Nanotechnology Firm in Iran Makes Impact-Resistant UPVC Pipes
'Pishgam Plast Ahvaz Golsar Polymer Pad’ company made the product that is a UPVC pipe strengthened by nanoparticles in which the embedded components act as filler.
The incorporation of nanoparticles into the UPVC polymer matrix has resulted in higher mechanical properties, including the mechanical strength, elastic module, and fracture toughness, and prolonged service lifetime (based on the INSO 9119-1 standard).
The nano-based UPVC pipe can be applied in wastewater transfer systems.
Earlier this year, an Iranian nanotechnology company had also succeeded in manufacturing unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) profile for building doors and windows.
‘Shahin Sazeh Fajr’ company’s product has been modified by certain nanoparticles. Such an improvement has dedicated a broad spectrum of significant features to the UPVC matrix such as satisfactory impact strength, high fracture toughness, and favorable stiffness.
The impact resistance and compressive strength of UPVC parts have been enhanced through the incorporation of certain nanoparticles up to 3 and 12 times higher than that of standardized counterparts, respectively.
The product can be used as a building material, specially double-glazed door, frame and window profiles, an insulator in cabling, dentistry and piping industry.
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