Classic and local analysis of corrosion behaviour of graphite and stainless steels in polluted phosphoric acid

In phosphoric acid solution (40% H₃PO₄), the corrosion behaviour of graphite and stainless steels was studied by the use of different electrochemical methods, namely polarization curve analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET). The combined effect of chemical impurities and the increase of medium temperature was studied to approach the real conditions in the process of phosphoric acid manufacturing. It was found that the current density measured by polarization curves increased with the presence of chloride and sulphate ions in the acid solution whatever the tested material. Compared to stainless steels, graphite had the best corrosion resistance in polluted phosphoric acid. However, for graphite the increase of temperature from 20 to 80 °C induced an increase of the corrosion rate and potential and a decrease of the resistance confirmed by EIS results. Subsequently, local currents were detected at the surface of the sample by using the scanning vibrating electrode technique. From the data obtained, graphite surface manifested a distinctive behaviour from that of stainless steels. A generalized corrosion was occurred on graphite whereas a localized corrosion was observed for stainless steels. These results show a clear interest of graphite as component material in some of the equipments of the phosphoric acid industry.     

Modification of glassy carbon electrode with multi-walled carbon nanotubes and iron(III)-porphyrin film: Application to chlorate, bromate and iodate detection

In this study, multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCTs) is evaluated as a transducer, stabilizer and immobilization matrix for the construction of amperometric sensor based on iron-porphyrin. 5,10,15,20-Tetraphenyl-21H,23H-porphine iron(III) chloride (Fe(III)P) adsorbed on MWCNTs immobilized on the surface of glassy carbon electrode. Cyclic voltammograms of the Fe(III)P-incorporated-MWCNTs indicate a pair of well-defined and nearly reversible redox couple with surface confined characteristics at wide pH range (2-12). The surface coverage (Γ) and charge transfer rate constant (k_s) of Fe(III)P immobilized on MWCNTs were 7.68 × 10⁻⁹ mol cm⁻² and 1.8 s⁻¹, respectively, indicating high loading ability of MWCNTs for Fe(III)P and great facilitation of the electron transfer between Fe(III)P and carbon nanotubes immobilized on the electrode surface. Modified electrodes exhibit excellent electrocatalytic activity toward reduction of ClO₃⁻, IO₃⁻ and BrO₃⁻ in acidic solutions. The catalytic rate constants for catalytic reduction of bromate, chlorate and iodate were 6.8 × 10³, 7.4 × 10³ and 4.8 × 10² M⁻¹ s⁻¹, respectively. The hydrodynamic amperometry of rotating-modified electrode at constant potential versus reference electrode was used for detection of bromate, chlorate and iodate. The detection limit, linear calibration range and sensitivity for chlorate, bromate and iodate detections were 0.5 μM, 2 μM to 1 mM, 8.4 nA/μM, 0.6 μM, 2 μM to 0.15 mM, 11 nA/μM, and 2.5 μM, 10 μM to 4 mM and 1.5 nA/μM, respectively. Excellent electrochemical reversibility of the redox couple, good reproducibility, high stability, low detection limit, long life time, fast amperometric response time, wide linear concentration range, technical simplicity and possibility of rapid preparation are great advantages of this sensor. The obtained results show promising practical application of the Fe(III)P-MWCNTs-modified electrode as an amperometric sensor for chlorate, iodate and bromate detections.     

Comparative studies of configurations and preparation methods for direct methanol fuel cell electrodes

Catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) and catalyzed diffusion medium (CDM) prepared either by brush painting method or by spraying method were compared for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) anode and cathode. The pore structure and the morphology of the electrodes were characterized by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Internal resistance corrected polarization curves were employed to separate the contribution of each compartment of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) to the overall polarization. It was shown that the increased mass transport resistance in the anode diffusion layer made the anode in CDM form act as the methanol barrier. The CCM configuration and the increased pores in micron scales in the catalyst layer were in favor of improving the performance of both anode and cathode. Accounting for the effect of methanol permeation, the combination of the anode in CDM form prepared by brush painting method and the cathode in CCM form prepared by spraying method was finally selected as the optimized configuration for MEA, which had the highest DMFC performance under near-ambient conditions.     

Photoelectrocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B using Ti/TiO2 electrode prepared by laser calcination method

The method of Ti/TiO₂ photoelectrode prepared by using laser calcination method instead of oven calcination process was introduced. The prepared TiO₂ film was observed with AFM and XRD. Photoelectrocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RB) using this electrode was investigated, and anodic potential and pH were optimized. The laser power applied in this electrode preparation was also discussed, and it indicated that TiO₂ particle prepared with high laser power was crystallized adequately and the photoelectrocatalytic ability was satisfactory. RB degradation was investigated under different conditions, and it showed that photoelectrocatalytic degradation could achieve efficient and complete mineralization of organic pollutant. The photoelectrocatalytic oxidation using the Ti/TiO₂ electrode calcinated by laser was compared with that of the electrode calcinated by furnace, and it showed that the reaction rate of RB degradation using the electrode by laser was faster than that by furnace. Additionally, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was performed at the two different photoelectrodes, which verified the higher photocatalytic activity of the laser-treated electrode further.     

On the temperature and specific energy during electrodischarge diamond grinding (EDDG)

Electrodischarge diamond grinding (EDDG) is a hybrid machining process comprising conventional grinding and electrodischarge machining (EDM) as its constituent processes. It has the potential of shaping advanced engineering materials. Temperature of the workpiece and material removal rate are chosen as responses in full factorial (3³) design with current, pulse-on time, and wheel speed as process parameters. Specific energy is a vital consideration for any machining process. EDM is known for its inefficiency. Experiments were conducted with a specially fabricated bronze disk as tool electrode to evaluate specific energy in EDM, and the results were compared with that of EDDG. It has been found that specific energy required in EDDG is less than that in EDM with a rotating disk electrode.     

基于应用于生物传感器的新型有机-无机杂化材料

制备了一种应用于生物传感器的新型有机-无机杂化材料,这种杂化材料由二氧化硅溶胶和聚乙烯醇接枝巯基乙酸组成。此杂化材料克服了普通溶胶凝胶容易脆裂的特点,杂化材料中的巯基可以与金原子形成牢固的配位键从而使杂化材料很好地附着在金电极表面。对杂化材料进行了红外光谱、石英电子微天平、原子力显微镜分析。为了检验杂化材料的应用效果,以此杂化材料作为包埋材料在金电极上制备了葡萄糖氧化酶电极。研究了此酶电极的响应速度和稳定性,结果表明此酶电极具有较快的响应速度(响应时间为2.2s)、较好的稳定性(响应电流在70d后衰减9.6%)。     

Determination of R‐Deprenyl using a Maltodextrin‐Based Enantioselective,Potentiometric Membrane Electrode

Abstract

The enantioselective, potentiometric membrane electrode (EPME) based on maltodextrin with dextrose equivalence (DE) 16.5–19.5 is proposed for the assay of R‐deprenyl. The linear concentration range for the proposed electrode is 10^?10?10^?3 mol L^?1. The slope of the electrode is 53.1 mV per decade of concentration. The detection limit is 3.6×10^?11 mol L^?1. The proposed electrode could be reliably employed for the assay of R‐deprenyl raw material and its pharmaceutical formulation, Lentogesic tablets.     

Kinetics of synthesis of Li4Ti5O12 through solid-solid reaction

1. Introduction The solid-solid reaction used in synthesizing various kinds of electrochemical materials has many advantages, such as simple process, without using solvent, saving energy, friendly to the environment and easy to obtain good quality materials like nano-size materials. Recently, the manufacturing of electrochemistry materials has been paid more atten- tion due to its increasing needs. Therefore it is a natural interest to study the synthesis of electro- chemical materials by usin…     

IrO2-pH微电极的研制及钢筋/混凝土界面pH的测量

采用电化学阳极氧化和高温碳酸盐氧化两种方法制备 IrO2-pH微电极，其特点是对氢离子响应快、线性范围宽、机械性能好、具有长期稳定性 .考察了该电极的pH响应特性、化学成分、机械性能等.结果表明，这种IrO2-pH微电极 适用于钢筋/混凝土界面pH值的原位测量.     

Effect of deep cryogenic treatment on mechanical behavior of a Cu-Cr-Zr alloy for electrodes of spot welding

The effects of deep cryogenic treatment on mechanical behavior of a Cu-Cr-Zr alloy for electrodes of spot welding were investigated employing Brinell-hardness testing unit, abrasion examination machine, electronic almighty testing machine and X-ray stress analyzer. Tensile fracture surfaces of the alloy were characterized by scanning electronic microscope （SEM） with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. The results showed that, after deep cryogenic treatment, σb and σ0.2 increased 23 MPa and 21 MPa respectively, the wear rate of the alloy exhibited the trend of decrease with the decreasing temperature and increasing time of deep cryogenic treatment, and the surface residual stress of the alloy was partially eliminated by deep cryogenic treatment.