Overall Investigation of Poly (Phenylene Sulfide) from Synthesis and Process to Applications—A Review

Abstract

Poly (phenylene sulfide) (PPS) is one kind of high‐performance polymer with high thermal stability that can be used widely in different industrial domains. However, according to an investigation of the literature, few reviews have comprehensively focused on the continuous development of PPS applications in the past decade. To meet this demand, this paper provides an overall investigation of PPS polymer and PPS‐based composites from synthesis and process to applications. Briefly, this paper introduces PPS materials according to the following topics. First, the molecular weight distribution and morphology of PPS, as well as their reinforced parts, are introduced. Afterward, the topic is focused on the synthesis, process, and blending of PPS. In the next part, this paper investigates the key points regarding PPS as a high‐performance polymer, focusing on the aspect of thermal behavior and mechanical properties. Finally, PPS composite applications are emphasized and overviewed from a wide range of aspects.

Effect of thermal aging on crystallization behaviors and dynamic mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS/GF) composites

“…Films with a thickness of 20 μm or rectangular plate samples were placed in the ovens (with circulation of air) and the temperatures of aging were chosen from 100°C to 200°C for different aging time. More details concerning thermal aging process can be seen in our previous publications [31][32][33].…”

Multiscale thermal study of virgin and aged polyphenylene sulfide reinforced by glass fiber

“…The reinforced PPS composites with glass or carbon fibers, exhibit good thermal stability and mechanical strength as well as excellent fatigue resistance, which have been widely used as a high-performance polymer composite material over the recent 40 years. [1][2][3] In our previous research studies, [4][5][6][7] we have comprehensively characterized this PPS composite material and we have fully discussed its fatigue behavior. Moreover, to make better use of this material, it is of importance to pay much attention to degradation behaviors since this aspect directly provides good guidance for the utilization of PPS material in high temperatures or harsh environments.…”

“…As a result, PPS, as an excellent structural candidate, which is worth paying more attention in aspect of thermal decomposition behaviors, particularly when the effects of various thermal aging condition are taken into account. [4][5][6][7] In this article, the overall thermal behavior of PPS reinforced by glass fiber is discussed to present several information about thermal degradation kinetic and properties of PPS composite. Based on the concerned points, this manuscript is organized as follows: first part is given to the analysis concerning the general degradation process of PPS composite by using TGA and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques.…”

Catalyst-Free Polymerization with 100% Atom Economy: Facile Synthesis of Polysulfonates with Multifunctionalities

“…For example, sulfurcontaining macromolecules such as polythiophene and 2 polyphenylene sulfide have been proven to show extraordinary excellent mechanical properties, high stability, high refractive index 18 and optoelectronic properties. [19][20] Theoretically polysulfonates should also possess similar properties but such a speculation is not confirmed as their variety is still very limited. The previous research mainly focuses on their high thermal stability and utilizes them as commodity polymers or engineering plastics 16 .…”