Polystyrene Composites Research Articles

Ultrafine Iron Particles/ Polystyrene Composites: Effects of Gamma Radiation and Manufacture Aging on the Ac Electrical Characterization

Ultrafine Iron Particles/ Polystyrene Composites: Effects of Gamma Radiation and Manufacture Aging on the Ac Electrical Characterization

Elevating the Resistive Memory from Binary to Ternary by Introducing Trialkyl Phosphorus into Binaphthol/Ferrocene Cores in Their Polystyrene Composites

Elevating the Resistive Memory from Binary to Ternary by Introducing Trialkyl Phosphorus into Binaphthol/Ferrocene Cores in Their Polystyrene Composites

Composites of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polystyrene with rice husk ash as a bio and silica-rich material: thermal characteristics and water vapor absorption ability

Composites of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polystyrene with rice husk ash as a bio and silica-rich material: thermal characteristics and water vapor absorption ability

Additional crystalline structures of syndiotactic polystyrene composites with acetylated cyclodextrin

Addition of acetylated cyclodextrin to syndiotactic polystyrene forms additional crystalline structures based on molecular recognition.

Mechanical Study of Some Polystyrene composites modified with adding inorganic fillers

Polystyrene-Zinc oxide microcomposites have been prepared for Mechanical study. The Zinc oxide micro particles were added to polystyrene by different concentrations that are (3, 5, and 7) by weight percent of the pure polymeric matrix. Solution casting method is used for preparing such composites. Different Mechanical properties of (PS-ZnO) microcomposites have been measured. Stress strain Curve is investigated for both pure Polystyrene and its composites with zinc oxide.
 The results showed that the Tensile Strength varies with the increase of ZnO in a specific way. Elongation at break of (PS-ZnO) micro composites increase with increase the content of (ZnO). An explanation of such behavior in tensile strength as well as Elongation at break has been discussed.

The Effect of Variation in SiMn/PS Nanocomposite Composition on Hydrophobic Properties

Many researches on the synthesis of hydrophobic coatings have been carried out, but in use, the coating is easily scratched, easily damaged by contact with other objects and easy to corrode, thereby reducing the quality of the coating. This can hinder the application of hydrophobic coatings in industry and others. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a hydrophobic coating that is strong and durable and anti-corrosion so that it can improve the quality of a surface. For this reason, research is carried out by mixing a substrate that has anti-corrosion properties such as silica and is hard such as manganese in order to overcome the problems that occurred previously using the spin coating method. The precursor was made by adding 0.5 grams of polystyrene composition, with varying SiMn composition. The coating was carried out using the spin coating method and the calcination temperature was 60°C using an oven for 1 hour. The results of this study from the composition variation showed that the SiMn/PS nanocomposite layer was hydrophobic based on the contact angle test. The largest contact angle at 50%:50% composition.

Predicting the elastic properties of hemp fiber – A comparative study on different polymer composite

The present paper reported a comparative study on the prediction of elastic properties of hemp fiber reinforced polymer composite. In this study, polystyrene and epoxy are considered as a matrix while hemp fiber is considered as reinforcement. Elastic properties were predicted for hemp fiber epoxy and hemp fiber polystyrene reinforced composite with respect to the volume fraction of the fiber using Rule of mixture, Halpin-Tsai and Nielsen elastic model. Finally, the elastic properties of hemp fiber epoxy composite and hemp fiber polystyrene composite were compared upto a fiber volume fraction of 80%. Results revealed that hemp fiber epoxy composite predict higher values of elastic properties for all the analytical models. It is seen that hemp fiber epoxy composite predicts higher values of longitudinal Young’s modulus (56.69 GPa) than hemp fiber polystyrene composite (56.66 GPa) at 80% volume fraction. Out of all the analytical models, Nielsen elastic model predicts higher values of transverse Young’s modulus and in-plane shear modulus for hemp fiber epoxy composite. Also, prediction of in-plane Poisson’s ratio seems to be higher for hemp fiber epoxy composite for all the models.

An Effective Expanded Graphite Coating on Polystyrene Bead for Improving Flame Retardancy.

Although foamed plastic insulation is widely used in construction in the Korean market, it is vulnerable to fire. To improve the flame retardancy, the method of flame-retardant coating with the EG in water-soluble state on the surface of expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads has been widely used. However, polystyrene beads coated with a water-soluble flame retardant easily separate the coated flame retardant in manufacturing. In this study is devised a flame-retardant coating and two steps of coating process for adhering the flame-retardant coating film evenly to the surface of the polystyrene bead without exfoliation. It was analyzed whether a flame-retardant EPS (FR-EPS) with excellent flame retardancy could be manufactured using polystyrene beads coated in this way. Ten FR-EPS samples satisfied the HF-1 and V-0 levels in horizontal and vertical burning tests, respectively. The THR of eight FR-EPS samples for ten minutes did not exceed 8 MJ∙m−2 and the maximum HRR did not exceed 200 kW∙m−2 for more than ten consecutive seconds. FR-EPS passed the building material standard of semi-nonflammability in Korean regulations, in contrast to commercial EPS, which have not passed the semi-nonflammability standard. It was also analyzed how effective the designed coating is in this study, comparing it with composites that were planned to improve the flame resistance of polystyrene, as reported in the literature. Flame Retardancy Index (FRI) values of FR-EPS proved the “excellent” level and had higher values compared with other polystyrene composites. These results demonstrated that the coated EPS containing a water-soluble flame retardant manufactured from EG and two steps of application with the coating solution achieved fire safety standard regulations.

Microstructural and mechanical properties of the plantain fiber/local clay filled hybrid polystyrene composites

The usage of the mechanically extracted plantain stalk fibers and local clay (akerebiata clay) as fillers in solvated polystyrene resin was employed in this study. Hand layup route of composite development method was used, and cured at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C). The microstructural and mechanical properties were elucidated by FTIR, SEM-EDS, Hardness and compressive tests, respectively. Good fiber/clay/polystyrene adhesion and proper matrix-filler were observed via SEM analysis. The changing FTIR peaks with change in clay/fiber content were due to chemical interactions between the hybridized fillers. The results clearly established the direct proportion relation between the clay content and the Young Modulus and vice versa for the case of the plantain fiber.

Fabrication of Lightweight Polyphenylene Oxide/High‐Impact Polystyrene Composite Bead Foam Parts via In‐Mold Foaming and Molding Technology

Bead foam is one kind of important polymeric foam product, which has the advantages of complex product shape, a wide range of parts density, and a wide variety of available materials. Steam‐chest molding is usually used to prepare bead foams. However, it is challenging to prepare polymers with high melting point (T m) or glass transition temperature (T g). Herein, in‐mold foaming and molding technology (IMFM) is proposed to prepare bead foams from polyphenylene oxide/high‐impact polystyrene composite (PHC). PHC bead foam parts (PHCPs) with densities from 0.11 to 0.25 g cm−3 are successfully prepared by controlling the process parameters. Due to good interbead bonding, the bead foams have superior mechanical properties. The tensile and compression strength for PHCPs with a density of 0.25 g cm−3 are 2.84 and 2.93 MPa, respectively. The PHCPs also show high dimensional stability at 120 °C and good flame‐retardant properties, characterized by a high limiting oxygen index (LOI) value and HBF rating. In addition, the fabrication mechanism behind IMFM is proposed. This technology provides a new way to produce polymer bead foams, especially for engineering materials.

Gamma Radiation Shielding and Thermal Properties of the polystyrene /Tungsten (VI) Oxide Composites

In the current study, it was shown that polystyrene (PS) composites holding tungsten (VI) oxide were formed in groups (10% to 50%) by radical polymerization. For this goal, the styrene reacted with BPO for 2.5 hours at 70 °C in tetrahydrofuran (THF) to give the consistent polymer. Synthesized PS were defined by FTIR, GPC (Mn = 7900 g/mol PDI = 1.66), SEM and 1H NMR spectroscopy. PS-tungsten (VI) oxide composites formed between 80-85°C. The gamma-ray of composites was calculated using the NaI(Tl) scintillation detector. Linear attenuation coefficients were also estimated hypothetically by the XCOM platform, taking into account the fundamental analysis of composites and comparing them with empirical outcomes. Among the composites studied, the best protective material was PS -50% W03 with lower absorption thicknesses and a higher linear slimming coefficient. Thermal degradation of unirradiated and irradiated polymer composites has also been examined

Constructing segregated polystyrene composites for excellent fire resistance and electromagnetic wave shielding

Electroconductive polystyrene (PS) composites with ideal flame-retardant properties are considered as potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. In this work, PS/silicon wrapped ammonium polyphosphate/multi-wall carbon nanotubes (PS/SiAPP/MWCNT) composites with segregated structure were synthesized via the methods of balling mill and hot-pressing. The obtained results revealed that the SiAPP and MWCNT were successfully introduced onto PS spheres and showed uniform distribution on the PS surface. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that PS/SiAPP/MWCNT containing 7 wt% MWCNT exhibited excellent thermal stability. Furthermore, the results of cone calorimeter test indicated that the heat release rate and total heat release of the PS/SiAPP/MWCNT containing a loading of 7 wt% MWCNT were reduced by 60.5% and 33.9%, respectively. In addition, the EMI shielding performance could reach 11 dB. Above results implied that the synergistic effect between the MWCNT and SiAPP effectively enhanced the flame retardant performance of the PS by promoting the generation of dense and continuous char layer to protect the PS from burning. The multiple reflection and adsorption are responsible for improved EMI shielding effectiveness. Therefore, segregated PS/SiAPP/MWCNT hybrid is an up-and-coming candidate for satisfactory EMI shielding materials with exceptional fire retardancy for electronic devices.

Study on removal of organic dyes by Fe3O4/amidation modified waste polystyrene composites

Design and fabrication of structurally optimized absorbents are important for wastewater treatment such as dyes removal. Herein, modifying the environmentally harmful waste polystyrene foam as an efficient recyclable adsorbent for organic dyes is important Magnetic amidated modified polystyrene (Fe 3 O 4 /PS-SD) was prepared by Friedel–Crafts reaction, N,N”-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) dehydration condensation, and chemical co-precipitation reaction. Fe 3 O 4 /PS-SD had highly efficient removing performance for organic dyes in large volume of water sample solutions, and the equilibrium was achieved in 0.5 h. The maximum adsorption capacity for Methylene blue (MB), Safranine T (ST), and Congo red (CR) were 620.32 mg g −1 , 679.63 mg g −1 , and 1425.77 mg g −1 , respectively, at room temperature according to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm (R 2 > 0.91). The kinetic data of the three dyes followed pseudo-second-order kinetics. After ten regeneration cycles, the removal rate remained high (> 80%). Experimental results showed that Fe 3 O 4 /PS-SD was an excellent adsorbent for water treatment with high regeneration property and thermal stability. • Modification of waste materials. • High adsorption capacity. • Separable and thermally stable. • Recyclable.

Self‐healing in high impact polystyrene (HIPS) composites via embedded non‐toxic solvent‐filled microcapsules

AbstractPolymer composites are widely used in many industries due to their desirable, and commonly superior properties. However, the replacement of damaged composite materials can be very costly and time‐consuming, motivating the development of self‐healing composites that recover their properties after a damage event. This work demonstrates the microcapsule‐based self‐healing of compression molded thermoplastic high impact polystyrene (HIPS) composites using a non‐toxic and environmentally friendly solvent, ethyl phenylacetate (EPA). EPA is incorporated within double‐walled polyurethane‐poly(urea‐formaldehyde) (PU/UF) microcapsules which are then integrated within the HIPS specimens. Flexure and fracture behavior, with and without microcapsules, is used to investigate the microcapsules' impact on composite physical properties and to determine the composite's self‐healing efficiency (up to 64%) after healing in response to fracture. Overall, this work demonstrates the inclusion of self‐healing properties in a commercially important polymer material with a non‐toxic and environmentally friendly solvent and motivates further development of thermoplastic self‐healing composites for industrial applications.

THE EFFECT OF ADDITIONAL SALT AND ACID ON THE HYDROPHOBIC LAYER OF NANOCOMPOSITE SILICA/POLYSTYRENE (SiO2/PS) ON THE STABILITY PROPERTIES OF UV

In nature there is a phenomenon. Which this phenomenon can be seen in the lotus leaf and taro leaves. a phenomenon called hydropobic (water repellent) properties. This research is a previous research. On application, the hydrophobic coating will mostly break down quickly when applied outside or in harsh environments. So it is very important to develop a durable hydrophobic layer, especially the stability properties against Ultra Violet (Uv). Therefore, this study aims to see the effect of adding salt and acid to the hydrophobic silica / polystyrene nanocomposite (SiO2 / PS) layer on the stability of the Uv. with a polystyrene composition of 0.5 grams and 0.2 grams of silica powder and 0.4 grams of salt and 0.4 grams of acid. The coating method used is the spin coating method and the Uv stability test on the hydrophobic layer is done by drying the layers for one hour under direct sunlight. The results of this study were the contact angle measurements using imagej software, and the crystal grain size by SEM (Scanning electron microscop). UV stability can be seen by changing the contact angle in each sample where the contact angle that can be before irradiation is acid added salt (120.1490C), salt (100.3630C), acid (128.5910C), without mixture (133.6680C) ) and after irradiation is. Salt (92.970C), unmixed (98.1440C), acid added salt (92.1150C), acid (141.5750C). These results may indicate that acid coating is more likely to use hydrophobic / self-cleaning surfaces in harsh environments such as high Uv irradiation, and outdoor applications.

Composites of polystyrene and surface modified cellulose nanocrystals prepared by melt processing

Composites of polystyrene and surface modified cellulose nanocrystals prepared by melt processing

Preparation and performance evolution of enhancement polystyrene composites with graphene oxide/carbon nanotube hybrid aerogel: mechanical properties, electrical and thermal conductivity

Graphene oxide/carbon nanotube aerogel (GOCA) with honeycomb three-dimensional framework is an ideal reinforcement material which can significantly improve the dispersion in the polymer matrix, and enhance the mechanical properties, thermal and electrical conductivity of the composites. In this work, large-size GOCA and GOCA/polystyrene (GOCA/PS) composite sheet were prepared via critical drying and in-situ polymerization, respectively, and the standard splines of mechanical properties were tested. The results indicated that the tensile, flexural, compressive, and impact strengths of GOCA/PS composites increased with the increase of GOCA content. When the GOCA content was 1.1 wt %, the above mechanical properties increased to the maximum, increased by 103.29%, 60.30%, 177.03%, and 611.38%, respectively. However, as the content of GOCA increased, the electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity showed an increasing trend. In addition, the synergistic enhancement mechanism between GO and CNTs has also been studied. We believe that the present method may provide an effective route for the design and investigation of reinforced composites.

Induced assembly of polystyrene composites for simultaneously improving flame retardant and electromagnetic shielding properties

AbstractPolystyrene/silicon wrapped ammonium polyphosphate/reduced graphene oxide (PS/SiAPP/rGO) composites with satisfactory flame retardant and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties were prepared by the approaches of filtration induced assembly and hot‐pressing. The results indicated that the SiAPP and rGO exhibited good dispersivity in the PS matrix. The introduction of the SiAPP and rGO promoted the thermal and fire‐safe performances of PS composites. Moreover, the peak of heat release rate and total heat release of the PS containing 10 wt% SiAPP and 10 wt% rGO were reduced by 47.2% and 30.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, the EMI shielding performance could reach 10 dB. It was proposed that that the SiAPP and rGO promoted the formation of more continuous and compact char residues besides the capture of free radicals, that is, •H and •OH which improved the flame retardant performance of PS. In addition, the multiple reflect and adsorption contributed to enhanced EMI shielding property. Therefore, the assembled PS/SiAPP/rGO system will offer a new approach to broaden the application of PS.

Sustainable and efficient flame retardant materials for achieving high fire safety for polystyrene composites

Sustainable and efficient flame retardant materials for achieving high fire safety for polystyrene composites

Pyrolysis and combustion of polystyrene composites based on graphene oxide functionalized with 3-(methacryloyloxy)-propyltrimethoxysilane

Abstract In this study, polystyrene composites (PS–GOf) with variable concentration (0.5; 1; 2; 3; 4; and 5 wt%) of GOf were obtained through the in-situ polymerisation of the styrene in the presence of benzoyl peroxide and graphene oxide(GO) functionalized with 3-(methacryloyloxy)-propyltrimethoxysilane(γ-MPTS). For determining the morphological and structural particularities of polymeric composites transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements were performed. The influence of functionalized GO on thermal and combustion properties of polystyrene (PS)-based composite materials was determined through several methods: Thermogravimetry (TGA); derived thermogravimetry (DTG); microscale combustion calorimetry analysis (MCC); and chemical kinetic studies through TGA and MCC determinations at similar heating rates.