Photoinitiated cationic polymerization of cycloaliphatic epoxide with siloxane or alkoxysilane functionalized polyol coatings

Polyols were reacted with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) or 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane (IPTES) to form siloxane functionalized polyols. The UV-reactivity of these siloxane functionalized polyols were investigated using real-time FT-IR spectroscopy. The reactivity of TEOS modified polyols was dependent on the relative humidity. However, for the IPTES functionalized polyols the effect of relative humidity was dependent on the degree of IPTES functionalization. When the polyols were only partially functionalized with IPTES, the effect of relative humidity was minimal. However, when polyols were fully functionalized with IPTES, the curing was dependent on relative humidity. The siloxane functionalized polyols were formulated with a cycloaliphatic epoxide and cationic photoinitiator. The photo-induced curing kinetics of these cycloaliphatic epoxide/siloxane functionalized polyol coatings were also investigated. Unlike the TEOS functionalized polyols, the addition of IPTES functionalized polyols into the formulation inhibited the curing speed. This inhibition was attributed to the basicity nitrogen of the urethane linkage. The effect of relative humidity on the UV-curing reaction of cycloaliphatic epoxide coatings was lowered by the incorporation of the TEOS functionalized polyols.     

Influence of Substituents and Functional Groups on the Surface Composition of Ionic Liquids

We have performed a systematic study addressing the surface behavior of a variety of functionalized and non‐functionalized ionic liquids (ILs). From angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, detailed conclusions on the surface enrichment of the functional groups and the molecular orientation of the cations and anions is derived. The systems include imidazolium‐based ILs methylated at the C2 position, a phenyl‐functionalized IL, an alkoxysilane‐functionalized IL, halo‐functionalized ILs, thioether‐functionalized ILs, and amine‐functionalized ILs. The results are compared with the results for corresponding non‐functionalized ILs where available. Generally, enrichment of the functional group at the surface is only observed for systems that have very weak interaction between the functional group and the ionic head groups.     

Synthesis of aromatic oxazolyl‐ and carboxyl‐functionalized polymers: Atom transfer radical polymerization of styrene initiated by 2‐[(4‐bromomethyl)phenyl]‐4,5‐dihydro‐4,4‐dimethyloxazole

The synthesis of a new compound, 2‐[(4‐bromomethyl)phenyl]‐4,5‐dihydro‐4,4‐dimethyloxazole ( 1 ), and its utility in the synthesis of oxazoline‐functionalized polystyrene by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) methods are described. Aromatic oxazolyl‐functionalized polymers were prepared by the ATRP of styrene, initiated by ( 1 ) in the presence of copper(I) bromide/2,2′‐bipyridyl catalyst system, to afford the corresponding α‐oxazolyl‐functionalized polystyrene ( 2 ). The polymerization proceeded via a controlled free radical polymerization process to produce the corresponding α‐oxazolyl‐functionalized polymers with predictable number‐average molecular weights, narrow molecular weight distributions in high‐initiator efficiency reactions. Post‐ATRP chain end modification of α‐oxazolyl‐functionalized polystyrene ( 2 ) to form the corresponding α‐carboxyl‐functionalized polystyrene ( 3 ) was achieved by successive acid‐catalyzed hydrolysis and saponification reactions. The polymerization processes were monitored by gas chromatography analyses. The unimolecular‐functionalized initiator and functionalized polymers were characterized by thin layer chromatography, spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography, and nonaqueous titration analysis. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2011.     

The effect of polymer chain length and surface density on the adhesiveness of functionalized polymersomes

Giant cell-like polymer vesicles, polymersomes, made from the diblock copolymer poly(ethylene oxide)-polybutadiene (PEO-PBD), have bilayer structures similar to the cell membrane but have superior and tunable properties for storage and stability. We have modified the terminal hydroxyl of the hydrophilic block with biotin-lysine (biocytin), a biologically derived group that imparts specific adhesiveness to a polymer colloid coated with avidin. The functionalized polymer will form vesicles, either on its own or when mixed with unmodified block copolymers that also form vesicles. The incorporation and mixing of the functionalized polymer into vesicle bilayers is measured using a fluorescent version ofbiocytin with confocal microscopy. The fluorescence signal associated with the vesicle is in proportion with the concentration of functional polymer added during vesicle construction. The adhesiveness of polymer vesicles containing functionalized biotinylated polymer to avidin coated microspheres is measured with micropipet aspiration. Two types of polymer vesicles were constructed: one where the functionalized polymer (molecular weight (MW), 10400 Da) was longer than the surrounding unfunctionalized polymer (MW, 3600 Da) and one where the functionalized polymer (MW, 10400 Da) was the same length as the unfunctionalized polymer. In all cases, the avidin-biotin bonds form kinetically trapped crossbridges that impart little tension as they form but require significantly more tension to break. The relative length of the functionalized polymer on the surface of the vesicle is an important determinant for the adhesion of a polymer vesicle but not for the adsorption of soluble avidin. Greater adhesion strengths are seen where the functionalized polymer is longer than the surrounding polymer. The concentration of functionalized polymer at which adhesion is maximal depends on the relative lengths of the polymers. When the functionalized polymer is the same length as the surface brush of the polymersome membrane, the critical tension is maximal at 10 mol % functionalized polymer concentration. However, when the biocytin groups are attached to a polymer which is larger than the surface brush, the critical tension is maximal at 55 mol % functionalized polymer. These results indicate that polymer mixing and length can control the interfacial adhesion of polymer brushes and must be understood to tune polymersome adhesiveness.     

Functionalized SBA-15 materials as carriers for controlled drug delivery: influence of surface properties on matrix-drug interactions

Mesoporous SBA-15 materials were functionalized with amine groups through postsynthesis and one-pot synthesis, and the resulting functionalized materials were investigated as matrixes for controlled drug delivery. The materials were characterized by FTIR, N(2) adsorption/desorption analysis, zeta potential measurement, XRD, XPS, and TEM. Ibuprofen (IBU) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were selected as model drugs and loaded onto the unmodified and functionalized SBA-15. It was revealed that the adsorption capacities and release behaviors of these model drugs were highly dependent on the different surface properties of SBA-15 materials. The release rate of IBU from SBA-15 functionalized by postsynthesis is found to be effectively controlled as compared to that from pure SBA-15 and SBA-15 functionalized by one-pot synthesis due to the ionic interaction between carboxyl groups in IBU and amine groups on the surface of SBA-15. However, SBA-15 functionalized by one-pot synthesis is found to be more favorable for the adsorption and release of BSA due to the balance of electrostatic interaction and hydrophilic interaction between BSA and the functionalized SBA-15 matrix.     

Enhancement of Bioelectrocatalytic Processes by the Rotation of Mediator‐Functionalized Magnetic Particles on Electrode Surfaces: Comparison with a Rotating Disk Electrode

The rotation of redox‐functionalized magnetic particles (MPs) by means of an external magnet is a common practice for enhancing bioelectrocatalytic processes and for the amplification of biosensing events. The current densities generated by rotating redox‐functionalized MPs in two bioelectrocatalytic systems are compared to the current densities generated by rotating disc electrodes (RDE) functionalized with similar redox functionalities. The bioelectrocatalytic systems consist of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)‐functionalized MPs that oxidize NADH, and ferrocene‐functionalized MPs that mediate the bioelectrocatalyzed oxidation of glucose in the presence of glucose oxidase. The results reveal that only ca. 1% of the area of the redox‐functionalized MPs are electrically contacted with the electrode. Also, the current densities generated by the rotating MPs at high rotation speeds are lower than theoretically expected, presumably due to lose of electrical contact between the MPs and the electrode, and incoherent rotation of the particles on the electrode, due to insufficient magnetization. The comparison of the current densities in the bioelectrocatalytic systems in the presence of the rotating redox‐functionalized MPs to the analogous RDE systems allows us to elucidate the kinetics of electron transfer at the redox‐active MPs.     

Efficient halogen-lithium exchange reactions to functionalize poly(alkyl aryl ether) dendrimers

Poly(alkyl aryl ether) dendrimers were functionalized with bromophenyl groups at their peripheries, so as to have 3, 6, 12, and 24 groups in the zero, first, second, and third generation dendrimers, respectively. The new bromophenyl functionalized dendrimers were assessed for their reactivities in C-heteroatom and C-C bond forming reactions. For this purpose, the bromophenyl functionalized dendrimers were converted quantitatively to their polylithiated derivatives, using n-BuLi in benzene. The polylithiated dendrimers were reacted either with D₂O or with CO₂, so as to afford the corresponding deuterated and carboxylic acid functionalized dendrimers, respectively. The carboxylic acid functionalized dendrimers were modified further to the methyl esters during their characterization.     

Attachment of trianglamines to silicon wafers,chiral recognition by chemical force microscopy

The chemical attachment of enantiomerically pure trianglamines to silicon wafers through isocyanate functions was performed. The self-assembled monolayer was analyzed by ATR-FTIR, ellipsometry, AFM, contact angle measurements. An AFM tip was functionalized by enantiomerically pure trianglamine using the same pathway. Chemical force microscopy showed chiral recognition between the functionalized tip and the functionalized wafer.     

Synthesis of well‐defined functionalized polymers and star branched polymers by means of living anionic polymerization using specially designed 1,1‐diphenylethylene derivatives

This article covers precise syntheses of well‐defined chain‐end and in‐chain functionalized polymers, multi‐functionalized polymers with a definite number of functional groups, star‐branched and graft polymers by recently developed methodologies using specially designed 1,1‐diphenylethylene (DPE) derivatives. The DPE derivatives include various substituted DPE derivatives with functional groups and their derivatives, DPE‐functionalized DPE derivatives, and well‐defined DPE‐functionalized macromonomers. The synthetic utility and importance of these DPE derivatives are described via such polymer syntheses.     

Copper-catalyzed electrophilic amination of functionalized diarylzinc reagents

The copper-catalyzed electrophilic amination of functionalized diarylzinc reagents with O-acyl hydroxylamines allows for the preparation of functionalized tertiary arylamines in high yields, and is noteworthy for the mild reaction conditions employed. The functionalized diarylzinc reagents were prepared via an iodine/magnesium exchange of the corresponding aryl iodide followed by transmetalation of the resultant Grignard species with ZnCl(2).     

Grafting of functionalized silica particles with poly(acrylic acid)

Two different methods to graft silica particles with poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) were studied. In the first method PAA was reacted with 1,1′‐carbonyldiimidazole to give functionalized PAA. The resulting activated carbonyl group reacted easily with 3‐aminopropyl‐functionalized silica at low temperatures. In the second method 3‐glycidoxypropyl‐functionalized silica particles were reacted directly with PAA by using magnesium chloride as a catalyst. Different molecular weights of PAAs were used in order to investigate the effect of molecular weight on grafting yields in both methods. The grafting yields were determined with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). All products were also investigated with IR. The results showed that the yields of reactions performed at ambient temperature by using 1,1′‐carbonyldiimidazole‐functionalized PAA were the same as with a direct reaction of unfunctionalized PAA and 3‐aminopropyl‐functionalized silica performed at 153°C. Also in reactions between 3‐glycidoxypropyl‐functionalized silica and PAA the yields were satisfactory. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis of functionalized pentacenes from isobenzofurans derived from C-H bond activation

The synthesis of unsymmetric functionalized pentacenes from 1,4-anthraquinones and functionalized isobenzofurans, which were prepared by transformation via C-H bond activation, was successfully accomplished. Examples of the synthesis of pentacenes with functional groups at the 5-position are still rare. These obtained functionalized pentacenes are highly soluble in hexane, toluene, and THF.     

核酸适体功能化的二维材料场效应晶体管传感器研究进展

二维材料场效应晶体管传感器具有可调的电学性质和高的灵敏度, 非常适合用于构建高性能的传感器, 应用于疾病诊断和环境监测等领域. 核酸适体是一种生物识别分子, 具有特异性强、 稳定性高等优势. 近年来, 核酸适体功能化的二维材料场效应晶体管传感器在医疗诊断和环境监测等领域取得了显著的研究进展. 本文综合评述了核酸适体功能化的二维材料场效应晶体管传感器的最新研究进展, 对场效应晶体管传感器的结构及传感原理进行了概括, 详细介绍了二维材料的制备方法以及核酸适体功能化器件的设计原理. 在此基础上, 对核酸适体功能化的二维材料场效应晶体管传感器在疾病诊断和环境监测领域的应用进展进行了概述, 讨论了核酸适体功能化的二维材料场效应晶体管传感器面临的一些问题和挑战, 对其发展前景进行了展望.     

烷基磺酸酯基功能化离子液体的合成、性质及其在酯化反应中的应用(英文)

采用廉价易得的原料合成了阳离子含有烷基磺酸酯官能团的功能化离子液体,并考察了其热稳定性.该离子液体可催化羧酸的酯化反应,其催化活性高于阳离子非功能化的离子液体,而与磺酸功能化离子液体相当.同时采用电喷雾电离质谱考察了该离子液体在酯化反应中的作用.     

Chemoselective silylzincation of functionalized terminal alkynes using dianion-type zincate (SiBNOL-Zn-ate): regiocontrolled synthesis of vinylsilanes

A regio- and chemoselective silylzincation reaction of various functionalized alkynes was developed using a newly designed dianion-type zincate. Silylzincation of terminal alkynes, followed by electrophilic trapping, proved to be a powerful tool for the one-pot, regiocontrolled generation of trisubstituted functionalized alkenes. The functionalized vinylzincate intermediate also undergoes copper- and palladium-catalyzed C-C bond-forming reactions in high yields and with high regio- and chemoselectivities.     

Synthesis and characterization of styrene grafted carbon nanotube and its polystyrene nanocomposite

Effective side wall functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) with 4-vinylaniline was carried out through solvent free functionalization. The functionalized SWCNT was characterized through FT-IR and NMR. Typical peaks to identify the functionalization were observed. Thermal analysis shows around 48% weight loss in functionalized SWCNT in comparison to the pure SWCNT. The ratio of disordered to order transition (I_D/I_G) in FT-Raman, indicated the generation of some surface defects due to functionalization. Near infrared spectrum of functionalized SWCNT also confirmed the functionalization of SWCNT. The polystyrene nanocomposite materials were prepared with functionalized SWCNT as fillers by solution casting from tetrahydrofuran. The functionalized SWCNT nanocomposite showed significant improvement in mechanical properties and electrical properties. The dispersibility of the carbon nanotube in the composite was investigated by using scanning electron microscopy.     

含膦和含氮配体功能化离子液体中 RuCl3•3H2O 催化分子氧氧化醇

 无共氧化剂参与条件下, 以氧气为氧化剂, 在含膦或含氮配体功能化离子液体和普通离子液体 (溶剂) 组成的混合体系中, RuCl3•3H2O 能有效催化多种醇的选择氧化, 高选择性地生成相应的醛或酮. 其中, 配位能力较弱的含氮配体功能化离子液体更有利于提高钌催化剂的活性和选择性, 但体系无法有效实现钌催化剂的循环使用. 配体功能化离子液体本身的氧化降解是导致钌催化剂失活的根本原因.     

Functionalized hydrophobic and hydrophilic self-assembled supramolecular rectangles

The synthesis of six new, functionalized 180 degrees pyridyl donor ligands and their coordination-driven self-assembly into supramolecular rectangles is reported. Three of the new donors have been functionalized with hydrophobic straight chain alkane units (C6, C12, and C18) while the remaining three have been functionalized with derivatized di-, tetra-, and hexaethylene glycol hydrophilic units (DEG, TEG, and HEG, respectively). The resulting self-assembled hydrophobic and hydrophilic supramolecular rectangles have been fully characterized by multinuclear NMR and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Molecular force field modeling suggests that the functionalized rectangles range in size from roughly 3.0 x 2.9 to 3.0 x 6.0 nm2 in size.     

羧基功能化石墨烯及其壳聚糖复合膜的制备与性能

采用Hummers法制备氧化石墨,化学分散法制备羧基功能化石墨烯。采用FT-IR、XRD对产物进行表征;用静电自组装法将其与壳聚糖（CS）复合制备复合膜,对复合膜的荧光性能及其修饰玻碳电极对葡萄糖的电催化氧化还原性能进行了研究。结果表明：制备的功能化石墨烯含有羧基;壳聚糖-石墨烯复合膜具有光致发光性能;复合膜修饰玻碳电...     

Preparation of Amino-functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotube/Gold Nanoparticle Composites

Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were modified orderly with carboxyl groups and amino groups. The MWNT/gold nanoparticle composites were formed when the amino‐functionalized MWNT was interacted with gold colloids. The functionalized MWNT was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The amino‐functionalized MWNT allows further attaching gold nanoparticles through electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged gold nanoparticles and amino groups on the surface of the MWNT. The composite of gold nanoprticles and amino‐functionalized MWNT was characterized by transmission electron microscopy. This method decorating carbon nanotubes can be used to identify the location of functional groups, i.e. defect sites on carbon nanotubes.