Modeling and optimizing toughness and rigidity of PA6/SBR: Using compatibilizer and response surface methodology

The improvement of miscibility between toughened Polyamide-6 (PA6) and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) was carried out using grafted Glycidyl Methacrylate (SBR-g-GMA). At first, the compatibilizers were prepared using different comonomers, Styrene, and N-vinyl pyrrolidone. Central composited design (CCD) was distinctly applied to study the influence of Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) content and comonomer/GMA on the process of compatibilizer preparation. Four models were developed for Gel content and Degree of grafting for both comonomers using Design-expert software. The models were used to calculate the optimum operating conditions and according to the Flory-Huggins parameter and obtained results, SBR-co-NVP-g-GMA was chosen as an effective compatibilizer. Afterward, another CCD was employed to scrutinize the effect of various amounts and grafting degree of compatibilizer on morphology and mechanical properties of PA6/SBR. The Interparticle distance and polydispersity were studied using a Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and also the Izod impact test inspected in order to evaluate the mechanical properties. Finally, modulus and impact strength were optimized to minimize the former and maximize the latter. Also, the most practical terms in the fitted model are statistically specified using F-value. The root causes for the improvement of blend properties were attributed to a chemical reaction between epoxy groups in SBR-g-GMA and both the carboxylic and amine groups in PA6. Impact strength (539.8 J/m) and modulus (2017.2 N/mm²) of the optimum blend indicate an excellent agreement with the amounts predicted by the models.     

Ir(111)表面石墨烯中缺陷的原子结构确认

识别和解析石墨烯中缺陷的精确原子结构是研究不同类型缺陷的物化特性, 实现石墨烯物性调控的前提, 可以为在原子尺度研究石墨烯缺陷的构效关系提供重要的实验依据. 本文结合扫描隧道显微镜(STM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)确认了在Ir(111)表面生长的石墨烯中自发形成的缺陷, 以及通过离子轰击方法在石墨烯中引入的多种缺陷结构, 包括单空位缺陷、 非六元环拓扑结构以及石墨烯层下的基底缺陷.     

Chemical promenades: Exploring potential-energy surfaces with immersive virtual reality

The virtual-reality framework AVATAR (Advanced Virtual Approach to Topological Analysis of Reactivity) for the immersive exploration of potential-energy landscapes is presented. AVATAR is based on modern consumer-grade virtual-reality technology and builds on two key concepts: (a) the reduction of the dimensionality of the potential-energy surface to two process-tailored, physically meaningful generalized coordinates, and (b) the analogy between the evolution of a chemical process and a pathway through valleys (potential wells) and mountain passes (saddle points) of the associated potential energy landscape. Examples including the discovery of competitive reaction paths in simple A + BC collisional systems and the interconversion between conformers in ring-puckering motions of flexible rings highlight the innovation potential that augmented and virtual reality convey for teaching, training, and supporting research in chemistry.     

Conformational and electronic study of dopamine interacting with the D2 dopamine receptor

We report an exhaustive conformational and electronic study on dopamine (DA) interacting with the D₂ dopamine receptor (D₂DR). For the first time, the complete surface of the conformational potential energy of the complex DA/D₂DR is reported. Such a surface was obtained through the use of QM/MM calculations. A detailed study of the molecular interactions that stabilize and destabilize the different molecular complexes was carried out using two techniques: Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules computations and nuclear magnetic shielding constants calculations. A comparative study of the behavior of DA in the gas phase, aqueous solution, and in the active site of D₂DR has allowed us to evaluate the degree of deformation suffered by the ligand and, therefore, analyze how rustic are the lock-key model and the induced fit theory in this case. Our results allow us to propose one of the conformations obtained as the “biologically relevant” conformation of DA when it is interacting with the D₂DR.     

固体异质结界面结构预测方法及AutoInterface程序实现

预测材料异质结的界面原子结构对于理解界面对性能的影响至关重要. 目前, 从理论上预测材料界面结构仍具有极大挑战, 主要是缺乏普适有效的理论计算方法. 本文介绍了本课题组在异质结界面结构预测方面取得的最新进展. 结合马氏体相变唯象理论、 图论和随机表面行走算法, 提出了界面结构的一种有效预测方法, 可以实现自动化的计算预测. 通过GaP/TiO₂半导体异质结等展示了该方法的有效性和在催化等领域的应用前景.     

SO_4~(2-)功能化处理对Fe_2O_3催化剂上氨选择性催化还原NO_x性能的促进机理研究

采用沉淀法制备了Fe(OH)_3和Fe_2O_3。通过硫酸化处理得到SO_4~(2-)/Fe(OH)_3和SO_4~(2-)/Fe_2O_3两种催化剂,并将其应用于氨选择性催化还原NO_x(NH_3-SCR)反应,研究了SO_4~(2-)功能化处理对Fe_2O_3催化剂上NH_3-SCR脱硝性能的促进机理。结果表明,与纯的Fe_2O_3相比,硫酸化处理得到的催化剂上SCR活性得到显著提升;其中,SO_4~(2-)/Fe(OH)_3表现出更加优异的催化性能,在250-450℃时NO_x转化率高于80%,且具有优异的稳定性和抗H_2O+SO_2性能。XRD、Raman、TG、FT-IR、H_2-TPR、NH_3-TPD和in situ DRIFTS等表征结果显示,硫酸功能化处理能抑制Fe_2O_3的晶粒生长,同时SO_4~(2-)与Fe~(3+)结合形成硫酸盐复合物,提高了催化剂表面酸性位点的数量和酸强度,抑制了Fe_2O_3上的氨氧化反应,从而提高了其脱硝催化性能。     

石灰岩对褐煤模拟地下气化残焦物化性质的影响

基于煤炭地下气化过程中石灰岩可能影响煤焦的组成和结构,借助煤炭地下气化模拟实验系统对不同石灰岩掺量(质量分数为0-30%)的褐煤进行水蒸气气化,并采用低温N_2吸附-脱附、XRD和FT-IR等分析手段研究石灰岩对褐煤模拟地下气化残焦的组成、比表面积及孔结构特征、微晶结构和表面官能团等物理化学性质的影响。结果表明,石灰岩对煤焦的元素组成有较大影响。石灰岩可促使煤焦中的微孔向中孔发育,增大煤焦的比表面积和孔容积;当石灰岩掺量从0增加到30%时,煤焦的比表面积增大21.91%,介孔率增加21.49个百分点。XRD分析表明,钙的存在破坏煤焦的芳香结构,使煤焦无序化程度增加,晶面间距(d_(002))增大,抑制煤焦的石墨化发展倾向。FT-IR分析表明,石灰岩存在下,煤焦的羟基官能团减少。     

Metal ions Directed Self-assembly based on Mixed Ligands: From 2D hcb Net to 3D cds Framework

Two coordination polymers (CPs), namely, [Zn(BPDC)(3-bpdb)_0.5(H₂O)₂]_n ( 1 ), and [Ni(BPDC)(3-bpdb)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 2 ) (where H₂BPDC = 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid, 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene) have been solvothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, elemental analyses, PXRD, and SEM. CP 1 possesses a 2D 3-connected hcb net, and weak hydrogen bonding and π ··· π stacking contacts further link the 2D networks to form 3D supramolecular structure. The structure of 2 presents a 4-connected threefold interpenetrated cds framework. Through structural analysis, it is found that the coordination geometry of metal ions significantly affects the binding behaviors of the ligands and the resultant extended networks of the CPs. Besides, the Hirshfeld surface analyses detailed the surface characteristics of the two CPs. In addition, the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties were also investigated.     

烯丙基化碳纳米管改善丙烯酸酯压敏胶的性能

本文利用γ-甲基丙烯酰氧基丙基三甲氧基硅烷(KH570)对多壁碳纳米管(MWNTs)进行修饰使其表面接枝上烯丙基官能团,与丙烯酸酯类单体进行原位聚合,制备了一种耐高温丙烯酸酯压敏胶(PSA)。 通过傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FT-IR)、热重分析仪(TGA)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)表征了MWNTs和丙烯酸酯PSA的结构与性能,探讨了改性MWNTs的质量分数对PSA耐热性能和粘接性能的影响。 结果表明,与未改性的丙烯酸酯PSA相比,当改性MWNTs的质量分数为1.5%时,改性丙烯酸酯PSA的耐热性能和粘接性能最佳,热分解温度从360 ℃提高到了382 ℃,耐热温度从80 ℃提高到了155 ℃,初粘力、持粘力和180°剥离强度分别从2 h和13.66 N/(25 mm)(12号小球)提高到了27 h和17.34 N/(25 mm)(17号小球)。     

Amphibious sensor of temperature and refractive index based on D-shaped photonic crystal fibre filled with liquid crystal

ABSTRACT

A D-shaped photonic crystal fibre filled with liquid crystal was demonstrated as an amphibious sensor for detection of both temperature and refractive index, when combined with plasma materials. Specifically, the optical component is implanted into a complete optical system ensuring modulation of the external electric field. When the refractive index of the external solution changes from 1.0 to 1.6, the y-polarised mode has a loss spectrum with a wavelength sensitivity of up to 2275 nm/RIU, and the corresponding amplitude sensitivity is ?88.2RIU^?1. When the perceived temperature changes from 15°C to 50°C, the temperature of the sensor is correspondingly expressed as the maximum wavelength sensitivity of 9.09 nm/°C and the amplitude sensitivity of ?0.311°C^?1. In addition, the actual micro-operation processes have been studied in detail, such as polishing depth, coating thickness and coating method. This provides practical ideas for real-time sensing analysis that requires harsh environments.