Preparation and characterizations of polyaniline (PANI)/ZnO nanocomposites film using solution casting method

Polyaniline (PANI)-ZnO nanoparticles composites film has been successfully fabricated by solution casting technique on glass substrate in which ZnO nanopowder was prepared via auto combustion method and used as inorganic materials. The as-grown nanocomposites film has been characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for their structural and morphological characterizations. X-ray diffraction studies of as-grown film showed the reflection of ZnO nanoparticles along with a broad peak of PANI. The AFM study of the film shows the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles into the polymer matrix which was further supported by roughness measurement. TEM images showed that the size of ZnO nanoparticles in the nanocomposites increase from ~ 35 nm to ~ 45 nm, indicating the interaction of nanoparticles with PANI molecular chains. FTIR spectra showed a band at 501 cm⁻¹ due to ZnO nanoparticles while the hydrogen bonding between the amine group of PANI and ZnO nanoparticles had been confirmed from the presence of the absorption band at 1148 cm⁻¹.     

Preparation of polyaniline nanotubes by a template-free self-assembly method

Polyaniline nanotubes were prepared by the template-free self-assembly method in various aqueous media. Typically, polyaniline synthesized in methanol solution has a carambola-like shape covered with some nanotubes, and those obtained in acetic acid are short nanotubes accompanied with lots of nanoparticles. When appropriate mixed solution was used, uniform and long polyaniline nanotubes were obtained. The impact of proportion of methanol and acid was illustrated as well as the synergetic effect of these two components. The morphology evolution during the polymerization process was also investigated. SEM images clearly demonstrate that polyaniline nanotubes form through a self-curling behavior. The structure features of end products in various aqueous media and intermediates in the optimum mixed solution were surveyed by FTIR.     

Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) characterization of electrically conducting polyaniline nanofiber/polyimide nanocomposites

Nanocomposites of polyaniline nanofibers and polyimide were fabricated and studied using small angle neutron scattering (SANS). The immiscible nature of the conformationally dissimilar polyaniline nanofiber and polyimide host is established by a series of experiments involving neutron scattering. Based on these techniques, we conclude that the crystal structure of the polyimides is not disrupted, and that there is no mixing between the two components on a molecular level. The morphology of the conducting salt component was analyzed by SANS data and was treated by two common models: Debye–Bueche (D–B) and inverse power law (IPL). Due to deviations in the linear curve fitting over a large scattering range, neither the D-B nor the IPL model could be used to characterize the size and shape of all PANI-0.5-CSA (polyaniline camphor sulfonic acid doped polymer)/polyimide blend systems. At 1 and 2% concentration, the D–B model suggested salt domains between 20 and 70 Å with fractal geometries implied by the IPL model. As salt concentrations increased to 5%, the structures were observed to change, but there is no simple structural model that provides a suitable basis for comparison.     

溶液插层法制备PPC/OMMT纳米复合材料及性能表征

通过溶液插层法制备了聚甲基乙撑碳酸酯/有机蒙脱土(PPC/OMMT)纳米复合材料,采用X射线衍射仪、热失重分析仪、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、动态力学性能测试仪(DMA)等对PPC/OMMT的性能进行了表征.XRD和TEM测试表明,OMMT均匀分散于PPC基体中并形成了插层型的纳米复合结构;DMA分析结果表明,复合材料的...     

Morphological, viscoelastic and thermal properties of poly(vinylidene Fluoride)/POSS nanocomposites

Nanocomposites of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane were prepared through melt blending. Morphology, viscoelastic and thermal properties were investigated. Up to 1 wt.% the processing conditions were efficient to prevent formation of large POSS agglomerates. In the nanocomposites with higher POSS contents these conditions could not avoid it, because of the strong interaction among POSS molecules. The presence of two different crystalline phases in nanocomposite was evidenced by X-ray diffraction and Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectroscopy. The nanocomposite with 5 wt.% content had the highest values for degree of cristallinity. The polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecules are acting as lubricant in the system, once lower values for storage modulus as well as for viscosity were observed.     

Energetics of Ge addimers on the Si(1 0 0) and Ge(1 0 0) surfaces: a comparative study

The adsorption energetics of Ge dimers on the (1 0 0) surfaces of Ge and Si has been investigated using the first-principles molecular dynamics method. Four high-symmetry configurations have been considered and fully relaxed. The most stable configuration for Ge dimers on Si(1 0 0) is found to be in the trough between two surface dimer rows, oriented parallel to the substrate Si dimers. These results are consistent with recent experimental studies of the system using the scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and help to clarify some existing controversies on the interpretation of the STM images. In contrast, for Ge dimers on Ge(1 0 0), the most stable configuration is on top of the substrate dimer row.     

Preparation of poly(methyl methacrylate)/lanthanum hydroxide nanowire nanocomposites with improvement in thermal stability

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/lanthanum hydroxide (La(OH)₃) nanowire nanocomposites were prepared by in-situ polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in the DMF solution. The improvement in thermal stability of the nanocomposites is remarkable with low inorganic nanowires content. The experimental results indicate ultimate network formation for the nanocomposites is possibly through interaction between La³⁺ and MMA monomer during polymerization. The network induces the mobility restriction of polymer chains and greatly prevents polymer chains from decomposition. The characteristic of one-dimensional nanowires used here may play a key role in the formation of the “cross-link” network and decision of the low content of nanowires addition in the polymer matrix.     

Preparation and characterization of Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles and flame-retardant property of its nanocomposites with EVA

The magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)₂] nanocrystallines with needle- or lamella-like morphologies were synthesized by a surfactant-mediated solution method. The structures and morphologies of Mg(OH)₂ nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope, and Fourier transform infrared. Mg(OH)₂/ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) (1:1) nanocomposite was also prepared, and has a value of the limiting oxygen index of 38.3. The high-resolution transmission electron microscope picture shows that the Mg(OH)₂ nanoparticles disperse homogeneously in EVA matrix and the scanning electron microscope images indicate that the char formed after combustion of the nanocomposite appears very compact.     

TiO2/MIL-100(Fe)/锦纶复合材料的制备及其对有机染料的脱色

采用原位生长法,室温下将TiO₂和MIL-100(Fe)负载在锦纶(PA)上,制备了TiO₂/MIL-100(Fe)/PA复合材料。采用FTIR、SEM、EDS、XRD、TG等表征手段,证明TiO₂/MIL-100(Fe)成功负载到PA上。探讨了光源、H₂O₂、染料结构、NaCl、pH值对TiO₂/MIL-100(Fe)/PA复合材料脱色效果的影响。结果表明:在黑暗条件下,复合材料对活性黑KN-B染料有吸附脱色的效果。在模拟太阳光下加入H₂O₂,复合材料对不同的活性染料脱色率不同,对活性黑KN-B脱色率最高,活性艳红M-3BE次之,对活性艳蓝KN-R脱色率最差。染液中加入NaCl都会降低染料的脱色率,但影响不大。染液的pH值增加,染料的脱色率下降。     

聚氨酯/聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯/有机蒙脱土纳米复合材料的制务、结构与性能

首次将插层纳米复合技术与互穿聚合物网络（IPN）技术相结合,通过同步插层聚合法制备了聚氨酯/聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯/有机蒙脱土（PU/PMMA/OMMT）纳米复合材料.XRD、SEM、TGA等研究表明,在聚氨酯/有机蒙脱土（PU/OMMT）体系中蒙脱土以40～700 nm的团聚体不均匀地分散在聚氨酯基体中,且部分蒙脱土被插层,其层间距增加了0.95nm,体系为插层型纳米复合材料.PU/PMMA/OMMT体系中蒙脱土以20～80nm的粒子分布于聚合物基体中,且蒙脱土的插层效果显著,是PU/OMMT体系的2.5倍,形成了插层型纳米复合材料.同时,蒙脱土的加入使得聚氨酯和聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯的互穿聚合物网络（PU/PMMA-IPN）体系中PU相与PMMA相间相分离更明显,塑性相畴粒子尺寸显著增加,且各相中两组分相互作用加强,分布更均匀.PU/PMMA/OMMT纳米复合材料的热稳定性高于其他材料.同时对其力学性能进行了研究,发现其力学性能明显优于聚氨酯、基于聚氨酯和PU/PMMA-IPN和PU/OMMT纳米复合材料.     

P(St-BA-AA)三元共聚物纳米微孔乳胶粒子的制备

以P(St-BA)二元共聚物乳胶作种子乳液,采用乳液聚合法制备得到P(St-BA-AA)三元共聚物乳胶体系.通过分步调节碱和酸度,并在高温条件(90 ℃)下进行酸碱处理,首次制得P(St-BA-AA)三元共聚物纳米微孔乳胶粒子.通过TEM、SEM观察其形态与表面形态,确认微孔结构在乳胶粒子内部形成.依据成孔机理,确认本体系的最佳酸碱处理温度应该高于其玻璃化转变温度Tg.     

The new pyrochlores Pb2(M0 · 5Sb1 · 5)O6 · 5 (M = Al,Sc, Cr,Fe, Ga,Rh)

From mixtures of PbO, M₂O₃ (M = Al, Sc, Cr, Fe, Ga, Rh), and Sb₂O₃, the new oxides Pb₂(M_{0 · 5}Sb_{1 · 5})O_{6 · 5} have been obtained as coloured powders giving X-ray diffraction patterns typical of cubic pyrochlores, S.G. Fd3?m (No. 227), and $\text{a}\text{A}\text{?}$ values from 10.3964(1) (M = Al) to 10.5558(1) (M = Sc). The best R factors were obtained for Pb in 16(c) positions, M and Sb (1:3) randomly distributed in 16(d), oxygen in 48(f) and one half of the 8(a) sites, and $\text{x}$ values for the oxygen positional parameter (origin at center, 3?m) from 0.430 (M = Sc) to 0.436 (M = Al). Apparent interatomic distances compare with those calculated. The angles of the coordination polyhedra around the metals are reported for the compounds of Al and Sc. Seven-coordination of Pb(II) is accounted for by the non-bonded electron pair effect.     

Synthesis,characterization and ion exchange properties of zirconium(IV) tungstoiodophosphate,a new cation exchanger

Zirconium(IV) tungstoiodophosphate has been synthesized under a variety of conditions. The most chemically and thermally stable sample is prepared by adding a mixture of aqueous solutions of 0·5 mol L⁻¹ sodium tungstate, potassium iodate and 1 mol L⁻¹ orthophosphoric acid to aqueous solution of 0·1 mol L⁻¹ zirconium(IV) oxychloride. Its ion exchange capacity for Na⁺ and K⁺ was found to be 2·20 and 2·35 meq g⁻¹ dry exchanger, respectively. The material has been characterized on the basis of chemical composition, pH titration, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis. The effect on the exchange capacity of drying the exchanger at different temperatures has been studied. The analytical importance of the material has been established by quantitative separation of Pb²⁺ from other metal ions.     

Synthesis of microsized gold nanoplates by a self-seeding method in ethanol solution

Single-crystalline gold nanoplates with microsized edges have been synthesized by a simple self-seeding method with the assistance of aniline in an ethanol solution. The as-synthesized gold nanoplates showed strong absorption in near infrared region (NIR). Investigation suggests the amount of aniline added to the reaction solution plays a key role in the generation of nanoplates. A possible formation mechanism for these gold nanoplates is also proposed.     

Relationship between preparation conditions, morphology and electrochemical properties of polyaniline prepared by pulse galvanostatic method (PGM)

Pulse galvanostatic method is used to synthesize polyaniline (PANI) in HNO₃ solution. Scanning electron microscopy results show that PANI prepared in this article has a nano-fibular structure. The influences of the synthesis parameters, such as mean current density, the ratio of ‘on’ to ‘off’ period (t_on/t_off), pulse frequency, monomer concentration and reaction temperature, on the morphology and the electrochemical properties of the PANI films have been investigated. The electro-activity of PANI film strongly depends on the morphology, which is determined by preparation conditions. At the following conditions, mean current density 1–3 mA cm⁻², t_on/t_off 10, frequency 10 Hz, monomer concentration 0.4 M and temperature 20 °C, the high quality nano-fibular PANI film with the best electrochemical properties can be obtained.     

P(MMA-AN)/TiO2复合粒子的制备及光催化性能

采用原位乳液聚合方法制备了基于共价键结合的P(MMA-AN)/TiO2复合粒子,红外光谱和热失重分析结果表明P(MMA-AN)在TiO2表面接枝率为15.9%。以甲基橙溶液为目标污染物,研究了P(MMA-AN)/TiO2复合粒子和TiO2对甲基橙的吸附和光催化降解甲基橙溶液的性能,结果表明:两种粒子对甲基橙的吸附都很少;在相同时间内,P(MMA-AN)/TiO2复合粒子对甲基橙溶液的降解性能优于TiO2,紫外光照180 min后,P(MMA-AN)/TiO2复合粒子对甲基橙溶液的降解率达到了88%,而TiO2仅为74%。     

Structural,electrical and photoluminescence properties of ZnO:Al films grown on MgO(0 0 1) by direct current magnetron sputtering with the oblique target

ZnO:Al films were deposited on MgO(0 0 1) substrates at 300 K and 673 K by direct current magnetron sputtering with the oblique target. The Ar pressure was adjusted to 0.4 Pa and 1.2 Pa, respectively. All the films have a wurtzite structure and a c-axis orientation in the film growth direction. The films deposited at 300 K initially grow with thin columnar grains and subsequently grow with large granular grains on the thin columnar grains. However, the films grown at 673 K consist mainly of dense columnar grains perpendicular to the substrate surface. The ZnO:Al film deposited at 673 K and 0.4 Pa has the lowest resistivity, the highest free electron concentration and Hall's mobility. A temperature dependence of the resistivity within 5–300 K reveals that the films grown at 300 K exhibit a semiconducting behavior and those grown at 673 K show a metal–semiconductor transition. The carrier transport mechanism is Mott's variable range hopping in the temperature range below 90 K for all the films and thermally activated band conduction above 215 K for the films grown at 300 K. Room temperature photoluminescence spectra for wavelengths between 300 nm and 800 nm reveal mainly blue-green emissions centered at 452 nm, 475 nm and 515 nm.     

Preparation and characterization of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) electrospun fibers

Ultrafine fibers of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (CS/PVA/PVP) were prepared via electrospinning. The structure and morphology of CS/PVA/PVP ultrafine fibers was characterized by the Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, the effects of the concentration of PVA, PVP and the electrospinning voltage on the morphology of ultrafine fibers were investigated the the SEM. When the concentration of PVA was at the range of 30wt%–40wt%, ultrafine fibers could be obtained. The diameter distributions of ultrafine fibers decreased when the electrospinning voltage increased from 20 to 30 kV. The rough surface fibers could be obtained after etching with CHCl₃.     

Ordered mixed surface structures formed by coadsorption of dissimilar metal atoms on Cu(0 0 1)

We have found that various ordered mixed surface structures are formed by coadsorption of two dissimilar metal atoms on Cu(0 0 1) at room tepmerature, using low-energy electron diffraction (LEED) I-V analysis. As coadsorbates, we employed Mg, Bi, Li and K, and surface structures formed by the coadsorption systems of (Mg, Li), (Mg, K) and (Mg, Bi) are presented. A tensor LEED analysis provided detailed geometries of the coadsorbates and the substrate surface. It was found that the surface structures in the above three coadsorption sytems exhibit the restructuring of the Cu(0 0 1) surface. The phase separation into individual adsorbates does not take place, implying that some additional stabilization arises. We demonstrate two origins for the stabilization of the ordered mixed surface structures on Cu(0 0 1). Structures and features formed by the individual adsorption of Mg, Bi, Li and K atoms on Cu(0 0 1) are described first, then those of (2√2×√2)R45°-Mg,Li, (√5×√5)R26.7°-Mg,K, c(2×2)-Mg,Bi, and c(6×4)-Mg,Bi structures formed by the coadsorption are presented. We consider on the basis of the determined structural parameters the question why ordered mixed surface structures are formed instead of the phase separation.     

Electronic structure of bulk and (0 0 1) surface layers of pyrite FeS2

The electronic structure of bulk and (0 0 1) surface layers of iron pyrite FeS₂ have been calculated using a modern ab initio pseudo-potential method. For the bulk pyrite the calculated lattice constant, position parameter of sulfur, and band gap are in agreement with experimental values. For the (0 0 1) surface it is found that surface states form a conducting band. The conducting band and the conducting band tail of the bulk conduction manifold overlap and the width of the band gap is not influenced by the surface state. The surface states arise mainly from the iron 3d orbitals in the topmost layer with a smaller contribution from the sulfur 3p states. The relaxation of iron and sulfur atoms is found to be greatest in the top most layer. The surface energy is calculated to be equal to 1.063 J/m².