A simple and efficient solvent-free method was developed for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols and amines in excellent yields employing glycerol-based sulfonic acid (-SO3H) functionalized carbon catalyst under envi...A simple and efficient solvent-free method was developed for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols and amines in excellent yields employing glycerol-based sulfonic acid (-SO3H) functionalized carbon catalyst under environmentally benign reaction conditions. The salient features of this protocol are the short reaction time, ease of product isolation and reusability of the carbon catalyst.展开更多
Bark extracts are sustainable sources of biopolymers and hold great promise for replacing fossil fuel-based polymers,for example,in wood-based composites.In addition to primary and secondary metabolites,tree bark also...Bark extracts are sustainable sources of biopolymers and hold great promise for replacing fossil fuel-based polymers,for example,in wood-based composites.In addition to primary and secondary metabolites,tree bark also contains suberin,which plays a major role in protecting the tree from environmental conditions.Suberin is a natural aliphatic-aromatic cross-linked polyester present in the cell walls of both normal and damaged external tissues,the main component of which are long-chain aliphatic acids.Its main role as a plant ingredient is to protect against microbiological factors and water loss.One of the most important suberin monomers are suberin fatty acids,known for their hydrophobic and barrier properties.Therefore,due to the diverse chemical composition of suberin,it is an attractive alternative to hydrocarbon-based materials.Although its potential is recognized,it is not widely used in biocomposites technology,including wood-based composites and the polymer industry.The article will discuss the current knowledge about the potential of suberin and its components in biocomposites technology,which will include surface finishes,composite adhesives and polymer blends.展开更多
以大豆分离蛋白(soybean protein isolate,SPI)为主要原料,将甘油进行改性后制备的生物甘油基聚酯加入到成膜液中制备SPI复合膜,通过对贮藏期间SPI复合膜机械性能、水分含量和甘油迁出率进行跟踪测定,比较分析甘油经改性后制备的增塑剂...以大豆分离蛋白(soybean protein isolate,SPI)为主要原料,将甘油进行改性后制备的生物甘油基聚酯加入到成膜液中制备SPI复合膜,通过对贮藏期间SPI复合膜机械性能、水分含量和甘油迁出率进行跟踪测定,比较分析甘油经改性后制备的增塑剂对SPI复合膜的机械性能稳定性、保水性、甘油迁出率稳定性及微观结构的影响。研究结果表明:与未改性甘油增塑的SPI复合膜相比,改性后制备的机械性能稳定性最高的SPI复合膜为生物甘油基聚酯(生物聚甘油和脂肪酸的质量比为1∶1)增塑的复合膜,其拉伸强度稳定性提高了18.08%,断裂延伸率稳定性提高了34.52%,水蒸气透过系数稳定性提高了14.68%,水分含量稳定性提高了17.02%,甘油迁出率稳定性提高了74.28%,膜体系的紧密性和连续性增强,且其表面形成了致密的空间网状结构。生物甘油基聚酯的添加一定程度上提高了SPI复合包装薄膜的机械性能稳定性,为其更广泛的实际应用提供了重要的理论参考和技术支持。展开更多
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a natural biopolyester accumulated in microbial cells as tiny amorphous granules. The nano- micro-particles have a variety of potential applications and behave differently in different...Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a natural biopolyester accumulated in microbial cells as tiny amorphous granules. The nano- micro-particles have a variety of potential applications and behave differently in different environments. In this work, the in situ crystallization of native PHB granules was investigated under different environmental conditions. The isothermal crystallization kinetics of the granules was shown to follow Avrami’s equation. The model parameter describing crystal growth is a function of temperature or pH and estimated from in situ crystallization measurements with attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. Empirical equations describing crystal growth are derived for the parameter values. PHB granules heated at 80-140°C in acidic solution (pH 2) up to 4 hr showed an increase in crystallinity from about 5% to 35% and moderate particle aggregation. PHB granules suspended in alkaline solutions (pH 9-12) at room temperature up to 4 hr showed an increase in crystallinity up to 45% and very little particle aggregation. It was found that the amorphousness of PHB granules in vivo is stabilized by water, lipids and proteins. Upon removal of these impurities, partial crystallization is induced which may inhibit extensive particle aggregation.展开更多
A novel natural-synthetic hybrid block copolymer was synthesized by Aeromonas hydrophila 4AK4 in poly（ethylene glycol）（PEG,M_n=200） modified fermentation.This hybrid biomaterial consists of the natural hydrophobic...A novel natural-synthetic hybrid block copolymer was synthesized by Aeromonas hydrophila 4AK4 in poly（ethylene glycol）（PEG,M_n=200） modified fermentation.This hybrid biomaterial consists of the natural hydrophobic polymer poly（3-hydroxybutyrat-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate）（PHBHHx） end-capped with hydrophilic PEG,which has the increased flexibility as well as the improved thermal stability.Addition of diethylene glycol（DEG） and ethylene glycol could not result in the accumulation of hybrid block copolymer.DEG and ethylene glycol,together with PEG-200,could cause a reduction of molar mass of PHBHHx,resulting in a series of low molecular weight polymer and the reduction of the polymer yield as well as the cellular productivity.In vitro degradation of PHBHHx and PHBHHx-PEG with different molecular weight showed that the decrease of molecular weight accelerated the degradation of copolymers,but PEG modification has little effect on its degradation rate.The results in this study provided a convenient and direct method to produce a series of PHBHHx and PHBHHx-PEG materials with adjustable molecular weight and broad molecular weight distribution which will be very useful for the biomedical applications.展开更多
文摘A simple and efficient solvent-free method was developed for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols and amines in excellent yields employing glycerol-based sulfonic acid (-SO3H) functionalized carbon catalyst under environmentally benign reaction conditions. The salient features of this protocol are the short reaction time, ease of product isolation and reusability of the carbon catalyst.
基金funded under the ERANET Cofund Forest Value Program through Vinnova(Sweden)Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra(Latvia)+2 种基金Ministry of Education,Science and Sport(JIA)(Slovenia)Academy of Finland,The Research Council of Norway,and the National Science Centre,Poland(Agreement No.2021/03/Y/NZ9/00038)The Forest Value Program received funding from the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program of the European Union under Grant Agreement No.773324.
文摘Bark extracts are sustainable sources of biopolymers and hold great promise for replacing fossil fuel-based polymers,for example,in wood-based composites.In addition to primary and secondary metabolites,tree bark also contains suberin,which plays a major role in protecting the tree from environmental conditions.Suberin is a natural aliphatic-aromatic cross-linked polyester present in the cell walls of both normal and damaged external tissues,the main component of which are long-chain aliphatic acids.Its main role as a plant ingredient is to protect against microbiological factors and water loss.One of the most important suberin monomers are suberin fatty acids,known for their hydrophobic and barrier properties.Therefore,due to the diverse chemical composition of suberin,it is an attractive alternative to hydrocarbon-based materials.Although its potential is recognized,it is not widely used in biocomposites technology,including wood-based composites and the polymer industry.The article will discuss the current knowledge about the potential of suberin and its components in biocomposites technology,which will include surface finishes,composite adhesives and polymer blends.
文摘以大豆分离蛋白(soybean protein isolate,SPI)为主要原料,将甘油进行改性后制备的生物甘油基聚酯加入到成膜液中制备SPI复合膜,通过对贮藏期间SPI复合膜机械性能、水分含量和甘油迁出率进行跟踪测定,比较分析甘油经改性后制备的增塑剂对SPI复合膜的机械性能稳定性、保水性、甘油迁出率稳定性及微观结构的影响。研究结果表明:与未改性甘油增塑的SPI复合膜相比,改性后制备的机械性能稳定性最高的SPI复合膜为生物甘油基聚酯(生物聚甘油和脂肪酸的质量比为1∶1)增塑的复合膜,其拉伸强度稳定性提高了18.08%,断裂延伸率稳定性提高了34.52%,水蒸气透过系数稳定性提高了14.68%,水分含量稳定性提高了17.02%,甘油迁出率稳定性提高了74.28%,膜体系的紧密性和连续性增强,且其表面形成了致密的空间网状结构。生物甘油基聚酯的添加一定程度上提高了SPI复合包装薄膜的机械性能稳定性,为其更广泛的实际应用提供了重要的理论参考和技术支持。
文摘Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a natural biopolyester accumulated in microbial cells as tiny amorphous granules. The nano- micro-particles have a variety of potential applications and behave differently in different environments. In this work, the in situ crystallization of native PHB granules was investigated under different environmental conditions. The isothermal crystallization kinetics of the granules was shown to follow Avrami’s equation. The model parameter describing crystal growth is a function of temperature or pH and estimated from in situ crystallization measurements with attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. Empirical equations describing crystal growth are derived for the parameter values. PHB granules heated at 80-140°C in acidic solution (pH 2) up to 4 hr showed an increase in crystallinity from about 5% to 35% and moderate particle aggregation. PHB granules suspended in alkaline solutions (pH 9-12) at room temperature up to 4 hr showed an increase in crystallinity up to 45% and very little particle aggregation. It was found that the amorphousness of PHB granules in vivo is stabilized by water, lipids and proteins. Upon removal of these impurities, partial crystallization is induced which may inhibit extensive particle aggregation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30801059)Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China(No.200806981053)
文摘A novel natural-synthetic hybrid block copolymer was synthesized by Aeromonas hydrophila 4AK4 in poly（ethylene glycol）（PEG,M_n=200） modified fermentation.This hybrid biomaterial consists of the natural hydrophobic polymer poly（3-hydroxybutyrat-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate）（PHBHHx） end-capped with hydrophilic PEG,which has the increased flexibility as well as the improved thermal stability.Addition of diethylene glycol（DEG） and ethylene glycol could not result in the accumulation of hybrid block copolymer.DEG and ethylene glycol,together with PEG-200,could cause a reduction of molar mass of PHBHHx,resulting in a series of low molecular weight polymer and the reduction of the polymer yield as well as the cellular productivity.In vitro degradation of PHBHHx and PHBHHx-PEG with different molecular weight showed that the decrease of molecular weight accelerated the degradation of copolymers,but PEG modification has little effect on its degradation rate.The results in this study provided a convenient and direct method to produce a series of PHBHHx and PHBHHx-PEG materials with adjustable molecular weight and broad molecular weight distribution which will be very useful for the biomedical applications.
