Modification of Nano-α-Al2O3 and Its Influence on the Surface Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Resin Composite Passivation Films

Silane coupling agent KH560 was used to modify the surface of nano-α-Al2O3 in ethanol-aqueous solution with different proportions. The particle size of nano-α-Al2O3 was determined by nano-particle size analyzer, and the effects of nano-α-Al2O3 content, ethanol-aqueous solution ratio and KH560 dosage on the dispersion and particle size of nano-α-Al2O3 were investigated. The material structure before and after modification was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Aqueous polyurethane resin and inorganic components are combined with modified nano-α-Al2O3 dispersion to form chromium-free passivation solution. The solution is coated on the galvanized sheet, the adhesion and surface hardness are tested, the bonding strength of the coating and the surface hardness of the substrate are discussed. The corrosion resistance and surface morphology of the matrix were investigated by electrochemical test, neutral salt spray test and scanning electron microscope test. The chromium-free passivation film formed after the modification of nano-α-Al2O3 increases the surface hardness of galvanized sheet by about 85%. The corrosion resistance of the film is better than that of a single polyurethane film. The results show that the surface hardness and corrosion resistance of polyurethane resin composite passivation film are significantly improved by the introduction of nano-α-Al2O3.

Tribological behavior and energy dissipation characteristics of nano-Al_2O_3-reinforced PTFE-PPS composites in sliding system

Nanoparticles are increasingly being used to improve the friction and wear performance of polymers. In this study, we investigated the tribological behavior and energy dissipation characteristics of nano-Al_2O_3-reinforced polytetrafluoroethylenepolyphenylene sulfide(PTFE-PPS) composites in a sliding system. The tribological behaviors of the composites were evaluated under different normal loads(100–300 N) at a high linear velocity(2 m/s) using a block-on-ring tester. Addition of the nano-Al_2O_3 filler improved the antiwear performance of the PTFE-PPS composites, and the friction coefficient increased slightly. The lowest wear rate was obtained when the nano-Al_2O_3 content was 3%(volume fraction). Further, the results indicated a linear correlation between wear and the amount of energy dissipated, even though the wear mechanism changed with the nano-Al_2O_3 content, independent of the normal load applied.

Influence of current density on nano-Al_2O_3/Ni+Co bionic gradient composite coatings by electrodeposition

Metal and nano-ceramic nanocomposite coatings were prepared on the gray cast iron surface by the electrodeposition method. The Ni-Co was used as the metal matrix,and nano-Al2O3 was chosen as the second-phase particulates. To avoid poor inter-face bonding and stress distribution,the gradient structure of biology materials was found as the model and therefore the gradient composite coating was prepared. The morphology of the composite coatings was flatter and the microstructure was denser than that of pure Ni-Co coatings. The composite coatings were prepared by different current densities,and the 2-D and 3-D morphologies of the surface coatings were observed. The result indicated that the 2-D structure became rougher and the 3-D surface density of apices became less when the current density was increased. The content of nanoparticulates reached a maximum value at the current density of 40mA·cm^-2,at the same time the properties including microhardness and wear-resistance were analyzed. The microhardness reached a maximum value and the wear volume was also less at the current density of 40mA·cm^-2. The reason was that nano-Al2O3 particles caused dispersive strengthening and grain refining.

Synthesis and Characterization of Superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂Core-Shell Composite Nanoparticles

The Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were obtained from as-synthesized magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles through the modified St?ber method. Then, the Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectra, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Recently, the studies focus on how to improve the dispersion of composite particle and achieve good magnetic performance. Hence effects of the volume ratio of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and magnetite colloid on the structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the composite nanoparticles were systematically investi-gated. The results revealed that the Fe3O4@SiO2 had better thermal stability and dispersion than the magnetite nanoparticles. Furthermore, the particle size and magnetic property of the Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles can be adjusted by changing the volume ratio of TEOS and magnetite colloid.

PREPARATION OF SPHERICAL， MONODISPERSED NANOMETER Eu_2O_3 PARTICLES

Spherical, monodispersed europium hydroxycarbonate particles wereobtained by homogeneous precipitation with urea in aqueous solution of Eu.(NO3)3at elevated temperature.The particles were readily converted to the uniformEu2O3 with average particle size of 50nm after calcined at 750℃.

Red Electrophoretic Particles Based on Fe_2O_3 Nanoparticles for Electronic Inks: Design, Preparation and Properties

In order to modify inorganic particles as chromatic electrophoretic particles, an approach was designed and used to prepare Fe203 red electrophoretic particles. These Fe203-cationic hybrid nanoparticles （Fe203-CHNPs）were prepared through Fe203 core covered with polymer shell which was composed of SiO2 and P （DMAEMA-co-HMA） by using atom transfer radical polymerization （ATRP）technique. The SiO：-coating could introduce the functional group on the surfaceof inorganic particles, through which the polymer shell could be formed by using ATRP tech- nique. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectra （FT-IR）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and thermal gravimetric analysis （TGA）confirmed the chemical compositions of Fe2O3-CHNPs; the images of transmission elec- tron microscopy （TEM） indicated the core-shell structure of Fe2O3-CHNPs; the measurements of dynamic light scatter- ing （DLS） showed a 253.7 nm average particle size with narrow size distribution; and the zeta potential measurements identified the high chargeability of Fe2O3-CHNPs. Furthermore, the resulting nanoparticles were successfully applied in the electrophoretic display cell, which demonstrated that it was an effective approach to preparing chromatic elec- trophoretic particles.

Properties of Dispersion Casting of Y2O3 Particles in Hypo,Hyper and Eutectic Binary Al-Cu Alloys

In the present work,the dispersion casting of Y-2O-3 particles in aluminum-copper alloy was investigated in terms of microstructural changes with respect to Cu contents of 20 （hypo）,33 （eutectic） and 40 （hyper） wt pct by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）.For the fabrication of Al-Cu alloy dispersed Y-2O-3 ceramic particles,stir casting method was employed.In case of Al-20 wt pct Cu alloy （hypoeutectic）,SEM images revealed that primary Al was grown up in the beginning.After that,eutectic phase with well dispersed ceramic particles was formed.In case of eutectic composition,Y-2O-3 particles were uniformly dispersed in the matrix.When the Cu is added into Al up to 40 wt pct （hypereutectic）,primary phase was grown up without any Y-2O-3 ceramic particles in the early stage of solidification.Thereafter, eutectic phase was formed with well dispersed ceramic particles.It can be concluded that Y-2O-3 ceramic particles is mostly dispersed in case of eutectic composition in Al-Cu alloy.

Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层的制备及性能

以汽车模具配件—导柱常用的20Cr钢为基材,在其表面制备Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层及普通Ni-P镀层。对Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层的微观形貌、晶相结构、显微硬度和摩擦磨损性能进行了测试与分析,并与Ni-P镀层和基材进行了对比。结果表明,Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层的晶粒细小,结构更加致密,显微硬度平均值可达到436.4 HV,高于Ni-P镀层的357.3 HV和基材的190HV;与Ni-P镀层相比,Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层能更有效地改善基材的摩擦磨损性能。NanoAl_2O_3颗粒复合量对Ni-P/nano-Al_2O_3复合镀层的显微硬度和摩擦磨损质量损失率有一定影响,增加颗粒复合量可以提高复合镀层的显微硬度,改善其摩擦磨损性能。

Comments on“Adsorption behavior of heavy metal ions by carbon nanotubes grown on microsized Al_2O_3 particles”

Recently, Hsieh and Horng [1] published the paper entitled as above. In section 3 results and discussion, the authors mentioned the first and the second order kinetic models without any quotations. In fact these two kinetic models have been published [2-5]. In order to distinguish a kinetics model based on the ad- sorption capacity of a solid from the one based on the concentration of a solution, Lagergren＇s first-order rate equation has been called pseudo-first-order [6-7]. The Lagergren＇s equation has been widely cited, but there are far more mistakes made in the quotation and in the reference section of papers, including the title, the author＇s name, journal title, year of publishing, volume, and page number [3]. In addition, the second order kinetic expression for the adsorption systems of divalent metal ions using sphagnum moss peat has been reported by Ho [8].

The Effect of Fabrication Conditions on the Morphology and Photocatalytic Activity of Bismutite Bi₂O₂CO₃Particles

In this study, three-dimensional bismutite Bi2O2CO3 nanoparticels (BSC NPs) have been synthesized through a facile hydrothermal treatment under mild conditions. The reaction temperatures and NaOH concentration have a vital influence on the physical and photocatalytic properties of the obtained BSC NPs. The crystal structure, morphology, chemical composition, specific surface area and photoresponse of as-obtained catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microsprctrosopy, Energy-dispersive spectroscopy, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms and UV-Vis spectra, respectively. Furthermore, Rhodamine 6G was used as model reaction to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of BSC NPs. As a result, there was no obvious effect of hydrothermal reaction temperature and NaOH concentration on phase structure and UV-visible light response;while the morphology, BET surface area and photoactivity were affected by hydrothermal reaction temperature and NaOH concentration.

Effect of CuO particle size on synthesis temperature and microstructure of Al_2O_(3p)-Al composites from Al-CuO system

Al2O3p-Al composites were synthesized using an in-situ reaction in the 80%Al-20%CuO （mass fraction） system. The effects of the CuO particle size on the synthesis temperature and microstructure of the composites were investigated by various methods. The results indicate that the CuO particle size has a significant effect on the temperature at which the complete reaction in the Al-CuO system occurs：the temperature is 200 ℃ lower in the Al-CuO system containing CuO particles with sizes less than 6μm than that containing CuO particles with sizes less than 100μm. The interfacial bonding between Al2O3 particles and Al is not complete when the temperature is below a critical value. The morphology of the Al2O3 particles varies from ribbon-like shape to near spherical shape when the temperature is above a critical value. These two critical temperatures are affected by the particle size of CuO, and the critical temperature of the sample containing CuO particles with sizes less than 6μm is 100 ℃ lower than that of the sample containing CuO particles with sizes less than 100μm.

微波辐射KF/nano-γ-Al_2O_3催化的Gewald反应研究

以KF/nano-γ-Al2O3为碱性催化剂,在微波辐射作用下发生三组分Gewald反应,合成了一类2-氨基噻吩类化合物,并探索了不同反应条件对收率的影响。实验结果表明,该方法具有催化剂廉价高效、反应时间短、产品收率高、后处理简便等优点。

直流辉光放电质谱法测定高纯α-Al 2 O 3颗粒中16种杂质元素

采用高纯Ga作为辅助电极,通过考察取样量、放电参数对基体信号强度、信号稳定性、基体和Ga的信号比值的影响,建立了直流辉光放电质谱法(dc-GDMS)测定高纯α-Al_(2)O_(3)颗粒中的Li、Be、Na、Mg等16种杂质元素含量的分析方法。当选取3颗2 mm左右大小的α-Al_(2)O_(3)颗粒用Ga包裹,在1.6 mA/950 V的放电参数下,基体27 Al信号稳定,强度为3.2×10^(8) cps,Al、Ga的信号比约为1∶270。采用实验方法对α-Al_(2)O_(3)颗粒独立测定5次,相对标准偏差均在30%以内。为了验证Ga对α-Al_(2)O_(3)颗粒测定结果的影响,分别采用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法(ICP-OES)和dc-GDMS法对易于消解的γ-Al_(2)O_(3)粉进行测定。对于dc-GDMS法,选择压在Ga上的γ-Al_(2)O_(3)粉直径约为4~5 mm,在同样的放电参数下,27 Al的信号强度为3.0×10^(9) cps,Al、Ga的信号比约为1∶29。γ-Al_(2)O_(3)粉的GDMS测定结果和ICP-OES基本一致。采用Ga作辅助电极测定α-Al_(2)O_(3)颗粒和γ-Al_(2)O_(3)粉的检出限均可达ng/g。

Influence of Molten Salt on Luminescent Intensity and Particle Size of Y_2O_3:Eu^(3+) Phosphor

The Y-Eu oxalate precursor was prepared with a homogeneous precipitation method. And the additives, Na2CO3, S, NaCl or their combination, were introduced into the precursor to prepare Y2O3 ：Eu^3＋ red phosphors at 1000 1300 ℃ for 2 h. The effect of molten salts on particle size and luminescent intensity was studied. The experimental results showed that the complex molten salt （Na：CO3 ＋ S ＋ NaCl） was conductive to enhance the luminescent intensity of Y2O3 ：Eu^3＋. The emission intensity of the phosphor prepared with these additives at 1300 ℃ was about 45% higher than that of the one prepared without molten salt, and about 11% higher than that of the corresponding commercial phosphor. Meanwhile, the particle size of Y2O3 ：Eu^3＋ phosphor was controlled effectively with the molten salt.

Effects of Particle Size and Content of Silicon Powder on Strength and Microstructure of Coked Al_2O_3-ZrO_2-C Refractories

Effects of particle size （A：d50 = 336. 9 μm, B：d50 =123.5μm, C： d50=19.5 μm, D： dso=2.21μm） and content （1 wt% , 3 wt% , 5 wt% , 7 wt% ） of silicon powder on cold crushing strength （CCS） , pore size distribution and microstructure of Al2O3 - ZrO2 - C refractories coked at high temperature had been investigated by means of mercury porosimeter, SEM, EDS, tic. The results indicated that particle size and content of silicon powder affected the cold crushing strength of coked specimens. It increased with the addition of silicon powder and its finer particle size. However, it decreased greatly when using too fine silicon powder. The particle size and content of silicon powder also impacted the phase evolution and microstructure of coked specimens, much more β-SiC whiskers constituted network structure and well distributed in specimens with reduction of their slenderness ratios when finer silicon powder was added, corresponding to that, the specimens＇ pore size distribution range became narrower with smaller pore diameter, but β-SiC whiskers were distributed sparsely and the specific pore volume of small pores increased when much finer powder was added. It was worthly mentioned that some nitride could form in specimens with addition of appropriate particle size and content of silicon powder.

Nano-γ-Fe₂O₃: Efficient, Reusable and Green Catalyst for <i>N</i>-<i>tert</i>-Butoxycarbonylation of Amines in Water

An efficient and versatile practical protocol for the chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines using Nano-γ-Fe2O3 and (BOC)2O. Nano-γ-Fe2O3 was applied as an efficient, green, heterogeneous and reusable catalyst at ambient temperature;the method is general for the preparation of N-Boc derivatives of aliphatic, heterocyclic, aromatic as well as amino acid derivatives.

PREPARATION OF La_2O_3 ULTRAFINE PARTICLE BY HOMOGENEOUS PRECIPITATION

Y_2O_3 ultrafine particles have been prepared by means of precipitation in Japan and U.S.A., and ultrafine particles of rare earth oxide have been prepared with dicarboxyl precipitate by Wang Zenglin et al. It has not been reported, however, to prepare La_2O_3 ultrafine particles with urea as the hydrolytic agent. This method is easy to operate, and the materials are cheap and easily available, besides, it is easy to obtain homogeneous spherical precursors of ultrafine particles. The present, paper describes the preparation of La_2O_3 ultrafine particles with urea as hydrolytic agent, and observes some of its characteristics.

纳米Al_2O_3改性变压器绝缘纸性能的研究

为了研究纳米Al2O3改性绝缘纸的绝缘性能,实验室制备了含不同质量分数的纳米Al2O3绝缘纸手抄片,并对真空浸油后的绝缘纸性能进行了测试。结果表明在一定的质量分数内纳米Al2O3改性后的绝缘纸的工频击穿场强得到较大的提高,在质量分数为1%时,工频击穿场强提高了12.75%,绝缘纸的抗张强度增加了14.13%;在1%的添加量内绝缘纸的介电常数、介电损耗都随纳米Al2O3含量的增加而减小。

Effect of Al2O3np on the Properties and Microstructure of B4Cp/Al Composites

Aluminum-matrix boron carbide (B4Cp/Al) is a kind of neutron absorbing material widely used in nuclear spent fuel storage. In order to improve the tensile property of B4Cp/Al composites, a new type of nano-Al2O3 particle (Al2O3np) reinforced B4Cp/Al + Al2O3np composites were prepared by powder metallurgy method. The Monte Carlo particle transport program (MCNP) was used to determine the influence of Al2O3np on the thermal neutron absorptivity of composites. The universal material testing machine and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to study the mechanical properties, microstructure and fracture morphology of B4Cp/Al composites. The results indicated that the neutron absorption properties of B4Cp/Al composites were not affected by the addition of nano-Al2O3 particles in the range of 1 wt%-15 wt%. The addition of Al2O3np can obviously reduce the grain size of B4Cp/Al matrix metals thus improve the tensile strength of the composites. The addition threshold of Al2O3np is about 2.5 wt%. Both B4Cp and Al2O3np change the fracture characteristics of the composites from toughness to brittleness, and the latter is more important.

Noisy-power dissipation and efficiency in NiO/Fe_2O_3 wet grinding by planetary ball mill

The relationship between the efficiency of NiO/Fe2O3 wet grinding and noisy-power dissipation was studied. The optimal grinding parameters were found as: a slurry water content of 64.10%-85.47%, ball number ratio of 360/20, revolution speed of 300.9 r/min, powder-filling ratio of 10.88%, ball-filling ratio of 20.53%-23.88%, and grinding time of approximately 6 h. The discrete element method(DEM) was employed to analyze relationship between the noisy-power dissipation and the grinding efficiency, and equations describing the relationship were derived. The mean particle size of the ground powder decreased with a decrease in the degree of noisy-power dissipation, while the grinding efficiency and the amount of specific impact power used decreased with an increase in the degree of noisy-power dissipation.