Preparation of a strong-cation exchange monolith by a novel method and its application in the separation of IgG on high performance liquid chromatography

A strong cation-exchange poly(vinyl carboxylate-co-ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate) (poly(VC-co-EDMA)) monolithic column for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has been prepared firstly by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) without the expensive complexing ligand, in which vinyl carboxylate was used as the monomer, ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate as the cross linking agent, carbon tetrachloride as the initiator and ferrous chloride as the catalyst. Conditions of the polymerization have been studied and optimized. Morphology of monolithic materials was studied by scanning electronic microscopy. Chemical groups of the monolith were assayed by infrared spectra method and the pore size distribution was determined by a mercury porosimeter. Moreover, the monolith was modified to bear strong-cation exchange groups and tested on the separation of human immune globulin G (IgG) from human plasma in conjunction with HPLC. Good resolution was obtained in a short time (10 min) in the separation. The effects of pH and buffer concentration on the elution of IgG have been investigated. Moreover, frontal analytical method was used to get the IgG dynamic banding capacity of the monolith that was 3.0 mg g⁻¹. Besides, the monolith was also used to separate lysozyme from egg white and separate the mixture of papain, snailase and IgG.     

利用原子转移自由基聚合方法制备一种新型聚合物整体柱固相萃取材料初探

利用两步原子转移自由基聚合(ATRP)方法,初步建立了新型聚合物整体柱固相萃取(SPE)材料制备的新方法。首先利用ATRP方法,以乙二醇二甲基丙烯酸酯（EDMA）为交联剂,在室温条件下,在滤头中原位快速聚合制备得到负载有聚合物整体柱的萃取装置;然后采用表面诱导的电子转移活化再生原子转移自由基聚合(ARGET ATRP)方法进行表面修饰,得到了聚(二甲基氨基乙基甲基丙烯酸酯)(PDMAEMA)修饰的柱体;进一步将此整体柱用作萃取材料,实现了对激素类药物的富集分析。本研究表明:ATRP有望作为一种简单、有效及反应条件温和的聚合方法用于整体柱的制备,且该方法有潜力实现固相萃取材料在不同装置中的制备。     

Superparamagnetic lysozyme surface-imprinted polymer prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization and its application for protein separation

Molecular imprinting as a promising and facile separation technique has received much attention because of their high selectivity for target molecules. In this study, the superparamagnetic lysozyme surface-imprinted polymer was prepared by a novel fabricating protocol, the grafting of the imprinted polymer on magnetic particles in aqueous media was done by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), and the properties of the imprinted polymer were characterized in detail. Its high selective adsorption and recognition to lysozyme demonstrated the separation ability of the magnetic imprinted material to template molecule, and it has been used for quick and direct separation of lysozyme from the mixture of standard proteins and real egg white samples under an external magnetic field. Furthermore, the elution of lysozyme from the imprinted material was achieved by PEG/sulphate aqueous two-phase system, which caused lysozyme not only desorption from the imprinted materials but also redistribution in the top and bottom phase of aqueous two-phase system. The aqueous two-phase system exhibited some of the extraction and enrichment effect to desorbed lysozyme. Our results showed that ATRP is a promising method for the protein molecularly imprinted polymer preparation.     

Preparation of a novel polymer monolith with functional polymer brushes by two‐step atom‐transfer radical polymerization for trypsin immobilization

Novel porous polymer monoliths grafted with poly{oligo[(ethylene glycol) methacrylate]‐co‐glycidyl methacrylate} brushes were fabricated via two‐step atom‐transfer radical polymerization and used as a trypsin‐based reactor in a continuous flow system. This is the first time that atom‐transfer radical polymerization technique was utilized to design and construct polymer monolith bioreactor. The prepared monoliths possessed excellent permeability, providing fast mass transfer for enzymatic reaction. More importantly, surface properties, which were modulated via surface‐initiated atom‐transfer radical polymerization, were found to have a great effect on bioreactor activities based on Michaelis–Menten studies. Furthermore, three model proteins were digested by the monolith bioreactor to a larger degree within dramatically reduced time (50 s), about 900 times faster than that by free trypsin (12 h). The proposed method provided a platform to prepare porous monoliths with desired surface properties for immobilizing various enzymes.     

Preparation and evaluation of a macroporous molecularly imprinted hybrid silica monolithic column for recognition of proteins by high performance liquid chromatography

A novel type of macroporous molecularly imprinted hybrid silica monolithic column was first developed for recognition of proteins. The macroporous silica-based monolithic skeleton was synthesized in a 4.6 mm i.d. stainless steel column by a mild sol–gel process with methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) as a sole precursor, and then vinyl groups were introduced onto the surface of the silica skeleton by chemical modification of γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (γ-MAPS). Subsequently, the molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) coating was copolymerized and anchored onto the surface of the silica monolith. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lyz), which differ greatly in molecular size, isoelectric point, and charge, were representatively selected for imprinted templates to evaluate recognition property of the hybrid silica-based MIP monolith. Some important factors, such as template–monomer molar ratio, total monomer concentration and crosslinking density, were systematically investigated. Under the optimum conditions, the obtained hybrid silica-based MIP monolith showed higher binding affinity for template than its corresponding non-imprinted (NIP) monolith. The imprinted factor (IF) for BSA and Lyz reached 9.07 and 6.52, respectively. Moreover, the hybrid silica-based MIP monolith displayed favorable binding characteristics for template over competitive protein. Compared with the imprinted silica beads for stationary phase and in situ organic polymer-based hydrogel MIP monolith, the hybrid silica MIP monolith exhibited higher recognition, stability and lifetime.     

基于硅胶整体材料研磨颗粒的多功能聚乙二醇键合固定相的制备及其在高效液相色谱多模式分离中的应用

研究通过对溶胶-凝胶法制备的硅胶整体材料进行研磨、浮选、假晶相转换和水热处理，最终获得了粒径为2~5 μm、孔径为20~60 nm的硅胶颗粒。利用部分含氟的阴离子表面活性剂Capstone FS-66和常用的阳离子表面活性剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵（CTAB）组成的双胶束模板体系对硅胶基质进行假晶相转换处理；再采用碳酸钠溶液水热处理的方式，进一步扩大孔径。用扫描电镜（SEM）和N₂吸附-解吸等温线测量对扩孔处理前后的硅胶整体材料研磨颗粒进行表征，结果清楚地显示了处理前后的形貌变化和差异。随后将含有长链聚乙二醇（PEG）的硅烷键合到扩孔后的硅胶颗粒表面，分别利用元素分析、红外光谱以及热重分析对固定相进行表征，并对固定相进行色谱性能评价。对键合固定相的元素分析和热重分析数据进行分析表明，硅胶表面键合PEG的含量约为8%。研究揭示了利用假晶相转换法与碳酸钠溶液水热处理和长链PEG硅烷修饰的硅胶整体材料颗粒在尺寸排阻色谱分离蛋白质方面的良好分离效果。同时进一步的高效液相色谱评价结果表明，该键合固定相还可用于疏水作用色谱模式分离核糖核酸酶A和溶菌酶，以及可用于亲水作用色谱模式分离吡啶甲酸、左旋多巴、三聚氰胺和邻苯二酚等极性比较强的化合物。研究显示了PEG键合固定相具有多功能性，及其在多模式高效液相色谱分离中的应用潜力。     

Preparation of block copolymer by atom transfer radical seeded emulsion polymerization

Poly(i-butyl methacrylate)-polystyrene block copolymer was successfully prepared in an aqueous medium by two-step atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), mini-emulsion- and seeded-ATRP, in which ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate/CuBr/4,4-dinonyl-2,2-dipyridyl initiator system was used. The block copolymer had narrow molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn=1.1) and the number-average molecular weight measured by gel permeation chromatography agreed with the calculated value.Part CCXLVIII of the series Studies on Suspension and Emulsion     

Preparation of a Hybrid Cation-Exchange Monolith and Its Application for the Separation of Proteins by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

A hybrid cation-exchange monolith for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was prepared by a one-pot synthesis with reverse-atom transfer radical polymerization, in which sodium bisulfite was used as the inorganic material, methyl methacrylate was used as organic material, 2, 2'-Azobisisobutyronitrile as initiator, and ferric trichloride as the inorganic catalyst. Moreover, sodium bisulfite was used to provide the sulfonic group. The conditions of polymerization were optimized. The chemical groups of the monolith were assayed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; the morphology of monolithic material was investigated by scanning electron microscopy; the pore size distribution was determined by a mercury porosimeter; and the mechanical stability and permeability of the monolith were investigated by the back-pressure drop at several linear velocities. Finally, the monolith was used to separate human serum albumin from human plasma in conjunction with HPLC in 5 min, and the influences of buffer concentration and pH value on the elution of human serum albumin were investigated. In addition, the monolith was applied to separate lysozyme from egg whites in a short time (4 min) and separate a mixture of aromatic compounds.     

Preparation of a polyacrylonitrile/multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization on a stainless steel wire for solid-phase microextraction

We report on the fabrication and performances of a solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber based on a stainless steel wire coated with a covalently attached polyacrylonitrile (PAN)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) composite. This new coating is obtained by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of acrylonitrile mixed with MWCNTs. ATRP is initiated from 11-(2-bromo-2-methylpropionyloxy)-undecyl-phosphonic acid molecules grafted on the wire surface via the phosphonic acid group. The extraction performances of the fibers are assessed on different classes of compounds (polar, non-polar, aromatic, etc.) from water solutions by headspace extraction. The optimization of the parameters affecting the extraction efficiency of the target compounds was studied as well as the reproducibility and the repeatability of the fiber. The fibers sustain more than 200 extractions during which they remain chemically stable and maintain good performances (detection limits lower than 2 μg/l, repeatability, etc.). Considering their robustness together with their easy and inexpensive fabrication, these fibers could constitute promising alternatives to existing products.     

Synthesis of high molecular weight polystyrene using AGET ATRP under high pressure

High molecular weight polystyrene (PS) was synthesized by ATRP. Under atmospheric pressure (1 bar), PS with M_n up to 200,000 was prepared using either ARGET or ICAR ATRP. Under high pressure (6 kbar), higher molecular weight PS could be obtained due to accelerated radical propagation and diminished radical termination in polymerization of styrene. Therefore, it was possible to synthesize PS with M_n > 1,000,000 and M_w/M_n < 1.25 using AGET ATRP under a pressure of 6 kbar at room temperature. This is the highest molecular weight linear PS prepared by a controlled radical polymerization.     

Chiral separation of triazole pesticide enantiomers by high performance liquid chromatography

Four triazole enantiomers of diclobutrazol (erythro form) (1), paclobutrazol (erythro form) (2), diniconazole (3) and uniconazole (4) have been separated by high performance liquid chro-matography (HPLC) on chiral stationary phase (CSP) OA-4700. Chromatographic data and a chiral recongnition model are presented for the separation of these pesticide enantiomers. The influence of column temperature and composition of mobile phase have been described.     

ATRP of MMA initiated by 2-bromomethyl-4,5-diphenyloxazole at room temperature and study of fluorescent property

Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of MMA was conducted successfully at ambient temperature (25 °C) using 2-bromomethyl-4,5-diphenyloxazole as initiator, CuBr/2,2′-bipyridine (BPY) as catalyst, and 1,4-Dioxane as solvent. Factors such as the reaction temperature, mole ratio of monomer and catalyst to initiator, solvent and so on, which can affect the ATRP system, were discussed in the paper. Chain extension was conducted using polymer as the macro-initiator which was characterized via ¹H NMR. The optical property of initiator was well preserved in the obtained PMMA, and the end-functionalized PMMA exhibited obvious fluorescent emission at 367 nm.     

Synthesis and characterization of H-type amphiphilic liquid crystalline block copolymers by ATRP

H-type amphiphilic liquid crystalline block copolymers containing azobenzene were synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization （ATRP）. Macroinitiators prepared by the esterification between poly（ethylene oxide） （PEG） and 2,2-dichloroacetyl chloride were utilized to initiate the polymerization of 6-[4-（4-ethoxyphenylazo）phenoxy]hexyl rnethacrylate （M6C）. The resulting macroinitiators and block copolymers were characterized by ^1H NMR, gel permeation chromatography （GPC）. Polarizing optical microscopy （POM） and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） preliminarily revealed the liquid crystalline property of these block copolymers. This series of liquid crystalline block copolymers are promising in some areas, such as optical data storage, optical switch, and molecular devices.     

酶促缩聚和原子转移自由基聚合法合成AB型两亲性嵌段共聚物

Novozyme-435催化10-羟基癸酸进行自缩聚反应得到线性聚酯, 端基分别是羟基(—OH)和羧基(—COOH), 在三乙胺催化下, 分别用α-溴代丙酰溴和三甲基氯硅烷(TMSCL)进行端基官能化生成一个单官能度的大分子引发剂, 在CuCl/2,2'-联吡啶(bpy)催化体系中, 引发甲基丙烯酸环氧丙酯(GMA)的原子转移自由基反应(ATRP), 得到聚(10-羟基癸酸酯)/聚甲基丙烯酸环氧丙酯(PHDA-b-PGMA) AB 型两亲性嵌段共聚物, 其结构及分子量(分布)通过核磁共振和凝胶渗透色谱(GPC)确证. 此AB型两亲性嵌段共聚物在水溶液中能自组装形成纳米粒子, 用原子力显微镜(AFM)观察粒子的形状和大小.     

Preparation of polyethylene block copolymers by a combination of postmetallocene catalysis of ethylene polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization

The synthesis of block copolymers consisting of a polyethylene segment and either a poly(meth)acrylate or polystyrene segment was accomplished through the combination of postmetallocene-mediated ethylene polymerization and subsequent atom transfer radical polymerization. A vinyl-terminated polyethylene (number-average molecular weight = 1800, weight-average molecular weight/number-average molecular weight =1.70) was synthesized by the polymerization of ethylene with a phenoxyimine zirconium complex as a catalyst activated with methylalumoxane (MAO). This polyethylene was efficiently converted into an atom transfer radical polymerization macroinitiator by the addition of α-bromoisobutyric acid to the vinyl chain end, and the polyethylene macroinitiator was used for the atom transfer radical polymerization of n-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, or styrene; this resulted in defined polyethylene-b-poly(n-butyl acrylate), polyethylene-b-poly(methyl methacrylate), and polyethylene-b-polystyrene block copolymers. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 496–504, 2004     

Synthesis of a novel hybrid liquid‐crystalline rod–coil diblock copolymer

A series of novel rod–coil diblock copolymers on the basis of mesogen‐jacketed liquid‐crystalline polymer were successfully prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization from the flexible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) macroinitiator. The hybrid diblock copolymers, poly{2,5‐bis[(4‐methoxyphenyl)oxycarbonyl]styrene}‐block‐polydimethylsiloxane, had number‐average molecular weights (M_n's) ranging from 9500 to 30,900 and relatively narrow polydispersities (≤1.34). The polymerization proceeded with first‐order kinetics. Data from differential scanning calorimetry validated the microphase separation of the diblock copolymers. All block copolymers exhibited thermotropic liquid‐crystalline behavior except for the one with M_n being 9500. Four liquid‐crystalline diblock copolymers with PDMS weight fractions of more than 18% had two distinctive glass‐transition temperatures. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 41: 1799–1806, 2003     

Atom transfer radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate catalyzed by ion exchange resin immobilized Co(II) hybrid catalyst

Ion exchange resin immobilized Co(II) catalyst with a small amount of soluble CuCl₂/Me₆TREN catalyst was successfully applied to atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in DMF. Using this catalyst, a high conversion of MMA (>90%) was achieved. And poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) with predicted molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution (M_w/M_n = 1.09–1.42) was obtained. The immobilized catalyst can be easily separated from the polymerization system by simple centrifugation after polymerization, resulting in the concentration of transition metal residues in polymer product was as low as 10 ppm. Both main catalytic activity and good controllability over the polymerization were retained by the recycled catalyst without any regeneration process. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 1416–1426, 2008     

利用“网包法”制备高效液相色谱大环抗生素类手性固定相

万古霉素和替考拉宁都属于糖肽类的大环抗生素，具有立体的环状结构和多个手性中心，是两种常见的手性识别材料，广泛应用于对映体的色谱手性分离分析。该文以万古霉素和替考拉宁为手性选择剂，哌嗪为单体，4，4'-二苯基甲烷二异氰酸酯（MDI）、1，6-己二异氰酸酯（HDI）和2，4-甲苯二异氰酸酯（TDI）为交联剂，通过界面聚合反应形成网状层包裹硅胶载体的方法制得6种高效液相色谱手性固定相，用于分离外消旋化合物，并与MDI直接交联万古霉素和替考拉宁在硅胶表面所得固定相进行了比较。结果表明，利用"网包法"和直接交联法制备的手性柱与商品万古霉素和替考拉宁柱之间具有互补性，均对不同的外消旋体有不同程度的拆分。     

Synthesis of AB2 miktoarm star-shaped copolymers by combining stable free radical polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization

A stable nitroxyl radical functionalized with two initiating groups for atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), 4-(2,2-bis-(methyl 2-bromo isobutyrate)-propionyloxy)-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (Br₂-TEMPO), was synthesized by reacting 4-hydroxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy with 2,2-bis-(methyl 2-bromo isobutyrate) propanoic acid. Stable free radical polymerization of styrene was then carried out using a conventional thermal initiator, dibenzoyl peroxide, along with Br₂-TEMPO. The obtained polystyrene had two active bromine atoms for ATRP at the ω-end of the chain and was further used as the macroinitiator for ATRP of methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate to prepare AB₂-type miktoarm star-shaped copolymers. The molecular weights of the resulting miktoarm star-shaped copolymers at different monomer conversions shifted to higher molecular weights without any trace of the macroinitiator, and increased with monomer conversion.