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We report a novel method for synthesizing degradable polymers based on 1,5-shift radical isomerization polymerizations of vinyl ethers with transferable atoms or groups and in-between acid-cleavable ether linkages in the side chains. In particular, vinyl ethers with side chains composed of thiocyano and p-methoxybenzyl ether groups underwent radical isomerization...
Continue readingNanoparticles and nanofibers are widely used as components of polymer electrolytes for membranes in fuel cells, and many surface modification methods are reported. However, some fabrication techniques are complicated, and it is necessary to develop a simplified and precise control method. Herein, a facile fabrication method is reported for core–shell nanopa...
Continue readingPoly(3-hexylthiophene)/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (P3HT/rGO) were successfully prepared starting with 3-hexylthiophene (3HT) monomer. 1H NMR was utilized to determine the regioregularity of the polymer and the degree of polymerization. The interaction of rGO was identified by employing Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD)...
Continue readingGraphene nanoribbon (GNR) is quasi-one dimensional carbon based nanomaterial, distinct from graphene and less explored nanofiller in optical and optoelectronic applications. Herein flexible poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites of 0, 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 wt % compositions of GNR were prepared by using solution intercalation technique and characterized by s...
Continue readingThis study reports the synthesis of a flexible light-emitting polymer film by casting the solution formed by blending poly[2-methoxy-5-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] (MEH-PPV) with poly(styrene-co-butadiene-co-styrene) (SBS). Scanning force microscopy (SFM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) confirm that MEH-PPV molecules are selectively posi...
Continue readingAssembly ubiquitously occurs in nature and gives birth to numerous functional biomaterials and sophisticated organisms. In this work, chiral hydrogen-bonded organic-inorganic frameworks (HOIFs) are synthesized via biomimicking the self-assembly process from amino acids to proteins. Enjoying the homohelical configurations analogous to α-helix, the HOIFs exhi...
Continue readingLeather, a by-product of the meat industry, has unique strength, elasticity, water vapor permeability, resistance to abrasion, durability, and longevity. In the background of ISO 15115:2019, the authenticity of leather has become a subject matter of concern. There is a need to distinguish leather (animal origin) from other leather-like materials derived from fossil...
Continue readingColorful circularly polarized luminescence materials are desired for 3D displays, information security and asymmetric synthesis, in which single-emitted materials are ideal owing to self-absorption avoidance, evenly entire-visible-spectrum-covered photon emission and facile device fabrication. However, restricted by the synthesis of chiral broad-luminescent emitt...
Continue readingHeat stress is being exacerbated by global warming, jeopardizing human and social sustainability. As a result, reliable and energy-efficient cooling methods are highly sought-after. Here, we report a polyacrylate film fabricated by self-moisture-absorbing hygroscopic hydrogel for efficient hybrid passive cooling. Using one of the lowest-cost industrial materials ...
Continue readingThrough a simple and effective method for preparing broadband reflective liquid crystal films, the advantages of the three-layer system are expanded based on the two-layer system. The cholesteric liquid crystals form a prepolymerized layer after semi-curing. In the design of the top prepolymerization layer, there is less content of the chiral compound R5011, whic...
Continue readingCircularly polarized organic light-emitting diodes (CP-OLEDs) have attracted tremendous attention, but constructing CP-OLEDs with both high electroluminescence dissymmetry factors (gEL) and good device performance remains a big challenge. The present work reports the first CP-OLEDs by using chiral helical polymers as inducers to trigger efficient CP electrolumine...
Continue readingIt is of great significance to design epoxy coatings with superior antibacterial properties and high adhesive properties, as well as excellent processing, superior durability, and high transparency. However, it is still a challenge because of the common complex design and synthesis. Herein, the bio-based monomer protocatechuic acid (PCA) was used as raw material,...
Continue readingThe unique chiral properties exhibited by nanoscale materials and their preferable interactions with the helicity of free-standing protein-based biopolymers offer a novel platform for developing spintronic applications. We investigated the chiroptical effect in charge transfer processes in a chiral carbon dot (C-Dot)-doped biopolymer, specifically a free-standing p...
Continue readingIn this study, novel flexible polymer nanocomposite films formed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium alginate (NaAlg), titanium dioxide (TiO2) and graphene oxide (GO) as nanofiller are fabricated by using casting method. The PVA/NaAlg-GO/TiO2 nanocomposite films are characterized using various techniques. The synergistic effects of GO/TiO2 on the electrical, diele...
Continue readingTuning photophysical properties of poly[bis(4-butypheny)-bis(phenyl)benzidine] (poly-TPD) by addition multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different weight ratios is demonstrated. The solution blending method followed by spin coating technique was used to successfully prepare thin films of poly-TPD/MWCNTs. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) rev...
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