Corrosion resistance of in-situ Mg-Al hydrotalcite conversion film on AZ31 magnesium alloy by one-step formation

In situ growth of nano-sized layered double hydroxides （LDH） conversion film on AZ31 alloy was synthesized by a urea hydrolysis method. The formation mechanism of the film was proposed. Firstly, the dissolved Mg2＋ ions deposited into a precursor film consisted of MgCO3 and Mgs（CO3）4（OH）2·4H2O; secondly, the precursor translated into the crystalline Mg（OH）2 in alkaline conditions; finally, the Mg2＋ ions in Mg（OH）z were replaced by A13＋ ions, Mg（OH）2 translated into the more stable LDH structure, simultaneously, the OH- ions in the interlayer were exchanged by CO32-, thus led to the formation of the LDH （Mg6Alz（OHh6CO3·4H2O） film. The results indicated that the LDH film characterized by interlocking plate-like nanostructures and ion-exchange ability significantly improved the corrosion resistance of the AZ31 Mg alloy.

Properties of dawsonite conversion film on AZ31 magnesium alloy

An environmentally friendly method for synthesizing a dawsonite conversion film was developed to improve the corrosion resistance of AZ31 Mg alloy. The film was prepared by two steps： the AZ31 alloy was first immersed in an Al 2 （SO 4 ） 3 solution venting CO 2 gas to form a precursor film, and then the precursor film was treated in a Na 2 CO 3 solution dissolved with Al to obtain the dawsonite film. The surface morphology of the conversion film was observed with an environmental scanning electronic microscope. The chemical composition of the conversion film was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry. Electrochemical and immersion tests were carried out to evaluate the protection effect of the conversion film on AZ31 alloy. There are some network-like cracks on the surface of the film. The conversion film is mainly composed of dawsonite NaAlCO 3 （OH） 2 , Al（OH） 3 and Al 5 （OH） 13 （CO 3 ）·5H 2 O, which can increase the corrosion potential and reduce the corrosion current density of the Mg substrate. After immersion tests, the film almost keeps intact, except for the localized narrow areas with several corrosion pits, while the bare material undergoes serious general corrosion. It is indicated that the dawsonite film can provide good protection to the magnesium alloy.

Preparation and Performance of Rare Earths Chemical Conversion Film on Magnesium Alloy

Golden yellow cerium conversion film was obtained on magnesium alloys surface by immersion method and the preparation parameters were established. The influence of different process parameters on the surface morphology and performance of the conversion film were analyzed by means of SEM and electrochemical method. Formation dynamics about cerium conversion film on magnesium alloy in solution containing cerium salt and the anti-corrosion behavior of the conversion film in 3.5% NaCl solution were studied by electrochemical method respectively. The results shows that the conversion film is more compact at room temperature when concentration of cerium sulfate is 10 g·L-1 in the solution; the open circuit potential of the magnesium sample moves up to positive direction about 100 mV, the surface of conversion film becomes even and lustrous, and the adhesion intensity of conversion film increases when adding aluminum nitrate into the solution containing cerium salt. The pH value of the solution and immersion time of the sample in the solution also affect the surface morphology and anti-corrosion property of the conversion film. After covered by rare earths conversion film, the anti-corrosion property of magnesium alloy is obviously improved. Rare earth conversion film has self-repairing capability in corrosion medium.

Investigation of Formation and Inhibition Mechanism of Cerium Conversion Films on Al 2024 Alloy

To study the mechanism of formation and inhibition of Ce conversion films on Al 2024-T3 alloy, scanning microreference electrode technique (SMRE) is used to probe the potential map on Al 2024-T3 in CeCl 3 solution, the localized corrosion of Al alloy decreases with immersion time and disappears finally, which results from the competition of Cl - aggression and Ce 3+ inhibition on alloy surface. The results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) indicate that the Ce conversion films consist of Al 2O 3, CeO 2 and Ce 2O 3(Ce(OH) 3), and CeO 2/Ce 2O 3 ratio decreases with the immersion time. When a critical pH for Ce(OH) 3 formation was reached, Ce(OH) 3 will precipitate on the micro cathodic area on alloy surface. Consequently, H 2O 2, the product of the catholic reaction will oxidize a part of Ce(OH) 3 to CeO 2, which appears a better corrosion resistance for Al alloys.

Corrosion resistance of cerium conversion film electrodeposited on Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy

The cerium conversion film was applied to improving the corrosion resistance of Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy. The film was electrodeposited on the surface of the Mg-RE alloy in cerium nitrate solution. The compositions and morphologies were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning election microscopy (SEM). The corrosion behaviors of the film were investigated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization tests and immersion tests. The results show that the optimum parameters for electrochemical deposition are as follows: pH 10.0, time 30 min, 50 mmol/L Na2CO3 and temperature 25 ℃ by the designed experiments according to the orthogonal table L(9, 34). The corrosion protection efficiency is dependent on the deposition parameters. The cerium conversion film shows better corrosion protection behavior than chromate conversion film on Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy.

Deposition of cerium contained conversion films on LC4 alloy with square wave pulse method

Cerium contained conversion films were deposited on LC4 aluminum alloy usingsquare wave pulse (SWP) in a CeCl_3 solution with KMnO_4 as the oxidant. Energy dispersivespectroscopy (EDS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were adopted to study the composition andthe morphology of the film. It is found that the film is composed of Al, Zn, Cu, and small amount ofcerium. The polarization curves of the specimens treated with SWP technique measured in 3.5% (massfraction) NaCl solution reveal that the film thus formed inhibits both the anodic and cathodicprocess of the corrosion of the specimen. The immersion tests of treated specimens in 3.5% NaClsolution indicate that the corrosion resistance of the SWP treated specimen is better than that ofthe untreated and is equivalent to or even better than that of the traditionally electro-chemicallytreated specimens.

Influence of Solution Composition on Formation of Golden Yellow Rare Earth Conversion Film on Magnesium Alloy

Cerium sulfate was used as main composite in solution to prepare golden yellow chemical conversion film on magnesium alloy. The influence of solution composition on the surface morphology of golden yellow rare earth conversion film on magnesium alloy was studied by means of SEM; potential-time curves in the formation process of rare earth conversion film and the anti-corrosion property of the conversion film were tested through ECT. The results show that, when there is no other component in the solution besides cerium sulfate, yellow film can be obtained on magnesium alloy, but there are some dusts on the film surface and the solution is not stable. The stability of cerium sulfate solution increases with adding hydrogen peroxide, while the film is thin and its color turn light. After adding combination additive containing Al 3+, smooth and compact golden yellow film was obtained on magnesium alloy. The polarization curves tested in 3.5% NaCl solution show that the anti-corrosion property of magnesium alloy is increased obviously by rare earth conversion film, and the film has self-repairing capability in the corrosion process.

Preparation,Characterization and Photothermal Study of PVA/Ti_(2)O_(3) Composite Films

In this work,flexible photothermal PVA/Ti_(2)O_(3) composite films with different amount(0 wt%,5 wt%,10 wt%,15 wt%)of Ti_(2)O_(3) particles modified by steric acid were prepared by a simple solution casting method.The microstructures,XRD patterns,FTIR spectra,UV-Vis-NIR spectra thermo-conductivity,thermo-stability and photothermal effects of these composite films were all characterized.These results indicated that Ti_(2)O_(3) particles were well dispersed throughout the polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)matrix in the PVA/Ti_(2)O_(3) composite films.And Ti_(2)O_(3) particles could also effectively improve the photothermal properties of the composite films which exhibited high light absorption and generated a high temperature(about 57.4℃for film with 15 wt%Ti_(2)O_(3) amount)on the surface when it was irradiated by a simulated sunlight source(1 kW/m^(2)).

Cathodic electrolysis method of depositing cerium conversion films on industrial pure aluminum

Two two-step techniques, called TS2/TS7 and TS3/TS7, respectively,have been developed to form cerium conversion films on the surface ofindustrial pure aluminum. The tested material was cathodicallyelectrolyzed in the al- kaline solution containing cerium salt, anduniform films containing cerium were obtained after the two-steptreatment. It is found that the films obtained by TS2/TS7 and TS3/TS7techniques are about 4.0 and 3.0 um in thickness, respectiv- Ely. Thematerial has better corrosion resistance in the chloride solutionafter the two-step electrolysis treatent compar- Ed with the one-steptreated and naked specimens.

Chemical Conversion Film of Mischmetal on Zinc Deposit

A conversion film was obtained on zinc deposit by immersing zinc coated specimens in a mischmetal salt solution. Several factors affecting the anticorrosive efficiency of the conversion film were studied. The suitable technological conditions were established. The composition and the thickness of the conversion film were determined by Auger electron spectroscopy(AES).

Multilayer Film Fabrication and Photoelectric Conversion Property of Two Pyrrolidinofullerene Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Two multilayer films of pyrrolidinofullerene carboxylic acid derivatives, which exhibit photoelectric conversion property, are reported here. The first monolayers were fabricated on hydrophilic indium-tin-oxide (ITO), quartz, and mica by esterification reaction. The multilayers were characterized by contact angle and UV spectrum. The photoelectric conversion properties of both multilayer films were studied.

Preparation &Microscopic Characterization of Non-Chrome Chemical Conversion Film in Aluminum Surface

A chromium-free environmental protection aluminum surface treatment technology was developed by theoretical analysis and a large number of experiments. Add zirconium ions and cerium ions to the treatment solution, besides adding fluoride, aluminum and hydrogen peroxide, etc. According to the orthogonal test obtained a non-chromate film-formation process of environmental friendly aluminum. The characterization methods including SEM, XPS and XRD were applied to study and analyze the morphology, composition, phase, and corrosion resistance of phosphate film, then discussed the film-forming reaction mechanism. Results showed that chemical conversion film formed on the aluminum surface was uniform, compact and stronger anti-corrosion could replace the traditional, more toxic chromate conversion film.

Liquid-encapsulated quantum dot for enhanced UV and thermal stability of quantum dot color conversion films

Encapsulation is a widely recognized method for enhancing the stability of colloidal quantum dots (CQDs). However, traditional encapsulation methods for solid-state materials expose encapsulated CQDs to risks such as ligand loss and poor dispersion. Additionally, these encapsulated CQDs still face the risk of aging due to surface ligand bond breakage under high-energy radiation. In this study, we found that quantum dots in solution exhibited enhanced ultraviolet (UV) tolerance compared to their counterparts in solid form under an inert atmosphere. We attribute this enhancement to improved ligand retention and self-healing of quantum dots in solution. Herein, we introduce a novel method for fabricating liquid-encapsulated quantum dot (LEQD) color conversion films. This technique leverages the self-healing capability of ligands in liquid-state quantum dots to enhance the UV and thermal stability of the quantum dot color conversion films. Experimental results demonstrate that LEQD films exhibit better resistance to UV radiation and high temperatures than solid-encapsulated quantum dot (SEQD) color conversion films. After 400 h of exposure to 100 mW blue light-emitting device (LED) light at 60 °C and 90% humidity, the brightness of LEQD film retained 90% of its initial level. This liquid-state quantum dot encapsulation approach offers a promising pathway for developing more durable quantum dot color conversion films.

Superhydrophobic fluoride conversion coating on bioresorbable magnesium alloy——fabrication,characterization,degradation and cytocompatibility with BMSCs

A micro-nano structure CaF_(2)chemical conversion layer was prepared on fluoride-treated AZ31 alloy,then the composite fluoride conversion film(CaF_(2)/MgF_(2))was modified by stearic acid(SA)and fabricated a superhydrophobic surface.The fluoride-treated magnesium,fluoride conversion film and superhydrophobic coating were characterized by SEM,EDS,XRD and FTIR.The properties of coatings1 adhesion and corrosion resistance were evaluated via tape test and electrochemical measurement.The cytocompatibility of the MgF_(2),CaF_(2)and superhydrophobic CaF_(2)/SA surface was investigated with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)by direct culture for 24 h.The results showed that the superhydrophobic fluoride conversion coating composed of inner MgF_(2)layer and the outer CaF_(2)/SA composite layer had an average water contact angle of 152°.SA infiltrated into the micro-nano structure CaF_(2)layer and formed a strong adhesion with CaF_(2)layer.Furthermore,the super-hydrophobic coating showed higher barrier properties and corrosion resistance compared with the fluoride conversion film and fluoride-treated AZ31 alloy.The BMSC adhesion test results demonstrated MgF_(2)CaF_(2)and CaF_(2)/SA coatings were all nontoxic to BMSC.At the condition of in direct contact with cells,MgF_(2)showed higher cell density and enhanced the BMSCs proliferation,while CaF_(2)and CaF_(2)/SA coating showed no statistically difference in cell density compared with glass reference but the CaF_(2)and CaF_(2)/SA coating were not conducive to BMSCs adhesion.

Exploring NiCo2S4 nanosheets arrays by hydrothermal conversion for enhanced high-rate batteries

Highly cross-linked porous NiCo2S4 nanosheets arrays are synthesized by a high-efficiency hydrothermal conversion from the preformed electrodeposited NiCo2O4 arrays. By using thioacetamide as the sulfur source, the electrodeposited NiCo2O4 is directly converted into NiCo2O4 nanosheets arrays without hightemperature sulfurization. Higher porosity and better electrical conductivity are obtained for the NiCo2O4 nanosheets arrays. In addition, reduced diffusion paths of electrons/ions and alleviated volume expansion during cycling are achieved due to the unique porous structure of NiCo2S4. Consequently, as the cathode of alkaline batteries, the obtained NiCo2S4 nanosheets arrays show better electrochemical performance with a high specific capacity(83.5 m Ah g-1 at 0.5 A g-1) and better cycling stability(capacity retention of 93% after 5000 cycles) than the NiCo2O4 counterpart arrays(40.3 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1). Our work demonstrates that sulfurization on binary metal oxides can greatly enhance electrochemical performance and shows a new way for construction of advanced electrodes for high-rate batteries.

Ultrafast laser dynamics of metal organic frameworks/TiO_2 nano-arrays hybrid composites for energy conversion applications

Herein,we report the victorious synthesis of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) on TiO_2 nanotubes(NTs)using a layer-by-layer(LbL) approach.Highly crystalline and homogenous thin films of MOFs were grown and characterized using XRD,SEM,FT-IR and UV/Vis spectroscopy.Moreover,the utilization of the MOF films as sensitizers was probed in bespoke Graetzel type liquid junction solar cells.The constructed cell performance revealed an I_(sc) of 1.16 mA cm^(–2),Vocof 0.63 V,FF of 0.33,and E_(ff) of 0.42%.Further,pumpprobe transient laser spectroscopy was performed to investigate the energy and charge transfer dynamics of the MOFs/TiO_2 NTs interface.The results indicated 86% injection efficiency.The ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy allows the investigation of this process and the differences between MOFs.It also showed that the relaxation of the MOF chromophores is in competition with electron injection in the Ti O2 motif.Thus this study provides a new insight into electron transfer from photoexcited metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) into titanium dioxide.

Electrochemical characteristics and surface morphology in non-chromate chemical conversion coating for Zn-electroplated steel sheets

The corrosion protection property and morphology of colloidal silica conversion films as an alternative to chemical conversion coating(CCC) films were examined. The corrosion behavior was investigated in 3% NaCl solution using electrochemical techniques. Corrosion was implied by the appearance of red rust on the specimen surface. The results show that in 3% NaCl solution, red rust appears at 15-20, 55-70, and 75-85 d on Zn-electroplated steel, colloidal silica conversion-coated specimens, and chemical conversion-coated, specimens, respectively. In the salt spray test, the colloidal silica film provides better corrosion protection than CCC film, i.e., red rust appears at 96 h on the Zn-electroplated steel sheet, at 432 h on the CCC films, and at 888 h on silica conversion coating.

The Application of Lights-Conversed Polyethylene Film for Agriculture

Lanthanum-rhodamine (6G and B) complexes were synthesized by Rheological Phase Reaction Method. Lanthanum-rhodamine (6G and B) complexes doped polyethylene films which have a function of lights-conversion were prepared. The emission and excitation spectra were measured. The experiments of growing seedling and culture were carried out in the shed built with doped and undoped polyethylene films. Lanthanum-rhodamine doped polyethylene films which have a function of lights-conversion can efficiently convert the green light in the sunlight to the red light for photosynthesis of crops, to promote the maturing of crops and raise the yield of crops.

环保型陶化膜的研究进展及其在镁合金上的应用

陶化膜作为替代磷化的预处理工艺,操作简单,无需加热,能耗低,成膜时间短,不排放有害物质和残渣,解决了磷化膜的成本和环保问题。目前陶化膜已经在钢铁、铝合金等基材上实现了工业化应用,但在镁合金表面的研究还比较少。本文结合国内外陶化膜的研究进展,总结了陶化膜的发展历史,成膜机制,陶化膜的溶液组成及工艺参数的影响(包括成膜剂、成膜液中的添加剂、成膜液的pH、成膜时间、成膜温度、成膜液的搅拌、基体材料的影响),同时介绍了镁合金表面陶化膜的研究现状,并对未来镁合金陶化膜的研究重点进行了总结和展望。为了尽早实现陶化膜在镁合金部件的批量应用,膜层的均匀性、致密性、与漆膜的结合力等方面尚需深入研究,成膜液的维护,操作规范的制定,废水处理等这些问题尚待解决。

弱光下锑基太阳电池的光谱响应与性能优化

锑基薄膜太阳电池因其制备方法简单,原材料丰富,光电性能稳定等优点而得到了快速发展。其中锑基吸光层材料(硫化锑、硫硒化锑、硒化锑)具有高吸收系数特点,因而在室内或者水下等弱光条件下具有相当大的应用潜力。通过构造两种衰减光谱以研究新型锑基薄膜太阳电池在弱光下的光电响应。首先通过厚度调节硒化锑太阳电池的吸光能力,发现当吸光层厚度较薄时,电池的光电转换效率存在较大差值;而当吸光层厚度过厚时,电池性能又因载流子复合的增大而降低。在吸光层厚度处于合适的0.4~1.2μm之间时,硒化锑太阳电池在长波衰减光谱和短波衰减光谱下都能获得高于16%的转换效率。然后通过硒含量调节锑基太阳电池的光谱吸收范围,发现长波衰减光谱下,锑基太阳电池的器件性能显著高于标准光谱,并且在20%~40%硒含量下能够获得最佳的转换效率。而在短波衰减光谱下,锑基太阳电池的最佳性能出现在硒含量为60%的情况下。因而在弱光条件下,锑基太阳电池的最佳硒含量需要通过具体的光谱特性确定。最后研究了两种衰减光谱下,硫化锑/硒化锑双结叠层太阳电池的光谱响应特性。发现在短波衰减光谱下,叠层太阳电池效率会随着总厚度的增加而增加。而在长波衰减光谱下,叠层太阳电池的最佳性能能够一直保持在较高水平。当叠层电池总厚度为2μm,且硫化锑顶电池厚度在0.5~1.2μm之间时,器件在两种衰减光谱下都能够实现光谱能量在两个子电池中的合理分配,使得叠层电池效率能够保持在20%以上。通过该研究对锑基太阳电池器件结构的合理设计,能够保证单结和双结器件在不同弱光条件下的高性能输出,为高环境适应性的锑基薄膜太阳电池的研发提供技术支持。