Microstructure and phase transformation behaviors of the film annealed at different temperatures were studied by X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimeter （...Microstructure and phase transformation behaviors of the film annealed at different temperatures were studied by X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimeter （DSC）. Also tensile tests were examined. For increasing annealed temperature, multiple phase transformations, transformations via a B19-phase or direct martensite/austenite transformtion are observed. The TiNiPd thin film annealed at 750℃ had relatively uniform martensite/austenite transformtion and shape memory effect. Martensite/austenite transformtion was also found in strain-temperature curves. Subsequent annealing at 450℃ had minor effect on transformation temperatures of Ti-Ni-Pd thin films but resulted in more uniform transformation and improved shape memory effect.展开更多
Switchable mirrors based on magnesium-nickel alloy thin films capped with catalytic Pd-Ni alloy thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering method. Their composition, structure and surface morphology were st...Switchable mirrors based on magnesium-nickel alloy thin films capped with catalytic Pd-Ni alloy thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering method. Their composition, structure and surface morphology were studied by XPS, XRD and AFM. Herein, the optical switching properties and durability of the switchable mirrors were investigated by varying the Ni content in the Pd-Ni alloys. Comparing pure Pd catalyst with Pd-Ni top-capped switchable mirrors, the latter show better hydrogenation and dehydrogenation kinetics, and the speed of hydrogen desorption is obviously improved with increasing Ni content in the Pd-Ni alloy. The Pd-Ni capped switchable mirrors also have better optical switching durability. The catalytic Pd layer with the addition of Ni does not influence the transmittance （hydride state） and reflectance （metallic state） of the switchable mirrors. In addition, replacing Pd with Pd-Ni alloy decreases the cost of the switchable mirrors： employing nickel in the alloy Pd89.2Ni10.8 can save about 11% use of Pd. Therefore, the Pd-Ni alloy can provide a cheaper catalytic thin film, and it is expected to have applications in energy-saving windows, hydrogen sensors and hydrogen storage materials.展开更多
基金supported by Science&Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(STCSM),China(No.02DJ14042)the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education(No.0307).
文摘Microstructure and phase transformation behaviors of the film annealed at different temperatures were studied by X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimeter （DSC）. Also tensile tests were examined. For increasing annealed temperature, multiple phase transformations, transformations via a B19-phase or direct martensite/austenite transformtion are observed. The TiNiPd thin film annealed at 750℃ had relatively uniform martensite/austenite transformtion and shape memory effect. Martensite/austenite transformtion was also found in strain-temperature curves. Subsequent annealing at 450℃ had minor effect on transformation temperatures of Ti-Ni-Pd thin films but resulted in more uniform transformation and improved shape memory effect.
基金Acknowledgements This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 51032008, 51272271 and 51172265） and the National Key Basic Research Program （NKBRP, 2009CB939904）.
文摘Switchable mirrors based on magnesium-nickel alloy thin films capped with catalytic Pd-Ni alloy thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering method. Their composition, structure and surface morphology were studied by XPS, XRD and AFM. Herein, the optical switching properties and durability of the switchable mirrors were investigated by varying the Ni content in the Pd-Ni alloys. Comparing pure Pd catalyst with Pd-Ni top-capped switchable mirrors, the latter show better hydrogenation and dehydrogenation kinetics, and the speed of hydrogen desorption is obviously improved with increasing Ni content in the Pd-Ni alloy. The Pd-Ni capped switchable mirrors also have better optical switching durability. The catalytic Pd layer with the addition of Ni does not influence the transmittance （hydride state） and reflectance （metallic state） of the switchable mirrors. In addition, replacing Pd with Pd-Ni alloy decreases the cost of the switchable mirrors： employing nickel in the alloy Pd89.2Ni10.8 can save about 11% use of Pd. Therefore, the Pd-Ni alloy can provide a cheaper catalytic thin film, and it is expected to have applications in energy-saving windows, hydrogen sensors and hydrogen storage materials.
