Influence of fluorine-containing side chain on the properties of waterborne polyurethane-urea

In order to prepare waterborne polyurethane with excellent water resistance and thermodynamic properties, a series of side chain fluorinated waterborne polyurethane-urea (FWPU-UA) was synthesized with polytetramethylene ether glycol, N-(2-methyl-1,3-propanediol-2′-)-perfluoro-1-butanesulfonyl amine (NPBA), isophorone diisocyanate, and isophoronediamine. With the increase of NPBA content, the weight loss temperature, glass transition temperature, and tensile strength of FWPU-UA were all improved. Gaussian fitting analysis of infrared data and density functional theory simulation proved that the introduction of fluorine side chains increased the interaction of hydrogen bonding in the FWPU-UA. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicated that the aggregation of fluorine atoms on the surface of film were caused by the migration and enrichment of fluorine side chains. Furthermore, the water resistance of polyurethane-urea film could be significantly improved by adding a small amount of NPBA, and the seven-day water absorption rate of polyurethane-urea film was reduced from 30.13% to 12.55%.     

A Biologically Muscle-Inspired Polyurethane with Super-Tough,Thermal Reparable and Self-Healing Capabilities for Stretchable Electronics

Polymeric elastomers play an increasingly important role in the development of stretchable electronics. A highly demanded elastic matrix is preferred to own not only excellent mechanical properties, but also additional features like high toughness and fast self-healing. Here, a polyurethane (DA-PU) is synthesized with donor and acceptor groups alternately distributed along the main chain to achieve both intra-chain and inter-chain donor-acceptor self-assembly, which endow the polyurethane with toughness, self-healing, and, more interestingly, thermal repair, like human muscle. In detail, DA-PU exhibits an amazing mechanical performance with elongation at break of 1900% and toughness of 175.9 MJ m⁻³. Moreover, it shows remarkable anti-fatigue and anti-stress relaxation properties as manifested by cyclic tensile and stress relaxation tests, respectively. Even in case of large strain deformation or long-time stretch, it can almost completely restore to original length by thermal repair at 60 °C in 60 s. The self-healing speed of DA-PU is gradually enhanced with the increasing temperature, and can be 1.0–6.15 µm min⁻¹ from 60 to 80 °C. At last, a stretchable and self-healable capacitive sensor is constructed and evaluated to prove that DA-PU matrix can ensure the stability of electronics even after critical deformation and cut off.     

Sustainable progress into batchwise coloration of polyurethane nanofibers by using ultrasonic energy

Abstract

In this decade, aesthetic potentials of electrospun polymeric nanofibers for advanced apparels have been studied. For the first time, we studied the sustainable aspects in the batchwise dyeing process of electrospun polymeric nanofibers in terms of conserving thermal energy and reducing the wastewater pollution. The nanofibrous mats were prepared using polyurethane (PU) polymer followed by dyeing with disperse dyes by conventional (CN) dyeing method as well as ultrasonic (US)-assisted dyeing method. Potential of savings in thermal energy (1000?kcal), dwell time (40?min) and quantity of disperse dyes (1.5% on the mass of nanofibers) were realized during the US-assisted dyeing method in comparison with the CN dyeing method. Further, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) contents of dyeing effluents demonstrated considerable ecological merits of the US dyeing method in terms of 30% reduction in TDS and 46% reduction in COD contents in comparison with the CN dyeing method. Excellent color strength (K/S) (reached 10) of dyed PU nanofibrous mats were achieved by US-assisted dyeing method in comparison with the K/S (reached 6) with CN dyeing method. Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV–Vis spectrophotometer and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were also applied during the study for characterization.     

Expanding the Spectrum of Antibiotics Capable of Killing Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Infections from antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are a serious threat because reduced antibiotic efficacy complicates treatment decisions and prolongs the disease state in many patients. To expand the arsenal of treatments against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens, 600-Da branched polyethylenimine (BPEI) can overcome antibiotic resistance mechanisms and potentiate β-lactam antibiotics against Gram-positive bacteria. BPEI binds cell-wall teichoic acids and disables resistance factors from penicillin binding proteins PBP2a and PBP4. This study describes a new mechanism of action for BPEI potentiation of antibiotics generally regarded as agents effective against Gram-positive pathogens but not Gram-negative bacteria. 600-Da BPEI is able to reduce the barriers to drug influx and facilitate the uptake of a non-β-lactam co-drug, erythromycin, which targets the intracellular machinery. Also, BPEI can suppress production of the cytokine interleukin IL-8 by human epithelial keratinocytes. This enables BPEI to function as a broad-spectrum antibiotic potentiator, and expands the opportunities to improve drug design, antibiotic development, and therapeutic approaches against pathogenic bacteria, especially for wound care.     

聚氨酯/相变蜡蓄热调温功能整理剂的制备及其在棉织物上的应用

针对传统相变微胶囊后整理法制备蓄热调温纺织品时存在制备工序繁杂、效率低等难点,开发了一种简便快捷的后整理法。选用相变蜡、聚氧乙烯辛基苯酚醚-10(OP-10)乳化剂和水性聚氨酯为主要组分,经高剪切乳化制备蓄热调温功能整理剂,利用浸轧—焙烘方式对棉织物进行整理。优化乳化剂用量、相变蜡与聚氨酯配比及焙烘温度,并测定整理后棉织物及背心的蓄热调温性能。结果表明:当OP-10质量分数为5%,相变蜡与聚氨酯的质量比为1.5∶1,焙烘温度150 ℃时,整理剂在纤维表面原位成膜形成包裹纤维的蓄热调温薄膜,从而赋予棉织物蓄热调温功能;整理后棉织物具备蓄热调温功能,由其所制作的背心具有显著的蓄热调温功能。     

超细纤维合成革的染色与功能整理研究进展

为了解决超细纤维合成革在制备、染色以及功能整理等方面出现的问题,系统阐述了超细纤维合成革的发展历程以及未来超细纤维合成革的发展方向;分析了染色工艺、染色助剂、染色基布的改性对聚酰胺超细纤维合成革染色性能的影响,评述了聚酯超细纤维合成革的染色现状;总结了国内超细纤维合成革经功能整理后的附加性能,包括阻燃、防污、抗静电、抗菌、耐寒、调温等。最后指出了未来超细纤维合成革在制备方式、高性能染色以及功能化整理方面应大力发展的方向,以对企业的产品优化升级、提高产品的市场竞争力提供指导。     

新型海底单层保温配重管节点补口技术应用研究

为满足海底单层保温配重管补口防水和保温要求,本文结合海洋油气管线现场铺设和服役工况,优化设计了“热收缩带+聚氨酯弹性体”的补口结构,并开展了工艺评定试验。试验结果显示,“热收缩带+聚氨酯弹性体”补口施工方便;聚氨酯弹性体导热系数为0.158 W/m·K;补口结构经过79℃,0.3 MPa,7 d静水压密封试验,无透水现象,显示了良好的保温和防水密封性能。该补口技术成功地在蓬莱19-3油田4区调整项目海底管线实现工程应用。     

Preparation and characterization of one-component polyurethane powder adhesives by the solution polymerization technology

A new technology integrating the synthesis and granulation was adopted to prepare the one-component polyurethane powder adhesives (PPAs) by the solution polymerization. The influence of R_total, neutralization, and types of dispersion solution on the properties of PPAs was investigated. It was found that the initial melting temperature increased and storage stability decreased with increasing R_total. The neutralization reaction between the carboxylic group and amino group made the reduction of the sizing temperature and the increase of the T-peel adhesion strength. The granulation behaviors of the polyurethane (PU) prepolymer under different dispersion solutions showed that the PU prepolymer can be effectively blocked by the 20–30 wt % NaHSO₃ or n-butyl alcohol. Furthermore, the blocked polymers formed small particles with the ideal sizing temperature and peel strength. The excellent adhesive property and thermal stability of PPAs could meet the requirements of the industrial gluing in the fields of packaging, lining, and footwear. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47898.     

单组份聚氨酯炮孔填塞剂应用性试验

炮孔填塞是爆破施工过程中的一个关键环节,也是践行精细爆破设计理论的重要措施。传统的炮泥填塞存在着诸多不足,为此,研制了以聚氨酯为基材的TK炮孔填塞剂,通过大量基础性能研究和隧道现场工业性试验,论证了其作为炮孔填塞材料可降低炸药单耗,提高单循环进尺和炮孔利用率,减小空气冲击波、爆破噪声等有害效应的影响,且是安全可靠的。TK炮孔填塞剂优良的填塞效果、方便快捷的施工方法及显著的经济效益,方便于在爆破工程中推广应用。     

连续长玻璃纤维/聚氨酯复合材料的制备与力学性能

以三羟基聚醚多元醇（PPG）、二苯基甲烷二异氰酸酯（MDI）作为软段和硬段，玻璃纤维（GF）为增强体，采用预聚体法制备自交联型GF/聚氨酯（PU）复合材料。借助旋转式黏度计、DMA、SEM、XRD和万能力学试验机等分析检测手段，研究了PU预聚体聚合温度、适用期、物相及GF含量等因素对GF/PU复合材料力学性能的影响。结果表明：PU预聚体聚合温度为50℃，GF含量为55wt%时，GF/PU复合材料综合性能最优，拉伸强度、弯曲强度和冲击韧性分别为794 MPa、846 MPa和228 kJ/m²，动态力学性能损耗因子（tanδ）峰值为0.59。