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POSS/Polyurethane Hybrids and Nanocomposites: A Review on Preparation, Structure and Performance

  • Diao, Shuo;Mao, Lixin;Zhang, Liqun;Wang, Yiqing
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.50 no.1
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    • pp.35-48
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    • 2015
  • Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) is an important inorganic-organic hybrid material with a three-dimensional structure. Polyurethane (PU) is a widely applied polymer that has versatile properties with the change of two phase structure. When POSS is incorporated into PU by physical or chemical methods, many properties can be greatly improved, such as mechanical properties, thermal stability, biodegradation resistance, and water resistance. This paper reviews the recent progress in preparation, structure, and performance of POSS-modified polyurethane from the viewpoint of physical blending and chemical modification.

Studies on Printing Inks Containing Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyl-oxyl)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] as an Emissive Material for the Fabrication of Polymer Light-Emitting Diodes by Inkjet Printing

  • Kwon, Jae-Taek;Eom, Seung-Hun;Moon, Byung-Seuk;Shin, Jin-Koog;Kim, Kyu-Sik;Lee, Soo-Hyoung;Lee, Youn-Sik
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.464-468
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    • 2012
  • Three solvent systems, chlorobenzene (ink 1), chlorobenzene/o-dichlorobenzene (ink 2) and chlorobenzene/tetrahydronaphthalene (ink 3), were compared as printable inks for the fabrication of polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) using poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyl-oxyl)-1,4-phenylenevinylene (MEH-PPV) as an emissive material and an inkjet printer (Fujifilm Dimatix DMP-2831). Ink 1 clogged the printer's nozzle and gave non-uniform film. Inks 2 and 3 were used to fabricate PLEDs with ITO/PEDOT:PSS/MEH-PPV/LiF/Al configurations. The best performance (turn-on voltage, 3.5 V; luminance efficiency, 0.17 cd/A; luminance, 1,800 cd/m) was obtained when ink 3 was used to form the emissive layer (thickness, 49 nm), attributable to the better morphology and suitable thickness of the MEH-PPV layer.

The Effects of Liquid Butadiene Rubber and Resins as Processing Aids on the Physical Properties of SSBR/Silica Compounds

  • Iz, Muhammet;Kim, Donghyuk;Hwang, Kiwon;Kim, Woong;Ryu, Gyeongchan;Song, Sanghoon;Kim, Wonho
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.55 no.4
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    • pp.289-299
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    • 2020
  • Highly aromatic (HA) oils are common processing aids used in tire tread compounds. However, they often bleed and evaporate from the vulcanizates during tire use. Thus, the mechanical and dynamical properties of the tire decrease. To overcome this problem, we investigated nonfunctionalized liquid butadiene rubber (LBR-305, Kuraray) and center-functionalized liquid butadiene rubber (C-LqBR), polymerized by anionic polymerization. In addition to the liquid butadiene rubbers, p-tert-octylphenol (P-Resin) and C5 hydrocarbon (H-Resin) tackifier resins, which can induce entanglement of rubber compounds, were researched as a processing aid to solve the bleeding problem. Liquid butadiene rubbers have significantly reduced extraction loss by crosslinking with the main rubber chain. They have also increased the abrasion resistance and showed similar or better mechanical and dynamical properties against HA oils. However, resin compounds did not show differences in extraction loss compared to HA oil compounds; instead, they showed increased wet traction.

Chemical Composition of Green Teas According to Processing Methods and Extraction Conditions

  • Kim, Young-Kyung;Oh, Yoo-Jin;Chung, Jin-Oh;Lee, Sang-Jun;Kim, Kwang-Ok
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.1212-1217
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    • 2009
  • This study examined the influence of manufacturing processes and extraction conditions on the chemical compositions of green tea. Green tea samples grown in various areas (Korea, China, and Japan) and processed by 4 different methods (steaming, pan-firing, steaming and pan-firing, and heavy roasting after steaming and pan-firing) were collected for study. The chemical compositions of the green tea extracts and infusions were different according to their processing methods and extraction conditions, including catechins, caffeine, and free amino acids contents. In all samples analyzed, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC), and theanine were determined as the major catechins and free amino acid, respectively. Studies of samples grown in the same area (Jeju; Korea) showed that there were significant differences in the concentrations of catechins and caffeine in extract and infusion according to the processing methods. These results indicate that processing methods influenced the chemical compositions of the green tea extracts and infusions.

Structure-property relationship of melt intercalated maleated polyethylene nanocomposites

  • Reddy, M.M.;Gupta, Rahul K.;Bhattacharya, S.N.;Parthasarathy, R.
    • Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.133-139
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    • 2007
  • Low density polyethylene nanocomposites were prepared by melt intercalating maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene and montmorillonite clay. It has been found that maleic anhydride has promoted strong interactions between polyethylene and montmorillonite, leading to the homogeneous dispersion of clay layers. Rheological experiments revealed that prepared nanocomposites exhibited shear thinning behaviour. Polyethylene nanocomposites exhibited an increase in steady shear viscosities compared to virgin polyethylene owing to strong polymer clay interactions. The tensile strength of nanocomposites was improved but elongation at break decreased considerably. Also, barrier properties improved significantly with montmorillonite content.