An adsorbent, Na1.6Al0.6Ti1.4（PO4）3 （or NATP）, was prepared by controlled crystallization of glasses in the Na2O-Al2O3-CaO-TiO2-P2O5 system. The crystalline phases characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） show t...An adsorbent, Na1.6Al0.6Ti1.4（PO4）3 （or NATP）, was prepared by controlled crystallization of glasses in the Na2O-Al2O3-CaO-TiO2-P2O5 system. The crystalline phases characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） show that the sample glasses crystallizes into two phases, i.e. NATP and Ca9Al（PO4）7, while the Ca9Al（PO4）7 phase can be leached selectively with HCl, leaving a massive number of pores in the material. Through the experimental research, the effects of contact time, solution pH, and the initial concentration of Na＋on the cation exchange properties were investigated. The batch sorption kinetics and equilibria can be described by Pseudo-second-order kinetic equations and Langmuir isotherm equations respectively. Furthermore, the experiments with an industrial solution show that the removal rate of sodium from industrial （NH4）2WO4 is higher than 97%. Cycle experiment also shows that the NATP has a good cyclic performance.展开更多
In order to improve the quality of Hunyuan inferior Ca-based bentonite （Ca-Bent）, semidry process was used to modify Ca-Bent into superior Na-based bentonite （Na-Bent）. The factors affecting sodium-modification we...In order to improve the quality of Hunyuan inferior Ca-based bentonite （Ca-Bent）, semidry process was used to modify Ca-Bent into superior Na-based bentonite （Na-Bent）. The factors affecting sodium-modification were investigated. The optimized experimental parameters are obtained as follows： Na2CO3 dosage 4.0%, ageing time 25 d, briquetting pressure 25 MPa and briquetting moisture 20%. Under the optimization conditions, the modified Na-Bent has a colloid value of 73.6 mL/（3g）, dilation of 38 mL/g and water absorption in 2 h （2HWA） of 465%, respectively. The bailing results indicate that the modified Na-Bent pellets have higher drop strength and compression strength than the Ca-Bent pellets.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries （NIBs） show great prospect on the energy storage applications benefiting from thei low cost and the abundant Na resources despite the expected lower energy density compared wit lithium-ion batte...Sodium-ion batteries （NIBs） show great prospect on the energy storage applications benefiting from thei low cost and the abundant Na resources despite the expected lower energy density compared wit lithium-ion batteries （LIBs）. To further enhance the competitive advantage, especially in energy densit3 developing the high-capacity carbon anode materials can be one of the effective approaches to realiz this goal. Herein, we report a novel carbon anode made from charcoal with a high capacity of ~400 Ah g i, wherein about 85% （〉330 mAh g^-1） of its total capacity is derived from the long plateau regio below ~0.1 V. which differs fiom those of typical hard carbon materials （~300 mAh g^-l） in NIBs but i similar to the graphite anode in LIBs. When coupled with air-stable Nao.gCuo.22Feo.3oMno.4802 oxid cathode, a high-energy density of ~240 Wh kg^-1 is achieved with good rate capability and cyclin stability. The discovery of this promising carbon anode is expected to further improve the energy densit of NIBs towards large-scale electrical energy storage.展开更多
The okra germplasm was screened for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage and during plant ontogeny. Substantial variation existed in okra for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage. An 80 mmol/L NaCI concentrati...The okra germplasm was screened for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage and during plant ontogeny. Substantial variation existed in okra for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage. An 80 mmol/L NaCI concentration was suitable for discriminating tolerant and non-tolerant okra genotypes. The pooled ranking of the genotypes, based on individual rankings for each trait （root and shoot length, germination percentage, and relative Na^＋ and K%＋） in individual NaCI concentrations, was effective for selecting tolerant genotypes. Genotypes selected at the seedling stage maintained their tolerance to NaCI during plant ontogeny, suggesting that screening of the germplasm entries and advanced breeding materials for salt tolerance at the seedling stage is effective. Among 39 okra genotypes, five were identified as the most tolerant genotypes and showed potential for use in breeding programs that focus on the development of salt-tolerant, high-yield okra cultivars.展开更多
基金Project(2012AA063205)supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘An adsorbent, Na1.6Al0.6Ti1.4（PO4）3 （or NATP）, was prepared by controlled crystallization of glasses in the Na2O-Al2O3-CaO-TiO2-P2O5 system. The crystalline phases characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） show that the sample glasses crystallizes into two phases, i.e. NATP and Ca9Al（PO4）7, while the Ca9Al（PO4）7 phase can be leached selectively with HCl, leaving a massive number of pores in the material. Through the experimental research, the effects of contact time, solution pH, and the initial concentration of Na＋on the cation exchange properties were investigated. The batch sorption kinetics and equilibria can be described by Pseudo-second-order kinetic equations and Langmuir isotherm equations respectively. Furthermore, the experiments with an industrial solution show that the removal rate of sodium from industrial （NH4）2WO4 is higher than 97%. Cycle experiment also shows that the NATP has a good cyclic performance.
基金Project(50725416) supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars Project(50804059) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金 Project(2008BAB32B06) supported by the Key Project in the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan PeriodProject(200805331080) supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education
文摘In order to improve the quality of Hunyuan inferior Ca-based bentonite （Ca-Bent）, semidry process was used to modify Ca-Bent into superior Na-based bentonite （Na-Bent）. The factors affecting sodium-modification were investigated. The optimized experimental parameters are obtained as follows： Na2CO3 dosage 4.0%, ageing time 25 d, briquetting pressure 25 MPa and briquetting moisture 20%. Under the optimization conditions, the modified Na-Bent has a colloid value of 73.6 mL/（3g）, dilation of 38 mL/g and water absorption in 2 h （2HWA） of 465%, respectively. The bailing results indicate that the modified Na-Bent pellets have higher drop strength and compression strength than the Ca-Bent pellets.
基金supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program(2016YFB0901500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51725206,51421002,51232005,and 51372131)
文摘Sodium-ion batteries （NIBs） show great prospect on the energy storage applications benefiting from thei low cost and the abundant Na resources despite the expected lower energy density compared wit lithium-ion batteries （LIBs）. To further enhance the competitive advantage, especially in energy densit3 developing the high-capacity carbon anode materials can be one of the effective approaches to realiz this goal. Herein, we report a novel carbon anode made from charcoal with a high capacity of ~400 Ah g i, wherein about 85% （〉330 mAh g^-1） of its total capacity is derived from the long plateau regio below ~0.1 V. which differs fiom those of typical hard carbon materials （~300 mAh g^-l） in NIBs but i similar to the graphite anode in LIBs. When coupled with air-stable Nao.gCuo.22Feo.3oMno.4802 oxid cathode, a high-energy density of ~240 Wh kg^-1 is achieved with good rate capability and cyclin stability. The discovery of this promising carbon anode is expected to further improve the energy densit of NIBs towards large-scale electrical energy storage.
基金Project supported by the Indigenous 5000 Fellowship Program(Batch II)of the Higher Education Commission,Pakistan
文摘The okra germplasm was screened for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage and during plant ontogeny. Substantial variation existed in okra for salinity tolerance at the seedling stage. An 80 mmol/L NaCI concentration was suitable for discriminating tolerant and non-tolerant okra genotypes. The pooled ranking of the genotypes, based on individual rankings for each trait （root and shoot length, germination percentage, and relative Na^＋ and K%＋） in individual NaCI concentrations, was effective for selecting tolerant genotypes. Genotypes selected at the seedling stage maintained their tolerance to NaCI during plant ontogeny, suggesting that screening of the germplasm entries and advanced breeding materials for salt tolerance at the seedling stage is effective. Among 39 okra genotypes, five were identified as the most tolerant genotypes and showed potential for use in breeding programs that focus on the development of salt-tolerant, high-yield okra cultivars.
