Papers by Author: Zhi Wei Zhao

Abstract: PLA has excellent processing property and good thermal stability, which are closely related to the processing technology, and the general processing temperature can be controlled in 170~230°C. Effects of different processing conditions (internal mixing temperature, internal mixing time and internal mixing speed) on the properties of PLA were discussed. The results show that the mechanical properties and other performance of PLA can be obviously enhanced by internal mixing. Internal mixing time and internal mixing speed have little effects on the performance of PLA, but the internal mixing temperature has obvious effect on the properties of PLA. PLA has the optimum properties when the internal mixing time is 5min, internal mixing speed is 20r/min and internal mixing temperature is 190°C. The spherocrystal size and spherocrystal rate of PLA are influenced strongly by the mixing conditions.

Abstract: In order to improve the toughness and impact resistance of PLA, nano-ZnO modified with different surface treatment agents (titanium ester, silane coupling agent and alkylamine) was added to PLA matrix. The samples were examined by fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, micropolariscopy and mechanical properties. The results show that when the addition of nano-ZnO reaches to 0.2 wt.%, the tensile strength and elongation at break of PLA/ZnO nanocomposites have the maximum values of 20.5MPa and 10.2%, respectively. The mechanical properties of PLA/ZnO nanocomposites can be improved apparently modified with different treatment agents, and the spherocrystal size of the samples can be reduced obviously. Infrared spectra of nano-ZnO modified with different treatment agents include two peaks at 2919 cm-1 and 2851 cm-1, which are corresponding to C-H stretching vibration.

Abstract: Vanadiunm carbide (V8C7) nanopowders were prepared by the solution-derived precursor method, ammonium vanadate (NH4VO3) and glucose (C6H12O6) were used as raw materials. The samples were characterized by TG-DTA, XRD and SEM. The results show that the weight of the sample reduces rapidly before 600°C (about 25 wt.%), but it changes very slowly (about 1.0 wt.%) after 600°C. The DTA curve mainly includes 5 endothermic peaks and an exothermic peak which are corresponding to the peaks of 110°C, 300°C, 348°C, 677°C, 1000°C and 509°C, respectively. When the carbon content between 24 wt.% and 30 wt.%, the samples mainly consist of V2O3 and VC1−X (1−X = 0.66–0.88). When the carbon content is 32 wt.%, the sample includes a main phase (V8C7) and a second phase (V2O3). When the carbon content reaches to 36 wt.%, the single-phase V8C7 powder can be obtained. The SEM results show that major powders exhibit good dispersion and are mainly composed of particles with a mean diameter of ~200 nm.

Abstract: Nano-Cr2O3 was added to vitrified bond CBN grinding tools to improve their properties. Effects of nano-Cr2O3 on properties and microstructures of vitrified bond CBN grinding tools were investigated. The samples were characterized by differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and related detecting techniques. Results show that the refractoriness of vitrified bond firstly decreases and then increases with the addition of nano-Cr2O3, but the fluidity has the opposite change. Compared with basic vitrified bond, the refractoriness and fluidity of vitrified bond (4 wt.% nano-Cr2O3) are reduced by 25°C and increased by 5.4%, respectively. The bending strength of CBN grinding tools can be enhanced obviously with the addition of nano-Cr2O3, and it has the maximum bending strength (59.27MPa) when adding 4 wt.% nano-Cr2O3. SEM result shows that CBN grinding tool has the most dense structure and the least pore when adding 4 wt.% nano-Cr2O3.