Characterization of CuInS2 thin films for solar cells prepared by spray pyrolysis

We have made a study of the chemical composition, the electrical, the optical and the structural properties of polycrystalline CuInS₂ thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis to be used for thin film solar cells. These films were deposited starting from aqueous solutions with different chemical compositions ([Cu]/[In] and [S]/[Cu] ratios) and at different substrate temperatures. In all cases, the material is p-type with grains preferentially oriented in the (112) direction of the sphalerite structure. The electro-optical properties show a very strong dependence on the [Cu]/[In] ratio in the solution. Films with copper excess have smaller resistivity and better crystallinity than those which are stoichiometric or have indium excess. The results obtained in this work show the possibility of having CuInS₂ thin films with a wide range of resistivity, a fact that could be important for making solar cells based on this material.     

A brief review of the ionic conductivity enhancement for selected oxide electrolytes

The advantages of lowering the operation temperature of SOFCs have attracted great interest worldwide. One of the major barriers to decreasing the operation temperature is the ohmic loss of the electrolyte. Maximizing the electrolyte ionic conductivity is of significant importance, especially in the absence of new electrolyte materials. The ionic conductivity of electrolytes can be influenced by many parameters. There has been an enormous effort in the literature for the improvement of the electrolyte ionic conductivity. From a practical point of view, this paper reviews various approaches to enhancing the ionic conductivity of polycrystalline zirconia- and ceria-based oxide electrolytes in the light of composition, microstructure, and processing. Suggestions are given for future work.     

复相陶瓷导电性与其粒径级配的关系研究

通过对无序渗流模型的修正，建立了具有不同特征尺寸的两相无序体系的导电模型，推导了相关关系式，将其结果与相复合导电陶瓷的实验结果进行了比较，结论相当一致。由此揭示了陶瓷生料的两相粒径分布对复合导电陶瓷导电性的影响。     

Sound-velocity measurements for HFC-134a and HFC-152a with a spherical resonator

A spherical acoustic resonator was developed for measuring sound velocities in the gaseous phase and ideal-gas specific heats for new refrigerants. The radius of the spherical resonator, being about 5 cm, was determined by measuring sound velocities in gaseous argon at temperatures from 273 to 348 K and pressures up to 240 kPa. The measurements of 23 sound velocities in gaseous HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) at temperatures of 273 and 298 K and pressures from 10 to 250 kPa agree well with the measurements of Goodwin and Moldover. In addition, 92 sound velocities in gaseous HFC-152a (1,1-difluoroethane) with an accuracy of ±0.01% were measured at temperatures from 273 to 348 K and pressures up to 250 kPa. The ideal-gas specific heats as well as the second acoustic virial coefficients have been obtained for both these important alternative refrigerants. The second virial coefficients for HFC-152a derived from the present sound velocity measurements agree extremely well with the reported second virial coefficient values obtained with a Burnett apparatus.Paper dedicated to Professor Joseph Kestin.     

应用浅层测温法寻找油气藏

地温法是非地震物化探手段中的一种常用方法，在油气普查和勘探方面已得到广泛应用，并取得了显著效果。简要介绍了地温法寻找油气藏的仪器设备、基本原理、适用范围及特点，并举例说明了其应用效果。应用高精度测温仪，通过开展浅层地温测量和研究，可以达到寻找油气的目的。     

卤化银探测器及其某些特性

文中简述了卤化银(主要是溴化银)单晶片的某些特性,氯化银单晶片与此大致相似。作为低温晶体探测器,对~(241)Am-α放射源,分辨率为17%。卤化银晶片是固体电解质,只有Ag离子对输出电信号有贡献,有显著的极化现象。在液氮槽内溴化银晶片的电导率在几个数量级内成为可控的,由在室温下外加偏置电压大小所引起的分解状态下的初始电流决定。     

超声波辅助合成离子液体及其性能研究

以超声波辅助法合成了离子液体1丁-基-3-甲基咪唑氟硼酸盐([BM Im]BF4),对产物进行了光谱分析、电导率和粘度测定,并考察了其酯化反应的催化性能.实验结果表明:该合成方法具有合成条件简单、反应时间短、能耗低、易纯化等优点.[BM Im]BF4在甲醇中的最大紫外吸收波长为213 nm,IR图谱与文献报道吻合;分别以丙酮、无水乙醇和乙酸乙酯为溶剂,测得[BM Im]BF4的极限摩尔电导率分别为237.94 S·cm2·mol -1、47.22 S·cm2·mol-1和1.5411 S·cm2·mol-1.     

Thermophysical Properties of W–Re Alloys Above the Melting Region

In earlier experiments we have studied pure elements with a fast pulse heating technique to obtain thermophysical properties of the liquid state. We report here results for thermophysical properties such as specific heat and dependences among enthalpy, electrical resistivity, and temperature, for four W–Re alloys (3.95, 21.03, 23.84, and 30.82 at % of Re) in a wide temperature range covering solid and liquid states. Thermal conductivity is calculated using the Wiedemann–Franz law for the liquid alloy, as.well as data for thermal diffusivity for the beginning of the liquid phase. Additionally, data for the entire temperature range studied have been analyzed in comparison with those of the constituent elements, tungsten and rhenium, since both metals have been studied previously with the same experimental technique. Such information is of interest in the field of metallurgy since W–Re alloys of low Re content in the region of mutual component solubility in the solid state are widely used as thermocouple materials for the purposes of high-temperature thermometry.     

Anaerobic digestion of alkaline black liquor using an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor

The anaerobic digestion of alkaline black liquor from a cereal straw pulping mill was studied in batch (serum bottles) and continuous systems (up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor—UASB). The batch digestion studies confirmed that lignin and related compounds (LRC) in the alkaline black liquor were the main inhibitory substances and could not be decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. At organic loading rates of 5–10 kg COD m^?3 day^?1, the UASB reactor achieved 50–60% COD removal efficiencies. Gas production was 2–3 dm³ per dm³ of alkaline black liquor. Two different sludge types were examined in the reactor: granular and cluster-like sludges. Sludge in a cluster, which involved many small granules and flocs, tended to form larger aggregates and possessed good settling ability.