Enhanced Photocatalytic Performances of CeO2/TiO2 Nanobelt Heterostructures

CeO₂/TiO₂ nanobelt heterostructures are synthesized via a cost‐effective hydrothermal method. The as‐prepared nanocomposites consist of CeO₂ nanoparticles assembled on the rough surface of TiO₂ nanobelts. In comparison with P25 TiO₂ colloids, surface‐coarsened TiO₂ nanobelts, and CeO₂ nanoparticles, the CeO₂/TiO₂ nanobelt heterostructures exhibit a markedly enhanced photocatalytic activity in the degradation of organic pollutants such as methyl orange (MO) under either UV or visible light irradiation. The enhanced photocatalytic performance is attributed to a novel capture–photodegradation–release mechanism. During the photocatalytic process, MO molecules are captured by CeO₂ nanoparticles, degraded by photogenerated free radicals, and then released to the solution. With its high degradation efficiency, broad active light wavelength, and good stability, the CeO₂/TiO₂ nanobelt heterostructures represent a new effective photocatalyst that is low‐cost, recyclable, and will have wide application in photodegradation of various organic pollutants. The new capture–photodegradation–release mechanism for improved photocatalysis properties is of importance in the rational design and synthesis of new photocatalysts.     

过氧化氢浓度、载荷和滑动速度对1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢摩擦学行为的影响

未来的航空航天运载火箭需要使用绿色的燃料,使运动件有好的摩擦学性能,当前对其研究的公开报道较少.利用环-块式摩擦磨损试验机对1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢与ZrO2陶瓷摩擦副在质量分数25%,50%和75%的H2O2介质中,于3种滑动速度和3种载荷条件下的摩擦磨损行为进行了研究.通过三维白光共焦显微镜分析了试样磨损表面的形貌和粗糙度.结果表明:在H2O2质中,1Cr18Ni9Ti/ZrO2摩擦的总的趋势是H2O2浓度越高、载荷越大,摩擦系数越小;1Cr18Ni9Ti的磨损随着H2O2浓度的提高、载荷的增大而增大;在高浓度H2O2中1Cr18Ni9Ti与ZrO2摩擦副之间的主要磨损机制是较严重的犁沟型磨损和黏着磨损.     

Electrical Conductivity and Sensitive Characteristics of Ag-Added BaTiO_3-CuO Mixed Oxide for CO_2 Gas Sensing

Carbon dioxide gas sensors based on BaTiO3-CuO composite with different concentrations of Ag addition(1,1.5 and 2 wt%) have been prepared by stander ceramic method and sintered at 500 and 700℃ for 5 h.Electrical conductivity and gas sensing properties of the prepared samples were investigated.Electrical conductivity measurement was used to characterize the obtained sintered sensor pellets.It was found that electrical conductivity and the sensitivity to CO2 were improved with Ag addition and sintering.The correlation between Ag content at different sintering temperature and sensing characteristics towards CO2 is discussed.