Self Organization and Redox Behavior of Poly(vinylferrocene)-block-Poly(isobutylene)-block-Poly(vinylferrocene) Triblock Copolymer †

Self organization and redox behavior of a ferrocene containing triblock copolymer, poly(vinylferrocene)-block-poly(isobutylene)-block-poly(vinylferrocene), with narrow molecular weight distribution in solutions and in thin films were investigated. Dynamic light scattering studies of the block copolymer in dilute solutions indicated that the polymer chains aggregated at relatively low concentrations. The aggregations of polymer chains were observed in toluene, as well as in tetrahydrofuran at concentrations as low as 0.014 mg/mL and 0.0045 mg/mL, respectively. Thin films of the copolymer showed reversible single electron redox behavior, similar to that of ferrocene. Morphology and micro-phase separation of the copolymer was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy.     

Patterning Flexible Substrates Using Surface Relief Structures in Azobenzene Functionalized Polymer Films

A novel method for maskless micro-patterning of polymeric substrates is presented. First, an azobenzene functionalized polymer film is spin-coated on a Poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) sheet. Then surface relief structures are optically inscribed on the polymer film by interference of laser beams. The patterned azobenzene functionalized film is then etched in the plasma chamber such that the gratings are transferred to the PET substrate. Finally, any remaining azobenzene functionalized polymer is dissolved away using an appropriate solvent. This method of patterning can be broadly applied to a variety of flexible/polymeric substrates and the resolution is not limited by the substrate thermo-mechanical properties.     

Strong covalent bonding modulated graphene oxide/epoxy interfacial enhancement and advanced corrosion resistance

Abstract

Chemically functionalized graphene oxide [multi-amino functionalized graphene oxide (MAGO)] was achieved by building covalent bonds between graphene oxide (GO) and a small molecule containing benzene structure and multi-amino groups. Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photo electron spectroscopy and TEM-EDX results certified that the molecule was successfully grafted onto GO nanosheets. Subsequently, functionalized GO was incorporated into waterborne epoxy (EP) coating through ball-milling method. This molecular design can significantly improve the dispersion of MAGO in EP matrix, as well as the compatibility and interaction between MAGO and EP. Compared with GO/EP, the water absorption of MAGO/EP decreased from 4.38 to 2.59%, the adhesion strength of MAGO/EP increased from 4.72 to 6.32?MPa after immersion of 40?days in 3.5% NaCl solution. Incorporation of 1?wt% of MAGO into EP matrix prominently improved the long-term corrosion resistance. The impedance modulus of GO/EP coating decreased by four orders after 40 days immersion, while that of MAGO/EP coating only decreased by one order. The impedance modulus was still 1.47?×?10⁸ Ω cm², and two-time constant wasn’t detected for MAGO/EP coating. This research developed a novel green anticorrosion coating with enhanced durability for metal protection.     

固定Ionic liquid/Silica sol/Nafion膜中的联吡啶钌电化学发光行为的研究及应用

制备了Ionic liquid/Silica sol/Nafion-联吡啶钌复合物膜修饰金电极。采用循环伏安(CV)和电致化学发光(ECL)法,考察了联吡啶钌和左氧氟沙星在此修饰电极上的电化学及其发光行为。结果表明,此修饰电极表现出很好的电化学活性和电化学发光响应。基于左氧氟沙星对固定化联吡啶钌在0.1 mol/L磷酸盐缓冲液中的弱电化学发光信号有较强的增敏作用,建立了电化学发光检测盐酸左氧氟沙星的新方法。在最佳实验条件下,左氧氟沙星浓度在1.0×10-7～1.0×10-4mol/L范围内与相对发光强度呈线性关系(r2=0.998 4),检出限(S/N=3)为1.59×10-9mol/L。连续平行测定2.2×10-5mol/L的左氧氟沙星溶液10次,发光强度的相对标准偏差(RSD)为3.6%。对样品进行回收率试验,回收率在95.6%～103.5%之间,RSD(n=5)为3.0%。该方法具有较高的选择性和灵敏度,样品处理简单快速,用于盐酸左氧氟沙星的测定,结果满意。     

Determination of trace Pb(Ⅱ), Cd(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) using differential pulse stripping voltammetry without Hg modification

In this work,we reported a simultaneous determination approach for Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)atμg L 1concentration levels using differential pulse stripping voltammetry on a bismuth film electrode(BiFE).The BiFE could be prepared in situ when the sample solution contained a suitable amount of Bi(NO)3,and its analytical performance was evaluated for the simultaneous determination of Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)in solutions.The determination limits were found to be 0.19μg L 1for Zn(II),and0.28μg L 1for Pb(II)and Cd(II),with a preconcentration time of 300 s.The BiFE approach was successfully applied to determine Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)in tea leaf and infusion samples,and the results were in agreement with those obtained using an atomic absorption spectrometry approach.Without Hg usage,the in situ preparation for BiFE supplied a green and acceptability sensitive method for the determination of the heavy metal ions.     

Design, synthesis and in vitro antitumor evaluation of novel diaryl urea derivatives bearing sulfonamide moiety

A novel series of diaryl urea derivatives bearing sulfonamide moiety have been designed and synthesized.Their in vitro antitumor effect against human cancer cell lines MX-1,A375,HepG2,Ketr3 and HT-29 was screened and evaluated by the standard MTT assay with sorafenib as the positive control.Some of the compounds showed significant inhibitory activity against multiple cell lines compared to sorafenib.In particular,2,6-dimethyl-4-{6-[3-(4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)urea]naphthalen-2-yl}sulfonyl morpholine(10d)was found to be the most potent against A375,HepG2 and Ketr3 with IC50values of 0.65–0.97mol/L,which were 5–20-fold more potent than sorafenib.Compound 10d emerged as a valuable lead for further optimization.     

Surface‐Passivated SBA‐15‐Supported Gold Nanoparticles: Highly Improved Catalytic Activity and Selectivity toward Hydrophobic Substrates

Silanol groups on a silica surface affect the activity of immobilized catalysts because they can influence the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, matter transfer, or even transition state in a catalytic reaction. Previously, these silanol groups have usually been passivated by using surface‐passivation reagents, such as alkoxysilanes, bis‐silylamine reagents, chlorosilanes, etc., and surface passivation has typically been found in mesoporous‐silicas‐supported molecular catalysts and heteroatomic catalysts. However, this property has rarely been reported in mesoporous‐silicas‐supported metal‐nanoparticle catalysts. Herein, we prepared an almost‐superhydrophobic SBA‐15‐supported gold‐nanoparticle catalyst by using surface passivation, in which the catalytic activity increased more than 14 times for the reduction of nitrobenzene compared with non‐passivated SBA‐15. In addition, this catalyst can selectively catalyze hydrophobic molecules under our experimental conditions, owing to its high (almost superhydrophobic) hydrophobic properties.     

Two Lanthanide(III)?Copper(II) Organic Frameworks Based on {OLn6} Clusters that Exhibited a Large Magnetocaloric Effect and Slow Relaxation of the Magnetization

Two new 3D lanthanide(III)? copper(II) organic frameworks based on unusual {OLn₆} clusters have been successfully synthesized and fully characterized. Crystallographic studies showed that the {OLn₆} clusters acted as 12‐connected nodes that were linked together by [CuL₂] (H₂L=3‐hydroxypyrazine‐2‐carboxylic acid) moieties to construct an interesting 4,12‐c net with the point symbol {4³⁶.6³⁰}{4⁴.6²}₃. Magnetic studies revealed that these two isostructural heterometallic frameworks exhibited different magnetic properties, depending on the different anisotropies of the lanthanide spin carriers: Gd‐Cu showed a large magnetocaloric effect, with an entropy change (?ΔS_m) of 35.76 J kg^?1 K^?1, which is one of the largest values in high‐dimensional complexes, whilst Dy‐Cu exhibited slow relaxation of the magnetization at low temperatures.     

Synthesis of 2-Arylquinazolin-4(3H)-one Derivatives Catalyzed by Iodine in [bmim+][ ]

Controlling selectivity of the reactions of aromatic aldehydes and 2-aminobenzamide in ionic liquid catalyzed by iodine at either room temperature or at 80 °C under nitrogen resulted in the synthesis of (E)-Schiff bases, 2,3-dihydro-2-arylquinazolin-4(1H)-one and 2-arylquinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives, in excellent yields.