Synthesis, Properties and Application of a Novel Epoxidized Soybean Oil-toughened Phenolic Resin

A novel epoxidized soybean oil-toughened-phenolic resin(ESO-T-PR)has been synthesized by etheri- fication graft and multi-amine curing ESO.Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)was adopted to investi- gate its molecular structure and scan electron microscope(SEM)was used to observe the micro morphology of its impact fracture surface.This ESO-T-PR was adopted as the matrix resin to prepare paper copper clad laminate (P-CCL)and the properties of resulting P-CCL are found superior to the related Chinese National Standard.The toughing mechanism was investigated by comparing the impact strength,solderleaching resistance,flexural strength, peeling strength and morphology of this ESO-T-PR with those of other two ESO modified phenolic resins.It is demonstrated that during the synthesizing process of ESO-T-PR,the phenol hydroxyl is etherified by ESO or ESO epoxy resin prepolymer(ESO chain extension polymer)and the long ESO epoxy resin chain segments enhance the crosslink density of ESO-T-PR and consequently improve the impact toughness and solderleaching resistance of P-CCL made of ESO-T-PR.The ESO-T-PR is a cheap matrix resin with excellent properties to make P-CCL(elec- tric guide board).

Synthesis and Properties of Novel Epoxidized Soybean Oil-modified Phenolic Resin /Montmorillonite Nanocomposites

The novel epoxidized soybean oil-modified-phenolic resin/clay nanocomposites（ESO-M-PR/ CN） was prepared. The coupling agent-benzyldimethylphenylammonium chloride [C6H5CH2N^＋（CH3）2C6H5Cl^- , B2MP] was adopted to modify the interface between the organic and inorganic phases. The effect of the nanocomposite structure on its physical and chemical properties was discussed. During the synthesizing process of ESO-M-PR/CN, the phenol hydroxyl was etherified by ESO or ESO epoxy resin prepolymer to provide long ESO epoxy segments. Long ESO epoxy resin chain segments enhanced the crosslink density of ESO-M- PR/CN. The thermal and mechanical properties exhibit a significant improvement. The temperature at which a weight loss of 5% occurs increases from 287.1 ℃ to 402.3 ℃. The flexural strength increases by 25%, while the flexural modulus increases by 39%. Moreover, the properties of resin were enhanced by the effect of the inorganic nanoparticles, while the size of the nanomontmorillonites in the phenolic resin was characterized with a scanning electron microscope. The particle size of inorganic montmorillonites in the modified system is less than 100 nm.

Green Composite Material Made from Typha latifolia Fibres Bonded with an Epoxidized Linseed Oil/Tall Oil-Based Polyamide Binder System

Here,we report the mechanical and water sorption properties of a green composite based on Typha latifolia fibres.The composite was prepared either completely binder-less or bonded with 10%(w/w)of a bio-based resin which was a mixture of an epoxidized linseed oil and a tall-oil based polyamide.The flexural modulus of elasticity,the flexural strength and the water absorption of hot pressed Typha panels were measured and the influence of pressing time and panel density on these properties was investigated.The cure kinetics of the biobased resin was analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)in combination with the iso-conversional kinetic analysis method of Vyazovkin to derive the curing conditions required for achieving completely cured resin.For the binderless Typha panels the best technological properties were achieved for panels with high density.By adding 10%of the binder resin the flexural strength and especially the water absorption were improved significantly.

Highly Functional Polyol Synthesis from Epoxidized Tall Oil Fatty Acids

In this work, free tall oil fatty acids were epoxidized with in-situ generated peroxyacetic acid. Reaction kineticsof epoxidation was investigated by oxirane content and iodine value titrimetric determination, as well as FTIRspectra analysis. A highly functional biobased polyol was synthesized by functionalizing epoxidized tall oilfatty acids with triethanolamine using Montmorillonite K10 as a catalyst. The obtained polyol was analyzed byFTIR and MALDI-TOF MS. The most common chemical and physical characteristics of obtained polyol weredetermined.

Insights into biobased epoxidized fatty acid isobutyl esters from biodiesel:Preparation and application as plasticizer

Biodiesel was used to prepare epoxidized fatty acid isobutyl esters(Ep-FABEs)as a biobased plasticizer in this work.Transesterification of biodiesel with isobutanol catalyzed by tetrabutyl titanate was carried out in a gas-liquid tower reactor.The conversion achieved nearly 100%within 5 h under the reaction temperature,the mass ratio of catalyst to fatty acid methyl esters(FAMEs),and isobutanol to FAMEs total molar ratio of 180℃,0.4%(mass),and 5.4:1,respectively.In addition,kinetic model of the transesterification reaction was developed at 150–190℃.The calculated activation energy was 48.93 kJ·mol^(-1).Then,the epoxidation of obtained fatty acid isobutyl esters(FABEs)was conducted in the presence of formic acid and hydrogen peroxide.The Ep-FABEs was further analyzed for its plasticizing effectiveness to replace dioctyl phthalate(DOP)and compared with conventional epoxy plasticizer epoxidized fatty acid methyl esters(Ep-FAMEs).The results indicated that the thermal stability and mechanical properties of PVC films with Ep-FABEs plasticizer were significantly improved compared with those plasticized with DOP.In addition,the extraction resistance and migration stability of Ep-FABEs were better than those of EpFAMEs.Overall,the prepared Ep-FABEs via structural modification of biodiesel proved to be a promising biobased plasticizer.

Improved Automotive Fuel Resistance of Natural Rubber/Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Blends by Blending Epoxidized Natural Polymer

The natural rubber (NR) was mixed with chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), due to the difference of polarity in NR and CSM made this blend incompatible and the third component was used. Epoxidzed natural rubber (ENR) was used as a third component. NR/CSM blended with the blend ratio of 50/50 was prepared by using a two-roll mill and vulcanization in a compression mold at 160°C. The ENR content was varied from 1 to 7 phr. The curing characteristics, morphology, mechanical properties, and automotive fuel swelling were investigated. The results indicated that the cure time of the blend rubbers was shorter as adding ENR. The mechanical properties of the blend rubbers were not affected by ENR content. However, automotive fuel resistance of the blend rubbers was found to increase with adding ENR in rubber blend.

Sawdust Short Fiber Reinforced Epoxidized Natural Rubber: Insight on Its Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Aspects

In this work,Epoxidized natural rubber/sawdust short fiber(ENR-50/SD)composites at different fiber content(5,10,15 and 20 phr)and size(fine size at 60–100μm and coarse size at 10–20 mm)were prepared using two-roll mill and electrical-hydraulic hot press machine respectively.Curing characteristics,water uptake,tensile,morphological,physical,and thermal properties of the composites were investigated.Results indicated that the scorch time and cure time became shorter whereas torque improved as SD content increase.Though the decline of tensile strength and elongation at break values,modulus,hardness and crosslinking density have shown enhancements with the increasing of SD content.The water uptake percentage of all samples has shown an increasing as SD content increase.However,the low SD content,particularly fine size have presented lower water uptake.The temperature of weight%loss(5 and 50 wt%loss)of 5 phr SD(low content)have recorded higher temperature compared to 20 phr SD(high content)in the rubber composites,which indicated higher thermal stability.The fine size of SD has recorded better overall properties than SD coarse size at same loading in the rubber composites.

Development of Biobased Poly(Lactic Acid)/Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blends Processed by Electrospinning: Morphological, Structural and Thermal Properties

This article reports the production of electrospun fibers from blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) solutions. The produced fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). SEM images showed the reduction in fiber size with ENR content of up to 25% in the mixture PLA/ENR. FTIR analysis revealed a possible interaction between carboxylic group of PLA and epoxi group of ENR. Thermal analysis showed the increase of the crystallinity fraction with ENR content and a decrease in thermal stability of eletrospun mats with the addition of ENR. The dynamic mechanical properties showed an enhancement of the stiffness of PLA/ENR blends with the increase of ENR content, which can support the production of interesting materials for tissue engineering based on renewable and biocompatible polymers. The reported properties indicate the possibility to use such fiber mats as potential materials in tissue engineering.

Tailoring the microenvironment of Ti sites in Ti-containing materials for synergizing with Au sites to boost propylene epoxidation

Au sites supported on Ti-containing materials(Au/Ti-containing catalyst)are currently considered as a promising catalyst for the propylene epoxidation owing to the synergistic effect that hydrogen peroxide species formed on Au sites diffuses to the Ti sites to form the Ti-hydroperoxo intermedi-ates and contributes to the formation of propylene oxide(PO).In principle,thermal treatment will significantly affect the chemical and physical structures of Ti-containing materials.Consequently,the synergy between tailored Ti sites with different surface properties and Au sites is highly expected to enhance the catalytic performance for the reaction.Herein,we systematically studied the intrinsic effects of different microenvironments around Ti sites on the PO adsorption/desorption and conversion,and then effectively improved the catalytic performance by tailoring the number of surface hydroxyl groups.The Ti^(Ⅵ) material with fewer hydroxyls stimulates a remarkable enhancement in PO selectivity and H_(2) efficiency compared to the Ti^(Ⅵ) material that possessed more hydroxyls,offering a 7-fold and 4-fold increase,respectively.As expected,the Ti^(Ⅵ+Ⅳ) and Ti^(Ⅳ) materials also exhibit a similar phenomenon to the Ti^(Ⅵ) materials through the same thermal treatment,which strongly supports that the Ti sites microenvironment is an important factor in suppressing PO con-version and enhancing catalytic performance.These insights could provide guidance for the rational preparation and optimization of Ti-containing materials synergizing with Au catalysts for propylene epoxidation.

Propene epoxidation with molecular oxygen: Advancements from nanoparticle to single-atom catalysts

Propylene oxide plays a pivotal role as an organic synthesis intermediate,boasting extensive downstream applications and promising market prospects.Propene epoxidation via molecular oxygen has garnered considerable attention due to its cost-effectiveness,environmental friendliness,ease of operation,and straightforward product separation.This paper provides an in-depth exploration of recent advance-ments,ranging from nanoparticle to Single-atom catalysts(SACs),in the context of propene epoxidation using molecular oxygen.Conventional nanoparticle catalysts,including those based on Ag,Cu,and other metals,are examined with regard to their contributions to support effects,electron effects,or crystal-plane effects within the mechanistic investigation.Furthermore,emerging SACs(specifically Mo,Cu,and Co)are discussed in terms of synthesis strategies,characterization methods,and mechanism studies.This comprehensive review sheds new light on design strategies,relevant characterizations,and thorough mechanism investigations aimed at fostering the development of efficient catalysts,thereby expediting progress in the industrial implementation of propene epoxidation.

Recent advances in metal-free catalysts for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO_2 and epoxides

The aim of ＂green chemistry＂ and ＂atom economy＂ is to utilize carbon dioxide and replace harmful reactants such as CO and phosgene for the production of cyclic carbonates. In this paper, metal-free catalysts including organic bases, ionic liquids, supported catalysts, organic copolymers and carbon materials for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxides are reviewed. Recent advances in the design of the catalysts and the understanding of the reaction mechanism are summarized and discussed. The synergistic effects of organic bases and hydrogen bond donors, organic bases and nucleophilic anions, hydrogen bond donors and nucleophilic anions and active components and supports are highlighted. The challenge is to develop metal-free catalysts suitable for carbon dioxide capture and fixation. The ultimate goal is to synthesize cyclic carbonates in a flow reactor directly using carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. By using synergetic effects, a multi-functional approach can meet the design strategy of metal-free catalysts for carbon dioxide adsorption and activation as well as epoxide ring opening.

One-pot synthesis of ordered mesoporous Cu-KIT-6 and its improved catalytic behavior for the epoxidation of styrene:Effects of the pH value of the initial gel

The heterogeneously copper-catalyzed oxidative cleavage of styrene was studied using copper-doped mesoporous KIT-6（CU-KIT-6_x） prepared via pH adjustment（where x is the pH：1.43,2.27,3.78,3.97,4.24 or 6.62）.Variations in the catalyst structure and morphology with pH values were characterized by X-ray power diffraction,nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis,transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.As the pH value applied during the initial synthesis,the resulting Cu-KIT-6_x exhibited different structural,textural and surface characteristics,especially in terms of specific copper species and copper content At a pH value of 3.78,approximately 4.6 wt%copper（Ⅱ） was successfully incorporated into the framework of the initial KIT-6,in the form of-Cu-O-Si- groups.The catalytic performance of each catalyst was evaluated by following the epoxidation of styrene,employing tert-butyl hydroperoxide as the oxidant and CH_3CN as the solvent.A significant styrene conversion of 43.5%with 86.6%selectivity for the desired styrene epoxide was obtained over the Cu-KIT-63.78.A higher Cu content,an ordered cubic laid mesoporous architecture and various specific textural characteristics all combined to endow the Cu-KIT-63.78 with high catalytic activity and good stability.

Catalytic epoxidation of olefin over supramolecular compounds of molybdenum oxide clusters and a copper complex

The catalytic epoxidation of olefin was investigated on two copper complex-modified molybdenum oxides with a 3D supramolecular structure, [Cu（bipy）]4[Mo15O47].2H2O （1） and [Cu1（bix）][（Cu1bix） （δ-MoVl8O26）0.5] （2） （bipy = 4,4＇-bipyridine, bix = 1,4-bis（imidazole-1-ylmethyl）benzene）. Both compounds were catalytically active and stable for the epoxidation of cyclooctene, 1-octene, and styrene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide （t-BuOOH） as oxidant. The excellent catalytic performance was attributed to the presence of stable coordination bonds between the molybdenum oxide and copper complex, which resulted in the formation of easily accessible Mo species with high electropositivity. In addition, the copper complex also acted as an active site for the activation of t-BuOOH, thus im- proving these copper complex-modified polyoxometalates.

双功能Mn基催化剂在二氧化碳和环氧化物环加成反应中的应用

二氧化碳(CO_(2))和环氧化物环加成反应是目前合成环状碳酸酯的有效方法之一。催化剂对活化该反应中的CO_(2)和环氧化物具有重要意义。以2,2’-联吡啶及其衍生物为配体,Mn(CO)_(5)Br为金属源,乙醚为溶剂制备了一系列双功能Mn基催化剂L_(n)Mn(CO)_(3)Br(n=1~6)。通过^(1)H NMR、^(13)C NMR、HR-MS和FT-IR等对L_(n)Mn(CO)_(3)Br的化学结构、相对分子质量和化学基团等进行了表征。研究了L_(n)Mn(CO)_(3)Br在CO_(2)和环氧氯丙烷环加成反应中的催化性能,及L_(1)Mn(CO)_(3)Br对一系列环氧化物底物的适应性。结果表明,L_(n)Mn(CO)_(3)Br中给电子基团(甲氧基、叔丁基和甲基)的给电子性能和吡啶环上甲基的位置均对其催化性能有影响;对于CO_(2)和环氧氯丙烷环加成反应,在L_(1)Mn(CO)_(3)Br投加量(物质的量分数)为0.05%、反应温度为125℃和反应压力为3.0 MPa的条件下反应1 h,L_(1)Mn(CO)_(3)Br的环氧氯丙烷转化率和催化剂转换频率分别为42%和840 h^(-1);L_(1)Mn(CO)_(3)Br对多种环氧化物作底物的环加成反应具有适应性,且底物的空间位阻效应对其催化性能有较大影响。

可溶性环氧化物水解酶对失血性休克患者预后的预测价值

目的明确可溶性环氧化物水解酶(sEH)在失血性休克患者中的表达及意义。方法选取我院急诊科2023年1月至2024年9月收治的84例失血性休克患者为休克组,收集复苏前后血清并检测各项临床指标,收集42名健康志愿者的血清作为对照组,采用ELISA法检测血清中sEH蛋白含量及酶活性,并记录患者预后情况。根据发生多器官功能障碍综合征或死亡情况,将患者分为预后良好组和预后不良组,比较两组患者临床资料,对失血性休克患者预后的影响因素进行单因素和多因素分析。结果休克组复苏前后的血清sEH蛋白含量、sEH酶活性均高于对照组[sEH蛋白含量(pg/mL):150.81±70.34和122.63±50.13 vs.38.72±8.31,sEH酶活性(U/L):128.15±64.44和108.12±42.77 vs.25.51±7.43,均P<0.05];失血性休克患者血清sEH蛋白含量与脉搏显著正相关,与收缩压、舒张压、血红蛋白显著负相关;预后不良组复苏前血清sEH蛋白含量高于预后良好组(pg/mL:197.30±102.06 vs.139.02±54.77),血清sEH蛋白含量、收缩压、血红蛋白是影响失血性休克患者预后的独立影响因素,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线显示,血清sEH蛋白含量、收缩压、血红蛋白对失血性休克患者预后均具有一定的预测价值(P<0.05),其中三者联合检测的预测价值最高,曲线下面积(AUC)为0.830。结论失血性休克患者血清sEH高表达,且与预后密切相关,血清sEH蛋白含量、收缩压、血红蛋白联合检测对失血性休克预后具有较高的预测价值,可作为参考指标用于临床诊治。

Cyclohexene Epoxides from Piper polysyphorum

Three new cyclohexene epoxides,polysyphoside A,B and C,along with a known compound crotepoxide(4),were isolated from Piper polysyphorum C.DC.Based on spectroscopic analysis,their structures were established as 1-benzoyloxymethylene-2-hydroxy-3-benzoyloxy-1,6- epoxycyclohex-4-ene(1),1-benzoyloxymethylene-2-hydroxy-5-benzoyloxy-1,6-epoxycyclohex-3-ene (2)and 2-hydroxy-3-benzoyloxymethylene-5-benzoyloxy-1,6-epoxycyclohex-3-ene(3),respectively.It was the first time that(1),(2)and(3)had been isolated from a natural source.

Ti-β分子筛催化1-己烯环氧化反应中的失活与再生研究

分析Ti-β分子筛催化1-己烯环氧化反应过程中的失活的原因,研究其失活过程及再生方法;采用^(13)C MAS NMR和GC-MS等手段分析Ti-β分子筛的积炭情况,并采用XPS、UV-Vis和EDX等手段研究其钛物种变化;进一步以二甲基亚砜溶剂处理失活Ti-β分子筛,对其进行再生研究。结果表明:Ti-β分子筛循环使用10次以后,1-己烯转化率降低至新鲜剂的30%以下;在此过程中,Ti-β分子筛中的部分骨架钛转化为非骨架钛,同时1,2-己二醇副产物堵塞孔道或者覆盖活性中心,两者共同导致Ti-β分子筛失活。以二甲基亚砜在160℃条件下对失活的Ti-β分子筛处理可以脱除大部分吸附的1,2-己二醇,使其催化1-己烯环氧化反应的活性恢复至新鲜剂的83%。

杂多酸季铵盐在催化反应中的应用研究进展

杂多酸是一类重要的绿色环保型多功能催化剂。该类物质不仅展现出酸催化特性,同时也表现出氧化催化功能。但杂多酸仅适用于均相反应,而不能用于非均相反应。为了使之能够适用于非均相反应体系,需要将其固载到季铵盐上以获得杂多酸季铵盐,可用作相转移催化剂。本研究主要对杂多酸季铵盐在C=C环氧化反应、脱硫反应、羧酸制备中的应用进行了综述,并在展望里对现有问题提供了解决方案,以期杂多季铵盐能更好地应用于更多的催化反应中。

Dioxygen Affinities and Catalytic Epoxidation Performanceof Transition-Metal Hydroxamates

The dioxygen affinities and catalytic epoxidation performance of transition-metal hydroxamates were investigated for the first time. The effects of substituents on these properties were also discussed in the paper.