Observation of Weibel magnetic fields in laser-produced interpenetrating flows

Weibel instability is a promising candidate mechanism for collisionless shock formation in astrophysical systems.Capturing the underlying physics of Weibel instability will help us to understand the astrophysical shock formation,magnetic field generation and amplification,particle acceleration,and so on.Laboratory astrophysics,provides a new way to study these microphysics in controlled conditions.At Shenguang-Ⅱlaser facility,the interpenetrating plasma flows are generated by eight laser beams irradiating a pair of opposing foils to mimic the supernova explosion and the ejecta sweeping up the surrounding medium.Evolution of collisionless interpenetrating plasma flows is observed using optical diagnostics.Filamentary structures appear in the interaction region and the associated magnetic strength is measured about 40 T.Theoretical analysis and simulations indicate that these characteristics are induced by nonlinear Weibel instability.

Two Three-fold Interpenetrating Co/Cd Architectures Based on Right-and Left-helical Chains

Two Cd(II)and Co(II)-based complexes formulated as[Cd(bimh)(L)]·2H2O(1)and[Co(bimh)-(L)]·2H2O(2)(bimh=1,6-bis(imidazole-1-yl)hexane,H2L=4,4?-(methylenebis(oxy))dibenzoic acid)have been successfully prepared under hydrothermal conditions.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the two complexes are isostructural and crystallize in Pbca space group.The whole three-dimensional(3D)architecture is based on three-fold interpenetrated layers containing double helical chains.In addition,the IR,TG and photoluminescence properties were also investigated.

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE BASED ON PVDF/ACRYLATE INTERPENETRATING POLYMER NETWORK FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL

The gel polymer electrolytes（GPEs）based on poly（vinylidence fluoride）（PVDF）/acrylate interpenetrating polymer network（IPN）are prepared.The micro-phase separation type GPEs are characterized by Fourier transform infrared（FTIR）spectroscopy,scanning electron microscope（SEM）,respectively.Moreover,the conductivity and the voltage-current curves of the electrolytes are measured by electrochemical workstation.The higher porosity and electrolyte uptake are observed in the membranes prepared at lower crosslinker concentration.The suitable cross-linking acrylate monomer improves the porosity and the electrochemical behavior of GPE.A dye-sensitized solar cell（DSSC）employing PGE based on PVDF/poly（ethylene glycol dimethacrylate）（PEGDMA）IPN yields an open-circuit voltage of 0.674 V,short-circuit current of 8.476 mA·cm-2and the conversion efficiency of 2.710% under 100 mW·cm-2illumination.

Wide-band underwater acoustic absorption based on locally resonant unit and interpenetrating network structure

The interpenetrating network structure provides an interesting avenue to novel materials. Locally resonant phononic crystal （LRPC） exhibits excellent sound attenuation performance based on the periodical arrangement of sound wave scatters. Combining the LRPC concept and interpenetrating network glassy structure, this paper has developed a new material which can achieve a wide band underwater strong acoustic absorption. Underwater absorption coefficients of different samples were measured by the pulse tube. Measurement results show that the new material possesses excellent underwater acoustic effects in a wide frequency range.Moreover, in order to investigate impacts of locally resonant units,some defects are introduced into the sample. The experimental result and the theoretical calculation both show that locally resonant units being connected to a network structure play an important role in achieving a wide band strong acoustic absorption.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel 2-Fold Interpenetrating Three-dimensional Coordination Polymer,{[Co_3(byip)_2(bix)_3(H_2O)_2]·H_2O}_n

The title coordination polymer including two crystallographically independent Co2＋ ions is hydrothermally synthesized, in which the Co（1） 2＋ ion is four-coordinated by two carboxylate oxygen atoms from two different 5-（benzoic acid-4-yldiazenyl）isophthalate （byip3-） anions and two nitrogen atoms from two distinct 1,4-bis（imidazol-1-ylmethyl） benzene （bix） ligands displaying a tetrahedral geometry. The Co（2） 2＋ ion is six-coordinated by two water molecules at the apical positions, and two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms at the equatorial positions, affording a slightly distorted octahedron. Two Co（1）2＋ and two Co（2）2＋ ions are linked together by four byip3- anions forming a 44-membered motif and these motifs are further arranged into a three-dimensional framework through bix ligands along the a axis with a larger channel （ca. 22.70×11.01）. Each individual network interpenetrates with the other identical network in a parallel fashion to generate a 2-fold interpenetrating array with the {62.84}{63}2{64.82}2 topology.

Preparation,Morphology and Damping Property of PU/UP Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

Interpenetrating polymer networks （IPNs） composed of acrylate-modified polyurethane （PU）/unsaturated polyester （UP） resin via simultaneous polymerization with various component ratios of PU/UP were prepared. The polymerization processes of IPNs were traced through infrared spectrum （IR） techniques, by which the phase separation in systems could be controlled effectively. Results for the morphology and miscibility among multiple phases of IPNs, obtained by transmission electron microscope （TEM） indicated that the domains between two phases were constricted in nanometer scales. The dynamic mechanical thermal analyzer （DMTA） detection results revealed that the loss factor （tanS） and loss modulus （E″） increased with the polyurethane amounts in system, and the peak value in curves of tanδ and E″ appeared toward low temperature ranges. Maximum tanδ values of all samples were above 0.3 in the nearly 50℃ ranges. Also, the mechanical properties of PU/UP IPNs were studied in detail.

Synthesis and Structure of a Novel 3-Fold Interpenetrating Three-dimensional Coordination Polymer:[Ni(Hbyip^(2-))(bix)_(0.5)(H_2O)]_n

A three-dimensional coordination polymer,[Ni（Hbyip2-）（bix）0.5（H2O）]n,has been hydrothermally synthesized.Each Ni2＋ ion is five-coordinated by three carboxylate O atoms from three different 5-（benzoic acid-4-yldiazenyl）isophthalate（Hbyip2-） anions,one N atom from one 1,4-bis（imidazol-1-ylmethyl）benzene（bix） ligand and one O atom from an aqua ligand displaying a distorted square-pyramid.Each Ni atom is defined by three Hbyip2-anions and each Hbyip2-anion adopts a tris（mono-dentate） ligand coordinating to three Ni2＋ ions affording a 36-membered inorganic ring.These rings are further arranged into an undulated two-dimensional layer parallel to the（101） plane.Adjacent two-dimensional networks are linked by bix ligands into a three-dimensional {63,83}{63} framework with a large channel（ca.26.3 × 13.6） along the [100] direction.Each individual {63,83}{63} network interpenetrates with two others in a parallel fashion to generate a 3-fold interpenetrating network.

Studies on the Morphology of Natural Rubber/Polyacrylate Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

The interpenetrating polymer network(IPN) systems have attracted a lot of attention because of their unique two-phase structure and properties. There have been many publications concerning the IPNs in which poly (isoprene) (PIP) or polyacrylates (PAC) is formed as one of the networks.In the present study, Four serles of natural rubber(NR)/PAC IPNs were prepared and their morphologies were investigated with dynamic mechanics analysis(DMA) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Polymerization Process and Morphology of Polyurethane/Vinyl Ester Resin Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

A series of polyurethane （PU）/vinyl ester resin （VER） simultaneous IPNs （interpenetrating polymer networks） with different component ratios and comonomers types introduced to VER were synthesized and the polymerization processes were traced by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FTIR） to study the kinetics of IPNs and hydrogen bonding action within multi-component. Furthermore, the relationship of polymerization process with morphology was investigated in detail for the first time by the morphological information given by chemical action between two networks besides physical entanglement, atomic force microscope （AFM） observation and dynamic mechanical analysis （DMA）. The results indicated that the degree of hydrogen bonding （Xb,UT,%）, calculated from functional group conversional rate and fine structures gained from FT-IR spectra of two networks, were affected by PU/VER weight ratios and comonomer types of VER. The relationship of formation kinetics and morphology showed that the change of Xb,UT （%） values exhibited excellent consistency with that of phase sizes observed by AFM and detected by DMA.

Synthesis and Hydrogen-bonded Interpenetrating Grid Structure of 5,5'-Bis[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]diazo-dipyrromethane

A new 5,5＇-bisdiazo-dipyrromethane compound 3 has been synthesized and cha- racterized. The crystal of 3 is of orthorhombic, space group Iba2 with a = 19.1914（17）, b = 9.8396（8）, c = 13.7643（12） A, V= 2599.2（4） A3, Z = 4, C29H34N602, Mr = 498.62, Dc = 1.274 g/cm3, F（000） = 1064, μ（MoKa） = 0.083 mm-1, the final R = 0.0302 and wR = 0.0786 for 6361 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（/）, and R = 0.0320 and wR = 0.08006 for all data. It reveals that the molecules of compound 3 assemble into grid structures through a R22（7） type hydrogen bonding motif between azopyrrole and hydroxyl group. The grids interpenetrate each other with the assistance of C-H...π interaction.

Interpenetrating polymers supported on microporous polypropylene membranes for the transport of chromium ions

Modifying polypropylene membranes with interpenetrating polymer networks(IPNs) through the incorporation of poly(glycidyl methacrylate-N-methyl-D-glucamine)(P(GMA-NMG)) was performed by in situ synthesis via radical polymerization. The surface of the polypropylene membrane was activated by hydrophilic grafted polyelectrolyte, and then, pressure injection was used for the impregnation of the reactive solution in the membrane.Two types of pore-filled membranes were synthesized, chelating interpenetrating homopolymer networks of P(GMA-NMG), and chelating-ion exchange interpenetrating polymer networks(e.g., P(GMA-NMG)/P(AA),P(GMA-NMG)/P(AMPSA), and P(GMA-NMG)/P(Cl VBTA)). After their synthesis, the modified polypropylene membranes were characterized using techniques such as the electrokinetic potential, SEM, FT-IR, and Donnan dialysis to corroborate the chromium ion transport. The P(GMA-NMG) and complex network membranes exhibited a hydrophilic character with a water-uptake capacity between 20% and 35% and a percentage of modification between 4.0% and 7.0% in comparison with the behavior of the unmodified polypropylene membrane.Hexavalent chromium ions were efficiently transported from the food chamber at p H 9.0 when the 65.2%MTA1 P(Cl VBTA) homopolymer IPN membrane and 48.5% MTAG P(GMA-NMG)/P(Cl VBTA) IPN membrane were used. Similarly, hexavalent chromium ions were removed from the food chamber at pH 3.0 when MTAG(63.30%) and MTA1(35.68%) were used in 1 mol·L^(-1)Na Cl solution as the extraction reagent.

Microstructure of nickel foam/Mg double interpenetrating composites

The magnesium matrix double interpenetrating composites reinforced by nickel foam were fabricated by pressureless infiltration technology.Then the morphology of the nickel reinforcement and the microstructures of composites were characterized by SEM.The results show that not only is the nickel foam reinforcement reticular in three dimensions,but also the struts of foam keep the network structure,which ensures that the Ni foam/Mg composites are double interpenetrating.The interface bonding of composites between magnesium matrix and nickel foam reinforcement is good,without reaction around the interface,which is the indispensable condition that advanced composites should possess.Magnesium matrix distributes in the windows of nickel foam,the triangle center holes and microhole of nickel struts,and the composites have double interpenetrating structure,which makes the composites have unique properties.

Thermoreversible Thickening and Self-assembly Behaviors of pH/Temperature Dually Responsive Microgels with Interpenetrating Polymer Network Structure

The pH /temperature dually responsive microgels of interpenetrating polymer network( IPN) structure composed of poly( N-isopropylacrylamide)( PNIPAM) network and poly( acrylic acid)( PAA) network( PNIPAM /PAA IPN microgels) were synthesized by seed emulsion polymerization. The results obtained by dynamic laser light scattering( DLLS) show that the microgels have good pH /temperature dual sensitivities. The temperature sensitive component and the pH sensitive component inside the microgels have little interference with each other. The rheological properties of the concentrated PNIPAM /PAA IPN microgel dispersions as a function of temperature at pH 4. 0 or 7. 0 were investigated by viscometer,and the results displayed that only at pH 7. 0 the dispersions presented thermoreversible thickening behavior. Then the PNIPAM /PAA fibers were prepared by self-assembly of the PNIPAM /PAA IPN microgels in the ice-crystal templates formed by unidirectional liquid nitrogen freezing method. Field emission scanning electron microscopy( FESEM) images indicate that the PNIPAM /PAA fibers are rounded,randomly orientated and interweaved.

Structural characteristics and properties of polyurethane modified TDE-85/MeTHPA epoxy resin with interpenetrating polymer networks

Diglycidyl-4,5-epoxycyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate(TDE-85)/methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MeTHPA) epoxy resin was modified with polyurethane(PU) and the interpenetrating polymer networks(IPNs) of PU-modified TDE-85/MeTHPA resin were prepared. The structural characteristics and properties of PU-modified TDE-85/MeTHPA resin were investigated by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectrum,emission scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and thermogravimetry(TG). The results indicate that epoxy polymer network (Ⅰ) and polyurethane polymer network (Ⅱ) of the modified resin can be obtained and the networks (Ⅰ) and (Ⅱ) interpenetrate and tangle highly each other at the phase interface. The micro morphology presents heterogeneous structure. The integrative properties of PU-modified TDE-85/MeTHPA epoxy resin are improved obviously. The PU-modified TDE-85/ MeTHPA resin's tensile strength reaches 69.39 MPa,the impact strength reaches 23.56 kJ/m,the temperature for the system to lose 1% mass (t1%) is 300 ℃,and that for the system to lose 50% mass (t50%) is 378 ℃. Compared with those of TDE-85/MeTHPA resin,the tensile strength,impact strength,t1% and t50% of the PU-modified resin increases by 48%,115%,30 ℃,11 ℃,respectively. The PU-modified TDE-85/MeTHPA resin has the structure characteristics and properties of interpenetrating polymer networks.

Bonding effect of liquid magnesium with open-celled carbon foam in interpenetrating phase composite

The issue of bonding formation in liquid metal/open-celled carbon foam(C_(of))systems was examined,taking into account the practical aspects of the synthesis of a new type of Mg-C metal material composite.The problem is complex due to the strong oxidation and intense evaporation of liquid magnesium,as well as the 3D geometry of the carbon component,where metal transport occurred through the foam cells’windows.Laboratory experiments performed at 700℃ in ceramic crucibles showed that spontaneous carbon foam infiltration by liquid metal is impossible under the applied conditions,either in an air atmosphere coupled with flux protection or under argon protection.Comparative tests performed in a UHV chamber filled with static pure Ar by a sessile drop method,coupled with non-contact heating and capillary purification at a test temperature of 700℃ directly in the UHV chamber,showed non-wetting behavior of the Mg/C_(of)couple with a correspondingly high contact angle of about 135°.The graphite capillary was then moved down,the liquid drop being slightly pressed into the foam,but these changes did not induce effective foam penetration.Despite the short contact time for the sessile drop test under an argon atmosphere,SEM+WDS analysis of the solidified Mg/C_(of)couple revealed the formation of an MgO interlayer at the interface,with a thickness of approx.1μm.The experimentally demonstrated presence of oxygen in the carbon foam sample,both before and after its contact with magnesium,points to oxide-type bonding being established between Mg and C_(of).This observation is in a good agreement with previous reports on the interface characterization of magnesium matrix composites reinforced with glassy carbon materials and carbon fibers by stir casting and pressure infiltration.Based on the findings of this study,a general structural scheme of the bonding process between carbon foam and liquid magnesium,as an important stage in the syntheses of Mg-C composites,was proposed.

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyurethane and Epoxy Resin Interpenetrating Polymer Network

A series of Polyurethane (PU)/bisphenol A based Epoxy Resin(EP) Interpenetrating Polymer Networks(IPN) were synthesized and characterized by SEM, DSC, TGA and DMTA. It was found that IPN shows the best compatibility and damping properties when the ratio of PU/EP is 80 to 20. The results show that chain-extender and higher molecular weight of PPG are able to improve the properties of compatibility, damping and thermal properties.

Degradable magnesium-hydroxyapatite interpenetrating phase composites processed by current assisted metal infiltration in additive-manufactured porous preforms

This work explores ceramic additive manufacturing in combination with liquid metal infiltration for the production of degradable interpenetrating phase magnesium/hydroxyapatite(Mg/HA) composites. Material extrusion additive manufacturing was used to produce stoichiometric,and calcium deficient HA preforms with a well-controlled open pore network, allowing the customization of the topological relationship of the composite. Pure Mg and two different Mg alloys were used to infiltrate the preforms by means of an advanced liquid infiltration method inspired by spark plasma sintering, using a novel die design to avoid the structural collapse of the preform. Complete infiltration was achieved in 8 min, including the time for the Mg melting. The short processing time enabled to restrict the decomposition of HA due to the reducing capacity of liquid Mg. The pure Mg-base composites showed compressive yield strength above pure Mg in cast state. Mg alloy-based composites did not show higher strength than the bare alloys due to grain coarsening, but showed similar mechanical properties than other Mg/HA composites that have significantly higher fraction of metallic phase. The composites showed faster degradation rate under simulated body conditions than the bare metallic component due to the formation of galvanic pairs at microstructural level. Mg dissolved preferentially over HA leaving behind a scaffold after a prolonged degradation period. In turn, the fast production of soluble degradation products caused cell metabolic changes after 24 h of culture with not-diluted material extracts. The topological optimization and reduction of the degradation rate are the topics for future research.

Damping properties of silicone rubber/polyacrylate sequential interpenetrating networks

Silicone rubber/polyacrylate sequential interpenetrating polymer networks(IPNs) were prepared by silicone rubber sheet dipped into the solution composed of different acrylate monomers and benzoyl peroxides(BPOs) for different time at room temperature and then acrylate polymerized at 80℃for 2 h. The molecular structure and damping properties of sequential IPNs were studied by means of FT-IR and dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA), respectively. The FT-IR spectrum shows that polyacrylate distributes unevenly along the thickness direction of IPNs, i.e. the concentration of polyacrylate decreases from the midst to the surface of the IPNs. The DMA shows that cold crystallization of silicone in the temperature range from -47℃to -30℃is reduced and loss factor of IPNs is improved after interpenetrating with polyacrylate. This suggestes that IPNs can be used as damping materials.

SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF INTERPENETRATING SULFONIC ACID RESINS WITH HIGH CAPACITY

Two series of interpenetrating sulfonic acid resins (ISAR), 10×n and n×10, were prepared by means of the wet method, and the physicochemical, thermodynamic and kinetic properties of the ISAR were measured. The results show: 10×n resins exhibit better properties than n×10 ones, mainly in higher apparent degree of crosslinking and larger conformational entropy effect, among which, 10×1 resin exhibits the best thermodynamic and kinetic properties. In the DTA graphs of n×10 resins, there are two T_g and two T_(ox), but in those of 10×n, only one T_g and one T_(ox). This result well supports the conclusion that 10×n resins have much better interpenetrating structural aspects.

Microstrueture and Properties of Fluoroelastomer/Butadiene-Acrylonitrile Rubber Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

Interpenetrating polymer networks （IPNs） based on fluoroelastomer/butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber （FKM/NBR） by molten blending at a high temperature and chemical cross-linking of two components were prepared. The influence of the two networks component on the mechanical properties and thermostabilities was studied. The experimental results show that the mechanical properties of the IPNs are superior to those of the individual FKM and NBR networks due to forming the case of interpenetrating and intercross-linking between the two networks, the mechanical properties and thermal resistance exhibit higher values when 80/20 （w/w） FKM and NBR is blended and respectively cured simultaneously. The co-continuous morphology of the IPNs in the blends of 80/20 （w/w） FKM/NBR is found by transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, the differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） determination shows that the blends of 80/20 （w/w） FKM/NBR have better compatibility, and the glass transition temperature of the elastomer is -21.5 ℃.