Synthesis And Properties Of Crosslinkable Phenylacetylene Donor-Acceptor Molecules

1995 ◽  
Vol 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Spilman ◽  
T. Jiang ◽  
Q. Lu ◽  
D. C. Martin

ABSTRACTBased on our previous work using benzocyclobutene (BCB) moieties in extended-chain polymers [1], it was thought that the construction of unsymmetrical molecules around the BCB unit might result in thermally crosslinkable NLO-active materials. The feasibility of incorporating such a functional system in donor-acceptor molecules without disrupting processability is discussed and demonstrated. The synthesis, processing, and characterization of these molecules was investigated by thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, and optical microscopy using a specially designed hot stage which makes it possible to apply an inplane electric field at elevated temperatures. The ability to rapidly and irreversibly crosslink bulk films without the generation of volatile byproducts provides a novel method for sustaining poled optical properties by locking in the desired orientation. The anisotropy of the electrically poled melt and sustained birefringence after BCB crosslinking and cooling demonstrates the achievement of molecular alignment in these new materials.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-311
Author(s):  
Roberta Cassano ◽  
Federica Curcio ◽  
Delia Mandracchia ◽  
Adriana Trapani ◽  
Sonia Trombino

Aim: The work’s aim was the preparation and characterization of a hydrogel based on gelatin and glycerine, useful for site-specific release of benzydamine, an anti-inflammatory drug, able to attenuate the inflammatory process typical of the vaginal infection. Objective: The obtained hydrogel has been characterized by Electronic Scanning Microscopy (SEM) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). In addition, due to the precursor properties, the hydrogel exhibits a relevant mucoadhesive activity. Methods: The swelling degree was evaluated at two different pHs and at defined time intervals. In particular, phosphate buffers were used at pH 6.6, in order to mimic the typical conditions of infectious diseases at the vaginal level, particularly for HIV-seropositive pregnant women, and pH 4.6, to simulate the physiological environment. Results: The obtained results revealed that the hydrogel swells up well at both pHs. Conclusion: Release studies conducted at both pathological and physiological pHs have shown that benzydamine is released at the level of the vaginal mucosa in a slow and gradual manner. These data support the hypothesis of the hydrogel use for the site-specific release of benzydamine in the vaginal mucosa.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Jumeau ◽  
Patrice Bourson ◽  
Michel Ferriol ◽  
François Lahure ◽  
Marc Ponçot ◽  
...  

The possibilities of applications of vibrational spectroscopy techniques (Raman spectroscopy) in the analysis and characterization of polymers are more and more used and accurate. In this paper, our purpose is to characterize Low Density Poly(Ethylene) (LDPE) grades by Raman spectroscopy and in particular with CH2 Raman vibration modes. With temperature measurements, we determine different amorphous and crystalline Raman assignments. From these results and on the basis of the evolution of CH2 bending Raman vibration modes, we develop a phenomenological model in correlation with Differential Scanning Calorimetry and in particular with crystalline lamella thickness determination.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
S. A. Awad

Abstract This paper aims to describe the thermal, mechanical, and surface properties of a PVA/HPP blend whereby the film was prepared using a solution casting method. The improvements in thermal and mechanical properties of HPP-based PVA composites were investigated. The characterization of pure PVA and PVA composite films included tensile tests, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results of TGA and DSC indicated that the addition of HPP increased the thermal decomposition temperature of the composites. Mechanical properties are significantly improved in PVA/HPP composites. The thermal stability of the PVA composite increased with the increase of HPP filler content. The tensile strength increased from 15.74 ± 0.72 MPa to 27.54 ± 0.45 MPa and the Young’s modulus increased from 282.51 ± 20.56 MPa to 988.69 ± 42.64 MPa for the 12 wt% HPP doped sample. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that at elevated temperatures, enhanced mechanical properties because of the presence of HPP was even more noticeable. Morphological observations displayed no signs of agglomeration of HPP fillers even in composites with high HPP loading.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Birgit Neitzel ◽  
Florian Aschermayer ◽  
Milan Kracalik ◽  
Sabine Hild

Polymers have various interesting properties, which depend largely on their inner structure. One way to influence the macroscopic behaviour is the deformation of the polymer chains, which effects the change in microstructure. For analyzing the microstructure of non-deformed and deformed polymer materials, Raman spectroscopy as well as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used. In the present study we compare the results for crystallinity measurements of deformed polymers using both methods in order to characterize the differences in micro-structure due to deformation. The study is ongoing, and we present the results of the first tests.


2006 ◽  
Vol 05 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-20
Author(s):  
José Carlos Oliveira SANTOS ◽  
Lionete Dantas NUNES ◽  
Sylvia Berenice NÓBREGA ◽  
Dantas José Pires PUZINSKI ◽  
Antonio Gouveia SOUZA

A thermal analysis has been applied to characterization of food and food products. Taking into account the problems of desertification and agricultural practices able to provide income to the population at the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil, this work presents the results of the chemical, thermal and kinetic characterization by thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry of the seed derivatives of favelone (cnidoscolus quercifolius), aiming at the application of these materials as an alternative of food source for animals and for the human population at this brazilian region.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4653
Author(s):  
Jakub Herman ◽  
Piotr Harmata ◽  
Michał Czerwiński ◽  
Olga Strzeżysz ◽  
Marta Pytlarczyk ◽  
...  

The synthesis and characterization of new deuterated liquid crystal (LC) compounds based on phenyl tolane core is described in this paper. The work presents an alternative molecular approach to the conventional LC design. Correlations between molecular structure and mesomorphic and optical properties for compounds which are alkyl-hydrogen terminated and alkyl-deuterium, have been drawn. The compounds are characterized by mass spectrometry (electron ionization) analysis and infrared spectroscopy. They show enantiotropic nematic behavior in a broad temperature range, confirmed by a polarizing thermomicroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Detailed synthetic procedures are attached. Synthesized compounds show a significantly reduced absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) and medium-wavelength infrared (MWIR) radiation range, and stand as promising components of medium to highly birefringent liquid crystalline mixtures.


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