The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
917, P. 170423 - 170423
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
This
study
reports
a
facile
technique
to
synthesize
and
tune
the
cationic
polymer,
poly(3-acrylamidopropyl)trimethylammonium
chloride
(PAPTAC),
in
terms
of
molecular
weight
surface
change
for
harvesting
three
microalgae
species
(Scenedesmus
sp.,
P.purpureum,
C.
vulgaris).
The
PAPTAC
polymer
was
synthesised
by
UV-induced
free-radical
polymerisation.
Polymer
tuning
demonstrated
regulating
monomer
concentration
(60
360
mg/mL)
UV
power
(36
60
W)
obtained
evaluated
different
compared
commercially
available
polymer.
highest
flocculation
efficiency
Scenedesmus
sp.
P.
purpureum
observed
at
dosage
25
mg-polymer/g
dry
biomass
using
PAPTAC-90,
resulting
higher
than
commercial
Results
this
show
evidence
effective
neutralisation
negative
charge
cells
produced
bridging
flocculation.
less
vulgaris,
possibly
due
other
factors
such
as
cell
morphology
composition
extracellular
polymeric
substances
membrane
that
may
also
influence
performance.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
58(38), P. 5683 - 5716
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Molecular
polymer
bottlebrushes
are
densely
grafted,
individual
macromolecules
with
nanoscale
proportions.
The
last
decade
has
seen
an
increased
focus
on
this
material
class,
especially
in
nanomedicine
and
for
biomedical
applications.
This
Feature
Article
provides
overview
of
major
developments
area
to
highlight
the
many
opportunities
that
these
architectures
bring
nano-bio
research.
article
covers
aspects
bottlebrush
synthesis
summarises
their
use
drug
gene
delivery,
imaging,
as
theranostics
prototype
materials
correlate
nanoparticle
structure
composition
biological
function
behaviour.
Areas
future
research
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(26)
Published: March 23, 2022
Abstract
Fast‐charging
and
high‐energy‐density
solid‐state
sodium
metal
batteries
(SMBs)
working
under
harsh
temperatures
are
in
urgent
demand
for
the
state‐of‐the‐art
secondary
batteries.
However,
unmatched
interfacial
contact
temperature‐limited
ionic
conductivity
still
impede
SMBs
from
authentic
commercialization.
Constructing
a
3D
ion
diffusion
channel
through
situ
interlock
interfaces
can
effectively
address
these
bottlenecks.
Herein,
an
cured
gel
polymer
electrolyte
(GPE)
is
developed
by
introducing
trihydroxymethylpropyl
triacrylate
(TMPTA)
into
conventional
electrolytes.
The
as‐prepared
GPE
generate
superior
conductive
networks
cathodes
with
high
at
universal
(0–60
°
C)
wide
potential,
which
successfully
pairs
high‐voltage
ultrahigh
loads
of
13.01
mg
cm
−1
to
develop
practical
battery.
Furthermore,
as
deciphered
in‐depth
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
flexible
solid
interphase
layer
stable
enough
prevent
corrosion
formation
dendrites.
Benefitting
this
“two‐in‐one”
effect,
exhibit
excellent
long‐term
cycling
stability
60
C
capacity
retention
80%
after
1000
cycles
1
C,
temperature
adaptability
even
0
rate
90%
compared
that
0.1
C.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(44)
Published: July 11, 2023
Polymerization
induced
microphase
separation
(PIMS)
is
a
strategy
used
to
develop
unique
nanostructures
with
highly
useful
morphologies
through
the
of
emergent
block
copolymers
during
polymerization.
In
this
process,
are
formed
at
least
two
chemically
independent
domains,
where
one
domain
composed
robust
crosslinked
polymer.
Crucially,
synthetically
simple
method
readily
nanostructured
materials
coveted
co-continuous
morphology,
which
can
also
be
converted
into
mesoporous
by
selective
etching
domain.
As
PIMS
exploits
copolymer
mechanism,
size
each
tightly
controlled
modifying
precursors,
thus
providing
unparalleled
control
over
nanostructure
and
resultant
mesopore
sizes.
Since
its
inception
11
years
ago,
has
been
vast
inventory
advanced
for
an
extensive
range
applications
including
biomedical
devices,
ion
exchange
membranes,
lithium-ion
batteries,
catalysis,
3D
printing,
fluorescence-based
sensors,
among
many
others.
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
summarize
latest
developments
in
chemistry,
discuss
utility
wide
variety
relevant
applications.
npj Computational Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: June 29, 2024
Abstract
The
complexity
and
diversity
of
polymer
topologies,
or
chain
architectures,
present
substantial
challenges
in
predicting
engineering
properties.
Although
machine
learning
is
increasingly
used
science,
applications
to
address
architecturally
complex
polymers
are
nascent.
Here,
we
use
a
generative
model
based
on
variational
autoencoders
data
generated
from
molecular
dynamics
simulations
design
topologies
that
exhibit
target
Following
the
construction
dataset
featuring
1342
with
linear,
cyclic,
branch,
comb,
star,
dendritic
structures,
employ
multi-task
framework
effectively
reconstructs
classifies
while
their
dilute-solution
radii
gyration.
This
enables
generation
size,
which
subsequently
validated
through
simulation.
These
capabilities
then
exploited
contrast
rheological
properties
topologically
distinct
otherwise
similar
behavior.
research
opens
avenues
for
more
intricate
tailored
learning.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(22)
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Bottlebrush
networks
(BBNs)
are
an
exciting
new
class
of
materials
with
interesting
physical
properties
derived
from
their
unique
architecture.
While
great
strides
have
been
made
in
our
fundamental
understanding
bottlebrush
polymers
and
networks,
interdisciplinary
approach
is
necessary
for
the
field
to
accelerate
advancements.
This
review
aims
act
as
a
primer
BBN
chemistry
physics
both
current
members
community.
In
addition
providing
overview
contemporary
synthetic
methods,
we
developed
workflow
desktop
application
(LengthScale),
enabling
be
more
approachable.
We
conclude
by
addressing
several
topical
issues
asking
series
pointed
questions
stimulate
conversation
within
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Abstract
Inspired
by
the
extreme
structural
complexity
and
functional
efficiency
of
biomolecules,
researchers
have
developed
stimuli‐responsive
materials,
capable
adapting
their
conformations
physicochemical
properties
upon
external
changes
in
temperature,
pH,
light,
etc.
These
materials
can
expand,
contract,
or
bend
response
to
stimuli,
which
makes
them
useful
for
a
variety
applications
such
as
biomedicine,
sensors,
shape‐memory
devices,
smart
interface
materials.
Multistimuli‐responsive
exhibit
enhanced
features
than
single‐/dual‐responsive
affording
fine
tuning
parameters.
Among
reversibly
cross‐linked
networks
generated
increasing
interest
recently
due
3D
architecture
unique
properties,
based
on
low
viscosity,
good
solubility,
high
functionality
building
blocks,
be
further
modified.
In
order
achieve
dynamic
self‐assembly,
future
research
macromolecular
self‐assembly
should
mimic
thec
structures,
functions,
processes
found
nature.
