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The purpose of this paper is to examine the preparation of asymmetric mixed esters of methylolcyclohexanols in order to decrease the pour point and increase the thermal stability…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the preparation of asymmetric mixed esters of methylolcyclohexanols in order to decrease the pour point and increase the thermal stability of base oils.
Design/methodology/approach
The aldol condensation reaction of cyclohexanone with paraformaldehyde is modified to give mixture of alicyclic polyols. The obtained mixture was subsequently esterified by different pure and mixed linear mono carboxylic acids to give asymmetric mixture of esters of methylolcyclohexanols/ones.
Findings
The obtained base lubricants showed better wear preventive characteristcs (four‐ball rolling contact test) compared with previously reported and commercially available ester base lubricants.
Research limitations/implications
Because of the complexity of the obtained mixture, it was impossible to study the structure and composition of the obtained products by modern techniques such as high field NMR spectroscopy.
Practical implications
The obtained materials are slightly acidic and should be neutralized before use or formulation.
Originality/value
The paper presents a new process for obtaining synthetic ester base lubricants from mixed polyols of neo structure, which was obtained from aldol condensation reaction of cyclohexanone and paraformaldehyde, and linear aliphatic monocarboxylic acids. The key step in this process is modifying the reaction condition for obtaining mixture of polyols, and not pure 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylolcyclohexanol. This allows one to obtain asymmetrical and complex mixture of esterification products, which is favored in the production of synthetic ester base stocks, having excellent viscosity‐temperature properties, decreased pour point, and increased thermal stability. The synthesized ester base lubricants also show excellent viscosity‐temperature properties compared with ester base lubricants of the same family.
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Dhananjay A. Patil, Vidhukrishnan Ekambaram Naiker, Ganesh A. Phalak, Karan W. Chugh and S.T. Mhaske
This study aims to synthesize two different benzoxazines (Bz) monomers using bio-based and petroleum-based primary amines, respectively, and they have been compared to study their…
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Purpose
This study aims to synthesize two different benzoxazines (Bz) monomers using bio-based and petroleum-based primary amines, respectively, and they have been compared to study their thermal and mechanical performances.
Design/methodology/approach
A bio-based bisphenol, Divanillin (DiVa), was formed by reacting two moles of vanillin with one mole of ethylenediamine (EDA) which was then reacted firstly with paraformaldehyde and EDA to form the benzoxazine DiVa-EDA-Bz, and secondly with paraformaldehyde and furfuryl amine (FFA) to form the benzoxazine DiVa-FFA-Bz. The molecular structure and thermal properties of the benzoxazines were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H,13C) spectroscopies, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), respectively. The benzoxazines were further coated on mild steel panels to evaluate their mechanical properties and chemical resistance.
Findings
The DSC results of DiVa-FFA-Bz showed two exothermic peaks related to crosslinking compared to the one in DiVa-EDA-Bz. The DiVa-FFA-Bz also showed a higher heat of polymerization than DiVa-EDA-Bz. The TGA results showed that DiVa-FFA-Bz exhibited higher thermal stability with a residual char of 54.10% than 43.24% for DiVa-EDA-Bz. The chemical resistance test results showed that DiVa-FFA-Bz showed better chemical resistance and mechanical properties due to its higher crosslinking density.
Originality/value
This study shows the use of bio-based materials, vanillin and FFA, for synthesizing a benzoxazine resin and its application at high temperatures.
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Yusuf Yivlik, Nilgun Kizilcan and Ahmet Akar
Cyclohexanone–formaldehyde resin (CFR) was in situ modified with isocyanuric acid (ICA) in the presence of hydrochloric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid by condensation…
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Purpose
Cyclohexanone–formaldehyde resin (CFR) was in situ modified with isocyanuric acid (ICA) in the presence of hydrochloric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid by condensation polymerization. The purpose of this study is to produce isocyanuric acid-modified ketonic resins that have higher melting and decomposition temperature, and to use the produced resin in the production of fire-retardant polyurethane.
Design/methodology/approach
Two methods were used for in situ preparation of ICA-modified CFR in the presence of an acid catalyst. Method I: cyclohexanone, paraformaldehyde and ICA were mixed, and then an acid catalyst was added to form the modified CFR. Method II: ICA and formalin were mixed to produce N, N, N-trihydroxymethyl isocyanurate, and then water was removed under vacuum. The produced N, N, N-trihydroxymethyl isocyanurate solution was mixed with cyclohexanone and paraformaldehyde, then an acid catalyst was slowly added to this mixture to obtain ICA-modified CFR.
Findings
CFR was prepared in the presence of an acid catalyst. The product, CFR, has a dark red colour. The resulting resins have similar physical properties with the resin prepared in the presence of a basic catalyst. The solubility of ICA-modified CFR is much different than CFR in organic solvents.
Research limitations/implications
This study focuses on obtaining an ICA-modified ketonic resin. Cyanuric acid has the form of an enolic structure under a basic condition; therefore, it cannot give a product with formaldehyde under basic conditions. The modification experiments were carried out in acidic conditions.
Practical implications
This study provides technical information for in situ modification of ketonic resin in the presence of acid catalysts. The resins may also promote the adhesive strength of the coating and provide corrosion inhibition on metal surfaces for a coating. The modified resins may also be used in the field of fire-retardant polyurethane applications.
Social implications
These resins may be used for the preparation of non-toxic fire-retardant polyurethane foam. Polyurethane containing ICA-modified resin may exhibit better fire-retardant performance because of the incorporation of ICA molecule into the polyurethane structure.
Originality/value
ICA-modified CFRs have been synthesized in the presence of an acid catalyst, and the ICA-modified resin was used to produce fire-retardant polyurethane.
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Peanut skin tannin extract‐formaldehyde condensates were modified with resorcinol and cashew nut shell liquid. The copolymer resins formed were used as thermosetting and…
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Peanut skin tannin extract‐formaldehyde condensates were modified with resorcinol and cashew nut shell liquid. The copolymer resins formed were used as thermosetting and cold‐setting exterior grade wood adhesives for Sapele veneer panels. Results obtained showed that, on addition of paraformaldehyde, the resins modified with resorcinol cured at ambient temperatures while those modified with cashew nut shell liquid cured at higher temperatures. The bonded panels developed strength and durability satisfying the requirements of International Standard Specification for phenolic resin adhesives.
Mayri Alejandra Diaz De Rienzo, Marisela Aguirre Ramirez, Peter J. Martin and Monica Galicia Garcia
Microbes that are able to grow on different surfaces can cause the deterioration of the underlying layers because of their metabolic activity. The purpose of this study is report…
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Purpose
Microbes that are able to grow on different surfaces can cause the deterioration of the underlying layers because of their metabolic activity. The purpose of this study is report the ability of fungi-bacteria consortium (FBC) in anaerobic media, and marine strain bacteria, to attach onto UNS 1008 carbon steel and zinc epoxy coats.
Design/methodology/approach
Impedance analysis, scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were used to evaluate the adherence, biofilm formation and corrosion effect of FBC and marine bacteria onto UNS1008 carbon steel in anaerobic and aired conditions, respectively. In a similar way, the anticorrosive performance of hybrid coats on UNS 1008 carbon steel against marine bacteria.
Findings
In aerobic conditions, the outer layer shows a micro-crack appearance and several semi-sphere products that could be because of spore formation. In anaerobic conditions, evidence of iron sulfide surrounded by a mixture of sulfur-containing extracellular polymer substance was observed by SEM images and EDS analysis. The presence of hybrid coats (zinc epoxy with carbon nanotubes CNT content) affected the level of microbial adherence and the concentration of corrosion products (Fe2O3, Fe(OH)2 and FeS); the cell attachment was lower when the steel surface was coated with Zn/CNTs.
Originality/value
This study opens a window for further evaluations of CNTs associated with metals as active materials to assess the corrosion on extreme corrosive environments, like in oil and gas industries the microorganisms play an important role either to increase or reduce the corrosion processes.
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P.C. Sarkar and A.K. Shrivastava
Applies Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to the study of lac resin, a complex natural resin of insect origin, and some of its derivatives. Compares the result…
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Applies Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to the study of lac resin, a complex natural resin of insect origin, and some of its derivatives. Compares the result obtained by this method with those from earlier studies that used classical methods of chemical analysis (the so‐called wet methods). Finds that FTIR has several advantages over the classical methods but, as spectroscopic assignments are still only tentative because of the complex nature of the lac resin, the FTIR data requires supplementing by other instrumental techniques such as FT‐Raman spectroscopy and solid state nuclear magnetic resonance.
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Hoechst 6230 Frankfurt (M) 80, has added Fast Bordeaux GP Base liquid to its range of fast base liquid grades.
Reviews some of the reactions of formaldehyde ‐ an important building block in the manufacture of speciality, performance chemicals and polymers ‐ with the intention of…
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Reviews some of the reactions of formaldehyde ‐ an important building block in the manufacture of speciality, performance chemicals and polymers ‐ with the intention of stimulating research into further uses of formaldehyde.
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Oleochemicals are materials not derived from petroleum, but from the main chemical components of animal, marine and vegetable oils, glycerides, and include the fatty acids…
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Oleochemicals are materials not derived from petroleum, but from the main chemical components of animal, marine and vegetable oils, glycerides, and include the fatty acids themselves and glycerol, and many derivatives, e.g. fatty alcohols, fatty amides, fatty amines, fatty acid esters, sulphur derivatives, phosphorous derivatives, polyoxyethylated and polyoxypropylated materials, etc.
Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and resorcinol modified peanut skin extract adhesive resins were prepared. These resins were subsequently used to produce glues for sapele veneer…
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Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and resorcinol modified peanut skin extract adhesive resins were prepared. These resins were subsequently used to produce glues for sapele veneer panels. The bond properties of the plywood were evaluated and results show that the glues formulated using resorcinol modified extracts performed better than those modified with cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). This was attributed to the high reactivity of resorcinol as compared to the cashew nut shell liquid as shown by the gel times of the various resins.