CRYSTAL STRUCTURE AND MORPHOLOGY OF NASCENT SAMPLES OF SYMMETRIC AROMATIC POLYESTERS——Ⅰ.POLY(P-PHENYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)

The morphology and crytal structure of poly(p-phenylene terephthalate) (PPT), prepared by confined thin filmmelt (CTFMP) and solution (CTFSP) and bulk solution polymerization, were characterized by transmission electronmicroscopy, electron dimaction and molecular modeling. The unit cell is monoclinic (P2_1/a space group) with parameters a =7.89, b = 5.49, c = 12.65 A, α=γ= 90°, β=100.33°, density = 1.48 g/cm^3, the a, b and β values differing slightly from thosereported previously in the literature. A degree of variation in relative intensities of hk0 reflections in, apparently, untilted[001] ED patterns was observed from a given sample, suggesting some variation in molecular packing. ED evidence wasfound for a second phase, with [001] appearing the same as for phase Ⅱ of the related poly(p-oxybenzoate) (PpOBA)polymer. CTFMP crystals polymerized above 220℃ (up to 370℃) and CTFSP crystals polymerized at 300℃ consisted oflamellae 100-200 A thick.

Effect of Added Poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) during Condensation on Properties of Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)Pulp

Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA)pulp was prepared by polycondensation of the p-phenylene diamine(PPDA)with terephthaloyl chloride(TPC)in the completely anhydrous solvent system of N-methyl pyrrolidone(NMP)having calcium chloride,in the presence of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)(PVP)having a viscosity average molecular weight lower than 40 000.It was confirmed that the polycondensation could be accelerated,the inherent viscosity of the polymer could be increased,and the polymers could be fibrillated more easily by the addition of the PVP.FTIR and X-ray spectra proved that PVP had not combined into molecular chains of the resultant PPTA pulps.The morphology of the resultant pulps,the effect of viscosity average molecular weight,amount and adding mode of PVP on inherent viscosity,specific surface area,and mean length of the resultant pulps were discussed in detail.And the friction and wear properties of the compound reinforced by the resultant pulps were simply investigated.

Novel Poly(thienylene Ethynylene)s with Electron-accepting Groups

Novel n-conjugated polymers constituted of 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole or cyano-containing unit copolymers were synthesized and characterized by UV-Vis, IR and PL.

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE AND MORPHOLOGY OF NASCENT SAMPLES OF SYMMETRIC AROMATIC POLYESTERS——Ⅱ. POLY(p-PHENYLENE 2,6-NAPHTHALATE)

Confined thin film melt polymerization (CTFMP) of naphthalene chloride/hydroquinone (NCMQ, 1/1, molar)mixtures at polymerization temperatures (T_p) below ca. 300℃ resulted in relatively thick, elongated crystals. Polymerizationof NC/HQ above 300℃ between glass yielded well-formed lamellar crystals ca. 100 A thick. Phase Ⅰ and Ⅱ [001] EDpatterns were obtained for all T_p, the relative amount of phase Ⅰ increasing with T_p. Polymerization of naphthalenedicarboxylic acid/hydroquinione diacetate 1/1 mixtures at high T_p also yielded lamellar crystals that "curled up" off of thesubstrate. When the high temperature CTFMP polymerization was conducted between mica, aggregates of lamellae on-edgedeveloped but epitaxial growth did not occur. Epitaxial growth of lamellae between mica could be obtained, however, byconfined thin film solution polymerization, with both of the latter samples yielding apparently related ED patterns from adifferent unit cell than phase Ⅰ or Ⅱ. Fiber patterns, obtained from sheared samples, indicated considerably greater crystaldisorder than in the nascent crystals. Refinement of the phase Ⅰ unit cell parameters, based on the [001] and [01 1] EDpatterns, with modeling based on Cerius^2, suggests a monoclinic phase Ⅰ unit cell with a = 7.76, b = 5.71, c = 14.99 A, α = γ= 90°, β= 99.7°, ρ = 1.47 g/cm^3, space group P12_1/al.

Study on the behaviors of poly（p-phenylene benzobisoxazole） in coagulation

Poly（p-phenylene benzobisoxazole）（PBO） is a candidate of high performance materials for many applications. PBO materials＇ properties are considered to be closely related to their fabrication process, especially coagulation. In this paper, the coagulation effect on the chemical and microstructure of PBO was investigated with the help of a PBO model compound, 2, 2＇-（ 1,4-phenylene） bis （5-amino-6-benzoxazolole）. During coagulation, the hetero-cyclic ring of the PBO structure was experienced cleavage and even being broken down completely under some extreme conditions. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction （WAXD） analysis showed that different coagulants could cause the microstructure difference in PBO materials. In a slow coagulation process, PBO molecular chains aligned more orderly in the side-by-side direction （200）.

Mechanical Property and Crystal Structure of Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA) Fibers during Heat Treatment under Tension

The relationship between property and structure of poly( p-phenylene terephthalamide)( PPTA) was investigated for the purpose of obtaining products with better performance. PPTA fiber subjected to heat treatment under different conditions was intensively studied. Simultaneous wide-angle X-ray diffraction( WAXD) technique was introduced to study the changes of crystal structure. It was found that the tensile modulus was strongly sensitive to the levels of temperature and tension. The structure parameters including crystal size and crystal orientation after heat treatment evolve similarly to the tensile modulus,indicating a direct structure-property relationship. The lattic c-dimension increases after heat treatment and is greatly affected by the tension. An optimal temperature can be found around 400 ℃,where big change can happen in the crystal structure due to α-relaxation in the crystal region as supported in dynamic mechanical analysis( DMA).

A STUDY OF PACKING STRUCTURE OF POLY(P-PHENYLENE BENZOBISTHIAZOLE)BY MOLECULAR SIMULATION

Molecular simulation technique was used in an examination of the possibilities of chain packing in the crystalline state for poly(ρ-phenylene benzobisthiazole).It has been found that one reason of hardly forming very ordered crystal of the polymer is the existence of so many stable positions of interchain interaction along chain axis.

The Synthesis and Electronic Characteristics of Poly(p-Phenylene Vinylene) Derivatives

A series of soluble poly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) derivatives were synthesized through dehydrochlorination with the p-metaoxy phenol as starting materials. The electronic characteristics of PPV derivatives were studied.

Laser-induced Janus graphene/poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)fabrics with intrinsic flame retardancy as flexible sensors and breathable electrodes for fire-fighting field

Conventional firefighting clothing and fire masks can protect firemen’s safety to a certain extent,whereas cannot perceive environmental hazards and monitor their physical status in real time.Herein,we fabricated two kinds of Janus graphene/poly(pphenylene benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fabrics by laser direct writing approach and evaluated their performance as intelligent firefighting clothes and fire masks.The results showed that the Janus graphene/PBO fabrics were virtually non-combustible and achieved the highest thermal protection time of 18.91 s ever reported in flame,which is due to the intrinsic flame-retardant nature of PBO fibers.The graphene/PBO woven fabrics-based sensor showed good repeatability and stability in human motion monitoring and NO_(2)gas detection.Furthermore,the piezoelectric fire mask was assembled with graphene/PBO nonwoven fabric as electrode layer and polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)electrostatic direct writing film as piezoelectric layer.The filtration efficiency of the fire mask reaches 95%for PM_(2.5)and 100%for PM_(3.0),indicating its effective filtration capability for smoke particles in fires.The respiratory resistance of the piezoelectric fire mask(46.8 Pa)was lower than that of commercial masks(49 Pa),showing that it has good wearing comfort.Besides,the piezoelectric fire mask can be sensitive to the speed and intensity of human breathing,which is essential for indirectly reflecting the health of the human body.Consequently,this work provides a facile approach to fabricate next-generation intrinsic flame-retardant smart textiles for smart firefighting.

Effect of Curing Poly(<i>p</i>-Phenylene Sulfide) on Thermal Properties and Crystalline Morphologies

Commercial poly(p-phenylene sulfide) (PPS) was thermally cured, which resulted in an increase of molecular weight due to cross-linking. Non-isothermal crystallization studies of samples cured for up to 7 days at 250?C showed a monotonous increase of crystallization temperature compared to pure PPS. However, a further increase of curing time decreased the crystallization temperature. The change in the half-crystallization time (t1/2) was similar to the crystallization temperature. Thus, the cross-linking of PPS affected crystallization behaviors significantly. To a certain extent, crosslinks acted as nucleation agents, but excessive cross-linking hindered the crystallization. Morphologies observed by polarized optical microscopy suggested that thermal curing for as little as 1 day contributed to the spherulitic structure having a smaller size, that was not observed with pure PPS.

STUDIES ON THE POLYPYRROLE/POLYELECTROLYTE MOLECULAR COMPOSITES

The potyelectrolyte of propane sulfonate(PS) grafted PPTA copolymers——PPTA-PS, PPTA[O]-PS, PPTA[C]-PS were prepared and used as electrolyte in the process of electrochemical polymerization of pyrrole to form the molecular composite polypyrrole (PPY)/Polyelectrolyte.The preparation and liquid crystalline property of three kinds of polyelectrolyte, the electrical conductivity, mechanical properties, SEM and thermoproperties of PPY/polyelectrolyte are presented in detail.

RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC STUDY ON THE CHAIN CONFORMATION OF ELECTROSYNTHESIZED POLY(ρ-PHENYLENE)FILMS

Poly（p-phenylene） （PPP） films have been electrochemically deposited on mirrorlike stainless steel （SS） electrode surfaces by direct oxidation of benzene in boron trifluoride diethyl etherate （BFEE） solutions at a constant applied potential of 1.7 V （versus Ag/AgCl）. The chain conformations of as-grown PPP films have been studied by Raman spectroscopy. The results demonstrated that high synthesis temperature favors the formation of planar PPP, and the conformation of planar PPP can be changed into torsional PPP by cooling treatment.

CONFORMATION AND CHAIN PACKING STRUCTURES OF POLY (ρ-PHENYLEN BENZOBISTHIAZOLE) BY MOLECULAR SIMULATION

The conformation, the chain packing stabilization and the unit cell modeling of poly(p-phenylene benzobisthiazole) have been investigated by using molecular simulation techniquein the present work. A coupling behaviour of σ-bond rotations at either side of the pheny-lene ring or the heterocyclic ring was found surely to exceed a length of the repeat unit ofthe polymer chain. For a single chain model, the stable torsion angle of the repeat resultedat 14°. In the crystalline cell minimization, the dihedral angle along the polymer chaincould even be stabilized in various values. It therefore indicates that the intermolecularinteraction does play a considerable role for this polymer forming the conformation. Ac-cording to cohesive energies calculated for these unit cell models, the torsion angle in themost stable crystalline cell is 0°. When the chains packing together, there exist so manyenergy stable wells along the chain axis 0.35--0.36nm apart from neighbouring chains.Most of the unit cells have quite closed cohesive energies. These factors thus cause thedifficulty of forming an unique perfect crystalline structure of the polymer. The presentstudy suggested a number of reasonable unit cells, and the most stable crystalline structurefor this polymer that is monoclinic, non-primitive unit cell.

Non-aqueous Suspension Polycondensation in NMP-Ca Cl_2/Paraffin System―A New Approach for the Preparation of Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)

A non-aqueous suspension polycondensation method was proposed to proceed the reaction ofp-phenylenediamine and terephthaloyl chloride for the preparation of poly（p-phenylene terephthalamide） （PPTA）. The system was operated with NMP-CaCI2 solution as the dispersed phase and inert liquid paraffin as the continuous phase. Each of NMP-CaCl2 solution microdroplet suspended in paraffin served as a microreactor where the polycondensation took place. According to the results of TGA, XRD, IR, SEM and EA, PPTA with good quality was obtained through this novel method, and a number of main factors influencing this process were investigated to determine the optimum condition for the preparation of PPTA. Besides, this two-phase polycondensation system brings many unique advantages compared to the conventional solution polycondensation method, including a sealed reaction environment keeping the reactants away from oxygen and water, easy removal of HCI to promote the reaction, well-controlled temperature and low viscosity which means less energy cost.

Dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in poly(p-phenylene) thin films and their electrical characteristics

Dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in poly（p-phenylene） composite exposed to toluene was experimentally investigated. 3 mg of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with nominal size of 20 nm was compounded with 30 mg of poly（p-phenylene） with the presence of terpineol as binding initiator. To investigate an optimal condition for homogenizing all constituents, ultrasonication with an output power of 750W was employed with compounding time of 3, 10, 20 and 30 min. With FTIR analyses, it could be confirmed that homogeneous composite of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and poly（p-phenylene） could be prepared. SEM analyses were also conducted to examine the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in the polymer matrix. Then intrinsic electrical resistance of the composites after being exposed to toluene was also investigated. It was found that the composite film prepared with ultrasonication for 20 min could provide sufficiently sensitive response with respect to varied concentration of toluene.

AGGREGATION-INDUCED EMISSION ENHANCEMENT IN POLY(PHENYLENE ETHYNYLENE)S BEARING ANILINE GROUPS

Poly（phenylene ethynylene）s （P1） with 4-vinylaniline pendant groups were successfully prepared by the Sonogashira coupling polymerization bevween 1,4-diethynyl-2,5-bis（pentyloxy）benzene and 4-[2-（2,5-dibromophenyl）vinyl]- aniline. In comparison with its analogue P2 without amino group, the emission of F＇I is only enihanced by aggregation when adding n-hexane into its THF solution, exhibiting an aggregation-induced emission enhancement （AIEE） effect. When methanol or water instead of hexane was added into THF solution, P1, however, didn＇t show AII：~E. The results indicated that amino groups strengthen the inter-chain and intra-chain interactions in P1 and restrict the no^-radiative energy transition. This strategy can provide a platform for developing highly sensitive and efficient bio- and chemosensors.

Kinetics Analysis on the Polycondensation Process of Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide):Experimental Verification and Molecular Simulation

The conventional low-temperature method of solution polycondensation was developed to realize the reaction of p-phenylenediamin and terephthaloyl chloride for the preparation of poly（p-phenylene terephthalamide）（PPTA）. Some main factors influencing this process were investigated to determine the optimum condition for high molecular weight. Experiment showed significant slowing of the reaction and gradual deviation of second-order reaction kinetics due to diffusion control. These phenomena were studied theoretically via dynamic Monte Carlo simulation. A concise expression,n～c0^-0.88·t^0.37, was proposed to describe the diffusioncontrolled polycondensation process as a function of the monomer concentration and reaction time. The theoretical results provided a good description of diffusion-effected kinetics for the polycondensation process of PPTA, and demonstrated good agreement with the experimental data. Some differences of scaling relations between model and experiment results were also discussed.

新型碳/聚硅乙炔基防热复合材料的制备与性能

以聚硅乙炔树脂(PMR)为基体制备出了一种新型的碳/聚硅乙炔基防热复合材料(C/PMR),并全面评价了树脂基体的固化性能、耐热性能、以及复合材料的界面性能、力学性能与烧蚀性能。结果表明:PMR固化物具有比酚醛更高的耐热稳定性,其在N2下的5%热失重温度(T5)为608℃,900℃下的残重高达89.7%(酚醛约65%)。复合后,C/PMR单向板的剪切强度为22MPa,织物增强型C/PMR的拉伸强度、弯曲强度和线烧蚀速率分别为187MPa、96MPa和0.46mm/s。

侧基横挂偶极单元的液晶聚苯撑乙炔的合成与表征

为了制备电致偏振光发光材料,以对苯二乙炔和2,5-二溴苯衍生物为单体,通过Sonogashira偶联反应,采用不同Pd催化剂,合成了一种侧基横挂偶极基团的液晶聚苯撑乙炔.单体的化学结构通过IR,NMR和元素分析等方法得到确证.聚合物外观为黄色粉状固体,室温下溶于CHCl3和THF等有机溶剂.将聚合物加热到各自的玻璃化转变温度以上都能形成液晶态并显示双向液晶性.考察了不同催化剂对合成的聚合物的分子量、聚合物链中单体单元的结构排列以及液晶性质的影响.结果表明,两种不同的Pd催化剂对合成的聚合物的分子量以及液晶态温度范围影响不大,但对聚合物的立构规整性以及聚合物的液晶态织构有较大的影响.Pd(PPh3)4作催化剂合成的聚合物中单体单元的结构排列较单一,可以观察到清晰的液晶态织构.以PdCl2(PPh3)2为催化剂合成的聚合物链中单体单元的结构排列相对复杂,液晶态织构不明显.变温X射线衍射研究证实聚合物均为向列相液晶.

含三嗪或查尔酮结构聚对亚苯基亚乙炔基的合成及其荧光特性

Poly（arylene ethynylene）s,P1 and P2 containing 1,3,5-triazine and chalcone unites respectively,were synthesized by Sonogashira coupling reaction.These polymers exhibited good solubility in common organic solvents,such as dichloromethane,chloroform,and tetrahydrofuran.The molecular weight Mw of P1 was 6390 with polydispersity（PDI） being 2.33 and that of P2 was 6870 with polydispersity（PDI） being 1.85 characterized by GPC.The photophysical properties were analyzed by solution and solid state photoluminescence spectroscopy.P1 emitted blue fluorescence at around 441 nm in CH2Cl2 or THF solutions under UV excitation.The photoluminescence behavior of P2 was dependent on the solvent,with green emitting light at around 550 in CH2Cl2 solution and 500 nm in THF solution.Powder photoluminescence spectra of P1 and P2 showed that the peak wavelengths respectively shifted to 530 and 605 nm.