UV and thermally stable polystyrene‐MWCNT superhydrophobic coatings

A facile method for ultraviolet (UV) and thermally stable polystyrene‐multiwalled carbon nanotubes (PS‐MWCNT) superhydrophobic coatings was demonstrated by a simple spray coating method. The superhydrophobicity was understood by an increase in micro/nano roughness with the addition of MWCNTs. Surface morphology of the coatings showed protrusion like structure. The wetting behavior of the coatings was studied as a function of temperature, and it is observed that the coatings were superhydrophobically stable up to 250 °C. A transformation of superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic state is achieved at 300 °C. The coatings remained superhydrophobically stable when it was subjected to UV‐irradiation and water immersion of 50 h. Thermogravimetric analysis showed a small shift (10°) towards higher temperature region with an addition of MWCNTs, suggesting the presence of weak interactions between PS and MWCNT, which is also supported by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies. Both hydrophilic and superhydrophobic coatings find potential applications in our daily life. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis of polytitanosiloxanes and their transformation to SiO2–TiO2 ceramic fibers

A one-pot synthesis of polytitanosiloxanes (PTS) and its transformation to SiO₂–TiO₂ ceramic fibers were investigated. PTS was prepared by the hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane followed by the reaction with bis(2,4-pentanedionato)titanium diisopropoxide in methanol in 33–95 SiO₂ mol %. PTS was considered to be a ladder- or sheet-type polymer consisting of Si? O? Si and Si? O? Ti linkages as a main chain with pendant hydroxyl and 2,4-pentanedionato groups. SiO–TiO ceramic fibers were prepared by the pyrolysis of SiO₂–TiO₂ precursor fibers, which were prepared by the dry spinning of PTS followed by steam treatment. The tensile strength was 610 MPa for the SiO₂–TiO₂ fibers (SiO₂/TiO₂ = 20) after the pyrolysis at 700₀C. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Building Block approach to SiO2–ZrO2 porous materials†

(2‐Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium silicate, Si₈O₂₀[N(CH₃)₃(C₂H₄OH)]₈·nH₂O, was allowed to react with zirconium tetrakis(2,4‐pentanedionate) in methanol, resulting in gel formation. The gels were heat‐treated at 650–1000 °C in air. The product at 650 °C showed a specific surface area of 500 m² g⁻¹, and the average pore diameter was ca 4.3 nm, indicating the formation of a thermally stable mesoporous body. Gels with the same composition were also prepared by sol–gel processing using tetraethoxysilane as a silica source. The specific surface area of the product yielded by heating the gels at 650 °C was 425 m² g⁻¹ and the average pore diameter was ca 2.8 nm, which were lower than those of the product from the gels prepared with (2‐hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium silicate. These differences have been attributed to the difference in nanostructure of the gels, caused by the structure of the silica sources and their polymerization behaviour. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

SiO_2包覆超细CaCO_3的微晶分析和XPS研究

0引 言 超细碳酸钙在橡胶、塑料、造纸、涂料、油墨、医药、化妆品等工业中有广泛应用。碳酸钙粉末表面具有许多水羟基,表面是亲水疏油性的 ,易形成聚集体 ,分散性能差 ,直接应用效果不好。因此,根据其本身的性质及其应用目的,对其进行表面处理,以相应提高其应用性能。碳酸钙的表面处理是通过物理或化学方法将表面处理剂吸附或反应在碳酸钙的表面,形成表面改性层,使其表面活性化,以改善碳酸钙的表面性能。目前碳酸钙的表面改性大多为有机表面改性、偶连剂表面改性、高分子（聚合物）表面改性等 [1],而无机表面改性却很少有报道。我…     

NH2SO3H–SiO2 as a new water‐compatible,recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of novel (α,β‐unsaturated) β‐amino ketones via aza‐Michael reaction

NH₂SO₃H–SiO₂/water as a novel catalytic system was used for the synthesis of (α,β‐unsaturated) β‐amino ketones via aza‐Michael reaction at reflux conditions. The methodology was of general applicability and the catalyst exhibited activity up to five cycles. The catalyst was characterized for the first time using FT‐IR, X‐ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopic–energy dispersion analytical X‐ray. The stability of the catalyst was evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry and TGA/differential thermal analysis. High efficiency of the catalyst along with its recycling ability and the rather low loading demonstrated in reactions are the merits of the presented protocol. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Reaktionen von [B12H12–n(OH)n]2–, n = 1, 2 mit Säuredichloriden und Kristallstruktur von Cs2[1,2-B12H10(ox)] · CH3OH

Reactions of [B₁₂H_12–n(OH)_n]^2–, n = 1, 2 with Acid Dichlorides and Crystal Structure of Cs₂[1,2-B₁₂H₁₀(ox)] · CH₃OH By treatment of [B₁₂H₁₁(OH)]^2– with organic and inorganic acid dichlorides in acetonitrile the bridged dicluster compounds [B₁₂H₁₁(ox)B₁₂H₁₁)]^4– ( 1 ), [B₁₂H₁₁(p-OOCC₆H₄COO)B₁₂H₁₁]^4– ( 2 ), [B₁₂H₁₁(m-OOCC₆H₄COO)B₁₂H₁₁]^4– ( 3 ), [B₁₂H₁₁(SO₃)B₁₂H₁₁]^4– ( 4 ), [B₁₂H₁₁(SO₄)B₁₂H₁₁]^4– ( 5 ) are obtained in good yields. The dihydroxododecaborates [1,2-B₁₂H₁₀(OH)₂]^2– and [1,7-B₁₂H₁₀(OH)₂]^2– afford clusters with an anellated ring: [1,2-B₁₂H₁₀(ox)]^2– ( 6 ), [1,2-B₁₂H₁₀(SO₄)]^2– ( 7 ) and [1,7-B₁₂H₁₀(OOC(CH₂)₈COO)]^2– ( 8 ). Isomerically pure [1,7-B₁₂H₁₀(OH)₂]^2– ( 9 ) is formed by reaction of (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with ethylene glycol. All new compounds are characterized by vibrational, ¹¹B, ¹³C and ¹H NMR spectra. The crystal structure of Cs₂[1,2-B₁₂H₁₀(ox)] · CH₃OH (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, a = 9.616(2), b = 10.817(1), c = 15.875(6) Å, β = 95.84(8)°, Z = 4) reveals a distortion of the B₁₂ icosahedron caused by the anellated six-membered heteroring.     

Enhanced epoxidation of soybean oil by novel Al2O3–ZrO2–TiO2 solid acid catalyst

This study aims to develop highly efficient, recyclable solid catalysts for the epoxidation of vegetable oils. An Al₂O₃–ZrO₂–TiO₂ solid acid catalyst was prepared by a co‐precipitation/impregnation method and characterised through scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared and nitrogen adsorption–desorption analyses. The solid acid catalyst with a high surface area and typical slit pore adsorption was successfully synthesised. Al₂O₃–ZrO₂–TiO₂ also exhibits high stability and improved catalytic efficiency in the epoxidation of soybean oil. An oil conversion rate of 86.6%, which is higher than that of conventional catalysts, was obtained with a catalyst loading of 0.8 wt% and was maintained at 76.6% even after recycling the catalyst three times. The performance of the solid catalyst was slightly superior to that of H₂SO₄. Therefore, this novel catalyst may potentially be applicable in catalysing soybean oil epoxidation.     

Studies on the syntheses of polymetalloxanes and their properties as a precursor for amorphous oxide. IV. Properties of SiO2–TiO2 oxide fibers from polytitanosiloxane

From polytitanosiloxanes (PTS), SiO₂–TiO₂ oxide fibers with fairly good tensile strength were prepared, and their mechanical and thermal properties were investigated. The precursor fibers PTS-0.5 and PTS-1.0 were obtained by dry spinning of a highly viscous PTS solution which were formed as the reaction mixture of silicic acid (SA) with bis(2,4-pentanedionato)titanium diisopropoxide (PTP) in the molar ratios (SA/PTP) of 0.5 and 1.0. The precursor fibers PTS-0.5 were too brittle to measure their tensile strength, whereas PTS-1.0 and the heat-treated fibers were found to have tensile strength of 130 (precursor), 540 (500°C), and 450 (900°C) MPa, respectively. Heat-treatment of the fibers PTS-1.0 at above 1000°C forms anatase and rutile of titanium dioxide. The crystallization is resulted from the unreacted PTP which is not incorporated into the polymer network.     

Promotion of the γ‐phase of polyamide 6 in its nanocomposite with phosphate glass

The effect of tin fluorophosphate‐glass (Pglass) nanoparticles on the polyamide‐6 (PA6) matrix in Pglass/PA6 hybrids has been investigated by ¹³C solid‐state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The crystallinity determined by direct‐polarization ¹³C NMR combined with longitudinal relaxation‐time (T_1C) filtering varied between 31 and 44%. T_1C‐filtered ¹³C spectra with cross polarization clearly showed resonances of both the α‐ and γ‐crystalline phases of PA6, typically at ratios near 45:55, while the similarly processed neat polymer contained only the α‐phase. This suggests that the Pglass promotes the growth of the γ‐crystalline phase. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 46: 857–860, 2008     

Corrosion behavior of electroless Ni–P/TiO2 nanocomposite coatings

Composite Ni–P/nano‐TiO₂ coatings were prepared by simultaneous electroless deposition of Ni–P and nano‐TiO₂ on a low carbon steel substrate. The deposition was carried out from stirred solutions containing suspended nano‐TiO₂ particles. The Ni–P and Ni–P/nano‐TiO₂ coatings before and after heat treatment were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy. The micro‐structural morphologies of the coatings significantly varied with the nano‐TiO₂ content. The corrosion resistance of as‐plated and heat‐treated Ni–P and Ni–P/nano‐TiO₂ coatings was investigated by anodic polarization, Tafel plots and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic (EIS) studies in 3.5% NaCl solution. Ni–P/nano‐TiO₂ coating exhibited superior corrosion resistance over Ni–P coating. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Surface treatment of 25‐μm Kapton film by ammonia for improvement of TiO2/SiO2 coating's adhesion

Due to a smooth hydrophobic surface of Kapton film, it is very difficult to coat an inorganic oxide coating on its surface. In this study, the surface of Kapton was treated by NH₃·H₂O and silicon coupling agent to improve the polymer surface wettability. Changes in surface hydrophilicity were studied by contact angle measurement. The samples were irradiated by atomic oxygen (AO) in a ground‐based simulation system. TiO₂/SiO₂ multi‐layer coatings were prepared on the surface of Kapton by sol–gel method to resist AO erosion. The optical transmittance and surface morphology of samples were investigated by UV–vis spectroscopy and scanning electronic microscope. The results indicated that the TiO₂/SiO₂ sol could easily form a uniform thin coating on the surface of pretreated Kapton. After AO exposure, the coatings became more compact, without peeling off. The AO erosion yield value of coated Kapton was sharply down, and the samples had good optical transparency. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluation of the Initial Stages of Gas‐Phase Ethylene Polymerizations with a SiO2‐Supported Ziegler–Natta Catalyst

The very early stages of gas‐phase ethylene polymerization on an SiO₂‐supported Ziegler–Natta catalyst were studied with the help of a short‐stop reactor. The short‐stop‐reactor‐based technique was useful in studying nascent polymerization, providing insights at very short, controlled times into important phenomena regarding catalyst fragmentation and the activation and deactivation of catalyst sites that take place during the very early stages of the reaction. Experimental results indicate that the growth of the polymer chains occurs at unsteady conditions during the initial stages of the polymerization. Hydrogen has a strong influence on the initial kinetics, leading to a significant decrease of polymerization activity. Polymer crystallinity increases with the reaction time, probably due to the formation of long chains with a high degree of crystallinity.

     

Hexamethyldisiloxane‐modified ZnO‐SiO2‐coated superhydrophobic textiles for antibacterial application

A superhydrophobic cotton textile with high antibacterial properties has been fabricated. The cotton textile was coated through the in situ growth of ZnO‐SiO₂ nanoparticles in presence of chitosan as the template agent via a hydrothermal process at 95 °C. This process was followed by the coating of additional layers of hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HDTMS). The obtained cotton textile showed antibacterial property against Staphylococcus epidermis and Escherichia coli with inhibition zones up to 18.26 and 8.48 mm, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the coating had a rough surface, which was attributed to the distribution of ZnO‐SiO₂ nanorods of hexagonal shape. This rough surface creates a superhydrophobic layer that repels the bacteria, as proven by the large water contact angle of approximately 150°. Nevertheless, the HDTMS layers prolong the durability of hydrophobicity for up to 3 h.     

Preparation and characterization of epoxy/SiO2 nanocomposites by cationic photopolymerization and sol–gel process

Epoxy/SiO₂ nanocomposite materials were prepared by cationic photopolymerization and sol–gel process using a novel epoxy oligomer (EP‐Si(OC₂H₅)₃) prepared by 3‐isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane (IPTS)‐grafted bisphenol A epoxy resin and tetraethyl orthosilicate as inorganic precursor. The chemical structures of EP‐Si(OC₂H₅)₃ were characterized by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. Transmission electron microscopy showed that the in situ generated nano‐SiO₂ dispersed uniformly in the EP matrix, and its average diameter is around 40 nm. The relationship between nanocomposite materials' thermal/mechanical properties and nano‐SiO₂ introduced were studied by thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, and impact strength test. The results showed that the nanocomposite materials' thermal and mechanical properties improved a lot with increase of the SiO₂ content. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Oxidative Deprotection of Acetals and Trimethylsilylethers by γ‐PCC‐SiO2

Acetals, ketals and trimethylsilyl ethers mildly and selectively underwent oxidative deprotection to carbonyl compounds by silica gel supported γ‐picolinium chlorochromate under non‐aqueous conditions in good to excellent yields.     

An emulsifier‐free core–shell polyacrylate/diacetone acrylamide emulsion with nano‐SiO2 for room temperature curable waterborne coatings

An emulsifier‐free core–shell polyacrylate emulsion, containing nano‐SiO₂ nanoparticles in the core and diacetone acrylamide (DAAM) in the shell, has been successfully prepared by emulsifier‐free seeded emulsion polymerization. The effects of reaction temperature, dropping time, nano‐SiO₂ and initiator contents, and variation of the composition of core monomers on the amount of coagulum, particle size, and monomer conversion have been investigated. The particle morphology and the distribution of emulsion particles have been measured by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering. The keto‐carbonyl groups on the surface of the polyacrylate emulsion nanoparticles reacted with adipic dihydrazide (ADH) to form a film with a cross‐linked network structure at room temperature. Therefore, the emulsifier‐free core–shell emulsion could be used as a two‐component room temperature curable waterborne coating. It was also found that the properties of the coating were clearly superior after using the cross‐linker. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Effect of nitrogen on mechanical,oxidation and structural behaviour of Ti–Si–B–C–N nanocomposite hard coatings deposited by DC sputtering

Ti–Si–B–C–N film was deposited by DC magnetron sputtering at different argon and nitrogen ratios such as N₂/Ar = 1 : 5, 2 : 4, 3 : 3, 4 : 1 and 5 : 0. The formation of TiN and TiB phases was observed because of incorporation of nitrogen. The hardness, modulus, microstructure, structure and bond formation with different nitrogen contents during the deposition were studied by nanoindentation, scanning electron microscope, X‐ray diffraction and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, respectively. The oxidation kinetics of Ti–Si–B–C–N was investigated. The nitrogen incorporation during deposition influences different properties of the coating. Hardness and modulus decreased, and microstructure showed very fine grain presence, and film changes to fully amorphous because of incorporation of nitrogen in the film. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation and properties of polyborosiloxanes as precursors for borosilicate formation of SiO2–B2O3 gel fibers and oxides by the sol-gel method using tetraacetoxysilane and boron tri-n-butoxide

Formation of SiO₂–B₂O₃ gel fibers and oxides was investigated by the sol-gel method using tetraacetoxysilane (TAS) and boron tri-n-butoxide (BTB). Low molecular weight borosiloxanes (BS) were formed by the reaction of TAS with BTB in THF. Partial alkoxylation and hydrolysis of BS followed by further condensation of the resulting polymer (PBS) solutions led to the formation of highly polymerized polyborosiloxanes (HPBS) with good spinnability. Gel fibers were obtained by dry spinning of HPBS. The compositions of PBS and gels were not consistent with that in feed. Heat treatment of the gels, however, provided SiO₂–B₂O₃ oxides with compositions almost compatible with those of the gels. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Amelioration of H4[W12SiO40] by nanomagnetic heterogenization: For the synthesis of 1H–pyrazolo[1,2‐b]phthalazinedione derivatives

We conveniently coated silicotungstic acid (STA, H₄[W₁₂SiO₄₀]) on amino‐functionalized Si–magnetite nanoparticles, as surface functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles is an excellent way for green and efficient catalysis. The nanoparticles were structurally characterized using various techniques. The catalytic activity and recyclability of the STA–amine–Si–magnetite nanoparticles were probed through synthesis of 1H–pyrazolo[1,2‐b]phthalazinedione derivatives. The reaction proceeds smoothly to provide products in excellent yields and short reaction times. The catalyst could be readily recovered using a simple external magnet and reused several times without any significant loss in activity. Herein, we report a comparison of the activity of H₄[W₁₂SiO₄₀] as a homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyst, the latter being found to be more efficient. The findings offer effective methods for environmentally friendly synthesis of pyrazolo[1,2‐b]phthalazinedione derivatives.     

Preparation and properties of silylated PTFE/SiO2 organic–inorganic hybrids via sol–gel process

A study on poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) reinforced with tetraethoxysilanes (TEOS) derived SiO₂ is described. It included the manufacturing process of SiO₂‐reinforced PTFE and the effects of silylation agent on the properties of the hybrid material, such as porosity, hydrophobic, thermal resistance, dielectric and mechanical properties, and microstructure. PTFE/SiO₂ hybrids of 50 wt % SiO₂ loading were prepared via a sol–gel process and were shaped by a two‐roll milling machine. Trimethylchlorosilane and hexamethydisilazane were used as the silylation agents. Our results showed that the water absorption and dielectric loss of PTFE/SiO₂ hybrid had significantly improved with silylation agent. The silylation process replaced Si? OH with Si? CH₃ on the surface of the TEOS‐derived silica colloidal particle. The existence of trimethylsilyl [? Si(CH₃)₃] on the surface of the modified PTFE/SiO₂ hybrid was confirmed via infrared and solid‐state ²⁹Si magic‐angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Nitrogen‐sorption techniques were used to characterize the modified and unmodified PTFE/SiO₂ hybrids. The microstructure of SiO₂ in the matrix was also evaluated with scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Our results showed that the silylated sol–gel‐derived PTFE/SiO₂ hybrids had exhibited high porosity (53.7%) with nanosize pores (10–40 nm) and nanosize colloidal particles (20–50 nm). This manifests itself as have the ultralow dielectric properties (D_k = 1.9 and D_f = 0.0021), low coefficient of thermal expansion (66.5 ppm/°C), high tensile modulus (141 MPa), excellent thermal resistance (T_d = 612 °C), and an increased hydrophobia (θ = 114°); moreover, the hydrophobic property of the PTFE/SiO₂ hybrid was thermally stable up to 400 °C. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 1789–1807, 2004