Papers by Author: Zhe Chen

Abstract: Two types of composites－high density polyethylene/polystyrene (HDPE/PS) with clay, and high density polyethylene grafted with acrylic acid/PS (PEAA/PS) with clay－were prepared via melt compounding. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed that the dispersion of clay in compatibilized blends was better than immiscible blends. Positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) has been utilized to investigate the microstructure of two types of composites. The ortho-positronium (o-Ps) intensity for PEAA/PS was lower than that for HDPE/PS. The results provided evidence that the chain segments with carboxyl group would be easier to intercalate the gallery of silicates.

Abstract: The anneal effect of PP/PA/MMT blends had been studied by positron annihilation lifetime spectra (PALS). The o-Ps lifetime and intensity of unannealed blends were linearly additive basis on the PA weight fraction, which was coincident to the simple compound rule. However, the o-Ps intensity of the samples decreased after samples annealed.

Abstract: MA-g-HDPE and PA6-MMT were selected to improve the compatibility of HDPE and PA6. Positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and optical microscopy were utilized to characterize the interface of the blends.

Abstract: The free volume property and intermolecular interaction (especially hydrogen bonding) of poly (ether-urethane) (PEU) irradiated by neutron under different atmosphere has been studied by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The results suggested that the hydrogen-bonding interactions and free volume property in PEU depended strongly on the neutron irradiation dose.