Fabrication strategies and application fields of novel 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) composite hydrogels: A mini-review

Ti₃C₂T_x (MXene), a new kind of 2D ceramic nanosheets, is receiving more and more attention in the fields of medicine, biology, energy, electronics, etc. However, the preparation and application of MXene in hydrogel is still in its infancy period. Here, we review the latest progress (after 2018) related to MXene hydrogels in time. Aiming at the key issue of the dispersion stability of MXene in hydrogel systems, the preparation strategy, mechanism, advantages and disadvantages of MXene hydrogels are sorted out in detail, and the potential application prospects of MXene composite hydrogel are introduced. Finally, future viewpoints are put forward for the dispersion stability challenges that need solving in the design of MXene hydrogel.     

Temperature/pH/magnetic triple‐sensitive nanogel–hydrogel nanocomposite for release of anticancer drug

Hydrogels, nanogels and nanocomposites show increasing potential for application in drug delivery systems due to their good chemical and physical properties. Therefore, we were encouraged to combine them to produce a new compound with unique properties for a long‐term drug release system. In this regard, the design and application of a nanocomposite hydrogel containing entrapped nanogel for drug delivery are demonstrated. To this aim, we first prepared an iron oxide nanocomposite nanogel based on poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐co‐((2‐dimethylaminoethyl) methacrylate) (PNIPAM‐co‐PDMA) grafted onto sodium alginate (NaAlg) as a biocompatible polymer and iron oxide nanoparticles (ION) as nanometric base (PND/ION‐NG). This was then added into a solution of PDMA grafted onto NaAlg. Through dropwise addition of mixed aqueous solution of iron salts into the prepared polymeric solution, a novel hydrogel nanocomposite with excellent pH, thermal and magnetic responsivity was fabricated. The synthesized samples were fully characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy with energy‐dispersive X‐ray analysis, vibrating sample magnetometry and atomic force microscopy. A mechanism for the formation of PNIPAM‐co‐PDMA/NaAlg‐ION nanogel–PDMA/NaAlg‐ION hydrogel and PND/ION nanogel is suggested. Swelling capacity was measured at various temperatures (25 to 45 °C), pH values (from 2 to 11) and magnetic field and under load (0.3 psi) and the dependence of swelling properties of the nanogel–hydrogel nanocomposite on these factors was well demonstrated. The release rate of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) as an anticancer drug was studied at different pH values and temperatures in the presence and absence of a magnetic field. The results showed that these factors have a high impact on drug release from this nanocomposite. The result showed that DOX release could be sustained for up to 12.5 days from these nanocomposite hydrogels, significantly longer than that achievable using the constituent hydrogel or nanogel alone (<1 day). The results indicated that the nanogel–hydrogel nanocomposite can serve as a novel nanocarrier for anticancer drug delivery. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry     

Hydrogel photocatalysts for efficient energy conversion and environmental treatment

Photocatalysts have attracted great research interest owing to their excellent properties and potential for simultaneously addressing challenges related to energy needs and environmental pollution. Photocatalytic particles need to be in contact with their respective media to exhibit efficient photocatalytic performances. However, it is difficult to separate nanometer-sized photocatalytic materials from reaction media later, which may lead to secondary pollution and a poor recycling performance. Hydrogel photocatalysts with a three-dimensional (3D) network structures are promising support materials for photocatalysts based on features such as high specific surface areas and adsorption capacities and good environmental compatibility. In this review, hydrogel photocatalysts are classified into two different categories depending on their elemental composition and recent progresses in the methods for preparing hydrogel photocatalysts are summarized. Moreover, current applications of hydrogel photocatalysts in energy conversion and environmental remediation are reviewed. Furthermore, a comprehensive outlook and highlight future challenges in the development of hydrogel photocatalysts are presented.     

丙烯酸/α-甲基丙烯酸/丙烯酰胺共聚物智能水凝胶的合成及评价

由丙烯酸（AA）、α-甲基丙烯酸（MAA）和丙烯酰胺（AM）合成了具有很好DH敏感性和一定温度敏感性的智能水凝胶，考察了合成温度、丙烯酰胺、交联剂和引发剂用量对制备的水凝胶溶胀性能的影响。结果表明，在60℃下，单体从和MAA用量分别为100mmol和75mmol时，单体AM、交联剂和引发剂用量分别为反应物总质量的32．8％、0．2％和0．4％时，制备的水凝胶溶胀性能最好。考察了介质的离子浓度、pH值和温度对水凝胶溶胀比的影响，结果表明，离子浓度越大，水凝胶的溶胀比越小；水凝胶具有一定的DH可逆性。     

DC/DC电源中的电磁干扰及其对策

概述了电磁干扰(EMI)和电磁兼容(EMC)的基本知识，对DC／DC电源中的电磁干扰进行了综合分析，并给出了各自的解决方案。     

Photoelectrochemistry of poly(3-methylthiophene), I: Surface morphology and thickness effect

Photocyclovoltammetric experiments with films of poly(3-methylthiophene) under polychromatic light irradiation show a p-type semiconductor behavior in the reduced state, with a flat band potential of 0.18 V. The photocurrent depends on film thickness and surface morphology. Films with different thickness were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, indicating a globular morphology with globule sizes changing according to the charge density used during polymer deposition. The highest photocurrent is observed for the lowest globule diameter. These films were also irradiated with monochromatic light from the electrolyte side and from the substrate side. A higher photocurrent and a photocurrent spectrum matching the absorption spectrum of the reduced form of the polymer is observed on irradiation from the electrolyte side of a 0.7 μm thick film. In contrast, for irradiation from the electrode side, the photocurrent is lower and the spectrum shows a peak at lower energy. These results were interpreted in terms of a delocalized space charge zone, different kinetics for charge transfer and mass transport across the solvent swollen polymer film and different depth of penetration of the light as a function of wavelength.     

Preparation and Characterization of Starch-g-PVA/Nano-hydroxyapatite Complex Hydrogel

1Introduction Biodegradablehydrogelshadattractedmuchattentioninrecentyearsduetotheiruniquecombinationofproper ties,suchasbiocompatibility,permeability,hydrophilici ty,andlowcoefficientoffriction[1].Poly(vinylalcohol)(PVA)waswater solubleanddegradable[2].I…     

PAM、PNaA和P(AM-NaA)水凝胶微观形态的分形研究

用辐射聚合方法合成的丙烯酰胺、丙烯酸钠的均聚物及其共聚物水凝胶，借助于扫描电子显微镜技术观察了组成不同的干态水凝胶聚合物的微观形态特征，探讨了不均匀的微观交联网络的分形特性，用分形维数对水凝胶聚合物的微观网络的致密程度进行了量化表征。结果表明，分形维数能够从整体上定量地表征水凝胶聚合物的不均匀微观网络之间随组成改变而产生的细微差异，而且，样品的微观网络愈致密则其分形维数值愈大。     

镀铜／镍聚丙烯腈纤维填充复合材料电磁波屏蔽性能的研究

研究了镀铜／镍的聚丙烯腈纤维填充ＡＢＳ树脂制得的复合材料的导电性及电磁波屏蔽性能，复合材料的导电性主要与导电纤维的填加量有关，导电纤维与基体树脂间的相容状况、复合加工时某些工艺条件等对复合材料的导电性也有较大的影响，电磁波屏蔽性能随导电纤维填加量的增加而提高，加入适当的偶联剂有助于改善和复合材料的电磁波屏蔽性能。