近期国际钴价情况及其走势

近期国际钴价情况及其走势国际市场钴价经１９９２年近一年的急剧升降后，１９９３年１－１０月一直徘徊在１２－１５美元／磅，而从１９９３年１１月１７日起，自由市场钴价又开始趋升，尤其是在１２月至今年１月下旬，钴价节节上升，高级钴（９９．９％Ｃｏ）价越过１９...

热加工纯钴及电阻焊组织性能研究

纯钴在大于600℃热加工成丝材,采用电阻焊方法制得焊接丝材端头。利用光学显微镜、万能试验机和扫描电子显微镜对热加工丝材和不同焊接电流对焊丝材接头的微观组织、力学性能和断裂机制进行研究。结果表明:热加工丝材为具有孪晶和细小亚晶的再结晶组织,局部存在残余的FCC结构,断裂机制为微孔聚集型断裂。随着焊接电流增大,接头组织的缺陷逐渐降低,电流为16.1 A时,接头组织发生再结晶长大,接头强度最高。焊接电流增至18.4 A后,接头组织出现孔洞,强度降低。随着焊接电流逐渐增大,接头由沿晶断裂转变为准解理断裂,电流为16.1 A时,为微孔聚集和解理混合断裂,断裂位置在粗晶与细晶交界的热影响区。

Ultrasonic synthesis of CoO/graphene nanohybrids as high performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

A facile ultrasonic method was used to synthesize CoO/graphene nanohybrids by employing Co4（CO）12 as a cobalt precursor. The nanohybrids were characterized by SEM, TEM and XPS, and the results show that CoO nanoparticles （3-5 nm） distribute uniformly on the surface of graphene. The CoO/graphene nanohybrids display high performance as an anode material for lithium-ion battery, such as high reversible lithium storage capacity （650 mA-h/g after 50 cycles, almost twice that of commercial graphite anode）, high coulombic efficiency （over 95%） and excellent cycling stability. The extraordinary performance arises from the structure of the nanohybrids： the nanosized CoO particles with high dispersity on conductive graphene substrates are beneficial for lithium-ion insertion/extraction, shortening diffusion length for lithium ions and improving conductivity, thus the lithium storage performance was improved.

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of LiNi_(0.87)Co_(0.10)Mg_(0.03)O_2 cathode materials

A Co-Mg co-substituted LiNi0.87Co0.10Mg0.03O2 cathode material was prepared by a co-precipitation method. The prepared LiNi0.87Co0.10Mg0.03O2 exhibits excellent electrochemical properties, such as initial discharge capacities of 202.6 mA.h/g and 190.5 mA.h/g at 0.2C and 1C rate, respectively, in operating voltage range of 3.0-4.3 V （versus Li^＋/Li）. The capacity retentions are 96.1% and 93.4% at 0.2C and 1C, respectively, after 50 cycles. Moreover, the cycle performance of the sample was investigated in a 053048-type square Li ion battery. This type of battery can keep 81.7% of initial capacity after 500 charge-discharge cycles at 1C rate, which is close to that of commercial LiCoO2 battery. Therefore, the as-prepared material is capable of such high energy applications as portable product power.

Solvothermal synthesis of nanosized CoSb_3 skutterudite

Nanostructures enhance phonon scattering and improve the figure of merit of thermoelectric materials. Nanosized CoSb3 skutterudite was synthesized by solvothermal methods using CoCl2 and SbCl3 as the precursors. A 'two-step' model was suggested for the formation of CoSb3 based on the X-ray diffraction analysis. The first step is the formation of cobalt diantimonide in the earlier stage during the synthesis process. Diantimonide was then combined with antimony atoms to form the skutterudite structured triantimonide, CoSb3, in the later stage of the synthesis process as the second step. The synthesized CoSb3 powders consist of irregular particles with sizes of about 20 nm and sheets of about 80nm.

Superior performance of Co-N/m-C for direct oxidation of alcohols to esters under air

A convenient,expeditious,and high-efficiency protocol for the transformation of alcohols into esters using a Co-modified N-doped mesoporous carbon material（Co-N/m-C）as the catalyst is proposed.The catalyst was prepared through direct pyrolysis of a macromolecular precursor.The catalyst prepared using a pyrolysis temperature of 900°C（labeled Co-N/m-C-900） exhibited the best per-formance.The strong coordination between the ultra-dispersed cobalt species and the pyridine nitrogen as well as the large area of the mesoporous surface resulted in a high turnover frequencymethyl benzoate.This value is much higher than those of state-of-the-art transition-metal-based nanocatalysts reported in the literature.Moreover,the catalyst exhibited general applicability to various structurally diverse alcohols,including benzylic,allylic,and heterocyclic alcohols,achieving the target esters in high yields.In addition,a preliminary evaluation revealed that Co-N/m-C-900 can be used six times without significant activity loss.In general,the process was rapid,simple,and cost-effective.

Cobalt-free gadolinium-doped perovskite Gd_xBa_(1-x)FeO_(3-δ) as high-performance materials for oxygen separation

Cobalt-free oxides GdxBal-xFeO3-σas（0.01 _〈 x _〈 0.1 ） were achieved by a solid state reaction method. It is found that GdxBal-xFeO3-σas（0.025 _〈 x _〈 0.1） exhibits the cubic perovskite structure. Among GdxBal-xFeO3-σas （0.025 -〈 x -〈 0.1 ）, the GdxBal-xFeO3-σas （GBF2.5） membrane shows the outstanding phase structure stability and the highest oxygen permeation, which can reach 1.44 ml. cm- 2. rain- 1 at 950 ℃ under air/He oxygen partial pressure gradient. The GBF2.5 membrane was successfully operated for more than 100 h at 800 ℃ and the oxygen permeation flux through the membrane is 0.62 ml. cm- 2. rain- 1. After 100 h oxygen permeation experiment at 800℃, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer （EDXS） demonstrate that the GBF2.5 exhibits phase structure stability even at intermediate temoerature.

Processing of diamond enhanced cemented tungsten carbide insert for rock drilling

This paper introduced the structure, component and sintering procedure of the Diamond/WC-Co composite insert fabricated by high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) method as well as by hot pressing method. In HPHT method, to avoid breakage and delamination of the diamond layer, two transition layers were added between the most outer diamond layer and the WC-Co body. The transition layers compensate for differences in thermal expansion coefficient and elastic modulus of diamond layer and WC-Co substrate. Thus reduces the residual stress induced by cooling the inserts from sintering temperature to room temperature. In hot pressing method, to decrease sintering temperature so as to protect diamond, an active sintering process which achieved by adding nickel and phosphorus into the starting mixed powder is adopted. To increase the toughness of the inserts to resist breakage, proper amount of rare earth compound, LaNi5 and CeO2, are added into the original mixed powder, too. Laboratory tests indicated that both of the diamond enhanced inserts fabricated by HPHT method and by hot pressing method have relatively high hardness and impact toughness, while their wear resistance is about hundreds of times greater than that of conventional cemented tungsten carbide inserts. The results of field drilling test indicated that the diamond enhanced inserts can meet the demands of rotary percussion drilling.

Electroless Co-Zn Surface-Modified Nickel Hydroxide as an Active Material for Pasted Nickel Electrodes

Chemically precipitated β type nickel hydroxide powder was surface modified by electroless deposition of Co Zn coatings,and physical properties of both the modified and unmodified nickel hydroxide were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), specific surface area (BET), X ray diffraction (XRD) and X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It has been found that Co and Zn components of the surface electroless coatings exist in the oxidized state. Electrochemical performances of pasted nickel electrodes using the modified nickel hydroxide as an active material were investigated, and compared with those of the electrodes prepared with the unmodified nickel hydroxide. Charge/discharge tests show that the modified nickel hydroxide electrodes exhibit better performances in the charge efficiency, specific discharge capacity and active material utilization. Their resistance to swelling with cycling is also superior to that of the unmodified nickel hydroxide electrodes. Cyclic voltammetric (CV) studies indicate that the modified electrodes have a higher electrochemical activity, and the porous pasted nickel electrodes have some distinguished CV characteristics in comparison with those of the thin film nickel electrodes.

First-principle investigation on stability of Co-doped spinel λ-Mn_(4-x)Co_xO_8

The mechanism of stability of Co-doped spinel λ-MnO_2 that is referred to as spinel Li_xMn_2O_4 (x=0) was studied by using the first-principle calculation method. The total energy and formation enthalpy can be decreased remarkably due to the Co substation, resulting in a more stable structure of λ-Mn_xCr_(2-x)O_4. The bond order and DOS analysis were given in detail to explain the nature of stability improvement. The calculated results show that as the content of Co dopant increases, the bond order of Mn—O becomes larger and the peak of density of states around Fermi level shifts toward lower energy. The charge density distribution illustrates that the Mn—O bonding is ionic and partially covalent, and the covalent Mn-O bonding becomes stronger with the increase of Co dopant content. The results confirm that the Codoping will enhance the stability of λ-MnO_2 and hence improve the electrochemistry performance of Li_xMn_2O_4.

Enhancing Nuclear Security System of Irradiation Facility SIBO INRA/Tangier Morocco

Around the world, radioactive sources have been widely used for decades to benefit humankind; industry food; health, etc. However, the malicious use of radiological sources poses a significant threat globally. As Irradiation facility for research the goal of this paper is to show a case study of application of nuclear security and nuclear security culture code of contact in irradiation facility using cobalt 60. And it will show the necessary work done to achieve the goal of protection of radioactive material and continue working in safe conditions. This objective could not be achieved without the collaboration of all department involved in security and nuclear safety. In this work we applied the nuclear security and nuclear security culture procedures in order to define the type of system used to achieve the global objective in accordance with Global Threat Reduction Program to reduce the threat of a RDD （Radiological Dispersion Device） in collaboration with The United States Department of Energy＇s NNSA （National Nuclear Security Administration）. The objective of this paper is to share a local experience in upgrading security with return of experience in practice and very good collaboration with general direction of national security and all departments involved in security and nuclear safety.

Mesocrystal Co3O4 nanoplatelets as high capacity anode materials for Li-ion batteries

Faceted crystals with exposed highly reactive planes have attracted intensive investigations for applications. Herein, we demonstrate a general synthetic method to prepare mesocrystal Co3O4 with predominantly exposed {111} reactive facets by the in situ thermal decomposition from Co（OH）2 nanoplatelets. The mesocrystal feature was identified by field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, and N2 isotherm analyses. When applied as anode material in lithium-ion batteries, mesocrystal Co3O4 nanoplatelets delivered a high specific capacity and an outstanding high rate performance. The superior electrochemical performance should be ascribed to the predominantly exposed {111} active facets and highly accessible surfaces. This synthetic strategy could be extended to prepare other mesocrystal functional nanomaterials.

Designed synthesis of cobalt-oxide-based nanomaterials for superior electrochemical energy storage devices

Cobalt oxides, such as C0304 and CoO, have received increasing attention as potential anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries （LIBs） owing to their high theoretical capacity. Nanostructure engineering has been demonstrated as an effective approach to improve the electrochemical performance of electrode materials for LIBs. In this review, we summarize recent developments in the rational design and fabrication of various cobalt oxide-based nanomaterials and their lithium storage performance, including 1D nanowires/belts, 2D nanosheets, 3D hollow/hierarchical structures, hybrid nanostructures with carbon （amorphous carbon, carbon nanotubes and graphene） and mixed metal oxides. By focusing on the effects of their structure on their electrochemical performance, effective strategies for the fabrication of cobalt oxide/carbon hybrid nanostructures are highlighted. This review shows that by rational design, such cobalt-oxide-based nanornaterials are very promising as next generation LIB anodes.

Giant magnetoimpedance effect in stress-joule-heated Co-based amorphous ribbons

Co-based Co63Fe4B22.4Si5.6Nb5 amorphous ribbons with a width of 150 μm and a thickness of 50 μm were prepared by single-roller melt-spinning process.The giant magneto-impedance(GMI) effect of the stress-joule-heated ribbons under applied tensile stress ranging from 37 to 148 MPa was investigated.Experimental results show that the spectra of GMI ratio vs.external direct current(dc) field(Hex) of the samples changes dramatically with annealing tension() and driving frequency.The single-peak(SP) GMI curve with maximum GMI ratio of 260% and magnetic field sensitivity of 52%/Oe was obtained in the sample applied tensile stress of 74 MPa at frequency of 3.6 MHz.A three-peak behaviour appeared in the samples under σ of 111 and 148 MPa.The uncommon three-peak behaviour was attributed to several factors,which effectively originated from the balance between domain-wall movement and magnetization rotation.

Synthesis of silicon-functionalized polyolefins by subsequent cobalt-catalyzed dehydrogenative silylation and nickel-catalyzed copolymerization

Metal catalyzed olefin hydrosilylation and metal mediated olefin polymerization are both of great academic and industrial importance, In this article, these two aspects are combined to prepare silicon- functionalized polyolefin materials, First, pyridine-diimine cobalt-catalyzed dehydrogenative silylations of various terminal olefins with alkylsilanes lead to the formation of a variety of allylsilanes at high yields, Then, the allylsilanes are copolymerized with ethylene using an α-diimine nickel catalyst, leading to the formation of branched polyolefins with high molecular weight and moderate comonomer incorporation. This subsequent catalytic process is an efficient strategy for the synthesis of silicon-functionalized polyolefins using widely available and inexpensive starting materials.

Synergetic effects of blended materials for Lithium-ion batteries

LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2, LiMn_2O_4 and LiCoO_2 are paired to make the blended materials for the cathode of lithium-ion batteries. The factors impacting on the characteristics of blended materials are studied using constant current charge/discharge measurement and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results show that the three pairs of blended materials exhibit very different synergetic effects in high C-rate discharging. The mechanism of particle synergetic effect has a physical root on the compensating material property of blending components, which fundamentally correlates with their similarity and difference in crystalline and electronic structures. The AC impedance show the obvious changes that alternate the high C-rate performance, due to reduced particle impedance in blended materials. The pairs of LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2-LiMn_2O and LiCoO_2-LiMn_2O_4 present obvious increases in high C-rate reversible capacities than does the pair LiCoO_2-LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2.

Polypyrrole-cobalt-carbon nanocomposites as efficient counter electrode materials for dye-sensitized solar cells

In this work, we demonstrate a new kind of Pt-free counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs). Polypyrrole-cobalt-carbon(PPY-Co-C) nanocomposites, with the advantages of low cost and simple preparation, show favorable catalytic activity in promoting tri-iodide reduction. The DSC composed of the PPY-Co-C nanocomposite electrode exhibits an acceptable energy conversion efficiency of 6.01%, a considerable short-circuit photocurrent of 15.33 mA cm-2, and a low charge-transfer resistance of 1.5 Ω cm2. The overall performance of PPY-Co-C is superior to the carbon counterparts and comparable with the platinum reference, rendering them efficient and promising counter electrode materials for DSCs.