Ni_(3)Fe/Ni_(4)S_(3)/Ni/C Mixed Crystal Composite Nanofibers Prepared by Electrospinning and Heat Treatment Methods for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

OER catalyst of Ni_(3)Fe/Ni_(4)S_(3)/Ni/C(NiFeSC series)mixed crystal composite nanofibers was prepared by electrospinning and atmospheric heat treatment process.The testing results indicate that the diameters of Ni_(3)Fe/Ni_(4)S_(3)/Ni/C composite nanofibers is about 200 nm,the grains size is about 1-3 nm,and the fiber surface is rough.The electrochemical test results show that the heterojunction of the prepared Ni_(3)Fe/Ni_(4)S_(3)/Ni/C hybrid crystal composite nanofiber has synergistic effect with sulfide,and exhibits good electrocatalytic activity of water decomposition and OER in alkaline system.The OER electrocatalytic performance of Ni_(3)Fe/Ni_(4)S_(3)/Ni/C composite electrode prepared via a heat treatment at 1000℃process was tested in 1 mol/L KOH electrolytes.The results show that the overpotential is about 298 mV,the Tafel slope is about 74 mV?dec-1,and the surface resistance is about 1.69Ω·cm^(2),at the current density of 10 mA·cm^(-2).

Surface Phonon-Polaritons in Slabs of Ternary Mixed Crystals

Surface phonon-polaritons in slabs of polar ternary mixed crystals are investigated with the modified random-element-isodisplacement model and the Born-Huang approximation, based on Maxwell＇s equations with the usual boundary conditions. The numerical results of the surface phonon-polariton frequencies as functions of the wave-vector and thickness for slabs of ternary mixed crystals AlxGa1-xAs, Znx Cd1-x S,and Gax In1-x N are obtained and discussed. It is shown that there are four branches of surface phonon-polaritons in slab systems. The “two-mode” and “one-mode” behaviors of surface phonon-polaritons are also shown in their dispersion curves.

A METHOD OF PREPARING SPHERICAL NANO-CRYSTAL CELLULOSE WITH MIXED CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF CELLULOSE Ⅰ AND Ⅱ

A new kind of nano-crysta cellulose (NCC) prepared from natural cotton fiber has been obtained by the method ofacid hydrolysis. Compared to most other nanophase materials that derive from inorganic materials, our products are preparedfrom natural cotton fibers. The products are of spherical shape with mixed crystal forms of cellulose I and II. The preparationconditions determine the properties of the products. Prior treatment is a critical procedure. The properties of the products arealso strongly affected by such conditions as the kinds of acids used, the ratio of the acid mixture, the acid concentration, theultrasonic agitation time and hydrolysis temperature. The number average molecular weight of NCC is determined by gelpermeation chromatography (GPC). The particle size and shape were determined by transmission electron microscopy(TEM). X-ray diffraction was used to detect the crystallinity and average crystallite size of the panicle.

Preparation and structure characteristics of nano-Bi_2O_3 powders with mixed crystal structure

The nano-Bi2O3 powders were prepared by a chemical precipitation method with Bi（NO3）3, HNO3 and NaOH as reactants. The structural characteristics and morphology of nano-Bi2O3 powders were investigated by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, respectively. The results show that under the optimum condition that 300g/L Bi（NO3）3 reacts at 90℃ for 2h, the Bi2O3 powders with 60nm on the average and 99.5% in purity are obtained. The prepared nano-Bi2O3 powders contain a mixed crystal structure of monoclinic and triclinic instead of traditional structure of monoclinic α-Bi2O3. And the mixed crystal structure is stable in air. The reason for the appearance of the mixed crystal structure may be that the ionic radius ratio of Bi 3+ to O 2- changes easily during the formation of nano-Bi2O3 particles by a chemical precipitation method.

Exciton-polaritons in ternary mixed crystals

In this paper the bulk exciton polaritons in ternary mixed crystals （TMCs） are investigated in the Born-Huang approximation. The numerical results of the polariton frequencies as functions of the wave-vector and the compositions for ternary mixed crystals AlxGa1-xAs, CdxZn1-xSe, and AlxGa1-xN are obtained and discussed. The new dispersion characteristics for exciton-polaritons in TMC systems are found in comparison with binary crystals. The splitting of the two branches of exciton-polariton frequencies varies nonlinearly with the composition of TMCs and has a minimum in the long-wavelength range.

Interface phonon-polaritons in quantum well systems of polar ternary mixed crystals

The interface phonon-polaritons in quantum well systems consisting of polar ternary mixed crystals are investi-gated. The numerical results of the interface phonon-polariton frequencies in the GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs, ZnSxSe1-x/ZnS, and ZnxCd1-xSe/ ZnSe quantum well systems are obtained and discussed. It is shown that there are six branches of interface phonon-polariton modes distributed in three bulk phonon-polariton forbidden bands in the systems. The electric fields of interface phonon polaritons are also presented and show the interface locality of the modes. The effects of the ＇two-mode＇ and ＇one-mode＇ behaviours of the ternary mixed crystals on the interface phonon-polariton modes are shown in the dispersion curves.

Crystallographic Parameters and Band Gap of CdSxSe1-x Mixed Crystals

Crystals of CdSxSe1-x alloys have been grown from the vapour phase. Some of the physical properties, such as lattice parameters, crystal structure and x-rays data of CdSxSe1-x alloys were determined using x-ray diffractometry. X-ray diffractometry has shown that CdS-CdSe mixed crystals had the wurtzite structure for all compositions between CdS and CdSe. The lattice parameters （both a and c） were found to show a linear dependence with composition. The dependence of the lattice parameters of a and c on composition can be expressed as： a（x） = 4.165 ＋ 0.16x; c（x） = 6.713 ＋ 0.27x. The variation of band gap with composition was determined for these samples from optical absorption measurements, which showed that the band gap varied smoothly and monotonically, but not linearly over the composition range typical results were found between 2.42-1.74 eV at room temperature.

Dielectric anisotropy in liquid crystal mixtures with nematic and smectic phases

The modulation of dielectric anisotropy(△ε)is pivotal for elucidating molecular interactions and directing the alignment of liquid crystals.In this study,we combine liquid crystals with opposing dielectric anisotropies to explore the impact of varying concentrations on their properties.We report the sign-reversal of△εin both the nematic and smectic A phases of these mixed liquid crystals,alongside a dual-frequency behaviour across a broad temperature spectrum.Our research further quantifies the influence of mixture ratios under various temperatures and electric field frequencies.This exploration may pave the way for the discovery of new physical phenomena.

Fluorescence spectrum, thermal properties, and continuous-wave laser performance of the mixed crystal Nd:Lu_(0.99)La_(0.01)VO_4

The fluorescence spectrum and thermal properties of the mixed crystal Nd：Luo.gvLa~.o1VO4 are determined. The strongest emission peak located at 1065.6 nm had a full width at half maximum （FWHM） of 2.1 nm. Continuous-wave （CW） laser performance is demonstrated by a compact planar planar cavity that is end- pumped by a diode laser. The laser output characteristics are investigated by using output couplers with different transmissions. A maximum CW output power of 8.09 W was obtained at an incident pump power of 19.4 W, which corresponds to an optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 41.7% and a slope efficiency of 54.6%. The dependence of optimum transmission on pump power is calculated theoretically and is found to be consistent with experimental results.

SYNTHESIS, MAGNETIC PROPERTY AND X-RAY CRYSTAL STUCTURE OF MIXED VALENT COBALT COMPLEX SALT [Co~Ⅲ Cl_2(py)_4][Co~Ⅱ Cl_3(py)]

Complex salt Co_2Cl_5(py)_5 (py=pyridine) was obtained by the reaction of CoCl_2·6H_2O with Bu_4NMnO_4 in pyridine in the presence of benzoic acid. It is monoclinic and crystallizes in space group P2_1/n, fw=690.64, a=28.652(5), b=14.108(4), c=7.424(3) ;β=90.09(1); V=3001(2)~3; Z=4, Dc=1.53g/cm^3. Final R factor is 0.041. The structure consists of a discrete cation [Co~ⅢCl_2(py)_4]^+ and an anion [Co~Ⅱ Cl_3(py)]^-. The Co~Ⅲ ion is coordinated by two Cl^- and four pyridine nitrogen atoms to form an octahedral geometry, and Co~Ⅱ is coordinated by three Cl^- and one pyridine nitrogen atom to form the apices of a tetrahedron. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptility measurement shows no magnet-exchange interaction between Co~Ⅲ and Co~Ⅱ ions.

Growth of Mixed Rare Earth Tartrate Crystals (Y_(1-x)Sm_x)_2(C_4H_4O_6)_3·zH_2O from Silica Gels

Experiments performed on the grwth of mixed crystals of rare earth tartrates (Y1-xSmx)2 (C4H4O6)3.zH2O (0≤x≤1) from silica gels at 35~40℃ and 25~30℃ employing single-diffusion technique. are discussed. The crystals maintain spherulitic morphology, irrespective of the value of x, concentration of upper and lower reactants, gel pH, gel age and gel temperature. Formation Of Liesegang rings in this system is a temperature dependent phenomenon. It is shown that with the increase of the value of x the system passes from Liesegangring phenomenon to singlezone phenomenon. Operative mechanism of crystallization in the higher (35~40℃) and lower temperature ranges (25~30℃) is explained. Seeded growth experiments indicate the possibility of increasing the size of the spherulites in the gel medium

Thermoluminescence Response and Its Deconvolution on Crystalline Higher Order Mixtures of Alkali Halides Exposed to Gamma-Rays for Dosimetric Use

Alkali halides crystals have been the subject of intense research. High order crystalline one phase mixtures （high order： more that binary） studied by TL （thermoluminiscence technique） proved having persistent peaks along the time after the radiation to which they are exposed. In general in alkali halide crystals the traps associated with highest recorded temperature peaks in the TL due to radiation damage have greater permanence in time too. These features are useful for dosimetric applications. In this work, temperature thermoluminescence glow peaks of ternary and quaternary mixed alkali halide crystals have been studied. The study has been focused on their high temperature glow peaks after being subjected to thermal treatments at 373, 573, and 673 K. The glow peaks of high temperature were isolated and studied 24 h and 48 h after irradiation. The parameters of the recombination processes associated to these peaks were obtained using a glow peak shape method. Orders of kinetics were higher than 1.0 and the activation energy greater than 1.2 eV. The results suggest that such materials have a high potential as dosimeter and energy storage materials.

Thermoluminiscence Response of an Alloy Quaternary Ionic Crystal Exposed to High Energy Radiation

The alkali halide crystals exhibit significant TL （thermoluminescence） properties when exposed to ionizing radiation. The defects in crystals can be produced in high concentration by means of chemical impurities, radiation, mechanical work and others processes. This study is concerned with the TL properties of quaternary mixtures of alkali halide crystals when they are irradiated with beta and gamma-rays. The samples were made mixing KCI, KBr, RbCI, RbBr salts doped with divalent europium （Eu2＋）, by the Czochralski method sintering at 400 ~C during 6 hours in a N2 atmosphere. The samples were exposed to beta and gamma rays. We present the TL glow curves, demonstrating that the nature of the defects in the crystals can be produced by trapping states and recombination mechanisms. The highest temperature TL curves are the most interesting due to possible applications in dosimetry and optical energy storage.

Synthesis and Characterization of a Water-stable Metal-organic Framework Based on Mixed Ligands

A new water-stable metal-organic framework,[Cu_2（bdc）_2（tpt）_3]·2H_2O（1,H_2 bdc = terephthalic acid,tpt = 2,4,6-tri（4-pyridinyl）-1,3,5-triazine）,has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,infrared（IR） spectrum,thermogravimetric analysis（TGA）,powder X-ray diffraction（PXRD） and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compund 1 crystalizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a = 30.147（5）,b = 11.0548（17）,c = 20.867（4） ？,β = 115.035（2）o,C_（70）H_（48）Cu_2N_（18）O_（10）,Mr = 1428.34,V = 6301.0（18） ？~3,Z = 8,D_c = 1.506 g/cm^3,μ = 0.754 mm^（–1）,F（000） = 2928,GOOF = 1.058,λ（MoK α） = 0.71073 ？,the final R = 0.0387 and wR = 0.1091 for 6230 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. In compound 1,the half metallacycles [Cu_2（tpt）_3] are linked by the bdc2-ligands to form a 1D bent ladder-like chain featured with a nano-sized channel,and these chains link each other via intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions to form a 3D supramolecular architecture with the voids filled with free water molecules. In addition,the water stability of 1 was investigated by PXRD patterns,which indicate that compound 1 keeps its structural integrity in boiling water for at least three days.

Flexible Förster resonance energy transfer-assisted optical waveguide based on elastic mixed molecular crystals

Flexible molecular crystal waveguides based on elastic molecular crystals(EMCs)are essential inflexible and compact optical materials.An increased loss coeffi-cientαdue to self-absorption is often a problem in optical waveguides(OWGs)offluorescent chemical materials waveguiding photons in active mode.Herein,the development of anthracene-based elastic mixed molecular crystals(EMMCs)is reported for Förster Resonance Energy Transfer(FRET)-assisted OWG.To yield a FRET crystal system based on elastic molecular crystals,1%–5%accep-tor doping forfluorescent molecular crystals of 9,10-dibromoanthracene 1 was successful by selecting the same regioisomer having electron-withdrawing group,9,10-diformylanthracene 2,as a dopant.In addition to conversion to the mixed system,there is a difference in the elastic modulus and hardness in EMC C1 and EMMC C2@1.However,the elastic behaviour was also shown in a few percent doping of the acceptor.Theαvalue of this EMMC,composed of 1 including 1%of 2(0.0077 dB/μm),is much lower than that of EMC composed of 1(0.1258 dB/μm)because of reducing self-absorption in the FRET system.An efficient andflexible OWG was successfully developed by selecting an appropriate acceptor molecule and its low doping rate for mixed crystal construction.This method is a practical approach in various functional andflexible crystal systems.

Comparative study of pulsed laser diode end-pumped thulium-doped 2-µm Q-switched lasers

We report pulsed laser diode(LD)end-pumped acoustic Q-switched Tm:YAG laser,Tm:LuAG laser,and Tm:LuYAG laser and the physical properties and spectra of Tm:YAG,Tm:LuAG,and Tm:LuYAG are analyzed.The Tm:LuYAG laser is pumped by 785-nm and 788-nm pulses separately,and is compared with Tm:YAG laser.Different output energy values and output wavelengths of Tm:LuAYG lasers pumped by LDs with different wavelengths are obtained and compared with each other.When the repetition frequency is 100 Hz,the pulsed Tm:YAG laser has single pulse energy of 15.9 mJ,pulse width of 126.7 ns,and the center wavelength of 2013.36 nm,and the pulsed Tm:LuAG laser possesses single pulse energy of 11.8 mJ,pulse width of 252.4 ns,and the center wavelength of 2023.65 nm,and the pulsed Tm:LuYAG laser output energy values are 12.32 mJ and 12.25 mJ with the slope efficiencies of 12.5%and 11.85%,the center wavelengths of 2017.89 nm and 2027.11 nm,respectively,while the pump sources are 785-nm and 788-nm pulsed LDs,respectively.

Effects of built-in electric field and donor impurity on linear and nonlinear optical properties of wurtzite InxGa1-xN/GaN nanostructures

The linear and nonlinear optical absorption coefficients(ACs)and refraction index changes(RICs)of 1s-1p,1p-1d,and 1f-1d transitions are investigated in a wurtzite InxGa1-xN/GaN core-shell quantum dot(CSQD)with donor impurity by using density matrix approach.The effects of built-in electric field(BEF),ternary mixed crystal(TMC),impurity,and CSQD size are studied in detail.The finite element method is used to calculate the ground and excited energy state energy and wave function.The results reveal that the BEF has a great influence on the linear,nonlinear,and total ACs and RICs.The presence of impurity leads the resonant peaks of the ACs and RICs to be blue-shifted for all transitions,especially for 1s-1p transition.It is also found that the resonant peaks of the ACs and RICs present a red shift with In-composition decreasing or core radius increasing.Moreover,the amplitudes of the ACs and RICs are strongly affected by the incident optical intensity.The absorption saturation is more sensitive without the impurity than with the impurity,and the appearance of absorption saturation requires a larger incident optical intensity when considering the BEF.

Analyses of Multiplicity and Stability Patterns of Agglomeration Controlled Precipitation with Both Primary and Secondary Nucleations

The possibility of multiplicity in an isothermal continuous mixed suspension-mixed product removalcrystallizer is explored using the bifurcation theory. A process involving agglomeration controlled precipitationis considered in which secondary nucleation occurs simultaneously with primary nucleation. The determinantequations for the existence of multiple steady states are developed and the multiplicity boundaries dependent on thephysical and kinetic properties and operational parameters of the process are obtained by resolving these determinantequations. The number of steady states in the precipitator for various multiplicity regions is determined and thelinear stability of these steady states is analyzed by using the Routh criterion.

Effect of anions from calcium sources on the synthesis of nano-sized xonotlite fibers

The xonotlite fibers were synthesized via the hydrothermal synthesis method with CaO and SiO_2 as the raw materials and the molar ratio of Si/Ca of 1.0. Effect of anions from various calcium sources on the microstructure of the xonotlite fibers is studied in this paper. These obtained products were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), transmission electron microscope(TEM) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) techniques to investigate their crystalline phase, crystal structure and morphology. The results indicate that anion from various calcium sources has little influence on the crystalline phases of xonotlite fibers but poses a great impact on their morphologies. Xonotlite fibers with single crystal characteristics and large aspect ratio of 50—100 were successfully fabricated from CaCl_2 as calcium material at 225 °C for 15 h. The existence of Cl-anion in the CaO-SiO_2-H_2O system significantly contributes to the formation of xonotlite crystal.