THE PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SBR／PS CORE-SHELL PARTICLES BY GAMMA IRRADIATION

A kind of core(SBR)-shell(PS) particles was synthesized by using SBR latex and grafting with St under gamma irradiation. The influences of absorbed dose and dose rate on the grafting yield of PS on SBR seed latex have been investigated. Results show there was a transition layer which contained the SBR/PS graft copolymer between the SBR core and PS shell. Dynamic laser scattering (DLS) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results confirm the existence of grafted polystyrene, and transmission electron microscope (TEM) observation verifies the core-shell structure of SBR-g-PS latex. Such SBR/PS core-shell latex could be processed easily to ultrafine rubber powders by using spray drying and expected to be used as an impact modifier for PS.     

Preparation of Composite Polymer Particles by Seeded Dispersion Polymerization in Ionic Liquids

Summary: Submicron-sized monodisperse PS particles were prepared by dispersion polymerization of styrene in ionic liquids with poly(vinylpyrrolidone) as stabilizer. Seeded dispersion polymerization of MMA was subsequently carried out with PS seeds in [Bmim][BF₄] to prepare PS/PMMA composite particles. Observation of the obtained particles of ultrathin cross-sections with a scanning and transmission electron microscope revealed that no secondary nucleation occurred during the seeded dispersion polymerization and that the particles have a core-shell morphology consisting of a PS core and a PMMA shell. Successful preparation of PS/PMMA composite particles in an ionic liquid has thus been demonstrated. Moreover, PS/PAA (PS-core/PAA-shell) composite particles were prepared by seeded dispersion polymerization in [DEME][TFSI], illustrating that hydrophobic/hydrophilic composite particles can be readily prepared in the ionic liquid.     

Facile preparation method of SiO2/PS/TiO2 multilayer core-shell hybrid microspheres

Organic-inorganic hybrid particles have many potential applications, but almost all of this research was focused on the hybrid particles containing one kind of inorganic nanoparticles. This paper presented a facile preparation method for SiO2/PS/TiO2 multilayer core-shell hybrid microspheres. In this approach, positively charged SiO2/PS core-shell hybrid particles were first synthesized by miniemulsion polymerization using cationic initiator and emulsifier. These positively charged SiO2/PS hybrid particles were mixed with tetra-n-butyl titanate for sol-gel reaction to directly form SiO2/PS/TiO2 multilayer core-shell hybrid microspheres. Some influencing parameters such as surfactant concentration, tetra-n-butyl titanate amount, and glacial acetic acid amount were investigated. TEM, TGA, and EDX analyses indicated that titania layers were successfully coated onto the surfaces of hybrid microspheres.     

Morphology and grafting in polybutylacrylate-polystyrene core-shell emulsion polymerization

The morphology of polybutylacrylate–polystyrene (PBA–PS) core-shell latex particles prepared by seeded emulsion polymerization was investigated as a function of the addition method of styrene (St). The thin layer chromatography/flame ionization detector (TLC–FID) technique was used to characterize the morphology of the core-shell latexes. It was found that grafting PS to the PBA core occurs during seeded emulsion polymerization. The percentage of grafting depended on the method of addition of St, being greatest for the batch reaction, less for the preswollen batch reaction, and least for the semibatch reaction. Upon aging the PBA core-polymer migrated out of the latex particles with a low degree of grafting to form dumbellshaped particles, whereas the PBA–PS core-shell particles with a high degree of grafting remained spherical because of the emulsifying ability of graft copolymer.     

Synthesis of Core-Shell Particles of Polystyrene and Poly(methyl methacrylate) Using Emulsion Photopolymerization

Summary: Submicron core-shell particles of polystyrene (PS) and polystyrene-co-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PS-co-PMMA) coated with PMMA were obtained by emulsion photopolymerization. The seeds of PS or PS-co-PMMA were prepared by emulsion polymerization with or without emulsifier and a ratio of functional monomer and crosslinker (SVBS/EDGMA) in order to obtain different surfaces for the subsequent coating with PMMA. At each stage, the evolution of the average particle size were monitored by using photon correlation spectroscopy (DLS) and the final polymer particles was analyzed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The core-shell morphology was identified as the increase of the average particle size in the second stage by DLS technique and by the direct observation by TEM of the differentiation between PS core and PMMA shell, and by the presence of two glass transition temperatures (T_g) as a consequence of the existence of two partially miscible phases.     

Production of uniform-sized polymer core-shell microcapsules by coaxial electrospraying

Spherical polymeric core-shell microcapsules in uniform size were produced by electrospraying with a coaxial nozzle setup. Contrary to the usual coaxial setup, the inner nozzle was slightly bent to touch the inside wall of the outer nozzle. A polymer solution for the core was introduced through the outer nozzle, and the other solution for the shell was supplied through the inner nozzle. The setup greatly increased reproduction of the same results. As a proof of the concept, core-shell microcapsules consisting of a PS or PMMA core and a PCL shell (PS@PCL, PMMA@PCL) were produced. When the volumetric feed rate of the shell-forming PCL solution was higher than that of the core-forming PS or PMMA solution the core-shell structures in uniform size were readily obtained. In contrast, irregular morphologies were observed when the feed rate of the PCL solution was slower or equal to that of the PS or PMMA solution. The size of the colloid was dependent on the relative feed ratio between the polymer solutions as well as the magnitude of applied voltage.     

侧链偶氮聚电解质在胶体微球表面的静电层层自组装和微胶囊制作

将侧链偶氮聚电解质应用于聚苯乙烯胶体微球表面的静电层层自组装,得到了偶氮聚电解质和聚二烯丙基二甲基氯化铵多层膜覆盖的核壳微球.实验表明,组装后偶氮苯基团发生了一定程度的解聚集,得到的胶体微球可表现出明显的光色效应.研究进一步采用含肉桂酸酯的光敏聚电解质作为交联的保护壳层,并通过光交联反应使表面层发生交联固化反应.将上述具有核壳结构的胶体球溶解去除聚苯乙烯内核后,得到了含光响应聚电解质的空心微胶囊.     

ZnS:Mn2+/聚苯乙烯核壳及ZnS:Mn2+中空球的制备和光谱性质

ZnS:Mn2+ polystyrene (PS) core-shell structures and ZnS:Mn2+ hollow spheres were prepared by a sonoehemical deposition approach. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) studies show that the PS surface is covered by a thin shell consisted of ZnS: Mn2+ nanoparticles with an average size of 9 nm. ZnS: Mn2+ hollow spheres were obtained by heating the core-shell particles in air at 500 ℃ to drive off PS. The photoluminescence spectrum for the emission band of Mn2+ peaked at 540 nm, and a 45 nm blue shift compared to that of corresponding bulk sample, was discussed based on the Mn-O octahedral distortion induced by shell structure.     

Preparation of core-shell and hollow fibers using layer by layer (LbL) self-assembly of polyelectrolytes on electrospun submicrometer-scale silica fibers

Herein, fabrication of hollow fibers made of polyelectrolyte multilayers is reported. Silica submicrometer-scale fibers were fabricated by electrospinning and layer by layer deposition of polyelectrolytes were performed to coat silica fibers with polyelectrolyte multilayers, which were prepared by consecutive deposition of poly(ethyleneimine) and poly(styrene sulfonate sodium salt)/sodium dodecyl sulfate onto the surface of the silica fibers. In order to obtain hollow fibers, the core removal was carried out by introducing the core-shell fibers to a hydrofluoric acid solution. The hollow fibers were stable in hydrofluoric acid solution and displayed pH-dependent structural changes. SEM microscopy indicated the formation of the glass fibers and the fibers coated with polyelectrolyte multilayers (Silica—polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) fibers). The diameter of the core-shell fibers was increased after layer-by-layer coating. ATR-FTIR was performed for characterization of the glass fibers before and after layer-by-layer coating as well as after selective core removal. IR spectrum of the Silica-PEM fibers indicates C-H stretching modes of saturated hydrocarbons, confirming multilayers formation. Core removal was also confirmed by IR spectroscopy as Si-O-Si band disappears for the IR spectrum of the fibers after core-removal.     

核-壳结构壳聚糖/聚乙烯醇-聚碳酸亚丙酯超细纤维的制备

利用同轴电纺丝技术制备出具有核-壳结构的壳聚糖/聚乙烯醇-聚碳酸亚丙酯电纺丝纤维,考察了溶剂复配对成纤的影响,采用扫描电镜和透射电镜对纤维的形貌、结构、直径分布等进行了探索,并在优化的工艺条件下,将羟基磷灰石负载在内层结构中.研究表明,采用氯仿/N,N-二甲基甲酰胺(1/1)复配溶剂可有效避免聚合物溶液在喷丝口处的凝结现象.同单纺纤维相比,核壳结构的纤维直径分布较宽,纤维壳层和核层界限清晰;红外谱图分析证明羟基磷灰石可负载在纤维的核结构中.     

Polystyrene-ZnO core-shell microspheres and hollow ZnO structures synthesized with the sulfonated polystyrene templates

Mono-sized sulfonated polystyrene (PS) microspheres were used as templates to prepare PS-zinc oxide (ZnO) core-shell microspheres. Two different hollow ZnO structures were obtained after removing the PS cores by solvent extraction or calcinations. However, we obtained rod-like ZnO by either using unsulfonated PS microspheres as templates or without any templates. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images were used to characterize the structures and morphologies of all the samples. X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron diffraction (ED) and infrared (IR) spectra were, respectively, used to study the crystal structure and composition of samples, respectively.     

苯乙烯在阴离子型聚氨酯纳米水分散液中聚合过程的研究

采用自乳化法制备出阴离子聚氨酯纳米水分散液,以其作为乳化剂使苯乙烯单体在其中进行聚合,制备出不同聚苯乙烯与聚氨酯质量比的阴离子型PS/PU纳米复合物水分散液;对苯乙烯单体的聚合过程进行了研究;采用光子相关谱仪和透射电镜对其微观结构、粒径及其分布进行了测试,结果表明,该方法能够制备出稳定的具有核壳结构的PS/PU纳米复合物水分散液,但当苯乙烯单体浓度增大到一定程度(PS/PU质量比为50∶100)时,粒子不稳定而发生聚集.     

核壳结构镍的制备及催化性能

利用软化学方法制备出了聚苯乙烯(PS)/镍核壳结构和纳米镍催化剂, 并利用SEM和XRD对材料的形貌和结构进行了表征. 将上述催化剂应用于亚甲基蓝染料加氢反应, 一步实现染料褪色和硼氢化钠水解制氢. 研究表明, 核壳结构极大地提高了镍的催化能力. 在相同条件下, 核壳结构镍的加氢催化效率是纳米镍的1.42倍, 产氢效率是纳米镍的4.76倍, 这说明核壳结构在催化领域具有一定的优势.     

Effective encapsulation of Sudan black B with polystyrene using miniemulsion polymerization

In this study, polystyrene (PS)/Sudan black B (SDB) latex particles were prepared using a miniemulsion polymerization technique in the presence of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK). Effects of the weight ratio of MIBK/styrene (St) and the SDB load on the morphology of latex particles and encapsulation efficiency were studied. It was found that the encapsulation efficiency of SDB with PS increased as the weight ratio of MIBK/St rose. The PS/SDB latex particles have a perfect core-shell structure and as high as more than 90% of encapsulation efficiency at 1:1 of MIBK/St. UV irradiation experiments and dynamic light scattering tests indicated that the obtained PS/SDB latexes exhibited excellent photostability and storage stability.     

单分散PS/SiO_2纳米复合微球的制备与表征

采用一种简单和低成本的方法制备单分散SiO2包覆聚苯乙烯(PS)(PS/SiO2)核-壳型纳米复合微球.首先在聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)存在下制备了PS纳米微球,然后在NH4OH/乙醇溶液中通过溶胶-凝胶过程在PS微球表面包覆SiO2.PS纳米微球的制备在水介质中进行,无需使用共单体,使用的是常用的过硫酸钾自由基引发剂;包覆处理前不用进行溶剂交换或离心处理.研究了PVP,NH4OH和原硅酸乙酯(TEOS)的用量对PS/SiO2纳米复合微球尺寸和形态的影响.随着PVP用量增加,PS微球变小,因此得到较小的PS/SiO2纳米复合微球;NH4OH用量对SiO2包覆层的厚度没有影响,但对SiO2包覆层的表面形态有影响,随着NH4OH用量增加包覆层表面变得粗糙;随着TEOS溶液用量增加,生成的SiO2增加,其包覆层的厚度增加.     

Controllable synthesis and catalysis application of hierarchical PS/Au core-shell nanocomposites

Polystyrene (PS)/gold (Au) core-shell nanocomposites with tunable size, high stability, and excellent catalytic activity have been synthesized by a facile method that combines the ionic self-assembly with the in situ reduction. The composition and stoichiometry, as well as its morphology and optical properties of these nanocomposites have been examined and verified by various characterization techniques. The size and the coverage of gold nanoparticles (NPs) can be simply tailored by changing the amount of 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTES), the functionalization time, the protonation time, and the amount of chloroauric acid (HAuCl₄). The continuous red shifts of the localized surface plasmon resonance absorption of the Au NPs on the PS spheres are observed. Importantly, the obtained Au NPs with controllable and uniform size on the surfaces of amino-functionalized PS spheres exhibit excellent size-dependent catalytic properties for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) by NaBH₄.     

静电纺丝法制备超细聚苯乙烯纳米纤维

采用静电纺丝方法制备了超细聚苯乙烯纤维, 通过向溶液中添加有机胺盐并降低溶液浓度将纤维的平均直径降至100 nm, 并研究了盐的添加量对纤维直径的影响.     

Fabrication of Cu-Ag core-shell bimetallic superfine powders by eco-friendly reagents and structures characterization

Superfine bimetallic Cu-Ag core-shell powders were synthesized by reduction of copper sulfate pentahydrate and silver nitrate with eco-friendly ascorbic acid as a reducing agent and cyclodextrins as a protective agent in an aqueous system. The influence of Ag/Cu ratio on coatings was investigated. Ag was homogeneously distributed on the surface of Cu particles at a mole ratio of Ag/Cu=1. FE-SEM showed an uniformity of Ag coatings on Cu particles. Antioxidation of Cu particles was improved by increasing Ag/Cu ratio. TEM-EDX and UV-vis spectra also revealed that Cu cores were covered by Ag nanoshells on the whole. The surface composition analysis by XPS indicated that only small parts of Cu atoms in the surface were oxidized. It was noted that the hindrance of cyclodextrins chemisorbed on particles plays an important role in forming high quality and good dispersity Cu-Ag (Cu@Ag) core-shell powders.     

Electrospinning of polystyrene/poly(2‐methoxy‐5‐(2′‐ethylhexyloxy)‐1,4‐phenylene vinylene) blends

Ultrafine polystyrene (PS)/poly(2‐methoxy‐5‐(2′‐ethylhexyloxy)‐1,4‐phenylene vinylene) (MEH‐PPV) fibers were successfully prepared by electrospinning of PS/MEH‐PPV solutions in chloroform, 1,2‐dichloroethane, and tetrahydrofuran (THF). Three concentrations of the solutions were prepared: 8.5, 16, and 23.5% (w/v), with the compositional weight ratios between PS and MEH‐PPV being 7.5:1, 15:1, and 22.5:1, respectively. Smooth fibers only observed from 23.5% (w/v) PS/MEH‐PPV solution in chloroform. Improvement in the electrospinnability of 8.5% (w/v) PS/MEH‐PPV solution in chloroform was achieved by addition of an organic salt, pyridinium formate (PF), or by addition of a minor solvent with a high dielectric constant value. The average diameters of the as‐spun PS/MEH‐PPV fibers were between 0.30 and 5.11 μm. Last, photoluminescence of 8.5% (w/v) solutions of PS/MEH‐PPV in a mixed solvent system of chloroform and 1,2‐dichloroethane of various volumetric compositions and the resulting as‐spun fibers was investigated and compared. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 43: 1881–1891, 2005     

Preparation of polystyrene-grafted titanate nanotubes by in situ atom transfer radical polymerization

This work successfully prepared nanohybrids by in situ atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of styrene from titanate nanotubes (TNTs). Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), pronton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H NMR), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to verify the successful graft of polystyrene (PS) chains from TNTs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) dis-played that the obtained PS-g-TNTs nanohybrids had a core-shell structure of TNT core and PS shell. The grafted PS ...