Electrochemical characteristics for redox systems at nano-honeycomb diamond

Electrochemical characteristics for several redox systems at diamond films with highly ordered nanometer-scale cylindrical pores (‘nano-honeycombs’) were examined with cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance measurements. The cyclic voltammetric anodic-cathodic peak separations for these nano-honeycomb electrodes were in the same range as those for polished polycrystalline diamond films, indicating that the involvement of the oxygen-terminated surface of the nano-pore walls, which should give rise to large peak separations for certain redox couples was only slight. Moreover, the peak currents in the CV were not enhanced to the extent expected on the basis of the roughness factors of the nano-honeycomb films. Ac impedance plots results indicated the existence of a concentration gradient of the reactant in the nano-pores, which is in agreement with theoretical predictions for charge transfer reactions in porous electrodes. The average concentration of the reactant (Fe^2+/3+) inside the nano-pores was a factor of ca. 80 lower than that in the bulk electrolyte. The results of the impedance analysis also indicated an increase in the reaction resistances with decreasing pore diameters.     

甲型肝炎病毒(L-A-1株)基因型分析

目的 分析甲肝病毒基因型,为确定我国甲肝的分子流行病学及疫苗的安全性和免疫原性奠定基础。方法 采用抗原捕获聚合酶链反应（AC/PCR）,依据国际上甲肝病毒分型标准,扩增VP1/2A结合处的168个核苦酸（nt2909～3264）。结果 经生物信息学软件分析,得出L-A-1株病毒属于甲肝病毒基因IB亚型。结论 在我国有IA和IB两个亚型甲肝病毒流行。     

Studies on film potentiometric stripping analysis: effects of electrochemical parameters

Film potentiometric stripping analysis (PSA) is a novel method for concentrating the test ion directly on a glassy carbon electrode with subsequent stripping by a chemical oxidant, the redissolution step being followed by a chronopotentiometric sequence. The electrochemical parameters governing both preconcentration and redissolution steps are studied on a rotating disk electrode: experimental results are compared with the theoretical developments recently published. Except for the influence of rde rotation rates on each step and on analytical parameters, experiments and theory are in agreement. Discrepancies concerning the rotation rate effects are studied by potentiostatic coulometry and voltammetry measurements in regard to the preconcentration step: the rotation rate effects are based on the physical behaviour of the rde. Routine analysis is carried out using film PSA, Pb(II) as the test ion and Fe(III) as oxidizing agent, in perchlorate medium.     

交流接触器温度场仿真及试验验证

将ANSYS有限元热分析应用到交流接触器热特性分析中,模仿其实际工作环境,构建交流接触器三维稳态热分析模型,确定热源、导热系数和表面散热系数,对接触器的稳态温度场进行分析;进一步改变施加的边界条件,研究不同散热方式下接触器的温度分布。最后对CJX2-0910型交流接触器进行温升试验,将温度场的仿真结果与试验结果比较,误差较小,表明所建立热分析模型的可行性。研究结果对接触器材料的选择、结构的设计及其性能的优化有重要意义。     

Electrodeposition, composition and structure of Zn—Cr alloys

The effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG 1500) as additive and of deposition conditions on Zn—Cr alloy electrodeposition from an acidic sulfate electrolyte at room temperature, without agitation was investigated. PEG polarizes the overall cathodic reaction and inhibits Zn deposition. Cr codeposition with Zn starts at a cathodic potential of about –1,95 V vs Hg/Hg₂SO₄, which is reached at current density of about 20 A dm^–2 in galvanostatic conditions. Zn—Cr alloy coatings containing up to 28 at % Cr were obtained depending on the plating conditions. SEM observations showed an island-like structure, formed by the local growth of crystals, which covered the surface during further deposition. In the first stages of electrodeposition the powder diffraction spectra contain lines of b.c.c. -(Zn,Cr) phase (a 3.02 Å). After 30 s deposition time weak lines of Zn-based phase (a 2.67 Å, c 4.90 Å) appear, and become clearly visible in coatings deposited for 90 s. The average Cr content in the alloy coatings decreases with advancing deposition. The as-plated surface contains C in organic compounds and Zn(OH)₂. After 50 min sputtering, Zn and a mixture of Cr, Cr₂O₃ and Cr₇C₃ were found. The presence of organic C and O, probably from inclusions of PEG, were also detected.     

Electrocopolymerization kinetics of a binary mixture of 3‐chloroaniline 2‐amino‐4‐phenylthiazole and characterization of the obtained block copolymer films

Electrocopolymerization of a binary mixture of 3‐chloroaniline and 2‐amino‐4‐phenylthiazole on platinum electrode in acid medium was carried out under different reaction conditions such as temperature, current density, hydrochloric acid, and monomer concentrations with duration time. The initial rate of the electrocopolymerization reaction on platinum electrode is small and the rate law is R_p = K₂ [D]^1.29[HCl]^0.97[M]^1.94. The apparent activation energy is found to be 38.87 kJ/mol. The obtained copolymer film is characterized by ¹H‐NMR, elemental analysis, GPC IR, UV‐visible, and cyclic voltammetry and compared with those of the two homopolymers. The mechanism of the electrocopolymerization reaction is also discussed and the monomer reactivity ratio (r₁and r₂) is calculated. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is used to confirm the proposed structure and determination of the number of water molecules in the polymeric chain unit. X‐ray and scanning electron microscopic analysis are used to investigate the surface morphology. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 2076–2087, 2005     

羧基化高纯单壁碳纳米管修饰电极对乙酰甲喹的高灵敏检测

采用羧基化高纯单壁碳纳米管(c SWCNTs)固载于金电极表面来构筑乙酰甲喹电化学传感器。运用循环伏安法(CV)、差分脉冲伏安法(DPV)和电化学交流阻抗法(EIS)测定传感器的性能。结果显示,该传感器对乙酰甲喹的电化学还原具有显著的催化性能,修饰电极的峰电流达到-128.40μA,是裸电极峰电流的1167倍。通过对传感器性能影响因素的考察,得到最优制备条件为cSWCNTs涂覆量为4μL(质量分数0.10%分散液),搅拌速度1000 r/min,pH=7.0的PBS浓度为0.2 mol/L,-0.5V电压下富集30 min。在该条件下制备的传感器峰电流与乙酰甲喹在1～500nmol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.998,方法的检出限为0.76nmol/L。该传感器被成功地应用于实际样品检测,加标回收率在81.7%～124.0%。     

Electrochemical investigations of copper behaviour in different cupric complex solutions: Voltammetric study

The electrochemical behaviour of copper has been investigated in different cupric complex solutions by cyclic voltammetry. In pyridinic and picolinic solutions the reduction of cupric complex occurred in two stages leading to Cu(I) and Cu(0), respectively. The electrodeposited copper is oxidized in two steps leading to Cu(I) and Cu(II) as in ammoniacal cupric complex solutions. In glycine, alanine, sulfamic acid and ethylenediamine solutions, the cuprous complex is an intermediate in the cupric complex reduction but it is not detected during the oxidation of the electrodeposited copper in these solutions. In EDTA and triethanolamine solutions, the cuprous complex is not observed. The rate of copper etching was determined in pyridinic and ammoniacal cupric solutions and was shown to be faster in ammoniacal cupric solutions than in the pyridinic solutions.     

Electrochemical investigation of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 thin film intercalation electrodes

This work provides kinetic and transport parameters of Li-ion during its extraction/insertion into thin film LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ free of binder and conductive additive. Thin films of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ (0.2 μm thick) were prepared on electronically conductive gold substrate utilizing the electrostatic spray deposition technique. High purity LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ thin film electrodes were observed with cyclic voltammetry, to exhibit very sharp peaks, high reversibility, and absence of the 4 V signal related to the Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ redox couple. The electrode subjected to 100 CV cycles of charge/discharge delivered a capacity of 155 mAh g⁻¹ on the first cycle and sustained a good cycling behavior while retaining 91% of the initial capacity after 50 cycles. Kinetics and mass-transport of Li-ion extraction at LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ thin film electrode were investigated by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The apparent chemical diffusion coefficient (D_app) value determined from EIS measurements changed depending on the electrode potential in the range of 10⁻¹⁰-10⁻¹² cm² s⁻¹. The D_app profile shows two minimums at the potential values close to the peak potentials of the corresponding cyclic voltammogram.     

The influence of potential on the anodic dissolution of SIMFUEL (UO2)

The influence of potential on the anodic dissolution of SIMFUEL (doped uranium dioxide) has been characterized over the range 0-500 mV (versus SCE). Cathodic stripping voltammetry was used to determine the changes in surface reactivity of UO₂ in neutral solutions after different anodic oxidation timescales. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to view the damage to the SIMFUEL electrode surface which was minimal at E < 200 mV but present as local pits and eroded grains after oxidation at higher potentials. Long-term anodic oxidation at potentials below 200 mV suggests that local acidification can develop within surface asperities in the fuel and pores in corrosion product deposits accumulated on the electrode surface.