Thermal degradation of polystyrene—4. Decomposition of oxygen-containing polymers

The thermal decomposition of two polystyrene samples prepared by radical polymerisation in the presence of oxygen was studied in the temperature range 280–300°C where volatile formation is negligible. The energy of activation for chain scission of the oxygen-containing polymers was lower than that of a reference sample prepared under vacuum. All three polymers contained the same proportion of weak bonds and it was therefore concluded that these structures are not copolymerised peroxide groups.     

Controlled synthesis of multiblock copolymers by pseudoliving radical polymerization via the reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer mechanism

With the use of two classes of reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer agents??dithiobenzoates and trithiocarbonates??multiblock copolymers based on styrene and n-butyl acrylate, which are the best-studied monomers in these processes, are synthesized. It is shown that the polymers containing dithiobenzoate and trithiocarbonate groups are highly efficient for the synthesis of block copolymers, which is independent of the number of stages at which the polymeric RAFT agents are used in polymerization: In all cases, the polymeric RAFT agent is fully consumed in the polymerization of the ??alien?? monomer. The mechanism governing chain formation during the synthesis of multiblock copolymers, that is, the character of monomer insertion into the polymer chain, via one or both ends, is studied. It is found that the order of monomer loading determines the ratio of chains growing through one or two ends. The thermal stability of amphiphilic multiblock copolymers, their solubility in various solvents, and self-organizing ability are investigated.     

Photosensitized Polymerizations of Styrene and Methyl Methacrylate by Tetraphenylphosphonium Salts

Free radicals induce two principal types of interaction between fluoro-ketones and olefins, both of which lead to polymeric products. Copolym-erization of the fluoroketone through its carbonyl group leads to poly-ethers. Hydrogen abstraction, presumed to be largely intramolecular, also occurs to give highly branched polymers with fluoroalcohol groups at terminal positions on the branches.     

Introduction of peroxide groups onto carbon black surface by radical trapping and radical graft polymerization of vinyl monomers initiated by the surface peroxide groups

The introduction of peroxide groups onto carbon black surface was achieved through the trapping of the peroxide radicals formed by the decomposition of polymeric peroxide, such as poly(tetraethylene glycol peroxyadipate) (ATPPO), and bis-peroxide, such as 1,1′-bis (t-butyldioxy)cyclohexane (Perhexa-C), by the surface: the amount of peroxide groups introduced onto carbon black surface by the treatment with ATPPO and Perhexa-C were determined to be 0.07 mmol/g and 0.12 mmol/g, respectively. The polymerization of vinyl monomers with positive e-value, such as methyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethy methacrylate, was successfully initiated by the peroxide groups introduced onto carbon black surface. During the polymerization, the corresponding polymers were effectively grafted onto the surface as a result of the propagation of polymer from the surface radicals formed by decomposition of the peroxide groups. The polymerization of vinyl monomers with negative e-value, such as styrene and vinyl acetate, however, was scarcely initiated by the peroxide groups on carbon black. This may be due to the fact that surface active radicals, which were formed by the hydrogen abstraction from carbon black by fragment radicals, inhibit the polymerization of vinyl monomers with negative e-value. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

高度支化状二茂铁基聚合物研究进展*

高度支化状二茂铁基聚合物具有丰富的拓扑结构形态和独特的电、磁、催化和氧化还原性能,而且这类材料具有独特的流动性能、低的粘度和进一步的可反应性,从而使得它们展现出良好的应用前景,开发二茂铁基功能高分子材料正日益受到重视.本文介绍高度支化状二茂铁基聚合物的合成、结构、性能以及应用的研究进展.     

双烯化合物类单体合成支化聚合物的支化结构的研究

分别以二乙烯基苯(DVB)、双甲基丙烯酸二缩三乙二醇酯(tri-EGDMA)和1,6-双马来酰亚胺基正己烷(BMIH)为支化单体,采用原子转移自由基聚合合成支化聚苯乙烯;以先核后臂法合成的星状支化聚苯乙烯为参照对合成的支化聚合物的支化形态进行研究.采用气相色谱(GC)、核磁共振氢谱(1H-NMR)和三检测凝胶渗透色谱(TD-SEC)测定了苯乙烯的转化率,聚合物分子量及其分布,特性黏数和均方回转半径.实验结果表明3个支化聚合反应体系内悬垂双键是逐步消耗的,不存在明显的成核过程.反应前期,以形成带有悬垂双键的初级链和轻度支化聚合物为主,聚合物分子量随单体转化率逐步上升;反应后期,悬垂双键聚合导致的分子之间的偶合更加明显,使得聚合物分子量快速上升,合成得到的都是无规支化聚合物.     

Synthesis and characterization of polymeric linseed oil grafted methyl methacrylate or styrene

Syntheses of wholly natural polymeric linseed oil (PLO) containing peroxide groups have been reported. Peroxidation, epoxidation and/or perepoxidation reactions of linseed oil, either under air or under oxygen flow at room temperature, resulted in polymeric peroxides, PLO-air and PLO-ofl, containing 1.3 and 3.5 wt.-% of peroxide, with molecular weights of 2 100 and 3 780 Da, respectively. PLO-air contained cross-linked film up to 46.1 wt.-% after a reaction time of 60 d, associated with a waxy, soluble part (PLO-air-s) that was isolated with chloroform extraction. PLO-ofl was obtained as a waxy, viscous liquid without any cross-linked part at the end of 24 d under visible irradiation and oxygen flow. Polymeric peroxides, PLO-air-s and PLO-ofl initiated the free radical polymerization of both methyl methacrylate (MMA) and styrene (S) to give PMMA-graft-PLO and PS-graft-PLO graft copolymers in high yields with Mw varying from 37 to 470 kDa. The polymers obtained were characterized by FT-IR, (1)H NMR, TGA, DSC and GPC techniques. Cross-linked polymers were also studied by means of swelling measurements. PMMA-graft-PLO graft copolymer film samples were also used in cell-culture studies. Fibroblast cells were well adhered and proliferated on the copolymer film surfaces, which is important in tissue engineering.     

基于环糊精的高度支化聚合物*

环糊精（CD）与高度支化聚合物都存在空腔结构,若将两者结合起来可构筑出含有两种不同疏水空腔且具有特异物理化学功能的高分子体系,并有望在分子包合与识别、药物控释、基因传输等领域得到新的应用。本文根据高度支化聚合物与环糊精结合方式的不同,从以环糊精为核的高度支化聚合物、外端悬挂环糊精的高度支化聚合物、高度支化聚合物的结构单元与环糊精包合、环糊精与客体分子包合后自组装成高度支化聚合物,以及用功能化的环糊精单体合成超支化聚合物等5个方面对其研究进展进行了总结和评述,并在此基础上展望了该类聚合物的研究方向和发展趋势。     

Excellent Redox Properties of Poly(thienylphenylamine)s

Triphenylamines with thienyl groups are electro‐oxidatively polymerized to yield the corresponding branched polymers on an electrode. The resulting polymers show significantly better redox properties, such as redox activity, catalytic activity, and conductivity when compared with for example the linear polymeric analog. The good properties of the branched polymers are based on the higher electronic conductivity (2–6 S/cm), since the branching provides multiple routes for charge carriers. The redox‐active polymers show high capacity (ca. 40 mC/cm²) and catalytic activity for the electron transfer of ferrocene on the electrode.     

Synthesis and characterization of carborane-containing poly(hydroxy ethers) with excellent thermal stability

o-Carborane-containing poly(hydroxy ethers)(P1, P2 and P3) were synthesized via "advancement reaction" of o-carborane-containing bisphenol(4) and diglycidyl ether of bisphenols(DGEBA and 1). FTIR and ~(1) H-, ~(13)C-, and ~(11) B-NMR were utilized to characterize the obtained polymers. TGA test was conducted under nitrogen and air. It is found that the shielding effect of carborane moiety on its adjacent aromatic structures contributes to high initial decomposition temperatures, while oxygen in air has an adverse effect on the initial decomposition temperature. The oxygen can combine with polymer chain to form peroxide and hydroperoxide groups, which are more reactive during the degradation process. Besides, o-carborane-containing poly(hydroxy ethers) have high char yield at elevated temperatures. The boron atom combines with oxygen from the polymer structure or/and from air, thus to form a three-dimensional network linked with B―O―B and B―C bonds, and retain the polymer weight to a large extent.     

铜(Ⅱ)、锰(Ⅱ)、镍(Ⅱ)高分子配合物的合成、表征与催化性质研究

合成出以乙二胺为核，马来酸酐为支化结构单元的马来酰胺树枝状高分子、高分子配体及其铜、锰、镍配合物，通过凝胶渗透色谱、红外光谱、紫外光谱、X-射线光电子能谱等对产物进行了结构表征，并就金属配合物对催化分解双氧水反应进行了研究。     

超支化聚合物研究进展

超支化聚合物由于具有高度文化三维球状结构以及众多的端基,因此显示出与相应线型分子截然不同的性质,如低粘度、无链缠结和良好的溶解性.本文讨论了超支化聚合物的特性与表征,对合成超支化聚合物所用单体以及产物作了详细介绍,旨在引起对该领域的兴趣.     

Chain elongations by three carbon atoms at a time in the boron-catalyzed polymerization of methallyltriphenylarsonium ylide

Methallyltriphenylarsonium ylide polymerized in the presence of catalytic amounts of trialkylboranes. Linear polymers containing a terminal alcohol function were obtained after alkaline hydrogen peroxide oxidation. The chain of these polymers is constituted of methyl-substituted double bonds, separated by one methylene group. Their structure is related to that of natural rubber, in which the double bonds are separated by two methylene groups. These polymers arise from successive chain elongations of three carbon atoms at a time. A cyclic, polymeric ketone was also prepared from a cyclic trialkylborane. The mechanism, which involves a boratropic rearrangement after every insertion of a monomer, is discussed.     

Structural optimization of highly branched thermally responsive polymers as a means of controlling transition temperature

Highly branched “smart” polymers have emerged as a unique class of polymers with wide‐ranging applications. Poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAAm) is at the forefront of stimuli‐responsive polymers; however, few transition temperature‐modification methods of linear pNIPAAm have been explored in highly branched systems. In this study, the three primary techniques of transition temperature modification of linear pNIPAAm are investigated for their efficacy on highly branched polymers. Of these techniques, cosolvent‐mediated tacticity control demonstrates an effect opposite of that which is expected. Temperature transition control via end‐group modification shows a marked decrease in efficacy in highly branched systems, despite highly branched systems having more end groups per polymer. Copolymerization with hydrophilic comonomers exhibits varying changes in efficacy compared to linear analogs, lending insights into the specific effects on the structured water surrounding the copolymer. While copolymerization proved to be most versatile in changing the transition temperature, all of the techniques showed interesting secondary effects. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2013     

Poly(diarylsilmethylene)s,II. Thermal and mechanical properties1

Thermal and mechanical properties of poly(diarylsilmethylene)s (PDArSMs) with phenyl, m-tolyl or p-tolyl substituents on Si atoms were investigated. According to the TG-DTA, poly(diphenylsilmethylene) (PDPSM) remained almost unchanged in weight up to about 400°C, and showed two-step weight loss in the temperature range between ca. 400 and 700°C in an air atmosphere. The first decomposition step seems assignable to elimination of aryl groups while the second one is presumably due to oxidative decomposition which is evident from a large exothermic peak in the DTA trace. Thermostability of PDArSMs with tolyl groups were comparable to that of PDPSM when the measurement was conducted under nitrogen, whereas the polymers having tolyl substituents were highly thermally unstable in air compared with PDPSM. These polymers exhibited a gain in weight accompanied with a violent exothermic reaction in the early stage of thermal decomposition in air. This thermal instability of the tolyl-substituted polymers can be explained by high sensitivity of the tolyl groups toward oxidative decomposition. Analysis of pyrolyzed products of PDArSMs suggested that these polymers underwent radical cleavage of Si-aryl bonds to provide network materials which can be precursors for Si-containing ceramics. Mechanical properties of PDPSM are also discussed. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Polymerization of vinyl monomers by a new oligoperoxide: Oligo(adipoyl-5-peroxy-2,5-dimethyl n-hexyl peroxide)

A new polymeric initiator, oligo(adipoyl-5-peroxy-2,5-dimethyl n-hexyl peroxide), was synthesized by interfacial condensation of adipoyl chloride with 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-dihydroperoxy hexane. This can be used as an initiator to prepare block copolymers by free radical mechanism in a procedure involving several steps, since the colorless, viscous liquid, oligoperoxide, has 8–10 peroxide groups per molecule. The thermal decomposition of this oligoperoxide in benzene solution at 98°C was first order and its half life was 9.75 h. The results of the polymerization kinetics show that this oligoperoxide lies in between of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-dihydroperoxyhexane and benzoyl peroxide for empirical polymerization rates of styrene and methyl methacrylate at 80°C.     

P and H NMR studies of the transesterification polymerization of polyphosphonate oligomers

Polymeric phosphonate esters are an interesting class of organophosphorus polymers because both the polymer backbone and phosphorus substituents can be modified. These polymers have been prepared by ring-opening polymerizations of cyclic phosphites, stoichiometric polycondensations of dimethyl phosphonate with diols in conjunction with diazomethane treatment and by transesterification of polyphosphonate oligomers. Our initial attempts to prepare high molecular weight polymeric phosphonate esters by the transesterification methods were unsuccessful. Results indicate that the reactions of dimethyl phosphonate with diols to form polyphosphonate oligomers with only methyl phosphonate end groups are plagued by a serious side reaction that forms phosphonic acid end groups. These end groups do not participate in the transesterification reaction and limit the molecular weights of the polymers that can be obtained. The phosphonic acid end groups can be converted into reactive methyl phosphonate end groups by treatment with diazomethane, however diazomethane is explosive and the polymerization is slow. An alternative route for the production of high molecular weight polymers is the transesterification of the 1,12-bis(methyl phosphonato)dodecane, formed by the reaction of excess dimethyl phosphonate and 1,12-dodecanediol, with a Na₂CO₃ promoter. This allows polymers with molecular weights of up to 4.5×10⁴ to be prepared, and no phosphonic acid end groups are observed in these polymers. Thermal analyses of the poly(1,12-dodecamethylene phosphonate) have shown that this polymer has reasonable thermal stability (onset of thermal decomposition at 273 °C). This polymer also undergoes a cold crystallization process at 15 °C similar to that which has been observed in some polyesters, polyamides and elastomers.     

金红石型氧化钛负载的铱在催化分解N_2O推进剂反应中的应用（英文）

氧化亚氮(N_2O)是一种性能独特优越的新型绿色推进剂,分解后可以生成高温富氧燃气,实现自增压式多种模式推进,是小卫星推进系统理想的推进剂选择,因而具有广阔的应用前景.在标准状态下,N_2O热分解反应活化能为250 k J/mol,致使其非催化热分解温度高达600 ℃,显然小卫星的能源系统无法满足,必须采取催化分解的手段,改变反应路径、降低反应活化能,使N_2O能够在较低的温度下分解.有关N_2O分解催化剂的报道很多,如纯相或复合氧化物、金属交换分子筛和负载贵金属等,但是这些催化剂仍然存在活性较低等问题,难以满足N_2O推进系统的应用需求.氧化钛是光催化和金催化常用的催化剂,经还原后能够形成氧缺陷,可以为涉氧反应提供电子,而N_2O分解会产生大量氧,氧脱附是其速率控制步骤,因而以氧化钛为载体,有望促进氧脱附及N_2O分解.与此同时,氧化铱具有较高的N_2O分解活性,而且与金红石型氧化钛晶格相似,相似的晶格参数可能会促进其在氧化钛表面的分散,进一步提高N_2O分解性能.基于此,本文以金红石氧化钛(r-TiO_2)为载体,采用匀相沉积沉淀法制备了不同载量的金红石氧化钛负载铱催化剂(Ir/r-TiO_2),并制备了锐钛矿型氧化钛、混合晶相P25和γ-Al_2O_3负载铱催化剂作为对比.通过活性测试我们发现,Ir/r-TiO_2催化剂显示了非常优异的N_2O分解活性,N_2O转化率明显高于参比催化剂,在250℃就能够开始分解,在300 ℃可以分解完全,而且当Ir含量降低到0.1%时,催化剂仍然保持与2 wt%Ir/γ-Al_2O_3相当的催化活性.随后我们采取多种表征手段对Ir/r-TiO_2的活性本质和N_2O分解机理进行了探究.首先利用BET、HAADF-STEM和XRD对催化剂的基本物性进行了测试,发现Ir/r-TiO_2具有较低的比表面积,但金属铱在金红石氧化钛表面表现出较高的分散度,平均粒径仅为1.25 nm.采用H-2-TPR和O 1s XPS考察了催化剂的电子特性和还原特性,发现Ir/r-TiO_2催化剂上高分散的Ir与氧的结合能较弱,易于还原,有助于N_2O的分解和生成氧的脱附.进一步采用原位N_2O-DRIFT对N_2O分解过程进行了研究,发现了桥式过氧物种,并据此提出了N_2O在Ir/r-TiO_2催化剂上的分解机理.     

Molecular weight distribution of metallocene polymerization with long chain branching using a binary catalyst system

In metallocene polymerization, termination by β-hydride elimination generates polymer chains containing unsaturated vinyl groups at their chain ends. Further polymerization of these macromonomers produces branched polymers. Material properties of the branched polymers not only depend on molecular weight and branching density, but also on chain structure. This work presents analytical expressions to predict the bivariate distribution of molecular weight and branching density for polymer chains having dendritic and comb structures. It is shown that when a single metallocene catalyst is used the formation of dendritic polymers is favored with only a very small fraction of highly branched chains assuming comb structure. The use of a binary catalyst system is therefore proposed to obtain high content of comb polymers. One catalyst generates macromonomers and the other yields in-situ branching. It is found that the comb polymers give much narrower molecular weight distributions than dendritic polymers with same branching densities.     

Oxygen reduction reaction on polycrystalline gold. Pathways of hydrogen peroxide transformation in the acidic medium

The mechanism of oxygen electroreduction on polycrystalline gold is studied in the acidic medium. Hydrogen peroxide is the main reaction product. However, two potential regions can be singled out in which the oxygen electroreduction reaction proceeds by different pathways. The first region is the potential interval close to the steady-state potential. Here, the oxygen electroreduction virtually completely produces peroxide. The second interval is the potential range of considerable cathodic polarization values. In this case, peroxide can be reduced to water. The low energy of hydrogen peroxide adsorption on gold determines the considerable overpotential of peroxide reduction. It is shown that on the gold electrode surface, the catalytic decomposition of peroxide occurs. The use of the method of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy allows the peculiarities of the oxygen reaction associated with hydrogen peroxide transformations to be revealed. In the acidic medium, the reactions of consecutive reduction of oxygen through the intermediate formation of hydrogen peroxide and the catalytic decomposition of the intermediate product are shown to proceed simultaneously. The ratio of rate constants of electrochemical stages depends on the potential. The chemical decomposition is observed both near the steady-state potential and in the cathodic region where considerable electrochemical reduction of peroxide occurs.