WO2012064018A2 - Polyolefin/clay nanocomposite material for producing artificial feathers and a production method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a material for producing artificial feathers and to a production method therefor. The invention provides a polyolefin/clay nanocomposite material for producing artificial feathers which comprises from 80-99 % by weight of polypropylene, from 1-20 % by weight of organic clay and from 0-20 % by weight of a compatibiliser, and a production method therefor, as well as artificial feathers and a badminton shuttlecock which comprise the polyolefin/clay nanocomposite material for producing artificial feathers, and the invention makes it possible to produce a badminton shuttlecock having flight characteristics close to those of a natural shuttlecock by providing artificial feathers which are not only endowed with outstanding durability, production amenability and price stability but are also endowed with a form, density and strength similar to natural feathers, by using a polyolefin/clay nanocomposite material having the optimum constituents and composition for an artificial feather material.

Description

Polyolefin / Clay Nanocomposites for Artificial Feather Production and Manufacturing Method Thereof

The present invention relates to a material for producing artificial feathers and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing artificial feathers close to a natural feather used in natural shuttlecocks and a method for manufacturing the same.

Shuttlecocks used in badminton games are usually made of hemispherical cork with bird feathers. The cork is 2.54 ~ 2.87㎝ in diameter and 14-16 feathers. The length of feather from cork to cork is about 6.4 ~ 7㎝. The weight should be about 4.74 ~ 5.5g.

In addition, shuttlecocks are classified into natural shuttlecocks and artificial shuttlecocks according to materials. Natural shuttlecocks, such as ducks, geese, chickens and feathers are generally less durable, if the bird flu occurs, such as price stability is a problem, as many processes are performed by hand, there is a disadvantage that productivity is reduced. In order to make up for these drawbacks, some artificial shuttlecocks have been produced in which feathers have been replaced with plastics such as nylon and polyethylene.However, since feathers have different shapes and densities from natural feathers, there are differences in aerial flight performance and precise control. It is not used as a formal official ball.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2007-0101941 proposes a technique of manufacturing the cork portion and the feather portion by integrally molding them. However, such shuttlecocks can prevent the shuttlecocks from being damaged even under a strong impact of the racket. However, since the shuttlecocks have different shapes from the natural shuttlecocks, there is a problem in that the aerial flight is different.

In addition, Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2010-0004700 proposes an artificial shuttlecock manufacturing technology in which the manufacturing cost is reduced by injection molding the body and the wings of the badminton shuttlecock into a disc shape. However, since the shape and weight of the natural feather is different, the flying distance is shorter than that of the natural shuttlecock.

Thus, in order to replace the natural shuttlecock used in badminton competitions, it is necessary to develop a material for artificial feathers that can implement the same shape and density as the feathers of birds.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, to provide a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing artificial feather similar in shape, density and physical properties and natural feather and a method for producing the same.

In addition, the present invention is to provide an artificial feather and badminton shuttlecock including the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing the artificial feather.

The present invention to solve the above problems,

(1) mixing 80 to 99% by weight of polypropylene, 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer; And (B) melt-extruding the mixture of (A) at a screw rotation speed of 300 to 1000 rpm, a residence time of 5 to 90 seconds, and an extrusion temperature of 160 to 240 ° C. Provided is a method for preparing clay nanocomposites.

(2) adding at least one selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a UV stabilizer, a flame retardant, a colorant, a plasticizer, a heat stabilizer, a slip agent, and an antistatic agent before the step (B); It provides a method for producing a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing characterized in that it further comprises.

The present invention to solve the above another problem,

(3) 80 to 99% by weight of polypropylene; It provides a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing artificial feather, characterized in that it comprises 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer.

(4) In the above (3), the polypropylene is a homopolymer of propylene, propylene and any comonomer selected from ethylene, butylene and octene, and a copolymer of ethylene-propylene rubber blended to polypropylene. It provides a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing badminton shuttlecock artificial feather, characterized in that at least one selected from the group consisting of high melt strength polypropylene (HMS PP) containing a block copolymer and a polypropylene branch do.

(5) The group according to the above (3), wherein the organic clay is composed of montmorillonite, hectorite, bentonite, saponite, margarite, synthetic mica, souconite, vermiculite, kenyanite, kaolinite and turingite It provides a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing, characterized in that at least one selected from.

(6) The polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the above (3), wherein the compatibilizer is a modified polyolefin resin including a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group at the main chain or terminal of the polyolefin.

(7) The polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the above (6), wherein the modified polyolefin resin has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 300,000.

(8) The polyolefin / clay nanocomposite according to (3), wherein the flexural modulus (ASTM D790) is 16,000 kg / cm 2 or more, the tensile strength (ASTM D638) is 250 kg / cm 2 or more, and the heat deformation temperature (ASTM D648). It provides a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production characterized in that 100) or more and IZOD impact strength (ASTM D256) is 4.5kg · cm or more.

The present invention to solve the above another problem,

(9) An artificial feather comprising the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite of any one of the above (3) to (8) is provided.

The present invention to solve the above another problem,

(10) It provides a badminton shuttlecock comprising the artificial feather of the above (9).

The polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for producing artificial feather according to the present invention and a method for manufacturing the same, and artificial feather and badminton shuttlecock including the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite, polyolefin / clay nanocomposite of the optimum component and composition as artificial feather material By providing the artificial feathers with excellent shape, density and strength similar to natural feathers as well as excellent durability, productivity and price stability, it is possible to manufacture badminton shuttlecocks close to natural shuttlecocks. .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as having a conventional or dictionary meaning, and the inventors should properly explain the concept of terms in order to best explain their invention in the best way possible. Based on the principles that can be defined, it should be interpreted as meanings and concepts corresponding to the technical spirit of the present invention. Thus, the configuration of the embodiments described herein is only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical features of the present invention. It is to be understood that there are a variety of equivalents and modifications that can substitute for them at the time of the present application because they do not represent all of the ideas.

First, each component of the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing according to the present invention will be described in detail.

Polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the present invention, polypropylene 80 to 99% by weight; It is characterized by comprising 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer.

The polypropylene is used as a base of the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the present invention, and the organic clay is uniformly dispersed in the polypropylene matrix. Therefore, it is possible to provide a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite having excellent mechanical properties even by using a small amount of organic clay, thereby making it possible to produce artificial feathers similar to natural feathers with density and mechanical properties. Here, the content of the polypropylene may be included 80 to 99% by weight, preferably 85 to 97% by weight. The polypropylene content should be 80% by weight or more to prevent aggregation between organic clays and to secure heat resistance and processability suitable for manufacturing artificial feathers, and considering the organic clay and compatibilizer content added to the required mechanical properties and artificial feathers. It should not be more than 99% by weight.

In addition, the polypropylene is a homopolypropylene, propylene and random copolymers of any one comonomer selected from ethylene, butylene and octene, a block copolymer blended with ethylene-propylene rubber and polypropylene branched polypropylene It may be one or more selected from the group consisting of high melt strength polypropylene (HMS PP) included. At this time, in the case of the copolymer, the ethylene content is preferably 20% by weight or less so that no crosslinking occurs during compounding.

The organic clay is uniformly dispersed in the polypropylene base to have excellent mechanical properties even with the use of a small amount of nanoclay. Here, the content of the organic clay may be included 1 to 20% by weight, preferably 2 to 15% by weight. The organic clay content should be at least 1% by weight in terms of remarkable improvement of physical properties as a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite suitable for artificial feather production, minimizes agglomeration between clay unit particles, and is suitable for artificial feather production. In consideration of the economical efficiency, it is preferably 20% by weight or less.

In addition, the organic clay may be at least one selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite, hectorite, bentonite, saponite, margarite, synthetic mica, Sauconite, vermiculite, Kenyanite, kaolinite and turingite. In this case, the organic clay is a clay interlayer substituted with an organic onium ion having a basic interlayer distance of 10 ~ 50Å, intercalated with at least one of tetraalkyl ammonium salt, quaternary ammonium salt consisting of alkyl and aryl and tetra alkyl phosphonium salt It may be.

The compatibilizer is used to increase the compatibility of the polypropylene and the organic clay, and may be a modified polyolefin resin including a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, and the like on the main chain or terminal of the polyolefin. At this time, the modified polyolefin resin is maleic acid, maleic anhydride, carboxylic acid, hydroxyl group, vinyl acetate, glycidyl methacrylate (glycidyl methacrylate), vinyl oxazoline (vinyl) based on 100 parts by weight of the modified polyolefin resin 0.5 to 40 parts by weight of one or more of oxazoline) and acrylic acid. On the other hand, the weight average molecular weight of the modified polyolefin resin may be 10,000 to 300,000, preferably 40,000 to 100,000. When the weight average molecular weight of the modified polyolefin resin is less than 10,000 it is difficult to satisfy the mechanical properties required for the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite suitable for artificial feather production due to the low molecular weight, when the molecular weight exceeds 300,000, the amount of substitution of the reactor is small Dispersion efficiency is significantly lowered and may be a problem in reliability when manufactured with artificial feathers.

In addition, the compatibilizer content may be 0 to 20% by weight, preferably 1 to 10% by weight. When the content of the compatibilizer exceeds 20% by weight, the heat resistance of the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite is poor, which is not preferable in view of the processing process.

On the other hand, the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing according to the present invention as described above, in order to satisfy the requirements that are evaluated as a suitable material for the production of artificial feathers similar to natural feathers, the flexural modulus by ASTM evaluation method D790 is 16,000 kg / Cm 2 or more, preferably 20,000kg / cm 2 or more. In addition, the tensile strength according to ASTM evaluation method D638 may be 250kg / ㎠ or more, preferably 300kg / ㎠ or more. In addition, the heat distortion temperature according to ASTM evaluation method D648 may be 100 ℃ or more, preferably 120 ℃ or more. In addition, the IZOD impact strength according to ASTM evaluation method D256 may be 4.5 kg · cm or more, preferably 5 kg · cm or more.

Hereinafter, a method for preparing polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the present invention will be described in detail.

Method for producing a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production according to the present invention, (A) 80 to 99% by weight of polypropylene, 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer; And (B) melt-extruding the mixture of (A) under conditions of a screw rotation speed of 300 to 1000 rpm, a residence time of 5 to 90 seconds, and an extrusion temperature of 160 to 240 ° C.

In addition, in the present invention, at least one selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a UV stabilizer, a flame retardant, a colorant, a plasticizer, a heat stabilizer, a slip agent, and an antistatic agent together with the polypropylene, an organic clay, and a compatibilizer may be further added. The amount of the additive may be adjusted to an optimum range in consideration of the total production amount and manufacturing process, etc., within the range known to be used to prepare the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite, respectively. The additive may be further added in the step of mixing the polypropylene, the organic clay and the compatibilizer, may be added by kneading in a separate additional step.

In the melt extrusion step, the screw rotation speed may be performed in the extruder residence time 5 ~ 90 seconds under the condition of 300 ~ 1000rpm, preferably, the screw rotation speed 300 ~ 800rpm may be performed with a residence time 10 ~ 60 seconds. The screw rotation speed should be 300 rpm or more to effectively induce shear flow and elongational flow required for high dispersion of organic clay in the extruder, and 1000 rpm to prevent deterioration of polypropylene and organic clay. Should be less than In addition, the residence time should be 5 seconds or more in order to sufficiently disperse the organic clay, and 90 seconds or less to prevent degradation and productivity of polymers such as polypropylene.

In addition, the extrusion temperature in the melt extrusion step may be performed at 160 ~ 240 ℃, preferably may be carried out at 180 ~ 220 ℃. The extrusion temperature should be 160 ° C. or higher to sufficiently melt the polypropylene, and should be 240 ° C. or lower to prevent deterioration of a polymer such as polypropylene.

The artificial feather can be manufactured by an injection molding machine using the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for preparing artificial feather prepared according to the method for preparing artificial feather according to the present invention as described above, and further, using the artificial feather. The badminton shuttlecock can be produced.

Example 1

Extrusion temperature 180 ~ 220 ℃, screw rotation using a twin screw extruder (screw diameter 30mm, L / D 40) by mixing 96% by weight of polypropylene, 3% by weight of organic clay and 1% by weight of compatibilizer A polyolefin / clay nanocomposite was prepared under an extrusion condition of a speed of 800 rpm and an internal residence time of 20 to 30 seconds, and an artificial feather was manufactured using an injection molding machine.

Example 2

Extrusion temperature 180 ~ 220 ℃, screw rotation using a twin screw extruder (twin screw extruder; screw diameter 30mm, L / D 40) by mixing 93% by weight of polypropylene, 5% by weight of organic clay and 2% by weight of compatibilizer A polyolefin / clay nanocomposite was prepared under an extrusion condition of a speed of 800 rpm and an residence time of 20 to 30 seconds in an extruder, and artificial feathers were manufactured using an injection molding machine.

Comparative Example 1

For the comparative evaluation with the above examples, artificial feathers were manufactured using a nylon 6 (Ultramid B3S, BASF) having a flexural modulus of 24,000 kg / cm 2 and a density of 1.14 g / cm 3 using an injection molding machine.

Comparative Example 2

For the comparative evaluation with the above examples, artificial feathers were manufactured using an injection molding machine using nylon 6,6 (Ultramid A3K, BASF) having a flexural modulus of 25,000 kg / cm 2 and a density of 1.14 g / cm 3.

Comparative Example 3

For the comparative evaluation with the above examples, artificial feathers were manufactured using an injection molding machine using polycarbonate (PC-1070, Honam Petrochemical) having a flexural modulus of 24,000 kg / cm 2 and a density of 1.2 g / cm 3.

Physical properties of polyolefin / clay nanocomposites, nylon 6, nylon 6,6 and polycarbonate compositions prepared according to Examples 1 to 2 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, and theta test of artificial feather weights and badminton shuttlecocks prepared using them The results are shown in Table 1 below.

Property measurement and theta test method

1) Density: A 2 mm thick specimen was prepared and measured according to ASTM Evaluation Method D1505.

2) Tensile strength (yield) and elongation (break) were measured according to ASTM Evaluation Method D638.

3) Flexural modulus: measured according to ASTM Evaluation Method D790.

4) IZOD impact strength: measured according to ASTM evaluation method D256.

5) Heat deflection temperature: measured according to ASTM Evaluation Method D648.

6) Theta test: Evaluated by the distance test degree of gravity by the test robot, it was evaluated as "OK" if the shuttle hit more than 80% into the 25cm diameter width, "FAIL" if less than 80%.

Table 1

division	unit	Example 1	Example 2	Comparative Example 1	Comparative Example 2	Comparative Example 3
density	g / cm 3	0.92	0.93	1.14	1.14	1.2
Tensile Strength (Yield)	㎏ / ㎠	400	450	550	580	500
Elongation at Break	%	100	80	60	60	110
Flexural modulus	㎏ / ㎠	25,000	26,000	24,000	25,000	24,000
IZOD impact strength (23 ℃)	Kg	10	5	7	3	90
Heat deflection temperature	℃	128	130	151	235	125
Artificial feather weight	g	0.15	0.16	0.20	0.20	0.24
Theta test result	-	OK	OK	FAIL	FAIL	FAIL

Referring to Table 1, in the case of the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite according to the embodiment of the present invention, tensile strength, flexural modulus, impact strength, heat deformation temperature, etc., are in a preferred range required for manufacturing artificial feathers similar to natural feathers. It can be seen. In addition, referring to the density of the nanocomposite and the weight of the artificial feather manufactured using the same, in particular, the weight satisfies the range of 0.14 ~ 0.16g of the weight of the badminton shuttlecock feather, satisfies the badminton shuttlecock specifications It can be seen that it represents an advantageous density and weight. In addition, the results of performing the theta test with the badminton shuttlecock manufactured using the artificial feather can be seen that also satisfies the aerial flight.

Claims (10)

1. (A) mixing 80 to 99% by weight of polypropylene, 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer; And

   (B) melt-extruding the mixture of (A) at a screw rotational speed of 300 ~ 1000rpm, residence time 5 ~ 90 seconds and extrusion temperature of 160 ~ 240 ℃;

   Polyolefin / clay nanocomposite manufacturing method for artificial feather manufacturing comprising a.
2. The method of claim 1,

   Adding at least one member selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a UV stabilizer, a flame retardant, a colorant, a plasticizer, a heat stabilizer, a slip agent, and an antistatic agent before the step (B);

   Polyolefin / clay nanocomposite manufacturing method for artificial feather manufacturing characterized in that it further comprises.
3. 80 to 99 weight percent polypropylene; 1 to 20% by weight of organic clay and 0 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizer, the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing.
4. The method of claim 3,

   The polypropylene includes homo polypropylene, propylene and random copolymers in which any comonomer selected from ethylene, butylene and octene are polymerized, block copolymers in which ethylene-propylene rubber is blended with polypropylene, and polypropylene branches. Polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing, characterized in that at least one selected from the group consisting of high melt strength polypropylene (HMS PP).
5. The method of claim 3,

   The organoclay is at least one member selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite, hectorite, bentonite, saponite, margarite, synthetic mica, Sauconite, vermiculite, Kenyanite, kaolinite and turingite Polyolefin / Clay Nanocomposites for Artificial Feather Production.
6. The method of claim 3,

   The compatibilizer is a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather production, characterized in that the modified polyolefin resin containing a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group in the main chain or terminal of the polyolefin.
7. The method of claim 6,

   The modified polyolefin resin is a polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing, characterized in that the weight average molecular weight of 10,000 ~ 300,000.
8. The method of claim 3,

   The polyolefin / clay nanocomposite has a flexural modulus (ASTM D790) of 16,000 kg / cm 2 or more, a tensile strength (ASTM D638) of 250 kg / cm 2 or more, a heat deformation temperature (ASTM D648) of 100 ° C. or more, and an IZOD impact strength ( ASTM D256) polyolefin / clay nanocomposite for artificial feather manufacturing, characterized in that the 4.5kg · cm or more.
9. An artificial feather comprising the polyolefin / clay nanocomposite of any one of claims 3 to 8.
10. Badminton shuttlecock containing the artificial feather of claim 9.