Using nickel catalyst supported on aluminum powders, carbon nanotubes （CNTs） were successfully synthesized in aluminum powders by in-situ chemical vapor deposition at 650 ℃. Structural characterization revealed tha...Using nickel catalyst supported on aluminum powders, carbon nanotubes （CNTs） were successfully synthesized in aluminum powders by in-situ chemical vapor deposition at 650 ℃. Structural characterization revealed that the as-grown CNTs possessed higher graphitization degree and straight graphite shell. By this approach, more homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in aluminum powders was achieved compared with the traditional mechanical mixture methods. Using the in-situ synthesized CNTs/Al composite powders and powder metallurgy process, CNTs/Al bulk composites were prepared. Performance testing showed that the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of the composites were improved obviously, which was attributed to the superior dispersion of CNTs in aluminum matrix and the strong interfacial bonding between CNTs and matrix.展开更多
The nucleation and growth mechanism of electrodeposited Ni−W alloy were investigated.Cyclic voltammetry(CV)and chronoamperometry(CA)were used to examine the electrochemical behavior and nucleation mechanism of the ele...The nucleation and growth mechanism of electrodeposited Ni−W alloy were investigated.Cyclic voltammetry(CV)and chronoamperometry(CA)were used to examine the electrochemical behavior and nucleation mechanism of the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy.The nucleation type and kinetic parameters of the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy were obtained from the CA analysis results.SEM,AFM,and TEM were also used to investigate the nucleation and growth process of the electrodeposition of Ni−W alloy.The results demonstrate that the nucleation and initial stages of the growth phase of the Ni−W alloy undergo the formation,movement,and aggregation of atoms,single crystals,and nanoclusters.When the size of single crystal increases up to approximately 10 nm and the average size of the crystal granules is approximately 68 nm,they no longer grow.Increasing the applied potential increases the number of nuclei but does not affect the size of the final crystal granules.Therefore,the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy shows a nanocrystalline structure.展开更多
A novel method to fabricate composition- （IO） films using a positive sacrificial ZnO and topology-controlled ZnO/TiO2 inverse opals IO template has been developed. This method includes a two-step process, preparatio...A novel method to fabricate composition- （IO） films using a positive sacrificial ZnO and topology-controlled ZnO/TiO2 inverse opals IO template has been developed. This method includes a two-step process, preparation of ZnO IO by a simple electrochemical deposition using a self-assembly polystyrene colloidal crystal template and preparation of ZnO/TiO2 IO by a liquid phase deposition （LPD） process at room temperature. The composition and topology of ZnO/TiO2 IO can be easily controlled by changing the duration of the LPD. After 20 min LPD process, a ZnO/TiO2 composite IO with non-close-packed face-centered cubic air sphere array was obtained. Prolonging the duration to 60 min, a pure TiO2 IO （TIO-LPD60） with obviously thickened walls was formed. The formation mechanism for the compositional and topological variation was discussed. A preliminary study on UV photocatalytic property of the samples for degradation of methylene blue reveals that the composition and topology significantly influenced the photocatalytic activity of the IO film. The ZnO/TiO2 composite IO demonstrates a higher degree of activity than both pure ZnO and pure TiO2 IO, although they have a similar IO wall thickness. Moreover, with increasing IO wall thickness from -52 nm to -90 nm, TIO-LPD60 exhibits the highest level of photocatalytic performance.展开更多
Electrocatalysis is a process dealing with electrochemical reactions in the interconversion of chemical energy and electrical energy.Precise synthesis of catalytically active nanostructures is one of the key challenge...Electrocatalysis is a process dealing with electrochemical reactions in the interconversion of chemical energy and electrical energy.Precise synthesis of catalytically active nanostructures is one of the key challenges that hinder the practical application of many important energy‐related electrocatalytic reactions.Compared with conventional wet‐chemical,solid‐state and vapor deposition synthesis,electrochemical synthesis is a simple,fast,cost‐effective and precisely controllable method for the preparation of highly efficient catalytic materials.In this review,we summarize recent progress in the electrochemical synthesis of catalytic materials such as single atoms,spherical and shaped nanoparticles,nanosheets,nanowires,core‐shell nanostructures,layered nanomaterials,dendritic nanostructures,hierarchically porous nanostructures as well as composite nanostructures.Fundamental aspects of electrochemical synthesis and several main electrochemical synthesis methods are discussed.Structure‐performance correlations between electrochemically synthesized catalysts and their unique electrocatalytic properties are exemplified using selected examples.We offer the reader with a basic guide to the synthesis of highly efficient catalysts using electrochemical methods,and we propose some research challenges and future opportunities in this field.展开更多
The formation mechanisms and growth kinetics of Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2 in Ni-Al diffusion couple prepared by electrodeposition of Ni on Al substrate were investigated. The nickel coating with 20 μm thickness was applied o...The formation mechanisms and growth kinetics of Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2 in Ni-Al diffusion couple prepared by electrodeposition of Ni on Al substrate were investigated. The nickel coating with 20 μm thickness was applied on 6061 aluminum alloy by direct current electroplating. The samples were then heat-treated for different durations at 450, 500 and 550 °C under argon atmosphere. The intermetallic phases were identified by means of scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, energy dispersive spectrometry（EDS） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）. The results showed that the formation of intermetallic phases consisted of two important steps. The first step was the lateral growth of intermetallic phase from separate sites, resulting in the formation of a continuous layer. The second step was the growth of the continuous intermetallic layer in the direction perpendicular to the interface. However, excessive increase in thickness of intermetallic phases led to the detachment of reaction products, i.e., Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2, from the substrate. It was also observed that aluminum was the dominant diffusing element during Al3 Ni growth, while nickel diffusion was dominant during Al3Ni2 growth. The growth kinetics of both Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2 phases obeyed a parabolic law.展开更多
Thin cuprous oxide films have been prepared by chemical vapor deposition(pulsed spray evaporation-chemical vapor deposition)method without post-treatment.The synthesis of cuprous oxide was produced by applying a water...Thin cuprous oxide films have been prepared by chemical vapor deposition(pulsed spray evaporation-chemical vapor deposition)method without post-treatment.The synthesis of cuprous oxide was produced by applying a water strategy effect.Then,the effect of water on the morphology,topology,structure,optical properties and surface composition of the obtained films has been comprehensively investigated.The results reveal that a pure phase of Cu2O was obtained.The introduction of a small quantity of water in the liquid feedstock lowers the band gap energy from 2.16 eV to 2.04 eV.This finding was mainly related to the decrease of crystallite size due to the effect of water.The topology analyses,by using atomic force microscope,also revealed that surface roughness decreases with water addition,namely more uniform covered surface.Moreover,theoretical calculations based on density functional theory method were performed to understand the adsorption and reaction behaviors of water and ethanol on the Cu2O thin film surface.Formation mechanism of the Cu2O thin film was also suggested and discussed.展开更多
The hydrogen adsorption （storage） studies upon Ni/A1203 nano-composite prepared by metal organic chemical vapor deposition technique （MOCVD） exploiting single source molec ular precursor （SSP） approach were carr...The hydrogen adsorption （storage） studies upon Ni/A1203 nano-composite prepared by metal organic chemical vapor deposition technique （MOCVD） exploiting single source molec ular precursor （SSP） approach were carried out. The Ni/A1203 nano-composite is prepared in cold walled MOCVD reactor by the decomposition of SSP, [H2AI（OtBu）]2, on a substrate holding Ni（acac）2 powder. The SSP is a reducing agent which reduces Ni＋2 to Ni0 and works as source for Al203 matrix in which the Ni0 is dispersed. The resulting Ni/A1203 nano-composite is characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and EDX. The hydrogen adsorption （storage） studies are performed using home-made Sievert＇s type apparatus. The hydrogen storage studies reveal that approximately 2.9% （mass ratio） hydrogen can be stored in the Ni/A1203 nano-composite. The results show that Ni/A1203 nano-composite can be a po- tential candidate for hydrogen storage which can be used for onboard fuel purposes.展开更多
Platinum/Carbon XC72R （Pt/C） nanocomposite was synthesized in-situ by polyol method. Precursor of hexahydrated chloroplatinic acid H2PtCI6-6H2O was reduced by EG （ethylene glycol） so as to form Pt nanoparticles wh...Platinum/Carbon XC72R （Pt/C） nanocomposite was synthesized in-situ by polyol method. Precursor of hexahydrated chloroplatinic acid H2PtCI6-6H2O was reduced by EG （ethylene glycol） so as to form Pt nanoparticles which were deposited on the surface of carbon. Pt/C composites （treated or untreated carbon） were synthesized at pH - 6.5 and pH = 11. The XRD pattern of Pt/C showed peaks assigned to the crystalline structure of Pt and carbon. TEM images showed that Pt nanoparticles on carbon were ultrafine spheres and the particles obtained sizes from 2 to 6 nm which are mostly concentrated on size of 3 nm. The electrocatalytic activity of Pt/C catalysts toward methanol oxidation was examined by CV （cyclic voltammetry）. Pt/treated XC72R （pH = 11） at potential （0.69 V） exhibited better electroactivity （628 mA/mg Pt）.展开更多
The main problem in an efficient Zn（CH3COO）2/AC （AC-activated carbon） catalyst preparation is the achievement of uniform distribution of highly dispersed salt component on the activated carbon （AC） surface. The ...The main problem in an efficient Zn（CH3COO）2/AC （AC-activated carbon） catalyst preparation is the achievement of uniform distribution of highly dispersed salt component on the activated carbon （AC） surface. The solution of this problem is modification of the AC by hydrogen peroxide （H202） oxidation of the surface and treatment of AC with acetic acid as well as special methods of salt deposition and catalyst drying. The investigations of these ways of AC surface modification （treatment of AC with acetic acid and H2O2） have demonstrated the obtained AC to have both an increased adsorption capacity as to Zn（OAc）2 and optimum volumes of meso- and micro-pores as well as high catalyst activity in vinyl acetate （VA） synthesis. The characteristics of supports and catalysts were found out by benzene, water and acetic acid vapors adsorption. The distribution of the salt on the AC surface was studied by small-angle X-ray scattering （SAXS）, by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray micro-analysis （XMA）. The catalysts were tested in vinyl acetate synthesis in flow-bed isothermal reactor by cyclic method at 175, 205 and 230℃.展开更多
Effective carrier system comprises carrier beds which transport hydrocarbons. The spatial and temporal effectiveness of carrier system is identified according to the relevance of hydrocarbon show, hydrocarbon inclusio...Effective carrier system comprises carrier beds which transport hydrocarbons. The spatial and temporal effectiveness of carrier system is identified according to the relevance of hydrocarbon show, hydrocarbon inclusion and sealing ability of fault to hydrocarbons distribution, together with matching relation of activity history of fault and hydrocarbon generation history of source rock. On the basis of the above considerations, transporting ability of effective carrier system can be evaluated using parameters such as fluid potential, porosity and permeability, spatial coefficient of effective pathway as well as activity rate of fault. Additionally, a new concept of＂transporting threshold porosity＂ was proposed. Five styles of effective carrier systems were established in Gaoyou Sag, displaying either layered or zonal distribution characteristics, and transporting time ranges from the sedimentary time of Ezdz to early stage of sanduo uplift. Effective carrier systems can be described to be lowly-efficient and highly-efficient. Major faults （convex or steep fault plane） with activity rate greater than 20 m/Ma and structure ridges of sand layers with spatial coefficient of effective pathway greater than 25% are defined to be highly-efficient carrier beds. Hydrocarbons are concentrated around high-efficient carrier beds and E1 f traps of northern shanian area are predicted to have great potential.展开更多
基金Projects(51071107,51001080,51201056)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2010CB934703)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China+1 种基金Project(13211027)supported by Science and Technology Plan Project of Hebei Province,ChinaProject(2011008)supported by Outstanding Youth Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Hebei University of Technology,China
文摘Using nickel catalyst supported on aluminum powders, carbon nanotubes （CNTs） were successfully synthesized in aluminum powders by in-situ chemical vapor deposition at 650 ℃. Structural characterization revealed that the as-grown CNTs possessed higher graphitization degree and straight graphite shell. By this approach, more homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in aluminum powders was achieved compared with the traditional mechanical mixture methods. Using the in-situ synthesized CNTs/Al composite powders and powder metallurgy process, CNTs/Al bulk composites were prepared. Performance testing showed that the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of the composites were improved obviously, which was attributed to the superior dispersion of CNTs in aluminum matrix and the strong interfacial bonding between CNTs and matrix.
基金financial support from the Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province,China(No.2018TP1012)。
文摘The nucleation and growth mechanism of electrodeposited Ni−W alloy were investigated.Cyclic voltammetry(CV)and chronoamperometry(CA)were used to examine the electrochemical behavior and nucleation mechanism of the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy.The nucleation type and kinetic parameters of the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy were obtained from the CA analysis results.SEM,AFM,and TEM were also used to investigate the nucleation and growth process of the electrodeposition of Ni−W alloy.The results demonstrate that the nucleation and initial stages of the growth phase of the Ni−W alloy undergo the formation,movement,and aggregation of atoms,single crystals,and nanoclusters.When the size of single crystal increases up to approximately 10 nm and the average size of the crystal granules is approximately 68 nm,they no longer grow.Increasing the applied potential increases the number of nuclei but does not affect the size of the final crystal granules.Therefore,the electrodeposited Ni−W alloy shows a nanocrystalline structure.
文摘A novel method to fabricate composition- （IO） films using a positive sacrificial ZnO and topology-controlled ZnO/TiO2 inverse opals IO template has been developed. This method includes a two-step process, preparation of ZnO IO by a simple electrochemical deposition using a self-assembly polystyrene colloidal crystal template and preparation of ZnO/TiO2 IO by a liquid phase deposition （LPD） process at room temperature. The composition and topology of ZnO/TiO2 IO can be easily controlled by changing the duration of the LPD. After 20 min LPD process, a ZnO/TiO2 composite IO with non-close-packed face-centered cubic air sphere array was obtained. Prolonging the duration to 60 min, a pure TiO2 IO （TIO-LPD60） with obviously thickened walls was formed. The formation mechanism for the compositional and topological variation was discussed. A preliminary study on UV photocatalytic property of the samples for degradation of methylene blue reveals that the composition and topology significantly influenced the photocatalytic activity of the IO film. The ZnO/TiO2 composite IO demonstrates a higher degree of activity than both pure ZnO and pure TiO2 IO, although they have a similar IO wall thickness. Moreover, with increasing IO wall thickness from -52 nm to -90 nm, TIO-LPD60 exhibits the highest level of photocatalytic performance.
文摘Electrocatalysis is a process dealing with electrochemical reactions in the interconversion of chemical energy and electrical energy.Precise synthesis of catalytically active nanostructures is one of the key challenges that hinder the practical application of many important energy‐related electrocatalytic reactions.Compared with conventional wet‐chemical,solid‐state and vapor deposition synthesis,electrochemical synthesis is a simple,fast,cost‐effective and precisely controllable method for the preparation of highly efficient catalytic materials.In this review,we summarize recent progress in the electrochemical synthesis of catalytic materials such as single atoms,spherical and shaped nanoparticles,nanosheets,nanowires,core‐shell nanostructures,layered nanomaterials,dendritic nanostructures,hierarchically porous nanostructures as well as composite nanostructures.Fundamental aspects of electrochemical synthesis and several main electrochemical synthesis methods are discussed.Structure‐performance correlations between electrochemically synthesized catalysts and their unique electrocatalytic properties are exemplified using selected examples.We offer the reader with a basic guide to the synthesis of highly efficient catalysts using electrochemical methods,and we propose some research challenges and future opportunities in this field.
文摘The formation mechanisms and growth kinetics of Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2 in Ni-Al diffusion couple prepared by electrodeposition of Ni on Al substrate were investigated. The nickel coating with 20 μm thickness was applied on 6061 aluminum alloy by direct current electroplating. The samples were then heat-treated for different durations at 450, 500 and 550 °C under argon atmosphere. The intermetallic phases were identified by means of scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, energy dispersive spectrometry（EDS） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）. The results showed that the formation of intermetallic phases consisted of two important steps. The first step was the lateral growth of intermetallic phase from separate sites, resulting in the formation of a continuous layer. The second step was the growth of the continuous intermetallic layer in the direction perpendicular to the interface. However, excessive increase in thickness of intermetallic phases led to the detachment of reaction products, i.e., Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2, from the substrate. It was also observed that aluminum was the dominant diffusing element during Al3 Ni growth, while nickel diffusion was dominant during Al3Ni2 growth. The growth kinetics of both Al3 Ni and Al3Ni2 phases obeyed a parabolic law.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2017YFA0402800)the National Natural Science and Technology of China(No.91541102 and No.51476168)+2 种基金the support by Chinese Academy of Sciences for Senior International Scientists within President’s International Fellowship Initiative(PIFI)programthe financial support during his Ph.D.research stay at Bielefeld UniversityThe Moroccan institute of IRESEN is acknowledged for the financial support(Innowind13 Nanolubricant)
文摘Thin cuprous oxide films have been prepared by chemical vapor deposition(pulsed spray evaporation-chemical vapor deposition)method without post-treatment.The synthesis of cuprous oxide was produced by applying a water strategy effect.Then,the effect of water on the morphology,topology,structure,optical properties and surface composition of the obtained films has been comprehensively investigated.The results reveal that a pure phase of Cu2O was obtained.The introduction of a small quantity of water in the liquid feedstock lowers the band gap energy from 2.16 eV to 2.04 eV.This finding was mainly related to the decrease of crystallite size due to the effect of water.The topology analyses,by using atomic force microscope,also revealed that surface roughness decreases with water addition,namely more uniform covered surface.Moreover,theoretical calculations based on density functional theory method were performed to understand the adsorption and reaction behaviors of water and ethanol on the Cu2O thin film surface.Formation mechanism of the Cu2O thin film was also suggested and discussed.
文摘The hydrogen adsorption （storage） studies upon Ni/A1203 nano-composite prepared by metal organic chemical vapor deposition technique （MOCVD） exploiting single source molec ular precursor （SSP） approach were carried out. The Ni/A1203 nano-composite is prepared in cold walled MOCVD reactor by the decomposition of SSP, [H2AI（OtBu）]2, on a substrate holding Ni（acac）2 powder. The SSP is a reducing agent which reduces Ni＋2 to Ni0 and works as source for Al203 matrix in which the Ni0 is dispersed. The resulting Ni/A1203 nano-composite is characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and EDX. The hydrogen adsorption （storage） studies are performed using home-made Sievert＇s type apparatus. The hydrogen storage studies reveal that approximately 2.9% （mass ratio） hydrogen can be stored in the Ni/A1203 nano-composite. The results show that Ni/A1203 nano-composite can be a po- tential candidate for hydrogen storage which can be used for onboard fuel purposes.
文摘Platinum/Carbon XC72R （Pt/C） nanocomposite was synthesized in-situ by polyol method. Precursor of hexahydrated chloroplatinic acid H2PtCI6-6H2O was reduced by EG （ethylene glycol） so as to form Pt nanoparticles which were deposited on the surface of carbon. Pt/C composites （treated or untreated carbon） were synthesized at pH - 6.5 and pH = 11. The XRD pattern of Pt/C showed peaks assigned to the crystalline structure of Pt and carbon. TEM images showed that Pt nanoparticles on carbon were ultrafine spheres and the particles obtained sizes from 2 to 6 nm which are mostly concentrated on size of 3 nm. The electrocatalytic activity of Pt/C catalysts toward methanol oxidation was examined by CV （cyclic voltammetry）. Pt/treated XC72R （pH = 11） at potential （0.69 V） exhibited better electroactivity （628 mA/mg Pt）.
文摘The main problem in an efficient Zn（CH3COO）2/AC （AC-activated carbon） catalyst preparation is the achievement of uniform distribution of highly dispersed salt component on the activated carbon （AC） surface. The solution of this problem is modification of the AC by hydrogen peroxide （H202） oxidation of the surface and treatment of AC with acetic acid as well as special methods of salt deposition and catalyst drying. The investigations of these ways of AC surface modification （treatment of AC with acetic acid and H2O2） have demonstrated the obtained AC to have both an increased adsorption capacity as to Zn（OAc）2 and optimum volumes of meso- and micro-pores as well as high catalyst activity in vinyl acetate （VA） synthesis. The characteristics of supports and catalysts were found out by benzene, water and acetic acid vapors adsorption. The distribution of the salt on the AC surface was studied by small-angle X-ray scattering （SAXS）, by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray micro-analysis （XMA）. The catalysts were tested in vinyl acetate synthesis in flow-bed isothermal reactor by cyclic method at 175, 205 and 230℃.
基金Project(P08045)supported by Geological Research Institute of Jiangsu Oilfield Company,SINOPEC,China
文摘Effective carrier system comprises carrier beds which transport hydrocarbons. The spatial and temporal effectiveness of carrier system is identified according to the relevance of hydrocarbon show, hydrocarbon inclusion and sealing ability of fault to hydrocarbons distribution, together with matching relation of activity history of fault and hydrocarbon generation history of source rock. On the basis of the above considerations, transporting ability of effective carrier system can be evaluated using parameters such as fluid potential, porosity and permeability, spatial coefficient of effective pathway as well as activity rate of fault. Additionally, a new concept of＂transporting threshold porosity＂ was proposed. Five styles of effective carrier systems were established in Gaoyou Sag, displaying either layered or zonal distribution characteristics, and transporting time ranges from the sedimentary time of Ezdz to early stage of sanduo uplift. Effective carrier systems can be described to be lowly-efficient and highly-efficient. Major faults （convex or steep fault plane） with activity rate greater than 20 m/Ma and structure ridges of sand layers with spatial coefficient of effective pathway greater than 25% are defined to be highly-efficient carrier beds. Hydrocarbons are concentrated around high-efficient carrier beds and E1 f traps of northern shanian area are predicted to have great potential.
