Molecular quantum spintronics: supramolecular spin valves based on single-molecule magnets and carbon nanotubes

We built new hybrid devices consisting of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown carbon nanotube (CNT) transistors, decorated with TbPc(2) (Pc = phthalocyanine) rare-earth based single-molecule magnets (SMMs). The drafting was achieved by tailoring supramolecular π-π interactions between CNTs and SMMs. The magnetoresistance hysteresis loop measurements revealed steep steps, which we can relate to the magnetization reversal of individual SMMs. Indeed, we established that the electronic transport properties of these devices depend strongly on the relative magnetization orientations of the grafted SMMs. The SMMs are playing the role of localized spin polarizer and analyzer on the CNT electronic conducting channel. As a result, we measured magneto-resistance ratios up to several hundred percent. We used this spin valve effect to confirm the strong uniaxial anisotropy and the superparamagnetic blocking temperature (T(B) ~ 1 K) of isolated TbPc(2) SMMs. For the first time, the strength of exchange interaction between the different SMMs of the molecular spin valve geometry could be determined. Our results introduce a new design for operable molecular spintronic devices using the quantum effects of individual SMMs.     

吡啶羧酸类配位聚合物的研究进展

作为潜在的新型功能材料,吡啶羧酸类配位聚合物近年来得到科学家的普遍关注.本文主要对吡啶羧酸类配位聚合物在手性拆分和催化、分子磁体、非线性光学方面的研究进行了综述,列举了近年来这类配位聚合物的研究成果和开发进展,并对其发展前景作出了展望.     

Thermal properties,adhesive strength,and optical transparency of cyclolinear poly(aryloxycyclotriphosphazenes)

Four cyclolinear poly(aryloxycyclotriphosphazenes) derived from poly[4,4′‐(isopropoylidene)diphenoxytetrachlorocyclotriphosphazene] and poly[4,4′‐(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphenoxytetrachlorocyclotriphosphazene] were synthesized from the reaction of hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene (HCP) with 4,4′‐(isopropylidene)diphenol (bisphenol A) or 4,4′‐(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphenol (bisphenol AF) in molar ratio 1 : 1 via a one‐step condensation polymerization. Subsequent reaction of the resulted chlorine‐bound polymers with adequate amount of the sodium salts of 4‐methoxycarbonylphenoxide or 4‐propoxycarbonylphenoxide yielded the corresponding chlorine‐free polymers, [poly(tetra‐4‐methoxycarbonylphenoxy)‐4,4′‐(isopropoylidene)diphenoxy cyclotriphosphazene] (MBACP), [poly(tetra‐4‐propoxycarbonylphenoxy)‐4,4′‐(isopropoylidene)diphenoxycyclotriphosphazene] (PBACP), [poly(tetra‐4‐methoxycarbonylphenoxy)‐4,4′‐(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphenoxycyclotriphosphazene] (MBAFCP), [poly(tetra‐4‐propoxycarbonylphenoxy)‐4,4′‐(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphenoxycyclotriphosphazene] (PBAFCP), respectively. The chemical structures were characterized by Fourier transformer infrared, ¹H, and ¹³C‐NMR. Thermal properties of polymers were investigated using DSC and TGA analysis. The obtained polymers were thermoplastic, having moderate T_g values in the range of 26–78°C and good thermal stability up to 350°C in N₂ and O₂ gases. The thermal decomposition of the isopropylidene‐containing polymers is a one‐step process, while that of hexafluoroisopropylidene‐containing polymers is a two‐step process. However, presence of the latter group in the polymers backbone showed negligible effects on the thermo‐oxidative stability. The adhesive strength was measured by lap‐shear strength test on glass–glass bonded joint and found to be in the range of 1.78–2.62 MPa, this property may be attributed to the physical interactions between glass–glass interfaces and the polar‐pendant units present at the polymers backbone. The products showed high optical transparency when they applied between two glass surfaces, the adhesive layers were colorless, with the UV cut‐off wavelength of 300–302 nm, and the maximum transparency of about 90% was observed within the wavelengths range of 400–700 nm. Because of their properties, the cyclolinear poly(aryloxycyclotriphosphazenes) synthesized in this study are recommended as potential candidates for high thermally stable, transparent adhesives required in industrial applications. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011.     

Noncovalently bonded quinone on self-assembled molecular layers

Aminoalkanethiol surface modifiers were investigated on gold electrodes. It was established, that quinone molecules could be attached to these surface layers in three different forms with well-distinguished redox potentials. Chemical reaction with the amino groups of the modifiers could produce monosubstituted and disubstituted quinones attached covalently to the layers. However, a third form could be detected, as well that seems to be quinone attached non-covalently to the monosubstituted quinone molecules.     

Effects of a Nd—Fe—B magnetic filler on the crystallization of poly(phenylene sulfide)

The crystallization of poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS) in a polymer–magnetic Nd—Fe—B powder suspension was studied. Isothermal crystallization behavior was analyzed by way of differential scanning calorimetry, and the kinetics were described via the Avrami equation. The Avrami parameters and the crystallization times were strongly affected by both the particle size and the presence of a coupling agent coated on the filler particles. The small Nd—Fe—B particles exhibited long induction and half‐times, whereas the large particles tended to have short crystallization times. Particles ranging from 38 to 150 μ appeared to have similar crystallization times and to have no significant change in the value of Avrami index with melt crystallization temperature. As a result of these analyses, the dynamic mechanical properties were determined to correlate the fundamental polymer crystallization characteristics and the physical properties of the PPS binder. The enhancement of the wetting of the filler to the binder was promoted through the coupling agent, as confirmed by dynamic mechanical testing performed on the samples. The storage modulus typically decreased because of the presence of the uncoated small particles. Conversely, the loss modulus was enhanced because of the presence of the coated small particles in the PPS binder. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 83: 1091–1102, 2002     

Corrosion and mechanical behavior of fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) in aqueous media

In recent years there have been many reported cases of corrosion failure in cement concrete pipelines. In the majority of cases, the failures have been attributed to rebar corrosion which is caused by the permeability of chloride from low resistivity soil and subsequent attack on a passive layer on an iron bar in the structure. As a possible alternative to cementitious materials, some organic coatings based on olefin, vinyl or epoxy-based polymers have been considered. However, due to a paucity of data on the behavior of these coatings in aqueous media— particularly product water—the possibility of their application in water transmission systems in the Kingdom has not been fully exploited. This paper deals with the studies carried out on the corrosion and mechanical behavior of fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coating on steel in aqueous media which include product water, distilled water and saline water. The mechanical testings on coating include adhesion, bending and cathodic disbondment testings. The corrosion studies include immersion testing under static and dynamic conditions, autoclave tests and accelerated (salt-fog) tests. The analysis of results indicates chemical inertness of FBE coating in either of the aforementioned water used during testing, good adhesion and no damage to the coating during bending. Cathodic disbondment tests indicate that FBE coating sustains under cathodic protection (CP) conditions. In general, the results of mechanical and corrosion tests indicate that FBE is a promising material for internal coating on steel in water transmission systems.     

JOB-9003炸药"激热"冲击损伤破坏及超声特征

进行了未经热处理的JOB-9003塑料粘结炸药(PBX)标准压缩试样的"激热"冲击损伤破坏试验,对试样热冲击试验前后的超声波特性参量进行了检测,试验显示出JOB-9003炸药存在一个明显的"激热"冲击损伤破坏临界温度差,并获得了试样热冲击损伤破坏的超声波参量特征.     

转炉用快速烧结镁r质投补料

根据转炉大面耐火材料的使用条件 ,研究了影响沥青结合及树脂结合镁质投补料使用性能的主要因素。结果表明 ,控制配入合适溶剂的沥青或树脂的加入量 ,掺加少量外加剂 ,可获得性能良好的修补料。二者相比 ,沥青结合镁质投补料的烧结时间较长 ,容易出现凹坑 ;树脂结合投补料与砖体间的粘结性比沥青的稍差 ,容易出现翘曲。     

国内外双组分纤维的生产现状及发展趋势

综述了国内外双组分纤维生产状况、发展趋势、加工应用以及生产聚乙烯/聚丙烯皮芯型纤维(ES纤维)所用的主要原料及原料来源。双组分纤维是差别化的纤维,可复合且不损坏纤维内两种聚合物的性能和功能,使复合材料能够表现出单一组分所不能得到的风格、功能和质感。其中,ES纤维是双组分纤维的重要品种,主要应用于卫生领域的热黏合非织造布,其产品具有良好的蓬松性、卷曲性及柔软性,其用量依托中国卫生用品的增长优势迅速扩大。     

Room Temperature Curing Epoxy Adhesives for Elevated Temperature Service. Part III. The Effect of Silane Coupling Agents

The effect of silane coupling agents incorporated into the bulk of previously-developed room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesives^8,9,10 was studied. The physical and mechanical properties of corresponding aluminum bonded joints were characterized in ambient and humid-hot environments. Experimental results have demonstrated significant advantages of silane addition to the performance of these epoxy adhesives, especially under exposure to humid atmosphere. Thermal analysis of the polymerization processes, taking place during curing of the various low-temperature-curing formulations containing silane coupling agents, indicates that curing is not complete after seven days at room temperature, showing an exotherm at 80-100°C and a residual small one at 120°C. The basic formulation, comprising a tetra- and trifunctional epoxy resin blend and a multifunctional amine and ATBN cross-linking mixture, developed a three-phase matrix-rubber microstructure when the silane was added to the system.