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Polymer Science
Hiroki Fukumoto, Kazuki Shiitsuka, Keisuke Yamada, Shigeyuki Yamada, Tsutomu Konno, Toshio Kubota, Tomohiro Agou
Summary: The intramolecular oxidative photocyclization of 1,2-diarylhexafluorocyclopentene under light irradiation provided a hexafluorocyclopentene-fused phenanthrene in moderate yield, which was subsequently copolymerized to produce a fluorine-containing polyphenylene vinylene with high thermal stability. Polymer-2 showed different photophysical properties compared to Polymer-1, and exhibited a very low photoluminescence intensity in the solid state due to the partial aggregation of polymer molecules.
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jae Kyung Lee, Taek Ahn
Summary: Hyper-PMEH-PPV exhibits good solubility and thermal stability, with an absorption peak at 395 nm and a green photoluminescence peak at 513 nm. It shows almost no undesirable emissions due to the inhibition of intermolecular interaction by the hyperbranched network.
MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongyan Zhang, Hua Zhong, Feng Dou, Cheng Wang, Shuhong Wang
Summary: Composite nanofibers of PPV/H-GO were prepared using electrospinning method in this study, and the results showed promising application potential in terms of morphology and photoelectric properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Beatriz Pesco, Rebeca R. Rodrigues, Leonardo J. A. de Siqueira, Laura O. Peres
Summary: Block copolymers can form composites with improved physical properties by combining with ionic liquids. This study focused on the interactions and properties of a composite formed by poly(p-phenylene vinylene-b-ethylene glycol) block copolymer and the ionic liquid butyltrimethylammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide. The results showed a physical interaction between the ionic liquid and the polyethylene glycol fraction of the block copolymer, altering the degradation events and crystallinity. The block copolymer maintained its luminescent characteristics even with the addition of the ionic liquid, leading to an increase in emission intensity.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianfeng He, Ming Ren, Lizhong Dong, Yulian Wang, Xulin Wei, Bo Cui, Yulong Wu, Yueran Zhao, Jiangtao Di, Qingwen Li
Summary: Today, researchers have developed an artificial muscle with high-temperature tolerance using carbon nanotube (CNT) wrapped poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) composite yarns. These muscle fibers can work at temperatures up to 300 degrees C, providing a high contractile stroke and long-term stability. They have demonstrated the potential of using these high-temperature-tolerant yarn muscles in applications such as bionic robots and smart textiles.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Shohei Fujita, Huaizhong Xu, Yubing Dong, Yoko Okahisa
Summary: By using water-soluble polymer PVA, composite nanofibers with high fibroin nanofiber content can be manufactured, which exhibit excellent mechanical and thermal properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana M. Bobrowska, Katarzyna Gdula, Joanna Breczko, Anna Basa, Karolina H. Markiewicz, Krzysztof Winkler
Summary: Composites of poly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) and different carbon nanostructures were produced, creating nanostructural porous materials with increased surface area and improved thermal stability compared to unmodified PPV. The electrochemical properties of these composites are significantly affected by the electronic interaction between the composite components.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xavier H. Guichard, Andreas Braendle, Markus Niederberger, Walter Caseri
Summary: This article investigates the interaction between complexes of poly(phenylene methylene) (PPM) with silver(I) ions and tricarbonylchromium(0) moieties. The study finds that the silver(I) complexes enhance the photoluminescence of PPM, while the pronounced absorption of tricarbonylchromium(0) units interferes with the blue phase of PPM. The emitted wavelength range of PPM can be modified by coordinated entities.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hongbin Li, Tengfei Li, Wenying Shi, Yin Tian, Jie Liu, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: By embedding PPTA/PSF microparticles into the PA composite layer of PSF hollow fiber membrane, the dye adsorption properties of the membrane were improved. The PPTA-embedded HFC membrane showed enhanced surface roughness, hydrophilicity, and electronegativity, resulting in increased dye adsorption capacity. These prepared PPTA-embedded hollow fiber composite membranes could potentially be used for treating textile dyeing wastewater.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Simran Lambora, Asha Bhardwaj
Summary: In this study, blue emitting MoS2 quantum dots were synthesized through a colloidal method. The emission characteristics can be modified by altering the QD-dielectric interface. The interaction between the dispersing medium and MoS2 QDs was investigated, showing different optical behaviors in different dispersing dielectric media.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shiping Li, Longlong Chen, Yinbo Song, Xiang Mi, Wujun Chen, Haitao Zhao
Summary: This paper proposes a structural design scheme for a sliding poly-p-phenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO) fiber-rope-reinforced spherical envelope for stratospheric airships. Through inflatable burst tests, simulation, and observation, the study provides insights into the performance and failure behavior of the envelope structure, offering design suggestions and a proposed strength criterion for PBO-rope-reinforced spherical envelopes.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huseyin Zengin, Ahmet Ozer, Gulay Zengin
Summary: This study synthesized various poly(paraphenylenevinylene) (PPV) derivatives with different asymmetric alkoxy side-chain lengths through a modified Gilch polymerization. The optical properties and photoluminescence performances of the monomers and polymers were examined using UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The results showed increased intensities in the optical spectra of the asymmetric PPV polymers compared to the monomers. The asymmetric polymers exhibited good thermal stabilities and photoluminescence properties, indicating their potential in optoelectronic applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yajun Wang, Tao Wang, Shenhui Li, Zhenzhen Zhao, Xi Zheng, Luyao Zhang, Zhiping Zhao
Summary: This study proposed the use of polydopamine coated silica microspheres as an intermediate layer to modify NF membranes, resulting in improved permeability and selectivity. This strategy has the potential to save energy consumption in water treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lara E. Gruenig, Andreas Meyer, Thomas Emmler, Volker Abetz, Ulrich A. Handge
Summary: Crystallization of poly(phenylene sulfone) occurs in solvents with low solvent quality, leading to the formation of distinct crystalline structures. DMAc results in banded spherulites while DMF forms separate crystalline plates.
Article
Polymer Science
Nikruesong Tohluebaji, Chatchai Putson, Nantakan Muensit, Jureeporn Yuennan
Summary: This study investigates the electrostrictive and structural properties of P(VDF-HFP) nanofibers modified with conductive polymer polyaniline (PANI). The composite nanofibers showed uniform fibers without bead formation, with decreased water contact angle and increased dielectric properties and electromechanical response as the PANI content increased. The results suggest that P(VDF-HFP)/PANI composite nanofibers may offer a promising route for electrostrictive applications in actuation, MEMS, and sensors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Katerina Skopalova, Itana Nusa Bubanja, Dragomir Stanisavljev, Nikola Cvjeticanin, Vera Kasparkova, Eliska Dad'ova, Erika Pavlikova, Marek Koutny, Marija Gizdavic-Nikolaidis, Petr Humpolicek
Summary: This study compares the biological properties of PANI prepared by different synthesis methods and oxidizing agents, which improves its potential applications in the biomedical field.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Ping Li, Cai-Yan Gao, Zhi-Ping Chen, Xin-Heng Fan, Lian-Ming Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel type of D-A non-fused-ring copolymers was designed and synthesized to overcome the trade-off relationship between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient in organic semiconductors. The incorporation of fluorine atoms into the polymer backbone effectively increased the ordered degree of molecular stacking and improved both the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient. The bimodal orientation of polymers played a crucial role in decoupling the correlation between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mansour A. S. Salem, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Hatem A. M. Saleh, Khalil M. A. Qasem, Mizna Ahmed, Aadil Shafi Bhat, Abdulaziz Abdullah Qasem Ali, Younes S. A. Ghanem, Ali Alrabie, Abdel-Basit Al-Odayni, Waseem Sharaf Saeed, Basheer Al-Anesi
Summary: This research focuses on the versatile substance, polyaniline/layered double hydroxide (PANI@Nd-Co/LDH), under solvothermal conditions. A thorough analysis of its structure and morphology was conducted using various analytical methods. The findings showed that PANI@Nd-Co/LDH exhibited highly sensitive and specific fluorescence detection of Pb(II) and Al(III), outperforming other heavy metal ions. The sensor demonstrated a turn-off fluorescence response for Pb(II) ions and a turn-on fluorescence response for Al(III) ions. The minimum detectable limits (MDL) were determined to be 9.6 nM for Pb(II) and 220 nM for Al(III). PANI@Nd-Co/LDH could be easily regenerated and reused for multiple cycles. The detection mechanisms involved the inner filter effect (IFE) for Pb(II) and the chelation-enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) effect for Al(III). These results highlight the excellent potential of PANI@Nd-Co/LDH in the detection and recognition of Pb(II) and Al(III) ions.