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Wu B, Zheng X, Ren Y, Yu H, Leng H, Wang Y, Jiang H. An efficient β-nucleating agent with high lattice matching rate for plate-like crystallization of polypropylene random copolymer. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11584-11593. [PMID: 38601709 PMCID: PMC11004731 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08484a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
Abstract
It is challenging to naturally produce large amounts of β-crystals by directly adding a commercial β-nucleating agent (β-NA) into polypropylene random copolymer (PPR) at present. In this work, a novel rare earth β-NA WBN-28 was directly introduced into PPR to prepare β-PPR with high β-crystal conversion. The results of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) indicated that it is an efficient β-NA for PPR. The β-conversion rate (β-CR) could surpass 85% when the nucleating agent content was mere 0.05%. With the further increment of nucleating agent, the β-CR increased gradually, which could reach 89.5% and 86.9% respectively calculated by DSC and WAXD when the addition amount was 0.4%. The incredible high β-CR delayed the βα-recrystallization in isothermal crystallization. The fusion peak of α-crystal was unobserved below the isothermal crystallization temperature of 122 °C when the addition amount was more than 0.2%. Furthermore, there was a highly ordered structure in WBN-28 with the periodicity of 12.89 Å, which was approximately twice of the unit cell parameter in the c direction of β-PP, indicating a high lattice matching rate between them. Intuitively observed by polarizing optical microscope (POM), the crystal grains of the blends with β-NA were more refined and finally crystallized in a plate-like shape. The forming process of the plate-like β crystalline regions were proposed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and POM.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bo Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road Guangzhou 510641 China +86-20-87112906 +86-20-87112906
- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Foshan 528521 China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Foshan 528521 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road Guangzhou 510641 China +86-20-87112906 +86-20-87112906
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Foshan 528521 China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Foshan 528521 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road Guangzhou 510641 China +86-20-87112906 +86-20-87112906
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology 381 Wushan Road Guangzhou 510641 China +86-20-87112906 +86-20-87112906
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Wu B, Zheng X, Xu W, Ren Y, Leng H, Liang L, Zheng D, Chen J, Jiang H. β-Nucleated Polypropylene: Preparation, Nucleating Efficiency, Composite, and Future Prospects. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3107. [PMID: 37514497 PMCID: PMC10383444 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
The β-crystals of polypropylene have a metastable crystal form. The formation of β-crystals can improve the toughness and heat resistance of a material. The introduction of a β-nucleating agent, over many other methods, is undoubtedly the most reliable method through which to obtain β-PP. Furthermore, in this study, certain newly developed β-nucleating agents and their compounds in recent years are listed in detail, including the less-mentioned polymer β-nucleating agents and their nucleation characteristics. In addition, the various influencing factors of β-nucleation efficiency, including the polymer matrix and processing conditions, are analyzed in detail and the corresponding improvement measures are summarized. Finally, the composites and synergistic toughening effects are discussed, and three potential future research directions are speculated upon based on previous research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bo Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
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- Guangdong Winner New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Gaoming District, Foshan 528521, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Shen L, Chen Z, Kou J. High‐quality modification of general polypropylene by the synergistic effect of zinc adipate, hydrotalcite, and polypropylene (
SP179
). J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Liang Shen
- School of Material Science and Engineering Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- Experimental Teaching Department Northwest Minzu University Lanzhou China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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Liu J, Pan Y. Nucleation and crystallization behavior of isotactic polypropylene induced by zinc tetrahydrophthalate. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03717-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Shi W, Xu Y, Qin J, Li X, Lv Q, Chen X, Yu J, Chen M. Isothermal crystallization behaviors of isotactic polypropylene with ultrasonically‐modified calcium sulfate whisker as
β
‐nucleating agent. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Wenjian Shi
- Shangyu District Environmental Monitoring Station Shaoxing China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
- National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymer Materials Guiyang China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technology Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymer Materials Guiyang China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education Guizhou University Guiyang China
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Remarkably improved toughness of isotactic polypropylene realized by introducing star-shaped SEBS and annealing treatment. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04208-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Liu J, Jiang D, Li Z. Annealing‐induced high impact toughness of immiscible isotactic polypropylene/poly(acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene) blend. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jingru Liu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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Luna CBB, Siqueira DD, Araújo EM, Nascimento EP, Costa Agra de Melo JB. Evaluation of the
SEBS
copolymer in the compatibility of
PP
/
ABS
blends through mechanical, thermal, thermomechanical properties, and morphology. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna
- Polymer Processing Laboratory, Academic Unit of Materials Engineering Federal University of Campina Grande Campina Grande Brazil
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- Polymer Processing Laboratory, Academic Unit of Materials Engineering Federal University of Campina Grande Campina Grande Brazil
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- Polymer Processing Laboratory, Academic Unit of Materials Engineering Federal University of Campina Grande Campina Grande Brazil
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- Polymer Processing Laboratory, Academic Unit of Materials Engineering Federal University of Campina Grande Campina Grande Brazil
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Barroso Gago L, Auclerc M, Delage K, Garois N, Cassagnau P, Bounor-Legaré V. Impact of the In Situ Creation of an Epoxy Based Thermosetting Minor Phase on the Physical Properties of a PP Based Blend. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Luísa Barroso Gago
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon1, CNRS UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, F-69622 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon1, CNRS UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, F-69622 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon1, CNRS UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, F-69622 Lyon, France
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- Centre de Recherche, Hutchinson, Rue Gustave Nourry - B.P. 31, 45120 Chalette-sur-Loing, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon1, CNRS UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, F-69622 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon1, CNRS UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, F-69622 Lyon, France
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Liu J, Zhang L, Fang Z. Well dispersion of poly(acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene) in isotactic polypropylene mediated by incorporation of graphene and the elevated toughness. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jingru Liu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou China
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