Anodic electrodes with the mixture of hydrogen storage alloys and different contents of Co3O4(2%,4%,6% and 8%,mass fraction) powders were made.The effects of Co3O4 on the electrochemical performance of the alloy ele...Anodic electrodes with the mixture of hydrogen storage alloys and different contents of Co3O4(2%,4%,6% and 8%,mass fraction) powders were made.The effects of Co3O4 on the electrochemical performance of the alloy electrodes were studied.The constant charge-discharge tests show that the discharge capacity of alloy electrodes with Co3O4 significantly increases,and the maximum discharge capacities of electrodes with 2%,4%,6% and 8% Co3O4 are higher than the electrode with no Co3O4 by 0.83%,4.86%,7.18% and 9.21%,accordingly.Linear polarization(LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) tests suggest that charge-transfer resistance decreases by the addition of Co3O4.Cyclic voltammogram(CV),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectrum(EDS) tests indicate that Co3O4 can partly dissolve and experience a reversible oxidation-reduction process of Co to Co(OH)2,leading to the improvement in the electrochemical performance of hydrogen storage alloy.展开更多
The biggest challenge for organic phase change materials(PCMs)used in cold energy storage is to maintain high heat storage capacity while reducing the leakage risk of PCMs during the phase transition process.This is c...The biggest challenge for organic phase change materials(PCMs)used in cold energy storage is to maintain high heat storage capacity while reducing the leakage risk of PCMs during the phase transition process.This is crucial for expanding their applications in the more demanding cold storage field.In this study,novel formstable low-temperature composite PCMs are prepared with mesoporous materials,namely SBA-15 and CMK-3(which are prepared using the template method),as supporting matrices and dodecane as the PCM.Owing to the combined effects of capillary forces within mesoporous materials and interactions among dodecane molecules,both dodecane/SBA-15 and dodecane/CMK-3 exhibit outstanding shape stability and thermal cycling stability even after 200 heating/cooling cycles.In comparison to those of dodecane/SBA-15,dodecane/CMK-3 exhibits superior cold storage performance and higher thermal conductivity.Specifically,the phase transition temperature of dodecane/CMK-3 is-8.81℃ with a latent heat of 122.4 J·g^(-1).Additionally,it has a thermal conductivity of 1.21 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1),which is 9.45 times that of dodecane alone.All these highlight its significant potential for applications in the area of cold energy storage.展开更多
CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage ...CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage capacities of these ternary oxides were characterized by XRD, Raman spectra and oxygen storage capacity measurements. It was found that Al3+ and Zr4+ inserted into CeO2 lattice, forming CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 solid solution. The concentration of aluminium isopropoxide in the solution affected the concentration of oxygen vacancy and the distortion of oxygen sublattice which were responsible for the oxygen storage capacity. The rapidest oxygen uptake/release rate and maximum total oxygen storage capacity (122.0 mmolO2/molCeO2) were obtained with the aluminitun isopropoxide concentration at 0.2 wt.% in the solution.展开更多
A novel three-dimensional hierarchical WO_(3)photoelectrode was prepared by solvothermal method,and ZnO was deposited on its surface by electrochemical method.The WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO multiphaseheterojunction photoelec...A novel three-dimensional hierarchical WO_(3)photoelectrode was prepared by solvothermal method,and ZnO was deposited on its surface by electrochemical method.The WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO multiphaseheterojunction photoelectrode was prepared by further annealing treatment to explore the photoinduced cathodic protection(CP)performance.Compared with WO_(3)and ZnO,the photoinduced CP and electron storage capacity performance of WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO is significantly improved in 3.5%NaCl solution without adding any hole scavenger.The electron storage capacity of the WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO heterojunction makes it possible to continuously protect metallic materials in the dark after switching off the light,which can realize long-term and effective photoinduced CP.展开更多
With increasing demand for renewable energy,graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer as high performance electrode materials for lithium and sodium batteries are drawing more attention recently.However,its structural stability,...With increasing demand for renewable energy,graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer as high performance electrode materials for lithium and sodium batteries are drawing more attention recently.However,its structural stability,potassium storage properties and strain effect on adsorption properties of alkali metal ions have not been reported yet.In this work,phonon spectra,AIMD simulations and elastic constants of graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer are investigated.Our results show that graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer possesses excellent structural stability and the maximum theoretical potassium storage capacity can reach up to 1653 mAh/g with the corresponding open circuit voltages 0.66 V.Due to potassium atom can be effectively adsorbed at the most energetically favorable h-CC site with obvious charge transfer,making adsorbed graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer change from semiconductor to metal which is really good for electrode utilization.Moreover,the migrations potassium atom on the graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer is rather fast with the diffusion barriers as low as 0.12 eV,comparing lithium atom with a relatively large diffusion barrier of 0.46 eV.Additionally,the tensile strains applied on the graphene-like BC3 monolayer have marginal effect on the adsorption and diffusion performances of lithium,sodium and potassium atoms.展开更多
Traditional vanadium-based selective catalytic reduction(SCR)deNO_(x) catalyst can hardly adapt to the gas conditions(much high NO_(2)/NO_(x) ratio at lower temperature)of the start-up and low loading periods for a ga...Traditional vanadium-based selective catalytic reduction(SCR)deNO_(x) catalyst can hardly adapt to the gas conditions(much high NO_(2)/NO_(x) ratio at lower temperature)of the start-up and low loading periods for a gas turbine.Therefore,a W-Ti-CeO_(x) catalyst with NO_(x) storage and reduction(NSR)function was developed in this work for gas turbine exhaust NO_(x) elimination.The experimental results reveal that W-Ti-CeO_(x) catalyst exhibits high NO_(2) adsorption capacity at relatively low temperature while that is quite low for V-W/TiO_(2).The abundant surface Ce^(3+) species can be mainly responsible for its high adsorption ability owing to the reaction between NO_(2) and Ce^(3+) to form nitrate/nitrite species and NO.Meanwhile,the adsorption capacity of W-Ti-CeO_(x) can easily regenerate at medium-high temperature and NH_(3)-SCR reaction.Furthermore,W-Ti-CeO_(x) also shows good NH_(3)-SCR activity,which can fulfill the deNO_(x) process at high temperature.The addition of W and Ti into ceria can enhance the surface acidity and redox ability,thereby increasing the SCR activity.This work proposes a novel storage-reduction strategy for NO_(x) elimination throughout the operation of gas turbines.展开更多
We report the microstructure, application for lithium-ion batteries of mesoporous Co304 prepared by modified KIT-6 template method. The sample was characterized by XRD, TEM, HRTEM and nitrogen adsorption. Their electr...We report the microstructure, application for lithium-ion batteries of mesoporous Co304 prepared by modified KIT-6 template method. The sample was characterized by XRD, TEM, HRTEM and nitrogen adsorption. Their electrochemical behaviors as electrode reactants for lithium ion batteries were evaluated by cyclic voltammograms and static charge-discharge. A direct comparison of electrochemical behaviors between mesoporous nanostructure and bulk reflects interesting "nanostructure effect", which is reasonably discussed in terms of how the 3D nanostructures of Co3O4 materials function in tuning their electrochemistry. The results demonstrate that further improvement of electrochemical performance in transition metal-oxide-based anode materials can be realized via the design of multiporous nanostructured materials.展开更多
Well-defined two-dimensional(2D)cobalt oxalate(CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O)nanosheets exhibit more excellent property than common bulk cobalt oxalate due to high specific surface areas and high-efficient transport of io...Well-defined two-dimensional(2D)cobalt oxalate(CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O)nanosheets exhibit more excellent property than common bulk cobalt oxalate due to high specific surface areas and high-efficient transport of ion and electron.However,the delicate control of the 2D morphology of CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O during their synthesis remains challenging.Herein,2D CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O nanosheets(M1),grown by straightforward chemical precipitation,can be tuned from three-dimensional(3D)structure during their synthesis with no templates or capping agents.This control is obtained by rationally changing the ratio of reactants with ethylene glycol as solvent.Moreover,Co_(3)O_(4)/CoC_(2)O_(4)composites(M1-250)have been fabricated through low-temperature thermal treatment of the M1 precursor in air,which possess porous surfaces with the 2D morphology maintained.Benefiting from the porous surfaces,more redox-active sites and better electrical conductivity of Co_(3)O_(4),the constructed M1-250//AC aqueous device manifest improved kinetics of the electrochemistry process with energy density of 27.9 Wh/kg at 550.7 W/kg and good cycling stability with sustaining 73.0 m Ah/g after 5000 cycles.展开更多
基金Projects(21071153,20976198)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Anodic electrodes with the mixture of hydrogen storage alloys and different contents of Co3O4(2%,4%,6% and 8%,mass fraction) powders were made.The effects of Co3O4 on the electrochemical performance of the alloy electrodes were studied.The constant charge-discharge tests show that the discharge capacity of alloy electrodes with Co3O4 significantly increases,and the maximum discharge capacities of electrodes with 2%,4%,6% and 8% Co3O4 are higher than the electrode with no Co3O4 by 0.83%,4.86%,7.18% and 9.21%,accordingly.Linear polarization(LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) tests suggest that charge-transfer resistance decreases by the addition of Co3O4.Cyclic voltammogram(CV),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectrum(EDS) tests indicate that Co3O4 can partly dissolve and experience a reversible oxidation-reduction process of Co to Co(OH)2,leading to the improvement in the electrochemical performance of hydrogen storage alloy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51906230)the Key scientific and technological projects in Henan Province(Grant No.212102210007)the Project of Zhongyuan Science and Technology Innovation Talents(Grant No.234200510011).
文摘The biggest challenge for organic phase change materials(PCMs)used in cold energy storage is to maintain high heat storage capacity while reducing the leakage risk of PCMs during the phase transition process.This is crucial for expanding their applications in the more demanding cold storage field.In this study,novel formstable low-temperature composite PCMs are prepared with mesoporous materials,namely SBA-15 and CMK-3(which are prepared using the template method),as supporting matrices and dodecane as the PCM.Owing to the combined effects of capillary forces within mesoporous materials and interactions among dodecane molecules,both dodecane/SBA-15 and dodecane/CMK-3 exhibit outstanding shape stability and thermal cycling stability even after 200 heating/cooling cycles.In comparison to those of dodecane/SBA-15,dodecane/CMK-3 exhibits superior cold storage performance and higher thermal conductivity.Specifically,the phase transition temperature of dodecane/CMK-3 is-8.81℃ with a latent heat of 122.4 J·g^(-1).Additionally,it has a thermal conductivity of 1.21 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1),which is 9.45 times that of dodecane alone.All these highlight its significant potential for applications in the area of cold energy storage.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(20976120)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(09JCYBJC06200)
文摘CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 ternary oxides were successfully prepared by a green route of supercritical anti-solvent precipitation with supercritical CO2 as anti-solvent and methanol as solvent. The structures and oxygen storage capacities of these ternary oxides were characterized by XRD, Raman spectra and oxygen storage capacity measurements. It was found that Al3+ and Zr4+ inserted into CeO2 lattice, forming CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3 solid solution. The concentration of aluminium isopropoxide in the solution affected the concentration of oxygen vacancy and the distortion of oxygen sublattice which were responsible for the oxygen storage capacity. The rapidest oxygen uptake/release rate and maximum total oxygen storage capacity (122.0 mmolO2/molCeO2) were obtained with the aluminitun isopropoxide concentration at 0.2 wt.% in the solution.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41976036)the State Key Laboratory for Marine Corrosion and Protection,Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute(LSMRI)(Nos.KF190408 and KF190404)。
文摘A novel three-dimensional hierarchical WO_(3)photoelectrode was prepared by solvothermal method,and ZnO was deposited on its surface by electrochemical method.The WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO multiphaseheterojunction photoelectrode was prepared by further annealing treatment to explore the photoinduced cathodic protection(CP)performance.Compared with WO_(3)and ZnO,the photoinduced CP and electron storage capacity performance of WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO is significantly improved in 3.5%NaCl solution without adding any hole scavenger.The electron storage capacity of the WO_(3)/ZnWO_(4)/ZnO heterojunction makes it possible to continuously protect metallic materials in the dark after switching off the light,which can realize long-term and effective photoinduced CP.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21503149)by the Program for Innovative Research Team in University of Tianjin (No.TD13-5074)+1 种基金by the Project of Hubei University of Arts and Science (No. 2020kypyfy015)Hubei Superior and Distinctive Discipline Group of "Mechatronics and Automobiles" (No.XKQ2020021)。
文摘With increasing demand for renewable energy,graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer as high performance electrode materials for lithium and sodium batteries are drawing more attention recently.However,its structural stability,potassium storage properties and strain effect on adsorption properties of alkali metal ions have not been reported yet.In this work,phonon spectra,AIMD simulations and elastic constants of graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer are investigated.Our results show that graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer possesses excellent structural stability and the maximum theoretical potassium storage capacity can reach up to 1653 mAh/g with the corresponding open circuit voltages 0.66 V.Due to potassium atom can be effectively adsorbed at the most energetically favorable h-CC site with obvious charge transfer,making adsorbed graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer change from semiconductor to metal which is really good for electrode utilization.Moreover,the migrations potassium atom on the graphene-like BC_(3) monolayer is rather fast with the diffusion barriers as low as 0.12 eV,comparing lithium atom with a relatively large diffusion barrier of 0.46 eV.Additionally,the tensile strains applied on the graphene-like BC3 monolayer have marginal effect on the adsorption and diffusion performances of lithium,sodium and potassium atoms.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3701601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22276162).
文摘Traditional vanadium-based selective catalytic reduction(SCR)deNO_(x) catalyst can hardly adapt to the gas conditions(much high NO_(2)/NO_(x) ratio at lower temperature)of the start-up and low loading periods for a gas turbine.Therefore,a W-Ti-CeO_(x) catalyst with NO_(x) storage and reduction(NSR)function was developed in this work for gas turbine exhaust NO_(x) elimination.The experimental results reveal that W-Ti-CeO_(x) catalyst exhibits high NO_(2) adsorption capacity at relatively low temperature while that is quite low for V-W/TiO_(2).The abundant surface Ce^(3+) species can be mainly responsible for its high adsorption ability owing to the reaction between NO_(2) and Ce^(3+) to form nitrate/nitrite species and NO.Meanwhile,the adsorption capacity of W-Ti-CeO_(x) can easily regenerate at medium-high temperature and NH_(3)-SCR reaction.Furthermore,W-Ti-CeO_(x) also shows good NH_(3)-SCR activity,which can fulfill the deNO_(x) process at high temperature.The addition of W and Ti into ceria can enhance the surface acidity and redox ability,thereby increasing the SCR activity.This work proposes a novel storage-reduction strategy for NO_(x) elimination throughout the operation of gas turbines.
基金supported by the Specialized Research Fund of Langfang Teachers College for the scientific research
文摘We report the microstructure, application for lithium-ion batteries of mesoporous Co304 prepared by modified KIT-6 template method. The sample was characterized by XRD, TEM, HRTEM and nitrogen adsorption. Their electrochemical behaviors as electrode reactants for lithium ion batteries were evaluated by cyclic voltammograms and static charge-discharge. A direct comparison of electrochemical behaviors between mesoporous nanostructure and bulk reflects interesting "nanostructure effect", which is reasonably discussed in terms of how the 3D nanostructures of Co3O4 materials function in tuning their electrochemistry. The results demonstrate that further improvement of electrochemical performance in transition metal-oxide-based anode materials can be realized via the design of multiporous nanostructured materials.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1904215)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200044)Program for Young Changjiang Scholars of the Ministry of Education,China(No.Q2018270)。
文摘Well-defined two-dimensional(2D)cobalt oxalate(CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O)nanosheets exhibit more excellent property than common bulk cobalt oxalate due to high specific surface areas and high-efficient transport of ion and electron.However,the delicate control of the 2D morphology of CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O during their synthesis remains challenging.Herein,2D CoC_(2)O_(4)·2H_(2)O nanosheets(M1),grown by straightforward chemical precipitation,can be tuned from three-dimensional(3D)structure during their synthesis with no templates or capping agents.This control is obtained by rationally changing the ratio of reactants with ethylene glycol as solvent.Moreover,Co_(3)O_(4)/CoC_(2)O_(4)composites(M1-250)have been fabricated through low-temperature thermal treatment of the M1 precursor in air,which possess porous surfaces with the 2D morphology maintained.Benefiting from the porous surfaces,more redox-active sites and better electrical conductivity of Co_(3)O_(4),the constructed M1-250//AC aqueous device manifest improved kinetics of the electrochemistry process with energy density of 27.9 Wh/kg at 550.7 W/kg and good cycling stability with sustaining 73.0 m Ah/g after 5000 cycles.