Atomic-level insights into the modification mechanism of Fe (III) ion on smithsonite (1 0 1) surface from DFT calculation

Fe(III) ion can strongly inhibit the sulphidation amine flotation of smithsonite. However, its modification mechanism on smithsonite surface is still obscure. In this work, a systematic study of the modification of Fe(III) ion on smithsonite (1 0 1) surface was performed using DFT calculation. The optimal number of H₂O ligands for Fe(III) ion hydrates in aqueous conditions was probed, and [Fe(OH)₂(H₂O)₄]⁺ and [Fe(OH)₄]^? were identified as the major modification species, then their adsorption and bonding mechanisms were further revealed by analyzing the frontier orbitals, density of state, Mulliken population, and electron density. The calculated adsorption structures were consistent with the former experiment, and we found the O site that bonded to the C atom on smithsonite surface was the most favorable position for [Fe(OH)₂(H₂O)₄]⁺ and [Fe(OH)₄]^? adsorptions. Besides, their adsorption mechanisms on smithsonite surface were principally due to the combined effect of FeO bond and hydrogen bonding. Simultaneously, hydrogen bonding greatly enhanced the stability of the adsorption structures. Moreover, the dominant orbital contribution for the bonding of FeO was primarily due to the orbital hybridization between Fe 3d and O 2p orbitals. This work can help in deeper understanding of the depression of Fe(III) ion on the sulphidation amine flotation of smithsonite.     

Two-step method to deposit ZrO2 coating on carbon fiber: Preparation,characterization, and performance in SiC composites

Recently, ceramic matrix composites reinforced by short carbon fibers (CFs) attracted increasing attentions. To further improve mechanical properties and oxidation resistances, CFs were subjected to oxidation and acidification followed by sol-gel dip-coating to deposit ZrO₂ on their surfaces. ZrO₂-C_f/SiC composites were fabricated by joint hot compression molding and sintering, compared to C_f/SiC and SiC prepared by the same method. Microstructural analyses indicated that ZrO₂ coatings were successfully deposited on CF surfaces, formed strong bonding and interfaces between CF and the matrix. Meanwhile, CFs were found uniformly distributed in SiC matrix with random orientations. Flexural curves of ZrO₂-C_f/SiC and C_f/SiC revealed the presence of “false plasticity” regions after sharp drops, which were quite different from brittle flexural behavior of SiC ceramic. Compression strength of the three samples showed step-up growth. ZrO₂-C_f/SiC exhibited the highest value, indicating the introduction of CFs and ZrO₂ coatings do have great influence on mechanical performances. After heat treatment, ZrO₂-C_f/SiC exhibited better oxidation resistance than C_f/SiC, with weight loss ratios estimated to ??3.76% and ??6.43%, respectively. These improved properties indicated that ZrO₂-C_f/SiC would be excellent alternatives to other existence materials under ultra-high temperature environments.     

The Modification of Chrome Tanned Leather by Polyethylene Glycol-Linked Gemini Fatty Alcohol Phosphate

A series of polyethylene glycol-linked Gemini fatty alcohol phosphate surfactants (GFAP) were prepared with long chain n-alkanol (C = 8, 12, 16, 18), polyethylene glycol (PEG-200, PEG-400, PEG-600, PEG-800, PEG-1000) and phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃). The structure of the prepared surfactants was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR). The surfactants were employed for the modification of chrome-tanned leather. The morphological changes of chrome-tanned leather and modified chrome-tanned leather were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The relationship between the alkyl chain length and molecular weight of the PEG and the hydrophobicity, softness, mechanical strength of modified chrome-tanned leather was also discussed. The experimental results showed that the mechanical strength and softness of modified chrome-tanned leather were enhanced with an increase of alkyl chain length, while the hydrophobicity, mechanical strength and softness were decreased with an increase of molecular weight of the PEG. The hydrophobicity, mechanical strength and softness of modified chrome-tanned leather were optimized for an alkyl chain length of 16. Therefore, 16–200 Gemini phosphate surfactants with an alkyl chain length of 16 and a PEG molecular weight of 200 have a good comprehensive modification effect on Chrome-tanned leather, the tensile strength, tear strength and softness of modified chrome-tanned leather are 57.07 N mm⁻², 79.49 N mm⁻¹, 9.73 mm, respectively.     

HDPE高密度聚乙烯最新改性研究进展

针对高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)力学性能、阻燃性、热稳定性、结晶性能等改性进行了评述。结合现有研究以及实验经验,对HDPE改性研究方向进行了展望。     

改性碳酸氢钠形貌及热分解性能的研究

将环氧树脂(EP)对不同粒径的碳酸氢钠(SB)进行包覆改性得到改性碳酸氢钠(EP@SB),采用扫描电镜(SEM)、红外(FTIR)、差示扫描量热法(DSC)和热重(TG),探究不同粒径SB下改性碳酸氢钠形貌及热分解性能。结果表明,不同粒径的SB在EP包覆改性后其热分解性能有明显改善,其中200目的SB改性后效果较理想,起始分解温度从120.1℃升高到155.2℃,提高幅度达35.1℃;分解温度区间从58.6℃缩小到了22.6℃。极大扩宽了轻量化制品的应用范围。     

聚苯醚/聚酰胺合金的增容及增韧改性研究

研究了马来酸酐接枝聚苯醚(PPO-g-MAH)对PPO/尼龙66(PA66)合金的增容作用和苯乙烯-乙烯/丁烯-苯乙烯(SEBS)对PPO/PA66合金的增韧作用。扫描电镜的结果表明,PPO-g-MAH可以很好地改善PPO与PA66之间的相容性,通过力学性能的表征也证明PPO-g-MAH对PPO/PA66合金有很好的增韧作用。SEBS对PPO/PA66合金有很好的增韧效果,但会降低材料的刚性。     

阻燃聚丙烯的研究进展

基于聚丙烯的热分解机理,依照材料设计的思路,总结并概括出阻燃聚丙烯的开发已从最开始的单纯的配比添加向深层次的材料设计转变的研究方向。重点概括并论述了当前阻燃聚丙烯材料的开发设计思路,并举例分析了三种层面上的阻燃聚丙烯的国内外的研发进展及其不足。     

聚2-甲基丙烯酰氧基乙基磷酰胆碱改性聚合物研究

聚2-甲基丙烯酰氧基乙基磷酰胆碱(PMPC)是一种具有极强亲水性和生物相容性的聚合物。通过PMPC改性材料表面获得生物相容性较好的生物医用材料已成为研究重点之一。综述了PMPC的合成方法以及PMPC改性聚合物的主要接枝方法,并展望了磷酰胆碱类聚合物的发展以及应用前景。     

海洋工程平台改装的可行性设计分析

抛整平台是为深水航道治理而研制的专用海洋工程平台,在基床抛石整平施工任务结束后,平台便一直处于闲置状态。为了减少闲置平台的维修保养等附加费用,降低试采油平台的建造成本。通过计算分析对抛石整平平台改装为试采油平台的可行性进行论证。并作为闲置或超出服役期限平台改装的一个典型参考实例。