Effects of Nb Alloying on Nano-Crystallization Kinetics of Fe55-x Cr18Mo7B16C4Nbx(x=0, 3) Bulk Amorphous Alloys

Crystallization kinetics of Fe55-xCr18Mo7B16C4Nbx(x= 0, 3) bulk amorphous alloys were analyzed using X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) tests. In practice, crystallization and growth mechanism were evaluated using DSC tests at four different heating rates (10, 20, 30, and 40 K/min) and kinetic models. Two-step crystallization behavior was observed when Fe55Cr18Mo7B16C4 and Fe52Cr18Mo7B16C4Nb3 bulk amorphous alloys were annealed, where Fe36Cr12Mo10 phase was crystallized in the first step of crystallization. Results show that Fe36Cr12Mo10 and Fe3C phases were crystallized in the structures of the alloys after further annealing process. Activation energy for the crystallization of Fe36Cr12Mo10 phase was measured to be 543 kJ/mol in Fe52Cr18Mo7B16C4Nb3 alloy and 375 kJ/mol for Fe55Cr18Mo7B16C4 alloy according to Kissinger-Starink model. Moreover, a two-dimensional diffusion controlled growth mechanism with decreasing nucleation rate was found in Fe52Cr18Mo7B16C4Nb3 alloy whereas a three-dimensional diffusion controlled growth mechanism with decreasing nucleation rate was found in crystallization of Fe36Cr12Mo10 phase dur- ing annealing of Fe55Cr18Mo7B16C4 alloy. TEM (transmission electron microscopy) observations reveal that crystalline Fe36Cr12Mo10 phase nucleated in the structures of the alloys in an average size of 10 nm with completely mottled morphology.     

Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Carbon-Mixed LiEr_(0.02)Fe_(0.98)PO_4 Cathode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries

LiEr0.02Fe0.98PO4/C composite cathode was synthesized by a simple solution method with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as the reductive agent and carbon source. The effect of erbium doping on the electrochemical behavior of LiFePO4 was studied in this paper. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy and the electrochemical properties were investigated by the charge-discharge test. An initial discharge capacity of 149 mAh·g-1 was achieved for the LiEr0.02Fe0.98PO4/C composite cathode with a rate of 0.1 C. The electronic conductivity of Er doped LiFePO4/C was measured as 10-2 S·cm-1. The results indicated that erbium doping did not destroy the lattice structure of LiFePO4 and enlarge the lattice volume. These changes are beneficial to the improvement of the electrochemical performance of the LiFePO4 cathode.     

三轴蠕变试验中云母石英片岩蠕变参数的研究

 通过三轴蠕变试验得到云母石英片岩蠕变参数--弹性模量与黏滞系数的变化规律,弹性模量在屈服点前后的变化规律不同,对应不同应力水平的黏滞系数–时间关系有3种类型。采用电子显微镜对云母石英片岩三轴蠕变的3个阶段--未受力阶段、即将出现加速蠕变阶段和破坏阶段的径向切片、轴向切片进行观测,获得云母石英片岩中主要矿物在三轴蠕变过程的微观结构变化。根据云母石英片岩三轴蠕变过程的微观结构变化对蠕变参数的变化规律进行合理解释。研究表明,云母石英片岩三轴蠕变过程中蠕变参数的变化规律与其微观结构变化之间有良好的对应性,蠕变参数在宏观上的变化是其内部微观结构变化的外在表现。最后,建立能真实反映蠕变参数变化规律的函数形式,并以此为基础得出蠕变模型,可作为描述岩石加速蠕变阶段的途径之一。     

High temperature stability of platinum nanoparticles on few-layer graphene investigated by In Situ high resolution transmission electron microscopy

eterogeneous catalytic reactions involve the use of highly dispersed active phases such as metal, metal oxide, or metal sulphide nanoparticles on thermally stable supports. Fluctuations of the reaction temperature during the reactions can induce sintering of the particles. The stability of such small particles represents a crucial parameter in the development of new families of catalysts with high activity in many fields. Here we report the stability of platinum nanoparticles (2–3 nm) on a few-layer graphene (FLG) surface as studied by in situ high temperature transmission electron microscopy.     

Hydrothermal synthesis of SrF2：yb^3＋/Er^3＋ micro-/nanocrystals with multiform morphologies and upconversion properties

Micro-and nanocrystals cubic-phase SrF2:Yb3+/Er3+ upconversion luminescence phosphors were synthesized via a facile hydro-thermal route in the presence of different surfactants.The samples were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD),Fourier transform infra-red spectra (FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy (SEM),transmission electron microscopy (TEM),and upconversion emission spectra.As-prepared products showed a variety of morphologies,such as cubic-shaped microcrystal,hierarchical structure microspheres...     

Investigation on the amounts of Na2CO3 and sulphur to obtain pure Y2O2S and up-conversion luminescence of Y2O2S:Er

The process to prepare pure phase of hexagonal Y2O2S was investigated. Effect of mixed flux of Na2CO3 and S amounts was studied. The phase composition and morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the single phase of Y2O2S with smooth morphology could not be obtained as the molar ratio of Y2O3, Na2CO3 and S was in the range of 1:(0.5-1):(2-3) until the molar ratio was increased to 1:1.5:4. Different Er3+ concentration doped Y2O2S...     

Combustion synthesis of Ce~（3＋）, Eu~（3＋） and Dy~（3＋） activated NaCaPO_4 phosphors

The preparation of NaCaPO4 doped with rare earth (RE) ions Ce3+, Eu3+ and Dy3+ by combustion method was described. Under UV excitation (251 nm) of NaCaPO4:Ce3+ showsd emission (367 nm) in UV range. When NaCaPO4:Dy3+ phosphor was excited at 349 nm, the emission spectrum showed intense bands at 482 nm (blue) and 576 nm (yellow). In Eu activated NaCaPO4 phosphor, the emission spectrum showed a dominant peak at 594 nm (orange) while others were at 614 and 621 nm (red) when excited at 393 nm. The prepared phosph...     

Investigation of the isothermal section of the Ce-Co-Al ternary system at 573 K

The isothermal section of the Ce-Co-Al ternary system at 573 K was investigated by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) techniques. It consisted of 19 single-phase regions, 46 two-phase regions and 25 three-phase regions. Four ternary compounds, namely CeCoAl, Ce2Co15Al2, CeCoAl4, CeCo2Al8, were confirmed in this system. At 573 K, the maximum solid solubilities of Co in CeAl2 and Al in CeCo2 were about 10.4 at.% and 10.0 at.%, resp...     

Fabrication and characterization of YVO4：Eu^3＋ nanomaterials by the microwave technique

Fabrication and characterization of YVO4:Eu3+ nanophosphors prepared by microwave(MW) irradiation assisted soft template synthesis were reported.The effects of synthesis conditions such as different powers of MW irradiation,pH values and concentration of reac-tion materials on properties of nanophosphor were also investigated to obtain the controllable size,morphology and high luminescence effi-ciency.Morphology,crystalline structure,and optical properties were characterized by field emission scanning elect...     

Synthesis and characterization of core/shell structured nanophosphors CePO_4:Tb@LaPO_4 by solvothermal method

Core/shell structured CePO4:Tb(III) @LaPO4 and CePO4:Tb(III) were successfully synthesized in tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate(TEHP) and diethylene glycol(DEG) solvents for comparison of the two techniques in open air and closed reaction vessel.Morphology and crystal structure of the core/shell nanophosphors were determined by using X-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) ,which showed that nanophosphors had diameter of about 5-10 nm with the monoclinic monazite phase.The nanophosphors ...