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Kozłowski S, Osička J, Ilcikova M, Galeziewska M, Mrlik M, Pietrasik J. From Brush to Dendritic Structure: Tool for Tunable Interfacial Compatibility between the Iron-Based Particles and Silicone Oil in Magnetorheological Fluids. Langmuir 2024; 40:5297-5305. [PMID: 38430189 PMCID: PMC10938888 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
Abstract
Comprehensive magnetic particle stability together with compatibility between them and liquid medium (silicone oil) is still a crucial issue in the case of magnetorheological (MR) suspensions to guarantee their overall stability and MR performance. Therefore, this study is aimed at improving the interfacial stability between the carbonyl iron (CI) particles and silicone oil. In this respect, the particles were modified with polymer brushes and dendritic structures of poly(2-(trimethylsilyloxy)ethyl methacrylate) (PHEMATMS), called CI-brushes or CI-dendrites, respectively, and their stability properties (corrosion, thermo-oxidation, and sedimentation) were compared to neat CI ones. Compatibility of the obtained particles and silicone oil was investigated using contact angle and off-state viscosity investigation. Finally, the magneto-responsive capabilities in terms of yield stress and reproducibility of the MR phenomenon were thoroughly investigated. It was found that MR suspensions based on CI-brushes had significantly improved compatibility properties than those of neat CI ones; however, the CI-dendrites-based suspension possessed the best capabilities, while the MR performance was negligibly suppressed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Szymon Kozłowski
- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Centre
of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University
in Zlin, University Institute, Trida T. Bati 5678, 76001Zlin,Czech
Republic
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- Centre
of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University
in Zlin, University Institute, Trida T. Bati 5678, 76001Zlin,Czech
Republic
- Slovak
Academy of Sciences, Polymer Institute, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department
of Physics and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University, Vavreckova 5669, 76001Zlin,Czech
Republic
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Centre
of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University
in Zlin, University Institute, Trida T. Bati 5678, 76001Zlin,Czech
Republic
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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Galeziewska M, Hološ A, Ilcikova M, Mrlik M, Osicka J, Srnec P, Mičušík M, Moučka R, Cvek M, Mosnáček J, Pietrasik J. One-Pot Strategy for the Preparation of Electrically Conductive Composites Using Simultaneous Reduction and Grafting of Graphene Oxide via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c01668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Monika Galeziewska
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90 537 Lodz, Poland
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
- Faculty of Technology, Department of Physics and Materials Engineering, Tomas Bata University, Vavreckova 275, Zlin 760 01, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
- Centre for Advanced Materials Application, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 11, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90 537 Lodz, Poland
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Galeziewska M, Lipinska M, Mrlik M, Ilcikova M, Gajdosova V, Slouf M, Achbergerová E, Musilová L, Mosnacek J, Pietrasik J. Polyacrylamide brushes with varied morphologies as a tool for control of the intermolecular interactions within EPDM/MVQ blends. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cvek M, Kollar J, Mrlik M, Masar M, Suly P, Urbanek M, Mosnacek J. Surface-initiated mechano-ATRP as a convenient tool for tuning of bidisperse magnetorheological suspensions toward extreme kinetic stability. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00930c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Magnetic NPs grafted via mechano-ATRP served as a powerful agent for enhancing performance and stability of magnetorheological suspensions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Martin Cvek
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Centre for Advanced Materials Application, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 11 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Ilcikova M, Galeziewska M, Mrlik M, Osicka J, Masar M, Slouf M, Maslowski M, Kracalik M, Pietrasik R, Mosnacek J, Pietrasik J. The effect of short polystyrene brushes grafted from graphene oxide on the behavior of miscible PMMA/SAN blends. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sobolčiak P, Abdulgader A, Mrlik M, Popelka A, A. Abdala A, A. Aboukhlewa A, Karkri M, Kiepfer H, Bart HJ, Krupa I. Thermally Conductive Polyethylene/Expanded Graphite Composites as Heat Transfer Surface: Mechanical, Thermo-Physical and Surface Behavior. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12122863. [PMID: 33265957 PMCID: PMC7760837 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Composites of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and expanded graphite (EG) are prepared for heat exchangers in multi-effect distillation (MED) desalination. At 50 wt.% EG loading, the thermal conductivity of HDPE was increased by 372%. Moreover, the surface wettability of the HDPE/EG composite was enhanced by corona and RF plasma treatment as demonstrated by the increase in surface free energy from 28.5 mJ/m2 for untreated HDPE/EG to 55.5 and 54.5 mJ/m2 for HDPE/EG treated by corona and RF plasma, respectively. This enhanced surface wettability was retained over a long time with only a 9% and 18% decrease in RF and corona plasma-treated samples' surface energy after two months. The viscoelastic moduli and the complex viscosity profiles indicated that EG content dictates the optimum processing technique. At loading below 30 wt.%, the extrusion process is preferred, while above 30 wt.% loading, injection molding is preferred. The plasma treatment also improved the HDPE/EG composite overall heat transfer coefficient with an overall heat transfer coefficient of the composite reaching about 98% that of stainless steel. Moreover, the plasma-treated composite exhibited superior resistance to crystallization fouling in both CaSO4 solution and artificial seawater compared to untreated composites and stainless-steel surfaces.
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- Patrik Sobolčiak
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713 Doha, Qatar; (P.S.); (A.A.); (A.P.)
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713 Doha, Qatar; (P.S.); (A.A.); (A.P.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic;
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713 Doha, Qatar; (P.S.); (A.A.); (A.P.)
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, P.O. Box 23874 Doha, Qatar;
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- CERTES, Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne, 94000 Paris, France;
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- Chair of Separation Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3049 TU Kaiserslautern, 67653 Kaiserslautern, Germany; (H.K.); (H.-J.B.)
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- Chair of Separation Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3049 TU Kaiserslautern, 67653 Kaiserslautern, Germany; (H.K.); (H.-J.B.)
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713 Doha, Qatar; (P.S.); (A.A.); (A.P.)
- Correspondence:
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Zygo M, Mrlik M, Ilcikova M, Hrabalikova M, Osicka J, Cvek M, Sedlacik M, Hanulikova B, Munster L, Skoda D, Urbánek P, Pietrasik J, Mosnáček J. Effect of Structure of Polymers Grafted from Graphene Oxide on the Compatibility of Particles with a Silicone-Based Environment and the Stimuli-Responsive Capabilities of Their Composites. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:E591. [PMID: 32213907 PMCID: PMC7153385 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
This study reports the utilization of controlled radical polymerization as a tool for controlling the stimuli-responsive capabilities of graphene oxide (GO) based hybrid systems. Various polymer brushes with controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution were grafted from the GO surface by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP). The modification of GO with poly(n-butyl methacrylate) (PBMA), poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA), poly(trimethylsilyloxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMATMS) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) coupled with online Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Various grafting densities of GO-based materials were investigated, and conductivity was elucidated using a four-point probe method. Raman shift and XPS were used to confirm the reduction of surface properties of the GO particles during SI-ATRP. The contact angle measurements indicated the changes in the compatibility of GOs with silicone oil, depending on the structure of the grafted polymer chains. The compatibility of the GOs with poly(dimethylsiloxane) was also investigated using steady shear rheology. The tunability of the electrorheological, as well as the photo-actuation capability, was investigated. It was shown that in addition to the modification of conductivity, the dipole moment of the pendant groups of the grafted polymer chains also plays an important role in the electrorheological (ER) performance. The compatibility of the particles with the polymer matrix, and thus proper particles dispersibility, is the most important factor for the photo-actuation efficiency. The plasticizing effect of the GO-polymer hybrid filler also has a crucial impact on the matrix stiffness and thus the ability to reversibly respond to the external light stimulation.
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- Monika Zygo
- Department of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90 924 Lodz, Poland (M.I.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90 924 Lodz, Poland (M.I.)
- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (J.O.); (M.C.); (M.S.); (B.H.); (L.M.); (D.S.); (P.U.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90 924 Lodz, Poland (M.I.)
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Vavreckova 275, CZ-76272 Zlin, Czech Republic
- Centre for Advanced Material Application, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 11 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Cvek M, Zahoranova A, Mrlik M, Sramkova P, Minarik A, Sedlacik M. Poly(2-oxazoline)-based magnetic hydrogels: Synthesis, performance and cytotoxicity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 190:110912. [PMID: 32172162 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Research on the subject of smart biomaterials has become a cornerstone of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Herein, the authors report on developing magnetic hydrogels that combine high biocompatibility and remarkable activity in magnetic fields. We fabricated magnetic hydrogels based on poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (POx) via living ring-opening cationic polymerization with in-situ embedding of the carbonyl iron (CI) particles. Investigation was made as to the effect exerted by the concentration of CI on magnetic, viscoelastic/magnetorheological properties, the degree of equilibrium swelling, and cytotoxicity. The hydrogels exhibited an open pore structure, as evidenced by computed tomography (CT) imaging. Susceptibility measurements revealed the concentration-dependent field-induced particle restructuration indicating elongation/contraction of the material, thereby determining the potential for magneto-mechanical stimulation of the cells. The POx-based magnetic hydrogels were amphiphilic in character, showing decrease in their capability to hold liquid alongside increase in CI concentration. Viscoelastic measurements suggested that interaction occurred between the particles and matrix based on inconsistency between the experimental storage modulus and the Krieger-Dougherty model. The synthesized materials exhibited excellent biocompatibility toward the 3T3 fibroblast cell line in tests of extract toxicity and direct contact cytotoxicity (ISO standards). The unique combination of properties exhibited by the material - magneto-mechanical activity and biocompatibility - could prove favorable in fields such as biomedicine and biomechanics.
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- Martin Cvek
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic; Department of Physics and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavreckova 275, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic; Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavreckova 275, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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Krupa I, Sobolčiak P, Mrlik M. Smart Non-Woven Fiber Mats with Light-Induced Sensing Capability. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 10:E77. [PMID: 31906164 PMCID: PMC7022566 DOI: 10.3390/nano10010077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
This article is focused on the facile procedure for 2D graphene oxide (GO) fabrication, utilizing reversible de-activation polymerization approach and therefore enhanced compatibility with surrounding polymer matrix. Such tunable improvement led to a controllable sensing response after irradiation with light. The neat GO as well as surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) grafted particles were investigated by atomic force microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. To confirm the successful surface reduction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy was utilized. The composites in form of non-woven fiber mats containing ungrafted GO and controllably grafted GO with compact layer of polymer dispersed in poly(vinylidene-co-hexafluoropropylene) were prepared by electrospinning technique and characterized by scanning electron microscopy. Mechanical performance was characterized using dynamic mechanical analysis. Thermal conductivity was employed to confirm that the conducting filler was well-dispersed in the polymer matrix. The presented controllable coating with polymer layer and its impact on the overall performance, especially photo-actuation and subsequent contraction of the material aiming on the sensing applications, was discussed.
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- Igor Krupa
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic
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Kasak P, Danko M, Zavahir S, Mrlik M, Xiong Y, Yousaf AB, Lai WF, Krupa I, Tkac J, Rogach AL. Identification of Molecular Fluorophore as a Component of Carbon Dots able to Induce Gelation in a Fluorescent Multivalent-Metal-Ion-Free Alginate Hydrogel. Sci Rep 2019; 9:15080. [PMID: 31636324 PMCID: PMC6803645 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51512-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
We introduce a simple approach to fabricate fluorescent multivalent metal ion-free alginate hydrogels, which can be produced using carbon dots accessible from natural sources (citric acid and L-cysteine). Molecular fluorophore 5-oxo-2,3-dihydro-5H-[1,3]-thiazolo[3,2-a] pyridine-3,7-dicarboxylic acid (TPDCA), which is formed during the synthesis of carbon dots, is identified as a key segment for the crosslinking of hydrogels. The crosslinking happens through dynamic complexation of carboxylic acid groups of TPDCA and alginate cages along with sodium ions. The TPDCA derived hydrogels are investigated regarding to their thermal, rheological and optical properties, and found to exhibit characteristic fluorescence of this aggregated molecular fluorophore. Moreover, gradient hydrogels with tunable mechanical and optical properties and controlled release are obtained upon immersion of the hydrogel reactors in solutions of divalent metal ions (Ca2+, Cu2+, and Ni2+) with a higher affinity to alginate.
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- Peter Kasak
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01, Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Glycobiotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong.
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Lübtow MM, Mrlik M, Hahn L, Altmann A, Beudert M, Lühmann T, Luxenhofer R. Temperature-Dependent Rheological and Viscoelastic Investigation of a Poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline)-b-poly(2- iso-butyl-2-oxazoline)-b-poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline)-Based Thermogelling Hydrogel. J Funct Biomater 2019; 10:E36. [PMID: 31394886 PMCID: PMC6787588 DOI: 10.3390/jfb10030036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The synthesis and characterization of an ABA triblock copolymer based on hydrophilic poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) (pMeOx) blocks A and a modestly hydrophobic poly(2-iso-butyl-2-oxazoline) (piBuOx) block B is described. Aqueous polymer solutions were prepared at different concentrations (1-20 wt %) and their thermogelling capability using visual observation was investigated at different temperatures ranging from 5 to 80 °C. As only a 20 wt % solution was found to undergo thermogelation, this concentration was investigated in more detail regarding its temperature-dependent viscoelastic profile utilizing various modes (strain or temperature sweep). The prepared hydrogels from this particular ABA triblock copolymer have interesting rheological and viscoelastic properties, such as reversible thermogelling and shear thinning, and may be used as bioink, which was supported by its very low cytotoxicity and initial printing experiments using the hydrogels. However, the soft character and low yield stress of the gels do not allow real 3D printing at this point.
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- Michael M Lübtow
- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, 97084 Würzburg, Germany
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, 97084 Würzburg, Germany
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, 97084 Würzburg, Germany
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, 97084 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, 97084 Würzburg, Germany.
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Tanvir A, Sobolčiak P, Popelka A, Mrlik M, Spitalsky Z, Micusik M, Prokes J, Krupa I. Electrically Conductive, Transparent Polymeric Nanocomposites Modified by 2D Ti 3C 2T x (MXene). Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1272. [PMID: 31370311 PMCID: PMC6723293 DOI: 10.3390/polym11081272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The electrically conductive, transparent, and flexible self-standing thin nanocomposite films based on copolyamide matrix (coPA:Vestamelt X1010) modified with 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) nanosheets were prepared by casting and their electrical, mechanical and optical properties and then, were investigated. The percolation threshold of the MXene filler within the coPA matrix was found to be 0.05 vol. %, and the highest determined electrical conductivity was 1.4 × 10-2 S·cm-1 for the composite filled with 5 wt. % (1.8 vol. %) of MXene. The electrical conductivity of the as-prepared MXene was 9.1 S·cm-1, and the electrical conductivity of the MAX phase (the precursor for MXene preparation) was 172 S·cm-1. The transparency of the prepared composite films exceeded 75%, even for samples containing 5 wt. % of MXene, as confirmed by UV spectroscopy. The dynamic mechanical analysis confirmed the improved mechanical properties, such as the storage modulus, which improved with the increasing MXene content. Moreover, all the composite films were very flexible and did not break under repeated twisting. The combination of the relatively high electrical conductivity of the composites filled with low filler content, an appropriate transparency, and good mechanical properties make these materials promising for applications in flexible electronics.
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- Aisha Tanvir
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Polymer Institute Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar.
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Kutalkova E, Mrlik M, Ilcikova M, Osicka J, Sedlacik M, Mosnacek J. Enhanced and Tunable Electrorheological Capability using Surface Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Modification with Simultaneous Reduction of the Graphene Oxide by Silyl-Based Polymer Grafting. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 9:E308. [PMID: 30813501 PMCID: PMC6410254 DOI: 10.3390/nano9020308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, a verified process of the "grafting from" approach using surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization was applied for the modification of a graphene oxide (GO) surface. This approach provides simultaneous grafting of poly(2-(trimethylsilyloxy)ethyl methacrylate) (PHEMATMS) chains and a controllable reduction of the GO surface. This allows the fine tuning of its electrical conductivity, which is a crucial parameter for applications of such hybrid composite particles in electrorheological (ER) suspensions. The successful coating was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The molecular characteristics of PHEMATMS were characterized by gel permeation chromatography. ER performance was elucidated using a rotational rheometer under various electric field strengths and a dielectric spectroscopy to demonstrate the direct impact of both the relaxation time and dielectric relaxation strength on the ER effectivity. Enhanced compatibility between the silicone oil and polymer-modified GO particles was investigated using contact angle measurements and visual sedimentation stability determination. It was clearly proven that the modification of the GO surface improved the ER capability of the system due to the tunable conductivity during the surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) process and the enhanced compatibility of the GO particles, modified by polymer containing silyl structures, with silicone oil. These unique ER properties of this system appear very promising for future applications in the design of ER suspensions.
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- Erika Kutalkova
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia.
- Department of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, 90 924, Lodz, Poland.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia.
- Department of Polymer Engneering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Vavreckova 275, 762 72 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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Danko M, Kroneková Z, Mrlik M, Osicka J, Bin Yousaf A, Mihálová A, Tkac J, Kasak P. Sulfobetaines Meet Carboxybetaines: Modulation of Thermo- and Ion-Responsivity, Water Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Cell Adhesion. Langmuir 2019; 35:1391-1403. [PMID: 30134095 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b01592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
A procedure for the preparation of copolymers bearing sulfobetaine and carboxybetaine methacrylic-based monomers by free-radical polymerization is described and discussed. A combination of monomers affects the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) in water and in the presence of a simple NaCl electrolyte while retaining the zwitterionic character. In addition, hydrogel samples were prepared and showed tunable water structure and mechanical properties. The total nonfreezable water content decreases with the amount of carboxybetaine segment in the hydrogel feed and the compression moduli were in a range of 0.7-1.6 MPa. Responses to external conditions such as temperature and ion strength were investigated and a potential application such as modulated thermal detection is proposed. The presence of the carboxylate group in the carboxybetaine segment enables a small fluorescence probe and peptide bearing RDG motif to be attached to polymer and hydrogel samples, respectively. The hydrogel samples functionalized with the RGD motif exhibit controlled cell adhesion. Such synthetic strategy based on combination of different zwitterionic segments offers a simple pathway for the development of zwitterionic materials with programmable properties.
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- Martin Danko
- Center for Advanced Materials , Qatar University , P.O. Box 2713, Doha , Qatar
- Polymer Institute , Slovak Academy of Sciences , Dúbravská cesta 9 , 84541 Bratislava , Slovak Republic
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- Polymer Institute , Slovak Academy of Sciences , Dúbravská cesta 9 , 84541 Bratislava , Slovak Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute , Tomas Bata University in Zlin , Trida T, Bati 5678 , 76001 , Zlin , Czech Republic
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- Center for Advanced Materials , Qatar University , P.O. Box 2713, Doha , Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials , Qatar University , P.O. Box 2713, Doha , Qatar
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- Polymer Institute , Slovak Academy of Sciences , Dúbravská cesta 9 , 84541 Bratislava , Slovak Republic
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- Department of Glycobiotechnology, Institute of Chemistry , Slovak Academy of Sciences , Dúbravská cesta 9 , 84538 Bratislava , Slovak Republic
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- Center for Advanced Materials , Qatar University , P.O. Box 2713, Doha , Qatar
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Florczak S, Lorson T, Zheng T, Mrlik M, Hutmacher DW, Higgins MJ, Luxenhofer R, Dalton PD. Melt electrowriting of electroactive poly(vinylidene difluoride) fibers. POLYM INT 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.5759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Sammy Florczak
- Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute University Clinic Würzburg Würzburg Germany
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Australia
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute Julius‐Maximilians‐University Würzburg Würzburg Germany
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute University of Wollongong Wollongong Australia
- Materials Characterisation and Fabrication Platform University of Melbourne Melbourne Australia
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute Julius‐Maximilians‐University Würzburg Würzburg Germany
- Centre of Polymer Systems University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin Zlin Czech Republic
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- Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute University of Wollongong Wollongong Australia
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- Polymer Functional Materials, Chair for Advanced Materials Synthesis, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bavarian Polymer Institute Julius‐Maximilians‐University Würzburg Würzburg Germany
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- Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute University Clinic Würzburg Würzburg Germany
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Mrlik M, Ilcikova M, Osicka J, Kutalkova E, Minarik A, Vesel A, Mosnacek J. Electrorheology of SI-ATRP-modified graphene oxide particles with poly(butyl methacrylate): effect of reduction and compatibility with silicone oil. RSC Adv 2019; 9:1187-1198. [PMID: 35517996 PMCID: PMC9059573 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08518h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) was used to modify graphene oxide (GO) particles with poly(butyl methacrylate) (PBMA) chains. This procedure facilitated the single-step fabrication of a hybrid material with tailored conductivity for the preparation of a suspension in silicone oil with enhanced sedimentation stability and improved electrorheological (ER) activity. PBMA was characterized using various techniques, such as gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis through on-line investigation of the Fourier transform infrared spectra, together with transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy, were successfully used to confirm GO surface modification. The ER performance was investigated using optical microscopy images and steady shear rheometry, and the mechanism of the internal chain-like structure formation was elucidated. The dielectric properties confirmed enhanced ER performance owing to an increase in relaxation strength to 1.36 and decrease in relaxation time to 5 × 10−3 s. The compatibility between GO and silicone oil was significantly influenced by covalently bonded PBMA polymer brushes on the GO surface, showing enhanced compatibility with silicone oil, which resulted in the considerably improved sedimentation stability. Furthermore, a controlled degree of reduction of the GO surface ensured that the suspension had improved ER properties. Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) was used to modify graphene oxide (GO) particles with poly(butyl methacrylate) (PBMA) chains.![]()
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- Miroslav Mrlik
- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin
- 760 01 Zlin
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin
- 760 01 Zlin
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin
- 760 01 Zlin
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin
- 760 01 Zlin
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlin
- 760 01 Zlin
- Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 845 41 Bratislava 45
- Slovakia
- Department of Polymer Engineering
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Osicka J, Mrlik M, Ilčíková M, Munster L, Bazant P, Špitalský Z, Mosnáček J. Light-Induced Actuation of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Filled with Graphene Oxide Grafted with Poly(2-(trimethylsilyloxy)ethyl Methacrylate). Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E1059. [PMID: 30960984 PMCID: PMC6403827 DOI: 10.3390/polym10101059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
This study serves to combine two approaches into one single step, to achieve a significant improvement of the light-induced actuation capabilities. Graphene oxide (GO) is an inert material, from the electrical and thermal conductivity point of view, and is incompatible with the usually-used poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) matrix. During surface-modification by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization, the GO was transformed into a conducting and compatible material with the PDMS showing enormous light-induced actuation capability. The GO surface-modification with poly(2-(trimethylsilyloxy)ethyl methacrylate) (PHEMATMS) chains was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis, with an on-line monitoring of gasses using FTIR. The improved compatibility was elucidated using contact angle and dielectric properties measurements. The PHEMATMS shell was investigated using gel permeation chromatography and nuclear magnetic resonance. The improved electric conductivity was measured using the four-point probe method and by Raman spectroscopy. The very important mechanical properties were elucidated using dynamic mechanical analysis, and with the help of thermo-mechanic analysis for the light-induced actuation. The excellent actuation capabilities observed, with changes in the length of around 0.8% at 10% pre-strain, are very promising from the point of view of applications.
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- Josef Osicka
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Centre for Advanced Materials Application, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 45 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Jlassi K, Radwan AB, Sadasivuni KK, Mrlik M, Abdullah AM, Chehimi MM, Krupa I. Anti-corrosive and oil sensitive coatings based on epoxy/polyaniline/magnetite-clay composites through diazonium interfacial chemistry. Sci Rep 2018; 8:13369. [PMID: 30190528 PMCID: PMC6127100 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-31508-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Epoxy polymer nanocomposites filled with magnetite (Fe3O4) clay (B), named (B-DPA-PANI@Fe3O4) have been prepared at different filler loading (0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, 5 wt. %). The surface modification of clay by polyaniline (PANI) is achieved in the presence of 4-diphenylamine diazonium salt (DPA). The effects of the nanofiller loading on Tensile, mechanical and dielectric properties were systematically studied. Improved properties was highlighted for all reinforced samples. The addition of only 3 wt. % of the filler enhanced the tensile strength of the composites by 256%, and the glass transition temperature Tg by 37%. The dielectric spectra over a broad frequency showed a robust interface between the hybrid (B-DPA-PANI@Fe3O4) fillers and epoxy matrix. The results showed most significant improvement in corrosion inhibition using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in 3.5 wt % NaCl, as well as a significant response in oil sensing test. High charge transfer resistance of 110 × 106 Ω.cm2 using 3-wt % of filler was noted compared to 0.35 × 106 Ω.cm2 for the pure epoxy. The results obtained herein will open new routes for the preparation of efficient anticorrosion sensor coatings.
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- Khouloud Jlassi
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- University Paris Est, CNRS, UMR7182, ICMPE, UPEC, F-94320, Thais, France
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
- QAPCO Polymer Chair, Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Shehata N, Kandas I, Hassounah I, Sobolčiak P, Krupa I, Mrlik M, Popelka A, Steadman J, Lewis R. Piezoresponse, Mechanical, and Electrical Characteristics of Synthetic Spider Silk Nanofibers. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2018; 8:nano8080585. [PMID: 30071581 PMCID: PMC6116277 DOI: 10.3390/nano8080585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This work presents electrospun nanofibers from synthetic spider silk protein, and their application as both a mechanical vibration and humidity sensor. Spider silk solution was synthesized from minor ampullate silk protein (MaSp) and then electrospun into nanofibers with a mean diameter of less than 100 nm. Then, mechanical vibrations were detected through piezoelectric characteristics analysis using a piezo force microscope and a dynamic mechanical analyzer with a voltage probe. The piezoelectric coefficient (d33) was determined to be 3.62 pC/N. During humidity sensing, both mechanical and electric resistance properties of spider silk nanofibers were evaluated at varying high-level humidity, beyond a relative humidity of 70%. The mechanical characterizations of the nanofibers show promising results, with Young’s modulus and maximum strain of up to 4.32 MPa and 40.90%, respectively. One more interesting feature is the electric resistivity of the spider silk nanofibers, which were observed to be decaying with humidity over time, showing a cyclic effect in both the absence and presence of humidity due to the cyclic shrinkage/expansion of the protein chains. The synthesized nanocomposite can be useful for further biomedical applications, such as nerve cell regrowth and drug delivery.
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- Nader Shehata
- Department of Engineering Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt.
- Center of Smart Nanotechnology and Photonics (CSNP), SmartCI Research Center, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt.
- USTAR Bioinnovations Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84341, USA.
- Physics Department, Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), Doha District 13133, Kuwait.
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- Department of Engineering Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt.
- Center of Smart Nanotechnology and Photonics (CSNP), SmartCI Research Center, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt.
- Physics Department, Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), Doha District 13133, Kuwait.
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- USTAR Bioinnovations Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84341, USA.
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- Center of Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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- Center of Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Nad Ovcirnou 3685, Zlin 76001, Czech Republic.
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- Physics Department, Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), Doha District 13133, Kuwait.
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- USTAR Bioinnovations Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84341, USA.
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- USTAR Bioinnovations Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84341, USA.
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Osicka J, Mrlik M, Ilcikova M, Hanulikova B, Urbanek P, Sedlacik M, Mosnacek J. Reversible Actuation Ability upon Light Stimulation of the Smart Systems with Controllably Grafted Graphene Oxide with Poly (Glycidyl Methacrylate) and PDMS Elastomer: Effect of Compatibility and Graphene Oxide Reduction on the Photo-Actuation Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E832. [PMID: 30960757 PMCID: PMC6403919 DOI: 10.3390/polym10080832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
This study is focused on the controllable reduction of the graphene oxide (GO) during the surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization technique of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). The successful modification was confirmed using TGA-FTIR analysis and TEM microscopy observation of the polymer shell. The simultaneous reduction of the GO particles was confirmed indirectly via TGA and directly via Raman spectroscopy and electrical conductivity investigations. Enhanced compatibility of the GO-PGMA particles with a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomeric matrix was proven using contact angle measurements. Prepared composites were further investigated through the dielectric spectroscopy to provide information about the polymer chain mobility through the activation energy. Dynamic mechanical properties investigation showed an excellent mechanical response on the dynamic stimulation at a broad temperature range. Thermal conductivity evaluation also confirmed the further photo-actuation capability properties at light stimulation of various intensities and proved that composite material consisting of GO-PGMA particles provide systems with a significantly enhanced capability in comparison with neat GO as well as neat PDMS matrix.
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- Josef Osicka
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Centre for Advanced Materials Application, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravska cesta 9, 845 11 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Savin CL, Peptu C, Kroneková Z, Sedlačík M, Mrlik M, Sasinková V, Peptu CA, Popa M, Mosnáček J. Polyglobalide-Based Porous Networks Containing Poly(ethylene glycol) Structures Prepared by Photoinitiated Thiol–Ene Coupling. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:3331-3342. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Corina L. Savin
- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, 700050 Iaşi, Romania
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- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda 41A, 700487 Iaşi, Romania
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- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 38 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, 700050 Iaşi, Romania
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, 700050 Iaşi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 010071 Bucuresti, Romania
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- Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 84541 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Kutalkova E, Plachy T, Osicka J, Cvek M, Mrlik M, Sedlacik M. Electrorheological behavior of iron(ii) oxalate micro-rods. RSC Adv 2018; 8:24773-24779. [PMID: 35542126 PMCID: PMC9082650 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra03409e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Electrorheological (ER) fluids represent smart materials with extensive application potential due to their rheological properties which can be readily changed under an external electric field. In this study, the iron(ii) oxalate particles with rod-like morphology were successfully synthesized by the co-precipitation method using sulphate heptahydrate and oxalic acid dihydrate. The characterization of particles was performed via X-ray diffractometry and scanning electron microscopy. Subsequently, the ER fluids were prepared by dispersing the synthesized particles in silicone oil. The optical microscopy demonstrated the formation of chain-like particle structures upon the application of an electric field. Rheological properties were determined by means of rotational rheometry including creep-recovery experiments. The viscoelastic behavior of systems under investigation in the presence of the electric field was confirmed by the presence of recoverable strain of the system. The application of rod-like iron(ii) oxalates particles led to significant electrorheological effect as proved e.g. via the creep-recovery experiments under the application of an external electric field.![]()
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- E. Kutalkova
- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems
- University Institute
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 760 01 Zlín
- Czech Republic
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Osicka J, Ilčíková M, Mrlik M, Minařík A, Pavlinek V, Mosnáček J. The Impact of Polymer Grafting from a Graphene Oxide Surface on Its Compatibility with a PDMS Matrix and the Light-Induced Actuation of the Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E264. [PMID: 30970942 PMCID: PMC6432306 DOI: 10.3390/polym9070264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS)-based materials with improved photoactuation properties were prepared by the incorporation of polymer-grafted graphene oxide particles. The modification of the graphene oxide (GO) surface was achieved via a surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI ATRP) of methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate. The modification was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy and electron microscopy. The GO surface reduction during the SI ATRP was investigated using Raman spectroscopy and conductivity measurements. Contact angle measurements, dielectric spectroscopy and dynamic mechanical analyses were used to investigate the compatibility of the GO filler with the PDMS matrix and the influence of the GO surface modification on its physical properties and the interactions with the matrix. Finally, the thermal conductivity and photoactuation properties of the PDMS matrix and composites were compared. The incorporation of GO with grafted polymer chains, especially poly(n-butyl methacrylate), into the PDMS matrix improved the compatibility of the GO filler with the matrix, increased the energy dissipation due to the improved flexibility of the PDMS chains, enhanced the damping behavior and increased the thermal conductivity. All the changes in the properties positively affected the photoactuation behavior of the PDMS composites containing polymer-grafted GO.
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- Josef Osicka
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava 45, Slovakia.
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Issa AA, Al-Maadeed M, Luyt AS, Mrlik M, Hassan MK. Investigation of the physico-mechanical properties of electrospun PVDF/cellulose (nano)fibers. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ahmed A. Issa
- Material Sciences and Technology Program; Qatar University; Doha Qatar
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- Material Sciences and Technology Program; Qatar University; Doha Qatar
- Center for Advanced Materials; Qatar University; Doha Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials; Qatar University; Doha Qatar
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Plachy T, Mrlik M, Kozakova Z, Suly P, Sedlacik M, Pavlinek V, Kuritka I. The electrorheological behavior of suspensions based on molten-salt synthesized lithium titanate nanoparticles and their core-shell titanate/urea analogues. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2015; 7:3725-3731. [PMID: 25633327 DOI: 10.1021/am508471f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
This paper concerns the preparation of novel electrorheological (ER) materials using microwave-assisted synthesis as well as utilizing a suitable shell-providing system with enhanced ER performance. Lithium titanate nanoparticles were successfully synthesized, and their composition was confirmed via X-ray diffraction. Rheological properties were investigated in the absence as well as in the presence of an external electric field. Dielectric properties clarified the response of the particles to the application of an electric field. The urea-coated lithium titanate nanoparticle-based suspension exhibits higher ER performance in comparison to suspensions based on bare particles.
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- T Plachy
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin , Nad Ovcirnou 3685, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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Machovsky M, Mrlik M, Kuritka I, Pavlinek V, Babayan V. Novel synthesis of core–shell urchin-like ZnO coated carbonyl iron microparticles and their magnetorheological activity. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra44982c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Mrlik M, Sedlacik M, Pavlinek V, Peer P, Filip P, Saha P. Magnetorheology of carbonyl iron particles coated with polypyrrole ribbons: The steady shear study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/412/1/012016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Sedlacik M, Mrlik M, Kozakova Z, Pavlinek V, Kuritka I. Synthesis and electrorheology of rod-like titanium oxide particles prepared via microwave-assisted molten-salt method. Colloid Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-012-2834-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mrlik M, Sedlacik M, Pavlinek V, Bazant P, Saha P, Peer P, Filip P. Synthesis and magnetorheological characteristics of ribbon-like, polypyrrole-coated carbonyl iron suspensions under oscillatory shear. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.38473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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