Effect of hydrocarbons precursors on the formation of carbon nanotubes in chemical vapor deposition

High-temperature decomposition of hydrocarbons may lead to the formation of carbon deposits. However in our present studies, we found that the morphology of carbon deposits over MgO supported Fe catalyst during chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process was closely related to the thermodynamic properties and chemical structures of hydrocarbon precursors. Six kinds of hydrocarbons (methane, hexane, cyclohexane, benzene, naphthalene and anthracene) were used as carbon precursors in this study. Methane which has a pretty simple composition and is more chemically stable was favorable for the formation of high-purity single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). For high-molecular weight hydrocarbons, it was found that the chemical structures rather than thermodynamic properties of carbon precursors would play an important role in nanotube formation. Specifically, the CVD processes of aromatic molecules such as benzene, naphthalene and anthracene inclined to the growth of SWNTs. While the cases of aliphatic and cyclic hydrocarbon molecules seemed a little more complicated. Based on different pyrolytic behaviors of carbon precursors and formation mechanism of SWNTs and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), a possible explanation of the difference in CVD products was also proposed.     

Analysis of fly ash heavy metal content and disposal in three thermal power plants in India

The study investigates the heavy metal content of fly ash and bottom ash from three major power plants in North India, using flame atomic absorption spectrometry. It also studies the prevalent disposal methods used at these sites. The ashes were analysed for the presence of Cr, Mn, Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni and Co and detectable levels of all were found in both fly ash and bottom ash. The concentrations of Cr and Zn were highest while Co concentration was less. The wet disposal method is used in two of the power plants (site 1 and site 3). Neither of the sites uses ash pond lining in the construction of the ash ponds, hence leaching of the heavy metals is possible. Site 2 has adopted 100% dry disposal system which allows better utilization but incurs additional costs. Better management practices, increased utilization and proper disposal practices need to be undertaken to minimize the adverse environmental impact.     

大理地区烤烟陈化过程中有机酸含量变化研究

使用衍生化-气质联用方法研究了大理地区烤烟连续陈化4年其有机酸变化。结果表明,烤烟在陈化过程中,①非挥发酸在6到18个月内含量明显降低,18到30个月内变化减缓,30到48个月内下降又加快,非挥发酸总量与苹果酸含量线性相关;②半挥发酸随陈化时间延长呈缓慢下降趋势;③挥发酸总量在6到24个月的陈化时间内明显增加,24到36个月内保持不变并略有下降,36到48个月内基本呈下降趋势,挥发酸总量与异戊酸含量线性相关。     

大型煤化工项目厂址选择问题探讨

大型煤化工厂的建设条件要求较高,除了工艺技术是否先进和成熟外,外部的建设条件往往成为决定一个煤化工项目是否可行的关键因素,在外部条件中厂址选择的环节又尤为重要。本文作者结合近几年的工作实践,对煤化工项目厂址选择存在的一些共性问题进行了分析研究。     

利用抽余C5加氢制戊烷

抽余C5目前主要用作燃料，用催化加氢方法可将其制成戊烷。多种金属催化剂对抽余C5有加氢活性,其中Pd-La-Ce/Al2O3在低压下表现出优良的反应活性。工艺条件试验表明:温度、H2/油比(V)对反应的影响较大。在选定的反应条件下(温度130-145℃;H2/油比(V)400;反应压力0.25MPa;液空速0.3h-1),催化剂Pd-La-Ce/Al2O3的500小时稳定性考察表明,该催化剂具有较优的反应活性、选择性和稳定性,通过一次加氢反应即可将烯烃含量达90%以上的抽余C5转化为饱和烃含量大于98%的戊烷产品     

影响纳米CeO_2晶粒形貌的因素及机理

以Ce(NO3)3.6H2O为铈源,NH3.H2O为沉淀剂,用普通沉淀法在不同反应条件下制备了粒径、形貌各异的纳米CeO2。研究结果表明,Ce(NO3)3最佳浓度为0.2 mol/L。XRD和IR结果证实了产物的物相结构。TEM分析表明:控制pH可以得到形貌不同的纳米CeO2粒子。用乙醇作溶剂得到了粒径约为15 nm、分布均匀的纳米CeO2颗粒。正加料(沉淀剂滴入盐溶液中)可以得到各种形貌的纳米CeO2;而反加料(盐溶液滴入沉淀剂中)仅能得到针状纳米CeO2颗粒。     

利用鸡粪为原料生产保水有机肥

从国内肥料使用的发展趋势和养鸡业的现状和发展出发，分析了当前大型养鸡场中鸡粪产生的环境污染问题及鸡粪肥料化利用的可能性，介绍了一种以新鲜鸡粪为原料，经EM菌群发酵，添加一定量的保水剂生产保水有机肥的生产工艺，产品经使用效果良好。     

Ethanol vapor deactivation of gossypol in cottonseed meal

Most cottonseed cultivars contain gossypol, a polyphenolic antinutritional compound. “Free” gossypol is a physiologically active form of gossypol, which is toxic to young- and nonruminant animals. To utilize solvent-extracted cottonseed meal as a general feed, gossypol must be either removed or deactivated to a minimum level specified for each class of animal. Normally, deactivation is carried out prior to oil extraction; however, the desired level of deactivation is not always attained. A new supplemental method of deactivation has been found by using either ethanol or isopropanol vapors on solventextracted meal. In a bench-top set-up, ethanol vapor reduced free gossypol from 0.115 to 0.053%, and a further reduction to 0.026% has been observed with the addition of ferrous sulfate. The supplemental deactivation method can, in most cases, reduce free gossypol to significantly safer levels for feeding, thus increasing utility, and possibly demand, for cottonseed meal as a general animal feed protein source. Presented in part at the AOCS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, May 8–12, 1994.     

Gas-Chromatographic Analyses of the Subcaudal Gland Secretion of the European Badger (Meles meles) Part I: Chemical Differences Related to Individual Parameters

In many species, chemical signals are important in the context of intraspecific communication. European badgers (Meles meles) use the secretion of their subcaudal gland to mark both the environment and conspecifics. In this paper, we investigated the chemical composition of subcaudal gland secretions and how it varies among individuals according to group membership, season, sex, age, body condition, and reproductive status. We analyzed 66 samples by gas chromatography using a mass-spectrometer as detector. We found 110 different components, of which 21 were present in every profile. The chemical composition of the secretions proved to be highly individual-specific, but no single peak was found to be typical for one of the investigated categories (season, sex, etc.). Analyses of the relative area (% area) that every peak contributed to the overall profile area showed that, in general, group members have more similar profiles than do badgers from different groups. Composition varied over seasons and between sexes and was influenced by age, body condition, and reproductive status. We, therefore, conclude that the secretion not only encodes group membership and individuality as previously assumed, but might also convey information about fitness-related parameters.