STUDY ON LIQUID CRYSTALLINITY OF POLY(N-VINYLCARBAZOLE)

The liquid crystallinity of poly(N-vinylcarbazole) was studied by using powder X-ray diffraction, polarized opticalmicroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results show that the lower molecular weight fractions of this polymerdo not form a liquid crystalline phase, while the samples of sufficiently high molecular weight do form a mesophase attemperatures above the glass transition. The lowest value of the degree of polymerization for PVK to form a stable liquidcrystalline phase was found to be in the range of 150 to 200, significantly higher than the value of 50 for most conventionalside chain liquid crystaline polymers.     

Synthesis, photoluminescent and electrochromic properties of new aromatic poly(amine-hydrazide)s and poly(amine-1,3,4-oxadiazole)s derived from 4,4′-dicarboxy-4″-methyltriphenylamine

A series of new poly(amine-hydrazide)s I were prepared from the dicarboxylic acid 4,4′-dicarboxy-4″-methyltriphenylamine with terephthalic dihydrazide (TPH) and isophthalic dihydrazide (IPH), respectively, via the Yamazaki phosphorylation reaction. Polymers I were readily soluble in many common organic solvents, and could be solution cast into transparent, tough, and flexible films with good mechanical properties. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated that the hydrazide polymers had T_g’s in the range of 222-223 °C and could be thermally cyclodehydrated into the corresponding oxadiazole polymers in the range of 300-400 °C. The resulting poly(amine-1,3,4-oxadiazole)s II exhibited T_g’s in the range of 269-283 °C, 10% weight-loss temperatures in excess of 511 °C, and char yield at 800 °C in nitrogen higher than 63%. These poly(amine-hydrazide)s I exhibited strong UV-Vis absorption bands at 351-355 nm in NMP solution. Their photoluminescence spectra in NMP solution and film showed maximum bands around 459-461 nm in the blue region for I series. The hole-transporting and electrochromic properties are examined by electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical methods. Cyclic voltammograms of the poly(amine-hydrazide)s I prepared by casting polymer solution onto an indium-tin oxide (ITO)-coated glass substrate exhibited one reversible oxidation redox couples at 1.32-1.33 V vs. Ag/AgCl in acetonitrile solution. All obtained poly(amine-hydrazide)s I revealed excellent stability of electrochromic characteristics, changing color from original pale yellowish to blue.     

SYNTHESES AND OPTOELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF A HEXA-ARMED FLUORENE-BENZENE COPOLYMER BASED ON 2,4,6,8,10,12-HEXABENZYL-2,4,6,8,10,12-HEXAAZAISOWURTZITANE CAGED-CORE

A novel kind of hexa-armed fluorene-benzene copolymer based on a hexaazaisowurtzitane core was synthesized through Suzuki coupling polycondensation.The introduction of this bulky caged-core could not only enhance the photoluminescence quantum efficiency,but also improve the electroluminescence properties,especially suppress the common green-color emission of polyfluorenes(PFs) material during device operation.These features can be attributed to the successful suppression of PF's chain aggregation which p...     

AB CROSSLINKED POLYURETHANES THROUGH IONIC CROSSLINKING: INFLUENCE OF CROSSLINKING NETWORKS ON PHYSICO CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Isocyanate-terminated prepolymers were synthesized using poly(tetramethylene oxide)glycol of molecular weight 1000 (PTMG₁₀₀₀) with tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI). The prepolymers were chain extended with N-methyldiethanolamine (N-MDEA) to form polyurethanes containing tertiary nitrogen. These polyurethanes were crosslinked with bromine terminated polyurethane, poly(urethane-imide), and poly(urethane-siloxane) through the formation of cationomers at tertiary nitrogen sites across the backbone polyurethanes.

The crosslinked cationomeric polyurethanes were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), mechanical analyses, (static and dynamic), and static contact angles measurements. FTIR spectral studies confirms the formation of bromine terminated poly(urethane-imide) and poly(urethane-siloxane), as well as quaternization of the tertiary nitrogen which leads to crosslinking. A comparison of thermal stabilities of crosslinked polymers with respect to the chemical nature of bromine terminated prepolymers (BTP) indicates improved thermal stability for poly(urethane-imide) based ABCP. Stress-strain analysis shows high elongation values for poly(urethane-siloxane) and poly(urethane-imide) based ABCPs. Dynamic mechanical analysis reveals better damping for poly(urethane- siloxane) based AB crosslinked polymers.     

Synthesis of star polymeric ionic liquids and use as the stabilizers for high internal phase emulsions

A series of well-defined core cross-linked star (CCS) polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) were synthesized via a three-step approach. First, the styrenic imidazole-based CCS polymer (S-PVBnIm) was prepared by the RAFT-mediated heterogeneous polymerization in a water/ethanol solution, followed by the quaternization of S-PVBnIm with bromoalkanes and anion exchange. The CCS polymers were characterized by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The obtained CCS polymers were used as the effective emulsifiers for oil-in-water high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs). Multiple oils with different polarity including n-dodecane, undecanol, toluene and octanol were emulsified using 0.5 wt% S-PVBnIm aqueous solution under the acidic condition to form HIPEs with long-term stabilities. The excellent emulsification properties of CCS PILs were demonstrated by HIPE formation for a variety of oils. The properties of HIPEs in terms of emulsion type and oil droplet size were characterized by the confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). The intriguing capability of CCS PILs to stabilize HIPEs of various oils holds great potentials for the practical applications.     

Synthesis and Properties of Biodegradable Copolymers of 9-Phenyl-2, 4, 8, 10-tetraoxaspiro-[5, 5]undcane-3-one and Ethylene Ethyl Phosphate

Novel biodegradable copolymer poly（CC-co-EEP） was synthesized by ring-opening copolymerization of cyclic carbonate 9-phenyl-2, 4, 8, 10-tetraoxaspiro-[5, 5]undcane-3-one （CC） and ethylene ethyl phosphate （EEP）. The obtained poly （CC-co-EEP）s were characterized by FTIR, ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and gel permeation chromatography （GPC）. In vitro hydrolytic degradation of the copolymers were investigated in phosphate buffer solution （pH=7.4）. Hydrophilic phosphate units apparently improved the degradability of poly（carbonate-phosphate）.     

New ferrocene-containing structures: Poly(silyl ester)s

Two new polymeric structures containing ferrocene units along the chains, namely poly(silyl ester)s, have been synthesized and characterized: a geminal poly(silyl ester) (g-PSE) and one having a disiloxane spacer between the silyl ester groups (s-PSE). The condensation polymerization of AA/BB monomer systems in solution was used in both cases as preparation method involving a silicon-containing diol, (diphenylsilane diol or 1,3-bis(hydroxy)-tetramethyldisiloxane), and 1,1′-di(chlorocarbonyl)ferrocene. The polymers were investigated by differential pulse voltammetry in order to evaluate the redox behavior. Due to the presence of the silyl ester groups in the chain, these polymers are hydrolytically degradable.     

Electroactivity, electrochemical stability and electrical conductivity of multilayered films containing poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) and poly(N-methylpyrrole)

Multilayered systems of poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) and poly(N-methylpyrrole) have been prepared using a layer-by-layer electrodeposition technique. The electrochemical and electrical properties of films formed by 3, 5, 7 and 9 layers have been characterized and compared with those of pure polymers and copolymers prepared from mixtures of 3,4-ethylendioxythiophene and N-methylpyrrole with various concentration ratios. Results indicate that the electroactivity and electrical stability of the multilayered systems are higher than those of both poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) and copolymers. Furthermore, these electrochemical properties improve when the number of layers increases. On the other hand, the electrical conductivity of the multilayered systems is slightly lower than that of pure poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene), and significantly higher than those of poly(N-methylpyrrole) and copolymers.     

SYNTHESIS OF HYPERBRANCHED CONJUGATIVE POLY（ARYLENEETHYNYLENE）S BY ALKYNE POLYCYCLOTRIMERIZATION

A series of new hyperbranched poly(aryleneethynylene)s are synthesized by the copolycyclotrimerizations oftetraynes(Ⅰand Ⅱ)with aliphatic monoynes(A-C)catalyzed by tantalum-,niobium-,and cobalt-based catalysts.All thereactions proceed smoothly and soluble polymers of high molecular weights(M_w up to 3.8×10~4)are obtained in high yields(up to 97%).     

The influence of core-shell structured modifiers on the toughness of poly (vinyl chloride)

The core-shell structured grafted copolymer particles of polybutadiene grafted polymethyl methacrylate (PB-g-PMMA, MB) were prepared by emulsion polymerization. The MB particles were used to modify poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) by melt blending. The mechanical properties of the PVC blends were investigated. The micro-morphology of the PVC blends was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that the samples with the best impact strength could be obtained when the core-shell weight ratio of PB to PMMA is lower than 93:7, the mechanical properties correlated well with SEM morphologies, the addition of modifier with the ratio core to shell of 93:7 could reduce the domain size of the dispersed phase. Furthermore, the compatibility and properties of the blends were greatly enhanced and improved. The modifier particles could be well dispersed in the PVC matrix.     

Interfacial Properties of Poly(Caprolactone) and Derivatives

Abstract

Monolayers of biodegradable polymers, poly(caprolactone) (PCL), poly(caprolactone) diol (PCL‐diol), and poly(caprolactone) triol (PCL‐triol) in the air/water interface were studied and characterized. The Langmuir–Blodgett technique was used for the monolayer transfer onto hydrophilic and hydrophobic solid substrates. The results obtained in both cases are dependent on the functional groups incorporated in the respective polymers. The surface energy (SE), and the polar and dispersion contributions, γ^p and γ^d, respectively, were obtained by wettability measurements. For polymeric spin‐casted thin films deposited over glass, the results also indicate an increment in the polymer hydrophilicity by hydroxyl groups insertion.     

X-ray investigation of polypropylene and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) blends irradiated with fast electronsWAXS investigation of irradiated i-PP/EVA blends

Blends consisting of poly(propylene-ethylene) (PP) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) copolymers were investigated. Specimens were irradiated with fast electrons at different doses. Some of the samples show thermo-shrinkable properties. The interplanar spacing, paracrystalline factor, degree of crystallinity and crystallite sizes were determined by WAXS measurements. Results have been reported in respect to PP content and irradiation dose. A decrease of the crystallite’s imperfections with the rise of the irradiation dose was observed. An interface built up of partially interpenetrated amorphous molecular chains of incompatible polymers and separate PP and EVA small crystallites is suggested.     

侧基为苯胺四聚体的聚丙烯酰胺的合成和表征

以异溴丁酸羟乙酯为引发剂、溴化亚铜和2,2′-联吡啶为催化剂和配体,引发丙烯酸琥珀酰胺酯(NAS)进行原子转移自由基聚合,得到的聚丙烯酸琥珀酰胺酯(PNAS)的分子量可以通过配比和转化率预测.进一步与单端氨基苯胺四聚体(TA)在50℃下反应,得到的聚合物用1H-NMR和FT-IR的测试,结果表明,当TA/NAS的摩尔比为3∶1时,PNAS上的琥珀酰胺酯可以完全被取代,从而得到侧链为苯胺四聚体的导电高分子.聚合物的结构和分子量以及分布用核磁共振氢谱、FT-IR和GPC进行表征;电化学性质用循环伏安法进行了测试.     

Miscibility and enzymatic degradation studies of poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(propylene succinate) blends

In the present study the miscibility behaviour and the biodegradability of poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(propylene succinate) (PCL/PPSu) blends were investigated. Both of these aliphatic polyesters were laboratory synthesized. For the polymer characterization DSC, ¹H NMR, WAXD and molecular weight measurements were performed. Blends of the polymers with compositions 90/10, 80/20, 70/30 and 60/40 w/w were prepared by solution-casting. DSC analysis of the prepared blends indicated only a very limited miscibility in the melt phase since the polymer-polymer interaction parameter χ₁₂ was −0.11. In the case of crystallized specimens two distinct phases existed in all studied compositions as it was found by SEM micrographs and the particle size distribution of PPSu dispersed phase increased with increasing PPSu content. Enzymatic hydrolysis for several days of the prepared blends was performed using Rhizopus delemar lipase at pH 7.2 and 30 °C. SEM micrographs of thin film surfaces revealed that hydrolysis affected mainly the PPSu polymer as well as the amorphous phase of PCL. For all polymer blends an increase of the melting temperatures and the heat of fusions was recorded after the hydrolysis. The biodegradation rates as expressed in terms of weight loss were faster for the blends with higher PPSu content. Finally, a simple theoretical kinetic model was developed to describe the enzymatic hydrolysis of the blends and the Michaelis-Menten parameters were estimated.     

新型聚(甲基)丙烯酸酯/盐透明材料的制备及其性能

聚(甲基)丙烯酸酯具有优异的透光性、耐光性和耐候性,广泛用作光学塑料.研制高折射率、高耐热性、低吸湿性的透明高分子材料是近年来光学塑料研究和开发的重点之一.本文介绍了新型聚(甲基)丙烯酸酯/盐透明高分子材料的主要制备方法,即新型单体合成-聚合法、共聚法、共混-聚合法和有机-无机纳米杂化法,并系统地总结了各方法的特点以及所制备的材料的性能,展示了目前应用最为广泛的新型单体合成-聚合法和有机-无机纳米杂化法的潜在的应用前景.     

新型含萘含氟聚芳醚酮的合成与表征

聚芳醚酮是一类具有独特的耐热性、耐疲劳性、耐辐射性、化学稳定性和介电性等诸多优异性能的工程塑料,广泛应用于航天、军事、电子、信息、核能和精密仪器等领域中．氟元素的引入可以降低材料的介电常数、折光率和吸水率,增加材料透明度,因此这类聚合物在光电子、光学和微电子等应用领域的研究备受关注．     

A new class of aromatic poly(ether-ketone benzoxazole) copolymers by nucleophilic polycondensation: Synthesis and properties

A number of difluorophenyl benzoxazole (DB) monomers and 4,4′-difluorobenzophenone (DFB) were subjected to fluoro-displacement with two different phenoxides in a polar aprotic solvent. A series of novel poly(ether-ketone benzoxazole) copolymers (PAEKBOs) were more readily prepared, in which the generation of aryl-ether linkages was the copolymer forming reaction. The effects of monomer structure and polymerization conditions on the polymerization results and polymer solubility were analyzed. Copolymers 1, 2-X, 4 and 6 were obtained with high molecular weight. Copolymers 2-X and 4 showed organic solubility, especially the copolymers 2-X could dissolve in many usual organic solvents at the solid concentration of up to 20 wt%. TGA and DSC measurements confirmed that the copolymers 2-X, 4 and 6 were thermally stable up to 500 °C, and showed single enhanced T_gs and an amorphous morphology. The copolymers behaved in many respects as engineering thermoplastics. The properties and the processability of several members of the PAEKBOs offer the prospect of being candidates to substitute poly(ether-ether-ketone) (PEEK) using in a wider usage temperature range and being high performance materials for many applications as films, coatings for optical and electronic devices and gas separation membranes.     

非氟磺化芳香聚合物质子传输膜材料的研究进展

作者结合自己的研究工作,综述了磺化聚芳醚、聚酰亚胺、聚吡咙、聚苯等非氟芳香聚合物质子传输膜材料的国内外研究发展现状,系统介绍和讨论了上述材料设计、制备,膜微观形态,以及结构与性质的关系,指出了制约这类材料性能和发展的因素,并对未来的研究和发展提出了新的设想.     

New applications of poly(arylene ether)s in organic light-emitting diodes

Compared with conventional π-conjugated polymers,poly(arylene ether)s(PAEs) may take advantages of excellent thermal properties,well-defined effective conjugated length and no catalyst contamination.Recently,their applications have been extended from engineering plastics to optoelectronic materials.In this review,various kinds of functional PAEs used as fluorescent polymers,host polymers and phosphorescent polymers in organic light-emitting diodes(OLEDs) are outlined,and their molecular design,synthesis and device performance are overviewed.     

Cellular adhesion and proliferation on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): Benefits in the electroactivity of the conducting polymer

Cell adhesion and proliferation in poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), an electroactive polythiophene derivative generated by anodic polymerization, has been investigated. Results show that epithelial cells Hep-2 present significant activity on the surface of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) electrodeposited on stainless steel electrodes, no sign of cytotoxicity being detected for this conducting polymer. Indeed, seeded and cultured cells bound better to poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) than to uncoated stainless steel, the latter substrate being used as a control. Furthermore, the electrochemical characteristics of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) covered with cells was determined in different biological media using cyclic voltammetry experiments. Results reveal a significant increase in the electroactivity of this material when it is covered with a cellular monolayer. The overall of the results evidences not only the biocompatibility of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) with Hep-2 cells but also their electrocompatibility.