A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu(OH)2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited o...A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu(OH)2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited on copper foil via a modified anodization technology,and the growth degree and density of the Cu(OH)2 arrays may be controlled varying with position along the substrate by slowly adding aqueous solution of KOH into the two-electrode cell of an anodization system to form the gradient surface.The prepared surface was water resistant and thermal stable,which could keep its gradient wetting property after being immersed in water bath at 100℃ for 10 h.The results of scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) demonstrate that the distribution of Cu(OH)2 nanoribbon arrays on copper surface are responsible for the gradient wettability.展开更多
Nano-scale Ni(OH)2 doped with Zn was prepared by precipitation transformation method and characterized by XRD and TEM. The electrochemical performance was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and constant curre...Nano-scale Ni(OH)2 doped with Zn was prepared by precipitation transformation method and characterized by XRD and TEM. The electrochemical performance was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and constant current technology. The measurement results indicate that the lattice parameters of nano-scale Ni(OH)2 are changed and the agglomeration of particles becomes obvious with the increased Zn-doped content. Compared with un-doped one, the discharge specific capacities ofnano-scale Ni(OH)2 doped with 10% Zn are enhanced by 8% and 6%, respectively, at the discharge rate of 0.2C and 3C. After 110 cycles, the discharge specific capacity of the sample doped with 10% zinc is still above 85% of its initial capacity discharged at 0.2C. Therefore, a suitable Zn-doped content is beneficial to improving the discharge performance of nano-scale Ni(OH)2.展开更多
The surface of Titanium Hydride (TiH 2) is coated by Nano Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) particles prepared in both of methods of hydrolysis reaction of Ti(OC 4H 9) 4 and base precipitation reaction of Ti(SO 4) 2. ...The surface of Titanium Hydride (TiH 2) is coated by Nano Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) particles prepared in both of methods of hydrolysis reaction of Ti(OC 4H 9) 4 and base precipitation reaction of Ti(SO 4) 2. TiH 2 coated with nano TiO 2 particles, in which there is an oxidation film on its surface, shown in the experiments, will obviously achieve good effects on releasing hydrogen slowly in high temperature. There are different structures and properties of TiH 2 coated by nano TiO 2 particles prepared in different ways in high temperature, which can influence on releasing hydrogen.展开更多
The preparation of Cu nanoparticles by the aqueous solution reduction method was investigated. The effects of different reaction parameters on the preparation of Cu nanoparticles were studied. The optimum conditions f...The preparation of Cu nanoparticles by the aqueous solution reduction method was investigated. The effects of different reaction parameters on the preparation of Cu nanoparticles were studied. The optimum conditions for preparing well-dispersed nanoparticles were found as follows: 0.4 mol/L NaBH4 was added into solution containing 0.2 mol/L Cu2+, 1.0% gelatin dispersant in mass fraction, and 1.2 mol/L NH3?H2O at pH 12 and 313 K. In addition, a series of experiments were performed to discover the reaction process. NH3?H2O was found to be able to modulate the reaction process. At pH=10, Cu2+ was transformed to Cu(NH3)42+ as precursor after the addition of NH3?H2O, and then Cu(NH3)42+ was reduced by NaBH4 solution. At pH=12, Cu2+ was transformed to Cu(OH)2 as precursor after the addition of NH3?H2O, and Cu(OH)2 was then reduced by NaBH4 solution.展开更多
The assembly of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanohybrids was prepared as MWCNTs/LDHs by co-precipitation. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by us...The assembly of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanohybrids was prepared as MWCNTs/LDHs by co-precipitation. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by using XRD, FT-IR, SEM/EDX, TGA and BET. XRD and SEM studies proved that MWCNTs phases did not enter into the interlayers of LDHs, they dispersed over the LDHs surface homogeneously. BET results showed that MWCNTs/LDHs possessed hierarchically porous nanostructure with large surface area (124.974 m^2/g) and great pore volume (0.604 cm^3/g). Batch experiments were conducted to study the adsorption efficiency of Congo red (CR). It was worthy to note that MWCNTs/LDHs exhibited excellent adsorption performance with the maximum CR adsorption capacity of 595.8 mg/g in weak acidic environment. The adsorption kinetics and isotherm parameters can be well described by the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm models, respectively. The thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic.展开更多
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production from O_(2) and H2O is an ideal process for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion.Herein,ZnO nanorods are prepared via a simple hydrothermal method for photocataly...Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production from O_(2) and H2O is an ideal process for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion.Herein,ZnO nanorods are prepared via a simple hydrothermal method for photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2) production.The ZnO nanorods exhibit varied performance with different calcination temperatures.Benefiting from calcination,the separation efficiency of photo‐induced carriers is significantly improved,leading to the superior photocatalytic activity for H_(2)O_(2) production.The H_(2)O_(2) produced by ZnO calcined at 300℃ is 285μmol L^(−1),which is over 5 times larger than that produced by untreated ZnO.This work provides an insight into photocatalytic H2O2 production mechanism by ZnO nanorods,and presents a promising strategy to H2O2 production.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)is a very useful chemical reagent,but the current industrial methods for its production suffer from serious energy consumption problems.Using high-activity and high-selectivity catalysts to elec...Hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)is a very useful chemical reagent,but the current industrial methods for its production suffer from serious energy consumption problems.Using high-activity and high-selectivity catalysts to electrocatalyze the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)through a two-electron(2e^-)pathway is a very promising route to produce H2O2.In this work,we obtained partially oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)with controlled structure and composition by oxidation with concentrated sulfate and potassium permanganate at 40℃ for 1 h(O-CNTs-40-1).The outer layers of O-CNTs-40-1 are damaged with defects and oxygen-containing functional groups,while the inner layers are maintained intact.The optimized structure and composition of the partially oxidized MWCNTs ensure that O-CNTs-40-1 possesses both a sufficient number of catalytic sites and good conductivity.The results of rotating ring disk electrode measurements reveal that,among all oxidized MWCNTs,O-CNTs-40-1 shows the greatest improvement in hydrogen peroxide selectivity(from ~ 30% to ~ 50%)and electron transfer number(from ~ 3.4 to ~ 3.0)compared to those of the raw MWCNTs.The results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate that both the charge-transfer and intrinsic resistances of O-CNTs-40-1 are lower than those of the raw MWCNTs and of the other oxidized MWCNTs.Finally,direct tests of the H2O2 production confirm the greatly improved catalytic activity of O-CNTs-40-1 relative to that of the raw MWCNTs.展开更多
To search for the protective actions of blumea flavanones (BFs) on hepatocytes and hepatic subcellular organelle against lipid peroxidation, monkey′s hepatocytes were isolated and cultured with or without blumea flav...To search for the protective actions of blumea flavanones (BFs) on hepatocytes and hepatic subcellular organelle against lipid peroxidation, monkey′s hepatocytes were isolated and cultured with or without blumea flavanones, then damaged by FeSO 4 cysteine or CCl 4. The lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde production) and alteration in hepatocyte membrane (leakage of GPT) were estimated. Hepatic subcellular organelles were also isolated and incubated with or without blumea flavanones, then injured by FeSO 4 ascorbate. The generation of malondialdehyde(MDA) was measured. It was found that BFs 10 and 100 μmol·L 1 inhibited the MDA generation and GPT (glutamic pyruvic transaminase) leakage out of hepatocytes that were induced by CCl 4 or FeSO 4 cysteine. BFs could prevent lipid peroxidation initiated by FeSO 4 ascorbate in subcellular organelle suspension. Among BFs, BF 2 possessed the strongest activity. Conclusion: Blumea flavanones possess antioxidation activities that protect monkey′s hepatocytes and hepatic subcellular organelle against injuries induced by FeSO4 or CCl 4.展开更多
Spherical Nano-scale nickel hydroxide was prepared through precipitation transmutation method by controlling the transmutation conditions in this paper. The measurement results of XRD and TEM indicate that the crystal...Spherical Nano-scale nickel hydroxide was prepared through precipitation transmutation method by controlling the transmutation conditions in this paper. The measurement results of XRD and TEM indicate that the crystallization of the nano-scale nickel hydroxide isβ-style and its shape is spherical with a diameter of 40~70 nanometer. The adulteration experiment shows that the adulteration ratio of nano- scale Ni(OH) 2 in common spherical micrometer-scale Ni(OH) 2 exists a optimal value (1∶9). And at this point, the utilization ratio of Ni(OH) 2 in electrodes can be raised by 10%, and the nano-scale nickel hydroxide with sphericity shape shows a better adulteration performance than that with needle shape.展开更多
基金Project(S2012010010417)supported by the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(20130172110008)supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu(OH)2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited on copper foil via a modified anodization technology,and the growth degree and density of the Cu(OH)2 arrays may be controlled varying with position along the substrate by slowly adding aqueous solution of KOH into the two-electrode cell of an anodization system to form the gradient surface.The prepared surface was water resistant and thermal stable,which could keep its gradient wetting property after being immersed in water bath at 100℃ for 10 h.The results of scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) demonstrate that the distribution of Cu(OH)2 nanoribbon arrays on copper surface are responsible for the gradient wettability.
基金Project(BK2008591) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject(2009RFQXG065) supported by Harbin Special Foundation of Technological Innovation Talent,China
文摘Nano-scale Ni(OH)2 doped with Zn was prepared by precipitation transformation method and characterized by XRD and TEM. The electrochemical performance was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and constant current technology. The measurement results indicate that the lattice parameters of nano-scale Ni(OH)2 are changed and the agglomeration of particles becomes obvious with the increased Zn-doped content. Compared with un-doped one, the discharge specific capacities ofnano-scale Ni(OH)2 doped with 10% Zn are enhanced by 8% and 6%, respectively, at the discharge rate of 0.2C and 3C. After 110 cycles, the discharge specific capacity of the sample doped with 10% zinc is still above 85% of its initial capacity discharged at 0.2C. Therefore, a suitable Zn-doped content is beneficial to improving the discharge performance of nano-scale Ni(OH)2.
文摘The surface of Titanium Hydride (TiH 2) is coated by Nano Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) particles prepared in both of methods of hydrolysis reaction of Ti(OC 4H 9) 4 and base precipitation reaction of Ti(SO 4) 2. TiH 2 coated with nano TiO 2 particles, in which there is an oxidation film on its surface, shown in the experiments, will obviously achieve good effects on releasing hydrogen slowly in high temperature. There are different structures and properties of TiH 2 coated by nano TiO 2 particles prepared in different ways in high temperature, which can influence on releasing hydrogen.
文摘The preparation of Cu nanoparticles by the aqueous solution reduction method was investigated. The effects of different reaction parameters on the preparation of Cu nanoparticles were studied. The optimum conditions for preparing well-dispersed nanoparticles were found as follows: 0.4 mol/L NaBH4 was added into solution containing 0.2 mol/L Cu2+, 1.0% gelatin dispersant in mass fraction, and 1.2 mol/L NH3?H2O at pH 12 and 313 K. In addition, a series of experiments were performed to discover the reaction process. NH3?H2O was found to be able to modulate the reaction process. At pH=10, Cu2+ was transformed to Cu(NH3)42+ as precursor after the addition of NH3?H2O, and then Cu(NH3)42+ was reduced by NaBH4 solution. At pH=12, Cu2+ was transformed to Cu(OH)2 as precursor after the addition of NH3?H2O, and Cu(OH)2 was then reduced by NaBH4 solution.
基金Project(21476269)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(14JJ2014)supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China
文摘The assembly of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanohybrids was prepared as MWCNTs/LDHs by co-precipitation. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by using XRD, FT-IR, SEM/EDX, TGA and BET. XRD and SEM studies proved that MWCNTs phases did not enter into the interlayers of LDHs, they dispersed over the LDHs surface homogeneously. BET results showed that MWCNTs/LDHs possessed hierarchically porous nanostructure with large surface area (124.974 m^2/g) and great pore volume (0.604 cm^3/g). Batch experiments were conducted to study the adsorption efficiency of Congo red (CR). It was worthy to note that MWCNTs/LDHs exhibited excellent adsorption performance with the maximum CR adsorption capacity of 595.8 mg/g in weak acidic environment. The adsorption kinetics and isotherm parameters can be well described by the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm models, respectively. The thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic.
文摘Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production from O_(2) and H2O is an ideal process for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion.Herein,ZnO nanorods are prepared via a simple hydrothermal method for photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2) production.The ZnO nanorods exhibit varied performance with different calcination temperatures.Benefiting from calcination,the separation efficiency of photo‐induced carriers is significantly improved,leading to the superior photocatalytic activity for H_(2)O_(2) production.The H_(2)O_(2) produced by ZnO calcined at 300℃ is 285μmol L^(−1),which is over 5 times larger than that produced by untreated ZnO.This work provides an insight into photocatalytic H2O2 production mechanism by ZnO nanorods,and presents a promising strategy to H2O2 production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21576299,21576300)Guangzhou Science and Technology Project(201607010104,201707010079)+3 种基金Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(2017A050501009)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFB0101204)Tip-top Scientific and Technical Innovative Youth Talents of Guangdong Special Support Program(2016TQ03N322)the fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(17lgzd14)~~
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)is a very useful chemical reagent,but the current industrial methods for its production suffer from serious energy consumption problems.Using high-activity and high-selectivity catalysts to electrocatalyze the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)through a two-electron(2e^-)pathway is a very promising route to produce H2O2.In this work,we obtained partially oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)with controlled structure and composition by oxidation with concentrated sulfate and potassium permanganate at 40℃ for 1 h(O-CNTs-40-1).The outer layers of O-CNTs-40-1 are damaged with defects and oxygen-containing functional groups,while the inner layers are maintained intact.The optimized structure and composition of the partially oxidized MWCNTs ensure that O-CNTs-40-1 possesses both a sufficient number of catalytic sites and good conductivity.The results of rotating ring disk electrode measurements reveal that,among all oxidized MWCNTs,O-CNTs-40-1 shows the greatest improvement in hydrogen peroxide selectivity(from ~ 30% to ~ 50%)and electron transfer number(from ~ 3.4 to ~ 3.0)compared to those of the raw MWCNTs.The results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate that both the charge-transfer and intrinsic resistances of O-CNTs-40-1 are lower than those of the raw MWCNTs and of the other oxidized MWCNTs.Finally,direct tests of the H2O2 production confirm the greatly improved catalytic activity of O-CNTs-40-1 relative to that of the raw MWCNTs.
文摘To search for the protective actions of blumea flavanones (BFs) on hepatocytes and hepatic subcellular organelle against lipid peroxidation, monkey′s hepatocytes were isolated and cultured with or without blumea flavanones, then damaged by FeSO 4 cysteine or CCl 4. The lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde production) and alteration in hepatocyte membrane (leakage of GPT) were estimated. Hepatic subcellular organelles were also isolated and incubated with or without blumea flavanones, then injured by FeSO 4 ascorbate. The generation of malondialdehyde(MDA) was measured. It was found that BFs 10 and 100 μmol·L 1 inhibited the MDA generation and GPT (glutamic pyruvic transaminase) leakage out of hepatocytes that were induced by CCl 4 or FeSO 4 cysteine. BFs could prevent lipid peroxidation initiated by FeSO 4 ascorbate in subcellular organelle suspension. Among BFs, BF 2 possessed the strongest activity. Conclusion: Blumea flavanones possess antioxidation activities that protect monkey′s hepatocytes and hepatic subcellular organelle against injuries induced by FeSO4 or CCl 4.
文摘Spherical Nano-scale nickel hydroxide was prepared through precipitation transmutation method by controlling the transmutation conditions in this paper. The measurement results of XRD and TEM indicate that the crystallization of the nano-scale nickel hydroxide isβ-style and its shape is spherical with a diameter of 40~70 nanometer. The adulteration experiment shows that the adulteration ratio of nano- scale Ni(OH) 2 in common spherical micrometer-scale Ni(OH) 2 exists a optimal value (1∶9). And at this point, the utilization ratio of Ni(OH) 2 in electrodes can be raised by 10%, and the nano-scale nickel hydroxide with sphericity shape shows a better adulteration performance than that with needle shape.