若干物理处理方法对稀土荧光粉Y_2O_3:Eu^(3+)发光性能的影响

采用物理法对商品化稀土荧光粉Y2O3:Eu3+进行改性,考察了真空干燥温度、焙烧温度对其发光性能的影响。SEM和TEM观测结果表明,经过200℃真空干燥后,随着焙烧温度的增加,荧光粉的分散性得到改善,且以纳米颗粒为主(5～85nm)。XRD测量结果表明,随着焙烧温度的增加,Y2O3:Eu3+的结晶度逐渐增加。发射光谱测试结果表明,真空干燥温度为200℃,焙烧温度为1200℃时得到的样品的发光性能较好。

两种用于热障涂层孔隙率的定量检测方法

文章针对等离子喷涂方法制备的YSZ陶瓷涂层,对比了两种表征手段测试孔隙率的检测能力和检测精度。金相表征法采用Leica DM6M金相显微镜对截面试样进行观察并通过LAMOS Maser软件计算YSZ陶瓷涂层的孔隙率;扫描电镜表征法采用APROS场发射扫描电镜背散射测得同一批试样的显微组织照片,并通过Image J软件及Image-Pro Plus 6.0软件进行灰度的阈值处理,得到涂层孔隙的大小、形状和孔隙率;最后采用Minitab软件对两种方法测得的定量孔隙率进行MSA质量能力验证。结果表明:金相表征法与扫描电镜表征法都可以对孔隙率进行定量表征,金相表征法操作简单适用于批量生产。扫描电镜表征法具有较高的精度,可以准确测量孔隙的大小、形状、未融粉末形态等,适用于前期工艺研发。通过Minitbe单样本T检分析及可区分类别数分析可知扫描电镜法测试陶瓷涂层孔隙率分辨率高于金相法测试。但两种方法都需要严格遵循标准金相试样制备流程,才能保证数据的准确性。

Characterization of ultrafine copper powder prepared by novel electrodeposition method

The auto-evolved ultrafine copper powders were synlhesized via a novel electrodeposition route performed by ultrasonic dispersion of the electrolyte. The properties of the samples obtained were characterized by X-ray powder diffractometry （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and laser size distribution analyzer （SL） respectively. The formation mechanisms of the powders and the efficiency of the elctrodeposition were discussed. The results show that the as-prepared powders are high-purity copper nanoparticles with the fcc structure taking a mixture of fishbone-like and irregular shapes When the concentration of Cu^2＋ increases from 0.03 to 0.09 mol/L, the average size of copper particles increases from 0.92 to 1.80 μm, and current efficiency of electrodeposition linearly changes from 66.5% to 91.3%.

Characterization and Stability of Na-doped p-type ZnO Thin Films Preparation by Reactive DC Magnetron Sputtering

Na-doped p-type ZnO thin films have been realized by DC reactive magnetron sputtering with a set of metal-Zn targets doped with various Na contents and under different substrate temperatures, respectively. Hall effect measurement, field-emission SEM, X-ray diffraction and optical transmission were carried out to investigate the effects of Na content and substrate temperature on the properties of p-type films. Results indicate that all the Na-doped ZnO films are strongly （002） oriented, and have an average transmittance -85 % in the visible region. Na-doped p-type ZnO films with good structural, electrical, and optical properties can only be obtained at an intermediate amount of Na content and under appropriate substrate temperature. At the optimal condition, the Na-doped p-type ZnO has the lowest resistivity of 13. 8 Ω· cm with the carrier concentration as high as 1.07 × 10^18 em^-3. The stability of the Na-doped p-type ZnO is also studied in this paper and it is found that the electrical properties keep stable in a period of one month.

Fluoride Removal by Lanthanum Alginate Bead: Adsorbent Characterization and Adsorption Mechanism

Lanthanum alginate bead is a new, highly active adsorbent. In the present study, we investigated its ad- sorption performance and its adsorption mechanism. The adsorption isotherm for fluoride onto lanthanum alginate b ead fits the Langmuir model well, and the maximum adsorption capacity is 197.2 mg·g-1. X-ray diffraction shows the amorphous nature of lanthanum alginate bead, which allows for better accessibility to fluoride and thus better activity. Infrared spectra of lanthanum alginate bead before and after adsorption confirm its stable skeletal structure. Scanning electron microscopy shows that the dense surface structure of the adsorbent appear cracks after adsorption. T he adsorption mechanism of lanthanum alginate bead is considered as an ion exchange between F- and Cl- or OH-, as verified from the adsorbent and the solution by pH effect, energy dispersive X-ray, and ion chromatography.

Preparation and Characterization of Gelatins from Two Sudanese Edible Insects

Gelatins extracted from two edible insects Aspongubus viduatus （melon bug） and Agonoscelis pubescens （sorghum bug） were studied. The two insects showed 27.0 and 28.2% crude protein, respectively. Extraction of gelatin using hot water gave high yield followed by mild acid and distilled water extraction, respectively. SDS-PAGE pattern showed low molecular weight chains, and the two gelatins contained protein with molecular weight of 40 kDa as main component. The differential scanning calorimetry thermograms results confirm no difference between extraction methods concerning the extracted gelatin quality. FTIR spectra of melon and sorghum bug gelatins were similar and the absorption bands were situated in more than 6 bands in melon bug gelatin and only 6 bands in sorghum bug gelatin. Amide II bands of gelatins from both melon and sorghum bug appeared at around 1554 cm^-1, while Amide I bands （1734-1632 cmt） appeared only in melon bug method 2 （MB2） and melon bug method3 （MB3）. Microstructures of the insect gelatin examined with the scanning electron microscope showed that melon bug exhibited the finest gelatin network with very small voids. Melon bug gelatin showed finer structure with smaller protein strands and voids than sorghum bug gelatin.

Synthesis and characterization of MgSO_4·5Mg(OH)_2·2H_2O flake powders

Magnesium oxysulfate （MgSO4·5Mg（OH）2·2H2O） flake powders with an average diameter of 2 ~tm and a thickness of 0.052 μm were prepared using magnesium sulfate and sodium hydroxide as raw materials by hydrothermal synthesis process. The composition, morphology and structural features of the hydrothermal products were examined with X-ray powder diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FTIR）. The experimental results indicate that in the conditions of n（NaOH）/n（MgSO4） of 1.25, the dosage of w（Na3PO4） crystal additives of 1.0% w（MgSO4）, stirring for 5 h at 180 ℃, the morphology of MgSO4·5Mg（OH）2·2H2O products is flaky and laminar, which is a kind of complex magnesium singlecrystal. The recycling of MgSO4 mother liquor was also investigated to make a full use of the materials and reduce disposal. The results prove that there is no adverse effect on the yield and purity of the products.

Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived MgO/CNTs Nanocomposite

In this research, synthesis of magnesium oxide-multi walled carbon nanotube （MgO/MWCNTs） nanocomposite is reported using sol-gel method in which magnesium nitrate is added to aqueous solution. The structure of MWCNTs and MgO/MWCNTs composite has been characterized by analyzing the X-ray diffraction pattern （XRD）, Fourier Transform Infrared （FT-IR） spectra and Scanning Electron Microscopy （SEM） images. Experimental results indicate that the surface of purified MWCNTs sample is covered homogenously by a layered of MgO nanoparticles.

Characterization of Zinc Passive Film by Sonication in 7 M KOH Solution

The influence of 40 kHz ultrasound radiation on the passivation behavior of zinc in 7 M KOH is presented. The results of potentiodynamic and potentiostatic measurements combined with the current oscillation caused by the irradiation were examined to explain the mechanism and the sequence of formation of the oxide films during passivation. In this study, sonication was also used to investigate both effects of the passivation duration and passivation potential on the structure of the oxide layers; the adherence of the layers was found to depend strongly on both parameters. Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray （SEM-EDX） analysis of the zinc surface provided complementary information on the oxide layer composition and structure.

Synthesis,characterization and biological activity in vitro of FeCrAl(f)/HA asymmetrical biological functionally gradient materials

FeCrAl(f)/HA biological functionally gradient materials(FGMs) were successfully fabricated by the hot pressing technique.Scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) and bending strength test machine were utilized to characterize the microstructure,component,mechanical properties and the formation of the Ca-deficient apatite on the surface of these materials.The results indicate that an asymmetrical FeCrAl(f)/HA FGM,consolidating powders prepared by mixing HA with 3%–15%(volume fraction) is successfully prepared.Both of the matrix and FeCrAl fiber are integrated very tightly and bite into each other very deeply.And counter diffusion takes place to some extent in two phase interfaces.The elemental compositions of the FeCrAl(f)/HA FGM change progressively.Ca and P contents increase gradually with immersion time increasing,and thereafter approach equilibrium.The bone-like apatite layer forms on the materials surface,which possesses benign bioactivity,and the favorable biocompatibility can provide potential firm fixation between FeCrAl(f)/HA asymmetrical FGM implants and human bone.

Grafting of Chitosan and Chitosantrimethoxylsilylpropyl Methacrylate on Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Synthesis and Characterization

Acid functionalized single walled carbon nanotubes （CNTs） were grafted to chitosan by first reacting the oxidized CNTs with thionyl chloride to form acyl-chlorinated CNTs. This product was subsequently dispersed in chitosan and covalently grafted to form CNT-chitosan. CNT-chitosan was further grafted onto 3-trimethoxysilylpropyl methacrylate by free radical polymerization conditions, to yield CNT-g-chitosan-g-3-trimethoxysilylpropyl methacrylate （TMSPM）, hereafter referred to as CNT-chitosan-3-TMSPM. These composites were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Resonance Spectroscopy （FTIR）, carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance （13C NMR）, Yhermogravimetric Analysis （TGA）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The composite showed improved thermal stability and could be of great potential use in bone tissue engineering.

Electrodeposition and Surface Characterization of Sulfur on Polycrystalline Platinum from Sulfide Polluted Brine

This paper investigated the electrodeposition of sulfur on polycrystalline platinum from sulfide polluted brine. Anodic polarization, potentiostatic and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） techniques were performed. The slope of Warburg straight line in Nyquiest plot of the EIS spectra performed at 0.0 V indicates diffusion control mechanism of the electrodeposition process. At 0.5 V the Rp （determined from EIS measurements） increased rapidly with time indicating more sulfur deposition and more passivation of platinum surface. Samples subjected to potentiostatic experiments at 0.4, 0.9 and 1.0 V were investigated under Scanning Electron Microscope （SEM）. SEM images reveal the deposition of sulfur on the sample surfaces. The degree of sulfur deposit coverage and its morphology depend on both the potential and time of deposition.

The Characterization of Damage of the Pipes Made from Stainless Steel

The damage was noted during the usage of the pipe system which was made out of austenite steel 316L on the assembly line for the production of urea. In order to find out the cause of such damage, the samples of pipes were taken at the places where the most damage took place. Samples were taken in the form of film, sediment and/or sludge from inner and the outer surface of the pipes. As well as each pieces of pipes were further cut into 10 mm x 10 mm plates. The prepared samples were studied using X-ray diffraction, X-ray emission spectrometry, scanning electron microscope and microanalysis as well as a light microscope. The results implicate microstructural changes within the inner wall of the pipe which was caused by intercrystalline corrosion. Such corrosion in the investigated samples of sediment and/or sludge appeared due to the damage of the protective film during the aggressive phases,

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic ZSM-5 Zeolite

In order to separate ZSM-5 zeolite powders from solution easily, a series of magnetic ZSM-5 zeolites were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis with the addition of magnetic Fe3O4 panicles during the crystalline process. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, infrared （IR） spectrum, energy dispersive X-ray （EDX）, specific surface area, magnetic susceptibility and adsorption capability. It was found that the magnetic ZSM-5 zeolites had good magnetism and the magnetic susceptibility increased with the increasing amount of Fe3O4 panicles. Compared with the pure ZSM-5 zeolite, the adsorption capability of magnetic ZSM-5 zeolites was acceptable. When the magnetic zeolites were used to adsorb Pb^2＋ from solution, the magnetic zeolite powder could be conveniently separated with magnetic separation technology.

Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Film on Stainless Steel Wire and Bioaerosol Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation

ZnO thin films were prepared by electrophoretic deposition on stainless steel wire sieve, using zinc acetate as a precursor. The film was sintered and characterised by Scanning Electron Microscopy （SEM）, X-Ray Diffraction （XRD） and chemisorption of oxygen. A culture bacterial consortium composed by gram negative rod-shaped microbes was prepared in a liquid agar in a flask. It was transported by air through a reactor equipped with a UV lamp with 3 and 5 sieves of a stainless steel wire coated with ZnO film. It was exposed in continuous in five experiments to photocatalytic advanced oxidation. The experiments showed a total efficiency for colony forming unit reduction of a maximum of 99.66% for a residence time of 20 seconds with 5 stainless steel wire where exposed in continuous to UV. Also they were evaluated at 7.5 seconds, observing that the contribution of residence time and amount of catalytic for the CFU reduction was quite similar. Variance analysis showed that the efficiency was significant with the no parametric Kruskal-Wallis test with P 〈 0.05. This technology could be used to clean indoor air of closed environments such as hospitals, crowded buildings or public transportation systems where airborne bacteria has been documented.

Preparation and characterization of Al/B/Fe_2O_3 nanothermites

A sol-gel synthetic approach combined with an ultrasonic method was utilized to prepare Al/B/Fe2O3 nanothermites.The structure and properties of the prepared nanothermites were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis,differential scanning calorimetry,scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,and an impact sensitivity test.The results verified that the nano-aluminum and the micro-boron were uniformly dispersed in the pores of the iron oxide gel.The heat of the prepared Al/B/Fe2O3 nanothermites was 1.3 times that of the simple physically mixed sample.In addition,the heat of the combustion test showed that these materials were indeed energetic.Small-scale safe experiments also showed that the prepared materials through sol-gel were relatively insensitive to standard impact.

Preparation and characterization of dense lanthanum-doped bismuth titanate ceramics

In this work, we present an effective way to increase the density of lanthanum-doped bismuth titanate ceramics （Bi4_xLaxTi3Oa2; BLT）. Dense BLT ceramics with formula Bi4LaxTi3012 （when x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0） are prepared by using nanocrystalline powders fabricated by the sol-gel method and high-pressure technique. The thermal decomposition and phase transformation process of the gel precursors are studied by using DTA, infrared spectroscopy （IRS） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The micro- structures of BLT ceramics are investigated by using transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The experimental results indicate that the phase compositions of all samples with various La substitutes at 900℃possess the layer-structure of Bi4Ti3012 （BTO）. The green pellets are pressed under 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 GPa, separately. It is found that the density of BLT ceramics is significantly increased due to the decreasing of porosity in the green compacts by the high-pressure process. The samples are sintered at temperatures between 900 and 1100℃and it is found that the optimum sin- tering temperature is 1100℃. Dense BLT ceramics with 90% of their theoretic density have been achieved from the sample prepared at a sintering temperature of 1100℃ for 1.5 h.

Synthesis and characterization of CoS ball in cage structures

Ball in cage structures of cobalt sulfide have been successfully prepared by a facile one-pot hydrothermal synthesis approach employing Co（NO3）2＇6H20 as the cobalt source and S=C（NH2）2 as the sulfur source. The effects of the reaction parameters （volume ratio of distilled water to ethanol, reaction time and reaction temperature） on the morphology and size of the CoS structures were investigated. The synthesized product was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. It has been confirmed that the volume ratio of distilled water to ethanol played a key role in the formation of the ball in cage structures, and the formation mechanism of the CoS ball in cage structures was also proposed. The electrochemical capacitance performances of the CoS products were studied, and the CoS ball in cage structures show excellent energy storage characteristics.