Nanostructured MIEC Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.6Fe0.4O3−δ (BSCF5564) cathode for IT-SOFC by nitric acid aided EDTA–citric acid complexing process (NECC)

Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Co_0.6Fe_0.4O_3−δ(BSCF5564) was synthesized by nitric acid aided EDTA–citric acid complexing sol-gel method (NECC). Both, the phase formation temperature and time of BSCF5564 synthesized NECC were found to be low i.e. single perovskite phase formation temperature is 200 °C less as compared to the conventional method of synthesis. The orthorhombic perovskite structure has been formed after calcination at 800 °C for 5 h. Scanning electron microscopy reveals the formation of porous material constituting nano-sized and irregularly shaped rod-like structure with particle size approximately ranges from 90 to 160 nm. The total weight loss of the BSCF5564 sample comes out to be 6.6%, indicating that quadrivalence state Co⁴⁺ and Fe⁴⁺ in the sample have been completely reduced to the trivalent state Co³⁺ and Fe³⁺ due to thermal analysis. The value of E_a for BSCF5564 prepared by NECC was 0.2288 eV. The electrical conductivity of BSCF5564 synthesized by NECC is observed to be steady at high temperature (above 700 °C).     

一种教学用脑波分析耳机的设计与实现

笔者阐述了一种教学环境中使用的脑波分析耳机的工作原理和设计方法,其核心是对EEG脑电波信号的采集、滤波,运用时频谱和复杂度分析的方法进行综合分析提取精神状态特征,设计神经网络多层分类器对精神状态进行分类和识别,最后完成精神状态的自动检测和识别,以提高学生上课的注意力。     

Nonlinear control of the dissolved oxygen concentration integrated with a biomass estimator for production of Bacillus thuringiensis δ-endotoxins

Bacillus thuringiensis is a microorganism that allows the biosynthesis of δ-endotoxins with toxic properties against some insect larvae, being often used for the production of biological insecticides. A key issue for the bioprocess design consists in adequately tracking a pre-specified optimal profile of the dissolved oxygen concentration. To this effect, this paper aims at developing a novel control law based on a nonlinear dynamic inversion method. The closed-loop strategy includes an observer based on a Bayesian Regression with Gaussian Process, which is used for on-line estimating the biomass present in the bioreactor. Unlike other approaches, the proposed controller leads to an improved response time with effective disturbance rejection properties, while simultaneously prevents undesired oscillations of the dissolved oxygen concentration. Simulation results based on available experimental data were used to show the effectiveness of the proposal.     

Infrared absorption spectroscopy and fluctuations induced conductivity (FIC) analysis of Be-doped TlBa2Ca2Cu3O10−δ superconductor

Be-doped TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ (y=0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0) superconductor bulk samples were synthesized by solid state reaction and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), dc-resistivity {ρ (Ω cm)}, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) absorption spectroscopy. Fluctuations induced conductivity (FIC) analysis is carried out on temperature dependent dc-resistivity data of as-prepared and oxygen post-annealed TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ superconductor samples by using Aslamazov–Larkin (AL) and Lawrence–Doniach (LD) models for excess conductivity. Different microscopic parameters such as zero temperature coherence length along c-axis {ξ_c(0)}, inter-layer coupling (J), inter-grain coupling (α), critical exponent (λ_D) and dimensionality of fluctuations are calculated for understanding the role of Be-doping on superconducting properties of TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ samples. The cross-over temperature (T_o) is shifted towards higher temperature values with the increase of Be contents in TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ samples. The increase in ξ_c(0) and J after Be-doping at Ca sites shows the improvement of inter-plane coupling in TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ samples. The increase in zero resistivity critical temperature {T_c(R=0) (K)} up to y=0.5 and then decrease for y=0.75, 1.00 fixed the Be-doping level for optimum increase of superconducting properties of TlBa₂(Ca_2−yBe_y)Cu₃O_10−δ samples. The appreciable changes in all the microscopic parameters extracted from the FIC analysis and the increase in relative intensity of almost all the oxygen phonon modes indicate the oxygen diffusion in the unit cell after oxygen post-annealing the samples. The oxygen diffusion can take place at both inter-granular and intra-granular sites, which increase the superconducting volume fraction by improving the grains size, inter-grain connectivity and carrier density.     

Novel cobalt-free tantalum-doped perovskite Ba Fe_(1-y)Ta_yO_(3-δ)with high oxygen permeation

Cobalt-free perovskite-type oxides Ba Fe_(1-y)Ta_yO_(3-δ)(0 ≤ y ≤ 0.2)were synthesized via a simple solid state reaction.The cubic perovskite structure can be obtained when y is over 0.1.Ba Fe_(0.9)Ta_(0.1)O_(3-δ)(BFT0.1)membrane shows the highest oxygen permeation flux,which can reach 1.6 ml·min~(-1)·cm~(-2)at 950 °C under the gradient of air/He.The O_2-TPD results reveal that Ba Fe_(0.9)Ta_(0.1)O_(3-δ)material shows an excellent reversibility and phase structure stability in air.The oxygen permeation flux is limited by the bulk diffusion when the membrane thickness is over 0.8 mm,and it is limited by both the bulk diffusion and the surface exchange when the membrane thickness is below 0.5 mm.Stable oxygen permeation fluxes are obtained during 180 h operation.     

Construction and experimental investigation of the R-δ_f-type welding window

In this study,a new R-δ_f-type welding window on charge parameters is constructed by determining the boundary conditions of the explosive ratio.The R-δ_f-type welding window synthetically considers the explosive properties and material properties,and can quickly determine the explosive charge at different welding materials with different thickness.In order to test the practicability and accuracy of the R-δ_f-type welding window,410 S stainless steel and QSA5 R low alloy steel plates were explosively welded using 15 mm charge determined by the new window.Microstructures of the bonded sections were examined and then shear tests were carried out on the bonded specimens.Microstructural examination showed the joint interface was transformed from micro wavy to small wavy appearance without microstructure defects.Shear tests results showed interfacial shear strength was much higher than that of the national first grade standard.So the R-Sj-type welding window has strong practicability and accuracy and is helpful to the practical production and application of explosive welding composite materials.     

Effect of microstructure on the electrochemical performance of Ni-ScSZ anodes

The effects of NiO powder morphology and sintering temperature on the microstructure and the electrochemical performance of Nickel-scandia-stabilized zirconia (Ni-ScSZ) cermet anodes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) were investigated. The particle size and agglomeration of the starting powders were found to affect both the microstructure and electrochemical performance of the Ni-ScSZ cermet anodes. The lowest polarization resistance, 0.690 Ω cm² at 700 °C, was measured for the Ni-ScSZ anode prepared with fine NiO powder (~0.5 µm grain size). This was attributed to the increase in the number of reaction sites afforded by the small grains and well-dispersed Ni and ScSZ phases. The effect of the anode sintering temperature was also found to affect the anode microstructure, adhesion with the electrolyte, and consequently anode polarization resistance. The lowest polarization resistance was observed for the anode sintered at 1400 °C and this was 3–5 times lower than the corresponding values for anodes sintered at lower temperatures.     

溶胶凝胶法制备Ce_(0.8)Y_(0.15)M_(0.05)O_(2-δ)电解质材料及其性能研究

文章以Ce0.8Y0.15M0.05O2-δ(M=Fe、Co、Mg)为主要研究对象。通过红外、致密度分析、X射线衍射、扫描电镜、交流阻抗、热膨胀等测试方法对试样进行测试和分析,对实验得到的电解质粉及相应的电解质材料的性能进行表征。实验结果表明:溶胶-凝胶法经700℃煅烧成功制备出了单相立方萤石结构的超细粉末,具有良好的烧结活性。1300℃下烧结后相对密度达到97%以上。电导率的测试表明,电解质材料在中温范围有较高的电导率,其中,Ce0.8Y0.15Mg0.05O1.9在800℃时,电导率达到了0.0661 S/cm。     

Electrochemical performance of a solid oxide fuel cell based on Ce0.8Sm0.2O2−δ electrolyte synthesized by a polymer assisted combustion method

A polyvinyl alcohol assisted combustion synthesis method was used to prepare Ce_0.8Sm_0.2O_2−δ (SDC) powders for an intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC). The XRD results showed that this combustion synthesis route could yield phase-pure SDC powders at a relatively low calcination temperature. A thin SDC electrolyte film with thickness control was produced by a dry pressing method at a lower sintering temperature of 1250 °C. With Sm_0.5Sr_0.5Co₃-SDC as the composite cathode, a single cell based on this thin SDC electrolyte was tested from 550 to 650 °C. The maximum power density of 936 mW cm⁻² was achieved at 650 °C using humidified hydrogen as the fuel and stationary air as the oxidant.