Physical properties of PVC/aminosilane‐treated wood flour/organoclay composites

Most physical properties of a wood plastic composite (WPC) with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrix are lower than those of corresponding neat PVC because of poor interfacial adhesion between hydrophobic PVC and hydrophilic wood. In this study, to improve the interfacial adhesion, wood flour was pre‐treated with N‐2(aminoethyl)‐3‐aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, and the surface modification was characterized and confirmed by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Furthermore, to improve the performance of PVC/wood composites, a type of organoclay was added as nanofiller. PVC/wood/clay composites were prepared by melt blending a heavy metal‐free PVC compound, the aminosilane‐treated wood flour, and the organoclay, and their physical properties were tested by universal testing machine and thermal gravimetric analyzer. X‐ray diffractometer (XRD) analyses of the WPCs showed an intercalated structure of the organoclay. The scanning electron microscope images for the fracture surfaces of the WPCs confirmed the positive effect of the aminosilane pre‐treatment by showing reduced debonding of wood flour from the PVC matrix. The performance of the WPCs was improved by the aminosilane pre‐treatment of the wood flour and the organoclay. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Far‐Infrared‐Assisted Preparation of a Graphene–Nickel Nanoparticle Hybrid for the Enrichment of Proteins and Peptides

A new approach based on far infrared‐assisted in situ reduction was developed for the facile one‐step preparation of graphene–nickel nanoparticle hybrid by refluxing a mixture solution containing graphene oxide, nickel(II) sulfate, and hydrazine over an far‐infrared heater. The reduction time was as short as 20 min. The structure of the material was investigated by transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometery, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Magnetic investigations indicate that the grapheme–nickel nanoparticle hybrid exhibits ferromagnetic behavior at room temperature. Meanwhile, the hybrid was successfully employed in the enrichment and identification of proteins and peptides in combination with matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry based on its excellent magnetic responsibility, high dispersibility, large surface area, and hydrophobicity, indicating great promise for a wide range of applications.     

γ-Fe2O3固载Pd-靛红席夫碱配合物作为磁性可回收催化剂用于Heck和Suzuki交叉偶联反应（英文）

A Pd‐isatin Schiff base complex immobilized onγ‐Fe2O3 (Pd‐isatin Schiff base‐γ‐Fe2O3) was synthe‐sized and characterized by Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy, high resolu‐tion transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric gravimetric analysis, inductively‐coupled plasma, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. It was used as a magnetically reusable Pd catalyst for the Heck and Suzuki cross‐coupling reactions.     

Fe掺杂ZrO2催化剂上苯酚气相甲基化

采用共沉淀法制备了Fe掺杂的ZrO2样品,并采用X射线衍射、N2吸附-脱附、紫外漫反射光谱、扫描电镜-电子能谱、氨程序升温脱附、X射线光电子能谱和原位红外光谱进行了表征。结果表明, Fe进入ZrO2晶格中有效稳定了其晶相结构为单一的四方相。这些样品可很好地催化苯酚气相甲基化反应,其催化活性取决于Fe含量,并与样品中L酸有关。     

Solid luminescent CdSe‐thiolated porous phosphate heterostructures. Application in fingermark detection in different surfaces

A fluorescent hybrid material (PPH‐S‐CdSe), which comprises cadmium selenide sulphide nanoparticles assembled onto thiol functionalised porous phosphate heterostructures (PPH‐SH), was synthesised in aqueous media. This material presents a high stability towards photo‐degradation. The obtained nanocomposite was characterised by various techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive X‐ray, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. This fluorescent material showed a red emission at 576 nm combined with other at 473 nm, explained as different CdS_0.42Se_0.58 nanoparticles size, supported by TEM images. It was suitable for latent fingermark analysis in a wide range of surfaces. Because of its sensitivity and low cost, it is an actual alternative to conventional powdering materials. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ionic liquid‐functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles ([pmim]FeCl4/MSNs): Efficient nanocatalyst for solvent‐free synthesis of N,N′‐diaryl‐substituted formamidines

We report the synthesis of ionic liquid‐functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles ([pmim]FeCl₄/MSNs) via a method of post‐grafting on parent MSNs. This hybrid material was characterized using scanning and transmission electron microscopies, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction and thermal analyses. The material was utilized as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of N ,N ′‐diaryl‐substituted formamidines through the reaction of triethyl orthoformate with arylamines under solvent‐free conditions. The catalyst was recovered easily and reused several times without significant loss of its catalytic activity.     

Layered double hydroxide – montmorillonite – a new nano‐dimensional material

A new nano‐dimensional material, layered double hydroxide – montmorillonite (LDH‐MMT), has been synthesized by the formation of an LDH in the presence of MMT. The structure is studied using X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy, and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy analysis. The LDH‐MMT shows a novel layered structure containing negatively charged MMT layers and positively charged LDH layers with some sodium ions required to balance the charge. LDH‐MMT can be ion‐exchanged to obtain organically modified LDH‐MMT, and this material can be well‐dispersed in polystyrene. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fabrication of Tubular Structure Agglomerates of Calcium Carbonate by Using Collodion Film

A novel and simple method for preparing tubular structure agglomerates of calcium carbonate (CC-tube) is described. Calcium chloride and sodium carbonate aqueous solutions were used as reactants separated by a collodion film (a nitrocellulose material) in aqueous solution. The effects of the concentrations of calcium chloride and sodium carbonate aqueous solutions on the morphology and phase structure of the as-obtained samples were investigated. The CC-tube growth was prevented with the increase of reactant concentration from 0.5 to 1.0 mol•L－1. Compared with Na2CO3 aqueous solution, it is favourable to grow calcite crystals in CaCl2 aqueous solution. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron- microscopy.     

A new cross‐linked system of silicone rubber based on silicone‐polyurea block copolymer

A new cross‐linked system of silicone rubber (SR) was obtained from silicone‐polyurea block copolymers that was synthesized with aminopropyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane and (4‐isocyanatocyclohexyl)‐methane. SR possessed self‐reinforced and physical cross‐linked structure. It had better mechanical properties that the hardness, the tensile strength, and the elongation at break could reach 65 Shore A, 3.78 MPa, and 458% with the polyurea segment content ranging from 2.01% to 9.13% by weight . The hydrogen bond that led to the physical cross‐linked structure was proved byFourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The microphase separated structure that caused the self‐reinforcement was illustrated by scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction analysis, and dynamic mechanical analysis. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results showed the hydrogen bond formation between the polyurea units. Scanning electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis, and X‐ray diffraction analysis results proved the microphase separation existed between polyurea units and ―Si―O―Si― chains. The increase of polyurea contents enhanced the binding of hydrogen bond and improved the extent of microphase separation. Accordingly, it decreased the thermal properties and lowered the glass transition temperature (T_g) from −108°C to −114°C. Also, the increase of polyurea contents increased the hydrophobicity of SR that the surface free energy could reach to −24.81 mN/m.     

中孔MCM-41锚合Zr（IV）-salen催化剂制备及用于硫化物氧化制亚砜和Knoevenagel缩合反应

通过NH2-MCM-41与水杨醛反应得到席夫碱配体,然后加入八水氧氯化锆形成络合物,制得Zr(IV)-salen-MCM-41催化剂。采用X射线衍射、N2吸附-脱附、热重、红外光谱、电感耦合等离子体发射光谱和能量散射谱等分析手段对催化剂结构进行了表征。在含有该催化剂的体系中进行了硫化物选择氧化为亚砜以及醛与丙二腈和氰乙酸乙酯的Knoveonagel缩合反应,并考察了催化剂的循环使用性能。     

Efficient and recyclable novel Ni‐based metal–organic framework nanostructure as catalyst for the cascade reaction of alcohol oxidation–Knoevenagel condensation

A novel Ni‐based metal–organic framework (Ni‐MOF) with a Schiff base ligand as an organic linker, Ni₃(bdda)₂(OAc)₂?6H₂O (H₂bdda = 4,4′‐[benzene‐1,4‐diylbis(methylylidenenitrilo)]dibenzoic acid), was synthesized and characterized using powder X‐ray powder diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller measurements, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, elemental analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The synthesized Ni‐MOF exhibited a high catalytic activity in benzyl alcohol oxidation using tert‐butyl hydroperoxide under solvent‐free conditions. Also, the efficiency of the catalyst was investigated in the cascade reaction of oxidation–Knoevanagel condensation under mild conditions. The Ni‐MOF catalyst could be recovered and reused four times without significant reduction in its catalytic activity.     

Cu Nano particles immobilized on silk‐fibroin as a green and biodegradable catalyst for copper catalyzed azide‐terminal,internal alkynes cycloaddition

Copper immobilized on silk fibroin was successfully prepared and fully characterized using powder X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy–energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform‐infrared, CHN elemental analysis, and inductively coupled plasma‐atomic emission spectroscopy. Catalytic activity of this catalyst was examined in the azide‐alkyne cycloaddition reaction with internal and terminal alkynes at room temperature under mild conditions. The reusability of the heterogeneous supported Cu catalyst was examined four times without significant loss of catalytic activity.     

以工业粉煤灰为原料制备 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂及其催化性能

2-仲丁基-4,6-二硝基苯酚(DNBP)作为杀虫剂、除草剂和烯烃基芳香族化合物阻聚剂而被广泛地应用于工农业生产中.在 DNBP生产和使用过程中,会产生大量难以降解的有机废水,从而对人类和生态环境造成极大危害.因此,开展含 DNBP废水的处理技术和方法研究具有重要的现实意义. TiO2半导体材料由于具有良好的光化学特性和电化学行为,近几十年来一直是光催化领域的研究热点.在能量等于或大于 TiO2的带隙能级的辐照光照射下, TiO2可以产生光生电子/空穴对(e-/h+).光生电子和空穴分别与 TiO2表面被吸附的 H2O和 O2分子反应,生成具有强氧化性的活性羟基自由基(?OH),对硝基酚类有机污染物具有较强的降解能力. TiO2光催化反应属于非均相反应,反应在催化剂的表面进行,催化剂对污染物的吸附是影响其催化降解性能的重要因素.但是,传统 TiO2光催化剂存在比表面积小,对有机污染物吸附能力差,光生电子与空穴易于复合等缺陷,限制了 TiO2光催化技术的进一步发展和在水处理领域中的大规模应用.我们基于气凝胶具有多孔性、大比表面积和高孔隙率的特点,以富含硅、铝的工业废弃物粉煤灰为反应原料,首先利用碱熔法和常压干燥技术制备出 SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶.在此基础上,以钛酸四丁酯(TBOT)为反应前体, SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶为载体,利用酸催化溶胶-凝胶法(sol-gel)制备出 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂.利用 X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、N2吸附-脱附(BET)、紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-vis)等分析测试技术对所制备的 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂结构进行了表征.结果显示,在 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂中,粒径尺寸为10~30 nm的锐钛矿型 TiO2纳米颗粒均匀分散在 SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶载体上. TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂呈现典型介孔材料的 IV型等温线. SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶的加入极大提高了 TiO2光催化剂的比表面积和对有机污染物的吸附性能,但是对 TiO2光波吸收范围影响不大.在制备出 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂基础上,进一步对其在可见光条件下的光催化性能进行了研究.以500 W的 Xe灯光源模拟自然太阳光, DNBP为探针污染物分子,系统考察了可见光照射条件下溶液 pH值、光催化剂用量、光反应时间、DNBP溶液初始浓度不同因素对 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂催化活性的影响.结果表明, TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂对 DNBP有机污染物的吸附率和光降解率明显高于纯 TiO2样品.在 DNBP溶液初始浓度为0.167 mmol/L, pH =4.86,催化剂用量6 g/L,光照时间5 h的条件下, TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂对 DNBP的降解率几乎高达100%.根据 Langmuir-Hinshelwood方程,在低浓度下光催化降解反应符合一级反应动力学.所制备的 TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂具有良好的稳定性和重复利用性能.重复利用5次后, TiO2/SiO2-Al2O3气凝胶三元复合光催化剂对 DNBP的降解率仍高达90%以上.利用紫外-可见分光光度计、气相-质谱联用仪对 DNBP降解中间产物进行了分析,探讨了 DNBP的光催化降解机理.     

3—Mercaptopropionic Acid Capped Gold Nanoclusters：Quantized Capacitance in Aquesous Media

3-Mercaptopropionic acid monolayer protected gold nanoclusters (MPA-MPCs) were synthesized and characterized by transmission electorn microscopy,UV-Vis spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourler transform infrared spectroscopy.The exact value of quantized double-layer capacitance of MPCs in aqueous media was obtained by differential pulse voltammograms.     

Chromatographic identification of “green capping agents” extracted from Nasturtium officinale (Brassicaceae) leaves for the synthesis of MoO3 nanoparticles

A low‐temperature, efficient and effective method was investigated for phytochemical hydroethanolic extraction of Nasturtium officinale (Brassicaceae). The phytocompounds of the selected plant leaves were identified by high‐performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy. Acetic acid, d ‐alanine, octodrine, decanoic acid, and cyclohexylethylamine were the major phytocompounds identified in N. officinale leaves with high similarity match and spectral purity. The reducing and stabilizing potential of the extracted phytochemicals was demonstrated by synthesizing the metal oxide nanoparticles (MoO₃) by treating ammonium heptamolybdate tetrahydrate (H₄MO₇N₆O₂₄.4H₂O) aqueous complex with bioactive compounds of the leaves. The bio‐synthesized MoO₃ nanoparticles were characterized by ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, field emission‐scanning electron microscopy, and gas chromatography with mass spectroscopy. Gas chromatography‐mass spectroscopy identified acetic acid, d ‐alanine, and octodrine as stabilizing agents in the synthesis of MoO₃ nanoparticles.     

Phosphated tungstate: An efficient new solid phosphoric acid catalyst for the synthesis of heterocyclic nitrones

Phosphated tungstate as a new, reusable and efficient solid phosphoric acid catalyst was synthesized and used to promote the reaction of diaminoglyoxime with various aromatic aldehydes. The prepared phosphated tungstate was characterized using various techniques including X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis. A wide variety of heterocyclic nitrones were obtained under mild reaction conditions and in high yields by using the prepared catalyst.     

Surface characterization of untreated and hydro‐thermally pre‐treated Turkey oak woods after UV‐C irradiation

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of UV‐C irradiation on the Turkey oak wood surface (Quercus cerris L.). In order to compare the effect of irradiation, both untreated wood samples and those treated with steam and heat were analyzed. The steam treatments were carried out in an autoclave at 130 °C; samples were then heated in an oven for 2 h at 180 °C. The physical and chemical changes brought about in the untreated and treated wood samples by the UV‐C light were monitored by colorimetry (color changes), X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) (chemical composition) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (microstructure and morphology). A detailed analysis of the results indicates that the UV‐C treatment caused irreversible changes in both the chemical composition and morphology of the wood samples via photooxidation and photodegradation processes. Depending on the type of pre‐treatment used, these processes affected the wood samples differently. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

贫燃条件 In-Ag/TiO2-γ-Al2O3催化 CO选择性还原NO

汽车尾气中主要污染成分 CO和 NOx可导致酸雨、光化学烟雾和臭氧空洞效应,对生物、环境及生态系统造成重大危害。污染源中 CO是性能优良的还原剂,如能不添加还原剂实现 CO催化还原 NOx,将成为最具经济技术优势的 NOx脱除技术。在富氧、低温条件下,利用 CO选择性催化还原 NOx为 N2,是目前选择性催化还原研究中的热点和难点。催化 CO还原 NOx常用的贵金属 Ir, Rh, Pt和Pd矿藏稀少,价格昂贵,有氧条件下活性急降,而分子筛催化剂和一些金属氧化物催化剂普遍存在反应温度高,尤其对 N2选择性差等问题。为解决上述问题,需寻找新的适合我国矿产资源的催化体系。研究发现,稀散金属基催化剂对氮氧化物的净化具有一定效果,因而可将我国的稀散金属资源优势转化为技术优势和经济优势。因此,本文以 TiO2-γ-Al2O3(TA)为载体, In/Ag为活性组分,采用等体积浸渍法制备了 InAg/TA以及 In/TA, Ag/TA和InAg/Al (γ-Al2O3为载体)催化剂,考察了贫燃条件下 CO选择性还原NO的催化活性。研究表明,双金属催化剂InAg/Al和 InAg/TA的活性比单金属催化剂In/TA和 Ag/TA高, In/TA催化剂中引入 Ag物种能降低起燃温度;另外,相比于InAg/Al催化剂, InAg/TA催化剂具有较高的催化活性,550?600°C时 N2产率超过60%,说明载体中引入TiO2可以提高催化剂活性。为了深入研究 InAg/TA催化剂中 Ag物种和TiO2对 In物种的作用,通过比表面测定、X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线光电子能谱、紫外-可见光吸收光谱、氢气程序升温还原、傅立叶变换红外线光谱等方法分析了催化剂结构和表面形态。结果表明, Ag物种可以提高 In物种的分散性, In和 Ag物种在 TA载体表面可以很好地分散,从而有利于提高催化活性。 In和 Ag物种在 TA载体表面以氧化态形式存在,并且 Ag物种可以提高 In物种表面含量,表面 In和 Ag物种含量越高,吸附活性位越多,催化活性越高;同时, TiO2也可以促进 NO吸附,从而提高 InAg/TA催化剂活性。 InAg/TA催化剂在450°C连续反应72 h进行稳定性测试,测试前后分别在50?600°C进行活性测试,并用 XRD和 TEM对反应后的催化剂进行表征测试。结果表明, InAg/TA催化剂具有较好的稳定性,连续反应前后催化剂活性基本保持不变,推测可能由于在有 CO和O2存在的体系中, Ag物种利用自身 Ag+与 Ag0之间的氧化还原反应抑制了活性组分 In2O3的还原和聚集,稳定了 In物种乃至催化剂活性。 InAg/TA催化剂用于贫燃条件下CO还原NO具有较好的催化效果,主要归因于催化剂活性组分分散性好,稳定性高,对NO吸附能力强。 Ag物种可以稳定In物种并提高其分散性, TiO2可以改善In物种和Ag物种的分散性并促进NO吸附。     

Poly(vinyltriethoxysilane) modified MWCNT/polyimide nanocomposites—Preparation,morphological, mechanical,and electrical properties

Multi‐walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) modified by vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) via free radical reaction has been prepared (poly (vinyltriethoxysilane) modified MWCNTs, PVTES‐MWCNT). Precursor of polyimide, polyamic acid has been synthesized by reacting 4,4′‐oxydianiline with 3,3′,4,4′‐benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride. PVTES‐MWCNT were then mixed with polyamic acid and heated to 300 °C to form CNT/polyimide composite. During the imidization processes, the silanes on CNT surface reacted with each other and may be connected together by covalent bond (Si? O? Si). The PVTES‐MWCNT was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The PVTES‐MWCNT/polyimide composites were analyzed by CP/MAS solid state ²⁹Si nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Morphological properties of the PVTES‐MWCNT/polyimide composites were investigated by scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. Electrical conductivity increased dramatically comparing to the unmodified MWCNT/polyimide composites. Mechanical properties of nanocomposite were enhanced significantly by PVTES‐MWCNT. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 803–816, 2008     

Anchoring Ni (II) on Fe3O4@tryptophan: A recyclable,green and extremely efficient magnetic nanocatalyst for one‐pot synthesis of 5‐substituted 1H‐tetrazoles and chemoselective oxidation of sulfides and thiols

A green, novel and extremely efficient nanocatalyst was successfully synthesized by the immobilization of Ni as a transition metal on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles coated with tryptophan. This nanostructured material was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry and X‐ray diffraction. The prepared nanocatalyst was applied for the oxidation of sulfides, oxidative coupling of thiols and synthesis of 5‐substituted 1H‐tetrazoles. The use of non‐toxic, green and inexpensive materials, easy separation of magnetic nanoparticles from a reaction mixture using a magnetic field, efficient and one‐pot synthesis, and high yields of products are the most important advantages of this nanocatalyst.