Influence of Y~(3+),Yb~(3+),Gd~(3+) cations on structural and electromagnetic properties of CuFe_2O_4 nanoferrites prepared via one step sol-gel method

Rare earths(REs) play a key role in distorting spinel structure by creating some defects at the lattice sites and make them suitable for magnetodielectric applications.In the present study,the nanoferrites of CuRE_(0.02)Fe_(1.98)O_4,where REs=Y~(3+),Yb~(3+),Gd~(3+),were prepared using one step sol-gel method.The prepared samples are copper ferrite(CFO),yttrium doped copper ferrite(Y-CFO),ytterbium doped copper ferrite(Yb-CFO) and gadolinium doped copper ferrite(Gd-CFO),respectively.The single-phase structure of all the REs doped nanoferrites was determined by X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis.The porosity,agglomerations and grain size of the REs doped copper ferrite were examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM) analysis.Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)elaborates the phase formation and environmental effects on the REs doped nanoparticles(NPs).The recorded room temperature M-H loops from a vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM) elucidate the magnetic properties of the REs doped spinel nanoferrites.The magnetic saturation(M_s) was calculated in the range of 23.08 to 51.78 emu/g.The calculated coercivity values(272.6 to 705.60 Oe) confirm the soft magnetic behavior of REs doped copper ferrites.Furthermore,the electromagnetic and dielectric properties were assessed using a Vector network analyzer(VNA) from 1 to 6 GHz.The permeability,permittivity,dielectric tangent loss and electric modulus of the REs doped spinel ferrites illustrate that the prepared NPs may be suitable for microwave and high frequency applications.     

Ag-TCNQ金属/有机双层膜中的扩散机制

研究了用真空分层蒸镀法获得的金属/有机双层膜(Ag-TCNQ)中的层间扩散行为.根据Cu、Ag在与TCNQ形成络合物时表现出的相似性,建立了异质元素标志法,以Cu为标志元素,研究了金属有机络合物Ag-TCNQ形成过程中Ag扩散的微观机制.使用二次离子质谱(SIMS)分析了Cu、Ag元素在不同样品膜中的浓度分布及变化情况.结果表明,不同于纯金属薄膜中Cu、Ag清晰的界面,在络合物中的Cu与Ag之间存在交叉,说明两种离子之间存在着交换现象.由此可以推断,薄膜中的扩散机制是Ag离子在Ag-TCNQ络合物中的换位扩散.     

Structural,dielectric and ferromagnetic behavior of (Zn,Co) co-doped SnO2 nanoparticles

Nanoparticles of basic composition Sn_0.94Zn_0.05Co_0.01O₂, Sn_0.92Zn_0.05Co_0.03O₂ and Sn_0.90Zn_0.05Co_0.05O₂ were synthesized by chemical precipitation method. The incorporation of Co and Zn in SnO₂ lattice introduced significant changes in the physical properties of all the three nanocrystals. The average particle size estimated from TEM data decreased from 15.71 to 6.41  nm with enhancement in concentration of oxygen vacancies as Co content is increased from 1 to 5 wt%. Increasing Co content enhanced the Sn:O atomic ratio as a result concentration of oxygen vacancies increased. The dielectric study revealed strong doping dependence. The dielectric parameters (ε′, tanδ and σ_ac) increased with increasing Co content and attained maximum values for 5% (Zn, Co) co-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles. The dielectric loss (ε′′) exhibited dispersion behavior and the Debye’s relaxation peaks observed in dielectric loss factor (tanδ), whose intensities increased with increasing Co content. The variation of dielectric properties and ac conductivity revealed that the dispersion is due to Maxwell-Wagner interfacial polarization and hopping of charge carriers between Sn⁺²/Sn⁺³ and Co⁺²/Co⁺³. The large dielectric constant of all samples made them interesting materials for device application. Magnetization measurements (M (H) loops) revealed enhancement in saturation magnetization with doping which is due to the formation of large amount of induced defects and oxygen vacancies in the samples. The present study clearly reveals doping dependent properties and the oxygen vacancies induced ferromagnetism in Zn, Co co-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles having applications in ultra-high dielectric materials, high frequency devices and spintronics.     

线形纳米Ag光度法检测过氧化氢

设计了一种基于线形纳米银的简单、高敏感的比色传感器来检测过氧化氢。当过氧化氢存在时,纳米银线被刻蚀成小粒径的纳米银线和球形颗粒,导致在440 nm处的吸光度降低。过氧化氢浓度在5×10~(-5)~1.0×10~(-3)mol/L范围内,其对数值与其吸光度降低值呈良好的线性关系,其线性方程为ΔA=2.302+0.519 lgc,相关系数r为0.992 0,检测限为5.0×10~(-5)mol/L。本方法用于自来水样品中过氧化氢的测定,样品平均回收率为97.4%~101%。     

从铅锌矿石中综合回收银,镉,铁选矿工艺研究

对某铅锌矿石采用优先浮选—磁选的工艺流程，分别获得了合格银精矿、含镉和银的锌精矿及合格的铁精矿，银、锌、镉、铁的回收率依次为８９．７５％、９２．３１％、８９．１０％、６６．４３％。     

Effect of nano-titania (η-TiO2) content on the mechano-physical properties of a magnesia refractory composite

The mechano-physical properties of a sintered magnesia matrix containing 0–8 wt% nano-titania (η-TiO₂) have been investigated. The crystalline phases and microstructure characteristics of the refractory specimens sintered by solid state at 1500 °C for 4 h in an electric furnace were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with microanalysis (EDS), respectively. The physical properties are reported in terms of density and porosity. The mechanical behavior was evaluated by a cold crushing strength (CCS) test. As a result, it was found that the presence of η-TiO₂ in the magnesia matrix induced titanates formation (Mg₂TiO₄ and CaTiO₃), which improved the sintering process. Nano-titania also produced a fine-grained microstructure with intergranular second phase particles, which remain at the boundary and exert a pinning effect. In general, the addition of 5 wt% of η-TiO₂ contributed to reach a maximum increment in physical and mechanical properties.     

Ag-Ni复合材料界面的第一性原理研究

采用第一性原理方法分析了Ag(110)、(211)与Ni(110)、(211)的界面结合情况。通过对界面结合能、电荷布居以及界面处的电子结构等研究分析发现,在Ag与Ni界面的结合形式中,以Ag(110)/Ni(211)的界面结合能最高,界面处的电子杂化最为剧烈,其界面结合也是最稳定的     

Improving the direct methanol fuel cell performance with poly(vinyl alcohol)/titanium dioxide nanocomposites as a novel electrolyte additive

The present investigation deals with the fabrication of new poly(vinyl alcohol)/titanium dioxide (PVA/TiO₂) nanocomposites (NCs) with different titanium dioxide (TiO₂) loading by using ultrasound irradiation. For the improvement of nanoparticles (NPs) dispersion and increasing possible interactions between NPs and PVA, the surface of TiO₂ NPs was modified by γ-aminopropyltriethoxy silane. The as-prepared NCs were characterized by spectroscopic, thermogravimetric analysis and electron microscopy methods. The results demonstrate that NPs dispersed homogeneously within the PVA matrix on nanoscale, which could be assigned to the hydrogen and covalent bonds formed between PVA and NPs. The results indicated that heat stability of NCs was improved in the presence of modified TiO₂ NPs. The mechanisms of surface modification and a possible mechanism of ultrasonic induced interaction between polymer and NPs have been analyzed.     

In-situ measurement of ethanol tolerance in an operating fuel cell

Ethanol is seen as an attractive option as a fuel for direct ethanol fuel cells and as a source for on-demand production of hydrogen in portable applications. While the effect of ethanol on in-situ electrode behavior has been studied previously, these efforts have mostly been limited to qualitative analysis. In alkaline fuel cells, several cathode catalysts, including Pt, Cu triazole, and Ag can be used. Here, we apply a methodology using a microfluidic fuel cell to analyze in-situ the performance of these cathodes as well as Pt anodes in the presence of ethanol and acetic acid, a common side product from ethanol oxidation. For a given concentration of ethanol (or acetic acid), the best cathode catalyst can be determined and the kinetic losses due to the presence of ethanol (or acetic acid) can be quantified. These experiments also yield information about power density losses from the presence of contaminants such as ethanol or acetic acid in an alkaline fuel cell. The methodology demonstrated in these experiments will enable in-situ screening of new cathodes with respect to contaminant tolerance and determining optimal operational conditions for alkaline ethanol fuel cells.     

纳米银-聚吡咯导电复合薄膜的制备

为研究制备纳米银-聚吡咯(Ag-PPy)导电复合薄膜的最佳聚合工艺,分别采用静置、超声和磁力搅拌三种聚合工艺制备了纳米银-聚吡咯导电复合薄膜。用四探针法测量了复合薄膜的表面电阻值,用三维视频显微镜(3-DVM)观测其表面形貌并测定了膜层的厚度,用X射线衍射仪(XRD)分析了膜层物质的晶型。结果表明:采用频率为25kHz、功率为70 W的超声工艺制备的Ag-PPy导电复合薄膜的综合性能最好,在该条件下得到的复合薄膜表面平整,纳米银粒子在聚吡咯中分布连续且均匀,表面电阻值可达到0.68kΩ,复合物粒子在基体上沉积的厚度为56.28μm,沉积速率为8.67mg·cm-2·h-1。