Developing inexpensive and efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in both acidic and alkaline mediums is of great significance to the hydrogen energy industry. Hereby, we prepared a mixture of precursors with homogeneous composition by using the chelating ability of soybean protein isolate (C and N source) and phytic acid (dopant and phosphating agent) with cobalt ions, and achieved one-step synthesis and construction of Co2P/N–P co-doped porous carbon composite by carbonization at 800 °C. The as-synthesized Co2P/NPPC-800 electrocatalyst exhibits low HER overpotentials of 121 and 125 mV at 10 mA cm?2 in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 1.0 M KOH, which are close to those of the commercial Pt/C catalyst. Additionally, the NPPC substrate surrounding the Co2P could diminish the corrosion during the HER, and Co2P/NPPC-800 displays good stability and durability. Furthermore, this work offers a convenient synthesis strategy for phosphide/doped porous carbon composites in other electrochemical energy technologies. 相似文献
With the development of science and technology, artificial neural networks (ANNs) have become a research spot. Furthermore, two-terminal oxide memristors with adjustable resistance have attracted extensive attention due to their simple structure, low power consumption, and easy integration, among other attractive features. Additionally, among many oxides, ceria has exhibited good performance, such as longer retention and better stability in resistive devices; however, it was currently rarely used in artificial neural synapses. In this work, a self-designed Ag/CeO2/Pt memristor was found to realize the slow transition between the high-resistance state (HRS) and low-resistance state (LRS) at a very small working voltage. It was also found to exhibit very good retention performance and cyclic characteristics. The conductivity of the device was analyzed by the current-voltage (I–V) characteristics curve. Furthermore, its artificial synaptic function was explored, and a series of neuromorphic systems simulations were carried out. Additionally, the relationships between the pulse sequence parameters and the resistance state of the device were explored, and an electrical signal simulation of Pavlov's dog experiment was designed. The findings demonstrated that the device could be used to realize the application of artificial neural synapse simulation. 相似文献
Traditional inorganic materials exhibit rigidity owing to the lack of polymer chains in polymer materials or atom slipping in metals. However, nanometerization has been recently proposed for the conversion of inorganic oxide materials into flexible materials. Herein, the flexible inorganic luminescent material, CaTiO3:0.2%Pr3+, was synthesized through electrospinning, and the macroscopic flexibility of pure inorganic CaTiO3:0.2%Pr3+ was achieved. The flexible membrane was characterized via X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and photoluminescence analyses. The grain size was analyzed at various calcination temperatures via SEM, and the results suggested that the increase in the calcination temperature resulted in the growth of crystal grains. Studies have reported that the growth of crystal grains is beneficial for improving the luminescence performance; however, to obtain better flexibility, smaller crystal grains are required. This study provides an important reference for the design of flexible inorganic materials. 相似文献
In this study, we used a combination of graphene oxide-based porous carbon (GC) and titanium chloride (TiCl3) to improve the reversible dehydrogenation properties of magnesium hydride (MgH2). Examining the effects of GC and TiCl3 on the hydrogen storage properties of MgH2, the study found GC was a useful additive as confinement medium for promoting the reversible dehydrogenation of MgH2. And TiCl3 was an efficient catalytic dopant. A series of controlled experiments were carried out to optimize the sample preparation method and the addition amount of GC and TiCl3. In comparison with the neat MgH2 system, the MgH2/GC-TiCl3 composite prepared under optimized conditions exhibited enhanced dehydrogenation kinetics and lower dehydrogenation temperature. A combination of phase/microstructure/chemical state analyses has been conducted to gain insight into the promoting effects of GC and TiCl3 on the reversible dehydrogenation of MgH2. Our study found that GC was a useful scaffold material for tailoring the nanophase structure of MgH2. And TiCl3 played an efficient catalytic effect. Therefore, the remarkably improved dehydrogenation properties of MgH2 should be attributed to the synergetic effects of nanoconfinement and catalysis. 相似文献
Aqueous Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), using zinc negative electrode and aqueous electrolyte, have attracted great attention in energy storage field due to the reliable safety and low-cost. A composite material comprised of VO2·0.2H2O nanocuboids anchored on graphene sheets (VOG) is synthesized through a facile and efficient microwave-assisted solvothermal strategy and is used as aqueous ZIBs cathode material. Owing to the synergistic effects between the high conductivity of graphene sheets and the desirable structural features of VO2·0.2H2O nanocuboids, the VOG electrode has excellent electronic and ionic transport ability, resulting in superior Zn ions storage performance. The Zn/VOG system delivers ultrahigh specific capacity of 423 mAh·g−1 at 0.25 A·g−1 and exhibits good cycling stability of up to 1,000 cycles at 8 A·g−1 with 87% capacity retention. Systematical structural and elemental characterizations confirm that the interlayer space of VO2·0.2H2O nanocuboids can adapt to the reversible Zn ions insertion/extraction. The as-prepared VOG composite is a promising cathode material with remarkable electrochemical performance for low-cost and safe aqueous rechargeable ZIBs.
The present work demonstrates a pressure-less and reliable joining technique for alumina ceramics through a reaction-bonded aluminum oxide (RBAO) method. Effective joining relies on the RBAO mechanism, in which Al particles are converted to alumina through oxidation and bond with alumina particles from the parts to be joined upon sintering. Alumina ceramics in a green state were successfully joined with the use of an Al/Al2O3 powder mixture as an interlayer. The oxidation behavior of the Al particles was confirmed by thermogravimetry and X-ray diffraction analyses. Joining was performed in ambient air at 1650 °C for 2 h without applying any external pressure. Microstructural observations at the joining interfaces indicated a compact joining. The joining strengths were assessed by determining the biaxial strengths at room temperature, and the joined samples exhibited no fractures at the joining interfaces. Moreover, the joints had a strength of almost 100 % when compared with those of the parent alumina ceramics. 相似文献
A self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) was developed to enhance the absorption of heparin after oral administration, in which heparin was compounded with phospholipids to achieve better fat solubility in the form of heparin-phospholipid (HEP-Pc) complex. HEP-Pc complex was prepared using the solvent evaporation method, which increased the solubility of heparin in n-octanol. The successful preparation of HEP-Pc complex was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, NMR, and SEM. A heparin lipid microemulsion (HEP-LM) was prepared by high-pressure homogenization and characterized. HEP-LM can enhance the absorption of heparin after oral administration, significantly prolong activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and thrombin time (TT) in mice, and reduce fibrinogen (FIB) content. All these outcomes indicate that HEP-LM has great potential as an oral heparin formulation. 相似文献
为研究加工方式对玉筋鱼干风味的影响,实验按加工方式分为加盐煮制冷风干燥(boiling in salt solution followed by cold air drying,SCC)组和冷风干燥(cold air drying,CD)组。采用电子鼻技术、气相离子迁移谱(gas chromatography-ion mobility spectroscopy,GC-IMS)技术、氨基酸自动分析技术、高效液相色谱技术测定玉筋鱼干中的风味成分。结果表明,不同加工方式制作的玉筋鱼干在气味、滋味方面存在显著差异。电子鼻、GC-IMS技术均能区分不同工艺制作的玉筋鱼干气味,采用GC-IMS技术共分析出68 种挥发性成分,庚醛、戊醛、3-甲基丁醛对玉筋鱼干独特风味的形成有重要影响,其中3-甲基丁醛源自CD工艺,其区别于SCC工艺气味的关键物质。玉筋鱼干中的主要鲜味氨基酸是Glu,主要呈味核苷酸是肌苷酸;CD组玉筋鱼干中的鲜味氨基酸和甜味氨基酸含量占总游离氨基酸的比重高于SCC组,同时CD组滋味活性值、味精当量值均高于SCC组,所以仅采用CD工艺制作的玉筋鱼干滋味优于加盐煮制后CD工艺制作的玉筋鱼干。 相似文献