This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of photonic band gap materials, addressing separately the spectral ranges of microwaves and optics. In the microwave domain, applications seem to emerge in particular, thanks to the recent breakthrough of metallo-dielectric structures. In the optical domain, 3D structures have been recently demonstrated in the infrared. In the mean time, refractive index engineering of a variety of complex structures involving photonic band gap reflections as well as more classical Fresnel confinement of light is now underway for the study of quantum electrodynamics in the solid state. 相似文献
A novel method for isotope separation is presented. In the proposed system, the ions are generated by a pulsed ion source having large angular and energy spread, then move through a field-free region to an electrodynamic reflecting filter, where the ions are separated according to their charge-to-mass (q/m) ratio. The collection angle is nearly 4π sr. A numerical example for separating hydrogen isotopes is presented. 相似文献
Appropriate disposal of hyperaccumulator biomass is a problem inhibiting the widespread use of phytoremediation technology. In the present study, kinetic analysis of the pyrolysis process of Sedum plumbizincicola, the behaviour of heavy metals and bio-oil composition were studied. The kinetic analysis of the pyrolysis process shows that activation energy (E) changed from 150 to 186 kJ mol−1 and the frequency factor (A) changed from 1.34 × 1011 to 8.99 × 1015 s−1. At temperatures of 450–750 °C more than 66.3 % of zinc (Zn) remained in the char. More than 87.6 % of the cadmium (Cd) was found in the bio-oil. Pyrolysis at 650 °C led to the highest yield of alkanes with low-oxygen compounds found in the bio-oil. Pyrolysis at 650 °C can likely offer a valuable processing method for S. plumbizincicola and recovery of Zn from the char and recovery of Cd from the bio-oil will be attempted in future research.
The novel composites based on reduced graphene oxide/methylene blue/gold nanoparticles (rGO/MB/AuNPs) were synthesized by a green and easy method. This synthesis was realized through a one-step green reduction of graphene oxide and chloroauric acid by ascorbic acid, with MB as the assistant reductant and formed AuNPs as the self-catalyst. Except for electroactive substance, MB, which was firmly coated onto the surface of rGO through π–π stacking non-covalent interactions, also serves as the anchor for AuNPs in situ growth due to the electrostatic attraction between positively charged MB and negatively charged chloroauric ions. The characteristics of rGO/MB/AuNPs composites were investigated by various optical and electrical methods. These composites exhibit excellent electrochemical properties and promising prospects for practical application in electrochemical analysis. 相似文献
The antimony (Sb) content of the Rockliden complex Zn–Cu massive sulphide ore lowers the quality of the Cu–Pb concentrate. The purpose of this study is to characterise the Sb mineralogy of the deposit. The Sb-bearing minerals include tetrahedrite (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)12Sb4S13, bournonite PbCuSbS3, gudmundite FeSbS and other sulphosalts. On a microscopic scale these minerals are complexly intergrown with base-metal sulphides in the ore. Based on these observations mineralogical controls on the distribution of Sb-bearing minerals in a standard flotation test are illustrated. Deposit-scale and rock-related variation in the Sb-content and distribution of Sb-bearing minerals were found. This underlines the importance in understanding the geological background as a basis of a 3D geometallurgical model for Rockliden. Such a model is expected to predict the Sb content of the Cu–Pb concentrate, among other process-relevant factors, and helps to forecast when the Cu–Pb concentrate has to be treated by alternative processes, such as alkaline sulphide leaching, before it is sold to the smelter. 相似文献
Wuliangsuhai Lake is one of the largest wetlands in Inner Mongolia, China, half covered by large and highly productive Common Reed (Phragmites australis) stands. However, benefits from current utilization practices do not cover the costs of harvesting. Against this background, Wuliangsuhai Lake is taken as a case study for the assessment of the potential use of reed biomass for energy production. Taking into account, both the present and the potential reed availability, four scenarios are considered, i.e. (1) a decentralized application in household stoves, (2) a centralized reed supplied combined heat and power gasification, (3) a direct combustion plant and (4) a co-firing in existing coal plants. Two field campaigns have been conducted firstly collect information about the current situation of the reed and coal market and secondly to measure reed above-ground biomass. The suitability of reed for thermochemical conversion processes has been evaluated by means of chemical-physical, calorimetric, and thermal analyses of the samples. The potential energy production is valued regarding the profitability on the current Chinese energy market. Possible subsidies for reed as a renewable resource are taken into account. The evaluation has shown that reed has the potential to act as an energy feedstock. In relation to the considered study site, reed energy use can be profitable on the household level, in CHP combustion plants and in co-combustion. Gasification CHP plants are not economic feasible under current conditions. The results show that reed can be a sustainable alternative to highly health and environment damaging coal. 相似文献