Synthesis of a Novel Solid Acid with both Sulfonic and Carbonyl Acid Groups and Its Catalytic Activities in Acetalization

The novel solid acid with both sulfonic and carbonyl acid groups has been synthesized from 3-((2-sulfoethoxy) carbonyl)acrylic acid and tetraethyl orthosilicate(TEOS). The catalytic activities were investigated through the acetalization. The results showed that the novel solid acid was very efficient for the reactions with the high yields. The high acidity, high stability and reusability were the key feature of the novel solid acid. Moreover, the sulfonic and carbonyl acid groups could cooperate during the catalytic process, which improved its catalytic activities. The catalyst shows recyclability, and hold great potential for replacement of homogeneous catalysts.

Regulating interfacial behavior of zinc metal anode via metal-organic framework functionalized separator

Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are one of the promising energy storage devices.However,uncontrolled dendrite and side reactions have seriously hindered its further application.In this study,the metal-organic framework(MOF)functionalized glass fiber separator(GF-PFC-31)was used to regulate interfacial behavior of zinc metal anode,enabling the development of high-performance AZIBs.In PFC-31,there areπ-πinteractions between two adjacent benzene rings with a spacing of 3.199 A.This spacing can block the passage of[Zn(H_(2)O)_6]^(2+)(8.6 A in diameter)through the GF-PFC-31 separator to a certain extent,which promotes the deposition process of Zn ions.In addition,the sulfonic acid group(-S03H)contained in GF-PFC-31 can form a hydrogen bonding network with H_(2)O,which can provide a desolvation effect and reduce the side reaction.Consequently,GF-PFC-31 separator achieves uniform deposition of Zn ions.The Zn‖GF-PFC-31‖Zn symmetric cell exhibits stable cycle life(3000 h at 1.2 mA cm^(-2),2000 h at 0.3 mA cm^(-2),and 2000 h at 5.0 mA cm^(-2)),and Zn‖GF-PFC-31‖MnO_(2) full cell with GF-PFC-31 separator can cycle for 1000 cycles at 1.2 A g^(-1)with capacity retention rate of 82.5%.This work provides a promising method to achieve high-performance AZIBs.

Increased Hydrogen-bonding of Poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) (PMIA) with Sulfonate Moiety for High-performance Easily Dyeable Fiber

The demand for high thermal stability and high strength agents is growing steadily as a result of their increasing application in advanced materials.A series of sulfonated poly(m-phenyleneisophthalamide)(SPMIA)copolymers with superior thermal stability and good mechanical properties have been prepared via low temperature polycondensation method.Then the structures of 5PMA copolymers with different content quantities of 2,4-diaminobenzenesulfonic acid(2,4-DABSA)were confimed by Fourier transform infrared(FTiR).Besides,their superior thermal properties were systematically investigated by differential canning calorimetry DSC),thermalgravimetreic analysis(TGA),and dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA).SPMA fbers were obtained by wet spinning using the resultant SPMIAsolutions.n addition,the obtained SPMIA fibers were proved to combine enhanced mechanical properties and unprecedented dyeability.Significantly,the SPMlA iber with great mechanical property,thermal stability,and dyeability shows great potential in easily dyeing high-performance protective fibers.