Efficient One-Step Passivation of Polyurethane Using Transurethanization

The uncontrolled accumulation of biological materials on the surface of medical devices through protein adsorption or cell adhesion causes adverse biological reactions in the living host system, leading to complications. In this study, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is successfully grafted onto polyurethane (PU) surfaces by using a new strategy through a simple and efficient transurethanization reaction. The PEG hydroxyl group is deprotonated and then reacted with the PU surface to provide antiadhesive hydrophilic surfaces in a single step. Surface analysis techniques proved the grafting to be efficient and the formation of a hydrophilic polymeric layer at the surface of PU. Biological assays showed that the surface modification induced lower protein adsorption, cell, platelet, and bacterial adhesion than untreated surfaces, showing a potential for biomedical applications.     

Study of a novel porous gel polymer electrolyte based on TPU/PVdF by electrospinning technique

Investigation on a new electrospun gel polymer electrolyte consisting of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVdF) has been made. Its characteristics were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, FT-IR, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) analysis. This kind of gel polymer electrolyte had a high ionic conductivity about 3.2 × 10^− 3 S cm^− 1 at room temperature, and exhibited a high electrochemical stability up to 5.0 V versus Li⁺/Li, good mechanical strength and stability to allow safe operation in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries. A Li/GPE/LiFePO₄ cell delivered a high discharge capacity when it was evaluated at 0.1 °C—rate at 25 °C (167.8 mAh g^− 1). And a very stable cycle performance also existed under this low current density.     

TiO2 thick films supported on reticulated macroporous Al2O3 foams and their photoactivity in phenol mineralization

TiO₂ thick films deposited on macroporous reticulated Al₂O₃ foams with pore size of 10 ppi and 15 ppi were prepared using dip coating from slurries of Aeroxide^® P25 nanopowder and precipitated titania. All prepared films have sufficiently good adhesion to the surface of the substrate also in case of strongly cracked films. No measurable release of deposited TiO₂ after repeated photocatalytic cycles was observed. The photocatalytic activity was characterized as the rate of mineralization of aqueous phenol solution under irradiation of UVA light by TOC technique. The best activity was obtained with Aeroxide^® P25 coated Al₂O₃ foam with the pore size of 10 ppi, annealed at 600 °C. The optimal annealing temperature for preparation of films from precipitated titania could be determined at 700 °C. Films prepared by sol-gel deposition technique were considerably thinner compared to coatings made of suspensions and their photocatalytic activity was significantly smaller.     

基于电力线载波与TCP/IP协议的刚体转动惯量实验系统的设计

介绍了一种新的测量刚体转动惯量的实验方法与实验装置,在实验中,通过增加标准刚体试件,把细线拉力对转轴摩擦力矩的影响考虑进去,大幅度地提高了实验测试精度,另外,利用电力线载波通讯网络,将转动惯量测量仪采集的时间数据传输到PC机中,再经过PC机端数据处理软件,快速准确地将待测刚体的转动惯量以及其它与刚体有关的物理量计算、显...     

The zero curvature equation for rigid CR-manifolds

In this paper, we present the general analytic solution to the zero curvature equation for rigid three-dimensional CR-manifolds. The solutions are uniquely determined by one function and four real parameters.     

Cobalt Oxide Arrays Anchored to Copper Foam as Efficient Binder-free Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries

The development of lithium-ion batteries with simplified assembling steps and fast charge capability is crucial for current battery applications. In this study, we propose a simple in-situ strategy for the construction of high-dispersive cobalt oxide (CoO) nanoneedle arrays, which grow vertically on a copper foam substrate. It is demonstrated that this nanoneedle CoO electrodes provide abundant electrochemical surface area. The resulting CoO arrays directly act as binder-free anodes in lithium-ion batteries with the copper foam functioning as the current collector. The highly-dispersed feature of the nanoneedle arrays enhances the effectiveness of active materials, leading to outstanding rate capability and superior long-term cycling stability. These impressive electrochemical properties are attributed to the highly-dispersed self-standing nanoarrays, the advantages of binder-free constituent, and the high exposed surface area of the copper foam substrate compared to copper foil, which enrich active surface area and facilitate charge transfer. The proposed approach to prepare binder-free lithium-ion battery anodes streamlines the electrode fabrication steps and holds significant promise for the future development of the battery industry.     

配位有机硅在聚醚氨酯中的应用

研究了直接从无定型二氧化硅出发,与乙二醇、氢氧化钾反应,生成高反应活性的五配位硅钾络合物,并以此为原料与2－氯乙醇反应制备双羟基四配位有机硅单体,该单体作为扩连剂再与异氰酸酯基封端的聚醚或聚酯进行低温溶液缩聚反应合成含硅聚醚氨酯,经红外光谱,热重分析,胶渗透色法测定分子量等对合成的物质作了结构表征,热重分析表明该聚合物的耐热性能有所提高,胶渗透色谱法测定分子量高于10万。     

Studies on the Particle Morphology of Waterborne Cationic Polyurethane/Polyacrylate Microemulsions

Polyurethane containing tertiary nitrogen atoms was synthesized from polyol, diphenylmethane diisoccyanate (MDI) and N‐methyl diethanolamine. The polymer was converted into cationomers by quarternizing with methacrylic acid (MAA) and then dispersed in water. In this reaction, methyl methacrylate (MMA) was used to decrease viscosity; at the same time, it was the monomer in the later reaction. Finally the cationic polyurethane dispersions were further polymerized with an oil‐soluble initiator, azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), water‐soluble initiator, K₂S₂O₈ (KPS) and the mixture of AIBN and KPS. The different emulsion particles with shell‐core structure, “invert” shell‐core structure and “irregular” sandwich structure were obtained; the morphological structures were characterized by TEM observation, FT‐IR and particle size analysis.     

还原氧化石墨烯@泡沫镍载CoO纳米花电极制备及催化CO2性能

本文以氧化石墨烯包覆泡沫镍电极(GO@NF)作为基底,采用水热法在GO@NF基底上原位生长CoO纳米花,同时GO在水热过程中被同步热还原为还原氧化石墨烯(RGO),从而一步制得还原氧化石墨烯包覆泡沫镍负载CoO纳米花电极(CoO/RGO@NF)。使用XRD和SEM对CoO/RGO@NF电极进行表征,发现CoO纳米花均匀生长在泡沫镍三维网络结构上,CoO纳米花为大量针状纳米棒围绕一个中心而成的花状结构,纳米棒的长度约为10 ~ 15 μm,直径约为100 ~ 200 nm。使用循环伏安和线性扫描法测试了CoO/RGO@NF电极电催化CO₂的还原性能,在-0.76 V（vs. SHE）电位下,CoO/RGO@NF电极电催化CO₂还原的电流效率达到70.9%,产甲酸法拉第效率达到65.2%,甲酸产率为59.8 μmol·h^-1·cm^-2,且电极可持续稳定电催化还原CO₂ 4 h,表明CoO/RGO@NF电极对CO₂电还原有着优良的催化活性、选择性和稳定性。