Macromolecular synthesis from saccharic lactones. Ring-opening polyaddition of D-glucaro- and D-mannaro-1,4:6,3-dilactones with alkylenediamines

Ring-opening polyaddition of a saccharic acid dilactone prepared from D-glucose, D-glucaro-1,4 : 6,3-dilactone, with several alkylenediamines proceeded at room temperature with no catalyst. The resulting new polyamides carrying many pendant hydroxyl groups, poly(alkylene D-glucaramide)s, were more amorphous and hydrophilic than the corresponding nylons having no hydroxyl groups, and were hydrolyzed more easily than the latter in an acidic condition. The ring-opening ability of D-mannaro-1,4:6,3-dilactone, which was another saccharic acid dilactone obtained from D-mannitol, was found to be lower than that of the D-glucaric analogue. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Preparation and photocatalytic degradability of TiO2/polyacrylamide composite

Based on the unique absorbent characters and three-dimensional network structure of polyacrylamide (PAM) superabsorbent polymer, a photocatalytic degradable TiO₂/PAM composite was synthesized by an aqueous solution polymerization method with N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide as crosslinker, potassium peroxydisulfate as initiator, acrylamide as monomer, and TiO₂ (P-25) as functional filler. The photocatalytic degradability of the composite was evaluated using methyl orange as photodegradation target, and the recovery and reproducibility of the composite was investigated. It was found that TiO₂/PAM composite had a good photocatalytic degradability, the composite also possessed a good reproducibility of photocatalytic degradability, which is possible to be used in practical process.     

Hydrazone-based hydrogel hydrolytically degradable in acidic environment

We describe the synthesis of new crosslinker N′-{3-[2-(4-{2-[3-(methacryloylamino)propanoyl]hydrazono}cyclohexyliden)hydrazino]-3-oxopropyl}-2-methylacrylamide, which is stable at physiological pH, but is hydrolytically cleaved in acidic pH. Study of acid hydrolysis showed that the crosslinker is hydrolyzed into two N′-(3-hydrazino-3-oxopropyl)-2-methylacrylamide molecules and one 1,4-cyclohexanedione molecule. Hydrogels based on poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide] crosslinked with this crosslinker were prepared and their degradation rate was studied as a function of pH (in the range of pH 1.5-7.4). The hydrogel is cleaved within 8-27 days at pH between 1.5 and 6 and is stable at pH 7.4 making it promising for the construction of oesophageal stents.     

Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Bicyclic α,β‐Unsaturated Anhydrides for Ready‐to‐be‐grafted Polymers Having Tailored pH‐Responsive Degradability

Polymers having α,β‐unsaturated anhydrides as repeating units were synthesized by ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP). The anhydride moieties were ready‐to‐be‐grafted with amines to form acid‐labile cis‐α,β‐unsaturated acid amide linkages. The pH‐responsive reversible de‐grafting can be controlled by changing the intramolecular accessibility between acid and amide groups. The alendronate‐grafted ROMP polymers showed distinct pH‐dependent cytotoxicity according to the anhydride structures.     

Effects of gamma irradiation on chemical composition and ruminal protein degradation of canola meal

Gamma irradiation of canola meal (at doses of 25, 50 and 75 kGy) could alter its ruminal protein degradation characteristics by cross-linking of the polypeptide chains. This processing resulted in decrease (linear effect, P<0.001) of ruminal protein degradation and increase (linear effect, P<0.001) of intestinal protein digestibility. The results showed that gamma irradiation at doses higher than 25 kGy can be used as a cross-linking agent to improve protein properties of supplements in ruminant nutrition.     

Shape Memory Properties and Enzymatic Degradability of Poly(ε‐caprolactone)‐Based Polyurethane Urea Containing Phenylalanine‐Derived Chain Extender

Biodegradable shape memory polymers are promising biomaterials for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Herein, a series of linear biodegradable shape memory poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL)‐based polyurethane ureas (PUUs) containing a novel phenylalanine‐derived chain extender is synthesized. The phenylalanine‐derived chain extender, phenylalanine‐hexamethylenediamine‐phenylalanine (PHP), contains two chymotrypsin cleaving sites to enhance the enzymatic degradation of PUUs. The degradation rate, the crystallinity, and mechanical properties of PUUs are tailored by the content of PHP. Meanwhile, semicrystalline PCL is not only hydrolytically degradable but also vital for shape memory. Good shape memory ability under body temperature is achieved for PUUs due to the strong interactions in hard segments for permanent crosslinking and the crystallization‐melt transition of PCL to switch temporary shape. The PUUs would have a great potential in application as implanting stent.     

含三氟甲基聚硅烷的合成及其紫外光降解

用Wurtz法合成了聚甲基苯基硅烷、聚(对三氟甲基苯基)(甲基)-甲基苯基硅烷以及聚(对三氟甲基苯基)(苯基)-甲基苯基硅烷3种聚硅烷。用IR、GPC和荧光光谱对产物进行表征,并研究了其紫外光降解性能。从电子结构角度解释了不同聚硅烷在荧光以及紫外光降解行为方面的差异。结果表明,在苯环对位引入吸电子基团三氟甲基有利于紫外光降解的进行,而苯环的增多则会阻碍紫外光降解。     

含羧酸稀土光敏剂降解PVC塑料的可降解研究

以羧酸共生稀土作为PVC塑料紫外光氧化降解的光敏剂,采用人工加速老化实验、户外曝晒实验等方法进行降解试验,并用红外光谱,紫外光谱和凝胶色谱等方法对含羧酸共生稀土光敏剂可降解PVC塑料的可降解性能进行了研究。初步探讨了羧酸共生稀土敏化PVC膜光氧化降解的作用机理。结果表明,羧酸共生稀土(如La、Ce、Pr等)对PVC分子的结构具有明显的光敏化降解作用,并具有抑制PVC在光照过程中发生交联的作用。     

聚己内酯-聚丙交酯-聚醚三元共聚高分子微粒及其降解的研究

用乳化－ 溶剂蒸发法制备了聚己内酯－ 聚丙交酯－ 聚醚三元无规共聚物微粒,且与用相同方法制备的聚己内酯（ＰＣＬ） 和聚己内酯－ 聚醚嵌段共聚物微粒的形态进行了比较,讨论了材料的亲水性,以及三元无规共聚物中亲水性聚醚链段的长度及含量对所形成微粒形态的影响。研究结果表明,随着聚合物由疏水性向亲水性转变,所生成微粒的形态则从光滑、多孔、到不规则变化。证明了三元无规共聚物多孔微粒的形成是由于亲水的聚醚链段向水相取向所致。在３７ ℃、ｐＨ７ ．４ 的缓冲液中进行了三元无规共聚物微粒的降解,结果表明,随着降解时间的延长, 三元无规共聚物的分子量逐渐下降,且其中的聚醚链段含量有明显的降低。