Investigations on CaF2:Nd Microcrystal‐Glass Composites with High Transmittance and Long Fluorescence Lifetime

A kind of novel CaF₂:Nd microcrystal‐glass composites with high transmittance and long fluorescence lifetime were prepared by a two‐step melt‐quenching technique. Based on Mie theory, a theoretical estimate of the scattering losses was suggested for the microcrystal‐glass composites. By matching dispersion curve of the glass matrix and CaF₂ microcrystal in the range of UV–Vis‐NIR, the transmittance can reach 83%. The effects of CaF₂:Nd microcrystals/glass ratio on structure and optical properties were investigated. The composite sample‐doped 30 wt% CaF₂:Nd nano/microcrystals exhibits long fluorescence lifetime of 518 μs at 1051 nm.     

CuInSe2 Formation from CuSe/In2Se3 and Cu2Se/In2Se3 Powders: Reaction Kinetics and Mechanisms

CuInSe₂ (CIS) powders were synthesized using CuSe, Cu₂Se, and In₂Se₃ as the raw materials. The formation mechanisms and reaction kinetics from CuSe/In₂Se₃ and Cu₂Se/In₂Se₃ powders in a selenium atmosphere were investigated. It was observed that the formation temperature of α‐CIS powders synthesized using Cu₂Se/In₂Se₃ as the raw materials was higher than that using CuSe/In₂Se₃. Both reactions for Cu₂Se/In₂Se₃ and CuSe/In₂Se₃ mixtures follow one‐dimensional diffusion‐controlled reactions with apparent activation energies of 124.3 and 73.2 kJ/mol, respectively. For both mixtures the indium‐rich β‐CIS phase resulting from Cu⁺ ion diffusion toward the In₂Se₃ phase was observed. The particle size and morphology of the newly formed CIS was similar to In₂Se₃, which indicated that the CIS formation kinetics may be dominated by the diffusion of Cu⁺ ions. The Cu–Se liquid phase resulting from the peritectic decomposition of CuSe₂ and CuSe at a relatively low temperature may promote Cu⁺ diffusion into the In₂Se₃ surface, assisting CIS formation.     

LDA measurements and CFD simulations of an in‐line high shear mixer with ultrafine teeth

Hydrodynamics of a pilot‐scale in‐line high shear mixer (HSM) with double rows of ultrafine rotor and stator teeth, including the velocity profiles and power consumptions, were measured using laser Doppler anemometry and a torque transducer, respectively. Computational fluid dynamics simulations were conducted using the standard k‐ε turbulence model with first‐ and second‐order accuracy and large eddy simulation (LES) with the standard Smagorinsky–Lilly subgrid scale model. Predictive capabilities of the different turbulence models and discretization schemes were assessed based on the experimental data. It is found that the current LES can predict accurately the flow patterns for the strongly rotating and locally anisotropic turbulent flows in the complex in‐line HSM. The results obtained are fundamental to explore potential applications of the in‐line teethed HSMs to intensify chemical reaction processes. © 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 60: 1143–1155, 2014     

Synthesis and Luminescence Properties of Blue‐Emitting Phosphor Eu2+‐Doped Zinc Fluoro‐Phosphate Zn2[PO4]F

Eu²⁺‐doped zinc fluoro‐phosphate Zn₂[PO₄]F was synthesized by the conventional high‐temperature solid‐state reaction. The phase formation was confirmed by X‐ray powder diffraction measurements and the structure refinement. The photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra, and the decay curves were measured. The natures of the Eu²⁺ emission in inorganic hosts, e.g., the emission and excitation properties, the chromaticity coordinates, the Stokes shifts, the absolute quantum efficiency, and the luminescence thermal stability were reported. Under the excitation of near‐UV light, Eu²⁺‐doped Zn₂[PO₄]F presents a narrow blue‐emitting band centered at 423 nm. The thermal stability of the blue luminescence was evaluated by the luminescence intensities as a function of temperature. The phosphor shows an excellent thermal stability on temperature quenching effects.     

Ca2+‐Doped LaCrO3: A Novel Energy‐Saving Material with High Infrared Emissivity

The present study describes the successful synthesis of a Ca²⁺‐doped LaCrO₃ ceramic with high infrared (IR) emissivity, which is important for high‐temperature applications for significant energy saving. It is demonstrated that 20 mol% Ca²⁺‐doped LaCrO₃, i.e., La_0.8Ca_0.2CrO₃, exhibited an IR emissivity as high as 0.95 in the spectral region of 3–5 μm, which was 33.8% higher than that of LaCrO₃. By using La_0.8Ca_0.2CrO₃ as IR radiation agent in surface coating of heating unit, the radiative heat transfer could be enhanced significantly. The mechanism of the high IR emissivity of La_0.8Ca_0.2CrO₃ was attributed to the following aspects: Ca²⁺ doping introduced an impurity energy level of Cr⁴⁺ into LaCrO₃ and increased the hole carrier concentration, enhancing both impurity absorption and hole carrier absorption in the IR region; moreover, the doping caused lattice distortion enhanced the lattice vibration absorption. This novel high IR emissivity ceramic shows a promising future in high‐temperature applications for the purpose of energy‐saving.     

TiB2 Powders Synthesis by Borothermal Reduction in TiO2 Under Vacuum

TiB₂ powders were synthesized by borothermal reduction in nanoscale TiO₂ with boron under vacuum. Reaction processes were investigated, and the effect of by‐product B₂O₃ was evaluated. Results showed that TiO₂ was firstly reduced by boron to form TiBO₃ and Ti₂O₃, and then to produce TiB₂ and B₂O₃ with increasing temperature. The reaction processes of TiB₂ powders synthesis included two‐step reduction in TiO₂ by boron and the removal of B₂O₃. The presence of B₂O₃, which was previously reported as the most important factor in promoting the coarsening of ZrB₂ and HfB₂ powders by borothermal reduction, did not lead to significant coarsening of TiB₂ powders. Due to the minor effect of B₂O₃, TiB₂ powders with small particle size and low oxygen content could be prepared by direct heat treatment of TiO₂ and boron at 1550°C under vacuum for 1 h. The particle size and oxygen content of synthesized TiB₂ powders were ~0.9 μm and ~1.7 wt%, respectively.     

浅谈玻璃总包项目现场安全管理

通过对目前国内玻璃总包项目现场存在的管理问题进行分析,并进一步提出项目现场安全管理对策,以达到降低安全事故率、提升安全管理水平的目的。     

竹增强环氧乙烯基树脂的制备及性能研究

和传统的钢护拦相比较,竹片增强复合材料护拦具有重量轻、成本低、耐腐蚀、环境友善和可再生性等优点。但是竹纤维表面的复杂成分,影响了复合材料的界面性能。本文利用竹片作为增强材料,采用真空辅助成型方法制备了竹片增强环氧乙烯基树脂复合材料,研究了表面改性和铺层数对竹复合材料弯曲强度和冲击韧性的影响,并对单向复合材料的冲击断面破坏方式进行了分析。结果表明,在不同铺层结构条件下,用经过碱与硅烷偶联剂改性处理过的竹条制备的复合材料的弯曲强度分别提高了31.95%、46.72%、29.58%,冲击韧性分别提高了25.62%、29.74%、28.61%,而且单向复合材料的弯曲和冲击性能最佳。当单向复合材料中的竹片铺层为15层时,其冲击吸收功为13.55J,拉伸强度为270MPa,弯曲强度为340MPa,在主要性能上能满足公路防撞护栏对其原料Q-235B钢的要求;通过扫描电镜分析发现,竹片增强复合材料防撞护栏材料的防撞机理表现为竹纤维抽拔断裂、基体断裂、纤维/基体界面脱黏以及剪切分层。本文的结果对复合材料公路防撞护栏的制备有一定的指导作用。     

综掘高效除尘技术及装备研究与实践

以蒋庄煤矿综掘工作面为例,从提高综掘工作面综合降尘角度出发,利用快速注水技术、封闭式控尘抽尘技术、化学抑尘技术及装备降低综掘工作面煤尘,结果表明,综掘面粉尘治理工作取得了显著效果,掘进工作面全尘、呼尘平均降尘率高达81.7%、78.7%,司机作业处全尘和呼尘的降尘率分别达到了93.2%和92.3%,除尘风机后的沉降效率最高,分别达到了95.4%与94%。数据表明,综掘防尘综合技术的应用大大改善了井下掘进工作面的生产环境,对煤矿安全高效生产起到了积极作用。