WO2011053118A2 - Composition of low impedance bulk polymeric membrane - Google Patents

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WO2011053118A2
WO2011053118A2 PCT/MY2010/000247 MY2010000247W WO2011053118A2 WO 2011053118 A2 WO2011053118 A2 WO 2011053118A2 MY 2010000247 W MY2010000247 W MY 2010000247W WO 2011053118 A2 WO2011053118 A2 WO 2011053118A2
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methyl methacrylate
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Alva Sagir
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    • B01D71/00Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by the material; Manufacturing processes specially adapted therefor
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    • B01D71/40Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. salts, amides, imides, nitriles, anhydrides, esters
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01MPROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M8/00Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof
    • H01M8/10Fuel cells with solid electrolytes
    • H01M8/1016Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by the electrolyte material
    • H01M8/1018Polymeric electrolyte materials
    • H01M8/102Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer
    • H01M8/1023Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having only carbon, e.g. polyarylenes, polystyrenes or polybutadiene-styrenes
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    • G01N27/26Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electrochemical variables; by using electrolysis or electrophoresis
    • G01N27/28Electrolytic cell components
    • G01N27/30Electrodes, e.g. test electrodes; Half-cells
    • G01N27/333Ion-selective electrodes or membranes
    • G01N27/3335Ion-selective electrodes or membranes the membrane containing at least one organic component
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition of low impedance bulk polymeric membrane. The polarity and consequently the impedance of the membrane can be varied depending on the ratio of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers. The composition of the membrane with equivalent volume ratio of the monomers give the best result. The resulting bulk membrane exhibits good adhesion characteristic and can be used as sensing membrane and separation membrane in fuel cell.

Description

Description
Title of Invention: COMPOSITION OF LOW IMPEDANCE BULK
POLYMERIC MEMBRANE
Technical Field
Technical Field
[1] The present invention relates to preparation of bulk polymeric membrane. More specifically the present invention relates to preparation of low impedance bulk polymeric membrane.
Background Art
Background Art
[2] Most commercially important polymers today are entirely synthetic and produced in high volume on appropriately scaled organic synthetic techniques. Synthetic polymers today find application in nearly every industry and area of life. Polymers are widely used as matrix in sensing membrane and separation membrane in fuel cell. Polymers exhibit a wide range of mechanical properties, i.e., elasticity, hardness, brittleness, temperature stability, chemical resistance, and optical characteristics.
[3] The most common ion selective electrode construction requires an ion-selective
membrane of polymeric type containing ionophore for molecular recognition. The most commonly employed polymeric sensing matrix is poly(vinyl chloride) or PVC. However, there are reports on problems in fabricating solid-state sensors with this polymer. Apparently PVC exhibits poor adhesion towards ion-selective electrode. Moreover, PVC requires the use of plasticizer for the purpose of softening the polymer. Plasticizer leaching results in degradation of sensor performance and shortens the lifetime of the chemical sensor. The problem is more serious for in vivo applications, wherein the plasticizer molecules from leaching can cause inflammation and toxicity to the surrounding tissues.
Disclosure of Invention
Technical Problem
[4]
Technical Solution
[5]
Summary
[6] It is an object of the present invention to provide a polymeric membrane suitable for use in ISE.
[7] It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing a
polymeric membrane which suitable for use in ISE. [8] Accordingly the polymeric membrane is self-plasticising, having ablility to adhere on solid surfaces.
[9] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a polymeric membrane comprises of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers.
[10] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a polymeric membrane wherein the polymeric membrane's polarity is adjustable by varying the ratio of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofuryl acrylate monomers.
[11] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a polymeric membrane wherein the ratio of methyl methacrylate and tetrafurfryl acrylate monomers by volume is 5 to
5.
[12] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method for preparing a polymeric membrane comprises the steps of:
[13] a) mixing methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate
[14] b) adding benzene or toluene and benzoyl peroxide to the mixture
[15] c) refluxing the mixture while stirring, and
[16] d) cooling the mixture until the mixture turns viscous.
[17] Accordingly the method further comprises the steps of:
[18] a) washing the viscous mixture with a solvent; and
[19] b) drying.
[20] In another embodiment, the present invention provides an ion selective electrode for measuring the concentration of ions in a sample, comprising the polymeric membrane comprises of methyl methacrylate and tetrafurfuryl acrylate monomers.
[21] In another embodiment, the present invention provides the use of polymeric
membrane comprises of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers for the preparation of an aion selective electrode for use in the sensing of concentration of ions in a sample.
[22] In another embodiment, the present invention provides the use of polymeric
membrane comprises of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers for the preparation of separation membrane for use in the fuel cell.
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[23] Brief description of the drawings
[24] For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
[25] Figure 1 : illustrates structure of bulk methyl methacrylate-tetrahydrofurfuryl
acrylate polymeric membrane
[26] Figure 2 : illustrates structure of methyl metacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers Figure 3 : illustrates bulk co-copolymerisation of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate.
Figure 4 : illustrates a bulk MT55
Figure 5 : illustrates exemplary response of magnesium ion selective electrode based on bulk MT 55 copolymer.
Detailed description of the preferred embodiment
The present invention provides a method for preparation of bulk polymeric membrane that shows good characteristics as sensing material, as well as for other applications such as fuel cell. Different ratios of methyl methacrylate (1) and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (2) monomers afford bulk polymeric membrane called MT membrane (3) under reflux condition in benzene or toluene in the presence of benzoyl peroxide. The proposed bulk membrane offers economic benefits of low costs of the monomers as well as and its ease of handling.
Other benefits of MT copolymer membrane include low impedance due to polar tetrahydrofurfuryl substituent, compatibility with sensor components, biocompatiblity and minimal health hazard.
An important characteristic of a polymer is its glass transition temperature, Tg. When a polymer is cooled below this temperature, it exists in solid form. Polymers like poly(methyl methacrylate) are hard and brittle having high glass transition temperatures, with Tg i.e. well above 100°C. On the contrary polymers like polytetrahydro- furfuryl acrylate are sticky liquid with glue characteristics and very low Tg. Mixing methyl methacrylate (1) and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (2) with appropriate ratio of the monomers in bulk polymer process can result in copolymer with desired characteristics for sensor and fuel cell applications.
The copolymer membranes of the invention are fabricated from methyl methacrylate (1) and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (2) monomers. The disclosed copolymer exhibits excellent properties as a sensing membrane that includes clear and colorless appearance, good flexibility, not sticky, and good adhesion onto surface. The polarity of these copolymer can be varied depending on the ratio of the methyl methacrylate (1) and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (2) monomers , and thus can be used to fabricate sensing membrane with 'tailored polarity' .
The invention now being generally described, the same will be better understood by reference to the following detailed examples which are provided for purposes of illustration only and are not to be limiting of the invention unless so specified.
Examples
The present invention is further described in the following examples and the co- polymerization reaction is shown in Figure 3; [39] Example 1
[40] Preparation of Bulk Co-polymer Methyl Methacrylate-Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acrylate (Bulk MT55)
[41] Put 5 mL methyl methacrylate (MMA)(1) and 5 mL tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate
(THFA)(2) monomers into 50 mL three-neck round bottom flask. Add 15 mL benzene and 1 mg benzoyl peroxide as initiator into the mixture of monomers.. Start the reflux process with maintained at 95°C while stirring under nitrogen gas flow for 7 hours. After 7 hours the heating was discontinued and the mixture gradually cooled to room temperature. Then the viscous polymeric material was transferred to a 50 mL beaker, and the solid material becomes cloudy. The cloudy polymeric material was washed three times with 5 mL portions of petroleum ether (80°C-100°C) until it becomes clear. The bulk polymeric membrane was air dried at ambient condition over night. The final solid mass appears white and elastic as shown in Figure 4.
[42] Example 2
[43] Magnesium Sensor based on Bulk Methyl Methacrylate-Tetrahydrofurfuryl
Acrylate Copolymer Membrane (Bulk MT 55)
[44] 1. (i) Inner Layer Preparation D
[45] 1 g of 2-hydroxylethyl methacrylate (Hema) monomer is mixed with 0.016 g of pho- toinitiator 2,2-dimethoxyl-2-phenylacetopenone (DMPP) and dropped onto Ag/AgCl electrode surface . The mixture was photocured under UV radiation in UV-exposure unit under constant flow of nitrogen gas for 3 minutes. The polymer film formed was then hydrated with 0.1 M of Magnesium Chloride solution for 10 minutes to form the inner layer of the sensor.
[46] 1. (ii) Magnesium ISE Sensor Preparation D
[47] 50mg Methyl Methacrylate-Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate copolymer (Bulk MT55) mixed with lmg sodium tetrakis[bis-3,5(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] borate (NaTFPB) and 1.2mg Magnesium Ionophore III from Fluka. The mixture was dissolved with 500 uL tetrahydrofuran (THF) and sonicated for 30 minutes. 10 uL part of the mixture was dropped on top of the freshly prepared and hydrated inner layer and dry under room temperature and open air. Further, the magnesium ion selective electrode was tested versus a commercial Ag/AgCl double junction reference electrode. The results were shown in Table 1 and Figure 5. [Table 1]
[Table ]
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[48] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein, the above descriptions are merely illustrative. Further modification of the invention herein disclosed will occur to those skilled in the respective arts and all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Best Mode
[49]
Mode for Invention
[50]
Industrial Applicability
[51]
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Claims
[Claim 1] 1. A polymeric membrane comprises of methyl methacrylate and
tetrahydrofurfuryl aery late monomers.
2. A polymeric membrane according to claim 1 characterised in that the polymeric membrane's polarity is adjustable by varying the ratio of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers.
3. A polymeric membrane according to claim 1 characterised in that the ratio of methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers by volume is 5 to 5.
4. A method for preparing a polymeric membrane comprises the steps of:
(a) mixing methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate
(b) adding benzene or toluene and benzoyl peroxide to the mixture
(c) refluxing the mixture while stirring, and
(d) cooling the mixture until the mixture turns viscous.
5. A method according to claim 4 further comprises the steps of:
(a) washing the viscous mixture with a solvent; and
(b) drying.
6. A method according to claim 4 characterised in that the refluxing step (c) is conducted at temperature of 95°C.
7. A method according to claim 4 characterised in that the refluxing step (c) is under nitrogen gas flow condition.
8. A method according to claim 5 characterised in that the solvent in the washing step (a) is petroleum ether.
9. An ion selective electrode for measuring the concentration of ions in a sample, comprising the polymeric bulk of claim 1.
10. Use of polymeric membrane of Claim 1 for the preparation of an ion selective electrode for use in the sensing of concentration of ions in a sample.
11. Use of polymeric membrane of Claim 1 for the preparation of separation membrane for use in the fuel cell.
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