Modification of PPTA-based polymeric waste and adsorption properties for metal ions

Gao, Jingjing; Qu, Rongjun; Li, S. S.; Pan, Fangwei; Jia, Xinhua; Sun, Changmei; Zhang, Ying-Qian; L., Q.; Li, C. X.

doi:10.1007/s13762-017-1516-7

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“…Also, the use of aramid fibers in composite applications is a challenging issue, as they suffer from poor interfacial adhesion due to their chemical inertness and smooth surface. [21][22][23] As a result, the studies on the modification of aramid fibers for enhanced solubility and applicability remain at the forefront of the scientific research. 24,25 Advanced composite materials, made up of multilayer high-performance fiber-reinforced materials are of particular importance for body armor applications, as they are believed to meet the aforementioned conflicting design requirements.…”

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“…PPTA can only be spun into highly oriented fibers from liquid‐crystalline solution in concentrated sulfuric acid, which leads to recycling and disposal problems. Also, the use of aramid fibers in composite applications is a challenging issue, as they suffer from poor interfacial adhesion due to their chemical inertness and smooth surface 21–23 . As a result, the studies on the modification of aramid fibers for enhanced solubility and applicability remain at the forefront of the scientific research 24,25 …”

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Synthesis and modification of poly (p‐phenylene terephthalamide) for production of light‐weight hybrid composite armors reinforced with polymer composite nanofiber mats

Güldiken,

Gerçel

2023

Polymer Composites

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Poly (p‐phenylene terephthalamide) (PPTA) polymer was synthesized and then modified to eliminate the processing difficulties arising from its insolubility in organic solvents. The chemical structures of the synthesized PPTA and N‐butyl PPTA (BPPTA) were confirmed by elemental analysis, x‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and 13C‐NMR spectroscopy studies. As a result of modification, an aramid derivative that is soluble in some common solvents was obtained and added into polyacrylonitrile (PAN) matrix in solution. PAN/BPPTA composite nanofiber mats (CNMs) were fabricated by electrospinning. Mechanical tests showed that tensile strength increased by 119% with 3% BPPTA content. The fabricated CNMs were combined with aramid fabrics to produce laminated hybrid armors and ballistic tests were performed following the NATO Stanag 2920 standard. This is the first report about the integration of CNMs into multilayer armor configurations and resulted in improved ballistic limit velocity (V50) with a relatively very small weight gain and emergence of new energy absorption mechanisms.Highlights Alkylation of the para‐aramid yielded an organo‐soluble aramid derivative. Tensile strength of PAN nanofiber mat increased by 119% with 3% N‐butyl PPTA. Integration of the CNMs resulted in new ballistic impact absorption mechanisms. CNMs contribute to V50 with a very low mass gain due to their high surface area/mass.

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