Emulsion Polymerization of P (MMA-AA-EA) and Its Demulsifying Performance in Water/Oil Emulsion

Stable water-in-oil emulsions are produced in oil exploitation and cause many environmental and operational issues.In this paper,a co-polymer demulsifier is reported in detail;an emulsion polymerization method is used to prepare nano-P(MMA-AA-EA)with MMA,AA and EA as the monomers,DVB as the cross-linker and APS as the initiator.The resulting products are characterized by FT-IR.Furthermore,the surface tension and particles size analysis is investigated.The results show that the surface tension reduction is 10.66 mN/m at 20?C when the concentration of co-polymer is 1000 ppm and the average size is 76.99 nm.Moreover,the HLB of polymer is discussed specifically by changing the amount of AA.With the increase of AA,the HLB value of the polymer is increased accordingly.Besides,the demulsification performance of the co-polymer is also evaluated at different synthesis and demulsification conditions.It is showed that the maximum demulsification efficiency is 96%at 70?C for 60 min.The optimum concentration of demulsifier is 400 ppm when the amounts of AA and DVB are 1.4 g and 0.1 g,respectively.At last,the process of demulsification is showed under a microscope;the coalescence process of water droplets is indicated under the action of the demulsifier.

Hybrid polymer electrolyte for Li–O_2 batteries

Li–O_2 batteries have attracted much attention because of their high specific energy. However, safety problem generated mainly from the flammable organic liquid electrolytes have hindered the commercial use of Li–O_2 batteries. One of the competitive alternatives is polymer electrolytes due to their flexibility and non-flammable property. Moreover, the hybrid polymer electrolyte with enhanced electrochemical properties would be achieved by incorporating inorganic filler, liquid plasticizer and redox mediator into the polymer. While most researches of the hybrid polymer electrolyte focused on Li-ion batteries, few of them took account into its application in Li–O_2 batteries. In this review, we mainly discuss hybrid polymer electrolytes for Li–O_2 batteries with different composition. The critical issues including conductivity and stability of electrolytes are also discussed in detail. Our review provides some insights of hybrid polymer electrolytes for Li–O_2 batteries and offers necessary guidelines for designing the suitable hybrid polymer electrolyte for Li–O_2 batteries as well.

Spectroelectrochemical Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Materials Containing Porous Vanadium (V) Oxide, Poly-<i>o</i>-Methoxyaniline and Poly(Ethylene Oxide)

In this study, the synthesis and spectroelectrochemical analysis of hybrid materials containing poly-o-methoxyaniline/porous V2O5, poly(ethylene) oxide/ porous V2O5 and poly-o-methoxyaniline/poly(ethylene) oxide/porous V2O5, which have high potential for applications in batteries and electronics, is reported. The hybrid materials were obtained by intercalation of the polymers into the porous V2O5 matrix. These new compounds were characterized using dc conductivity, and, for spectroelectrochemical studies, ultraviolet visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy as well as cyclic voltammetry were used. The optical band gap values of the hybrid materials were estimated using Tauc plot. The introduction of organic materials into the inorganic species resulted in the reduction of VV ions to VIV, increasing the dc conductivity and affecting the spectroelectrochemical properties of the samples.

Facile preparation of N-doped corncob-derived carbon nanofiber efficiently encapsulating Fe2O3 nanocrystals towards high ORR electrocatalytic activity

Facile preparation of cost-effective and durable porous carbon-supported non-precious-metal/nitrogen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is extremely important for promoting the commercialized applications of such catalysts.In this work,the FeCl3-containing porphyrinato iron-based covalent porous polymer(FeCl3·FeP or-CPP)was fabricated in-situ onto porous corncob biomass supports via a simple one-pot method.Subsequent thermal-reduction pyrolysis at 700℃-900℃with CO2 gas as an activating agent resulted in Fe2O3-decorated and N-doped graphitic carbon composite Fe2O3@NC&bio-C with a high degree of graphitization of Fe-involved promotion during pyrolysis(Fe2O3=FeCl3·FePor-CPP derived Fe2O3;NC=N-doped graphene analog;bio-C=the corncob-derived hierarchically porous graphitic biomass carbon framework).The derivedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanocrystals(5-10 nm particle diameter)were all immobilized on the N-doped bio-C micro/nanofibers.Notably,the Fe2O3@NC&bio-C obtained at the pyrolysis temperature of 800℃(Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800),exhibited unusual ORR catalytic efficiency via a 4-electron pathway with the onset and half-wave potentials of 0.96 V and 0.85 V vs.RHE,respectively.In addition,Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800 also exhibited a high and stable limiting current density of-6.0 mA cm-2,remarkably stability(larger than 91%retention after 10000 s),and good methanol tolerance.The present work represents one of the best results for iron-based biomass material ORR catalysts reported to date.The high ORR activity is attributed to the uniformly distributedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles on the N-enriched carbon matrix with a large specific surface area of 772.6 m^2 g^-1.This facilitates favor faster electron movement and better adsorption of oxygen molecules on the surface of the catalyst.Nevertheless,comparative studies on the structure and ORR catalytic activity of Fe2O3@NC&bioC-800 with Fe2O3@bio-C-800 and NC&bio-C-800 clearly highlight the synergistic effect of the coexisting Fe2O3 nanocrystals,NC,and bio-C on the ORR performance.

Study on Mimetic Peroxidase and Molecular Recognition of Phenols With Inclusion Complex of Ironporphyrin Immobilized by β-CD Polymer

β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) and its cross-linked polymer (β-CDP) were known as the mimetic models. Metalloporphyrin had been widely used in the enzymatic method of analysis and molecular recognition. In present work, it was investigation that supramolecular recognition for halogenated phenols, three crosols, three nitrophenols and three aminophenols, served respectively as the substrate of the mimetic receptor, iron-5, 10, 15, 20-tetrakis (sulforphenyl)-21H, 23H-porphine (FeTPPS) or FeTPPS-β-CDP. Supramolecular complex, FeTPPS-β-CDP with function of mult i-recognition and induced-fit, was a advanced kind of mimetic peroxidase; Methyl phenol or polyphenol was the substitute of chlorophenic acid, while aminophenols and other phenols were suggested not to be utilized to enzymatic assay of H2O2. Being a mimetic enzyme mimicking the space structure of overall proteinase, beaimed by immobilized mimetic enzyme with a large number of β-CD interior cavities, chlorophenol was identified optimal substrate in the system tested.

The Role of Oxide Thin Layer in Inverted Structure Polymer Solar Cells

The role of wide band gap oxide thin layer in inverted structure polymer solar cells was investigated by employing oxide films of TiO2 and Nb2O5approximately 10 nm in thickness deposited onto FTO substrates. The experimental results demonstrated that the thin oxide layer serving to separate the electron collecting electrode and the photoactive film of a blend of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) was necessary to promote the formation of continuous uniform PCBM film to block holes in P3HT from being recombined with electrons in collecting electrode. A use of TiO2 buffer layer leads to power conversion efficiency as high as 2.8%. As for Nb2O5, in spite the fact that its conduction band is higher than the LUMO level of PCBM polymer acting as electron transport material, a power conversion of 2.7%, which was only slightly different from the 2.8% achieved for the cell employing TiO2. These experimental results suggest a tunneling mechanism for the electrons to transport from the PCBM to collecting electrode over the oxide film, instead of a diffusion through the oxide film arising from either energy or concentration difference of the photogenerated electrons.

A Decisive Study on Dielectric Response of Bi2O3/Polystyrene &Bi2O3/PVDF Composite as Flexible Electrodes for Energy Storage

In this manuscript a comparative study on Bi2O3/polystyrene and Bi2O3/PVDF composites has been executed via analysis of structural, bonding, surface morphology and dielectric response of composites for energy storage. The composites have been synthesized using solution cast method by varying concentrations of Bi2O3 (BO = 1 - 5 mw%) into polystyrene (PS) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymers respectively. X-ray diffraction confirms the generation of crystallinity, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy confirms bonding behavior and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirms uniform distribution of Bi2O3 (BO) in PS and PVDF polymers. Impedance spectroscopy has been employed for determination of dielectric response of the fabricated composites. The dielectric constant has been found to be increased as 1.4 times of pristine PS to BO5%PS95% composites and 1.8 times of pristine PVDF to BO5%PVDF95% composites respectively. These high dielectric composite electrodes are useful for flexible energy storage devices.

Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium-ion Battery

A novel polymer electrolyte with the formula of Li2B4O7-PVA for lithium-ion battery was synthesized and its ion conductivity and mechanical properties were also tested. It is found that the conductivity of the prepared polymer electrolytes is higher than that of LiClO4/PEO or LiClO4/EC-DMC by two or three orders in magnitude and a large delocalized bond formed in Li2B4O7-PVA lead to transportation of Li ion easier, this electrolyte possesses high thermo-stability and can be used under 200C.

Advanced treatment of oil recovery wastewater from polymer flooding by UV/H_2O_2/O_3 and fine filtration

In order to purify oil recovery wastewater from polymer flooding （ORWPF） in tertiary oil recovery in oil fields, advanced treatment of UV/H2O2/O3 and fine filtration were investigated. The experimental results showed that polyacrylamide and oil remaining in ORWPF after the conventional treatment process could be effectively removed by UV/H2O2/O3 process. Fine filtration gave a high performance in eliminating suspended solids. The treated ORWPF can meet the quality requirement of the wastewater-bearing polymer injection in oilfield and be safely re-injected into oil reservoirs for oil recovery.

Impact of Separator Thickness on Temperature Distribution in Single Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Based on 1D Heat Transfer

It is known from the New Energy and Industry Technology Development Organization (NEDO) roam map Japan, 2017 that the polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) power generation system is required to operate at 100°C for application of mobility usage from 2020 to 2025. This study aims to clarify the effect of separator thickness on the distribution of the temperature of reaction surface (Treact) at the initial temperature of cell (Tini) with flow rate, relative humidity (RH) of supply gases as well as RH of air surrounding cell of PEFC. The distribution of Treact is estimated by means of the heat transfer model considering the H2O vapor transfer proposed by the authors. The relationship between the standard deviation of Treact-Tini and total voltage obtained in the experiment is also investigated. We can know the effect of the flow rate of supply gas as well as RH of air surrounding cell of PEFC on the distribution of Treact-Tini is not significant. It is observed the wider distribution of Treact-Tini provides the reduction in power generation performance irrespective of separator thickness. In the case of separator thickness of 1.0 mm, the standard deviation of Treact-Tini has smaller distribution range and the total voltage shows a larger variation compared to the other cases.

Engineering a flexible and mechanically strong composite electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries

Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have greatly facilitated our daily lives since 1990s[1,2].To meet the ever-increasing demand on energy density,Li metal is seen as the ultimate anode because of its ultra-high specific capacity(3860 m Ah/g)and the lowest electrochemical potential(-3.04 V vs.the standard hydrogen electrode)[3–6].However,issues of Li metal anode,such as Li dendrite formation and large volume change during plating/stripping。

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A NOVEL FLUORINE-CONTAINING HYDROPHOBICALLY ASSOCIATING POLYMER

In this article, the synthesis and characterization of a novel fluoromonomer and its copolymer with acrylamide is reported. 2-perfluoroamyl-4-hydroxylquinoline 2 was synthesized from ethyl 2, 2-dihydroperfluoroheptanoate in high yields. The monomer 4 was then synthesized from 2 in two steps readily in high yields. Synthesis and characterization of copolymers of acrylamide (AM) and the fluoromonomer were investigated. The composition and intrinsic viscosity of these copolymers were studied. It was found that the rheological properties of aqueous solutions of polyacrylamide were modified significantly when a small proportion of the fluoromonomer 4 was incorporated on investigating the viscosity-concentration profiles, pseudoplasticity of these solutions and the effect of the presence of surfactant. These results could be explained by the hydrophobic association of the fluorocarbon segments in the aqueous solutions of these copolymers.

Enhancing interfacial stability in solid-state lithium batteries with polymer/garnet solid electrolyte and composite cathode framework

The solid-state lithium battery is considered as an ideal next-generation energy storage device owing to its high safety,high energy density and low cost.However,the poor ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte and low interfacial stability has hindered the application of solid-state lithium battery.Here,a flexible polymer/garnet solid electrolyte is prepared with poly(ethylene oxide),poly(vinylidene fluoride),Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12,lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide and oxalate,which exhibits an ionic conductivity of 2.0 ×10^(-4) S cm^(-1) at 55℃,improved mechanical property,wide electrochemical window(4.8 V vs.Li/Li+),enhanced thermal stabilities.Tiny acidic OX was introduced to inhibit the alkalinity reactions between Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12 and poly(vinylidene fluoride).In order to improve the interfacial stability between cathode and electrolyte,an Al2 O3@LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 based composite cathode framework is also fabricated with poly(ethylene oxide) polymer and lithium salt as additives.The solid-state lithium battery assembled with polymer/garnet solid electrolyte and composite cathode framework demonstrates a high initial discharge capacity of 150.6 mAh g^(-1) and good capacity retention of 86.7% after 80 cycles at 0.2 C and 55℃,which provides a promising choice for achieving the stable electrode/electrolyte interfacial contact in solid-state lithium batteries.

Optical and Electrical Properties of Sensitized Polyaniline by Electrochemical Polymerization

To sensitize polyaniline with dyes by electrochemical polymerization, HClO 4 is employed as the dopant and oxidant, and the polyaniline with different sensitive properties is synthesized. The effect of sensitized emeraldine salt on the absorption spectrum is discussed in details. The maximum conductivity of sensitized films reaches 1.22 S/cm, and investigation on dye sensitizing of the polymer reveals that C.I. Direct Blue 71, C.I. Direct Blue 84, C.I. Direct Black 19 and CuPc-(COOH) 4 may enhance the photoconductivity of polyaniline greatly.

H_(2)O_(2)-sensitive nanoscale coordination polymers for photoacoustic tumors imaging via in vivo chromogenic assay

Photoacoustic(PA)imaging with much deeper tissue penetration and better spatial resolution had been widely employed for the prevention and diagnosis of many diseases.In this study,a new type of hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)T-activated photoacoustic nanoprobe[Mn-AH nanoscale coordination polymer nanodots(NCPs)]was successfully synthesized by a simple one-step method in water phase containing 2,20-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)(ABTS),horse radish peroxidase(HRP),and manganese ion(Mn^(2+).After modification by polyethylene glycol(PEG),Mn-AH NCPs exhibited excellent stability and biocompatibility for in vivo H_(2)O_(2)-responsive chromogenic assay with great speci¯city and sensitivity.In the presence of H_(2)O_(2),colorless ABTS would be converted by HRP into the oxidized form with strong near-infrared(NIR)absorbance,enabling photoacoustic detection of endogenous H_(2)O_(2).Using H_(2)O_(2)-activated Mn-AH NCPs,we have successfully performed PA imaging and H_(2)O_(2)detection of subcutaneous murine colon CT26 tumor and deep-seated orthotopic bladder tumor.Due to the inherent Mn element existence inside the Mn-AH,this nanoprobe also serves as a good T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)contrast agent simultaneously.Lastly,after accomplishing its imaging functions,the Mn-AH NCPs could be cleared out from the body without any long-term toxicity,providing a new opportunity for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE POLY(3,4-DIHYDROXY-o-TOLYLENE):REDOX POLYMER

Conventional chloromethylation, paraformaldehyde/hydrogen chloride in acetic acid medium, was applied to 1,2- dimethoxybenzene. Chloroform-soluble poly（3,4-dimethoxy-o-tolylene） was obtained with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.034 dL g^-1. The polymer was evaluated as a condensation redox polymer precursor formed by a Friedel-Crafts reaction. Cleavage of the methoxy groups present in this polymer resulted in poly（3,4-dihydroxy-o-tolylene） which manifested a great air-oxidation resistance. The redox property of the latter polymer was found to be 1017 mV by potentiometric titration with 0.05 N ceric ammonium nitrate at 25℃. This midpotential was compared to that of catechol, a monomeric analogue, under the same titration conditions.

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer [Co(-phth)(imi_)2]_n

A new cobalt(Ⅱ) complex [Co(-phth)(imi)2]n (phth = o-phthalato, imi = imidazole) has been synthesized by the reaction of CoCl2 with disodium o-phthalate and imidazole. The crystal structure of the compound has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of monoclinic system, space group Pn with a = 8.405(1), b = 9.995(1), c = 9.996(2) ? b = 104.479(2), V = 813.0(2) ?, Dc = 1.467 g/cm3, C14H12N4O4Co, Mr = 359.21, F(000) = 366, m = 1.079 mm-1, Z = 2, R = 0.0483 and wR = 0.1209 for 1583 observed reflections (I > 2s(I)). In the title complex, the Co(Ⅱ) ions are bridged by o-phthalate ligands in a bidentate mode, producing a zigzag infinite chain structure. Each four-coordinated cobalt(Ⅱ) center was coordinated by two oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms to give a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The chains are linked by hydrogen bonds between oxygen atoms belonging to carboxylate groups and hydrogen atoms of imidazole molecules, forming an unusual two-dimensional coordination polymer.

Factors influencing HPAM solution viscosity prepared by produced water using orthogonal method

The effect of temperature and metal ion components on the viscosity of HPAM solution was studied by means of orthogonal method.Five factors and 4 levels were considered for the orthogonal design.The five factors included temperature,contents of Na+,Mg2+,Ca2+ and S2-,and the four levels mainly considered the level of produced water components in main oilfields in China.The experiment results show that temperature is the most important factor to control HPAM solution viscosity prepared by produced water.The effect of ions was in order of Na+>S2->Mg2+>Ca2+.The mechanism of each factor influencing viscosity was also discussed.Based on the actual condition of Nanyang oilfield,the desulfurization was used to improve the solution viscosity,and satisfactory result was obtained.

Defects of Polymer-derived Si-C-O Fibers and Their Originations

Defects of polymer-derived Si-C-O fibers were intensively studied by the SEM and TEM techniques and their originations were also discussed on the basis of factors experiments.The defects were found mainly in the form of strumaes,pits and splits on surfaces as well as microflaw networks,porosity clusters and inclusions in the bulk.Factors experiments reveal that a nonuniform or an insufficient curing would result in larger-sized strumaes or interior microflaws.Gas evolution rates due to different firing rates have a great influence on the formation of internal microflaws or porosity clusters and some oxidation-induced pits or splits may be formed on surfaces because of a trace of oxygen or water vapor accumulated from the flowing inert atmosphere during pyrolysis.

进水负荷对A^(2)/O连续流系统运行效能及微生物中功能菌群的影响

为深入探讨进水负荷对A^(2)/O系统的影响,本文采用A2/O连续流系统,对比研究了不同COD和磷负荷条件下系统对氮磷的去除效果,并通过检测胞外聚合物(extracellular polymeric substances,EPS)组分变化,追踪活性污泥菌群结构演替规律,揭示了不同负荷下活性污泥系统内在响应机制.结果表明:高浓度的进水COD和磷负荷更有利于优势菌群富集,该阶段优势菌属有Nitrospira、Dechloromonas和Ferruginibacter,更有利于实现更佳的脱氮除磷效果,当COD和磷负荷降低后,EPS产生菌Ferruginibacter、Terrimonas和Thauera的相对丰度明显减少,EPS的总量也减少,其中胞外聚合物中蛋白质(protein,PN)的含量增加,多糖(polysaccharide,PS)却减少.