New film composites based on alicyclic polyimide

New film composites based on alicyclic polyimide with polyethylene terephthalate and polycarbonate plasticizers were prepared. The thermodynamic parameters of mixing of film materials were determined by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry. The structure and composition of the resulting materials were studied by IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Sorption and diffusion of water vapour on edible films

Two types of films consisting of sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) and hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) as film forming materials and glycerin as plasticizer were prepared, characterized and their water vapour sorption properties were determined. The water sorption isotherms of the films were measured using a magnetic suspension balance. Results show that diffusion of water vapour in NaCMC based film is faster than that in HPC based films, due to the heterogeneous structure and larger pore dimensions of the NaCMC films.     

Y_2O_3∶Eu~(3+)薄膜的制备及发光性能的研究

以稀土氧化物为原料,用溶胶-凝胶法制备前驱液,加入适量的聚乙烯醇做成膜物质,用浸渍拉提法在石英玻璃表面上得到均匀的薄膜,然后经过适当的干燥和热处理得到Y2O3∶Eu3+发光薄膜.讨论了Eu3+的掺杂浓度和热处理温度对薄膜发光性能的影响.试验表明:Eu3+的最佳掺杂浓度为8%(摩尔分数),薄膜的发光性能随热处理温度提高而增强,当热处理温度达到700℃后,薄膜的发光性能基本上稳定.同时用原子力显微镜和X射线衍射分析了薄膜的表面形貌和结构.     

不同含钴阴极在YSZ薄膜电解质固体氧化物燃料电池中的性能

固体氧化物燃料电池阴极材料的阻抗对固体氧化物燃料电池的性能有较大影响.我们通过XRD、对称电池以及单电池性能测试等方法比较系统地研究了4种最为常用的含钴阴极材料直接用于钇稳定化氧化锆（YSZ）电解质薄膜与通过引入SDC夹层后用于YSZ电解质薄膜后的性能.我们发现,不同的含钴阴极材料与YSZ材料之间都不同程度地发生相反应,在应用于YSZ电解质薄膜上时,相反应大大降低了含钴阴极材料的性能,在使用了SDC夹层后,单电池的功率输出显著提高.     

Surface precipitation of highly porous hydrotalcite-like film on Al from a zinc aqueous solution

A hydrotalcite-like film has been successfully deposited on an Al-bearing glass substrate based on an interface reaction between an Al layer and a zinc aqueous solution. The film selectively grew on the Al surface but not on the glass surface. The film on Al was composed of layered nanosheets of a hydrotalcite-like compound containing Al and Zn. Comparably, deposits on the plastic surface and precipitates in solution were wurzite-type ZnO with various morphologies depending upon the preparation conditions. At low supersaturation degrees, single crystals and superstructures of Zn-Al hydrotalcite were also obtained. This porous hydrotalcite film has a potential application as catalyst supports, environmental materials, or matrixes for hydrotalcite-based nanocomposite films. Using Al as a reaction interface makes it easy to coat porous hydrotalcites on a series of matrix materials varying in shapes and properties, which is important for achieving practical applications. In addition, the method developed should be widely applicable to other systems for the preparation of porous or oriented hydrotalcite-like thin films by an appropriate combination of divalent/trivalent solution-substrate systems.     

Preparation and characterization of molecularly imprinted silica monolith for screening sulfamethazine

In this work, a novel approach of preparing molecularly imprinted film‐derivatized silica monolith materials was developed by a two‐step procedure. The silica monolithic support was first prepared by the sol–gel method with tetramethoxysilane as the precursor. Subsequently, vinyl groups were introduced onto the surface of silica monolith by immobilization of γ‐methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The prepolymerization mixtures, consisting of methacrylic acid as a functional monomer, ethylene dimethacrylate as a crosslinker, sulfamethazine as a template molecule and an ionic liquid as porogen, were injected into the silica monolith immobilized vinyl groups to form the molecularly imprinted films on the surface of the vinyl functionalized silica monolith. The monolithic materials were characterized by SEM, Fourier transform IR and solid‐state reflection UV spectra. The resulted imprinted materials were evaluated under CEC and HPLC mode. The results indicated that there were enough recognition sites on the surface of the imprinted film‐derivatized monolithic materials for selectively recognizing sulfamethazine from the sulfonamide mixture. Ionic liquids, which was utilized as the porogens, could improve the flow‐through property and the imprinting effect of the molecularly imprinted film‐functionalized silica monolithic materials.     

电解液组成对中间相石墨微球电化学性能的影响

以2800℃热处理的煤焦油沥青基中间相石墨微球为锂离子二次电池负极材料,考察了中间相石墨微球在不同组成的电解质溶液中的电化学嵌脱锂性能.确定了试样在不同电解液中电极表面生成的SEI膜的化学组成和相对含量,剖析了共溶剂对SEI膜形成反应、膜组成和织构的影响.结果表明,在不同共溶剂的EC基电解液中,电极界面SEI膜形成的电位虽然不同,但SEI膜的化学组成基本相同,负极界面SEI膜的织构是决定电解液与电极材料相容性的关键.     

Unraveling the stabilization mechanism of solid electrolyte interface on ZnSe by rGO in sodium ion battery

Transition metal selenides have been widely studied as anode materials of sodium ion batteries(SIBs),however,the investigation of solid-electrolyte-interface(SEI)on these materials,which is critical to the electrochemical performance of SIBs,remains at its infancy.Here in this paper,ZnSe@C nanoparticles were prepared from ZIF-8 and the SEI layers on these electrodes with and without reduced graphene oxide(rGO)layers were examined in details by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies at varied charged/discharged states.It is observed that fast and complicated electrolyte decomposition reactions on ZnSe@C leads to quite thick SEI film and intercalation of solvated sodium ions through such thick SEI film results in slow ion diffusion kinetics and unstable electrode structure.However,the presence of rGO could efficiently suppress the decomposition of electrolyte,thus thin and stable SEI film was formed.ZnSe@C electrodes wrapped by rGO demonstrates enhanced interfacial charge transfer kinetics and high electrochemical performance,a capacity retention of 96.4%,after 1000 cycles at 5 A/g.This study might offer a simple avenue for the designing high performance anode materials through manipulation of SEI film.     

基于金银合金薄膜的波长检测型表面等离子体共振传感器

从实验和理论两方面详细研究了金银合金膜表面等离子体共振(SPR)传感器在可见光波段的敏感特性.实验方面,通过在玻璃基底上溅射50 nm厚的金银合金薄膜制备了一种新型的SPR传感芯片,并且自行搭建了基于Kretschmann结构的波长检测型SPR传感器测试平台.利用不同浓度的氯化钠(NaCl)水溶液和浓度为10μmol·L-1的牛血清蛋白(BSA)水溶液分别作为折射率样品和分子吸附样品,研究了传感器的折射率灵敏度和吸附灵敏度,并与金膜和银膜SPR传感器进行了对比研究.结果表明,对于折射率灵敏度的测试,金银合金膜SPR传感器大幅高于金膜SPR传感器,略低于银膜SPR传感器;而对于吸附敏感的研究,金银合金膜SPR传感器的灵敏度与银膜SPR传感器相近,是金膜SPR传感器的3倍.理论方面,利用菲涅尔公式和等效折射率计算公式仿真计算了这三种薄膜结构的SPR传感器的灵敏度和精确度,结果指出金银合金膜SPR传感器的灵敏度与银膜SPR传感器接近,是常规金膜SPR传感器的2.31倍,而半高峰宽仅为金膜和银膜SPR传感器的1.36倍.在稳定性方面,金银合金膜SPR传感器与金膜SPR传感器均具有良好的化学稳定性,而银膜SPR传感器较易氧化,使用寿命低,不常被采用.综上,金银合金膜在改善传感器灵敏度的同时,不会降低精度,是一种高灵敏、低成本、良好稳定性的SPR传感器敏感材料.     

基于金银合金薄膜的波长检测型表面等离子体共振传感器

从实验和理论两方面详细研究了金银合金膜表面等离子体共振（SPR）传感器在可见光波段的敏感特性. 实验方面,通过在玻璃基底上溅射50 nm厚的金银合金薄膜制备了一种新型的SPR传感芯片,并且自行搭建了基于Kretschmann 结构的波长检测型SPR传感器测试平台. 利用不同浓度的氯化钠（NaCl）水溶液和浓度为10 μmol·L^-1的牛血清蛋白（BSA）水溶液分别作为折射率样品和分子吸附样品,研究了传感器的折射率灵敏度和吸附灵敏度,并与金膜和银膜SPR传感器进行了对比研究. 结果表明,对于折射率灵敏度的测试,金银合金膜SPR传感器大幅高于金膜SPR传感器,略低于银膜SPR传感器;而对于吸附敏感的研究,金银合金膜SPR传感器的灵敏度与银膜SPR传感器相近,是金膜SPR传感器的3倍. 理论方面,利用菲涅尔公式和等效折射率计算公式仿真计算了这三种薄膜结构的SPR传感器的灵敏度和精确度,结果指出金银合金膜SPR传感器的灵敏度与银膜SPR传感器接近,是常规金膜SPR传感器的2.31倍,而半高峰宽仅为金膜和银膜SPR传感器的1.36 倍. 在稳定性方面,金银合金膜SPR传感器与金膜SPR传感器均具有良好的化学稳定性,而银膜SPR传感器较易氧化,使用寿命低,不常被采用. 综上,金银合金膜在改善传感器灵敏度的同时,不会降低精度,是一种高灵敏、低成本、良好稳定性的SPR传感器敏感材料.     

Printable optical sensors based on H-bonded supramolecular cholesteric liquid crystal networks

A printable H-bonded cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) polymer film has been fabricated that, after conversion to a hygroscopic polymer salt film, responds to temperature and humidity by changing its reflection color. Fast-responding humidity sensors have been made in which the reflection color changes between green and yellow depending on the relative humidity. The change in reflection band is a result of a change in helix pitch in the film due to absorption and desorption of water, resulting in swelling/deswelling of the film material. When the polymer salt was saturated with water, a red-reflecting film was obtained that can potentially act as a time/temperature integrator. Finally, the films were printed on a foil, showing the potential application of supramolecular CLC materials as low-cost, printable, battery-free optical sensors.     

Molecular weight segregation on surfaces of polyethylene blended films as estimated from nanoscratch tests using scanning probe microscopy

Nanoscratch tests using scanning probe microscopy (SPM) were performed on films prepared from two polyethylene (PE) materials polymerized by using a metallocene catalyst system with different molecular weights (MWs). Blended samples were prepared by dissolving both PE materials at various ratios in hot p-xylene. The pure and blended samples were compression molded into films at 180 degrees C for different holding times in the molten state. The results of SPM nanoscratch tests with an applied load of 30 nN indicated that the lower-MW surface could be easily plowed with wear debris but the higher-MW surface was less deformed. However, the deformation pattern of the blended film surface was similar to that of the lower-MW surface. These results suggest that MW segregation occurs during holding in the molten state as lower-MW components rise to the film surface.     

Application of Nanocrystalline Graphite‐like Pyrolytic Carbon Film Electrode in the Electroanalytical Determination of Famotidine

Direct electro‐oxidation of famotidine at different graphitic carbon‐based electrode materials was evaluated. These materials included conventional electrodes of edge‐plane pyrolytic graphite, basal‐plane pyrolytic graphite, carbon paste, and glassy carbon as well as nano‐structured carbon‐based materials such as pyrolytic carbon film, carbon nanotube, and nano‐graphene. Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were employed to analyze their structural and morphological features. It was found that the pyrolytic carbon film electrode, after a simple and fast anodic activation, shows superior electroanalytical performance. The method was successfully applied for the electroanalytical determination of famotidine in tablet dosage forms and urine samples.     

Synthesis of nanocrystalline graphite for supercapacitor electrodes by short-pulse laser processing of a polyimide film

Nanostructured carbon materials for supercapacitor electrodes, produced by short-pulse laser treatment of a polyimide film in argon with a fiber-optic ytterbium laser, were studied. Owing to the high power density, there occurred an optical breakdown of the polyimide film and its material was destructed to give nanocrystalline graphite. The thus synthesized nanostructured carbon was used as an active electrode material for supercapacitors. The results obtained in measurements of their functional characteristics demonstrated that the materials being synthesized are highly promising.     

Honeycomb‐Patterned Polyimide Film as a Versatile Coating for High‐Performance Dielectric Material

A honeycomb‐patterned porous film was conveniently prepared by means of the microemulsion method and then used as an effective coating for improving the dielectric properties and water resistance of polyimide (PI) film while maintaining its mechanical properties. The dielectric properties could be regulated by tuning the structure of the porous film through controlling its formation conditions. When suitable conditions were used, the prepared composite PI film exhibited a significant reduction of 28.3 % in its dielectric constant and 9.48–54.99 % in dielectric loss accompanied by an extremely low water uptake of 0.62 % relative to the 2.47 % of flat PI film. The composite PI film also displayed excellent durability under moist conditions, as the dielectric constant was still below 2.4 after exposure to 75 % relative humidity for more than 12 h. This provides a novel method to improve and control the dielectric properties of materials. It also suggests that this film is a suitable candidate for coating dielectric materials in high‐humidity environments.     

Influence of Natural and Accelerated Weathering on the Mechanical Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene Films

Natural and accelerated weathering tests were performed to inspect the effect of antioxidants on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films used as greenhouse covering materials. The LDPE pellets were extruded and blown into a film using a twin-screw extruder and film blowing machine, respectively. The film with 0.2 wt.% Alkanox-240 (AN-0.2) stabilizer showed the highest tensile strength (11 MPa) among all samples during 90 days of natural as well as accelerated weathering. The elastic modulus of the film with 0.5 wt.% of Good-rite (GR-0.5) increased after weathering from approximately 91.8 to 138.9 MPa, and showed the best performance. Morphological images of the neat LDPE film during weathering showed some cracks and grooves, while those of stabilized films showed fewer cracks. Moreover, the estimation of the rapidity of the accelerated method compared to the natural one was approximately nine times faster in Riyadh during the summer season (June–August). The present study suggests that the addition of antioxidants can improve the tensile strength, stability, and, hence, the effectiveness of these films. The best antioxidants were found to be 0.2 wt.% Alkanox and 0.5 wt.% Good-rite antioxidants.     

Effect of Bee Pollen on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Starch Films

The use of casein, starch and bee pollen as biodegradable materials has been promise. The objective of this work was the development and characterization of films containing casein, pollen and starch. The films were obtained by casting process and the solvent evaporation was performed at 40 °C/24 h. The films characterization was carried out by microscopy, thermal analysis, opacity test, mechanical properties and barrier methods. The starch films presented heterogeneous on microscopy analysis. The thermal behaviors of pollen films were similar. The formulation containing only pollen 3% was unable to form film. The introduction of pollen in starch film formulation improved the mechanical characteristic and thermal stability of films.     

Electronic Structure Effect of Polythiophene Derivatives and Nano N-Zn-Ag/TiO2 on Performance of Organic Thin Film Solar Cell

Nanocrystal N-Zn-Ag/TiO₂ powders were prepared with N-Zn/TiO₂ by photo deposition method. A series of pure polymers P3HT[poly(3-hexylthiophene)], P3OT[poly(3-octylthiophene)], P3DT[poly(3-decylthiophene)] and P3DDT[poly(3-dodecylthiophene)], was synthesized, which were used to synthesize p-n type semiconductor materials P3HT/N-Zn-Ag-TiO₂, P3OT/N-Zn-Ag-TiO₂, P3DT/N-Zn-Ag-TiO₂ and P3DDT/N-Zn-Ag-TiO₂ by in situ che-mical method. X-Ray diffraction(XRD) and infrared(IR) spectroscopy showed the structure of the polymers and complexes. Ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis) spectra and cyclic voltammograms(CV) showed the optical and electronic performance of the polymers and complexes. Two new single and double organic thin film heterojunction solar cells were prepared with the above mentioned synthesized powders as raw materials. Current-voltage(I-V) measurements indicate that the conversion efficiency of the single organic thin film heterojunction solar cell is higher than that of the double organic thin film heterojunction solar cells. Single organic thin film heterojunction solar cells based on P3DT/N-Zn-Ag-TiO₂ can get a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 0.0408%. The performance of electronic transform between electron donor and acceptor on organic thin film solar cells was researched.     

Synthesis and langmuir‐blodgett (LB) film properties of functional α,ω‐diamine amphiphilic materials

We have investigated the synthesis and ultrathin film forming properties of α,ω‐diamine derivatives. The amphiphiles were synthesized as precursors to the formation of ionene polymers. Two materials were investigated: oligothiophene and azobenzene functional groups. These type of materials are of great interest for the preparation of ultrathin film layers with applications for photochemical regulation of liquid crystal (LC) orientation, optical storage media, and electroluminescent displays. Azobenzene and its derivatives are well known photochemical systems exhibiting the reversible cis‐trans photoisomerization. Conjugated oligothiophene derivatives, exhibit interesting optical and electronic properties for applications such as light emitting diodes (LED)s, Schottky diodes, and thin film field‐effect transistors (TFT). The two amphiphiles behaved very differently as Langmuir monolayers and LB films. Dye aggregation was observed with the azobenzene derivatives compared with the oligothiophenes.     

A high-strength flexible transparent reprocessable polyurea film based on dual dynamic noncovalent interactions

To address the issues that waste of resources and environmental pollution caused by discarded materials, dynamic bonds are widely introduced into polymers to endow them with reprocess ability. However, there are some obvious issues in existing research such as poor toughness, low fracture elongation, and inability for repeated reprocessing of materials. Considering above problems, this study introduces dense hydrogen bonding and cation–π interactions into the polyurea system, and develops a high-performance transparent film based on dual dynamic non-covalent interactions, which enables the film to be reprocessed. Through the synergy of the dual non-covalent networks, the film exhibits a high tensile strength of 79.6 ± 3.9 MPa and good hardness (pencil hardness of 4H, elastic modulus of 2.69 GPa). It can effectively resist the scratching of copper brush and maintain more than 97% of its initial mechanical strength after being reprocessed five times. In addition, the film has good adhesion to various substrates, as well as high flexibility (0.5 mm) and excellent optical properties (high light transmission of 91.1% and low haze of 0.94%). This study proposes a novel approach to enable polymer materials to be reprocessed and demonstrates the preparation of a film with great potential in optical protection and wearable devices.