Enhanced dielectric properties of polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified BaTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript> (BT)-poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) composites

To improve the compatibility between the ceramic particle and polymer matrix, the surface modifier polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used for the modification of BaTiO₃ (BT) particles as fillers in the poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) matrix via solution casting techniques. The structural analysis of the composite characterized by X-ray diffraction confirms the tetragonal structure. The results showed that the PEG modified BT-PVDF composites had a higher dielectric constant (≈192) and relatively lower dielectric loss value at 1000 Hz. The Nyquist plot suggests the contribution of only bulk effect present in the composites. The AC electrical conductivity studies obey Jonscher’s universal power law by fitting AC conductivity data which reveals the potential utility of the composites for ideal capacitor and microscopic reasons for this improvement were presented. Furthermore, the remnant polarization was significantly improved and maximum polarization was observed for PEG modified BT-PVDF composites.     

不同分子量PEG的铜电镀液对电化学沉积铜行为的研究

研究了在酸性镀铜溶液中添加不同分子量的PEG对直径为50微米、深径比为1的镀层盲孔填充效果的影响.结果表明,随着PEG分子量的增加,电镀铜溶液的微孔填充力明显提高.电流密度为2 A/dm2,添加剂PEG分子量(u)超过6000时,镀液可以完全填充盲孔,镀层不出现任何空洞和缝隙.这是由于添加剂PEG能明显加强电镀铜镀液阴极极化,抑制了电镀铜的沉积.同时,PEG于镀液中的扩散系数还随其分子量的增加而降低,从而增加了SPS在微孔底部的吸附力,加速了电镀铜在微孔底部的沉积.进一步,增大PEG分子量,沉积铜膜的表面粗糙度、铜膜结晶度和电阻率均有所降低.     

CuCl2对聚乙二醇（PEG）的构象和结晶的影响

用傅里叶变换红外光谱法(FT-IR)、差示扫描量热法(DSC)、广角 X射线衍射法(WAXD)研究了少量过渡金属盐氯化铜(CuCl2)对聚乙二醇(PEG)构象和结晶行为的影响. Cu2＋与PEG分子链中的氧原子有配位键生成, 通过溶液电导率的测定, 发现一个Cu2＋大约与3个PEG链节单元形成配位结构, 从而使PEG的构象和结晶行为发生变化, 随着体系中CuCl2含量的增加, PEG分子链中OC—CO旁式构象相对反式构象含量逐渐增加, 在CuCl2含量(w)为7%左右时达到极大值, 在CuCl2含量(w)为9%时, 反而是反式构象相对旁式构象含量多些. 混合物中PEG的结晶度随着体系中CuCl2含量的增加逐渐降低, 含量(w)为9%时, 又有所提高.     

Changes in induced polarization associated with the sorption of sodium, lead, and zinc on silica sands

Low-frequency dielectric spectroscopy can be measured in terms of a conductance and a phase lag between the electrical current and the electrical field. This conductance and phase lag can be written as into a complex conductivity with both an in-phase and quadrature components that are frequency dependent. In sands, the low-frequency (10 mHz-40 kHz) spectra of the complex conductivity are dominated by the polarization of the electrical double layer (especially the internal part of the electrical double layer called the Stern layer) and the Maxwell-Wagner polarization (typically above 100 Hz). We present a polarization that is able to explain the complex conductivity spectra including the grain size distribution, the porosity, and the complexation of the mineral surface with the ions of the pore water. To test this model, we investigate the sorption of various cations (Na, Pb, Zn) characterized by different affinities with the surface of silica. Sand column experiments were carried out to see the change in the complex conductivity during the advective/dispersive transport of a lead nitrate solution and a zinc sulfate solution, replacing a sodium chloride solution in the pore space of the sand. The complex conductivity model is able to explain the change of the phase over time.     

Complex conductivity of water-saturated packs of glass beads

The low-frequency conductivity response of water-saturated packs of glass beads reflects a combination of two processes. One process corresponds to the polarization of the mineral/water interface coating the surface of the grains. The other process corresponds to the Maxwell-Wagner polarization associated with accumulation of the electrical charges in the pore space of the composite medium. A model of low-frequency conductivity dispersion is proposed. This model is connected to a triple-layer model of electrochemical processes occurring at the surface of silica. This model accounts for the partition of the counterions between the Stern and the diffuse layers. The polarization of the mineral/water interface is modeled by the electrochemical polarization model of Schurr for a spherical grain. We take into account also the DC surface conductivity contribution of protons of the sorbed water and the contribution of the diffuse layer. At the scale of a macroscopic representative elementary volume of the porous material, the electrochemical polarization of a single grain is convoluted with the grain size distribution of the porous material. Finally, the Maxwell-Wagner polarization is modeled using the complex conductivity of a granular porous medium obtained from the differential effective medium theory. The predictions of this model agree well with experimental data of spectral induced polarization. Two peaks are observed at low frequencies in the spectrum of the phase. The first peak corresponds to the distribution of the size of the beads and the second peak is due to the roughness of the grains.     

Thermodynamic properties of surfactant sodium n-heptyl sulfonate in water and in aqueous solutions of poly(ethylene glycol) at different temperatures

The volumetric, compressibility and electrical conductivity properties of sodium n-heptyl sulfonate (C₇SO₃Na) in pure water and in aqueous poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) solutions were determined at different temperatures below and above the micellar composition range. At each temperature, the infinite dilution apparent molar volumes of the monomer and micellar state of C₇SO₃Na in aqueous PEG solutions respectively are smaller and larger than those in pure water. However, the values of the infinite dilution apparent molar isentropic compressibility of both monomer and micellar states of C₇SO₃Na in aqueous PEG solutions are larger than those in pure water. Thermodynamic parameters of micellization of investigated surfactant in water and in aqueous solutions of PEG at different temperatures were estimated and it was found that the micelle formation process is endothermic and therefore, this process must be driven by entropy increase. The calculated Gibbs free energies of micellization for aqueous PEG solutions are more negative than those for pure water and become more negative by increasing temperature. The variation of the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of C₇SO₃Na in water and in aqueous PEG solutions with temperature was obtained and a comparison between the CMC of C₇SO₃Na obtained from different thermodynamic properties was also made.     

CuCl_2对聚乙二醇(PEG)构象和结晶行为的影响

用傅里叶变换红外光谱法(FT-IR)、差示扫描量热法(DSC)、广角X射线衍射法(WAXD)研究了少量过渡金属盐氯化铜(CuCl_2)对聚乙二醇(PEG)构象和结晶行为的影响.Cu~(2+)与PEG分子链中的氧原子有配位键生成,通过溶液电导率的测定,发现一个Cu~(2+)大约与3个PEG链节单元形成配位结构,从而使PEG的构象和结晶行为发生变化,随着体系中CuCl_2含量的增加,PEG分子链中OC-CO旁式构象相对反式构象含量逐渐增加,在CuCl_2含量(w)为7%左右时达到极大值,在CuCl_2含量(w)为9%时,反而是反式构象相对旁式构象含量多些.混合物中PEG的结晶度随着体系中CuCl_2含量的增加逐渐降低,含量(w)为9%时,又有所提高.     

Sulfonated poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride)-poly(ethylene glycol)-silica nanocomposite polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications

A method for the preparation of highly conductive and stable organic-inorganic nanocomposite polyelectrolyte membranes with controlled spacing between inorganic segment and covalently bound sulfonic acid functional groups has been established. These polyelectrolyte membranes were prepared by condensation polymerization of the silica precursor (tetraethylorthosilicate) in dimethylacetamide in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) of desired molecular weight, and sulfonated poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) was attached to the polymeric backbone by hydrogen bonding. Molecular weight of PEG has been systematically changed to control the nanostructure of the developed polymer matrix for studying the effects of molecular structure on the thermal as well as conductive properties. These polyelectrolyte membranes were extensively characterized by studying their thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), ion-exchange capacity (IEC), water content, conductivity, methanol permeability, and current-voltage polarization curves under direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) operating conditions as a function of silica content and molecular weight of PEG used for membrane preparation. Moreover, from these studies and estimation of selectivity parameter among all synthesized membranes, 30% silica content and 400 Da molecular weight of PEG resulted in the best nanocomposite polyelectrolyte membranes, which exhibited performance comparable to that of the Nafion 117 membrane for DMFC applications.     

Interaction of water with self-assembled monolayers of alkylsilanes on mica

The interaction of water with self-assembled alkylsilane monolayers on mica substrates has been studied using an atomic force microscope operated in contact, noncontact, and electrical polarization modes. Complete monolayer films were found to be effective in blocking water adsorption. On partially covered surfaces water was found to produce large changes in the conductivity and surface potential of the exposed mica regions. It was also found that water could penetrate films near defects and at island edges.     

Synthesis,characterization, and proton‐conducting properties of organic–inorganic hybrid membranes based on polysiloxane zwitterionomer

The synthesis and characterization of a series of zwitterionic hybrid membranes based on a zwitterionic siloxane precursor (ZS) are described. Flexible, transparent, optically homogeneous films were prepared. With the further incorporation of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), the hybrid films became more flexible but translucent. The structure of the inorganic sides was probed with solid‐state ²⁹Si NMR spectroscopy, and the organic sides and the chemical process involved were characterized with solid‐state ¹³C cross‐polarization/magic‐angle spinning NMR. A higher content of ZS led to higher proton conductivity of the hybrid electrolytes. Moreover, the proton conductivity was enhanced by the addition of the plasticizing component of PEG to the hybrid matrix; this was ascribed to the increased water uptake and free volume of the hybrid matrix and the dissociation of sulfonic acid groups. The proton conductivity of these hybrid membranes could be increased up to 3.5 × 10^?2 S/cm by the temperature and relative humidity being increased to 85 °C and 95%, respectively. The proton‐conduction behavior of these hybrid membranes is also briefly discussed. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 3444–3453, 2006     

Occurrence of an Intermediate Relaxation Process in Water-in-Oil Microemulsions below Percolation: The Electrical Modulus Formalism

The dielectric and conductometric spectra of water-in-oil microemulsions below percolation in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz have been analyzed on the basis of the electrical modulus formalism. In the frequency range investigated, this approach clearly evidences the presence of a particular polarization mechanism, resulting in a well-defined dielectric dispersion, located between that due to the orientational polarization of the bulk aqueous phase and that due to the ionic structure of the interface, usually occurring in heterogeneous systems. This polarization mechanism has been attributed to the "in-phase" correlation displacement of surfactant polar head groups surrounding each water droplet dispersed in the oil phase. This mechanism differs from the usual interfacial Maxwell-Wagner effect. The advantage of the electrical modulus formalism, in comparison with the analysis of the directly measured quantities, the permittivity epsilon'(omega), and the total electrical conductivity sigma(omega), are briefly discussed. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.     

A green MXene-based organohydrogel with tunable mechanics and freezing tolerance for wearable strain sensors

Conductive hydrogels have attracted considerable attention owing to their potential for use as electronic skin and sensors.However,the loss of the inherent elasticity or conductivity in cold environments severely limits their working conditions.Generally,organic solvents or inorganic salts can be incorporated into hydrogels as cryoprotectants.However,their toxicity and/or corrosive nature as well as the significant water loss during the solvent exchange present serious difficulties.Herein,a liqu...     

静电纺丝制备Tb-PEG+Eu-PEG/PANI/PAN荧光导电相变三功能复合纤维

以聚丙烯腈(PAN)为载体基质、 以铕-聚乙二醇(Eu-PEG)和铽-聚乙二醇(Tb-PEG)为相变荧光材料, 加入掺杂的导电聚苯胺(PANI), 采用静电纺丝技术制得Tb-PEG+Eu-PEG/PANI/PAN复合纤维. 采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 荧光光谱(FL) 仪、 差示扫描量热(DSC)仪及宽频介电松驰谱(BDS)仪等方法对相变荧光导电复合纤维的性能进行分析. 研究结果表明, 复合纤维具备良好的荧光、 相变及导电性能. 在294 nm紫外光激发下, 通过调节Tb-PEG和Eu-PEG的质量比可调节复合纤维的发光强度和颜色, 同时复合纤维的相变温度在5467 ℃之间. 复合纤维的电导率达到10^-6 S/cm, 随着PANI含量的增加, 电导率和介电常数增加. 通过调节Tb-PEG, Eu-PEG和PANI的比例及PEG的分子量, 可以实现复合纤维荧光、 导电及相变性能的可控调整.     

Sodium Chloride Molar Conductance in Different Poly(ethylene glycol)–Water Mixed Solvents

The molar conductivities of NaCl in several poly(ethylene glycol)(PEG)–water “mixed solvents” are presented as a function of the PEG content in solution. Three different PEG samples, a monodispersed one and two polydispersed ones, have been used. The comparison between the molar conductivity values in the mixed solvents and the corresponding ones in pure water shows that the only effect of PEG on the ions’ motions is an obstruction effect despite the variation of the macroscopic dielectric constant induced by PEG itself. A comparison between the molar conductivities and the corresponding mutual main diffusion coefficients shows a tight correlation between the two quantities. This correlation is possible only in the absence of electrostatic effects due to the presence of PEG.     

The role of ethanol in extremely diluted solutions

We carried out a systematic study on the role of ethanol as a cosolvent in the preparation of aqueous extremely diluted solutions (EDS). We have studied EDS prepared in water containing 1 % ethanol and measured their electrical conductivity and heat of mixing to determine how these solutions differ from those prepared in pure water. The results showed that, as occurs also for the EDS in water, these ethanolic solutions exhibit peculiar effects relating to container volume and storage time (ageing). Our data show a remarkable increase in the conductivity of the EDS in 1 % ethanol, as compared to EDS prepared in water solvent, especially after prolonged storage higher than about 250 days (ageing effect). In each case, the values of conductivity for the hydroalcoholic solvent were approximately four times those for water after an ageing period of 2,178 days. For the study of volume effect, we found that conductivity changes only slightly with decreasing volume. It’s important to underline that the studied volumes were in the 0.25/2.0 mL range. The calorimetric measurements reveal that the presence of ethanol affects heat of mixing with alkaline solutions differently compared to the conductivity. In fact, heat of mixing is not very sensitive to the presence of ethanol, but in contrast with conductivity it shows remarkable sensitivity to volume effects. Our working hypothesis to account for these peculiarities is the presence of water molecule aggregates.     

Mathematical modeling of electrical conductivity in electrolyte solution between two gas-evolving electrodes

This paper studies how the electrolyte conductivity has effects on the performance of an alkaline water electrolyzer. A mathematical model of the electrolyte conductivity between two electrodes has been developed based on a combination of electrolyte conductivity, void fraction and velocity of bubble rising in a liquid. The Design of Experiment technique along with statistical method is used to develop the empirical model to investigate the correlation between void fraction, current and solution temperature. The mathematical results show that the drop of the electrical conductivity is caused by an increase of solution temperature and the height of electrode. On the other hand, an increase of bubble diameter results in an increase of conductivity. Subsequently, the mathematical results are compared with the experimental results where the void fraction obtained from the model agrees well with those obtained from the experimental results.     

In situ formation of polyethylene glycol–titanium complexes as solvent-free electrolytes for electrochromic device application

Transparent and ionic conductive polymeric electrolytes have been prepared through sol–gel method by adding titanium isopropoxide into an acidic polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution. After hydrolysis and condensation processes, new associations between titanium cations and ether oxygen atoms of PEG have been formed according to Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis results of these hybrid materials indicate a better thermal stability with a less polydispersion of the molecular mass distribution in comparison with PEG. For the purpose of electrochromic or photoelectrochromic device applications, LiI was added into the hybrid materials to form solvent-free polymeric electrolytes. Optical transmittance spectra of these electrolytes show a red shift of the cutoff wavelength as a function of titanium isopropoxide percentage in the original sol–gel solutions. It is also observed that the amount of hydroxyl groups in the hybrid materials was reduced in comparison with the PEG one. This makes electrical conductivity of the hybrid electrolytes with LiI salt insensitive to humidity and solvents, which was about 2 × 10^-4 Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ at room temperature. A solid WO₃-based electrochromic device with the hybrid electrolyte keeps the same optical transmittance value after 1,000 cycles of switching polarization potentials between −1 and +1 V.     

Effect of Lithium Sulfide on Electrical Properties of Li2S-LiPO3 Glasses

The temperature and concentration dependences of the electrical conductivity was studied in Li₂S-LiPO₃ glasses. The effect of lithium sulfide additions (22.5-25 mol %) to LiPO₃ on the electrical conductivity was studied. The nature of the conductivity was studied over the whole range of Li₂S concentrations using Tubandt's procedure, and the contribution of electronic component to the total electrical conductivity was examined by Liang-Wagner's polarization method.     

Influences of Triton X-100 micelle on the microstructure of HSA

The effects of Triton X-100 molecule and micelle on the microstructure and properties of HSA are studied by the some methods of UV spectrum, fluorescence spectrum, fluorescence polarization, circular dichroism, conductivity, and zeta potential. With the increase of Triton X-100 concentration, the UV absorbance, fluorescence intensity of HSA, and the system conductivity all first decrease and then increase. The zeta potential of HSA first goes up and then down. The percents of the β-sheet, random, turn structures, and the polarization of HSA increase but the percent of the α-Helix of HSA decreases. When Triton X-100 concentration is more than 1.0×10⁻³ mol l⁻¹, the structure parameters change obviously especially for the percents of random and turn structures.     

Electrical conductivity of lyotropic phases of dodecylbenzenesulphonates with Li+, Na+, and K+ ions in water

The electrical conductivity of dodecylbenzenesulphonate (DoBS) ionic lyotropic liquid crystal of the systems: LiDoBS (dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid lithium salt)/water, NaDoBS (dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid sodium salt)/water, and KDoBS (dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid potassium salt)/water were investigated by impedance spectroscopy in the frequency range from 0.5 Hz to 0.5 MHz. The electrical conductivity of lyotropic LiDoBS was higher than that of isotropic phase. The electrical conductivity isotropic KDoBS and NaDoBS was higher than the conductivity of lyotropic ones. The temperature dependence of electrical conductivity was investigated in the systems LiDoBS/water and KDoBS/water for different phases. The activation energy of electrical conductivity is lowest for the normal hexagonal phase LiDoBS/water. Such systems based on anionic surfactants are of interest as the electrolyte for the supercapacitors.