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
Na0.44MnO2 nanorods have been prepared by a hydrothermal method.The experimental parameters have been systematically investigated and optimized.The results show that Na0.44MnO2 nanorods obtained via the hydrothermal t...Na0.44MnO2 nanorods have been prepared by a hydrothermal method.The experimental parameters have been systematically investigated and optimized.The results show that Na0.44MnO2 nanorods obtained via the hydrothermal treatment at 200℃for 16 h show the best electrochemical properties,which deliver the high initial discharge capacity of 110.7 mA·h/g at 50 mA/g in potential window 2.0-4.0 V.To further improve their electrochemical properties,a ball milling process with graphene has been carried out to obtain Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite.The initial discharge capacity of Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite is 106.9 mA·h/g at a current density of 50 mA/g.After 100 cycles,the residual discharge capacity is 91.8 mA·h/g and the capacity retention rate is 85.9%,which is much higher than that of pristine Na0.44MnO2 nanorods(74.7%)at the same condition.What is more,when the current density reaches 500 and 1000 mA/g,the corresponding discharge capacities of Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite are about 89 and 78 mA·h/g,respectively,indicating outstanding rate capability.展开更多
Microwave synthesis method was applied to the fast preparation of LiCoO2. The structure of the synthesized oxides was analyzed by using X-ray diffraction. Only single-phase LiCoO2 was obtained. Electrochemical behavio...Microwave synthesis method was applied to the fast preparation of LiCoO2. The structure of the synthesized oxides was analyzed by using X-ray diffraction. Only single-phase LiCoO2 was obtained. Electrochemical behaviors of LiCoO2 were investigated by charge-discharge cycling properties in the voltage range of 3.004.35 V（（vs Li）.） The results show that the prepared LiCoO2 powders calcinated at 900 ℃ for 120 min exhibit an initial charge and discharge capacity of 168 and 162 mA·h·g-1 at 0.1C current rate, respectively, as compared to 159 and 154 (mA·h·g-1) of LiCoO2 synthesized by conventional means. In addition, more than 95% of the capacity is retained （even） after 10 cycles. But with the increase of calcinating time, its electrochemical properties deteriorate. Compared with the conventional method, the microwave heating method is simple, fast, and with high energy efficiency.展开更多
The influences of curing time, the content of free evaporable water in cement paste, environmental temperature, and alternative heating and cooling on the electrical resistance of high content carbon fiber reinforced ...The influences of curing time, the content of free evaporable water in cement paste, environmental temperature, and alternative heating and cooling on the electrical resistance of high content carbon fiber reinforced cement (CFRC) paste are studied by experiments with specimens of Portland cement 42.5 with 10 mm PAN-based carbon fiber and methylcellulose. Experimental results indicate that the electrical resistance of CFRC increases relatively by 24% within a hydration time of 90 d and almost keeps constant after 14 d, changes hardly with the mass loss of free evaporable water in the concrete dried at 50 °C, increases relatively by 4% when ambient temperature decreases from 15 °C to ?20 °C, and decreases relatively by 13% with temperature increasing by 88 °C. It is suggested that the electric resistance of the CFRC is stable, which is testified by the stable power output obtained by electrifying the CFRC slab with a given voltage. This implies that such kind of high content carbon fiber reinforced cement composite is potentially a desirable electrothermal material for airfield runways and road surfaces deicing.展开更多
Under various electromagnetic induction heating powers,different Al3Ti/Al composites were fabricated by in-situ synthesis method from aluminum and titanium fibers.Microstructures and particles distribution of the comp...Under various electromagnetic induction heating powers,different Al3Ti/Al composites were fabricated by in-situ synthesis method from aluminum and titanium fibers.Microstructures and particles distribution of the composites were examined by XRD,SEM and EDS.The results show that no other intermetallic compounds beside Al3Ti can be in-situ synthesized.Around the titanium fibers,the reaction zones and diffusion zones can be obviously found.Due to the stirring of the electromagnetic function,the formation of the micro-cracks inside the reaction zone was conducive to the peeling off of the Al3Ti particles,and ensures the continuous reaction between liquid aluminum and titanium fibers,as well as the diffusion of Al3Ti particles.At the same time,there were secondary splits of Al3Ti particles located in diffusion zones.Two-body abrasion test shows that with the increase of induction heating power,the wear rates of the composites reduced and the number of grooves decreased.展开更多
Securing new sources of energy has become a major concern, because fossil fuels are expected to be depleted within several decades. In some of the major wars of the 20th century, control of oil was either a proximate ...Securing new sources of energy has become a major concern, because fossil fuels are expected to be depleted within several decades. In some of the major wars of the 20th century, control of oil was either a proximate cause or a decisive factor in the outcome. Especially in Japan and Germany, a great deal of research was devoted to making liquid fuels from coal. In one such experiment, a large amount of excess heat was observed. The present study was devoted to replicating and controlling that excess heat effect. The reactant is phenanthrene, a heavy oil fraction, which is subjected to high pressure and high heat in the presence of a metal catalyst. This results in the production of excess heat and strong penetrating electromagnetic radiation. After the reaction, an analysis of residual gas reveals a variety of hydrocarbons, but it seems unlikely that these products can explain the excess heat. Most of them form endothermically, and furthermore heat production reached 60 W. Overall heat production exceeded any conceivable chemical reaction by two orders of magnitude.展开更多
Using symmetrical rigid organic ligand 4,4'-dipyridy(4,4'-bipy),two new Anderson-based supramolecular compounds,namely,[H_(2)(4,4'-bipy)]_(3)·(TeMo_(6)O_(24))·(H_(2)Mo_(6)O_(19))(1)and{Cu_(2)[H(4...Using symmetrical rigid organic ligand 4,4'-dipyridy(4,4'-bipy),two new Anderson-based supramolecular compounds,namely,[H_(2)(4,4'-bipy)]_(3)·(TeMo_(6)O_(24))·(H_(2)Mo_(6)O_(19))(1)and{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)(TeMo_(6)O_(24))}·4H_(2)O(2),were synthesized in one-pot under hydrothermal conditions.The compounds 1 and 2 have been tested by IR spectra,elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Compound 1 contains one discrete Anderson anion,one Lindqvist anion and three 4,4'-bipy organic ligands.The anions and 4,4'-bipy alternate with each other by hydrogen bonding,building a supramolecular 1D chain.Adjacent 1D chains are interlinked through hydrogen bonding interactions to further connect a supramolecular 2D layer.Compounds containing both Anderson and Lindqvist polyanions are not common in the crystal structure of POMs.Compound 2 contains one Anderson anion and two metal-organic subunits{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)}^(6+)as modifiers.The Anderson anions and{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)}^(6+)subunits are organized into alternating through hydrogen bonding interactions to construct a supramolecular 1D chain.Additionally,the electrochemical properties of compounds 1 and 2 as well as photocatalytic properties are investigated.Results show that compounds 1 and 2 have photocatalytic activity,which can photocatalyze the degradation of organic dyes MB and AF.Also,compounds 1 and 2 have good electrochemical properties for amperometric detection of NO2-and Cr(Ⅵ).Furthermore,Compound 2 can be used as materials of supercapacitor.展开更多
In order to further investigate how much fuel heat sink could be increased and how much power generation could be obtained by using recooling cycle for a regeneratively cooled scramjet,the energy conversion from heat ...In order to further investigate how much fuel heat sink could be increased and how much power generation could be obtained by using recooling cycle for a regeneratively cooled scramjet,the energy conversion from heat to electricity and the fuel heat sink increase in recooling cycle are experimentally investigated for fuel conversion rate and components of gas cracked fuel products at different fuel temperatures.The results indicate that the total fuel heat sink(i.e.,physical+chemical+recooling) of a recooling cycle is obviously higher than the heat sink of fuel itself,and the maximum heat sink increment is as high as 0.4 MJ/kg throughout the recooling cycle.Furthermore,the cracked fuel mixture has a significant capacity of doing work.The thermodynamic power generation scheme,which adopts the cracked fuel gas mixture as the working fluid,is a potential power generation cycle,and the maximum specific power generation is about 500 kW/kg.Turbine-pump scheme using cracked fuel gas mixture is also a potential fuel feeding cycle.展开更多
Cu-based chalcogenides have received increasing attention as promising thermoelectric materials due to their high efficiency,tunable transport properties,high elemental abundance and low toxicity.In this review,we sum...Cu-based chalcogenides have received increasing attention as promising thermoelectric materials due to their high efficiency,tunable transport properties,high elemental abundance and low toxicity.In this review,we summarize the recent research progress on this large family compounds covering diamond-like chalcogenides and liquid-like Cu2X (X=S,Se,Te)binary compounds as well as their multinary derivatives.These materials have the general features of two sublattices to decouple electron and phonon transport properties.On the one hand,the complex crystal structure and the disordered or even liquid-like sublattice bring about an intrinsically low lattice thermal conductivity.On the other hand, the rigid sublattice constitutes the charge-transport network, maintaining a decent electrical performance.For specific material systems,we demonstrate their unique structural features and outline the structure-performance correlation. Various design strategies including doping,alloying,band engineering and nanostructure architecture,covering nearly all the material scale,are also presented.Finally,the potential of the application of Cu-based chalcogenides as high-performance thermoelectric materials is briefly discussed from material design to device development.展开更多
The basic physical properties of La_2CuBiS_5 are studied by the first-principle calculations and the semiclassical Boltzmann theory.Charge density difference calculations show that electrons accumulate between Bi-S at...The basic physical properties of La_2CuBiS_5 are studied by the first-principle calculations and the semiclassical Boltzmann theory.Charge density difference calculations show that electrons accumulate between Bi-S atoms,indicating considerable covalent bonding of Bi and S atoms.A similar charge density difference indicates that the Cu-S bonds also exhibit covalent character.The calculated minimum thermal conductivity of La_2CuBiS_5 is low,which is conducive to its use as a thermoelectric material.Owing to a bipolar effect,induced by thermal excitation,the material＇s Seebeck coefficient decreases sharply at T = 800 K.For the n-type and p-type doping conditions,the largest values of S^2σ/τ were calculated as-1.71×10^（11） and 1.837×10^（11） W K^（-2）ms^（-1）,respectively.The combination of a large dispersion and a high band degeneracy along the Γ-Y direction in the band structure simultaneously induces the highest S_y value and a high σ/τ_y value.Thus,the thermoelectric performance of La_2CuBiS_5 is anisotropic and most favorable along the y direction.展开更多
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Project(51672234)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(1337304)supported by the Program for Innovative Research Cultivation Team in University,Ministry of Education,China
文摘Na0.44MnO2 nanorods have been prepared by a hydrothermal method.The experimental parameters have been systematically investigated and optimized.The results show that Na0.44MnO2 nanorods obtained via the hydrothermal treatment at 200℃for 16 h show the best electrochemical properties,which deliver the high initial discharge capacity of 110.7 mA·h/g at 50 mA/g in potential window 2.0-4.0 V.To further improve their electrochemical properties,a ball milling process with graphene has been carried out to obtain Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite.The initial discharge capacity of Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite is 106.9 mA·h/g at a current density of 50 mA/g.After 100 cycles,the residual discharge capacity is 91.8 mA·h/g and the capacity retention rate is 85.9%,which is much higher than that of pristine Na0.44MnO2 nanorods(74.7%)at the same condition.What is more,when the current density reaches 500 and 1000 mA/g,the corresponding discharge capacities of Na0.44MnO2/graphene composite are about 89 and 78 mA·h/g,respectively,indicating outstanding rate capability.
文摘Microwave synthesis method was applied to the fast preparation of LiCoO2. The structure of the synthesized oxides was analyzed by using X-ray diffraction. Only single-phase LiCoO2 was obtained. Electrochemical behaviors of LiCoO2 were investigated by charge-discharge cycling properties in the voltage range of 3.004.35 V（（vs Li）.） The results show that the prepared LiCoO2 powders calcinated at 900 ℃ for 120 min exhibit an initial charge and discharge capacity of 168 and 162 mA·h·g-1 at 0.1C current rate, respectively, as compared to 159 and 154 (mA·h·g-1) of LiCoO2 synthesized by conventional means. In addition, more than 95% of the capacity is retained （even） after 10 cycles. But with the increase of calcinating time, its electrochemical properties deteriorate. Compared with the conventional method, the microwave heating method is simple, fast, and with high energy efficiency.
基金Funded by key project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50238040).
文摘The influences of curing time, the content of free evaporable water in cement paste, environmental temperature, and alternative heating and cooling on the electrical resistance of high content carbon fiber reinforced cement (CFRC) paste are studied by experiments with specimens of Portland cement 42.5 with 10 mm PAN-based carbon fiber and methylcellulose. Experimental results indicate that the electrical resistance of CFRC increases relatively by 24% within a hydration time of 90 d and almost keeps constant after 14 d, changes hardly with the mass loss of free evaporable water in the concrete dried at 50 °C, increases relatively by 4% when ambient temperature decreases from 15 °C to ?20 °C, and decreases relatively by 13% with temperature increasing by 88 °C. It is suggested that the electric resistance of the CFRC is stable, which is testified by the stable power output obtained by electrifying the CFRC slab with a given voltage. This implies that such kind of high content carbon fiber reinforced cement composite is potentially a desirable electrothermal material for airfield runways and road surfaces deicing.
基金Project(2015DFR50990-01)supported by International Cooperation Project of Ministry of Science and Technology of ChinaProjects(18JS060,18JS075)supported by the Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nano-materials and Technology,China。
文摘Under various electromagnetic induction heating powers,different Al3Ti/Al composites were fabricated by in-situ synthesis method from aluminum and titanium fibers.Microstructures and particles distribution of the composites were examined by XRD,SEM and EDS.The results show that no other intermetallic compounds beside Al3Ti can be in-situ synthesized.Around the titanium fibers,the reaction zones and diffusion zones can be obviously found.Due to the stirring of the electromagnetic function,the formation of the micro-cracks inside the reaction zone was conducive to the peeling off of the Al3Ti particles,and ensures the continuous reaction between liquid aluminum and titanium fibers,as well as the diffusion of Al3Ti particles.At the same time,there were secondary splits of Al3Ti particles located in diffusion zones.Two-body abrasion test shows that with the increase of induction heating power,the wear rates of the composites reduced and the number of grooves decreased.
文摘Securing new sources of energy has become a major concern, because fossil fuels are expected to be depleted within several decades. In some of the major wars of the 20th century, control of oil was either a proximate cause or a decisive factor in the outcome. Especially in Japan and Germany, a great deal of research was devoted to making liquid fuels from coal. In one such experiment, a large amount of excess heat was observed. The present study was devoted to replicating and controlling that excess heat effect. The reactant is phenanthrene, a heavy oil fraction, which is subjected to high pressure and high heat in the presence of a metal catalyst. This results in the production of excess heat and strong penetrating electromagnetic radiation. After the reaction, an analysis of residual gas reveals a variety of hydrocarbons, but it seems unlikely that these products can explain the excess heat. Most of them form endothermically, and furthermore heat production reached 60 W. Overall heat production exceeded any conceivable chemical reaction by two orders of magnitude.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21571023)
文摘Using symmetrical rigid organic ligand 4,4'-dipyridy(4,4'-bipy),two new Anderson-based supramolecular compounds,namely,[H_(2)(4,4'-bipy)]_(3)·(TeMo_(6)O_(24))·(H_(2)Mo_(6)O_(19))(1)and{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)(TeMo_(6)O_(24))}·4H_(2)O(2),were synthesized in one-pot under hydrothermal conditions.The compounds 1 and 2 have been tested by IR spectra,elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Compound 1 contains one discrete Anderson anion,one Lindqvist anion and three 4,4'-bipy organic ligands.The anions and 4,4'-bipy alternate with each other by hydrogen bonding,building a supramolecular 1D chain.Adjacent 1D chains are interlinked through hydrogen bonding interactions to further connect a supramolecular 2D layer.Compounds containing both Anderson and Lindqvist polyanions are not common in the crystal structure of POMs.Compound 2 contains one Anderson anion and two metal-organic subunits{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)}^(6+)as modifiers.The Anderson anions and{Cu_(2)[H(4,4'-bipy)]_(2)(H_(2)O)_(6)}^(6+)subunits are organized into alternating through hydrogen bonding interactions to construct a supramolecular 1D chain.Additionally,the electrochemical properties of compounds 1 and 2 as well as photocatalytic properties are investigated.Results show that compounds 1 and 2 have photocatalytic activity,which can photocatalyze the degradation of organic dyes MB and AF.Also,compounds 1 and 2 have good electrochemical properties for amperometric detection of NO2-and Cr(Ⅵ).Furthermore,Compound 2 can be used as materials of supercapacitor.
基金supported by the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51076035)
文摘In order to further investigate how much fuel heat sink could be increased and how much power generation could be obtained by using recooling cycle for a regeneratively cooled scramjet,the energy conversion from heat to electricity and the fuel heat sink increase in recooling cycle are experimentally investigated for fuel conversion rate and components of gas cracked fuel products at different fuel temperatures.The results indicate that the total fuel heat sink(i.e.,physical+chemical+recooling) of a recooling cycle is obviously higher than the heat sink of fuel itself,and the maximum heat sink increment is as high as 0.4 MJ/kg throughout the recooling cycle.Furthermore,the cracked fuel mixture has a significant capacity of doing work.The thermodynamic power generation scheme,which adopts the cracked fuel gas mixture as the working fluid,is a potential power generation cycle,and the maximum specific power generation is about 500 kW/kg.Turbine-pump scheme using cracked fuel gas mixture is also a potential fuel feeding cycle.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFB0703600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51625205)+3 种基金 the Key Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (KFZD-SW-421)Program of Shanghai Subject Chief Scientist (16XD1403900)Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS (2016232)Shanghai Sailing Program (18YF1426700).
文摘Cu-based chalcogenides have received increasing attention as promising thermoelectric materials due to their high efficiency,tunable transport properties,high elemental abundance and low toxicity.In this review,we summarize the recent research progress on this large family compounds covering diamond-like chalcogenides and liquid-like Cu2X (X=S,Se,Te)binary compounds as well as their multinary derivatives.These materials have the general features of two sublattices to decouple electron and phonon transport properties.On the one hand,the complex crystal structure and the disordered or even liquid-like sublattice bring about an intrinsically low lattice thermal conductivity.On the other hand, the rigid sublattice constitutes the charge-transport network, maintaining a decent electrical performance.For specific material systems,we demonstrate their unique structural features and outline the structure-performance correlation. Various design strategies including doping,alloying,band engineering and nanostructure architecture,covering nearly all the material scale,are also presented.Finally,the potential of the application of Cu-based chalcogenides as high-performance thermoelectric materials is briefly discussed from material design to device development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11047108)the Program for Excellent Younger teachers in the universities in Henan Province of China,the Program for the Research Project of Basic and Frontier Technology of Henan Province(112300410183)the Program for Henan Postdoctoral Science Foundation,and the Foundation of Henan Educational Committee(2011B140002,14A140016,14A430029 and 14B140003)
文摘The basic physical properties of La_2CuBiS_5 are studied by the first-principle calculations and the semiclassical Boltzmann theory.Charge density difference calculations show that electrons accumulate between Bi-S atoms,indicating considerable covalent bonding of Bi and S atoms.A similar charge density difference indicates that the Cu-S bonds also exhibit covalent character.The calculated minimum thermal conductivity of La_2CuBiS_5 is low,which is conducive to its use as a thermoelectric material.Owing to a bipolar effect,induced by thermal excitation,the material＇s Seebeck coefficient decreases sharply at T = 800 K.For the n-type and p-type doping conditions,the largest values of S^2σ/τ were calculated as-1.71×10^（11） and 1.837×10^（11） W K^（-2）ms^（-1）,respectively.The combination of a large dispersion and a high band degeneracy along the Γ-Y direction in the band structure simultaneously induces the highest S_y value and a high σ/τ_y value.Thus,the thermoelectric performance of La_2CuBiS_5 is anisotropic and most favorable along the y direction.
