The compound 2,6-anthracenedicarboxylic acid is used as a comonomer for the synthesis of poly(ethylene terephthalate). The resulting copolymers are characterized and further functionalized by Diels-Alder grafting or crosslinking through the anthracenate unit. Diels-Alder reaction is used to graft small molecules and oligomers endcapped with maleimide as dienophiles on to poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-2,6-anthracenedicarboxylate),PET-co-A. Maleimide-capped poly(ethylene glycol) is grafted onto PET-co-A to improved its hydrophilicity. 2,6-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid is also incorporated into the known liquid crystalline polymer, LCP, poly(4-oxybenzoate-co-1,4-phenylene isophthalate), HIQ40. The resulting copolymer, poly(4-oxybenzoate-co-1,4-phenylene isophthalate-co-2,6-phenylene anthracenate), HIQ40-co-A, shows LCP behavior. These HIQ40-co-A copolymers are grafted with maleimide end-capped monomers and polymers andcrosslinked with bismaleimides through a Diels-Alder mechanism.

Transport of amorphous and semi-crystalline, oriented, annealed and non-annealed PET films has been studied using pure and mixed gas/vapor feeds to understand the influence of flavor molecules on the efficacy of the barrier material. Methanol has been used as the flavor molecule simulant, and pure methanol vapor sorption studies show swelling and relaxation effects in the polymer. Multi-component transport of O2/methanol and O2/CO¬2/methanol mixtures, performed at different activities of methanol, shows that vapor induced plasticization leads to increases in O2 and CO2 permeability. Annealed, semi-crystalline PET is shown to be most resistant to plasticization effects. It has been shown that the non-annealed film is less stable despite similar crystallinity as the annealed film due to the presence of orientation related stress in the material. Presence of crystals also restricts the chain motion, and helps suppress the plasticization effects. The results have been compared with the predictions of the dual mode model for multi-component mixtures. Plasticization effects at the high activities have been analyzed within the framework of the free volume theory. It has been proposed that only the densified domains of a glassy polymer be considered when evaluating fractional free volume change due to swelling in the polymer-penetrant system. The free volume parameter- BA has been evaluated for O2 and CO2 in PET and is found to be different from that for other high permeability polymers.

In this studing, application of the digital image correlation method (DIC) for determining the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of Indium Tin Oxide/Polyethylene Terephthalate(ITO/PET) thin film/flexible substrate was proposed and the effects of thinkness variations of ITO and PET, respectively, on the CTE of the specimens was disscussed. The observation range of experimental temperature was chosen from room temperature to the glass transfer temperature of PET, 70¢J. A novel DIC experimental process for reducing the errors caused from the variations of the refractive index of the surrounding heated air was proposed. As a result, the experimental error of CTE measurement was reduced form 10~17% to less than 5%. The experimental results showed that the CTE of ITO/PET specimen is anisotropic. Futhermore, the CTE of an ITO/PET specimen will be increased by decreasing the thinkness of PET flexible substrate, and increased by increasing the thinkness of ITO film - which means decreasing the surface resistance of ITO film.

Visco-elastic behaviour at the nano-level of a commonly used polymer (PET) is characterised using atomic force microscopy (AFM) at a range of temperatures. The modulus, indentation creep and relaxation time of the PET film (thickness = 100 m) is highly sensitive to temperature over an experimental temperature range of 22¿175 ¿C. The analysis showed a 40-fold increase in the amount of indentation creep on raising the temperature from 22 ¿C to 100 ¿C, with the most rapid rise occurring above the glass-to-rubber transition temperature (Tg = 77.1 ¿C). At higher temperatures, close to the crystallisation temperature (Tc = 134.7 ¿C), the indentation creep reduced to levels similar to those at temperatures below Tg. The calculated relaxation time showed a similar temperature dependence, rising from 0.6 s below Tg to 1.2 s between Tg and Tc and falling back to 0.6 s above Tc. Whereas, the recorded modulus of the thick polymer film decreases above Tg, subsequently increasing near Tc. These visco-elastic parameters are obtained via mechanical modelling of the creep curves and are correlated to the thermal phase changes that occur in PET, as revealed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2007. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-232).

Submitted by TAYANE WESTERMANN LOPES CASTILHO null (tayanewest@uol.com.br) on 2018-01-26T16:12:01Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação Tayane Westermann Lopes Castilho.pdf: 4997047 bytes, checksum: c0457ac97bc5e87fd929dbe70703dd0d (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Marlene Zaniboni null (zaniboni@bauru.unesp.br) on 2018-01-26T18:07:08Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 castilho_twl_me_bauru.pdf: 4997047 bytes, checksum: c0457ac97bc5e87fd929dbe70703dd0d (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-01-26T18:07:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 castilho_twl_me_bauru.pdf: 4997047 bytes, checksum: c0457ac97bc5e87fd929dbe70703dd0d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-12-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Este trabalho avaliou a influência da inclusão de fibras recicladas extraídas de garrafas constituídas de politereftalato de etileno (PET) na resistência ao cisalhamento de solos arenoso e argiloso. Por meio de ensaios de compressão simples das amostras dos solos e misturas desses com diferentes teores e comprimentos de fibras, obteve-se que a combinação de 1,5% de fibras, em relação à massa de solo seco, com comprimento de 20 mm levou a um aumento de 92,8% na resistência não confinada para a amostra de solo arenoso, e de 10,5% para a de solo argiloso. Ensaios de cisalhamento direto foram realizados com essa dosagem, em duas diferentes condições de compactação, e revelam o ganho de 66,4% no intercepto de coesão para o solo arenoso com grau de compactação de 100%, e de 55,5% com grau de compactação de 95%, em relação ao solo sem fibra. Enquanto os ângulos de atrito interno praticamente não se alteraram. A mesma dosagem para o solo argiloso promoveu reduções de coesão de 7,6% e 5,4%, respectivamente, para os graus de compactação de 100% e de 95% e aumentos relativos de 2,9% e 7,3% no ângulo de atrito interno. Esses resultados aplicados em dois casos hipotéticos, capacidade de carga de fundações em sapatas e estabilidade de taludes de aterros, demonstram o efeito da inclusão de fibras na melhoria da estimativa da capacidade de carga para ambos os solos e o aumento do fator de segurança para o solo arenoso. O trabalho oferece uma alternativa tecnicamente viável para a melhoria dos solos e que prioriza o reuso de garrafas PET, colaborando para preservação ambiental, mas não só, pois a atividade promove ainda benefícios sociais e econômicos. / This study presents an analysis of the influence of the inclusion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, extracted from waste plastic bottles, in the shear strength of sandy and clayey soils. Simple compression tests were performed with soil samples and mixtures of these with different fiber contents and lengths. The combination of 1,5% of fibers in relation to the dry soil mass with a length of 20 mm led to a 92.8% increase in the unconfined resistance for the sandy soil sample and 10.5% for the clayey soil sample. Direct shear tests were carried out with this dosage, with two different compaction conditions, showing the gain of 66.4% in the cohesion intercept for sandy soil with 100% compaction degree, and 55.5% with the degree of 95%, in relation to the soil without fiber. While the angles of internal friction remained almost constant. The same dosage for clayey soil promoted cohesion reductions of 7.6% and 5.4%, respectively, for compaction degrees of 100% and 95% and relative increases of 2.9% and 7.3% in the angle of internal friction. These results, applied in two hypothetical cases, load capacity of an isolated footing foundation and slope stability of landfills, demonstrate the effect of the inclusion of fibers in improving the estimation of the load capacity for both soils and the increase of the safety factor for the sandy soil. The study offers a technically feasible alternative for the improvement of soils, and that prioritizes the reuse of PET bottles, collaborating for environmental preservation, but not only, since the activity also promotes social and economic benefits.

[pt] A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar o comportamento de misturas asfálticas do tipo CBUQ (Concreto Betuminoso Usinado a Quente) adicionadas com garrafas PET (Polietileno Tereftalato) trituradas em diferentes granulometrias e teores. O filer convencional (pó de pedra) utilizado em misturas asfálticas foi substituído pelo pó proveniente da moagem das garrafas PET, já que o seu elevado ponto de fusão permite a utilização como agregado na mistura. Portanto, foi utilizado o material triturado nos diâmetros 10 mm e 2 mm, nos teores de 0,5 porcento e 1,0 porcento adicionadas ao CBUQ e, também, a substituição de 2,5 porcento do pó de pedra por pó de PET, juntamente com a adição de 0,5 porcento de PET triturado no diâmetro de 10 mm. A partir dos ensaios de caracterização dos agregados (granulometria, durabilidade, densidade, massa específica e abrasão Los Angeles) e do ligante asfáltico CAP 30/45 (densidade específica, penetração, ponto de amolecimento, ductilidade, solubilidade em tricloroetileno e envelhecimento em estufa de filme rotativo), foram feitas as dosagens das misturas asfálticas, pelo método Marshall, e a confecção de corpos de prova, o que possibilitou a realização dos ensaios mecânicos de estabilidade e fluência Marshall, resistência à tração, módulo de resiliência e de vida de fadiga. A inserção de PET triturado às misturas de CBUQ foi satisfatória, sendo os resultados dependentes dos teores e das granulometrias das partículas de PET utilizados. Observa-se que o incremento nos parâmetros de resistência e na vida útil das misturas estudadas foi mais efetivo para o CBUQ com 0,5 porcento de PET triturado em 10 mm e com a substituição de 2,5 porcento do filer por pó de PET, na sua composição granulométrica. Portanto, o uso de resíduos de garrafas PET para o melhoramento de misturas asfálticas pode minimizar os problemas atuais disposição do resíduo, contribuir com a redução do consumo de recursos naturais e dar um uso nobre para este material. / [en] This research aims to evaluate the behavior of HMA mixtures (hot mix asphalt concrete) added with PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles pounded into different particle sizes and concentrations in the mixture. The usual filler (stone dust) was replaced by the powder from the milling of PET bottles, since its high melting point allows the use as an aggregate in the mix. Thus, it was used the material in diameters of 10 mm and 2 mm, in concentrations of 0.5 percent and 1.0 percent added in the HMA and, also, the replacement of 2.5 percent of the stone powder for the PET powder with addition of 0.5 percent triturated with diameter of 10 mm. From the characterization tests of aggregates (particle sizes, durability, density, Los Angeles abrasion) and asphalt (specific density, penetration, softening point, ductility, solubility in trichloroethylene, RTFOT – rolling thin film oven test), it was made the calculations of the dosage by the Marshall method, production of specimens, which enabled the realization of mechanical tests of Marshall Stability and Flow, Tensile Strength, Resilient Modulus and Fatigue. The insertion of triturated PET was satisfactory, being dependent on the results of the percentages and particle sizes of the PET used. It was observed that the increase in the strength parameters and the useful life of the mixtures studied is more effective for the HMA with 0.5 percent PET of 10 mm diameter and the substitution of 2.5 percent of the filler for PET powder in its granulometric compositions. Therefore, the use of PET bottle waste to the improvement of asphalt mixtures can minimize the current problems of waste disposal, contribute to reduce the consumption of natural resources and make a noble use for this material.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / O Tereftalato de Polietileno PET é um termoplástico polar,com elevada estabilidade dimensional e temperatura de fusão, alta impermeabilidade a gases e resistência química a ácidos e solventes, empregado na fabricação de garrafas no Brasil. A biodegradação tem sido descrita como uma possível metodologia para reduzir o acúmulo de plásticos. Neste trabalho foi avaliado o desempenho das linhagens de Bacillus subtilis e Phanerochaete chrysosporium isoladamente na biodegradação do tereftalato de polietileno. Neste sentido, foram preparadas partículas do polímero sendo submetidas aos tratamentos com luz ultra violeta (6 e 36 horas) e temperaturas (35C e 50C) em seguida, foram colocadas nos meios caldo nutriente (B.subtilis) e Sabouraud (P. chrysosporium), incubados por 30 e 60 dias, incubados a 35C e 28C, respectivamente. Com a degradação das partículas observou-se que o pH passou de 5 para >8, com formação de biofilmes e indução da produção de enzimas (amilase, protease, esterase e polifenoloxidases). A formação do biofilme foi evidenciada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Os produtos metabólicos formados no meio de cultura foram avaliados pelo teste de toxicidade utilizando Artemia salina. A microscopia eletrônica demonstrou que B. subtilis colonizou completamente a superfície das partículas do PET, tanto nas condições controle (sem tratamento), como tratados. Os melhores resultados foram observados com o tratamento à temperatura de 50C, onde ocorreu alteração na superfície do polímero, perda da massa polimérica, permitindo maior colonização de ambos os microrganismos. As enzimas hidrolíticas foram produzidas pelos microrganismos em todos os tratamentos, em especial, à temperatura de 50C. Contudo, observou-se que B. subtilis não produziu polifenoloxidases. Os subprodutos da degradação do PET nas condições estudadas apresentaram alta toxicidade para Artemia salina no caso do P. chrysosporium e baixa toxicidade para B. subtilis. Os resultados obtidos sugerem o tratamento o prévio com a temperatura de 50C como importante para o processo de biorremediação / In recent years, the consumption of the poly ethylene terephtalate plastic - PET is used in the manufacture of bottles, comes increasing in Brazil. PET is a polar thermoplastic, with raised dimensional stability and temperature of fusion, high impermeability the acid gases and chemical resistance to solvents. The biodegradation has been described as a possible methodology to reduce the accumulation of plastics. In this work it was carried through the evaluation by Bacillus subtilis and Phanerochaete chrysosporium performance on the biodegradation of the polyethylene terephtalate. In this direction, particles of polymer were submitted to the treatments: exposition to ultra violet light (6 and 36 hours) and temperatures (35C and 50C), followed incubation with the microorganisms during 30 and 60 days. The polymer degradation process was accompanied by determination of pH, biofilm formation and the cells viability, enzymes detection (amylase, protease, esterase, and polyphenoloxidase), as well as the scanning electron microscopy of biofilm and toxicity tests. The results obtained observed the biofilm formation by Bacillus subtilis on polyethylene terephtalate surface particles. The treatment using the temperature of 50C demonstrated a higher alteration in the surface of the polymer, supported the colonization of the microorganisms followed of the hydrolytic enzymes production. It was observed that Bacillus subtilis does not produced polyphenoloxidase. The results indicated the temperature (50.C), induces the esterase production and it is related to degradation process. The P. chrysosporium produced esterases and polyphenoloxidase, whose enzymes had demonstrated to be involved with the polyethylene terephtalate degradation process, and were formed products with higher toxicities to Artemia salina

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