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1	Synthesis And Characterization Of Copolymers Of Diisocyanates And Dialcohol Keskin, Selda 01 September 2008 (has links) (PDF) This study was aimed to synthesize low molecular weight hydroxyl terminated polyurethane acrylate polymers that can be used in biomedical applications. Acrylate end capping via inter-esterification reaction was successfully achieved with the methacryloyl chloride addition to the hydroxyl ends of the polyurethane at low temperatures. Isocyanate terminated polyurethane acrylates were also synthesized for the sake of comparison. TDI, HDI and MDI were used as diisocyanates for urethane synthesis and they were end capped with MMA and HEMA. Nature of the monomers used had an effect on thermal, morphological, and rheological properties that were interpreted in terms of the level of hydrogen bonding and degree of phase separation. Synthesized polymers were characterized by NMR, FTIR-ATR, DSC, TGA, GPC, Mass Spectroscopy, SEM and rheometry. In the literature, polyurethane acrylate polymers have been synthesized from the isocyanate terminated polyurethanes in which the urethane chains were ended with isocyanate groups. However, the toxicity of the isocyanate groups limited their biomedical applications especially in prosthetic dentistry as a soft lining material. Therefore, it is inevitable to explore the cytotoxicity of polyurethane acrylate polymers. For this purpose, silver nanoparticles that have an average particle size of 40 nm, were incorporated to the synthesized polymers. This addition, which intends to improve the degree of cytotoxicity, was successful to a certain extent. QD Polymers, Macromolecules 380-388
2	Synthesis and Characterization of Wholly Aromatic Semicrystalline Polyimides Based Upon Bis(4-Aminophenoxy) Benzenes Graham, Marvin Jerome 22 January 1999 (has links) Semicrystalline thermoplastic polyimides based upon bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene and related "triphenyl ether" diamines were synthesized via the classical two step amic acid route. More specifically, polyimides were derived from para linked 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, or TPEQ (triphenyl ether diamine- hydroquinone) and its meta isomer 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, or TPER (triphenyl ether diamine-resorcinol). The reaction of these diamines with rigid or semi-rigid dianhydrides such as pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA), biphenyl dianhydride (BPDA), and oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) yields very thermally stable semi-crystalline polymers which have excellent resistance to organic liquids. Amorphous polyimides could be derived from hexafluoroisopropylidene-linked diphthalic anhydride (6FDA), but these systems were not extensively investigated. Importantly, molecular weight characterization of the semicrystalline systems at the soluble amic acid stage was successful by employing hydrodynamic volume calibrated, viscosity detector size exclusion chromatography (SEC). The experimental values were found to be within the targeted <M<sub>n</sub>> range of 20-30,000 g/mole. Polyimide powders derived from these ether diamines were prepared by solution imidization at 180°C, to afford about 70% imidized structures as judged by dynamic thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), before crystallization/precipitation occurred. Relatively small particle sizes ranging from 2 to 25 μm in size were generated, which would be appropriate for thermoplastic polymer matrix composites prepared by powder processing. All specimens showed excellent thermooxidative stability, consistent with the aromatic imide structure. The molecular design of the aromatic polyetherimide repeat unit was critical for the successful utilization of these semicrystalline high performance materials. The metba-linked TPER system when combined with the thermally stable s-biphenyl dianhydride (BPDA) produced a melting endotherm, T<sub>m</sub>, at about 395°C, which was well within the thermal stability limitations of organic materials, i.e., less than or approximately 450°C. It was also demonstrated to be important to quantitatively endcap both ends of the chains at about 20-30,000 <M<sub>n</sub>> with non-reactive phthalimide groups to achieve appropriate melt viscosities and good melt stability. This was done by off-setting the stoichiometry in favor of the diamine, reacting with a calculated amount of phthalic anhydride and imidizing in bulk above the Tg (≈210°C) at 300°C. These considerations allowed for remarkable melt stability in nitrogen at 430°C for at least 45 minutes, and importantly, repeated recrystallizations from the melt to afford tough, ductile semicrystalline films with excellent solvent resistance. If the macromolecular chains were not properly endcapped, it was demonstrated that viscosity increased rapidly at 430°C, suggesting reactions such as transimidization involving terminal amine end groups with in-chain imide segments and/or other side reactions, which quickly inhibited recrystallization, probably by reducing molecular transport processes. In contrast, polyimides based upon the more rigid para-linked TPEQ did not demonstrate melt or flow characteristics below 400°C, and degraded around the T<sub>m</sub> at about 470°C! The less thermally stable TPEQ-ODPA based polyimide did melt around 409°C, and lower molecular weight samples, e.g., 10,000 M<sub>n</sub>, recrystallized from the melt after short melt times, but cast films were brittle. It was hypothesized that the weak link may be the relatively electron rich arylene ether bond derived from the ODPA dianhydride. Several alkylated derivatives of TPER were synthesized in good yield by the reactions of alkylated resorcinol precursors with p-fluoronitrobenzene to produce dinitro compounds, which were subsequently reduced. These model diamines were then used to synthesize polyimides by the classical two step route. As expected, few of the polyimides derived from BPDA and these diamines displayed melting transitions (T<sub>m</sub>), probably because of poor chain packing. However, they could have potential as new thermally stable membrane materials. Several amorphous polyimides prepared from 1,3-bis(p-aminophenoxy)-4-hexylbenzene were soluble in selected common organic solvents and could be cast into flexible films. / Ph. D. End Capping Bis(4-Aminophenoxy Benzene) Solvent Resistance
3	Effect of amine-based water treatment polymers on the formation of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) disinfection by-product Park, Sang Hyuck 17 January 2008 (has links) In recent years, a compound N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen, has been identified as an emerging disinfection by-product (DBP) since its formation and detection were linked to chlorine-based disinfection processes in several water utilities in the U.S. and Canada. Numerous organic nitrogen compounds present in water may impact the formation of NDMA during disinfection. Amine-based water treatment polymers used as coagulants and flocculants have been suggested as potential NDMA precursors due to the presence of amine functional groups in their structures, as well as the possible presence of dimethylamine (DMA) residues in polymer products. To minimize the potential risk of NDMA associated with water treatment polymers, the mechanisms of how the polymers behave as NDMA precursors and their contribution to the overall NDMA formation under actual water treatment conditions need to be elucidated. This research involved a systematic investigation to determine whether amine-based water treatment polymers contribute to NDMA formation under drinking water and wastewater treatment conditions, to probe the involved reaction mechanisms, and to develop strategies to minimize the polymers NDMA formation potential. The investigation included five research tasks: (1) General screening of NDMA formation potential of commonly used amine-based water treatment polymers, (2) NDMA formation from amine-based water treatment polymers under relevant water treatment conditions, (3) Probing the mechanisms of NDMA formation from polyamine and PolyDADMAC, (4) Effect of water treatment processes on NDMA formation from amine-based water treatment polymers, and (5) Developing strategies to reduce polymers NDMA formation potential. Direct chloramination or chlorination of high doses of polymers in deionized water at longer than typical contact time was used in the general screening of the NDMA formation potential of water treatment polymers and in the studies to identify reaction mechanisms. On the other hand, realistic dosages of chloramines and polymers and contact time were used in simulating representative water treatment conditions to evaluate the contribution of polymers to the overall NDMA formation in real systems. On the basis of the study results, strategies were developed to reduce the NDMA formation potential of amine-based water treatment polymers, which include modification of polymer structures and treatment parameters. Mannich polymer DMA-epi-DMA Polymer solution purification Linear polymer Polymer molecular weight Branch polymer Chain-end capping Dimethylnitrosamine Polymers
4	Nanolithography on thin films using heated atomic force microscope cantilevers Saxena, Shubham 01 November 2006 (has links) Nanotechnology is expected to play a major role in many technology areas including electronics, materials, and defense. One of the most popular tools for nanoscale surface analysis is the atomic force microscope (AFM). AFM can be used for surface manipulation along with surface imaging. The primary motivation for this research is to demonstrate AFM-based lithography on thin films using cantilevers with integrated heaters. These thermal cantilevers can control the temperature at the end of the tip, and hence they can be used for local in-situ thermal analysis. This research directly addresses applications like nanoscale electrical circuit fabrication/repair and thermal analysis of thin-films. In this study, an investigation was performed on two thin-film materials. One of them is co-polycarbonate, a variant of a polymer named polycarbonate, and the other is an energetic material called pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). Experimental methods involved in the lithography process are discussed, and the results of lithographic experiments performed on co-polycarbonate and PETN are reported. Effects of dominant parameters during lithography experiments like time, temperature, and force are investigated. Results of simulation of the interface temperature between thermal cantilever tip and thin film surface, at the beginning of the lithography process, are also reported. Characterization Deflection Setpoint Grain rearrangement Array Precise positioning Metrology Explosion Explosives Data storage Material Image processing Slow scan disabled Temperature Tip Local In-situ Nanoscale Electrical circuit fabrication Repair Co-polycarbonate Polymers Polycarbonates Energetic materials PETN Simulation Interface Nano-manufacturing Experiment Calibration Raman Frequency Deflagration Decomposition Detonation Build up Pile-up End capped End capping Cross linked Cross-linked Conductivity Microscale MEMS Microcantilever NEMS DPN tDPN Silicon Glass Peak InVOLS Manipulation AFM Atomic force microscope Defense Nanoscale Surface Stiffness Force Scan size Thermal cantilevers Imaging Lithography Nanolithography Thin films Cantilevers Heaters Technology Nanotechnology Scan velocity Scan rate Bake Anneal Pentaerythritol tetranitrate Thin films Thermal properties Atomic force microscopy Microlithography Nanotechnology Surfaces (Technology) Analysis

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