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    Preparation of Optically Active Polyimides Based on 2,2´-diamino-1,1´-binaphthalene

    PETR SYSEL1, ROMAN HOLAKOVSKÝ2, ŠTĚPÁN HOVORKA3, JAROSLAV Ž ÁDNÝ4, PAVEL IZÁK4

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 325-335, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.10

    Abstract Linear polyimides based on both of the 2,2´-diamino-1,1´-binaphthalene enantiomers and their racemic mixture were synthesized and characterized. A two-step synthetic route, consisting of the preparation of the polyimide precursor followed by its thermal imidization at temperatures not exceeding 200°C, was employed. The products were analyzed by FTIR and 1 H NMR spectroscopy. All of the tested materials were nearly fully imidized after 25 h. The final polyimides possess high glass transition temperatures, are thermo-oxidatively stable and are soluble in common organic solvents as 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, tetrahydrofuran and chloroform; additionally, those prepared from the enantiomers show optical activity. The values of specific… More >

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    Separation Characteristics of Surface Modified Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membrane using Oxidative Catalytic Polymerization of Aniline

    VRINDA GOEL1, RUCHIKA TANWAR1, AJOY KUMAR SAIKIA2, UTTAM KUMAR MANDAL1,*

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 283-305, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.8

    Abstract The commercially available Polysulfone (PSF) membrane surface was modified by solution polymerization of aniline using different oxidation catalysts i.e., FeCl3, CuCl2, and APS. Modified membranes were then characterized with respect to physio-chemical properties like surface chemistry, porosity, wettability, surface roughness, morphology, etc. It was observed that the hydrophilicity/ wettability of membranes was increased upon surface modification by polyaniline which again depended on the nature of the oxidation catalyst used. Membranes developed using FeCl3 and CuCl2 as oxidants exhibit improved permeation, protein rejection, and antifouling properties, whereas decrement was observed in modified membrane performance using APS as an oxidant. Among all… More >

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    ARTICLE

    Comparative Investigations on Fracture Toughness and Damping Response of Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composites

    GAURAV AGARWAL

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 255-267, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.6

    Abstract Studies were conducted to observe the effect of fracture toughness and damping response on fabric reinforced epoxy polymer composites. The samples of glass fabric, kevlar fabric and carbon fabric having 15wt%, 25wt%, 35wt%, 45wt% and 55wt % fabric content were prepared and tested following ASTM standards. Fracture toughness, peak load and increase in energy absorption are determined for the fabric-epoxy composites. Effect of temperature on storage modulus, loss modulus and tan delta values for various percentages of fabric epoxy composites are noticed and corresponding damping response behaviour is determined. The results revealed that reduction in strength at higher percentage of… More >

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    Fabrication and Comparative Properties of Sustainable Epoxy Methacrylate of Bisphenol-C-Jute/Treated JuteNatural Fibers Sandwich Composites: Part-2

    RITESH D. BHATT, JIGNESH P. PATEL, PARSOTAM H. PARSANIA*

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 223-239, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.4

    Abstract Compression-molded epoxy methacrylate of bisphenol-C-jute/treated jute-banana/groundnut/ cane sugar/pineapple leaf/rice husk/wheat husk sandwich composites were fabricated under 5 MPa pressure at room temperature for 3 h. Alkali treated jute-natural fiber sandwich composites displayed considerably improved mechanical properties over untreated jute-natural fiber sandwich composites due to surface modification of the jute fibers. Both types of sandwich composites showed high water uptake tendency, excellent hydrolytic stability against acids, alkali, and salt solutions, and also a longer equilibrium time at 30o C. Alkali treated sandwich composites revealed a considerably lower water uptake tendency than untreated sandwich composites. Observed water uptake trend is H2 SO4More >

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    Fabrication and Comparative Properties of Sustainable Epoxy Methacrylate of Bisphenol-C-Jute/Treated JuteNatural Fibers Sandwich Composites: Part-1

    RITESH D. BHATT, JIGNESH P. PATEL, PARSOTAM H. PARSANIA*

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 205-221, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.3

    Abstract Epoxy methacrylate of bisphenol-C-jute/treated jute and their sandwich composites of white coir, brown coir, wild almond, bamboo, betel nut, and palmyra were prepared by a compression molding technique under 5MPa pressure and at room temperature for three h. The neat sample showed almost double tensile strength than its jute composite, while it is comparable for treated jute. The composites revealed substantially improved flexural strength compared to neat. The neat, jute/treated jute and their sandwich composites indicated good impact strength, pretty good Barcol hardness, and fairly good electric strength. The neat sample showed excellent volume resistivity, while jute/treated jute and their… More >

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    Studies on Compressive Loading-characteristics of PU Foam Materials Used in Footwear for Obese

    S. MATHIVANAN*, R. MOHAN, RAMES C PANDA, P. BALACHANDER1

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.3-4, pp. 195-204, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.3-4.2

    Abstract Optimum-designed footwear with polyurethane (PU) material for comfort is an important requirement for obese. Investigations on compressive behavior of varied designed footwear using 120 D PU material have been carried out. The energy absorption primarily depends on heel height, slope angle and load applied or body mass index of obese. Statistical analysis has been used to formulate the prediction of absorbed energy wherein a heel height of 30 mm with 20-degree angle provides optimum value with the incorporation of 120 D PU material. A coefficientof-determination (R2 ) value of 0.9406 confirms the suitability of the statistical regression model. Hence, the… More >

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    Effect of Tetramethylurea (TMU) on Polysulfone Membrane Performance for Atrazine-containing Wastewater Treatment

    NIKITA GUPTA, SARITA KALLA, Z.V.P. MURTHY*

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 317-328, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.12

    Abstract Tetramethylurea (TMU) is a good solvent for organic substances and has received little attention as compared to other solvents. The TMU is a polar solution and is one of the molecules with an amphiphilic character. In the present work, an attempt has been made to use TMU as an additive in the preparation of nanofiltration membranes to improve the hydrophilicity of the membrane. The polysulfone membrane has been modified by incorporating different concentrations of TMU (0, 0.5, and 1 wt.%) in order to check the rejection of atrazine in water. This study aim is to optimize the conditions to enhance… More >

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    Chitosan/PVA Films and Silver Nanoparticle Impregnated Nanofibrous Dressings for Evaluation of their Wound Healing Efficacy in Wistar Albino Rat Model

    SOBHA KOTA*, RATNAKUMARI ANANTHA, VAYUNANDANA RAO GOVADA, PRADEEP DUMPALA

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 285-303, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.10

    Abstract The exoskeleton of marine shrimp contains a natural, biocompatible polymer chitin, which is dumped as a waste. The study proposes the sustainable single-pot-extraction of chitosan from the waste and its use in the fabrication of wound-dressings, and thus leverage its piezoelectric, antioxidant, hypoglycaemic and medicinal properties in wound-healing. The Fourier transform infrared spectrum revealed that marine chitosan contains functional groups with N-O, O-H, and CO stretching. Scanning electron micrographs demonstrated the spherical and mesoporous structures of the extracted chitosan. X-ray diffraction analysis showed a semi-crystalline phase of chitosan particles with a mean size of 28.9 nm. The film prepared with… More >

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    A Review on Auxetic Polymeric Materials: Synthetic Methodology, Characterization and their Applications

    NEETU TRIPATHI, DIBYENDU S. BAG*, MAYANK DWIVEDI

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 227-269, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.8

    Abstract Over the last three decades, there has been considerable interest in the captivating mechanical properties displayed by auxetic materials, highlighting the advantages stemming from their distinct negative Poisson's ratio. The negative Poisson's ratio observed in auxetic polymeric materials is a result of the distinctive geometries of their unit cells. These unit cells, encompassing structures such as chiral, re-entrant, and rotating rigid configurations, are carefully engineered to collectively generate the desired auxetic behaviour. This comprehensive review article explores the field of auxetic polymeric materials, offering a detailed exploration of their geometries, fabrication methods, mechanical properties, and characterisation. The diverse applications of… More >

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    Mathematical Modelling and Simulations of Active Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

    RABIRANJAN MURMUa,b, DEBASHIS ROYa, HAREKRUSHNA SUTARb

    Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 125-139, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.1

    Abstract A one dimensional isothermal model is proposed by modelling the kinetics of methanol transport at anode flow channel (AFC), membrane and cathode catalyst layer of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). Analytical model is proposed to predict methanol cross-over rate through the electrolyte membrane and cell performance. The model presented in this paper considered methanol diffusion and electrochemical oxidation at the anode and cathode channels. The analytical solution of the proposed model was simulated in a MATLAB environment to obtain the polarization curve and leakage current. The effect of methanol concentration on cell voltage and leakage current is studied. The methanol… More >

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