Synthesis and luminescence properties of CdSe:Eu NPs and their surface polymerization of poly(MMA-co-MQ)

CdSe：Eu nanoparticles（NPs） were synthesized using an oil phase method and the substitution of Cd2＋with Eu3＋ was confirmed by XRD,TEM,UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence emission analyses.The CdSe：Eu NPs are monodispersed and uniform spherical particles with a diameter of 3.2 nm,bigger than the pure CdSe NPs（2.3 nm）,but with a similar cubic structure as CdSe NPs.Compared with those of pure CdSe NPs,both emission spectrum and absorption spectrum of CdSe：Eu NPs are red-shifted.The CdSe：Eu NPs are incorporated into poly（MMA-co-MQ） to afford poly（MMA-co-MQ）-CdSe：Eu NPs with the cubic structure and particle size（～3-4 nm） similar to those of CdSe：Eu NPs.The TEM imaging suggests that the CdSe：Eu NPs are uniformly dispersed in poly（MMA-co-MQ,） without any obvious aggregation.The fluorescent emission peak and absorption peak of poly（MMA-co-MQ）-CdSe：Eu NPs are between those of CdSe：Eu NPs and poly（MMA-co-MQ）,possibly due to the energy transfer caused by the interactions of Cd or Eu atoms on the surfaces of CdSe：Eu NPs with the N and O atoms of poly（MMA-co-MQ）.These CdSe：Eu and poly（MMA-co-MQ）-CdSe：Eu NPs with tunable photoluminescence properties can be potentially used for the fabrication of optical and optoelectronic devices.

SURFACE METAL ION-IMPRINTED RESINS PREPARED BY EMULSIFIER-FREE EMULSION POLYMERIZATION USING PHOSPHORIC DIESTER AS FUNCTIONAL MONOMER

The uniform surface ion-imprinted resins for Zn2+ as the imprinting guest were prepared by emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization utilizing ally phenyl hydrogenphosphate as a functional comonomer. The Zn2+-imprinted resin adsorbed Zn2+ much more effectively than did the unimprinted one. The selective feature of the surface imprinted resins to the template ions was demonstrated.

COORDINATION POLYMERIZATION OF BENZOTRIAZOLE ON THE SURFACE OF METALLIC COPPER

The coordination polymerization of benzotriazole with metallic copper has been investigated by infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies. We found that benzotriazole could react with copper (0) under mild conditions to form bis (benzotriazolato) copper (Ⅱ) and benzotriazolato copper (Ⅰ)which covered the surface of copper metal in the shape of polymeric materials. Since benzotriazole is of great interest as a ligand in that its presence in many biological system with metal ions, and is considered as a corrosion inhibitor, this work will be in favour of the study of protective corrosion.

Polycaprolactone (PCL) Chains Grafting on the Surface of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) during <i>In Situ</i>Polymerization of <i>ε</i>-Caprolactone at Room Temperature

This work aimed at investigating the feasibility of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) using in situ ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone (ε-CL) at room temperature. Residues of flax and milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) stem fibers were used as a source of cellulose to obtain and isolate CNCs. The cationic ring opening polymerization (CROP) of the monomer ε-CL was used to covalently graft polycaprolactone (PCL) chains at the CNCs surface. Silver hexafluoroantimonate (AgSbF6) was used in combination with the extracted CNCs to initiate, at room temperature, the polymerization and the grafting reactions with no other stimulus. Fourier-Transform InfraRed (FTIR), X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometry (XPS), UV/visible absorption and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) analyses evidenced the presence of PCL chains covalently grafted at CNCs surface, the formation of Ag(0) particles as well as low or moderate molecular weight free PCL chains.

Transient responses of double-curved sandwich two-layer shells resting on Kerr's foundations with laminated three-phase polymer/GNP/fiber surface and auxetic honeycomb core subjected to the blast load

This work uses refined first-order shear theory to analyze the free vibration and transient responses of double-curved sandwich two-layer shells made of auxetic honeycomb core and laminated three-phase polymer/GNP/fiber surface subjected to the blast load.Each of the two layers that make up the double-curved shell structure is made up of an auxetic honeycomb core and two laminated sheets of three-phase polymer/GNP/fiber.The exterior is supported by a Kerr elastic foundation with three characteristics.The key innovation of the proposed theory is that the transverse shear stresses are zero at two free surfaces of each layer.In contrast to previous first-order shear deformation theories,no shear correction factor is required.Navier's exact solution was used to treat the double-curved shell problem with a single title boundary,while the finite element technique and an eight-node quadrilateral were used to address the other boundary requirements.To ensure the accuracy of these results,a thorough comparison technique is employed in conjunction with credible statements.The problem model's edge cases allow for this kind of analysis.The study's findings may be used in the post-construction evaluation of military and civil works structures for their ability to sustain explosive loads.In addition,this is also an important basis for the calculation and design of shell structures made of smart materials when subjected to shock waves or explosive loads.

Tuning catalytic selectivity of propane oxidative dehydrogenation via surface polymeric phosphate modification on nickel oxide nanoparticles

Thermal stability has long been recognized as a major limitation for the application of ligand modification in high-temperature reactions. Herein, we demonstrate polymeric phosphate as an efficient and stable ligand to tune the selectivity of propane oxidative dehydrogenation. Beneficial from the weakened affinity of propene, NiO modified with polymeric phosphate shows a selectivity 2–3 times higher than NiO towards the production of propene. The success of this regulation verifies the feasibility of ligand modification in high-temperature gas-phase reactions and shines a light on its applications in other important industrial reactions.

LAMINATION OF POLYMER FILMS BY BULK SURFACE PHOTOGRAFTING PROCESS AND PROPERTIES

A new process for lamination of polymer films by 'bulk surface photografting' has been developed. The chemical component of the invention is that the curing of reactive solution between two substrates is initiated by the surface free radicals produced by aromatic ketones and surface-hydrogen of substrates. Using the new approach, two or more polymer films are bonded together by a grafted polymer network which is grafted to adjacent substrate surfaces. The technique has been applied to film substrates of different polymers such as polyolefins, polyesters, and polyamides which have abstractable hydrogens at the surface. The photolaminated film composites containing carrier films and an intermediate functional film of low permeability give strong laminates with high barrier properties, e.g, for oxygen and air.

Reduction of ice adhesion on nanostructured and nanoscale slippery surfaces

Ice nucleation and accretion on structural surfaces are sources of major safety and operational concerns in many industries including aviation and renewable energy.Common methods for tackling these are active ones such as heating,ultrasound,and chemicals or passive ones such as surface coatings.In this study,we explored the ice adhesion properties of slippery coated substrates by measuring the shear forces required to remove a glaze ice block on the coated substrates.Among the studied nanostructured and nanoscale surfaces[i.e.,a superhydrophobic coating,a fluoropolymer coating,and a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)chain coating],the slippery omniphobic covalently attached liquid(SOCAL)surface with its flexible polymer brushes and liquid-like structure significantly reduced the ice adhesion on both glass and silicon surfaces.Further studies of the SOCAL coating on roughened substrates also demonstrated its low ice adhesion.The reduction in ice adhesion is attributed to the flexible nature of the brush-like structures of PDMS chains,allowing ice to detach easily.

Polymer Surface Treatment by Atmospheric Pressure Low Temperature Surface Discharge Plasma:Its Characteristics and Comparison with Low Pressure Oxygen Plasma Treatment

The polymer treatment with a low-temperature plasma jet generated on the atmospheric pressure surface discharge （SD） plasma is performed. The change of the surface property over time, in comparison with low pressure oxygen （O2） plasma treatment, is examined. As one compares the treatment by atmospheric pressure plasma to that by the low pressure O2 plasma of PS （polystyrene） the treatment effects were almost in complete agreement. However, when the atmospheric pressure plasma was used for PP（polypropylene）, it produced remarkable hydrophilic effects.

Effects of Surface Modifi cation on the Properties of Microcapsules for Self-healing

Poly（urea-formaldehyde）（UF） microcapsules with epoxy resin E-51 as core material used as self-healing materials were prepared by interfacial polymerization method. The surface of UF microcapsules was modifi ed by γ-（2,3-epoxypropoxy） propytrimethoxysilane（KH-560）. The interfacial interactions between UF microcapsules and KH-560 were studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR） and X-ray photoelectron spectrometric analysis（XPS） of microcapsules. The surface topography of microcapsules was characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. The thermal stability and mechanical properties were evaluated. FTIR and XPS results showed that there were physical and chemical combinations between the silicon coupling agent and the microcapsules surface. The thermal stability and mechanical property analysis showed that the addition of KH-560 could greatly improve the thermal stability, tensile property and elastic property. SEM results indicated that the addition of KH-560 could improve the bonding between the surface of microcapsules and resin matrix and improve the ability of self-healing.

Synthesis of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Aluminum Hypophosphite Microspheres Flame Retardant and Its Flame Retardant Research on Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Aluminum hypophosphite microspheres(AHP) were synthesized by hydrothermal method using NaH2PO2·H2O and AlCl3·6H2O as raw materials, and then the AHP microspheres were polymerized by surface polymerization of micro-nanospheres with cyclic cross-linked poly(cyclotriphosphazene-co-4,4'-sulfonyldiphenol)(PZS). A new organic-inorganic poly(phosphonitrile)-modified aluminum hypophosphite microspheres(PZS-AHP) were synthesized by encapsulation and applied to flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU). The microstructure and chemical composition of the PZS-AHP microsphere were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray spectroscopy. The thermal stability of PZS-AHP microsphere was explored with thermogravimetric analysis. Thermogravimetric data indicate that the PZS-AHP microspheres have excellent thermal stability. The thermal and flame-retarding properties of the TPU composites were evaluated by thermogravimetric(TG), limited oxygen index tests(LOI), and cone calorimeter test(CCT). The TPU composite achieved vertical burning(UL-94) V-0 grade and LOI value reached 29.2% when 10 wt% PZS-AHP was incorporated. Compared with those of pure TPU, the peak heat release rate(pHRR) and total heat release(THR) of TPU/10%PZS-AHP decreased by 82.2% and 42.5%, respectively. The results of CCT indicated that PZS-AHP microsphere could improve the flame retardancy of TPU composites.

Research on microcapsules of phase change materials

Microcapsule technology is a kind of technology wrapping the solid or liquid into minute-sized particles within the field of micrometer or millimeter with film forming materials. This thesis introduces microcapsule technology of phase change materials and its main functions and the structural composition, preparation methods and characterization technology of microcapsule of phase change materials. The microcapsule of phase change materials is small in size and its temperature remains unchanged during the process of heat absorption and heat release. It is of great value in research and application prospect due to these characteristics.

A strong adhesive block polymer coating for antifouling of large molecular weight protein

Some proteins secreted by microorganisms have large molecular weights. We report here an approach to prepare coating by multilayer polymers for antifouling of proteins, especially the proteins with a large molecular weight.Stainless steel was used as the model substrate. The substrate was first coated with a hybrid polymer film, which was formed by simultaneous hydrolytic polycondensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and polymerization of dopamine(HPAPD). After grafting the macroinitiator 2-bromoisobutyryl bromide, the block polymer brushes PMMA-b-PHEMA were grafted. Three proteins were used to test protein adsorption and antifouling behavior of the coating, including recombinant green fluorescent(54 k Da), recombinant R-transaminase(2 × 90 k Da), and recombinant catalase(4 × 98 k Da). It is demonstrated that the block polymer brushes not only can prevent the adsorption of small molecular weight proteins, but also can significantly reduce the adsorption of the large molecular weight proteins.

PLASMA MODIFICATION OF POLYPROPYLENE SURFACES AND GRAFTING COPOLYMERIZATION OF STYRENE ONTO POLYPROPYLENE

The surface of polypropylene （iPP） is modified with glow discharge plasma of Ar, so that the modified surfaces of iPP films are obtained. The studies of scanning electron microscopy （SEM） show the surface etching pattern of iPP films. The chemical structures of iPP films are confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy. The wetting properties of modified surfaces of iPP films are characterized by contact angle, and the free energy of surfaces is calculated. The free radical of modification surfaces of iPP is measured by chemical method. The surfaces of iPP are achieved with Ar plasma treatment followed by grafting copolymerization with styrene （St） in St. The grafting polymer of St onto iPP is characterized by FTIR. The grafting rate is dependent on plasma exposure time and discharge voltage. The studies show that homopolymerization of St is undergone at the sane time during the graftingcopolymerization of St onto/PP.

Polypeptide Brushes Grown via Surface-initiated Ring-opening Polymerization of α-Amino Acid N-Carboxyanhydrides

Polypeptide brushes are attractive platforms to generate functional and responsive interfaces that are of potential interest due to their possible biodegradability, biocompatibility and tunable secondary structures. Surface-initiated ringopening polymerization（SI-ROP） of α-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides represents a powerful and versatile strategy to generate polypeptide brushes. This review is an attempt to capture the state-of-the-art in this field and highlights the latest developments in several selected areas. In addition to presenting an overview of the synthetic methods that have been used to generate polypeptide brushes via SI-ROP, this article will discuss the preparation of patterned polypeptide brushes, the conformational properties of surface-tethered polypeptides, ways to control chain orientation at surfaces as well as properties and applications of these thin polymer films.

Liquid-like polymer lubricating surfaces:Mechanism and applications

Liquid-like polymer lubricating surfaces(LPLSs)are solid substrates with highly flexible polymer chains grafted via covalent bonds.This unique modification enables ultralow contact-angle hysteresis,repellency of various liquids and bulk ice,and stability.The distinctive wettability and universality of LPLSs have potential applications in liquid motion,biological detection,and environmental protection.In this review,we summarize the mechanisms,preparation,and applications of LPLSs.We discuss the wettability and lubrication mechanisms of liquid droplets on LPLSs.We then categorize LPLS fabrication into“grafted onto”and“grafted from”groups,depending on the type of polymer.We highlight representative applications with recent developments in anti-complex liquid,anti-icing,anti-biological adhesions,biosensing,and photocatalytic activity.Finally,we discuss future challenges and outlooks for LPLSs.

Synthesis of Chlorogenic Acid Imprinted Chromatographic Packing by Surface-initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization and Its Application

A novel chromatographic packing of chlorogenic acid（CGA） molecularly imprinted polymer（MIP） based on the 5.0 ~tm silica was prepared by surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization（SI-ATRP） with 4-vinylpyridine（4-VP） as functional monomer, ethyl glycol dimethacrylate（EDMA） as cross-linker in the mixture of methanol and water（7：3, volume ratio） under mild reaction conditions. The characteristics of CGA MIP were investi- gated by elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis（TGA）, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry（FTIR） and atomic force microscopy（AFM）. The effects of some chromatographic conditions such as mobile phase composition and temperature on the retention time were investigated. The adsorption capacity of the stationary phase for com- pounds was determined by frontal chromatographic technique. The results show that Freundlich isotherm fits the ex- perimental adsorption isotherm data better than Langmuir model does. The relatively high heterogeneity index values regressed with the Freundlich isotherm suggest the formation of fairly homogeneous MIP. Thermodynamic data（AAH and AAS） obtained by van＇t Hoff plots reveal an entropy-controlled separation. The CGA MIP column was shown to be successful for the separation and purification of chlorogenic acid from the extract of Honeysuckle.

A general, rapid and solvent-free approach to fabricating nanostructured polymer surfaces

A general, rapid and solvent-free approach is proposed to fabricate nanostructured polymer surfaces by coupling ultrasonic vi- bration and anodized aluminum oxide templating. With our approach, hollow nanorods or nanofibers with controlled diameter and length are prepared on polymer surfaces. The whole fabrication process is completed in ～30 s and equally applicable to polymers of different crystalline structures. The wettability of the as-fabricated polymer surfaces （being hydrophilic, hydro- phobic, highly hydrophobic or even superhydrophobic） is readily regulated by adjusting the welding time from 0 s to a maxi- mum of 10 s. Our approach can be a promising industrial basis for manufacturing functional nanomaterials in the fields of electronics, optics, sensors, biology, medicine, coating, or fluidic technologies.

Surface plasmon resonance sensor chips for the recognition of bovine serum albumin via electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymers

In this paper, a surface plasmon resonance （SPR） sensor chip for detection of bovine serum album （BSA） was prepared by electropolymerization of 3-aminophenylboronic acid （3-APBA） based on molecularly imprinted polymer （MIP） technique. The surface morphology of MIP and non-imprinted （NIP） films were characterized by scanning electroscopy （SEM）. SEM images exhibited nanoscale cavities formed on the MIP films surface homogeneously due to the removal of BSA templates. The effects of pH, ion strength of rebinding BSA, the specific binding and selective recognition were studied for MIP films. Results indicated that the BSA-imprinted films exhibited a good adsorption of template protein （0.02-0.8 mg/mL） in 0.05 mol/L sodium phosphate buffer at pH 5.0 with the limit of detection （LOD） of 0.02 mg/mL.