Investigating the microstructures and properties of Mg-Al LDH film-coated Mg-Li alloy: Effect of hydrothermal temperature

Magnesia-alumina layered double hydroxide (Mg-Al LDH) films grown in situ on LA43M magnesium-lithium (Mg-Li) alloy were synthesized utilizing the hydrothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the surface morphologies, composition, and phase of the Mg-Al films. The corrosion resistance of the Mg-Al films was estimated via immersion experiment and hydrogen evolution test, and the tribological properties were investigated using tribological wear tests. The results showed that the thickness of the Mg-Al LDH film enhanced, and the size of the LDH sheets increased as the hydrothermal temperature raised, resulting in the improvement of the corrosion and wear resistance. When the hydrothermal temperature reached 110°C, interlayer anions were loaded the most, and the film achieved the optimal thickness. The Mg-Al LDH film had the optimum corrosion resistance and tribological properties. At this point, the weight loss of the film was 1.3560 mg·cm^–2, and the average friction coefficient was .149. It demonstrated that synthesizing Mg-Al LDH at a hydrothermal temperature of 110°C was an effective approach to improve the corrosion resistance of LA43M.     

A density functional theory study of methane activation on MgO supported Ni9M1 cluster: role of M on C–H activation

Methane activation is a pivotal step in the application of natural gas converting into high-value added chemicals via methane steam/dry reforming reactions. Ni element was found to be the most widely used catalyst. In present work, methane activation on MgO supported Ni–M (M = Fe, Co, Cu, Pd, Pt) cluster was explored through detailed density functional theory calculations, compared to pure Ni cluster. CH₄ adsorption on Cu promoted Ni cluster requires overcoming an energy of 0.07 eV, indicating that it is slightly endothermic and unfavored to occur, while the adsorption energies of other promoters M (M = Fe, Co, Pd and Pt) are all higher than that of pure Ni cluster. The role of M on the first C–H bond cleavage of CH₄ was investigated. Doping elements of the same period in Ni cluster, such as Fe, Co and Cu, for C–H bond activation follows the trend of the decrease of metal atom radius. As a result, Ni–Fe shows the best ability for C–H bond cleavage. In addition, doping the elements of the same family, like Pd and Pt, for CH₄ activation is according to the increase of metal atom radius. Consequently, C–H bond activation demands a lower energy barrier on Ni–Pt cluster. To illustrate the adsorptive dissociation behaviors of CH₄ at different Ni–M clusters, the Mulliken atomic charge was analyzed. In general, the electron gain of CH₄ binding at different Ni–M clusters follows the sequence of Ni–Cu (–0.02 e) < Ni (–0.04 e) < Ni–Pd (–0.08 e) < Ni–Pt (–0.09 e) < Ni–Co (–0.10 e) < Ni–Fe (–0.12 e), and the binding strength between catalysts and CH ₄ raises with the CH₄ electron gain increasing. This work provides insights into understanding the role of promoter metal M on thermal-catalytic activation of CH₄ over Ni/MgO catalysts, and is useful to interpret the reaction at an atomic scale.     

NH_3、MNH_2、M_2NH(M=Na/Li)电子结构的理论研究

在MP2/6-311++G(d,p)水平对NH3、MNH2、M2NH(M=Na/Li)的构型进行优化和NPA计算。从空间构型、自然键轨道、NPA电荷、前线轨道等方面进行了分析。MNH2是由M+离子和NH-2组成的离子化合物,M2NH是M+离子和NH2-组成的离子化合物。从HOMO看,从NH3、NaNH2和Na2NH的N端,LiNH2和Li2NH的分子平面上下方进攻N原子的反应当易于进行。从LUMO看,NaNH2和LiNH2的三重态分子中N-H键易于断裂而失去H+。     

Surface modifications of activated carbon by gamma irradiation

Four commercial activated carbons with different chemical and textural characteristics were modified by gamma irradiation under five different conditions: irradiated in absence of water, in presence of ultrapure water, in ultrapure water at pH = 1.0 and 1000 mg L⁻¹ Cl⁻, in ultrapure water at pH = 7.5 and 1000 mg L⁻¹ Br⁻, and in ultrapure water at pH = 12.5 and 1000 mg L⁻¹ NO₃⁻. Changes in surface chemistry were studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; pH of point of zero charge, total acidic groups and total basic groups, which were determined by assessment with HCl and NaOH; and textural changes were determined by obtaining the corresponding adsorption isotherms of N₂ and CO₂. Outcomes show that the activated carbon surface chemistry can be modified by gamma irradiation and that the changes depend on the irradiation conditions. Modifications in the sp² hybridization of the surface carbons suggest that the irradiated carbons undergo graphitization. Measurements of structural parameters indicate that the irradiation treatment does not modify the textural properties of the carbons. Finally, studies of pristine and irradiated activated carbons using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with the Kubelka–Munk function revealed a reduction in band gap energy in the irradiated carbons associated with an increase in sp² hybridization of the carbon atoms.     

Role of activated carbon on micropollutans degradation by ionizing radiation

The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the presence of activated carbon on the degradation of the triiodinated contrast medium diatrizoate (DTZ) by the simultaneous use of gamma radiation and activated carbon. Four commercial activated carbons (Ceca, Witco, Sorbo, and Merck) with different textural and chemical characteristics were used for this purpose. The percentage DTZ removal obtained was considerably higher with the gamma radiation/activated carbon (GM/AC) system than with radiolysis in the absence of activated carbon, and it depended on the specific activated carbon employed. First, we optimized the amount of activated carbon required to maximize the amount of DTZ removed by the GM/AC system (0.06 g). The degradation constants were higher with the GM/AC system than with radiolysis alone, evidencing a synergic effect that favors pollutant removal. This synergic effect is independent of the textural but not the chemical characteristics of the activated carbon, observing a higher synergic activity for carbons with a higher surface content of oxygen, specifically quinone groups. We also highlight that the synergic effect of the activated carbon requires adsorbent–adsorbate electrostatic interaction and is absent when this interaction is hindered.     

溶胶凝胶法制备Ce_(0.8)Y_(0.15)M_(0.05)O_(2-δ)电解质材料及其性能研究

文章以Ce0.8Y0.15M0.05O2-δ(M=Fe、Co、Mg)为主要研究对象。通过红外、致密度分析、X射线衍射、扫描电镜、交流阻抗、热膨胀等测试方法对试样进行测试和分析,对实验得到的电解质粉及相应的电解质材料的性能进行表征。实验结果表明:溶胶-凝胶法经700℃煅烧成功制备出了单相立方萤石结构的超细粉末,具有良好的烧结活性。1300℃下烧结后相对密度达到97%以上。电导率的测试表明,电解质材料在中温范围有较高的电导率,其中,Ce0.8Y0.15Mg0.05O1.9在800℃时,电导率达到了0.0661 S/cm。     

Solubility of potassium ferrate in 12 M alkaline solutions between 20°C and 60°C

The solubility of potassium ferrate (K₂FeO₄) was measured in aqueous solutions of NaOH and KOH of total concentration 12 M containing various molar ratios of KOH:NaOH in the range 12:0 to 3:9. Several analytical methods were tested for the determination of ferrate concentration. The final method chosen consisted of potentiometric titration of the ferrate sample with an alkaline solution of As₂O₃. The assumption was made that ferrate dissociates in concentrated KOH solutions predominantly to KFeO₄⁻. The solubility constant, S, defined as the product of the molar concentration of the potassium ion, K⁺, and the ferrate anion, KFeO₄⁻, was found to be 0·044 ± 0·006 mol² dm⁻⁶ for 20°C, 0·093 ± 0·004 mol² dm⁻⁶ for 40°C and 0·15 ± 0·09 mol² dm⁻⁶ for 60°C. From these results the heat of dissolution of K₂FeO₄ was calculated as −14·3 kJ mol⁻¹. At 60°C the enhanced decomposition of the ferrate at the higher temperature led to a greater deviation in solubility values compared with data for either 20°C or 40°C.     

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE N × N NON-BLOCKING PACKET SWITCH WITH M/M/C PATH AT HEAD-OF-LINE

This paper focuses on a general model M/M/C queue for the switch path application, solving the case when packets at the head-of-line position have the same destination. These packets can pass through C paths to the same output port simultaneously. There are two types of service: the first in first out (FIFO) and the random order of service (ROS). Research concludes that among three switching paths, the response time of the FIFO type, under 70 per cent load condition, is better than that of the ROS type by 10 per cent. The theory of the binary hypercube is also used as a model for finding the steady-state probability (P₀₀₀) in the case of zero packets in the system. Using P₀₀₀ to determine performance, the authors’ proposed approach is shown to be superior to previously suggested methods.     

移动通信基站动环监控IP组网方案

随着网络技术的不断普及,IP技术的不断成熟,现在正普遍采用的移动通信基站动力监控抽时隙方式已不能适应对基站动环监控系统的稳定性要求,本文通过对基站动力环境监控系统结构和传输网络的特点进行研究分析,提出了基站动力环境监控系统传输的改进方案,从根本上提高基站动环监控系统的稳定性及监控系统应用功能的拓展性.     

测试系统分析方法研究

文中介绍了一种用于测试系统的分析方法,通过测试系统分析了解生产过程中使用的设备的变差,并对不合格的设备进行分析、改进,提高集成电路测试数据的真实性和准确性;减少产品在测试、检验过程中误判的可能性。