Electrochemical performance of nanocrystalline Li3V2(PO4)3/carbon composite material synthesized by a novel sol–gel method

A novel sol–gel method based on V₂O₅·nH₂O hydro-gel was developed to synthesize nanocrystalline Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/carbon composite material. In this route, V₂O₅·nH₂O hydro-gel, NH₄H₂PO₄, Li₂CO₃ and high-surface-area carbon were used as starting materials to prepare precursor, and the Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/carbon was obtained by sintering precursor at 750 °C for 4 h in flowing argon. The sol–gel synthesis ensures homogeneity of the precursors and improved reactivity. The sample was characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM. X-ray diffraction results show Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ sample is monoclinic structure with the space group of P2₁/n. The TEM image indicates that the Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ particles modified by conductive carbon are about 70 nm in diameter. The Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/carbon system showed that the discharge capacities in the first and 50th cycle are about 155.3 and 143.6 mAh/g, respectively, in the range of 3.0–4.8 V. The sol–gel method is fit for the preparation of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/carbon composite material which may offer some favorable properties for commercial application.     

Electrochemical and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy studies of 4-phenylpyridine adsorption at the gold/solution interface

The adsorption of 4-phenylpyridine (4-PhPy) on the Au electrode was examined using conventional electrochemical techniques: cyclic voltammetry and impedance measurements and also by surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in a wide range of electrode potentials. Electrochemical results indicate the strong adsorption of 4-Phpy molecules, particularly at the positively charged Au electrode. The wide shoulder of capacity close to the pzc suggests that the composition and/or the structure of 4-Phpy monolayer change with the sign of the surface charge on the electrode. Investigation of integrity of adsorbed layer, however, indicates that adsorbed molecules do not form tight, compact monolayer even in the case of adsorption from saturated solution. SERS spectra provided evidence for gradual, potential-induced reorientation of the molecular plane with respect to the surface, from nearly vertical in the negatively charged electrode, to more flat at the positively charged metal surface.     

F离子掺杂TiO2的性能研究

以NH4F为掺杂剂，采用溶胶-凝胶法制备F离子掺杂型TiO2光催化剂，对其进行XRD、XPS和PL表征，结果表明，F离子掺杂ToO2由于Ti—F配位体的形成而能抑制金红石相的生成，同时F离子掺杂能增加TiO2表面缺陷浓度并降低Ti2P键的结合能，另外，由于F离子能取代Ti—OH配位体而降低了表面羟基氧浓度．光催化研究结果表明，F离子掺杂提高了TiO2光催化活性近1．5倍．     

4-氨基吡啶的合成技术进展及其应用

评述了4-氨基吡啶的合成研究进展,重点介绍了硝基氮氧化吡啶法工艺。概括介绍了4-氨基吡啶在医药、农药、染料等领域的应用状况以及在国内外的生产现状。指出4-氨基吡啶合成工艺的难点在于降低生产成本,提高反应收率以及减少环境污染。建议从催化加氢还原或电化学还原过程中找到一条合乎国情的工艺路线,以推动我国吡啶系列产品的研发工作。     

Synergistic Influence of Poly(4-Vinylpyridine) and Potassium Iodide on Inhibition of Corrosion of Mild Steel in 1M HCl

The corrosion and inhibition behavior of mild steel in 1 M HCl in the presence of poly(4-vinylpyridine)(P4VP) and potassium iodide (KI) was investigated using weight loss measurements, potentiodynamic polarization studies and impedance measurements. The inhibition efficiency increased with increasing P4VP concentration. The inhibiting action of P4VP is considerably enhanced by the addition of potassium iodide. The adsorption of this compound either alone or in combination with iodide ions on the metal surface is found to obey Lamgmir's adsorption isotherm. The experimental results suggest that the presence of iodide ions in the solution increases the surface coverage and, therefore, indicate the joint adsorption of P4VP and iodide ions. On the other hand, it was found that the inhibiting effect of P4VP and (P4VP + KI) increased with increasing temperature of the corrosion medium. The presence of these species in the solution decreases the double layer capacitance and increases the charge transfer resistance, both derived from Nyquist plots obtained from a.c. impedance studies. The variation of charge transfer resistance with time suggests that the inhibitive action of (P4VP + KI) depends mainly on the protective inhibitor film formed on the steel surface.     

Adsorption and desorption characteristics of 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid onto activated carbon

Adsorption and desorption characteristics of the 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) from aqueous solution onto the activated carbon (GAC, F-400) were studied. Adsorption equilibrium capacities of the MCPA increased with decreasing pH and temperature of the solution. Adsorption equilibrium of the MCPA could be represented by the Sips equation. The internal diffusion coefficients were determined by comparing the experimental concentration decay curves with those predicted from surface diffusion model and pore diffusion model. The adsorption model based on the linear driving force approximation (LDFA) was used for simulating the adsorption behavior of the MCPA in a fixed bed. Over ninety five percent desorption of the MCPA could be obtained using distilled water.     

Enzymatic esterification of glycerol II. Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of regioisomerically pure 1(3)-rac-monoacylglycerols

Regioisomerically pure 1(3)-rac-monoacylglycerols are conveniently prepared in high yields (>75%) and in multigram quantities by enzymatic esterification of glycerol in the presence of various lipases(Chromobacterium viscosum, Rhizopus delemar, Rhizomucor miehei) with a variety of different acyl donors, such as free fatty acids, fatty acid alkyl esters, vinyl esters and triacylglycerols, as well as natural fats and oils. All reactions are carried out in aprotic organic solvents with low water content, namelyn-hexane, diethyl ether, tBuOMe or mixtures of these solvents. Essential for the success of these transformations were the following two factors. First, the creation of an artificial interphase between the solvent-immiscible hydrophilic glycerol and the hydrophobic reaction medium by its adsorption onto a solid support. Second, a facile system for the separation of the desired monoacylglycerol from the reaction mixture, coupled with the continuous recycling of acyl donor and undesirable by-products.     

PVC╱NBR╱BR三元共混弹性体的制备

采用结合丙烯腈含量为26％的NBR、分子量适中的悬浮法Ⅲ型PVC和BR共混,制得了综合性能较PVC/NBR并用胶优异的弹性体。优选的工艺条件为:PVC/NBR/BR=30/60/10(质量比);补强剂选用炭黑40份,超细碳酸钙50份,轻质碳酸钙20份;硫化体系选用过氧化物加少量硫磺;混炼温度为140—170℃,混炼时间为10—15min。通过电子显微镜和动态力学分析,弹性体存在两个T,PVC为分散相,橡胶为连续相。