On the Determination of the Enthalpy of Fusion of α‐Crystalline Isotactic Polypropylene Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry, X‐Ray Diffraction, and Fourier‐Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: An Old Story Revisited
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900796
Abstract: The crystallinity determination of polymers using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a standard procedure in industrial and university research. Its value strongly depends on the enthalpy of fusion, which cannot be determined directly using DSC,… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; spectroscopy; polypropylene; enthalpy fusion ... See more keywords
Synergistic Effects of Aluminum Nitride and Super Thermal Conductive Graphite in Polypropylene‐Based Hybrid Composites: Structural, Mechanical, and Thermal Insights
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202502193
Abstract: In this study, hybrid polymer composites based on polypropylene (PP) are developed using aluminum nitride (AlN) and super thermal conductive graphite (Gr) as fillers to improve mechanical, structural, thermal, and electrical properties. A series of… read more here.
Keywords: polypropylene; synergistic effects; super thermal; aluminum nitride ... See more keywords
Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Using Commodity Polypropylene
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208029
Abstract: Carbon materials are essential to the development of modern society with indispensable use in various applications, such as energy storage and high‐performance composites. Despite great progress, on‐demand carbon manufacturing with control over 3D macroscopic configuration… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon using; using commodity; manufacturing carbon ... See more keywords
Comparative Study of Kinetics of the Thermal Decomposition of Polypropylene Using Different Methods
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DOI: 10.1002/adv.21776
Abstract: The thermal degradation kinetics of powder isotactic polypropylene was investigated in a thermobalance system, at non-isothermal heating conditions with heating rate of 5, 10, 15, and 20°C min−1 in the temperature range of 30–600°C under… read more here.
Keywords: activation energy; polypropylene; activation; apparent activation ... See more keywords
Thermal, mechanical, and water vapor barrier behavior of polypropylene composite containing modified kaolinite
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DOI: 10.1002/app.45785
Abstract: Polypropylene composites containing modified kaolinite were prepared using melt processing and the morphological, thermal, mechanical and their water barrier properties were analyzed. To improve compatibility with polypropylene, kaolinite was modified with silane as a coupling… read more here.
Keywords: modified kaolinite; thermal mechanical; containing modified; water ... See more keywords
Influence of graphene‐based compounds on the mechanical toughness and thermal stability of polypropylene
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DOI: 10.1002/app.48258
Abstract: A study of the improvement of the mechanical and thermal properties of nanocomposites prepared with polypropylene (PP) and different graphene samples [graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO (RGO), and commercial graphene (G)] is presented. X-ray diffraction… read more here.
Keywords: based compounds; compounds mechanical; graphene; polypropylene ... See more keywords
Transition and Migration of Ziegler‐Natta Catalyst System in Propylene Polymerization. II. Comprehensive Analysis of the Extract From Polypropylene Granules With Isopropyl Alcohol/n‐Hexane
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DOI: 10.1002/app.57488
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) shows potential application in energy and biomedical fields. However, the residue of the Z–N catalyst system limits its practical application. Here, the transition and migration of the Z‐N catalyst system in propylene polymerization… read more here.
Keywords: catalyst; polypropylene; catalyst system; polypropylene granules ... See more keywords
Highly Efficient Anti‐Drip and Smoke Suppression Effect of Polypropylene Composites Based on Intumescent Flame Retardant and Metallo‐Organic Compound
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DOI: 10.1002/app.57728
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) is now widely used in various parts of automotive manufacturing, but pure polypropylene cannot meet the performance requirements and safe use requirements. The aim of this work is to design a flame‐retardant system… read more here.
Keywords: flame retardant; polypropylene; metallo organic; organic compound ... See more keywords
Tailoring Insulation and Mechanical Properties of Isotactic Polypropylene via Thermal History‐Dependent Crystalline Morphology
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DOI: 10.1002/app.58115
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) has shown considerable promise as a recyclable alternative to crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) in high‐voltage cable insulation applications. However, its widespread adoption has been hindered by inadequate breakdown strength and mechanical toughness. This study… read more here.
Keywords: insulation; history; polypropylene; crystalline morphology ... See more keywords
Pyrolysis of polypropylene for production of fuel‐range products: Effect of molecular weight of polypropylene
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DOI: 10.1002/er.6635
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) with three different molecular weights (weight‐average molecular weights of 12 000 (PP12); 250 000 (PP250); and 340 000 (PP340)) was pyrolyzed to investigate the effect of its molecular weight on the production of fuel‐range chemicals. The… read more here.
Keywords: range; fuel; pyrolysis; effect molecular ... See more keywords
Balancing the Mechanical Toughness and Electrical Insulation of Polypropylene by Blending and Grafting Modifications
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DOI: 10.1002/macp.202500029
Abstract: Balancing the mechanical toughness and electrical insulation of polypropylene (PP) for recyclable cable insulation application has attracted increasing attention. Due to the different molecular conformation, isotactic polypropylene (IPP) always delivers excellent electrical insulation but poor… read more here.
Keywords: insulation; toughness; polypropylene; electrical insulation ... See more keywords