Characterization of bi-layered magnetic nanoparticles synthesized via two-step surface-initiated ring-opening polymerization
- A versatile strategy to integrate multiple functions in a polymer based material is the formation of polymer networks with defined nanostructures. Here, we present synthesis and comprehensive characterization of covalently surface functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) comprising a bi-layer oligomeric shell, using Sn(Oct)(2) as catalyst for a two-step functionalization. These hydroxy-terminated precursors for degradable magneto-and thermo-sensitive polymer networks were prepared via two subsequent surfaceinitiated ring-opening polymerizations (ROPs) with omega-pentadecalactone and e-caprolactone. A two-step mass loss obtained in thermogravimetric analysis and two distinct melting transitions around 50 and 85 degrees C observed in differential scanning calorimetry experiments, which are attributed to the melting of OPDL and OCL crystallites, confirmed a successful preparation of the modified MNPs. The oligomeric coating of the nanoparticles could be visualized by transmission electron microscopy. The investigation of degraftedA versatile strategy to integrate multiple functions in a polymer based material is the formation of polymer networks with defined nanostructures. Here, we present synthesis and comprehensive characterization of covalently surface functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) comprising a bi-layer oligomeric shell, using Sn(Oct)(2) as catalyst for a two-step functionalization. These hydroxy-terminated precursors for degradable magneto-and thermo-sensitive polymer networks were prepared via two subsequent surfaceinitiated ring-opening polymerizations (ROPs) with omega-pentadecalactone and e-caprolactone. A two-step mass loss obtained in thermogravimetric analysis and two distinct melting transitions around 50 and 85 degrees C observed in differential scanning calorimetry experiments, which are attributed to the melting of OPDL and OCL crystallites, confirmed a successful preparation of the modified MNPs. The oligomeric coating of the nanoparticles could be visualized by transmission electron microscopy. The investigation of degrafted oligomeric coatings by gel permeation chromatography and H-1-NMR spectroscopy showed an increase in number average molecular weight as well as the presence of signals related to both of oligo(omega-pentadecalactone) (OPDL) and oligo(e-caprolactone) (OCL) after the second ROP. A more detailed analysis of the NMR results revealed that only a few.-pentadecalactone repeating units are present in the degrafted oligomeric bi-layers, whereby a considerable degree of transesterification could be observed when OPDL was polymerized in the 2nd ROP step. These findings are supported by a low degree of crystallinity for OPDL in the degrafted oligomeric bi-layers obtained in wide angle X-ray scattering experiments. Based on these findings it can be concluded that Sn(Oct)(2) was suitable as catalyst for the preparation of nanosized bi-layered coated MNP precursors by a two-step ROP.…
Verfasserangaben: | Li WangORCiDGND, Stefan Baudis, Karl KratzORCiD, Andreas LendleinORCiDGND |
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DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0607 |
ISSN: | 0033-4545 |
ISSN: | 1365-3075 |
Titel des übergeordneten Werks (Englisch): | Pure and applied chemistry : official journal of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
Verlag: | De Gruyter |
Verlagsort: | Berlin |
Publikationstyp: | Wissenschaftlicher Artikel |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Jahr der Erstveröffentlichung: | 2015 |
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2015 |
Datum der Freischaltung: | 27.03.2017 |
Freies Schlagwort / Tag: | NICE-2014; degradable polyester; magnetic nanoparticles; nanoparticle characterization; ring opening polymerization; surface functionalization |
Band: | 87 |
Ausgabe: | 11-12 |
Seitenanzahl: | 13 |
Erste Seite: | 1085 |
Letzte Seite: | 1097 |
Fördernde Institution: | China Scholarship Council (CSC) [2010624124] |
Organisationseinheiten: | Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät / Institut für Chemie |
Peer Review: | Referiert |