The current work deals with ZnO-Ag nanocomposites(in the wide range of x in the Zn1-x O-Ag x chemical composition) synthesized using microwave assisted solution combustion method.The structural, morphological and op...The current work deals with ZnO-Ag nanocomposites(in the wide range of x in the Zn1-x O-Ag x chemical composition) synthesized using microwave assisted solution combustion method.The structural, morphological and optical properties of the samples were characterized by XRD(X-ray diffraction), FTIR(Fourier transform infrared spectrometry), SEM(scanning electron microscopy technique), EDX(energy dispersive X-ray spectrum), ICP(inductively coupled plasma technique), TEM(transmission electron microscopy), BET(Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method), UV–Vis(ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometer) and photoluminescence spectrophotometer. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnO-Ag was investigated by photo-degradation of Acid Blue 113(AB 113) under UV illumination in a semi-batch reactor. This experiment showed that ZnO-Ag has much more excellent photocatalytic properties than ZnO synthesized by the same method. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was due to the decrease in recombination of photogenerated electron-holes. The results showed the improvement of ZnO photocatalytic activity and there is an optimum amount of Ag(3.5 mol%) that needs to be doped with ZnO.The effect of operating parameters such as p H, catalyst dose and dye concentration were investigated. The reaction byproducts were identified by LC/MS(liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry) analysis and a pathway was proposed as well. Kinetic studies indicated that the decolorization process follows the first order kinetics. Also, the degradation percentage of AB113 was determined using a total organic carbon(TOC) analyzer. Additionally, cost analysis of the process, the mechanism and the role of Ag were discussed.展开更多
Position, velocity, and timing(PVT) signals from the Global Positioning System(GPS)are used throughout the world but the availability and reliability of these signals in all environments has become a subject of co...Position, velocity, and timing(PVT) signals from the Global Positioning System(GPS)are used throughout the world but the availability and reliability of these signals in all environments has become a subject of concern for both civilian and military applications. This presentation summarizes recent advances in navigation sensor technology, including GPS, inertial, and other navigation aids that address these concerns. Also addressed are developments in sensor integration technology with several examples described, including the Bluefin-21 system mechanization.展开更多
文摘The current work deals with ZnO-Ag nanocomposites(in the wide range of x in the Zn1-x O-Ag x chemical composition) synthesized using microwave assisted solution combustion method.The structural, morphological and optical properties of the samples were characterized by XRD(X-ray diffraction), FTIR(Fourier transform infrared spectrometry), SEM(scanning electron microscopy technique), EDX(energy dispersive X-ray spectrum), ICP(inductively coupled plasma technique), TEM(transmission electron microscopy), BET(Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method), UV–Vis(ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometer) and photoluminescence spectrophotometer. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnO-Ag was investigated by photo-degradation of Acid Blue 113(AB 113) under UV illumination in a semi-batch reactor. This experiment showed that ZnO-Ag has much more excellent photocatalytic properties than ZnO synthesized by the same method. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was due to the decrease in recombination of photogenerated electron-holes. The results showed the improvement of ZnO photocatalytic activity and there is an optimum amount of Ag(3.5 mol%) that needs to be doped with ZnO.The effect of operating parameters such as p H, catalyst dose and dye concentration were investigated. The reaction byproducts were identified by LC/MS(liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry) analysis and a pathway was proposed as well. Kinetic studies indicated that the decolorization process follows the first order kinetics. Also, the degradation percentage of AB113 was determined using a total organic carbon(TOC) analyzer. Additionally, cost analysis of the process, the mechanism and the role of Ag were discussed.
文摘Position, velocity, and timing(PVT) signals from the Global Positioning System(GPS)are used throughout the world but the availability and reliability of these signals in all environments has become a subject of concern for both civilian and military applications. This presentation summarizes recent advances in navigation sensor technology, including GPS, inertial, and other navigation aids that address these concerns. Also addressed are developments in sensor integration technology with several examples described, including the Bluefin-21 system mechanization.