Synthesis and proton conductivity of sulfonated,multi‐phenylated poly(arylene ether)s

A series of sterically‐encumbered, sulfonated, poly(arylene ether) copolymers were synthesized and their proton conductivity examined. The series was prepared by copolymerizing a novel monomer, 2″,3″,5″,6″‐tetraphenyl‐[1,1′:4',1″:4″,1″':4″',1″″‐quinquephenyl]‐4,4″″‐diol, with 4,4'‐difluorobenzophenone and bisphenol A. Subsequent sulfonation and solution casting provided membranes possessing ion exchange capacities of 1.9 to 2.7 mmol/g and excellent mechanical properties (Young's modulus, 0.2–1.2 GPa; tensile strength, 35–70 MPa; elongation at break, 62–231%). Water uptake ranged from 34 to 98 wt% at 80 °C/100% RH. Proton conductivities ranged between 0.24 to 16 mS/cm at 80 °C/60% RH, and 3 to 167 mS/cm at 80 °C/95% RH. TEM analysis of the polymers, in the dehydrated state, revealed isolated spherical aggregates of ions, which presumably coalesce when hydrated to provide highly conductive pathways. The strategy of using highly‐encumbered polymer frameworks for the design of mechanically‐robust and dimensionally‐stable proton conducting membranes is demonstrated. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2014 , 52, 2579‐2587     

Der Einsatz von Sorbentien räumlich-globulrer Struktur zur Abtrennung radioaktiver Verunreinigungen aus Wasser

Abstract

Possibilities of using a new generation of sorbents have been investigated. Polymers of spatial-globular (spherulitic) structure (RGS polymers) have been tested to separate Cs, Sr and rare earth elements – which can also be radioactive contaminants – from different waters.

RGS polymers are both, solids and highly-disperse systems being extremely permeable to fluids and gases with low pressure decline. They were currently used to clean industrial waste-water.

It is shown that these polymers can be used successfully to separate radionuclides. Polymers RGS-81 and RGS-112 have high distribution coefficients for CS, Sr, Sc, the lanthanide series and Hf in weakly acid solutions. In HF solutions, Sc and Hf can be separated from Cs, Sr and the lanthanides.     

High-power 2.8 W blue-violet laser diode for white light sources

High-power 2.8 W blue-violet InGaN LD was fabricated, applying AlN facet coating technology. The AlN was found to be crystallized on the facets and very stable even after 2200 h cw operation. Luminous flux over 380 lm is obtained with a phosphor-converted LD excitation white light source using just a single laser chip at 1A operating current.     

Generation and Reactivity of a One-Electron-Oxidized Manganese(V) Imido Complex with a Tetraamido Macrocyclic Ligand

The synthesis and X-ray structure of a new manganese(V) mesitylimido complex with a tetraamido macrocyclic ligand (TAML), [Mn^V(TAML)(N-Mes)]⁻ ( 1 ), are reported. Compound 1 is oxidized by [(p-BrC₆H₄)₃N ]^+.[SbCl₆]⁻ and the resulting Mn^VI species readily undergoes H-atom transfer and nitrene transfer reactions.     

Persistent luminescence properties of SrMg2(PO4)2:Eu2+,Tb3+

We investigate the persistent luminescence in europium-doped SrMg₂(PO₄)₂ upon codoping with auxiliary terbium. Luminescence properties of the phosphors, including photoluminescence, luminescence decay and thermoluminescence, are systematically studied. SrMg₂(PO₄)₂:Eu²⁺ shows only a weak persistent luminescence, and codoping with Tb³⁺ is necessary to obtain considerable persistent luminescence. An energy level scheme is constructed to convey reasonable trapping and detrapping processes in the material.     

Real Brauer characters

In this paper, we determine the structure of finite groups with a small number of real-valued irreducible Brauer characters.     

Design and fabrication of single-crystal GaN nano-bridge on homogeneous substrate for nanoindentation

This study reports a simple method to design and fabricate a freestanding GaN nano-bridge over a homogeneous short column as supporting leg. Test samples were fabricated from MOCVD-grown single-crystal GaN films over sapphire substrate using a FIB milling to leave freestanding short spans. We also investigated the nanoindentation characteristics and the corresponding nanoscopic mechanism of the GaN nano-bridge and its short column with a conical indenter inside transmission electron microscopy. The stress–strain mechanical properties and Young’s modulus have also been examined and calculated as 108 GPa ± 4.8 % by the strain energy method. The significant slope switch of the L–D curve corresponds to the transition from the single-point bending indentation to the surface stretching indentation and has been interpreted with the evolution of TEM images. This freestanding fabrication and test have key advantages to characterize nanoscale behavior of one-dimensional bridge structure and greater ease of sample preparation over other micro-fabrication techniques.     

Automated capillary electrophoresis with on-line preconcentration by solid phase extraction using a sequential injection manifold and contactless conductivity detection

An extension of a capillary electrophoresis instrument coupled to a sequential injection analysis manifold was developed for automated measurements with on-line solid-phase extraction preconcentration. An in-house built capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detector was employed for sensitive detection with narrow capillaries of 25 μm internal diameter. The system was assembled into standardized 19 in. frames and racks for easy transport and mobile deployment. The system can be left running unattendedly without manual intervention with good operation stability. To demonstrate the application of the system, a method for the determination of four drugs, namely ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen and bezafibrate, was developed with enrichment factors of up to several hundreds. Detection of the drug residues down to the nM-scale was found possible and the method was found suitable for the detection of ibuprofen in the waste water of a hospital in Hanoi.