Enhanced electrochemical performance of solution impregnated La0.8Sr0.2Co0.8Ni0.2O3−δ cathode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

Solution impregnated La_0.8Sr_0.2Co_0.8Ni_0.2O₃ + Gd-doped CeO₂ (LSCN + GDC) cathodes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC) are prepared and their electrochemical properties are evaluated and compared with the conventional LSCN cathodes. The results indicate that the cathode performance can be enhanced by the presence of the nanosized microstructure produced with the solution impregnation method. It is determined that the amount of LSCN loading in the LSCN + GDC composite cathode needs to be higher than 35 wt% in order to achieve a performance superior to that of the conventional LSCN cathode. The optimum amount of LSCN loading is in the range of 45-55 wt% with an activation energy near 1.32 eV for oxygen reduction. At temperatures between 600 and 750 °C, the polarization resistance of the 55 wt% LSCN loaded LSCN + GDC cathode is in the range of 1.07 and 0.08 Ω cm², which is only about one half of that for the conventional cathode.     

High surface area MoO3/MgO: preparation by the new slurry impregnation method and activity in sulphided state in hydrodesulphurization of benzothiophene

High surface area MoO₂/MgO was prepared by the reaction of MgO (250–300 m² g⁻¹) with a slurry of ammonium heptamolybdate in methanol or anhydrous ethanol at the alcohol boiling point. The low solubility of ammonium heptamolybdate was sufficient for its gradual transport to the support surface: molybdena species were deposited and ammonia was evolved. Catalytic activities in the hydrodesulphurization of benzothiophene of the MoO₃/MgO samples were comparable to the activity of the reference commercial MoO₃/Al₂O₃ catalyst. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity versus consumer acceptance of soaked and vacuum impregnated frozen nectarines

Nectarines (Prunus persica L. cv. Maria Laura) were manually selected, cut in slices and divided into four groups: fresh, untreated frozen, soaked in osmotic solution and subsequently frozen, and vacuum impregnated (VI) and subsequently frozen. This investigation was focused on evaluation of consumer acceptance with respect to treated versus untreated frozen nectarine slices. In a preliminary acceptance test of untreated frozen nectarine slices, fruits were generally rejected on the basis of a darkened appearance and “oxidized” taste. These negative attributes were probably linked to the activity of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and depletion of phenols due to cell rupture during freeze–thaw procedures. For these reasons, in order to evaluate the tendency of fruit to oxidation, several analyses were performed: the antioxidant capacity of phenolic fraction and the o-diphenol content were estimated by spectrophotometric assays, whereas the hydroxycinnamic acid (chlorogenic and neochlorogenic acids) composition was evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity were found to correlate well with the acceptance level of frozen nectarine slices. In this regard a higher phenolic content associated with a higher acceptance level of nectarine samples.     

Preparation of alumina supported molybdena catalysts by new slurry impregnation method: MoO3/Al2O3 sulfide hydrodesulfurization catalyst

A new slurry impregnation method (SIM) of the preparation of a catalyst or catalyst precursor MoO₃/Al₂O₃ is described. Aqueous slurry of powdered MoO₃ is mixed with alumina extradátes and the mixture is refluxed. A low solubility of MoO₃ is sufficient for transport of MoO₃ from powder form via solution to the surface of the support. The catalysts were tested by hydrodesulfurization of thiophene at 1.6 MPa and 280–400°C. Their activity was similar to the activity of industrial and laboratory MoO₃/Al₂O₃ samples prepared by conventional impregnation with solution of ammonium heptamolybdate. The advantage of the SIM method is that calcination, producing nitrogeneous waste gases, is not required and that all deposited molybdenum species are adsorbed and not precipitated.     

Consolidation of unidirectional CF/PEEK composites from commingled yarn prepreg

Relationships between impregnation mechanisms, consolidation quality and resulting mechanical properties of CF/PEEK thermoplastic composites manufactured from a commingled yarn system have been investigated. A small compression mould was used to apply the different processing conditions (i.e. pressure, holding time and processing temperature). The consolidation quality of finished samples was characterized mainly through microscopic studies of the microstructure of the material associated with density measurements and evaluations of mechanical properties using a small transverse flexure testing facility. A model for qualitatively describing the impregnation and consolidation processes in commingled-yarn-based thermoplastic composites was developed, which predicts variations of void content during consolidation as well as the time, temperature and pressure required to reach full consolidation. Good correlations between predictions and the experimental data indicate the success of the approach. For a desired, minimum level of void content (X_v = 0.5%), optimum processing windows for manufacturing of CF/PEEK composite parts from the commingled yarn preform are suggested.     

Diffusion Interaction during Preparation of Nanocrystalline Powders in the System ZrO2-Y2O3

The properties of ZrO₂ - 3 mole% Y₂O₃ nanocrystalline powder prepared by diffusion impregnation are studied. The original nanocrystalline powder of M-ZrO₂ is prepared with hydrothermal treatment of aqueous zirconium hydroxychloride solution by different regimes. It is found that after diffusion impregnation for all of the powders with yttrium oxide two solid solutions are formed (F-ZrO₂ and M-ZrO₂) in mixture. It is established that the morphological features typical for the original powders are retained. The efficiency of diffusion impregnation is determined by the slightly-agglomerated powder with a high degree of crystallinity.__________Translated from Poroshkovaya Metallurgiya, Nos. 3–4(442), pp. 3–11, March–April, 2005.     

地质雷达勘察坝体“散浸”

某大坝零星分布有浸水现象，利用高频电磁波在不同介质传播特征的差异，借助地质雷达勘察坝体“散浸”，从而揭示了坝体介质的富水特征及其不均匀特性，为地质论证“散浸”范围进而推断其原因提供了部分依据。     

一种微细浸染型金矿金的赋存状态研究

本文首次报导了湖北省微细浸染型金矿金的赋存状态。通过研究确定了金属于超显微粒级的不可见金,查明了金的赋存形式多样:毒砂中的金是以类质同象晶格金的形式存在,Au~(1+)替代毒砂中的Fe~(2+);粘土矿物中的金呈小园球状的次显微金和胶体金粒被吸附在水云母、高岭石晶体边缘,自然金粒度为0.02～0.35微米。此成果为研究本矿床成因,矿床综合评价和工业利用提供了可信依据。     

硫化型NiMo加氢催化剂制备与表征

以四硫代钼酸铵溶液和硝酸镍溶液为浸渍液,根据活性组分Ni和Mo浸渍顺序的不同,采用真空饱和浸渍法制备了MN系列和NM系列 NiMoS/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂。在固定床加氢中试反应装置上研究了NiMoS/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂对二苯并噻吩加氢反应的催化性能,结果表明,NiMoS/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂对二苯并噻吩加氢反应具有良好的活性和选择性。Ni助剂的加入,有利于二苯并噻吩加氢反应的活性和选择性。MN-0.3为最优NiMoS/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂。在空速10 h^-1、反应压力2.0 MPa、氢油体积比300∶1、氢气预处理温度320 ℃和反应温度300 ℃条件下,催化剂对二苯并噻吩加氢反应转化率达83.9%,加氢反应活性较高。     

Ni/YSZ and Ni–CeO2/YSZ anodes prepared by impregnation for solid oxide fuel cells

In this paper, Ni/YSZ and Ni–CeO₂/YSZ anodes for a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) were prepared by tape casting and vacuum impregnation. By this method, the Ni content in the anode could be reduced compared to the traditional tape casting method. It was found that adding CeO₂ into the Ni/YSZ anode by a Ni(NO₃)₂ and Ce(NO₃)₃ mixed impregnation could further enhance cell performance. This was investigated in H₂ at 1073 K. XRD patterns indicated that CeO₂ and Ni were separate phases, and the CeO₂ addition could enhance the Ni dispersion on the YSZ framework surface which was observed by SEM images. It was shown that adding CeO₂ into the Ni anodes could decrease the cell polarization resistance. The maximum power density for cells with 25 wt.% Ni, 5 wt.% CeO₂–25 wt.% Ni/YSZ, or 10 wt.% CeO₂–25 wt.% Ni/YSZ anode was 230 mW cm⁻², 420 mW cm⁻² and 530 mW cm⁻², respectively, in H₂ at 1073 K. The OCV for these cells was 1.05–1.09 V, indicating that a dense electrolyte film was obtained by co-firing porous YSZ layer and dense YSZ layer.