Papers by Keyword: PA6

Abstract: To address the challenges met in the manufacturing of state-of-the-art multi-material structures, this work employs a novel one-shot stamping process with single-stamp forming of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS)-based multi-material structures consisting of dual-phase steel (DP780) and low-cost glass fibre-reinforced polyamide 6 (GF/PA6). The effects of DP780 surface treatment and forming temperature on interfacial bonding with GF/PA6 were first assessed using double cantilever beam (DCB) tests, alongside tensile tests of DP780 to assess post-stamping performance. Sandblasting on DP780 significantly improved bonding strength compared to non-treated surface, while the interfacial fracture energy (G_C) increased with forming temperature up to 350 °C before decreasing at higher temperatures, which is attributed to PA6 squeeze-out and DP780 surface oxidation. Although the tensile strength for DP780 decreased with increasing temperature, the yield strength peaked at 350 °C, identifying sandblasting and a forming temperature of 350 °C as the optimal processing conditions for DP780. Based on the optimal conditions determined, high-quality U-shaped demonstrator components were successfully produced with good surface finish, minimal polymer squeeze-out, and no observable defects, via further optimisation of the forming conditions.

Abstract: The Polyamide 6 (PA6)/ maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM-g-MAH)/organic montmorillonite (OMMT) nanocomposites were successfully prepared by melt extrusion method at different contents of OMMT fillers. The content of OMMT were studied to discuss the mechanical properties, thermal resistance properties and melt-crystal behavior of the nanocomposites. The results were summarized as follows: The PA6/EPDM-g-MAH/OMMT nanocomposites were prepared using melt extrusion method. The influence of the OMMT filler contents on the properties of PA6/EPDM-g-MAH/OMMT nanocomposites were studied. The mechanical properties and thermal resistance properties were improved with the addition of OMMT. The results showed that when the content of OMMT was 3.5wt%, comparing to the pure PA6, the bending strength was improved 31.7%, the notch impact strength was improved by 40.5%, and the heat deflection temperature was improved by 31.1°C. This kind of nanocomposites had good application prospects.

Abstract: Due to its excellent mechanical property, dye ability and skin affinity, PA6 has been widely used in apparel, home textiles, military products, etc. However, PA6 fiber is easy to breed bacteria and corroded by bacteria in humid environment. One of development tendency of functional PA6 fiber is to design and develop nylon 6 fiber with excellent antibacterial properties, which is also the research target of this paper. In the present investigation, ZnO antibacterial agent was prepared through sol-gel method, and antibacterial masterbatch was acquired via blending antibacterial agent with PA6 using a twin-screw, then antibacterial PA6 fiber was obtained through melt spinning. The thermal properties, crystallization property of antibacterial PA6 masterbatch were discussed. The effect of drawing ratio on fiber strength, elongation of break, orientation and crystallization was also investigated. The antibacterial properties of antibacterial agent and antibacterial PA6 fiber was analyzed by agar diffusion method. The results of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) suggests that the antibacterial agent causes the rise of crystallization temperature and crystallization rate. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and mechanical testing results reveal that the higher drawing ratio leads to higher orientation and strength of PA6 fiber, lower elongation at break. The addition of antibacterial agent increases the degree of orientation and crystallization, reduces the strength of fiber and tends to form α crystalline in PA6 fiber. Antibacterial tests show that antibacterial PA6 fiber has a good antibacterial performance against Staphylococcus aureus.

Abstract: Growing usage of radiation crosslinked plastic materials and utilization of their advantageous properties might raise a question of their future recycling. This paper deals with utilization of recycled irradiated polyamide 6 (rPA6_x) which is used as a filler into low and high-density polyethylene (LDPE/HDPE) in concentrations 10 and 30 %. Mechanical properties of such blends were investigated and compared. Both blends show similar trend at all observed material characteristics. Elastic modulus representing material stiffness grown with increasing amount of the filler. Ultimate tensile strength and impact toughness decreased and hardness slightly increased. All the obtained results show that it is possible to use recycled radiation crosslinked PA6 as a filler but it is necessary to count with properties change.

Abstract: This research paper suggests a possible solution for a growing problem of irradiated materials ́ waste processing. Recycled radiation crosslinked polyamide 6 (rPA6_x) was used as a filler into non-modified polyamide 6 (PA6) in several concentrations. Influence of the amount of the filler on mechanical properties of resulting blends was investigated. Tensile test was carried out at two temperatures to determine mechanical behavior. Results show that there is a little difference at all observed material characteristics in comparison with non-modified PA6. According to the results it was proven that there is a possible utilization of such modified materials after the end of their service life but some other properties have to be examined.

Abstract: The effects of different proportions of poly (vinyl alcohol) and polyamide 6 on the structure and property of electrospun PA6/PVA membranes have been studied. According to a certain proportion, PVA and PA6 were dissolved in formic acid. The solution was electrospun at 70 kV. The nanofibers membranes were characterized by SEM, FT-IR, XRD, TGA and DSC analyses. The sound absorption coefficients of each absorber are measured with SW477 impedance tube. PA6/PVA composite mats with good compatibility and relatively stable performance, and enhanced sound absorption and property may have many other important applications.

Abstract: Polyamide, is engineering materials, has been widely used due to their high mechanical properties and good chemical stability although their moisture absorbtion can cause problems. In recent years, polyamides have been used as wear resistance materials due to their self-lubricating characteristics as well as good strength and stiffness ^[1]. However the high dry friction coefficient of polyamides restricts their application. Thus, modifying polyamides to improve the abrasion resistant property is desirable.

Abstract: The present work aimed at evaluating the mechanical properties, thermal behaviors and morphology of blends prepared by thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE), polyamid-6(PA6) and epoxy resin (GradeE51). The SEM micrographs displayed a noticeable change in the type of surface structure on adding epoxy resin. The tensile strength, elongation at break of TPEE/PA6/Epoxy resin blends were significantly improved compared to TPEE/PA6 blends. The DSC results proved that the melt temperature (hard phase) of TPEE/PA6 blends tended to fuse together and the melt temperature (soft phase) increased with the content of epoxy resin increased

Abstract: In this paper, zinc magnesium methyl cyclohexylphosphinate double salt (ZnMg (MHP)) was synthesized and used as flame retardant for PA6. The structure and the flammability of ZnMg (MHP) had been studied. The results presented that the LOI of PA6 with 20wt% filler loading improved from 21.2% to 31.4%, and the vertical burning test passed UL94 V-0 rating. TG analyses showed that ZnMg (MHP) had excellent thermal stability. DSC displayed that ZnMg (MHP) melted at 235°C. The tests of flammability revealed that ZnMg (MHP) had a strong inhibition effect on heat release rate (HRR) of the composites.

Abstract: The Lower-melting point polyamide-6 (LPA6),with the melting point of 198°C,were a produced in a corotating twin screw extruder. The low melting point PA6/Organic montmorillonite (OMMT) composites were obtained by the method of melt extrusion.The effect of the content of OMMT on melting, morphology, crystallization behavior,mechanical properties of the composites was investigated by TEM, DSC, XRD. This work deals with combination of both components, which are the structure-property relationship of polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites, and the effects of complexation reaction on the montmorillonite dispersion in the matrix. Results showed that the complexation reaction have little effects on the exfoliation and dispersion of OMMT, and completely exfoliated with the content of OMMT was 5wt%.But it have significantly effects on the crystallization behavior of nylon 6,lead to the decraresd of the crystallinity. It was demonstrated that OMMT has a higher exfoliation degree lead to a balanced and enhanced mechanical behaviour.