Combining microwave radiation with photocatalytic systems is a promising method to inhibit photogenerated electron-hole recombination and enhance the photocatalytic reaction performance. In this study, we have designe...Combining microwave radiation with photocatalytic systems is a promising method to inhibit photogenerated electron-hole recombination and enhance the photocatalytic reaction performance. In this study, we have designed Pd/Pb TiO3 catalysts that can use both microwave fields and photocatalysis. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of microwave field and UV light, the Pb TiO3 crystals convert thermal energy into electrical energy via the pyroelectricity effect, generating positive and negative charges(q+ and q-), while Pd nanoparticles significantly improve the quantum efficiency of the photocatalytic process. The composite catalyst significantly enhances the reaction rate and selectivity of the model Suzuki coupling reaction performed with bromobenzene. Microwave fields can directly act on chemical systems, promoting or changing various chemical reactions in unique ways.展开更多
The galvanic corrosion behavior of metal-matrix composite plain carbon steel/boron carbide （B4C） in 3.5% NaCl solution was studied. The composite was locally produced as a weld band on carbon steel by means of the g...The galvanic corrosion behavior of metal-matrix composite plain carbon steel/boron carbide （B4C） in 3.5% NaCl solution was studied. The composite was locally produced as a weld band on carbon steel by means of the gas tungsten arc welding process and using nickel as the wetting agent. Samples from the weld band, heat-affected zone and parent metal region were extracted precisely and DC/AC electrochemical tests in combination with techniques such as scanning electron microcopy and energy dispersive spectrometry were conducted. The results of the electrochemical tests show that the corrosion resistance of the parent metal sample is higher than that of the welded composite and the HAZ samples. However, as the corrosion potential （Eco^r） of the parent metal is more positive than other two samples, this becomes the cathode in galvanic couples with two other samples. On the other hand, the weld composite sample is also cathodic due to its more positive Ecorr compared to HAZ sample. This means that the HAZ can be particularly at risk of preferential dissolution. The approach can be used in specific areas on plain carbon steel to locally increase hardness and resistance to abrasion and reduce manufacturing costs.展开更多
文摘Combining microwave radiation with photocatalytic systems is a promising method to inhibit photogenerated electron-hole recombination and enhance the photocatalytic reaction performance. In this study, we have designed Pd/Pb TiO3 catalysts that can use both microwave fields and photocatalysis. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of microwave field and UV light, the Pb TiO3 crystals convert thermal energy into electrical energy via the pyroelectricity effect, generating positive and negative charges(q+ and q-), while Pd nanoparticles significantly improve the quantum efficiency of the photocatalytic process. The composite catalyst significantly enhances the reaction rate and selectivity of the model Suzuki coupling reaction performed with bromobenzene. Microwave fields can directly act on chemical systems, promoting or changing various chemical reactions in unique ways.
文摘The galvanic corrosion behavior of metal-matrix composite plain carbon steel/boron carbide （B4C） in 3.5% NaCl solution was studied. The composite was locally produced as a weld band on carbon steel by means of the gas tungsten arc welding process and using nickel as the wetting agent. Samples from the weld band, heat-affected zone and parent metal region were extracted precisely and DC/AC electrochemical tests in combination with techniques such as scanning electron microcopy and energy dispersive spectrometry were conducted. The results of the electrochemical tests show that the corrosion resistance of the parent metal sample is higher than that of the welded composite and the HAZ samples. However, as the corrosion potential （Eco^r） of the parent metal is more positive than other two samples, this becomes the cathode in galvanic couples with two other samples. On the other hand, the weld composite sample is also cathodic due to its more positive Ecorr compared to HAZ sample. This means that the HAZ can be particularly at risk of preferential dissolution. The approach can be used in specific areas on plain carbon steel to locally increase hardness and resistance to abrasion and reduce manufacturing costs.
