Preparation of Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Selective Isolation and Determination of Kaempferol and Protoapigenone in Macrothelypteris torresiana

Novel uniform-sized magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers （MMIPs） were synthe- sized for selective recognition of active antitumor ingredients of kaempferol （KMF） and protoapi- genone （PA） in Macrothelypteris torresiana （M. torresiana） by surface molecular imprinting tech- nique in this study. Super paramagnetic core-sheU nanoparticles （γ-MPS-SiO2@Fe3O4） were used as seeds, KMF as template molecule, acrylamide （AM） as functional monomer, and N, N＇-methylene bisacrylamide （BisAM） as cross-linker. The prepared MMIPs were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, Fourier transform infrared spectrum fiT/R）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and thermo-gravimetric analysis （TGA）, respectively. The recognition capacity of MMIPs was 2.436 times of non-imprinted polymers. The adsorption results based on kinetics and isotherm analysis were in accordance with the pseudo-second-order model （R2=0.9980） and the Langmuir adsorption model （R2=0.9944）. The value of E （6.742 kJ/mol） calculated from the Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm model suggested that the physical adsorption via hydrogen-bonding might be predominant. The Scatchard plot showed a single line （R2=0.9172） and demonstrated the homogeneous recognition sites on MMIPs for KMF. The magnetic solid phase extraction （MSPE） based on MMIPs as sorbent was established for fast and selective enrichment of KMF and its structural analogue PA from the crude extract of M. torresiana and then KMF and PA were detected by HPLC-UV. The established method showed good performance and satisfactory results for real sample analysis. It also showed the feasi- bility of MMIPs for selective recognition of active structural analogues from complex herbal extracts.

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties of Two Manganese(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Based on Bifunctional Pyridine-benzene Carboxylic Acids

Two manganese（II） coordination polymers, namely, {[Mn（PIP）（BIBP）]·（BIBP）0.5}n（1） and {[Mn（PTA）（BIMBP）（H2O）]·H2O（0.69）}n（2）（H2PIP = 5-（4-pyridyl）-isophthalic acid, H2 PTA =6-（4-pyridyl）-terephthalic acid, BIBP = 4,4？-bis（imidazol-1-yl）biphenyl, and BIMBP =4,4？-bis（imidazol-1-ylmethyl）biphenyl）, have been synthesized by using the bifunctional pyrinde-benzene carboxylic acids and bis（imidazole） linkers as mixed ligands to react with Mn SO4,and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and PXRD. Compound 1 is in the triclicnic system, space group P1 with a = 10.1089（8）, b = 13.1927（12）, c = 14.0638（12）A, α = 69.437（2）, β= 73.2890（10）, γ = 78.5320（10）o, V = 1671.9（2） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.449 g/cm^3, F（000） = 705,μ（MoK α） = 0.453 mm^-1, S = 1.053, R = 0.0491 and wR = 0.1367 for 5837 unique reflections（Rint =0.0208） with I 〉 2σ（I）. Compound 2 belongs to the monoclicnic system, space group C2/c with a =15.199（3）, b = 19.731（3）, c = 21.537（5） ？, β = 105.228（3）o, V = 6232（2） A^3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.363g/cm^3, F（000） = 2648, μ（MoK α） = 0.475 mm^-1, S = 1.048, R = 0.0489 and wR = 0.1151 for 7414 unique reflections（Rint = 0.0425） with I 〉 2σ（I）. Structural analyses reveal that complex 1 is a4-connected（44.62）-sql bilayer structure with binuclear [Mn2（COO）2] SBU, while complex 2 is a normally（3,5）-connected（42.67.8）（42.6）-3,5L2 monolayer. And the sheets interacted with the adjacent sheets through weak interactions, finally giving a stable three-dimensional（3D）supramolecule. Besides, the variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement of complex1 was investigated.

An efficient synthesis of ampicillin on magnetically separable immobilized penicillin G acylase

Penicillin G acylase(PGA) was immobilized on the magnetic hydrophilic polymer microspheres with average pore size of 17.1 nm,specific surface area of 128.2 m2/g and saturate magnetization of 6.4 emu/g.The 96.7%ampicillin yield with 1.60 of the synthesis/hydrolysis(S/H) ratio from 6-aminopenicillanic acid(6-APA) and D-(-)-alpha-phenylglycine methyl ester(D-PGME) can be achieved using the resultant magnetic biocatalyst in ethylene glycol,where only 82.1%yield with 1.40 of the S/H ratio was obtained using the free PGA under the identical reaction conditions.The immobilized PGA can be separated magnetically and recycled for five times without obvious loss of its catalytic activity.

Preparation and Characterization of Non-porous Superparamagnetic Microspheres with Epoxy Groups by Dispersion Polymerization

Non-porous superparamagnetic polymer microspheres with epoxy groups were prepared by dispersion polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) in the presence of magnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles coated with oleic acid. The polymerization was carried out in the ethanol/water medium using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and 2,2’-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as stabilizer and initiator, respectively. The magnetic microspheres obtained were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results showed that the magnetic microspheres had an average size of-1μm with superparamagnetic characteristics. The saturation magnetization was found to be 4.5emu.g-1. There was abundance of epoxy groups with density of 0.028 mmol·g^-1 in microspheres. The magnetic PGMA microspheres have extensive potential uses in magnetic bioseparation and biotechnology.

Preparation of Dysprosium Ferrite/Polyacrylamide Magnetic Composite Microsphere and Its Characterization

Using the technique of microemulsion polymerization with nano-reactor, dysprosium ferrite/polyacrylamide magnetic composite microsphere was prepared by one-step method in a single inverse microemulsion. The structure, average particle size, morphology of composite microsphere were characterized by FTIR, XRD, TEM and TGA. The magnetic responsibility of composite microsphere was also investigated. The results indicate that the magnetic composite microsphere possess high magnetic responsibility and suspension stability.

Two Cobalt(Ⅱ)Coordination Polymers Based on Tetrazylphosphonate and Tetrazylphosphonic Acid Ligands

Two cobalt coordination polymers with the same 2D structure have been hydrothermally synthesized based on two bifunctional ligands with tetrazole and phosphonate（phosphonic acid） groups,namely,diethyl 4-（2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl） benzylphosphonate（C_2H_5-L1） and 4-（2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl）benzylphosphonic acid（H_2L2）. The structures of the two complexes are characterized by elemental analysis,IR,TGA and X-ray single-crystal/powder diffraction. The pink block crystals of complex [Co（L1）（H_2O）]·H_2O（1） belong to the monoclinic system,space group C2/m with a = 20.8390（11）,b = 7.2695（3）,c = 10.0156（6） A,β = 109.773（7）°,V = 1427.80（13） A^3,Z = 4,D_c = 1.680 mg/cm^-3,M_r = 361.16,F（000） = 740,R = 0.0316 and wR = 0.0826 for 1702 observed reflections（I 〉 2σ（I））. The purple block crystals of complex [Co（L2）（H_2O）]·2H_2O（2） also belong to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 25.5382（16）,b = 7.3844（3）,c = 15.1925（11） A,β = 124.238（9）°,V = 2368.6（2） A^3,Z = 8,D_c = 1.969 mg/cm^-3,M_r = 351.12,F（000） = 1432,R = 0.0475,wR = 0.1617 for 2088 observed reflections（I 〉 2σ（I））. Both the nitrogen atoms of tetrazole group and oxygen atoms of phosphonate（phosphonic acid） groups in the ligands coordinated with the metal cobalt. The magnetic property of complex 1 is also investigated.

Characterization of Fe_3O_4/P(St-MPEO) Amphiphilic Magnetic Polymer Microspheres

Amphiphilic magnetic microspheres consisting of styrene and poly(ethylene oxide) macromonomer(MPEO) were prepared by dispersion copolymerization in the presence of Fe_3O_4 magnetic fluid in an ethanol/water medium. The sizes of the magnetic microspheres and their distribution were characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The surface morphology and the average surface roughness of the microspheres were investigated by virtue of atomic force microscopy(AFM). It was found that the microspheres exhibit microscopic phase-separate and the mean square surface roughness of the microspheres increases with increasing MPEO used in the copolymerization. The amphiphilic magnetic microspheres containing 0 4-3 5 mg/g hydroxyl groups could be prepared from MPEO with different concentrations and styrene.

PREPARATION OF POLYMER PARTICLES WITH HIGH CONTENT OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL

A method for preparing polymer microspheres with high magnetic content is introduced.First of all,the ferrofluid prepared by co precipitation was treated with ethanol.Then,in the presence of the treated Fe 3O 4 particles,the dispersion polymerization of acrylamide was performed using poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) as dispersant,AIBN as initiator,and ethanol as dispersing medium.The effects of the dispersing medium,the agitation intensity,the amount and properties of magnetic particles on the polymerization and magnetic content in the polymer microspheres are discussed.Finally,polyacrylamide particles having as high as 32.2% (by weight) magnetic Fe 3O 4 particles were prepared.

Recent advances in magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers and their application in the food safety analysis

Food safety is a worldwide concern and is directly related to human health.Therefore,convenient,effective,and economical methods and technologies for food safety analysis have been developed continuously.Magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers(MMIPs)have gained extensive attention in recent years,as they have high selectivity,high adsorption capacity,and are easy to isolate from food samples.Recently,advanced strategies for the synthesis of MMIPs have been proposed to solve problems of template leakage and non-specific adsorption,and to increase the biocompatibility,adsorption rate,as well as adsorption capacity of the imprinted materials.In this review,we focus on new attempts at modification of magnetic core and MMIPs’surfaces,and the selection of template,functional monomer,cross-linker as well as porogen.Studies are summarized that used advanced MMIPs for the recognition and adsorption of pesticide residues,veterinary drug residues,mycotoxins,contaminants,and adulterations in foodstuffs over the last 5 years.Finally,some still existing challenges and future prospects to further promote MMIPs properties are also discussed.

Oxidation and Antioxidation of Nanocrystalline Powders of Nd-Fe-B

The Nd Fe B magnet powders were treated by organosilicon resins, silane coupling agent and dichromate salts. Using temperature tests, high temperature and high humidity tests, and DTA, the antioxidation behavior was studied. The results show that antioxidation characte ristics are improved remarkably.

Syntheses,structures,luminescent and magnetic properties of two coordination polymers based on a flexible multidentate carboxylate ligand

Two coordination polymers, {[Cu3（tci）2（DMAc）3].6DMAc-2H2O}n （1[） and {[Cu3（tci）2（tpt）2（H2O）2]- 2DMAc-2H2O}n （2） （H3tci = tris（2-carboxyethyl）isocyanurate, tpt = 2,4,6-tris（4-pyridyl）-l,3,5-triazine, DMAc = N,N-dimethylacetamide）, have been constructed under solvothermal conditions. Both polymers were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra, thermogravimetric （TG） analyses and powder X-ray diffraction （RXPD）. 1 shows a （3,4）-connected 2D layer structure comprising Cu2（CO2）4 paddle-wheel units, which are further bridged by C-H.--O interactions to give a 3D supramolecular network. The introduction oftpt produces different framework for 2 that comprises a dinuclear and a mononuclear Cu（II） building units, which are further bridged together by tci3- and tpt ligands to give a 4-connected 2D topological net. Adjacent 2D layers are packed together via C-H...O interactions and π...π stacking interactions to form a 3D supramolecular structure. In addition, the luminescent properties and the solid-state UV-vis spectra of I and 2 were explored. Furthermore, antiferromagnetic exchange interactions were unveiled in the Cu2（COO）4 units of 1. ~ 2015 Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

COMPATIBILITY IN POLYMER BLENDS OF POLY (VINYL ACETATE) AND POLY (METHYL METHACRYLATE)STUDIED BY NMR

Compatibility of poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc) with poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) mixtures has been studied by using nuclear magnetic relaxation, differential scanning calorimeter and small-angle X-ray scattering techniques. The nuclear magnetic relaxation time T_1's were measured as a function of composition in blends of PMMA and PVAc prepared from chloroform solution. The results show that the system is miscible for casting from chloroform solution.

Synthesis of magnetic polyphosphazene-Ag composite particles as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates for the detection of melamine

Magnetic polyphosphazene(MPZS) particles coated by Ag nanoparticles(MPZS-Ag) have been developed as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS) substrates for sensitive detection of melamine in aqueous solutions and milk samples.5,5’-Dithiobis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid)(DTNB) was used as model analyte to test the SERS activity of the MPZS-Ag particles.The prepared MPZS-Ag particles possess both magnetic responsiveness and excellent SERS properties.SERS detection of different concentrations of melamine aqueous solutions and spiked milk samples were performed by the MPZS-Ag particles.The limit of detection(LOD) of the melamine in aqueous solutions was 10^-7 mol/L(0.0126 mg/L) and 0.6 mg/L in real milk samples using the MPZS-Ag particles as SERS substrates.The LOD of the melamine are much lower than the safety values of Food and Drug Administration and Codex Alimentarius Commission.These results indicate that the MPZS-Ag particles have promising application prospect for SERS analysis in food safety fields.

Large scale manufacture of magnetic polymer particles using membranes and microfluidic devices

Magnetic polymer particles have found applications in diverse areas such as biomedical treatments, diagnosis and separation technology. These applications require the particles to have controlled sizes and narrow size distributions to gain better control and reproducibility in use. This paper reviews recent developments in the preparation of magnetic polymer particles at nano- and micro-scales by encapsulating magnetic components with dissolved or in situ formed polymers. Particle manufacture using emulsification and embedment methods produces magnetic polymer particles at micro-scale dimensions. However, the production of particles in this range using conventional emulsification methods affords very limited control over particle sizes and polydispersity. We report on alternative routes using membrane and microfluidics emulsification techniques, which have a capability to produce monodisperse emulsions and polymer microspheres （with coefficients of variation of less than 10%） in the range from submicrometer to a few 100 μm. The performance of these manufacturing methods is assessed with a view to future applications.

MAGNETIC POLYMER MICROSPHERE STABILIZED GOLD NANOCOLLOIDS AS A FACILELY RECOVERABLE CATALYST

Magnetically responsive hierarchical magnetite/silica/poly（ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate-co-4-vinylpyridine） （Fe3O4/SiO2/P（EGDMA-co-VPy）） tri-layer microspheres were used as stabilizers for gold metallic nanoeolloids as a facilely recoverable catalyst with the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol as a model reaction. The magnetic microsphere stabilized gold metallic nanocolloids were prepared by in situ reduction of gold chloride trihydrate with borohydride as reductant via the stabilization effect of the pyridyl groups to gold nanoparticles on the surface of the outer shell-layer of the inorganic/polymer tri-layer microspheres.

Double Emulsion Droplets as Microreactors for Synthesis of Magnetic Macroporous Polymer Beads

An easy method is presented to fabricate monodisperse magnetic macroporous polymer beads（MMPBs）. Waterin-oil high internal phase emulsion（HIPE） is prepared by emulsifying aqueous iron ions solution in an oil phase containing monomers. The HIPE is introduced into a simple microfluidic device to fabricate monodisperse（water-in-oil）-in-water double emulsion droplets. The droplets serve as microreactors to synthesize Fe3O4 nanoparticles and are on-line polymerized to form MMPBs. The prepared MMPBs display uniform size, interconnected porous structure, superparamagnetic behavior and uniform distribution of Fe3O4 in polymer matrix. The MMPBs are characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）, X-ray diffraction（XRD）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, vibrating sample magnetometry（VSM）. We believe that this method is a universal technique in preparing macroporous nanocomposite beads.

Hyperbranched magnetic polymer:highly efficient removal of Cr(Ⅵ)and application in electroplating wastewater

By using a two-step hydrothermal method and trithiocyanuric acid(TTCA),2,4,6-trihydrazino-1,3,5-triazine(THT),and Fe_(3)O_(4)as raw materials,a spherical magnetic adsorbent polymer(TTCA/THT@Fe_(3)O_(4))was synthesized to achieve the efficient removal of Cr(VI)from wastewater.Under optimal adsorption conditions,the maximum adsorption capacity of TTCA/THT@Fe_(3)O_(4)for Cr(VI)can reach 1340 mg∙g‒1.Notably,the removal efficiency can approach 98.9%,even at the lower concentration of 20 mg∙L^(‒1)Cr(VI).For actual wastewater containing Cr(VI),the Cr(VI)concentration was reduced from 25.8 to 0.4 mg∙L^(‒1),a remarkable 20%lower than the current industry discharge standard value.A mechanism for the high adsorption performance of Cr(VI)on TTCA/THT@Fe_(3)O_(4)was investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and density functional theory.It can be plausibly attributed to the formation of Cr/N and Cr/S coordination bonds.Additionally,surface electrostatic adsorption,reduction effects,and the spherical polymer structure increase the contact area with Cr(VI),maximizing adsorption.The synergistic effect of adsorption and reduction enhances the adsorption performance of TTCA/THT@Fe_(3)O_(4)for Cr(VI)and total chromium in water.The resultant polymer has a simple preparation process,excellent adsorption performance,easy magnetic separation,and promising application for actual wastewater.

Structural,Dielectric,and Magnetic Studies on Electrospun Magnesium Ferrite-Polyvinylidene Fluoride Core–Shell Composite Fibers

The sub-micron（of the order of 150 nm） thick core–shell composite fibers of magnesium ferrite-polyvinylidene fluoride are prepared by electrospinning.The loading of magnesium ferrite is varied from 1 to 10 wt%.The study results by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,and infra-red spectroscopy indicate the formation of core–shell structure and an enhancement in the amount of b-phase compared to a-phase in the polyvinylidene fluoride.The particle size of the magnesium ferrite in the fiber is evaluated to be 30 nm.The low frequency dielectric studies indicate that the addition of the magnesium ferrite increases the polarization resulting in the increase in the dielectric constant but decreases the dielectric loss.The magnetization measurements indicate an increased value of coercivity compared to bulk due to the nano-size of the magnesium ferrite.The microwave absorption at the ferromagnetic resonance increases with the increase in the concentration of magnesium ferrite.The resonance field is found to vary with the loading of MFO.