Flotation de-silicating from diasporic-bauxite with cetyl trimethylammonium bromide

1　INTRODUCTIONTheZetapotentialsofkaolinite ,illiteandchlo riteweremeasuredforthecoalflotation ,allthesethreeclaymineralswerenegativelychargedinthepHrangeof 2 .5 11.0 [1] .Theadsorptionofsodiumdode cylsulfateanddodecyltrimethylammoniumchlorideontokaolinitewasstudiedintheabsenceandpresenceofsodiumhexametaphosphate .Itwasfoundthatthepresenceofthelongchainphosphatedecreasedad sorptionoftheanionicsurfactantbutincreasedthead sorptionofthecationicsurfactant[2 ] .Acommercialmonoetheramineandac…     

Electrodeposition of Ni-Co-Fe2O3 composite coatings

Ni-Co-Fe₂O₃ composite coatings were electrodeposited using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)-modified Watt’s nickel bath with Fe₂O₃ particles dispersed in it. The effects of the plating parameters on the chemical composition, structural and morphological characteristics of the electrodeposited Ni-Co-Fe₂O₃ composite coatings were investigated by energy dispersive X-ray (EDS) spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results reveal that Fe₂O₃ particles can be codeposited in the Ni-Co matrix. The codeposition of Fe₂O₃ particles with Ni-Co is favoured at high Fe₂O₃ particle concentration and medium stirring, and the deposition of Co is favoured at high concentration of CTAB. Moreover, the study of the textural perfection of the deposits reveals that the presence of particles leads to the worsening of the quality of the observed 〈220〉 preferred orientation. Composites with high concentration of embedded particles exhibit a preferred crystal orientation of 〈111〉. The more the embedded Fe₂O₃ particles in the metallic matrix, the smaller the sizes of the crystallite for the composite deposits.     

Self-assembly of Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic application

The formation of Ag clusters on titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was achieved by self-assembly process and calcination. The obtained nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and conventional techniques (XRD, TEM and UV-Vis) were used to identify Ag particles on the TiO2 surfaces. The results show that Ag-TiO2 particles can be applied to improve catalytic activity of the epoxidation of styrene oxides. Styrene oxide is the main product of catalytic reaction with H2O2 as the oxidant by using Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles as catalysts. High catalytic activitity of styrene oxide can be obtainable at 80 ℃. The reaction temperature, reaction time, the molar ratio of H2O2/styrene and solvent affect greatly the catalytic epoxidation of styrene.     

Effect of particle inertia on temperature statistics in particle-laden homogeneous isotropic turbulence

One of the most fascinating aspects of turbulent fluid motion is that the diffusion of suspended scalar quantities will be greatly enhanced[1]. These scalars may be smoke or dye which are able to follow all of the velocity fluctuations. However, these scalars mayalso be heavy particles that cannot follow all of the turbulent motion, i.e. the motion of heavy particles in a turbulent flow field is somewhat more complicated because of the additional parameters, such as particle response time, flu…     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Cr-doped Li<Subscript>3</Subscript>V<Subscript>2</Subscript>(PO<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ cathode materials Li₃V_2−x Cr _x (PO₄)₃ were prepared by a carbothermal reduction(CTR) process. The properties of the Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopic (SEM), and electrochemical measurements. Results show that the Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ has the same monoclinic structure as the undoped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃, and the particle size of Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ is smaller than that of the undoped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ and the smallest particle size is only about 1 μm. The Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ samples were investigated on the Li extraction/insertion performances through charge/discharge, cyclic voltammogram (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectra(EIS). The optimal doping content of Cr was that x=0.04 in the Li₃V_2−x Cr _x (PO₄)₃ samples to achieve high discharge capacity and good cyclic stability. The electrode reaction reversibility was enhanced, and the charge transfer resistance was decreased through the Cr-doping. The improved electrochemical performances of the Cr-doped Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ cathode materials are attributed to the addition of Cr³⁺ ion by stabilizing the monoclinic structure. Funded by the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No. 0832259) and the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2007CB613607)     

Fabrication of Ni-, Co- and NiCo-coated graphite microspheres by heterogeneous precipitation

The precursors with NiCO₃·2Ni(OH)₂·2H₂O, Co₂(OH)₂CO₃, or both NiCO₃·2Ni(OH)₂·2H₂O and Co₂(OH)₂CO₃ coated graphite microspheres were prepared respectively by the aqueous heterogeneous precipitation using nickel sulfate, cobalt nitrate, sodium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and graphite microspheres as the main starting materials. Subsequently, Ni-, Co- and NiCo-coated graphite microspheres were successfully obtained by thermal reduction of the as-prepared precursors at 500 °C for 2 h, respectively. These metal-coated graphite microspheres were characterized with a smooth, cohesive surface consisting of fine metallic particles. Optimized precipitation processing parameters of the concentration of graphite microspheres (10 g/L), the rate of adding reactants (3 mL/min) and pH value (8.0) were determined by a trial and error method. The thermal analysis of the precursors was investigated by TG. Powders of the precursors and the resultant metal-(Ni, Co and NiCo alloy) coated graphite microspheres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Funded by the Post-graduate Innovation foundation of Jiangsu Province of China (No. CX07B_085z)     

Thermal Instability and Microstructure of Strontium M-type Hexaferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized by Citrate Approach

The dried gel of SrFe12O19, prepared by citrate approach, was investigated by means of infrared spectroscopy （ IR ）, thermogravimetric analysis （ TG ）, differential scanning calorimetry （ DSC ）, X- ray diffraction（ XRD ） techniques, energy dispersive spectroscopy（ EDS ）, and transmission electron microscopy（ TEM ）. The thermal instability and the thermal decomposition of low-temperature strontium M-type hexaferrite crystallized at about 600℃ were confirmed for the first time by XRD method. The decomposition of the low-temperature strontium M-type hexaferrite took place at about 688.6℃ determined by DSC investigation. The low-temperature strontium M-type hexaferrite nanopartieles were decomposed into SrFeO2.5 with an orthorthombic cell and Fe2O3 with a tetragonal cell as well as possibl α-Fe2O3 . The agglomerated particles with sizes less than 200 nm obtained at 800℃ were plesiomorphous to strontium M-type hexaferrite. The thermally stable strontium M-type hexaferrite nanopartieles with sizes less than 100um cotdd take place at 900 ℃ . Up to 1000 ℃ , the phose transformotion to form strontium M-type hexaferrite was ended, the calcinations with the sizes more than 1μm were composed of α-Fe2O3 and strontium M-type hexaferrite. The method of distinguishing γ-Fe2O3 with a spinel structure from Fe2O3 with tetragonal cells by using powder XRD method was proposed. Fe2O3 with tetragonal cells to be crystallized before the crystallization of thermally stable strontium M-type hexaferrite was confirmed for the first time. The reason why α- Fe2O3 as an additional phase appears in the calcinations is the cationic vacancy of stroutium M-type hexaferrite , SrFe12-x□O19 （0≤x ≤0.5）.     

Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of laser cladded HA coating on pure titanium TA2

Hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) coating was fabricated on pure Ti (TA2) by laser cladding technology. The phase structure, microstructure, microhardness and electrochemical behavior of the laser cladded HA coating in artificial body fluid were investigated. The results show that the HA coating is mainly composed of highly crystallized HA. A transitional layer between HA coating and Ti substrate is formed. Microhardness measurement shows the gradually increasing of microhardness from 150 HV at TA2 substrate to 600 HV at transitional layer, and followed by a decreasing to 400 HV at HA coated layer. Electrochemical corrosion tests show that the HA coating has higher open circuit potential , lower corrosion current density and corrosion rate in comparison to the TA2 substrate.     

Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanoparticles by chemical precipitation method

Highly pure active γ-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles were synthesized from aluminum nitrate and ammonium carbonate with a little surfactant by chemical precipitation method. The factors affecting the synthesis process were studied. The properties of γ-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles were characterized by DTA, XRD, BET, TEM, laser granularity analysis and impurity content analysis. The results show that the amorphous precursor Al(OH)₃ sols are produced by using 0.1 mol/L Al(NO₃)₃ · 9H₂O and 0.16 mol/L (NH₄)₂CO₃ · H₂O reaction solutions, according to the volume ratio 1.33, adding 0.024% (volume fraction) surfactant PEG600, and reacting at 40 °C, 1 000 r/min stirring rate for 15 min. Then, after stabilizing for 24 h, the precursors were extracted and filtrated by vacuum, washed thoroughly with deionized water and dehydrated ethanol, dried in vacuum at 80°C for 8 h, final calcined at 800 °C for 1 h in the air, and high purity active γ-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles can be prepared with cubic in crystal system, O _H ⁷ -FD3M in space group, about 9 nm in crystal grain size, about 20 nm in particle size and uniform size distribution, 131. 35 m²/g in BET specific surface area, 7 – 11 nm in pore diameter, and not lower than 99.93% in purity. Foundation item: Project(03JJY3015) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province     

Novel phenomenon on valence unvariation of doping ion in Yb:YAG transparent ceramics using MgO additives

Yb:YAG nanopowders were synthesized by the alcohol-water co-precipitation method adding MgO as sintering additives. Appropriate amount of MgO adding can restrict the agglomeration and reduce the particle size of Yb:YAG powders. When the MgO content was 0.04wt%, well-dispersed Yb:YAG powders with ellipsoidal particles of less than 100 nm diameter were obtained. The experimental results showed the valence variation of doping ion Yb³⁺ would not appear when adding MgO as sintering additives, so ceramics showed colorless transparent instead of green due to Yb²⁺ color center using traditional SiO₂ as additives. The transmission of the sintered Yb:YAG ceramics can reach 80.6% even without annealing. Ceramic morphology showed that the grains had uniform-distribution with the size of 10 μm or so, and no impurity and pore existed in the grain boundary and crystalline while using optimal sintering conditions.     

Effect of Cu seed on the synthesis and characterization of FeCo alloy nano-particles by using polyol method

Fine metal particles with uniform shape, narrow size distribution and high purity are increasingly needed for specific uses in high tech industrial application. We report the direct chemical synthesis of FeCo alloy particles using the mixture of FeCl2·4H2O, Co (Ac)2·4H2O (Ac: acetate) and NaOH in ethylene glycol, and then obtained FeCo alloy particles better dispersed by adding the polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and also the size could be controlled by adding copper. The prepared nano-particles were characterized using FESEM, XRD and VSM. The mean diameter of these particles was varied in the range of sub- mi- crometer to nanometer with metal-ion concentration. FeCo particles showed the typical soft magnetic properties.     

Preparation and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite/polyvinyl alcohol gel composites

Nano-hydroxyapatite reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) gel (nano-HA/PVA gel) composites has been proposed as a promising biomaterial, especially used as an articular cartilage repair biomaterial. In this paper, nano-HA/PVA gel composite was prepared by in situ synthesis method and incorporation with freeze-thaw cycle process. The microstructure and morphology were investigated by X-ray diffraction, TEM, SEM and FTIR. The results showed that the size of HA particles synthesized in PVA solution was on the nanometer scale. Both the size and crystallinity of HA particles synthesized in PVA solution decreased compared with that of HA synthesized in distilled water. The nano-HA particles were distributed in PVA matrix uniformly due to the effect of PVA solution as a dispersant while low content of HA particles in the composites. On the contrary, with high content of nano-HA particles in the composites, the particles tended to aggregate. The result of FT-IR analysis indicated that the chemical bond between nano-HA particles and PVA matrix existed. The conformation and degree of tacticity of PVA molecule changed because of the addition of HA particles. Furthermore, the interfacial strength of the composites was improved due to the interaction between nano-HA particle and PVA matrix and this was beneficial to improving the mechanical properties of the composites.     

Relationship between attachment probability and surface energy in adhesion process of gold particles to oil-carbon agglomerates

1　INTRODUCTIONInflotationfield ,someattentionshavebeenpaidtomodelingtheprocessofflotationinordertoobtainadeepunderstandingofhowamineralparticleisat tachedtoabubble .Schulze[1] analyzedtheelementaryprocessesofflotationintermsofphysico chemistry .Anfrunsetal[2 ] studiedthebubble particleattachmentexperimentallyinthecaseofpotentialflow .Solarietal[3] investigatedtheeffectofbubblesizesonadhesionprobability .Polatetal[4 ] estimatedthetruedistribu tionofflotationrateconstantsforafirst orderkin…     

Effects of functionalized silica nanoparticles on characteristics of nanocomposites PES cation exchange membranes

Nanocomposite cation exchange membranes(CEMs) were prepared by adding various loadings of functionalized silica nanoparticles to the sulfonated polyethersulfone(s PES) polymeric matrix. The silica nanoparticles were functionalized by mercaptopropyl(F_1, IEC=0), propylsulfonic acid(F_2, IEC= 2.71), and sulfonic acid(F_3, IEC=2.84). The properties of prepared membranes were investigated by varying the loadings of functionalized silica nanoparticles. Applying functionalized nanoparticles provides additional ion exchange groups and enhances water contents as well as conductivities and permselectivities of the membranes. The maximum IEC of 1.9 meq.g~(-1) was obtained for the membrane having 3 wt% F_3 nanoparticles and the maximum conductivity of 0.237 S·cm~(-1) was achieved for the membrane having 2 wt% F_3 nanoparticles, which were 19.6% and 64% higher than the corresponding values for s PES membrane, respectively. The excellent properties of the nanocomposite cation-exchange membranes make them appropriate candidates for electrodialysis and desalination processes.     

Optical properties and cooling performance analyses of single-layer radiative cooling coating with mixture of TiO2 particles and SiO2 particles

Radiative cooling can achieve cooling effect without consuming any energy by delivering energy into outer space(3K) through"atmospheric window"(8–13 μm). Conventional radiative cooling coating with multi-layer structure was severely restricted during application due to its complex preparation process and high cost. In this study, a single-layer radiative cooling coating with mixture of TiO_2 particles and SiO_2 particles was proposed. The algorithm for calculating the radiative properties of the multi-particle system was developed. Monte Carlo ray-tracing method combined with that algorithm was used to solve the radiative transfer equation(RTE) of the single-layer radiative cooling coating with mixture of TiO_2 particles and SiO_2 particles.The effects of particle diameter, volume fraction and coating thickness on radiative cooling performance were analyzed to obtain the best radiative cooling performance. The numerical results indicated that the average reflectivity of the single-layer radiative cooling coating with mixture of TiO_2 particles and SiO_2 particles in the solar spectrum can reach 95.6%, while and the average emissivity in the "atmospheric window" spectrum can reach 94.9% without additional silver-reflectance layer. The average reflectivity in the solar spectrum and average emissivity in the "atmospheric window" spectrum of the single-layer radiative cooling coating with mixture of TiO_2 particles and SiO_2 particles can increase 4.6% and 4.8% compared to the double-layer radiative cooling coating. This numerical research results can provide a theoretical guidance for design and optimization of single-layer radiative cooling coatings containing mixed nanoparticles.     

Alkaline treatment kinetics of calcium phosphate by piezoelectric quartz crystal impedance

Calcium phosphate film was prepared by electrochemical deposition technology. Subsequently, the alkaline treatment process of calcium phosphate film in 0.1 mol/L NaOH solution was monitored on real time by the piezoelectric quartz crystal impedance (PQCI) technique. The variations of morphology and composition for the alkaline treatment products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The dynamic variations of calcium phosphate can be characterized by the change of equivalent circuit parameters. The results show that the forming process of hydroxyapatite (HA) is composed of three stages: (1) acidic calcium phosphate dissolution; (2) phase transformation; and (3) HA formation. Furthermore, the correlative kinetic equations and parameters are obtained by fitting the static capacitance (C _s)—time curves. Foundation item: Project(2005CB623901) supported by the Major State Basic Research and Development Program of China     

Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and their heating effects under radiofrequency capacitive field

Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles with diameters varying from 10 to 426 nm were synthesized and characterized. Heating effects of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles under radiofrequency capacitive field (RCF) with frequency of 27.12 MHz and power of 60–150 W were investigated. When the power of RCF is lower than 90 W, temperatures of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles (75–150 mg/mL) can be raised and maximal temperatures are all lower than 50 °C. When the power of RCF is 90–150 W, temperatures of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles can be quickly raised and are all obviously higher than those of normal saline and distilled water under the same conditions. Temperature of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles can even reach 70.2 °C under 150 W RCF. Heating effects of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles are related to RCF power, particle size and particle concentration.     

Study on the two and three-parameter working stability regions of 3Y-TZP suspension

We determined the variation tendency of viscosity (η) at various solids load- ing (α) for 3Y-TZP suspension as a function of dispersant concentration (Cw) using vis- cosity measurement, measured the diameter of particles as a function of Cw in very dilute suspension using light scattering method, and obtained the surface features of the sedi- ment of suspension with different Cw using SEM. We also discussed the influence of the microstructure of adsorbed polymer layers on particles and their interactions in the dis- persing medium on the stability of suspension. Then two different stable states and two different unstable states for 3Y-TZP suspension were given. Accordingly, the (Cw, η), (Cw, α), and (α, η) two-parameter, and (Cw, α, η) three-parameter stability maps were con- structed. Based on the DLVO theory calculations, the dispersant concentration, particle distance (r), and interparticle potential energy (VT) maps with various solids loading for 3Y-TZP aqueous suspension were also constructed. In (Cw, r) two-parameter coordinate system, the stable motion region map for particles was established. The Cw, α, and VT,max (the highest potential energy) surface of the potential barrier map was obtained through calculation and simulation on the basis of the surfaces of Cw, r, VT maps introduced above. The (Cw, α) two-parameter stability map was then obtained from the Cw, α, VT,max map. The results showed that this theoretical map can qualitatively prove the experimentally obtained results—the existence of different dispersed states of particles in suspension system and the variation tendency of suspension stability with changing each parame- ter—were reasonable.     

Dynamics of conductive and nonconductive particles under high-voltage electrostatic coupling fields

With the high-voltage electrostatic theory and numerical analysis, the dynamics of conductive and nonconductive particles under high-voltage electrostatic coupling fields was studied. The oscillation behavior of the conductive particle between the corona electrode and ground electrode was analyzed and its oscillation amplitude was Sm=(ta+ts)·νm/2. It was found that there was the "lift-off voltage (Ulo)" for the conductive particle between the electrostatic electrode and ground electrode. The concepts of "cr...     

Effect of additives on the morphologies of cuprous oxides by electrodeposition

Cuprous oxides with different morphologies were formed on F-doped tin oxide (FTO) covered glass substrates by potentiostatic deposition of cupric acetate. The effects of CTAB and Cl^? on the crystal morphologies of cuprous oxide were studied. Different crystal morphologies of cuprous oxides were obtained by the change of the concentrations of CTAB and Cl. The flowerlike and cubic morphologies of Cu₂O crystals were obtained when using higher concentration of CTAB and KCl, respectively. Photoelectrochemical properties of the Cu₂O thin films prepared in the system were also studied.