The thermal stability investigation of microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate/siloxane‐modified epoxy resin composites

In this investigation, epoxy resin composites containing phosphate and silicone were prepared from microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate (MFAPP) and poly(methylphenyl siloxane) (PMPS). Silicone‐containing epoxy (E‐S) copolymers were gained by the grafting reaction between ? OCH₃ of PMPS and ? OH of E51. And, a fixed weight of MFAPP was introduced to epoxy systems via the physical blending method. The chemical structure of the E‐S copolymer was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ¹H‐NMR. The impact testing results revealed that the impact toughness was improved slightly. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results demonstrated that the thermal degradation property in high temperature region and solid residue yield at 800 °C were enhanced remarkably with increasing PMPS content, whether the testing atmosphere was in nitrogen or oxygen. Moreover, an obvious synergistic effect of silicon and phosphorus on promoting the thermo‐oxidative degradation stability and solid residue at 800 °C was proved. Furthermore, the scanning electron microscope micrographs and FTIR result of residual charred crusts of EA‐S systems after the TGA testing in air manifested that the bubbled charred layer and silicon‐ and phosphorus‐containing residue took chief responsibility for thermo‐oxidative degradation property and solid residue yield. So the MFAPP/siloxane‐modified epoxy resin composites have a significant development prospect in high‐temperature resistant organic adhesives and coatings. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134 , 45272.     

Multifunctional silicone rubber/paraffin@PbWO4 phase-change composites for thermoregulation and gamma radiation shielding

A new type of silicone rubber (SR)-based gamma radiation shielding and thermal regulation composite was developed with paraffin (Pn) @lead tungstate (PWO) phase-change microcapsules as functional fillers. These SR/Pn@PWO composites have a PWO component that not only exhibits excellent photon attenuation but also can provide a barrier to the molten phase-change material core. The thermal and mechanical properties of the composites were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, thermal regulation experiment and mechanical tests. Thermal analysis indicated that the SR/Pn@PWO composites not only reveal reliable energy storage performance which can reach to 52.72 J g⁻¹ enthalpy values but also exhibit good thermal durability. In addition, SR/Pn@PWO composites have enhanced mechanical properties and excellent thermoregulation performance. And the more microcapsules content, the more significant enhancement effect is. A high-purity germanium gamma spectrometer to measure the attenuation coefficient of the composites for gamma radiation showed that the SR/Pn@PWO composites have good γ-ray-shielding property, which increased with the increase of the microcapsules content.     

复合纳米铝和羧基化碳纳米管相变微胶囊的制备及特性

采用原位聚合法制备了以石蜡为芯材、三聚氰胺-甲醛-尿素树脂为壁材、复合纳米铝(Al)及羧基化碳纳米管(C-CNT)的相变微胶囊(MPCM)。测试分析了无添加剂、只复合单一物质以及同时复合Al和C-CNT的MPCM的外观、粒径、导热系数、过冷度以及悬浮液物理稳定性。结果表明:制备的MPCM成型良好;添加剂提高了微胶囊的导热系数,降低了过冷度,与Al相比,C-CNT的改善效果较为明显;添加质量分数为2%CCNT和4.5%Al调节微胶囊密度接近基液密度,实现了悬浮液48 h不分层。     

In-vivo analysis of angiogenesis and revascularization of transplanted pancreatic islets using confocal microscopy

A technique to measure angiogenesis and revascularization in pancreatic islets transplanted at the renal subcapsular site in the rat has been developed. In-vivo imaging of the microcirculation of transplanted pancreatic islets was conducted using a confocal scanning laser microscope (CSLM) to achieve optical sectioning through the graft in order to perform a computer reconstruction of the three-dimensional neovascular morphology. Individual islets were harvested by enzymatic digestion of excised pancreas from Fischer 344 rats. Isolated islets were cultured for 24 h, and approximately 300–350 islets were transplanted at the renal subcapsular site of the left kidney in an anaesthetized rat. Six to 14 days post-transplantation, the animal was anaesthetized and prepared for in-vivo imaging of the microvasculature on a Zeiss LSM-10. Optical contrast of the microvasculature was enhanced by the administration of fluorescein-labelled dextran into the circulating blood. The transplant site was identified and serial sections were obtained through the vascular bed at varying z-intervals. Complementary fluorescence video images were also obtained via a silicon intensifier tube camera mounted on the CSLM. At completion of the imaging procedure, the kidney was returned into the body cavity, the area was sutured and the animal was allowed to recuperate for subsequent examinations. Image processing algorithms, such as grey-level thresholding, median filtering, skeletonization and template matching, were applied to compute the vessel density and diameters and extrapolated to measure 3-D vessel lengths and the tortousity index of the neovasculature.     

Mercuric Compounds Induce Pancreatic Islets Dysfunction and Apoptosis in Vivo

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that is an environmental and industrial pollutant throughout the world. Mercury exposure leads to many physiopathological injuries in mammals. However, the precise toxicological effects of mercury on pancreatic islets in vivo are still unclear. Here, we investigated whether mercuric compounds can induce dysfunction and damage in the pancreatic islets of mice, as well as the possible mechanisms involved in this process. Mice were treated with methyl mercuric chloride (MeHgCl, 2 mg/kg) and mercuric chloride (HgCl₂, 5 mg/kg) for more than 2 consecutive weeks. Our results showed that the blood glucose levels increased and plasma insulin secretions decreased in the mice as a consequence of their exposure. A significant number of TUNEL-positive cells were revealed in the islets of mice that were treated with mercury for 2 consecutive weeks, which was accompanied by changes in the expression of the mRNA of anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2, Mcl-1, and Mdm-2) and apoptotic (p53, caspase-3, and caspase-7) genes. Moreover, plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased significantly in the mice after treatment with mercuric compounds for 2 consecutive weeks, and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the pancreatic islets also markedly increased. In addition, the mRNA expression of genes related to antioxidation, including Nrf2, GPx, and NQO1, were also significantly reduced in these islets. These results indicate that oxidative stress injuries that are induced by mercuric compounds can cause pancreatic islets dysfunction and apoptosis in vivo.     

Synthesis and properties of microencapsulated phase change material with a urea–formaldehyde resin shell and paraffin wax core

During this study, paraffin wax with low melting point was encapsulated in a urea–formaldehyde resin to prepare a novel microencapsulated phase change material (Micro-P6) for temperature regulation and thermal energy storage. The structure and properties of Micro-P6 were characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimeter, laser particle size analyzer, thermogravimetric analysis, contact angle analysis, and scanning electron microscope. The results indicated that the chemical structure of Micro-P6 meets the designed core–shell structure; and the paraffin wax with low melting point was successfully encapsulated by using urea–formaldehyde resin; and the Micro-P6 shows a spherical structure and rough surface, and the average size is 8.0–10.0 μm. Then, the performances of Micro-P6, such as core content, mechanical property, thermal conductivity and durability, were tested. Based on above characterization and performance test, it was indicated that the synthesized Micro-P6 could be used in the field of cementing and construction for temperature regulation and thermal energy storage. The applications of Micro-P6 in the field of cementing and construction will be completed in our next study. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48578.     

聚乙烯/杨木粉基木塑复合材料的性能研究

目的 研究硅烷偶联剂(KH-550)处理木粉以及微胶囊红磷(HP)阻燃对木塑复合材料(WPC)的性能影响.方法 以杨木粉、低密度聚乙烯(LDPE)、线性低密度聚乙烯(LLDPE)和HP为原料,采用二次共混造粒及注射模塑法,制备WPC,通过熔体流动速率(MFR)试验、拉伸试验、TGA谱图分析、Kissinger动力学分析和SEM显微观察研究WPC的性能.结果 采用KH-550处理木粉后,体系的MFR提高了0.01 g/min,拉伸时的最大位移提高了2.59 mm,HP的添加使WPC在分解5％和50％时的温度分别提高了18℃和54℃,KH-550和HP共改性的WPC在420～500℃(主要分解阶段)的表观活化能为153 kJ/mol.结论 采用KH-550处理杨木粉后,使体系的拉伸性能得到有效改善,在添加质量分数为10％的HP后,WPC的阻燃效果得到显著提高.     

Apoptosis in Type 2 Diabetes: Can It Be Prevented? Hippo Pathway Prospects

Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous disease of complex etiology and pathogenesis. Hyperglycemia leads to many serious complications, but also directly initiates the process of β cell apoptosis. A potential strategy for the preservation of pancreatic β cells in diabetes may be to inhibit the implementation of pro-apoptotic pathways or to enhance the action of pancreatic protective factors. The Hippo signaling pathway is proposed and selected as a target to manipulate the activity of its core proteins in therapy-basic research. MST1 and LATS2, as major upstream signaling kinases of the Hippo pathway, are considered as target candidates for pharmacologically induced tissue regeneration and inhibition of apoptosis. Manipulating the activity of components of the Hippo pathway offers a wide range of possibilities, and thus is a potential tool in the treatment of diabetes and the regeneration of β cells. Therefore, it is important to fully understand the processes involved in apoptosis in diabetic states and completely characterize the role of this pathway in diabetes. Therapy consisting of slowing down or stopping the mechanisms of apoptosis may be an important direction of diabetes treatment in the future.     

可预涂微胶囊型厌氧胶的性能

可预涂微胶囊型厌氧胶是汽车等工业生产线上使用的重要胶粘剂,本文对其相关的一些性能特别是GAY系列和GY－560的工艺性能进行了简介。     

微胶囊技术在蓄热调温纺织品中的应用

本文简要介绍了微胶囊技术的发展概况 ,叙述了蓄热微胶囊技术在新型智能纺织品———蓄热调温纤维、织物和泡沫方面的应用。蓄热调温纺织品将对改善人类的穿着舒适性产生一定的影响