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Study on the preparation of novel transparent UV- barrier polyimide films via regulating molecular chain Configuration and electronic orbital Arrangement by –CF3 and their application properties 利用- cf3调节分子链构型和电子轨道排列制备新型透明紫外屏障聚酰亚胺薄膜及其应用性能的研究
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114470
Jie Liu , Jun Yang , Zijia Zhang , Qian Jiang , Lele Sun , Chaoyi Peng , Jin Wang , Li Xiang , Anlian Pan
In order to prepare polyimide materials with excellent optical transparency and UV barrier, the effects of the number and substitution position of −CF3 groups on polyimide properties were investigated. Researchers synthesized four novel diamine monomers (BPA-O, BPA-NH2, BPAF-O, BPAF-NH2) and synthesized eight high-performance colorless polyimides (PI-1 ∼ PI-8). On the one hand, the strong electron-withdrawing effect of −CF3 restricts electron movement within the molecular chain, weakening the CTC effect of the molecular chain and thereby enhancing the transparency of the film. On the other hand, the ortho-substitution of −CF3 on the imide ring induces greater twisting of molecular chains, disrupts their close packing, and thereby exerts a positive effect on enhancing the optical transparency of the film. The high bond energy of the C-F bond and the introduction of the flexible group −O- act as an “energy buffer,” suppressing UV-induced main chain breakage and achieving high UV barrier. All CPI films exhibit excellent transparency and thermal stability, with a cut-off wavelength range of 325 nm-381 nm and a transmittance range of 78.7 %-88 % at 550 nm. They have good optical properties, with Td5% distributed in the range of 511.5 °C − 533.7 °C, and the glass transition temperature (Tg) distributed in the range of 197.3 °C-234.4 °C, demonstrating good thermal stability. Additionally, the cut-off wavelength is at a relatively high level, reaching up to 381 nm.
为了制备具有优异光学透明性和紫外线阻隔性的聚酰亚胺材料,研究了−CF3基团的数目和取代位置对聚酰亚胺性能的影响。研究人员合成了4种新型二胺单体(BPA-O、BPA-NH2、BPAF-O、BPAF-NH2),并合成了8种高性能无色聚酰亚胺(PI-1 ~ PI-8)。一方面,−CF3的强吸电子效应限制了电子在分子链内的运动,削弱了分子链的CTC效应,从而提高了薄膜的透明度。另一方面,−CF3在亚胺环上的邻位取代引起了分子链更大的扭曲,破坏了分子链的紧密排列,从而对提高薄膜的光学透明度产生了积极的影响。C-F键的高键能和柔性基团- O-的引入起到了“能量缓冲器”的作用,抑制了紫外线诱导的主链断裂,实现了高紫外线屏障。所有CPI薄膜均表现出优异的透明性和热稳定性,截止波长范围为325 nm- 381nm, 550 nm处透光率范围为78.7% - 88%。它们具有良好的光学性能,Td5%分布在511.5℃~ 533.7℃之间,玻璃化转变温度(Tg)分布在197.3℃~ 234.4℃之间,具有良好的热稳定性。此外,截止波长处于较高的水平,可达381nm。
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Customizable 3D-printed scaffolds for meniscal replacement: Mechanical insights into urethane-based poly(ethylene glycol) polymer 用于半月板置换的可定制3d打印支架:聚氨酯基聚(乙二醇)聚合物的机械见解
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114451
Martina Meazzo , Stefan Schroeder , Jan Philippe Kretzer , Fabrizio Barberis , Catherine Van Der Straeten , Peter Dubruel
The menisci, essential fibrocartilaginous structures within the knee joint, play a critical role in load distribution, stability, and shock absorption. Meniscal injuries can result from acute trauma, degeneration, or arise as secondary consequences of other knee pathologies. Meniscus regeneration has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges by developing biomimetic replacements that restore native function. The mechanical properties of scaffold materials are pivotal in the success of meniscus regeneration, given the complex and dynamic loading environment within the knee joint.
This study presents a comprehensive mechanical characterization of a novel scaffold material—acrylate end-capped urethane-based poly(ethylene glycol) (AUP)—designed specifically for meniscus regeneration applications. AUP is a synthetic polymer that demonstrates remarkable potential due to its tuneable mechanical and structural properties. This work focuses on evaluating AUP’s mechanical performance and its implications for fabricating functional meniscal constructs. Key mechanical properties analyzed include the tensile Young’s modulus (3.19–3.49 MPa), compressive modulus (2–3.32 MPa), storage modulus (5.76–8.2 MPa), loss modulus (0.08–0.14 MPa), swelling degree (200–295 %), gel fraction (>88 %), and fatigue durability (target 200,000 cycles). Utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques, the AUP hydrogel scaffold structure is customized to replicate the mechanical behavior of distinct meniscal zones.
This paper underscores the critical importance of mechanical characterization in developing AUP-based scaffolds for effective meniscus regeneration. The integration of mechanically optimized scaffolds offers a pathway toward restoring joint function, alleviating pain, and improving the overall quality of life for patients affected by meniscal damage.
半月板是膝关节内必不可少的纤维软骨结构,在负荷分布、稳定性和减震方面起着关键作用。半月板损伤可由急性创伤、退变或其他膝关节病变的继发后果引起。半月板再生已经成为解决这些挑战的一种很有前途的方法,通过开发仿生替代品来恢复自然功能。考虑到膝关节内复杂的动态载荷环境,支架材料的力学性能是半月板再生成功的关键。本研究介绍了一种新型支架材料的综合力学特性-丙烯酸酯端盖聚氨酯基聚乙二醇(AUP) -专为半月板再生应用而设计。AUP是一种合成聚合物,由于其可调节的机械和结构性能,显示出显着的潜力。这项工作的重点是评估AUP的机械性能及其对制造功能性半月板结构的影响。分析的主要力学性能包括拉伸杨氏模量(3.19-3.49 MPa)、压缩模量(2-3.32 MPa)、储存模量(5.76-8.2 MPa)、损失模量(0.08-0.14 MPa)、膨胀度(200 - 295%)、凝胶分数(> 88%)和疲劳耐久性(目标20万次循环)。利用先进的3D打印技术,AUP水凝胶支架结构是定制的,可以复制不同半月板区域的机械行为。本文强调了力学特性在开发基于aup的支架以实现有效半月板再生中的重要性。机械优化支架的整合为半月板损伤患者提供了恢复关节功能、减轻疼痛和提高整体生活质量的途径。
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Scalable Polymerization-Induced Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly toward 3D multilayer rhombic nanosheets 可伸缩聚合诱导结晶驱动的三维多层菱形纳米片自组装
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114445
Tianwen Liu , Yiming Wang , Xuelei Dong , Yanwei Zhang , Min Wang , Xiongwei Qu , Shengli Chen
The construction of three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures via block copolymer self-assembly remains challenging due to insufficient thermodynamic driving forces and limitations in scalable fabrication. Herein, we report a robust polymerization-induced crystallization-driven self-assembly (PI-CDSA) strategy for the in situ synthesis and hierarchical self-assembly of poly(ethylene glycol monomethyl ether)-block-poly(L-lactide) (mPEG-b-PLLA) diblock copolymers in γ-butyrolactone at room temperature. By synergizing ring-opening polymerization with crystallization-driven assembly, we achieved the scalable fabricated well-defined 3D multilayer rhombic nanosheets with high morphological uniformity and macroscopic dispersibility. The geometry of the nanosheets, including edge length, surface area, and layer number, can be precisely controlled by tuning the degrees of polymerization of the PLLA block and mPEG macroinitiator. Systematic investigations using TEM, SEM, AFM, and OM revealed a clear morphological evolution from spherical micelles to 2D rhombic lamellae and ultimately to 3D multilayered stacked nanosheets. This work not only demonstrates the potential of PI-CDSA as a scalable and programmable platform for constructing complex 3D nanoparticles but also provides mechanistic insights into hierarchical self-assembly, with promising applications in nanomedicine and energy storage.
由于热力学驱动力不足和可扩展制造的限制,通过嵌段共聚物自组装构建三维(3D)纳米结构仍然具有挑战性。在此,我们报道了一个强大的聚合诱导结晶驱动自组装(PI-CDSA)策略,用于在室温下在γ-丁内酯中原位合成和分层自组装聚乙二醇单甲醚-嵌段聚l -丙交酯(mPEG-b-PLLA)二嵌段共聚物。通过开环聚合和结晶驱动组装的协同作用,我们获得了可扩展的、具有良好形态均匀性和宏观分散性的三维多层菱形纳米片。通过调整聚乳酸嵌段和mPEG宏观引发剂的聚合程度,可以精确控制纳米片的几何形状,包括边缘长度、表面积和层数。通过TEM, SEM, AFM和OM的系统研究揭示了从球形胶束到二维菱形片层,最终到三维多层堆叠纳米片的清晰形态演变。这项工作不仅证明了PI-CDSA作为构建复杂3D纳米粒子的可扩展和可编程平台的潜力,而且还提供了分层自组装的机理见解,在纳米医学和能量存储方面具有前景。
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Structure and gelation properties of thermoresponsive bottlebrush hydrogels 热敏瓶刷水凝胶的结构与凝胶性能
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114446
Apollinariya Yu. Konyakhina , Akmal Z. Umarov , Jessica Garcia , Foad Vashahi , Evgeniy V. Dubrovin , Elena N. Subcheva , Aleksandr I. Buglakov , Sergei S. Sheiko , Dimitri A. Ivanov
Thermosensitive bottlebrush triblock copolymers combining poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) represent a promising class of responsive soft materials. We investigate their molecular morphology and gelation behavior using direct-space imaging, synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and coarse-grained simulations. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) revealed wormlike bottlebrush backbones, while PNIPAM end blocks were detected under specific conditions using modified substrates. Transmission and scanning transmission electron microscopy (TEM/STEM) with negative staining corroborated AFM observations and provided consistent contour-length distributions. Variable-temperature SAXS revealed fully reversible structural reorganization upon heating above the PNIPAM LCST. This transition was marked by the emergence of an ordered gel network, evidenced by an interference peak corresponding to interdomain spacing and form-factor oscillations associated with PNIPAM micelles. Analysis indicated modest micelle growth while the interdomain spacing remained constant. Complementary dissipative particle dynamics simulations reproduced these features and revealed a crossover at ϕpol ≈ 0.04, where bridging subchains dominate network formation. Together, these results provide a multiscale understanding of bottlebrush copolymer gelation and identify key parameters controlling their responsive behavior.
结合聚n -异丙基丙烯酰胺(PNIPAM)和聚乙二醇(PEG)的热敏瓶刷三嵌段共聚物代表了一类有前途的响应性软材料。我们使用直接空间成像、同步加速器小角度x射线散射(SAXS)和粗粒度模拟来研究它们的分子形态和凝胶行为。原子力显微镜(AFM)显示蚓状瓶刷骨架,而PNIPAM端块在特定条件下使用改性底物检测。透射和扫描透射电子显微镜(TEM/STEM)阴性染色证实了AFM观察结果,并提供了一致的轮廓长度分布。变温SAXS在PNIPAM LCST上方加热后显示出完全可逆的结构重组。这种转变的标志是有序凝胶网络的出现,与PNIPAM胶束相关的域间间距和形状因子振荡相对应的干涉峰证明了这一点。分析表明胶束生长适度,而畴间间距保持不变。互补耗散粒子动力学模拟再现了这些特征,并揭示了在ϕpol≈0.04处的交叉,其中桥接子链主导网络形成。总之,这些结果提供了对瓶刷共聚物凝胶化的多尺度理解,并确定了控制其响应行为的关键参数。
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Synthesis and characterization of high heat-resistant transparent polyimides derived from terphenyl-containing diamines with different side group substitutions 不同侧基取代的含三苯基二胺衍生物的高耐热透明聚酰亚胺的合成与表征
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-11-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114428
Jinglei Xing , Lei Yang , Tianci Ma , Xingzhong Fang , Long Wang , Guofei Chen
In the rapid advancement of flexible display technology, transparent polymers are gradually replacing traditional glass substrates. Among them, colorless polyimides (CPIs) have emerged as the most promising transparent substrate materials due to their excellent heat-resistance. In this study, four rigid terphenyl diamines containing different side group substitutions were successfully designed and synthesized, and a series of polyimides (PIs) were obtained by polymerization those diamines with 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6FDA). The effect of the substitution positions and types of side groups in terphenyl diamines on the properties of PI films was systematically studied. The CH3 group at the amino ortho-position in diamine caused steric hindrance between the benzene ring and the imide ring, resulting in enhanced thermal and mechanical properties of the PI films. When the two CH3 groups at the middle benzene ring of terphenyl diamine were substituted with two CF3 groups, the molecular interactions of PI were weakened, leading to improved optical transparency. In particular, PI-3TMTD derived from 2′,3,3′′,5′-tetramethyl-[1,1′:4′,1′′-terphenyl]-4,4′′-diamine exhibited a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 423 ℃, transmittance of 87 % at 450 nm, tensile strength of 175 MPa and tensile modulus of 4.4 GPa. These results indicated that the rigidity of the terphenyl skeleton and the steric hindrance of the side groups could achieve a synergistic improvement in the heat resistance and optical transparency of PIs, making them promising for application in the field of optoelectronics.
在柔性显示技术的飞速发展中,透明聚合物正在逐步取代传统的玻璃基板。其中,无色聚酰亚胺(CPIs)因其优异的耐热性而成为最有前途的透明基板材料。本研究成功地设计并合成了4种具有不同侧基取代的刚性三苯基二胺,并将其与4,4′-(六氟异丙基)二苯酐(6FDA)聚合得到了一系列聚酰亚胺(pi)。系统地研究了苯二胺的取代位置和侧基类型对PI薄膜性能的影响。二胺中氨基邻位的CH3基团在苯环和亚胺环之间形成位阻,使PI膜的热性能和力学性能得到增强。当terphenyl二胺中间苯环上的两个CH3基团被两个CF3取代时,PI的分子相互作用减弱,从而提高了光学透明度。特别是由2 ',3,3 ',5 ' -四甲基-[1,1 ':4 ',1 " -terphenyl]-4,4 " -二胺衍生的PI-3TMTD,其玻璃化转变温度(Tg)高达423℃,在450 nm处透光率为87%,拉伸强度为175 MPa,拉伸模量为4.4 GPa。这些结果表明,terphenyl骨架的刚性和侧基的位阻可以协同提高pi的耐热性和光学透明度,使其在光电子学领域具有广阔的应用前景。
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Protein-imprinted polymers with shape-memorable imprint cavities operating at physiological pH 具有形状可记忆印记腔的蛋白质印迹聚合物在生理pH下工作
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-11-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114417
Benyu Sun , Ying Guan , Yongjun Zhang
A strategy in which shape-memorable imprint cavities are constructed using peptide crosslinker (PC) was recently developed and the two major challenges for protein-imprinted polymers, i.e., difficult template removal and low imprinting efficiency, were successfully overcome. Unfortunately, these polymers fail to bind the target protein at physiological pH, which severely limits their applications. Herein a novel PC based on the copolymer of γ-(2-(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl L-glutamate (EG3Glu) and L-boronophenylalanine (BPA) was designed and synthesized. The PC adopts an α-helical conformation at physiological pH but converts to extended coil conformation at high pH values. Using it as crosslinker, BSA-imprinted polymer was synthesized. Because of the reversible and precise pH-induced helix-coil transition of the peptide segments, the template can be removed facilely by elution with pH 11.5 solution. Meanwhile high affinity towards the template protein BSA is achieved at physiological pH. Both imprinting factor (6.28) and adsorption capacity (965.57 mg/g) is significantly higher than the polymer crosslinked with the common crosslinker N,N’-methylenebisacrylamide (BIS). The polymer also demonstrates high selectivity towards BSA and excellent reusability. It was successfully used to remove BSA from mixed solution of BSA and lysozyme at physiological pH. Not only BSA was removed selectively and efficiently, but the bioactivity of lysozyme was not affected, because BSA removal was performed under very mild conditions, i.e., at physiological pH and room temperature.
利用肽交联剂(peptide交联剂,PC)构建形状可记忆的印迹腔,成功地克服了蛋白质印迹聚合物模板去除困难和印迹效率低的两大挑战。不幸的是,这些聚合物不能在生理pH下结合靶蛋白,这严重限制了它们的应用。以γ-(2-(2-(2-(2-甲氧基乙氧基)乙氧基)乙基谷氨酸(EG3Glu)和l -硼苯丙氨酸(BPA)为共聚物,设计并合成了一种新型PC。PC在生理pH值下呈α-螺旋构象,在高pH值下呈延伸卷曲构象。以其为交联剂,合成了bsa印迹聚合物。由于肽段的可逆和精确的pH诱导螺旋线圈转变,模板可以很容易地在pH为11.5的溶液中洗脱。与普通交联剂N,N′-亚甲基双丙烯酰胺(BIS)交联的聚合物相比,印迹因子(6.28)和吸附容量(965.57 mg/g)均显著提高。该聚合物对BSA具有高选择性和良好的可重复使用性。在生理pH下,成功地将牛血清白蛋白与溶菌酶的混合溶液去除,不仅能选择性地高效去除牛血清白蛋白,而且不影响溶菌酶的生物活性,因为去除牛血清白蛋白是在非常温和的条件下进行的,即生理pH和室温。
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Developing biobased benzoxazine resins with excellent processability, thermal stability, flame retardancy and dielectric properties 开发具有优良加工性能、热稳定性、阻燃性和介电性能的生物基苯并恶嗪树脂
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114436
Wenlin Zhang, Guopeng Li, Cheng Yi, Haihua Zhou, Bingxin Huang, Jiahua Meng, Yongjin Zou, Chuanguo Ma, Yuqi Liu
It is a major challenge to develop biobased thermosetting resins with excellent comprehensive performance. Rational molecular structure design is the key to solve the problem. Two biobased benzoxazine monomers, ST-ac and ST-an, were synthesized from salicylaldehyde, tyramine, paraformaldehyde, 3-ethynylaniline or 2-aminobenzonitrile, respectively. Both monomers exhibited excellent processability. The cured resins, poly(ST-ac) and poly(ST-an), were prepared by ST-ac and ST-an respectively. Both two cured resins exhibit superior heat-resistance, thermal stability, flame retardancy, and dielectric properties. These characteristics are attributed to the synergistic interaction between the flexible ethylidene chain segment and the incorporated rigid structural group. Specifically, the glass transition temperatures of poly(ST-ac) and poly(ST-an) are 375 and 236 ℃, the initial thermal decomposition temperatures are 370 and 369 ℃, the heat release rates are 118.4 and 147.3J/g·K, the total heat release amounts are 11.0 and 14.5 kJ/g, the vertical burning test are both UL-94 V-0 rating, and the dielectric constants at 10 GHz are 2.54 and 2.95, respectively. Among them, the overall performance of poly(ST-ac) surpasses that of poly(ST-an), primarily due to differences in the alkynyl and nitrile group curing reactions. The resin developed in this study demonstrates potential for application in high-frequency and high-speed electronic information materials.
开发具有优异综合性能的生物基热固性树脂是一个重大挑战。合理的分子结构设计是解决这一问题的关键。以水杨醛、酪胺、多聚甲醛、3-乙基苯胺和2-氨基苯并腈为原料,合成了两种生物基苯并恶嗪单体ST-ac和ST-an。两种单体均表现出优异的可加工性。用ST-ac和ST-an分别制备了固化树脂聚(ST-ac)和聚(ST-an)。这两种固化树脂都具有优异的耐热性、热稳定性、阻燃性和介电性能。这些特性是由于柔性乙烯链段和结合的刚性结构群之间的协同相互作用。其中,聚(ST-ac)和聚(ST-an)的玻璃化转变温度分别为375℃和236℃,初始热分解温度分别为370℃和369℃,放热速率分别为118.4和147.3J/g·K,总放热量分别为11.0和14.5 kJ/g,垂直燃烧试验均为UL-94 V-0等级,10 GHz时介电常数分别为2.54和2.95。其中,聚(ST-ac)的整体性能优于聚(ST-an),这主要是由于炔基和腈基固化反应的差异。本研究开发的树脂在高频、高速电子信息材料中具有应用潜力。
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Cascade synthesis of multiblock copolymers by aggregation-regulated atom transfer radical addition-coupling process 聚合调控原子转移自由基加成-偶联工艺合成多嵌段共聚物
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114435
Qingqing Wang, Fangming Wang, Jinqian Zhang, Gege Liu, Youliang Zhao
Cascade synthesis offers a promising approach to the construction of multiblock copolymers (MBCPs), while the impact of reaction media on cascade reactions has not been systematically elucidated. To reveal the crucial role of reaction media in control over cascade reaction kinetics, an aggregation-regulated cascade synthesis (ARCS) system in DMF or DMF-water mixture is explored. One-pot one-feeding atom transfer radical addition-coupling polymerization (ATRACP) of N-(2-hydroxyethyl)maleimide with excess styrene is adopted to generate (BAB)n-type MBCPs. With increasing time, the macromolecular architecture transforms from A to BAB and (BAB)n, and the content of solvophobic fraction is liable to decrease in DMF and increase in DMF-water mixture until all the monomers are consumed, during which the nano-object shape shifts from micellar clusters to mixtures of small micelles and large compound micelles (LCMs) in DMF and LCMs in mixed solvent. Owing to significantly enhanced reactivity and accessibility of terminal alkyl bromine in DMF-water mixture, the solvent switch from DMF to mixed solvent offers faster rates of ATRACP and remarkably elevated maximum values of block number and molar mass of MBCPs, revealing the vital role of reaction media in cascade synthesis. This study affords an efficient ARCS platform to construct MBCPs with on-demand macromolecular parameters.
级联合成为构建多嵌段共聚物(mbcp)提供了一种很有前途的方法,但反应介质对级联反应的影响尚未得到系统的阐明。为了揭示反应介质在控制级联反应动力学中的关键作用,研究了DMF或DMF-水混合物中聚集调节级联合成(ARCS)体系。采用一锅一进料原子转移自由基加成-偶联聚合(ATRACP)法制备了N-(2-羟乙基)马来酰亚胺与过量苯乙烯。随着时间的增加,高分子结构由A转变为BAB和(BAB)n,在DMF-水混合物中,疏溶剂组分的含量趋于减少,而在DMF-水混合物中,疏溶剂组分的含量趋于增加,直到所有单体被消耗,在此过程中,纳米物体的形状从胶束团簇转变为DMF和混合溶剂中小胶束和大复合胶束(LCMs)的混合物。由于DMF-水混合物中末端烷基溴的反应活性和可及性显著增强,从DMF到混合溶剂的转换使得ATRACP的速率更快,mbcp的最大嵌段数和摩尔质量显著提高,揭示了反应介质在级联合成中的重要作用。本研究为构建按需大分子参数的MBCPs提供了一个有效的ARCS平台。
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Electrospun plant and animal derived biopolymers for sustainable packaging: a review 电纺丝植物和动物源性生物聚合物用于可持续包装:综述
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114402
Erika Adomavičiūtė , Virgilijus Valeika , Virginija Jankauskaitė
Most commonly used packaging materials are made from non-biodegradable synthetic polymers, which are harmful to the environment and even human health. In response to the growing demand for sustainable alternatives, biopolymers have garnered increasing attention owing to their biodegradability, renewability, and lower ecological footprint. Electrospun materials have unique properties such as porosity, nanoscale fibers, high specific surface area, and the ability to be fabricated from a wide range of polymers. These features make electrospun mats ideal candidates for protective, active, smart packaging applications where barrier performance, antimicrobial functionality are critical. This review highlights different plant- and animal-derived biopolymers, their functionalities, and applications in electrospun packaging. To ensure the practical applicability of electrospun mats made from plant- and animal- derived biopolymers for packaging, it was crucial to evaluate their surface wettability and antibacterial properties. The aim of this review is to summarize recent advances in electrospun packaging materials developed from plant-derived and animal-derived biopolymers, with particular emphasis on their wettability and enhanced antibacterial properties. From the review it is stated that to reduce the wettability of electrospun mats based on natural biopolymers, strategies such as incorporating other types of polymers (e.g., PLA), chemical crosslinking (e.g., glutaraldehyde treated starch or PVA), and the addition of bifunctional agents like essential oils can be employed. These modifications not only enhance hydrophobicity but also improve antibacterial performance, which is critical for active packaging applications. Despite these advantages, several challenges remain, including the scalability of electrospinning for industrial packing production, long-term stability and durability assessments, lack of suitability for all types of food products or storage conditions and the lack of comprehensive life-cycle analyses. Addressing these limitations through targeted research and development will be essential to facilitate the commercial adoption of electrospun biopolymer based packaging in the food industry.
大多数常用的包装材料是由不可生物降解的合成聚合物制成的,这对环境甚至人体健康都是有害的。为了响应对可持续替代品日益增长的需求,生物聚合物因其生物可降解性、可再生性和低生态足迹而受到越来越多的关注。静电纺材料具有独特的性能,如孔隙率、纳米级纤维、高比表面积以及由多种聚合物制成的能力。这些特点使静电纺垫理想的候选防护,活性,智能包装应用中,屏障性能,抗菌功能是至关重要的。本文综述了不同的植物和动物来源的生物聚合物,它们的功能,以及在电纺丝包装中的应用。为了确保由动植物源性生物聚合物制成的静电纺垫在包装中的实际适用性,对其表面润湿性和抗菌性能进行评估至关重要。本文综述了植物源性和动物源性生物聚合物电纺丝包装材料的最新进展,重点介绍了其润湿性和增强的抗菌性能。从综述中指出,为了降低基于天然生物聚合物的电纺垫的润湿性,可以采用诸如加入其他类型的聚合物(例如PLA),化学交联(例如戊二醛处理的淀粉或PVA)以及添加双功能剂(如精油)等策略。这些改性不仅增强了疏水性,而且还提高了抗菌性能,这对活性包装应用至关重要。尽管有这些优势,但仍然存在一些挑战,包括静电纺丝用于工业包装生产的可扩展性,长期稳定性和耐久性评估,缺乏对所有类型食品或储存条件的适用性以及缺乏全面的生命周期分析。通过有针对性的研究和开发来解决这些限制,对于促进食品工业中以电纺生物聚合物为基础的包装的商业采用至关重要。
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Synthesis of ArF photoresist polymers via continuous-flow RAFT polymerization with an efficient strategy for their thiocarbonylthio end group removal 连续流RAFT聚合法合成ArF光刻胶聚合物,并有效去除硫代羰基硫代末端基
IF 6.3 2区 化学 Q1 POLYMER SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-01-22 Epub Date: 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114449
Dongsheng Xie , Anjie Yang , Liangwei Li , Haitian Wei , Yameng Shi , Na Li , Xiang Gao
Photoresists are critical materials for patterning high-resolution features in semiconductor manufacturing. ArF photoresist polymers, which are predominantly multicomponent acrylate copolymers, cannot be synthesized via living anionic polymerization. Consequently, conventional free radical polymerization (FRP) remains the predominant method for their production. However, FRP struggles to meet the stringent requirements for high-performance photoresists, which demand well-defined molecular weights, narrow polydispersity (Đ), and excellent batch-to-batch consistency. Herein, we report a robust synthesis of ArF photoresist polymers by integrating continuous-flow technology with reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. This process maintains high output quality stability and controllability, yielding polymers with well-defined molecular weights and narrow polydispersity (Đ < 1.2). It achieves over 90 % conversion within 200 min and is applicable to microchannel systems with solids content exceeding 40 wt%, meeting commercially viable polymerization results. Furthermore, we introduce an efficient and green method for removing thiocarbonylthio end groups via aqueous hydrogen peroxide treatment under mild conditions. This approach prevents the degradation of thermal stability and lithographic sensitivity performance typically caused by residual RAFT terminal groups. The RAFT-derived, desulfurized photoresist produced patterns with significantly lower line-edge roughness than the FRP-based material, demonstrating superior lithographic performance. This end group removal strategy offers high throughput, excellent efficiency, and seamless compatibility with continuous-flow processes, highlighting its strong potential for industrial adoption.
在半导体制造中,光阻剂是制作高分辨率图形的关键材料。ArF光抗蚀剂聚合物主要是多组分丙烯酸酯共聚物,不能通过活阴离子聚合合成。因此,传统的自由基聚合(FRP)仍然是其生产的主要方法。然而,FRP难以满足高性能光刻胶的严格要求,这需要明确的分子量,窄多分散性(Đ)和出色的批次一致性。在此,我们报告了通过将连续流动技术与可逆加成-破碎链转移(RAFT)聚合相结合,合成ArF光刻胶聚合物的稳健方法。该工艺保持了高输出质量的稳定性和可控性,生产的聚合物具有明确的分子量和窄多分散性(Đ < 1.2)。它在200分钟内达到90%以上的转化率,适用于固体含量超过40 wt%的微通道系统,满足商业上可行的聚合结果。此外,我们还介绍了一种在温和条件下通过双氧水处理去除硫代羰基硫代末端基的高效绿色方法。这种方法防止了通常由残余的RAFT终端群引起的热稳定性和光刻灵敏度性能的退化。与基于frp的材料相比,raft衍生的脱硫光刻胶产生的图案具有明显更低的线边缘粗糙度,显示出优越的光刻性能。这种端组去除策略提供了高吞吐量、卓越的效率和与连续流工艺的无缝兼容性,突出了其在工业应用中的强大潜力。
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