Corrosion inhibitor binding in an acidic medium: Interaction of 2-mercaptobenizmidazole with carbon-steel in hydrochloric acid

Mechanistic understanding of the functionality of organic corrosion inhibitors in acidic media is essential to knowledge-based performance optimization. In this study, we address a key issue hindering progress in this area, namely the chemical nature of the corrosion inhibitor/substrate interface. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is employed to reveal the surface termination of carbon-steel, following immersion in 1 M hydrochloric acid inhibited with 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI). Core level spectra indicate that the termination varies as a function of MBI concentration, with the interface consisting of MBI bound to film-free carbon-steel on highly inhibited substrates.     

晶体AlCrTaTiNi高熵合金薄膜

用多靶射频磁控溅射技术,在纯氩气氛中不同溅射功率(40～100W)下在Si(100)基底上制备晶体AlCrTaTiNi高熵合金薄膜。同时用四点探针(FPP)X射线衍射(XRD)、场发射扫描电子显微镜(FESEM)及其附带的能谱分析仪对薄膜的电性能和微结构进行表征。分析结果表明AlCrTaTiNi高熵合金薄膜在溅射功率为80W时的晶粒尺寸最大,电阻率最低,为160μΩ.cm左右。同时截面SEM形貌显示形成的晶体并非柱状晶体。     

Influence of anode's microstructure on electrochemical performance of solid oxide direct carbon fuel cells

The microstructure of anode has a significant influence on the whole electrochemical performance of solid oxide direct carbon fuel cells (SO-DCFCs). The tubular SO-DCFCs based on cathode supported solid oxide fuel cells was fabricated by dip-coating and co-sintering techniques. As the anode porosity mainly came from the pore former (graphite) in the dip-coating process, different contents of graphite were added into the anode slurries. When the graphite was 10.1% wt., the SO-DCFCs showed the best performance and stability. The peak power density reached 242 mW cm⁻² at 850 °C, with carbon black (located 5% Fe) as the fuel and air as the oxidant.     

氟化石墨烯对环氧树脂涂层耐蚀性能的影响

目的探究氟化石墨烯(FG)添加对环氧树脂(EP)涂层耐蚀性能的影响。方法通过SEM、XRD、FT-IR、AFM、粒径分布对FG的微观组织结构进行表征,利用沉降实验研究FG在EP中的分散稳定性,结合涂层断面形貌研究FG在涂层中的分布情况。采用电化学阻抗谱研究EP涂层和FG改性EP涂层(FG/EP涂层)在3.5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为。结果 FG尺寸约为1μm,厚度为5 nm,呈典型的片层状结构。FG在EP中具有较好的分散稳定性,FG添加使EP涂层的接触角由95.3°提高至110.9°,提高了涂层的疏水性,降低了腐蚀介质与涂层表面的接触面积。在浸泡初期,EP涂层和FG/EP涂层的低频阻抗模值(|Z|0.01 Hz)均在1011Ω·cm2左右。随浸泡时间的延长,EP涂层的|Z|0.01 Hz快速下降至109Ω·cm2,而FG/EP涂层在3000 h浸泡过程中始终维持在1011Ω·cm2以上。涂层电阻(Rc)也表现出相似的变化规律。FG添加提高了EP涂层的屏蔽性能,改善了涂层的长期防护性能。结论 FG添加至EP中,可在涂层内部形成"迷宫效应",提高涂层的屏蔽性能,增加腐蚀介质的扩散路径,延缓腐蚀介质的渗透过程,显著改善涂层对基体的长期防护作用。     

Enhancing mechanical properties of Mg–Sn alloys by combining addition of Ca and Zn

We developed new wrought Mg–2Sn–1Ca wt.% (TX21) and Mg–2Sn–1Ca–2Zn wt.% (TXZ212) alloys with high strength and ductility simultaneously, produced by conventional casting, homogenization and indirect extrusion. A partial dynamically recrystallized microstructure, with the micron-/nano-MgSnCa particles and G.P. zones dispersing, was obtained in TX21 alloy extruded at 260 °C (TX21-260). The TX21-260 alloy exhibited yield strength (YS) of 269 MPa, ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 305 MPa, while those of the TX21 alloy extruded at 300 °C decreased to be 207 MPa and 230 MPa respectively. For TXZ212-260 alloy, on the other hand, MgSnCa, MgZnCa and MgZn₂ phases were observed, and the average grain size increased to be ∼5 μm. The YS and UTS of TXZ212-260 alloy evolved to be 218 MPa and 285 MPa, and the elongation (EL) reached as high as 23%. The high strengths of TX21-260 alloy were expected due to the high number density of nano-MgSnCa phases, G.P. zones and ultra-fine grain size (∼0.8 μm). The high EL of 23% in TXZ212-260 alloy was consistent with the high work-hardening rate, which was attributed to the larger grain size, more high angular grain boundaries, presence of more nano-particles and the weaker texture.     

Oxidation Resistant Ce-modified Silicide Coatings Prepared on Ti–6Al–4V Alloy by Pack Cementation Process

Cerium-modified silicide coatings were prepared on Ti–6Al–4V by pack cementation. The effects of different kinds of activators (NaCl, AlF₃, AlCl_3, and NH₄Cl) and pack CeO₂ concentrations (1, 3, and 5 wt%) on the coating structures were studied. The results show that the coatings were mainly composed of a TiSi₂ outer layer, a TiSi middle layer, a Ti₅Si₄ inner layer and a 1–2 μm thick Ti₅Si₃ interdiffusion zone. NH₄Cl was a more suitable activator for preparing the Ce-modified silicide coating on Ti–6Al–4V, based on the coating microstructure and growth rate. The coating thickness decreased with increasing CeO₂ concentration in the pack. Oxidation tests at 800 °C in air showed that the Ce-modified silicide coating showed improved oxidation resistance compared to both the uncoated alloy and the pure silicide coating. A dense, but thick oxide scale formed that was composed of a TiO₂ outer layer and a SiO₂ inner layer.     

A new corrosion inhibitor for copper protection

Methyl 3-((2-mercaptophenyl)imino)butanoate (MMPB) was synthesized as inhibitor compound for copper protection. The molecule was designed with azole, thiol functional groups and carboxylate tail group. The inhibition efficiency was examined in acidic chloride media, by means of various electrochemical and spectroscopy techniques. Electrochemical study results showed that high efficiency of MMPB was mainly related with its capability of complex formation with Cu(I) at the surface. The thiol group also improves the adsorptive interaction with the surface, as the carboxylate groups provide extra intermolecular attraction.     

Highly mesoporous LaNiO3/NiO composite with high specific surface area as a battery-type electrode

This study reports the fabrication and characterization of mesoporous LaNiO₃/NiO composite with a very high specific surface area for a battery-type electrode. The mesoporous LaNiO₃/NiO composite was synthesized via a sol–gel method by using silica gel as a template, the colloidal silica gel was obtained by the hydrolysis and polymerization of tetraethoxysilane in the presence of La and Ni salts. We investigated the structure and the electrochemical properties of mesoporous LaNiO₃/NiO composite in detail. The mesoporous composite sample showed a specific surface area of 372 m² g⁻¹ with 92.7% mesoporous area and displayed remarkable electrochemical performance as a battery-type electrode material for supercapacitor. The specific capacity values were found to be 237.2 mAh g⁻¹ at a current density of 1 A g⁻¹ and 128.6 mAh g⁻¹ at a high current density of 20 A g⁻¹ in 1 M KOH aqueous electrolyte. More importantly, this mesoporous composite also showed an excellent cycling performance with the retention of 92.6% specific capacitance after 60,000 charging and discharging cycles.     

基于模糊神经网络信息融合的采煤机煤岩识别系统

针对采用单一信号进行煤岩界面识别实现采煤机滚筒高度调整控制时精确度和可靠性不高的问题,提出一种基于模糊神经网络的多传感器信息融合煤岩识别方法。通过实验数据采集和分析得到不同煤岩比例截面截割过程中的振动、电流以及声功率谱信号特征样本,根据最小模糊度优化模型求得各煤岩识别信号的模糊隶属度函数,采用基于自适应神经网络模糊推理系统构建的多维模糊神经网络实现多传感器信息的决策融合,得到高可信度和精确度的滚筒调高控制量值。实验室截割实验对比以及现场随机煤岩轨迹的截割实验结果表明,采煤机滚筒截割轨迹与实际随机煤岩轨迹基本吻合,实验结果验证了系统的有效性和可靠性。