The influence of adipic acid on the formation and corrosion resistance of anodic oxide film fabricated on 2024 aluminum alloy was investigated. The morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) a...The influence of adipic acid on the formation and corrosion resistance of anodic oxide film fabricated on 2024 aluminum alloy was investigated. The morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The corrosion resistance was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed that the adipic acid was absorbed at the electrolyte/anodic layer interface during anodizing. The corrosion rate of anodic film decreased and the film thickness increased. The film was uniform and compact especially at the film/substrate interface. After sealing procedure, anodic film formed with the addition of adipic acid exhibited improved dielectric property and corrosion resistance in aggressive environment.展开更多
A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimiza...A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimization of the MEMS fabrication process is analyzed. The experimental results show the prototype generates a maximum power density of 2.52mW/cm^2 at room temperature. This performance is better than the published resuits of other silicon-based passive μDMFCs. Moreover,it is comparable with that of our previous active μDMFCs which require an external pump, certificating the feasibility of this new configuration.展开更多
The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol (APTT), ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA) and thiourea (TU) for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated...The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol (APTT), ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA) and thiourea (TU) for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated. Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to investigate the influence of these organic compounds as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in 1.0 mol/L HC1 solution at 30 ℃. The inhibition mechanism was discussed in terms of Langrnuir isotherm model. Results obtained from Tafel polarization and impedance measurements are in a good agreement. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of the inhibitor concentration. The adsorption of the inhibitors on the mild steel surface follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm and the free energy of adsorption AGads indicates that the adsorption of APTT, EDTA, and TU molecules is a spontaneous process and a typical chemisorption.展开更多
Extracts of elephant grass (Penniseturn purpureum) blended with some intensifier halides like ammonium chloride (AMC) and potassium iodide (PTI) were investigated as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel. The corro...Extracts of elephant grass (Penniseturn purpureum) blended with some intensifier halides like ammonium chloride (AMC) and potassium iodide (PTI) were investigated as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel. The corrosion process was monitored in 3.5% HCI by mass loss and electrochemical techniques at 30, 40, 50, 60 and 90 ℃. Addition of AMC and PTI increased the inhibition efficiency with the highest inhibition efficiency obtained with PTI blend- ed extract. The blends behaved as mixed type inhibitors and were spontaneously adsorbed on mild steel surface in exothermic nature. Synergistic parameters of the intensifier ions revealed cooperative effect. Kinetic data treatment indicated increase in energy barrier by intensifier ions. The results demonstrate that elephant grass extract blended with halide ions can act as alternative ecofriendly inhibitor for mild steel at elevated temperatures.展开更多
The biomedical co-continuous(β-TCP+MgO)/Zn-Mg composite was fabricated by infiltrating Zn-Mg alloy into porousβ-TCP+MgO using suction exsorption technique.The microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion behav...The biomedical co-continuous(β-TCP+MgO)/Zn-Mg composite was fabricated by infiltrating Zn-Mg alloy into porousβ-TCP+MgO using suction exsorption technique.The microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion behaviors of the composite were evaluated by means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),mechanical testing,electrochemical and immersion test.It was found that the molten Zn-Mg alloy had infiltrated not only into the pores but also into the struts of the porousβ-TCP+MgO scaffold to form a compact composite.The Zn-Mg alloy contacted to theβ-TCP+MgO scaffold closely,and no reaction layer can be found between the alloy and the scaffold.The compressive strength of the composite was as high as244MPa,which was about1000times higher than that of the original porousβ-TCP+MgO scaffold and2/3of the strength of the Zn-Mg bulk alloy.The electrochemical and immersion tests in simulated body fluid(SBF)solution indicated that the corrosion resistance of the composite was better than that of the Zn-Mg bulk alloy.The corrosion products on the composite surface were mainly Zn(OH)2.Appropriate mechanical and corrosion properties indicated that the(β-TCP+MgO)/Zn?Mg composite fabricated by suction exsorption would be a very promising candidate for bone substitute.展开更多
Sediment-associated processes, such as sediment erosion, deposition, and pore water diffusion/advection affect sorptive contaminant transport. By considering these processes, we developed an equation to simulate conta...Sediment-associated processes, such as sediment erosion, deposition, and pore water diffusion/advection affect sorptive contaminant transport. By considering these processes, we developed an equation to simulate contaminant transport. Erosion and deposition processes are considered as erosion and deposition fluxes of sediment, and adsorption-desorption processes of contaminants by sediment are simulated using the Langmuir Equation. Pore water diffusion is calculated based on the contaminant concentration gradient across the sediment-water interface. Pore water advection is estimated using pore water contained in the sediments of erosion flux. The equation is validated to simulate total phosphorus concentrations in Guanhe estuary in the northern Jiangsu, China. The simulated total phosphorus concentrations show better agreement with field observations compared to estimations that do consider sediment-associated processes.展开更多
Corrosion is a costly and complicated problem facing mild of Vitex doniana as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCI medium steel utility. This study investigated the use of ethanol extract Experimental methods u...Corrosion is a costly and complicated problem facing mild of Vitex doniana as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCI medium steel utility. This study investigated the use of ethanol extract Experimental methods used are gravimetric and thermometric The results showed that corrosion rate decreased as the concentration of ethanol extract of Vitex doniana increased and with decrease in temperature. Vitex doniana extract obeyed Langmuir and Tempkin adsorption isotherm. Physical adsorption was proposed from △G° and Ea. Inhibition efficiency (1%) and the degree of surface coverage (0) were calculated and all indicated that Vitex doniana was a good corrosion inhibitor.展开更多
The inhibition of corrosion of steel in molar hydrochloric acid solution by new synthesized DMI ((3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)isoxazole-5-yl) methanol) compound is studied by weight loss and electrochemical polarizat...The inhibition of corrosion of steel in molar hydrochloric acid solution by new synthesized DMI ((3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)isoxazole-5-yl) methanol) compound is studied by weight loss and electrochemical polarization measurements. The two methods give consistent results. The polarization curves indicate that the DMI compound acts as mixed-type inhibitor. This compound is efficient inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of inhibitor concentration to reach 96% at 10-3 M for DMI. The temperature effect on the corrosion behavior of steel in 1 M HCI with and without the DMI compound at 10-3 M is studied in the temperature range from 298 to 318 K. The adsorption of inhibitor on the steel surface is found to obey the Frumkin adsorption isotherm model. From the adsorption isotherm, some thermodynamic data for the adsorption process (f, K and △Gads) are calculated and discussed.展开更多
The adsorption of metal atoms, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag and Au, at low-coordinated edge and corner oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface has been studied theoretically by using density functional method with cluster models embe...The adsorption of metal atoms, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag and Au, at low-coordinated edge and corner oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface has been studied theoretically by using density functional method with cluster models embedded in a large array of point charges. For comparison, the interaction of metal atoms with perfect regular oxygen site of MgO (001) surface was also calculated. As regards these metal atoms adsorbed at perfect oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface, Cu, Ag and Au are very weakly bonded to the surface of MgO; Ni, Pd and Pt, on the other hand, exhibit strong interactions with perfect oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface; the large adsorption energy shows that there exist strong bonds formed between these metal atoms with surface oxygen sites. For the metal atoms adsorbed at edge and corner sites, the adsorption energy is much increased, consistent with our previous study of CO and Cl2 adsorption on MgO (001) surface. This illustrates that the low-coordinated sites, especially corner site, are more advantageous positions for those metal atoms adsorbed on MgO (001) surface. The Mulliken population analysis indicates that the electron transferred from MgO to the metal atoms were increased with the decrease of the coordination numbers, which may be one of the reasons for changing catalytic efficiency and selectivity of the metal particles supported by MgO.展开更多
Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 mol/L HC1 by amoxicillin and ceftriaxone in the concentration range of 1.00×10^-5-1.00×10^-2 mol/L has been studied using weight loss, electrochemical potentiodynamic ...Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 mol/L HC1 by amoxicillin and ceftriaxone in the concentration range of 1.00×10^-5-1.00×10^-2 mol/L has been studied using weight loss, electrochemical potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and quantum chemistry tests at 298 K. The weight loss experiment showed that the inhibition efficiency increased with amoxicillin and ceftriaxone concentrations to attain the maximums of 80.3% and 94.1%, respectively at 1.00×10^-2 mol/L. Potentiodynamic polarization indicated that amoxicillin and ceftriaxone acted as mixed-type inhibitors but mainly inhibited cathode hydrogen evolution reaction for mild steel in 1 mol/L HC1. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) demonstrated the inhibitors covered the active points of metal surface to inhibit corrosion. The absorption of both inhibitors on the mild steel surface was found to follow Langmuir adsorption isothermal and dominantly involve chemical adsorption at 298 K. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed both of the inhibitors played a significant protective effect in mild steel corrosion in 1 mol/L HC1. The relationship between the inhibition properties and molecular structure had been discussed by quantum chemistry calculation. All the experimental results concluded that both amoxicillin and ceftriaxone acted as good corrosion inhibitors and their inhibition efficiency was in the order of ceftriaxone 〉 amoxicillin.展开更多
基金Project(51271012)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The influence of adipic acid on the formation and corrosion resistance of anodic oxide film fabricated on 2024 aluminum alloy was investigated. The morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The corrosion resistance was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed that the adipic acid was absorbed at the electrolyte/anodic layer interface during anodizing. The corrosion rate of anodic film decreased and the film thickness increased. The film was uniform and compact especially at the film/substrate interface. After sealing procedure, anodic film formed with the addition of adipic acid exhibited improved dielectric property and corrosion resistance in aggressive environment.
文摘A micro direct methanol fuel cell (μDMFC) using MEMS technology is reported. The prototype features a unique 3D air-breathing cathode structure fabricated using KOH etching and double-side lithography. The optimization of the MEMS fabrication process is analyzed. The experimental results show the prototype generates a maximum power density of 2.52mW/cm^2 at room temperature. This performance is better than the published resuits of other silicon-based passive μDMFCs. Moreover,it is comparable with that of our previous active μDMFCs which require an external pump, certificating the feasibility of this new configuration.
基金Project(UKM-GUP-BTT-07-25-170) supported by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
文摘The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol (APTT), ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA) and thiourea (TU) for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated. Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to investigate the influence of these organic compounds as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in 1.0 mol/L HC1 solution at 30 ℃. The inhibition mechanism was discussed in terms of Langrnuir isotherm model. Results obtained from Tafel polarization and impedance measurements are in a good agreement. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of the inhibitor concentration. The adsorption of the inhibitors on the mild steel surface follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm and the free energy of adsorption AGads indicates that the adsorption of APTT, EDTA, and TU molecules is a spontaneous process and a typical chemisorption.
基金financial support provided by World Bank Robert S.Mc Namara Fellowship Program 2015 to carry out this research abroad
文摘Extracts of elephant grass (Penniseturn purpureum) blended with some intensifier halides like ammonium chloride (AMC) and potassium iodide (PTI) were investigated as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel. The corrosion process was monitored in 3.5% HCI by mass loss and electrochemical techniques at 30, 40, 50, 60 and 90 ℃. Addition of AMC and PTI increased the inhibition efficiency with the highest inhibition efficiency obtained with PTI blend- ed extract. The blends behaved as mixed type inhibitors and were spontaneously adsorbed on mild steel surface in exothermic nature. Synergistic parameters of the intensifier ions revealed cooperative effect. Kinetic data treatment indicated increase in energy barrier by intensifier ions. The results demonstrate that elephant grass extract blended with halide ions can act as alternative ecofriendly inhibitor for mild steel at elevated temperatures.
基金Project (51101039) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (E201005) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China
文摘The biomedical co-continuous(β-TCP+MgO)/Zn-Mg composite was fabricated by infiltrating Zn-Mg alloy into porousβ-TCP+MgO using suction exsorption technique.The microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion behaviors of the composite were evaluated by means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),mechanical testing,electrochemical and immersion test.It was found that the molten Zn-Mg alloy had infiltrated not only into the pores but also into the struts of the porousβ-TCP+MgO scaffold to form a compact composite.The Zn-Mg alloy contacted to theβ-TCP+MgO scaffold closely,and no reaction layer can be found between the alloy and the scaffold.The compressive strength of the composite was as high as244MPa,which was about1000times higher than that of the original porousβ-TCP+MgO scaffold and2/3of the strength of the Zn-Mg bulk alloy.The electrochemical and immersion tests in simulated body fluid(SBF)solution indicated that the corrosion resistance of the composite was better than that of the Zn-Mg bulk alloy.The corrosion products on the composite surface were mainly Zn(OH)2.Appropriate mechanical and corrosion properties indicated that the(β-TCP+MgO)/Zn?Mg composite fabricated by suction exsorption would be a very promising candidate for bone substitute.
基金Supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.200802940014)
文摘Sediment-associated processes, such as sediment erosion, deposition, and pore water diffusion/advection affect sorptive contaminant transport. By considering these processes, we developed an equation to simulate contaminant transport. Erosion and deposition processes are considered as erosion and deposition fluxes of sediment, and adsorption-desorption processes of contaminants by sediment are simulated using the Langmuir Equation. Pore water diffusion is calculated based on the contaminant concentration gradient across the sediment-water interface. Pore water advection is estimated using pore water contained in the sediments of erosion flux. The equation is validated to simulate total phosphorus concentrations in Guanhe estuary in the northern Jiangsu, China. The simulated total phosphorus concentrations show better agreement with field observations compared to estimations that do consider sediment-associated processes.
文摘Corrosion is a costly and complicated problem facing mild of Vitex doniana as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCI medium steel utility. This study investigated the use of ethanol extract Experimental methods used are gravimetric and thermometric The results showed that corrosion rate decreased as the concentration of ethanol extract of Vitex doniana increased and with decrease in temperature. Vitex doniana extract obeyed Langmuir and Tempkin adsorption isotherm. Physical adsorption was proposed from △G° and Ea. Inhibition efficiency (1%) and the degree of surface coverage (0) were calculated and all indicated that Vitex doniana was a good corrosion inhibitor.
文摘The inhibition of corrosion of steel in molar hydrochloric acid solution by new synthesized DMI ((3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)isoxazole-5-yl) methanol) compound is studied by weight loss and electrochemical polarization measurements. The two methods give consistent results. The polarization curves indicate that the DMI compound acts as mixed-type inhibitor. This compound is efficient inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of inhibitor concentration to reach 96% at 10-3 M for DMI. The temperature effect on the corrosion behavior of steel in 1 M HCI with and without the DMI compound at 10-3 M is studied in the temperature range from 298 to 318 K. The adsorption of inhibitor on the steel surface is found to obey the Frumkin adsorption isotherm model. From the adsorption isotherm, some thermodynamic data for the adsorption process (f, K and △Gads) are calculated and discussed.
基金This research has been supported by the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry the National Natural+3 种基金Science Foundation of China (29973006) and Administration of Science and Technology of Fujian province (2001J018)
文摘The adsorption of metal atoms, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag and Au, at low-coordinated edge and corner oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface has been studied theoretically by using density functional method with cluster models embedded in a large array of point charges. For comparison, the interaction of metal atoms with perfect regular oxygen site of MgO (001) surface was also calculated. As regards these metal atoms adsorbed at perfect oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface, Cu, Ag and Au are very weakly bonded to the surface of MgO; Ni, Pd and Pt, on the other hand, exhibit strong interactions with perfect oxygen sites of MgO (001) surface; the large adsorption energy shows that there exist strong bonds formed between these metal atoms with surface oxygen sites. For the metal atoms adsorbed at edge and corner sites, the adsorption energy is much increased, consistent with our previous study of CO and Cl2 adsorption on MgO (001) surface. This illustrates that the low-coordinated sites, especially corner site, are more advantageous positions for those metal atoms adsorbed on MgO (001) surface. The Mulliken population analysis indicates that the electron transferred from MgO to the metal atoms were increased with the decrease of the coordination numbers, which may be one of the reasons for changing catalytic efficiency and selectivity of the metal particles supported by MgO.
基金supported by China Postdoctoral Science Fundation(201003655 & 20080461269)the Postdoctoral Independent Innovation Fund of Shandong Province(200902040)+1 种基金the project of Sichuan Ministry of Education(2010CL06)the Open Fund of Ocean Corrosion and Protection Research and Development Center,Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences(200901005)
文摘Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 mol/L HC1 by amoxicillin and ceftriaxone in the concentration range of 1.00×10^-5-1.00×10^-2 mol/L has been studied using weight loss, electrochemical potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and quantum chemistry tests at 298 K. The weight loss experiment showed that the inhibition efficiency increased with amoxicillin and ceftriaxone concentrations to attain the maximums of 80.3% and 94.1%, respectively at 1.00×10^-2 mol/L. Potentiodynamic polarization indicated that amoxicillin and ceftriaxone acted as mixed-type inhibitors but mainly inhibited cathode hydrogen evolution reaction for mild steel in 1 mol/L HC1. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) demonstrated the inhibitors covered the active points of metal surface to inhibit corrosion. The absorption of both inhibitors on the mild steel surface was found to follow Langmuir adsorption isothermal and dominantly involve chemical adsorption at 298 K. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed both of the inhibitors played a significant protective effect in mild steel corrosion in 1 mol/L HC1. The relationship between the inhibition properties and molecular structure had been discussed by quantum chemistry calculation. All the experimental results concluded that both amoxicillin and ceftriaxone acted as good corrosion inhibitors and their inhibition efficiency was in the order of ceftriaxone 〉 amoxicillin.