Saturation Estimation with Complex Electrical Conductivity for Hydrate-Bearing Clayey Sediments:An Experimental Study

Clays have considerable influence on the electrical properties of hydrate-bearing sediments.It is desirable to understand the electrical properties of hydrate-bearing clayey sediments and to build hydrate saturation(S_(h))models for reservoir evaluation and monitoring.The electrical properties of tetrahydrofuran-hydrate-bearing sediments with montmorillonite are characterized by complex conductivity at frequencies from 0.01 Hz to 1 kHz.The effects of clay and Sh on the complex conductivity were analyzed.A decrease and increase in electrical conductance result from the clay-swelling-induced blockage and ion migration in the electrical double layer(EDL),respectively.The quadrature conductivity increases with the clay content up to 10%because of the increased surface site density of counterions in EDL.Both the in-phase conductivity and quadrature conductivity decrease consistently with increasing Sh from 0.50 to 0.90.Three sets of models for Sh evaluation were developed.The model based on the Simandoux equation outperforms Archie’s formula,with a root-mean-square error(E_(RMS))of 1.8%and 3.9%,respectively,highlighting the clay effects on the in-phase conductivity.The fre-quency effect correlations based on in-phase and quadrature conductivities exhibit inferior performance(E_(RMS)=11.6%and 13.2%,re-spectively)due to the challenge of choosing an appropriate pair of frequencies and intrinsic uncertainties from two measurements.The second-order Cole-Cole formula can be used to fit the complex-conductivity spectra.One pair of inverted Cole-Cole parameters,i.e.,characteristic time and chargeability,is employed to predict S_(h) with an E_(RMS) of 5.05%and 9.05%,respectively.

Fabrication of Graphene/Cu Composite by Chemical Vapor Deposition and Effects of Graphene Layers on Resultant Electrical Conductivity

Graphene(Gr)has unique properties including high electrical conductivity;Thus,graphene/copper(Gr/Cu)composites have attracted increasing attention to replace traditional Cu for electrical applications. However,the problem of how to control graphene to form desired Gr/Cu composite is not well solved. This paper aims at exploring the best parameters for preparing graphene with different layers on Cu foil by chemical vapor deposition(CVD)method and studying the effects of different layers graphene on Gr/Cu composite’s electrical conductivity. Graphene grown on single-sided and double-sided copper was prepared for Gr/Cu and Gr/Cu/Gr composites. The resultant electrical conductivity of Gr/Cu composites increased with decreasing graphene layers and increasing graphene volume fraction. The Gr/Cu/Gr composite with monolayer graphene owns volume fraction of less than 0.002%,producing the best electrical conductivity up to59.8 ×10^(6)S/m,equivalent to 104.5% IACS and 105.3% pure Cu foil.

Machine Learning Mapping of Soil Apparent Electrical Conductivity on a Research Farm in Mississippi

Open-source and free tools are readily available to the public to process data and assist producers in making management decisions related to agricultural landscapes. On-the-go soil sensors are being used as a proxy to develop digital soil maps because of the data they can collect and their ability to cover a large area quickly. Machine learning, a subcomponent of artificial intelligence, makes predictions from data. Intermixing open-source tools, on-the-go sensor technologies, and machine learning may improve Mississippi soil mapping and crop production. This study aimed to evaluate machine learning for mapping apparent soil electrical conductivity (ECa) collected with an on-the-go sensor system at two sites (i.e., MF2, MF9) on a research farm in Mississippi. Machine learning tools (support vector machine) incorporated in Smart-Map, an open-source application, were used to evaluate the sites and derive the apparent electrical conductivity maps. Autocorrelation of the shallow (ECas) and deep (ECad) readings was statistically significant at both locations (Moran’s I, p 0.001);however, the spatial correlation was greater at MF2. According to the leave-one-out cross-validation results, the best models were developed for ECas versus ECad. Spatial patterns were observed for the ECas and ECad readings in both fields. The patterns observed for the ECad readings were more distinct than the ECas measurements. The research results indicated that machine learning was valuable for deriving apparent electrical conductivity maps in two Mississippi fields. Location and depth played a role in the machine learner’s ability to develop maps.

Electrical conductivity optimization of the Na3AlF6–Al2O3–Sm2O3 molten salts system for Al–Sm intermediate binary alloy production

Metal Sm has been widely used in making Al–Sm magnet alloy materials. Conventional distillation technology to produce Sm has the disadvantages of low productivity, high costs, and pollution generation. The objective of this study was to develop a molten salt electrolyte system to produce Al–Sm alloy directly, with focus on the electrical conductivity and optimal operating conditions to minimize the energy consumption. The continuously varying cell constant(CVCC) technique was used to measure the conductivity for the Na_3 AlF_6–AlF_3–LiF–MgF_2–Al_2O_3–Sm_2O_3 electrolysis medium in the temperature range from 905 to 1055°C. The temperature(t) and the addition of Al_2O_3(W(Al_2O_3)), Sm_2O_3(W(Sm_2O_3)), and a combination of Al_2O_3 and Sm_2O_3 into the basic fluoride system were examined with respect to their effects on the conductivity(κ) and activation energy. The experimental results showed that the molten electrolyte conductivity increases with increasing temperature(t) and decreases with the addition of Al_2O_3 or Sm_2O_3 or both. We concluded that the optimal operation conditions for Al–Sm intermediate alloy production in the Na_3 AlF_6–AlF_3–LiF–MgF_2–Al_2O_3–Sm_2O_3 system are W(Al_2O_3) + W(Sm_2O_3) = 3wt%, W(Al_2O_3):W(Sm_2O_3) = 7:3, and a temperature of 965 to 995°C, which results in satisfactory conductivity, low fluoride evaporation losses, and low energy consumption.

Concentration and Temperature Dependence of Electrical Conductivity in Thermally Stable Chromium Polyacrylate

Electrical conductivity of chromium polyacrylate with dopant concentration 30, 40 and 50 wt-% of chromium has been measured over a broad range of temperatures (303 K to 383 K).The electrical conductivity shows dependence on temperature, as well as, level of doping. The conductivity is considered to be due to thermal hopping motion of localized charge carriers,which are believed to be polarons, in the temperature range 303 K to 323 K and for T>343 K,whereas. it is metal-like in the temperature range 323 K to 343

SYNTHESIS,CHARACTERIZATION,THERMAL DEGRADATION AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF OLIGO[2-(2-HYDROXYPHENYLIMINOMETHYLBENZYLIDENE)AMINOPHENOL]AND OLIGOMER-METAL COMPLEXES

The oxidative polycondensation reaction conditions of 2-[(2-hydroxyphenyliminomethylbenzylidene)amino- phenol](2-HPIMBAP)has been accomplished by using air O_2 and NaOCl oxidants in an aqueous alkaline medium between 50-90℃.The optimum reaction conditions of the oxidative polycondensation and the main parameters of the process were established.At the optimum reaction conditions,yield of the products were found to be 67.72% and 61.49% for air O_2 and NaOCl oxidants respectively.The structures of the monom...

Polypyrrole reinforced ZIF-67 with modulated facet exposure and billion-fold electrical conductivity enhancement towards robust photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction

The implementation of metal organic frameworks(MOFs) as the co-catalysts in hybrid photocatalytic systems puts requirements on both their charge-carrying capability and solvent stability. In the current study, in order to simultaneously promote the electrical conductivity and water stability of ZIF-67, an insitu monomer trapping strategy is deployed to synthesize polypyrrole(PPy)-reinforced ZIF-67 ensembles.Through coordination modulation, the incremental addition of pyrrole monomers enables to alter the crystal morphology of ZIF-67 from rhombic dodecahedra to truncated rhombic dodecahedra, and further to cubes. Upon polymerization, the resulted composite, in comparison to ZIF-67, demonstrates a billionfold conductivity enhancement, much improved chemical stability in pronated solvents, as well as largely retained specific surface area and porosity, enabling it functioning as an outstanding co-catalyst for catalyzing robust photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction. Furthermore, a PPy-mediated electron harvest and relay mechanism is proposed for rationalizing the enhanced photocatalytic performance.

SYNTHESIS,CHARACTERIZATION,THERMAL DEGRADATION AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF OLIGO[2-(THIEN-2-YLMETHYLENE)AMINOPHENOL]AND OLIGOMER-METAL COMPLEXES

The optimum reaction conditions of the oxidative polycondensation of 2-(thien-2-yl-methylene)aminophenol (2-TMAP) has been accomplished by using air O_2,H_2O_2 and NaOCl oxidants in an aqueous alkaline medium between 20℃and 90℃.The structures of the monomer and oligomer were confirmed by FT-IR,UV-Vis,~1H-NMR and ^(13)C-NMR and elemental analysis.TGA-DTA,size exclusion chromatography(SEC) techniques and solubility tests were applied for characterization.The ~1H-NMR and ^(13)C-NMR data show that the polyme...

Influence of Carbonation on the Electrical Conductivity of Graphene/Cement Composite

The electrical conductivity of graphene/cement composite before and after carbonation was tested by a four-electrode method.The General Effective Media equation was adopted to fit the experiment results.EIS(electrochemical impedance spectroscopy)was employed to study the effect of carbonation on conductivity of graphene/cement composite.The mechanism was analyzed by SEM(scanning electron microscopy).It is revealed that electrical conductivity increases with increasing carbonation depth when the graphene content is less than 2.0%.In this case,the electrical conductivity of composite depends on cement matrix which can be enhanced by carbonation product through filling pores.When the graphene content exceeds 3.3%,the electrical conductivity decreases with increasing carbonation depth.The conductive path is mainly formed by graphene chains which can be broke by carbonation product.The GEM(General Effective Media)equation fits the experimental results well and can be used to calculate the electrical conductivity of graphene/cement composite after carbonation.

Study of Sintering Behaviour and Electrical Conductivity of Cr-Zn-Fe-O System

A series of chemical compositions based on Cr, Fe and O with Zn as a partially substitutingion has been prepared in the general formula ZnxCr1-xFe2O by coprecipitation method usingNH4OH as the precipitating agent at pH=10.3. The prepared samples were identified by boththermal analysis (DTA and TGA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was found that no singlephase was obtained for any of the studied compositions but a mixture of different phases wasobserved, depending on the molar percentage of zinc ion substitution as well as on the sinteringtemperature. The temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity, σ, of the preparedsamples was plotted between 25 and 680℃. It was observed that the electrical conductivityincreased with temperature for both samples with x=0.00 and 0.80 Zn ion content whiIe itwas nearly temperature independent for samples with intermediate Zn concentration x=0.2 and0.5 mol fraction. The activation energy, Ea, calculated from the linear reIation, lgσ-1000/T forthe final mixtures (sintered at 1300℃) was calculated.

Evolution of electrical conductivity and semiconductor to metal transition of iron oxides at extreme conditions

Iron oxides are widely found as ores in Earth's crust and are also important constituents of its interiors.Their polymorphism,composition changes,and electronic structures play essential roles in controlling the structure and geodynamic properties of the solid Earth.While all-natural occurring iron oxides are semiconductors or insulators at ambient pressure,they start to metalize under pressure.Here in this work,we review the electronic conductivity and metallization of iron oxides under high-pressure conditions found in Earth's lower mantle.We summarize that the metallization of iron oxides is generally controlled by the pressure-induced bandgap closure near the Fermi level.After metallization,they possess much higher electrical and thermal conductivity,which will facilitate the thermal convection,support a more stable and thicker D′′layer,and formulate Earth's magnetic field,all of which will constrain the large-scale dynamos of the mantle and core.

Synthesis and Electrical Conductivity of MDA[Ni(dmit)_2]_2

Single crystals of MDA[Ni(dmit)2]2 were synthesized by using electrooxidation method.Electrical conductivity measurements exhibit a semiconducting feature with high conductivity at

Determining osmotic suction through electrical conductivity for unsaturated low-plasticity soils

Determining osmotic suction from the electrical conductivity(EC)of soil pore water was widely reported in the literature.However,while dealing with unsaturated soils,they do not have enough soil pore water to be extracted for a reliable measurement of EC.In this paper,the chilled-mirror dew-point hygrometer and contact filter paper method were used to determine the total and matric suctions for low-plasticity soils with different salinities(0.05‰,2.1‰,and 6.76‰).A new piecewise function was proposed to calculate the osmotic suction,with the piecewise point corresponding to the first occurrence of precipitated salt in mixed salt solutions(synthetic seawater).EC,ion and salt concentrations used for osmotic suction calculation were transformed from the established relationships of mixed salt solution instead of experimental measurement.The calculated osmotic suction by the proposed equation and the equations in the literature was compared with the indirectly measured one(the difference between the measured total and matric suctions).Results showed that the calculated osmotic suction,especially the one calculated using the proposed function,was in fair agreement with the indirectly measured data(especially for specimens with higher salinity of 6.76‰),suggesting that the transformation of EC and concentrations from the established relationship is a good alternative to direct measurement for lowplasticity soil.In particular,the proposed method could be applied to unsaturated low-plasticity soils which do not have enough soil pore water for a proper EC measurement.

Erratum to: Electrical conductivity of molten LiF–DyF3–Dy2O3–Cu2O system for Dy–Cu intermediate alloy production

Erratum to:International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials Volume 26, Number 6, June 2019, Page 701https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-019-1775-z The acknowledgements of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The grant number of the National Natural

X-ray Diffraction and Electrical Conductivity Studies on Ag-Cu-Se System

A number of X-ray patterns and electrical conductivities of five different samples of Ag-Cu-Se system have been measured. These samples of Ag-Cu-Se system: (Ag1.188, Cu0.812)Se, (Ag,Cu)Se; (Ag0.9, Cu1.1 )Se, (Ag0.8, Cu1.2)Se and (Ag0.6, Cu1.4)Se were prepared under controlled conditions. Analysis of the experimental data shows that Frenkel defects are predominated in (Ag1.188, Cu0.812)Se and Schottky defects prevailing in the other samples. The activation energy values △E calculated from the linear behaviour of electrical conductivity a with temperature (0-90℃) reveal that the impurity content increases in the direction of (Ag,Cu)Se→(Ag0.8,Cu1.2 )

Electrical Conductivity and Infra Red of CaTiO_3 Doped with CuO

The electrical conductivity of pure CaTiO3 and that containing 0.5～5.0 mole fraction CuO as dopant were measured in the temperature range 291～773 K. The conductivity values varied as a function of temperature and dopant concentration. The activation energy in the lower temperature range depended on the impurity content while in the high temperature range it indicated a value of energy gap width. The infrared absorption spectra in the range of 100～4000 cm-1revealed the presence of two main bands at 340 and 570 cm-1 which were assigned to TiO6 octahedral normal mode. Bands in the range of 106～270 cm-1 were due to the vibration of anion TiO-2. Some bands were observed at higher values due to the presence of lattice imperfections.There was a slight shift in band position with increasing dopant concentration which favors the formation of orthorhombic modification.

Effects of Electropulsing Induced Microstructural Changes on THz-Reflection and Electrical Conductivity of Al-Doped ZnO Thin-Films

Electropulsing induced phase transformation and crystal orientation change and their effects on electrical conductivity, THz reflection and surface roughness of thin-films of Al2O3 (2 wt%) doped ZnO were studied using XRD, SEM, AFM and Thz spectroscopy techniques. AZO-2 thin-films showed an effective response in THz spectroscopy under electropulsing. Electropulsing induced circular preferred crystal orientation changes and phase transformations were observed. The preferred crystal orientation changes accompanying decrease in stress and the secondary phase precipitation favored enhancing conductivity and THz reflection of the AZO-2 thin-films. After adequate electropulsing, both THz reflection and electrical conductivity of the thin-films were enhanced by 22.8% and 6.8%, respectively;meanwhile surface roughness reduced. The property responses of electropulsing are discussed from point view of microstructural change and dislocation dynamics.

Synthesis, Electrical Conductivity, and Dielectric Behaviour of Polyaniline Doped with H2SO4;HCl and (HCl + NaNO2) Mixture

Acid doped Polyaniline(PANI)due to their increased electrical conductivity,are considered to be the most promising conducting filler materials.Hence,the present study,reports the synthesis of the PANI followed by acid doping,electrical conductivity and dielectric properties measurements of H2SO4;HCl and(Conc.HCl+NaNO2mixture)doped PANI.In order to know the effect of acetone washing on the electrical properties of acid doped PANI samples,the electrical properties of the non-acetone washed acid doped PANI samples are compared with that of their acetone washed counterparts.The PANI salt was prepared by conventional route using aniline hydrochloride and ammonium persulphate as an oxidant.PANI salt was subjected to 0.5M NaOH to form PANI base,which was further doped separately with H2SO4;HCl and(Conc.HCl+NaNO2mixture)respectively followed by acetone washing.A comparative electrical conductivity study between the acetone washed and unwashed PANI salt and H2SO4,HCl and Conc.HCl+NaNO2 mixture doped PANI were characterized by dielectric and impedance study.

Electrical Conductivity and Crystallization of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites Containing Surfactant Modified Carbon Nanotubes

In order to extend the usage of PLA-based nanocomposites, the modification of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and preparation of surfactant modified carbon nanotubes (SMCNT) involved PLA nanocomposites (PLA/SMCNT) were investigated. The morphologies, electrical properties and crystallization behavior of PLA/SMCNT composites were investigated. The TEM images indicated that SMCNTs were dispersed homogenously in the PLA matrix without forming aggregates. The electrical conductivity of PLA/SMCNT was greatly improved and the percolation threshold of PLA/SMCNT was calculated to be 0.61% which is much lower than 1.45% of PLA/MWCNT composite. The crystallization behavior suggested that SDBS together with MWCNT acted as heterogeneous nucleating agent and accelerated the nucleation. Meanwhile, the SMCNT also devoted further restrained effect to spherulites growth due to its well dispersion and improved compatibility with matrix.

Influence of Groundwater Hypothetical Salts on Electrical Conductivity Total Dissolved Solids

A relationship between electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solids (TDS) was tested for solutions of same salinity levels with respect to different artificial salts with their combinations. Results showed remarkable jumping at the order of the artificial salt sequence specially that of the magnesium type. A computer model is designed with an input of EC and TDS. The output will be the possible prevailing artificial salts. The accuracy of the model was tested by using the groundwater data of Safwan-Zubair area south of Iraq and it proved to be significant at 95% matching. The 5% unmatched results are due to the possibility of having more than one type of prevailing salt.