Application of ESCA to polymer chemistry. VIII. Surface structures of AB block copolymers of polydimethylsiloxane and polystyrene

The surface morphology of a number of films of AB block copolymers of polydimethylsiloxane and polystyrene was examined by ESCA and contact angle measurements. In all cases the immediate surface is shown to consist of an essentially pure polydimethylsiloxane component. By comparing the intensities of elastic peaks corresponding to photoionizations from core levels without energy loss for polydimethylsiloxane and polystyrene with those for the block copolymers and by consideration of shake-up phenomena specific to the polystyrene component, an estimate of the thickness of the polydimethylsiloxane outer layer of the latter may be obtained. This is shown to vary between ～13 and 40 Å, depending on the method of formation of copolymer film.     

Synthesis of new siloxane urethane block copolymers and their properties

Siloxane urethane block copolymers were prepared with siloxanes as the soft segment. Films were cast from a variety of solvents. Solvent has an effect on the segregation of soft and hard segments. Surface studies, including ESCA, EDS, and FT-IR, show well segregated block copolymers with enhanced siloxane on the surface. DSC studies show a low mp (-44°C) for the soft segment and a T_g for the hard segment above room temperature. These materials show higher thermal stability compared to polyether urethane block copolymers. These copolymers also show relatively good resistance to exposure to oxygen plasma and show improved flame retardancy compared to nonsiliconated, polyether polyurethane block copolymers. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

GRAFTING OF ACRYLAMIDE ONTO SURFACE OF COPOLYMERS CONTAINING P-TOLYLCARBAMOYL PENDANT GROUP INITIATED WITH CERIC SALT

Two copolymers containing p-tolylcarbamoyl pendant group poly (MAMT-co-VAc) and poly(MAMT-co-MA) were synthesized f and the graft copolymerization of AAM onto these two func-tional copolymers films initiated with ceric salt were carried out in aqueous solution for variousperiods at 30℃. The formation of graft copolymer was verified by water absorption, ESCA andSEM photographs. Based on the results of the study of the initiation mechanism of model com-pounds and ceric salt systems, the reaction mechanism of the graft copolymerization initiated withceric salt was proposed.     

Surface properties and abhesion of undecyl oxazoline block and homopolymers

The surface properties of three undecyl oxazoline homopolymers and two phenyl/undecyl oxazoline block copolymers (as comparison) were studied. After coating on glass slides and annealing, all films had a low critical surface energy of 21 dynes/cm. Water contact angles were higher than 107° for the most hydrophobic films. The deduction that the polymer surfaces contained close-packed methyl groups was further confirmed by electron spectroscopy chemical analysis (ESCA) angle profiling on an annealed undecyl oxazoline homopolymer film. A model was developed for the variation of elemental ratios as a function of photoelectron take-off angle. This verified that the polymer films had the polymer backbones parallel to the surface with the undecyl tails oriented toward the surface. When these block and homopolymers were coated on copy paper and glass slides, the peel strengths of pressure-sensitive adhesives with these surfaces were very low for short dwell times at room temperature. At long dwell times or at elevated temperatures, the peel strengths remained low for the homopolymers but increased greatly for the block copolymers to values higher than those in the tape on glass. After 24 h at 70°C, ESCA analysis showed that the adhesive diffused into the phenyl block domains of the diblock copolymer, generating high peel strength and cohesive failure. However, under the same annealing conditions, the triblock copolymer showed adhesive failure while peel strength increased. ESCA analysis showed very litle diffusion of the adhesive into the triblock copolymer. The homopolymers were stable toward vinyl acetate type adhesives even at elevated temperature; they were abhesive up to 100°C with no interdiffusion.     

聚苯乙烯大单体与丙烯酸酯接枝共聚物对聚苯乙烯表面的改性研究

研究了由大单体技术合成的侧链为聚苯乙烯、骨架由丙烯酸丁酯或甲基丙烯酸羟乙酯/丙烯酸丁酯组成的接枝共聚物对聚苯乙烯的表面改性效果(试样浇注于玻璃纸上成膜)。发现仅添加0.5wt％的接枝共聚物就可完全改变聚苯乙烯膜两面的临界表面张力γ-c与表面能中的色散力部份γ_s~D,少量添加的接枝共聚物在改性聚苯乙烯膜的两面呈现出明显的表面富集现象。虽然两类接枝共聚物的极性有较大的差异,但改性聚苯乙烯成膜后的自由表面均显示出与聚丙烯酸丁酯相同的低表面能(γ_s~D=37×10~(-3)牛顿·米~(-1)),而添加三元接枝共聚物的改性膜与玻璃纸接触的表面却具有高于聚苯乙烯的表面能|(γ_s~D=54×10(-3)牛顿·米~(-1))。这种改性膜的两面具有不同的表面能是由于接枝共聚物中不同的组分在膜的两面富集所致,已通过ESCA的表面测试结果证实,并与按Gibbs吸附式的计算值相符。     

Synthesis, characterization and protein adsorption behaviors of PLGA/PEG di-block co-polymer blend films

A series of poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)/poly(ethyleneglycol) (PEG) di-block copolymers were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization of D,L-lactide and glycolide with different molecular weights of monomethoxy polyethyleneglycol (mPEG) 750, 2000 and 5000 as an initiator. The bulk properties of these co-polymers were characterized by using 1H NMR spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA) results, in which the blend films with the di-block copolymers showed increasing surface oxygen atomic percentage with increasing PEG chain length, indicate that PEG chain segment in the di-block copolymers is surface oriented and enriched onto the surface of the blend films. The extent of protein adsorption onto the surface of these blend films was studied, using iodine radio-labeled human serum albumin, gamma globulin and human growth hormone. The protein adsorption amount was reduced for the blend films prepared with PLGA/PEG 750 and 2000 di-block copolymers, but increased to a great extent for PLGA/PEG 5000 di-block copolymer. This is due to the increased water uptake capacity of the blend film, which absorbed more protein molecules into a swollen polymer matrix in addition to surface adsorption.     

Applications of ESCA to polymer chemistry. X. Core and valence energy levels of a series of polyacrylates

The core and valence levels of a series of poly(alkyl acrylates) have been studied by ESCA. From an analysis of the individual component peaks for the C_1s and O_1s core levels and from comparison of relative area ratios it is shown that ESCA may be applied to the study of surface compositions. The evidence presented strongly suggests that on the ESCA depth-profiling scale the technique statistically sample the repeat units with no evidence for preferential orientation of side chains at the surface. For some samples, ESCA provides evidence for a degree of surface oxidation and hydrocarbon contamination. The valence energy levels are shown to be characteristic of the polymer system. The measured absolute and relative binding energies of the core levels have been compared with model calculations using the charge-potential model in the CNDO/2 SCF MO formalism.     

Plasma polymerization. VI. An ESCA investigation of the RF plasma polymerization of perfluoro-2-butyl tetrahydrofuran

Perfluoro-2-butyl tetrahydrofuran was polymerized by an RF glow discharge technique and detailed ESCA studies were made of the resultant films. The rate of film deposition was sensitively dependent on the W/FM parameter and the site of deposition. The ESCA data show that the molecular rearrangement accompanying plasma polymerization and the oxygen functionality is at a significantly lower level than the starting material. Under appropriate conditions plasma polymerization produces material with a C:F stoichiometry of 1:2, although the ESCA data show that the polymer is drastically different from PTFE. ESCA studies are also reported on thin films of the monomer studied at low temperature.     

Synthesis and evaluation of polyamine graft and block copolymers as novel biomaterials for cell separation

Graft copolymer (HA) composed of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and a polyamine exhibits unique biospecific behavior at the interface with living cells. In the present paper, the writer will discuss on four topics : (i) effective separation of rat lymphocyte subpopulations by using HA copolymer; (ii) surface analysis of HA copolymers by ESCA and streaming potential measurements; (iii) a hybrid field flow fractionation/adhesion chromatography technique; and (iv) specific cellular recognition of poly(HEMA)-graft-quaternized polyamine copolymer (HQA)     

细胞相容性聚氨酯的合成及其细胞相容性研究

在紫外光和过氧化氢的共同作用下,过氧化氢基团被引人到聚氨酯膜(PU)表面.将丙烯酸羟乙酯(HEA)吸附于氧化后的PU膜表面,在紫外光下实现了膜表面的接枝,并考察了接枝膜的表面性能.人体脐带静脉内皮细胞粘附和生长的研究表明,HEA接枝后的PU表面细胞粘附率显著提高,细胞的生长速率加快,增值率提高.     

Synthesis,bulk characterization,and surface characterization of p-hydroxystyrene/styrene copolymers

Styrene/p-hydroxystyrene copolymers were prepared from copolymers of styrene and p-benzyloxystyrene by cleavage of the ether bond. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to characterize the polymers before and after the ether cleavage reaction. Reactivity ratios were calculated by applying the method of least squares to data generated from the Fineman–Ross equation (r₁ = 0.37, r₂ = 0.28). The surface chemistry of centrifugally cast films of the homopolymers and the copolymers was studied by using electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA). The Zisman contact angle method was used to determine the critical surface tension in air for each polymeric surface. Water contents of hydrated films were determined gravimetrically. The polar character of the surface was shown to increase to a small degree with an increase in the p-hydroxystyrene component. Polymers with high p-hydroxystyrene contents did not exhibit pronounced hydrogel character.     

Surface grafting of polyethylene by mutual irradiation in methyl acrylate vapor. III. Quantitative surface analysis by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ESCA) has been used for quantitative surface analysis of surface grafts prepared by mutual irradiation of polyethylene (PE) in methyl acrylate (MA) vapor with γ rays and high-energy electrons. The binding-energy shift between the C_1s electrons in the ester group of poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA) and in PE is large enough (ca. 3.6 eV) to distinguish the PMA and PE components. The C_1s peak-area ratio of ester carbon to other carbons is related quantitatively to graft composition by constructing a calibration curve for a given instrument and excitation source, with a series of homogeneous grafts of known composition used as the calibration standards. Using the calibration curve and the measured peak ratio, the surface composition of the surface grafts is determined. The relations between surface compositions according to ESCA and attenuated total reflection (ATR) infrared spectroscopy and between adhesive bond strength and ESCA composition are discussed. In the electron-induced grafts, the grafted surface reaches maximum adhesive bondability with attainment of 100 mole % MA in the surface detected by ESCA; i.e., with formation of a homopolymer layer. The ESCA composition can be used as an indicator of the presence of the homopolymer layer or as a criterion for predicting adhesive bond strength.     

An ESCA investigation of the surface photooxidation of Styrene/2-(2-Hydroxy-3-Vinyl-5-Methylphenyl)-Benzotriazole copolymers

The surface photooxidation of Styrene/2-(2-Hydroxy-3-Vinyl-5-Methylphenyl)-Benzotriazole copolymers (λ > 300 nm) has been monitored by ESCA. The rate of oxygen uptake is shown to be dependent on the concentration of HVB in the surface. At concentrations < 1% the rate appears to be very similar to that of unstabilised polystyrene and polystyrene stabilised with hydroxy-methylphenyl-benzotriazole as a 0·5% additive. The data indicate that HVB is not capable of photostabilising the surface. Transmission ir data suggest that the bulk material is photostabilised.     

Applications of ESCA to polymer chemistry. III. Structures and bonding in homopolymers of ethylene and the fluoroethylenes and determination of the compositions of fluoro copolymers

Molecular core binding energies have been measured by ESCA for the homopolymers of ethylene and the fluoroethylenes. The data are interpreted in terms of semiempirical all-valence electron SCF MO calculations in the CNDO/2 formalism, in conjunction with the charge potential model. The results are used as a basis for interpreting the measured core binding energies of some Viton and Kel F type polymers. The routine application of ESCA to the determination of copolymer compositions is described.     

Applications of ESCA to polymer chemistry: Studies of some nitroso rubbers

Molecular core binding energies of the polymers formed by copolymerization of CF₃NO with CF₂?CF₂, CF₂?CFCl, and CF₂?CFH, respectively, have been studied by means of ESCA. The results are interpreted in terms of CNDO/2 SCF MO calculations on some model systems. Some evidence for structural irregularity is found for the copolymers with CF₂?CFCl and with CF₂?CFH. The reaction mechanism for the polymerization is also discussed in terms of the experimental results and INDO SCF MO calculations.     

ESCA applied to polymers. XXVI. Investigation of a series of aliphatic,aromatic, and fluorine-containing polycarbonates

The absolute and relative binding energies for the C_1s, O_1s, and F_1s core levels have been determined using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ESCA) for a series of aliphatic, aromatic, and fluorine-containing polycarbonates. Comparisons of these experimentally determined, core-level binding energies with theoretical calculations using the ground-state potential model in the CNDO/2 SCF MO formalism as well as model compounds have been made on the C_1s and O_1s core levels. The degree of polymerization for low-molecular-weight fluorine-containing polycarbonates, as determined from ESCA measurements, is compared to measurements by vapor-phase osmometry and ¹⁹F-NMR.     

多嵌段聚硅氧烷聚脲共聚物及双离子型聚硅氨酯的表面性质的研究

本文利用光电子能谱(ESCA)和表面接触角研究了多嵌段聚硅氧烷聚脲共聚物(PUSE)和双离子型聚硅氨酯(PUSM)的表面性质,发现PUSE和PUSM中的软段聚硅氧烷均在表面富集;提高本体的相分离程度,更有利于软段的表面富集;但在50层内,硬段仍有一定的比例,表面层仍是多相结构。在PUSE中,接触角和凝血时间随聚硅氧烷软段比例增加而增加,在PUSM中,随离子化程度的提高,亲水性提高,接触角变小,凝血时间缩短。     

Applications of ESCA to polymer chemistry. XI. Core and valence energy levels of a series of polymethacrylates

The core and valence energy levels of a series of poly(alkyl methacrylates) have been studied by ESCA. Surface compositions have been determined both from a comparison of area ratios for the O_1s and C_1s core levels and from the relative areas for the individual component peaks for these levels. The evidence presented suggests that on the ESCA depth-profiling scale the technique statistically samples the repeat unit with little or no evidence for preferential orientation of the alkyl side chain at the surface. Little evidence was found for either surface oxidation or hydrocarbon contamination at the surface of the samples studied. The valence energy levels are shown to be characteristic of the polymer system.     

Immobilization of protein to surface-grafted PEO/PPO block copolymers

Adsorption and covalent immobilization of Ig G to a grafted tetrabranched PEO/PPO block copolymer have been studied and related to the temperature-dependent properties of the grafted polymer. The investigation was performed by means of in situ ellipsometry, as well as by ESCA and ELISA measurements. The results show that the copolymer grafted to polystyrene (PS) surface contracts substantially upon increasing the temperature. A close interrelation was found between the properties of the grafted layer and the amount of protein (Ig G) that could be either adsorbed or covalently immobilized to the modified PS surface. By utilizing the reversed temperature phase behavior exhibited by these copolymers a relatively high loading of protein was obtained at temperatures close to the cloud point. By lowering the temperature after immobilization, the grafted layer regains its hydrophilicity and protein-rejecting properties. Thus, problems associated with interaction between bound protein and the underlying solid surface are minimized.     

Surface modification of polymers. V. Biomaterial applications

Polyethylene films were surface grafted with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) by UV irradiating the film for 5 min together with benzophenone. Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) was attached to the grafted surface through reaction with the epoxy groups. This yielded a surface which consisted of 95% PEG as measured with ESCA. The adsorption of human transferrin onto this film was significantly reduced as compared with a pure polyethylene film. Heparin was also reacted with a GMA grafted PE surface. ESCA showed that heparin was grafted to the surface, and in vitro blood clotting tests on the heparinized PE surface showed a reduced thrombus formation. GMA grafted polystyrene wells were reacted with carbohydrazide, to the formed carbohydrazide surface a rabbit antibody raised against mouse urinary protein (RaMUP) was covalently coupled. The RaMUP coupled surfaces was used in the detection of mouse urinary protein (MUP) at low concentrations (ca. 1 ng/mL) with an ELISA technique.