EP3022024A2 - Récipients nanocomposites - Google Patents

Récipients nanocomposites

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EP3022024A2
EP3022024A2 EP14826218.1A EP14826218A EP3022024A2 EP 3022024 A2 EP3022024 A2 EP 3022024A2 EP 14826218 A EP14826218 A EP 14826218A EP 3022024 A2 EP3022024 A2 EP 3022024A2
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nanocomposite
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Pranav NAWANI
David Edward BURNETT
Roy Gene CRAWFORD
Abhishek Jain
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/26—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/12—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03006—Gas tanks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03177—Fuel tanks made of non-metallic material, e.g. plastics, or of a combination of non-metallic and metallic material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2255/00—Coating on the layer surface
    • B32B2255/02—Coating on the layer surface on fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/30—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular thermal properties
    • B32B2307/306—Resistant to heat
    • B32B2307/3065—Flame resistant or retardant, fire resistant or retardant
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K2015/03032—Manufacturing of fuel tanks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K2015/03032—Manufacturing of fuel tanks
    • B60K2015/03046—Manufacturing of fuel tanks made from more than one layer

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  • the present invention relates to nanocomposite vessels for use, e.g. as storage containers for liquids and gasses under high pressure, particularly containers for the storage of compressed natural gas (CNG).
  • CNG compressed natural gas
  • Pressure vessels are widely used to store liquids and gases under high pressure.
  • the storage capacity of a pressure vessel depends on its internal volume and the pressure the vessel is capable of safety containing.
  • the size shape and weight of the pressure vessel are often important in a particular application.
  • pressure vessels may be used to contain CNG.
  • CNG is increasingly viewed as preferable for fueling vehicles.
  • One objective of the present invention is to provide polymer nanocomposite containers for storing CNG, and using such containers as a fuel tank on automobiles.
  • the application of polymer nanocomposite fuel containers for CNG storage service is governed by both technical and regulatory requirements (Department Of Transportation requirements. DOT Part 571 .304 Standard No. 304 Compressed Nagurl, Gas Fuel Container Integrity), hence another objective of the present invention is to design a nanocomposite vessel such that it is compliant with current regulatory requirements. Current vessels for storing CNG are expensive, are prone to leakage, and may not withstand high pressures.
  • the present invention is directed, inter alia, to meeting the above-identified objectives and to overcoming the above- identified drawbacks.
  • one embodiment of the invention is a seamless nanocomposite vessel comprising: a high density polymer adapted into the shape of a desired vessel, the vessel having an inner surface sputtered with a metal and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; and a plurality of layers disposed over the inner surface of the vessel, the outer surface of the vessel, or both, each layer being independently selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic material and a thermoset nanocomposite material.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is seamless nanocomposite vessel comprising: a high density polymer adapted into the shape of a desired vessel, the vessel having an inner surface sputtered with a metal and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; and a plurality of layers disposed over the inner surface of the vessel, the outer surface of the vessel, or both, each layer being independently selected from the group consisting of: a functionalized thermosetting resin, electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers, and a flame resistant agent.
  • Yet another embodiment of the invention is seamless nanocomposite tank comprising: a high density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molded into the shape of a gas tank, the gas tank having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; the inner surface sputtered with a metal for providing structural integrity, followed by a coating of functionalized epoxy for providing a barrier to hydrocarbons from exiting the tank; and the outer surface embedded with a first outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy followed by a first outer surface layer of electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers to provide reinforcement to the tank, followed by a second outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy, followed by a second outer surface layer of electrospun epoxy nanocomposite, followed by a third outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy for providing a barrier to oxygen from entering the tank, followed by a layer of flame resistant foam for providing resistance to wear and damage to the tank and fire.
  • HDPE high density polyethylene
  • Yet another embodiment of the invention is a method for making a seamless nanocomposite vessel.
  • This method comprises: a) forming a vessel from a high density polymer, the vessel having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; b) sputtering the inner surface of the vessel with a metal to provide structural integrity to the vessel; c) coating the metal-sputtered inner surface of the vessel with a first functionalized thermosetting resin to provide a barrier for substantially preventing hydrocarbons stored in the space from escaping from the vessel; d) coating the outer surface of the vessel with a second functionalized thermosetting resin; e) coating the outer surface of the vessel after step d with a first electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fiber material to provide further structural support to the vessel; f) coating the electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fiber-embedded outer surface of the vessel with a third functionalized thermosetting resin; g) coating the outer surface of the vessel after step f, with a second electrospun epoxy nanocompo
  • Figure 1A shows the structural unit of clay.
  • Figure 1 B shows several sheet-like structures stacked together.
  • Figure 2A shows an unmodified organoclay.
  • Figure 2B shows an organoclay modified with a transition metal ion (TMI), Fe 2+ .
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic of a nanocomposite vessel of the present invention. Shown are a vessel (1 ) defining an inner space (5), the wall of the vessel (10) having an inner surface (15) and an outer surface (20).
  • a schematic of the cross section of the wall of the vessel (10) shows a first thermosetting resin layer (21 ), a metal layer (25), a high density polymer adapted into the shape of the vessel (30), a second thermosetting resin layer (35), a first thermoplastic material layer (40), a third thermosetting resin layer (45), a second thermoplastic material layer (50), a fourth thermosetting resin layer (55) and a flame resistant layer (60). Also shown is an opening (65) to allow filling of the vessel and discharge of the contents therefrom.
  • the weakest point in any composite container is its joint.
  • joining systems which, include Butt-and-Wrap, O- Ring, Flush Thread, Flanged, Keyway Joint, Socket Joint (coupled), Threaded and Bonded, Bell and Spigot (matched tapered).
  • the strongest joint is a butt-and-wrap joint, but unfortunately this type of joint is both labor and time intensive, requiring multiple applications of resin and reinforcing material with curing time between each application. Coupled joints require gluing or cementing the joints together using couplings made of the same material. This system works well with low-pressure distribution systems, but is generally not used in high pressure applications.
  • Clay minerals are the basic component for the preparation of organoclays, the most common type of nanofillers. Essentially clay minerals may be defined as hydrous-layered silicates, which consist of two types of continuous sheetlike structural units.
  • One is a tetrahedral sheet of silica, which is arranged as a hexagonal network in which the tips of all the tetrahedral units point in one direction.
  • the other structural unit consists of two layers of closely packed oxygen or hydroxyl groups in which aluminum, iron or magnesium atoms are embedded at equidistant from oxygen or hydroxyl as shown in FigurelA.
  • Interlayer space or silicate gallery ( Figure 1 B).
  • Isomorphic substitution within the layers i.e. of Si by Al or of Si by Mg
  • monovalent cations such as Na + ,K + ,Li + residing in the interlayer space.
  • cations may be exchanged for other metal or organic cations.
  • the ability to exchange cations is an important feature of clay minerals. This can be beneficial in introducing other characteristic via clay modification process.
  • one embodiment of the invention is a seamless nanocomposite vessel comprising: a high density polymer adapted into the shape of a desired vessel, the vessel having an inner surface sputtered with a metal and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; and a plurality of layers disposed over the inner surface of the vessel, the outer surface of the vessel, or both, each layer being independently selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic material and a thermoset nanocomposite material.
  • a "high density polymer” is any polymer which provides the requisite characteristics of the vessel, e.g. strength and heat resistance.
  • High density polymers include but are not limited to polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polymethylpentene, polybutene-1 and copolymers thereof.
  • Other high density polymers include polyamides and polyamide-imides.
  • the high density polyamide is high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
  • the high density polymer may be adapted into a desired shape by one of many means known to the art. Such means include, but are not limited to blow molding, compression molding, extrusion molding, injection molding and vacuum formation. In some embodiments the high density polymer is adapted into a desired shape by blow molding.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is seamless nanocomposite vessel comprising: a high density polymer adapted into the shape of a desired vessel, the vessel having an inner surface sputtered with a metal and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; and a plurality of layers disposed over the inner surface of the vessel, the outer surface of the vessel, or both, each layer being independently selected from the group consisting of: a functionalized thermosetting resin, electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers, and a flame resistant agent.
  • thermoplastic material comprise electrospun nanocomposite fibers.
  • the electrospun nanocomposite fibers further comprise a filler.
  • Such fillers include, but are not limited to a silica, a nanoclay, carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphite, graphene, fullerenes, carbon onions, aluminum silicate nanotubes, nanocrystalline aluminum alloys reinforced with a ceramic, nanocrystalline semiconductors, cerium oxide nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, palladium nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles, copper nanoparticles, phosphate nanoparticles, iron-aluminum nanoparticles, calcium phosphate nanoparticles, and combinations thereof.
  • Nanoclays include, but are not limited to clays of the montmorillonite, bentonite, kaolinite, hectorite, halloysite and smectite classes. Nanoclayc also include organically modified organoclays. Organoclays can be further modified, e.g. by the introduction of transition metal ions such as iron, nickel, manganese, cobalt, copper, or combinations thereof.
  • the filler is selected from the group consisting of nanoclay, carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphite, graphene, fullerenes, carbon onions, and combinations thereof.
  • flame resistant agent is any agent that provides thermal protection. Preferred flame resistant agents provide resistance to wear and damage to the vessel Examples of flame resistant agents include, but are not limited to flame resistant foams.
  • Functionalized thermosetting resin include, but are not limited to the group consisting of vinyl ester, epoxy, acrylic, urethane, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments the functionalized thermosetting resin is epoxy.
  • thermosetting resin is a resin containing functional groups that improve a desired property, e.g. strength, resistance to heat, resistance to hydrocarbon permeation or resistance to oxygen permeation.
  • Functionalized thermosetting resins and methods of their preparation are well known in the art.
  • US 20060173142 A1 (Nava and Small)
  • U.S. Patent 8,1 19,702 B2 (Luan et al.)
  • U.S. patent 5,227,463 A Arsenault
  • the functionalized thermosetting resin is functionalized to reduce hydrocarbon permeability.
  • the functionalized thermosetting resin is functionalized to reduce hydrocarbon permeability.
  • the vessel is selected from the group consisting of a fuel tank, a storage tank, a reaction vessel, a column, a surface condenser, a pressure vessel, and an industrial column.
  • the fuel tank is a compressed gas fuel tank.
  • the compressed gas fuel tank is a natural gas fuel tank.
  • the total number of layers, including the high density polymer is between about 6 to about 12.
  • the total number of layers, including the high density polymer is at least 9.
  • the vessel has structural properties sufficient to be rated at least FMVSS 304 compliant or a substantial equivalent.
  • the vessel has sufficient structural integrity to store a gas at a pressure of at least 4,000 psi.
  • Yet another embodiment of the invention is seamless nanocomposite tank comprising: a high density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molded into the shape of a gas tank, the gas tank having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; the inner surface sputtered with a metal for providing structural integrity, followed by a coating of functionalized epoxy for providing a barrier to hydrocarbons from exiting the tank; and the outer surface embedded with a first outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy followed by a first outer surface layer of electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers to provide reinforcement to the tank, followed by a second outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy, followed by a second outer surface layer of electrospun epoxy nanocomposite, followed by a third outer surface coating of functionalized epoxy for providing a barrier to oxygen from entering the tank, followed by a layer of flame resistant foam for providing resistance to wear and damage to the tank and fire.
  • HDPE high density polyethylene
  • Yet another embodiment of the invention is a method for making a seamless nanocomposite vessel.
  • This method comprises: a) forming a vessel from a high density polymer, the vessel having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a space; b) sputtering the inner surface of the vessel with a metal to provide structural integrity to the vessel; c) coating the metal-sputtered inner surface of the vessel with a first functionalized thermosetting resin to provide a barrier for substantially preventing hydrocarbons stored in the space from escaping from the vessel; d) coating the outer surface of the vessel with a second functionalized thermosetting resin; e) coating the outer surface of the vessel after step d with a first electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fiber material to provide further structural support to the vessel; f) coating the electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fiber-embedded outer surface of the vessel with a third functionalized thermosetting resin; g) coating the outer surface of the vessel after step f, with a second electrospun epoxy nanocompo
  • Fuel containers for CNG storage are developed that address each of these issue independently to present a comprehensive solution.
  • Polymer nanocomposite fuel tanks primarily are developed using HDPE (high density polyethylene). Physical properties are of key importance in storage tanks developed using polymers. Mechanical properties can be tailored in many ways using various categories of fillers, but barrier properties remain a big challenge. To be an effective barrier, it is necessary not only to maintain its physical integrity when exposed to chemicals, but to also perform as a barrier against these chemicals. Whilst chemical resistance tests provide a measure of resilience, the measure of barrier performance is the permeation rate. This is where HDPE fails as a hydrocarbon resistant barrier because polyethylene and other common homogeneous geo-synthetic membrane materials are readily permeable to hydrocarbons, because they are hydrocarbons themselves.
  • Hydrocarbons are non-polar in nature hence there is a need of a polar layer to create an effective barrier for hydrocarbons.
  • thermoplastic material is susceptible to a reduction in mechanical properties at elevated temperature, which limits usage of HDPE containers. It is imperative to design multi-component, multilayer polymer nanocomposite materials, which account for enhanced mechanical, reduced barrier and high pressure withholding, properties.
  • thermoplastic and thermoset nanocomposite layers are introduced to reinforce the container thus addressing all such issues.
  • introduction of fillers in thermoplastic layers enhances the mechanical properties at elevated temperature and provide improved barrier properties.
  • Thermosetting resins such as vinyl ester or epoxy can be used to develop layers, which are a part of the container, provide enhanced mechanical properties and have much better resistance to heat.
  • Introduction of fillers such as nanoclay further enhances these properties.
  • Another layer could be a hybrid layer made up of carbon or glass fibers in the matrix of epoxy resin. This allow for the use of different materials in different layers to design vessels with high barrier and thermal properties and enhanced mechanical strength with high-pressure rating according to the desired end-use.
  • Supercritical CO2-processed polymer/clay nanocomposites are developed and characterized for use in natural gas fuel containers.
  • a superior quality polymer nanocomposite material which leads to platform technologies for manufacturing economical and high-performance (higher strength and low permeability) natural gas fuel containers with requisite pressure rating is developed.
  • Property enhancements in such polymer-nanocomposites are governed by the extent of dispersion of clay particles in the polymer matrix, and the degree of interaction between clay particles and polymer.
  • Supercritical CO 2 technology for exfoliation and dispersion of clay is utilized to accomplish this objective.
  • This technology creates a strong barrier and strengthens the polymer nanocomposites.
  • the fillers processed via supercritical fluid processing technology can be then introduced in a spectrum of polymers (thermoplastic and thermosetting) resins. These fillers have proved to enhance properties without diminishing or altering core polymeric properties. Materials thus produced could be used on existing processing procedures or production lines, and no new setup is required.
  • This technology enables controlled placement and dispersion of nanoparticles, which can then be dispersed in a controlled manner within polymer resins. The resulting material has shown drastic improvements in mechanical and permeability properties.
  • Scavenging agent and repellants are introduced in clay to enhance the barrier properties of the resulting polymer nanocomposite film.
  • a dual barrier is created, which creates a barrier for oxygen to permeate into the containers and stored CNG to escape from the containers.
  • Introduction of oxygen scavenging agents on the inside ensure that any oxygen inside is absorbed in the layer and removed from the mix.
  • Creating a barrier on the outer surface ensures a barrier against oxygen.
  • the inside surface of the container is coated in such a manner that hydrocarbons are repelled and it does not allow hydrocarbons to escape from the container.
  • Oxygen scavenging materials are useful in packaging materials, storage containers especially for applications where contamination can result in disaster, providing a longer shelf life to contents.
  • metallic scavengers transition metal ions such as Fe, Cu etc.
  • the most commonly used oxygen scavengers are based on the principle of iron oxidation.
  • the inventors beleive that all the transition metal ions (TMI), which are susceptible to oxidation in the presence of air, can be used as oxygen scavengers.
  • TMI especially iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) which show multiple oxidation states
  • transition metal ions not only act as oxygen scavengers, but also improve thermal characteristics.
  • the compatibility of TMI and polymer matrices is important to consider when using TMI as oxygen scavengers for polymers matrices.
  • Organoclays can be made compatible with both transition metal compounds and polymers, and thus can serve as media for the introduction of TMI into polymer matrices. Introducing transition metal ion and reduction of their oxidation state enhances the oxygen scavenging properties of these ions when present in the clay.
  • Figures 2A and 2B schematically compare the appearance of an unmodified organoclay to one containing a transition metal compound.
  • Hydrocarbons are non-polar in nature hence it is imperative that they do not interact with any non-polar components in the fuel container else permeation will occur.
  • the layer interacting with the hydrocarbons can be highly polar in nature coupled with a barrier created by fillers that are introduced in this layer.
  • An inner-polar layer, which will protect hydrocarbons from escaping and a non-polar outside layer acting as a barrier against oxygen is therefore desirable.
  • Nanocomposite Fuel Tanks [0046] A multilayer, multi-polymer, multi-filler polymer nanocomposite fuel container compliant with Department Of Transportation requirement for storing CNG is developed.
  • a multi layer composite material enhances mechanical and barrier properties along with thermal stability.
  • Weight is kept at its minimum hence the architecture of multi-component polymer composite is such that weight doesn't increase the current weight of a vehicle.
  • a design of a nanocomposite fuel tank according to the present invention which provides mechanical and barrier properties as desired and is able to withhold hydrostatic pressure of 3600 psi or more is developed.
  • Design of tank has multiple layers and multiple components and each individual layer has unique characteristics and contributes towards multiple properties. The design can be broken down into individual layers with various characteristics.
  • Material of construction is a mix of thermoplastic and thermosetting layers. Each layer is modified using fillers that enhance different properties of the polymer.
  • Clay is a sheet like material and it provides tortous path for the any permeating molecule, hence increasing the physical barrier for the permeating molecule. Thermal stability of material increases with the inclusion of clay. Hence inclusion of clay in each individual layer increases thermal stability of that layer and enhances the barrier properties of these layers. Overall, use of clay creates a thermally stable and high barrier multi-layer material for application in fuel tanks.
  • Carbon black is a small sheet-like hexagonal nano plate material which forms network points in the polymer matrix and increases the strength of material. Inclusion of carbon black increases the strength of each individual layer, and the over all mechanics of the multilayer material increases.
  • Figure 3 shows construction of a nanocomposite vessel of the present invention wherein multiple layers of various resins which contain multiple components are used to achieve desired properties.
  • Figure 3 shows a fuel tank (1 ) having the following layers:
  • the HDPE nanocomposite layer (30) is a core shell blown molded out of HDPE nanocomposite material.
  • HDPE nanocomposite material is developed using HDPE modified with clay and carbon black to provide strength and reduced permeability to the HDPE layer.
  • the sputtered metallic coating (25) is present on the inside of the core shell followed by the functionalized epoxy coating (21 ) (innermost layer) which is epoxy modified coating to provide a barrier against hydrocarbon.
  • the functionalized epoxy nanocomposite coating (35) is modified epoxy to act as an adhesive layer between HDPE and electrospun fibers.
  • the electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers (40) are woven to provide strength. Epoxy is modified with fillers like clay, and carbon black to provide enhanced barrier and mechanical properties.
  • This epoxy is drawn as an elctrospun fiber and wrapped around the core shell in weaved pattern and then allowed to cure on this surface.
  • Adhesive present in the functionalized epoxy nanocomposite coating (35) cure along with this layer such that there is no phase separation.
  • the functionalized epoxy nanocomposite coating layer (45) is a modified epoxy to act as an adhesive layer between the two layers of electrospun fibers.
  • the electrospun epoxy nanocomposite fibers (50) are woven to provide strength.
  • Epoxy is modified with fillers like clay, and carbon black to provide enhanced barrier and mechanical properties. This epoxy is drawn as an elctrospun fiber and wrapped in a weaved pattern.
  • the functionalized nanocomposite coating as a barrier against O 2 (55) is the outermost layer of coating which is formulated using modified epoxy such that there is no permeation into the gas tank.
  • the protective foam layer (60) is an external sleeve of foam which provides resistance towards damage and fire. It is an impact resistant layer in the tank to minimize damage due to wear and tear.

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La présente invention concerne un récipient nanocomposite sans soudure, qui comprend un polymère haute densité conçu pour présenter la forme d'un récipient désiré, le récipient possédant une surface intérieure pulvérisée par un métal et une surface extérieure, la surface intérieure définissant un espace ; et une pluralité de couches disposée sur la surface intérieure du récipient, la surface extérieure du récipient, ou les deux, chaque couche étant indépendamment sélectionnée dans le groupe comprenant un matériau thermoplastique et un matériau nanocomposite thermodurci. L'invention concerne également des procédés de fabrication et d'utilisation desdits récipients.
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