In this study,composite films consisting of polylactic acid(PLA),ethyl cellulose(EC),and zein were prepared by solution casting method,and their performance and application in chilled fresh meat preservation were inve...In this study,composite films consisting of polylactic acid(PLA),ethyl cellulose(EC),and zein were prepared by solution casting method,and their performance and application in chilled fresh meat preservation were investigated.The results showed that the three materials had satisfactory compatibility in the composite film.Addition of EC and zein effectively improved the mechanical properties,thermodynamic properties,surface hydrophilicity,oxygen permeability,and degradation properties of PLA films.When the ratio of PLA to EC was 3:7,the tensile strength and elongation at break reached maximum values of 16.6 MPa and 30.5%,respectively.Moreover,under different conditions,the composite film exhibited better degradability than the PLA film.The composite film with a 3:7 ratio of PLA to EC had the best performance,with a degradation rate of 21.75%after 84 days.Chilled fresh meat wrapped with the composite film showed significantly improved antioxidant,antibacterial,and water-holding properties.展开更多
Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubri...Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubricant additives,their macromolecular analogs have been rarely considered yet to develop environmentally friendly lubricant additives.In this work,a series of boron-containing copolymers have been synthesized by free-radical copolymerization of stearyl methacrylate and isopropenyl boronic acid pinacol ester with different feeding ratios(S_(n)-r-B_(m),n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5,9).The resulting copolymers of S_(n)-r-B_(m)(n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5)are readily dispersed in the PAO-10 base oil and form micelle-like aggregates with hydrodynamic diameters ranging from 9.7 to 52 nm.SRV-IV oscillating reciprocating tribological tests on ball-on-flat steel pairs show that compared with the base oil of PAO-10,the friction coefficients and wear volumes of the base oil solutions of S_(n)-r-B_(m)decrease considerably up to 62%and 97%,respectively.Moreover,the base oil solution of S_(1)-r-B_(1)exhibits an excellent load-bearing capacity of(850±100)N.These superior lubricating properties are due to the formation of protective tribofilms comprising S_(n)-r-B_(m),boron oxide,and iron oxide compounds on the lubricated steel surface.Therefore,the boron-containing copolymers can be regarded as a novel class of environmentally friendly lubricating oil macroadditives for efficient friction and wear reduction without sulfur and phosphorus elements.展开更多
Polylactic acid(PLA),a biodegradable polymer,exhibits superior mechanical strength and processability.However,its broader adoption is hindered by inherent brittleness,low hydrophilicity,and sluggish crystallization ki...Polylactic acid(PLA),a biodegradable polymer,exhibits superior mechanical strength and processability.However,its broader adoption is hindered by inherent brittleness,low hydrophilicity,and sluggish crystallization kinetics.Chitosan(CS),a natural polysaccharide renowned for its biocompatibility and biodegradability,offers potential to address these limitations.While both materials have garnered significant attention in materials science,research on their integration via melt blending and the resulting performance enhancements for food-contact plastics remains understudied.This research comprehensively explores how different levels of CS content,from 0% to 10%,impact the characteristics of chitosan/polylactic acid(CS/PLA)composites.It specifically analyzes the influence of various CS concentrations on the mechanical attributes,crystallization behavior,thermomechanical properties,and rheological performance of these composites.The study concludes that a CS content of 4% in the CS/PLA composite results in the best overall properties.At this point,its elongation at break and impact strength reached theirmaximum values(16.16% and 20.63 kJ/m^(2)),representing increases of 23.9% and 15.7% compared to pure PLA.At this particular concentration,CS is evenly distributed throughout the PLA matrix,acting as a heterogeneous nucleating agent.It facilitates the crystallization of the composite material and offers effective reinforcement.This study presents a promising approach for developing environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics,highlighting significant research value and practical application potential.展开更多
Alcoholysis is one of the most effective methods for recycling polyester plastics.While many researchers claim that both alcohol and polymer reactants are activated simultaneously in the alcoholysis reaction,more reli...Alcoholysis is one of the most effective methods for recycling polyester plastics.While many researchers claim that both alcohol and polymer reactants are activated simultaneously in the alcoholysis reaction,more reliable experimental evidence is needed to fully understand the process,and the catalytic mechanism remains elusive.To address this issue,we proposed a reactant-modulated catalytic depolymerization strategy involving a pre-mixing of alcohol or polylactic acid(PLA)with an organic base catalyst.Through systematic experimental and theoretical investigations,we have confirmed that different intermediates are formed during pre-mixing the catalyst with PLA or methanol,which can either slow down or accelerate the subsequent alcoholysis reaction.By employing the methanol-modulated depolymerization technique,we successfully achieved PLA alcoholysis at temperatures as low as–40℃.We further investigated the solubility and reactivity of different polyesters,including PET,PC,PBS,PBAT,PCL,and PLA,revealing an efficient recycling method for PLA.By optimizing reaction conditions in a continuous flow reactor,we recovered 127.3 g of methyl lactate from 100 g of plastic cups in just 4 h at room temperature.These findings greatly improve our grasp of polyester solvolysis processes and create new opportunities within the plastics sector recycling.展开更多
Amphiphilic asymmetric brush copolymers(AABCs)possess unique self-assembly behaviors owing to their asymmetric brush architecture and multiple functionalities of multicomponent side chains.However,the synthesis of AAB...Amphiphilic asymmetric brush copolymers(AABCs)possess unique self-assembly behaviors owing to their asymmetric brush architecture and multiple functionalities of multicomponent side chains.However,the synthesis of AABCs presents challenges,which greatly limits the exploration of their self-assembly behaviors.In this work,we employed dissipative particle dynamics(DPD)simulations to investigate the self-assembly behaviors of AABCs in selective solution.By varying the copolymer concentration and structure,we conducted the self-assembly phase diagrams of AABCs,revealing complex morphologies such as channelized micelles with one or more solvophilic channels.Moreover,the number,surface area,and one-dimensional density distribution of the channelized micelles were calculated to demonstrate the internal structure and morphological transformation during the self-assembly process.Our findings indicate that the morphology of the internal solvophilic channels is greatly influenced by the copolymer structure,concentration,and interaction parameters between the different side chains.The simulation results are consistent with available experimental observations,which can offer theoretical insights into the self-assembly of AABCs.展开更多
A significant challenge in developing block copolymer photonic crystals is constructing low-symmetric ordered phases,which are essential for achieving a complete photonic band gap.Here,we propose a promising strategy ...A significant challenge in developing block copolymer photonic crystals is constructing low-symmetric ordered phases,which are essential for achieving a complete photonic band gap.Here,we propose a promising strategy to create low-symmetric ordered morphologies by incorporating shape-anisotropic rod-like side chains into block copolymers.Using dissipative particle dynamics simulations,we demonstrate that block copolymers with longer rod-like side chains can self-assemble into a hexagonally packed columnar phase characterized by a low-symmetric rectangular cross-section.Photonic band structure calculations reveal that this low-symmetric columnar phase can exhibit a complete photonic band gap,with the gap size dependent on the aspect ratio of the rectangular cross-sections of the columns.Our findings suggest an effective approach to constructing low-symmetric photonic crystals through the self-assembly of block copolymers with shape-anisotropic segments.展开更多
The design of low-cost and high-performance cyclic olefin copolymers remains challenging.Ethylene copolymers with dicyclopentadiene(DCPD)were prepared using Ph_(2)C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.1),rac-Et(Ind)_(2)ZrCl_(2)(Cat....The design of low-cost and high-performance cyclic olefin copolymers remains challenging.Ethylene copolymers with dicyclopentadiene(DCPD)were prepared using Ph_(2)C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.1),rac-Et(Ind)_(2)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.2),Me_(2)C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.3)andMe_(2)Si(Ind)_(2)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.4)combined with[Ph_(3)C][B(C_(6)F_(5))_(4)]/iBu_(3)Al.Ni(acac)_(2)/iBu_(3)Al was then used to catalyze the hydrogenation of the intracyclic double bonds of ethylene/DCPD copolymers.The results showed that compared to C_(2) symmetric catalysts(Cat.2 and Cat.4),Cs symmetric catalysts(Cat.1 and Cat.3)facilitated the incorporation of copolymers with higher DCPD.1H-and ^(13)C-NMR spectra indicated that ethylene/DCPD copolymerization occurred via enhancement of the norbornene ring.Additionally,measurement of the reactivity ratios provided further confirmation that the copolymers had random sequence distributions.All these samples demonstrated transmittance values above 90%in the visible wavelength range from 400 nm to 800 nm.By changing the fraction of monomers,the glass transition temperature,refractive index,Young's modulus,and tensile strength of the copolymer increased as the incorporation of DCPD increased,whereas the Abbe number and elongation at break decreased.Compared with ethylene/norbornene and ethylene/tetracyclicdodecene copolymers,ethylene/DCPD copolymers,with excellent optical and mechanical properties,are promising materials.展开更多
The optimization of polymer structures aims to determine an optimal sequence or topology that achieves a given target property or structural performance.This inverse design problem involves searching within a vast com...The optimization of polymer structures aims to determine an optimal sequence or topology that achieves a given target property or structural performance.This inverse design problem involves searching within a vast combinatorial phase space defined by components,se-quences,and topologies,and is often computationally intractable due to its NP-hard nature.At the core of this challenge lies the need to evalu-ate complex correlations among structural variables,a classical problem in both statistical physics and combinatorial optimization.To address this,we adopt a mean-field approach that decouples direct variable-variable interactions into effective interactions between each variable and an auxiliary field.The simulated bifurcation(SB)algorithm is employed as a mean-field-based optimization framework.It constructs a Hamiltonian dynamical system by introducing generalized momentum fields,enabling efficient decoupling and dynamic evolution of strongly coupled struc-tural variables.Using the sequence optimization of a linear copolymer adsorbing on a solid surface as a case study,we demonstrate the applica-bility of the SB algorithm to high-dimensional,non-differentiable combinatorial optimization problems.Our results show that SB can efficiently discover polymer sequences with excellent adsorption performance within a reasonable computational time.Furthermore,it exhibits robust con-vergence and high parallel scalability across large design spaces.The approach developed in this work offers a new computational pathway for polymer structure optimization.It also lays a theoretical foundation for future extensions to topological design problems,such as optimizing the number and placement of side chains,as well as the co-optimization of sequence and topology.展开更多
Spatial confinement of block copolymers can induce frustrations,which can further be utilized to regulate self-assembled structures,thus providing an efficient route for fabricating novel structures.We studied the sel...Spatial confinement of block copolymers can induce frustrations,which can further be utilized to regulate self-assembled structures,thus providing an efficient route for fabricating novel structures.We studied the self-assembly of AB di-block copolymers(di-BCPs)confined in Janus spherical nanocavities using simulations,and explained the structure formation mechanisms.In the case of a strongly selective cavity wall,all the lamella-forming,gyroid-forming,and cylinder-forming di-BCPs can form interfacial frustration-induced Janus concentric perforated lamellar nanoparticles,whose outermost is a Janus spherical shell and the internal is a sphere with concentric perforated lamellar structure.In particular,Janus concentric perforated lamellar nanoparticles with holes distributed only near the equatorial plane were obtained in both lamella-forming and gyroid-forming di-BCPs,directly reflecting the effect of interfacial frustration.The minority-block domain of the cylider-forming di-BCPs may form hemispherical perforated lamellar structures with holes distributed in parallel layers with a specific orientation.For symmetric di-BCPs,both the A and B domains in each nanoparticle are continuous,interchangeable,and have rotational symmetry.While for gyroid-forming and cylinder-forming di-BCPs,only the majority-block domains are continuous in each nanoparticle,and holes in the minority-block domains usually have rotational symmetry.In the case of a weakly selective cavity wall,the inhomogeneity of the cavity wall results in structures having a specific orientation(such as flower-like and branched structures in gyroid-forming and cylinder-forming di-BCPs)and a perforated wetting layer with uniformly distributed holes.The novel nanoparticles obtained may have potential applications in nanotechnology as functional nanostructures or nanoparticles.展开更多
Cutting-edge research has primarily focused on flow synthesis of linear block copolymers,lacking the ability for manipulating chain architectures for more extensive applications.Herein,we develop a flow chemistry plat...Cutting-edge research has primarily focused on flow synthesis of linear block copolymers,lacking the ability for manipulating chain architectures for more extensive applications.Herein,we develop a flow chemistry platform for the continuous microflow synthesis of bottlebrush block copolymers(BBCPs)using a grafting-through method.This involves performing ring-opening metathesis polymerization(ROMP)of two different macromonomers within two microfluidic reactors connected in series.The microflow environment allows for complete monomer conversion within a few tens of seconds,benefiting from the superior mixing efficiency achieved in Z-shaped channels as indicated by both theoretical simulations and experimental results.Consequently,a library of well-defined BBCPs of up to 528 distinct samples can be produced within one day through automation of the continuous procedure,while keeping precise control on degree of polymerization(DP<4)and polydispersity indices(PDI<1.2).The synthetic method is generally applicable to different macromonomers with different compositions and contour lengths,yielding libraries of branched block copolymers with great diversity in physiochemical properties and chain architectures.This work presents a powerful platform for high-throughput production of branched copolymers,significantly lowering the costs of the materials for real applications.展开更多
Block copolymer(BCP) nanolithography offers potential beyond traditional photolithographic limits, yet reliably producing low-defect, perpendicular domains remains challenging. We introduce a microenvironmentdriven is...Block copolymer(BCP) nanolithography offers potential beyond traditional photolithographic limits, yet reliably producing low-defect, perpendicular domains remains challenging. We introduce a microenvironmentdriven isothermal annealing method for directed self-assembly of BCP thin films. By annealing films at stable temperature in a quasi-sealed, inert-gas chamber, our approach promotes highly uniform perpendicular lamellar nanopatterns over large areas, effectively mitigating environmental fluctuations and emulating solvent-vapor annealing without solvent exposure. Resulting BCP structures demonstrate enhanced spatial coherence and notably low defect density. Furthermore, we successfully transfer these nanopatterns into precise metal nano-line arrays,confirming the method's capability for high-fidelity pattern replication. This scalable, solvent-free technique provides a robust, reliable route for high-resolution nanopatterning in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.展开更多
An innovative microcrystalline cellulose(MCC)natural fibre powder-reinforced PLA biocomposite was investigated using the hand lay-up technique.The polymer matrix composite(PMC)samples were prepared by varying the weig...An innovative microcrystalline cellulose(MCC)natural fibre powder-reinforced PLA biocomposite was investigated using the hand lay-up technique.The polymer matrix composite(PMC)samples were prepared by varying the weight percentages(wt.%)of both PLA matrix and MCC reinforcement:pure PLA/100:0,90:10,80:20,70:30,60:40 and 50:50 wt.%,respectively.From the results obtained,MCC powder,with its impressive aspect ratio,proved to be an ideal reinforcement for the PLA,exhibiting exceptional mechanical properties.It was evident that the 80:20 wt.%biocomposite sample exhibited the maximum improvement in the tensile,flexural,notched impact,compressive strength and hardness by 28.85%,20.00%,91.66%,21.53%and 35.82%,respectively compared to the pure PLA sample.Similarly,during the thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),the same 80:20 wt.%biocomposite sample showed a minimum weight loss of 20%at 400℃,among others.The morphological study using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FE-SEM)revealed that the uniform distribution of cellulose reinforcement in the PLA matrix actively improved the mechanical properties of the biocomposites,especially the optimal 80:20 wt.%sample.Importantly,it was evident that the optimal PLA/cellulose biocomposite sample could be a suitable and alternative sustainable,environmentally friendly and biodegradable material for semi/structural applications,replacing synthetic and traditional components.展开更多
Aiming at the difficult problem of solving the conformation statistics of complex polymers, this study presents a novel and concise conformation statistics theoretical approach based on Monte Carlo and Neural Network ...Aiming at the difficult problem of solving the conformation statistics of complex polymers, this study presents a novel and concise conformation statistics theoretical approach based on Monte Carlo and Neural Network method. This method offers a new research idea for investigating the conformation statistics of complex polymers, characterized by its simplicity and practicality. It can be applied to more complex topological structure, more higher degree of freedom polymer systems with higher dimensions, theory research on dynamic self-consistent field theory and polymer field theory, as well as the analysis of scattering experimental data. The conformation statistics of complex polymers determine the structure and response properties of the system. Using the new method proposed in this study, taking the semiflexible ring diblock copolymer as an example, Monte Carlo simulation is used to sample this ring conformation to construct the dataset of polymer. The structure factor describing conformation statistics are expressed as continuous functions of structure parameters by neural network supervised learning. This is the innovation of this work. As an application, the structure factors represented by neural networks were introduced into the random phase approximation theory to study the microphase separation of semiflexible ring diblock copolymers. The influence of the ring's topological properties on the phase transition behavior was pointed out.展开更多
Organocatalysis has shown special potency for simplifying the construction of complex polymer structures.We are reporting here a one-pot synthetic pathway using amine as a selectivity-switching agent in the two-compon...Organocatalysis has shown special potency for simplifying the construction of complex polymer structures.We are reporting here a one-pot synthetic pathway using amine as a selectivity-switching agent in the two-component catalytic system consisting of triethylborane(Et_(3)B)and a phosphazene base.We first modelled the interactions of a variety of amines with Et_(3)B by density functional theory calculations.The results indicate that the aliphatic diamines comprising both primary and tertiary amino groups,capable of forming stable intramolecular hydrogen bonds,undergo the strongest complexation with Et_(3)B.Accordingly,experimental results demonstrate that the addition of such amines promptly actuates the in situ selectivity switch from Lewis pair-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization(ROP)of epoxide(propylene oxide,n-butylglycidyl ether,or glycidyl phenyl ether)to organobase-catalyzed ROP ofδ-valerolactone,allowing one-pot continuous synthesis of ether-ester type block copolymers.We thus exploited the noncovalent interaction between amine and Et_(3)B to refine the catalyst switch strategy by exempting it from loading of extra catalyst.展开更多
Salt-doped block copolymers have widespread applications in batteries,fuel cells,semiconductors,and various industries,where their properties crucially depend on phase separation behavior.Traditionally,investigations ...Salt-doped block copolymers have widespread applications in batteries,fuel cells,semiconductors,and various industries,where their properties crucially depend on phase separation behavior.Traditionally,investigations into salt-doped diblock copolymers have predominantly focused on microphase separation,overlooking the segregation between ionic and polymeric species.This study employs weak segregation theory to explore the interplay between phase separation dominated by the polymer-modulated mode and the salt-out-modulated mode,corresponding to microscopic and macroscopic phase separations,respectively.By comparing diblock copolymers doped with salts to those doped with neutral solvents,we elucidate the significant role of charged species in modulating phase behavior.The phase separation mode exhibits a transition between the polymer-modulated and salt-out-modulated modes at different wavenumbers.In systems doped with neutral solvents,this transition is stepwise,while in salt-ion-doped systems,it is continuous.With a sufficiently large Flory-Huggins parameter between ions and polymers,the salt-out-modulated mode becomes dominant,promoting macrophase separation.Due to the solvation effect of salt ions,salt-doped systems are more inclined to undergo microphase separation.Furthermore,we explore factors influencing the critical wavenumber of phase separation,including doping level and the Flory-Huggins parameters between two blocks and between ions and polymeric species.Our findings reveal that in a neutral solvent environment,these factors alter only the boundary between micro-and macro-phase separations,leaving the critical wavenumber unchanged in microphase separation cases.However,in a salt-doped environment,the critical wavenumber of microphase separation varies with these parameters.This provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of electrostatics in the phase separation of salt-doped block copolymers.展开更多
Polylactic acid(PLA)is a potential polymer material used as a substitute for traditional plastics,and the accurate molecular weight distribution range of PLA is strictly required in practical applications.Therefore,ex...Polylactic acid(PLA)is a potential polymer material used as a substitute for traditional plastics,and the accurate molecular weight distribution range of PLA is strictly required in practical applications.Therefore,exploring the relationship between synthetic conditions and PLA molecular weight is crucially important.In this work,direct polycondensation combined with overlay sampling uniform design(OSUD)was applied to synthesize the low molecular weight PLA.Then a multiple regression model and two artificial neural network models on PLA molecular weight versus reaction temperature,reaction time,and catalyst dosage were developed for PLA molecular weight prediction.The characterization results indicated that the low molecular weight PLA was efficiently synthesized under this method.Meanwhile,the experimental dataset acquired from OSUD successfully established three predictive models for PLA molecular weight.Among them,both artificial neural network models had significantly better predictive performance than the regression model.Notably,the radial basis function neural network model had the best predictive accuracy with only 11.9%of mean relative error on the validation dataset,which improved by 67.7%compared with the traditional multiple regression model.This work successfully predicted PLA molecular weight in a direct polycondensation process using artificial neural network models combined with OSUD,which provided guidance for the future implementation of molecular weight-controlled polymer's synthesis.展开更多
In unit cell simulations,identification of ordered phases in block copolymers(BCPs)is a tedious and time-consuming task,impeding the advancement of more streamlined and potentially automated research workflows.In this...In unit cell simulations,identification of ordered phases in block copolymers(BCPs)is a tedious and time-consuming task,impeding the advancement of more streamlined and potentially automated research workflows.In this study,we propose a scattering-based automated identification strategy(SAIS)for characterization and identification of ordered phases of BCPs based on their computed scattering patterns.Our approach leverages the scattering theory of perfect crystals to efficiently compute the scattering patterns of periodic morphologies in a unit cell.In the first stage of the SAIS,phases are identified by comparing reflection conditions at a sequence of Miller indices.To confirm or refine the identification results of the first stage,the second stage of the SAIS introduces a tailored residual between the test phase and each of the known candidate phases.Furthermore,our strategy incorporates a variance-like criterion to distinguish background species,enabling its extension to multi-species BCP systems.It has been demonstrated that our strategy achieves exceptional accuracy and robustness while requiring minimal computational resources.Additionally,the approach allows for real-time expansion and improvement to the candidate phase library,facilitating the development of automated research workflows for designing specific ordered structures and discovering new ordered phases in BCPs.展开更多
The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials has driven research towards the development of green composites.In this work,the flax/polylactic acid(PLA)braided yarns were fabricated by b...The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials has driven research towards the development of green composites.In this work,the flax/polylactic acid(PLA)braided yarns were fabricated by braiding PLA filaments with 4 to 24 spindles on flax yarns.After curing at different temperatures(180℃and 190℃),the core/sheath structural flax/PLA composite yarns were manufactured.According to the results of the tensile test,the flax/PLA composite yarn with 4-spindle PLA yarns as a sheath layer and at a curing temperature of 180℃reached the maximum elastic modulus of about(5.79±0.65)GPa and the maximum tensile strength of about(162.17±18.18)MPa.This flax/PLA composite yarn with good mechanical properties would be suitable for green composites in the automobile manufacturing industry and building materials.展开更多
With the blooming development of electronic technology,the use of electron conductive gel or ionic conductive gel in preparing flexible electronic devices is drawing more and more attention.Deep eutectic solvents are ...With the blooming development of electronic technology,the use of electron conductive gel or ionic conductive gel in preparing flexible electronic devices is drawing more and more attention.Deep eutectic solvents are excellent substitutes for ionic liquids because of their good biocompatibility,low cost,and easy preparation,except for good conductivity.In this work,we synthesized a reactive quaternary ammonium monomer(3-acrylamidopropyl)octadecyldimethyl ammonium bromide with a hydrophobic chain of 18 carbons via the quaternization of 1-bromooctadecane and N-dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide at first,then we mixed quaternary ammonium with choline chloride,acrylic acid and glycerol to obtain a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent,and initialized polymerization in UV light of 365 nm to obtain the ionic conductive eutectogel based on polyacrylamide copolymer with long hydrophobic chain.The obtained eutectogel exibits good stretchability(1200%),Young's modulus(0.185 MPa),toughness(4.2 MJ/m^(3)),conductivity(0.315 S/m).The eutectogel also shows desireable moisture resistance with the maximum water absorption of 11.7 wt%after one week at 25℃ and 60% humidity,while the water absorption of eutectogel without hydrophobic long chains is 24.0 wt%.The introduction of long-chain hydrophobic groups not only improves the mechanical strength of the gels,but also significantly improves moisture resistance of the eutectogel.This work provides a simpler and more effective method for the preparation of ionic conductive eutectogels,which can further provide a reference for the applications of ionic conductive eutectogels in the field of flexible electronic devices.展开更多
We consider the inverse problem of finding guiding pattern shapes that result in desired self-assembly morphologies of block copolymer melts.Specifically,we model polymer selfassembly using the self-consistent field t...We consider the inverse problem of finding guiding pattern shapes that result in desired self-assembly morphologies of block copolymer melts.Specifically,we model polymer selfassembly using the self-consistent field theory and derive,in a non-parametric setting,the sensitivity of the dissimilarity between the desired and the actual morphologies to arbitrary perturbations in the guiding pattern shape.The sensitivity is then used for the optimization of the confining pattern shapes such that the dissimilarity between the desired and the actual morphologies is minimized.The efficiency and robustness of the proposed gradient-based algorithm are demonstrated in a number of examples related to templating vertical interconnect accesses(VIA).展开更多
文摘In this study,composite films consisting of polylactic acid(PLA),ethyl cellulose(EC),and zein were prepared by solution casting method,and their performance and application in chilled fresh meat preservation were investigated.The results showed that the three materials had satisfactory compatibility in the composite film.Addition of EC and zein effectively improved the mechanical properties,thermodynamic properties,surface hydrophilicity,oxygen permeability,and degradation properties of PLA films.When the ratio of PLA to EC was 3:7,the tensile strength and elongation at break reached maximum values of 16.6 MPa and 30.5%,respectively.Moreover,under different conditions,the composite film exhibited better degradability than the PLA film.The composite film with a 3:7 ratio of PLA to EC had the best performance,with a degradation rate of 21.75%after 84 days.Chilled fresh meat wrapped with the composite film showed significantly improved antioxidant,antibacterial,and water-holding properties.
文摘Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubricant additives,their macromolecular analogs have been rarely considered yet to develop environmentally friendly lubricant additives.In this work,a series of boron-containing copolymers have been synthesized by free-radical copolymerization of stearyl methacrylate and isopropenyl boronic acid pinacol ester with different feeding ratios(S_(n)-r-B_(m),n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5,9).The resulting copolymers of S_(n)-r-B_(m)(n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5)are readily dispersed in the PAO-10 base oil and form micelle-like aggregates with hydrodynamic diameters ranging from 9.7 to 52 nm.SRV-IV oscillating reciprocating tribological tests on ball-on-flat steel pairs show that compared with the base oil of PAO-10,the friction coefficients and wear volumes of the base oil solutions of S_(n)-r-B_(m)decrease considerably up to 62%and 97%,respectively.Moreover,the base oil solution of S_(1)-r-B_(1)exhibits an excellent load-bearing capacity of(850±100)N.These superior lubricating properties are due to the formation of protective tribofilms comprising S_(n)-r-B_(m),boron oxide,and iron oxide compounds on the lubricated steel surface.Therefore,the boron-containing copolymers can be regarded as a novel class of environmentally friendly lubricating oil macroadditives for efficient friction and wear reduction without sulfur and phosphorus elements.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC),grant number(No.U2341237).
文摘Polylactic acid(PLA),a biodegradable polymer,exhibits superior mechanical strength and processability.However,its broader adoption is hindered by inherent brittleness,low hydrophilicity,and sluggish crystallization kinetics.Chitosan(CS),a natural polysaccharide renowned for its biocompatibility and biodegradability,offers potential to address these limitations.While both materials have garnered significant attention in materials science,research on their integration via melt blending and the resulting performance enhancements for food-contact plastics remains understudied.This research comprehensively explores how different levels of CS content,from 0% to 10%,impact the characteristics of chitosan/polylactic acid(CS/PLA)composites.It specifically analyzes the influence of various CS concentrations on the mechanical attributes,crystallization behavior,thermomechanical properties,and rheological performance of these composites.The study concludes that a CS content of 4% in the CS/PLA composite results in the best overall properties.At this point,its elongation at break and impact strength reached theirmaximum values(16.16% and 20.63 kJ/m^(2)),representing increases of 23.9% and 15.7% compared to pure PLA.At this particular concentration,CS is evenly distributed throughout the PLA matrix,acting as a heterogeneous nucleating agent.It facilitates the crystallization of the composite material and offers effective reinforcement.This study presents a promising approach for developing environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics,highlighting significant research value and practical application potential.
文摘Alcoholysis is one of the most effective methods for recycling polyester plastics.While many researchers claim that both alcohol and polymer reactants are activated simultaneously in the alcoholysis reaction,more reliable experimental evidence is needed to fully understand the process,and the catalytic mechanism remains elusive.To address this issue,we proposed a reactant-modulated catalytic depolymerization strategy involving a pre-mixing of alcohol or polylactic acid(PLA)with an organic base catalyst.Through systematic experimental and theoretical investigations,we have confirmed that different intermediates are formed during pre-mixing the catalyst with PLA or methanol,which can either slow down or accelerate the subsequent alcoholysis reaction.By employing the methanol-modulated depolymerization technique,we successfully achieved PLA alcoholysis at temperatures as low as–40℃.We further investigated the solubility and reactivity of different polyesters,including PET,PC,PBS,PBAT,PCL,and PLA,revealing an efficient recycling method for PLA.By optimizing reaction conditions in a continuous flow reactor,we recovered 127.3 g of methyl lactate from 100 g of plastic cups in just 4 h at room temperature.These findings greatly improve our grasp of polyester solvolysis processes and create new opportunities within the plastics sector recycling.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.52325308)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273008 and 52073092)+1 种基金Shanghai Scientific and Technological Innovation Projects(No.22ZR1479300)Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.23QA1402500).
文摘Amphiphilic asymmetric brush copolymers(AABCs)possess unique self-assembly behaviors owing to their asymmetric brush architecture and multiple functionalities of multicomponent side chains.However,the synthesis of AABCs presents challenges,which greatly limits the exploration of their self-assembly behaviors.In this work,we employed dissipative particle dynamics(DPD)simulations to investigate the self-assembly behaviors of AABCs in selective solution.By varying the copolymer concentration and structure,we conducted the self-assembly phase diagrams of AABCs,revealing complex morphologies such as channelized micelles with one or more solvophilic channels.Moreover,the number,surface area,and one-dimensional density distribution of the channelized micelles were calculated to demonstrate the internal structure and morphological transformation during the self-assembly process.Our findings indicate that the morphology of the internal solvophilic channels is greatly influenced by the copolymer structure,concentration,and interaction parameters between the different side chains.The simulation results are consistent with available experimental observations,which can offer theoretical insights into the self-assembly of AABCs.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3707300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22133002,22373089)the support from the Excellent Youth Foundation of Henan Scientific Committee(No.242300421032).
文摘A significant challenge in developing block copolymer photonic crystals is constructing low-symmetric ordered phases,which are essential for achieving a complete photonic band gap.Here,we propose a promising strategy to create low-symmetric ordered morphologies by incorporating shape-anisotropic rod-like side chains into block copolymers.Using dissipative particle dynamics simulations,we demonstrate that block copolymers with longer rod-like side chains can self-assemble into a hexagonally packed columnar phase characterized by a low-symmetric rectangular cross-section.Photonic band structure calculations reveal that this low-symmetric columnar phase can exhibit a complete photonic band gap,with the gap size dependent on the aspect ratio of the rectangular cross-sections of the columns.Our findings suggest an effective approach to constructing low-symmetric photonic crystals through the self-assembly of block copolymers with shape-anisotropic segments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52130307 and 5240031453).
文摘The design of low-cost and high-performance cyclic olefin copolymers remains challenging.Ethylene copolymers with dicyclopentadiene(DCPD)were prepared using Ph_(2)C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.1),rac-Et(Ind)_(2)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.2),Me_(2)C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.3)andMe_(2)Si(Ind)_(2)ZrCl_(2)(Cat.4)combined with[Ph_(3)C][B(C_(6)F_(5))_(4)]/iBu_(3)Al.Ni(acac)_(2)/iBu_(3)Al was then used to catalyze the hydrogenation of the intracyclic double bonds of ethylene/DCPD copolymers.The results showed that compared to C_(2) symmetric catalysts(Cat.2 and Cat.4),Cs symmetric catalysts(Cat.1 and Cat.3)facilitated the incorporation of copolymers with higher DCPD.1H-and ^(13)C-NMR spectra indicated that ethylene/DCPD copolymerization occurred via enhancement of the norbornene ring.Additionally,measurement of the reactivity ratios provided further confirmation that the copolymers had random sequence distributions.All these samples demonstrated transmittance values above 90%in the visible wavelength range from 400 nm to 800 nm.By changing the fraction of monomers,the glass transition temperature,refractive index,Young's modulus,and tensile strength of the copolymer increased as the incorporation of DCPD increased,whereas the Abbe number and elongation at break decreased.Compared with ethylene/norbornene and ethylene/tetracyclicdodecene copolymers,ethylene/DCPD copolymers,with excellent optical and mechanical properties,are promising materials.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024JBZX029)Shijiazhuang High Level Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Project(No.08202307)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.22173004).
文摘The optimization of polymer structures aims to determine an optimal sequence or topology that achieves a given target property or structural performance.This inverse design problem involves searching within a vast combinatorial phase space defined by components,se-quences,and topologies,and is often computationally intractable due to its NP-hard nature.At the core of this challenge lies the need to evalu-ate complex correlations among structural variables,a classical problem in both statistical physics and combinatorial optimization.To address this,we adopt a mean-field approach that decouples direct variable-variable interactions into effective interactions between each variable and an auxiliary field.The simulated bifurcation(SB)algorithm is employed as a mean-field-based optimization framework.It constructs a Hamiltonian dynamical system by introducing generalized momentum fields,enabling efficient decoupling and dynamic evolution of strongly coupled struc-tural variables.Using the sequence optimization of a linear copolymer adsorbing on a solid surface as a case study,we demonstrate the applica-bility of the SB algorithm to high-dimensional,non-differentiable combinatorial optimization problems.Our results show that SB can efficiently discover polymer sequences with excellent adsorption performance within a reasonable computational time.Furthermore,it exhibits robust con-vergence and high parallel scalability across large design spaces.The approach developed in this work offers a new computational pathway for polymer structure optimization.It also lays a theoretical foundation for future extensions to topological design problems,such as optimizing the number and placement of side chains,as well as the co-optimization of sequence and topology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.22173051,21829301,21774066)College Discipline Innovation and Intelligence Introduction Program(111 Project(B16027)+1 种基金the International Cooperation Base(2016D01025)Tianjin International Joint Research and Development Center。
文摘Spatial confinement of block copolymers can induce frustrations,which can further be utilized to regulate self-assembled structures,thus providing an efficient route for fabricating novel structures.We studied the self-assembly of AB di-block copolymers(di-BCPs)confined in Janus spherical nanocavities using simulations,and explained the structure formation mechanisms.In the case of a strongly selective cavity wall,all the lamella-forming,gyroid-forming,and cylinder-forming di-BCPs can form interfacial frustration-induced Janus concentric perforated lamellar nanoparticles,whose outermost is a Janus spherical shell and the internal is a sphere with concentric perforated lamellar structure.In particular,Janus concentric perforated lamellar nanoparticles with holes distributed only near the equatorial plane were obtained in both lamella-forming and gyroid-forming di-BCPs,directly reflecting the effect of interfacial frustration.The minority-block domain of the cylider-forming di-BCPs may form hemispherical perforated lamellar structures with holes distributed in parallel layers with a specific orientation.For symmetric di-BCPs,both the A and B domains in each nanoparticle are continuous,interchangeable,and have rotational symmetry.While for gyroid-forming and cylinder-forming di-BCPs,only the majority-block domains are continuous in each nanoparticle,and holes in the minority-block domains usually have rotational symmetry.In the case of a weakly selective cavity wall,the inhomogeneity of the cavity wall results in structures having a specific orientation(such as flower-like and branched structures in gyroid-forming and cylinder-forming di-BCPs)and a perforated wetting layer with uniformly distributed holes.The novel nanoparticles obtained may have potential applications in nanotechnology as functional nanostructures or nanoparticles.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22071176)。
文摘Cutting-edge research has primarily focused on flow synthesis of linear block copolymers,lacking the ability for manipulating chain architectures for more extensive applications.Herein,we develop a flow chemistry platform for the continuous microflow synthesis of bottlebrush block copolymers(BBCPs)using a grafting-through method.This involves performing ring-opening metathesis polymerization(ROMP)of two different macromonomers within two microfluidic reactors connected in series.The microflow environment allows for complete monomer conversion within a few tens of seconds,benefiting from the superior mixing efficiency achieved in Z-shaped channels as indicated by both theoretical simulations and experimental results.Consequently,a library of well-defined BBCPs of up to 528 distinct samples can be produced within one day through automation of the continuous procedure,while keeping precise control on degree of polymerization(DP<4)and polydispersity indices(PDI<1.2).The synthetic method is generally applicable to different macromonomers with different compositions and contour lengths,yielding libraries of branched block copolymers with great diversity in physiochemical properties and chain architectures.This work presents a powerful platform for high-throughput production of branched copolymers,significantly lowering the costs of the materials for real applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.U20A20168 and 62404120)the National Key R&D Program (Grant No.2022YFB3204100)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (Grant Nos.GZB20240335 and GZC20231216)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.2025T180151)the Initiative Scientific Research Program of the School of Integrated Circuits,Tsinghua University。
文摘Block copolymer(BCP) nanolithography offers potential beyond traditional photolithographic limits, yet reliably producing low-defect, perpendicular domains remains challenging. We introduce a microenvironmentdriven isothermal annealing method for directed self-assembly of BCP thin films. By annealing films at stable temperature in a quasi-sealed, inert-gas chamber, our approach promotes highly uniform perpendicular lamellar nanopatterns over large areas, effectively mitigating environmental fluctuations and emulating solvent-vapor annealing without solvent exposure. Resulting BCP structures demonstrate enhanced spatial coherence and notably low defect density. Furthermore, we successfully transfer these nanopatterns into precise metal nano-line arrays,confirming the method's capability for high-fidelity pattern replication. This scalable, solvent-free technique provides a robust, reliable route for high-resolution nanopatterning in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
基金funding from Researchers Supporting Project Number(RSP2024R355),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘An innovative microcrystalline cellulose(MCC)natural fibre powder-reinforced PLA biocomposite was investigated using the hand lay-up technique.The polymer matrix composite(PMC)samples were prepared by varying the weight percentages(wt.%)of both PLA matrix and MCC reinforcement:pure PLA/100:0,90:10,80:20,70:30,60:40 and 50:50 wt.%,respectively.From the results obtained,MCC powder,with its impressive aspect ratio,proved to be an ideal reinforcement for the PLA,exhibiting exceptional mechanical properties.It was evident that the 80:20 wt.%biocomposite sample exhibited the maximum improvement in the tensile,flexural,notched impact,compressive strength and hardness by 28.85%,20.00%,91.66%,21.53%and 35.82%,respectively compared to the pure PLA sample.Similarly,during the thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),the same 80:20 wt.%biocomposite sample showed a minimum weight loss of 20%at 400℃,among others.The morphological study using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FE-SEM)revealed that the uniform distribution of cellulose reinforcement in the PLA matrix actively improved the mechanical properties of the biocomposites,especially the optimal 80:20 wt.%sample.Importantly,it was evident that the optimal PLA/cellulose biocomposite sample could be a suitable and alternative sustainable,environmentally friendly and biodegradable material for semi/structural applications,replacing synthetic and traditional components.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22173004)。
文摘Aiming at the difficult problem of solving the conformation statistics of complex polymers, this study presents a novel and concise conformation statistics theoretical approach based on Monte Carlo and Neural Network method. This method offers a new research idea for investigating the conformation statistics of complex polymers, characterized by its simplicity and practicality. It can be applied to more complex topological structure, more higher degree of freedom polymer systems with higher dimensions, theory research on dynamic self-consistent field theory and polymer field theory, as well as the analysis of scattering experimental data. The conformation statistics of complex polymers determine the structure and response properties of the system. Using the new method proposed in this study, taking the semiflexible ring diblock copolymer as an example, Monte Carlo simulation is used to sample this ring conformation to construct the dataset of polymer. The structure factor describing conformation statistics are expressed as continuous functions of structure parameters by neural network supervised learning. This is the innovation of this work. As an application, the structure factors represented by neural networks were introduced into the random phase approximation theory to study the microphase separation of semiflexible ring diblock copolymers. The influence of the ring's topological properties on the phase transition behavior was pointed out.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022031 and 21734004).
文摘Organocatalysis has shown special potency for simplifying the construction of complex polymer structures.We are reporting here a one-pot synthetic pathway using amine as a selectivity-switching agent in the two-component catalytic system consisting of triethylborane(Et_(3)B)and a phosphazene base.We first modelled the interactions of a variety of amines with Et_(3)B by density functional theory calculations.The results indicate that the aliphatic diamines comprising both primary and tertiary amino groups,capable of forming stable intramolecular hydrogen bonds,undergo the strongest complexation with Et_(3)B.Accordingly,experimental results demonstrate that the addition of such amines promptly actuates the in situ selectivity switch from Lewis pair-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization(ROP)of epoxide(propylene oxide,n-butylglycidyl ether,or glycidyl phenyl ether)to organobase-catalyzed ROP ofδ-valerolactone,allowing one-pot continuous synthesis of ether-ester type block copolymers.We thus exploited the noncovalent interaction between amine and Et_(3)B to refine the catalyst switch strategy by exempting it from loading of extra catalyst.
基金supported by the Major Research Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92372104)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515110016)the Recruitment Program of Guangdong(No.2016ZT06C322),and TCL Science and Technology Innovation Fund.
文摘Salt-doped block copolymers have widespread applications in batteries,fuel cells,semiconductors,and various industries,where their properties crucially depend on phase separation behavior.Traditionally,investigations into salt-doped diblock copolymers have predominantly focused on microphase separation,overlooking the segregation between ionic and polymeric species.This study employs weak segregation theory to explore the interplay between phase separation dominated by the polymer-modulated mode and the salt-out-modulated mode,corresponding to microscopic and macroscopic phase separations,respectively.By comparing diblock copolymers doped with salts to those doped with neutral solvents,we elucidate the significant role of charged species in modulating phase behavior.The phase separation mode exhibits a transition between the polymer-modulated and salt-out-modulated modes at different wavenumbers.In systems doped with neutral solvents,this transition is stepwise,while in salt-ion-doped systems,it is continuous.With a sufficiently large Flory-Huggins parameter between ions and polymers,the salt-out-modulated mode becomes dominant,promoting macrophase separation.Due to the solvation effect of salt ions,salt-doped systems are more inclined to undergo microphase separation.Furthermore,we explore factors influencing the critical wavenumber of phase separation,including doping level and the Flory-Huggins parameters between two blocks and between ions and polymeric species.Our findings reveal that in a neutral solvent environment,these factors alter only the boundary between micro-and macro-phase separations,leaving the critical wavenumber unchanged in microphase separation cases.However,in a salt-doped environment,the critical wavenumber of microphase separation varies with these parameters.This provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of electrostatics in the phase separation of salt-doped block copolymers.
基金funded by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LD21B060001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078296,21576240).
文摘Polylactic acid(PLA)is a potential polymer material used as a substitute for traditional plastics,and the accurate molecular weight distribution range of PLA is strictly required in practical applications.Therefore,exploring the relationship between synthetic conditions and PLA molecular weight is crucially important.In this work,direct polycondensation combined with overlay sampling uniform design(OSUD)was applied to synthesize the low molecular weight PLA.Then a multiple regression model and two artificial neural network models on PLA molecular weight versus reaction temperature,reaction time,and catalyst dosage were developed for PLA molecular weight prediction.The characterization results indicated that the low molecular weight PLA was efficiently synthesized under this method.Meanwhile,the experimental dataset acquired from OSUD successfully established three predictive models for PLA molecular weight.Among them,both artificial neural network models had significantly better predictive performance than the regression model.Notably,the radial basis function neural network model had the best predictive accuracy with only 11.9%of mean relative error on the validation dataset,which improved by 67.7%compared with the traditional multiple regression model.This work successfully predicted PLA molecular weight in a direct polycondensation process using artificial neural network models combined with OSUD,which provided guidance for the future implementation of molecular weight-controlled polymer's synthesis.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.21873021).
文摘In unit cell simulations,identification of ordered phases in block copolymers(BCPs)is a tedious and time-consuming task,impeding the advancement of more streamlined and potentially automated research workflows.In this study,we propose a scattering-based automated identification strategy(SAIS)for characterization and identification of ordered phases of BCPs based on their computed scattering patterns.Our approach leverages the scattering theory of perfect crystals to efficiently compute the scattering patterns of periodic morphologies in a unit cell.In the first stage of the SAIS,phases are identified by comparing reflection conditions at a sequence of Miller indices.To confirm or refine the identification results of the first stage,the second stage of the SAIS introduces a tailored residual between the test phase and each of the known candidate phases.Furthermore,our strategy incorporates a variance-like criterion to distinguish background species,enabling its extension to multi-species BCP systems.It has been demonstrated that our strategy achieves exceptional accuracy and robustness while requiring minimal computational resources.Additionally,the approach allows for real-time expansion and improvement to the candidate phase library,facilitating the development of automated research workflows for designing specific ordered structures and discovering new ordered phases in BCPs.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273054)Shanghai Natural Science Foundation,China(No.20ZR1402200)。
文摘The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials has driven research towards the development of green composites.In this work,the flax/polylactic acid(PLA)braided yarns were fabricated by braiding PLA filaments with 4 to 24 spindles on flax yarns.After curing at different temperatures(180℃and 190℃),the core/sheath structural flax/PLA composite yarns were manufactured.According to the results of the tensile test,the flax/PLA composite yarn with 4-spindle PLA yarns as a sheath layer and at a curing temperature of 180℃reached the maximum elastic modulus of about(5.79±0.65)GPa and the maximum tensile strength of about(162.17±18.18)MPa.This flax/PLA composite yarn with good mechanical properties would be suitable for green composites in the automobile manufacturing industry and building materials.
基金This work was supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2016ZX05016 and No.2016ZX05046).
文摘With the blooming development of electronic technology,the use of electron conductive gel or ionic conductive gel in preparing flexible electronic devices is drawing more and more attention.Deep eutectic solvents are excellent substitutes for ionic liquids because of their good biocompatibility,low cost,and easy preparation,except for good conductivity.In this work,we synthesized a reactive quaternary ammonium monomer(3-acrylamidopropyl)octadecyldimethyl ammonium bromide with a hydrophobic chain of 18 carbons via the quaternization of 1-bromooctadecane and N-dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide at first,then we mixed quaternary ammonium with choline chloride,acrylic acid and glycerol to obtain a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent,and initialized polymerization in UV light of 365 nm to obtain the ionic conductive eutectogel based on polyacrylamide copolymer with long hydrophobic chain.The obtained eutectogel exibits good stretchability(1200%),Young's modulus(0.185 MPa),toughness(4.2 MJ/m^(3)),conductivity(0.315 S/m).The eutectogel also shows desireable moisture resistance with the maximum water absorption of 11.7 wt%after one week at 25℃ and 60% humidity,while the water absorption of eutectogel without hydrophobic long chains is 24.0 wt%.The introduction of long-chain hydrophobic groups not only improves the mechanical strength of the gels,but also significantly improves moisture resistance of the eutectogel.This work provides a simpler and more effective method for the preparation of ionic conductive eutectogels,which can further provide a reference for the applications of ionic conductive eutectogels in the field of flexible electronic devices.
文摘We consider the inverse problem of finding guiding pattern shapes that result in desired self-assembly morphologies of block copolymer melts.Specifically,we model polymer selfassembly using the self-consistent field theory and derive,in a non-parametric setting,the sensitivity of the dissimilarity between the desired and the actual morphologies to arbitrary perturbations in the guiding pattern shape.The sensitivity is then used for the optimization of the confining pattern shapes such that the dissimilarity between the desired and the actual morphologies is minimized.The efficiency and robustness of the proposed gradient-based algorithm are demonstrated in a number of examples related to templating vertical interconnect accesses(VIA).
