scholarly journals Incorporation of Decanethiol-Passivated Gold Nanoparticles into Cross-Linked Poly(Dimethylsiloxane) Films

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motohiro Tagaya ◽  
Masaru Nakagawa
Keyword(s):  
Composite Film ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Pdms Film ◽  
Dispersion State ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Vinyl Group

Cross-linking degree of a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) film was controlled, and the incorporation of hydrophobic decanethiol-passivated gold (Au) nanoparticles into the film was investigated. FT-IR spectra indicated that the hydrosilylation reaction between a vinyl group and a hydrosilyl group occurred with the cross-linking. The swelling degree of the film in toluene changed with a cross-linker concentration, indicating the control of the cross-linking degree of PDMS film. By EDX analysis, the amount of incorporated Au nanoparticles increased with decreasing a cross-linker concentration, indicating the enlarged free volume of the film. The Au nanoparticle-PDMS composite film containing a cross-linker at 6 wt% showed brown color attributed to plasmon resonance of Au nanoparticles, suggesting the Au nanoparticles in the film at monodispersion state. The UV-visible absorbance of the composite film decreased without spectralshift by swelling with toluene, and the changes were reversible. The aggregation among Au nanoparticles in the composite film after calcination also depended on the cross-linking degree. Thus, the control of cross-linking degree of PDMS film successfully leaded to a simple way of fabricating the Au nanoparticle-PDMS composite film at the mono-dispersion state.

scholarly journals Effect of the Cross-Linking Density on the Swelling and Rheological Behavior of Ester-Bridged β-Cyclodextrin Nanosponges

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 478
Author(s):  
Gjylije Hoti ◽  
Fabrizio Caldera ◽  
Claudio Cecone ◽  
Alberto Rubin Pedrazzo ◽  
Anastasia Anceschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Up ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Synthesis Reaction ◽  
Dependent Behavior ◽  
Cyclodextrin Nanosponges ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Shed Light

The cross-linking density influences the physicochemical properties of cyclodextrin-based nanosponges (CD-NSs). Although the effect of the cross-linker type and content on the NSs performance has been investigated, a detailed study of the cross-linking density has never been performed. In this contribution, nine ester-bridged NSs based on β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and different quantities of pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA), used as a cross-linking agent in stoichiometric proportions of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 moles of PMDA for each mole of CD, were synthesized and characterized in terms of swelling and rheological properties. The results, from the swelling experiments, exploiting Flory–Rehner theory, and rheology, strongly showed a cross-linker content-dependent behavior. The study of cross-linking density allowed to shed light on the efficiency of the synthesis reaction methods. Overall, our study demonstrates that by varying the amount of cross-linking agent, the cross-linked structure of the NSs matrix can be controlled effectively. As PMDA βCD-NSs have emerged over the years as a highly versatile class of materials with potential applications in various fields, this study represents the first step towards a full understanding of the correlation between their structure and properties, which is a key requirement to effectively tune their synthesis reaction in view of any specific future application or industrial scale-up.

scholarly journals Cross-linking of histones with dimethyl 3,3′-dithiobispropionimidate. Interference by a one-end reaction modifying histones at lysine amino groups

1984 ◽  
Vol 224 (3) ◽  
pp. 1019-1022
Author(s):  
E Kotthaus ◽  
W H Strätling
Keyword(s):  
Insoluble Fraction ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Amino Groups ◽  
Large Excess ◽  
Histone Dimers ◽  
Acid Solubility ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Linker Molecules

We have studied the HClO4-solubility of histones H1 and H5 in hen erythrocyte nuclei after treatment with the cross-linker dimethyl 3,3′-dithiobispropionimidate (DTPI). The amount of acid-soluble, non-cross-linked, H1 and H5 histones was drastically decreased, and that of acid-soluble H1/H5 histone dimers went through an optimum as the DTPI concentration was raised. Incubation of the HClO4-insoluble fraction with 2-mercaptoethanol regenerated the acid-solubility of H1/H5 histones in this fraction. When purified H1/H5 histones were treated with increasing concentrations of DTPI under non-cross-linking conditions, the amount of HClO4-soluble histones also greatly decreased, but to a much lesser extent if the DTPI treatment was followed by reduction with 2-mercaptoethanol. This decrease was inversely correlated to the proportion of amino groups modified. It is concluded that, when the cross-linker was used in large excess, the cross-linking reaction competed with a one-end reaction modifying the histones at lysine amino groups by cross-linker molecules, of which the imidoester groups that had not reacted were hydrolysed. It is suggested that this modification produced the changes in acid-solubility.

scholarly journals Synthesis of epoxy resins derivatives of naphthalene-2,7-diol and their cross-linked products

2019 ◽  
Vol 138 (6) ◽  
pp. 4349-4358 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Fila ◽  
M. Gargol ◽  
M. Goliszek ◽  
B. Podkościelna
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Epoxy Resins ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflectance ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Total Reflectance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Epoxy Groups

Abstract The aim of this study was the synthesis of three different epoxy compounds based on naphthalene-2,7-diol (2,7-NAF.EP, 2,7-NAF.WEP, 2,7-NAF.P.EP) and then their cross-linking by triethylenetetramine (TETA). All epoxides were prepared by the reaction of naphthalene-2,7-diol with epichlorohydrin but under different conditions and with other catalysts. The structures of the obtained compounds before and after the cross-linking reactions were confirmed by the attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR/FT-IR). The ATR/FT-IR spectra of cross-linked compounds show disappearance of the C–O–C bands (about 915 cm−1) derived from the epoxy groups. DSC and TG/DTG measurements indicated that the obtained materials possess good thermal resistance; they are stable up to about 250 °C. The hardness of the cross-linked products was determined using the Shore D method. The highest value of hardness was obtained for the 2,7-NAF.EP-POL. Additionally, the UV–Vis absorption spectra of the obtained polymers were registered and evaluated.

Photodegradable cross-linked polymer derived from a vinylic rotaxane cross-linker possessing aromatic disulfide axle

2013 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 835-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhito Koyama ◽  
Takahiro Yoshii ◽  
Yasuhiro Kohsaka ◽  
Toshikazu Takata
Keyword(s):  
Crown Ether ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Vinyl Monomer ◽  
Hydroxymethyl Group ◽  
Cross Links ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Vinyl Group ◽  
Site Selective

A new concept for photodegradable cross-linked polymers utilizing characteristics of rotaxane cross-links and aromatic disulfides is proposed. The cross-linked polymer is obtained by the radical polymerization of a vinyl monomer in the presence of a [3]rotaxane-type cross-linker having two radically polymerizable groups. The [3]rotaxane-type cross-linker was prepared in 93 % yield by the typical rotaxane-forming reaction using a dumbbell-shaped aromatic disulfide possessing a bis(ammonium salt) moiety and a crown ether wheel tethered by a hydroxymethyl group (96 %) and the subsequent vinyl group-endowment (80 %). The radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in the presence of the cross-linker (0.1 mol %) at 60 °C afforded solvent-insoluble polymer in 90 % yield. When the polymer was swollen to a gel in dimethylformamide (DMF) and a small part of the gel was UV-irradiated, the gel was promptly solubilized, probably via the photochemical scission of the S–S linkage of the interlocked aromatic disulfide, causing the efficient decomposition of the rotaxane cross-links. The recovered poly(methyl methacrylate) bearing a small amount of crown ether moiety has a molecular weight of Mn 170 kg/mol (Mw/Mn 2.1) that indicated the occurrence of the site-selective photodegradation.

scholarly journals Crosslink the Novel Group of Polymeric Binders BioCo by the UV-radiation

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
B. Grabowska ◽  
K. Kaczmarska ◽  
A. Bobrowski ◽  
Ż. Kurleto-Kozioł ◽  
Ł. Szymański
Keyword(s):  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Uv Curing ◽  
Polymer Composition ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Entire Volume ◽  
Acid Sodium Salt ◽  
Polymeric Binders ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Mineral Matrix ◽  
The Cross

Abstract The spectroscopic FT-IR and FT-Raman methods allowed to identify the cross-linking process of the aqueous composition of poly(acrylic acid)/sodium salt of carboxymethyl starch (PAA/CMS-Na) applied as a binder for moulding sands (as a novel group binders BioCo). The cross-linking was performed by physical agent, applying the UV-radiation. The results of structural studies (IR, Raman) confirm the overlapping of the process of cross-linking polymer composition PAA/CMS-Na in UV radiation. Taking into account the ingredients and structure of the polymeric composition can also refer to a curing process in a binder - mineral matrix mixture. In the system of binder-mineral matrix under the influence of ultraviolet radiation is also observed effect of binding. However, the bonding process does not occur in the entire volume of the investigated system, but only on the surface, which gives some possibilities for application in the use of UV curing surface of cores, and also to cure sand moulds in 3D printing technology.

Study on Cross-Linking Degree of Polyethylene

2013 ◽  
Vol 658 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Li Qiu Zou ◽  
Guang Feng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Method ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Dicumyl Peroxide ◽  
Linear Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Gel Content ◽  
Complete Decomposition ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross

In this paper, the linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) was melted and cross-linked by dicumyl peroxide (DCP) used to prepare cross-linked polyethylene (XPE). The gel content was determined by extraction method. The effect of content of cross-linker, cross- linked time, cross-linked temperature and other factors on the gel content were studied. It was found that the extraction time should be 18h for XPE. The gel content increased with the increasing of cross-linked time. When the cross-linked time was 10-15min, DCP was almost complete decomposition. The gel content was basically stable when the cross-linked temperature was 170-175 oC. The maximum of gel fraction was about 90%.

scholarly journals Denovo Identification of Cross-linked Peptides via Isotope Coded Linkage Tags

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsha P. Gunawardena
Keyword(s):  
Database Search ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Interacting Proteins ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Isotopic Signatures ◽  
Fragment Ions ◽  
Polypeptide Sequence ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Polypeptide Chains

ABSTRACTAn isotope labeled cross-linker (asymmetric d4-DTSSP) was developed to streamline the efforts required for the detection of cross-linked peptides. The cross-linking and mass spectrometry strategy we call Isotope Tagging of Interacting Proteins (iTIP) has improved the specificity of detecting cross-linked peptides and the accurate identification of the interacting peptide sequences via the incorporation of isotopic signatures that are readily observed in the MS/MS spectra. All tryptic peptides derived from the cross-linking reactions of a protein complex are first subjected to ETD-MS2 which results in the facile cleavage of the cross-linker at the disulfide bond and the release of inter-linked polypeptide chains that are detected as a pair of peaks (doublets) in the MS2 spectrum. The constituent peptide halves that are tagged by the heavy/light ends of the cross-linker are easily mass-selected from all other fragment ions, and each polypeptide half is then subjected to CID or HCD-MS3 for identification. The MS3 spectra are subjected to conventional database search strategies available for the sequencing of linear or non-cross-linked peptides. The confident identification of each polypeptide is further assisted by the presence of a stable isotope labeled fragment ions that localizes the cross-linked site on the polypeptide sequence.

scholarly journals Influence of the chemical structure of cross-linking agents on properties of thermally reversible networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (12) ◽  
pp. 1103-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Massimo Polgar ◽  
Robin R.J. Cerpentier ◽  
Gijs H. Vermeij ◽  
Francesco Picchioni ◽  
Martin van Duin
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Chemical Conversion ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Cross Link ◽  
Molar Amount ◽  
Link Density ◽  
Cross Link Density ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross

Abstract It is well-known that the properties of cross-linked rubbers are strongly affected by the cross-link density. In this work it is shown that for thermoreversibly cross-linked elastomers, the type and length of the cross-linker also have a significant effect. A homologous series of diamine and bismaleimide cross-linkers was used to cross-link maleic-anhydride-grafted EPM irreversibly and furan-modified EPM thermoreversibly, respectively. Bismaleimide cross-linkers with a polarity close to that of EPM and a relatively low melting point have a better solubility in the rubber matrix, which results in higher chemical conversion and, thus, higher cross-link densities at the same molar amount of cross-linker. Samples cross-linked with different spacers (aromatic and aliphatic spacers of different lengths) were compared at the same cross-link density to interpret the effects on the material properties. The rigid character of the short aliphatic and the aromatic cross-linkers accounts for the observed increase in hardness, Young´s modulus and tensile strength with respect to the longer, more flexible aliphatic cross-linkers. In conclusion, the structure of the cross-linking agent can be considered as an alternative variable in tuning the rubber properties, especially for thermoreversibly cross-linked rubber.

scholarly journals Modulation of Entrapment Efficiency and In Vitro Release Properties of BSA-Loaded Chitosan Microparticles Cross-Linked with Citric Acid as a Potential Protein–Drug Delivery System

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Sedyakina ◽  
Andrey Kuskov ◽  
Kelly Velonia ◽  
Nataliya Feldman ◽  
Sergey Lutsenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Model Protein ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross

Microparticles, aimed for oral protein and peptide drug delivery, were prepared via emulsion cross-linking using citric acid as cross-linker and polyglycerol polyricinoleate as surfactant. A comparative study of the interaction between chitosan and citric acid and its effect on the resulting microparticle properties was performed using different chitosan-to-cross-linker mass ratios and pH-values during fabrication of the microparticles. Non-cross-linked and cross-linked microparticles were studied in terms of size (4–12 μm), zeta potential (−15.7 to 12.8 mV), erosion (39.7–75.6%), a model protein encapsulation efficiency (bovine serum albumin) (6.8–27.6%), and loading capacity (10.4–40%). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction confirmed the ionic interaction between the protonated amine groups of chitosan and the carboxylate ions of the cross-linking agent. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the non-cross-linked microparticles had an uneven shape with wrinkled surfaces, while the cross-linked formulations were spherical in shape with smooth surfaces. On the basis of these data, the role of the surfactant and microparticle structure on the release mechanism was proposed. Control of the microparticle shape and release mechanisms is expected to be crucial in developing carriers for the controlled delivery of proteins and peptides.

scholarly journals Gelatin-Based Hydrogels through Homobifunctional Triazolinediones Targeting Tyrosine Residues

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Guizzardi ◽  
Luca Vaghi ◽  
Marcello Marelli ◽  
Antonino Natalello ◽  
Ivan Andreosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Chemical Nature ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Swelling Properties ◽  
Tyrosine Residues ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Chemical Cross Linking

Gelatin is a biopolymer with interesting properties that can be useful for biomaterial design for different applications such as drug delivery systems, or 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering. However, gelatin suffers from poor mechanical stability at physiological temperature, hence methods for improving its properties are highly desirable. In the present work, a new chemical cross-linking strategy based on triazolinedione ene-type chemistry towards stable hydrogel is proposed. Two different homobifunctional 1,2,4-triazoline-3,5(4H)-diones, namely 4,4′-hexane-1,6-diylbis(3H-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5(4H)-dione) 1 and 4,4′-[methylenebis(4,1-phenylene)]bis(3H-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5(4H)-dione) 2 were used as cross-linkers in different ratio to tyrosine residues in gelatin. The reaction was proved effective in all experimented conditions and hydrogels featured with different thermal stability were obtained. In general, the higher the cross-linker/tyrosine ratio, the more thermostable the hydrogel. The swelling properties are strictly dependent upon the chemical nature of the cross-linker.

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