The friction and wear properties of the electrolessly-deposited Ni-P-Gr-SiC composites were investigated. The effects of graphite content, load and rotation speed on the friction coefficient and wear resistance of the...The friction and wear properties of the electrolessly-deposited Ni-P-Gr-SiC composites were investigated. The effects of graphite content, load and rotation speed on the friction coefficient and wear resistance of the composite coatings were mainly investigated. The worn surface and cross section of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The results show that the composite coatings reveal good antifriction and wear resistance due to the synergic effect of graphite and SiC particles. The formation of graphite-rich mechanically mixed layer （GRMML） on the surface of Ni-P-Gr-SiC coating contributes to the good tribological behavior of the wear counterparts and SiC particles play a load bearing role in protecting GRMML from shearing easily.展开更多
To modify the thermodynamics and kinetic performance of magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))for solid-state hydrogen storage,Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO(rGO represents reduced graphene oxide)and Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)nanocomposites were pre...To modify the thermodynamics and kinetic performance of magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))for solid-state hydrogen storage,Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO(rGO represents reduced graphene oxide)and Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)nanocomposites were prepared by hydrothermal and subsequent heat treatment.The beginning hydrogen desorption temperature of 7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO modified MgH_(2)was reduced to 208℃,while the additive-free MgH_(2)and 7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)doped MgH_(2)appeared to discharge hydrogen at 340 and 226℃,respectively.A charging capacity of about 4.7 wt.%H_(2)for MgH_(2)+7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO was achieved at 125℃ in 10 min,while the dehydrogenated MgH_(2)took 60 min to absorb only 4.6 wt.%H_(2)at 215℃.The microstructure analysis confirmed that the in-situ generated Mg_(2)Ni/Mg_(2)N_(i)H_(4) and metallic V contributed significantly to the enhanced performance of MgH_(2).In addition,the presence of rGO in the MgH_(2)+7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO composite reduced particle aggregation tendency of Mg/MgH_(2),leading to improving the cyclic stability of MgH_(2)during 20 cycles.展开更多
The orientation control of graphene overlayers on metal surface is an important issue which remains as a challenge in graphene growth on Ni surface. Here we have demonstrated that epitaxial graphene overlayers can be ...The orientation control of graphene overlayers on metal surface is an important issue which remains as a challenge in graphene growth on Ni surface. Here we have demonstrated that epitaxial graphene overlayers can be obtained by annealing a nickel carbide covered Ni（111） surface using in situ surface imaging techniques. Epitaxial graphene islands nucleate and grow via segregation of dissolved carbon atoms to the top surface at about 400 ℃. This is in contrast to a mixture of epitaxial and non-epi- taxial graphene domains grown directly on Ni（111） at 540 ℃. The different growth behaviors are related to the nucleation dynamics which is controlled by local carbon densities in the near surface region.展开更多
The graphene oxides （GOs） have attracted multidisciplinary study because of their special physicochemical properties. The high surface area and large amounts of oxygen-containing functional groups make GOs suitable ...The graphene oxides （GOs） have attracted multidisciplinary study because of their special physicochemical properties. The high surface area and large amounts of oxygen-containing functional groups make GOs suitable materials for the efficient elimination of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Herein the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） on GOs was studied using batch experi- ments, and the results showed that the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） is strongly dependent on pH and ionic strength at pH〈8, and inde- pendent of ionic strength at pH〉8. The sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） is mainly dominated by outer-sphere surface complexation and ion exchange at low pH, and by inner-sphere surface complexation at high pH. The interaction of Ni（Ⅱ） with GOs was also inves- tigated by theoretical density functional theory （DFT） calculations, and the results show that the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） on GOs is mainly attributed to the -COH and -COC groups and the DFT calculations show that Ni（Ⅱ） forms stable GO_Ni_triplet struc- ture with the binding energy of -39.44 kcal/mol, which is in good agreement with the batch sorption experimental results. The results are important for the application of GOs as adsorbents in the efficient removal of Ni（Ⅱ） from wastewater in environ- mental pollution cleanup.展开更多
Graphene-based three-dimensional （3D） macroscopic materials have recently attracted increasing interest by virtue of their exciting potential in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Here we report a facile...Graphene-based three-dimensional （3D） macroscopic materials have recently attracted increasing interest by virtue of their exciting potential in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Here we report a facile one-step strategy to prepare mechanically strong and electrically conductive graphene/Ni（OH）2 composite hydrogels with an interconnected porous network. The composite hydrogels were directly used as 3D supercapacitor electrode materials without adding any other binder or conductive additives. An optimized composite hydrogel containing -82 wt.% Ni（OH）2 exhibited a specific capacitance of -1,247 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s and -785 F/g at 40 mV/s （-63% capacitance retention） with excellent cycling stability. The capacity of the 3D hydrogels greatly surpasses that of a physical mixture of graphene sheets and Ni（OH）2 nanoplates （-309 F/g at 40 mV/s）. The same strategy was also applied to fabricate graphene-carbon nanotube/Ni（OH）2 ternary composite hydrogels with further improved specific capacitances （-1,352 F/g at 5 mV/s） and rate capability （-66% capacitance retention at 40 mV/s）. Both composite hydrogels obtained here can deliver high energy densities （-43 and -47 Wh/kg, respectively） and power densities （-8 and -9 kW/kg, respectively）, making them attractive electrode materials for supercapacitor applications. This study opens a new pathway to the design and fabrication of functional 3D graphene composite materials, and can significantly impact broad areas including energy storage and beyond.展开更多
Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we g...Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we grow Ni（OH）2 nanoplates and RuO2 nanoparticles on high quality graphene sheets in order to maximize the specific capacitances of these materials. We then pair up a Ni（OH）2/graphene electrode with a RuO2/graphene electrode to afford a high performance asymmetrical supercapacitor with high energy and power density operating in aqueous solutions at a voltage of -1.5 V. The asymmetrical supercapacitor exhibits significantly higher energy densities than symmetrical RuO2-RuO2 supercapacitors or asymmetrical supercapacitors based on either RuO2- carbon or Ni（OH）2-carbon electrode pairs. A high energy density of -48 W.h/kg at a power density of -0.23 kW/kg, and a high power density of -21 kW/kg at an energy density of N14 W-h/kg have been achieved with our Ni（OH）2/graphene and RuO2/graphene asymmetrical supercapacitor. Thus, pairing up metal-oxide/graphene and metal-hydroxide/graphene hybrid materials for asymmetrical supercapacitors represents a new approach to high performance energy storage.展开更多
基金Project (51204105) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (11ZR1418000) supported by the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation, China
文摘The friction and wear properties of the electrolessly-deposited Ni-P-Gr-SiC composites were investigated. The effects of graphite content, load and rotation speed on the friction coefficient and wear resistance of the composite coatings were mainly investigated. The worn surface and cross section of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The results show that the composite coatings reveal good antifriction and wear resistance due to the synergic effect of graphite and SiC particles. The formation of graphite-rich mechanically mixed layer （GRMML） on the surface of Ni-P-Gr-SiC coating contributes to the good tribological behavior of the wear counterparts and SiC particles play a load bearing role in protecting GRMML from shearing easily.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51801078).
文摘To modify the thermodynamics and kinetic performance of magnesium hydride(MgH_(2))for solid-state hydrogen storage,Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO(rGO represents reduced graphene oxide)and Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)nanocomposites were prepared by hydrothermal and subsequent heat treatment.The beginning hydrogen desorption temperature of 7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO modified MgH_(2)was reduced to 208℃,while the additive-free MgH_(2)and 7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)doped MgH_(2)appeared to discharge hydrogen at 340 and 226℃,respectively.A charging capacity of about 4.7 wt.%H_(2)for MgH_(2)+7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO was achieved at 125℃ in 10 min,while the dehydrogenated MgH_(2)took 60 min to absorb only 4.6 wt.%H_(2)at 215℃.The microstructure analysis confirmed that the in-situ generated Mg_(2)Ni/Mg_(2)N_(i)H_(4) and metallic V contributed significantly to the enhanced performance of MgH_(2).In addition,the presence of rGO in the MgH_(2)+7 wt.%Ni_(3)V_(2)O_(8)-rGO composite reduced particle aggregation tendency of Mg/MgH_(2),leading to improving the cyclic stability of MgH_(2)during 20 cycles.
基金Acknowledgments This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （21373208, 91545204, and 21321002）, the National Basic Research Program of China （2016YFA0200200, 2013CB834603, and 2013CB933100）, and the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences （XDB 17020200）. The authors are grateful for the support for Nano-X from Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences （SINANO）.
文摘The orientation control of graphene overlayers on metal surface is an important issue which remains as a challenge in graphene growth on Ni surface. Here we have demonstrated that epitaxial graphene overlayers can be obtained by annealing a nickel carbide covered Ni（111） surface using in situ surface imaging techniques. Epitaxial graphene islands nucleate and grow via segregation of dissolved carbon atoms to the top surface at about 400 ℃. This is in contrast to a mixture of epitaxial and non-epi- taxial graphene domains grown directly on Ni（111） at 540 ℃. The different growth behaviors are related to the nucleation dynamics which is controlled by local carbon densities in the near surface region.
基金supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research,King Abdulaziz University(41-130-36-Hi Ci)
文摘The graphene oxides （GOs） have attracted multidisciplinary study because of their special physicochemical properties. The high surface area and large amounts of oxygen-containing functional groups make GOs suitable materials for the efficient elimination of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Herein the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） on GOs was studied using batch experi- ments, and the results showed that the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） is strongly dependent on pH and ionic strength at pH〈8, and inde- pendent of ionic strength at pH〉8. The sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） is mainly dominated by outer-sphere surface complexation and ion exchange at low pH, and by inner-sphere surface complexation at high pH. The interaction of Ni（Ⅱ） with GOs was also inves- tigated by theoretical density functional theory （DFT） calculations, and the results show that the sorption of Ni（Ⅱ） on GOs is mainly attributed to the -COH and -COC groups and the DFT calculations show that Ni（Ⅱ） forms stable GO_Ni_triplet struc- ture with the binding energy of -39.44 kcal/mol, which is in good agreement with the batch sorption experimental results. The results are important for the application of GOs as adsorbents in the efficient removal of Ni（Ⅱ） from wastewater in environ- mental pollution cleanup.
文摘Graphene-based three-dimensional （3D） macroscopic materials have recently attracted increasing interest by virtue of their exciting potential in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Here we report a facile one-step strategy to prepare mechanically strong and electrically conductive graphene/Ni（OH）2 composite hydrogels with an interconnected porous network. The composite hydrogels were directly used as 3D supercapacitor electrode materials without adding any other binder or conductive additives. An optimized composite hydrogel containing -82 wt.% Ni（OH）2 exhibited a specific capacitance of -1,247 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s and -785 F/g at 40 mV/s （-63% capacitance retention） with excellent cycling stability. The capacity of the 3D hydrogels greatly surpasses that of a physical mixture of graphene sheets and Ni（OH）2 nanoplates （-309 F/g at 40 mV/s）. The same strategy was also applied to fabricate graphene-carbon nanotube/Ni（OH）2 ternary composite hydrogels with further improved specific capacitances （-1,352 F/g at 5 mV/s） and rate capability （-66% capacitance retention at 40 mV/s）. Both composite hydrogels obtained here can deliver high energy densities （-43 and -47 Wh/kg, respectively） and power densities （-8 and -9 kW/kg, respectively）, making them attractive electrode materials for supercapacitor applications. This study opens a new pathway to the design and fabrication of functional 3D graphene composite materials, and can significantly impact broad areas including energy storage and beyond.
文摘Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we grow Ni（OH）2 nanoplates and RuO2 nanoparticles on high quality graphene sheets in order to maximize the specific capacitances of these materials. We then pair up a Ni（OH）2/graphene electrode with a RuO2/graphene electrode to afford a high performance asymmetrical supercapacitor with high energy and power density operating in aqueous solutions at a voltage of -1.5 V. The asymmetrical supercapacitor exhibits significantly higher energy densities than symmetrical RuO2-RuO2 supercapacitors or asymmetrical supercapacitors based on either RuO2- carbon or Ni（OH）2-carbon electrode pairs. A high energy density of -48 W.h/kg at a power density of -0.23 kW/kg, and a high power density of -21 kW/kg at an energy density of N14 W-h/kg have been achieved with our Ni（OH）2/graphene and RuO2/graphene asymmetrical supercapacitor. Thus, pairing up metal-oxide/graphene and metal-hydroxide/graphene hybrid materials for asymmetrical supercapacitors represents a new approach to high performance energy storage.
