Strategies for electrosynthesis of poly(vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride) and composite films

Poly(vinylbenzyl trimethyl ammonium chloride) (PVT) exhibits functional properties, which have generated interest in the fabrication of PVT and composite films. New electrochemical strategies have been utilized for the deposition of PVT-zirconia composites. The problems, related to the electrodeposition of strong polyelectrolytes, such as PVT, were addressed by the development of charge compensation mechanisms. The deposition strategies involved electrophoretic cathodic deposition (EPD) of PVT and EPD or electrochemical synthesis of zirconia. The proof of concept investigations involved deposition yield studies under different conditions, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and electron microscopy studies. The electrochemical strategies can be used for electrodeposition of various composites, utilizing the properties of functional polymers and inorganic materials.     

Rational Design and Synthesis of Extremely Efficient Macroporous CoSe2–CNT Composite Microspheres for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Uniquely structured CoSe₂–carbon nanotube (CNT) composite microspheres with optimized morphology for the hydrogen‐evolution reaction (HER) are prepared by spray pyrolysis and subsequent selenization. The ultrafine CoSe₂ nanocrystals uniformly decorate the entire macroporous CNT backbone in CoSe₂–CNT composite microspheres. The macroporous CNT backbone strongly improves the electrocatalytic activity of CoSe₂ by improving the electrical conductivity and minimizing the growth of CoSe₂ nanocrystals during the synthesis process. In addition, the macroporous structure resulting from the CNT backbone improves the electrocatalytic activity of the CoSe₂–CNT microspheres by increasing the removal rate of generated H₂ and minimizing the polarization of the electrode during HER. The CoSe₂–CNT composite microspheres demonstrate excellent catalytic activity for HER in an acidic medium (10 mA cm^?2 at an overpotential of ≈174 mV). The bare CoSe₂ powders exhibit moderate HER activity, with an overpotential of 226 mV at 10 mA cm^?2. The Tafel slopes for the CoSe₂–CNT composite and bare CoSe₂ powders are 37.8 and 58.9 mV dec^?1, respectively. The CoSe₂–CNT composite microspheres have a slightly larger Tafel slope than that of commercial carbon‐supported platinum nanoparticles, which is 30.2 mV dec^–1.     

Fatigue behaviour and modelling of talc‐filled and short glass fibre reinforced thermoplastics,including temperature and mean stress effects

Effects of temperature and mean stress on fatigue behaviour of talc‐filled polypropylene (PP‐T) and short glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP‐G), polyamide‐66 (PA66), and a blend of polyphenylene ether and polystyrene (PPE/PS) were investigated. Load‐controlled fatigue tests were conducted under positive stress ratios (R = 0.1 and 0.3) and at several temperatures (T = 23, 85 and 120 °C). Larson–Miller parameter was used and a shift factor of Arrhenius type was developed to correlate fatigue data at various temperatures. Effect of mean stress on fatigue life was significant for some of the studied materials; however, for the PPE/PS blend no effect of mean stress was observed. Modified Goodman and Walker mean stress equations were evaluated for their ability to correlate mean stress data. A general fatigue life prediction model was also used to account for the effects of mean stress, temperature, anisotropy and frequency.     

Formulation and development of ophthalmic in situ gel for the treatment ocular inflammation and infection using application of quality by design concept

Context: The conventional liquid ophthalmic delivery systems exhibit short pre-corneal residence time and the relative impermeability to the cornea which leads to poor ocular bioavailability.

Objective: The aim of this study was to apply quality by design (QbD) for development of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) and tobramycin sulfate (TS)-loaded thermoresponsive ophthalmic in situ gel containing Poloxamer 407 and hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) K4M for prolonging the pre-corneal residence time, ocular bioavability and decreases the frequency of administration of dosage form. The material attributes and the critical quality attributes (CQA) of the in situ gel were identified. Central composite design (CCD) was adopted to optimize the formulation.

Materials and methods: The ophthalmic in situ forming gels were prepared by cold method. Materials attributes were the amount of Poloxamer 407 and HPMC and CQA identified were Gel strength, mucoadhesive index, gelation temperature and % of drug release of both drug.

Results and discussion: Optimized batch (F*) containing 16.75% poloxamer 407 and 0.54% HPMC K4M were exhibited all results in acceptable limits. Compared with the marketed formulation, optimized in situ gel showed delayed T_max, improved C_max and AUC in rabbit aqueous humor, suggesting the sustained drug release and better corneal penetration and absorption.

Conclusion: According to the study, it could be concluded that DSP and TS would be successfully formulated as in situ gelling mucoadhesive system for the treatment of steroid responsive eye infections with the properties of sustained drug release, prolonged ocular retention and improved corneal penetration.     

溶剂微胶囊/环氧树脂复合材料的自修复性能

通过手动修复实验验证了多种溶剂的修复效果,选择可以包裹在微胶囊中的苯乙酸乙酯作为修复剂。采用一步原位聚合法,制备了包裹苯乙酸乙酯的微胶囊,并对微胶囊的表面形貌进行表征与分析。采用手动修复实验,研究了修复时间和修复剂量对修复效果的影响,并将微胶囊加入到环氧树脂基体中实现了材料的原位自修复。研究结果表明,修复时间为24 h,修复剂量为5μL时,手动修复效果可达到最佳。当微胶囊质量分数为5%时,最大修复效率为98%。微胶囊/环氧树脂复合材料具有多次自修复能力。形貌观察结果表明,裂纹在溶剂的溶胀作用下发生了完全修复。     

液氮温区固-液复合绝缘气体小桥对沿面放电的影响

采用IEC脉冲电流法(IEC60270标准)对液氮温区超导复合绝缘沿面放电现象及其影响因素进行了研究。在六面屏蔽的局部放电实验室内,研究了不同放电条件对放电起始电压、放电量、击穿电压等的影响,进而研究了其作用机理,并用有限元方法开展了相关计算。实验数据表明,不同放电条件明显影响放电重复率、平均放电量、最大放电量等,放电产生的气泡越容易逸出,放电越严重;液氮的流动使放电起始电压有一定的升高,但对最终击穿电压影响不大;在放电通道上施加阻挡之后可明显提高最终的闪络击穿电压。     

电化学合成聚吡咯/二氧化硅复合膜及其防腐性能

采用循环伏安法,在316不锈钢电极表面原位生成聚吡咯-二氧化硅(PPy-SiO2)复合膜。红外光谱分析表明,通过电化学法可以在316不锈钢表面生成PPy-SiO2复合膜。利用扫描电镜考察了PPy与PPy-SiO2膜层形貌,发现相对于PPy膜层,PPy-SiO2膜层有着较为均一的表面状态。分别将316不锈钢、316不锈钢/PPy、316不锈钢/PPy-SiO2浸泡于3.5%(质量分数)Na Cl水溶液中,采用开路电位-时间(OCP-Time)曲线、电化学阻抗谱(EIS)考察了PPy膜层与PPy-SiO2复合膜层对不锈钢的防腐性能,结果表明,浸泡初期,影响膜层防腐性能的主要因素是膜层与不锈钢电极表面的吸附能力,PPy的金属防护效果高于PPy-SiO2;浸泡1 h后,影响膜层防腐性能的主要因素转变为膜层本身抑制水分子渗透的能力,PPy-SiO2的金属防护效果高于PPy。对PPy膜层与PPy-SiO2复合膜层进行了抗阴极剥离实验,结果显示,PPy-SiO2复合膜层具有更高的抗阴极剥离能力。     

SiC_p/A356复合材料微弧氧化陶瓷膜的生长规律与性能EI北大核心CSCD

采用微弧氧化法在SiC_p/A356复合材料表面沉积获得连续致密的陶瓷膜,测定了陶瓷膜的生长曲线和显微硬度,利用SEM与XRD分析了陶瓷膜的组织形貌和相组成,考察了金属基复合材料微弧氧化膜的耐磨和防腐性能。结果表明:SiC增强体阻碍了微弧氧化膜的生长,但它并未破坏其完整性;微弧氧化处理初始阶段,陶瓷膜生长方式以向外生长为主,陶瓷膜主要由γ-Al_2O_3相组成;30min后,向外生长逐渐变慢,向内生长开始增强;处理20min之后,陶瓷膜主要由γ-Al_2O_3,α-Al_2O_3相和莫来石相构成;膜层耐磨性良好,耐腐蚀性能得到明显改善。     

聚氨酯/青铜-Sm_2O_3复合涂层的近红外吸收与发射率性能EI北大核心CSCD

以青铜（bronze）粉与Sm2O3为复合颜料,聚氨酯（PU）为黏合剂,制备了PU/bronze-Sm2O3复合涂层。系统研究了涂层的红外发射率、近红外吸收性能及力学性能。结果表明：Sm2O3的存在可有效降低涂层对1.06μm与1.54μm近红外光的反射率,青铜粉的存在可有效降低涂层在8-14μm波段的红外发射率;通过调节青铜粉与Sm2O3质量比,涂层在8-14μm波段的红外发射率可在0.422-0.782范围内调节,涂层对1.06μm与1.54μm近红外光的反射率可分别在46.8%-65.0%和49.3%-70.7%范围内调节;所制备PU/bronze-Sm2O3复合涂层具备优良的力学性能,在不同青铜粉与Sm2O3质量比下,其附着力与耐冲击强度分别可达到1级和50kg·cm。