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Zhao, M.; Tang, K.; Luo, R. Y.; Li, J. J.; Ma, Q, L.; Liu, G. X.; Teng, C. Q. Study on phase transition and shear rheology of concentrated sulfuric acid solution of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide). Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2025, 38(8), 1291–1298. DOI: 10.14028/j.cnki.1003-3726.2025.25.072.
Study on Phase Transition and Shear Rheology of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid Solution of Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)
-phenylene terephthalamide) (PPTA) can be dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid (H
2
SO
4
) and exhibits a liquid crystalline phase within a certain temperature and concentration range. It can be spun into para-aramid fibers through the dry-jet wet spinning process. The phase behavior and rheological behavior of PPTA/H
2
SO
4
solutions are key factors determining the processing technology and performance of para-aramid fibers. However
there is a lack of convenient research tools. In this paper
a parallel plate fixture resistant to concentrated sulfuric acid was designed and fabricated for a rotational rheometer to reveal the phase transition and shear rheological behavior of PPTA/H
2
SO
4
solutions with different molecular weights. The liquid crystalline texture of PPTA/H
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SO
4
solutions was observed by polarizing microscopy
and the phase transition temperature and boundaries were determined in combination with the linear viscoelasticity of rheology. The relationship between temperature
mass fraction
PPTA molecular weight and the storage modulus
relaxation time and viscosity of the solution was explored through rheological oscillation scanning and steady shear. The results show that higher concentration PPTA/H
2
SO
4
solutions have a wider temperature range of the nematic phase (N) and a higher critical temperature for phase transition; the modulus
relaxation time and viscosity show non-monotonic changes with increasing concentration; high concentration solutions exhibit nonlinear rheological behavior in steady shear. A f
urther understanding of the phase transition conditions and shear rheological behavior of PPTA/H
2
SO
4
solutions will be of great significance for guiding and improving the spinning process parameters of para-aramid fibers.
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