Synthesis and characterization of thermosensitive interpenetrating polymer networks based on N-isopropylacrylamide/N-acryloxysuccinimide, crosslinked with polylysine, grafted onto polypropylene

Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) based on poly (N-isopropylacrylamide), (PNIPAAm) and poly (N-acryloxysuccinimide) (PNAS), grafted onto polypropylene (PP), were synthesized in three consecutive steps using ionizing radiation in the first and second steps and chemical reaction in third one. In the first step a thermosensitive graft copolymer of NIPAAm onto PP film was obtained by gamma radiation with a ⁶⁰Co source. The grafted side chains of PNIPAAm were then crosslinked with gamma radiation to give net-[PP-g-NIPAAm]. The secondary network was obtained in situ by chemical crosslinking between PNAS and polylysine (pLys). The PP-g-IPNs exhibited the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) at around 32 °C. Based on its thermoreversible behavior, this system could be used for immobilization of biomolecules. The phase transition temperature (LCST) and network properties of the IPNs were measured by swelling behavior. Additional characterization by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and infrared (FTIR-ATR) determinations are reported.     

Hydrophilic nanocomposites based on polyurethane/poly(2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate) semi‐IPNs and modified/unmodified nanosilica for biomedical applications

Nanocomposites based on sequential semi‐interpenetrating polymer network (semi‐IPN) of cross‐linked polyurethane and linear poly(2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate) with 0.25 and 3 wt % of nanosilica filler were prepared and investigated. The unmodified silica, carboxyl‐modified, and amino‐modified silica were used in an attempt to control the microphase separation of the polymer matrix by polymer–filler interactions. A variety of experimental techniques were used to study morphology, thermal transitions, mechanical properties, and polymer dynamics of the nanocomposites. Special attention was paid to the investigation of the hydration properties of the nanocomposites in the perspective of biomedical applications. The results show that the good hydration properties of the semi‐IPN matrix are preserved in the nanocomposites. Effects of water on polymer dynamics were found to be particularly pronounced for the secondary β_sw,_PHEMA and the β_PU relaxations, in agreement with interpretations in terms of hydrogen bonding interactions with specific groups in the structure of the two polymers. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2014 , 52, 397–408     

Synthesis and characterization of epoxy‐based semi‐interpenetrating polymer networks sulfonated polyimides proton‐exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cell applications

Novel epoxy‐based semi‐interpenetrating polymer networks (semi‐IPNs) of aromatic polyimide, derived from 2,2‐benzidinedisulfonic acid (BDSA), were prepared through a thermal imidization reaction. Dynamic scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were utilized to verify the synchronization of the imidization of sulfonated poly(amic acid) (SPAA) and the crosslinking reactions of epoxy. The semi‐IPNs of epoxy/sulfonated polyimides (SPI‐EPX) exhibit excellent film‐forming characteristics and mechanical integrity at room temperature. Conductivities at 100 °C of 0.0243 S cm^?1 (SPI‐EP30) and 0.0141 S cm^?1 (SPI‐EP50) were obtained, which are similar to that of the Nafion 117 (0.0287 S cm^?1). The increase in the conductivity of SPI‐EP(30,40) with temperature is more rapid than that of Nafion 117. The SPI‐EPX exhibited lower methanol permeability than did Nafion117. The hydrolytic stability of the SPI‐EPX was followed by FTIR spectroscopy at regular intervals. SPI‐EPX prepared using epoxy‐based semi‐IPNs of sulfonated polyimide, SPI‐EP(40,50), exhibited higher hydrolytic stability than the phthalic polyimides (five‐membered ring polyimides).The microstructure was analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM) in the tapping mode, which demonstrated that SPI‐EP50 exhibited a nanophase that was separated into an essentially reticulated and venous hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed widespread and well‐connected hydrophilic domains, proving the higher hydrolytic stability and strong proton‐transporting properties of the SPI‐EPX membrane. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 2262–2276, 2008     

A Multicolor Photoinitiator for Cationic Polymerization and Interpenetrated Polymer Network Synthesis: 2,7‐Di‐tert‐butyldimethyldihydropyrene

For polymer synthesis upon visible light, actual photoinitiator operates in a restricted part of the spectrum. As a consequence, several photoinitiators are necessary to harvest all of the emitted visible photons. Herein, 2,7‐di‐tert‐butyldimethyldihydropyrene is used for the first time as a multicolor photoinitiator for the cationic polymerization of epoxides. Upon addition of diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate and optionally N‐vinylcarbazole, the originality of this approach is to allow efficient monomer conversions under various excitation light sources in the 360–650 nm wavelength range: halogen lamps, and light‐emitting and laser diodes. The synthesis of an interpenetrated polymer network from an epoxide/acrylate blend using a red light at 635 nm is also feasible. The formed polymer material exhibits a photochromic character.

     

Factors which affect the glass transition and damping capability of polymers

The shape of the glass transition plays a critical role in the engineering performance of polymers in sound and vibration damping, as well as other applications. The transition may be affected by fillers, plasticizers, blending, IPN formation, etc. A collection of data, both original and literature, is presented which illustrates how the phenomenon works. Emphasis is placed on the role of the area under the linear loss modulus–temperature curve, which may be evaluated in a fashion similar to other spectroscopic techniques. In addition, the loss area can be significantly affected by morphological factors.     

BaTiO3 / (PU/UP-IPNS)复合材料的相容性、力学性能和阻尼性能研究(英)

以水热法合成的BaTiO3纤维和同步法制备的互穿聚合物网络为原料，采用原位分散聚合法获得了一系列BaTiO3/(PU／UP-IPNs)复合材料。采用傅立叶交换红外分光光度计跟踪考察了IPNs的聚合过程，用透射电镜观测了IPNs及其复合物的形貌。结果表明，IPNs中两相相畴尺寸在纳米级范围内，在此基础上，实现了BaTiO3纤维状的复合。动态力学性能的检测结果表明，相较纯IPNs，复合材料的阻尼损耗模量和阻尼损耗因子值均有所提高，且在低温区均出现了肩峰。复合物的最大损耗因子值均大于0．4，在约50℃范围内，E’值提高100MPa。力学性能检测结果表明，IPNs中的连续相是决定材料力学性能的主要因素；有机／无机组分间混溶性的降低，使BaTiO3/IPNs复合材料的抗张强度和断裂伸长率均下降。     

The Effect of Synthesis Method on Three-component IPNs Morphology and Property

Three-component IPNs were synthesized from polyurethane/poly (methyl acrylate aminoethyl methacrylate)/epoxy resin [PU/P(MADMA)/EP] by simultaneous synthesis interpenetrating polymer networks method(SINs) and sequential synthesis interpenetrating polymer networks method (STPNs). Comparing the effect of the two synthesis methods on the morphology and mechanical properties of three-component IPNs, it was found that the compatibility of three-component IPNs depends on the component ratios and interpenetrating formation , the different synthesis methods make the entanglement and interpenetrating between networks changed. The tensile strength of SIPNs is bigger than that of SINs, while the elongation at break of SINs is bigger than that of SIPNs. It is feasible to use stepwise staining method to observe the morphology change.     

Electrically conductive pseudo IPNs of linear poly(carbonate-urethane) and crosslinked polychloroprene

A number of pseudo IPNs of poly(carbonate-urethane) (PCU) and crosslinked polychloroprene (CR) have been synthesized and characterized. The single phase morphology of these novel pseudo IPNs has been confirmed by DSC measurements and electron microscopy. The room temperature electrical conductives of homopolymers and pseudo IPNs have been investigated for both undoped and iodine-doped samples. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

粘弹性阻尼材料中互穿聚合物网络技术的应用

阐述了粘弹性材料在振动波作用下的阻尼机理,指出声波法和模量法的统一性。综述了互穿聚合物网络技术要点,并解释相分离体系宽玻璃化转变区间的形成机理;介绍了互穿聚合和网络技术形成的新途径及梯度互穿聚合物网络技术要点。     

氧化海藻酸钠的氧化度对其交联海藻酸钠/明胶(半)互穿网络膜性能的影响

以海藻酸钠(SA)为原料、高碘酸钠(SP)为氧化剂,通过调整SA与SP物质的量之比以及氧化时间,制备了不同氧化度的氧化海藻酸钠(OSA);以OSA为交联剂,制备了海藻酸钠/明胶(半)互穿网络膜(SA/Ge(semi)IPN)。通过红外光谱研究了(半)互穿网络膜的结构,推测了其交联机理;通过力学性能、交联度等测试方法研究了OSA的氧化度对(半)互穿网络膜力学性能的影响。结果表明:通过控制SA与SP物质的量之比可以制备特定氧化度的OSA;(半)互穿网络膜的力学性能随着OSA氧化度的增加呈现先增加后降低的趋势,而交联度随着OSA氧化度的增加而增加。