The effect of Na addition on the first hydrogen absorption kinetics of cast hypoeutectic Mg–La alloys

With superior properties of Mg such as high hydrogen storage capacity (7.6 wt% H/MgH₂), low price, and low density, Mg has been widely studied as a promising candidate for solid-state hydrogen storage systems. However, a harsh activation procedure, slow hydrogenation/dehydrogenation process, and a high temperature for dehydrogenation prevent the use of Mg-based metal hydrides for practical applications. For these reasons, Mg-based alloys for hydrogen storage systems are generally alloyed with other elements to improve hydrogen sorption properties. In this article, we have added Na to cast Mg–La alloys and achieved a significant improvement in hydrogen absorption kinetics during the first activation cycle. The role of Na in Mg–La has been discussed based on the findings from microstructural observations, crystallography, and first principles calculations based on density functional theory. From our results in this study, we have found that the Na doped surface of Mg–La alloy systems have a lower adsorption energy for H₂ compared to Na-free surfaces which facilitates adsorption and dissociation of hydrogen molecules leading to improvement of absorption kinetic. The effect of Na on the microstructure of these alloys, such as eutectic refinement and a density of twins is not highly correlated with absorption kinetics.     

LSM–YSZ interactions and anode delamination in solid oxide electrolysis cells

Symmetric cells of the configuration air/LSM//YSZ//LSM/air have been fabricated and electrically tested under impressed voltage conditions to understand the anode delamination behavior commonly observed during the operation of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC). Electrical performance degradation has been measured with time at various applied voltages ranging from 0 to 0.8 V with respect to OCV, and cell component microstructural and chemical changes have been examined. Post-test observations indicate the development of a weak anode–electrolyte interface leading to the delamination of the anode from the electrolyte surface. Microstructural analysis of the anode–electrolyte interface revealed extensive morphological and chemical changes including the formation of lanthanum zirconate, an uneven porous interface, and localized grain boundary porosity in the electrolyte. An anode delamination mechanism based on morphological change and compound formation at the anode–electrolyte interface is proposed.     

中子活化分析研究长期摄入氯化镧对大鼠脑中部分常量和微量元素含量的影响

利用中子活化分析技术,初步研究了长期从饮水中摄入不同剂量的稀土元素镧对大鼠脑中12种常量和微量元素含量的影响。结果发现,镧的剂量越高,实验大鼠脑组织中含量发生变化的元素种类越多。1000mg/L组大鼠脑组织中有5种元素的含量与对照组相比发生了明显改变,而且这些元素都与脑功能密切相关。因此,镧的摄入可能会对脑的功能产生不利影响。     

纳米锆酸镧团聚体特性及等离子涂层性能的研究

采用喷雾干燥法制备了纳米锆酸镧团聚体粉末,采用大气等离子喷涂制备了纳米锆酸镧涂层,并用扫描电镜和XRD对涂层的微观组织结构进行了研究。结果表明:喷雾干燥法制备的纳米La_2Zr_2O_7团聚体,粒度接近正态分布,流动性好,松装密度较大。采用大气等离子喷涂制备纳米锆酸镧涂层中存在一定量的孔隙和微裂纹,利于隔热。纳米锆酸镧热障涂层在1473K烧蚀8h后的相结构稳定。     

Improvement of Fracture Toughness Lanthanum Zirconate

Thermalbarriercoatings(TBCs)havefoundan increasingnumberofapplicationsinprotectinghigh temperaturemetalliccomponents,forexample,TBCsaredepositedontransitionpieces,combustion lines,first stagebladesandvanes,andotherhot pathcomponentsofgasturbineseithertoincreasethe inlettemperaturewithaconsequentimprovementof theefficiencyortoreducetherequirementsfora coolingsystem[1].Thereareseveralceramicsthat havebeenevaluatedasTBCmaterials[2].Lanthanum zirconatewasrecentlyproposedasapromisingTBC materia…     

高纯多晶LaB6纳米块体阴极材料的制备及表征

采用放电等离子烧结技术, 以氢直流电弧法制备的La-LaH₂纳米粉末为原料, 制备了高纯LaB₆多晶纳米块体热阴极材料. 系统研究了LaH₂的脱氢反应、SPS合成LaB₆的烧结反应式, 并用XRD、SEM、TEM和AFM对LaB₆烧结块体的相与结构进行了表征. 实验结果表明, LaH2在796.4℃时发生脱氢反应; SPS制备得到了单相LaB₆纳米多晶块体, 纯度达到99.867%, 相对密度达到99.2%, 和其他烧结方法相比, 样品显微硬度及抗弯强度等性能显著提高. 晶体为大小均匀, 形态规则完整的等轴晶, 50MPa, 烧结温度1250～1350℃范围内平均晶粒尺寸为120nm, 随烧结温度的升高, 晶粒尺寸逐渐增大.     

Ethanol steam reforming over Ni/La–Al2O3 catalysts: Influence of lanthanum loading

Hydrogen production from ethanol reforming over nickel catalysts supported on lanthanum loaded Al₂O₃ substrates was studied. Activity results revealed the enhancement in the reforming stability of the Ni catalysts with the increase in the lanthanum loading on Al₂O₃ substrates. Catalytic behavior of Ni/La–Al₂O₃ catalysts in the ethanol steam reforming was found to be the contribution of the activity of the La–Al₂O₃ supports for the ethanol dehydration reaction and the activity of the nickel metallic phase that catalyzes both dehydrogenation and CC bond rupture. Physicochemical characterization of catalysts revealed that acidity, nickel dispersion and nickel-support interaction depend on the La-loading on Al₂O₃. The better reforming stability of catalysts with the increase in La content was explained in terms of the ability of nickel surface and/or La–Ni interactions to prevent the formation of carbon filaments.     

Effect of La~（3＋） and Ca~（2＋） on ＂Ion－Gate＂ of Glutathione Monolayer Gold Electrode

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