One-step potentiostatic electrodeposition of Ni–Se–Mo film on Ni foam for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction

Exploring efficient, abundant, low-cost and stable materials for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is highly desired but still a challenging task. Herein, Ni–Se–Mo electrocatalysts supported on nickel foam (NF) substrate were synthesized by a facile one-step electrodeposition method. The Ni–Se–Mo film presents high electrocatalytic activity and stability toward HER, with a low overpotential of 101 mV to afford a current density of 10 mA cm⁻² in 1.0 M KOH medium. Such excellent HER performance of Ni–Se–Mo film induced by the synergistic effects from Mo-doped Ni–Se film leads to the fast electron transfer. This work provides the validity of interface engineering strategy in preparing highly efficient transition metal chalcogenides based HER electrocatalysts.     

海绵负载纳米Al2O3复合吸附剂去除水中硒研究

研究制备了海绵负载纳米Al2O3微球的复合吸附剂(NAS),并用于对Se(Ⅳ)和Se(Ⅵ)的吸附。结果表明,合成的纳米Al2O3微球(NAO)的平均尺寸为200~400 nm,在海绵上负载NAO会使其分散性更好。当NAO负载量分别为80 mg/g和60 mg/g时,NAS对Se(Ⅳ)和Se(Ⅵ)的吸附性能为佳,分别需要60、120 min达到平衡,适应pH为2~5;两者均符合准2级动力学模型;NAS对Se(Ⅳ)、Se(Ⅵ)的最大吸附容量分别为137.2、143.9 mg/g,能很好地与Freundlich模型拟合,说明NAS表面不均匀,且属于多层吸附。经过2次的循环,对Se(Ⅳ)和Se(Ⅵ)的去除率有所降低,但均仍保持在一定的水平,说明NAS可再生循环利用。NAS作为一种新型吸附剂去除水中Se具有较好的应用前景。     

Thermodynamic assessment of the Ga–Se–Te system

In this study, the Ga–Te binary system was reassessed by means of the CALPHAD method using a modified lattice stability parameter for Te as well as experimental data for this binary system. The two-sublattice ionic solution model was applied for the liquid phase, and the intermediate phases were described by the sublattice model. A set of self-consistent thermodynamic parameters was optimized for all the phases in the Ga–Te binary system, which reproduced the phase diagram and the thermodynamic properties well. Using the reevaluated Ga–Te system, previously assessed Ga–Se system, and modified Se–Te system, a critical evaluation of the Ga–Se–Te ternary system was performed. The calculated vertical sections, isothermal sections, and liquidus projection agreed reasonably well with the experimental data. Immiscibility in the liquid phase was observed, and the origin of this behavior is discussed from a thermodynamic perspective.     

Se doped nickel-molybdenum bimetal sulfide with enhanced electrochemical activity for hydrogen evolution reaction

In this work, we synthesized Se doped MoS₂@Ni₃S₂ with nanosheets coated nanorods structure supported on Ni foam (MoNiSeS). Firstly, MoS₂@Ni₃S₂ (MoNiS) nanorods was synthesized by hydrothermal method. After selenization treatment, MoSe₂ successfully formed on the edge of MoS₂ nanosheets and particle Ni₃S₂ transformed into NiSe, in which MoSe₂ and NiSe acted as new phase in MoNiSeS. The obtained MoNiSeS only needs a low overpotential of 68 mV to reach the current density of 10 mA cm^?2, and has a low Tafel plots of 72.77 mV dec^?1 and good electrochemical durability, whose electrochemical activity is much better than that of MoNiS and NiSeS, implying the introduction of Mo and Se is beneficial to improve the electrocatalytic performance of NiS for HER. In addition, the proper amount of Mo source, which has an effect on the morphology of product, has also been investigated. For MoNiSeS, the typical nanosheets coated nanarods expose more active sites and the synergic effects is good to the improvement of the catalytic activity. Meanwhile, WNiSeS has also been prepared using the same method and the corresponding results show that the electrochemical activity of WNiSeS is much better than that of NiSeS, proving the universality of this strategy.     

Side‐Directed Transfer and Presystemic Metabolism of Selenoneine in a Human Intestinal Barrier Model

Scope : Selenoneine, a recently discovered selenium (Se) species mainly present in marine fish, is the Se analogue of ergothioneine, a sulfur‐containing purported antioxidant. Although similar properties have been proposed for selenoneine, data on its relevance to human health are yet scarce. Here, the transfer and presystemic metabolism of selenoneine in an in vitro model of the human intestinal barrier are investigated. Methods and results : Selenoneine and the reference species Se‐methylselenocysteine (MeSeCys) and selenite are applied to the Caco‐2 intestinal barrier model. Selenoneine is transferred in higher amounts, but with similar kinetics as selenite, while MeSeCys shows the highest permeability. In contrast to the reference species, transfer of selenoneine is directed toward the blood side. Cellular Se contents demonstrate that selenoneine is efficiently taken up by Caco‐2 cells. Moreover, HPLC/MS‐based Se speciation studies reveal a partial metabolism to Se‐methylselenoneine, a metabolite previously detected in human blood and urine. Conclusions : Selenoneine is likely to pass the intestinal barrier via transcellular, carrier‐mediated transport, is highly bioavailable to Caco‐2 cells and undergoes metabolic transformations. Therefore, further studies are needed to elucidate its possible health effects and to characterize the metabolism of selenoneine in humans.     

铁硒共沉淀法去除原水中的硒

受微量硒污染的原水处理目前尚无现成的处理工艺或方法套用，为此考察了铁硒共沉淀法的除硒效果。结果表明，当原水硒浓度为50μg／L、FeCl3投量为5～80mg／L时，对硒的去除率为83．84％～98．39％，出水硒浓度为0．81～8．08μg／L，完全满足生活饮用水水质标准中对硒含量的规定。研究中还发现，FeCl3的除硒效果比FeSO4好。     

A New Salt‐Baked Approach for Confining Selenium in Metal Complex‐Derived Porous Carbon with Superior Lithium Storage Properties

For lithium‐selenium batteries, commercial applications are hindered by the inferior electrical conductivity of selenium and the low utilization ratio of the active selenium. Here, we report a new baked‐in‐salt approach to enable Se to better infiltrate into metal‐complex‐derived porous carbon (Se/MnMC‐B). The approach uses the confined, narrow space that is sandwiched between two compact NaCl solid disks, thus avoiding the need for protection with argon or a vacuum environment during processing. The electrochemical properties for both lithium and sodium storage of our Se/MnMC‐B cathode were found to be outstanding. For lithium storage, the Se/MnMC‐B cathode (with 72% selenium loading) exhibited a capacity of 580 mA h g^?1 after 1000 cycles at 1 C, and an excellent rate capability was achieved at 20 C and 510 mA h g^?1. For sodium storage, a specific capacity of 535 mA h g^?1 was achieved at 0.1 C after 150 cycles. These results demonstrate the potential of this approach as a new effective general synthesis method for confining other low melting point materials into a porous carbon matrix.     

磷酸盐对Se(Ⅳ)在高庙子膨润土中扩散的影响

高放废物地质处置环境中存在大量的磷酸盐,势必会影响放射性核素的迁移行为。采用贯穿扩散(through-diffusion)法研究了磷酸盐对Se(Ⅳ)在高庙子膨润土中扩散行为的影响。采用自编扩散参数分析程序获得有效扩散系数(De)约为(0.61~1.3)×10-11 m2/s,岩石容量因子(α)约为0.16~0.58。结果表明:磷酸盐浓度对Se(Ⅳ)的扩散行为影响不明显。酸性条件下,Se(Ⅳ)的有效扩散系数和岩石容量因子均升高。由于Se(Ⅳ)能够吸附在膨润土的表面,使得表观扩散系数(Da)降低。而碱性条件下,岩石容量因子小于总孔隙率,Se(Ⅳ)不吸附在膨润土表面。     

退火温度对CuGa_(0.8)Ge_(0.2)Se_2薄膜结构及光学特性的影响

采用脉冲激光沉积法在SiO2衬底上制备了CuGa0.8Ge0.2Se2薄膜。采用X射线衍射和X射线能谱仪研究了退火温度对薄膜晶体结构和成分的影响,利用扫描电子显微镜表征了薄膜的表面形貌,采用紫外—可见分光光度计分析了薄膜的光学特性。结果表明,在CuGaSe2中掺杂Ⅳ族元素Ge,光子吸收能量分别为0.65和0.92 e V,禁带宽度为1.57 e V,能够形成中间带。并随着退火温度的升高,CuGa0.8Ge0.2Se2薄膜的光学带隙逐渐减小。     

Se in Se‐enriched peanut,and losses during peanut protein preparation

This study determined the Se species in Se‐enriched peanut, and Se losses during peanut protein processing by enzymatic extraction, high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) separation and inductively coupled plasma‐mass spectrometry determination. The study revealed that mixed enzymes (protease and lipase, 2:1 w/w) in Na₂S₂O₃, assisted by 1 h ultrasonic processing, could effectively extract Se speciation from defatted peanut powder. Separation of organic Se by HPLC was optimised using pentafluoropropionic anhydride at a concentration of 0.1% in 2% methanol as mobile phase. Selenomethionine is the dominant Se species in peanut, accounting for 65% of the total Se. During the peanut protein preparation, nearly 37% of Se losses were due to the complexity of the multistage process. The loss can be ascribed to volatilisation, dissolution, degradation or other physical modes of transfer or loss.