POLYSULFONES

SÜMEYYE ÖZNALÇIN
17024108
ZEYNEP ALEYNA
ERGENEKON 17024109
INTRODUCTION /
HISTORY
• Polysulfones were introduced in 1965 by the
Union Carbide.
• Polysulfone is an engineering thermoplastic
polymers.
• These polymers are known for their toughness,
stiffness and stability at high temperature.
• Polysulfone is a class of resinous organic
chemical compounds belonging to the family of
polymers in which the main structural chain most
commonly consists of benzene rings linked
together by sulfonyl (−SO2−), ether (−O−), and
isopropylidene (−C(CH3)2−) groups.
• They are tough, strong, stiff, and
resistant to decomposition by heat or
chemical attack. They retain their
mechanical properties over a wide
temperature range (−70° to 150° C, or
about −95° to 300° F) and are used as wire
coatings, for fabricoating household and
plumbing items, and for automotive parts.
• It is resistant to degradation from hot
water and steam.
• They may be processed by extrusion,
injection molding and blow molding.
• Due to the high cost of raw materials and
processing, polysulfones are used in
specialty applications and often are a
superior replacement for polycarbonates.
 There are two main routes to the preparation of
polysulfones:
1) Polysulfonylation
2) Polyetherification

1)POLYSULFONYLATION
Polysulfonylation reactions are of the following
SYNTHESIS general types:

The Ar and Ar’ group(s) will contain an ether

oxygen, and if Ar=Ar’, then basically identical
products may be obtained by the two routes.
2)POLYETHERIFICATION

In the polyetherification route,the condensation

reaction proceeds by reaction of types (1) and (2)
where M is an alkali metal and X a halide.

The Ar and Ar’ groups will contain sulfone groups,

and if Ar=Ar’, then identical products maybe
obtained by the two routes.
POLYSULFONE There are five major
types of
PRODUCTION polysulfones made
by three
companies :

3) 3M –
polyarylether 1)Union carbide –
sulfones polysulfones
> Astrel

>Victrex > Udel

>Polyether Sulfone >Radel
720P

2)ICI – polyether
sulfones
COMMERCIA
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POLYSULFO
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INDUSTRY
RELATED
POLYSULPHO
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 Amorphous in nature.

High Tg and Tm. Its glass transition temperature is 185 °C.

Rigid, High strength, Transparent, retainting these properties

between -100oC to +150oC.
PROPERTIE High dimensional stability and thermal stability under load.

S Highly resistant to mineral acids, alkali, electrolytes, in pH

ranging 2-13.

High thermal stability is provided by diphenylene sulphone

group.

Transparent orange – yellow in color.

High in cost due to high cost of raw material.

Low moisture absorption.

Excellent strength and rigidity up to 320°F continuous use.

Impact and creep resistant.

Superior electrical properties.

High tensile strength and flexural modulus.

Injection moulding at temperature 335-400 degree C.

Blow moulding at temperature with 300-360 degree C.

Resists radiation and flame.

Amorphous in nature because high degree of chain stiffness makes
crystallization difficult.

High heat deformation resistance and chemical stability due to

enhanced bond strength arising from high degree of resonance in the
structure.

Less susceptible to oxidation as sulphur is in its highest oxidation state

so electrons are withdrawn from the benzene rings so that structure is
less susceptible to oxidation.

High Tg and Tm due to high chain aromaticity and high chain stiffness.
ADVANTAGES

• Lubricated
• Chemical Resistant
• Flame Retardant
• High Heat Resistance
• Good Dimensional Stability
• Good Toughness
• Creep Resistant
• Acid Resistant
• Good Thermal Stability
• Hydrolysis Resistant
• Heat resistance
• Self-extinguishing
• Good electricals
LIMITATIONS

• Attacked by some solvents

• Poor weatherability
• Subject to stress cracking
• Processing difficulties
• Increased costs
• Poor solvent resistance
• Cost
APPLICATIONS

• Polysulfone is used in electrical

applicatons for connectors, switches, and
circuit boards.

• Polysulfone is used as a dielectric in

capacitor.
• Polysulfones are also used as ignition
components.

• Polysulfones are used in transmission parts.

• Because of their superior resistance to
chemicals and high temperatures,
polysulfones are an excellent choice for
components that are exposed to high
temperatures and corrosive media. Examples
include printer cartridges, internal
components of coffee machines and battery
containers.
• Most grades of polysulfones can
withstand long term exposure to
hot chlorinated water. Several
grades have received approval for
food contact and drinking water.

• Used in medical application due to

higher biocompatibility.

• Used in membranes for like

haemodialysis, water treatment,
gas separation etc.
Automotive Applications of • Polysulfone has found growing usage

Polysulfones in automotive applications. A key

driver has been replacement of
metal and thermoset materials. The
main applications of polysulfone are
found under-the-hood such as:
• Battery caps due to its Electrical
resistance
• Oil pumps.
• Oil control pistons.
• Transmission parts.
• Carburetor parts.
• Bearing cages, and.
• Ignition components.
• Polysulfones are also found in
automotive fuses and car headlights
(screens, housings and reflectors).
Polysulfones Recycling

• During the polysulfone

recycling recycling processes,
nothing is added, only taken
away. No cross-
contamination can occur.
Recycling Types
Milling or pulverizing to convert your coarse powders, pellets and regrind
into coarse, fine, and extra-fine powders.

Sifting and milling materials to produce a consistent quality milled powder

sieved through your choice of mesh size. It is also capable of milling
powders of virgin PPS, PAI (Torlon), and other high-performance polymers.
These often contain significant amounts of undesirable coarse particles.

Plant scrap polysulfone recycling or decontamination and cleaning to

convert high value plant scrap in to clean, cost-saving raw materials.
Custom configured processing removes dust, fine debris and foreign
material contamination.
• Polysulfone membranes are used
in hemodialysis, waste water
treatment and recycling, food and
beverage processes, and gas
separation.
REFERENCES
https://polen.itu.edu.tr
https://tr.wikipedia.org
http://kimyakongreleri.org/
https://plastics-rubber.basf.com/
https://polymerdatabase.com/
https://www.cobetterfiltration.com/
Functionalized Polysulfones:
Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
https://www.polycleantech.com/polysulfone-r
ecycling/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/2
77910639_Recycling_of_Polysulfone_Study
_Properties_of_Membranes