This study presents a solvent-free,facile synthesis of a bio-based green antibacterial agent and aromatic monomer methacrylated vanillin(MV)using vanillin.The resulting MV not only imparted antibacterial properties to...This study presents a solvent-free,facile synthesis of a bio-based green antibacterial agent and aromatic monomer methacrylated vanillin(MV)using vanillin.The resulting MV not only imparted antibacterial properties to coatings layered on leather,but could also be employed as a green alternative to petroleum-based carcinogen styrene(St).Herein,MV was copolymerized with butyl acrylate(BA)to obtain waterborne bio-based P(MV-BA)miniemulsion via miniemulsion polymerization.Subsequently,MXene nanosheets with excellent photothermal conversion performance and antibacterial properties,were introduced into the P(MV-BA)miniemulsion by ultrasonic dispersion.During the gradual solidification of P(MV-BA)/MXene nanocomposite miniemulsion on the leather surface,MXene gradually migrated to the surface of leather coatings due to the cavitation effect of ultrasonication and amphiphilicity of MXene,which prompted its full exposure to light and bacteria,exerting the maximum photothermal conversion efficiency and significant antibacterial efficacy.In particular,when the dosage of MXene nanosheets was 1.4 wt%,the surface temperature of P(MV-BA)/MXene nanocomposite miniemulsioncoated leather(PML)increased by about 15℃ in an outdoor environment during winter,and the antibacterial rate against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was nearly 100%under the simulated sunlight treatment for 30 min.Moreover,the introduction of MXene nanosheets increased the air permeability,water vapor permeability,and thermal stability of these coatings.This study provides a new insight into the preparation of novel,green,and waterborne bio-based nanocomposite coatings for leather,with desired warmth retention and antibacterial properties.It can not only realize zerocarbon heating based on sunlight in winter,reducing the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions,but also improve ability to fight off invasion by harmful bacteria,viruses,and other microorganisms.展开更多
The uniformity of the colour in leathers for the furnishing and <i>automotive</i> sectors is a particularly important feature, especially for white or light-coloured </span></span&g...The uniformity of the colour in leathers for the furnishing and <i>automotive</i> sectors is a particularly important feature, especially for white or light-coloured </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">articles, intended to the high-end market;on these articles any colour alteration can be very visible and unpleasant, with possible technical and economic consequences for the producers. In a previous study, we analysed the possible causes behind the formation of some peculiar pink/salmon stains on different kinds of white/beige/light-coloured leather furnishing items, where we focalized our attention on TiO<sub>2</sub> properties and its possible interaction with some organic-based antioxidants. In recent years, due to many other similar cases of defects </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">that </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">occurred to tanners and to upholstery traders, we decided to enhance the investigations concerning this topic. More in detail we analysed, defective leathers, powder pigments and chemicals, in order to identify the possible role of some substances in this issue, with particular reference to some antioxidants and aluminosilicates, where several diagnostic techniques have been utilised, as ATR-IR (Attenuated Total Reflectance IR Spectroscopy), SEM-EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">-</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis), XRF (X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry)</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">,</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:""> GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), and DSC/TGA (Differential scanning calorimetry/Thermogravimetry) equipment.展开更多
A cationic waterborne polyurethane(CWPU) was synthesized and utilized as impregnation material for manufacturing microfiber synthetic leather base,in an attempt to decrease environmental pollution associated with orga...A cationic waterborne polyurethane(CWPU) was synthesized and utilized as impregnation material for manufacturing microfiber synthetic leather base,in an attempt to decrease environmental pollution associated with organic solvents and improve simulation degree relative to genuine leather.The alkali resistance of the CWPU and four manufacture methods were investigated.Meanwhile,the dyeing properties of the microfiber synthetic leather base were studied.It was found that the CWPU displayed enough alkali resistance to endure the alkali deweighting process for microfiber synthetic leather base manufacture.In terms of bending length,bending rigidity,compression elasticity ratio and specific compression elasticity ratio of the resulting base,coagulating the impregnated CWPU with sodium hydroxide before steam treatment was the optimal method.The extent of fiber splitting and the handle of the base from this method were both similar to conventional base filled with solvent-based polyurethane(SPU).The dyeing properties of the microfiber synthetic leather base filled with CWPU were also found superior to the one filled with either anionic waterborne polyurethane(AWPU) or SPU.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and(52073164 and 21838007).
文摘This study presents a solvent-free,facile synthesis of a bio-based green antibacterial agent and aromatic monomer methacrylated vanillin(MV)using vanillin.The resulting MV not only imparted antibacterial properties to coatings layered on leather,but could also be employed as a green alternative to petroleum-based carcinogen styrene(St).Herein,MV was copolymerized with butyl acrylate(BA)to obtain waterborne bio-based P(MV-BA)miniemulsion via miniemulsion polymerization.Subsequently,MXene nanosheets with excellent photothermal conversion performance and antibacterial properties,were introduced into the P(MV-BA)miniemulsion by ultrasonic dispersion.During the gradual solidification of P(MV-BA)/MXene nanocomposite miniemulsion on the leather surface,MXene gradually migrated to the surface of leather coatings due to the cavitation effect of ultrasonication and amphiphilicity of MXene,which prompted its full exposure to light and bacteria,exerting the maximum photothermal conversion efficiency and significant antibacterial efficacy.In particular,when the dosage of MXene nanosheets was 1.4 wt%,the surface temperature of P(MV-BA)/MXene nanocomposite miniemulsioncoated leather(PML)increased by about 15℃ in an outdoor environment during winter,and the antibacterial rate against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was nearly 100%under the simulated sunlight treatment for 30 min.Moreover,the introduction of MXene nanosheets increased the air permeability,water vapor permeability,and thermal stability of these coatings.This study provides a new insight into the preparation of novel,green,and waterborne bio-based nanocomposite coatings for leather,with desired warmth retention and antibacterial properties.It can not only realize zerocarbon heating based on sunlight in winter,reducing the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions,but also improve ability to fight off invasion by harmful bacteria,viruses,and other microorganisms.
文摘The uniformity of the colour in leathers for the furnishing and <i>automotive</i> sectors is a particularly important feature, especially for white or light-coloured </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">articles, intended to the high-end market;on these articles any colour alteration can be very visible and unpleasant, with possible technical and economic consequences for the producers. In a previous study, we analysed the possible causes behind the formation of some peculiar pink/salmon stains on different kinds of white/beige/light-coloured leather furnishing items, where we focalized our attention on TiO<sub>2</sub> properties and its possible interaction with some organic-based antioxidants. In recent years, due to many other similar cases of defects </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">that </span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">occurred to tanners and to upholstery traders, we decided to enhance the investigations concerning this topic. More in detail we analysed, defective leathers, powder pigments and chemicals, in order to identify the possible role of some substances in this issue, with particular reference to some antioxidants and aluminosilicates, where several diagnostic techniques have been utilised, as ATR-IR (Attenuated Total Reflectance IR Spectroscopy), SEM-EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">-</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis), XRF (X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry)</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:"">,</span></span><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="font-family:""> GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), and DSC/TGA (Differential scanning calorimetry/Thermogravimetry) equipment.
基金National Natural Science Foundations,China(Nos.51273128,21206096)New Teachers’Fund for Doctor Stations of Education Ministry,China(No.20120181120116)
文摘A cationic waterborne polyurethane(CWPU) was synthesized and utilized as impregnation material for manufacturing microfiber synthetic leather base,in an attempt to decrease environmental pollution associated with organic solvents and improve simulation degree relative to genuine leather.The alkali resistance of the CWPU and four manufacture methods were investigated.Meanwhile,the dyeing properties of the microfiber synthetic leather base were studied.It was found that the CWPU displayed enough alkali resistance to endure the alkali deweighting process for microfiber synthetic leather base manufacture.In terms of bending length,bending rigidity,compression elasticity ratio and specific compression elasticity ratio of the resulting base,coagulating the impregnated CWPU with sodium hydroxide before steam treatment was the optimal method.The extent of fiber splitting and the handle of the base from this method were both similar to conventional base filled with solvent-based polyurethane(SPU).The dyeing properties of the microfiber synthetic leather base filled with CWPU were also found superior to the one filled with either anionic waterborne polyurethane(AWPU) or SPU.
