Supramolecular assemblies from single-chain hydrocarbon fluorocarbon hybrid bolaamphiphiles

Three types of single-chain hydrocarbon fluorocarbon hybrid bolaamphiphiles were synthesized.They readily formed different kinds of organized supramolecular assemblies,including vesicles,tapes,and micellar fibers,in aqueous solution.The aggregates morphology was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) after negative staining.The superstructures of these aggregates seemed to be determined by the geometry and the head group's properties of the corresponding amphiphiles.     

Quantum-chemical study of C<Subscript>n</Subscript>F2<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>+2</Subscript> conformers. Structure and IR spectra

Quantum-chemical calculations of the geometrical structure and vibrational spectra of C_nF_2n+2 oligomers (n = 5–8) in the chain and branched conformations are reported. The lengthening of the chain of C_nF_2n+2 does not substantially affect the geometrical parameters of the oligomers. In all cases under study, the most optimal structure of the molecule is a zigzag chain with bond lengths R(C-C) = 1.53 –1.54 and R(C-F) = 1.36 –1.34 ; the chain is rolled into a helix, which makes an angle of 17° with the plane. The IR spectra are sensitive to the structural deficiency of oligomers C_nF_2n+2 associated with the lateral trifluoromethyl groups formed in the chain; the spectra can be used for revealing defects of this type in the structure of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The possibility of defects associated with the lateral CF₃ groups in the structure of PTFE and its low-temperature modifications is explained based on the calculated total energies of C_nF2 _n+2.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by L. N. Ignatieva, A. Yu. Beloliptsev, S. G. Kozlova, and V. M. BuznikTranslated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 632–643, July–August, 2004.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with a corrected cover date.     

Fundamental aspect and behavior of saturated fluorocarbons in glow discharge in absence of potential source of hydrogen

The glow discharge of a series of saturated fluorocarbons, C_nF_2n+2 (n = 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8), was studied with glass substrates which do not contain any hydrogen. It was found that the deposition rate was a function of the F/C ratio of the starting fluorocarbons. That is, fluorocarbons with higher F/C ratio, such as CF₄ and C₂F₆, hardly polymerized, while fluorocarbons with lower F/C ratio, such as C₈F₁₈, polymerized as well as C₂F₄. After plasma exposure, the surface of glass substrate was characterized by measurements of water contact angle, water droplet rolling-off angle, and ESCA. Although all saturated fluorocarbon plasmas could alter the surface more hydrophobic than before, the deposited materials from fluorocarbons with higher F/C were not stable. Also, in plasmas with high F/C fluorocarbons, i.e., CF₄ and C₂F₆, sputtering of the electrode material was observed. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Interaction of Fluorocarbon Containing Hydrophobically Mdified Polyelectrolyte with Nonionic Surfactants

The interaction of fluorocarbon containing hydrophobically modified polyelectrolyte(FMPAANa) with two kinds of nonionic surfactants(hydrogenated and fluorinated)in a semidilute (0.5wt%) aqueous solution had been studied by rheological measurements,Association behavior was found in both systems.The hydrophobic interaction of FMPAANa with fluorinated surfactant(FC171) is much stronger than that with hydrogenated surfactant(NP7.5) at low surfactoant concentrations.The interaction is strengthened by surfactants being added for the density of active junctions increased.Whereas distinct phenomena for FC171 and NP7.5 start to be found as the surfactants added over their respective certain concentration.The interaction of polyelectrolyte with fluorinated surfactant increases dramatical ly while that with hydrogenated surfactant decreases.     

C K‐edge NEXAFS study of fluorocarbon formation on carbon anodes in molten NaF–AlF3–CaF2

Operational instability from processes occurring at the anode during the production of aluminum in the commercial Hall‐Héroult process may lead to an increase in undesirable fluorocarbon emissions, higher energy use, and shorter plant life. One contribution to this instability may be the possible formation of a fluorocarbon film at the electrode interface. Here, the surface composition of graphite anodes after electrolysis in molten NaF–AlF₃–CaF₂ at 990 °C is investigated for evidence of fluorocarbon formation using C K‐edge near edge X‐ray absorption fine structure. Fluorocarbon is identified on an anode surface after prolonged anode effect (very high overpotential with increased cell resistance) and also on an anode surface after normal electrolysis without anode effect. This provides evidence that fluorocarbon formation may occur prior to anode effect lowering the surface tension of the anode and therefore resulting in dewetting to contribute to the onset of the anode effect. Confirmation that such compounds form furthers our understanding of electrochemical reactions of graphite with fluoride and of the fundamental processes that occur in an aluminum smelter cell. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Polyorganosiloxanes Containing Amino and Fluorocarbon Side Chains

A series of functional polyorganosiloxanes containing fluorocarbon side chain and amino groups had been synthesized by ring-opening polymerization. The raw materials used were Octamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane (D₄), dodecafluoroheptyl-propyl-trimethoxylsilane (502) and γ-aminopropyltriethoxylsilane (550), respectively. FTIR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, and ¹⁹F-NMR were used to characterize the copolymer structures. The surface properties of the functional polyorganosiloxanes emulsions were discussed. The results showed that the functional polyorganosiloxanes containing fluorocarbon and amino side chains had low surface tension and excellent water repellency.     

Polymorphism of Acrylic and Methacrylic Acid Esters Containing Long Fluorocarbon Chains and Their Polymerizability

The molecular aggregation of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters containing long-fluorocarbon chains: 2-(perfluoroalkyl)ethyl acrylate (FF_nEA) and 2-(perfluoroalkyl)ethyl methacrylate (FF_nEMA) (F(CF₂)_nCH₂CH₂OCOC(X)=CH₂, where X=H, CH₃ and n=6, 8, 10) was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and temperature controlled X-ray powder diffraction measurement. These compounds exhibited some characteristic polymorphic behaviors depending on the length of fluorocarbon chain and the -position methyl group. The solid-state polymerization by -ray irradiation was studied for these compounds in the various crystal forms. In the solid-state polymerization, highest polymerizability was observed in the crystal form that exists in the highest temperature region for each compound.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Fluorinated polymerizable phosphonium salts from PH3: Surface properties of photopolymerized films

An array of highly fluorinated polymerizable phosphonium salts (HFPPS) were synthesized from PH₃ and utilized in UV‐curable formulations. Inclusion of these salts at very low loading (0.1–1 wt %) into hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA) resulted in hydrophobic surfaces. The water repellency was achieved with short C₄F₉ fluorocarbon appendages in the monomer as opposed to the bioaccumulative C₈F₁₇ appended polymers. The physical properties of these new monomers were also characterized. The molecular architecture of the monomers had a pronounced effect on both their physical properties along with the degree of hydrophobicity imparted in the polymer. Salts utilizing the bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide anion displayed excellent compatibility with HDDA, while the chloride salts were insoluble. Time‐of‐flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF‐SIMS) confirmed the presence of the HFPPS at the surface of the polymer coating. For the first time this demonstrates how these salts may be used to functionalize the surface of a UV‐cured film with ionic species. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 2782–2792     

Fluorinated PEG‐Polypeptide Polyplex Micelles Have Good Serum‐Resistance and Low Cytotoxicity for Gene Delivery

A novel PEGylation polypeptide, poly(ethylene glycol)‐b‐poly(l ‐lysine)‐b‐poly(l ‐cysteine) (PEG‐PLL‐PCys) triblock copolymer is synthesized via the sequential ring‐opening polymerization of amino acid N‐carboxyanhydrides initiated by methoxypolyethylene glycol amine (mPEG‐NH₂, M _w is 2 kDa). Subsequently, the obtained polypeptide is partially conjugated with fluorocarbon chains via disulfide exchange reaction. PLL segment can condense plasmid DNA through an electrostatic force to form a complex core, PEG segment surrounding the complex like a corona can prevent the complex from precipitation and reduce the adsorption of serum, while PCys segment with fluorocarbon can enhance the cellular uptake and the stability of the formed polyplex micelles in physiological conditions. Experiment results exhibit that the fluorinated polypeptides have low cytotoxicity and good gene transfection efficiency even in the presence of 50% fetal bovine serum.

     

Can Fluorinated Molecular Cages Be Utilized as Building Blocks of Hyperhalogens?

Based on the density functional theory for exchange‐correlation potential, fluorocarbon molecular cages are investigated as building blocks of hyperhalogens. By utilizing C₈F₇ as a ligand, a series of hyperhalogen anions, that is, M(C₈F₇)₂^? (M=Li, Na, and K) and M(C₈F₇)₃^? (M=Be, Mg, and Ca), are modeled. Calculations show that all the C₈F₇ moieties preserve their geometric and electronic integrity in these anions. These anionic molecules possess larger vertical electron detachment energies (5.11–6.45 eV) than that of C₈F₇^?, verifying their hyperhalogen nature. Moreover, it is also revealed that using larger fluorinated cage C₁₀F₉ as ligands can bring about hyperhalogen anions with larger vertical electron detachment energies. The stability of these studied anions is determined by their large HOMO–LUMO gaps and positive dissociation energies of predetermined possible fragmentation pathways. It is hoped this study will provide an approach for the construction of new types of hyperhalogens and stimulate more research in superatom chemistry.