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Visualization and characterization of interfacial polymerization layer formation.

Yali Zhang¹, Nieck E Benes, Rob G H Lammertink

¹Soft Matter, Fluidics and Interfaces, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. r.g.h.lammertink@utwente.nl.

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This study introduces a microfluidic device for observing free-standing film formation during interfacial polymerization. Different amine precursors significantly impact film morphology and polymerization kinetics, offering insights for process optimization.

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Interfacial polymerization is crucial for synthesizing thin films with tunable properties.
Direct visualization of film formation kinetics and morphology is challenging.
Understanding precursor effects is key to controlling polymer film characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and utilize a microfluidic platform for real-time visualization of interfacial polymerization.
To investigate the influence of different amine precursors on film formation dynamics.
To gain insights into the kinetics and reaction site evolution during polymerization.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a microfluidic device with micropillars to stabilize an aqueous-organic interface.
In situ optical microscopy for direct observation of film formation.
Reaction of trimesoyl chloride with three distinct amine precursors: piperazine, JEFFAMINE(®)D-230, and an ammonium functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane.

Main Results:

Real-time tracking revealed significant differences in film formation kinetics based on amine precursor.
Piperazine led to rapid film formation (up to 20 μm in 30 seconds).
JEFFAMINE(®)D-230 showed slower kinetics, with the reaction site shifting from aqueous to organic phases.

Conclusions:

The microfluidic platform enables detailed observation of interfacial polymerization.
Amine precursor properties critically influence film morphology and polymerization kinetics.
Insights gained can guide the fine-tuning of interfacial polymerization for diverse applications.