Poly(Ferrocenylalkylammonium): A Molecular Electrode Material for Dihydrogenphosphate Sensing

By virtue of strong ion‐paring interactions that are reinforced following oxidation of ferrocene moieties to ferrocenium form, films synthesized by oxidative polymerization of pyrrole‐containing (ferrocenylmethyl)trialkylammonium cations are able to electrochemically sense the dihydrogenphosphate anion in organic electrolytes. Strong and selective affinity of these cationic polymer films towards H₂PO₄^? was evidenced from FT‐IR and EQCM experiments. Clear two‐wave differential pulse voltammetry features allow the amperometric titration of this anion.     

酞菁铜阴阳离子分子沉积(MD)膜润湿性研究

酞菁及其衍生物等大环平面分子具有良好的化学稳定性和优异的光电性能 [1,2 ] ,利用酞菁进行模拟生物光合作用的研究 ,以期实现新的光电转换技术 ,近年来已引起人们的广泛重视[3～ 5] .分子沉积(MD)超薄膜[6～ 8] 是以阴阳离子间静电相互作用为成膜驱动力 ,通过相反离子体系的单层交替沉积制备的层状有序超薄膜 .分子沉积技术广泛应用在固体表面改性和生物传感技术等领域 ,沉积分子的物理化学性质是影响其应用的主要因素 .本文通过紫外 -可见光谱跟踪了酞菁铜阴阳离子 MD膜的均匀沉积 ,并根据酞菁 MD膜表面接触角的变化 ,探讨分子端基的…     

Electrochemistry of Polypyrrole Films in Aqueous Solutions: The Character of the Bond between the Anion and the Polymer Matrix

Mechanisms of the formation and doping of polypyrrole films and their behavior in aqueous media are studied by voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and other methods combined with IR spectroscopy and the tracer technique. The last two methods reveal that pyrrole molecules in acid media form complexes with protons and anions, and that a strong interaction occurs in a polypyrrole film between links of polypyrrole chains and anions, leading to a change in their structure. The obtained data are used to propose a mechanism for the synthesis of polypyrrole films, which includes the discharge of a complex of protonated pyrrole with the anion yielding radical cations, which induce the growth and development of polypyrrole chains. It is stressed that the incorporation of anions into a film (doping) occurs in the course of its formation during the discharge and partial destruction of the pyrrole complexes with the anion.     

Formation of langmuir-blodgett films containing two-dimensional monoatomic arrays of rare-earth cations

The work is focused on the preparation and characterisation of rare-earth containing stearic acid Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films. Stearic acid monolayer behavior on the rare-earth containing aqueous subphase have been analyzed by thermodynamic measurements. The compression isotherm shape changed substantially under varying the anion type at the constant rare-earth cation content in aqueous subphase. The structure of formed multilayer rare-earth containing LB films was studied using small angle X-rays diffraction. The considerable structural defects in multilayer films were found when rare-earth chloride solution was exploited as aqueous subphase, caused presumably by electrostatic interactions at the monolayer surface under high binding of rare-earth cations. The use of monodentate complexones like acetic acid was proposed to form bulk phase quasi-neutral rare-earth complexes. The electroneutral ligand exchange reactions of such complexes with stearic acid monolayer allowed to neutralise monolayer surface under rare-earth cations binding and to form condenced monolayer below the triple-point temperature. The compression of such monolayer to the state of minimal compressibility and subsequent monolayer deposition resulted in the formation of high ordered LB films with high content of adsorbed multivalent rare-earth cations arranged in two-dimensional monoatomic arrays.     

Effects of film structure on electrochromic properties of the multilayer films containing polyoxometalates

Multilayer films of tungstophosphate anion (P₂W₁₈) and poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) were fabricated on quartz and ITO substrates by layer-by-layer self-assembly method. These films were characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometric (CA), chronocoulometry (CC) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The effects of film structure on multilayer electrochromic properties were investigated. The electrochromic responses of the composite films were related to the surface coverage of anion and multilayer thickness. It was found that higher concentration of polycation and anion, or adding salt to the polycation solution used for multilayer film preparation led to thicker and denser film structure which improved optical contrast and coloration efficiency whereas prolonged response time.     

The Diffusion of Ferricyanide Through Perfluorinated Ionomer (Nafion) Membranes

The diffusion coefficient for ferricyanide anion in perfluorinated ionomer films (Nafion) have been measured. They are low enough to permit the use of ferricyanides to detect the presence of defects in such films.     

Anion Sensing by Solution‐ and Surface‐Assembled Osmium(II) Bipyridyl Rotaxanes

We report the preparation of [2]rotaxanes containing an electrochemically and optically active osmium(II) bipyridyl macrocyclic component mechanically bonded with cationic pyridinium axles. Such interlocked host systems are demonstrated to recognise and sense anionic guest species as shown by ¹H NMR, luminescence and electrochemical studies. The rotaxanes can be surface assembled on to gold electrodes through anion templation under click copper(I)‐catalysed Huisgen cycloaddition conditions to form rotaxane molecular films, which, after template removal, respond electrochemically and selectively to chloride.     

515—Cation and anion responses of zwitterion phospholipid bilayers

The electrochemical behavior of zwitterion phospholipid bilayers as determined with the help of membrane potential data, is examined. The synthetic DL-β,γ-dipalmitoyl-α-phosphatidylcoline bilayer shows at 30°C nernstian and sub-nernstian anion responses which depend on the cation present in the electrolytes (LiCl, NaCl, KCl, CsCl, CaCl₂, CeCl₃), and in some cases on the concentration of the solutions considered. On the other hand, nernstian cation responses have been observed in non-isothermal membrane-potential measurements performed on the same lipidic films. These experimental results are explained on the assumption that, from a potentiometric viewpoint the phospholipid membrane behaves as a neutral carrier membrane electrode. Accordingly, the form of the potential equations, and then the anion response of the bilayer, follows from the chemistry of the phospholipid molecules.     

Characterization of DNA immobilized on electrochemically prepared conducting polypyrrole-polyvinyl sulfonate films

The article describes the adsorption characteristics of DNA onto electrochemically generated polypyrrole-polyvinyl sulfonate (PPY-PVS) films obtained as a function of pH. Adsorption on PPY doped with an anion proceeds by anion exchange, and since DNA possesses a fixed negative charge owing to PO ₄ ⁻ , it favors a very strong binding displacing PVS with favorable energetic interactions. Characterization of adsorbed DNA onto the PPY-PVS films was carried out by ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetric studies.     

Polymer dewetting via stimuli responsive structural relaxation-contact angle analysis

Thin films of a stimuli-responsive homopolymer dewet as a stimulus response after anion exchange of the imidazolium's counter anion. Contact angle analysis and interfacial energy considerations indicate dewetting goes counter to increasing spreading coefficient. Intrafilm stress arising from structural relaxation drives the dewetting.     

高分子阴离子电导的研究

制备了含Ｉ＾－榻解质薄膜,用阻抗谱法测量了样品的Ｉ＾－电导率,分析了样品的频响特性曲线,用Ｗａｇｎｅｒ直流极化法测量了样品的电子电导。实验发现,此阴离子导体几乎和相应的含Ｎａ＾＋有相同的离子电导率,且随着碘含量的增加, 率增大。离子电导实验结果表明,在此阴离子导体中,电子电导占总电导率的９％,而空穴的导导率比电子电导率小１￣２个数量级。     

Properties of ionic liquids on Au surfaces: non-conventional anion exchange reactions with carbonate

A simple anion metathesis in diluted aqueous carbonate at room temperature affords 1-(12-mercaptododecyl)-3-methyl-imidazolium carbonate (MDMI-HCO(3)) from MDMI salts self-assembled on gold films and nanoparticles. The properties of MDMI-SAM differ from MDMI in solution, for which the anion exchange reaction does not proceed.     

Asymmetric Anion‐selective Membrane Electrode for Determining Nitric Oxide Release Rates from Ppolymeric Films/Electrochemical Devices

A novel potentiometric method for the determination of nitric oxide (NO) is presented. The assessment of NO levels is based on the rapid reaction of NO with oxyhemoglobin, during which nitrate is formed and then detected potentiometrically using a polymeric membrane anion‐selective electrode. The composition of the anion‐selective membrane is optimized to eliminate the response to high levels of oxyhemoglobin reagent used to react with NO to form NO₃^?. The practical utility of the method is demonstrated by determining the NO release rates from NO donor‐doped polymeric films, as well as from a new electrochemical NO generation system within the range of 10 to 55×10^?10 mol ? min^?1. The values measured with the new assay system are shown to correlate well with a chemiluminescence reference method after accounting for the trapping efficiency of NO by the oxyhemoglobin solution.     

Effect of Manganese on Radiation Vulcanization of Natural Rubber

Manganese was added as a promoter to investigate physico-mechanical properties of radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex (RVNRL) films. RVNRL films were prepared by the addition of Mn with the concentration range 0–30 ppm to natural rubber latex and irradiated with various radiation doses (0–20 kGy). Tensile strength, tear strength, and cross-linking density of the irradiated rubber films increased with increasing the concentration of Mn ions as well as radiation doses. In contrast, elongation at break, permanent set, and swelling ratio of the films were decreased under the same conditions. The concentration of Mn ions and radiation doses were optimized and found to be 20 ppm and 12 kGy, respectively. The maximum tensile and tear strengths of irradiated rubber films were observed as 29.12 MPa and 44.78 N/mm, respectively at the optimum conditions. The mechanical properties of the films increased markedly with the addition of Mn until they attained the highest values of 33.88 MPa and 54.77 N/mm, respectively. These enhancements, which reached approximately 20% at the most favorable conditions, can be explained by the effect of transition metals in view of Fajan’s rules regarding the covalent character of ionic bonds and suggest that the higher the difference in charges between cation and anion, the higher the ability to form distortion or polarization of ions.     

ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDIES ON CONDUCTING COMPOSITE FILMS FROM POLYURETHANE AND POLYPYRROLE

A study on the electrooxidative polymerization of pyrrole onto polyurethane-coated platinum electrodes and the electrochemical properties of the composite polyurethane/polypyrrole films (PU/PPy) as-prepared is presented. It is found that polypyrrole grows layer by layer from the polyurethane/platinum interface through the polyurethane matrix, and ca. 20 wt.% of polypyrrole will fill up the matrix. Cyclic voltemmograms show that the composite films are porous, and the reduction-reoxidation (redox) rate of the composite films is limited by the diffusion of counteranions through the films. Larger anion size leads to slower diffusion process. The composite films can also act as modified electrodes.     

Analytical applications of nano-baskets of calix[4]pyrroles

Calix[4]pyrrole is one such class which holds a great promise in the fields of sensors and their unique behavior as sensors owes to its structural flexibility. Anion binding ability of calix[4]pyrrole has been modified in a variety of ways. Introduction of electron releasing and electron withdrawing groups at the meso position or at β-pyrrolic positions leads to calix[4]pyrrole with deep cavities and fixed walls which shows increased selectivity and modified binding effects. Strapping of calix[4]pyrrole is another way to modify its structural behavior which is responsible for its binding behavior. Choice of strap could play a profound role not only in increasing the intrinsic anion binding affinity of calix[4] pyrrole, but also in modulating the receptor anion stoichiometry, thereby modifying potentially the inherent anion binding selectivity. Calix[n]pyrroles with extended cavities have also been synthesized. Such as calix[3]bipyrrole binds bromide substantially with high affinity than calix[4]pyrrole. Calix[4]pyrrole has also been used to produce anion sensors that can report the presence of anion by means of a color change. The medium effect on the complexation of calix[4]pyrrole and anion has been investigated in various solvents. Calix[4]pyrrole has also been used to increase the ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolyte by anion complexation of the metal salt. Calix[4]pyrrole has been used to obtain optical sensors using surface plasmon resonance technique. Composite films of cellulose acetate containing calix[4]pyrrole has also been reported which has potential usage in packaging, storage and preservation. In nut shell, calix[4]pyrrole can be modified in a variety of ways to form versatile sensors which can be used in variety of ways in various areas.     

PEO-12-钨磷酸质子导电聚合物电解质膜

以聚氧乙烯(PEO)为基质, 在其中掺杂适量的钨磷酸, 制备PEO-H₃PW₁₂O₄₀质子导电聚合物电解质膜. XRD及IR测试表明体系中Keggin阴离子与PEO链相互作用形成新的化合物; Keggin阴离子的存在有利于水合质子的形成. PEO-H₃PW₁₂O₄₀复合膜的电导率室温最高可达4.0×10^－3 S•cm^－1.     

Trapped electrons in substoichiometric MoO3 observed by X-ray electron spectroscopy

Substoichiometric amorphous thin films of MoO₃ in both the transparent and absorptive forms have been studied by X-ray electron spectroscopy. The transparent films can be colored blue (absorptive) electrically or by UV irradiation. The electron distribution curve of the blue film exhibits a small band near the Fermi edge which is absent in the transparent sample. This new band is attributed to electrons trapped in positively charged anion vacancies in the substoichiometric MoO₃ lattice. This model provides an interpretation of the electrical conductivity and color of the films.     

PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYPYRROLE-POLYSTYRENE SULFONIC ACID COMPOSITE FILM

Polypyrrole-polystyrene sulfonic acid (PPy-PSSA) composite films have been electrosynthesized in an aqueous solution of PSSA. The electro-active films exhibit cation exchange during the redox process. Infrared, Raman and energy-dispersive spectroscopic results demonstrated that the polyanion of PSS^- is co-deposited into the PPy matrix and couldn‘t be stripped from the film extensively by dedoping. The doping level together with dipolaron content of the PPy-PSSA composite film increases during electrochemical polymerization process. SEM images revealed that the composite film has smooth and compact morphology and AFM pictures suggested that PPy chains are possibly grown perpendicular to the electrode surface. TGA tests indicated that the composite films has much better thermal stability than that of pure PPy.Furthermore, electrochemical studies showed that the relaxation process at certain holding potential has great effect on the shape of the cyclic voltammetric curves of PPy-PSSA composite film. The composite film exhibits cation and anion exchange during the redox process after undergoing the relaxation step. It is more difficult for divalent anion to enter the polymer matrix than a univalent ion, and a large cation such as (CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N^ cannot be involved in the ion exchange process.     

Chromogenic signaling of hydrogen carbonate anion with pyrylium-containing polymers

Polymeric films containing pyrylium derivatives showing a selective color modulation from yellow to red in the presence of the poorly coordinating hydrogen carbonate anion in water at neutral pH have been developed.