Improved Antifouling Properties of Polydimethylsiloxane Films via Formation of Polysiloxane/Polyzwitterion Interpenetrating Networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (24) ◽  
pp. 2030-2036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Dundua ◽  
Steffen Franzka ◽  
Mathias Ulbricht
Keyword(s):  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Polydimethylsiloxane Films

Triply-periodic nanostructures in surfactant, block copolymer, and biomembrane systems, and simulation of TEMs

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 884-885
Author(s):  
David M. Anderson ◽  
Tomas Landh
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Diblock Copolymers ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
List Type ◽  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Triply Periodic ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bicontinuous Cubic ◽  
Phase Liquid ◽  
Dividing Surface

First discovered in surfactant-water liquid crystalline systems, so-called ‘bicontinuous cubic phases’ have the property that hydropnilic and lipophilic microdomains form interpenetrating networks conforming to cubic lattices on the scale of nanometers. Later these same structures were found in star diblock copolymers, where the simultaneous continuity of elastomeric and glassy domains gives rise to unique physical properties. Today it is well-established that the symmetry and topology of such a morphology are accurately described by one of several triply-periodic minimal surfaces, and that the interface between hydrophilic and hydrophobic, or immiscible polymer, domains is described by a triply-periodic surface of constant, nonzero mean curvature. One example of such a dividing surface is shown in figure 5.The study of these structures has become of increasing importance in the past five years for two reasons:1)Bicontinuous cubic phase liquid crystals are now being polymerized to create microporous materials with monodispersed pores and readily functionalizable porewalls; figure 3 shows a TEM from a polymerized surfactant / methylmethacrylate / water cubic phase; and2)Compelling evidence has been found that these same morphologies describe biomembrane systems in a wide range of cells.

Supramolecular Assembly of U(IV) Clusters and Superatoms

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Colliard ◽  
Gregory Morrosin ◽  
Hans-Conrad zur Loye ◽  
May Nyman
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Supramolecular Assembly ◽  
Emergent Properties ◽  
Organic Media ◽  
Body Centered Cubic ◽  
Cluster Anions ◽  
Charge Balance ◽  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Hierarchical Assembly ◽  
Two Parameters

Superatoms are nanometer-sized molecules or particles that can form ordered lattices, mimicking their atomic counterparts. Hierarchical assembly of superatoms gives rise to emergent properties in superlattices of quantum-dots, p-block clusters, and fullerenes. Here, we introduce a family of uranium-oxysulfate cluster anions whose hierarchical assembly in water is controlled by two parameters; acidity and the countercation. In acid, larger Ln<sup>III</sup> (Ln=La-Ho) link hexamer (U<sub>6</sub>) oxoclusters into body-centered cubic frameworks, while smaller Ln<sup>III</sup> (Ln=Er-Lu &Y) promote linking of fourteen U<sub>6</sub>-clusters into hollow superclusters (U<sub>84</sub> superatoms). U<sub>84</sub> assembles into superlattices including cubic-closest packed, body-centered cubic, and interpenetrating networks, bridged by interstitial countercations, and U<sub>6</sub>-clusters. Divalent transition metals (TM=Mn<sup>II </sup>and Zn<sup>II</sup>), with no added acid, charge-balance and promote the fusion of 10 U<sub>6</sub> and 10 U-monomers into a wheel–shaped cluster (U<sub>70</sub>). Dissolution of U<sub>70</sub> in organic media reveals (by small-angle Xray scattering) that differing supramolecular assemblies are accessed, controlled by TM-linking of U<sub>70</sub>-clusters. <br>

Development and Characterization of LBG-PVA Interpenetrating Networks Incorporating Gliclazide for Sustained Release

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Katoch ◽  
Manju Nagpal ◽  
Malkiet Kaur ◽  
Manjinder Singh ◽  
Geeta Aggarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Solid State Nmr ◽  
Oral Dosage ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Dsc Studies ◽  
Biological Half Life ◽  
Percentage Yield

Background: Controlled oral dosage forms have always been preferred for drugs with variable absorption, and short biological half life and frequent dosing. The prime goal with sustained release systems is to maintain uniform therapeutic blood levels for longer periods of time. Interpenetrating networks (IPNs) have been evidenced as uniform sustained release systems. In current study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and locust bean gum (LBG) based IPNs were developed for the oral sustained release drug delivery of gliclazide (shows variable absorption). Method: The IPNs were synthesized by emulsion cross-linking method using glutaraldehyde (GA) as a cross linking agent. Gliclazide is a potential second generation, short-acting sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent is having a short biological half-life (2-4 h), variable absorption and poor oral bioavailability. Various batches of IPNs were formulated by varying LBG: PVA ratio and evaluated for percentage yield, drug entrapment efficiency (DEE), swelling properties and in vitro drug release studies. Further characterizations were done by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), C13 Solid state NMR, X-Ray diffraction study (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Differential scanning microscopy (DSC) studies. Results: The percentage yield, drug entrapment and equilibrium swelling was observed to be dependent on PVA-LBG ratio and GA amount. Sustained release of drug was observed in all IPN formulations (approx 59 - 86% in 8 h in various batches) with variable release kinetics. SEM studies revealed the regular structures of IPNs. FTIR, XRD, C13 Solid state NMR and DSC studies proposed that drug was successfully incorporated into the formed IPNs. Conclusion: IPNs of LBG and PVA can be used as a promising carrier with uniform sustained release characteristics.

Proton Conductive Membranes from Covalently Cross‐Linked Poly(Acrylate)/Silica Interpenetrating Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 306 (4) ◽  
pp. 2000776
Author(s):  
Mariia Zhyhailo ◽  
Andriy Horechyy ◽  
Jochen Meier‐Haack ◽  
Petr Formanek ◽  
Mikhail Malanin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Conductive Membranes

scholarly journals Self-assembled interpenetrating networks by orthogonal self assembly of surfactants and hydrogelators

2009 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelie M. Brizard ◽  
Marc C. A. Stuart ◽  
Jan H. van Esch
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Interpenetrating Networks ◽  
Self Assembled

Robust superhydrophobic fabrics by infusing structured polydimethylsiloxane films

2021 ◽  
pp. 51358
Author(s):  
Nusret Celik ◽  
Ilker Torun ◽  
Mahmut Ruzi ◽  
M. Serdar Onses
Keyword(s):  
Polydimethylsiloxane Films

scholarly journals Towards practical applications of quantum emitters in boron nitride

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Koperski ◽  
K. Pakuła ◽  
K. Nogajewski ◽  
A. K. Dąbrowska ◽  
M. Tokarczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Vapour Phase ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Vapour Phase Epitaxy ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Metalorganic Vapour Phase Epitaxy ◽  
Polydimethylsiloxane Films ◽  
Background Luminescence ◽  
Quantum Emitters

AbstractWe demonstrate quantum emission capabilities from boron nitride structures which are relevant for practical applications and can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of heterostructures and devices. First, the optical properties of polycrystalline BN films grown by metalorganic vapour-phase epitaxy are inspected. We observe that these specimens display an antibunching in the second-order correlation functions, if the broadband background luminescence is properly controlled. Furthermore, the feasibility to use flexible and transparent substrates to support hBN crystals that host quantum emitters is explored. We characterise hBN powders deposited onto polydimethylsiloxane films, which display quantum emission characteristics in ambient environmental conditions.

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