The Al2O3(p)/Al nano-composites were fabricated from Al-K2ZrF6-Na2B4O7 system by sonochemistry in situ reaction. The fabrication mechanisms, including high intensity ultrasonic influence on microstructures and reinf...The Al2O3(p)/Al nano-composites were fabricated from Al-K2ZrF6-Na2B4O7 system by sonochemistry in situ reaction. The fabrication mechanisms, including high intensity ultrasonic influence on microstructures and reinforcement particles-aluminum matrix interface, were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The XRD results show that the component of the as-prepared composites is Al2O3 reinforcement. The SEM analysis results indicate that Al2O3 particles are uniformly distributed in the aluminum matrix. The TEM results show that the morphologies of Al2O3 particles present in nearly sphere-shape, the sizes are in the range of 20-100 nm, and the interfaces are net and no interfacial outgrowth is observed. Analysis with secondary development Image-J software shows that Al2O3 recoveries are firstly improved and then decreased with increasing ultrasonic power. When the power is 0.4 kW, the distribution is the best, and a maximum number of particles are obtained. The reaction mechanisms were investigated.展开更多
Ni-Cr based nanostructured feedstock powder was prepared by mechanical milling technique involving repeated welding, fracturing, and re-welding of powder particles in a planetary ball mill. The milled nanocrystalline ...Ni-Cr based nanostructured feedstock powder was prepared by mechanical milling technique involving repeated welding, fracturing, and re-welding of powder particles in a planetary ball mill. The milled nanocrystalline powders were used to coat carbon steel tubes using high velocity oxygen fuel(HVOF) thermal spraying process. The characterization of the feedstock powder and HVOF coated substrates was performed using optical microscope, X-ray diffractometer(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscope(HR-TEM), energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) and microhardness tests. The coated and uncoated samples were subjected to different thermal cycles and characterized for their phase changes, metallurgical changes and microhardness variations. Ni-Cr nanostructured coated samples exhibited higher mechanical and metallurgical properties compared to their conventionally coated counter parts. The results showed that the nanostructured coating possessed a more uniform and denser microstructure than the conventional coating.展开更多
The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development ...The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development of the next generation of greener fuel cells.Here,we comprehensively describe the'big picture'of recent advances made in the rational design of ORR electrocatalysts,including molecule‐based,metal‐oxide‐based,metal‐nanomaterial‐based and two‐dimensional electrocatalysts.Transition metals can fabricate molecular electrocatalysts with N4‐macrocycles such as porphyrin‐class compounds and the so‐formed M-N-C active centre plays a crucial role in determining the catalytic performances towards the ORR.Group‐IV and‐V Transition metal oxides represent another class of promising alternative of Pt‐based catalysts for the ORR which catalytic activity largely depends on the surface structure and the introduction of surface defects.Recent advances in synthesis of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)allow for precise control over particle sizes and shapes and the crystalline facets exposed to enhance the ORR performance of electrocatalysts.Two‐dimensional materials such as functionalized grapheme or MoS2are emerging as novel electrocatalysts for the ORR.This review covers various aspects towards the design of future ORR electrocatalysts,including the catalytic performance,stability,durability and cost.Some novel electrocatalysts even surpass commercial Pt/C systems,demonstrating their potential to be alternatives in industrial applications.Despite the encouraging progress,challenges,which are also described,remain to be overcome before the real‐world application of novel ORR electrocatalysts.展开更多
Heterogenization of organic-macrocyclic metal catalysts is one of the simplest and most efficient methods for effective separation of products and cyclic application of a catalyst.By using an environmentally friendly ...Heterogenization of organic-macrocyclic metal catalysts is one of the simplest and most efficient methods for effective separation of products and cyclic application of a catalyst.By using an environmentally friendly Mn-corrolazine catalyst as the building unit,which can directly oxidize organic substrates under oxygen atmosphere and mild conditions,we theoretically constructed a novel two-dimensional(2D)Mn-corrolazine nanocatalytic material with high catalytic activity.In this material,each Mn atom maintains its electronic configuration in the monomer and can directly activate O2 as the single-atom catalyst(SAC)center to form a radical-like[Mn]-O-O under mild visible-light irradiation conditions.The newly generated[Mn]–O–O can efficiently and selectively oxidize C–H bonds to form alcohol species through H-abstraction and the rebound reaction.Moreover,the catalytic reaction is easily regulated by an external electric field along its intrinsic Mn–O–O reaction axis.The current study provides a theoretical foundation for further experimental studies and practical applications of the Mn-corrolazine-based SAC.展开更多
The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented aft...The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented after its initial five years of operation. A ratio of 8.0 for the total output electrical energy divided by the total input energy from fossil fuels is found. A net efficiency of 1.2% of converting solar energy into electricity and usable heat (0.6% electricity) is achieved. Only 16 g CO2 per kWh are generated in the process. If all greenhouse gases are considered, this process even actively reduces the total greenhouse gas load on the atmosphere. In terms of producing transportation biofuels, this process provides 3.8 times more yield per hectare than bioethanol generation.展开更多
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is known to cause food borne illness globally. Treatment of infections caused by this organism is difficult because the administration of antibiotics might precipitate kidney complications; t...Escherichia coli O157:H7 is known to cause food borne illness globally. Treatment of infections caused by this organism is difficult because the administration of antibiotics might precipitate kidney complications; therefore there is the need to search for alternative therapy. In this study, the therapeutic and immunomodulatory effects of raw maize "ogi" was investigated on rats infected with Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Infected rats treated with maize "ogi" slurry 1.0 mL once or twice daily and maize "ogi" liquor, 1.0 mL twice daily recovered 72 h while those that were treated with less than 1.0 mL recovered by 96 h. Without treatment with "ogi" however, the rats started recovering by 120 h. The treatment caused the white blood cells which had already gone up as a result of the infection to reduce significantly (P 〈 0.05) by 24 h of administration of raw fermented maize "ogi" components to the infected rats. It also caused a significant decrease in the lymphocyte counts of the infected and treated rats by 24 h. On the other hand, there was an increase in the neutrophil count irrespective of the different volumes and different components of raw "ogi" used by 24 h but by the 72 h of treatment, it started to decrease and by 120 h reduced to normal levels. Since the administration of raw maize "ogi" either slurry or liquor caused the duration of infection in rats infected with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 to reduce from 120 h to 72 h, it is therefore suggested that people having diarrhoea caused by this organism could drink fermented raw maize "ogi" slurry or liquor to treat the infection.展开更多
We report a facile coagglomeration method for preparing graphene (G)/MgCl2‐supported Ti‐based Ziegler‐Natta catalysts. The effects of graphene feed ratio on catalyst morphology and ethylene polymerization behavior ...We report a facile coagglomeration method for preparing graphene (G)/MgCl2‐supported Ti‐based Ziegler‐Natta catalysts. The effects of graphene feed ratio on catalyst morphology and ethylene polymerization behavior were examined. The synthesized catalyst exhibited very high activity for ethylene polymerization. The resultant polyethylene (PE)/G nanocomposites showed a layered morphology, and the graphene fillers were well dispersed in the PE matrix. In addition, the thermal stability and mechanical properties of PE were significantly enhanced with the introduction of a very small amount of G fillers (0.05 wt%). This work provides a facile approach to the production o fhigh‐performance PE.展开更多
The design and synthesis of high‐performance and low‐cost electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),a key half‐reaction in water electrolysis,are essential.Owing to their modest hydrogen adsorption ...The design and synthesis of high‐performance and low‐cost electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),a key half‐reaction in water electrolysis,are essential.Owing to their modest hydrogen adsorption energy,ruthenium(Ru)‐based nanomaterials are considered outstanding candidates to replace the expensive platinum(Pt)‐based HER electrocatalysts.In this study,we developed an adsorption‐pyrolysis method to construct nitrogen(N)‐doped graphene aerogel(N‐GA)‐supported ultrafine Ru nanocrystal(Ru‐NC)nanocomposites(Ru‐NCs/N‐GA).The particle size of the Ru‐NCs and the conductivity of the N‐GA substrate can be controlled by varying the pyrolysis temperature.Optimal experiments reveal revealed that 10 wt%Ru‐NCs/N‐GA nanocomposites require overpotentials of only 52 and 36 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) in 1 mol/L HClO4 and 1 mol/L KOH electrolytes for HER,respectively,which is comparable to 20 wt%Pt/C electrocatalyst.Benefiting from the ultrafine size and uniform dispersion of the Ru‐NCs,the synergy between Ru and the highly conductive substrate,and the anchoring effect of the N atom,the Ru‐NCs/N‐GA nanocomposites exhibit excellent activity and durability in the pH‐universal HER,thereby opening a new avenue for the production of commercial HER electrocatalysts.展开更多
Acrylonitrile-methyl methacrylate (AN-MMA) copolymer/silica nanocomposites were synthesized by in-situ emulsion polymerization initiated by 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride absorbed onto colloidal si...Acrylonitrile-methyl methacrylate (AN-MMA) copolymer/silica nanocomposites were synthesized by in-situ emulsion polymerization initiated by 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride absorbed onto colloidal silica particles, and the mesoporous carbon materials were prepared through carbonization of the obtained AN-MMA copolymer/silica nanocomposites, followed by HF etching. Thermogravimetric analysis of AN-MMAcopolymer/silica nanocomposltes snoweO mat me caroon ylelCl or copolymer was slgnuy oecreaseo as Silica parucle incorporated. N2 adsorption-desorption, scan electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the structure and morphology of the mesoporous carbon materials. Both SEM and展开更多
Cu–15%NbC (volume fraction) powder was synthesized using the starting powders of Cu, Nb and graphite in a high energy vibratory disc mill for 7 h of milling under argon atmosphere. A composite sample and a C...Cu–15%NbC (volume fraction) powder was synthesized using the starting powders of Cu, Nb and graphite in a high energy vibratory disc mill for 7 h of milling under argon atmosphere. A composite sample and a Cu/NbC functionally graded material (FGM) sample were produced by using the two-step press and sintering at 900 °C for 1 h under vacuum. The microstructure and physical and mechanical properties of the specimens were investigated. The field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the synthesis of the nanostructure matrix of 18–27 nm with the nanoparticles reinforcement of 42 nm after sintering, verifying the thermal stability of this composite at high temperature. The hardness of Cu–15%NbC was five times greater than that of the pure Cu specimen. The volume reduction of the sample after the wear test decreased in comparison with the pure Cu specimen. The electrical conductivity of the composite specimen decreased to 36.68% IACS. The FGM specimen exhibited high electrical conductivity corresponding to 75.83% IACS with the same hardness and wear properties as those of the composite sample on the composite surface. Thus, Cu/NbC FGM with good mechanical and electrical properties can be a good candidate for electrical contact applications.展开更多
Nanosized fibrous cerium(IV) hydrogen phosphate membrane, Ce(HPO4)2·2.9H20 (nCePf), was prepared and characterized by chemical, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric analysis), SEM (scanning ...Nanosized fibrous cerium(IV) hydrogen phosphate membrane, Ce(HPO4)2·2.9H20 (nCePf), was prepared and characterized by chemical, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric analysis), SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and TEM (transmission electron microscopy). Novel supported nanofibrous Ce(IV) phosphate/polyiondole nanocomposite membranes were prepared via in-situ chemical oxidation of the monomer that was promoted by the reduction of Ce(IV) ions present in the inorganic matrix. The presence of Ce(IV) ions allows redox reactions necessary to oxidative polymerization to occur. The resultant material was characterized by TGA, elemental (C, H, N) analysis and FT-IR (Fourier transform spectroscopy). SEM images of the resulting nanocomposite reveals a uniform distribution of the polymer on the inorganic matrix. Amount of polyindole polymer present in the composite is found to be - 7.0%.展开更多
The levels of five mycotoxins (MT): deoxynivalenol (DON), T-2-toxin (T-2), zearalenone (ZEA), aflatoxin (Aft), ochratoxin A (OTA) were measured in malting barley and malt samples by enzyme immunoassay (E...The levels of five mycotoxins (MT): deoxynivalenol (DON), T-2-toxin (T-2), zearalenone (ZEA), aflatoxin (Aft), ochratoxin A (OTA) were measured in malting barley and malt samples by enzyme immunoassay (ELISA), using test systems RIDASCREEN FAST (R-Biopharm, Germany). 40 samples of malting barley, mainly from the Central part of European Russia and fewer from the Southern part of, and also some samples from Altai (Asian Russia) were analyzed during 2007-2011 years as well as 120 samples of malt from Russian malting companies. It was found that 17% of barley samples were contaminated with MT; in two cases (5%), the MT concentration exceeded maximum allowable levels (MAL). Among malt samples in more than half (in 56%) MT were detected, in 9% of samples, the MT concentration exceeded MAL (Aft-3 incidents, T-2-3 incidents, OTA-2 incidents, ZEA-1 incident). Maximum levels ofmycotoxins in malt were found to be higher than those in barley. These facts support the idea about risky conditions during malting processing.展开更多
基金Project (50971066) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (20070299004) supported by the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China+1 种基金Project (2008-46) supported by the Jiangsu Provincial ‘333’ Project of training the High-level Talents Foundation, ChinaProject (BE2009127) supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Science Supporting Item, China
文摘The Al2O3(p)/Al nano-composites were fabricated from Al-K2ZrF6-Na2B4O7 system by sonochemistry in situ reaction. The fabrication mechanisms, including high intensity ultrasonic influence on microstructures and reinforcement particles-aluminum matrix interface, were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The XRD results show that the component of the as-prepared composites is Al2O3 reinforcement. The SEM analysis results indicate that Al2O3 particles are uniformly distributed in the aluminum matrix. The TEM results show that the morphologies of Al2O3 particles present in nearly sphere-shape, the sizes are in the range of 20-100 nm, and the interfaces are net and no interfacial outgrowth is observed. Analysis with secondary development Image-J software shows that Al2O3 recoveries are firstly improved and then decreased with increasing ultrasonic power. When the power is 0.4 kW, the distribution is the best, and a maximum number of particles are obtained. The reaction mechanisms were investigated.
基金supported and funded from consultancy project of Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchirappalli,India
文摘Ni-Cr based nanostructured feedstock powder was prepared by mechanical milling technique involving repeated welding, fracturing, and re-welding of powder particles in a planetary ball mill. The milled nanocrystalline powders were used to coat carbon steel tubes using high velocity oxygen fuel(HVOF) thermal spraying process. The characterization of the feedstock powder and HVOF coated substrates was performed using optical microscope, X-ray diffractometer(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscope(HR-TEM), energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) and microhardness tests. The coated and uncoated samples were subjected to different thermal cycles and characterized for their phase changes, metallurgical changes and microhardness variations. Ni-Cr nanostructured coated samples exhibited higher mechanical and metallurgical properties compared to their conventionally coated counter parts. The results showed that the nanostructured coating possessed a more uniform and denser microstructure than the conventional coating.
基金supported by the Australian Research Councile Discovery Projects(DP140100052,DP150103750)Advanced Study and Training Program of Jiangsu Vocational Education(2016TDFX013)High Level Talent Fund of Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences and Scientific Innovation Team Project of Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences~~
文摘The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development of the next generation of greener fuel cells.Here,we comprehensively describe the'big picture'of recent advances made in the rational design of ORR electrocatalysts,including molecule‐based,metal‐oxide‐based,metal‐nanomaterial‐based and two‐dimensional electrocatalysts.Transition metals can fabricate molecular electrocatalysts with N4‐macrocycles such as porphyrin‐class compounds and the so‐formed M-N-C active centre plays a crucial role in determining the catalytic performances towards the ORR.Group‐IV and‐V Transition metal oxides represent another class of promising alternative of Pt‐based catalysts for the ORR which catalytic activity largely depends on the surface structure and the introduction of surface defects.Recent advances in synthesis of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)allow for precise control over particle sizes and shapes and the crystalline facets exposed to enhance the ORR performance of electrocatalysts.Two‐dimensional materials such as functionalized grapheme or MoS2are emerging as novel electrocatalysts for the ORR.This review covers various aspects towards the design of future ORR electrocatalysts,including the catalytic performance,stability,durability and cost.Some novel electrocatalysts even surpass commercial Pt/C systems,demonstrating their potential to be alternatives in industrial applications.Despite the encouraging progress,challenges,which are also described,remain to be overcome before the real‐world application of novel ORR electrocatalysts.
文摘Heterogenization of organic-macrocyclic metal catalysts is one of the simplest and most efficient methods for effective separation of products and cyclic application of a catalyst.By using an environmentally friendly Mn-corrolazine catalyst as the building unit,which can directly oxidize organic substrates under oxygen atmosphere and mild conditions,we theoretically constructed a novel two-dimensional(2D)Mn-corrolazine nanocatalytic material with high catalytic activity.In this material,each Mn atom maintains its electronic configuration in the monomer and can directly activate O2 as the single-atom catalyst(SAC)center to form a radical-like[Mn]-O-O under mild visible-light irradiation conditions.The newly generated[Mn]–O–O can efficiently and selectively oxidize C–H bonds to form alcohol species through H-abstraction and the rebound reaction.Moreover,the catalytic reaction is easily regulated by an external electric field along its intrinsic Mn–O–O reaction axis.The current study provides a theoretical foundation for further experimental studies and practical applications of the Mn-corrolazine-based SAC.
文摘The results of a net energy life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas analysis for a 1.45 MW (0.71 MW electrical) biogas power plant operating with a 70% corn silage and 30% cow dung feedstock mixture are presented after its initial five years of operation. A ratio of 8.0 for the total output electrical energy divided by the total input energy from fossil fuels is found. A net efficiency of 1.2% of converting solar energy into electricity and usable heat (0.6% electricity) is achieved. Only 16 g CO2 per kWh are generated in the process. If all greenhouse gases are considered, this process even actively reduces the total greenhouse gas load on the atmosphere. In terms of producing transportation biofuels, this process provides 3.8 times more yield per hectare than bioethanol generation.
文摘Escherichia coli O157:H7 is known to cause food borne illness globally. Treatment of infections caused by this organism is difficult because the administration of antibiotics might precipitate kidney complications; therefore there is the need to search for alternative therapy. In this study, the therapeutic and immunomodulatory effects of raw maize "ogi" was investigated on rats infected with Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Infected rats treated with maize "ogi" slurry 1.0 mL once or twice daily and maize "ogi" liquor, 1.0 mL twice daily recovered 72 h while those that were treated with less than 1.0 mL recovered by 96 h. Without treatment with "ogi" however, the rats started recovering by 120 h. The treatment caused the white blood cells which had already gone up as a result of the infection to reduce significantly (P 〈 0.05) by 24 h of administration of raw fermented maize "ogi" components to the infected rats. It also caused a significant decrease in the lymphocyte counts of the infected and treated rats by 24 h. On the other hand, there was an increase in the neutrophil count irrespective of the different volumes and different components of raw "ogi" used by 24 h but by the 72 h of treatment, it started to decrease and by 120 h reduced to normal levels. Since the administration of raw maize "ogi" either slurry or liquor caused the duration of infection in rats infected with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 to reduce from 120 h to 72 h, it is therefore suggested that people having diarrhoea caused by this organism could drink fermented raw maize "ogi" slurry or liquor to treat the infection.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2015R1D1A1A0161012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1462124)~~
文摘We report a facile coagglomeration method for preparing graphene (G)/MgCl2‐supported Ti‐based Ziegler‐Natta catalysts. The effects of graphene feed ratio on catalyst morphology and ethylene polymerization behavior were examined. The synthesized catalyst exhibited very high activity for ethylene polymerization. The resultant polyethylene (PE)/G nanocomposites showed a layered morphology, and the graphene fillers were well dispersed in the PE matrix. In addition, the thermal stability and mechanical properties of PE were significantly enhanced with the introduction of a very small amount of G fillers (0.05 wt%). This work provides a facile approach to the production o fhigh‐performance PE.
文摘The design and synthesis of high‐performance and low‐cost electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),a key half‐reaction in water electrolysis,are essential.Owing to their modest hydrogen adsorption energy,ruthenium(Ru)‐based nanomaterials are considered outstanding candidates to replace the expensive platinum(Pt)‐based HER electrocatalysts.In this study,we developed an adsorption‐pyrolysis method to construct nitrogen(N)‐doped graphene aerogel(N‐GA)‐supported ultrafine Ru nanocrystal(Ru‐NC)nanocomposites(Ru‐NCs/N‐GA).The particle size of the Ru‐NCs and the conductivity of the N‐GA substrate can be controlled by varying the pyrolysis temperature.Optimal experiments reveal revealed that 10 wt%Ru‐NCs/N‐GA nanocomposites require overpotentials of only 52 and 36 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) in 1 mol/L HClO4 and 1 mol/L KOH electrolytes for HER,respectively,which is comparable to 20 wt%Pt/C electrocatalyst.Benefiting from the ultrafine size and uniform dispersion of the Ru‐NCs,the synergy between Ru and the highly conductive substrate,and the anchoring effect of the N atom,the Ru‐NCs/N‐GA nanocomposites exhibit excellent activity and durability in the pH‐universal HER,thereby opening a new avenue for the production of commercial HER electrocatalysts.
基金Supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-07-0738)
文摘Acrylonitrile-methyl methacrylate (AN-MMA) copolymer/silica nanocomposites were synthesized by in-situ emulsion polymerization initiated by 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride absorbed onto colloidal silica particles, and the mesoporous carbon materials were prepared through carbonization of the obtained AN-MMA copolymer/silica nanocomposites, followed by HF etching. Thermogravimetric analysis of AN-MMAcopolymer/silica nanocomposltes snoweO mat me caroon ylelCl or copolymer was slgnuy oecreaseo as Silica parucle incorporated. N2 adsorption-desorption, scan electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the structure and morphology of the mesoporous carbon materials. Both SEM and
基金Sharif University of Technology for the financial support
文摘Cu–15%NbC (volume fraction) powder was synthesized using the starting powders of Cu, Nb and graphite in a high energy vibratory disc mill for 7 h of milling under argon atmosphere. A composite sample and a Cu/NbC functionally graded material (FGM) sample were produced by using the two-step press and sintering at 900 °C for 1 h under vacuum. The microstructure and physical and mechanical properties of the specimens were investigated. The field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the synthesis of the nanostructure matrix of 18–27 nm with the nanoparticles reinforcement of 42 nm after sintering, verifying the thermal stability of this composite at high temperature. The hardness of Cu–15%NbC was five times greater than that of the pure Cu specimen. The volume reduction of the sample after the wear test decreased in comparison with the pure Cu specimen. The electrical conductivity of the composite specimen decreased to 36.68% IACS. The FGM specimen exhibited high electrical conductivity corresponding to 75.83% IACS with the same hardness and wear properties as those of the composite sample on the composite surface. Thus, Cu/NbC FGM with good mechanical and electrical properties can be a good candidate for electrical contact applications.
文摘Nanosized fibrous cerium(IV) hydrogen phosphate membrane, Ce(HPO4)2·2.9H20 (nCePf), was prepared and characterized by chemical, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric analysis), SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and TEM (transmission electron microscopy). Novel supported nanofibrous Ce(IV) phosphate/polyiondole nanocomposite membranes were prepared via in-situ chemical oxidation of the monomer that was promoted by the reduction of Ce(IV) ions present in the inorganic matrix. The presence of Ce(IV) ions allows redox reactions necessary to oxidative polymerization to occur. The resultant material was characterized by TGA, elemental (C, H, N) analysis and FT-IR (Fourier transform spectroscopy). SEM images of the resulting nanocomposite reveals a uniform distribution of the polymer on the inorganic matrix. Amount of polyindole polymer present in the composite is found to be - 7.0%.
文摘The levels of five mycotoxins (MT): deoxynivalenol (DON), T-2-toxin (T-2), zearalenone (ZEA), aflatoxin (Aft), ochratoxin A (OTA) were measured in malting barley and malt samples by enzyme immunoassay (ELISA), using test systems RIDASCREEN FAST (R-Biopharm, Germany). 40 samples of malting barley, mainly from the Central part of European Russia and fewer from the Southern part of, and also some samples from Altai (Asian Russia) were analyzed during 2007-2011 years as well as 120 samples of malt from Russian malting companies. It was found that 17% of barley samples were contaminated with MT; in two cases (5%), the MT concentration exceeded maximum allowable levels (MAL). Among malt samples in more than half (in 56%) MT were detected, in 9% of samples, the MT concentration exceeded MAL (Aft-3 incidents, T-2-3 incidents, OTA-2 incidents, ZEA-1 incident). Maximum levels ofmycotoxins in malt were found to be higher than those in barley. These facts support the idea about risky conditions during malting processing.