Modification of POSS and their tribological properties and resistant to space atomic oxygen irradiation as lubricant additive of multialkylated cyclopentanes

Developing functional additive resistant to space atomic oxygen(AO)irradiation through simple molecular design and chemical synthesis to enhance the lubricating performance of multialkylated cyclopentanes(MACs)oil is a significant challenge.Herein,sulfur-containing polyhedral oligomere silsesquioxane(POSS)were synthesize via a click-chemistry reaction of octavinyl polyhedral oligomeric with alkyl sulfide.The reduce-friction(RF),anti-wear(AW)properties and anti-AO irradiation of POSS-S-R as MACs base oil additives in atmospheric and simulated space environments were systematically investigated for the first time.Results demonstrate that POSS-S-R not only possesses outstanding anti-AO irradiation capacity but also effectively improves the RF and AW of MACs in atmospheric or simulated space surroundings.This improvement is due to the excellent anti-AO irradiation properties of the POSS structure itself and the high load-carrying ability of silicon-containing and sulfur-containing compounds generated by tribo-chemical reactions,which effectively separates the direct contact of the friction interface.We believe that this synthesized POSS-S-R is a promising additive for space lubricants.

Stable dispersibility of bentonite-type additive with gemini ionic liquid intercalation structure for oil-based drilling

In this study,the direct intercalation of gemini ionic liquids(ILs)with different alkyl chains into the bentonite(BT)interlayer as a high-performance lubricating additive for base oil 500SN was investigated.The purpose of modifying BT with an IL is to improve the dispersion stability and lubricity of BT in lubricating oil.The dispersibility and tribological properties of IL–BT as oil-based additives for 500SN depend on the increase in interlamellar space in BT and improve as the chain length is increased.More importantly,the IL–BT nanomaterial outperforms individual BT in improving wear resistance,owing to its sheet layers were deformed and sprawled in furrows along the metal surface,thereby resulting in low surface adhesion.Because of its excellent lubrication performance,IL-modified BT is a potential candidate for the main component of drilling fluid.It can be used as a lubricating additive in oil drilling and oil well construction to reduce equipment damage and ensure the normal operation of equipments.

Recent advances in hydrogel-based anti-infective coatings

Bacterial infections associated with biomedical devices and implants have posed a great challenge to global healthcare systems.These infections are mainly caused by bacterial biofilm formed on the surface of biomaterials,protecting the encapsulated bacteria from conventional antibiotic treatment and attack of the immune system.As the bacterial biofilm is difficult to eradicate,bactericidal and antifouling coatings have emerged as promising strategies to prevent biofilm fo rmation and subsequent infections.Hydrogels with three-dimensional crosslinked hydrophilic networks,tunable mechanical property and large drugloading capacity are desirable coating materials,which can kill bacteria and/or prevent bacterial adhesion on the surface,inhibiting biofilm formation.Herein,we review recent developments of hydrogels as anti-infective coatings.Particularly,we highlight two chemical approaches(graft-from and graft-to),which have been used to immobilize hydrogels on surfaces,and present advances in the development of bactericidal(contact-killing and antimicrobial-releasing),antifouling(hydrophilic polymer network)and bifunctional hydrogel coatings with both bactericidal and antifouling activities.In addition,the challe nges of hydrogel coatings for clinical applications are discussed,and future research directions of anti-infective hydrogel coatings are proposed.