Wrinkling in graded core/shell systems using symplectic formulation

Wrinkles in flat graded elastic layers have been recently described as a timevarying Hamiltonian system by the energy method.Cylindrical core/shell structures can also undergo surface instabilities under the external pressure.In this study,we show that by treating the radial direction as a pseudo-time variable,the graded core/shell system with radially decaying elastic properties can also be described within the symplectic framework.In combination with the shell buckling equation,the present paper addresses the surface wrinkling of graded core/shell structures subjected to the uniform external pressure by solving a series of ordinary differential equations with varying coefficients.Three representative gradient distributions are showcased,and the predicted critical pressure and critical wave number are verified by finite element simulations.The symplectic framework provides an efficient and accurate approach to understand the surface instability and morphological evolution in curved biological tissues and engineered structures.

A core-shell copper oxides-cobalt oxides heterostructure nanowire arrays for nitrate reduction to ammonia with high yield rate

Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia(NRA) can realize the green synthesis of ammonia(NH3) at ambient conditions, and also remove nitrate contamination in water. However, the current catalysts for NRA still face relatively low NH3yield rate and poor stability. We present here a core-shell heterostructure comprising cobalt oxide anchored on copper oxide nanowire arrays(CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)) for efficient NRA. The CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)demonstrates significantly enhanced NRA performance in alkaline media in comparison with plain CuO NWAs and Co_(3)O_(4)flocs. Especially, at-0.23 V vs. RHE, NH_(3) yield rate of the CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)reaches 1.915 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2),much higher than those of CuO NWAs(1.472 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)), Co_(3)O_(4)flocs(1.222 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)) and recent reported Cu-based catalysts.It is proposed that the synergetic effects of the heterostructure combing atom hydrogen adsorption and nitrate reduction lead to the enhanced NRA performance.

Structural Analysis of TiC and TiC-C Core-Shell Nanostructures Produced by Pulsed-Laser Ablation

This paper reports on the ablation process of a pure Ti solid target immersed in a C-enriched acetone solution, leading to the production of titanium carbide (TiC) and Ti-C core-shell nanostructures. The used route of synthesis is generally called pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL). The presence of carbon structures in the solution contributed to the carbon content in the produced Ti-based nanomaterials. The atomic composition of the produced nanostructures was analyzed using SEM-EDS, while TEM micrographs revealed the formation of spherical TiC and core-shell nanostructures ranging from 40 to 100 nm. The identification of atomic planes by HRTEM confirmed a 10 nm diameter C-shell with a graphite structure surrounding the Ti-core. Raman spectroscopy allowed for the identification of D and G peaks for graphite and a Raman signal at 380 and 600 cm−1, assigned to TiC. The results contribute to the state-of-the-art production of TiC and Ti-C core-shell nanostructures using the PLAL route.

Fe_(core)-Pt_(shell)/C核壳型纳米催化剂电催化还原氧的性能

应用两步化学还原法合成不同壳层厚度的Fecore-Ptshell纳米粒子,并用SEM、TEM、EDS和XRD手段对其进行物理表征,应用动电位、交流阻抗和循环伏安法进行氧还原电催化活性及抗甲醇性测试。结果表明,样品Fecore-Ptshell纳米颗粒粒径分布集中,其中Fecore,1-Ptshell,0.5平均值为50nm,核芯直径约34nm,壳层厚度约8nm;与Pt/C相比,Fecore-Ptshell/C对氧还原的催化活性和抗甲醇性明显提高,Fe与Pt原子比为1:0.5的Fecore-Ptshell/C在0.5mol·L-1H2SO4中氧还原的最大峰电流密度可达到184.7mA·mg-1,是相同反应条件下Pt/C电流密度的1.45倍,抗甲醇性显著提高。

Au_(core)Co_(shell)纳米粒子的制备、表征及其表面增强拉曼光谱研究

AucoreCoshell nanoparticles with different shell thicknesses were prepared by using chemical reduction method and characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and cyclic voltammetry（CV）. The results reveal that the prepared core-shell nanoparticles were covered by Co shell and exhibited the similar electrochemistry property with the Co nanoparticles surface. Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy（SERS） activities of these nanoparticles were studied by using pyridine as a probe molecule. It was found that the SERS intensity depended on the Co shell thickness of the core-shell nanoparticles and was weakened with the increasing shell thickness. The SERS intensity of these AucoreCoshell nanoparticles is found to be about twenty times higher than that obtained on an electrochemically roughened cobalt electrode.

Cu_(core)Pt_(shell)/C纳米催化剂电催化氧还原性能

通过控制前驱体材料的比例分别为1∶1、1∶0.5、1∶2,采用两步化学还原法合成了不同壳层厚度的Cu_(core)Pt_(shell)纳米粒子。使用XRD表征纳米粒子的结构和组成,动电位扫描法测试其对氧还原反应的活性和抗甲醇性能。结果显示:所制备的材料为核壳结构,Pt壳层平均厚度约5.5 nm;Cu_(core)Pt_(shell)/C催化剂的氧还原活性随着Pt元素比例的增加而增加,都小于Pt/C催化剂,但其抗甲醇性能优于Pt/C催化剂。

Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorine-containing Polyacrylate Emulsion with Core-Shell Structure

包含氟的符号的 polyacrylate 共聚物乳剂被一个种子乳剂聚合方法，在甲基， methacrylate (MMA ) 和丁基 acrylate (BA ) 作为包含氟的符号的单体被用作主要单体和 hexafluorobutyl methacrylate (HFMA ) 综合。结构和性质被 Fourier 变换描绘红外线的光谱(英尺红外) ，传播电子显微镜学(TEM ) ，粒子尺寸分析， X 光检查光电子光谱学(XPS ) ，接触角度(CA ) ，微分扫描热量测定(DSC ) 和 thermogravimetry (TG ) 分析。FTIR 和 TEM 结果证明 HFMA 有效地涉及乳剂 copolymerization，并且形成的乳剂粒子让核心壳结构和一个狭窄的粒子缩放分发。XPS 和 CA 分析表明氟的符号的坡度集中在富于氟的符号和在一个方面恐水病的更多的包含氟的符号的乳剂电影的深度侧面存在。DSC 和 TG 分析也证明清楚的核心壳结构在包含氟的符号的乳剂粒子存在，并且他们的电影比没有氟的符号的乳剂的显示出更高热的稳定性。

A Hybrid Electrode of Co_3O_4@PPy Core/Shell Nanosheet Arrays for High-Performance Supercapacitors

Herein, combining solverthermal route and electrodeposition, we grew unique hybrid nanosheet arrays consisting of Co_3O_4 nanosheet as a core, PPy as a shell. Benefiting from the PPy as conducting polymer improving an electron transport rate as well as synergistic effects from such a core/shell structure, a hybrid electrode made of the Co_3O_4@PPy core/shell nanosheet arrays exhibits a large areal capacitance of 2.11 F cm-2at the current density of 2 m A cm^(-2), a *4-fold enhancement compared with the pristine Co_3O_4electrode; furthermore, this hybrid electrode also displays good rate capability(*65 % retention of the initial capacitance from 2 to 20 m A cm^(-2)) and superior cycling performance(*85.5 % capacitance retention after 5000 cycles). In addition, the equivalent series resistance value of the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid electrode(0.238 X) is significantly lower than that of the pristine Co_3O_4electrode(0.319 X). These results imply that the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid composites have a potential for fabricating next-generation energy storage and conversion devices.

ZnO@MOF@PANI core-shell nanoarrays on carbon cloth for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes

Hierarchical ZnO@metal-organic framework @polyaniline(ZnO@MOF@PANI) core-shell nanorod arrays on carbon cloth has been fabricated by combining electrodeposition and hydrothermal method. Well-ordered Zn O nanorods not only act as a scaffold for growth of MOF/PANI shell but also as Zn source for the formation of MOF. The morphology of ZnO@MOF@PANI composite is greatly influenced by the number of PANI electrodeposition cycles. Their structural and electrochemical properties were characterized with different techniques. The results indicate that the Zn O@MOF@PANI with 13 CV cycles of PANI deposition demonstrates the maximum specific capacitance of 340.7 F g-1 at 1.0 A g-1, good rate capability with84.3% capacitance retention from 1.0 to 10 A g-1 and excellent cycling life of 82.5% capacitance retention after 5000 cycles at high current density of 2.0 A g-1. This optimized core-shell nanoarchitecture endows the composite electrode with short ion diffusion pathway, rapid ion/electron transfer and high utilization of active materials, which thus result in excellent electrochemical performance of the ternary composite.

One-dimensional ZnS-based Hetero-,Core/shell and Hierarchical Nanostructures

A focus of the current nanotechnology has shifted from routine fabrication of nanostructures to designing functional electronic devices and realizing their immense potentials for applications. Due to infusion of multi-functionality into a single system, the utilization of hetero-, core/shell and hierarchical nanostructures has become the key issue for building such devices. ZnS, due to its direct wide bandgap, high index of refraction, high transparency in the visible range and intrinsic polarity, is one of the most useful semiconductors for a wide range of electronics applications. This article provides a dense review of the state-of-the-art research activities in one-dimensional （1D） ZnS-based hetero-, core/shell and hierarchical nanostructures. The particular emphasis is put on their syntheses and applications.

Preparation of Core-Shell Composite of Y@Mesoporous Alumina and Its Application in Heavy Oil Cracking

A well core-shell composite of Y@meso-Al with a mesoporous alumina shell and a Y zeolite core was synthesized. The mesoporous alumina shell has a wormhole-like structure with large mesopores. The prepared catalytic cracking catalyst using this composite has exhibited excellent catalytic performance for heavy oil cracking thanks to its favorable physicochemical properties, such as high surface area, large pore volume and outstanding acid sites accessibility for large molecules provided by the composite. In comparison with the reference catalyst using pure Y zeolite, the oil conversion achieved by the above-mentioned catalyst increased by 2.73 percentage points, while the heavy oil yield and coke yield decreased by 2.23 percentage points and 1.28 percentage points, respectively, with the light oil yield increasing by 2.27 percentage points.

Sonochemical Synthesis of Core/Shell Structured CdS/TiO_2 Nanocrystals Composites

A simple sonochemical route for the surface coating of titanium dioxide on cadmium sulfide nanocrystal was reported. After 2 h ultrasonic irradiation treatment, the mixture of CdS nanocrystals and tetrabutyl titanate in an aqueous medium yielded CdS/TiO2 nanocrystals composites with core/shell structure. The thickness of TiO2 layer with smooth interface could be easily controlled via changing the concentration of the precursors and the time of irradiation. The core/shell nanocrysrals were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope and UV-vis spectrometry techniques. The prepared semiconductor composites with particular band structure present appealing properties especially in photochemical activity.

Synthesis of a Novel Core-shell Type Acrylic-polyurethane Hybrid Emulsion Containing Siloxane and Fluorine as well as Water and the Oil Resistances of Cured Film

Siliconated polyurethane （Si-PU） was synthesized using isophorone diisocyanate （IPDI）, hydroxybutyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane （PDMS）, polytetramethylene ether glycol （PTMG）, polypropylene glycol （PPG）, 1,6-hexanediol （HDO）, dimethylol propionic acid （DMPA） and triethylamine （TEA）. Based on butyl acrylate （BA）, 2, 2, 2-trifluoroethylmethacrylate （TFEMA） and Si-PU as a seed emulsion, a novel core-shell type acrylic-polyurethane hybrid emulsion, containing siloxane and fluorine （F-Si-PU）, was prepared by seeded emulsion polymerization. The contents of siloxane and fluorine were determined according to the feed ratio. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FTIR） was used to identify the chain structures of Si-PU and F-Si-PU. Investigation of transmission electron microscopy （TEM） confirmed the core-shell structure of F-Si-PU emulsion. Measurement results of water contact angle and the swelling ratio in water and n-octane for cured film showed that the water and the oil resistances for F-Si-PU had been significantly improved at a suitable content of fluorine and siloxane.

Optimization of conditions for preparation of ZSM-5@silicalite-1 core–shell catalysts via hydrothermal synthesis

Although the preparation of ZSM-5@silicalite-1(ZS) core–shell catalysts has been reported in the literature,their selectivity to para-xylene(PX)in the toluene alkylation with methanol is difficult to control.Here we present the effects of water and ZSM-5 adding amounts in the synthesis solution,the hydrothermal synthesis time,and the Si/Al ratio of core ZSM-5 on the catalytic performance of ZS core–shell catalysts.The ZS core–shell catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),N_2 adsorption,and NH_3 temperature-programmed desorption (NH_3-TPD) techniques.The highest PX selectivity of 95.5%was obtained for the ZS(Si/Al=140) catalyst prepared in the synthesis solution with a molar ratio of 0.2 TPAOH:1TEOS:250H_2O at 175°C and 10 r·min^(-1) for only 2 h and the corresponding toluene conversion is as high as 22.8% for the alkylation of toluene with methanol.

Polybutylacrylate/poly(methyl methacrylate) Core-Shell Elastic Particles as Epoxy Resin Toughener: Part I Design and Preparation

Polybutylacrylate (PBA)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) core-shell elastic particles (CSEP), whose rubbery core diameter ranged from 0.08 μm to 1.38μm, were synthesized by using conventional emulsion polymerization, multi-step emulsion polymerization, and soapless polymerization. Allyl methacylate (ALMA) and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) were selected as crosslinking reagents for core polymerization. Methacrylic acid (MAA) was used as functional co-monomer with methyl methacrylate as shell component. The content of vinyl groups in PBA rubbery core increased with the amount of crosslinking reagents. The core-shell ratio affected great on the morphology of the complex particles. Furthermore, the amounts of carboxyl on the surface of core-shell particles, copolymerized with acrylic acid, were determined by potentiometric titration. Results showed that methylacrylic acid was distributed mostly on the surface of particles.

Type-Ⅱ Core/Shell Nanowire Heterostructures and Their Photovoltaic Applications

Nanowire-based photovoltaic devices have the advantages over planar devices in light absorption and charge transport and collection.Recently,a new strategy relying on type-Ⅱ band alignment has been proposed to facilitate efficient charge separation in core/shell nanowire solar cells.This paper reviews the type-Ⅱ heterojunction solar cells based on core/shell nanowire arrays,and specifically focuses on the progress of theoretical design and fabrication of type-Ⅱ Zn O/Zn Se core/shell nanowire-based solar cells.A strong photoresponse associated with the type-Ⅱ interfacial transition exhibits a threshold of 1.6 e V,which demonstrates the feasibility and great potential for exploring all-inorganic versions of type-Ⅱ heterojunction solar cells using wide bandgap semiconductors.Future prospects in this area are also outlooked.

Nb_2O_5-carbon core-shell nanocomposite as anode material for lithium ion battery

Nb2O5-carbon nanocomposite is synthesized through a facile one-step hydrothermal reaction from sucrose as the carbon source, and stuclled as an anode material for high-performance lithium ion battery. The structural characterizations reveal that the nanocomposite possesses a core-shell structure with a thin layer of carbon shell homogeneously coated on the Nb2O5 nanocrystals. Such a unique structure enables the composite electrode with a long cycle life by preventing the Nb2O5 from volume change and pulverization during the charge-discharge process. In addition, the carbon shell efficiently improves the rate capability. Even at a current density of 500 mA.g-1, the composite electrode still exhibits a specific capacity of ~100 mAh.g-1. These results suggest the possibility to utilize the Nb2O5-carbon core-shell composite as a high performance anode material in the practical application of lithium ion battery.

TOUGHENING OF POLYCARBONATE WITH PBA-PMMA CORE-SHELL PARTICLES

The miscibility,mechanical properties,morphology and toughening mechanism of PC/PBA-PMMA blends wereinvestigated.The dynamic mechanical results show that PC/PBA-PMMA blend has good miscibility and strong interfacialadhesion.The Izod impact strength of blend PC/PBA-PMMA with 4%(volume fraction)PBA-PMMA core-shell modifier is16 times higher than that of pure PC.The core-shell volume fraction and thickness of the PMMA shell have effect on thetoughness of PC/PBA-PMMA blends.As PMMA volume fraction increases,the toughness of PC/PBA-PMMA blendincreases,and reaches a maximum value at 30% volume fraction of PMMA or so.The tensile properties of PC/PBA-PMMAblend with a minimum amount of PBA-PMMA modifier show that brittle-tough transition has no significant variance incomparison with that of pure PC.The scanning electron microscopic(SEM)observation indicates that the tougheningmechanism of the blend with the pseudo-ductile matrix modified by small core-shell latex polymer particles is the synergeticeffect of cavitation and shear yielding of the matrix.

THE PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SBR/PS CORE-SHELL PARTICLES BY GAMMA IRRADIATION

A kind of core(SBR)-shell(PS)particles was synthesized by using SBR latex and grafting with St under gammairradiation.The influences of absorbed dose and dose rate on the grafting yield of PS on SBR seed latex have beeninvestigated.Results show there was a transition layer which contained the SBR/PS graft copolymer between the SBR coreand PS shell.Dynamic laser scattering(DLS)and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)results confirm the existence ofgrafted polystyrene,and transmission electron microscope(TEM)observation verifies the core-shell structure of SBR-g-PSlatex.Such SBR/PS core-shell latex could be processed easily to ultrafine rubber powders by using spray drying andexpected to be used as an impact modifier for PS.

Catalytic Performance of MFI/MFI Core-Shell Zeolites in Benzene Methylation

Thanks to its 10-membered-ring structure with a three-dimensional uniform pore system and acid distribution, ZSM-5 zeolite is a key catalytic material for benzene methylation with methanol. After epitaxial inter-growth of a dense layer of shell consisting of nano-particles on the conventional ZSM-5 crystal surface, the MFI/MFI core-shell zeolite not only has much more active surface area, but also can enrich the diffusion and reaction pore system at the same time, which can significantly improve its catalytic performance. In contrast to the performance of conventional ZSM-5 catalyst, an indepth investigation on the reaction parameters of benzene methylation over the core-shell structured zeolite is of great significance.