{"title":"Water-Soluble Polymeric Probe with Naphthalimide Pendants for Fluorimetric Formaldehyde Sensing","authors":"Swagata Pan, Subhadip Roy, Priyadarsi De","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400434","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Formaldehyde (FA) is a common raw material extensively used in various industrial applications. However, FA is a known carcinogen and poses significant risks to human health. Therefore, developing a sensitive and selective probe for detecting FA is crucial. Herein, a naphthalimide-based water-soluble fluorescent polymeric probe for selective detection of FA in an aqueous medium at physiological pH is presented. The aromatic hydrazine units present in the side chains of the polymer react with FA through an addition-elimination reaction with the formation of hydrazone derivative, which halts the photoelectron transfer (PET) mechanism within the polymer, leading to a “turn-on” in green fluorescence. The formation of hydrazone is confirmed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) analysis for a model reaction of (6-hydrazinyl-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione, SM) with FA. The sensing mechanism through a PET on–off is supported by density functional theory (DFT) calculation. The probe demonstrates remarkable sensitivity, detecting FA concentrations as low as 1.7 µ<span>m</span>, and shows a five-fold fluorescence intensity increase within 10 min when exposed to 10 µ<span>m</span> formaldehyde. Additionally, the probe offers selective detection of FA over other analytes via fluorometric methods. This study represents a significant advancement in developing sensitive and selective polymeric probes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yifan Zhang, Yinqi Fan, Yang Yang, Zhizhong Chen, Jiangyi Chen, Keliang Zhao, Chongyi Chen, Zhenguo Liu
{"title":"Synthesis and Application of Polyvinyl Butyral Resins: A Review","authors":"Yifan Zhang, Yinqi Fan, Yang Yang, Zhizhong Chen, Jiangyi Chen, Keliang Zhao, Chongyi Chen, Zhenguo Liu","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400478","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin exhibits strong adhesion to a wide range of substrates, making it a valuable material in various commercial applications as an adhesive, primer, organic binder, and flexible substrate. Recently, PVB has attracted growing interest due to its versatility and potential for diverse engineering applications, including smart windows, wearable electronics, tissue engineering, and multifunctional materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of PVB, and highlights recent advancements in synthetic techniques and explores its use in laminated glass, flexible electronics, anti-corrosion coatings, composites, and electronic ceramics. Additionally, current challenges and future opportunities are discussed to underscore emerging research directions for PVB and its analogues in engineering applications. By offering an in-depth perspective, this review aims to guide both fundamental research and the development of commercial applications of polyvinyl acetal materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficient PET Depolymerization Using Cost-Effective Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal-Based Salts for High Monomer Yield","authors":"Samir Barman, Rajesh Theravalappil, Niladri Maity, Jaseer EA, Nestor Garcia, Abdulrahman Musa","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400316","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Catalytic glycolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into its monomer, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), is a major focus of chemical research in recent decades. Metal catalysts, especially heavy metal salts, are recognized for their efficiency in degrading this widely used thermoplastic. However, concerns over the non-biodegradable and toxic nature of heavy metal catalysts like Zn and Pb salts, along with their limited selectivity, have led researchers to seek alternative, more environmentally friendly, and cost-effective catalysts. This study explores alternatives such as lithium, sodium, and calcium acetate/formates, demonstrating that selected benign metal salts not only accelerate PET degradation but can also surpass traditional heavy metal acetate catalysts (e.g., Zn acetate) in terms of activity and BHET yield. More importantly, complete PET conversion is achieved within 3 h at ≈188 °C, with excellent BHET yield. The catalytic reactions using lithium and calcium acetate show a superior initial reaction rate under optimized conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Betül Sena Baysoy, İrem Günaydın, Hatice Kubra Batu, Dilek Ozturk Civelek, Binnur Aydogan Temel
{"title":"Fabrication of Core-Crosslinked Polymer Micelles via Photoinduced Azide Crosslinking","authors":"Betül Sena Baysoy, İrem Günaydın, Hatice Kubra Batu, Dilek Ozturk Civelek, Binnur Aydogan Temel","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400473","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polymer micelles have shown significant promise as drug delivery systems, particularly for poorly water-soluble chemotherapeutic agents such as doxorubicin (DOX). However, their instability in biological environments and the potential for easy drug release remain major challenges. This study investigates the fabrication of core-crosslinked polymer micelles using photoinduced azide crosslinking to enhance stability and achieve controlled drug release. Amphiphilic copolymers are synthesized using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, incorporating poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (PEG) as the hydrophilic block and a styrene-based azide monomer for the hydrophobic core. The micelles are crosslinked via photoinduced azide crosslinking and characterized for size, morphology, and drug loading capacity (DLC). DOX-loaded micelles demonstrated pH-responsive release, with minimal release at physiological pH (7.4) due to strong π–π stacking interactions between DOX and the hydrophobic core. At acidic pH (5), these interactions weakened, resulting in enhanced drug release, mimicking the conditions of the tumor microenvironment. Core-crosslinked micelles exhibited superior stability, reduced drug leakage, and improved release control compared to non-crosslinked micelles. These results highlight the potential of photo-crosslinked polymer micelles as a robust platform for the delivery of hydrophobic anticancer drugs, addressing key limitations of conventional micelle-based systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multimodal Polymeric Crosslinker Capable of Dual Crosslinking for Enhanced Cohesion, Adhesion, and Debonding of Waterborne Acrylic Adhesives","authors":"Seoyoon Yu, Chaenyung Cha","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400415","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Waterborne acrylic adhesives, despite their widespread usage, often suffer from insufficient cohesive and adhesive properties, especially compared to solvent adhesives. Therefore, in order to improve the performance of waterborne adhesives, it is important to enhance and control these properties in a refined manner. For this purpose, herein presents a polymeric crosslinker presenting a variable number of methacrylic groups intended to control the degree of crosslinking. Polysuccinimide (PSI), which consists of a series of succinimidyl rings, is conveniently modified with methacrylic functional groups by ring-opening nucleophilic reaction to develop methacrylic PSI (“MA-PSI”). The cohesion and adhesion of MA-PSI crosslinked adhesive is comprehensively controlled by both concentration and degree of methacrylic substitution (DS<sub>MA</sub>) of MA-PSI. Moreover, the dual crosslinking, accomplished by the successive application of thermal- and photo-crosslinking, further increases the cohesion to the extent that significantly reduces the adhesion strength, which is ideal for debonding applications. Overall, the multimodal MA-PSI is a versatile crosslinker allowing broad controllability of cohesion and adhesion as well as imparting debonding capability.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/macp.202400415","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Balancing the Mechanical Toughness and Electrical Insulation of Polypropylene by Blending and Grafting Modifications","authors":"Shengkun Niu, Tiandong Zhang, Huiyang Zhang, Changhai Zhang, Yue Zhang, Chao Yin, Yongquan Zhang, Guanglei Wu, Qingguo Chi","doi":"10.1002/macp.202500029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202500029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Balancing the mechanical toughness and electrical insulation of polypropylene (PP) for recyclable cable insulation application has attracted increasing attention. Due to the different molecular conformation, isotactic polypropylene (IPP) always delivers excellent electrical insulation but poor mechanical toughness, while block polypropylene (BPP) has been dramatically opposed properties. Blending IPP with BPP at an appropriate content may be beneficial to reconcile the toughness and insulation. In this study, the blending ratio of IPP and BPP is first investigated, and it is found that 60: 40 wt.% is the optimized ratio for achieving outstanding overall performance. Furthermore, polyolefin elastomer (POE) and styrene-grafted POE (POE-g-St) are incorporated into IPP/BPP blends respectively to intensify the toughness as well as the insulation property. The microstructure, electrical properties, mechanical properties, and thermal properties of the composites are systematically analyzed and discussed. The results demonstrate that the composite with a grafting ratio of 1.21 wt.% styrene exhibits superior overall performances, the enhanced breakdown field strength of 314.02 kV mm<sup>−1,</sup> and reduced elastic modulus of 352.54 MPa are achieved. Additionally, the modified composites also possess a high melting temperature, high volume resistivity, and excellent space charge suppression capability, achieving the synergistic improvements of the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harnessing Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly (CDSA) of Semicrystalline Block Copolymers for Functional 2D Architectures and Their Applications","authors":"Ankita Sahu, Sipradip Mahapatra, Pradip Dey, Goutam Ghosh","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400426","url":null,"abstract":"<p>2D micelles have attracted considerable attention in materials science due to their high surface area, tunable surface properties, and diverse potential applications. Although various methods are well-established for synthesizing 2D inorganic materials, the development of 2D organic materials remains less advanced due to challenges in achieving controlled synthesis. Crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) has emerged as a powerful and adaptable approach for constructing 2D micellar structures with precise control over dimensions, morphology, and corona chemistry. This technique is particularly significant for creating functional 2D architectures with applications across tissue engineering, nanomedicine, and sensing. Recent advances in CDSA of block copolymers have enabled enhanced structural precision and reproducibility, making it a valuable tool for designing next-generation 2D materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current principles, properties, and application potential of 2D micelles with crystalline cores formed through CDSA, highlighting the transformative impact of this approach in the field of soft matter and nanotechnology.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Urea-Modified Lignin-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Materials: Synthesis and CO2 Adsorption Properties","authors":"Siriguleng Bao, Yong Sheng Bao, Agula Bao","doi":"10.1002/macp.202400427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400427","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lignin has a high carbon content, but the production of porous carbon materials from it is challenging because of its complex structure and stable physicochemical properties. In this study, nitrogen-doped porous carbon materials are prepared by impregnating lignin with urea, using potassium hydroxide (KOH) as an activator. The physicochemical properties of the samples are investigated using various characterization methods. The results showed that the CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capacity of the sample LUN-10-7, which has a urea solution concentration of 10% and an immersion time of 7 days, is 3.80 mmol g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 bar and 298 K. The characterization results indicated that the abundant pore structure and excellent surface chemistry enhanced the sample's CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption performance. Additionally, the sample demonstrated high CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> selectivity and cyclic stability, making it suitable for practical applications as an adsorbent.</p>","PeriodicalId":18054,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics","volume":"226 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}