Metal-free catalysts are preferred during these days in organic synthesis or in polymeriza- tions. Sulfonic acid is reported to be efficient in catalyzing reactions between isocyanates and alcohols. In this work, synt...Metal-free catalysts are preferred during these days in organic synthesis or in polymeriza- tions. Sulfonic acid is reported to be efficient in catalyzing reactions between isocyanates and alcohols. In this work, synthesis of sulfonic acid immobilized organic nanoparticles (nanoacid) and its application in catalyzing urethane formation, are elaborated. The nanoacid can be simply prepared by miniemulsion polymerization with a reactive surfacrant, namely sodium 4-((perfluoronon-8-en-l-yl)oxy)benzenesulfonate, followed by an acidification. From the images of scanning electron microscope, the nanoacid obtained is found to be narrowly dispersed and the average diameter is around 90 nm. The measured sulfur content is 0.5%, from which the content of sulfonic acid in the nanoparticles is calculated to be 0.16 mmol/g. When catalyzing urethane formation based on hexamethylene diisocyanate and n-butanol, the nanoacid catalyst exhibits considerable efficiency.展开更多
The production of acrylates from biomass-originated lactic acid is of extraordinary importance, to overcome the increasing worldwide shortage of petroleum. In this study, the catalytic dehydration of methyl lactate ov...The production of acrylates from biomass-originated lactic acid is of extraordinary importance, to overcome the increasing worldwide shortage of petroleum. In this study, the catalytic dehydration of methyl lactate over a calcium sulfate catalyst, with various promoters, has been carried out to identify potential catalyst/promoter combinations for acrylate production. The best catalyst for methyl acrylate formation in this study has been calcium sulfate, with cupric sulfate and phosphates as promoters. The optimal mass ratio of m(CaSOa) : m(CuSOa) : m(Na2HPO4) : m(KH2PO4) is 150.0 : 13.8 : 2.5 : 1.2. Effects of carrier gas, reaction temperature, feed concentration as well as contact time on the dehydration of methyl lactate have been investigated. With nitrogen as a carrier gas, a combined yield of acrylic acid and methyl acrylate is 63.9% from 60% (by mass) methyl lactate at 400℃ with 7.7 seconds contact time.展开更多
Poly-L-lactide(PLLA) was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization fi'om high purity L-lactide with tin octoate as initiator, and characterized by means of infi'ared, and ^1H-nuclear magnetic resonance. The influ...Poly-L-lactide(PLLA) was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization fi'om high purity L-lactide with tin octoate as initiator, and characterized by means of infi'ared, and ^1H-nuclear magnetic resonance. The influences of initiator concentration, polymerization temperature and polymerization time on the viscosity average molecular mass of PLLA were investigated. The effects of different purification methods on the concentration of initiator and viscosity average molecular mass were also studied. PLLA with a viscosity average molecular mass of about 50.5×1^04 was obtained when polymerization was conducted for 24 h at 140℃ with the molar ratio of monomer to purification initator being 12 000. After purification, the concentration of tin octoate decreases; however, the effect of different purification methods on the viscosity average molecular mass of PLLA is different, and the obtained PLLA is a typical amorphous polymeric material. The crystallinity of PLLA decreases with the increase of viscosity average molecular mass.展开更多
An efficient conversion of biomass-derived ethyl lactate to 1,2-propanediol(1,2-PDO) over CuO was investigated.Among the catalysts we tested, CuO, Cu2 O and Co showed excellent catalytic activity for the conversion of...An efficient conversion of biomass-derived ethyl lactate to 1,2-propanediol(1,2-PDO) over CuO was investigated.Among the catalysts we tested, CuO, Cu2 O and Co showed excellent catalytic activity for the conversion of ethyl lactate to 1,2-PDO in water, and CuO was more active and gave the best result. The 1,2-PDO yield of 93.6% was achieved when Zn acted as a reductant. The results indicated that in situ formed hydrogen by the oxidation of Zn in water is more effective than gaseous hydrogen, which failed to produce the 1,2-PDO from ethyl lactate.From a practical point of view, the present method may provide a useful route for the production of 1,2-PDO from ethyl lactate.展开更多
The process of production of lactide from butyl lactate was investigated. The process consists of two stages: oligomerisation of butyl lactatean and depolymerisation of oligomers. The type catalysts of the series of ...The process of production of lactide from butyl lactate was investigated. The process consists of two stages: oligomerisation of butyl lactatean and depolymerisation of oligomers. The type catalysts of the series of Lewis acid were tested. It was found that SnCI4 is the most efficient catalyst for both stages.展开更多
文摘Metal-free catalysts are preferred during these days in organic synthesis or in polymeriza- tions. Sulfonic acid is reported to be efficient in catalyzing reactions between isocyanates and alcohols. In this work, synthesis of sulfonic acid immobilized organic nanoparticles (nanoacid) and its application in catalyzing urethane formation, are elaborated. The nanoacid can be simply prepared by miniemulsion polymerization with a reactive surfacrant, namely sodium 4-((perfluoronon-8-en-l-yl)oxy)benzenesulfonate, followed by an acidification. From the images of scanning electron microscope, the nanoacid obtained is found to be narrowly dispersed and the average diameter is around 90 nm. The measured sulfur content is 0.5%, from which the content of sulfonic acid in the nanoparticles is calculated to be 0.16 mmol/g. When catalyzing urethane formation based on hexamethylene diisocyanate and n-butanol, the nanoacid catalyst exhibits considerable efficiency.
基金he Special Foundation for State Major Basic Research Program of China(2007CB707805,2004CCA05500)
文摘The production of acrylates from biomass-originated lactic acid is of extraordinary importance, to overcome the increasing worldwide shortage of petroleum. In this study, the catalytic dehydration of methyl lactate over a calcium sulfate catalyst, with various promoters, has been carried out to identify potential catalyst/promoter combinations for acrylate production. The best catalyst for methyl acrylate formation in this study has been calcium sulfate, with cupric sulfate and phosphates as promoters. The optimal mass ratio of m(CaSOa) : m(CuSOa) : m(Na2HPO4) : m(KH2PO4) is 150.0 : 13.8 : 2.5 : 1.2. Effects of carrier gas, reaction temperature, feed concentration as well as contact time on the dehydration of methyl lactate have been investigated. With nitrogen as a carrier gas, a combined yield of acrylic acid and methyl acrylate is 63.9% from 60% (by mass) methyl lactate at 400℃ with 7.7 seconds contact time.
基金Project (50174059) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Poly-L-lactide(PLLA) was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization fi'om high purity L-lactide with tin octoate as initiator, and characterized by means of infi'ared, and ^1H-nuclear magnetic resonance. The influences of initiator concentration, polymerization temperature and polymerization time on the viscosity average molecular mass of PLLA were investigated. The effects of different purification methods on the concentration of initiator and viscosity average molecular mass were also studied. PLLA with a viscosity average molecular mass of about 50.5×1^04 was obtained when polymerization was conducted for 24 h at 140℃ with the molar ratio of monomer to purification initator being 12 000. After purification, the concentration of tin octoate decreases; however, the effect of different purification methods on the viscosity average molecular mass of PLLA is different, and the obtained PLLA is a typical amorphous polymeric material. The crystallinity of PLLA decreases with the increase of viscosity average molecular mass.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21277091)the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(21436007)+2 种基金Key Basic Research Projects of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(14JC1403100)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar) at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning(ZXDF160002)the Project-sponsored by SRF for ROCS,SEM(BG1600002)
文摘An efficient conversion of biomass-derived ethyl lactate to 1,2-propanediol(1,2-PDO) over CuO was investigated.Among the catalysts we tested, CuO, Cu2 O and Co showed excellent catalytic activity for the conversion of ethyl lactate to 1,2-PDO in water, and CuO was more active and gave the best result. The 1,2-PDO yield of 93.6% was achieved when Zn acted as a reductant. The results indicated that in situ formed hydrogen by the oxidation of Zn in water is more effective than gaseous hydrogen, which failed to produce the 1,2-PDO from ethyl lactate.From a practical point of view, the present method may provide a useful route for the production of 1,2-PDO from ethyl lactate.
文摘The process of production of lactide from butyl lactate was investigated. The process consists of two stages: oligomerisation of butyl lactatean and depolymerisation of oligomers. The type catalysts of the series of Lewis acid were tested. It was found that SnCI4 is the most efficient catalyst for both stages.