Cross-linked composite proton conductive membranes

Using UV-curing technique the proton conductive polymer materials based on acrylic monomers: 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS), acrylic acid (AA) and acrylonitrile (AN), cross-linked by varying amounts of N,N'-methylene(bis)acrylamide (MBA), and the hybrid polymer/inorganic membrane of the same content with addition of sol-gel system (SGS) based on 3-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MAPTMS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) were synthesized. The obtained materials were characterized by analysis of thermal, mechanical and morphological properties. Proton conductivity and water uptake were found to depend on the level of cross-linking of the materials. The value of proton conductivity of the hybrid membrane was sufficiently high reaching 3.46 × 10-2 S cm-1.

Draft Genome Sequence of Rhodococcus qingshengii (Formerly erythropolis ) TA37, a First-Generation Biocatalyst for Synthesis of Functionalized Acrylamides

We describe here the 7.0-Mb draft genome sequence of Rhodococcus qingshengii strain TA37, which was obtained from samples of nitrile-contaminated soil collected in the Saratov Region (Russian Federation). This genomic resource will support the further development of biocatalysts for the inexpensive and green production of acrylic monomers.

The Effect of Type-I Photoinitiators on the Kinetics of the UV-Induced Cotelomerization Process of Acrylate Monomers and Properties of Obtained Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

A new method of solvent-free acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) based on UV-induced cotelomerization products was presented. The key acrylic monomers (i.e., n-butyl acrylate and acrylic acid) with copolymerizable photoinitiator 4-acrylooxybenzophenone in the presence of a selected chain transfer agent (tetrabromomethane, TBM) were used in the UV-cotelomerization process. Moreover, two kinds of UV-photoinitiators (α-hydroxyalkylphenones, HPs and acylphosphine oxides, APOs) were tested. Photo-DSC, viscosity, thermogravimetric, and GPC measurements for cotelomers were performed. The kinetics study revealed that the systems with APOs, especially Omnirad 819 and Omnirad TPO, were characterized by a much higher reaction rate and greater initiation efficiency than HPs systems were. Additionally, the APO-based syrups exhibited a higher solid content (ca. 60–96 wt%), a higher dynamic viscosity (5–185 Pa·s), but slightly lower molecular weights (Mn and Mw) compared to HP syrups. However, better self-adhesive features (i.e., adhesion and tack) were observed for PSAs based on cotelomers syrups obtained using APOs with lower solid contents (55–80 wt%). It was found that as the solids content (i.e., monomers conversion) increased the adhesion, the tack and glass transition temperature decreased and the type and amount of photoinitiator had no effect on polydispersity. Most of the obtained PSAs were characterized by excellent cohesion, both at 20 °C and 70 °C.

Copolymerization of Acrylic Monomers and Silane Group Containing Titanium Carbide Nanoparticles for Application to Ophthalmic Lens Materials

This research was conducted to synthesis and application for high oxygen permeable ophthalmic lens materials. 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)ethyl methacrylate (2T), 3-[Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate (3T), [(1,1-Dimethyl-2-propynyl)oxy]trimethylsilane (TMS), Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMA), N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and titanium carbide nanoparticles were used as additives for the basic combination of synthesized silicone monomer (SiD) and N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMA). And also, the materials were copolymerized with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linking agent, azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator. The copolymerization with a small amount of silane of about 1% increased the oxygen permeability to 30.3˜33.52(cm2/sec)·(mlO2/ml·mm Hg)·10−11, and in particular, the addition of titanium carbide nanoparticles was found to increase to 46.38 (cm2/sec)·(ml O2/ml·mm Hg)·10−11. Surface modification was possible with various wetting agents. Especially, simultaneous use with titanium carbide nanoparticles increased the wettability while maintaining water content. These materials are considered to make synergy effect each other, so it can be used in functional hydrogel ophthalmic lenses.

Acrylic plant oil-based monomers with high content of oleic acid esters

New acrylic monomers were obtained via transesterification of olive, canola, and high-oleic soybean oils by N-hydroxyethylacrylamide. The kinetic features of homopolymerization of these monomers were studied and the influence of linoleic (C18: 2) and linolenic (C18: 3) acid esters on the polymerization rate and the molecular weight of homopolymers were compared. It was found that the chain transfer and propagation rate constants increase in monomer’s range: olive (CM = 0.016) <high-oleic soybean (CM = 0.018) <canola (CM = 0.025). Features of homopolymerization are associated with varying degrees of unsaturation of fatty acid fragments.

Complete Genome Sequence of Rhodococcus sp. Strain M8, a Platform Strain for Acrylic Monomer Production

ABSTRACT We report a 6.27-Mbp complete genome of Rhodococcus sp. strain M8, an originally discovered strain that is now under investigation for production of acrylic monomers. The genome consists of a 6.1-Mbp circular chromosome and a 173.2-kbp plasmid.