A modern approach to the solution and analysis of the Simha-Somcynsky model for the description of pressure-volume-temperature properties of polymer fluids

We revisit the Simha-Somcynsky model of polymer fluids with the purpose of developing novel theoretical and computational approaches to simplify and speed up its solution as well as the fitting of experimental data, and decrease its level of mathematical complexity. We report a novel method that allows us to solve one of the two equations of the model exactly, thus putting the level of mathematical difficulty on a par with the one of other models for polymer fluids. Moreover, we describe a computational algorithm capable of fitting all five parameters of the model in an unbiased way. The results obtained reproduce literature results and fit experimental pressure-volume-temperature and solubility parameter data for three polymers very accurately. Moreover, the new techniques allow for the investigation of the model at very low temperatures. Unexpectedly, the model predicts behaviors that could be interpreted as a glass transition, as routinely observed in dilatometry and differential scanning calorimetry, and a glass phase. We compared the predicted and experimental T g’s for cis poly(1,4-butadiene) and found an excellent quantitative agreement.     

高分子共混体系界面张力的研究

<正> 在高分子多相体系中,相间界面张力(γ_(12))是微区的重要控制因素,无论是Donatelli,Sperling等提出的IPN体系微区尺寸关系式,还是Tokita提出的共混体系中分散相粒径表达式,都含有界面张力因子。 然而,由于高分子体系中界面张力测定的诸多实际困难,当前在国内外非常多的研究工作中,广泛地采用了一些替代的办法,应用较多的有以表面张力差来代替界面张力的Antonow原则延伸及一些近似的计算方法,如Wu及Girifalco和Good提出的由表     

准固态聚合物电解质在染料敏化太阳能电池中的应用

将固态或准固态聚合物电解质应用到染料敏化太阳能电池(DSSC)中可以有效解决应用液态电解质遇到的封装难、稳定性差等问题,因而近年来,对固态和准固态电解质的研究引起了广泛关注.本文就准固态聚合物电解质在DSSC中应用的研究进展及存在的问题进行了综述.同时,介绍了DSSC的结构及工作原理.根据目前DSSC准固态聚合物电解质...     

Reaction path synthesis methodology for waste minimization

Being the core of whole process, a chemical process is a key step for reducing waste generation. Therefore, to organize a reasonable reaction path is very important for reducing waste emission. Because of the large amount of the feasible reaction path and other factors in a chemical reaction system, the opti-mizing for reaction path is difficult. Since the reaction path synthesis problem has presented, lots of re-searchers focused on it. At the beginning, only chem-ists took the research work,…     

基于专业认证的“高分子材料与工程专业实验”课程教学改革

从工程教育专业认证要求出发,分析"高分子材料与工程专业实验"实验教学的现状及存在问题,基于专业认证视角,提出该实验课程改革的思路和方法。为更好地适应专业认证的要求,提高学生解决复杂工程问题的能力,明确了该实验课程支撑的毕业要求和指标点,在现有实验教学内容基础上,新增了与经济、环保相关度更高的实验项目,提高设计性和开放创新性实验比例,并增加了实验过程的动态评价,在提高学生解决复杂工程问题能力的同时,实现了实验教学的可持续发展。     

Polymer nanocomposite membranes and their application for flow catalysis and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants

The modern world essentially needs a chemical industry that can operate with reduced production costs, and produce high-quality products with low environmental impact. The polymer nanocomposite-based flow catalytic membrane reactor where the reaction and separation can be amalgamated in one unit is considered as one of the new alternative solutions to solve these problems. In this review, we have discussed state-of-the-art flow-through catalytic reactors based on polymer nanocomposite membranes. The unique advantages of flow catalysis include uninterrupted operation, good recyclability, and reaction product without contamination that leads to simple purification. Various catalytic model reactions such as coupling, hydrogenation, esterification in the flow system are presented. We have also presented an overview of methods adopted for preparing such nanocomposite membranes. In the last section, a discussion has been made on the recent advances on polymer-based nanocomposite membranes for the degradation and separation of organic pollutants.     

Time-dependent wave packet propagation using quantum hydrodynamics

A new approach for propagating time-dependent quantum wave packets is presented based on the direct numerical solution of the quantum hydrodynamic equations of motion associated with the de Broglie–Bohm formulation of quantum mechanics. A generalized iterative finite difference method (IFDM) is used to solve the resulting set of non-linear coupled equations. The IFDM is 2nd-order accurate in both space and time and exhibits exponential convergence with respect to the iteration count. The stability and computational efficiency of the IFDM is significantly improved by using a “smart” Eulerian grid which has the same computational advantages as a Lagrangian or Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) grid. The IFDM is generalized to treat higher-dimensional problems and anharmonic potentials. The method is applied to a one-dimensional Gaussian wave packet scattering from an Eckart barrier, a one-dimensional Morse oscillator, and a two-dimensional (2D) model collinear reaction using an anharmonic potential energy surface. The 2D scattering results represent the first successful application of an accurate direct numerical solution of the quantum hydrodynamic equations to an anharmonic potential energy surface.     

聚合物单晶生长的三维相场模拟研究

利用元胞自动机方法与相场模型的结合建立新型三维模拟相场模型.同时,为模拟真实的、三维的高分子结晶的过程,采用元胞自动机方法离散方程,且元胞几何形状的选取符合真实聚合物晶格扩散方式的物理规律,以及新建立的相场模型套用间规聚丙烯的实验参数.利用该模型模拟了多种三维立方体或者薄层的晶体形貌及其相互之间的演化过程,包括正方形、长方形、菱形、六边形、多层单晶等.通过模拟结果与真实形貌作对比来证明所建立的相场模型真实可靠性.     

聚合物流变学教学研究

从流变学教学的规律出发,提出了教学过程中应该注意的问题:首先要培养学生对本课程的兴趣,以此引导学生进入流变学的大门;提出在学习的过程中注重基本概念的学习,要理解掌握流变学基本概念,教学过程中抓住重点,突破难点,并运用生动形象的实例解释抽象的理论和概念;将流变学方法与本专业紧密结合,从流变学的角度寻找解决问题的方法;将国内外流变学最新动态介绍给学生,扩大学生的视野,积极创新;注意严格考核,提高学生学习质量。     

Applications of generating functions to polymerization kinetics. 3. General procedure illustrated for propagation with monomer conversion

The derivation of the product distribution function for the catalytic polymerization mechanism involving propagation with monomer conversion is used to illustrate the general procedure for obtaining the exact discrete distribution arising from a polymerization mechanism. The coupled differential equations arising from the polymerization mechanism are integrated using a generating function substitution. Due to the stepwise growth of polymer chains, this approach is generally applicable to problems in polymerization kinetics. The integrated rate law for the mechanism under consideration is similar to the Poisson distribution, except for a time dependent parameter which suppresses chain growth as time passes. This distribution function has a limiting value as time approaches infinity determined by the ratio of initial monomer and catalyst. The number-average and weight-average degrees of polymerization are also derived using an elementary technique involving generating functions. Catalytic polymerizations frequently give rise to chemical kinetics problems which are difficult to solve due to difficulty in integrating the coupled rate equations. The procedures outlined in this paper permit these problems to be overcome in many cases.     

Calculation of molecular weight distribution in a batch thermal polymerization of styrene

Molecular weight averages have long been used as a measure of polymer molecular weight properties in industrial polymer manufacturing processes. With a kinetic model, it is possible to directly calculate the polymer chain length distribution by integrating an infinite number of the polymer population balance equations. However, when the polymer chain length is very large, such a direct integration of polymer population balance equations can be computationally demanding. In this paper, the method of finite molecular weight moments is applied to the calculation of polymer chain length distribution in a batch free radical thermal polymerization of styrene. The weight fraction of a finite chain length interval is directly calculated in conjunction with a kinetic model. The method of calculation is illustrated through model simulations.     

有关缩聚反应聚合度公式的讨论

聚合度计算公式是缩聚反应一项重要的学习内容,对学生来说是一个学习难点。针对这一问题,本文对缩聚反应的五个聚合度公式进行讨论,并结合实例来说明如何选用合适的聚合度公式,希望对有关的教与学有所启发。     

Simultaneous long‐chain branching and random scission: I. Monte Carlo simulation

In free‐radical olefin polymerizations, the polymer transfer reactions could lead to chain scission as well as forming long‐chain branches. For the random scission of branched polymers, it is virtually impossible to apply usual differential population balance equations because the number of possible scission points is dependent on the complex molecular architecture. On the other hand, the present problem can be solved on the basis of the probability theory by considering the history of each primary polymer molecule in a straightforward manner. The random sampling technique is used to solve this problem and a Monte Carlo simulation method is proposed. In this simulation method, one can observe the structure of each polymer molecule formed in this complex reaction system, and virtually any structural information can be obtained. In the illustrative calculations, the full molecular weight distribution development, the gel point determination, and examples of two‐ and three‐dimensional polymer structure are shown. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 39: 391–403, 2001     

Synthesis and plugging effect of inverse emulsion polymerization microspheres (OPME) for oil-based drilling fluids

It is difficult to seal oil-based drilling fluids in the large pore and micro-fracture formation, and there are few suitable materials for the oil phase with good sealing ability at present. In order to solve the problem of the lack of sealing ability of oil-based drilling fluids, acrylamide, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, and acryloyl morpholine were used as monomers, N'N-methylenebisacrylamide was used as a cross-linking agent, Span-80 and Tween-60 were used as emulsifiers, and 2,2′-azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride was used as an initiator. Polymer microsphere emulsion OPME was synthesized by inverse emulsion polymerization. The structure of polymer microspheres was characterized by infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopy, H NMR, laser particle size analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. The optimal synthesis conditions were determined by the control variable method: the monomer ratio of acrylamide, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, and acryloyl morpholine was 45:20:15, the amount of emulsifier was 8%, and the reaction temperature was 55℃. The synthetic polymer microspheres were added to the oil-based drilling fluids to perform filtration and loss plugging at atmospheric pressure and high-temperature and high-pressure, as well as pore and artificial fracture core plugging evaluation. The evaluation results show that the permeability reduction rate of pore core can reach 82%, and that of fracture core can reach 100% by adding polymer microspheres with 3% dosage. Finally, the pressure transmission experiment proves that the addition of polymer microspheres can slow the pressure transmission and filtrate intrusion, and enhance the stability of wellbore. Therefore, polymer microspheres are a micron-level plugging agent with good compatibility and high performance with oil-based drilling fluids, and the 3% dosage can better seal the formation of large pores and micro-fractures, which has a good potential for field application.     

聚烯烃／极性聚合物界面的分子状态

为了克服高分子共混物界面不易表征的缺点，提出用溶剂选择性溶解方法使界面暴露．结合Ｘ－射线光电子能谱（ＸＰＳ）表征手段，研究了官能化聚合物，接枝型共聚物及带有反应性基团的聚合物作为共混物增容剂时在界面区域的分子状态．实验结果表明，作增容剂时，官能化聚合物在界面区内采取最有利的分子构象，充分发挥增容作用；接枝型共聚物主链、侧链向相应本体聚合物内扩散；而带有反应性基团的聚合物与某个本体聚合物发生反应之前存在反应基团在界面富集的过程     

《聚合物合成工艺学》的课堂教学改革与实践初探

《聚合物合成工艺学》是高分子本科专业开设的一门专业必修课,对于培养学生运用理论知识解决实际工业生产问题的兴趣和能力,以及利用所学知识进行创新创业发展都具有十分重要的作用。由于当前聚合物材料的发展十分迅速,聚合物合成工艺的发展也日新月异,因此根据聚合物合成工艺学的课程特点,结合课堂教学的经验,作者对如何提高学生兴趣、提高教学质量及培养学生的工程实践能力,在教学内容、教学方法等方面提出不同的方法和改革。     

Prediction of vapor–liquid and liquid–liquid equilibria for polymer systems: Comparison of activity coefficient models

A large number of equations of state and activity coefficient models capable of describing phase equilibria in polymer solutions are available today, but only a few of these models have been applied to different systems. It is therefore useful to investigate the performance of existing thermodynamic models for complex polymer solutions which have not yet been widely studied. The present work studies the application of several activity coefficient models [P.J. Flory, Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Cornell University Press, New York, NY, 1953; T. Oishi, J.M. Prausnitz, Estimation of solvent activities in polymer solutions using a group-contribution method, Ind. Eng. Chem. Process Design Dev. 17 (1978) 333; H.S. Elbro, A. Fredenslund, P. Rasmussen, A new simple equation for the prediction of solvent activities in polymer solutions, Macromolecules 23 (1990) 4707; G.M. Kontogeorgis, A. Fredenslund, D. Tassios, Simple activity coefficient model for the prediction of solvent activities in polymer solutions, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 32 (1993) 362; C. Chen, A segment-based local composition model for the Gibbs energy of polymer solutions, Fluid Phase Equilib. 83 (1993) 301; A. Vetere, Rules for predicting vapor–liquid equilibria of amorphous polymer solutions using a modified Flory–Huggins equation, Fluid Phase Equilib. 97 (1994) 43; C. Qian, S.J. Mumby, B.E. Eichinger, Phase diagrams of binary polymer solutions and blends, Macromolecules 24 (1991) 1655; Y.C. Bae, J.J. Shim, D.S. Soane, J.M. Prausnitz, Representation of vapor–liquid and liquid–liquid equilibria for binary systems containing polymers: applicability of an extended Flory–Huggins equation, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 47 (1993) 1193; G. Bogdanic, J. Vidal, A segmental interaction model for liquid–liquid equilibrium calculations for polymer solutions, Fluid Phase Equilibria 173 (2000) 241] and activity coefficient from equations of state [F. Chen, A. Fredenslund, P. Rasmussen, Group-contribution Flory equation of state for vapor–liquid equilibria en mixtures with polymers, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 29 (1990) 875; M.S. High, R.P. Danner, Application of the group contribution lattice—fluids EOS to polymer solutions, AIChE J. 36 (1990) 1625]. The evaluation of these models was carried out both at infinite dilution and at finite concentrations and the results compared to experimental data. Furthermore, liquid–liquid equilibrium predictions for binary polymer solutions using six activity coefficient models are compared in this work. The parameters were estimated for all the models to achieve the best possible representation of the reported experimental equilibrium behavior.     

Maximum Flux Transition Paths of Conformational Change

Given two metastable states A and B of a biomolecular system, the problem is to calculate the likely paths of the transition from A to B. Such a calculation is more informative and more manageable if done for a reduced set of collective variables chosen so that paths cluster in collective variable space. The computational task becomes that of computing the "center" of such a cluster. A good way to define the center employs the concept of a committor, whose value at a point in collective variable space is the probability that a trajectory at that point will reach B before A. The committor "foliates" the transition region into a set of isocommittors. The maximum flux transition path is defined as a path that crosses each isocommittor at a point which (locally) has the highest crossing rate of distinct reactive trajectories. This path is based on the same principle as the minimum resistance path of Berkowitz et al (1983), but it has two advantages: (i) the path is invariant with respect to a change of coordinates in collective variable space and (ii) the differential equations that define the path are simpler. It is argued that such a path is nearer to an ideal path than others that have been proposed with the possible exception of the finite-temperature string method path. To make the calculation tractable, three approximations are introduced, yielding a path that is the solution of a nonsingular two-point boundary-value problem. For such a problem, one can construct a simple and robust algorithm. One such algorithm and its performance is discussed.     

聚合物抗污涂层的研究进展

构筑聚合物抗污涂层表面是解决生物污损的有效策略. 聚合物具有耐酸碱性和易于功能化及表面修饰等优点, 聚合物抗污涂层在降低生物污损对材料的影响和减少经济损失中发挥着重要作用. 本文综合评述了聚合物抗污涂层的各种研究策略和研究进展, 介绍了相关新型聚合物抗污涂层的成果, 并展望了该领域面临的挑战.     

渗透物在致密聚合物膜中扩散的分形介质模型

利用自由体积理论讨论了渗透物分子在致密聚合物膜内的扩散机理, 提出了“扩散通道”的概念, 建立了渗透物在致密聚合物膜中扩散的分形介质模型, 考虑了自由体积分布对扩散过程的影响. 根据建立的模型, 渗透物在膜内的扩散是由在“扩散通道”上的一系列跳跃构成的. 根据致密膜内扩散通道的关联长度ξ(p)与膜厚L的关系, 可以把扩散分为正常扩散、 过渡扩散和分形扩散三部分, 给出了扩散相图, 提出并解释了分形渡越现象.