Rheological properties and the interface in polycarbonate/impact modifier blends: Effect of modifier shell molecular weight

Core-shell impact modifiers are used to enhance the impact strength of thermoplastics such as polycarbonate. The shell of the modifier is designed specifically to interact with the matrix polymer because interfacial adhesion between the modifier and matrix is important in improving the impact strength. Several methods have been proposed to study the interactions at the modifier/matrix interface. One measure of this interaction is the strength of lap joints. The degree of interactions at the interface can be characterized as the thickness of the interfacial region where the chains of the two polymers mix. Yet another aspect is related to the effect of interfacial interactions on the dynamic mechanical properties of the blend. Previous studies have shown that the viscoelastic properties of these blends deviate from the emulsion models that have been proposed for such blends. The deviation of the measured viscoelastic behavior of these blends compared to that predicted by the models has been attributed to the formation of network structure of particles in the blend. The formation of the network structure is a consequence of larger effective volumes of the particles due to interactions at the interface with the matrix. This study provides a means of using rheological properties and the emulsion models to estimate the extent of interaction at the modifier/matrix interface. In blends used in this study it can be shown that the interactions between the modifier and matrix extend far beyond the boundary between the two and the estimated effective volume fraction of modifier is much larger than the actual modifier content in the blend. The effective volume fraction is frequency dependent and decreases with increasing frequency. The data suggest that beyond certain frequencies the modifier no longer interacts with the matrix and the system has properties similar to the matrix with holes. The data are presented which indicate that, within the range studied, lower modifier shell molecular weight results in a higher level of interaction with polycarbonate. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 36: 1095–1105, 1998     

Interface characterization in latex blend films by fluorescence energy transfer

Immiscible polymer blend films were formed by air drying aqueous dispersions containing mixtures of a high-T_g latex, poly(methyl methacrylate), and a film-forming low-T_g latex, poly(butyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate). Fluorescence energy transfer experiments were used to characterize the interfaces in these films, in which one component was labeled with a donor dye and the other with an acceptor. The quantum efficiency of energy transfer (Φ_ET) between the donors and acceptors is influenced by the interfacial contact area between the two polymer phases. As the amount of soft component in the blend is increased, Φ_ET approaches an asymptotic value, consistent with complete coverage of the hard polymer surface with soft polymer. This limiting extent of energy transfer is very sensitive to the total surface area in the film, with correspondingly more energy transfer at constant volume fraction for small hard particles. Some of the details of the energy transfer are revealed through a fluorescence lifetime distribution analysis. The presence of ionic surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate) in the dispersion from which the latex blend film is prepared reduces the cross-boundary energy transfer by 30%, which implies that in these films the surfactant decreases the interfacial contact. After annealing the surfactant-free blends above 100°C, we observe an increase in energy transfer, consistent with a broader interface between the two polymers. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 36: 1115–1128, 1998     

Apparent hydrodynamic thickness of densely grafted polymer layers in a theta solvent

We study the drainage of a near-theta solvent through densely grafted polymer layers and compare to recent notions that these layers display little permeability to solvent flow at surface separations less than a “hydrodynamic thickness.” The solvent is trans-decalin (a near-theta solvent at the experimental temperature of 24°C). The polymer is polystyrene (PS) end-attached to two opposed mica surfaces via the selective adsorption of the polyvinylpyridine (PVP) block of a PS-PVP diblock copolymer. The experimental probe was a surface forces apparatus modified to apply small-amplitude oscillatory displacements in the normal direction. Out-of-phase responses reflected viscous flow of solvent alone—the PS chains did not appear to contribute to dissipation over the oscillation frequencies studied. The value of the hydrodynamic thickness (R_H) was less than the coil thickness (L_o) measured independently from the onset of surface–surface interactions in the force-distance profile, implying significant penetration of the velocity field into the polymer layer. As the surface–surface separation was reduced from 3L_o to 0.3L_o, the apparent hydrodynamic thickness (R) decreased monotonically to values R ≪ R_H. Physically, this indicates that the “slip plane” moved progressively closer to the solid surfaces with decreasing surface–surface separation. This was accompanied by augmentation of the effective viscosity by a factor of up to approximately 5, indicating somewhat diminished permeability of solvent through the overlapping polymer layers. Similar results hold for the flow through surface-anchored polymers in a good solvent. It is interesting to note the strong stretching of densely end-grafted polymers in a theta solvent. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 35: 2961–2968, 1997     

剪胶接结构的混合模式断裂分析

给出了Ｇｏｌａｎｄ－Ｒｅｉｓｓｅｎｅｒ型剪接结构的Ｊ积分表达在被粘物体小转角和胶层很薄的假设下与路径无关。Ｊ积分代表胶层厚度与胶层内最大能量密度的乘积。对单剪接接头，本文计算了裂纹在胶层内和界面上两种情况下的局部Ｉ型和Ⅱ型应力强度因子之比，即局部载荷相角，从而给出了单剪接接头的断裂判据。     

镍基合金掺杂W、Mo原子在γ/γ＇相界面扩散机理研究

运用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理,研究掺杂W、Mo在镍基高温合金的沉淀强化γ′相分配差异的因素.通过VASP软件,建立γ′-Ni₃(Al_3/8Ti_5/8)相的体系模型,选取非等效位置的不同阵点,计算W、Mo原子在不同位置的替代形成能,分析W、Mo在γ′相的占位倾向;计算掺杂W、Mo原子前后,界面的吸附能,研究掺杂W、Mo对相界的影响;计算W、Mo原子从γ向γ′相扩散,获得W、Mo扩散的路径与势垒.结果表明,W、Mo的掺杂优先替代γ′-Ni₃(Al_3/8Ti_5/8)相5号Al原子,并提高相界的稳定性;分配的差异是W相比于Mo替代γ′相位置的Al原子更易形成空位,而γ相中的Ni原子较难形成空位,且逆扩散所需能量更多导致的.     

Two-Dimensional Conjugated Metal-Organic Framework/Graphene π–π Stacked Heterostructures for Ultrafast Photonics

2D conjugated metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high in-plane-π-conjugation are attracting significant attention in various fields owing to their outstanding electrical transport property, substantial specific surface areas, and tunable structures. However, their potential in ultrafast photonics has not been extensively explored. Herein, 2D conjugated Ni₃(HITP)₂ metal-organic framework (MOF) and graphene (GR) π–π stacked vertical heterostructures (NG-VHS) are synthesized using an ultrasound-assisted method. Based on theoretical simulations and characterization analyses, the results suggest that the fast interface charge transfer and the extension of the π-conjugated electron cloud will significantly enhance the electrical conductivity and the nonlinear optical properties, which is attributed to the π–π stacking interactions between Ni₃(HITP)₂ and GR. The charge transfer rate of NG-VHS is given by 6.9 × 10¹¹ s⁻¹. Noticeably, NG-VHS can serve as an excellent saturable absorber (SA) that can achieve fundamental mode-locking with a pulse width of 451 fs, harmonic mode-locking with repetition frequencies up to 1.205 GHz, and tunable dual-wavelength mode-locking. These results indicate the potential of NG-VHS as a promising nonlinear optical material for ultrafast optical applications and a new platform for the design of advanced optoelectronic devices based on 2D conjugated MOFs.     

激光测距参数分析软件的设计

在激光测距原理的基础上 ,对不同目标 ,利用MATLAB设计了一套激光测距参数分析软件 ,并通过接口编程实现C Builder对MATLAB的调用 ,既可对影响测程的各个参数进行总体分析 ,也可了解不同目标特性的情况 ,是进行测距系统研究与设计的有力工具 ;界面友好、操作方便 ,具有直观性、便捷性、实用性的优点     

Robust Schur complement method for strongly anisotropic elliptic equations

We present robust and asymptotically optimal iterative methods for solving 2D anisotropic elliptic equations with strongly jumping coefficients, where the direction of anisotropy may change sharply between adjacent subdomains. The idea of a stable preconditioning for the Schur complement matrix is based on the use of an exotic non‐conformal coarse mesh space and on a special clustering of the edge space components according to the anisotropy behavior. Our method extends the well known BPS interface preconditioner [2] to the case of anisotropic equations. The technique proposed also provides robust solvers for isotropic equations in the presence of degenerate geometries, in particular, in domains composed of thin substructures. Numerical experiments confirm efficiency and robustness of the algorithms for the complicated problems with strongly varying diffusion and anisotropy coefficients as well as for the isotropic diffusion equations in the ‘brick and mortar’ structures involving subdomains with high aspect ratios. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于Marangoni界面效应的数控化学抛光去除函数的研究

 利用基于Marangoni界面效应对化学抛光去除函数的理论及实验进行研究,提出采用湿法化学抛光（刻蚀）方法为大口径高精度光学元件的加工提供新的解决途径。介绍了Marangoni界面效应及其验证实验,运用WYKO轮廓仪对熔石英基片局域刻蚀前后的粗糙度进行检测,结果表明,粗糙度基本无变化,刻蚀前后粗糙度分别为0.72 nm和0.71 nm。基于Preston假设, 建立了数控化学抛光理论模型,运用WYKO干涉仪观察实验现象可知,化学抛光刻蚀曲线基本上成平底陡峭的去除函数曲线,小磨头抛光是倒置的仿高斯函数曲线。     

A Novel Interface for Optimized Coupling of Gas Chromatography and Supersonic Jet Spectroscopy

The laser-based methods Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) and Resonance-Enhanced Multi-Photon Ionization (REMPI) can be used as highly selective detection modes for gas chromatography (GC). One major prerequisite for successful application of these detection methods is the availability of appropriate and reliable interfaces between the GC effluent and the molecular beam inlet. When a pulsed supersonic molecular beam (jet) source is used, the analyte molecules are efficiently cooled, allowing maximum selectivity of the laser spectroscopic detection methods. However, several technical problems have to be solved for practical realization of a GC-supersonic jet valve hyphenation. The pulsed jet interface should not interfere with the GC properties and the supersonic molecular beam properties. Further a good working cycle for the conversion from the continuously flowing GC current to the pulsed jet gas flow should be attained. This paper presents a novel setup of a GC-pulsed jet interface. The construction allows temporal and spatial compression of the analyte molecules in jet gas pulse and thus an increase of the detection sensitivity. Moreover, the GC effluent comes into contact only with glass surfaces and not with valve parts like plungers and seals. This reduces memory effects and sample decomposition. The valve setup is tested with a REMPI-TOFMS instrument.