Amphiphilic biodegradable poly(CL-b-PEG-b-CL) triblock copolymers prepared by novel rare earth complex: Synthesis and crystallization properties

Amphiphilic biodegradable poly(CL-b-PEG-b-CL) triblock copolymers have been successfully prepared by the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone (CL) employing yttrium tris(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenolate) [Y(DBMP)₃] as catalyst and double-hydroxyl capped PEGs (DHPEG) as macro-initiator. The triblock architecture, molecular weight, thermal and crystallization properties of the copolymers were characterized by NMR spectra, SEC, DSC and WAXD analyses. The isothermal crystallization behavior of the copolymers was investigated by POM analysis in detail, which is greatly influenced by the length of PCL and PEG blocks. On the POM micrograph of PEG_10,000-(PCL₈₆₀₀)₂, a unique morphology of concentric spherulites was observed due to the sequent crystallization of the PCL and PEG blocks.     

Preparation,Characterization and Drug Release Behavior of 5-Fluorouracil Loaded Carboxylic Poly(ε-caprolactone) Nanoparticles

In this paper, 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded carboxylic poly(ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles have been prepared by emulsification/solvent evaporation o/w method, and the drug release behaviors of 5-FU were investigated. The novel carboxylic poly (ε-caprolactone) (P(CL-OPD)-mal) was synthesized via conjugation of maleic anhydride to sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) reduced poly(ε-caprolactone-co -4- carbonyl -ε-caprolactone) (P(CL-OPD)), while P(CL-OPD) was synthesized in bulk by ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and 4-carbonyl-ε-caprolactone (OPD) with stannous octoate as a catalyst. Their structures were confirmed by ¹HNMR, FT-IR and GPC. Dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential measurements were used for nanoparticle characterization. TEM and DLS showed the nanoparticles were with spherical shape and uniform size distribution (mean diameter 70～100 nm), respectively. Zeta potential analysis revealed that the nanoparticles had an increased negative surface with the increase of carboxyl group concentration. UV spectroscopy was adopted to study the entrapment and release behaviour. The maximum 5-FU loading efficiency was 14.39% with the entrapment efficiency be 42%. In vitro release studies were performed in PBS at 37°C. Results of the study showed that the release behavior can be well-controlled, and the balanced release was up to 96 h. P(CL-OPD)-mal nanoparticles would provide increased benefit in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.     

Thermal,mechanical, and topographical evaluation of nonstoichiometric α-cyclodextrin/poly(ε-caprolactone) pseudorotaxane nucleated poly(ε-caprolactone) composite films

Three pseudorotaxanes (PpR) comprised of poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) with varying stoichiometric ratios were synthesized and characterized. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and thermogravimetric (TGA) analyses provided conclusive evidence for complexation between the guest PCL and host α-CD. The as-synthesized and characterized PpRs were used at 10 and 20% concentrations as nucleants to promote the bulk PCL crystallization in composite films. Both WAXD and TGA provided evidence for intact PpR structures in the composite films. Isothermal differential scanning calorimetric (I-DSC) analyses, performed at various crystallization temperatures demonstrated significant differences in the crystallization patterns among the composite films. In addition, I-DSC analyses showed higher Avrami constant values (n) in the PpR-nucleated composite PCL films (n ~ 3), indicating 3-dimensional crystal growth. In the case of neat PCL films, however, lower n values indicated crystal growth in 1-dimensions or 2-dimensions. Moreover, atomic force microscopic analyses showed large crests and pits in PpR-nucleated PCL composites, with irregular morphologies leading to higher surface roughness. To the contrary, the crests and pits were much smaller in the neat PCL films, resulting in lower surface roughness values. Finally, mechanical testing revealed higher tensile strength for PpR-nucleated PCL composites films, demonstrating larger load bearing capabilities. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2018 , 56, 1529–1537     

最大顶点覆盖问题的一种近似算法

给出了求解最大顶点覆盖问题的一种近似算法,讨论了它的性能保证,利用P ipage技术,为最大顶点覆盖问题设计出了0.75-近似算法.     

关于随机线性算子的G0-半群

首先对几乎处处有界的随机线性算子的Co-半群{B（t）：t≥0）利用L^0-范数的转化技巧给出一个特殊的性质．然后,基于这一性质,对与{B（t）：t≥0}的随机无穷小生成元相关的一些重要的性质进行了研究,并改进了近期文献中一些已知的结果。     

资源受限下森林火灾应急救援多目标调度优化

许多森林火灾由于救援资源受限而不能在第一时间扑灭,导致火灾扩大蔓延,进而造成更大的森林资源损失。因此,在救援资源受限情形下,如何对消防救援车辆进行合理的调度安排以快速和低成本地扑灭火灾已成为亟待解决的现实问题。本文研究了一类资源受限下森林火灾应急救援多目标调度优化问题,为该问题构建了多目标混合整数非线性规划模型,优化目标为同时最小化总灭火救援时间和救援车辆总行驶距离。为有效求解该问题,首先将上述非线性模型等价转化为线性模型。然后提出ε-约束法和模糊逻辑相结合的算法对问题进行求解。最后,以大兴安岭山发生的火灾案例和随机生成仿真算例对模型和算法有效性进行验证,结果表明所提出的模型和算法能够有效解决资源受限下森林火灾应急救援问题,并为决策者提供最优的消防调度方案。     

General auxiliary problem and algorithm for a generalized multi-valued variational-like inequality problem in reflexive Banach spaces

In this article, some generalized multi-valued variational-like inequality problems and their related general auxiliary problems in real reflexive Banach spaces are introduced. An existence theorem for one of the general auxiliary problems is proved. Furthermore, by exploiting this theorem, an algorithm for the corresponding generalized multi-valued variational-like inequality problem is constructed. The theorems of this article generalize, improve and unify many known corresponding results.     

聚己内酯在聚己内酯/聚乙烯基甲基醚共混体系中的结晶研究

通过示差扫描量热(DSC)、广角X射线衍射(WAXD)、小角X射线散射(SAXS)研究了聚己内酯(PCL)/聚乙烯基甲基醚(PVME)共混体系中PCL的结晶行为.研究结果表明,共混聚合物中PCL的结晶度几乎不随体系的组成而发生变化.共混物中PVME的存在没有改变PCL的晶体结构,但是随着PVME含量的增加,片晶之间的距离则大,这主要是由于非晶层增厚引起的.     

聚[碳酸(亚丁酯-co-ε-己内酯)酯]的制备及其载药微球性能的研究

采用阴离子配位聚合方法, 合成了二氧化碳、1,2-环氧丁烷与ε-己内酯的三元共聚物: 聚[碳酸(亚丁酯-co-ε-己内酯)酯](PBCL). 并采用复相乳液(W/O/W)溶剂挥发法制备了包裹抗菌药物甲磺酸帕珠沙星的可降解微球. 对聚合物进行了FTIR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, DSC, TGA和WAXD等表征, 以及降解性能和载药微球特性的研究. 结果表明, PBCL热稳定性及降解性能优于聚碳酸亚丁酯(PBC). 所得PBCL微球球形规整、表面光滑. 大部分微球粒径在0.5～1 μm的范围内, 载药量和包封率分别达到38.21%和87.9%. 微球的体外释药性能研究在pH 7.4的磷酸缓冲溶液中进行, 释放21 d后, PBCL微球的累积释药量为84.74%, PBC微球的释药量仅为17.29%. 药物的体外释放行为符合Higuchi方程. PBCL载药微球具有长效缓释作用.     

用于基因传输及磁共振显像的聚乙烯亚胺-g-聚己内酯共聚物的合成与表征

采用可生物降解的聚己内酯改性聚乙烯亚胺,得到两亲性的接枝共聚物(PEI-g-PCL).该共聚物通过溶剂挥发法在水中自组装形成纳米粒子,其内部负载有超顺磁性四氧化三铁纳米粒子(SPIO)及质粒DNA(pDNA).研究表明,PEI-g-PCL聚合物自组装形成的颗粒为胶束状,无论是否负载SPIO纳米粒子都可以有效地负载pDNA,并对293细胞具有较高的转染效率.此类载体有望在基因转染的过程中利用磁共振手段进行实时、无创观测.