The ZnAl<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (x = 0.0, 0.2 and 0.4) spinel ferrites were prepared by the conventional solid state reaction in air at 1350°C. The X-ray diff...The ZnAl<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (x = 0.0, 0.2 and 0.4) spinel ferrites were prepared by the conventional solid state reaction in air at 1350°C. The X-ray diffraction of all the three samples showed sharp Bragg peaks indicating the formation of a single phase spinel structure. The lattice parameters of the samples were determined from the X-ray diffraction data using the Nelson-Riley extrapolation method. The lattice parameters, cation distribution and oxygen position parameters have also been determined by refining the data by the Rietveld method. Rietveld refinement of the XRD data reveals all the samples to possess cubic symmetry corresponding to the space group Fd3m. Lattice parameters were found to decrease with increasing Al concentration, i.e. 8.4322, 8.4002, and 8.3984 Åfor x = 0.0, 0.2 and 0.4, respectively.展开更多
The main concerns in the world today,especially in the energy field,are subjected to clean,efficient,and durable sources of energy.These three aspects are the main goals that scientist are paying attention to.However,...The main concerns in the world today,especially in the energy field,are subjected to clean,efficient,and durable sources of energy.These three aspects are the main goals that scientist are paying attention to.However,the various types of energy resources include fossil and sustainable ones,but still some challenges are chasing these kinds from energy conversion,storage,and efficiency.Hence,the most reliable and considered energy resource nowadays is the utilized one which is as highly efficient,clean,and everlasting as possible.So,in this review,an attempt is made to highlight one of the promising types as a clean and efficient energy resource.Solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is the most efficient type of the fuel cell types involved with hydrogen and hydrocarbon-based fuels,especially when it works with combined heat and power(CHP).The importance of this type is due to its nature of work as conversion tool from chemical to electrical for generation of power without noise,pollution,and can be safely handled.展开更多
文摘The ZnAl<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (x = 0.0, 0.2 and 0.4) spinel ferrites were prepared by the conventional solid state reaction in air at 1350°C. The X-ray diffraction of all the three samples showed sharp Bragg peaks indicating the formation of a single phase spinel structure. The lattice parameters of the samples were determined from the X-ray diffraction data using the Nelson-Riley extrapolation method. The lattice parameters, cation distribution and oxygen position parameters have also been determined by refining the data by the Rietveld method. Rietveld refinement of the XRD data reveals all the samples to possess cubic symmetry corresponding to the space group Fd3m. Lattice parameters were found to decrease with increasing Al concentration, i.e. 8.4322, 8.4002, and 8.3984 Åfor x = 0.0, 0.2 and 0.4, respectively.
基金supported by the Graduate Research Scholarship(GRS)granted by the Graduate Research Office of Univeristi Brunei Darussalam.
文摘The main concerns in the world today,especially in the energy field,are subjected to clean,efficient,and durable sources of energy.These three aspects are the main goals that scientist are paying attention to.However,the various types of energy resources include fossil and sustainable ones,but still some challenges are chasing these kinds from energy conversion,storage,and efficiency.Hence,the most reliable and considered energy resource nowadays is the utilized one which is as highly efficient,clean,and everlasting as possible.So,in this review,an attempt is made to highlight one of the promising types as a clean and efficient energy resource.Solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is the most efficient type of the fuel cell types involved with hydrogen and hydrocarbon-based fuels,especially when it works with combined heat and power(CHP).The importance of this type is due to its nature of work as conversion tool from chemical to electrical for generation of power without noise,pollution,and can be safely handled.