Sulfur-substitution-enhanced crystallization and crystal structure of poly(trimethylene monothiocarbonate)

In this paper,the crystallization behavior of a novel poly(monothiocarbonate),poly(trimethylene monothiocarbonate)(PTMMTC),was investigated and compared with its polycarbonate analogue,poly(trimethylene carbonate)(PTMC).It is found that PTMMTC exhibits strong crystallizability,while un-stretched PTMC is amorphous.DSC and DMA results reveal that PTMMTC possesses higher glass transition temperature(T_(g))andβ-transition temperature(T_(β))than PTMC.Simulation based on density functional theory(DFT)shows that,the bond angle of C-S-C is evidently smaller than that of C-O-C,and thus a larger dipole moment.This leads to the stronger intermolecular interaction and more rigid chain confor-mation in PTMMTC,which is the origin of sulfur-substitution enhanced crystallization.The crystal struc-ture of PTMMTC was preliminarily determined for the first time.PTMMTC has an orthorhombic crystal structure with a planar zig-zag chain conformation.The parameters of unit cell are a=10.74 A,b=4.79 A,and c(fiber axis)=7.74 A.

Dynamic compliance penis enlargement patch

Men are particularly sensitive to penis size,especially those with a deformed or injured penis.This can lead to a strong desire for penis enlargement surgery.Given the ethical sensitivities of the penis,penile implants need to be developed with both efficacy and safety.In this study,a polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)patch for penile enlargement prepared via cyclic freeze‒thaw cycles and alkaline treatment.The PVA hydrogels treated with 5 M NaOH had the best mechanical properties and stability.A negative Poisson’s ratio structure is incorporated into the design of the enlargement patch,which allows it to conform well to the deformation of the penis.In rabbit models,the enlarged patches can effectively enlarge the penis without degradation or fibrosis while maintaining long-term stability in vivo.This innovation not only provides a safe option for patients in need of penile enlargement but also promises to make a broader contribution to the field of dynamic tissue repair.

Switching the emission of di(4-ethoxyphenyl)dibenzofulvene among multiple colors in the solid state

Luminescent materials exhibiting emission switching in the solid state have drawn much attention though there is still no clear design strategy for such materials. In this letter, we reported the crystallization induced emission enhancement (CIEE) of di(4-ethoxyphenyl)dibenzofulvene (1), and achieved switching its emission among four different colors through modulation of its molecular packing patterns. We have investigated its potential application as optical recording materials. The twisted conformations of CIEE compounds afford morphology dependent emission and facilitate tuning their emission through modulation of molecular packing patterns. Thus we provide a possible design strategy for solid stimulus responsive luminescent materials.

Generation of enhanced stability of SnO/In(OH)_(3)/InP for photocatalytic water splitting by SnO protection layer1 Generation of enhanced stability of SnO/In(OH)_(3)/InP for photocatalytic water splitting by SnO protection layer1

InP shows a very high efficiency for solar light to electricity conversion in solar cell and may present an expectation property in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.However,it suffers serious corrosion in water dispersion.In this paper,it is demonstrated that the stability and activity of the InP-based catalyst are effectively enhanced by applying an anti-corrosion SnO layer and In(OH)_(3)transition layer,which reduces the crystal mismatch between SnO and InP and increases charge transfer.The obtained Pt/SnO/In(OH)_(3)/InP exhibits a hydrogen production rate of 144.42μmol/g in_(3)h under visible light illumination in multi-cycle tests without remarkable decay,12_(3)times higher than that of naked In(OH)_(3)/InP without any electron donor under visible irradiation.

Electron transport layer driven to improve the open-circuit voltage of CH_3NH_3PbI_3 planar perovskite solar cells

Suitable electron transport layers are essential for high performance planar perovskite heterojunction solar cells. Here, we use ZnO electron transport layer sputtered under oxygen-rich atmosphere at room temperature to decrease the hydroxide and then suppress decomposition of perovskite films. The perovskite films with improved crystallinity and morphology are achieved. Besides, on the ZnO substrate fabricated at oxygen-rich atmosphere, open-circuit voltage of the CH_3NH_3PbI_3-based perovskite solar cells increased by 0.13 V.A high open-circuit voltage of 1.16 V provides a good prospect for the perovskite-based tandem solar cells. The ZnO sputtered at room temperature can be easily fabricated industrially on a large scale, therefore, compatible to flexible and tandem devices. Those properties make the sputtered ZnO films promising as electron transport materials for perovskite solar cells.