S. I. Aliev, D. I. Derevyanko, V. V. Shelkovnikov, I. K. Shundrina, G. E. Sal’nikov, V. N. Berezhnaya, B. G. Gol’denberg, A. A. Chernonosov, N. A. Orlova
{"title":"A Hybrid Photopolymer Material Based on Tetraacrylate Monomer and Thiol-, Aminosiloxane Components for Recording Microstructured Elements Using Synchrotron Radiation","authors":"S. I. Aliev, D. I. Derevyanko, V. V. Shelkovnikov, I. K. Shundrina, G. E. Sal’nikov, V. N. Berezhnaya, B. G. Gol’denberg, A. A. Chernonosov, N. A. Orlova","doi":"10.1134/S1560090426600105","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090426600105","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A hybrid acrylate-thiol-siloxane photopolymer material was modified with an aminosiloxane oligomer. The aminosiloxane oligomer was synthesized via non-hydrolytic condensation of diphenylsilanediol and (<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylaminopropyl)trimethoxysilane and characterized by <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>29</sup>Si NMR spectro-scopy, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The aminosiloxane oligomer was shown to be stable against spontaneous hydrolytic condensation during storage. Modification of the hybrid photopolymer material with the aminosiloxane oligomer resulted in the formation of transparent films at an ambient humidity of 60%. For photocured films obtained from structural blocks of different quantitative compositions, the values of the elastic modulus (0.66–1.24 GPa) and glass transition temperature (47–70°C) were determined. High-aspect-ratio microstructures were successfully recorded using synchrotron radiation based on the modified material.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571117","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}
S. V. Kolesov, N. V. Plotnikova, D. V. Stiazhkin, V. M. Yanborisov
{"title":"On Kinetic Reasons for the Activating Effect of Piperylene in Isoprene Polymerization on the Catalyst System GdCl3⋅n(i-C3H7ОН)–TIBA–Piperylene","authors":"S. V. Kolesov, N. V. Plotnikova, D. V. Stiazhkin, V. M. Yanborisov","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601402","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601402","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study reveals the kinetic mechanisms behind piperylene’s activating role in the GdCl<sub>3</sub>·<i>n</i>(<i>i</i>-C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>7</sub>OH)–TIBA–piperylene catalytic system for isoprene polymerization. Piperylene addition (1) forms three types of active centers (ACs), including two novel piperylene-derived ACs with initiation rate constants <i>kᵢ</i> ≥ 10 M<sup>–1</sup> min<sup>–1</sup> enabling quasi-instantaneous polymerization onset; (2) increases total precatalytic center concentration 18-fold (9 × 10<sup>–6</sup> M vs. 5 × 10<sup>–7</sup> M without piperylene); and (3) induces AC deactivation: Type 1 ACs (<i>k</i><sub><i>p</i></sub> = 40 000 M<sup>–1</sup> min<sup>–1</sup>, <i>k</i><sub><i>d</i></sub> = 10 min<sup>–1</sup>) produce short chains and deactivate rapidly, while Type 2 ACs (<i>k</i><sub><i>p</i></sub> = 86 000 M<sup>–1</sup> min<sup>–1</sup>, <i>k</i><sub><i>d</i></sub> = 0.1 min<sup>–1</sup>) remain active for ≤30 min. Notably, high-MW Type 3 ACs (<i>k</i><sub><i>p</i></sub> = 146 000 M<sup>–1</sup> min<sup>–1</sup>) persist, mirroring non-piperylene systems. Kinetic modeling (including Monte Carlo simulations) validated the deactivation-inclusive Scheme II, accurately describing monomer conversion, MWDs and molecular weights. These results elucidate piperylene’s acceleration effect and may extend to other Ziegler–Natta diene-polymerization systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571115","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}
V. Serova, B. Mankaev, E. Chernikova, A. Berkovich, R. Alekseyev, S. Karlov
{"title":"A Novel Cyclic Carbonate Monomer, α-Propyl Trimethylene Carbonate: Synthesis, Homopolymerization, and Copolymerization with ε-Caprolactone","authors":"V. Serova, B. Mankaev, E. Chernikova, A. Berkovich, R. Alekseyev, S. Karlov","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601074","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601074","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A novel α-<i>n</i>-propyl-substituted seven-membered cyclic carbonate (α-<i>n</i>-Pr-TEMC) was synthesized and used to prepare its homopolymer and statistical copolymer with ε-caprolactone (ε-CL). Homopolymerization via Sn(Oct)<sub>2</sub>-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization proceeded in a controlled manner. The α<i>‑n</i>-propyl substituent effectively moderated the monomer’s reactivity, enabling its statistical copolymerization with ε-CL, as confirmed by NMR analysis. DSC curves demonstrated transition from a semi-crystalline homopolymer to a copolymer with suppressed crystallinity. This work demonstrates α-<i>n</i>-Pr-TEMC’s utility as a comonomer for tailoring the properties of biodegradable polyesters<i>.</i></p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147579664","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}
Yue Zhang, Zhou Huang, Zhihui Xie, Jin An, Zhiyu Chen, Xu He, Mingpeng He, Yan Liu, Jiang Zhou, Bofan Shen, Tong Wu, Jinyao Chen, Jian Kang
{"title":"Study on the Curing Kinetics and Properties of Bismaleimide Modified Anhydride Epoxy Resin","authors":"Yue Zhang, Zhou Huang, Zhihui Xie, Jin An, Zhiyu Chen, Xu He, Mingpeng He, Yan Liu, Jiang Zhou, Bofan Shen, Tong Wu, Jinyao Chen, Jian Kang","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601396","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601396","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study introduced <i>N</i>,<i>N</i> '-4,4'-diphenylmethane bismaleimide (BMI) into the epoxy-anhydride resin EP-A (bisphenol A epoxy resin type, methyl nadic anhydride (MNA)) to prepare BMI modified epoxy resin (EP-B). The curing kinetics of EP-A and EP-B were comparatively studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results showed that compared with EP-A, the introduction of BMI effectively promoted the curing reaction process of EP-B, and all curing characteristic temperatures decreased. Moreover, multiple curing process takes place, the curing kinetics were carefully investigated by means of <i>Kissinger</i> method and <i>Ozawa</i> method; Results of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that the weight loss rate in the second stage of EP-B was significantly reduced, demonstrating the good thermal stability compared with EP-A; Further study on dielectric properties revealed that EP-B has obviously higher dielectric constant, volume resistivity and breakdown voltage, and lower dielectric loss compared to EP-A. DMA results showed that the storage modulus and glass transition temperature of EP-B was obviously higher than that of EP-A. The impact of BMI on the structure and properties were discussed in detail, and related mechanism was proposed, in order to provide theoretical basis for the preparation of high-performance EP.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571116","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":"Free-Radical Copolymerization of Methacrylic Acid and Isoprene: Reactivities of Monomers and Microstructure of Resulting Copolymers","authors":"A. V. Komin","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601426","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601426","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reactivity ratios have been determined for the free-radical copolymerization of methacrylic acid (<i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>1</sub>) and isoprene (<i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>2</sub>) in 1,4-dioxane. The reactivity ratios calculated according to the extended Kelen–Tüdõs method and the method recommended by IUPAC are found to be <i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>1</sub> = 1.12 ± 0.26 and <i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>2</sub> = 0.59 ± 0.22 and <i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>1</sub> = 1.10 (‒0.15 +0.22) and <i>r</i>\u0000\t\t\t\t\t\t<sub>2</sub> = 0.60 (‒0.04 +0.05), respectively. Approaches to determining the configuration of isoprene units using <sup>1</sup>H NMR spectroscopy data are considered. It was established that up to 97% of isoprene units in macromolecules predominantly occur in 1,4-<i>trans</i> configuration. The content of 3,4-units is twice that of 1,2-units and does not exceed 4%. It was shown that macromolecules contain homosequences of comonomer units. 3,4-Units of isoprene are surrounded predominantly by <i>trans</i>-units. Based on the data of <sup>1</sup>H NMR spectroscopy and copolymerization reactivity ratios, a conclusion is made about the configuration of macromolecules as a whole. The dependence of the Harwood run number (microblockiness parameter) the average length of homosequences of units in macromolecules on the composition of the monomer mixture was revealed.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571094","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":"Towards High-Performance MoO3–Polymer Hybrids: Correlating Structure, Morphology, and Thermal Stability","authors":"Ouiddad Saiah, Leila Mouacher, Faiza Zahaf, Aicha Hachemaoui, Ahmed Yahiaoui, Haroun Houicha","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601438","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601438","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work reports the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of HCl-doped poly(3-bromoaniline)/MoO<sub>3</sub>, polypyrrole/MoO<sub>3</sub>, and poly(3-bromoaniline-<i>co</i>-pyrrole)/MoO<sub>3</sub> nanocomposites prepared via chemical oxidative in situ polymerization to enhance thermal stability and morphological properties. Structural investigations by FTIR and UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed successful doping and chemical interactions between the polymers and MoO<sub>3</sub>. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis verified the preservation of the orthorhombic α-MoO<sub>3</sub> crystalline phase across all composites, with peak broadening indicative of polymer-induced lattice strain and reduced crystallite size due to acid treatment and polymer embedding. Morphological examination using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed exfoliated MoO<sub>3</sub> nanobelts uniformly dispersed within hierarchically porous polymer matrices, promoting increased surface area and ion accessibility. Thermal analyses via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) demonstrated enhanced thermal stability and distinct degradation behaviors relative to pristine polymers, attributed to robust polymer–inorganic interfacial interactions that enhance composite stability. These findings suggest that the hybrid nanocomposites, combining enhanced thermal robustness and tunable morphology, are promising for energy storage devices, electrochemical sensors, and thermally stable conductive coatings.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571107","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}
V. R. Nazemutdinova, A. A. Morontsev, K. S. Sadovnikov, A. I. Wozniak, M. V. Bermeshev
{"title":"One-Pot Hydrogenation of 5-Ethyl-2-norbornene Metathesis Oligomer Synthesized in the Presence of Ethylene","authors":"V. R. Nazemutdinova, A. A. Morontsev, K. S. Sadovnikov, A. I. Wozniak, M. V. Bermeshev","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601414","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601414","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metathesis and hydrogenated oligomers of 5-ethyl-2-norbornene were prepared via tandem synthesis: metathesis polymerization in the presence of first- and second-generation Grubbs catalysts in an ethylene atmosphere and subsequent one-pot hydrogenation. The structure of metathesis and modified products was studied using <sup>1</sup>Н and <sup>13</sup>С NMR spectroscopy and IR spectroscopy. The effect of the catalyst type on the molecular weight and ratio of components in a mixture of metathesis and hydrogenated oligomers, as well as the effect of the molecular weight on the glass transition temperature of the products, was demonstrated.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571118","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}
Ch. K. Rasulov, I. H. Ayyubov, S. T. Rustamov, M. V. Naghiyeva, G. Z. Heydarli
{"title":"Stabilizers of Some Polymer Materials Based on Sterically Hindered Phenols","authors":"Ch. K. Rasulov, I. H. Ayyubov, S. T. Rustamov, M. V. Naghiyeva, G. Z. Heydarli","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601256","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601256","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Stabilizers of polymer materials are used to solve the problem of polymer degradation and durability. Over time, environmental elements such as heat, light, and atmospheric oxygen can destroy or damage the polymer material, and in this regard, polymer stabilizers play a protective role. Polymer stabilizers must be durable and withstand certain climatic conditions well throughout their service life. With the correct application of these stabilizers, the overall performance, durability, and safety are significantly improved, as the applied stabilizers guarantee the resilience and durability of the polymer material, preventing the deterioration of its physical and mechanical properties caused by external influences. In recent years, sterically hindered phenols and their functionally substituted derivatives, which can act as antioxidants, heat stabilizers, and other types of stabilizing compounds, have been increasingly used as such stabilizers. This paper analyzes the results of research in the field of developing new effective stabilizers for a number of polymer materials, such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and polypropylene. The main advantages and disadvantages of the described stabilizers are shown, and the results of the authors' own research in the field of obtaining new effective stabilizers are presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147340053","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}
Yamina Ghillal, Hammou Gherras, Ahmed Yahiaoui, Aicha Hachemaoui, Abdelkader Belfedal, Ali Alsalme, Abdelkader Dehbi, Massimo Messori
{"title":"Highly Soluble Aromatic Oligoazomethine Synthesized Using Maghnite-H+ for Organic Electronics","authors":"Yamina Ghillal, Hammou Gherras, Ahmed Yahiaoui, Aicha Hachemaoui, Abdelkader Belfedal, Ali Alsalme, Abdelkader Dehbi, Massimo Messori","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601268","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601268","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, a conjugated oligoazomethine was synthesized via polycondensation of terephthaldehyde and <i>p</i>-phenylenediamine, aiming to develop a thermally stable, solution-processable, and semiconductive oligomer with potential applications in optoelectronic devices. The resulting oligomer exhibited a π‑conjugated backbone with azomethine (C=N) linkages, confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. UV–visible spectroscopy revealed a red-shift in absorption, with an optical band gap of 2.69 eV, indicating semiconductive behavior. Structural analysis using XRD showed semicrystalline characteristics, while TGA demonstrated good thermal stability with decomposition onset at 455°C. SEM images revealed a rough, globular surface morphology with porous features. Oligomer yield was optimized by varying reaction parameters, with a maximum yield of 95.1% achieved at room temperature using 5% Maghnite-H<sup>+</sup> as a catalyst over 24 hours. Solubility tests confirmed good compatibility with organic solvents. Electrical conductivity measurements indicated a room temperature conductivity of 2.1 × 10<sup>−6</sup> S/cm and an activation energy of 0.24 eV, placing oligoazomethine in the category of organic semiconductors. These properties suggest the synthesized oligo-azomethine is a promising candidate for use in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147339946","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}
G. R. Mingaleeva, T. D. Abdurahimov, I. N. Korolev, V. Z. Mingaleev
{"title":"Ionic, Covalent, and Covalent-Ionic Chitosan Hydrogels with 5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Crosslinker","authors":"G. R. Mingaleeva, T. D. Abdurahimov, I. N. Korolev, V. Z. Mingaleev","doi":"10.1134/S1560090425601244","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1560090425601244","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ionic, covalent, covalent-ionic hydrogels of chitosan and 5-norbornene-dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride as crosslinker were obtained. The developed synthetic routes of ionic and covalent crosslinking of chitosan make it possible to have a significant effect on the molecular structure of polymer networks of hydrogels, their rheological properties, and ability to swell at various pH. The concentration of the crosslinker is an additional factor in the directional regulation of the listed properties of hydrogels in intervals, the boundaries of which are set by the nature of chemical bonds in crosslinkers. The results obtained make it possible to predict and select the optimal samples for the development and improvement of hydrogel materials based on chitosan for biomedical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":739,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Science, Series B","volume":"67 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147339996","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}