CH CH2 Research Articles

Enhanced Structural Stability and Pressure-Induced Photoconductivity in Two-Dimensional Hybrid Perovskite (C6 H5 CH2 NH3 )2 CuBr4.

The eco-friendly properties enable two-dimensional (2D) Cu-based perovskites as ideal candidates for next-generation optoelectronics, but practical application is limited by low photoelectric conversion efficiency because of poor carrier transport abilities. Here, we report enhanced structural stability of 2D CuBr4 perovskites under compression up to 30 GPa, without obvious volume collapse or structural amorphization, by inserting organic C6 H5 CH2 NH3 (PMA) groups between layers. The band gap value of (PMA)2 CuBr4 can be effectively tuned from 1.8 to 1.47 eV by employing external pressures, leading to a broadened absorption range of 400-800 nm. Notably, we successfully detected photoconductivity of the photoresponse at pressures from 10 to 40 GPa; the maximum value of 5×10-3 S cm-1 is observed at 28 GPa, indicating potential applications for high performance photovoltaic candidates under extreme conditions.

Subtle side chain modification of triphenylamine‐based polymer hole‐transport layer materials produces efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

AbstractPolymer hole‐transport layers (HTLs) are critical components of inverted perovskite solar cells (IPVSCs). Triphenylamine derivatives PTAA (poly[bis(4‐phenyl)(2,4,6‐trimethylphenyl)amine]) and Poly‐TPD (poly[N,N′‐bis(4‐butylphenyl)‐N,N′‐bis(phenyl)benzidine]) have been widely adopted as hole‐transport materials due to their perovskite passivation effects and suitable energy levels. However, the passivation mechanism (i.e., the functional group responsible for perovskite passivation) of triphenylamine derivative polymers remains unclear, hindering the development and application of this polymer type. Here, we develop a novel Poly‐TPD derivative, S‐Poly‐TPD, by replacing the n‐butyl functional group of Poly‐TPD with an isobutyl group to explore the influence of alkyl groups on HTL performance and top‐deposited perovskite properties. Compared with Poly‐TPD, the increased CH3‐terminal unit density and the decreased spatial distance between the –CH–CH3 and –CH2–CH3 units and the benzene ring in S‐Poly‐TPD not only enhanced the hole‐transport ability but also improved the perovskite passivation effect, revealing for the first time the role of the alkyl groups in perovskite passivation. As a result, the S‐Poly‐TPD‐based IPVSCs demonstrated high power‐conversion efficiencies of 15.1% and 21.3% in wide‐bandgap [MAPbI2Br(SCN)0.12] and normal‐bandgap [(FAPbI3)0.92(MAPbBr3)0.08] devices, respectively.

Potassium Aluminyl Promoted Carbonylation of Ethene.

The potassium aluminyl [K{Al(NONDipp)}]2 ([NONDipp]2−=[O{SiMe2NDipp}2]2−, Dipp=2,6‐iPr2C6H3) activates ethene towards carbonylation with CO under mild conditions. An isolated bis‐aluminacyclopropane compound reacted with CO via carbonylation of an Al−C bond, followed by an intramolecular hydrogen shift to form K2[Al(NONDipp)(μ‐CH2CH=CO‐1κ2 C 1,3‐2κO)Al(NONDipp)Et]. Restricting the chemistry to a mono‐aluminium system allowed isolation of [Al(NONDipp)(CH2CH2CO‐κ2 C 1,3)]−, which undergoes thermal isomerisation to form the [Al(NONDipp)(CH2CH=CHO‐κ2 C,O)]− anion. DFT calculations highlight the stabilising influence of incorporated benzene at multiple steps in the reaction pathways.

Initial experience with label-free stimulated Raman scattering microscopy for intraoperative assessment of peripheral nerves

BackgroundDuring nerve repair, an intraoperative assessment of the quality of the nerve stump is critically important for achieving a good outcome. Frozen section analysis of osmium-hematoxylin stained sections has not been adopted at many centers, including ours. This has left us with bread-loafing the nerve and visually assessing for healthy fascicles. A technique that would allow for rapid, safe, quantitative intraoperative assessment of nerve quality, including myelin quantity, would be beneficial. Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) microscopy is a rapid, label-free technique that images lipids well that may be uniquely suited for this purpose. ObjectiveTo describe our initial experience and lessons learned using SRS microscopy for evaluation of peripheral nerve tissue. MethodsWe present 6 cases during which SRS microscopy was used to evaluate peripheral nerve tissue, including standard histology and SRS microscopy images, where applicable. ResultsOur current technique involves OCT embedding the nerve tissue and then cutting 70 µm sections on a standard cryostat. The SRS microscope slide is modified to change the buffer depth from 100 µm to 50 µm. We analyzed the gray scale composite images, merged from the CH2 (lipid) channel and CH3 (protein) channel. This technique reliably produced cross-sectional images and showed good capability for imaging myelinated axons within fascicles. ConclusionsWe demonstrate here an innovative approach to quantifying myelin in peripheral nerve using Stimulated Raman Scattering microscopy. This should prove useful in the care and surgical treatment of patients with peripheral nerve injuries.

A convenient green method to synthesize β-carotene from edible carrot and nanoparticle formation

A simple green chemistry approach was used to synthesize β-carotene from edible carrot without using solvent and heat. In this study, beta-carotene was extracted from edible carrots through a natural extraction method with several physical technical steps. The extracted sample was isolated using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). A β-carotene peak was detected from HPLC with an absorbance maximum (2.135 mAU). The absorption of UV-Visible spectrum indicated that beta-carotene absorbs most strongly between 230-300 and 400-500 nm. The functional groups, namely, C=C (1649 cm-1), =C-H (900-900 cm-1) vibrations of antisymmetric deformation of CH3 groups and CH2 groups (1350-1450 cm-1) of beta carotene were identified by using the FTIR test. The 537, 538, and 539 peaks for all carbon atoms (C-12), one of the 40 carbon atoms is (C-13) and two carbon atoms as (C-13) were indicated using FTMS. The resonance relates to the protons connected to methyl and methylene groups and those attributed to the vinylic protons (H-C=C) were observed between 1-2 and 5-6 ppm, respectively. The AFM images demonstrate that the structure of the beta-carotene is spherical, and the average diameter of this molecule is 37.22 nm. The findings of the analysis show that the extraction and isolation of β-carotene from the carrot extract was achieved.

Combustion Characteristics of Three Linear Monohydric Alcohols Ch3(Ch2)N-1oh (N = 16, 18, 22): Combined Ignition Experiments and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Combustion Characteristics of Three Linear Monohydric Alcohols Ch3(Ch2)N-1oh (N = 16, 18, 22): Combined Ignition Experiments and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Computer-aided simulation of infrared spectra of ethanol conformations in gas, liquid and in CCl4 solution.

The recently developed efficient protocol combining implicit and explicit, accurate quantum-mechanical modeling of the condensed state (Katsyuba et al., J. Chem. Phys. 155, 024507 [2021]) is used to describe the IR spectra of liquid ethanol and its solutions in CCl4 . The relative abundance of the anti and gauche conformers of ethanol is shown to increase from ~40:60 in the gas phase to ~55:45 in the liquid phase. In spite of a moderate impact of media effects on the conformational composition of the liquid, the solvent strongly influences vibrational frequencies, IR intensities, and normal modes of each conformer, producing qualitatively different spectra compared to the gas phase and CCl4 solution. Further, these solvent effects affecting IR frequencies and intensities depend not only on the conformation of the solvated molecule but also on the solvating species. Nevertheless, vibrational frequencies of anti and gauche conformers of liquid ethanol and its several isotopomers practically coincide with each other. Convenient liquid-state conformational markers in the fingerprint region of IR spectra are revealed for the hydroxyl-deuterated species: CH3 CH2 OD, CH3 CHDOD, CH3 CD2 OD, and CD3 CD2 OD.

Corrosion Inhibition Properties of Thiazolidinedione Derivatives for Copper in 3.5 wt.% NaCl Medium

Copper is the third-most-produced metal globally due to its exceptional mechanical and thermal properties, among others. However, it suffers serious dissolution issues when exposed to corrosive mediums. Herein, two thiazolidinedione derivatives, namely, (Z)-5-(4-methylbenzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione (MTZD) and (Z)-3-allyl-5-(4-methylbenzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione (ATZD), were synthesized and applied for corrosion protection of copper in 3.5 wt.% NaCl medium. The corrosion inhibition performance of tested compounds was evaluated at different experimental conditions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization curves (PPC) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). EIS results revealed that the addition of studied inhibitors limited the dissolution of copper in NaCl solution, leading to a high polarization resistance compared with the blank solution. In addition, PPC suggested that tested compounds had a mixed-type effect, decreasing anodic and cathodic corrosion reactions. Moreover, surface characterization by AFM indicated a significant decrease in surface roughness of copper after the addition of inhibitors. Outcomes from the present study suggest that ATZD (IE% = 96%) outperforms MTZD (IE% = 90%) slightly, due to the presence of additional –C3H5 unit (–CH2–CH = CH2) in the molecular scaffold of MTZD.

Enhancing Propene Formation in the Metathesis of Ethylene with 2-Butene at Close to Room Temperature over MoOx/SiO2 through Support Promotion with P, Cl, or S

The metathesis of ethylene with 2-butene to propene over catalysts with supported oxides of Mo, Re, or W is attractive both from industrial and fundamental viewpoints. The latter interest is the result of in situ transformation of metal oxides into metal carbenes, which are the active sites. In comparison with previous studies using metal oxide promoters for enhancing catalyst activity, the present study demonstrates that modification of the SiO2 support with P, S, or Cl is an efficient method for facilitating the ability of supported MoOx species to generate molybdenum carbenes at 50 °C and accordingly to produce propene from ethylene and 2-butene. The promoters are ordered in terms of their enhancing effect as follows: P ≫ S ∼ Cl. Modification with phosphorous results in the creation of a special type of hydroxyls, which assists in 2-butene adsorption and therefore facilitates the transformation of MoOx into Mo ═ CH–CH3. Ethylene cannot convert MoOx to any carbenes (particularly to Mo═CH2) at such low reaction temperatures. Mo═CH2 carbenes are, however, formed by ethylene reaction with Mo═CH–CH3. The presence of both of these carbene types is decisive for propene formation through the metathesis of ethylene with 2-butene.

Application of Technology for Combustion of Depleted Ionized Gas Fuel in an Electric Field

A technology is proposed to improve the efficiency of heat devices operating on gas fuel. The technology is based on the use of a method of burning depleted ionized gas fuel in an electric field. Application of the method allows to reduce the formation of soot deposits and provides a more complete combustion of the gas. Increasing the efficiency of heating devices is achieved due to the formation of an electric field by including an ionizing radiation device in the structure of the gas stove. The energy of the ionizing radiation of the gas fuel provides the formation of Coulomb forces. Combustion intensifies, and convective heat exchange increases due to electroconvection. The design of the ionizing radiation device includes electrodes located at a distance from each other. Power is supplied from a voltage source. The electrodes are fixed using porcelain ring insulators. The proposed design solutions provide not only a decrease in gas fuel consumption, but also an increase in the flame temperature and the power of thermal radiation not only in the visible, infrared and ultraviolet ranges. Additional electrolysis of the fuel mixture, and the acceleration of its combustion rate is achieved due to ionization. The results of experimental studies to determine the parameters of the combustion processes of gas fuel (isobutane (CH3-CH(CH3)-CH3) – 72 %, butane (CH3-CH2– CH2-CH3) – 22 %, propane (C3H8) – 6 %) are presented. It was found that with a variable electric field strength for gas ionization, an increase in the temperature of the frying bed by 39%, heat transfer by 2 times, a decrease in carbon oxides by 31–36%, and a decrease in gas fuel consumption by 26% are achieved.

Synthesis and absolute structure of (R)-2-(benzyl-selan-yl)-1-phenyl-ethanaminium hydrogen sulfate monohydrate: crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analyses.

A hydrogen sulfate salt, C15H18NSe+·HSO4 -·H2O or [BnSeCH2CH(Ph)NH3 +](HSO4 -), of a chiral selenated amine (R)-2-(benzyl-selan-yl)-1-phenyl-ethan-amine (BnSeCH2CH(Ph)NH2) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,1H and 13C{1H} NMR, FT-IR analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The title salt crystallizes in the monohydrate form in the non-centrosymmetric monoclinic P21 space group. The cation is somewhat W shaped with the dihedral angle between the two aromatic rings being 60.9 (4)°. The carbon atom attached to the amine nitro-gen atom is chiral and in the R configuration, and, the -C-C- bond of the -CH2-CH- fragment has a staggered conformation. In the crystal structure, two HSO4 - anions and two water mol-ecules form an R 4 4(12) tetra-meric type of assembly comprised of alternating HSO4 - anions and water mol-ecules via discrete D(2) O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds. This tetra-meric assembly aggregates along the b-axis direction as an infinite one-dimensional tape. Adjacent tapes are inter-connected via discrete D(2) N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds between the three amino hydrogen atoms of the cation sandwiched between the two tapes and the three HSO4 - anions of the nearest asymmetric units, resulting in a complex two-dimensional sheet along the ab plane. The pendant arrangement of the cations is stabilized by C-H⋯π inter-actions between adjacent cations running as chains down the [010] axis. Secondary Se⋯O [3.1474 (4) Å] inter-actions are also observed in the crystal structure. A Hirshfeld surface analysis, including d norm, shape-index and fingerprint plots of the cation, anion and solvent mol-ecule, was carried out to confirm the presence of various inter-actions in the crystal structure.

Host-Guest Complexation Between Cyclodextrins and Hybrid Hexavanadates: What are the Driving Forces?

Host-guest complexes between native cyclodextrins (α-, β- and γ-CD) and hybrid Lindqvist-type polyoxovanadates (POVs) [V6 O13 ((OCH2 )3 C-R)2 ]2- with R = CH2 CH3 , NO2 , CH2 OH and NH(BOC) (BOC = N-tert-butoxycarbonyl) were studied in aqueous solution. Six crystal structures determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the nature of the functional R group strongly influences the host-guest conformation and also the crystal packing. In all systems isolated in the solid-state, the organic groups R are embedded within the cyclodextrin cavities, involving only a few weak supramolecular contacts. The interaction between hybrid POVs and the macrocyclic organic hosts have been deeply studied in solution using ITC, cyclic voltammetry and NMR methods (1D 1 H NMR, and 2D DOSY, and ROESY). This set of complementary techniques provides clear insights about the strength of interactions and the binding host-guest modes occurring in aqueous solution, highlighting a dramatic influence of the functional group R on the supramolecular properties of the hexavanadate polyoxoanions (association constant K1:1 vary from 0 to 2 000 M-1 ) while isolated functional organic groups exhibit only very weak intrinsic affinity with CDs. Electrochemical and calorimetric investigations suggest that the driving force of the host-guest association involving larger CDs (β- and γ-CD) is mainly related to the chaotropic effect. In contrast, the hydrophobic effect supported by weak attractive forces appears as the main contributor for the formation of α-CD-containing host-guest complexes. In any cases, the origin of driving forces is clearly related to the ability of the macrocyclic host to desolvate the exposed moieties of the hybrid POVs.

Elevated risk of haloacetonitrile formation during post-chlorination when applying sulfite/UV advanced reduction technology to eliminate bromate

The formation of haloacetonitriles (HANs) during chlorination after sulfite/ultraviolet (UV) treatment of bromate (BrO3−) in the presence of amino acids (AAs) was investigated. During sulfite/UV treatment, the primary species hydrated electrons (eaq−) and hydrogen atom radicals (H) dominated the reduction of BrO3− to bromide (Br−), whereas the sulfite anion radicals (SO3−) and H degraded AAs to produce the intermediates HN=C(CH3)–COOH, CH3–CH=NH, and CH3–C≡N via α‑hydrogen abstraction and NH2–hydrogen abstraction mechanisms. During post-chlorination, Br− was converted to HBrO/BrO-, and the HN=C(CH3)–COOH, CH3–CH=NH, and CH3–C≡N groups featured higher bromine utilization factor (BUF) and chlorine utilization factor (CUF) values than AAs, enhancing the formation of dibromoacetonitrile (DBAN) and dichloroacetonitrile (DCAN). The energetic feasibility of the transformation pathway, that is, HN=C(CH3)–COOH, CH3–CH=NH, and CH3–C ≡ N formation via hydrogen abstraction by SO3− and H and their further conversion to HANs, was proved by density functional theory calculations, which showed stepwise negative Gibbs free energy changes (ΔG < 0). The effects of pH and water matrices (e.g., HCO3−, Cl−, Fe3+, and natural organic matter) were comprehensively evaluated. Although 72% of BrO3− was removed by sulfite/UV treatment in the presence of AAs, the cytotoxicity index (CTI) and genotoxicity index (GTI) during post-chlorination increased by 213% and 125%, respectively, due to the formation of 24 CX3R-type disinfection by-products (DBPs), especially brominated DBPs. Accordingly, more attention should be given to the formation of brominated DBPs during post-chlorination when using sulfite/UV processes to remove BrO3− in the presence of AAs. As a solution, using monochloramine instead of chlorine as a disinfectant after the sulfite/UV process could significantly lower the CTI and GTI values by alleviating the formation of brominated DBPs.

Isomers of the Allyl Carbocation C3H5 + in Solid Salts: Infrared Spectra and Structures.

Three isomers of the allyl cation C3H5+ were obtained in salts with the carborane anion CHB11Cl11–. Two of them, angular CH3–CH=CH+ (I) and linear CH3–C+=CH2 (II), were characterized by X-ray crystallography, and the third one, (CH2CHCH2)+ (III), is formed in an amorphous salt. The stretch vibration of the charged double bond C=C+ of I and II is decreased by 162 cm–1 (I) or 76 cm–1 (II) as compared to that of neutral propene. This result contradicts the prediction of DFT and MP2 calculations with the 6-311G++(d,p) basis set that the appearance of the positive charge on the C=C bond should increase its stretch vibration by 200 cm–1 (I) or 210 cm–1 (II). According to infrared spectra, the CC bonds in isomer III have one-and-a-half bond status. Isomers I and II in the crystal lattice are stabilized due to uniform ionic interactions with neighboring anions with partial transfer of a positive charge to them. Additional stabilization of II is provided by a weak hyperconjugation effect. Isomer III is stabilized in the amorphous phase due to ion paring with a counterion and a strong intramolecular hyperconjugation effect.

Optical Properties of (C2H5C6H4NH2)2ZnBr2 Complex: Experimental and Quantum Chemical Studies

This study aims to develop a new type of semiconductor material. In this context, the coordination complex (CH3–CH2–C6H4–NH2)2 ZnBr2 material was subjected to UV–Vis spectroscopy and the dependent theoretical density functional theory (TD-DFT) studies. The optical properties such as optical absorption, bandgap, and molecular orbital energies are determined and discussed. The experimental results and theoretical conclusions appear to be in good agreement. Although we checked that the experimental molecular geometry is predicted correctly using the (TD-DFT) method. The molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) was calculated to predict physicochemical properties. The molecular composition of HOMO–LUMO and their bandgap energies are represented to explain the activity of the title compound. So, the studied material seems to have a semiconductor behavior.

Proton $T_1$ and $T_2$ Relaxivities for $CH_2$ and $CH_3$ Peaks in Crude Oil Measured by 400 MHz NMR

Petroleum fluid has been extensively studied at low magnetic fields by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, but high field NMR studies are rarely found in this area. The aim of this study is to determine the proton spin-lattice relaxation rate (1/T1), T1 relaxivity (R1), proton spin-spin relaxation rate (1/T2) and T2 relaxivity (R2) of paraffinic CH2 and gamma CH3 peaks. For this purpose, crude oil samples were taken from 3 separate wells in the Batman region. Using these samples, 3 different sets were prepared from a mixture of deuterated chloroform (CDCl3) and crude oil. The total volume of each prepared mixture was 1 mL. The crude oil content in each set was changed from 0.05 mL to 0.20 mL in 0.05 mL steps.. Special care has been taken to ensure the best shimming of the NMR spectrometer operating at 400 MHz. T1 measurements were performed using an inversion recovery (IR) pulse sequence. 1/T2 values were determined from the half-height line widths of CH2 and CH3 peaks. 1/T1 and 1/T2 rates and all relaxivities were found to vary from well to well. This change is due to the fluid composition of the wells. The 1/T2 rates and R2 relaxivities were found to be considerably greater than the 1/T1 rates and R1 relaxivities. R2 relaxivities for CH3 were also 2-5 times greater than for CH2.The higher 1/T2 and R2 relaxivities compared with 1/T1 and R1 were attributed to the additional CDCl3-mediated relaxation mechanisms. In conclusion, available data show that high 1/T2 rates and R2 relaxivities measured in the high field NMR laboratory can be applied to separate crude oil from other fluids in the oil field.

Theoretical insight into the mechanisms of the gas-phase decomposition of azidoacetone

A theoretical study of the mechanisms for the gas-phase decomposition of azidoacetone was performed using ab initio molecular orbital theory based on the QCISD(T)/aug-cc-pVTZ//MP2(full)/6–311++G(d,p) + 0.95 × ZPE method. The calculated results clearly show that the imine CH3C(O)N = CH2 formed through Curtius rearrangement route in conjunction with the cyclic amine and the imine CH3(CO)CH = NH play a crucial role in the gas-phase decomposition of azidoacetone. The fragmentation and/or isomerization these three intermediates giving rise to CH2CO, CH2 = NH, CO, CH3N = CH2, CH3CHO and HCN becomes the key reaction pathways. Our calculated results are in excellent consistent with the experimental findings.

Preparation and Applications of a Polysilane-allyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Copolymers of polysilane and allyl methacrylate were prepared using the polysilane as a photoradical initiator. The polysilane block and allyl group were retained even after photopolymerization. The σ-conjugation of polysilane block in the copolymer allowed it to exhibit light absorption in the ultraviolet region. Subsequently, an ene-thiol reaction between the copolymer and mercapto-containing molecule was carried out by photocuring a thin film of the mixture. The photoreaction formed –CH–CH2–S– bonding between the organic component and a silica component that was formed by photolysis of the polysilane block in the copolymer. Therefore, the polysilane-allyl methacrylate copolymer successfully provided a silicon-rich organic–inorganic hybrid material.

Optimization of OPEFB lignocellulose transformation process through ionic liquid [TEA][HSO4] based pretreatment

Research on the transformation of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) through pretreatment process using ionic liquid triethylammonium hydrogen sulphate (IL [TEA][HSO4]) was completed. The stages of the transformation process carried out were the synthesis of IL with the one-spot method, optimization of IL composition and pretreatment temperature, and IL recovery. The success of the IL synthesis stage was analyzed by FTIR, H-NMR and TGA. Based on the results obtained, it showed that IL [TEA][HSO4] was successfully synthesized. This was indicated by the presence of IR absorption at 1/λ = 2814.97 cm−1, 1401.07 cm−1, 1233.30 cm−1 and 847.92 cm−1 which were functional groups for NH, CH3, CN and SO2, respectively. These results were supported by H-NMR data at δ (ppm) = 1.217–1.236 (N–CH2–CH3), 3.005–3.023 (–H), 3.427–3.445 (N–H+) and 3.867 (N+H3). The TGA results showed that the melting point and decomposition temperature of the IL were 49 °C and 274.3 °C, respectively. Based on pretreatment optimization, it showed that the best IL composition for cellulose production was 85 wt%. Meanwhile, temperature optimization showed that the best temperature was 120 °C. In these two optimum conditions, the cellulose content was obtained at 45.84 wt%. Testing of IL [TEA][HSO4] recovery performance for reuse has shown promising results. During the pretreatment process, IL [TEA][HSO4] recovery effectively increased the cellulose content of OPEFB to 29.13 wt% and decreased the lignin content to 32.57%. The success of the recovery process is indicated by the increasing density properties of IL [TEA][HSO4]. This increase occurs when using a temperature of 80–100 °C. The overall conditions obtained from this work suggest that IL [TEA][HSO4] was effective during the transformation process of OPEFB into cellulose. This shows the potential of IL [TEA][HSO4] in the future in the renewable energy sector.

Preparation and characterization of composites using blends of divinylbenzene‐based hyperbranched and linear functionalized polymers

AbstractIn this study, hyperbranched polymers were explored as matrix modifiers to create E‐glass fiber (GF) reinforced polymer composites with enhanced mechanical properties. Hyperbranched polymers have lower viscosities than their linear equivalents, potentially providing enhanced fiber wet out leading to improved stress transfer. Hyperbranched (HB), hydrogenated hyperbranched (H‐HB), and linear functional (LF) divinyl benzene were blended with linear polystyrene (LP) to form a range of composite matrix formulations. Blends of the HB and LP polymers were used since the neat hyperbranched polymers alone proved to be highly brittle when formed into a film. A neat LP‐GF composite was also prepared as control. Of the three matrix modifiers considered, only the H‐HB provided an improvement in mechanical properties in comparison to LP‐GF. With the addition of 10 and 20 wt% H‐HB, respectively, the flexural modulus increased by 25% (p &lt; 0.05) and 36% (p &lt; 0.05) and flexural strength increased by 15% (p &lt; 0.05) and 31% (p &lt; 0.005). The enhanced mechanical properties were attributed to better fiber wetting along with crystallization observed with the addition of 20 wt% H‐HB. The non‐reactive ethyl (CH2CH3) chain end group of the macromolecular H‐HB resulted in a plasticizing effect, which in turn improved its wettability. The LP:HB polymer blends, on the other hand, underwent crosslinking due to the presence of the vinyl (CHCH2) chain ends leading to poor wettability in comparison to the LP:H‐HB and LP:LF blended films and hence lower mechanical properties.