含硼石墨中甲烷的热解吸行为研究

研究了含硼石墨ＧＢ１１０（１０ｗｔ．％Ｂ）甲烷（ＣＨ４）的热解吸谱,发现甲烷的解吸谱主要由３个峰构成,估算出了ＣＨ４不同峰值的解吸激活能。为了弄清含硼石墨中甲烷的形成与解吸机理,分别对高纯石墨ＩＳＯ８８０Ｕ和Ｂ４Ｃ涂层进行了热解吸实验,同时对材料的微观结构进行了分析。经过比较,表明甲烷在含硼石墨中的形成与解吸有３个过程：氢离子注入导致甲烷沿气孔内壁形成,并通过石墨内部的微通道向表面自由扩散;被石墨中Ｂ４Ｃ析出物所俘获的氢原子与Ｂ４Ｃ化合物中的碳原子反应,从而生成甲烷并解吸出来;以及石墨晶格俘获的氢原子与碳原子化学反应产生的甲烷,通过体扩散过程解吸。其中前后两个过程起主导作用。     

Palladium dispersed multiwalled carbon nanotube based hydrogen sensor for fuel cell applications

Palladium nanocatalysts supported on surface-oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were prepared by the aqueous solution reduction of _PdCl2${\mathrm{PdCl}}_2$. MWNT have been synthesized by catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) technique. Pyrolysis of acetylene using a fixed-bed catalytic reactor over rare earth (RE) based _AB2${\mathrm{AB}}_2$ alloy hydride catalyst, obtained through hydrogen decrepitation technique, has been performed to synthesize MWNT. Structural, morphological and vibrational characterizations have been carried out using XRD, SEM, TEM and Raman spectroscopy, respectively. In situ electrical resistance measurements for thin films of MWNT obtained by spin coating samples were carried out by two-probe technique in a chamber with provision to introduce known concentration of hydrogen in constant air flow. Investigations of hydrogen sensing properties of Pd–MWNT ensembles have been carried out. The stability of Pd–MWNT thin films after several cycles of adsorption and desorption was studied. The change in electrical resistance due to hydrogen adsorption is reversible, with increase to saturation on exposure to hydrogen gas. The results demonstrate that chemically treated MWNT functionalized with nanostructured Pd show good _H2${\mathrm{H}}_2$ sensing response at room temperature.     

H2 production from methane pyrolysis over commercial carbon catalysts: Kinetic and deactivation study

Hydrogen production from catalytic methane decomposition (DeCH₄) is a simple process to produce high purity hydrogen with no formation of carbon oxides (CO or CO₂). However, to completely avoid those emissions, the catalyst must not be regenerated. Therefore, it is necessary to use inexpensive catalysts, which show low deactivation during the process. Use of carbon materials as catalysts fulfils these requirements.     

Preparation,structure and properties of thermoplastic olefin nanocomposites containing functionalized carbon nanotubes

The morphology and properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube modified polypropylene (PP)/ethylene–octene copolymer blends were studied. Polypropylene chains are covalently grafted onto the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in order to improve their interaction with the polymer matrix. It is observed that functionalization of CNTs improves their dispersion and increases the interfacial bonding between CNTs and polymer matrix. The functionalized CNTs are selectively distributed in the continuous polypropylene phase. The size of the dispersed elastomer phase decreases after the addition of CNTs. Functionalized CNTs act as a nucleating agent and increase the crystallinity of the polypropylene. More importantly, an important increase in impact strength, stiffness and toughness can be achieved through introducing functionalized CNTs. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Radial Corrugations of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Driven by Inter-Wall Nonbonding Interactions

We perform large-scale quasi-continuum simulations to determine the stable cross-sectional configurations of free-standing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). We show that at an inter-wall spacing larger than the equilibrium distance set by the inter-wall van der Waals (vdW) interactions, the initial circular cross-sections of the MWCNTs are transformed into symmetric polygonal shapes or asymmetric water-drop-like shapes. Our simulations also show that removing several innermost walls causes even more drastic cross-sectional polygonization of the MWCNTs. The predicted cross-sectional configurations agree with prior experimental observations. We attribute the radial corrugations to the compressive stresses induced by the excessive inter-wall vdW energy release of the MWCNTs. The stable cross-sectional configurations provide fundamental guidance to the design of single MWCNT-based devices and shed lights on the mechanical control of electrical properties.     

锆刚玉莫来石—氮化硼复合材料的抗氧化性能研究

推导了锆刚玉莫来石－氮化硼复合材料１０００－１２００℃温度范围内的氧化动力学模型，并用实验数据予以验证。     

基于碳纳米管的三维纳米结构及其力学性能预测

为了充分发挥碳纳米管优异的性能,在理论上设计出一种碳纳米管三维纳米结构,该三维纳米结构通过小直径碳纳米管和大直径碳纳米管连接而成.利用第一性原理对其进行了稳定性验证,通过分子动力学对不同直径的碳纳米管构建的三维纳米结构的拉伸和压缩力学性能进行了预测,发现该三维纳米结构的弹性模量可以达到185~260 GPa,强度可以达到67~97 GPa;由于支撑管的存在,压缩载荷作用下该三维纳米结构相较于无支撑结构更加稳定.     

High-strength AlN ceramics by low-temperature sintering with CaZrO3–Y2O3 co-additives

Aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramics with the concurrent addition of CaZrO₃ and Y₂O₃ were sintered at 1450-1700 °C. The degree of densification, microstructure, flexural strength, and thermal conductivity of the resulting ceramics were evaluated with respect to their composition and sintering temperature. Specimens prepared using both additives could be sintered to almost full density at relatively low temperature (3 h at 1550 °C under nitrogen at ambient pressure); grain growth was suppressed by grain-boundary pinning, and high flexural strength over 630 MPa could be obtained. With two-step sintering process, the morphology of second phase was changed from interconnected structure to isolated structure; this two-step process limited grain growth and increased thermal conductivity. The highest thermal conductivity (156 Wm⁻¹ K⁻¹) was achieved by two-step sintering, and the ceramic showed moderate flexural strength (560 MPa).     

Coarsening of boron carbide grains during the infiltration of porous boron carbide preforms by molten silicon

This work investigates the coarsening of boron carbide grains during the infiltration of porous boron carbide preforms by molten silicon with respect to fabrication of reaction-bonded boron carbide ceramics. Experimental results reveal that the shape of boron carbide grains evolve from the irregular shape to faceted shape due to dissolution-precipitation during infiltration. For infiltration temperatures below 1750 °C, the boron carbide grains are irregular and exhibit an unimodal size distribution, which can be ascribed to the normal grain growth. The growth of the irregular grains follow a cubic law of diffusion control. In contrast, for infiltration temperatures above 1750 °C, the boron carbide grains become faceted and exhibit a bimodal size distribution, indicative of the typical abnormal grain growth. The abnormal growth of faceted grains is proposed to be controlled by coalescence-enhanced two-dimensional nucleation.