Fabrication of high-efficiency anatase TiO2 photocatalysts using electrospinning with ultra-violet treatment

In metal oxide nanofiber fabrication using the electrospinning method, heat treatment is performed at temperatures of 500°C or higher for crystallization and polymer desorption. Therefore, it is difficult to fabricate low-temperature phase metal oxides that crystallize at low temperatures. TiO₂, a representative metal oxide often used as photocatalysts, is known to have higher photocatalytic activity in the low-temperature phase (anatase structure) than in the high-temperature phase (rutile structure). Studies on the fabrication of TiO₂ anatase nanofibers using conventional electrospinning have reported disadvantages such as the partial expression of rutile structures and low crystallinity. This study developed an anatase TiO₂ nanofiber as a high-efficiency catalyst based on the electrospinning method and a residual organic matter cleaning method that employs ultra-violet (UV) light. We fabricated nanofibers using the electrospinning method and implemented TiO₂ nanofibers with the anatase structure through heat treatment at 260°C. Residual organics remaining after heat treatment of the fabricated crystalized TiO₂ nanofibers were removed by exposing them to UV light, thereby improving photocatalytic efficiency. The photocatalytic efficiency of the fabricated TiO₂ nanofibers was confirmed through a methylene blue (MB) decomposition experiment under visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic efficiency (time taken for the concentration of the MB solution to reach 50%) of the UV-treated TiO₂ nanofibers was approximately six times higher than of P25 and the heat-treated nanofibers.     

Radiation crosslinking of linear polyethyleneimine-based nanoparticles grafted to poly(glycidyl methacrylate) via trimethylolpropane triacrylate as potential electronic packaging material

Linear polyethyleneimine (L-PEI)-based nanoparticles were synthesized via hydrolysis of poly-2-methyl-2-oxazoline (PMeOx), which was prepared by cationic ring-opening polymerization of the oxazoline five-membered ring. Herein, a kinetic study of the ring-opening polymerization reaction is discussed. The nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of PMeOx verified the presence of repeating units and terminal groups in the polymer's structure. Molar ratios of PEI and PMeOx were characterized using size exclusion chromatography with low-polydispersity polymer chains as the controlled polymerization reaction. PEI and PMeOx exhibited narrow particle size distribution with hydrodynamic radii of 89 and 67 nm, respectively, as determined via dynamic light scattering analysis. In addition, atomic forces and scanning electron microscopy were used to investigate the topography of the PEI thin films. Poly(glycidyl methacrylate) P(GMA) was grafted onto a PEI chain in the presence of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) as the crosslinking agent to synthesize the P(GMA–PEI–TMPTA) tripolymer via free radical polymerization using gamma irradiation. The thermal characterization of the P(GMA–PEI–TMPTA) tripolymer was conducted using thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimeter. Generally, the thermal stability of the P(GMA–PEI–TMPTA) tripolymer was improved at low-glycidyl methacrylate concentrations. The prepared tripolymer could be used as effective packaging materials for electronics industries.     

Chemical,thermal, and mechanical properties and ultraviolet transmittance of novel nano-hydroxyapatite/polyethylene terephthalate milk bottles

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) composite granules were obtained using twin-screw extruder. Preforms were prepared by injection molding and then PET/nHAp bottles were produced by blow molding. For PET bottles with nHAp, the migration amounts of carboxylic acid (COOH), acetaldehyde (AA), diethylene glycol (DEG), and isophthalic acid (IPA); glass transition temperature (T_g); melting temperature (T_m); and the maximum crystallization temperature (T_cry) were measured. The load-carrying capacity, burst strength, stress cracking, and regional material distribution tests were carried out on the bottles. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and ultraviolet transmittance analyses were conducted to explain the changes in mechanical, chemical, physical properties, and light transmission of bottles. It was found out that the COOH amount increased and the AA content decreased with increasing nHAp amount. On the other hand, no change was observed in the amounts of DEG and IPA. Although the mechanical properties such as load-carrying capacity and burst strength of the bottles have improved, it has been determined that the standard environmental stress crack resistance test procedure cannot be applied to such a composite. Experimental findings indicate that nHAp disrupts the chemical structure of PET and it isolates harmful chemicals such as AA by forming intermolecular bonds. Moreover, with the addition of up to 0.8% nHAp, PET bottles block the light transmission approximately 80% within 400–700 nm wave length zone. The study demonstrates that the PET/nHAp composite bottles can be used in the food industry, particularly in the packaging of milk and milk products which are vulnerable to light exposure.     

微波化学反应的无量纲准数动力学模型研究：以偶氮二异丁脒盐酸盐（AIBA）分解反应为例

微波辅助化学已成为备受关注的研究课题,但微波反应动力学模型缺乏系统的研究严重阻碍了微波在化学工业化上的应用,微波化学反应在化学工程化的放大设计及应用缺乏基础依据。以偶氮二异丁脒盐酸盐（AIBA）分解反应为例,通过选择合适的溶剂调整其复配比例,得到一系列具有不同沸点的混合溶剂作为反应介质,使反应在混合溶剂沸点下进行,以保证反应过程中微波的持续作用来研究微波反应动力学。从微波作用下动量传递、热量传递和质量传递的影响因素进行考虑,选择了对微波化学反应必须和充分的因素,包括微波功率密度 p、黏度 μ、密度ρ、反应物的浓度 C_A、温度 T、热导率 λ、损耗角正切δ 和微波辐射频率f。采用量纲分析方法,通过模型分析建立了微波分解反应动力学模型。通过大量的实验数据进行拟合,回归出特定反应的模型参数。该模型估算值与实验值的误差较小,相关性较高,具有一定的预测能力可解决微波反应过程放大的基础性问题,有望用于指导微波工业化生产。     

Sequential ion-electron irradiation of zirconium carbide ceramics: Microstructural analysis

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC_x) was irradiated with 10 MeV Au³⁺ ions to a dose of 10 displacements per atoms (dpa) and subsequently with 100 and 300 keV electrons in a transmission electron microscope (TEM). After ion irradiation, dislocation loops were observed in the microstructure and an increase in the number of carbon vacancies was revealed by Raman spectroscopy. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) analysis showed that neither amorphization nor oxidation occurred during ion irradiation of the specimen. Subsequent electron irradiation of the pre-implanted ZrC_x foil led to formation of nanosized tetragonal ZrO₂ precipitates (5−10 nm diameter) on the surface of the TEM lamella. The formation of the new oxide phase was not related to the electron beam-induced heating of the specimen, but to electron stimulated oxidation caused by the residual oxygen inside the transmission electron microscope. Changes in size and density of ZrO₂ crystallites were observed between the pristine and ion irradiated ZrC_x regions following electron irradiation, suggesting that the initial microstructure of the ZrC_x substrate played a key role in the nucleation and growth of the oxide islands. The obtained results provide insights into the microstructural response of ZrC_x to different types of radiation and the inadvertent effects of the electron beam during TEM analysis of in-situ and ex-situ ion irradiated ZrC_x. Additionally, the findings of this work suggest a method to prepare local ZrO₂ nanoprecipitates within ZrC_x grains by selective electron beam irradiation.     

Surface morphology and photoluminescence properties of ZnO thin films obtained by PLD

ZnO thin films on Si(111) substrate were deposited by laser ablation of Zn target in oxygen reactive atmosphere, Nd-YAG laser with wavelength of 1 064 nm was used as laser source. XRD and FESEM microscopy were applied to characterize the structure and surface morphology of the deposited ZnO films. The optical properties of the ZnO thin films were characterized by photoluminescence. The UV and deep level (yellow-green) light were observed from the films. The UV light is the intrinsic property and deep level light is attributed to the existence of antisite defects (Ozn). The intensity of UV and deep level light depends strongly on the surface morphology and is explained by the surface roughness of ZnO film. A strongly UV emission can be obtained from ZnO film with surface roughness in nanometer range.     

低能离子束辅照对溅射镀TiN膜生长的影响

用诱导型等离子体辅助磁控溅射装置在Si（100）表面低温沉积TiN膜，研究了高密度低能量（≈20eV）离子束辅照对溅射镀TiN膜生长、结构和性能的影响．结果表明，高密度低能离子束辅照会改变TiN膜的择优生长方向并使薄膜致密化。即使沉积温度低于150℃，当入射基板离子数和Ti原子数的比值Ji／JTi≥4.7时，沉积的TiN膜仍可具有完全的（200）面择优生长，薄膜微观结构致密，硬度达到25GPa，残余压应力小．     

超声和微波作用下制备纳米氧化铜

以氢氧化铜为前驱体，在超声和微波作用下制备纳米氧化铜。借助透射电镜（TEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）、粒度分析等手段，研究了超声、分散剂、微波等制备条件的影响。结果表明：采用该法可以制备粒径小（15nm）、分散良好的纳米氧化铜粉体；超声可使前驱体Cu（OH）2转变为CuO，并粉碎颗粒间形成的团聚；分散剂通过表面修饰抑制颗粒的团聚；微波加热促进了前驱体的转化，并抑制颗粒的长大。     

光固化成型材料中光引发剂对固化性能的影响研究

本研究选用感光度高、引发速率快的自由基型2-异丙基硫杂葸酮（ITX）作为紫外光固化引发剂，合成了可深层固化的自由基光固化树脂体系。研究了引发剂浓度对不同体系固化后的线收缩率、光固化度和体系固化后显微硬度等性能的影响。利用SEM和FTIR表征了聚合体系的固化结构和固化度；结果表明：树脂体系光固化涂膜交联密度高，层间接合均匀；光引发剂浓度为3．5％时，体系的固化度最好，双键转化率约为61．96％-66．35％；光引发剂浓度在3％-3．5％范围内，涂膜硬度达到最佳值；实验合成的树脂体系的线收缩率为2．4％。     

Difference in electron- and gamma-irradiation effects on output characteristic of color CMOS digital image sensors

Changes of the average brightness and non-uniformity of dark output images, and quality of pictures captured under natural lighting for the color CMOS digital image sensors irradiated at different electron doses have been studied in comparison to those from the γ-irradiated sensors. For the electron-irradiated sensors, the non-uniformity increases obviously and a small bright region on the dark image appears at the dose of 0.4 kGy. The average brightness increases at 0.4 kGy, increases sharply at 0.5 kGy. The picture is very blurry only at 0.6 kGy, showing the sensor undergoes severe performance degradation. Electron radiation damage is much more severe than γ radiation damage for the CMOS image sensors. A possible explanation is presented in this paper,