Multiwalled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) grafted with poly(L-lactide-e-caprolactone)(PCLA) were synthesized by ring opening polymerization reaction and used as a reinforcement for neat PCLA.Scanning electron microscopy(SE...Multiwalled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) grafted with poly(L-lactide-e-caprolactone)(PCLA) were synthesized by ring opening polymerization reaction and used as a reinforcement for neat PCLA.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) revealed that the applied tensile load on the composite was transferred to the MWNT-OH-g-PCLA,loading to a strain failure of the MWCNTs rather than an adhesive failure between the MWCNTs and the matrix.展开更多
In this article, the transesterification of poly(bisphenol A carbonate) (PC) with butylene terephthalate-caprolactone copolyester at a weight ratio 50/50 (BCL(21)) was thoroughly investigated by proton nuclear magneti...In this article, the transesterification of poly(bisphenol A carbonate) (PC) with butylene terephthalate-caprolactone copolyester at a weight ratio 50/50 (BCL(21)) was thoroughly investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ('H-NMR), in conjunction with a model compound. The 1 H-NMR results of the annealed blend PC/BCL(21) show that the formation of bisphenol A-terephthalate ester units is the same as in the annealed blend of PC with PBT, and the transesterification actually occurs between PC and butylene terephthalate (BT) segments in BCL(21). By comparison with the model compound bisphenol A dibutyrate, the new signal appearing at δ= 2.56 in the 1H-NMR spectrum confirms the existence of bisphenol A caprolactone ester units resulting from the exchange reaction of PC with caprolactone (CL) segments. 1H-NMR analysis of the transesterification rates reveals that the reaction of PC with aromatic and aliphatic segments in BCL(21) proceeds in a random manner. The miscibility of the blend PC/BCL(21) copolyester is favorable for the transesterification of PC with BT segments and CL segments.展开更多
Although the efficiency of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)degradation has been successfully improved by depolymerase engineering,mostly by using Goodfellow-PET(gf-PET)as a substrate,efforts to degrade unpretreated P...Although the efficiency of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)degradation has been successfully improved by depolymerase engineering,mostly by using Goodfellow-PET(gf-PET)as a substrate,efforts to degrade unpretreated PET materials with high crystallinity remain insufficient.Here,we endeavored to improve the degradation capability of a WCCG mutant of leaf-branch compost cutinase(LCC)on a unpretreated PET substrate(crystallinity>40%)by employing iterative saturation mutagenesis.Using this method,we developed a high-throughput screening strategy appropriate for unpretreated substrates.Through extensive screening of residues around the substrate-binding groove,two variants,WCCG-sup1 and WCCG-sup2,showed good depolymerization capabilities with both high-(42%)and low-crystallinity(9%)substrates.The WCCG-sup1 variant completely depolymerized a commercial unpretreated PET product in 36 h at 72℃.In addition to enzyme thermostability and catalytic efficiency,the adsorption of enzymes onto substrates plays an important role in PET degradation.This study provides valuable insights into the structure-function relationship of LCC.展开更多
The development of alkaline fuel cells is moving forward at an accelerated pace,and the application of ether-free bonded polymers to anion exchange membranes(AEMs)has been widely investigated.However,the question of ...The development of alkaline fuel cells is moving forward at an accelerated pace,and the application of ether-free bonded polymers to anion exchange membranes(AEMs)has been widely investigated.However,the question of the“trade-off”between AEM ionic conductivity and dimensional stability remains difficult.The strategy of inducing microphase separation to improve the performance of AEM has attracted much attention recently,but the design of optimal molecular structures is still being explored.Here,this work introduced different ratios of 3-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone(x=40,50,and 60)into the main chain of poly(p-terphenylene isatin).Because fluorinated groups have excellent hydrophobicity,hydrophilic hydroxyl-containing side chains are introduced to jointly adjust the formation of phase separation structure.The results show that PTI-PTF_(50)-NOH AEM with the appropriate fluorinated group ratio has the best ionic conductivity and alkali stability under the combined effect of both.It has an ionic conductivity of 133.83 mS cm^(-1)at 80°C.In addition,the OH-conductivity remains at 89%of the initial value at 80°C and 3 M KOH for 1056 h of immersion.The cell polarization curve based on PTI-PTF_(50)-NOH shows a power density of 734.76 mW cm^(-2)at a current density of 1807.7 mA cm^(-2).展开更多
Helical poly(arylacetylene)s have formed an intriguing class of polymers;whose chiralities are dynamic and liable to external stimuli.By combining dendronized polymer topology with dendritic oligoethylene glycols(OEGs...Helical poly(arylacetylene)s have formed an intriguing class of polymers;whose chiralities are dynamic and liable to external stimuli.By combining dendronized polymer topology with dendritic oligoethylene glycols(OEGs);we here report on synthesis of a homologous series of thermoresponsive dendronized poly(arylacetylene)s with either poly(phenyl acetylene)or poly(naphthalene acetylene)as the backbones;and investigate tunability of their helical conformations.These polymers carry dendritic OEG pendants with either methoxyl-or ethoxyl-terminals to tune their unprecedent thermoresponsive behaviors;and at the same time;dendritic shielding plays an important role in mediating their thermal phase transition temperatures.Helicity of these polymers is originated from the chiral alanine or phenylalanine moieties within the dendritic pendants;which can be tailored through manipulating solvation in different organic solvents or via thermal dehydration and collapse in water.Furthermore;achiral additives such as linear or dendritic OEGs and benzene derivatives can act similarly as thermal dehydration to induce chirality transitions of these polymers in aqueous phase through interplay competitions between the additives and the polymers against their hydration.展开更多
Organic electrodes are considered competitive candidates for the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices owing to their advantages of structural flexibility and abundant resources.However,solubility an...Organic electrodes are considered competitive candidates for the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices owing to their advantages of structural flexibility and abundant resources.However,solubility and low electronic conductivity have been major obstacles to the practical application.To address these challenges,the structural design and interfacial regulation of organic electrodes are crucial to the performance enhancement.Herein,we report on aπ-conjugated polymer cathode material of poly(3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide)(PPI)for metal ion batteries,and the performance optimization is achieved by matching suitable conductive carbons and liquid electrolytes.Ultimately,the carbon nanotubes(CNTs)with weight content of 25%and 1 M NaPF6 in ethylene carbonate/diethyl carbonate electrolyte are introduced to assemble the batteries,and the discharge specific capacity,cycling stability and rate performance are enhanced effectively.The PPI-CNTjjNa battery displays high specific capacities of 146.4 and 117 mAh g^(-1) at current densities of 0.1 C and 5 C,respectively.Furthermore,PPI-CNTjjNa battery demonstrates excellent long-term cycling stability of 5000 cycles with low 0.007 mAh g^(-1)capacity decay per cycle at 1C due to the thin and uniform cathode electrolyte interphase.Moreover,the PPI-CNTjjNa battery presents good cycling stability at high temperatures of 60℃,and retains a capacity of 132.5 mAh g^(-1) after 300 cycles with a high capacity retention rate of 96.9%.Besides,PPI-CNT displays good electrochemical performance and compatibility in lithium-ion and potassium-ion batteries.This work provides an alternative optimization strategy for organic electrodes applied in long-lifetime metal ion batteries.展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)are vital to potable electronics and electric energy infrastructures because of their high energy conversion efficiency,high energy density,and environmental friendliness.However,ramp...Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)are vital to potable electronics and electric energy infrastructures because of their high energy conversion efficiency,high energy density,and environmental friendliness.However,rampant zinc dendrite growth and side reactions on the Zn anode seriously impede the practical application of ZMBs.In this work,morpholine-crosslinked polyacrylamide hydrogel electrolytes(ploy(acrylamide),6m-PAM)are successfully developed to simultaneously regulate solvation shell to suppress side reactions and homogenize Zn^(2+)ion migration for dendrite-free ZMBs.Notably,the 6m-PAM electrolyte exhibits excellent mechanical strength of 50.6 kPa,high Zn^(2+)ion conductivity of 52 mS cm^(-1)at room temperature,and fast self-healing ability,providing stable and adaptable electrolyte-anode interfaces.Experimental and theoretical calculation results reveal that Zn^(2+)-N(morpholine)coordination interaction effectively reshapes the primary solvation shell of Zn^(2+),suppressing the activity of free water and Zn dendrites.As a result,the 6m-PAM electrolyte endows symmetric zinc cells with a long-term cycling life of 2000 h at 7.5 mA cm^(-2).Notably,Zn/Polyaniline(PANI)batteries equipped with 6m-PAM electrolytes also exhibit a high capacity of 124 mA h g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and a long cycling life of 4000 times with a high-capacity retention of 98.3%,This functional crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte paves a new way to construct durable dendrite-free ZMBs.展开更多
Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based polymer electrolytes show the prospect in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries;however,they present limitations of low room-temperature ionic conductivity,and interfacial incompatibi...Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based polymer electrolytes show the prospect in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries;however,they present limitations of low room-temperature ionic conductivity,and interfacial incompatibility with high voltage cathodes.Therefore,a salt engineering of 1,1,2,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane-1,3-disulfonimide lithium salt(LiHFDF)/LiTFSI system was developed in PEO-based electrolyte,demonstrating to effectively regulate Li ion transport and improve the interfacial stability under high voltage.We show,by manipulating the interaction between PEO matrix and TFSI^(-)-HFDF^(-),the optimized solid-state polymer electrolyte achieves maximum Li+conduction of 1.24×10^(-4)S cm^(-1)at 40℃,which is almost 3 times of the baseline.Also,the optimized polymer electrolyte demonstrates outstanding stable cycling in the LiFePO_(4)/Li and LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)/Li(3.0-4.4 V,200 cycles)based all-solid-state lithium batteries at 40℃.展开更多
With the rapid development of 5G information technology,thermal conductivity/dissipation problems of highly integrated electronic devices and electrical equipment are becoming prominent.In this work,“high-temperature...With the rapid development of 5G information technology,thermal conductivity/dissipation problems of highly integrated electronic devices and electrical equipment are becoming prominent.In this work,“high-temperature solid-phase&diazonium salt decomposition”method is carried out to prepare benzidine-functionalized boron nitride(m-BN).Subsequently,m-BN/poly(pphenylene benzobisoxazole)nanofiber(PNF)nanocomposite paper with nacremimetic layered structures is prepared via sol–gel film transformation approach.The obtained m-BN/PNF nanocomposite paper with 50 wt%m-BN presents excellent thermal conductivity,incredible electrical insulation,outstanding mechanical properties and thermal stability,due to the construction of extensive hydrogen bonds andπ–πinteractions between m-BN and PNF,and stable nacre-mimetic layered structures.Itsλ∥andλ_(⊥)are 9.68 and 0.84 W m^(-1)K^(-1),and the volume resistivity and breakdown strength are as high as 2.3×10^(15)Ωcm and 324.2 kV mm^(-1),respectively.Besides,it also presents extremely high tensile strength of 193.6 MPa and thermal decomposition temperature of 640°C,showing a broad application prospect in high-end thermal management fields such as electronic devices and electrical equipment.展开更多
The interfacial instability of the poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based electrolytes impedes the long-term cycling and further application of all-solid-state lithium metal batter-ies.In this work,we have shown an effective...The interfacial instability of the poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based electrolytes impedes the long-term cycling and further application of all-solid-state lithium metal batter-ies.In this work,we have shown an effective additive 1-adaman-tanecarbonitrile,which con-tributes to the excellent per-formance of the poly(ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes.Owing to the strong interaction of the 1-Adamantanecarboni-trile to the polymer matrix and anions,the coordination of the Li^(+)-EO is weakened,and the binding effect of anions is strengthened,thereby improving the Li^(+)conductivity and the electrochemical stability.The diamond building block on the surface of the lithium anode can sup-press the growth of lithium dendrites.Importantly,the 1-Adamantanecarbonitrile also regulates the formation of LiF in the solid electrolyte interface and cathode electrolyte interface,which contributes to the interfacial stability(especially at high voltages)and protects the electrodes,enabling all-solid-state batteries to cycle at high voltages for long periods of time.Therefore,the Li/Li symmetric cell undergoes long-term lithium plating/stripping for more than 2000 h.1-Adamantanecarbonitrile-poly(ethylene oxide)-based LFP/Li and 4.3 V Ni_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)/Li all-solid-state batteries achieved stable cycles for 1000 times,with capacity retention rates reaching 85%and 80%,respectively.展开更多
Neurological injury caused by ischemic stroke is a major cause of permanent disability and death. The currently available neuroprotective drugs fail to achieve desired therapeutic efficacy mainly due to short circulat...Neurological injury caused by ischemic stroke is a major cause of permanent disability and death. The currently available neuroprotective drugs fail to achieve desired therapeutic efficacy mainly due to short circulation half-life and poor blood−brain barrier (BBB) permeability. For that, an edaravone-loaded pH/glutathione (pH/GSH) dual-responsive poly(amino acid) nanogel (NG/EDA) was developed to improve the neuroprotection of EDA. The nanogel was triggered by acidic and EDA-induced high-level GSH microenvironments, which enabled the selective and sustained release of EDA at the site of ischemic injury. NG/EDA exhibited a uniform sub-spherical morphology with a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 112.3 ± 8.2 nm. NG/EDA efficiently accumulated at the cerebral ischemic injury site of permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion (pMCAO) mice, showing an efficient BBB crossing feature. Notably, NG/EDA with 50 µM EDA significantly increased neuron survival (29.3%) following oxygen and glucose deprivation by inhibiting ferroptosis. In addition, administering NG/EDA for 7 d significantly reduced infarct volume to 22.2% ± 7.2% and decreased neurobehavioral scores from 9.0 ± 0.6 to 2.0 ± 0.8. Such a pH/GSH dual-responsive nanoplatform might provide a unique and promising modality for neuroprotection in ischemic stroke and other central nervous system diseases.展开更多
High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems.Poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable att...High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems.Poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable attention by intrinsic high polarization,flexibility,low density,and outstanding processability.However,it is still challenging to achieve significant improvement in energy density due to the common contradictions between electric polarization and breakdown strength.Here,we proposed a novel facile strategy that simultaneously achieves the construction of in-plane oriented BaTiO3 nanowires and crystallization modulation of PVDF matrix via an in-situ uniaxial stretch process.The polar phase transition and enhanced Young's modulus facilitate the synergetic improvement of electric polarization and voltage endurance capability for PVDF matrix.Additionally,the aligned distribution of nanowires could reduce the contact probability of nanowire tips,thus alleviating electric field concentration and hindering the conductive path.Finally,a record high energy density of 38.3 J/cm3 and 40.9 J/cm3 are achieved for single layer and optimized sandwich-structured nanocomposite,respectively.This work provides a unique structural design and universal method for dielectric nanocomposites with ultrahigh energy density,which presents a promising prospect of practical application for modern energy storage systems.展开更多
Meeting the demands of complex and advanced applications requires the development of high-performance hybrid materials with unique properties.However,the integration of polymeric frameworks with MgO/WO_(3) composite l...Meeting the demands of complex and advanced applications requires the development of high-performance hybrid materials with unique properties.However,the integration of polymeric frameworks with MgO/WO_(3) composite layers faces challenges due to the lack of understanding of the formation mechanism and the challenge of determining the impact of self-assembled architecture on anticorrosive properties.In this study,we aimed to enhance the corrosion resistance of the MgO layer produced by plasma electrolysis(PE)of AZ31 Mg alloy by incorporating WO_(3) with partially phosphorated poly(vinyl alcohol)(PPVA).Two types of porous MgO layers were produced using the PE process with an alkaline-phosphate electrolyte,one with and one without WO_(3) nanoparticles,which were subsequently immersed in an aqueous solution of PPVA.Incorporating PPVA into the WO_(3)-MgO layer resulted in hybrids being deposited in a fragmented manner,creating a“laminar reef-like structure”that sealed most of the structural defects in the layer.The PPVA-sealed WO_(3)-based coating exhibited superior corrosion resistance compared to the other samples.Computational analyses were employed to explore the mechanism underlying the formation of PPVA/WO_(3) hybrids on the MgO layer.These findings suggest that PPVA-WO_(3)-MgO hybrid coatings can potentially improve corrosion resistance in various fields.展开更多
Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is a crucial chemical raw material widely used in organic synthesis,lithiumion battery electrolytes,and various other fields.The current primary industrial process employs a conventional sodium ...Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is a crucial chemical raw material widely used in organic synthesis,lithiumion battery electrolytes,and various other fields.The current primary industrial process employs a conventional sodium methoxide basic catalyst to produce DMC through the transesterification reaction between vinyl carbonate and methanol.However,the utilization of this catalyst presents several challenges during the process,including equipment corrosion,the generation of solid waste,susceptibility to deactivation,and complexities in separation and recovery.To address these limitations,a series of alkaline poly(ionic liquid)s,i.e.[DVBPIL][PHO],[DVCPIL][PHO],and[TBVPIL][PHO],with different crosslinking degrees and structures,were synthesized through the construction of cross-linked polymeric monomers and functionalization.These poly(ionic liquid)s exhibit cross-linked structures and controllable cationic and anionic characteristics.Research was conducted to investigate the effect of the cross-linking degree and structure on the catalytic performance of transesterification in synthesizing DMC.It was discovered that the appropriate cross-linking degree and structure of the[DVCPIL][PHO]catalyst resulted in a DMC yield of up to 80.6%.Furthermore,this catalyst material exhibited good stability,maintaining its catalytic activity after repeated use five times without significant changes.The results of this study demonstrate the potential for using alkaline poly(ionic liquid)s as a highly efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional catalysts for the transesterification synthesis of DMC.展开更多
The stable operation of solid-state lithium metal batteries at low temperatures is plagued by severe restrictions from inferior electrolyte-electrode interface compatibility and increased energy barrier for Li^(+)migr...The stable operation of solid-state lithium metal batteries at low temperatures is plagued by severe restrictions from inferior electrolyte-electrode interface compatibility and increased energy barrier for Li^(+)migration.Herein,we prepare a dual-salt poly(tetrahydrofuran)-based electrolyte consisting of lithium hexafluorophosphate and lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB).The Li-salt anions(DFOB−)not only accelerate the ring-opening polymerization of tetrahydrofuran,but also promote the formation of highly ion-conductive and sustainable interphases on Li metal anodes without sacrificing the Li^(+)conductivity of electrolytes,which is favorable for Li^(+)transport kinetics at low temperatures.Applications of this polymer electrolyte in Li||LiFePO_(4)cells show 82.3%capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 30℃and endow stable discharge capacity at−30℃.Remarkably,the Li||LiFePO4 cells retain 52%of their room-temperature capacity at−20℃and 0.1 C.This rational design of dual-salt polymer-based electrolytes may provide a new perspective for the stable operation of quasi-solid-state batteries at low temperatures.展开更多
The conversion of waste polylactic acid(PLA)plastics into high-value-added chemicals through electrochemical methods is a promising and sustainable approach.However,developing efficient and highly selective catalysts ...The conversion of waste polylactic acid(PLA)plastics into high-value-added chemicals through electrochemical methods is a promising and sustainable approach.However,developing efficient and highly selective catalysts for lactic acid oxidation reaction(LAOR)and understanding the reaction process are challenging.Here,we report the electrooxidation of waste PLA to acetate at a high current density of 100 mA cm-2 with high Faraday efficiency(~95%)and excellent stability(>100 h)over a nickel selenide nanosheet catalyst.In addition,a total Faraday efficiency of up to 190%was achieved for carboxylic acids,including acetic acid and formic acid,by coupling with the cathodic CO_(2) reduction reaction.In situ experimental results and theoretical simulations revealed that the catalytic activity center of LAOR was dynamically formed NiOOH species,and the surface-adsorbed SeO_(x) species accelerated the formation of Ni~(3+)species,thus promoting catalytic activity.The mechanism of lactic acid electrooxidation was further elucidated.Lactic acid was dehydrogenated to produce pyruvate first and then formed CH_3CO due to preferential C-C bond cleavage,resulting in the presence of acetate.This work demonstrated a sustainable method for recycling waste PLA and CO_(2) into high-value-added products.展开更多
Gel-based polymer electrolytes are limited by the polarity of the residual solvent,which restricts the coupling-breaking behaviour during Li^(+)conduction,resulting in the Li^(+)transport kinetics being greatly affect...Gel-based polymer electrolytes are limited by the polarity of the residual solvent,which restricts the coupling-breaking behaviour during Li^(+)conduction,resulting in the Li^(+)transport kinetics being greatly affected.Here,we designed anion competitive gel polymer electrolyte(ACPE)by introducing lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB)anion into the 1,3-dioxolane(DOL)in situ polymerisation system.ACPE enhances the ionic dipole interaction between Li^(+)and the solvent molecules and synergizes with Li^(+)across the solvation site of the polymer ethylene oxide(EO)unit,combination that greatly improves the Li^(+)transport efficiency.As a result,ACPE exhibits 1.12 mS cm^(−1)ionic conductivity and 0.75 Li^(+)transfer number at room temperature.Additionally,this intra-polymer solvation sheath allows preferential desolvation of DFOB−,which contributes to the formation of kinetically stable anion-derived interphase and effectively mitigates side reactions.Our results demonstrate that the assembled Li||NCM622 solid-state battery exhibits lifespan of over 300 cycles with average Coulombic efficiency of 98.8%and capacity retention of 80.3%.This study introduces a novel approach for ion migration and interface design,paving the way for high-safety and high-energy-density batteries.展开更多
The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the ...The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the polymer restrict their efficacy. In this study, a biodegradable thin membrane composed of a blend of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) was fabricated utilizing the electrospinning technique. The membrane exhibited an adsorption capacity for cooking oil of 10.8 g/g, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the anticipated chemical structures, revealing no evidence of chemical interactions between PHBV and PCL. This research presents an environmentally friendly and straightforward approach for fabricating biodegradable membrane structure with exceptional oil-water separation capabilities.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2006CB708609)the Development Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in HIT (HITQNJS.2007.015)
文摘Multiwalled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) grafted with poly(L-lactide-e-caprolactone)(PCLA) were synthesized by ring opening polymerization reaction and used as a reinforcement for neat PCLA.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) revealed that the applied tensile load on the composite was transferred to the MWNT-OH-g-PCLA,loading to a strain failure of the MWCNTs rather than an adhesive failure between the MWCNTs and the matrix.
文摘In this article, the transesterification of poly(bisphenol A carbonate) (PC) with butylene terephthalate-caprolactone copolyester at a weight ratio 50/50 (BCL(21)) was thoroughly investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ('H-NMR), in conjunction with a model compound. The 1 H-NMR results of the annealed blend PC/BCL(21) show that the formation of bisphenol A-terephthalate ester units is the same as in the annealed blend of PC with PBT, and the transesterification actually occurs between PC and butylene terephthalate (BT) segments in BCL(21). By comparison with the model compound bisphenol A dibutyrate, the new signal appearing at δ= 2.56 in the 1H-NMR spectrum confirms the existence of bisphenol A caprolactone ester units resulting from the exchange reaction of PC with caprolactone (CL) segments. 1H-NMR analysis of the transesterification rates reveals that the reaction of PC with aromatic and aliphatic segments in BCL(21) proceeds in a random manner. The miscibility of the blend PC/BCL(21) copolyester is favorable for the transesterification of PC with BT segments and CL segments.
文摘Although the efficiency of poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)degradation has been successfully improved by depolymerase engineering,mostly by using Goodfellow-PET(gf-PET)as a substrate,efforts to degrade unpretreated PET materials with high crystallinity remain insufficient.Here,we endeavored to improve the degradation capability of a WCCG mutant of leaf-branch compost cutinase(LCC)on a unpretreated PET substrate(crystallinity>40%)by employing iterative saturation mutagenesis.Using this method,we developed a high-throughput screening strategy appropriate for unpretreated substrates.Through extensive screening of residues around the substrate-binding groove,two variants,WCCG-sup1 and WCCG-sup2,showed good depolymerization capabilities with both high-(42%)and low-crystallinity(9%)substrates.The WCCG-sup1 variant completely depolymerized a commercial unpretreated PET product in 36 h at 72℃.In addition to enzyme thermostability and catalytic efficiency,the adsorption of enzymes onto substrates plays an important role in PET degradation.This study provides valuable insights into the structure-function relationship of LCC.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos 22075031)Jilin Provincial Science&Technology Department(grant nos 20220201105GX)Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission(grant nos 2023C034-4)。
文摘The development of alkaline fuel cells is moving forward at an accelerated pace,and the application of ether-free bonded polymers to anion exchange membranes(AEMs)has been widely investigated.However,the question of the“trade-off”between AEM ionic conductivity and dimensional stability remains difficult.The strategy of inducing microphase separation to improve the performance of AEM has attracted much attention recently,but the design of optimal molecular structures is still being explored.Here,this work introduced different ratios of 3-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone(x=40,50,and 60)into the main chain of poly(p-terphenylene isatin).Because fluorinated groups have excellent hydrophobicity,hydrophilic hydroxyl-containing side chains are introduced to jointly adjust the formation of phase separation structure.The results show that PTI-PTF_(50)-NOH AEM with the appropriate fluorinated group ratio has the best ionic conductivity and alkali stability under the combined effect of both.It has an ionic conductivity of 133.83 mS cm^(-1)at 80°C.In addition,the OH-conductivity remains at 89%of the initial value at 80°C and 3 M KOH for 1056 h of immersion.The cell polarization curve based on PTI-PTF_(50)-NOH shows a power density of 734.76 mW cm^(-2)at a current density of 1807.7 mA cm^(-2).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22271183,22371179,21971160).
文摘Helical poly(arylacetylene)s have formed an intriguing class of polymers;whose chiralities are dynamic and liable to external stimuli.By combining dendronized polymer topology with dendritic oligoethylene glycols(OEGs);we here report on synthesis of a homologous series of thermoresponsive dendronized poly(arylacetylene)s with either poly(phenyl acetylene)or poly(naphthalene acetylene)as the backbones;and investigate tunability of their helical conformations.These polymers carry dendritic OEG pendants with either methoxyl-or ethoxyl-terminals to tune their unprecedent thermoresponsive behaviors;and at the same time;dendritic shielding plays an important role in mediating their thermal phase transition temperatures.Helicity of these polymers is originated from the chiral alanine or phenylalanine moieties within the dendritic pendants;which can be tailored through manipulating solvation in different organic solvents or via thermal dehydration and collapse in water.Furthermore;achiral additives such as linear or dendritic OEGs and benzene derivatives can act similarly as thermal dehydration to induce chirality transitions of these polymers in aqueous phase through interplay competitions between the additives and the polymers against their hydration.
基金supported by Open Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shaoxing Research Institute of Renewable Energy and Molecular Engineering(Grant No.JDSX2023008)Joint Fund of Scientific and Technological Research and Development Program of Henan Province(222301420009)the funding of Zhengzhou University.
文摘Organic electrodes are considered competitive candidates for the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices owing to their advantages of structural flexibility and abundant resources.However,solubility and low electronic conductivity have been major obstacles to the practical application.To address these challenges,the structural design and interfacial regulation of organic electrodes are crucial to the performance enhancement.Herein,we report on aπ-conjugated polymer cathode material of poly(3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide)(PPI)for metal ion batteries,and the performance optimization is achieved by matching suitable conductive carbons and liquid electrolytes.Ultimately,the carbon nanotubes(CNTs)with weight content of 25%and 1 M NaPF6 in ethylene carbonate/diethyl carbonate electrolyte are introduced to assemble the batteries,and the discharge specific capacity,cycling stability and rate performance are enhanced effectively.The PPI-CNTjjNa battery displays high specific capacities of 146.4 and 117 mAh g^(-1) at current densities of 0.1 C and 5 C,respectively.Furthermore,PPI-CNTjjNa battery demonstrates excellent long-term cycling stability of 5000 cycles with low 0.007 mAh g^(-1)capacity decay per cycle at 1C due to the thin and uniform cathode electrolyte interphase.Moreover,the PPI-CNTjjNa battery presents good cycling stability at high temperatures of 60℃,and retains a capacity of 132.5 mAh g^(-1) after 300 cycles with a high capacity retention rate of 96.9%.Besides,PPI-CNT displays good electrochemical performance and compatibility in lithium-ion and potassium-ion batteries.This work provides an alternative optimization strategy for organic electrodes applied in long-lifetime metal ion batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22479022)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2020-MS-021)。
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)are vital to potable electronics and electric energy infrastructures because of their high energy conversion efficiency,high energy density,and environmental friendliness.However,rampant zinc dendrite growth and side reactions on the Zn anode seriously impede the practical application of ZMBs.In this work,morpholine-crosslinked polyacrylamide hydrogel electrolytes(ploy(acrylamide),6m-PAM)are successfully developed to simultaneously regulate solvation shell to suppress side reactions and homogenize Zn^(2+)ion migration for dendrite-free ZMBs.Notably,the 6m-PAM electrolyte exhibits excellent mechanical strength of 50.6 kPa,high Zn^(2+)ion conductivity of 52 mS cm^(-1)at room temperature,and fast self-healing ability,providing stable and adaptable electrolyte-anode interfaces.Experimental and theoretical calculation results reveal that Zn^(2+)-N(morpholine)coordination interaction effectively reshapes the primary solvation shell of Zn^(2+),suppressing the activity of free water and Zn dendrites.As a result,the 6m-PAM electrolyte endows symmetric zinc cells with a long-term cycling life of 2000 h at 7.5 mA cm^(-2).Notably,Zn/Polyaniline(PANI)batteries equipped with 6m-PAM electrolytes also exhibit a high capacity of 124 mA h g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and a long cycling life of 4000 times with a high-capacity retention of 98.3%,This functional crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte paves a new way to construct durable dendrite-free ZMBs.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1930113),ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of China(52072036)
文摘Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based polymer electrolytes show the prospect in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries;however,they present limitations of low room-temperature ionic conductivity,and interfacial incompatibility with high voltage cathodes.Therefore,a salt engineering of 1,1,2,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane-1,3-disulfonimide lithium salt(LiHFDF)/LiTFSI system was developed in PEO-based electrolyte,demonstrating to effectively regulate Li ion transport and improve the interfacial stability under high voltage.We show,by manipulating the interaction between PEO matrix and TFSI^(-)-HFDF^(-),the optimized solid-state polymer electrolyte achieves maximum Li+conduction of 1.24×10^(-4)S cm^(-1)at 40℃,which is almost 3 times of the baseline.Also,the optimized polymer electrolyte demonstrates outstanding stable cycling in the LiFePO_(4)/Li and LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)/Li(3.0-4.4 V,200 cycles)based all-solid-state lithium batteries at 40℃.
基金The authors are grateful for the support and funding from the Foundation of National Natural Science Foundation of China(52373089 and 51973173)Startup Foundation of Chongqing Normal University(23XLB011),Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN202300561)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘With the rapid development of 5G information technology,thermal conductivity/dissipation problems of highly integrated electronic devices and electrical equipment are becoming prominent.In this work,“high-temperature solid-phase&diazonium salt decomposition”method is carried out to prepare benzidine-functionalized boron nitride(m-BN).Subsequently,m-BN/poly(pphenylene benzobisoxazole)nanofiber(PNF)nanocomposite paper with nacremimetic layered structures is prepared via sol–gel film transformation approach.The obtained m-BN/PNF nanocomposite paper with 50 wt%m-BN presents excellent thermal conductivity,incredible electrical insulation,outstanding mechanical properties and thermal stability,due to the construction of extensive hydrogen bonds andπ–πinteractions between m-BN and PNF,and stable nacre-mimetic layered structures.Itsλ∥andλ_(⊥)are 9.68 and 0.84 W m^(-1)K^(-1),and the volume resistivity and breakdown strength are as high as 2.3×10^(15)Ωcm and 324.2 kV mm^(-1),respectively.Besides,it also presents extremely high tensile strength of 193.6 MPa and thermal decomposition temperature of 640°C,showing a broad application prospect in high-end thermal management fields such as electronic devices and electrical equipment.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22209012).
文摘The interfacial instability of the poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-based electrolytes impedes the long-term cycling and further application of all-solid-state lithium metal batter-ies.In this work,we have shown an effective additive 1-adaman-tanecarbonitrile,which con-tributes to the excellent per-formance of the poly(ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes.Owing to the strong interaction of the 1-Adamantanecarboni-trile to the polymer matrix and anions,the coordination of the Li^(+)-EO is weakened,and the binding effect of anions is strengthened,thereby improving the Li^(+)conductivity and the electrochemical stability.The diamond building block on the surface of the lithium anode can sup-press the growth of lithium dendrites.Importantly,the 1-Adamantanecarbonitrile also regulates the formation of LiF in the solid electrolyte interface and cathode electrolyte interface,which contributes to the interfacial stability(especially at high voltages)and protects the electrodes,enabling all-solid-state batteries to cycle at high voltages for long periods of time.Therefore,the Li/Li symmetric cell undergoes long-term lithium plating/stripping for more than 2000 h.1-Adamantanecarbonitrile-poly(ethylene oxide)-based LFP/Li and 4.3 V Ni_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)/Li all-solid-state batteries achieved stable cycles for 1000 times,with capacity retention rates reaching 85%and 80%,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A20591,52203201,52173149,and 81971174)the Youth Talents Promotion Project of Jilin Province(Grant No.202019)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(Grant No.20210101114JC)Research Cooperation Platform Project of Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital of Jilin University and Basic Medical School of Jilin University(Grant No.KYXZ2022JC04).
文摘Neurological injury caused by ischemic stroke is a major cause of permanent disability and death. The currently available neuroprotective drugs fail to achieve desired therapeutic efficacy mainly due to short circulation half-life and poor blood−brain barrier (BBB) permeability. For that, an edaravone-loaded pH/glutathione (pH/GSH) dual-responsive poly(amino acid) nanogel (NG/EDA) was developed to improve the neuroprotection of EDA. The nanogel was triggered by acidic and EDA-induced high-level GSH microenvironments, which enabled the selective and sustained release of EDA at the site of ischemic injury. NG/EDA exhibited a uniform sub-spherical morphology with a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 112.3 ± 8.2 nm. NG/EDA efficiently accumulated at the cerebral ischemic injury site of permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion (pMCAO) mice, showing an efficient BBB crossing feature. Notably, NG/EDA with 50 µM EDA significantly increased neuron survival (29.3%) following oxygen and glucose deprivation by inhibiting ferroptosis. In addition, administering NG/EDA for 7 d significantly reduced infarct volume to 22.2% ± 7.2% and decreased neurobehavioral scores from 9.0 ± 0.6 to 2.0 ± 0.8. Such a pH/GSH dual-responsive nanoplatform might provide a unique and promising modality for neuroprotection in ischemic stroke and other central nervous system diseases.
基金the support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172265 and 52002404)Excellent Youth Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2022JJ20067)+1 种基金Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Program(2023CXQD010)the State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy,Central South University,Changsha,China.
文摘High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems.Poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable attention by intrinsic high polarization,flexibility,low density,and outstanding processability.However,it is still challenging to achieve significant improvement in energy density due to the common contradictions between electric polarization and breakdown strength.Here,we proposed a novel facile strategy that simultaneously achieves the construction of in-plane oriented BaTiO3 nanowires and crystallization modulation of PVDF matrix via an in-situ uniaxial stretch process.The polar phase transition and enhanced Young's modulus facilitate the synergetic improvement of electric polarization and voltage endurance capability for PVDF matrix.Additionally,the aligned distribution of nanowires could reduce the contact probability of nanowire tips,thus alleviating electric field concentration and hindering the conductive path.Finally,a record high energy density of 38.3 J/cm3 and 40.9 J/cm3 are achieved for single layer and optimized sandwich-structured nanocomposite,respectively.This work provides a unique structural design and universal method for dielectric nanocomposites with ultrahigh energy density,which presents a promising prospect of practical application for modern energy storage systems.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(no.2022R1A2C1006743)。
文摘Meeting the demands of complex and advanced applications requires the development of high-performance hybrid materials with unique properties.However,the integration of polymeric frameworks with MgO/WO_(3) composite layers faces challenges due to the lack of understanding of the formation mechanism and the challenge of determining the impact of self-assembled architecture on anticorrosive properties.In this study,we aimed to enhance the corrosion resistance of the MgO layer produced by plasma electrolysis(PE)of AZ31 Mg alloy by incorporating WO_(3) with partially phosphorated poly(vinyl alcohol)(PPVA).Two types of porous MgO layers were produced using the PE process with an alkaline-phosphate electrolyte,one with and one without WO_(3) nanoparticles,which were subsequently immersed in an aqueous solution of PPVA.Incorporating PPVA into the WO_(3)-MgO layer resulted in hybrids being deposited in a fragmented manner,creating a“laminar reef-like structure”that sealed most of the structural defects in the layer.The PPVA-sealed WO_(3)-based coating exhibited superior corrosion resistance compared to the other samples.Computational analyses were employed to explore the mechanism underlying the formation of PPVA/WO_(3) hybrids on the MgO layer.These findings suggest that PPVA-WO_(3)-MgO hybrid coatings can potentially improve corrosion resistance in various fields.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4101800)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278077,22108040)+2 种基金Key Program of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(00221004)Research Program of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(00523006)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2022J02019)。
文摘Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is a crucial chemical raw material widely used in organic synthesis,lithiumion battery electrolytes,and various other fields.The current primary industrial process employs a conventional sodium methoxide basic catalyst to produce DMC through the transesterification reaction between vinyl carbonate and methanol.However,the utilization of this catalyst presents several challenges during the process,including equipment corrosion,the generation of solid waste,susceptibility to deactivation,and complexities in separation and recovery.To address these limitations,a series of alkaline poly(ionic liquid)s,i.e.[DVBPIL][PHO],[DVCPIL][PHO],and[TBVPIL][PHO],with different crosslinking degrees and structures,were synthesized through the construction of cross-linked polymeric monomers and functionalization.These poly(ionic liquid)s exhibit cross-linked structures and controllable cationic and anionic characteristics.Research was conducted to investigate the effect of the cross-linking degree and structure on the catalytic performance of transesterification in synthesizing DMC.It was discovered that the appropriate cross-linking degree and structure of the[DVCPIL][PHO]catalyst resulted in a DMC yield of up to 80.6%.Furthermore,this catalyst material exhibited good stability,maintaining its catalytic activity after repeated use five times without significant changes.The results of this study demonstrate the potential for using alkaline poly(ionic liquid)s as a highly efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional catalysts for the transesterification synthesis of DMC.
基金funding from the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2022CFA031)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22309056).
文摘The stable operation of solid-state lithium metal batteries at low temperatures is plagued by severe restrictions from inferior electrolyte-electrode interface compatibility and increased energy barrier for Li^(+)migration.Herein,we prepare a dual-salt poly(tetrahydrofuran)-based electrolyte consisting of lithium hexafluorophosphate and lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB).The Li-salt anions(DFOB−)not only accelerate the ring-opening polymerization of tetrahydrofuran,but also promote the formation of highly ion-conductive and sustainable interphases on Li metal anodes without sacrificing the Li^(+)conductivity of electrolytes,which is favorable for Li^(+)transport kinetics at low temperatures.Applications of this polymer electrolyte in Li||LiFePO_(4)cells show 82.3%capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 30℃and endow stable discharge capacity at−30℃.Remarkably,the Li||LiFePO4 cells retain 52%of their room-temperature capacity at−20℃and 0.1 C.This rational design of dual-salt polymer-based electrolytes may provide a new perspective for the stable operation of quasi-solid-state batteries at low temperatures.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2021YFA1501700)the National Science Foundation of China (22272114)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds from Sichuan University (2022SCUNL103)the Funding for Hundred Talent Program of Sichuan University (20822041E4079)the NSFC (22102018 and 52171201)the Huzhou Science and Technology Bureau (2022GZ45)the Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale (KF2021005)。
文摘The conversion of waste polylactic acid(PLA)plastics into high-value-added chemicals through electrochemical methods is a promising and sustainable approach.However,developing efficient and highly selective catalysts for lactic acid oxidation reaction(LAOR)and understanding the reaction process are challenging.Here,we report the electrooxidation of waste PLA to acetate at a high current density of 100 mA cm-2 with high Faraday efficiency(~95%)and excellent stability(>100 h)over a nickel selenide nanosheet catalyst.In addition,a total Faraday efficiency of up to 190%was achieved for carboxylic acids,including acetic acid and formic acid,by coupling with the cathodic CO_(2) reduction reaction.In situ experimental results and theoretical simulations revealed that the catalytic activity center of LAOR was dynamically formed NiOOH species,and the surface-adsorbed SeO_(x) species accelerated the formation of Ni~(3+)species,thus promoting catalytic activity.The mechanism of lactic acid electrooxidation was further elucidated.Lactic acid was dehydrogenated to produce pyruvate first and then formed CH_3CO due to preferential C-C bond cleavage,resulting in the presence of acetate.This work demonstrated a sustainable method for recycling waste PLA and CO_(2) into high-value-added products.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22008053,52002111)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(B2021208061,B2022208006,B2023208014)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Z200011).
文摘Gel-based polymer electrolytes are limited by the polarity of the residual solvent,which restricts the coupling-breaking behaviour during Li^(+)conduction,resulting in the Li^(+)transport kinetics being greatly affected.Here,we designed anion competitive gel polymer electrolyte(ACPE)by introducing lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB)anion into the 1,3-dioxolane(DOL)in situ polymerisation system.ACPE enhances the ionic dipole interaction between Li^(+)and the solvent molecules and synergizes with Li^(+)across the solvation site of the polymer ethylene oxide(EO)unit,combination that greatly improves the Li^(+)transport efficiency.As a result,ACPE exhibits 1.12 mS cm^(−1)ionic conductivity and 0.75 Li^(+)transfer number at room temperature.Additionally,this intra-polymer solvation sheath allows preferential desolvation of DFOB−,which contributes to the formation of kinetically stable anion-derived interphase and effectively mitigates side reactions.Our results demonstrate that the assembled Li||NCM622 solid-state battery exhibits lifespan of over 300 cycles with average Coulombic efficiency of 98.8%and capacity retention of 80.3%.This study introduces a novel approach for ion migration and interface design,paving the way for high-safety and high-energy-density batteries.
文摘The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the polymer restrict their efficacy. In this study, a biodegradable thin membrane composed of a blend of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) was fabricated utilizing the electrospinning technique. The membrane exhibited an adsorption capacity for cooking oil of 10.8 g/g, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the anticipated chemical structures, revealing no evidence of chemical interactions between PHBV and PCL. This research presents an environmentally friendly and straightforward approach for fabricating biodegradable membrane structure with exceptional oil-water separation capabilities.
