聚酯型热致形状记忆水性聚氨酯的制备与性能研究

采用聚己二酸丁二醇酯(PBA)、异佛尔酮二异氰酸酯(IPDI)、二羟甲基丙酸(DMPA)、三乙胺(TEA)、乙二胺(EDA)等单体,通过自乳化法合成了聚酯型热致形状记忆水性聚氨酯(TSMWPU)。利用偏光显微镜(POM)、差示扫描量热仪(DSC)、动态黏弹谱仪(DMA)和形状记忆性能分析等手段,探讨了不同分子量的PBA,以及不同异氰酸酯基与羟基的摩尔比(NCO/OH)对TSMWPU的结晶性能和形状记忆性能的影响。结果表明;增加PBA分子量,有利于软段结晶,从而提高TSMWPU的形状记忆性能;而增加NCO/OH值,则抑制了软段结晶,进而导致TSMWPU的形状记忆性能下降。     

Conversion of wooden structures into porous SiC with shape memory synthesis

Synthesis of structured silicon carbide materials can be accomplished using wooden materials as the carbon source, with various silicon impregnation techniques. We have explored the low cost synthesis of SiC by impregnation of carbon from wood with SiO gas at high temperatures, which largely retains the structure of the starting wood (shape memory synthesis). Suitably structured, porous SiC could prove to be an important type of catalyst support material. Shape memory synthesis (SMS) has earlier been tried on high surface area carbon materials. Here we have made an extensive study of SMS on carbon structures obtained from different types of wood.     

Enhanced electrochemical properties of Bi-layer La0.5Sr0.5CoO3−δ cathode prepared by a hybrid method

Bi-layer La_0.5Sr_0.5CoO_3−δ (LSCO) cathodes are processed by a hybrid method that combines a seed layer prepared by a pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique and a conventional cathode layer (∼7 μm in thickness) by a screen printing method. By inserting the PLD seed layer with the thickness of ∼500 nm or less, robust cathode films with desired microstructure and excellent adhesion properties with the underlying electrolyte layer, are successfully fabricated. The area specific resistance (ASR) of the hybrid cathode layers decreases about 5 times compared with that of the single layer cathode films prepared by the conventional screen printing method. The hybrid approach provides a cost-effective way to fabricate thick cathode films with significantly enhanced electrochemical properties for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).     

In-situ formation of TiN-TiO2 composite layer on NiTi shape memory alloy via fluidized bed reactor

In this work, the NiTi alloy was oxynitrided in a fluidized bed reactor to attain an in-situ TiN-TiO₂ protective composite layer. Samples were treated at 540 ± 10 °C for various holding times ranging between 0 h and 8 h. Microstructural evolution on the surface was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, hardness test, electrochemical behavior, Ni ion release, and bioactivity. Quantitative phase analysis from X-ray diffraction pattern of the treated sample for 8 h showed that TiN (71.3%) and TiO₂ (23.0%) were dominant phases on surface. Hardness results revealed as the oxynitriding time increased from 0 h to 8 h, hardness values increased from 263.4 HV_0.1 to 1227.4 HV_0.1. Scanning electron microscopy observation and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy mapping micrographs showed that the grown of TiN with dendritic branches was hindered by Ni-rich regions. Electrochemical measurements using polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed corrosion resistance of the oxynitrided samples was increased by ~170% from 173.3 kΩ cm² for the bare NiTi alloy to 473.1 kΩ cm² for the treated NiTi sample for 8 h. It was found that concentration of the released Ni ions decreased from 0.070 (bare NiTi) mg/l to 0.028 mg/l (treated for 8 h) after oxynitriding treatment. Enhanced biocompatibility of the surface treated sample for 8 h was explained by formation of thick and homogenous TiN-TiO₂ composite layer. Finally, bioactive behavior of the oxynitrided samples were studied using simulated body fluid.     

中国古代陶瓷饮水杯盏形态演变的因素

在人类生存、发展的历史进程中,作为饮水用具的陶瓷杯盏经历了从无到有、由简单到复杂、由粗糙到精致的嬗变过程,而这一过程在很大程度上受到陶瓷生产技术、人们的饮水方式及审美情趣的变化等因素的影响。     

Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles by using new shape controllers and its application in dye sensitized solar cells

Nanoparticulated TiO₂ materials with anatase structure were synthesized by using two step hydrothermal method and using amine ligands as shape controllers. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV–vis spectroscopy. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) employing these materials achieved conversion efficiencies as high as 2.61% for smallest nanoparticles that was resulted of an effective shape controller.     

Soybean oil‐based shape‐memory polyurethanes: Synthesis and characterization

Shape‐memory polymers (SMPs) have wide range of applications due to their ability to sense environmental stimuli and reshape from a temporary shape to a permanent shape. Plant oil‐based polymeric materials are highly concerned in recent years in consideration of petroleum depletion and environmental pollution. However, plant oil‐based polymers are rarely investigated regarding their shape‐memory characteristics though bio‐based SMPs are highly desired nowadays. In this study, a series of soybean oil‐based shape‐memory polyurethanes (SSMPUs) are prepared through a mild chemo‐enzymatic synthetic route, and their properties are fully characterized with tensile testing, DSC, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and shape‐memory testing. Results show that SSMPUs are soft rubbers with tensile strength in the range of 1.9–2.2 MPa and glass transition temperature in the range of 2–5°C, and possess good shape recoveries at RT when stretching ratio is 10, 20, and 30%, respectively. This work would promote the development of high‐value‐added plant oil‐based shape‐memory polyurethanes. Practical applications: Using annual renewable plant oil as feedstock, the synthesized SSMPUs show good shape recovery properties, which will make them applicable as potential alternatives to petroleum‐based shape‐memory materials. The simple and mild preparation process also contributes to the further exploration of plant oil to value‐added functional materials.     

Sn-doped In2O3 nanowires: enhancement of electrical field emission by a selective area growth

Selective area growth of single crystalline Sn-doped In₂O₃ (ITO) nanowires synthesized via vapor–liquid–solid (VLS) method at 600°C was applied to improve the field emission behavior owing to the reduction of screen effect. The enhanced field emission performance reveals the reduction of turn-on fields from 9.3 to 6.6 V μm⁻¹ with increase of field enhancement factors (β) from 1,621 to 1,857 after the selective area growth at 3 h. Moreover, we find that the screen effect also highly depends on the length of nanowires on the field emission performance. Consequently, the turn-on fields increase from 6.6 to 13.6 V μm⁻¹ with decreasing β values from 1,857 to 699 after the 10-h growth. The detailed screen effect in terms of electrical potential and NW density are investigated in details. The findings provide an effective way of improving the field emission properties for nanodevice application.     

Modern advances in bismaleimide resin technology: A 21st century perspective on the chemistry of addition polyimides

The chemistry of bismaleimides (BMIs), their blends and copolymers is reviewed critically with particular emphasis placed on the development of the field after 1990, which was marked by several comprehensive review articles. A general introduction to the structure property relationships of BMIs is presented, outlining the development of the preparative chemistry, and the early strategies adopted to address the inherent brittleness of the cured ‘first generation’ BMI polymers. ‘Second generation’, diallylbisphenol-toughened BMIs, form the basis of the benchmark commercial systems, and the polymerization mechanism is discussed. The current review is placed in context, addressing the issues of cost, processing and precursor toxicity, the major barriers to wider acceptance of BMIs. The main body of the review evaluates a number of observations made by Dr Horst Stenzenberger in 1990, for the future development of BMI technology. Hence, the synthesis of novel bismaleimide building blocks, incorporation of new thermoplastics and additives, and blending with new thermosetting comonomers are all discussed in detail. The aforementioned review had been written before the concept of nanocomposites or smart polymers had been explored with BMIs, but the fields have since grown (especially in the case of the former topic) and are reviewed herein. The application of BMIs to continuous fibre composites is one of the proposed fields of commercial development. The topic falls a little beyond the scope of the present review of BMI chemistry, and is the subject of another publication, but a brief discussion of the most recent developments is presented. The review is concluded with some thoughts about the future outlook for BMI chemistry.     

Cu—Al—Ni形状记忆合金中的应力诱发相变

本文对多晶Cu-Al-Ni形状记忆合金进行了应力诱发相变的研究。试验是在低于Ms和高于Af温度下采用X-射线衍射的方法进行的。结果表明,在稍低于Ms点和稍高于Af点时分别发生了β_1→γ′_1和β→1β′_1的诱发相变,并伴随有β′_1马氏体的再取向。