Capture of gaseous elemental mercury from flue gas using a magnetic and sulfur poisoning resistant sorbent Mn/γ-Fe2O3 at lower temperatures

A series of Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3) were synthesized to capture elemental mercury from the flue gas. Mn(4+) cations and cation vacancies on the surface played important roles on elemental mercury capture by Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3). Furthermore, the reaction route of elemental mercury oxidization was dependent on the ratio of Mn(4+) cations to cation vacancies. As a result, the capacities of 15%-Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-250 for elemental mercury capture were generally higher than those of 30%-Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-400. SO(2) mainly reacted with ≡Fe(III)-OH and only a small amount of ≡Mn(4+) reacted with SO(2), so the presence of a high concentration of SO(2) resulted in an insignificant effect on elemental mercury capture by 15%-Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-250 at lower temperatures. The capacities of 15%-Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-250 for elemental mercury capture in the presence of 2.8 g N m(-3) of SO(2) were more than 2.2 mg g(-1) at <200°C. Meanwhile, 15%-Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-250 can be separated from the fly ash using magnetic separation, leaving the fly ash essentially free of sorbent and adsorbed HgO. Therefore, 15% Mn/γ-Fe(2)O(3)-250 may be a promising sorbent for elemental mercury capture.     

Enhancing the oxygen permeability of BaCo(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) membranes by coating GdBaCo(2-x)Fe(x)O(5+δ) for partial oxidation of coke oven gas to syngas

The dense ceramic membranes BaCo(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) (BCFN) combined with GdBaCo(2-x)Fe(x)O(5+δ) (0 ≤ x ≤ 2.0) surface modification layers was investigated for hydrogen production by partial oxidation reforming of coke oven gas (COG). As oxygen permeation of BCFN membrane is controlled by the rate surface exchange kinetics, the GdBaCo(2-x)Fe(x)O(5+δ) materials improve the oxygen permeation flux of the BCFN membrane by 20-44% under helium atmosphere at 750 °C. The maximum oxygen permeation flux reached 14.4 mL min(-1) cm(-2) in the GdBaCoFeO(5+δ) coated BCFN membrane reactor at 850 °C, and a CH(4) conversion of 94.9%, a H(2) selectivity of 88.9%, and a CO selectivity of 99.6% have been achieved. The GdBaCo(2-x)Fe(x)O(5+δ) coating materials possess uniform porous structure, fast oxygen desorption rate and good compatibility with the membrane, which showed a potential application for the surface modification of the membrane reactor.     

Monitoring of a calcination reaction of high reflective green-black (HRGB) pigments by using near-infrared electronic spectroscopy: calcination temperature-dependent crystal structural changes of their components and calibration of the extent of the reaction

This paper demonstrates the potential of near-infrared (NIR) electronic spectroscopy in nondestructive monitoring of a chemical reaction of inorganic functional material. For this purpose NIR spectra in the 12,000-4000 cm(-1) region were measured for high reflective green-black (HRGB) pigments (Co(0.5)Mg(0.5)Fe(0.5)Al(1.5)O(4)) calcined at 1000, 1100, and 1200 °C and pigments with the same components as HRGB but calcined at different temperatures (500-900 °C) (hereafter, called "Pigments A") . NIR spectra of their components such as Co(3)O(4), MgO, Fe(2)O(3), and Al(2)O(3) were also measured. The NIR spectra of Pigments A show two major broad bands. One arises from a (4)A(2)→(4)T(1) (T(h)) d-d transition of Co(II) in the 9000-6000 cm(-1) region. The other band in the 12,000-9000 cm(-1) region is assigned to a foot of the charge-transfer (CT) band of Fe(2)O(3). The Co(II) band contains three component bands that are characteristic of a spinel structure. A shoulder arising from (A(1-x)B(x))(Th)(A(x)B(2-x))(Oh)O(4) (A≡Co, Mg, B≡Fe, Al; inverse spinel structure) emerges near 5900 cm(-1) in the spectra of Pigments A calcined in the temperature range of 700-900 °C, indicating that the Pigments A calcined in this temperature range assume an inverse spinel structure. When the calcination temperature is above 1000 °C, the final product, HRGB, is produced. This is confirmed from the fact that HRGB shows peaks characteristic of a spinel structure that have different wavenumbers from those of the corresponding peaks of Pigments A. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) patterns were also measured for HRGB, Pigments A, and their components. Based on the NIR and WAXD data we investigated calcination-temperature-dependent crystal structural changes of the components. We also developed partial least squares (PLS) calibration models for the 9000-6000 cm(-1) region of the NIR spectra of HRGB and Pigments A. The score plot of latent variable (LV) 2 of the calibration model for calcination temperature demonstrates clearly the existence of an intermediate of the calcination reaction, which may be (A(1-x)B(x))(Th)(A(x)B(2-x))(Oh)O(4) (A≡Co, Mg, B≡Fe, Al).     

掺杂Mg对纳米CoFe2O4/SiO2复合薄膜结构和磁性的影响

采用溶胶-凝胶旋涂法制备了纳米Co_1-xMg _xFe₂O₄/SiO₂(x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) 复合薄膜。利用XRD、SEM、原子力显微镜、振动样品磁强计对薄膜的结构、形貌和磁性进行了分析, 研究了Mg²⁺含量对样品结构和磁性的影响。结果表明, 样品中Co_1-xMg _xFe₂O₄具有尖晶石结构, 晶粒尺寸在38~46 nm之间。随着Mg²⁺含量的增加, Co_1-xMg _xFe₂O₄的晶格常数减小, 样品的饱和磁化强度减小, 矫顽力先增大后减小。样品Co_0.4Mg_0.6Fe₂O₄/SiO₂垂直和平行膜面的矫顽力分别为350.7 kA·m^-1和279.4 kA·m^-1, 剩磁比分别为67.2%和53.9%, Co_1-xMg _xFe₂O₄/SiO₂复合薄膜具有较明显的垂直磁各向异性。     

Fabrication and magnetic property of BaSm(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (x < or = 0.4) nanofibers

BaSm(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (x < or = 0.4) ferrite nanofibers were prepared by sol-gel method from starting reagents of metal salts and citric acid. These nanofibers were characterized by TG-DTA, FTIR, SEM, XRD and VSM. These results show that the BaSm(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (x < or = 0.4) ferrite nanofibers were obtained subsequently from calcination at 750 degrees C for 1 h. The BaSm(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (x < or = 0.4) microstructure and magnetic property are mainly influenced by chemical composition and heat-treatment temperature. The grain sizes of BaSm0.3Fe11.7O19 ferrite nanofibers are in a nanoscale from 40 nm to 62 nm corresponding to the calcination temperature from 750 degrees C to 1050 derees C. The saturation magnetization of BaSm(x)Fe(12-x)O19 ferrite nanofiber calcined at 950 degrees C for 1 h initially decreases with the Sm content from 0 to 0.3 and then increases with a further Sm content, while the coercivity exhibits a continuous increase from 348 kA x m(-1) (x = 0) to 427 kA x m(-1) (x = 0.4). The differences of magnetic properties are attributed to lattice distortion and enhancement for the anisotropy energy.     

(Ga₁-xZnx)(N₁-xOx) nanocrystals: visible absorbers with tunable composition and absorption spectra

Bulk oxy(nitride) (Ga(1-x)Zn(x))(N(1-x)O(x)) is a promising photocatalyst for water splitting under visible illumination. To realize its solar harvesting potential, it is desirable to minimize its band gap through synthetic control of the value of x. Furthermore, improved photochemical quantum yields may be achievable with nanocrystalline forms of this material. We report the synthesis, structural, and optical characterization of nanocrystals of (Ga(1-x)Zn(x))(N(1-x)O(x)) with the values of x tunable from 0.30 to 0.87. Band gaps decreased from 2.7 to 2.2 eV over this composition range, which corresponded to a 260% increase in the fraction of solar photons that could be absorbed by the material. We achieved nanoscale morphology and compositional control by employing mixtures of ZnGa(2)O(4) and ZnO nanocrystals as synthetic precursors that could be converted to (Ga(1-x)Zn(x))(N(1-x)O(x)) under NH(3). The high quality of the resulting nanocrystals is encouraging for achieving photochemical water-splitting rates that are competitive with internal carrier recombination pathways.     

微波多元醇法制备单分散Ni1-xZnxFe2O4/MWCNTs与磁性能

以多壁碳纳米管(MWCNTs)为模板,三乙二醇(TREG)为溶剂,采用微波多元醇法制备MWC-NTs负载组成可控的Ni1-xZnxFe2O4(x=0.4、0.5、0.6)纳米复合材料Ni1-xZnxFe2O4/MWCNTs。其结构和形貌通过XRD、SEM、TEM和EDX进行表征,用VSM测试样品的磁性,并探讨了微波功率、微波时间对镍锌铁氧体负载的影响。结果表明立方系尖晶石结构的单分散Ni1-xZnxFe2O4磁性纳米粒子均匀负载在碳纳米管表面,平均粒径约为6nm;其磁性能与镍锌铁氧体的组成有关,随着Zn含量的增加,饱和磁化强度(Ms)先增大后减小,当x=0.5时Ms达到最大值。矫顽力(Hc)都比较小,在室温下表现为超顺磁性。     

Longitudinal and transverse magnetoelectric voltage coefficients of magnetostrictive/piezoelectric laminate composite: experiments

Magnetostrictive Terfenol-D (Tb(x)Dy(1-x)Fe2) and piezoelectric (Pb(Zr(1-x)Ti(x))O3) magnetoelectric (ME) laminate composites have been investigated experimentally for various modes of operation: longitudinal magnetized/longitudinal polarized (L-L mode), transverse magnetized/longitudinal polarized (T-L mode), and transverse magnetized/transverse polarized (T-T mode) ME modes. We report their experimentally determined performance characteristics based on our previously developed equivalent circuits for these various modes. Predicted and experimental results are in agreement that the L-L mode laminates have enhanced ME effects, and that, under low or zero magnetic bias, the L-L mode ME voltage coefficients are up to a factor of 5-20x higher than those of the T-L mode or T-T mode laminates. The maximum ME voltage coefficient of the L-L mode laminates is over 86 mV/Oe under a bias of 500 Oe.     

Aliovalent-ion and magnetic field induced phase transition in multiferroic biFe(1-x)Ti(x)O3 system

Multiferroic compounds with general formula BiFe(1-x)Ti(x)O3 (x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.35) have been synthesized by conventional solid state reaction method. The effect of Ti substitution on ferroelectric and magnetic properties is studied. From X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, a rhombohedral to orthorhombic phase transition for x > 0.3 was observed. From SQUID measurements, a magnetic field induced phase transition has been observed in the BiFe(1-x)T(x)O3 system for x = 0.3. An anomaly in dielectric constant and dielectric loss in the vicinity of antiferromagnetic Néel temperature (T(N)) and a small enhancement in magnetization have been observed. Magnetization measurements above room temperature showed no systematic variation in antiferromagnetic Néel temperatures on Ti substitution. Further it is seen that this system shows the coupling between electric and magnetic dipoles exhibiting magnetoelectric (ME) effect at room temperature and possess high dielectric constant.     

Dielectric properties of rutile structure (Zn₁/₃B₂/₃)x(TiySn(1-y))(1-x)O₂ (B=Nb⁵+,Ta⁵+) at microwave frequencies

The microwave dielectric properties of rutile (Zn?/? B?/?)x(TiySn(1-y))(1-x)O? (B=Nb?+,Ta?+, 0.05 ≤ x ≤ 0.35, y = 0.2, 0.8) were investigated with structural characteristics. A single phase with tetragonal rutile (P4?/mnm, no. 136, Z = 2) structure was obtained through the entire range of compositions. With an increase of (Zn?/?B?/?)O? content, the dielectric constant (K) of sintered specimens with (Ti?.?Sn?.?)O? increased, whereas that of the specimens with (Ti?.?Sn?.?)O? decreased. The temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (TCF) of sintered specimens was dependent upon oxygen octahedral distortion and/or cations bond valence of the rutile structure. The quality factor (Qf) was dependent upon (Zn?/?B?/?)O? content, and the specimens with (Ti?.?Sn?.?)O? showed larger Qf values than those with (Ti?.?Sn?.?)O? for the same content of (Zn?/?B?/?)O?.     

Gas sensing property of perovskite SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O3_delta fabricated by thick film planar technology

Planar sensor of SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O3-delta, x = 0.4 and 0.6, with perovskite structure was fabricated on alumina substrate using thick film technology. Electrical resistance was measured as a function of thermal treatment conditions, atmosphere, time and temperature. Sensing property was also measured as a function of temperature and the gases of O2, CH4, CO, CO2, NO and NO2. The resistance of SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O3-delta is lower than those of SrTiO3 or SrFeO3. TCR (temperature coefficient of resistance) of zero over 550 degrees C was measured for the composition of SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O3-delta after thermal treatment at 1100 degrees C in air atmosphere only. The perovskite SrTi(1-x)Fe(x)O3-delta didn't show any response to CH4, CO, CO2, NO and NO2, but an excellent response and recovery characteristics with oxygen concentration.     

Ni(2+) and H(2)PO(4)(-) uptake properties of compounds in the CaTiO(3)-CaFeO(2.5) system

A batch method was used to investigate the uptake of heavy metal cations and anions by the compounds in the CaTiO(3)-CaFeO(2.5) system, in which a series of oxygen vacancies was systematically introduced into a perovskite structure as the x-value of Ca(Fe(x)Ti(1-x))O(3-x/2) was increased. Samples of CaTiO(3), CaFe(0.1)Ti(0.9)O(2.95), CaFe(0.5)Ti(0.5)O(2.75), CaFe(0.67)Ti(0.33)O(2.67) and CaFeO(2.5) were prepared by solid mixing (SM), co-precipitation (CP) and gel evaporation (GE) methods. The resulting samples were calcined at temperatures between 400 and 1000 °C. The target crystalline phases differed according to the preparation method, but in most cases were formed at 700-800 °C. The Ni(2+) sorption isotherms of all the samples were fitted better by the Langmuir model than by the Freundlich model, while in the case of H(2)PO(4)(-) sorption isotherms, these were better fitted by the latter model. The uptake ability increased with increasing x value of the samples. The maximum values for the saturated sorption of Ni(2+) (Q(0)(Ni(2+)) = 2.83 mmol/g) and H(2)PO(4)(-) (K(F)(H(2)PO(4)(-)) = 2.95 mmol/g) were achieved for x = 1 (i.e. CaFeO(2.5)) sample.     

Relations between temperature coefficients of permittivity and elastic compliances in PZT ceramics near the morphotropic phase boundary

Variations of temperature coefficients of permittivity epsilon(33)(T), elastic compliances at constant electric fields s(11)(E), and constant polarization s(11)(P) with a Zr/Ti ratio of Pb(Zr(x)Ti(1-x))O(3) and Pb[(Sb(1/3)Mn(2/3))(0.05)Zr(x)Ti (0.95-x)]O(3) solid solutions, were investigated. Relations between temperature coefficients of epsilon(33)(T ), S(11)(E), and S(11) (P) were theoretically derived; a discrepancy was found between theoretical relations and experimental results. On the basis of the observed discrepancy, it is proposed that some extrinsic effects arising from the motion of interphase boundaries between the tetragonal and the rhombohedral phases which exist in grains contribute to values of both elastic compliances.     

Fe_x(In_2O_3)_(1-x)磁性颗粒膜的结构及光学性质

用射频溅射法制备了金属 /半导体 Fex(In2 O3) 1-x 颗粒膜。实验结果表明 :纳米尺度的Fe颗粒比较均匀地分布在非晶态母体In2 O3 中。退火可使In2 O3 晶化。该样品在室温下表现出超顺磁驰豫 ,符合Langevin方程。光学测量表明 :嵌Fe的磁性颗粒膜 ,其电子的带间跃迁由In2 O3 的直接跃迁变为间接跃迁 ,基本吸收边红移 ;随磁性增强 ,局域态尾变宽 ,带隙变窄     

Adsorbents for capturing mercury in coal-fired boiler flue gas

This paper reviews recent advances in the research and development of sorbents used to capture mercury from coal-fired utility boiler flue gas. Mercury emissions are the source of serious health concerns. Worldwide mercury emissions from human activities are estimated to be 1000 to 6000 t/annum. Mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants are believed to be the largest source of anthropogenic mercury emissions. Mercury emissions from coal-fired utility boilers vary in total amount and speciation, depending on coal types, boiler operating conditions, and configurations of air pollution control devices (APCDs). The APCDs, such as fabric filter (FF) bag house, electrostatic precipitator (ESP), and wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD), can remove some particulate-bound and oxidized forms of mercury. Elemental mercury often escapes from these devices. Activated carbon injection upstream of a particulate control device has been shown to have the best potential to remove both elemental and oxidized mercury from the flue gas. For this paper, NORIT FGD activated carbon was extensively studied for its mercury adsorption behavior. Results from bench-, pilot- and field-scale studies, mercury adsorption by coal chars, and a case of lignite-burned mercury control were reviewed. Studies of brominated carbon, sulfur-impregnated carbon and chloride-impregnated carbon were also reviewed. Carbon substitutes, such as calcium sorbents, petroleum coke, zeolites and fly ash were analyzed for their mercury-adsorption performance. At this time, brominated activated carbon appears to be the best-performing mercury sorbent. A non-injection regenerable sorbent technology is briefly introduced herein, and the issue of mercury leachability is briefly covered. Future research directions are suggested.     

Ti和Y双掺杂的BaCeO_3的制备和电性能研究

以BaCO3、CeO2、Y2O3、TiO2为原料,利用高温固相法制备了固体电解质BaCe0.8YxTi0.2-xO3-δ(x=0、0.05、0.07、0.1、0.15、0.20),并对其物相、微观结构、收缩率、烧结性、电导率进行了研究。通过改变掺杂Ti和Y的配比,来优化固体电解质的性能。结果表明,Ti和Y双掺杂的BaCeO3具有钙钛矿型结构;质子导体BaCe0.8YxTi0.2-xO3-δ的电导率随着Y的含量的增加而增加,而烧结性能随着Ti的含量的增加而越好;通过对样品的收缩率的研究,说明Ti的加入具有助烧的作用。     

Fe2O3质量分数对粉煤灰颗粒电磁特性的影响

为研究Fe2O3质量分数对粉煤灰颗粒电磁特性的影响,采用高铁粉煤灰颗粒进行试验,通过不同工艺措施改变粉煤灰颗粒Fe2O3质量分数,测试了复合高铁粉煤灰水泥浆体的吸波性能.结果表明,高铁粉煤灰颗粒是电磁波有效损耗介质,是以介电损耗型为主的吸波剂;高铁粉煤灰颗粒介电损耗与磁性氧化铁的质量分数具有较明显的内在相关性;磨细磁选、分级技术可有效改善粉煤灰颗粒的吸波能力;高铁粉煤灰水泥基复合材料具有明显的吸波性能,在12.5～18GHz波段,反射率R<-5dB,最小反射率达-9.88dB,但复合材料的吸波性能与颗粒电磁特性规律有所不同.高铁粉煤灰在吸波建筑材料中具有应用前景.     

Ni doped Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles

In this work, the effect of nickel doping on the structural and magnetic properties of Fe3O4 nanoparticles is analysed. Ni(x)Fe(3-x)O4 nanoparticles (x = 0, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.11) were obtained by chemical co-precipitation method, starting from a mixture of FeCl2 x 4H2O and Ni(AcO)2 x 4H2O salts. The analysis of the structure and composition of the synthesized nanoparticles confirms their nanometer size (main sizes around 10 nm) and the inclusion of the Ni atoms in the characteristic spinel structure of the magnetite Fe3O4 phase. In order to characterize in detail the structure of the samples, X-ray absorption (XANES) measurements were performed on the Ni and Fe K-edges. The results indicate the oxidation of the Ni atoms to the 2+ state and the location of the Ni2+ cations in the Fe2+ octahedral sites. With respect to the magnetic properties, the samples display the characteristic superparamagnetic behaviour, with anhysteretic magnetic response at room temperature. The estimated magnetic moment confirms the partial substitution of the Fe2+ cations by Ni2+ atoms in the octahedral sites of the spinel structure.     

Microstructure and magnetic property of M-type SrRe(x)Fe(12-x)O19 by sol-gel method

Magnetoplumbite-type (M-type) SrRE(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (RE = La and Ce, x = 0-1.0) powders were prepared by a citric acid sol-gel technique and subsequent heat treatment. The crystal structure, grain size and magnetic properties were investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The XRD patterns show that SrRE(x)Fe(12-x)O19 (RE = La and Ce) are mainly hexagonal magnetic plumbite structure, and the average grain size of 30-40 nm was calculated using the Scherer's equation based on the XRD spectrum. Substitution of Fe ion by the rare earth La ion causes a significant decrease in intrinsic coercivity (Hc) and a slight decrease in saturation magnetization (Ms) as shown in the magnetization hysteresis loops. However, the Hc rises gradually in a small wave pattern with the increase of doping content of the rare earth Ce. The relation between the crystal structure and magnetic properties was also studied in this work.     

Structural and Magnetic Properties of Sm$_3$(Fe$_1-rm x$Co$_rm x$)$_27.7$Ti$_1.3$

The structure and magnetic properties of Sm₃(Fe_1-x Co_x)_27.7Ti_1.3 compounds, with x ranging from 0 to 0.4, have been investigated by means of X-ray powder diffraction and magnetic measurements. The main phase formed was that of Nd₃(Fe, Ti)₂₉-type structure (3:29) with a relatively small amount of the ThMn₁₂-type structure (1:12) as a secondary phase (7-13 wt.%). The lattice parameters and the unit-cell volume decrease with increasing Co content x. It is found that substitution of Co for Fe leads to a significant increase in the Curie temperature from 488 K for x=0 to 941 K for x=0.4. Saturation magnetization gradually increases with increasing Co. All compounds show easy cone-type anisotropy