DEGRADATION PRODUCT, 1
18 96
DEGRADATION RATE, 1
DEGRADATION RESISTANCE, 4
11 54 194
DEGRADATION
TEMPERATURE, 1 4 11 26 54
67 92 110 122
DEGREE OF CONVERSION, 107
DEGREE OF CROSSLINKING, 5
DEGREE OF DISPERSION, 11 20
34 47 51 53 54 59 126 156
DEGREE OF POLYMERISATION,
107
DEGREE OF SWELLING, 75
DEHYDRATION, 185
DELAMINATION, 30 42 66 77
118 153 237 239 258 259 263
290 291
DELAMINATION RESISTANCE,
18
DENDRIMER, 202
DENTAL APPLICATION, 22
DERIVATIVE
THERMOGRAVIMETRY, 3
101
Subject Index
DESIGN, 22 255
DGEBA, 31
DIAMINE, 286
DIAMINE COMPOUND, 112
DIAMINODIPHENYL
METHANE, 8 155
DIAMINODIPHENYL SULFONE,
107 282
DIAMINODIPHENYLMETHANE,
8 155
DIBROMOCYCLOHEXANE, 173
DIBROMOSTYRENE, 103
DIBROMOSTYRENE
COPOLYMER, 119
DICARBOXYLIC ACID, 27 173
DICYANDIAMIDE, 272 276
DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, 4 287
DIELECTRIC LOSS, 287
DIELECTRIC LOSS FACTOR, 4
DIELECTRIC LOSS TANGENT,
4 27
DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES, 4 27
129 287
DIETHYL TOLUENE DIAMINE,
168
DIETHYLENE TRIAMINE, 287
DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE,
62
DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING
CALORIMETRY, 8 13 14 16
24 28 31 48 52 55 60 61 75 80
83 92 151 161 203 227 230 256
265 301
DIFFERENTIAL THERMAL
ANALYSIS, 8 13 14 15 16 24
28 31 48 52 55 60 61 75 80 83
92 151 161 203 227 230 235
256 265 301
DIFFERENTIAL
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC
ANALYSIS, 2 3
DIFFRACTION PATTERN, 41 80
98 122 130
DIFFUSION, 16 191 210
DIGLYCIDYL ETHER, 272 287
DIGLYCIDYL ETHER
BISPHENOL A, 31
DIHYDROOXAPHOSPHAPHEN
ANTHRENE OXIDE, 155
DIISODECYL PHTHALATE, 9
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY, 42
62 100 201 224 244 277
DIMETHYL
BENZYLOCTADECYL
AMMONIUM, 175
DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE, 175
DIMETHYL SILOXANE
POLYMER, 110 118 175
102
DIMETHYLDISTEARYLAMMO
NIUM, 9
DIMETHYLDISTEARYLAMMO
NIUM CHLORIDE, 65
DIMETHYLSILOXANE
COPOLYMER, 64
DIOXIN, 161 174
DIPENTAERYTHRITOL, 60
DIPHENYL ETHER, 161
DIPHENYLMETHANE
DIISOCYANATE, 75
DIRECT COMPOUNDING, 17 42
DISCOLORATION, 9
DISPERSED PHASE, 178
DISPERSIBILITY, 17 76 89 90 149
246
DISPERSING AGENT, 235
DISPERSION, 11 12 20 22 28 34
42 43 47 51 53 54 55 59 62 64
75 77 78 79 80 85 91 94 95 96
97 100 102 126 130 143 152
156 158 170 175 191 196 241
DODECYL METHACRYLATE
COPOLYMER, 229
DODECYLAMINE, 56
DODECYLAMMONIUM, 9
DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, 149
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT, 149
DOOR PANEL, 196
DOSE RATE, 42 196
DOUBLE CANTILEVER BEAM
TEST, 226 262
DRAPEABILITY, 222
DRIP INHIBITOR, 194
DROP-WEIGHT, 260 261
DRUG DELIVERY, 22
DRUG RELEASE, 22
DUCTILE FAILURE, 275
DUCTILE-BRITTLE
TRANSITION, 35
DUCTILITY, 62 152 203 220 232
DURABILITY, 87 197
DYE, 22 62
DYNAMIC MECHANICAL
ANALYSIS, 12 13 16 31 56 61
107 143 146 266 287 302
DYNAMIC MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES, 4 5 47 81 115
130 228 296
DYNAMIC MECHANICAL
SPECTROSCOPY, 271 272
DYNAMIC MECHANICAL
THERMAL ANALYSIS, 230
DYNAMIC PROPERTIES, 4 5 47
81 115 130 228
DYNAMIC TESTING, 26
E
E-GLASS, 177
E-MODULUS, 20 66 75 78 80 107
159 229
ECONOMIC INFORMATION, 62
100 128 136 162 169 201 219
ELASTIC DEFORMATION, 20
ELASTIC MODULUS, 20 66 75 78
80 107 159 229 249 251 276
ELASTIC PROPERTIES, 17 20 81
210 221 251 268
ELASTICITY, 194 276
ELASTOMER, 11 23 28 34 41 46
57 64 65 77 102 107 128 132
133 145 167 172 178 185 195
203 210 214 215 216 220 223
238 254 264 265 270
ELECTRIC CABLE, 88 109 191
194
ELECTRICAL APPLICATION, 50
62 73 88 105 121 137 149 179
185 192 195 210
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY,
62 100 118
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, 195
ELECTRICAL INSULATION, 32
63 185
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES, 27
32 63 175 185 287
ELECTRICAL STRENGTH, 27
ELECTROINITIATED
POLYMERISATION, 275 292
ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD,
100
ELECTRON BEAM, 10 23 34 67
84 120 152 166 167 203 229
235
ELECTRON DIFFRACTION, 151
ELECTRON MICROGRAPH, 94
95 96 122 130 152 189 203
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY, 39
40 41 51 60 62 78 79 85 86 87
89 90 94 95 96 97 98 103 113
114 117 122 134 138 141 142
145 156 237
ELECTRON SCANNING
MICROSCOPY, 39 40 41 60 78
79 86 87 89 90 94 95 96 97 98
103 113 114 117 122 134 138
141 142 145 156 237
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION,
102 111 129 185
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, 17
ELECTROPOLYMERISATION,
275 292
ELECTROSPINNING, 146
ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATION,
100
Subject Index
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING,
214
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS, 155
ELONGATION, 28 37 183 246
ELONGATION AT BREAK, 10 23
34 67 84 120 152 166 203 229
235
EMBRITTLEMENT, 34
EMI SHIELDING, 100
EMULSION POLYMERISATION,
213
ENCAPSULATION, 10 22 234 245
ENERGY ABSORPTION, 237 258
261 273 280 299
ENERGY BALANCE, 153 264
ENERGY DISSIPATION, 258
ENERGY RELEASE RATE, 1 7 9
12 17 18 19 30 36 38 43 45 49
50 51 53 63 65 67 68 69 73 76
88 89 90 92 94 104 120 140 156
157 158 189 236 246 247 275
ENGINEERING APPLICATION,
8 100 111 162 185 195 201 280
301
ENGINEERING PLASTIC, 17 37
76 100 111 128 162 185 201
246 280
ENGINEERING
THERMOPLASTIC, 17 37 76
100 128 246 301
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, 163
174
ENVIRONMENTAL
LEGISLATION, 21 62 128
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, 30 128 162 200
ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY,
41
EPICHLOROHYDRIN, 39
EPM, 35 54
EPOXIDE POLYMER, 1 4 5 8 13
16 17 18 19 24 26 27 31 32 33
35 37 39 49 52 62 66 68 70 74
76 78 81 83 84 86 87 94 107
112 114 115 130 131 141 142
143 241
EPOXIDISED SOYBEAN OIL,
230
EPOXY CYANATE RESIN, 221
ETHENE, 210
ETHENE COPOLYMER, 34 44 73
151
ETHERSULFONE COPOLYMER,
274
ETHYLENE, 210
ETHYLENE COPOLYMER, 34 44
73 151
F
FABRIC, 172 193 196 225
FABRIC REINFORCED, 84 251
FAILURE, 35 237 249 257 258 267
268 275 280 289 291 298
FAILURE ANALYSIS, 197
FAILURE MECHANISM, 35 280
FATIGUE, 22 86 205 253
FATIGUE RESISTANCE, 255
FATTY AMINE, 156
FEEDSTOCK, 75
FIBRE, 25 30 62 100 111 160 162
214 226 228 233 248 258 294
FIBRE ALIGNMENT, 268
103
Subject Index
FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA, 74
FLUOROMICA, 77
FLUOROPOLYMER, 62 63 111
175 207
FOAM, 69 100 106 146 185 210
240 269 277
FOAMING AGENT, 100
FOOD PACKAGING, 22 62 219
FORMULATION, 27 71 93 105
149 210 213
FOURIER TRANSFORM
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY,
3 8 14 18 24 31 48 58 75 114
117 126 138 147 151 155 217
227 296 301
FRACTOGRAPHY, 86 270
FRACTURE, 5 20 124 144 153 205
226 257 258 262 263 265 266
268 270 272 273 276 282 283
285 286 289 298 299 301 302
FRACTURE ENERGY, 271 272
276 298
FRACTURE MECHANICS, 276
FRACTURE MORPHOLOGY, 5 9
11 14 17 20 29 31 34 40 41 44
47 51 52 54 55 59 64 67 75 76
77 78 79 80 85 89 91 94 95 96
102 117 119 121 122 124 126
130 138 142 151 154 163 168
182 192 239
FRACTURE PROCESS
ANALYSIS, 20
FRACTURE RESISTANCE, 226
FRACTURE SURFACE, 5 39 40
78 141 145 249 258 271 273
276
FRACTURE TOUGHNESS, 5 8 13
20 86 145 226 248 259 262 273
282 285 289
FRAGMENTATION, 205
FRICTIONAL PROPERTIES, 257
FRIEDEL-CRAFTS REACTION,
212
FUEL TANK, 21 191
FULLERENE, 214 247
FUNCTIONAL GROUP, 53 145
203
FUNCTIONALISATION, 47 154
159 168
FUNCTIONALITY, 159 203 220
254
FURNITURE, 46 132 185
G
GAS BARRIER, 26 246
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY, 161
GAS EMISSION, 235
104
H
HACKLEMARK, 258
HALIDE, 27
HALLOYSITE, 59
HALOGEN, 30 110 128 175 185
195
HALOGEN COMPOUND, 25 49
106 161 241
HALOGEN-FREE, 18 26 62 73 89
110 116 129 179 185 194 198
235 240
HARDENER, 39 180 203 234 243
245
HARDNESS, 23 80 287
HAZE, 64 246
HEALTH HAZARDS, 46 69 128
132 134 161 163 175 179 185
196 216 235
HEAT ABSORPTION, 128 235
HEAT AGEING, 277
HEAT CURING, 295
HEAT DEFLECTION
TEMPERATURE, 21 219 244
246
HEAT DEGRADATION, 1 4 18
44 54 55 59 64 66 67 77 92 117
121 122 151 156 160 161 164
170 184 193 198 211 216 217
221 252
HEAT DISTORTION, 55 102 130
146 196
HEAT DISTORTION
TEMPERATURE, 55 102 130
146 196 227
HEAT FLOW, 30 227
HEAT FLUX, 18 148 198
HEAT INSULATION, 32 185 198
236
HEAT OF COMBUSTION, 236
HEAT RELEASE, 1 67 109 110
137 148 156 169 174 184 188
193 215 216 227
HEAT RELEASE RATE, 1 7 9 12
17 18 19 30 36 38 43 45 49 50
51 53 63 65 67 68 69 73 76 88
89 90 92 94 104 120 140 156
157 158 189 236 246 247
HEAT STABILITY, 1 3 4 44 59 121
137 162 171 180 187 192 224
HEAT TRANSFER, 215 216
HEAT-RESISTANT, 1
HELIUM, 175
HEMP, 100
Subject Index
HERBICIDE, 62
HEXADECYLTRIMETHYLAMM
ONIUM BROMIDE, 90 150
HIGH DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE, 6 21 191
HIGH IMPACT PS, 36 72
HIGH-RESOLUTION ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY, 90
HINDERED AMINE, 128
HOLLOW FIBRE, 214
HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE, 222
HOSE, 21
HOT WATER RESISTANCE, 222
HPLC, 301
HYBRID COMPOSITE, 57 58 77
155 186 297 298 303
HYBRID POLYMER, 35 236
HYDROBROMIC ACID, 185
HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 185
HYDROGEN BROMIDE, 185
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, 185
HYDROLYSIS, 210
HYDROLYTIC STABILITY, 196
HYDROPHILICITY, 22 244
HYDROPHOBICITY, 22 30 62 133
HYDROTALCITE, 22 40 79 117
HYDROXY GROUP, 27
HYDROXYACETANILIDE, 287
HYDROXYL GROUP, 27
I
IGNITION, 19 30 52 72 175 235
IGNITION TIME, 63 156
IMIDE POLYMER, 4
IMIDISATION, 4 24
IMPACT ENERGY, 177 261
IMPACT MODIFIER, 20 145 202
253 275 282 289 291 295
IMPACT RESISTANCE, 20 21 35
42 107 177 197 204 214 222
224 228 238 242 254 255 258
259 279 280 288 290 292 299
303
IMPACT STRENGTH, 10 20 22 34
47 55 56 57 67 75 77 100 107
130 143 152 166 168 201 219
220 224 228 229 230 235 264
275 276 277 287 297
IMPACT VELOCITY, 177
IN SITU POLYMERISATION, 4
92 94 110 118 182 296
IN-MOULD DECORATING, 100
IN-PLACE CURING, 155
IN-SITU HYBRID COMPOSITE,
155
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION,
222
INFRARED SPECTRA, 8 14 18
24 31 48 58 62 75 114 117 138
234 301
INFRARED
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY, 8
14 18 24 31 48 58 62 75 114
117 126 138 147 151 155 217
296 301
INJECTION MOULD, 277
INJECTION MOULDING, 21 62
64 111 122 149 170 201 207
INJECTION MOULDING
MACHINE, 62
INJECTION-COMPRESSION
MOULD, 277
INORGANIC FILLER, 26 229
INSTRUMENT PANEL, 191
INSULATION, 32 50 120 185 196
198 236
INTERACTIONS, 3 7 39 60 77 102
146 253 299
INTERCALATION, 12 16 17 22
29 30 34 36 44 48 54 63 76 77
80 89 90 91 94 102 110 118 130
133 140 146 151 152 159 161
163 171 182 191 224 227 229
246 247
INTERFACIAL ADHESION, 35 84
125 131 231 274 292 293 296
INTERFACIAL DEBONDING, 35
INTERFACIAL ENERGY, 61 278
INTERFACIAL INTERACTION,
39 77 102 146
INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA, 74
INTERFACIAL PROPERTIES, 39
74 77 84 86 91 97 102 146 202
253 280
INTERFACIAL SHEAR STRESS,
205
INTERLAMINAR PROPERTIES,
18 115 125 141 145 153 221
248 259 262 275 292
INTERLAMINAR SHEAR
STRENGTH, 115 125 141 145
221 275
INTERLAYERS, 30 276 281 292
INTERLAYER SPACING, 229
INTERNAL LUBRICANT, 111
INTERNAL STRESS, 107
INTRAMOLECULAR MOTION,
272
INTUMESCENCE, 49 51 60 63 90
101 106 128 148 150 160 161
163 165 174 175 185 210 216
INTUMESCENT COATING, 15
ION EXCHANGE, 30 133 152 227
IONIC CONDUCTIVITY, 118
IR REFLOW SOLDERING, 245
K
KEVLAR, 248
KINETICS, 18 28 55 155 167
KINK BAND, 268
KINKING, 268
KNEADER, 207
KNITTED FABRIC, 193 225 251
KNITTED REINFORCEMENT,
251
L
LACTONE POLYMER, 238
LAMELLAR, 102
LAMINATED PLATE THEORY,
251
LAMINATES, 1 8 141 225 226 235
239 258 259 267 280
LAMINATION, 226
LANGEVIN EQUATION, 86 134
143 164 197
LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, 114
LASER RAMAN MICROSCOPY,
205
LATEX, 278
LAUROLACTAM POLYMER, 224
LAUROYL PEROXIDE, 278
LAYER REARRANGEMENT, 207
LAYERED DOUBLE
HYDROXIDE, 48
LAYERED STRUCTURE, 9 17 30
38 63 76 77 91 92 110 118 130
133 146 157 189 198 224 227
LEAD SUBSTITUTE, 162
LEGISLATION, 21 62 128 185 196
LIFETIME PREDICTION, 221
LIGHT AGEING, 122
LIGHT DEGRADATION, 22 122
LIGHT STABILISER, 162
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE, 102
LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX, 2 4
6 10 18 19 40 41 43 52 57 60 68
73 79 101 104 122 126 128 155
160 164 171 180 235 294
LINEAR LOW DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE, 48 62
LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY,
301
LIQUID POLYMER, 244
105
Subject Index
LIQUID RESIN, 76
LIQUID RUBBER, 107 178 203
208 220 230 266 286 295
LOAD BEARING, 32 66
LOAD DEFLECTION, 275
LOADING, 62 93 94 96 100 122
130 152 205 262 267 268 280
LOSS FACTOR, 5 56 81
LOSS MODULUS, 5 224
LOSS TANGENT, 5 56 81 224 287
LOW DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE, 100 105
123
LOW SMOKE, 73
LOW TEMPERATURE
PROPERTIES, 201 285
LUBRICANT, 22 111 162
M
MACHINERY, 34 62 95 100 201
277
MACROCOMPOSITE, 247
MAGNESIA, 185
MAGNESIUM, 151
MAGNESIUM ALUMINIUM
HYDROXIDE, 48
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, 7
11 26 40 41 49 62 80 89 93 110
120 126 128 175 185
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
SULFATE HYDRATE, 44
MAGNESIUM OXIDE, 185
MAGNESIUM SILICATE, 22 63
123
MALEATION, 44
MALEIC ACID, 90
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
COPOLYMER, 6 20 34 44 51
73 122 151 189
MALEIMIDE COPOLYMER, 275
MALEIMIDOPHENYL GROUP,
24
MANGANESE OXIDE, 234
MANUFACTURING, 100 179 204
222
MAR RESISTANCE, 191
MARKET GROWTH, 100 136
MARKET SHARE, 100
MARKET TREND, 128
MASS FRACTION, 96
MASS POLYMERISATION, 103
147 187 220
MASS SPECTROMETRY, 12 161
227
MASS TRANSPORT, 77 198 236
MASTERBATCH, 9 42 62 63 123
201
106
MATERIAL REPLACEMENT, 35
62 71 100 110 128 148 149 160
162 175 194 210
MATERIALS SUBSTITUTION, 35
62 71 100 110 128 148 149 160
162 175 194 210
MATRIX, 16 22 39 62 70 94 123
130 141 152 167 175 201 203
210 221 258 259 262 268 276
278 292 294 296
MATTRESS, 196
MECHANICAL STRENGTH, 246
MEDICAL APPLICATION, 22 37
149 167
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, 22 37
149
MELAMINE, 15 60 116 128 195
MELAMINE COPOLYMER, 101
MELAMINE PHOSPHATE, 53
MELAMINE POLYPHOSPHATE,
71 140
MELT BLEND, 20 38 55 76 80 88
89 138 157 193 211
MELT COMPOUNDING, 20 42 59
77 102
MELT EXTRUSION, 80 244
MELT FLOW, 67
MELT FLOW INDEX, 42 185
MELT FLOW RATE, 42
MELT INDEX, 42 185
MELT MIXING, 20 152
MELT POLYMERISATION, 227
MELT PROCESSING, 20 45 59 76
152 219
MELT PROPERTIES, 224
MELT RHEOLOGY, 67 146 224
MELT SPINNING, 193
MELT STRENGTH, 21
MELT TEMPERATURE, 128
MELT VISCOSITY, 19 67 127
MELT VISCOSITY INDEX, 42
185
MELTING POINT, 54 163
MELTING TEMPERATURE, 54 80
MELTS, 3 34 36 44 48 62 79 103
133 166 182
MERCAPTO GROUP, 228 231
MERCURY OXIDE, 234
METAL, 62 100
METAL FIBRE-REINFORCED
PLASTIC, 289
METAL HYDRATE, 25 128
METAL HYDROXIDE, 71 137 185
200 234 245
METAL OXIDE, 25 30 234 245
METAL REPLACEMENT, 32 255
METHACRYLAMIDE
POLYMER, 69
METHACRYLATE POLYMER,
227
METHACRYLIC ESTER
POLYMER, 227
METHANOL, 75
METHYL ACRYLATE
COPOLYMER, 292
METHYL ALCOHOL, 75
METHYL DODECYL
AMMONIUM, 9
METHYL METHACRYLATE, 235
METHYL METHACRYLATE
COPOLYMER, 60 229
METHYL METHACRYLATE
POLYMER, 19 35 61 95 96 100
104 110 118 278
METHYL
TETRAHYDROPHTHALIC
ANHYDRIDE, 94
METHYLBENZENE, 175
METHYLENE CHLORIDE, 278
METHYLMETHACRYLATE, 235
METHYLMETHACRYLATE
COPOLYMER, 60 229
MICA, 77 171 201
MICROCOMPOSITE, 118
MICROCRACK, 145
MICROFIBRE, 262
MICROGRAPHY, 13 41 61 85 98
258
MICROMECHANICAL
PROPERTIES, 205
MICROMOULDING, 167
MICROPARTICLES, 33
MICROSCOPY, 13 14 41 51 61 62
85 86 87 90 98 114 138 205 260
285
MICROSPHERE, 70
MICROSTRUCTURE, 6 17 36 130
289
MIGRATION, 22 62 91 135 196
201 210
MILITARY APPLICATION, 204
MILLING, 62 140 241
MINERAL FIBRE-REINFORCED
PLASTIC, 142
MINERAL FILLER, 185 187 214
MISCIBILITY, 22 35 256 282 284
MIXING, 3 20 28 54 137 152 166
190 207 294
MODEL COMPOUND, 293 300
MODIFIER, 17 76 77 107 117 162
173 219 253 295
MODULUS, 12 23 35 42 115 146
152 268 273 292
MOISTURE, 303
MOISTURE ABSORPTION, 66
MOISTURE RESISTANCE, 252
Subject Index
N
NANOCLAY, 1 15 20 53 54 67 73
92 99 102 149 156 181 191 194
NANODISPERSION, 1
NANOFIBRE, 62 63 71
NANOFILLER, 1 3 4 10 11 16 17
20 26 35 38 40 42 44 45 47 54
59 63 67 71 77 82 88 99 102
109 110 121 123 137 146 176
183 185 191 192 194 196 198
199 201 207 209 214 219
NANOLAYER, 91
NANOPARTICLE, 1 4 7 11 14 21
30 33 37 43 47 54 59 60 67 69
75 80 82 126 128 136 183 199
O
OCTADECYL GROUP, 152
OCTENE COPOLYMER, 34
OFFSHORE APPLICATION, 32
OLEFIN POLYMER, 19 22 34 42
49 51 62 73 100 102 136 146
165 166 176 179 191 195 201
210 246
OLIGOMER, 103 107 240
OLIGOMERIC, 22 45
OLIGOURETHANE, 235
ONIUM ION, 133
OPTICAL MICROGRAPH, 96
OPTICAL MICROSCOPY, 14 86
138
OPTICAL PROPERTIES, 62 118
183 185 201 219 244
ORGANIC-INORGANIC
COMPOSITE, 4 7 11 45 155
227 236
ORGANOCLAY, 6 9 12 20 35 42
50 54 61 63 65 75 77 85 89 92
94 105 110 118 119 120 122 130
139 152 156 157 175 189
ORGANOCLAY COMPOUND,
152 187 224
ORGANOPHILIC, 42 91 146 219
ORGANOPHOSPHORUS, 163
ORGANOPOLYSILOXANE, 57
110 118
ORGANOSILICON POLYMER,
41 57 110 118 215 227
ORGANOSILICONE POLYMER,
41 57 110 118 215 227
ORGANOSILOXANE POLYMER,
41 57 110 118 215 227
OSMIUM OXIDE, 234
OSMOMETRY, 203 220
OXIDATION, 18 101 110 122
OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION, 18
101 110 122
OXIDATIVE STABILITY, 75
OXIDISATION, 18 101 110 122
OXIRANE POLYMER, 227
OXYGEN, 21 22 62 179 210
OXYGEN BARRIER, 244
OXYGEN CONSUMPTION, 189
OXYGEN INDEX, 2 4 6 10 18 19
40 41 43 52 57 60 64 68 73 79
101 104 122 126 128 155 160
163 164 171 180 235 294
OXYGEN PERMEABILITY, 111
OXYGEN SCAVENGER, 100 191
OXYGEN TRANSMISSION
RATE, 21 191 219
OZONE, 179
107
Subject Index
P
PACKAGING, 21 22 35 100 102
111 167 191 201 207 244 246
PACKAGING FILM, 111 201
PAINTING, 62 214
PAINTS, 240 244
PALLADIUM OXIDE, 234
PARTICLES, 33 91 152 241 254
PARTICLE DENSITY, 75
PARTICLE DISTRIBUTION, 75
77 95
PARTICLE SIZE, 4 22 42 62 64 67
73 75 77 80 91 93 100 107 185
201 204 235 241 246 264
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION,
235
PATENT, 22 37 62 100 191 194
204 246
PATTERN, 41 80 98 122
PEEL STRENGTH, 222 296
PENTAERYTHRITOL, 2 15 51
101 210
PERFLUOROALKYL
COMPOUND, 247
PERMEABILITY, 22 133 191 198
207 216 246
PERMEATION, 21
PERMITTIVITY, 27
PEROXIDE, 235
PESTICIDE, 62
PETP, 30 37 55 79 100 102 166 191
201 219 244 246
PETROLEUM, 62
PHASE BEHAVIOUR, 14
PHASE MORPHOLOGY, 203
PHASE SEPARATION, 31 107 118
124 154 168 202 230 266 282
302
PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE
RESIN, 148 160
PHENOLIC RESIN, 57 58 66 69
235 240 250
PHENYL GLYCIDYL ETHER,
287
PHENYLENE OXIDE POLYMER,
62 68 100
PHOSPHATE, 18 70 148 160 171
185
PHOSPHATE ESTER, 9
PHOSPHINATE, 18 128
PHOSPHINE OXIDE, 18 215
PHOSPHINE OXIDE GROUP, 68
PHOSPHONATE, 18 240
PHOSPHONATION, 13
PHOSPHONIUM COMPOUND,
52
PHOSPHORIC ACID, 128
108
PHOSPHORUS, 10 30 41 49 89
128 147 164 185
PHOSPHORUS COMPOUND, 1
18 25 27 51 52 94 98 106 113
116 140 155 180 241
PHOSPHORUS COPOLYMER,
155
PHOSPHORUS GROUP, 155
PHOSPHORUS POLYMER, 4 112
PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING
POLYMER, 4 112
PHOTOCHEMICAL
DEGRADATION, 122
PHOTOCHEMICAL STABILITY,
122
PHOTODECOMPOSITION, 122
PHOTODEGRADATION, 122
PHOTOELECTRON
SPECTROSCOPY, 18 60 135
165
PHOTOGRAPHY, 69
PHOTOOXIDATION, 122
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, 33 42
54 102 108 149 163 175 190
PHYSICOMECHANICAL
PROPERTIES, 27
PIGMENT, 22
PIPE, 62 149
PLANT CONSTRUCTION, 162
246
PLANT EXPANSION, 111 162
PLANT START-UP, 111
PLASMA TREATMENT, 43
PLASTICISER, 62 162
PLASTICS INDUSTRY, 149
PLATE, 258
PLATELET, 21 42 62 77 152 191
207 219 246
PLATINUM OXIDE, 234
PMR, 24
POLY-EPSILONCAPROLACTAM, 19 21 28 30
45 49 62 67 89 102 110 111 118
127 193
POLYACETAL, 102 201
POLYACRYLAMIDE, 70
POLYACRYLATE, 77 220
POLYALKENE, 19 22 34 42 49 51
62 73 100 102 136 146 165 166
176 179 191 195 201 210 246
POLYAMIC ACID, 256
POLYAMIDE, 19 22 49 89 91 100
111 116 128 136 158 162 166
175 185 191 195 201 207 214
216 219 223 244 248 281 293
POLYAMIDE-12, 183 207 224 227
POLYAMIDE-6, 19 21 28 30 45 49
62 67 89 102 110 111 118 127
Subject Index
Q
QUALITY CONTROL, 62
QUARTZ, 197
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM
COMPOUND, 9 30
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM
SALT, 42 119
R
R-CURVE, 226
109
Subject Index
110
S
SAFETY, 128 175 195 210 255
SANDWICH STRUCTURE, 69
222 235
SATURATED POLYESTER, 55
172
SCANNING ELECTRON
MICROGRAPH, 39 40 41 60
78 79 86 87 89 90 94 95 96 97
98 103 113 114 117 122 134 138
141 142 145 156 237
SCANNING ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY, 2 6 12 13 15 16
17 24 28 29 31 35 38 39 40 41
43 44 48 51 52 55 56 60 61 64
73 77 78 79 86 87 89 90 94 95
96 97 98 103 113 114 117 122
124 125 126 127 130 134 138
140 141 142 144 145 150 155
156 170 181 187 203 227 236
237 239 248 249 258 262 263
265 270 271 274 275 276 282
301 302
SCRAP POLYMER, 213
SCRATCH RESISTANCE, 62 191
SCREW DESIGN, 35
SCREW EXTRUDER, 95
SEA WATER, 260 261
SECONDARY ION MASS
SPECTROMETRY, 12
SEEDED POLYMERISATION,
278
SEISMIC REPAIR, 232
SEMICONDUCTOR, 234 245
SEPIOLITE, 22 63 123
SERVICE LIFE, 234 245 255
SHAPE-MEMORY, 242
SHEAR, 115
SHEAR FLOW, 146
SHEAR FORCE, 77
SHEAR MODULUS, 66 224 271
SHEAR PROPERTIES, 77 114 152
181 265 292 297
SHEAR STRENGTH, 114 275 292
SHEAR STRESS, 152
SHEAR VISCOSITY, 67 77
SHEATHING, 38 121
SHEET MOULDING
COMPOUND, 185
SHEETING, 219
SHORT FIBRE, 248 289
SHRINKAGE, 32 201
SHUTTLE PRESS, 186
SILANE, 60 84 171 223 276 298
300
SILANE COMPOUND, 74 247
SILICA, 4 5 22 57 58 60 64 95 104
155 190 197 204 223
SILICATE, 9 34 38 42 44 46 49 52
53 62 63 77 88 91 92 94 100
109 110 118 132 133 137 139
146 157 166 170 171 175 182
184 185 188 189 192 198 199
201 214 224 227 236 247
SILICON, 45 62 164
SILICON COMPOUND, 25 172
SILICON COPOLYMER, 155
SILICON DIOXIDE, 4 5 22 57 58
60 64 95 104 155 190 204 223
SILICON ELASTOMER, 41 57 67
SILICON POLYMER, 41 57 110
118 215 227
SILICON RUBBER, 41 57 67
SILICON-29, 24
SILICON-CONTAINING
COPOLYMER, 155
SILICON-CONTAINING
POLYMER, 41 57 110 118 215
227
SILICONE, 300
SILICONE COPOLYMER, 155
SILICONE ELASTOMER, 41 57
67
SILICONE POLYMER, 41 57 110
118 165 215 227
SILICONE RUBBER, 41 57 67
SILOXANE, 175
SILOXANE ELASTOMER, 67
SILOXANE POLYMER, 41 110
118 165
SILOXANE RUBBER, 67
SILSESQUIOXANE, 22 172
SILVER OXIDE, 234
SINGLE LAP BOND, 114
SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER, 95
SIZING AGENT, 131
SKATES, 21
SKI BOOTS, 21
SKI SHOES, 21
SMALL ANGLE X-RAY
SCATTERING, 156 165
SMART MATERIAL, 22
SMECTITE, 22 133 214
Subject Index
T
TACKINESS, 222
TACTOID, 152
TALC, 42 46 62 100 132
TALLOW AMINE, 156
TANTALUM OXIDE, 234
TECHNETIUM OXIDE, 234
TELECOMMUNICATION
APPLICATION, 179
TELEVISION, 185
TEMPERATURE, 21 22 62 81 100
171 203 204 235 260 261 276
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE,
4 66 67 107 159
TEMPERATURE MODULATED
DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING
CALORIMETRY, 13
TENSILE MODULUS, 56 84 152
235
TENSILE PROPERTIES, 4 5 8 10
16 22 23 28 33 34 39 40 41 55
56 67 70 73 75 78 80 84 85 97
120 130 133 146 148 152 159
203 208 223 225 235 237 246
249 251 257 267 296 297
TENSILE STRENGTH, 5 10 22 23
75 78 80 120 130 203 223 225
235
TERNARY BLEND, 11 20
TERNARY SYSTEM, 11
TERPOLYMER, 62
TEST EQUIPMENT, 110 134 235
280
TEST METHOD, 9 17 26 27 35 38
42 57 58 62 75 76 84 95 96 110
128 134 149 175 197 198 200
111
Subject Index
112
THERMO-OXIDATIVE
DEGRADATION, 101 110 155
164
THERMOGRAM, 80
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC
ANALYSIS, 2 3 8 9 13 15 16 18
24 26 28 29 31 34 38 40 41 44
45 48 50 51 52 53 56 58 60 63
64 65 68 75 77 79 85 88 92 94
95 96 97 103 109 110 113 117
119 122 134 135 138 143 147
151 156 164 172 184 187 192
193 221 227 229 256
THERMOLYSIS, 12
THERMOMECHANICAL
PROPERTIES, 31
THERMOOXIDATIVE
DEGRADATION, 101 110 155
164
THERMOOXIDATIVE
STABILITY, 1 2 9 65
THERMOPLASTIC
ELASTOMER, 65 102 185 214
215
THERMOPLASTIC RUBBER, 65
102 185 214 215
TISSUE, 22
TITANIUM OXIDE, 234
TOLUENE, 175
TORQUE, 93
TORSION, 298
TORSION PENDULUM, 52
TORSIONAL PENDULUM, 52
TORSIONAL VIBRATION, 26
TOUGHENED, 20 47 203
TOUGHENING AGENT, 8 20 28
34 35 47 57 125 130 141 145
154 168 203 208 220 230 238
253 256 259 262 264 266 271
272 282
TOUGHNESS, 8 20 21 35 47 52 57
71 86 159 202 203 204 208 223
235 265 266 270 273 274 275
276 279 281 282 283 286 291
295 298
TOXICITY, 46 69 128 132 134 161
163 175 179 185 196 216 235
255
TRANSFER MOULDING, 186
218 225
TRANSITION PHENOMENA, 224
TRANSMISSION ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY, 6 12 15 16 17
24 28 29 31 35 38 39 40 41 43
44 48 51 52 55 56 60 61 73 77
78 79 86 87 89 90 94 95 96 97
98 103 113 114 117 122 126 127
130 134 138 140 141 142 144
U
ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR
WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE,
111
ULTRASONIC TEST, 260
ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION,
122
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, 122
UNDER THE BONNET
APPLICATION, 136 219
UNSATURATED POLYESTER,
53 56 69 92 98 185 207 213 241
277 280 294
UPHOLSTERY, 196
URETHANE POLYMER, 9 85 106
123
UV DEGRADATION, 122
UV RADIATION, 122
UV RESISTANCE, 179
UV STABILITY, 22 122
V
VANADIUM OXIDE, 234
VAPOUR, 21
VAPOUR PHASE, 108 185 210
215
VAPOUR PRESSURE
OSMOMETRY, 203
VARNISH, 240
VEHICLE CAB, 186
VEHICLE DOOR, 277
VEHICLE EXTERIOR, 42 136 201
VEHICLE INTERIOR, 62
VEHICLE SEAT, 235
Subject Index
W
WALL THICKNESS, 62
WARPAGE, 201
WASTE DISPOSAL, 128 129
WASTE MANAGEMENT, 195
WATER, 22 44 56 235 278
WATER ABSORPTION, 56 74 87
WATER REPELLENT, 30
WATER RESISTANCE, 56 87 222
WATER SORPTION, 74
WATER UPTAKE, 74
WATER VAPOUR, 185 235
WEAR RESISTANCE, 23
WEATHER RESISTANCE, 32 75
WEATHERING RESISTANCE,
32 75
Z
ZINC BORATE, 9 99 128 185
ZINC OXIDE, 22 234
ZINC PHOSPHATE, 128
ZINC STANNATE, 128 185
ZIRCONIA, 234
ZIRCONIUM OXIDE, 234
X
X-RAY DIFFRACTION, 2 3 6 9
15 16 17 23 28 29 33 34 38 41
44 48 51 53 55 56 62 77 79 80
85 89 90 91 98 103 113 119 122
126 127 130 134 140 144 147
150 151 152 158 170 181 187
189 192 212 227
X-RAY MICROSCOPY, 61
X-RAY PHOTOELECTRON
SPECTROSCOPY, 18 60 135
165
X-RAY SCATTERING, 2 3 6 9 15
16 17 23 28 29 33 34 38 41 44
48 51 53 55 56 62 77 79 80 85
89 90 91 98 103 113 119 122
126 127 130 134 140 144 147
150 151 152 156 158 165 170
181 187 189 192 212 227 229
X-RAY SPECTRA, 12 18 60 135
X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY, 12 18
60 135 165
XYLENE, 151
Y
YARN, 251
YIELD, 268 276
YIELD STRENGTH, 152
YIELD STRESS, 272 273 276
YOUNG'S MODULUS, 20 66 75
78 80 107 159 229 249 251 257
271 272 276
113
Subject Index
114
Company Index
Company Index
A
AEROSPATIALE SA, 268
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS
INC., 270
ALBRIGHT & WILSON UK LTD.,
240
ALKAN SHELTER LLC, 32
ALLIEDSIGNAL, 201
ALLIEDSIGNAL TECHNICAL
SERVICES CORP., 250
AMERICAN CYANAMID INC.,
290
ANHUI,UNIVERSITY, 158
ANNA,UNIVERSITY, 8
APME, 195
APPLIED POLERAMICS INC., 112
ARCUEIL,CENTRE
TECHNIQUE, 221
ARIZONA,UNIVERSITY, 142
ASHLAND COMPOSITE
POLYMERS LTD., 235
ATHENS,NATIONAL
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,
293
AUBURN,UNIVERSITY, 291
AUCKLAND,UNIVERSITY, 289
AUDI, 62
AUTOMOBILES CITROEN SA,
277
AZERBAIJAN,ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES, 27
B
BAM FEDERAL INSTITUTE FOR
MATERIALS RESEARCH &
TESTING, 52
BASELL, 201
BASELL ADVANCED
POLYOLEFINS, 42
BASELL NORTH AMERICA
INC., 100
BAYER AG, 201
BAYREUTH,UNIVERSITY, 13
18 68
BEIJING,INSTITUTE OF
CHEMISTRY, 125
BEIJING,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 106 116
BEIJING,RESEARCH INST.OF
THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY,
11 67
BEIJING,UNIVERSITY OF
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY,
10 11 67 97 117
BELFAST,QUEEN'S
UNIVERSITY, 77
BERLIN,FEDERAL INST.FOR
MAT.RES.& TESTING, 13 68
BHARATH DYNAMICS LTD.,
125
BOEING, 62 242
BOLTON INSTITUTE, 92 148 160
BOLTON,UNIVERSITY, 53
BRAZIL,INSTITUTO DE
AERONAUTICA E ESPACO,
228 231
BROOKLYN,POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY, 12
BUDAPEST,UNIVERSITY
OF TECHNOLOGY &
ECONOMICS, 91 135 165
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
CO., 100 136
BYK-CHEMIE GMBH, 235
C
CALIFORNIA,STATE
UNIVERSITY, 232
CALTRANS, 255
CAMBRIDGE,UNIVERSITY, 299
CATANIA,UNIVERSITY, 94
CHANGCHUN,INSTITUTE OF
APPLIED CHEMISTRY, 284
CHEIKH ANTA
DIOP,UNIVERSITY, 122
CHEIL INDUSTRIES, 171
CHEONBUK,NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 226
CHINA,MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION, 10 36
CHINA,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
26 40 41 44 51 85 89 126 140
150 151
CHINESE ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES, 20
CHUNG SHAN,INSTITUTE OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
57 155 267
CHUNG YUAN,CHRISTIAN
UNIVERSITY, 155
CIBA-GEIGY CORP., 282
CINCINNATI,UNIVERSITY, 223
CNRS, 265
CO-OP CHEMICAL CO., 62
COAHUILA,CENTRO DE
INVESTIGACION EN
QUIMICA APLICADA, 54
CONNECTICUT,UNIVERSITY,
275 292
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 247
CRANFIELD INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 302
CRANFIELD,UNIVERSITY, 153
CRAY VALLEY SA, 277
CREPIM, 156 216
CSIRO, 1 144 159
CSIRO,DIV.OF APPLIED
PHYSICS, 289
CSIRO,DIV.OF MOLECULAR
SCIENCE, 154 168
D
DALIAN,INSTITUTE OF LIGHT
INDUSTRY, 2
DALIAN,UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY, 2
DAYTON,UNIVERSITY, 62
DAYTON,UNIVERSITY,RESEAR
CH INSTITUTE, 72
DDG CRYOGENICS, 62
DEGUSSA CORP., 62
DELPHI CORP., 62
DIETER SCIENTIFIC, 62
DMS XPLORE, 62
DONGHUA,UNIVERSITY, 55 79
DOW CHEMICAL CO., 35 49 73
288
DOW CHEMICAL USA, 283
DRAKA CABLE, 62
DRESDEN,INSTITUTE OF
POLYMER RESEARCH, 68
DSM, 277
DYNEON LLC, 62
E
ECOLE NATIONALE
SUPERIEURE DE CHIMIE DE
LILLE, 156 210 216 217
ECOLE NATIONALE
SUPERIEURE DES ARTS &
IND.TEXT., 172 193
EINDHOVEN,UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY, 55
115
Company Index
ELAM EL INDUSTRIES, 62
ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC.,
62
EMS-CHEMIE AG, 224
ENICHEM, 266
ENSAIT, 217
ENSAM, 87
ENSC, 135
ENSCL, 43
EUROPEAN FLAME
RETARDANT ASSN., 195
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
MANAGEMENT, 62
EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH &
ENGINEERING CO., 12
F
FAIRFAX,GEORGE MASON
UNIVERSITY, 209
FENG CHIA,UNIVERSITY, 267
FIRE RETARDANT CHEMICALS
ASSN., 195
FLAME RETARDANTS
ASSOCIATES INC., 93
FLORIDA,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 95 104
FOSTER CORP., 22 37 100 183
FRAUNHOFER-INSTITUT FR
FERTIGUNGSTECHNIK UND
ANG.MATERIALFORSCH, 52
FREIBURG,ALBERT-LUDWIGS
UNIVERSITY, 224 229
FUJI XEROX CO.LTD., 7
G
GDANSK,UNIVERSITY, 87
GEMTEX, 193
GENERAL ELECTRIC, 201
GENERAL MOTORS, 22 42 100
136 201
GEOFLOW, 62
GEORGIA,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 262
GERMANY,FEDERAL
INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS
RESEARCH & TESTING, 18
19
GITTO GLOBAL CORP., 176
GOLDSCHMIDT, 282
GOODRICH B.F.,CO., 266
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL
CORP., 170
GREENWICH,UNIVERSITY, 227
116
H
HALLE,MARTIN-LUTHERUNIVERSITAT, 224
HARBIN,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 133
HEBEI,UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY, 130
HEFEI,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
29 48 90 158
HERCULES INC., 275
HEXCEL COMPOSITES, 148 160
HEXCEL COMPOSITES LTD., 160
HITE BREWERY CO., 100
HONEYWELL INC., 201
HONEYWELL SPECIALTY
POLYMERS, 100
HONG KONG,POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY, 106
HUAZHONG,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
20
HUNG-KUANG INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 164
HUNG-KUANG,UNIVERSITY,
57 58
HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES, 135 165
HYBRID PLASTICS CORP., 22 190
HYPERION CATALYSIS
INTERNATIONAL, 100
I
IBM ALMADEN RESEARCH
CENTER, 282
ICE/HT-FORTH, 205
IDEMITSU KOSAN CO.LTD., 64
INDIA,NATIONAL AEROSPACE
LABORATORIES, 225
INDIA,NATIONAL CHEMICAL
LABORATORY, 80
INDIA,NAVAL MATERIALS
RESEARCH LABORATORY,
16 81 115 124 141 144 168 203
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 16 56 177 180
230
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY,MATERIALS
RESEARCH CENTRE, 220
INDIAN PETROCHEMICAL
CORP.LTD., 161 167
INHOL BV, 179
INSTITUT DE CHIMIE DES
SURFACES ET INTERFACES,
122
J
JALGAON,NORTH
MAHARASHTRA
UNIVERSITY, 14
JILIN,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 284
K
KABELWERK EUPEN AG, 9 38
50 62 63 65 88 105 109 110 118
121 123 137 169 175 182 184
188 192 194 198
KANAZAWA,UNIVERSITY, 64
KARLSRUHE,FORSCHUNGSZE
NTRUM, 13 18 68
KOREA,ADVANCED
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY, 248
KOREA,AGENCY FOR
DEFENCE DEVELOPMENT,
248
KOREA,UNIVERSITY
OF TECHNOLOGY &
EDUCATION, 120
KUNSAN,NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 226
KYOTO,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 82 249 251
KYUNG HEE,UNIVERSITY, 226
L
LABORATOIRE DES
MATERIAUX
MACROMOLECULAIRES,
286
LABORATOIRE DES STRUCT.
ET PROP.DE L'ETAT SOLIDE,
286
LAUSANNE,ECOLE
POLYTECHNIQUE
FEDERALE, 202
LAUSANNE,POLYTECHNIQUE,
280
LAWRENCE BERKELEY
LABORATORY, 61
Company Index
LE HAVRE,UNITE DE
RECHERCHE EN
CHIMIE ORGANIQUE ET
MACROMOLECULAI, 114
LE HAVRE,UNIVERSITY, 114
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, 86 253
270
LEHMANN & VOSS & CO., 111
LEIBNIZ INSTITUTE OF
POLYMER RESEARCH, 13
LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FR
POLYMERFORSCHUNG
DRESDEN EV, 18
LEUVEN,CATHOLIC
UNIVERSITY, 264
LEXINGTON,UNIVERSITY OF
KENTUCKY, 138
LG CABLE LTD., 120
LILLE FLANDRES
ARTOIS,UNIVERSITE DES
SCI.ET TECH., 286
LILLE,UNIVERSITE
DES SCIENCES ET
TECHNOLOGIES, 156
LONDON,UNIVERSITY,IMPERI
AL COLLEGE, 298
LONDON,UNIVERSITY,QUEEN
MARY COLLEGE, 298
LULEA,UNIVERSITY, 273
LUNA INNOVATIONS, 70
LUND,INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
& TECHNOLOGY, 278
LUZENAC, 99
LYON,INSTITUT NATIONAL
DES SCIENCES
APPLIQUEES, 5 271 276
M
MADRID,UNIVERSIDAD
CARLOS III, 74
MALAYSIA,UNIVERSITI
TEKNOLOGI, 34
MANCHESTER,MATERIALS
SCIENCE CENTRE, 208
MARQUETTE,UNIVERSITY, 3 98
103 113 119 147 187 189 211
212
MARTINSWERK GMBH, 235
MARYLAND,UNIVERSITY, 127
MASSACHUSETTS,UNIVERSI
TY, 3
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP.,
290
MENDELEEV D.I.,RUSSIAN
CHEMICOTECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY, 30
MICHIGAN,STATE
UNIVERSITY, 143 190
MICHIGAN,UNIVERSITY, 270
MIDDLE EAST,TECHNICAL
UNIVERSITY, 178
MING HSIN,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
58
MISSISSIPPI,UNIVERSITY, 252
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP.,
296
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL
AMERICA INC., 100
MONASH,UNIVERSITY, 1 144
154 159 168 203
MONTELL, 201
MOSCOW,STATE SCIENTIFIC
ESTABLISHMENT,CENTRE
FOR COMPOSITE MATERI,
30
N
NAN YA,INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 155
NANOCOR INC., 100 149 176 244
246 247
NANOSPERSE LLC, 62
NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH
CENTER, 112
NASA,JOHNSON SPACE
CENTER, 279
NATURALNANO INC., 62
NEC CORP., 129 206
NEW ORLEANS,UNIVERSITY,
258
NEW YORK,STATE
UNIVERSITY, 61
NEW YORK,STATE
UNIVERSITY AT STONY
BROOK, 12
NEW YORK,YESHIVA
UNIVERSITY, 12
NEXANS, 62
NISHIZAWA,TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE, 7 82
NIST, 71 72
NIST,BUILDING & FIRE
RESEARCH LABORATORY,
96 127
NIST,POLYMERS DIV., 96
NITTO DENKO CORP., 234 245
NOBLE POLYMERS, 100
NORTE FLUMINENSE,
UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL,
243
NORTH CAROLINA,STATE
UNIVERSITY, 61
NORTH MAHARASHTRA,
UNIVERSITY, 23 33 80
NYCOA, 21
NYLON CORP.OF AMERICA, 21
O
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, 100
204
OWENS CORNING FIBERGLAS
TECHNOLOGY INC., 213
OXFORD UNIVERSITY, 77
P
PARIS,ECOLE CENTRALE, 39
PATRAS UNIVERSITY, 205
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, 260 261
PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY,
96
PERUGIA UNIVERSITY, 83
PETRU PONI,INSTITUTE OF
MACROMOLECULAR
CHEMISTRY, 161 167
PITTSBURG STATE
UNIVERSITY, 75
POLYONE CORP., 62 100 149
PREMIX THERMOPLASTICS, 62
PSA, 277
PUTSCH KUNSTSTOFFE GMBH,
62
PYROGRAPH PRODUCTS INC.,
62 100
Q
QINGDAO,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
36
R
RAYTHEON CO., 233
REMETEC-BAUPLATTEN
GMBH, 269
RHODIA SPECIALITIES LTD.,
160
RICE UNIVERSITY, 131
RIO DE JANEIRO,CATHOLIC
UNIVERSITY, 243
RIO DE
JANEIRO,UNIVERSIDADE
FEDERAL, 228
RIO DE JANEIRO,UNIVERSITY,
231
ROCKWELL SCIENCE CENTER,
257
117
Company Index
RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES, 30 161 174 200
215
S
SACHTLEBEN CHEMIE GMBH,
62
SALFORD,UNIVERSITY, 134
SAN LUIS
POTOSI,UNIVERSIDAD
AUTONOMA, 54
SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY,
287
SATERI FIBERS, 160
SEOUL,NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 120
SEQUENTIA INC., 241
SHANGHAI,JIAO TONG
UNIVERSITY, 17 24 31 76
SHELL CHEMICAL CO., 275
SHENYANG,CHINESE
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, 15
SHENYANG,INSTITUTE OF
METAL RESEARCH, 60
SHOWA DENKO, 201
SINGAPORE,NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 249
SKSJT INSTITUTE, 225
SOTIRA SA, 186
SOUTH
CAROLINA,UNIVERSITY,
242
SOUTH CHINA,UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY, 59
SOUTHERN CLAY PRODUCTS
INC., 100 152
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
UNIVERSITY, 187
SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA
UNIVERSITY, 84 125
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, 259
SUD-CHEMIE INC., 62 100
SUMGAIT STATE UNIVERSITY,
173
SUNG KYUN KWAN
UNIVERSITY, 171
SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 66
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, 20 285
289
SZCZECIN,POLYTECHNIC, 166
T
TAIWAN,CHENGSHIU COLLEGE OF
TECHNOLOGY, 164
118
U
UBE, 201
UBE AMERICA INC., 62
ULSTER,UNIVERSITY, 218
UNION CARBIDE CORP., 266
UNIONDALE,HEBREW
ACADEMY, 61
US,AIR FORCE, 62 236
US,EDWARDS AIR FORCE
BASE, 190
US,FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION, 112
US,NASA,JOHNSON SPACE
CENTER, 250
US,NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
AEROSPACE, 112
US,NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF STANDARDS &
TECHNOLOGY, 138 170 175
189 212 215 217 236
US,NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE
CENTER, 69 242
US,OFFICE OF NAVAL
RESEARCH, 69
USDA, 142
V
VETROTEX SA, 277
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTE & STATE
UNIVERSITY, 242 274 280 282
301
VOLKSWAGEN, 62
W
WACKER-CHEMIE AG, 5
WARWICK,UNIVERSITY, 237
WASHINGTON,UNIVERSITY,
145 181
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA,UNIVERSITY,
239 263
WOLVERINE GASKET CO., 295
WORCESTER,POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTE, 3
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, 62
WYOMING UNIVERSITY, 297
X
XIAN,NORTHWESTERN
POLYTECHNICAL
UNIVERSITY, 25
XIAN,UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
101
Z
ZHEJIANG,UNIVERSITY, 47
ZOLTAN BAY APPLIED
RESEARCH FOUNDATION,
165
ZYVEX CORP., 100
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