@misc{KitaTokarczykJungingerBelegrinouetal.2011, author = {Kita-Tokarczyk, Katarzyna and Junginger, Mathias and Belegrinou, Serena and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Amphiphilic polymers at interfaces}, series = {Advances in polymer science}, volume = {242}, journal = {Advances in polymer science}, number = {1}, editor = {Muller, AHE and Borisov, O}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-642-22297-9}, issn = {0065-3195}, doi = {10.1007/12_2010_58}, pages = {151 -- 201}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Self-assembly phenomena in block copolymer systems are attracting considerable interest from the scientific community and industry alike. Particularly interesting is the behavior of amphiphilic copolymers, which can self-organize into nanoscale-sized objects such as micelles, vesicles, or tubes in solution, and which form well-defined assemblies at interfaces such as air-liquid, air-solid, or liquid-solid. Depending on the polymer chemistry and architecture, various types of organization at interfaces can be expected, and further exploited for applications in nanotechnology, electronics, and biomedical sciences. In this article, we discuss the formation and characterization of Langmuir monolayers from various amphiphilic block copolymers, including chargeable and thus pH-responsivematerials. Solid-supported polymer films are reviewed in the context of alteration of surface properties by ultrathin polymer layers and the possibilities for application in tissue engineering, sensors and biomaterials. Finally, we focus on how organic and polymer monolayers influence the growth of inorganic materials. This is a truly biomimetic approach since Nature uses soft interfaces to control the nucleation, growth, and morphology of biominerals such as calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, and silica.}, language = {en} } @article{ShkilnyyGraefHiebletal.2009, author = {Shkilnyy, Andriy and Gr{\"a}f, Ralph and Hiebl, Bernhard and Neffe, Axel T. and Friedrich, Alwin and Hartmann, Juergen and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Unprecedented, low cytotoxicity of spongelike calcium phosphate/poly(ethylene imine) hydrogel composites}, issn = {1616-5187}, doi = {10.1002/mabi.200800266}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Covalently crosslinked PEI hydrogels are efficient templates for calcium phosphate mineralization in SBF. In contrast to the PEI hydrogels, non-crosslinked PEI does not lead to calcium phosphate nucleation and growth in SBF. The precipitate is a mixture of brushite and hydroxyapatite. The PEI/calcium phosphate composite material exhibits a sponge like morphology and a chemical composition that is interesting for implants. Cytotoxicity tests using Dictyostelium discoideum amoebae show that both the non-mineralized and mineralized hydrogels have a very low cytotoxicity. This suggests that next generation PEI hydrogels, where also the degradation products are non-toxic, could be interesting for biomedical applications.}, language = {en} } @article{IhlenburgMaiThuenemannetal.2021, author = {Ihlenburg, Ramona and Mai, Tobias and Th{\"u}nemann, Andreas F. and Baerenwald, Ruth and Saalw{\"a}chter, Kay and Koetz, Joachim and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Sulfobetaine hydrogels with a complex multilength-scale hierarchical structure}, series = {The journal of physical chemistry : B, Condensed matter, materials, surfaces, interfaces \& biophysical chemistry}, volume = {125}, journal = {The journal of physical chemistry : B, Condensed matter, materials, surfaces, interfaces \& biophysical chemistry}, number = {13}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1520-6106}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpcb.0c10601}, pages = {3398 -- 3408}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Hydrogels with a hierarchical structure were prepared from a new highly water-soluble crosslinker N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-N,N'-bis(2-ethylmethacrylate)-propyl-1,3-diammonium dibromide and from the sulfobetaine monomer 2-(N-3-sulfopropyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium)ethyl methacrylate. The free radical polymerization of the two compounds is rapid and yields near-transparent hydrogels with sizes up to 5 cm in diameter. Rheology shows a clear correlation between the monomer-to-crosslinker ratio and the storage and loss moduli of the hydrogels. Cryo-scanning electron microscopy, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and small-angle X-ray scattering show that the gels have a hierarchical structure with features spanning the nanometer to the sub-millimeter scale. The NMR study is challenged by the marked inhomogeneity of the gels and the complex chemical structure of the sulfobetaine monomer. NMR spectroscopy shows how these complications can be addressed via a novel fitting approach that considers the mobility gradient along the side chain of methacrylate-based monomers.}, language = {en} } @article{IhlenburgLehnenKoetzetal.2021, author = {Ihlenburg, Ramona and Lehnen, Anne-Catherine and Koetz, Joachim and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Sulfobetaine Cryogels for Preferential Adsorption of Methyl Orange from Mixed Dye Solutions}, series = {Polymers / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, volume = {13}, journal = {Polymers / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, number = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4360}, doi = {10.3390/polym13020208}, pages = {11}, year = {2021}, abstract = {New cryogels for selective dye removal from aqueous solution were prepared by free radical polymerization from the highly water-soluble crosslinker N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-N,N'-bis(2-ethylmethacrylate)-propyl-1,3-diammonium dibromide and the sulfobetaine monomer 2-(N-3-sulfopropyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium)ethyl methacrylate. The resulting white and opaque cryogels have micrometer sized pores with a smaller substructure. They adsorb methyl orange (MO) but not methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. Mixtures of MO and MB can be separated through selective adsorption of the MO to the cryogels while the MB remains in solution. The resulting cryogels are thus candidates for the removal of hazardous organic substances, as exemplified by MO and MB, from water. Clearly, it is possible that the cryogels are also potentially interesting for removal of other compounds such as pharmaceuticals or pesticides, but this must be investigated further.}, language = {en} } @misc{IhlenburgLehnenKoetzetal.2021, author = {Ihlenburg, Ramona and Lehnen, Anne-Catherine and Koetz, Joachim and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Sulfobetaine Cryogels for Preferential Adsorption of Methyl Orange from Mixed Dye Solutions}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {1093}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-48898}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-488987}, pages = {13}, year = {2021}, abstract = {New cryogels for selective dye removal from aqueous solution were prepared by free radical polymerization from the highly water-soluble crosslinker N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-N,N'-bis(2-ethylmethacrylate)-propyl-1,3-diammonium dibromide and the sulfobetaine monomer 2-(N-3-sulfopropyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium)ethyl methacrylate. The resulting white and opaque cryogels have micrometer sized pores with a smaller substructure. They adsorb methyl orange (MO) but not methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. Mixtures of MO and MB can be separated through selective adsorption of the MO to the cryogels while the MB remains in solution. The resulting cryogels are thus candidates for the removal of hazardous organic substances, as exemplified by MO and MB, from water. Clearly, it is possible that the cryogels are also potentially interesting for removal of other compounds such as pharmaceuticals or pesticides, but this must be investigated further.}, language = {en} } @article{LehmannFranzToebbensetal.2019, author = {Lehmann, Frederike and Franz, Alexandra and Toebbens, Daniel M. and Levcenco, Sergej and Unold, Thomas and Taubert, Andreas and Schorr, Susan}, title = {The phase diagram of a mixed halide (Br, I) hybrid perovskite obtained by synchrotron X-ray diffraction}, series = {RSC Advances}, volume = {9}, journal = {RSC Advances}, number = {20}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/c8ra09398a}, pages = {11151 -- 11159}, year = {2019}, abstract = {By using synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, the temperature dependent phase diagram of the hybrid perovskite tri-halide compounds, methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3, MA+ = CH3NH3+) and methyl ammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr3), as well as of their solid solutions, has been established. The existence of a large miscibility gap between 0.29 ≤ x ≤ 0.92 (±0.02) for the MAPb(I1-xBrx)3 solid solution has been proven. A systematic study of the lattice parameters for the solid solution series at room temperature revealed distinct deviations from Vegard's law. Furthermore, temperature dependent measurements showed that a strong temperature dependency of lattice parameters from the composition is present for iodine rich compositions. In contrast, the bromine rich compositions show an unusually low dependency of the phase transition temperature from the degree of substitution.}, language = {en} } @misc{LehmannBinetFranzetal.2018, author = {Lehmann, Frederike and Binet, Silvia and Franz, Alexandra and Taubert, Andreas and Schorr, Susan}, title = {Cation and anion substitutions in hybrid perovskites}, series = {7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC \& 34th EU PVSEC)}, journal = {7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC \& 34th EU PVSEC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-5386-8529-7}, issn = {2159-2330}, doi = {10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547645}, pages = {1555 -- 1558}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Organic or inorganic (A) metal (M) halide (X) perovskites (AMX(3)) are semiconductor materials setting the basis for the development of highly efficient, low-cost and multijunction solar energy conversion devices. The best efficiencies nowadays are obtained with mixed compositions containing methylammonium, formamidinium, Cs and Rb as well as iodine, bromine and chlorine as anions. The understanding of fundamental properties such as crystal structure and its effect on the band gap, as well as their phase stability is essential. In this systematic study X-ray diffraction and photoluminescense spectroscopy were applied to evaluate structural and optoelectronic properties of hybrid perovskites with mixed compositions.}, language = {en} } @article{DraudeGallaPelsteretal.2013, author = {Draude, F. and Galla, S. and Pelster, Axel and Tentschert, J. and Jungnickel, H. and Haase, Alfred and Mantion, Alexandre and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, A. and Arlinghaus, H. F.}, title = {ToF-SIMS and Laser-SNMS analysis of macrophages after exposure to silver nanoparticles}, series = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, volume = {45}, journal = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0142-2421}, doi = {10.1002/sia.4902}, pages = {286 -- 289}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Silver nanoparticles (SNPs) are among the most commercialized nanoparticles because of their antibacterial effects. Besides being employed, e. g. as a coatingmaterial for sterile surfaces in household articles and appliances, the particles are also used in a broad range of medical applications. Their antibacterial properties make SNPs especially useful for wound disinfection or as a coating material for prostheses and surgical instruments. Because of their optical characteristics, the particles are of increasing interest in biodetection as well. Despite the widespread use of SNPs, there is little knowledge of their toxicity. Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and laser post-ionization secondary neutral mass spectrometry (Laser-SNMS) were used to investigate the effects of SNPs on human macrophages derived from THP-1 cells in vitro. For this purpose, macrophages were exposed to SNPs. The SNP concentration ranges were chosen with regard to functional impairments of the macrophages. To optimize the analysis of the macrophages, a special silicon wafer sandwich preparation technique was employed; ToF-SIMS was employed to characterize fragments originating from macrophage cell membranes. With the use of this optimized sample preparation method, the SNP-exposed macrophages were analyzed with ToF-SIMS and with Laser-SNMS. With Laser-SNMS, the three-dimensional distribution of SNPs in cells could be readily detected with very high efficiency, sensitivity, and submicron lateral resolution. We found an accumulation of SNPs directly beneath the cell membrane in a nanoparticular state as well as agglomerations of SNPs inside the cells.}, language = {en} } @article{JungingerKuebelSchacheretal.2013, author = {Junginger, Mathias and K{\"u}bel, Christian and Schacher, Felix H. and M{\"u}ller, Axel H. E. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Crystal structure and chemical composition of biomimetric calcium phosphate nanofibers}, doi = {10.1039/c3ra23348k}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Calcium phosphate nanofibers with a diameter of only a few nanometers and a cotton-ball-like aggregate morphology have been reported several times in the literature. Although fiber formation seems reproducible in a variety of conditions, the crystal structure and chemical composition of the fibers have been elusive. Using scanning transmission electron microscopy, low dose electron (nano)diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and energy- filtered transmission electron microscopy, we have assigned crystal structures and chemical compositions to the fibers. Moreover, we demonstrate that the mineralization process yields true polymer/calcium phosphate hybrid materials where the block copolymer template is closely associated with the calcium phosphate.}, language = {en} } @article{KimKimParketal.2022, author = {Kim, Jiyong and Kim, Yohan and Park, Kyoungwon and Boeffel, Christine and Choi, Hyung-Seok and Taubert, Andreas and Wedel, Armin}, title = {Ligand Effect in 1-Octanethiol Passivation of InP/ZnSe/ZnS Quantum Dots-Evidence of Incomplete Surface Passivation during Synthesis}, series = {Small : nano micro}, journal = {Small : nano micro}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1613-6810}, doi = {10.1002/smll.202203093}, pages = {11}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The lack of anionic carboxylate ligands on the surface of InP/ZnSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs), where zinc carboxylate ligands can be converted to carboxylic acid or carboxylate ligands via proton transfer by 1-octanethiol, is demonstrated. The as-synthesized QDs initially have an under-coordinated vacancy surface, which is passivated by solvent ligands such as ethanol and acetone. Upon exposure of 1-octanethiol to the QD surface, 1-octanethiol effectively induces the surface binding of anionic carboxylate ligands (derived from zinc carboxylate ligands) by proton transfer, which consequently exchanges ethanol and acetone ligands that bind on the incomplete QD surface. These systematic chemical analyses, such as thermogravimetric analysis-mass spectrometry and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, directly show the interplay of surface ligands, and it associates with QD light-emitting diodes (QD-LEDs). It is believed that this better understanding can lead to industrially feasible QD-LEDs.}, language = {en} } @article{HeroldAignerGrilletal.2019, author = {Herold, Heike M. and Aigner, Tamara Bernadette and Grill, Carolin E. and Kr{\"u}ger, Stefanie and Taubert, Andreas and Scheibel, Thomas R.}, title = {SpiderMAEn}, series = {Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials}, volume = {8}, journal = {Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials}, number = {1}, publisher = {ICE Publishing}, address = {Westminister}, issn = {2045-9858}, doi = {10.1680/jbibn.18.00007}, pages = {99 -- 108}, year = {2019}, abstract = {A growing energy demand requires new and preferably renewable energy sources. The infinite availability of solar radiation makes its conversion into storable and transportable energy forms attractive for research as well as for the industry. One promising example of a transportable fuel is hydrogen (H-2), making research into eco-friendly hydrogen production meaningful. Here, a hybrid system was developed using newly designed recombinant spider silk protein variants as a template for mineralization with inorganic titanium dioxide and gold. These bioinspired organic/inorganic hybrid materials allow for hydrogen production upon light irradiation. To begin with, recombinant spider silk proteins bearing titanium dioxide and gold-binding moieties were created and processed into structured films. These films were modified with gold and titanium dioxide in order to produce a photocatalyst. Subsequent testing revealed hydrogen production as a result of light-induced hydrolysis of water. Therefore, the novel setup presented here provides access to a new principle of generating advanced hybrid materials for sustainable hydrogen production and depicts a promising platform for further studies on photocatalytic production of hydrogen, the most promising future fuel.}, language = {en} } @article{HentrichJungingerBrunsetal.2015, author = {Hentrich, Doreen and Junginger, Mathias and Bruns, Michael and B{\"o}rner, Hans Gerhard and Brandt, Jessica and Brezesinski, Gerald and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Interface-controlled calcium phosphate mineralization}, series = {CrystEngComm}, journal = {CrystEngComm}, number = {17}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {London}, issn = {1466-8033}, doi = {10.1039/C4CE02274B}, pages = {6901 -- 6913}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The phase behavior of an amphiphilic block copolymer based on a poly(aspartic acid) hydrophilic block and a poly(n-butyl acrylate) hydrophobic block was investigated at the air-water and air-buffer interface. The polymer forms stable monomolecular films on both subphases. At low pH, the isotherms exhibit a plateau. Compression-expansion experiments and infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy suggest that the plateau is likely due to the formation of polymer bi- or multilayers. At high pH the films remain intact upon compression and no multilayer formation is observed. Furthermore, the mineralization of calcium phosphate beneath the monolayer was studied at different pH. The pH of the subphase and thus the polymer charge strongly affects the phase behavior of the film and the mineral formation. After 4 h of mineralization at low pH, atomic force microscopy shows smooth mineral films with a low roughness. With increasing pH the mineral films become inhomogeneous and the roughness increases. Transmission electron microscopy confirms this: at low pH a few small but uniform particles form whereas particles grown at higher pH are larger and highly agglomerated. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm the formation of calcium phosphate. The levels of mineralization are higher in samples grown at high pH.}, language = {en} } @article{KirchheckerTroegerMuellerBakeetal.2015, author = {Kirchhecker, Sarah and Tr{\"o}ger-M{\"u}ller, Steffen and Bake, Sebastian and Antonietti, Markus and Taubert, Andreas and Esposito, Davido}, title = {Renewable pyridinium ionic liquids from the continuous hydrothermal decarboxylation of furfural-amino acid derived pyridinium zwitterions}, series = {Green chemistry}, volume = {8}, journal = {Green chemistry}, number = {17}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1463-9262}, doi = {10.1039/c5gc00913h}, pages = {4151 -- 4156}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Fully renewable pyridinium ionic liquids were synthesised via the hydrothermal decarboxylation of pyridinium zwitterions derived from furfural and amino acids in flow. The functionality of the resulting ionic liquid (IL) can be tuned by choice of different amino acids as well as different natural carboxylic acids as the counterions. A representative member of this new class of ionic liquids was successfully used for the synthesis of ionogels and as a solvent for the Heck coupling.}, language = {en} } @article{GoebelHesemannWeberetal.2009, author = {Goebel, Ronald and Hesemann, Peter and Weber, Jens and Moeller, El{\´e}onore and Friedrich, Alwin and Beuermann, Sabine and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Surprisingly high, bulk liquid-like mobility of silica-confined ionic liquids}, issn = {1463-9076}, doi = {10.1039/B821833a}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Mesoporous silica monoliths were prepared by the sol - gel technique and. lled with 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium [Emim]-X (X = dicyanamide [N(CN)(2)], ethyl sulfate [EtSO4], thiocyanate [SCN], and triflate [TfO]) ionic liquids (ILs) using a methanol-IL exchange technique. The structure and behavior of the ILs inside the silica monoliths were studied using X-ray scattering, nitrogen sorption, IR spectroscopy, solid-state NMR, and thermal analysis. DSC finds shifts in both the glass transition temperature and melting points (where applicable) of the ILs. Glass transition and melting occur well below room temperature. There is thus no conflict with the NMR and IR data, which show that the ILs are as mobile at room temperature as the bulk (not confined) ILs. The very narrow line widths of the NMR spectra suggest that the ILs in our materials have the highest mobility reported for confined ILs so far. As a result, our data suggest that it is possible to generate IL/silica hybrid materials (ionogels) with bulk-like properties of the IL. This could be interesting for applications in, e.g., the solar cell or membrane fields.}, language = {en} } @article{KindPlamperGoebeletal.2009, author = {Kind, Lucy and Plamper, Felix A. and Goebel, Ronald and Mantion, Alexandre and Mueller, Axel H. E. and Pieles, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas and Meier, Wolfgang P.}, title = {Silsesquioxane/polyamine nanoparticle-templated formation of star- or raspberry-like silica nanoparticles}, issn = {0743-7463}, doi = {10.1021/La900229n}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Silica is an important mineral in biology and technology, and many protocols have been developed for the synthesis of complex silica architectures. The current report shows that silsesquioxane nanoparticles carrying polymer arms on their surface are efficient templates for the fabrication of silica particles with a star- or raspberry-like morphology. The shape of the resulting particles depends on the chemistry of the polymer arms. With poly(N,N- dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) arms, spherical particles with a less electron dense core form. With poly {[2- (methacryloyloxy)ethyl] trimethylammonium iodide} (PMETAI), star- or raspberry-like particles form. Electron microscopy, electron tomography, and small-angle X-ray scattering show that the resulting silica particles have a complex structure, where a silsequioxane nanoparticle carrying the polymer arms is in the center. Next is a region that is polymer-rich. The outermost region of the particle is a silica layer, where the outer parts of the polymer arms are embedded. Time- resolved zeta-potential and pH measurements, dynamic light scattering, and electron microscopy reveal that silica formation proceeds differently if PDMAEMA is exchanged for PMETAI.}, language = {en} } @article{GrafMantionFoelskeetal.2009, author = {Graf, Philipp and Mantion, Alexandre and Foelske, Annette and Shkilnyy, Andriy and Ma{\"U}ic, Admir and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Peptide-coated silver nanoparticles : synthesis, surface chemistry, and pH-triggered, reversible assembly into particle assemblies}, issn = {0947-6539}, doi = {10.1002/chem.200802329}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Simple tripeptides are scaffolds for the synthesis and further assembly of peptide/silver nanoparticle composites. Herein, we further explore peptide-con trolled silver nanoparticle assembly processes. Silver nanoparticles with a pH-responsive peptide coating have been synthesized by using a one-step precipitation/coating route. The nature of the peptide/silver interaction and the effect of the peptide oil the formation of the silver particles have been studied via UV/Vis, X-ray photoelectron, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopies as well as through electron microscopy, small angle X-ray scattering and powder Xray diffraction with Rietveld refinement. The particles reversibly form aggregates of different sizes in aqueous solution. The state of aggregation call be controlled by the solution pH value. At low pH values, individual particles are present. At neutral pH values, small clusters form and at high pH values, large precipitates are observed.}, language = {en} } @article{NavarroShkilnyyTierschetal.2009, author = {Navarro, Salvador and Shkilnyy, Andriy and Tiersch, Brigitte and Taubert, Andreas and Menzel, Henning}, title = {Preparation, characterization, and thermal gelation of amphiphilic alkyl-poly(ethyleneimine)}, issn = {0743-7463}, doi = {10.1021/La9013569}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Amphiphilic alkyl-poly(ethyleneimine)s (alkyl-PEI) with different degrees of polymerization have been produced by alkaline hydrolysis of alkyl-poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline). Potentiometric titration of the alkyl-PEI shows the influence of the alkyl chain and the degree of polymerization on the titration curves and hence on the polymer conformation. Karl Fischer titration has been used to determine the water content in the polymers. Subsequent X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements prove the existence of different hydration states of the PEI even under dry storage conditions. Upon cooling from hot aqueous Solutions, hydrogels form. The gelation concentration decreases with increasing degree of polymerization of the PEI segment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM and cryo-SEM) of the hydrogels reveal an alkyl-PEI fibrous network composed of fan-like units. DSC shows that the percentages of bound and free water in the hydrogels depend on the concentration of polar amino groups.}, language = {en} } @article{SchweizerSchusterJungingeretal.2010, author = {Schweizer, S. and Schuster, T. and Junginger, Matthias and Siekmeyer, Gerd and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Surface modification of ickel/Titanium Alloy and Titanium Surfaces via a Polyelectrolyte Multilayer/Calcium Phosphate Hybrid Coating}, issn = {1438-7492}, doi = {10.1002/mame.200900347}, year = {2010}, abstract = {The report shows that simple LbL deposition of positively charged chitosan and negatively charged heparin can be used to efficiently modify the native surface of both NiTi and Ti without any previous treatments. Moreover, mineralization of the polymer multilayers with calcium phosphate leads to surfaces with low contact angles around 70 and 20 degrees for NiTi and Ti, respectively. This suggests that a polymer multilayer/calcium phosphate hybrid coating could be useful for making NiTi or Ti implants that are at the same time antibacterial (via the chitosan), suppress blood clot formation (via the heparin), and favor fast endothelialization (via the improved surface hydrophilicity compared to the respective neat material).}, language = {en} } @book{Taubert2007, author = {Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Ionische Fl{\"u}ssigkeiten : chemische Kuriosa oder sind sie doch recht n{\"u}tzlich? ; Antrittsvorlesung 2007-05-24}, publisher = {Univ.-Bibl.}, address = {Potsdam}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Klassischerweise haben Salze, beispielsweise Kochsalz, Schmelzpunkte von einigen hundert Grad Celsius und mehr. Ionische Fl{\"u}ssigkeiten sind dagegen Salze, deren Schmelzpunkt zum Teil weit unter der Raumtemperatur liegt. Sie sind daher bei Raumtemperatur fl{\"u}ssig. Obwohl ionische Fl{\"u}ssigkeiten seit 1914 bekannt sind, hatten sie bis vor 15 Jahren keinerlei Bedeutung. Heute jedoch werden ionische Fl{\"u}ssigkeiten aufgrund ihrer vorteilhaften Eigenschaften, wie hohe Leitf{\"a}higkeit oder hohe Temperaturstabilit{\"a}t, unter anderem zur Papierverarbeitung oder in flexiblen Solarzellen eingesetzt. Die Antrittsvorlesung wird sich insbesondere mit der Herstellung anorganischer Partikel befassen und zeigen, wie ionische Fl{\"u}ssigkeiten zur Herstellung neuer Materialien f{\"u}r verschiedene Anwendungen genutzt werden k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @misc{BleekTaubert2013, author = {Bleek, Katrin and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {New developments in polymer-controlled, bioinspired calcium phosphate mineralization from aqueous solution}, series = {Acta biomaterialia}, volume = {9}, journal = {Acta biomaterialia}, number = {5}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1742-7061}, doi = {10.1016/j.actbio.2012.12.027}, pages = {6283 -- 6321}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The polymer-controlled and bioinspired precipitation of inorganic minerals from aqueous solution at near-ambient or physiological conditions avoiding high temperatures or organic solvents is a key research area in materials science. Polymer-controlled mineralization has been studied as a model for biomineralization and for the synthesis of (bioinspired and biocompatible) hybrid materials for a virtually unlimited number of applications. Calcium phosphate mineralization is of particular interest for bone and dental repair. Numerous studies have therefore addressed the mineralization of calcium phosphate using a wide variety of low- and high-molecular-weight additives. In spite of the growing interest and increasing number of experimental and theoretical data, the mechanisms of polymer-controlled calcium phosphate mineralization are not entirely clear to date, although the field has made significant progress in the last years. A set of elegant experiments and calculations has shed light on some details of mineral formation, but it is currently not possible to preprogram a mineralization reaction to yield a desired product for a specific application. The current article therefore summarizes and discusses the influence of (macro)molecular entities such as polymers, peptides, proteins and gels on biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization from aqueous solution. It focuses on strategies to tune the kinetics, morphologies, final dimensions and crystal phases of calcium phosphate, as well as on mechanistic considerations.}, language = {en} } @article{ShkilnyyBrandtMantionetal.2009, author = {Shkilnyy, Andriy and Brandt, Jessica and Mantion, Alexandre and Paris, Oskar and Schlaad, Helmut and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Calcium phosphate with a channel-like morphology by polymer templating}, issn = {0897-4756}, doi = {10.1021/Cm803244z}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Calcium phosphate mineralization from aqueous solution in the presence of organic growth modifiers has been intensely studied in the recent past. This is mostly due to potential applications of the resulting composites in the biomaterials field. Polymers in particular are efficient growth modifiers. As a result, there has been a large amount of work on polymeric growth modifiers. Interestingly, however, relatively little work has been done on polycationic additives. The current paper shows that poly(ethylene oxide)b-poly(L-lysine) block copolymers lead to an interesting morphology of calcium phosphate precipitated at room temperature and subjected to a mild heat treatment at 85 degrees C. Electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, and porosity analysis show that a (somewhat) porous material with channel-like features forms. Closer inspection using transmission electron microscopy shows that the channels are probably not real channels. Much rather the morphology is the result of the aggregation of ca. 100-nm-sized rodlike primary particles, which changes upon drying to exhibit the observed channel-like features. Comparison experiments conducted in the absence of polymer and with poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(L-glutamate) show that these features only form in the presence of the polycationic poly(L-lysine) block, suggesting a distinct interaction of the polycation with either the crystal or the phosphate ions prior to mineralization.}, language = {en} } @article{BagdahnTaubert2013, author = {Bagdahn, Christian and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Ionogel fiber mats - functional materials via electrospinning of PMMA and the ionic liquid bis(1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium) Tetrachloridocuprate(II), [Bmim](2)[CuCl4]}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Naturforschung : B, Chemical sciences}, volume = {68}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Naturforschung : B, Chemical sciences}, number = {10}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {T{\"u}bingen}, issn = {0932-0776}, doi = {10.5560/ZNB.2013-3195}, pages = {1163 -- 1171}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Ionogel fiber mats were made by electrospinning poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and the ionic liquid (IL) bis(1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium) tetrachloridocupraten, [Bmim](2)[CuCl4], from acetone. The morphology of the electrospun ionogels strongly depends on the spinning parameters. Dense and uniform fiber mats were only obtained at concentrations of 60 to 70 g of polymer and IL mass combined. Lower concentrations led to a low number of poorly defined fibers. High voltages of 20 to 25 kV led to well-defined and uniform fibers; voltages between 15 and 20 kV again led to less uniform and less dense fibers. At 10 kV and lower, no spinning could be induced. Finally, PMMA fibers electrospun without IL show a less well-defined morphology combining fibers and oblong droplets indicating that the IL has a beneficial effect on the electrospinning process. The resulting materials are prototypes for new functional materials, for example in sterile filtration.}, language = {en} } @article{AyiKhareStrauchetal.2010, author = {Ayi, Ayi A. and Khare, Varsha and Strauch, Peter and Girard, J{\`e}r{\^o}me and Fromm, Katharina M. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {On the chemical synthesis of titanium nanoparticles from ionic liquids}, issn = {0026-9247}, doi = {10.1007/s00706-010-0403-4}, year = {2010}, abstract = {We report on attempts towards the synthesis of titanium nanoparticles using a wet chemical approach in imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) under reducing conditions. Transmission electron microscopy finds nanoparticles in all cases. UV/Vis spectroscopy confirms the nanoparticulate nature of the precipitate, as in all cases an absorption band between ca. 280 and 300 nm is visible. IR spectroscopy shows that even after extensive washing and drying, some IL remains adsorbed on the nanoparticles. Raman spectroscopy suggests the formation of anatase nanoparticles, but X-ray diffraction reveals that, possibly, amorphous titania forms or that the nanoparticles are so small that a clear structure assignment is not possible. The report thus shows that (possibly amorphous) titanium oxides even form under reducing conditions and that the chemical synthesis of titanium nanoparticles in ILs remains elusive.}, language = {en} } @misc{BleekTaubert2013, author = {Bleek, Katrin and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {New developments in polymer-controlled, bio-inspired calcium phosphate mineralization from aqueous solution}, series = {Acta biomaterialia}, volume = {9}, journal = {Acta biomaterialia}, number = {9}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1742-7061}, doi = {10.1016/j.actbio.2013.05.007}, pages = {8466 -- 8466}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{HaaseRottMantionetal.2012, author = {Haase, Andrea and Rott, Stephanie and Mantion, Alexandre and Graf, Philipp and Plendl, Johanna and Th{\"u}nemann, Andreas F. and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, Andreas and Reiser, Georg}, title = {Effects of silver nanoparticles on primary mixed neural cell cultures: Uptake, oxidative stress and acute calcium responses}, series = {Toxicological sciences}, volume = {126}, journal = {Toxicological sciences}, number = {2}, publisher = {Oxford Univ. Press}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1096-6080}, doi = {10.1093/toxsci/kfs003}, pages = {457 -- 468}, year = {2012}, abstract = {In the body, nanoparticles can be systemically distributed and then may affect secondary target organs, such as the central nervous system (CNS). Putative adverse effects on the CNS are rarely investigated to date. Here, we used a mixed primary cell model consisting mainly of neurons and astrocytes and a minor proportion of oligodendrocytes to analyze the effects of well-characterized 20 and 40 nm silver nanoparticles (SNP). Similar gold nanoparticles served as control and proved inert for all endpoints tested. SNP induced a strong size-dependent cytotoxicity. Additionally, in the low concentration range (up to 10 mu g/ml of SNP), the further differentiated cultures were more sensitive to SNP treatment. For detailed studies, we used low/medium dose concentrations (up to 20 mu g/ml) and found strong oxidative stress responses. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected along with the formation of protein carbonyls and the induction of heme oxygenase-1. We observed an acute calcium response, which clearly preceded oxidative stress responses. ROS formation was reduced by antioxidants, whereas the calcium response could not be alleviated by antioxidants. Finally, we looked into the responses of neurons and astrocytes separately. Astrocytes were much more vulnerable to SNP treatment compared with neurons. Consistently, SNP were mainly taken up by astrocytes and not by neurons. Immunofluorescence studies of mixed cell cultures indicated stronger effects on astrocyte morphology. Altogether, we can demonstrate strong effects of SNP associated with calcium dysregulation and ROS formation in primary neural cells, which were detectable already at moderate dosages.}, language = {en} } @article{HaaseMantionGrafetal.2012, author = {Haase, A. and Mantion, A. and Graf, P. and Plendl, J. and Th{\"u}nemann, Andreas F. and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, A.}, title = {A novel type of silver nanoparticles and their advantages in toxicity testing in cell culture systems}, series = {Archives of toxicology : official journal of EUROTOX}, volume = {86}, journal = {Archives of toxicology : official journal of EUROTOX}, number = {7}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {0340-5761}, doi = {10.1007/s00204-012-0836-0}, pages = {1089 -- 1098}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Silver nanoparticles (SNPs) are among the most commercialized nanoparticles worldwide. Often SNP are used because of their antibacterial properties. Besides that they possess unique optic and catalytic features, making them highly interesting for the creation of novel and advanced functional materials. Despite its widespread use only little data exist in terms of possible adverse effects of SNP on human health. Conventional synthesis routes usually yield products of varying quality and property. It thus may become puzzling to compare biological data from different studies due to the great variety in sizes, coatings or shapes of the particles applied. Here, we applied a novel synthesis approach to obtain SNP of well-defined colloidal and structural properties. Being stabilized by a covalently linked small peptide, these particles are nicely homogenous, with narrow size distribution, and form monodisperse suspensions in aqueous solutions. We applied these peptide-coated SNP in two different sizes of 20 or 40 nm (Ag20Pep and Ag40Pep) and analyzed responses of THP-1-derived human macrophages while being exposed against these particles. Gold nanoparticles of similar size and coating (Au20Pep) were used for comparison. The cytotoxicity of particles was assessed by WST-1 and LDH assays, and the uptake into the cells was confirmed via transmission electron microscopy. In summary, our data demonstrate that this novel type of SNP is well suited to serve as model system for nanoparticles to be tested in toxicological studies in vitro.}, language = {en} } @article{TentschertDraudeJungnickeletal.2013, author = {Tentschert, J. and Draude, F. and Jungnickel, H. and Haase, A. and Mantion, Alexandre and Galla, S. and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, A. and Arlinghaus, H. F.}, title = {TOF-SIMS analysis of cell membrane changes in functional impaired human macrophages upon nanosilver treatment}, series = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, volume = {45}, journal = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0142-2421}, doi = {10.1002/sia.5155}, pages = {483 -- 485}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Silver nanoparticles (SNP) are among the most commercialized nanoparticles. Here, we show that peptide-coated SNP cause functional impairment of human macrophages. A dose-dependent inhibition of phagocytosis is observed after nanoparticle treatment, and pretreatment of cells with N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) can counteract the phagocytosis disturbances caused by SNP. Using the surface-sensitive mode of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, in combination with multivariate statistical methods, we studied the composition of cell membranes in human macrophages upon exposure to SNP with and without NAC preconditioning. This method revealed characteristic changes in the lipid pattern of the cellular membrane outer leaflet in those cells challenged by SNP. Statistical analyses resulted in 19 characteristic ions, which can be used to distinguish between NAC pretreated and untreated macrophages. The present study discusses the assignments of surface cell membrane phospholipids for the identified ions and the resulting changes in the phospholipid pattern of treated cells. We conclude that the adverse effects in human macrophages caused by SNP can be partially reversed through NAC administration. Some alterations, however, remained.}, language = {en} } @article{CasseShkilnyyLindersetal.2012, author = {Casse, Olivier and Shkilnyy, Andriy and Linders, J{\"u}rgen and Mayer, Christian and H{\"a}ussinger, Daniel and V{\"o}lkel, Antje and Th{\"u}nemann, Andreas F. and Dimova, Rumiana and C{\"o}lfen, Helmut and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Schlaad, Helmut and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Solution behavior of double-hydrophilic block copolymers in dilute aqueous solution}, series = {Macromolecules : a publication of the American Chemical Society}, volume = {45}, journal = {Macromolecules : a publication of the American Chemical Society}, number = {11}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {0024-9297}, doi = {10.1021/ma300621g}, pages = {4772 -- 4777}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The self-assembly of double-hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) diblock copolymers in water has been studied. Isothermal titration calorimetry, small-angle X-ray scattering, and analytical ultracentrifugation suggest that only single polymer chains are present in solution. In contrast, light scattering and transmission electron microscopy detect aggregates with radii of ca. 100 nm. Pulsed field gradient NMR spectroscopy confirms the presence of aggregates, although only 2\% of the polymer chains undergo aggregation. Water uptake experiments indicate differences in the hydrophilicity of the two blocks, which is believed to be the origin of the unexpected aggregation behavior (in accordance with an earlier study by Ke et al. [Macromolecules 2009, 42, 5339-5344]). The data therefore suggest that even in double-hydrophilic block copolymers, differences in hydrophilicity are sufficient to drive polymer aggregation, a phenomenon that has largely been overlooked or ignored so far.}, language = {en} } @article{ZiolkowskiBleekTwamleyetal.2012, author = {Ziolkowski, Bartosz and Bleek, Katrin and Twamley, Brendan and Fraser, Kevin J. and Byrne, Robert and Diamond, Dermot and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Magnetic ionogels (MagIGs) based on iron oxide nanoparticles, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), and the ionic liquid trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium dicyanamide}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, number = {32}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201200597}, pages = {5245 -- 5251}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Magnetic ionogels (MagIGs) were prepared from organosilane-coated iron oxide nanoparticles, N-isopropylacrylamide, and the ionic liquid trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium dicyanamide. The ionogels prepared with the silane-modified nanoparticles are more homogeneous than ionogels prepared with unmodified magnetite particles. The silane-modified particles are immobilized in the ionogel and are resistant tonanoparticle leaching. The modified particles also render the ionogels mechanically more stable than the ionogels synthesized with unmodified nanoparticles. The ionogels respond to external permanent magnets and are therefore prototypes of a new soft magnetic actuator.}, language = {en} } @article{UnuabonahOluOwolabiTaubertetal.2013, author = {Unuabonah, Emmanuel I. and Olu-Owolabi, Bamidele I. and Taubert, Andreas and Omolehin, Elizabeth B. and Adebowale, Kayode O.}, title = {SAPK a novel composite resin for water treatment with very high Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ adsorption capacity}, series = {Industrial \& engineering chemistry research}, volume = {52}, journal = {Industrial \& engineering chemistry research}, number = {2}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {0888-5885}, doi = {10.1021/ie3024577}, pages = {578 -- 585}, year = {2013}, abstract = {A new sulfonated aniline-modified poly(vinyl alcohol)/K-feldspar (SAPK) composite was prepared. The cation-exchange capacity of the composite was found to be S times that of neat feldspar. The specific surface area and point of zero charge also changed significantly upon modification, from 15.6 +/- 0.1 m(2)/g and 2.20 (K-feldspar) to 73.6 +/- 0.3 m(2)/g and 1.91 (SAPK). Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ adsorption was found to be largely independent of pH, and the metal adsorption rate on SAPK was higher than that on neat feldspar. This particularly applies to the initial adsorption rates. The adsorption process involves both film and pore diffusion; film diffusion initially controls the adsorption. The Freundlich and Langmuir models were found to fit metal-ion adsorption on SAPK most accurately. Adsorption on neat feldspar was best fitted with a Langmuir model, indicating the formation of adsorbate monolayers. Both pure feldspar and SAPK showed better selectivity for Pb2+ than for Cd2+ or Zn2+.}, language = {en} } @article{JungingerKuebelSchacheretal.2013, author = {Junginger, Mathias and K{\"u}bel, Christian and Schacher, Felix H. and M{\"u}ller, Axel H. E. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Crystal structure and chemical composition of biomimetic calcium phosphate nanofibers}, series = {RSC Advances}, volume = {3}, journal = {RSC Advances}, number = {28}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/c3ra23348k}, pages = {11301 -- 11308}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Calcium phosphate nanofibers with a diameter of only a few nanometers and a cotton-ball-like aggregate morphology have been reported several times in the literature. Although fiber formation seems reproducible in a variety of conditions, the crystal structure and chemical composition of the fibers have been elusive. Using scanning transmission electron microscopy, low dose electron (nano) diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy, we have assigned crystal structures and chemical compositions to the fibers. Moreover, we demonstrate that the mineralization process yields true polymer/calcium phosphate hybrid materials where the block copolymer template is closely associated with the calcium phosphate.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{BuehlerRabuTaubert2012, author = {B{\"u}hler, Markus J. and Rabu, Pierre and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Advanced hybrid materials - design and applications}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, number = {32}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201201263}, pages = {5092 -- 5093}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{XieXuGessneretal.2012, author = {Xie, Zai-Lai and Xu, Hai-Bing and Gessner, Andre and Kumke, Michael Uwe and Priebe, Magdalena and Fromm, Katharina M. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {A transparent, flexible, ion conductive, and luminescent PMMA ionogel based on a Pt/Eu bimetallic complex and the ionic liquid [Bmim][N(Tf)(2)]}, series = {Journal of materials chemistry}, volume = {22}, journal = {Journal of materials chemistry}, number = {16}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0959-9428}, doi = {10.1039/c2jm15862k}, pages = {8110 -- 8116}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Transparent, ion-conducting, luminescent, and flexible ionogels based on the room temperature ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl) imide [Bmim][N(Tf)(2)], a PtEu2 chromophore, and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) have been prepared. The thermal stability of the PMMA significantly increases with IL incorporation. In particular, the onset weight loss observed at ca. 229 degrees C for pure PMMA increases to 305 degrees C with IL addition. The ionogel has a high ionic conductivity of 10(-3) S cm(-1) at 373 K and exhibits a strong emission in the red with a long average luminescence decay time of tau = 890 mu s. The resulting material is a new type of soft hybrid material featuring useful thermal, optical, and ion transport properties.}, language = {en} } @article{SiTaubertMantionetal.2012, author = {Si, Satyabrata and Taubert, Andreas and Mantion, Alexandre and Rogez, Guillaume and Rabu, Pierre}, title = {Peptide-intercalated layered metal hydroxides effect of peptide chain length and side chain functionality on structural, optical and magnetic properties}, series = {Chemical science}, volume = {3}, journal = {Chemical science}, number = {6}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2041-6520}, doi = {10.1039/c2sc01087a}, pages = {1945 -- 1957}, year = {2012}, abstract = {New hybrid materials have been prepared by grafting synthetic peptides in the interlayer spacing of Cu(II) and Co(II) layered simple hydroxides (LSHs). The interlayer spacing of the hybrids depends on the peptide chain length; the dependence is specific for the copper and cobalt-based hybrids. This suggests a metal-or LSH-specific interaction of the peptides with the respective inorganic layers. When tyrosine is present in the peptide, its fluorescence is quenched after grafting the peptide to the LSH. Studies of the luminescence vs. pH indicate deprotonation of the tyrosine moieties to tyrosinate at high pH, accompanied by the onset of luminescence. The luminescence increases with increasing OH- concentration, suggesting an application of the hybrids as chemical sensors. Moreover, the peptides influence the magnetic properties of the hybrids. The copper-based hybrids behave antiferromagnetically and the cobalt-based hybrids are ferrimagnets.}, language = {en} } @article{DelahayeGoebelLoebbickeetal.2012, author = {Delahaye, Emilie and Goebel, Ronald and Loebbicke, Ruben and Guillot, Regis and Sieber, Christoph and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Silica ionogels for proton transport}, series = {Journal of materials chemistry}, volume = {22}, journal = {Journal of materials chemistry}, number = {33}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0959-9428}, doi = {10.1039/c2jm00037g}, pages = {17140 -- 17146}, year = {2012}, abstract = {A number of ionogels - silica-ionic liquid (IL) hybrid materials - were synthesized and studied for their ionic conductivity. The materials are based on a sulfonated IL, 1-methyl-3-(3-sulfopropyl-)-imidazolium p-toluenesulfonate, [PmimSO(3)H][PTS], which contains a sulfonic acid/sulfonate group both in the IL anion and in the side chain of the IL cation. By way of the sulfonate-sulfonic acid proton transfer, the IL imparts the ionogel with a high ionic conductivity of ca. 10(-2) S cm(-1) in the as-synthesized state at 120 degrees C and 10(-3) S cm(-1) in the dry state at 120 degrees C. The ionogels are stable up to ca. 150 degrees C in dynamic thermogravimetric analysis. This suggests that these materials, which are relatively cheap and easily fabricated, could find application in fuel cells in intermediate temperature ranges where many other membrane materials are not suitable.}, language = {en} } @article{GoebelWhiteTitiricietal.2012, author = {Goebel, Ronald and White, Robin J. and Titirici, Maria-Magdalena and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Carbon-based ionogels tuning the properties of the ionic liquid via carbon-ionic liquid interaction}, series = {Physical chemistry, chemical physics : a journal of European Chemical Societies}, volume = {14}, journal = {Physical chemistry, chemical physics : a journal of European Chemical Societies}, number = {17}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1463-9076}, doi = {10.1039/c2cp23929a}, pages = {5992 -- 5997}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The behavior of two ionic liquids (ILs), 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide [Emim][DCA] and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium triflate [Emim][TfO], in (meso) porous carbonaceous hosts was investigated. Prior to IL incorporation into the host, the carbon matrix was thermally annealed between 180 and 900 degrees C to control carbon condensation and surface chemistry. The resulting materials have an increasing "graphitic'' carbon character with increasing treatment temperature, reflected in a modified behavior of the ILs when impregnated into the carbon host. The two ILs show significant changes in the thermal behavior as measured from differential scanning calorimetry; these changes can be assigned to anion-pi interaction between the IL anions and the pore wall surfaces of these flexible carbonaceous support materials.}, language = {en} } @article{NeumannNoeskeTaubertetal.2012, author = {Neumann, Mike and Noeske, Robert and Taubert, Andreas and Tiersch, Brigitte and Strauch, Peter}, title = {Highly structured, biomorphous beta-SiC with high specific surface area from Equisetaceae}, series = {Journal of materials chemistry}, volume = {22}, journal = {Journal of materials chemistry}, number = {18}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0959-9428}, doi = {10.1039/c2jm30253e}, pages = {9046 -- 9051}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Mesoporous, highly structured silicon carbide (beta-SiC) was synthesised from renewable plant materials (two Equisetaceae species) in a one-step carbothermal process at remarkably low temperatures down to 1200 degrees C. The SiC precursor is a silicon-carbon mixture with finely dispersed carbon prepared by pyrolysis of the organic plant matrix. Yields are 3 to 100\% (omega(Si/Si) related to the silicon deposited in the plant material), depending on reaction temperature and time. IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and nitrogen sorption prove the formation of high-purity beta-SiC with minor inorganic impurities after purification and a high specific surface area of up to 660 m(2) g(-1). Scanning electron microscopy shows that the plant morphology is maintained in the final SiC. Sedimentation analysis finds a mean particle size (diameters d(50)) of 20 mu m.}, language = {en} } @article{YuantenBrummelhuisJungingeretal.2011, author = {Yuan, Jiayin and ten Brummelhuis, Niels and Junginger, Mathias and Xie, Zailai and Lu, Yan and Taubert, Andreas and Schlaad, Helmut}, title = {Diversified applications of chemically modified 1,2-Polybutadiene}, series = {Macromolecular rapid communications}, volume = {32}, journal = {Macromolecular rapid communications}, number = {15}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Malden}, issn = {1022-1336}, doi = {10.1002/marc.201100254}, pages = {1157 -- 1162}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Commercially available 1,2-PB was transformed into a well-defined reactive intermediate by quantitative bromination. The brominated polymer was used as a polyfunctional macroinitiator for the cationic ring-opening polymerization of 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline to yield a water-soluble brush polymer. Nucleophilic substitution of bromide by 1-methyl imidazole resulted in the formation of polyelectrolyte copolymers consisting of mixed units of imidazolium, bromo, and double bond. These copolymers, which were soluble in water without forming aggregates, were used as stabilizers in the heterophase polymerization of styrene and were also studied for their ionic conducting properties.}, language = {en} } @article{HaaseArlinghausTentschertetal.2011, author = {Haase, Andrea and Arlinghaus, Heinrich F. and Tentschert, Jutta and Jungnickel, Harald and Graf, Philipp and Mantion, Alexandre and Draude, Felix and Galla, Sebastian and Plendl, Johanna and Goetz, Mario E. and Masic, Admir and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, Andreas}, title = {Application of Laser Postionization Secondary Neutral Mass Spectrometry/Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry in Nanotoxicology: Visualization of Nanosilver in Human Macrophages and Cellular Responses}, series = {ACS nano}, volume = {5}, journal = {ACS nano}, number = {4}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1936-0851}, doi = {10.1021/nn200163w}, pages = {3059 -- 3068}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Silver nanoparticles (SNP) are the subject of worldwide commercialization because of their antimicrobial effects. Yet only little data on their mode of action exist. Further, only few techniques allow for visualization and quantification of unlabeled nanoparticles inside cells. To study SNP of different sizes and coatings within human macrophages, we introduce a novel laser postionization secondary neutral mass spectrometry (Laser-SNMS) approach and prove this method superior to the widely applied confocal Raman and transmission electron microscopy. With time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) we further demonstrate characteristic fingerprints in the lipid pattern of the cellular membrane indicative of oxidative stress and membrane fluidity changes. Increases of protein carbonyl and heme oxygenase-1 levels in treated cells confirm the presence of oxidative stress biochemically. Intriguingly, affected phagocytosis reveals as highly sensitive end point of SNP-mediated adversity In macrophages. The cellular responses monitored are. hierarchically linked, but follow individual kinetics and are partially reversible.}, language = {en} } @article{PrietoShkilnyyRumplaschetal.2011, author = {Prieto, Susana and Shkilnyy, Andriy and Rumplasch, Claudia and Ribeiro, Artur and Javier Arias, F. and Carlos Rodriguez-Cabello, Jose and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization with multifunctional elastin-like recombinamers}, series = {Biomacromolecules : an interdisciplinary journal focused at the interface of polymer science and the biological sciences}, volume = {12}, journal = {Biomacromolecules : an interdisciplinary journal focused at the interface of polymer science and the biological sciences}, number = {5}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1525-7797}, doi = {10.1021/bm200287c}, pages = {1480 -- 1486}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Biomimetic hybrid materials based on a polymeric and an inorganic component such as calcium phosphate are potentially useful for bone repair. The current study reports on a new approach toward biomimetic hybrid materials using a set of recombinamers (recombinant protein materials obtained from a synthetic gene) as crystallization additive for calcium phosphate. The recombinamers contain elements from elastin, an elastic structural protein, and statherin, a salivary protein. Via genetic engineering, the basic elastin sequence was modified with the SN(A)15 domain of statherin, whose interaction with calcium phosphate is well-established. These new materials retain the biocompatibility, "smart" nature, and desired mechanical behavior of the elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) family. Mineralization in simulated body fluid (SBF) in the presence of these recombinamers reveals surprising differences. Two of the polymers inhibit calcium phosphate deposition (although they contain the statherin segment). In contrast, the third polymer, which has a triblock structure, efficiently controls the calcium phosphate formation, yielding spherical hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanoparticles with diameters from 1 to 3 nm after 1 week in SBF at 37 degrees C. However, at lower temperatures, no precipitation is observed with any of the polymers. The data thus suggest that the molecular design of ELRs containing statherin segments and the selection of an appropriate polymer structure are key parameters to obtain functional materials for the development of intelligent systems for hard tissue engineering and subsequent in vivo applications.}, language = {en} } @article{FarraThielWinteretal.2011, author = {Farra, Ramzi and Thiel, Kerstin and Winter, Alette and Klamroth, Tillmann and Poeppl, Andreas and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas and Strauch, Peter}, title = {Tetrahalidocuprates(II)-structure and EPR spectroscopy Part 1: Tetrabromidocuprates(II)}, series = {New journal of chemistry}, volume = {35}, journal = {New journal of chemistry}, number = {12}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1144-0546}, doi = {10.1039/c1nj20271e}, pages = {2793 -- 2803}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Tetrahalidocuprates(II) show a high degree of structural flexibility. We present the results of crystallographic and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopic analyses of four new tetrabromidocuprate(II) compounds and compare the results with previously reported data. The cations in the new compounds are the sterically demanding benzyltriphenylphosphonium, methyltriphenylphosphonium, tetraphenylphosphonium, and hexadecyltrimethylammonium ions; they were used to achieve a reasonable separation of the paramagnetic Cu(II) ions for EPR spectroscopy. X-Ray crystallography shows that in all four complexes the [CuBr4](2-) units have a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry which is in agreement with DFT calculations. The EPR hyperfine structure was not resolved. This is due to the exchange broadening resulting from still incomplete separation of the paramagnetic Cu(II) centres. Nevertheless, the principal values of the electron Zeemann tensor (g(parallel to) and g(perpendicular to)) of the complexes could be determined. A correlation of structural (X-ray) parameters with the spin density at the copper centres (DFT) is well reflected in the EPR spectra of the bromidocuprates. This enables the correlation of X-ray and EPR parameters to predict the structure of tetrabromidocuprates in physical states other than the crystalline state. As a result, we provide a method to structurally characterize [CuBr4](2-) in, for example, ionic liquids or in solution, which has important implications for e.g. catalysis or materials science.}, language = {en} } @article{GrafMantionHaaseetal.2011, author = {Graf, Philipp and Mantion, Alexandre and Haase, Andrea and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Masic, Admir and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Luch, Andreas and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Silicification of peptide-coated silver nanoparticles-A biomimetic soft chemistry approach toward chiral hybrid core-shell materials}, series = {ACS nano}, volume = {5}, journal = {ACS nano}, number = {2}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1936-0851}, doi = {10.1021/nn102969p}, pages = {820 -- 833}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Silica and silver nanoparticles are relevant materials for new applications in optics, medicine, and analytical chemistry. We have previously reported the synthesis of pH responsive, peptide-templated, chiral silver nanoparticles. The current report shows that peptide-stabilized nanoparticles can easily be coated with a silica shell by exploiting the ability of the peptide coating to hydrolyze silica precursors such as TEOS or TMOS. The resulting silica layer protects the nanoparticles from chemical etching, allows their inclusion in other materials, and renders them biocompatible. Using electron and atomic force microscopy, we show that the silica shell thickness and the particle aggregation can be controlled simply by the reaction time. Small-angle X ray scattering confirms the Ag/peptide@silica core-shell structure. UV-vis and circular dichroism spectroscopy prove the conservation of the silver nanoparticle chirality upon silicification. Biological tests show that the biocompatibility in simple bacterial systems is significantly improved once a silica layer is deposited on the silver particles.}, language = {en} } @article{XieTaubert2011, author = {Xie, Zai-Lai and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Thermomorphic behavior of the ionic liquids [C(4)mim][FeCl4] and [C(12)mim][FeCl4]}, series = {ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry}, volume = {12}, journal = {ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1439-4235}, doi = {10.1002/cphc.201000808}, pages = {364 -- 368}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The iron-containing ionic liquids 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate(III) [C(4)mim][FeCl4] and 1-dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate(III) [C(12)mim][FeCl4] exhibit a thermally induced demixing with water (thermomorphism). The phase separation temperature varies with IL weight fraction in water and can be tuned between 100 degrees C and room temperature. The reversible lower critical solution temperature (LCST) is only observed at IL weight fractions below ca. 35\% in water. UV/Vis, IR, and Raman spectroscopy along with elemental analysis prove that the yellow-brown liquid phase recovered after phase separation is the starting IL [C(4)mim][FeCl4] and [C(12)mim][FeCl4], respectively. Photometry and ICP-OES show that about 40\% of iron remains in the water phase upon phase separation. Although the process is thus not very efficient at the moment, the current approach is the first example of an LCST behavior of a metal-containing IL and therefore, although still inefficient, a prototype for catalyst removal or metal extraction.}, language = {en} } @article{MarquardtXieTaubertetal.2011, author = {Marquardt, Dorothea and Xie, Zailai and Taubert, Andreas and Thomann, Ralf and Janiak, Christoph}, title = {Microwave synthesis and inherent stabilization of metal nanoparticles in 1-methyl-3-(3-carboxyethyl)-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate}, series = {Dalton transactions : a journal of inorganic chemistry, including bioinorganic, organometallic, and solid-state chemistry}, volume = {40}, journal = {Dalton transactions : a journal of inorganic chemistry, including bioinorganic, organometallic, and solid-state chemistry}, number = {33}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1477-9226}, doi = {10.1039/c1dt10795j}, pages = {8290 -- 8293}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The synthesis of Co-NPs and Mn-NPs by microwave-induced decomposition of the metal carbonyls Co-2(CO)(8) and Mn-2(CO)(10), respectively, yields smaller and better separated particles in the functionalized IL 1-methyl-3-(3-carboxyethyl)-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate [EmimCO(2)H][BF4] (1.6 +/- 0.3 nm and 4.3 +/- 1.0 nm, respectively) than in the non-functionalized IL 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [Bmim][BF4]. The particles are stable in the absence of capping ligands (surfactants) for more than six months although some variation in particle size could be observed by TEM.}, language = {en} } @misc{UnuabonahTaubert2014, author = {Unuabonah, Emmanuel I. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Clay-polymer nanocomposites (CPNs): Adsorbents of the future for water treatment}, series = {Applied clay science : an international journal on the application and technology of clays and clay minerals}, volume = {99}, journal = {Applied clay science : an international journal on the application and technology of clays and clay minerals}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0169-1317}, doi = {10.1016/j.clay.2014.06.016}, pages = {83 -- 92}, year = {2014}, abstract = {A class of adsorbents currently receiving growing attention is the clay-polymer nanocomposite (CPN) adsorbents. CPNs effectively treat water by adsorption and flocculation of both inorganic and organic micropollutants from aqueous solutions. Some of these CPNs - when modified with biocides - also have the ability to efficiently remove microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans from water. CPNs are far more easily recovered from aqueous media than neat clay. They also exhibit far better treatment times than either polymer or clay adsorbents. They have higher adsorption capacity and better life cycles compared with clay alone. CPNs therefore show an excellent potential as highly efficient water and waste treatment agents. This article reviews the various CPNs that have been prepared recently and used as adsorbents in the removal of micropollutants (inorganic, organic and biological) from aqueous solutions. A special focus is placed on CPNs that are not only interesting from an academic point of view but also effectively reduce the concentration of micropollutants in water to safe limits and also on new developments bordering on CPN use as water treatment agent that have not yet realized their full potential. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.}, language = {en} } @article{MantionGrafFloreaetal.2011, author = {Mantion, Alexandre and Graf, Philipp and Florea, Ileana and Haase, Andrea and Thuenemann, Andreas F. and Masic, Admir and Ersen, Ovidiu and Rabu, Pierre and Meier, Wolfgang P. and Luch, Andreas and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Biomimetic synthesis of chiral erbium-doped silver/peptide/silica core-shell nanoparticles (ESPN)}, series = {Nanoscale}, volume = {3}, journal = {Nanoscale}, number = {12}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2040-3364}, doi = {10.1039/c1nr10930h}, pages = {5168 -- 5179}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Peptide-modified silver nanoparticles have been coated with an erbium-doped silica layer using a method inspired by silica biomineralization. Electron microscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering confirm the presence of an Ag/peptide core and silica shell. The erbium is present as small Er(2)O(3) particles in and on the silica shell. Raman, IR, UV-Vis, and circular dichroism spectroscopies show that the peptide is still present after shell formation and the nanoparticles conserve a chiral plasmon resonance. Magnetic measurements find a paramagnetic behavior. In vitro tests using a macrophage cell line model show that the resulting multicomponent nanoparticles have a low toxicity for macrophages, even on partial dissolution of the silica shell.}, language = {en} } @article{XieWhiteWeberetal.2011, author = {Xie, Zai-Lai and White, Robin J. and Weber, Jens and Taubert, Andreas and Titirici, Magdalena M.}, title = {Hierarchical porous carbonaceous materials via ionothermal carbonization of carbohydrates}, series = {Journal of materials chemistry}, volume = {21}, journal = {Journal of materials chemistry}, number = {20}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0959-9428}, doi = {10.1039/c1jm00013f}, pages = {7434 -- 7442}, year = {2011}, abstract = {We report on the ionothermal synthesis of porous carbon materials from a variety of carbohydrate precursors (i.e. D-glucose, D-fructose, D-xylose, and starch) using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate(III), [Bmim][FeCl(4)] as a reusable solvent and catalyst. The carbon materials derived from these different carbohydrates are similar in terms of particle size and chemical composition, possessing relatively high surface areas from 44 to 155 m(2) g(-1) after ionothermal processing, which can be significantly increased to > 350 m(2) g(-1) by further thermal treatment (e. g. post-carbonization at 750 degrees C). CO(2) and N(2) sorption analysis, combined with Hg intrusion porosimetry, reveals a promising hierarchical pore structuring to these carbon materials. The ionic liquid [Bmim][FeCl(4)] has a triple role: it acts as both a soft template to generate the characterized pore structuring, solvent and as a catalyst resulting in enhanced ionothermal carbon yields. Importantly from a process point of view, the ionic liquid can be successfully recovered and reused. The current work shows that ionothermal synthesis has the potential to be an effective, low cost, and green reusable synthetic route towards sustainable porous carbon materials.}, language = {en} } @article{XieHuangTitiricietal.2014, author = {Xie, Zai-Lai and Huang, Xing and Titirici, Maria-Magdalena and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Mesoporous graphite nanoflakes via ionothermal carbonization of fructose and their use in dye removal}, series = {RSC Advances}, volume = {4}, journal = {RSC Advances}, number = {70}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/c4ra05146g}, pages = {37423 -- 37430}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The large-scale green synthesis of graphene-type two-dimensional materials is still challenging. Herein, we describe the ionothermal synthesis of carbon-based composites from fructose in the iron-containing ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloridoferrate(III), [Bmim][FeCl4] serving as solvent, catalyst, and template for product formation. The resulting composites consist of oligo-layer graphite nanoflakes and iron carbide particles. The mesoporosity, strong magnetic moment, and high specific surface area of the composites make them attractive for water purification with facile magnetic separation. Moreover, Fe3Cfree graphite can be obtained via acid etching, providing access to fairly large amounts of graphite material. The current approach is versatile and scalable, and thus opens the door to ionothermal synthesis towards the larger-scale synthesis of materials that are, although not made via a sustainable process, useful for water treatment such as the removal of organic molecules.}, language = {en} } @article{XieHuangTaubert2014, author = {Xie, Zai-Lai and Huang, Xing and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {DyeIonogels: proton-responsive ionogels based on a dye-ionic liquid exhibiting reversible color change}, series = {Advanced functional materials}, volume = {24}, journal = {Advanced functional materials}, number = {19}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1616-301X}, doi = {10.1002/adfm.201303016}, pages = {2837 -- 2843}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Transparent, ion-conducting, and flexible ionogels based on the room temperature ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl) imide [Bmim][N(Tf)(2)], the dye-IL (DIL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium methyl orange [Bmim][MO], and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) are prepared. Upon IL incorporation the thermal stability of the PMMA matrix significantly increases from 220 to 280 degrees C. The ionogels have a relatively high ionic conductivity of 10(-4) S cm(-1) at 373 K. Most importantly, the ionogels exhibit a strong and reversible color change when exposed to aqueous or organic solutions containing protons or hydroxide ions. The resulting material is thus a prototype of soft multifunctional matter featuring ionic conductivity, easy processability, response to changes in the environment, and a strong readout signal, the color change, that could be used in optical data storage or environmental sensing.}, language = {en} } @article{DouceSuisseGuillonetal.2011, author = {Douce, Laurent and Suisse, Jean-Moise and Guillon, Daniel and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Imidazolium-based liquid crystals a modular platform for versatile new materials with finely tuneable properties and behaviour}, series = {Liquid crystals : an international journal of science and technology}, volume = {38}, journal = {Liquid crystals : an international journal of science and technology}, number = {11-12}, publisher = {Routledge, Taylor \& Francis Group}, address = {Abingdon}, issn = {0267-8292}, doi = {10.1080/02678292.2011.610474}, pages = {1653 -- 1661}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Ionic liquid Crystals constitute highly versatile materials that have drawn much interest these past few years in the fields of academic research and industrial development. In this respect, the present article is intended as an update of K. Binnemans review published in 2005, but focusing exclusively on the imidazolium cation - the most widely studied. Herein, imidazolium-containing thermotropic liquid crystalline materials will be sorted by molecular structure (mono-, bis-, poly-imidazolium compounds, with symmetrical and non-symmetrical structures) and discussed. Their physico-chemical properties will be exposed in order to adduce the relevancy and potential of the imidazolium platform in various fields of research.}, language = {en} } @article{ThielKlamrothStrauchetal.2011, author = {Thiel, Kerstin and Klamroth, Tillmann and Strauch, Peter and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {On the interaction of ascorbic acid and the tetrachlorocuprate ion [CuCl4](2-) in CuCl nanoplatelet formation from an ionic liquid precursor (ILP)}, series = {Physical chemistry, chemical physics : a journal of European Chemical Societies}, volume = {13}, journal = {Physical chemistry, chemical physics : a journal of European Chemical Societies}, number = {30}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1463-9076}, doi = {10.1039/c1cp20648f}, pages = {13537 -- 13543}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The formation of CuCl nanoplatelets from the ionic liquid precursor (ILP) butylpyridinium tetrachlorocuprate [C4Py](2)[CuCl4] using ascorbic acid as a reducing agent was investigated. In particular, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy was used to evaluate the interaction between ascorbic acid and the Cu(II) ion before reduction to Cu(I). EPR spectroscopy suggests that the [CuCl4](2-) ion in the neat IL is a distorted tetrahedron, consistent with DFT calculations. Addition of ascorbic acid leads to the removal of one chloride from the [CuCl4](2-) anion, as shown by DFT and the loss of symmetry by EPR. DFT furthermore suggests that the most stable adduct is formed when only one hydroxyl group of the ascorbic acid coordinates to the Cu(II) ion.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{ViouxTaubert2014, author = {Vioux, Andre and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Ionic liquids 2014 and selected papers from ILMAT 2013: highlighting the ever-growing potential of ionic liquids}, series = {International journal of molecular sciences}, volume = {15}, journal = {International journal of molecular sciences}, number = {12}, publisher = {Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1422-0067}, doi = {10.3390/ijms151222815}, pages = {22815 -- 22818}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{TentschertJungnickelReichardtetal.2014, author = {Tentschert, Jutta and Jungnickel, Harald and Reichardt, Philipp and Leube, Peter and Kretzschmar, Bernd and Taubert, Andreas and Luch, A.}, title = {Identification of nano clay in composite polymers}, series = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, volume = {46}, journal = {Surface and interface analysis : an international journal devoted to the development and application of techniques for the analysis surfaces, interfaces and thin films}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0142-2421}, doi = {10.1002/sia.5546}, pages = {334 -- 336}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Industrialized food production is in urgent search for alternative packaging materials, which can serve the requirements of a globalized world in terms of longer product shelf lives, reduced freight weight to decrease transport costs, and better barrier functionality to preserve its freshness. Polymer materials containing organically modified nano clay particles as additives are one example for a new generation of packaging materials with specific barrier functionality to actually hit the market. Clay types used for these applications are aluminosilicates, which belong to the mineral group of phyllosilicates. These consist of nano-scaled thin platelets, which are organically modified with quaternary ammonium compounds acting as spacers between the different clay layers, thereby increasing the hydrophobicity of the mineral additive. A variety of different organically modified clays are already available, and the use as additive for food packaging materials is one important application. To ensure valid risk assessments of emerging nano composite polymers used in the food packaging industry, exact analytical characterization of the organically modified clay within the polymer matrix is of paramount importance. Time-of-flight SIMS in combination with multivariate statistical analysis was used to differentiate modified clay reference materials from another. Time-of-flight SIMS spectra of a reference polymer plate, which contained one specific nano clay composite, were acquired. For each modified clay additive, a set of characteristic diagnostic ions could be identified, which then was used to successfully assign unknown clay additives to the corresponding reference material. Thus, the described methodology could be used to define and characterize nano clay within polymer matrices. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley \& Sons, Ltd.}, language = {en} } @article{GoebelHesemannFriedrichetal.2014, author = {Goebel, Ronald and Hesemann, Peter and Friedrich, Alwin and Rothe, Regina and Schlaad, Helmut and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Modular thiol-ene chemistry approach towards mesoporous silica monoliths with organically modified pore walls}, series = {Chemistry - a European journal}, volume = {20}, journal = {Chemistry - a European journal}, number = {52}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {0947-6539}, doi = {10.1002/chem.201403982}, pages = {17579 -- 17589}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The surface modification of mesoporous silica monoliths through thiol-ene chemistry is reported. First, mesoporous silica monoliths with vinyl, allyl, and thiol groups were synthesized through a sol-gel hydrolysis-poly-condensation reaction from tetramethyl orthosilicate (TMOS) and vinyltriethoxysilane, allyltriethoxysilane, and (3-mercaptopropyl) trimethoxysilane, respectively. By variation of the molar ratio of the comonomers TMOS and functional silane, mesoporous silica objects containing different amounts of vinyl, allyl, and thiol groups were obtained. These intermediates can subsequently be derivatized through radical photoaddition reactions either with a thiol or an olefin, depending on the initial pore wall functionality, to yield silica monoliths with different pore-wall chemistries. Nitrogen sorption, small-angle X-ray scattering, solid-state NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and redox titration demonstrate that the synthetic pathway influences the morphology and pore characteristics of the resulting monoliths and also plays a significant role in the efficiency of functionalization. Moreover, the different reactivity of the vinyl and allyl groups on the pore wall affects the addition reaction, and hence, the degree of the pore-wall functionalization. This report demonstrates that thiol-ene photoaddition reactions are a versatile platform for the generation of a large variety of organically modified silica monoliths with different pore surfaces.}, language = {en} } @article{WinterThielZabeletal.2014, author = {Winter, Alette and Thiel, Kerstin and Zabel, Andre and Klamroth, Tillmann and Poeppl, Andreas and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas and Strauch, Peter}, title = {Tetrahalidocuprates(II) - structure and EPR spectroscopy. Part 2: tetrachloridocuprates(II)}, series = {New journal of chemistry}, volume = {38}, journal = {New journal of chemistry}, number = {3}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1144-0546}, doi = {10.1039/c3nj01039b}, pages = {1019 -- 1030}, year = {2014}, abstract = {We present and discuss the results of crystallographic and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopic analyses of five tetrachloridocuprate(II) complexes to supply a useful tool for the structural characterisation of the [CuCl4](2-) moiety in the liquid state, for example in ionic liquids, or in solution. Bis(benzyltriethylammonium)-, bis(trimethylphenylammonium)-, bis(ethyltriphenylphosphonium)-, bis(benzyltriphenylphosphonium)-, and bis(tetraphenylarsonium) tetrachloridocuprate(II) were synthesised and characterised by elemental, IR, EPR and X-ray analyses. The results of the crystallographic analyses show distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry of all [CuCl4](2-) anions in the five complexes and prove that all investigated complexes are stabilised by hydrogen bonds of different intensities. Despite the use of sterically demanding ammonium, phosphonium and arsonium cations to obtain the separation of the paramagnetic Cu(II) centres for EPR spectroscopy no hyperfine structure was observed in the EPR spectra but the principal values of the electron Zeeman tensor, g(parallel to) and g(perpendicular to), could be determined. With these EPR data and the crystallographic parameters we were able to carry out a correlation study to anticipate the structural situation of tetrachloridocuprates in different physical states. This correlation is in good agreement with DFT calculations.}, language = {en} } @article{LerouxRabuSommerdijketal.2015, author = {Leroux, Fabrice and Rabu, Pierre and Sommerdijk, Nico A. J. M. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Two-Dimensional Hybrid Materials: Transferring Technology from Biology to Society}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, number = {7}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201500153}, pages = {1089 -- 1095}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Hybrid materials are at the forefront of modern research and technology; hence a large number of publications on hybrid materials has already appeared in the scientific literature. This essay focuses on the specifics and peculiarities of hybrid materials based on two-dimensional (2D) building blocks and confinements, for two reasons: (1) 2D materials have a very broad field of application, but they also illustrate many of the scientific challenges the community faces, both on a fundamental and an application level; (2) all authors of this essay are involved in research on 2D materials, but their perspective and vision of how the field will develop in the future and how it is possible to benefit from these new developments are rooted in very different scientific subfields. The current article will thus present a personal, yet quite broad, account of how hybrid materials, specifically 2D hybrid materials, will provide means to aid modern societies in fields as different as healthcare and energy.}, language = {en} } @misc{Taubert2015, author = {Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Electrospinning of Ionogels: Current Status and Future Perspectives}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, number = {7}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201402490}, pages = {1148 -- 1159}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Ionogels (IGs), also termed ion gels, are functional hybrid materials based on an ionic liquid (IL) and a polymeric, hybrid, or inorganic matrix. IGs combine the properties of the matrix such as mechanical strength with IL properties like high ionic conductivity, high thermal stability, or catalytic activity. IGs are thus attractive for many applications, but the vast majority of IGs made and published so far are bulk materials or dense films. Applications like sensing or catalysis, however, would benefit from IGs with high surface areas or defined surface morphologies or architectures. In spite of this, only relatively few examples of high-surface-area IGs have been made so far; this has mostly been achieved by electrospinning, which has proven to be a promising strategy towards advanced IGs. The current review discusses first developments and outlines the future potential of electrospun ionogels, predominantly from a materials and inorganic chemistry perspective.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{LerouxRabuSommerdijketal.2015, author = {Leroux, Fabrice and Rabu, Pierre and Sommerdijk, Nico A. J. M. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Hybrid Materials Engineering in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, number = {7}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201500098}, pages = {1086 -- 1088}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The Guest Editors emphasize the rapidly growing research in advanced materials.Telecommunication, health and environment, energy and transportation, and sustainability are just a few examples where new materials have been key for technological advancement.}, language = {en} } @article{HentrichJungingerBrunsetal.2015, author = {Hentrich, Doreen and Junginger, Mathias and Bruns, Michael and Boerner, Hans G. and Brandt, Jessica and Brezesinski, Gerald and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Interface-controlled calcium phosphate mineralization: effect of oligo(aspartic acid)-rich interfaces}, series = {CrystEngComm}, volume = {17}, journal = {CrystEngComm}, number = {36}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1466-8033}, doi = {10.1039/c4ce02274b}, pages = {6901 -- 6913}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The phase behavior of an amphiphilic block copolymer based on a poly(aspartic acid) hydrophilic block and a poly(n-butyl acrylate) hydrophobic block was investigated at the air-water and air-buffer interface. The polymer forms stable monomolecular films on both subphases. At low pH, the isotherms exhibit a plateau. Compression-expansion experiments and infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy suggest that the plateau is likely due to the formation of polymer bi- or multilayers. At high pH the films remain intact upon compression and no multilayer formation is observed. Furthermore, the mineralization of calcium phosphate beneath the monolayer was studied at different pH. The pH of the subphase and thus the polymer charge strongly affects the phase behavior of the film and the mineral formation. After 4 h of mineralization at low pH, atomic force microscopy shows smooth mineral films with a low roughness. With increasing pH the mineral films become inhomogeneous and the roughness increases. Transmission electron microscopy confirms this: at low pH a few small but uniform particles form whereas particles grown at higher pH are larger and highly agglomerated. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm the formation of calcium phosphate. The levels of mineralization are higher in samples grown at high pH.}, language = {en} } @article{AbouserieSchildeTaubert2018, author = {Abouserie, Ahed and Schilde, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {The crystal structure of N-butylpyridinium bis(μ2-dichlorido)-tetrachloridodicopper(II), C₁₈H₂₈N₂Cu₂Cl₆}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures}, volume = {233}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kristallographie - New Crystal Structures}, number = {4}, publisher = {de Gruyter}, address = {Berlin und M{\"u}nchen}, issn = {2194-4946}, doi = {10.1515/NCRS-2018-0099}, pages = {743 -- 746}, year = {2018}, abstract = {C₉H₁₄Cl₃CuN, monoclinic, P2₁/n (no. 14), a = 9.6625(6) {\AA}, b = 9.3486(3) {\AA}, c = 14.1168(8) {\AA}, β = 102.288(5)°, V = 1245.97(11) {\AA}³, Z = 4, Rgₜ(F) = 0.0182, wRᵣₑf(F²) = 0.0499, T = 210(2) K.}, language = {en} } @article{KirchheckerTroegerMuellerBakeetal.2015, author = {Kirchhecker, Sarah and Tr{\"o}ger-M{\"u}ller, Steffen and Bake, Sebastian and Antonietti, Markus and Taubert, Andreas and Esposito, Davide}, title = {Renewable pyridinium ionic liquids from the continuous hydrothermal decarboxylation of furfural-amino acid derived pyridinium zwitterions}, series = {Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource}, volume = {17}, journal = {Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource}, number = {8}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1463-9262}, doi = {10.1039/c5gc00913h}, pages = {4151 -- 4156}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Fully renewable pyridinium ionic liquids were synthesised via the hydrothermal decarboxylation of pyridinium zwitterions derived from furfural and amino acids in flow. The functionality of the resulting ionic liquid (IL) can be tuned by choice of different amino acids as well as different natural carboxylic acids as the counter-ions. A representative member of this new class of ionic liquids was successfully used for the synthesis of ionogels and as a solvent for the Heck coupling.}, language = {en} } @article{GoebelStoltenbergKrehletal.2016, author = {G{\"o}bel, Ronald and Stoltenberg, Marcus and Krehl, Stefan and Biolley, Christine and Rothe, Regina and Schmidt, Bernd and Hesemann, Peter and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {A Modular Approach towards Mesoporous Silica Monoliths with Organically Modified Pore Walls: Nucleophilic Addition, Olefin Metathesis, and Cycloaddition}, series = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, volume = {6}, journal = {European journal of inorganic chemistry : a journal of ChemPubSoc Europe}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-1948}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201500638}, pages = {2088 -- 2099}, year = {2016}, abstract = {We have synthesized mesoporous silica (monoliths) with defined surface chemistry by means of a number of addition reactions: (i) coupling of an isocyanate to a surface-immobilized thiol, (ii) addition of an epoxide to a surface-immobilized thiol, (iii) cross-metathesis between two olefins, and (iv) Huisgen [2+3] cycloaddition of an alkyne-functionalized silica monolith with an azide. Functionalization of the mesopores was observed, but there are significant differences between individual approaches. Isocyanate and epoxide additions lead to high degrees of functionalization, whereas olefin metathesis and [2+3] cycloaddition are less effective. We further show that the efficiency of the modification is about twice as high in mesoporous silica particles than in macroscopic silica monoliths.}, language = {en} } @article{ZehbeKolloscheLardongetal.2016, author = {Zehbe, Kerstin and Kollosche, Matthias and Lardong, Sebastian and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Ionogels Based on Poly(methyl methacrylate) and Metal-Containing Ionic Liquids: Correlation between Structure and Mechanical and Electrical Properties}, series = {International journal of molecular sciences}, volume = {17}, journal = {International journal of molecular sciences}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1422-0067}, doi = {10.3390/ijms17030391}, pages = {16}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Ionogels (IGs) based on poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and the metal-containing ionic liquids (ILs) bis-1-butyl-3-methlimidazolium tetrachloridocuprate(II), tetrachloride cobaltate(II), and tetrachlorido manganate(II) have been synthesized and their mechanical and electrical properties have been correlated with their microstructure. Unlike many previous examples, the current IGs show a decreasing stability in stress-strain experiments on increasing IL fractions. The conductivities of the current IGs are lower than those observed in similar examples in the literature. Both effects are caused by a two-phase structure with micrometer-sized IL-rich domains homogeneously dispersed an IL-deficient continuous PMMA phase. This study demonstrates that the IL-polymer miscibility and the morphology of the IGs are key parameters to control the (macroscopic) properties of IGs.}, language = {en} } @article{ZhangWillaSunetal.2017, author = {Zhang, Weiyi and Willa, Christoph and Sun, Jian-Ke and Guterman, Ryan and Taubert, Andreas and Yuan, Jiayin}, title = {Polytriazolium poly(ionic liquid) bearing triiodide anions: Synthesis, basic properties and electrochemical behaviors}, series = {Polymer : the international journal for the science and technology of polymers}, volume = {124}, journal = {Polymer : the international journal for the science and technology of polymers}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {0032-3861}, doi = {10.1016/j.polymer.2017.07.059}, pages = {246 -- 251}, year = {2017}, abstract = {4-Methyl-1-vinyl-1,2,4-triazolium triiodide ionic liquid and its polymer poly(4-methyl-1-vinyl-1,2,4-triazolium) triiodide were prepared for the first time from their iodide precursors via the reaction of iodide (I-) with elemental iodine (I-2). The change from iodide to triiodide (I-3(-)) was found to introduce particular variations in the physical properties of these two compounds, including lower melting point/glass transition temperature and altered solubility. The compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, and their electrochemical properties examined in solution and in the solid-state. Compared with their iodide analogues, the triiodide salts exhibited lower electrical impedance and higher current in the cyclic voltammetry. We found that poly(4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolium triiodide) was proven to be a promising solid polymer electrolyte candidate. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, language = {en} } @article{HentrichTaabacheBrezesinskietal.2017, author = {Hentrich, Doreen and Taabache, Soraya and Brezesinski, Gerald and Lange, Nele and Unger, Wolfgang and Kuebel, Christian and Bertin, Annabelle and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {A Dendritic Amphiphile for Efficient Control of Biomimetic Calcium Phosphate Mineralization}, series = {Macromolecular bioscience}, volume = {17}, journal = {Macromolecular bioscience}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1616-5187}, doi = {10.1002/mabi.201600524}, pages = {2541 -- 2548}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The phase behavior of a dendritic amphiphile containing a Newkome-type dendron as the hydrophilic moiety and a cholesterol unit as the hydrophobic segment is investigated at the air-liquid interface. The amphiphile forms stable monomolecular films at the airliquid interface on different subphases. Furthermore, the mineralization of calcium phosphate beneath the monolayer at different calcium and phosphate concentrations versus mineralization time shows that at low calcium and phosphate concentrations needles form, whereas flakes and spheres dominate at higher concentrations. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electron diffraction confirm the formation of calcium phosphate. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction confirm the predominant formation of octacalcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite. The data also indicate that the final products form via a complex multistep reaction, including an association step, where nano-needles aggregate into larger flake-like objects.}, language = {en} } @article{HentrichBrezesinskiKuebeletal.2017, author = {Hentrich, Doreen and Brezesinski, Gerald and Kuebel, Christian and Bruns, Michael and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Cholesteryl Hemisuccinate Monolayers Efficiently Control Calcium Phosphate Nucleation and Growth}, series = {Crystal growth \& design : integrating the fields of crystal engineering and crystal growth for the synthesis and applications of new materials}, volume = {17}, journal = {Crystal growth \& design : integrating the fields of crystal engineering and crystal growth for the synthesis and applications of new materials}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1528-7483}, doi = {10.1021/acs.cgd.7b00753}, pages = {5764 -- 5774}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The article describes the phase behavior of cholesteryl hemisuccinate at the air-liquid interface and its effect on calcium phosphate (CP) mineralization. The amphiphile forms stable monolayers with phase transitions at the air-liquid interface from a gas to a tilted liquid-condensed (TLC) and finally to an untilted liquid-condensed (ULC) phase. CP mineralization beneath these monolayers leads to crumpled CP layers made from individual plates. The main crystal phase is octacalcium phosphate (OCP) along with a minor fraction of hydroxyapatite (HAP), as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, bright field transmission electron microscopy, and electron diffraction.}, language = {en} } @article{PehLiedelTaubertetal.2017, author = {Peh, Eddie and Liedel, Clemens and Taubert, Andreas and Tauer, Klaus}, title = {Composition inversion to form calcium carbonate mixtures}, series = {CrystEngComm}, volume = {19}, journal = {CrystEngComm}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1466-8033}, doi = {10.1039/c7ce00433h}, pages = {3573 -- 3583}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Composition inversion takes place in equimolar solid mixtures of sodium or ammonium carbonate and calcium chloride with respect to the combination of anions and cations leading to the corresponding chloride and calcite in complete conversion. The transformation takes place spontaneously under a variety of different situations, even in a powdery mixture resting under ambient conditions. Powder X-ray diffraction data and scanning electron microscopy micrographs are presented to describe the course of the reaction and to characterize the reaction products. The incomplete reaction in the interspace between two compressed tablets of pure starting materials leads to an electric potential due to the presence of uncompensated charges.}, language = {en} } @misc{deZeaBermudezLerouxRabuetal.2017, author = {de Zea Bermudez, Veronica and Leroux, Fabrice and Rabu, Pierre and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Hybrid nanomaterials: from the laboratory to the market}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {8}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt, Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.8.87}, pages = {861 -- 862}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @misc{SchneiderGuenterTaubert2018, author = {Schneider, Matthias and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Co-deposition of a hydrogel/calcium phosphate hybrid layer on 3D printed poly(lactic acid) scaffolds via dip coating}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {1057}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-47442}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-474427}, pages = {21}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The article describes the surface modification of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffolds with calcium phosphate (CP)/gelatin and CP/chitosan hybrid coating layers. The presence of gelatin or chitosan significantly enhances CP co-deposition and adhesion of the mineral layer on the PLA scaffolds. The hydrogel/CP coating layers are fairly thick and the mineral is a mixture of brushite, octacalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Mineral formation is uniform throughout the printed architectures and all steps (printing, hydrogel deposition, and mineralization) are in principle amenable to automatization. Overall, the process reported here therefore has a high application potential for the controlled synthesis of biomimetic coatings on polymeric biomaterials.}, language = {en} } @article{HeyneArltGessneretal.2020, author = {Heyne, Benjamin and Arlt, Kristin and Geßner, Andr{\´e} and Richter, Alexander F. and D{\"o}blinger, Markus and Feldmann, Jochen and Taubert, Andreas and Wedel, Armin}, title = {Mixed Mercaptocarboxylic Acid Shells Provide Stable Dispersions of InPZnS/ZnSe/ZnS Multishell Quantum Dots in Aqueous Media}, series = {Nanomaterials}, volume = {10}, journal = {Nanomaterials}, number = {9}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2079-4991}, doi = {10.3390/nano10091858}, pages = {24}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Highly luminescent indium phosphide zinc sulfide (InPZnS) quantum dots (QDs), with zinc selenide/zinc sulfide (ZnSe/ZnS) shells, were synthesized. The QDs were modified via a post-synthetic ligand exchange reaction with 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) and 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA) in different MPA:MUA ratios, making this study the first investigation into the effects of mixed ligand shells on InPZnS QDs. Moreover, this article also describes an optimized method for the correlation of the QD size vs. optical absorption of the QDs. Upon ligand exchange, the QDs can be dispersed in water. Longer ligands (MUA) provide more stable dispersions than short-chain ligands. Thicker ZnSe/ZnS shells provide a better photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and higher emission stability upon ligand exchange. Both the ligand exchange and the optical properties are highly reproducible between different QD batches. Before dialysis, QDs with a ZnS shell thickness of ~4.9 monolayers (ML), stabilized with a mixed MPA:MUA (mixing ratio of 1:10), showed the highest PLQY, at ~45\%. After dialysis, QDs with a ZnS shell thickness of ~4.9 ML, stabilized with a mixed MPA:MUA and a ratio of 1:10 and 1:100, showed the highest PLQYs, of ~41\%. The dispersions were stable up to 44 days at ambient conditions and in the dark. After 44 days, QDs with a ZnS shell thickness of ~4.9 ML, stabilized with only MUA, showed the highest PLQY, of ~34\%.}, language = {en} } @article{TaoLiuWuetal.2020, author = {Tao, Lumi and Liu, Yuchuan and Wu, Dan and Wei, Qiao-Hua and Taubert, Andreas and Xie, Zailai}, title = {Luminescent Ionogels with Excellent Transparency, High Mechanical Strength, and High Conductivity}, series = {Nanomaterials}, volume = {10}, journal = {Nanomaterials}, number = {12}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2079-4991}, doi = {10.3390/nano10122521}, pages = {11}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The paper describes a new kind of ionogel with both good mechanical strength and high conductivity synthesized by confining the ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide ([Bmim][NTf₂]) within an organic-inorganic hybrid host. The organic-inorganic host network was synthesized by the reaction of methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS), tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), and methyl methacrylate (MMA) in the presence of a coupling agent, offering the good mechanical strength and rapid shape recovery of the final products. The silane coupling agent 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH-570) plays an important role in improving the mechanical strength of the inorganic-organic hybrid, because it covalently connected the organic component MMA and the inorganic component SiO₂. Both the thermal stability and mechanical strength of the ionogel significantly increased by the addition of IL. The immobilization of [Bmim][NTf₂] within the ionogel provided the final ionogel with an ionic conductivity as high as ca. 0.04 S cm⁻¹ at 50 °C. Moreover, the hybrid ionogel can be modified with organosilica-modified carbon dots within the network to yield a transparent and flexible ionogel with strong excitation-dependent emission between 400 and 800 nm. The approach is, therefore, a blueprint for the construction of next-generation multifunctional ionogels.}, language = {en} } @article{ZehbeLangeTaubert2019, author = {Zehbe, Kerstin and Lange, Alyna and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Stereolithography Provides Access to 3D Printed lonogels with High Ionic Conductivity}, series = {Energy Fuels}, volume = {33}, journal = {Energy Fuels}, number = {12}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {0887-0624}, doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b03379}, pages = {12885 -- 12893}, year = {2019}, abstract = {New ionogels (IGs) were prepared by combination of a series of sulfonate-based ionic liquids (ILs), 1-methyl-3-(4-sulfobutyl)imidazolium para-toluenesulfonate [BmimSO(3)][pTS], 1-methyl-1-butylpiperidiniumsulfonate para-toluenesul-fonate [BmpipSO(3)] [pTS], and 1-methyl-3-(4-sulfobutyl) imidazolium methylsulfonate [BmimSO(3)H][MeSO3] with a commercial stereolithography photoreactive resin. The article describes both the fundamental properties of the ILs and the resulting IGs. The IGs obtained from the ILs and the resin show high ionic conductivity of up to ca. 0.7.10(-4) S/cm at room temperature and 3.4-10(-3) S/cm at 90 degrees C. Moreover, the IGs are thermally stable to about 200 degrees C and mechanically robust. Finally, and most importantly, the article demonstrates that the IGs can be molded three-dimensionally using stereolithography. This provides, for the first time, access to IGs with complex 3D shapes with potential application in battery or fuel cell technology.}, language = {en} } @article{HentrichTauerEspanoletal.2017, author = {Hentrich, Doreen and Tauer, Klaus and Espanol, Montserrat and Ginebra, Maria-Pau and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {EDTA and NTA effectively tune the mineralization of calcium phosphate from bulk aqueous solution}, series = {Biomimetics}, volume = {2}, journal = {Biomimetics}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2313-7673}, doi = {10.3390/biomimetics2040024}, pages = {21}, year = {2017}, abstract = {This study describes the effects of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) and ethylenediaminotetraacetic acid (EDTA) on themineralization of calciumphosphate from bulk aqueous solution. Mineralization was performed between pH 6 and 9 and with NTA or EDTA concentrations of 0, 5, 10, and 15 mM. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy show that at low pH, mainly brushite precipitates and at higher pH, mostly hydroxyapatite forms. Both additives alter the morphology of the precipitates. Without additive, brushite precipitates as large plates. With NTA, the morphology changes to an unusual rod-like shape. With EDTA, the edges of the particles are rounded and disk-like particles form. Conductivity and pH measurements suggest that the final products form through several intermediate steps.}, language = {en} } @article{TaubertLerouxRabuetal.2019, author = {Taubert, Andreas and Leroux, Fabrice and Rabu, Pierre and de Zea Bermudez, Veronica}, title = {Advanced hybrid nanomaterials}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {10}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt am Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.10.247}, pages = {2563 -- 2567}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{UgwujaAdelowoOgunlajaetal.2019, author = {Ugwuja, Chidinma G. and Adelowo, Olawale O. and Ogunlaja, Aemere and Omorogie, Martins O. and Olukanni, Olumide D. and Ikhimiukor, Odion O. and Iermak, Ievgeniia and Kolawole, Gabriel A. and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas and Bodede, Olusola and Moodley, Roshila and Inada, Natalia M. and Camargo, Andrea S.S. de and Unuabonah, Emmanuel Iyayi}, title = {Visible-Light-Mediated Photodynamic Water Disinfection @ Bimetallic-Doped Hybrid Clay Nanocomposites}, series = {ACS applied materials \& interfaces}, volume = {11}, journal = {ACS applied materials \& interfaces}, number = {28}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington, DC}, issn = {1944-8244}, doi = {10.1021/acsami.9b01212}, pages = {25483 -- 25494}, year = {2019}, abstract = {This study reports a new class of photocatalytic hybrid clay nanocomposites prepared from low-cost sources (kaolinite clay and Carica papaya seeds) doped with Zn and Cu salts via a solvothermal process. X-ray diffraction analysis suggests that Cu-doping and Cu/Zn-doping introduce new phases into the crystalline structure of Kaolinite clay, which is linked to the reduced band gap of kaolinite from typically between 4.9 and 8.2 eV to 2.69 eV for Cu-doped and 1.5 eV for Cu/Zn hybrid clay nanocomposites (Nisar, J.; Arhammar, C.; Jamstorp, E.; Ahuja, R. Phys. Rev. B 2011, 84, 075120). In the presence of solar light irradiation, Cu- and Cu/Zn-doped nanocomposites facilitate the electron hole pair separation. This promotes the generation of singlet oxygen which in turn improves the water disinfection efficiencies of these novel nanocomposite materials. The nanocomposite materials were further characterized using high-resolution scanning electron microscopy, fluorimetry, therrnogravimetric analysis, and Raman spectroscopy. The breakthrough times of the nanocomposites for a fixed bed mode of disinfection of water contaminated with 2.32 x 10(7) cfu/mL E. coli ATCC 25922 under solar light irradiation are 25 h for Zn-doped, 30 h for Cu-doped, and 35 h for Cu/Zn-doped nanocomposites. In the presence of multidrug and multimetal resistant strains of E. coli, the breakthrough time decreases significantly. Zn-only doped nanocomposites are not photocatalytically active. In the absence of light, the nanocomposites are still effective in decontaminating water, although less efficient than under solar light irradiation. Electrostatic interaction, metal toxicity, and release of singlet oxygen (only in the Cu-doped and Cu/Zn-doped nanocomposites) are the three disinfection mechanisms by which these nanocomposites disinfect water. A regrowth study indicates the absence of any living E. coli cells in treated water even after 4 days. These data and the long hydraulic times (under gravity) exhibited by these nanocomposites during photodisinfection of water indicate an unusually high potential of these nanocomposites as efficient, affordable, and sustainable point-of-use systems for the disinfection of water in developing countries.}, language = {en} } @article{UnuabonahAgunbiadeAlfredetal.2017, author = {Unuabonah, Emmanuel Iyayi and Agunbiade, Foluso O. and Alfred, Moses O. and Adewumi, Thompson A. and Okoli, Chukwunonso P. and Omorogie, Martins O. and Akanbi, Moses O. and Ofomaja, Augustine E. and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Facile synthesis of new amino-functionalized agrogenic hybrid composite clay adsorbents for phosphate capture and recovery from water}, series = {Journal of Cleaner Production}, volume = {164}, journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {0959-6526}, doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.160}, pages = {652 -- 663}, year = {2017}, abstract = {New hybrid clay materials with good affinity for phosphate ions were developed from a combination of biomass-Carica papaya seeds (PS) and Musa paradisiaca (Plantain peels-PP), ZnCl2 and Kaolinite clay to produce iPS-HYCA and iPP-HYCA composite adsorbents respectively. Functionalization of these adsorbents with an organosilane produced NPS-HYCA and NPP-HYCA composite adsorbents. The pH(pzc) for the adsorbents were 7.83, 6.91, 7.66 and 6.55 for iPS-HYCA, NPS-HYCA, iPP-HYCA and NPP-HYCA respectively. Using the Brouer-Sotolongo isotherm model which best predict the adsorption capacity of composites for phosphate, iPP-HYCA, iPS-HYCA, NPP-HYCA, and NPS-HYCA composite adsorbents respectively. When compared with some commercial resins, the amino-functionalized adsorbents had better adsorption capacities. Furthermore, amino-functionalized adsorbents showed improved adsorption capacity and rate of phosphate uptake (as much as 40-fold), as well as retain 94\% (for NPS-HYCA) and 84.1\% (for NPP-HYCA) efficiency for phosphate adsorption after 5 adsorption-desorption cycles (96 h of adsorption time with 100 mg/L of phosphate ions) as against 37.5\% (for iPS-HYCA) and 35\% (for iPP-HYCA) under similar conditions. In 25 min desorption of phosphate ion attained equilibrium. These new amino-functionalized hybrid clay composite adsorbents, which were prepared by a simple means that is sustainable, have potentials for the efficient capture of phosphate ions from aqueous solution. They are quickly recovered from aqueous solution, non-biodegradable (unlike many biosorbent) with potentials to replace expensive adsorbents in the future. They have the further advantage of being useful in the recovery of phosphate for use in agriculture which could positively impact the global food security programme. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, language = {en} } @article{UnuabonahNoeskeWeberetal.2019, author = {Unuabonah, Emmanuel and N{\"o}ske, Robert and Weber, Jens and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {New micro/mesoporous nanocomposite material from low-cost sources for the efficient removal of aromatic and pathogenic pollutants from water}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {10}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt, Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.10.11}, pages = {119 -- 131}, year = {2019}, abstract = {A new micro/mesoporous hybrid clay nanocomposite prepared from kaolinite clay, Carica papaya seeds, and ZnCl2 via calcination in an inert atmosphere is presented. Regardless of the synthesis temperature, the specific surface area of the nanocomposite material is between approximate to 150 and 300 m(2)/g. The material contains both micro- and mesopores in roughly equal amounts. X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy suggest the formation of several new bonds in the materials upon reaction of the precursors, thus confirming the formation of a new hybrid material. Thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis and elemental analysis confirm the presence of carbonaceous matter. The new composite is stable up to 900 degrees C and is an efficient adsorbent for the removal of a water micropollutant, 4-nitrophenol, and a pathogen, E. coli, from an aqueous medium, suggesting applications in water remediation are feasible.}, language = {en} } @misc{BlockGuenterRodriguesetal.2021, author = {Block, Inga and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Rodrigues, Alysson Duarte and Paasch, Silvia and Hesemann, Peter and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Carbon Adsorbents from Spent Coffee for Removal of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange from Water}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {14}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-52165}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-521653}, pages = {20}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Activated carbons (ACs) were prepared from dried spent coffee (SCD), a biological waste product, to produce adsorbents for methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) from aqueous solution. Pre-pyrolysis activation of SCD was achieved via treatment of the SCD with aqueous sodium hydroxide solutions at 90 °C. Pyrolysis of the pretreated SCD at 500 °C for 1 h produced powders with typical characteristics of AC suitable and effective for dye adsorption. As an alternative to the rather harsh base treatment, calcium carbonate powder, a very common and abundant resource, was also studied as an activator. Mixtures of SCD and CaCO3 (1:1 w/w) yielded effective ACs for MO and MB removal upon pyrolysis needing only small amounts of AC to clear the solutions. A selectivity of the adsorption process toward anionic (MO) or cationic (MB) dyes was not observed.}, language = {en} } @article{PereiraZehbeGuenteretal.2018, author = {Pereira, Rui F. P. and Zehbe, Kerstin and G{\"u}nter, Christina and dos Santos, Tiago and Nunes, Silvia C. and Almeida Paz, Filipe A. and Silva, Maria M. and Granja, Pedro L. and Taubert, Andreas and de Zea Bermudez, Ver{\´o}nica}, title = {Ionic liquid-assisted synthesis of mesoporous silk fibroin/silica hybrids for biomedical applications}, series = {ACS Omega}, volume = {3}, journal = {ACS Omega}, number = {9}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {2470-1343}, doi = {10.1021/acsomega.8b02051}, pages = {10811 -- 10822}, year = {2018}, abstract = {New mesoporous silk fibroin (SF)/silica hybrids were processed via a one-pot soft and energy-efficient sol-gel chemistry and self-assembly from a silica precursor, an acidic or basic catalyst, and the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, acting as both solvent and mesoporosity-inducer. The as-prepared materials were obtained as slightly transparent-opaque, amorphous monoliths, easily transformed into powders, and stable up to ca. 300 degrees C. Structural data suggest the formation of a hexagonal mesostructure with low range order and apparent surface areas, pore volumes, and pore radii of 205-263 m(2) g(-1), 0.16-0.19 cm(3) g(-1), and 1.2-1.6 nm, respectively. In all samples, the dominating conformation of the SF chains is the beta-sheet. Cytotoxicity/bioactivity resazurin assays and fluorescence microscopy demonstrate the high viability of MC3T3 pre-osteoblasts to indirect (>= 99 +/- 9\%) and direct (78 +/- 2 to 99 +/- 13\%) contact with the SF/silica materials. Considering their properties and further improvements, these systems are promising candidates to be explored in bone tissue engineering. They also offer excellent prospects as electrolytes for solid-state electrochemical devices, in particular for fuel cells.}, language = {en} } @article{UchidaBinetAroraetal.2018, author = {Uchida, Ryusuke and Binet, Silvia and Arora, Neha and Jacopin, Gwenole and Alotaibi, Mohammad Hayal and Taubert, Andreas and Zakeeruddin, Shaik Mohammed and Dar, M. Ibrahim and Graetzel, Michael}, title = {Insights about the Absence of Rb Cation from the 3D Perovskite Lattice}, series = {Small}, volume = {14}, journal = {Small}, number = {36}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1613-6810}, doi = {10.1002/smll.201802033}, pages = {7}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Efficiencies >20\% are obtained from the perovskite solar cells (PSCs) employing Cs+ and Rb+ based perovskite compositions; therefore, it is important to understand the effect of these inorganic cations specifically Rb+ on the properties of perovskite structures. Here the influence of Cs+ and Rb+ is elucidated on the structural, morphological, and photophysical properties of perovskite structures and the photovoltaic performances of resulting PSCs. Structural, photoluminescence (PL), and external quantum efficiency studies establish the incorporation of Cs+ (x < 10\%) but amply rule out the possibility of Rb-incorporation into the MAPbI(3) (MA = CH3NH3+) lattice. Moreover, morphological studies and time-resolved PL show that both Cs+ and Rb+ detrimentally affect the surface coverage of MAPbI(3) layers and charge-carrier dynamics, respectively, by influencing nucleation density and by inducing nonradiative recombination. In addition, differential scanning calorimetry shows that the transition from orthorhombic to tetragonal phase occurring around 160 K requires more thermal energy for the Cs-containing MAPbI(3) systems compared to the pristine MAPbI(3). Investigation including mixed halide (I/Br) and mixed cation A-cation based compositions further confirms the absence of Rb+ from the 3D-perovskite lattice. The fundamental insights gained through this work will be of great significance to further understand highly promising perovskite compositions.}, language = {en} } @article{MaiWolskiPuciulMalinowskaetal.2018, author = {Mai, Tobias and Wolski, Karol and Puciul-Malinowska, Agnieszka and Kopyshev, Alexey and Gr{\"a}f, Ralph and Bruns, Michael and Zapotoczny, Szczepan and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Anionic polymer brushes for biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {10}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {10}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4360}, doi = {10.3390/polym10101165}, pages = {17}, year = {2018}, abstract = {This article describes the synthesis of anionic polymer brushes and their mineralization with calcium phosphate. The brushes are based on poly(3-sulfopropyl methacrylate potassium salt) providing a highly charged polymer brush surface. Homogeneous brushes with reproducible thicknesses are obtained via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. Mineralization with doubly concentrated simulated body fluid yields polymer/inorganic hybrid films containing AB-Type carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHAP), a material resembling the inorganic component of bone. Moreover, growth experiments using Dictyostelium discoideum amoebae demonstrate that the mineral-free and the mineral-containing polymer brushes have a good biocompatibility suggesting their use as biocompatible surfaces in implantology or related fields.}, language = {en} } @article{FigueroaCamposPerezBlocketal.2021, author = {Figueroa Campos, Gustavo A. and Perez, Jeffrey Paulo H. and Block, Inga and Tchewonpi Sagu, Sorel and Saravia Celis, Pedro and Taubert, Andreas and Rawel, Harshadrai Manilal}, title = {Preparation of activated carbons from spent coffee and coffee parchment and assessment of their adsorbent efficiency}, series = {Processes}, volume = {9}, journal = {Processes}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2227-9717}, doi = {10.3390/pr9081396}, pages = {18}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The valorization of coffee wastes through modification to activated carbon has been considered as a low-cost adsorbent with prospective to compete with commercial carbons. So far, very few studies have referred to the valorization of coffee parchment into activated carbon. Moreover, low-cost and efficient activation methods need to be more investigated. The aim of this work was to prepare activated carbon from spent coffee grounds and parchment, and to assess their adsorption performance. The co-calcination processing with calcium carbonate was used to prepare the activated carbons, and their adsorption capacity for organic acids, phenolic compounds and proteins was evaluated. Both spent coffee grounds and parchment showed yields after the calcination and washing treatments of around 9.0\%. The adsorption of lactic acid was found to be optimal at pH 2. The maximum adsorption capacity of lactic acid with standard commercial granular activated carbon was 73.78 mg/g, while the values of 32.33 and 14.73 mg/g were registered for the parchment and spent coffee grounds activated carbons, respectively. The Langmuir isotherm showed that lactic acid was adsorbed as a monolayer and distributed homogeneously on the surface. Around 50\% of total phenols and protein content from coffee wastewater were adsorbed after treatment with the prepared activated carbons, while 44, 43, and up to 84\% of hydrophobic compounds were removed using parchment, spent coffee grounds and commercial activated carbon, respectively; the adsorption efficiencies of hydrophilic compounds ranged between 13 and 48\%. Finally, these results illustrate the potential valorization of coffee by-products parchment and spent coffee grounds into activated carbon and their use as low-cost adsorbent for the removal of organic compounds from aqueous solutions.}, language = {en} } @article{KimHeyneAbouserieetal.2018, author = {Kim, Yohan and Heyne, Benjamin and Abouserie, Ahed and Pries, Christopher and Ippen, Christian and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas and Wedel, Armin}, title = {CuS nanoplates from ionic liquid precursors-Application in organic photovoltaic cells}, series = {The journal of chemical physics : bridges a gap between journals of physics and journals of chemistr}, volume = {148}, journal = {The journal of chemical physics : bridges a gap between journals of physics and journals of chemistr}, number = {19}, publisher = {American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville}, issn = {0021-9606}, doi = {10.1063/1.4991622}, pages = {10}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Hexagonal p-type semiconductor CuS nanoplates were synthesized via a hot injection method from bis(trimethylsilyl) sulfide and the ionic liquid precursor bis(N-dodecylpyridinium) tetrachloridocuprate( II). The particles have a broad size distribution with diameters between 30 and 680 nm and well-developed crystal habits. The nanoplates were successfully incorporated into organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells as hole conduction materials. The power conversion efficiency of OPV cells fabricated with the nanoplates is 16\% higher than that of a control device fabricated without the nanoplates. (C) 2018 Author(s).}, language = {en} } @article{BlockGuenterRodriguesetal.2021, author = {Block, Inga and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Rodrigues, Alysson Duarte and Paasch, Silvia and Hesemann, Peter and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Carbon Adsorbents from Spent Coffee for Removal of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange from Water}, series = {Materials}, volume = {14}, journal = {Materials}, number = {14}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1996-1944}, doi = {10.3390/ma14143996}, pages = {18}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Activated carbons (ACs) were prepared from dried spent coffee (SCD), a biological waste product, to produce adsorbents for methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) from aqueous solution. Pre-pyrolysis activation of SCD was achieved via treatment of the SCD with aqueous sodium hydroxide solutions at 90 °C. Pyrolysis of the pretreated SCD at 500 °C for 1 h produced powders with typical characteristics of AC suitable and effective for dye adsorption. As an alternative to the rather harsh base treatment, calcium carbonate powder, a very common and abundant resource, was also studied as an activator. Mixtures of SCD and CaCO3 (1:1 w/w) yielded effective ACs for MO and MB removal upon pyrolysis needing only small amounts of AC to clear the solutions. A selectivity of the adsorption process toward anionic (MO) or cationic (MB) dyes was not observed.}, language = {en} } @article{SchneiderFritzschePuciulMalinowskaetal.2020, author = {Schneider, Matthias and Fritzsche, Nora and Puciul-Malinowska, Agnieszka and Balis, Andrzej and Mostafa, Amr and Bald, Ilko and Zapotoczny, Szczepan and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Surface etching of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) with NaOH: a systematic approach}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {12}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, pages = {16}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The article describes a systematic investigation of the effects of an aqueous NaOH treatment of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffolds for surface activation. The PLA surface undergoes several morphology changes and after an initial surface roughening, the surface becomes smoother again before the material dissolves. Erosion rates and surface morphologies can be controlled by the treatment. At the same time, the bulk mechanical properties of the treated materials remain unaltered. This indicates that NaOH treatment of 3D printed PLA scaffolds is a simple, yet viable strategy for surface activation without compromising the mechanical stability of PLA scaffolds.}, language = {en} } @misc{BehrensBalischewskiSperlichetal.2022, author = {Behrens, Karsten and Balischewski, Christian and Sperlich, Eric and Menski, Antonia Isabell and Balderas-Valadez, Ruth Fabiola and Pacholski, Claudia and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Lubahn, Susanne and Kelling, Alexandra and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Mixed chloridometallate(ii) ionic liquids with tunable color and optical response for potential ammonia sensors}, series = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {1316}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-58751}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-587512}, pages = {35072 -- 35082}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Eight d-metal-containing N-butylpyridinium ionic liquids (ILs) with the nominal composition (C4Py)2[Ni0.5M0.5Cl4] or (C4Py)2[Zn0.5M0.5Cl4] (M = Cu, Co, Mn, Ni, Zn; C4Py = N-butylpyridinium) were synthesized, characterized, and investigated for their optical properties. Single crystal and powder X-ray analysis shows that the compounds are isostructural to existing examples based on other d-metal ions. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy measurements confirm that the metal/metal ratio is around 50 : 50. UV-Vis spectroscopy shows that the optical absorption can be tuned by selection of the constituent metals. Moreover, the compounds can act as an optical sensor for the detection of gases such as ammonia as demonstrated via a simple prototype setup.}, language = {en} } @article{UnuabonahKolawoleAgunbiadeetal.2017, author = {Unuabonah, Emmanuel I. and Kolawole, Matthew O. and Agunbiade, Foluso O. and Omorogie, Martins O. and Koko, Daniel T. and Ugwuja, Chidinma G. and Ugege, Leonard E. and Oyejide, Nicholas E. and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Novel metal-doped bacteriostatic hybrid clay composites for point-of-use disinfection of water}, series = {Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering}, volume = {5}, journal = {Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {2213-3437}, doi = {10.1016/j.jece.2017.04.017}, pages = {2128 -- 2141}, year = {2017}, abstract = {This study reports the facile microwave-assisted thermal preparation of novel metal-doped hybrid clay composite adsorbents consisting of Kaolinite clay, Carica papaya seeds and/or plantain peels (Musa paradisiaca) and ZnCl2. Fourier Transformed IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis are employed to characterize these composite adsorbents. The physicochemical analysis of these composites suggests that they act as bacteriostatic rather than bacteriacidal agents. This bacterostactic action is induced by the ZnO phase in the composites whose amount correlates with the efficacy of the composite. The composite prepared with papaya seeds (PS-HYCA) provides the best disinfection efficacy (when compared with composite prepared with Musa paradisiaca peels-PP-HYCA) against gram-negative enteric bacteria with a breakthrough time of 400 and 700 min for the removal of 1.5 x10(6) cfu/mL S. typhi and V. cholerae from water respectively. At 10(3) cfu/mL of each bacterium in solution, 2 g of both composite adsorbents kept the levels the bacteria in effluent solutions at zero for up to 24 h. Steam regeneration of 2 g of bacteria-loaded Carica papaya prepared composite adsorbent shows a loss of ca. 31\% of its capacity even after the 3rd regeneration cycle of 25 h of service time. The composite adsorbent prepared with Carica papaya seeds will be useful for developing simple point-of-use water treatment systems for water disinfection application. This composite adsorbent is comparatively of good performance and shows relatively long hydraulic contact times and is expected to minimize energy intensive traditional treatment processes.}, language = {en} } @article{KruegerSchwarzeBaumannetal.2018, author = {Kr{\"u}ger, Stefanie and Schwarze, Michael and Baumann, Otto and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Bruns, Michael and K{\"u}bel, Christian and Szabo, Dorothee Vinga and Meinusch, Rafael and Bermudez, Veronica de Zea and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Bombyx mori silk/titania/gold hybrid materials for photocatalytic water splitting}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {9}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt, Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.9.21}, pages = {187 -- 204}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The synthesis, structure, and photocatalytic water splitting performance of two new titania (TiO2)/gold(Au)/Bombyx mori silk hybrid materials are reported. All materials are monoliths with diameters of up to ca. 4.5 cm. The materials are macroscopically homogeneous and porous with surface areas between 170 and 210 m(2)/g. The diameter of the TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) - mainly anatase with a minor fraction of brookite - and the Au NPs are on the order of 5 and 7-18 nm, respectively. Addition of poly(ethylene oxide) to the reaction mixture enables pore size tuning, thus providing access to different materials with different photocatalytic activities. Water splitting experiments using a sunlight simulator and a Xe lamp show that the new hybrid materials are effective water splitting catalysts and produce up to 30 mmol of hydrogen per 24 h. Overall the article demonstrates that the combination of a renewable and robust scaffold such as B. mori silk with a photoactive material provides a promising approach to new monolithic photocatalysts that can easily be recycled and show great potential for application in lightweight devices for green fuel production.}, language = {en} } @article{FigueroaCamposGKTKruizengaSaguTchewonpietal.2022, author = {Figueroa Campos, Gustavo Adolfo and G. K. T. Kruizenga, Johannes and Sagu Tchewonpi, Sorel and Schwarz, Steffen and Homann, Thomas and Taubert, Andreas and Rawel, Harshadrai Manilal}, title = {Effect of the post-harvest processing on protein modification in green coffee beans by phenolic compounds}, series = {Foods : open access journal}, volume = {11}, journal = {Foods : open access journal}, edition = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel, Schweiz}, issn = {2304-8158}, doi = {10.3390/foods11020159}, pages = {19}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The protein fraction, important for coffee cup quality, is modified during post-harvest treatment prior to roasting. Proteins may interact with phenolic compounds, which constitute the major metabolites of coffee, where the processing affects these interactions. This allows the hypothesis that the proteins are denatured and modified via enzymatic and/or redox activation steps. The present study was initiated to encompass changes in the protein fraction. The investigations were limited to major storage protein of green coffee beans. Fourteen Coffea arabica samples from various processing methods and countries were used. Different extraction protocols were compared to maintain the status quo of the protein modification. The extracts contained about 4-8 µg of chlorogenic acid derivatives per mg of extracted protein. High-resolution chromatography with multiple reaction monitoring was used to detect lysine modifications in the coffee protein. Marker peptides were allocated for the storage protein of the coffee beans. Among these, the modified peptides K.FFLANGPQQGGK.E and R.LGGK.T of the α-chain and R.ITTVNSQK.I and K.VFDDEVK.Q of β-chain were detected. Results showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) of modified peptides from wet processed green beans as compared to the dry ones. The present study contributes to a better understanding of the influence of the different processing methods on protein quality and its role in the scope of coffee cup quality and aroma. View Full-Text}, language = {en} } @article{BalischewskiBehrensZehbeetal.2020, author = {Balischewski, Christian and Behrens, Karsten and Zehbe, Kerstin and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Mies, Stefan and Sperlich, Eric and Kelling, Alexandra and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Ionic liquids with more than one metal}, series = {Chemistry - a European journal}, volume = {26}, journal = {Chemistry - a European journal}, number = {72}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {0947-6539}, doi = {10.1002/chem.202003097}, pages = {17504 -- 17513}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Thirteen N-butylpyridinium salts, including three monometallic [C4Py](2)[MCl4], nine bimetallic [C4Py](2)[(M1-xMxCl4)-M-a-Cl-b] and one trimetallic compound [C4Py](2)[(M1-y-zMyMz (c) Cl4)-M-a-M-b] (M=Co, Cu, Mn; x=0.25, 0.50 or 0.75 and y=z=0.33), were synthesized and their structure and thermal and electrochemical properties were studied. All compounds are ionic liquids (ILs) with melting points between 69 and 93 degrees C. X-ray diffraction proves that all ILs are isostructural. The conductivity at room temperature is between 10(-4) and 10(-8) S cm(-1). Some Cu-based ILs reach conductivities of 10(-2) S cm(-1), which is, however, probably due to IL dec. This correlates with the optical bandgap measurements indicating the formation of large bandgap semiconductors. At elevated temperatures approaching the melting points, the conductivities reach up to 1.47x10(-1) S cm(-1) at 70 degrees C. The electrochemical stability windows of the ILs are between 2.5 and 3.0 V.}, language = {en} } @article{LutzeBanaresPitaetal.2017, author = {Lutze, Jana and Ba{\~n}ares, Miguel A. and Pita, Marcos and Haase, Andrea and Luch, Andreas and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {alpha-((4-Cyanobenzoyl)oxy)-omega-methyl poly(ethylene glycol)}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {8}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt, Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.8.67}, pages = {627 -- 635}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The article describes the synthesis and properties of alpha-((4-cyanobenzoyl)oxy)-omega-methyl poly(ethylene glycol), the first poly(ethylene glycol) stabilizer for metal nanoparticles that is based on a cyano rather than a thiol or thiolate anchor group. The silver particles used to evaluate the effectiveness of the new stabilizer typically have a bimodal size distribution with hydrodynamic diameters of ca. 13 and ca. 79 nm. Polymer stability was evaluated as a function of the pH value both for the free stabilizer and for the polymers bound to the surface of the silver nanoparticles using H-1 NMR spectroscopy and zeta potential measurements. The polymer shows a high stability between pH 3 and 9. At pH 12 and higher the polymer coating is degraded over time suggesting that alpha-((4-cyanobenzoyl) oxy)-omega-methyl poly(ethylene glycol) is a good stabilizer for metal nanoparticles in aqueous media unless very high pH conditions are present in the system. The study thus demonstrates that cyano groups can be viable alternatives to the more conventional thiol/thiolate anchors.}, language = {en} } @article{SchneiderGuenterTaubert2018, author = {Schneider, Matthias and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Co-deposition of a hydrogel/calcium phosphate hybrid layer on 3D printed poly(lactic acid) scaffolds via dip coating}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {10}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4360}, doi = {10.3390/polym10030275}, pages = {19}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The article describes the surface modification of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffolds with calcium phosphate (CP)/gelatin and CP/chitosan hybrid coating layers. The presence of gelatin or chitosan significantly enhances CP co-deposition and adhesion of the mineral layer on the PLA scaffolds. The hydrogel/CP coating layers are fairly thick and the mineral is a mixture of brushite, octacalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Mineral formation is uniform throughout the printed architectures and all steps (printing, hydrogel deposition, and mineralization) are in principle amenable to automatization. Overall, the process reported here therefore has a high application potential for the controlled synthesis of biomimetic coatings on polymeric biomaterials.}, language = {en} } @article{TaubertLoebbickeKirchneretal.2017, author = {Taubert, Andreas and L{\"o}bbicke, Ruben and Kirchner, Barbara and Leroux, Fabrice}, title = {First examples of organosilica-based ionogels}, series = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, volume = {8}, journal = {Beilstein journal of nanotechnology}, publisher = {Beilstein-Institut zur F{\"o}rderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften}, address = {Frankfurt, Main}, issn = {2190-4286}, doi = {10.3762/bjnano.8.77}, pages = {736 -- 751}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The article describes the synthesis and properties of new ionogels for ion transport. A new preparation process using an organic linker, bis(3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl) amine (BTMSPA), yields stable organosilica matrix materials. The second ionogel component, the ionic liquid 1-methyl-3-(4-sulfobutyl) imidazolium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, [BmimSO(3)H][PTS], can easily be prepared with near-quantitative yields. [BmimSO(3)H][PTS] is the proton conducting species in the ionogel. By combining the stable organosilica matrix with the sulfonated ionic liquid, mechanically stable, and highly conductive ionogels with application potential in sensors or fuel cells can be prepared.}, language = {en} } @article{WojnarowskaLangeTaubertetal.2021, author = {Wojnarowska, Zaneta and Lange, Alyna and Taubert, Andreas and Paluch, Marian}, title = {Ion and proton transport in aqueous/nonaqueous acidic tonic liquids for fuel-cell applications-insight from high-pressure dielectric studies}, series = {ACS applied materials \& interfaces / American Chemical Society}, volume = {13}, journal = {ACS applied materials \& interfaces / American Chemical Society}, number = {26}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1944-8244}, doi = {10.1021/acsami.1c06260}, pages = {30614 -- 30624}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The use of acidic ionic liquids and solids as electrolytes in fuel cells is an emerging field due to their efficient proton conductivity and good thermal stability. Despite multiple reports describing conducting properties of acidic ILs, little is known on the charge-transport mechanism in the vicinity of liquid-glass transition and the structural factors governing the proton hopping. To address these issues, we studied two acidic imidazolium-based ILs with the same cation, however, different anions-bulk tosylate vs small methanesulfonate. High-pressure dielectric studies of anhydrous and water-saturated materials performed in the close vicinity of T-g have revealed significant differences in the charge-transport mechanism in these two systems being undetectable at ambient conditions. Thereby, we demonstrated the effect of molecular architecture on proton hopping, being crucial in the potential electrochemical applications of acidic ILs.}, language = {en} } @article{SchneiderFritzschePuciulMalinowskaetal.2020, author = {Schneider, Matthias and Fritzsche, Nora and Puciul-Malinowska, Agnieszka and Baliś, Andrzej and Mostafa, Amr and Bald, Ilko and Zapotoczny, Szczepan and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Surface etching of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) with NaOH}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {12}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4360}, doi = {10.3390/polym12081711}, pages = {16}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The article describes a systematic investigation of the effects of an aqueous NaOH treatment of 3D printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffolds for surface activation. The PLA surface undergoes several morphology changes and after an initial surface roughening, the surface becomes smoother again before the material dissolves. Erosion rates and surface morphologies can be controlled by the treatment. At the same time, the bulk mechanical properties of the treated materials remain unaltered. This indicates that NaOH treatment of 3D printed PLA scaffolds is a simple, yet viable strategy for surface activation without compromising the mechanical stability of PLA scaffolds.}, language = {en} } @article{BehrensBalischewskiSperlichetal.2022, author = {Behrens, Karsten and Balischewski, Christian and Sperlich, Eric and Menski, Antonia Isabell and Balderas-Valadez, Ruth Fabiola and Pacholski, Claudia and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Lubahn, Susanne and Kelling, Alexandra and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Mixed chloridometallate(ii) ionic liquids with tunable color and optical response for potential ammonia sensors}, series = {RSC Advances}, volume = {12}, journal = {RSC Advances}, publisher = {RSC}, address = {London}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/d2ra05581c}, pages = {35072 -- 35082}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Eight d-metal-containing N-butylpyridinium ionic liquids (ILs) with the nominal composition (C4Py)2[Ni0.5M0.5Cl4] or (C4Py)2[Zn0.5M0.5Cl4] (M = Cu, Co, Mn, Ni, Zn; C4Py = N-butylpyridinium) were synthesized, characterized, and investigated for their optical properties. Single crystal and powder X-ray analysis shows that the compounds are isostructural to existing examples based on other d-metal ions. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy measurements confirm that the metal/metal ratio is around 50 : 50. UV-Vis spectroscopy shows that the optical absorption can be tuned by selection of the constituent metals. Moreover, the compounds can act as an optical sensor for the detection of gases such as ammonia as demonstrated via a simple prototype setup.}, language = {en} } @article{KapernaumLangeEbertetal.2022, author = {Kapernaum, Nadia and Lange, Alyna and Ebert, Max and Grunwald, Marco A. and H{\"a}ge, Christian and Marino, Sebastian and Zens, Anna and Taubert, Andreas and Gießelmann, Frank and Laschat, Sabine}, title = {Current topics in ionic liquid crystals}, series = {ChemPlusChem}, volume = {87}, journal = {ChemPlusChem}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {2192-6506}, doi = {10.1002/cplu.202100397}, pages = {38}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Ionic liquid crystals (ILCs), that is, ionic liquids exhibiting mesomorphism, liquid crystalline phases, and anisotropic properties, have received intense attention in the past years. Among others, this is due to their special properties arising from the combination of properties stemming from ionic liquids and from liquid crystalline arrangements. Besides interesting fundamental aspects, ILCs have been claimed to have tremendous application potential that again arises from the combination of properties and architectures that are not accessible otherwise, or at least not accessible easily by other strategies. The current review highlights recent developments in ILC research, starting with some key fundamental aspects. Further subjects covered include the synthesis and variations of modern ILCs, including the specific tuning of their mesomorphic behavior. The review concludes with reflections on some applications that may be within reach for ILCs and finally highlights a few key challenges that must be overcome prior and during true commercialization of ILCs.}, language = {en} } @article{BalischewskiBhattacharyyaSperlichetal.2022, author = {Balischewski, Christian and Bhattacharyya, Biswajit and Sperlich, Eric and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Beqiraj, Alkit and Klamroth, Tillmann and Behrens, Karsten and Mies, Stefan and Kelling, Alexandra and Lubahn, Susanne and Holtzheimer, Lea and Nitschke, Anne and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Tetrahalidometallate(II) ionic liquids with more than one metal}, series = {Chemistry - a European journal}, volume = {28}, journal = {Chemistry - a European journal}, number = {64}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-3765}, doi = {10.1002/chem.202201068}, pages = {13}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Fifteen N-butylpyridinium salts - five monometallic [C4Py](2)[MBr4] and ten bimetallic [C4Py](2)[(M0.5M0.5Br4)-M-a-Br-b] (M=Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn) - were synthesized, and their structures and thermal and electrochemical properties were studied. All the compounds are ionic liquids (ILs) with melting points between 64 and 101 degrees C. Powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction show that all ILs are isostructural. The electrochemical stability windows of the ILs are between 2 and 3 V. The conductivities at room temperature are between 10(-5) and 10(-6) S cm(-1). At elevated temperatures, the conductivities reach up to 10(-4) S cm(-1) at 70 degrees C. The structures and properties of the current bromide-based ILs were also compared with those of previous examples using chloride ligands, which illustrated differences and similarities between the two groups of ILs.}, language = {en} } @article{BalischewskiChoiBehrensetal.2021, author = {Balischewski, Christian and Choi, Hyung-Seok and Behrens, Karsten and Beqiraj, Alkit and K{\"o}rzd{\"o}rfer, Thomas and Gessner, Andre and Wedel, Armin and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Metal sulfide nanoparticle synthesis with ionic liquids state of the art and future perspectives}, series = {ChemistryOpen}, volume = {10}, journal = {ChemistryOpen}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {2191-1363}, doi = {10.1002/open.202000357}, pages = {272 -- 295}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Metal sulfides are among the most promising materials for a wide variety of technologically relevant applications ranging from energy to environment and beyond. Incidentally, ionic liquids (ILs) have been among the top research subjects for the same applications and also for inorganic materials synthesis. As a result, the exploitation of the peculiar properties of ILs for metal sulfide synthesis could provide attractive new avenues for the generation of new, highly specific metal sulfides for numerous applications. This article therefore describes current developments in metal sulfide nano-particle synthesis as exemplified by a number of highlight examples. Moreover, the article demonstrates how ILs have been used in metal sulfide synthesis and discusses the benefits of using ILs over more traditional approaches. Finally, the article demonstrates some technological challenges and how ILs could be used to further advance the production and specific property engineering of metal sulfide nanomaterials, again based on a number of selected examples.}, language = {en} } @article{MaiBoyeYuanetal.2015, author = {Mai, Tobias and Boye, Susanne and Yuan, Jiayin and V{\"o}lkel, Antje and Gr{\"a}wert, Marlies and G{\"u}nter, Christina and Lederer, Albena and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Poly(ethylene oxide)-based block copolymers with very high molecular weights for biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization}, series = {RSC Advances : an international journal to further the chemical sciences}, journal = {RSC Advances : an international journal to further the chemical sciences}, number = {5}, publisher = {RSC Publishing}, address = {London}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/c5ra20035k}, pages = {103494 -- 103505}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The present article is among the first reports on the effects of poly(ampholyte)s and poly(betaine)s on the biomimetic formation of calcium phosphate. We have synthesized a series of di- and triblock copolymers based on a non-ionic poly(ethylene oxide) block and several charged methacrylate monomers, 2-(trimethylammonium)ethyl methacrylate chloride, 2-((3-cyanopropyl)-dimethylammonium)ethyl methacrylate chloride, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate potassium salt, and [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethyl-(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium hydroxide. The resulting copolymers are either positively charged, ampholytic, or betaine block copolymers. All the polymers have very high molecular weights of over 106 g mol-1. All polymers are water-soluble and show a strong effect on the precipitation and dissolution of calcium phosphate. The strongest effects are observed with triblock copolymers based on a large poly(ethylene oxide) middle block (nominal Mn = 100 000 g mol-1). Surprisingly, the data show that there is a need for positive charges in the polymers to exert tight control over mineralization and dissolution, but that the exact position of the charge in the polymer is of minor importance for both calcium phosphate precipitation and dissolution.}, language = {en} }