Surface charge properties of titanium dioxide in water and propylene g lycol have been discussed by proton-transfer phenomena.Electrophoresis shows s ignificant differences between each type of titanium dioxide partic...Surface charge properties of titanium dioxide in water and propylene g lycol have been discussed by proton-transfer phenomena.Electrophoresis shows s ignificant differences between each type of titanium dioxide particles and betwe en the two dispersion media.In aqueous solvent,the sign of the charge for tita nium dioxide would change due to pH and surface chemical composition.However,i n propylene glycol pH value could not result in the sign of the charge for uncoa ted titanium dioxide.Furthermore,the effects of both alumina and silica coatin gs and media on the surface charge properties of titanium dioxide are due to pro ton-transfers.The acidity of hydroxyl groups on oxides surface is believed to be the direct reason that make them have different charge properties in solvents .It is favorable for the hydroxyl groups on the surface of particles to donate protons,as was observed by negative charge pertaining for dispersion in water a t most values of pH.While in propylene glycol titanium dioxide particles are fo rced to accept protons,resulting in positively charged particles.Small amounts of water have a significant effect on the sign of the charge for uncoated titan ium dioxide.展开更多
The effects of sintering atmosphere on the properties of symmetric TiO2 membranes are studied with regard to sintering behavior, porosity, mean pore size, surface comPosition. and surface charge properties. The exerim...The effects of sintering atmosphere on the properties of symmetric TiO2 membranes are studied with regard to sintering behavior, porosity, mean pore size, surface comPosition. and surface charge properties. The exerimental results show that the symmetric TiO2 membranes display better sintering activity in the air than in argon, and the mean pore diameters and porosities of the membrane sintered in argon are higher than those of the membrane sintered in the air at the same temperature. The surface compositions of the symmetric TiO2 membrane sintered in the air and in argon at different temperatures, as studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, are discussed in terms of their chemical composition, with particular emphasis on the valence state of the titanium ions. The correlation between the valence state of the titanium ions at the surface and the surface charge properties is examined.It is found that the presence of Ti^3+, introduced at the surface of the symmetric TiO2 membranes by sintering in a lower partial pressure of oxygen, is related to a significant decrease in the isoelectric point. TiO2 with Ti^4+ at the interface has an isoelectric point of 5.1, but the non-stoichiometric TiO2-x with Ti^3+ at the interface has a lower isoelectric point of 3.6.展开更多
A mechanochemical method with SiO_(2)as the grinding aid was used to enhance the leaching efficiencies of Co and Li from spent lithium batteries(LIBs).Experiment results show that the optimal leaching efficiencies of ...A mechanochemical method with SiO_(2)as the grinding aid was used to enhance the leaching efficiencies of Co and Li from spent lithium batteries(LIBs).Experiment results show that the optimal leaching efficiencies of 94.91%for Co and 97.22%for Li were obtained under the parameters of SiO_(2)/LiCoO_(2)mass ratio of 1:1,grinding speed of 500 r/min and grinding time of 30 min in citric acid.Characterization results indicate that the surficial properties of LiCoO_(2)were changed after mechanochemical grinding treatment due to the newly generated surfaces on LiCoO_(2).Meanwhile,the incompletely coordinated atomic structure and defective lattice structure lead to the activation of LiCoO_(2).The reduction effect of carbon black on Co^(3+)under the action of mechanical forces increases its leaching efficiencies in the citric acid solution.The proposed process was found efficiently to recover Co and Li from LiCoO_(2).展开更多
Nitrogen-containing carbons were prepared by modification of activated carbons.The modified carbons were used as electrode materials with improved electrochemical performance.Precursor anthracite was activated by KOH(...Nitrogen-containing carbons were prepared by modification of activated carbons.The modified carbons were used as electrode materials with improved electrochemical performance.Precursor anthracite was activated by KOH(KOH:anthracite= 1:1), modified by melamine or urea and then treated at 1173 K to obtain the modified carbons.The porous structure, the chemical composition and the electrochemical characteristics of the carbons were investigated by nitrogen sorption, XPS and electrochemical methods respectively.Electrochemical experiments were performed in an organic electrolytic solution of 1 M(C2H5)4NBF4/PC.The samples modified by the different methods showed differences in chemical composition that introduced varying degrees of electrochemical performance enhancement.The presence of nitrogen enhanced the electron donor properties and the surface wettability of the activated carbons:this ensured a sufficient utilization of the exposed surface for charge storage.展开更多
This paper reports the surface morphology and I-V curves of porous silicon (PS) samples and related devices. The observed fabrics on the PS surface were found to affect the electrical property of PS devices. When th...This paper reports the surface morphology and I-V curves of porous silicon (PS) samples and related devices. The observed fabrics on the PS surface were found to affect the electrical property of PS devices. When the devices were operated under different external bias (10 V or 3 V) for 10 min, their observed obvious differences in electrical properties may be due to the different control mechanisms in the A1/PS interface and PS matrix morphology.展开更多
The galvanic interaction of arsenopyrite−magnetite in acidic culture medium was investigated by electrochemical measurements,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization and leaching experiments.The results indic...The galvanic interaction of arsenopyrite−magnetite in acidic culture medium was investigated by electrochemical measurements,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization and leaching experiments.The results indicated that the rest potential of magnetite was 321 mV,which was more anodic than 223 mV of arsenopyrite,and the galvanic current was 7.40μA,verifying the existence of the galvanic interaction between arsenopyrite and magnetite.The galvanic potential and polarization curves suggested that the redox behaviors of arsenopyrite dominated the overall galvanic interaction.The galvanic interaction enhanced the electrochemical dissolution of arsenopyrite with the generation of more oxidation products(S^(0),SO_(3)^(2−),SO_(4)^(2−)and AsO_(3)^(3−)) on arsenopyrite and an increase in the chemical reactivity of the surface.Leaching experiments of 6 days showed that the presence of magnetite improved the arsenic release from arsenopyrite by 30 mg/L,and further confirmed the enhanced oxidation of arsenopyrite when coupled with magnetite.展开更多
Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggr...Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggregate by suppressing the electrostatic repulsion between ionic head groups leading to the formation of micellar complex.With addition of surfactant,the conformation of polyion chain changes from stretched to random coiled to spherical,and at the same time more free micelles are formed by surfactants in mixtures.Increasing the length of spacer or tail chain in gemini surfactant will weaken its interaction with polyelectrolyte and simultaneously strengthen its tendency to self-assemble.The simulation results are consistent with experimental observations and reveal that the electrostatic interaction plays an important role in the interaction of polyelectrolyte with gemini sur- factant.展开更多
The surface properties of PAN-based carbon fibers electrochemically treated in aqueous ammonium bicarbonate before and after treatment were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microsc...The surface properties of PAN-based carbon fibers electrochemically treated in aqueous ammonium bicarbonate before and after treatment were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Dynamic Contact Angle Analysis (DCAA). The results of characterization indicated that the oxygen and nitrogen contents in carbon fiber surface were significantly increased by electrochemical treatment, and amide groups was introduced onto it, which was related with the electrolyte. The AFM photographs illustrated that the roughness of the fiber surface was also increased. The wettibality of the fibers was improved after treatment because the surface energy especially the polar part of it was increased.展开更多
The dielectric properties between in-particle/water interface and bulk solution are significantly different,which are ignored in the theories of surface potential estimation.The analytical expressions of surface poten...The dielectric properties between in-particle/water interface and bulk solution are significantly different,which are ignored in the theories of surface potential estimation.The analytical expressions of surface potential considering the dielectric saturation were derived in mixed electrolytes based on the nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann equation.The surface potentials calculated from the approximate analytical and exact numerical solutions agreed with each other for a wide range of surface charge densities and ion concentrations.The effects of dielectric saturation became important for surface charge densities larger than 0.30 C/m^2.The analytical models of surface potential in different mixed electrolytes were valid based on original Poisson-Boltzmann equation for surface charge densities smaller than 0.30 C/m^2.The analytical model of surface potential considering the dielectric saturation for low surface charge density can return to the result of classical Poisson-Boltzmann theory.The obtained surface potential in this study can correctly predict the adsorption selectivity between monovalent and bivalent counterions.展开更多
The electronic properties of sphalerite(110) surface with Zn-vacancy and S-vacancy were calculated by using density-functional theory,and the effects of vacancy defect on the copper activation of sphalerite were inves...The electronic properties of sphalerite(110) surface with Zn-vacancy and S-vacancy were calculated by using density-functional theory,and the effects of vacancy defect on the copper activation of sphalerite were investigated.The calculated results indicate that surface state occurs in the band gap of Zn-vacancy sphalerite,which is from the contribution of S 3p orbital at the first layer of the surface.The presence of S-vacancy results in surface state appearing near the Fermi level and the bottom of conductor band,which are composed of S 3p and Zn 4s orbital,respectively.The surface structure of Zn-vacancy sphalerite is more stable than S-vacancy surface due to the occupation of Zn-vacancy by Cu atoms;hence,the substitution reaction of Cu for Zn vacancy is easier than the substitution of Cu for Zn atoms with S-vacancy surface.展开更多
This paper presents some results of zeta potential measurements performed into biosurfactant adsorption onto magnesite and serpentinite surface. Zeta potential and isoelectric point measurement of magnesite and serpen...This paper presents some results of zeta potential measurements performed into biosurfactant adsorption onto magnesite and serpentinite surface. Zeta potential and isoelectric point measurement of magnesite and serpentinite particles before and after interaction with biosurfactant broth solution and activator (nickel(II) ion solution) were carried out. The zeta potential results show that presence of biosurfactants changes both magnesite and serpentinite surface potential by physical adsorption which increases the hydrophobicity of mineral particles. Measurements of particles zeta potential in the presence of biosurfactant broth are relevant to the minerals flotation. Hallimod flotation response of magnesite and serpentinite as a function of collector concentration was investigated. Bioflotation test results show that at the presence of broth, the flotation separation of magnesite from serpentinite is possible.展开更多
Nanostructured gallium‐doped zinc oxide (GZO) thin films were fabricated on piezoelectric sub‐strates. The GZO thin films with nanodisk/nanoflower morphologies were prepared by a simple spin‐coating process follo...Nanostructured gallium‐doped zinc oxide (GZO) thin films were fabricated on piezoelectric sub‐strates. The GZO thin films with nanodisk/nanoflower morphologies were prepared by a simple spin‐coating process followed by one‐step hydrothermal treatment. Addition of polymer during hydrothermal treatment resulted in nanodisk and nanoflower morphologies. The morphology, microstructure and chemical composition of thin films prepared under different conditions were examined by field‐emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The XRD and FE‐SEM investigations confirmed that the GZO nanodisks, na‐norods and nanoflowers formed on the AlN/Si substrates were all wurtzite phase. Green fluorescent protein (GFP) was immobilized on the as‐synthesized GZO nanostructured materials by a dipping process. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and fluorescence spectroscopy measurements were con‐ducted to confirm the surface binding nature of GFP on the GZO nanostructures to determine their suitability for use in sensor applications and bioimaging techniques. Trace‐level addition of GFP to the GZO nanostructures resulted in a fluorescence response, revealing good activity for ultraviolet light sensor applications.展开更多
文摘Surface charge properties of titanium dioxide in water and propylene g lycol have been discussed by proton-transfer phenomena.Electrophoresis shows s ignificant differences between each type of titanium dioxide particles and betwe en the two dispersion media.In aqueous solvent,the sign of the charge for tita nium dioxide would change due to pH and surface chemical composition.However,i n propylene glycol pH value could not result in the sign of the charge for uncoa ted titanium dioxide.Furthermore,the effects of both alumina and silica coatin gs and media on the surface charge properties of titanium dioxide are due to pro ton-transfers.The acidity of hydroxyl groups on oxides surface is believed to be the direct reason that make them have different charge properties in solvents .It is favorable for the hydroxyl groups on the surface of particles to donate protons,as was observed by negative charge pertaining for dispersion in water a t most values of pH.While in propylene glycol titanium dioxide particles are fo rced to accept protons,resulting in positively charged particles.Small amounts of water have a significant effect on the sign of the charge for uncoated titan ium dioxide.
基金Supported by the National-Basic Research Program of China (2003CB615707) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20636020).
文摘The effects of sintering atmosphere on the properties of symmetric TiO2 membranes are studied with regard to sintering behavior, porosity, mean pore size, surface comPosition. and surface charge properties. The exerimental results show that the symmetric TiO2 membranes display better sintering activity in the air than in argon, and the mean pore diameters and porosities of the membrane sintered in argon are higher than those of the membrane sintered in the air at the same temperature. The surface compositions of the symmetric TiO2 membrane sintered in the air and in argon at different temperatures, as studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, are discussed in terms of their chemical composition, with particular emphasis on the valence state of the titanium ions. The correlation between the valence state of the titanium ions at the surface and the surface charge properties is examined.It is found that the presence of Ti^3+, introduced at the surface of the symmetric TiO2 membranes by sintering in a lower partial pressure of oxygen, is related to a significant decrease in the isoelectric point. TiO2 with Ti^4+ at the interface has an isoelectric point of 5.1, but the non-stoichiometric TiO2-x with Ti^3+ at the interface has a lower isoelectric point of 3.6.
基金financially supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(No.2020B090919003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51574234,51904295)+2 种基金the Special Fund(Social Development)Project of Key Research and Development Plan of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BE2019634)the Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20180647)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2018M640538)。
文摘A mechanochemical method with SiO_(2)as the grinding aid was used to enhance the leaching efficiencies of Co and Li from spent lithium batteries(LIBs).Experiment results show that the optimal leaching efficiencies of 94.91%for Co and 97.22%for Li were obtained under the parameters of SiO_(2)/LiCoO_(2)mass ratio of 1:1,grinding speed of 500 r/min and grinding time of 30 min in citric acid.Characterization results indicate that the surficial properties of LiCoO_(2)were changed after mechanochemical grinding treatment due to the newly generated surfaces on LiCoO_(2).Meanwhile,the incompletely coordinated atomic structure and defective lattice structure lead to the activation of LiCoO_(2).The reduction effect of carbon black on Co^(3+)under the action of mechanical forces increases its leaching efficiencies in the citric acid solution.The proposed process was found efficiently to recover Co and Li from LiCoO_(2).
基金Projects 50672025 and 50730003 supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Nitrogen-containing carbons were prepared by modification of activated carbons.The modified carbons were used as electrode materials with improved electrochemical performance.Precursor anthracite was activated by KOH(KOH:anthracite= 1:1), modified by melamine or urea and then treated at 1173 K to obtain the modified carbons.The porous structure, the chemical composition and the electrochemical characteristics of the carbons were investigated by nitrogen sorption, XPS and electrochemical methods respectively.Electrochemical experiments were performed in an organic electrolytic solution of 1 M(C2H5)4NBF4/PC.The samples modified by the different methods showed differences in chemical composition that introduced varying degrees of electrochemical performance enhancement.The presence of nitrogen enhanced the electron donor properties and the surface wettability of the activated carbons:this ensured a sufficient utilization of the exposed surface for charge storage.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60225010) and the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education
文摘This paper reports the surface morphology and I-V curves of porous silicon (PS) samples and related devices. The observed fabrics on the PS surface were found to affect the electrical property of PS devices. When the devices were operated under different external bias (10 V or 3 V) for 10 min, their observed obvious differences in electrical properties may be due to the different control mechanisms in the A1/PS interface and PS matrix morphology.
基金the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi,China(No.2020JQ-666)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52004198,51934009).
文摘The galvanic interaction of arsenopyrite−magnetite in acidic culture medium was investigated by electrochemical measurements,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization and leaching experiments.The results indicated that the rest potential of magnetite was 321 mV,which was more anodic than 223 mV of arsenopyrite,and the galvanic current was 7.40μA,verifying the existence of the galvanic interaction between arsenopyrite and magnetite.The galvanic potential and polarization curves suggested that the redox behaviors of arsenopyrite dominated the overall galvanic interaction.The galvanic interaction enhanced the electrochemical dissolution of arsenopyrite with the generation of more oxidation products(S^(0),SO_(3)^(2−),SO_(4)^(2−)and AsO_(3)^(3−)) on arsenopyrite and an increase in the chemical reactivity of the surface.Leaching experiments of 6 days showed that the presence of magnetite improved the arsenic release from arsenopyrite by 30 mg/L,and further confirmed the enhanced oxidation of arsenopyrite when coupled with magnetite.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20476025), the Doctoral Research Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China (No.20050251004), E-institute of Shanghai High Institution Grid (No.200303) and Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission of China (No.05DJ14002).
文摘Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggregate by suppressing the electrostatic repulsion between ionic head groups leading to the formation of micellar complex.With addition of surfactant,the conformation of polyion chain changes from stretched to random coiled to spherical,and at the same time more free micelles are formed by surfactants in mixtures.Increasing the length of spacer or tail chain in gemini surfactant will weaken its interaction with polyelectrolyte and simultaneously strengthen its tendency to self-assemble.The simulation results are consistent with experimental observations and reveal that the electrostatic interaction plays an important role in the interaction of polyelectrolyte with gemini sur- factant.
基金Sponsored by the Scientific Research Foundation of Harbin Institute of Technology(Grant No. HIT. 2003.57)
文摘The surface properties of PAN-based carbon fibers electrochemically treated in aqueous ammonium bicarbonate before and after treatment were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Dynamic Contact Angle Analysis (DCAA). The results of characterization indicated that the oxygen and nitrogen contents in carbon fiber surface were significantly increased by electrochemical treatment, and amide groups was introduced onto it, which was related with the electrolyte. The AFM photographs illustrated that the roughness of the fiber surface was also increased. The wettibality of the fibers was improved after treatment because the surface energy especially the polar part of it was increased.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41877026)the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC(cstc2018jcyj AX0318)the“Guangjiong”Project of Southwest University,China(201716)。
文摘The dielectric properties between in-particle/water interface and bulk solution are significantly different,which are ignored in the theories of surface potential estimation.The analytical expressions of surface potential considering the dielectric saturation were derived in mixed electrolytes based on the nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann equation.The surface potentials calculated from the approximate analytical and exact numerical solutions agreed with each other for a wide range of surface charge densities and ion concentrations.The effects of dielectric saturation became important for surface charge densities larger than 0.30 C/m^2.The analytical models of surface potential in different mixed electrolytes were valid based on original Poisson-Boltzmann equation for surface charge densities smaller than 0.30 C/m^2.The analytical model of surface potential considering the dielectric saturation for low surface charge density can return to the result of classical Poisson-Boltzmann theory.The obtained surface potential in this study can correctly predict the adsorption selectivity between monovalent and bivalent counterions.
基金Project(50864001) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The electronic properties of sphalerite(110) surface with Zn-vacancy and S-vacancy were calculated by using density-functional theory,and the effects of vacancy defect on the copper activation of sphalerite were investigated.The calculated results indicate that surface state occurs in the band gap of Zn-vacancy sphalerite,which is from the contribution of S 3p orbital at the first layer of the surface.The presence of S-vacancy results in surface state appearing near the Fermi level and the bottom of conductor band,which are composed of S 3p and Zn 4s orbital,respectively.The surface structure of Zn-vacancy sphalerite is more stable than S-vacancy surface due to the occupation of Zn-vacancy by Cu atoms;hence,the substitution reaction of Cu for Zn vacancy is easier than the substitution of Cu for Zn atoms with S-vacancy surface.
文摘This paper presents some results of zeta potential measurements performed into biosurfactant adsorption onto magnesite and serpentinite surface. Zeta potential and isoelectric point measurement of magnesite and serpentinite particles before and after interaction with biosurfactant broth solution and activator (nickel(II) ion solution) were carried out. The zeta potential results show that presence of biosurfactants changes both magnesite and serpentinite surface potential by physical adsorption which increases the hydrophobicity of mineral particles. Measurements of particles zeta potential in the presence of biosurfactant broth are relevant to the minerals flotation. Hallimod flotation response of magnesite and serpentinite as a function of collector concentration was investigated. Bioflotation test results show that at the presence of broth, the flotation separation of magnesite from serpentinite is possible.
基金supported by King Saud University, Vice Deanship of Research Chairs
文摘Nanostructured gallium‐doped zinc oxide (GZO) thin films were fabricated on piezoelectric sub‐strates. The GZO thin films with nanodisk/nanoflower morphologies were prepared by a simple spin‐coating process followed by one‐step hydrothermal treatment. Addition of polymer during hydrothermal treatment resulted in nanodisk and nanoflower morphologies. The morphology, microstructure and chemical composition of thin films prepared under different conditions were examined by field‐emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The XRD and FE‐SEM investigations confirmed that the GZO nanodisks, na‐norods and nanoflowers formed on the AlN/Si substrates were all wurtzite phase. Green fluorescent protein (GFP) was immobilized on the as‐synthesized GZO nanostructured materials by a dipping process. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and fluorescence spectroscopy measurements were con‐ducted to confirm the surface binding nature of GFP on the GZO nanostructures to determine their suitability for use in sensor applications and bioimaging techniques. Trace‐level addition of GFP to the GZO nanostructures resulted in a fluorescence response, revealing good activity for ultraviolet light sensor applications.