Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous cross-linked polystyrene incorporating functional group via hydrophilic spacer arm

A versatile and effective method for incorporating functional groups on the pore wall of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous cross-linked polystyrene（3DOM CLPS） by hydrophilic spacer arm has been investigated.The 3DOM CLPS with pore size 865 nm was prepared by sacrifice template method.The hydrophilic spacer arm（polyethylene glycol,molecular weight is 600） was grafted to the 3DOM CLPS via nucleophilic substitution reaction.The other side of active hydroxyl can be further converted into a lot of other functional groups.In this report,the chelating ligand 2-mercaptobenzothiazole（MBZ） group was introduced on the end of the PGE chain to evidence the versatile functionalization approach.The functionalized ordered macroporous materials were characterized by FT-IR,element analyzer,SEM.The results reveal that the pores were successfully bonded with 2-mercaptobenzothiazole groups via hydrophilic spacer arms and the original morphology of ordered macroporous materials were remained after functionalization.The MBZ group density is 0.052 mmol/m^2.The functionalized 3DOM CLPS are expected to application as heavy metal ions adsorbent.

Three-dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Phosphotungstic Acid/SiO2 for Efficient Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization

Three-dimensionally ordered（3DOM） macroporous phosphotungstic acid/SiO_2（HPW/SiO_2） materials were prepared by using colloidal crystal as templates and applied for oxidative desulfurization（ODS） of the model fuel oil. The obtained HPW/SiO_2 materials were characterized through scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, N_2 sorption, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated that 3 DOM HPW/SiO_2 possessed hierarchical pore architectures which contained ordered macropores and disordered mesopores, with the Keggin type HPW embedded in the framework of pore structure. The removal rate of dibenzothiophene（DBT） could reach 100% under the optimum conditions, moreover. The performance was only slightly decreased for the regenerated catalyst after 7 cycles.

Pore-filling Three-dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Polyimide Composite Proton Conducting Membranes

The silica opal templates were prepared from three silica colloids of different diameters of 230 nm, 500 nm and 1.5 mm by a filtration route. The large-scale stable opal template membranes after sintering the deposited SiO2 opal template can be successfully obtained by optimizing the pH value and NaCl concentration in silica colloidal solutions. The three-dimensionally ordered macroporous（3DOM） polyimide membranes without crack were fabricated by reproducing the structure of silica opal template. We prepared the pore-filling composite proton exchange membranes by filling the 3DOM structure with proton conducting organosilane sol. The result indicates that the composite membranes exhibit higher water uptake than pure filling organosilane gel. The proton conductivity increased with the increasing of pore cell in composite membranes.

Ultrasmall NiS_(2)Nanocrystals Embedded in Ordered Macroporous Graphenic Carbon Matrix for Efficiently Pseudocapacitive Sodium Storage

Sodium-ion hybrid capacitor(SIHC)is one of the most promising alternatives for large-scale energy storage due to its high energy and power densities,natural abundance,and low cost.However,overcoming the imbalance between slow Na^(+)reaction kinetics of battery-type anodes and rapid ion adsorption/desorption of capacitive cathodes is a significant challenge.Here,we propose the high-rate-performance NiS_(2)@OMGC anode material composed of monodispersed NiS_(2) nanocrystals(8.8±1.7 nm in size)and N,S-co-doped graphenic carbon(GC).The NiS_(2)@OMGC material has a three-dimensionally ordered macroporous(3DOM)morphology,and numerous NiS_(2) nanocrystals are uniformly embedded in GC,forming a core-shell structure in the local area.Ultrafine NiS_(2) nanocrystals and their nano-microstructure demonstrate high pseudocapacitive Na-storage capability and thus excellent rate performance(355.7 mAh/g at 20.0 A/g).A SIHC device fabricated using NiS_(2)@OMGC and commercial activated carbon(AC)cathode exhibits ultrahigh energy densities(197.4 Wh/kg at 398.8 W/kg)and power densities(43.9 kW/kg at 41.3 Wh/kg),together with a long life span.This outcome exemplifies the rational architecture and composition design of this type of anode material.This strategy can be extended to the design and synthesis of a wide range of high-performance electrode materials for energy storage applications.

Synthesis of 3D ordered macroporous indium tin oxide using polymer colloidal crystal template

Three-dimensional (3D) ordered macroporous indium tin oxide (ITO) is pre- pared using a polymer colloidal crystal template that is formed by self-assembly of the monodisperse poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microspheres. The morphologies and BET surface area of the macroporous material is examined by scanning electron micro- scope, transmission electron microscopy and N2 adsorption/desorption. Results indicate that the macroporous material has highly ordered arrays of the uniform pores replicated from the PMMA colloidal crystal template when the polymer colloidal crystal template is removed by calcinations at 500℃. The pore diameter (about 450 nm) of macroporous ITO slightly shrank to the PMMA microspheres. The BET surface area and pore volume of the macroporous material are 389 m2·g-1 and 0.36 cm3·g-1, respectively. Moreover, the macroporous ITO, containing 5 mol% Sn and after annealing under vacuum, shows the minimum resistivity of ρ = 8.2×10-3 Ω· cm. The conductive mechanism of macroporous ITO is discussed, and it is believed that the oxygen vacancies are the major factor for excellent electrical properties.

Superior performance in visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution reaction of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous SrTiO_(3) decorated with Zn_(x)Cd_(1−x)S

It is of broad interest to develop emerging photocatalysts with excellent light-harvesting capacity and high charge carrier separation efficiency for visible light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.However,achieving satisfying hydrogen evolution efficiency under noble metal-free conditions remains challenging.In this study,we demonstrate the fabrication of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous SrTiO_(3)decorated with Zn_(x)Cd_(1−x)S nanoparticles for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation(λ>420 nm).Synergetic enhancement of photocatalytic activity is achieved by the slow photon effect and improved separation efficiency of photogenerated charge carriers.The obtained composites could afford very high hydrogen production efficiencies up to 19.67 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),with an apparent quantum efficiency of 35.9%at 420 nm,which is 4.2 and 23.9 times higher than those of pure Zn_(0.5)Cd_(0.5)S(4.67 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1))and CdS(0.82 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1)),respectively.In particular,under Pt-free conditions,an attractive hydrogen production rate(3.23 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1))was achieved,providing a low-cost and high-efficiency strategy to produce hydrogen from water splitting.Moreover,the composites showed excellent stability,and no obvious loss in activity was observed after five cycling tests.

Preparation and characterization of three-dimen-sionally ordered macroporous polystyrene via atom-transfer radical polymerization

Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous polystyrene(3DOM PS) with pore size of 350 nm was fabricated using Cp2Co/Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate(EBiB) catalytic system by ATRP.The resulting polymers were detected by FT-IR,1H-NMR,SEM,and GPC.The microstructure of 3DOM PS was confirmed by FT-IR and 1H-NMR.SEM micrographs show that both silica spheres within the templates and pores in the 3DOM polystyrene are arranged in highly ordered fashion,and the shrinkage of the pores in the 3DOM PS is 24%.GPC curves show that the 3DOM PS possesses slightly lower Mn and narrow MWD compared with bulk one.This result indicats that living polymerization is different from non-living polymerizationin in the confined space.

Enhanced photocatalytic performance of Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)with threedimensionally ordered macroporous structure for phenol removal

Herein,a series of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous(3DOM)Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)photocatalysts with different macropore sizes were successfully fabricated via a polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)template method.The photocatalytic activity for phenol degradation over 3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)first increased and then decreased with the rise in macropore size.Specifically,3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)-255(macropore diameter ca.170 nm)exhibits the best photocatalytic activity in the static system,which is about 4.5,7.3,and 11.9 times higher than those of bulk Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2),Bi_(2)WO_(6),and g-C_(3)N_(4),respectively.Meanwhile,high phenol conversion(75%)is also obtained over 3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)-255 in the flow system under full spectrum irradiation.Furthermore,3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)-255 also shows strong mineralization capacity owing to the downward shift of valance band position(0.15 V)as compared with Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2).Total organic carbon(TOC)removal rate over 3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)-255(62%)is much higher than that of Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)(17%).The enhancement in photocatalytic performance of 3DOM Bi_(4)O_(5)Br_(2)-255 is attributable to its better phenol adsorption,O_(2)activation,and charge separation and transfer abilities.This work combines the advantages of 3D structure and surface dangling bonds,providing new possibilities for designing highly efficient photocatalysts for pollutants removal.

Preparation of the glucose sensor based on three-dimensional ordered macroporous gold film and room temperature ionic liquid

A novel type of glucose sensor was fabricated based on a glucose oxidase(GOD)-N,N-dimethtylformamide(DMF)-[BMIm][BF4] composites modified three-dimensional ordered macroporous(3DOM) gold film electrode.The immobilized GOD exhibits a pair of well-defined reversible peaks in 50 mM pH 7.0 phosphate buffer solutions(PBS),which could be attributed to the redox of flavin adenine dinucleotide(FAD) in GOD.The research results show that ionic liquid([BMIm][BF4]),DMF and 3DOM gold film are crucial for GOD to exhibit a pair of stable and reversible peaks.It is believed that the large active area of 3DOM gold film can increase the amount of immobilized GOD.Simultaneously,the application of IL enhances the stability of GOD and facilitates the electron transfer between GOD and the electrode.The synergetic effect of DMF can help the GOD to maintain its bioactivity better.GOD immobilized on the electrode exhibits the favorable electrocatalytic property to glucose,and the prepared sensor has a linear range from 10 to 125 nM with a detection limit of 3.3 nM at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3σ.The apparent Km(Michaelis-Menten constant) for the enzymatic reaction is 0.018 mM.

Color tunable upconversion emission in CeO_2:Yb,Er three-dimensional ordered macroporous materials

The three-dimensional ordered macroporous CeO2：Yb,Er materials were prepared, and the influence of doping concentra- tion of Yb3＋ or Er3＋ ions on upconversion property was investigated. Green and red upconversion emissions were observed under the excitation of 980 nm at room temperature. It was found that the ratio of red to green upconversion emission intensity increased with increasing of concentration of the Yb3＋ or Er3＋ ions in the three-dimensional ordered macroporous CeO2：Yb,Er materials. When the concentration of Yb3＋ was 10 mol%, pure red upconversion emission was obtained. The varied mechanism of ratio of red to green upconversion emission intensity was discussed with the concentration of Yb3＋ or Er3＋ ions.

Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase on Ordered Macroporous Silicas Functionalized with Amino Group

A novel glucose oxidase immobilized on three-dimensionally ordered macroporous （3DOM） material has been prepared by firstly preparation of hybrid 3DOM SiO2-NH2 materials using colloidal crystal method, and following covalent immobilization of glucose oxidase on the pore walls of the 3DOM materials. The materials were characterized by SEM, FTIR, DSC and BET techniques. SEM observation shows that the macropores are highly ordered and are interconnected by small windows. FTIR measurement shows that there are amino and organic groups in the pore walls. The surface area of the 3DOM SiO2-NH2 material is about 10.2 m2/g. The loaded amount of enzyme is increased with amino content in the materials. The immobilized enzyme has high activity, thermal stability and can be reused.

Preparation and characterization of 3-dimensionally ordered macroporous SiC

Three-dimensionally (3D) long range ordered macroporous SiC ceramics were prepared through infiltrating polymethylsilane (PMS) into the 3D ordered sacrificial silica template, pyrolysis and the template removal. It was found that the pore size (84―658 nm), BET surface area (299.44―584.64 m2/g) and micropore volume (0.25―0.64 cm3/g) of the achieved porous SiC can be tailored by utilizing different sizes silica sphere templates. There exist three kinds of pores in the porous ceramics: sphere inversed pores, windows and mesopores (2―5 nm). The sphere inversed pores were packed as hcp structure and three dimensionally penetrated through the windows, and the mesopores endowed the porous ceramics surprising high BET surface areas and micropore volumes.

三维有序大孔间规聚苯乙烯的制备及其功能化

利用通过种子乳液的方法制备的粒径为1100nm的二氧化硅胶体晶为模板,采用配位聚合方式制备了孔径为1000nm的三维有序大孔间规聚苯乙烯材料,进而对其进行了氯甲基孔壁功能化。利用核磁共振、红外光谱、扫描电镜对产物进行了表征分析,结果表明间规结构的聚苯乙烯骨架结构表面引入了氯甲基基团,并且氯甲基化以后依然保持了原有大孔材料孔径均一、结构有序的特点。采用热重-滴定分析测定了相对氯含量为2.3mmol/g。

三维有序交联聚苯乙烯大孔材料的制备及其功能化

利用二氧化硅模板法,采用苯乙烯-二乙烯基苯自由基共聚方法制备了孔径在200～1020nm的三维有序交联聚苯乙烯大孔材料,并在此基础上通过氯甲基化反应对所制备的有序孔材料进行孔壁功能化。对所制备的三位有序交联聚苯乙烯孔材料及氯甲基化后的形貌进行了扫描电子显微镜表征。结果表明,所制备的有序孔材料孔径均一、结构有序,氯甲基化后的孔材料保持了原有孔材料的有序结构。红外光谱分析表明氯甲基基团已被成功地引入了有序孔材料,并且主要发生在苯环的对位。通过热重-滴定分析方法确定了引入到有序孔材料的氯相对含量为5.52mmol/g。

Synthesis of 3D ordered porous polystyrene using silica template

A rigid colloidal silica template was formed by self-assembly of the monodispersed silica spheres prepared according to Stober method. The silica template is highly ordered, which was verified by bright color effect due to Bragg diffraction and the results of SEM. The free radical polymerization of styrene was allowed within the interstices of the rigid template to result in the formation of the three-dimensional periodic silica/polystyrene nano-composites. The titled porous polystyrene was prepared by chemical decomposition of the template with concentrated aqueous hydrofluoric acid. Scanning electron microscopy characterization showed that the macroporous polystyrene has ordered arrays of the uniform pores replicated from the template. Moreover, it was found that the morphology of the as-synthesized macroporous polystyrene was greatly affected by the connectivity of the silica spheres treated under different conditions.

INVERSE OPALINE STRUCTURE TITANIA PHOTONIC CRYSTALS BY FUNCTIONALLY MODIFIED COLLOIDAL CRYSTALS TEMPLATING

Ordered macroporous titania photonic crystals （PCs） and photonic balls were fabricated by functional modified polymer colloidal crystals. The TiO2 PCs and balls formed through this method exhibit no cracks and lacunae in large areas on their surface and their inner structures.

三维有序大孔交联聚苯乙烯的功能化及其吸附性能

本研究采用二氧化硅胶体晶模板法制备了孔径为890nm的三维有序大孔交联聚苯乙烯(3DOMCLPS),通过亲核取代反应将亲水性悬臂(二缩三乙二醇,TEG)接枝到3DOMCLPS孔壁,利用TEG另一端的活性羟基,将2-巯基苯并噻唑(MBZ)引入到TEG链段末端.利用红外光谱及元素分析对产物进行了表征.扫描电镜分析表明功能化后的3DOMCLPS保留了结构有序、孔与孔之间相互连通的微观结构特点.测定了该功能化3DOMCLPS对Ag+和Hg2+离子的饱和吸附容量,饱和吸附容量分别为0.78和0.39mmol/g.研究了不同温度下的吸附动力学,相互连通的有序大孔结构有利于引入长链亲水性悬臂,促进孔内外的物质交换.

Effect of calcination process on performance of 3DOM CeMnO3 catalysts

A series of 3DOM CeMnO3 perovskite catalysts were prepared by poly(methyl methacrylate)hardtemplating-excessive impregnation method at calcination temperature of x℃(x=600,700,800)and the heating rate of y℃/min(y=1,2,5,10).The samples were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,H2-temperature programmed reduction,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,moreover,the effect of the calcination process on the catalytic activity of the samples were discussed by the catalytic combustion of toluene.The results show that the 3DOM CeMnO3 catalysts calcined at 600℃promote the formation of a perovskite structure,inhibit the reduction of the Mn4+species in the catalyst with high temperature.The catalyst expresses the complete macroporous structure,large specific surface area(38.8 m^(2)/g),higher adsorption oxygen concentration and Mn4+substance concentration,with a low T90%=172℃.By preparing the catalysts at different calcination heating rates,it can be concluded that the catalyst possesses a high concentration of adsorbed oxygen and a low reduction temperature and a large specific surface area(40.42 m^(2)/g)greatly promotes adsorption stage catalytic oxidation reaction and catalytic combustion of toluene at low temperature under the heating rate of 5℃/min.When the heating rate is 1℃/min,the catalyst has a complete macroporous structure(>250 nm),which is beneficial to the exchange of macromolecular substances during the catalytic reaction and the catalyst has a high concentration of lattice oxygen suitable for the catalysis of toluene in high temperature flue gas combustion.