Microstructural evolution and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-3Sn-1Ca based alloys with additions of different amounts of Al N nanoparticles were investigated.It was found that with increasing the amount of AlN nano-pa...Microstructural evolution and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-3Sn-1Ca based alloys with additions of different amounts of Al N nanoparticles were investigated.It was found that with increasing the amount of AlN nano-particles the grain size decreases obviously.The existence of AlN nano-particles could refine the primary crystal phases CaMgSn,which provided more heterogeneous nucleation sites for the formation of magnesium.Moreover,such nano-particles could also restrict the grain growth during solidification.After adding AlN nano-particles,both the tensile properties at room temperature and high temperature 250℃and the hardness are largely improved.The improvement of strength is attributed to grain refinement and second phase refinement.展开更多
We evaluated fungal decay and mold resistance,leaching, and water absorption of nano-compounds and Paraloid B72~(PB72) in treated wood specimens to develop new methods of consolidation by combining nanoparticles and...We evaluated fungal decay and mold resistance,leaching, and water absorption of nano-compounds and Paraloid B72~(PB72) in treated wood specimens to develop new methods of consolidation by combining nanoparticles and consolidants. Scots pine wood specimens were treated with dispersions of nano-Cu O, nano-Zn O,nano-B_2O_3, nano-Ti O_2, and nano-Ce O_2. PB72 treatments of nano-particle-treated wood specimens were then carried out by either vacuum or immersion for 24 h. Previously,decayed wood specimens were also consolidated with the nano-compounds and PB72. PB72 treatments reduced element release from treated wood specimens. Nearly all nano-compounds ? PB72 treatments increased the biological performance of treated wood specimens against decay fungi tested. PB72-only treated wood specimens had the highest weight losses in decay tests. No improvements were obtained in mold resistance tests when the nanocompounds and PB72 were combined. In nano-compoundonly treatments, unleached specimens showed slightly lower water absorption values compared to untreated control specimens. Incorporation of PB72 into nano-compound-treated wood specimens resulted in considerably lower water absorption and volumetric swell. In previously decayed specimens treated with the nano-compounds and PB72 solution, water absorption after 2-h immersion declined compared to control specimens.展开更多
In order to investigate the effect of additives and nano-particle on the surface tensions of lithium bromide(Li Br) aqueous solution/ammonia, many experiments were carried out based on Wilhelmy plate method. Firstly, ...In order to investigate the effect of additives and nano-particle on the surface tensions of lithium bromide(Li Br) aqueous solution/ammonia, many experiments were carried out based on Wilhelmy plate method. Firstly, the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution with 1-octanol was measured and then the comparison between the measured results and previous experimental results was given to verify the measuring accuracy. Some new additives, such as cationic surfactants cetyltrimethyl ammonium chloride(CTAC), and cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide(CTAB) were chosen in the experiments. The experimental results show that CTAC and CTAB can obviously reduce the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. In addition, it is found that nano-particles cannot remarkably decrease the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. However, the mixed addition of additives and nano-particles can remarkably affect the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. That is to say, additives play more important role in reducing the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. But nano-particles may enhance the heat transfer in the absorption refrigeration process.展开更多
γ-Fe nano-particles with size of 20-40 nm were produced by SF6-sensitized CW CO2 laser-induced gaseous pyrolysis of Fe(Co) 5, The γ-Fe stabte in reaction zone at above 910℃ was formed.The rapid quenching prevents f...γ-Fe nano-particles with size of 20-40 nm were produced by SF6-sensitized CW CO2 laser-induced gaseous pyrolysis of Fe(Co) 5, The γ-Fe stabte in reaction zone at above 910℃ was formed.The rapid quenching prevents from the γ-Fe transforming to α-Fe as rapidly cooling from high temperature to room temperature, The characteristics of the particles were examined at room temperature by TEM. electron diffraction and XRD. It was proved that about 70% of γ-Fe phase in the particles was present. In addition. the lattice constant of the γ-Fe was 0.364 nm in place of 0.360展开更多
To improve the hydrophilicity and anti-fouling performance in water treatment,both entrapped method and deposited method were used to modify polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)porous membrane with composite Al2O3/TiO2 nano-...To improve the hydrophilicity and anti-fouling performance in water treatment,both entrapped method and deposited method were used to modify polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)porous membrane with composite Al2O3/TiO2 nano-particles.Neat PVDF membrane was prepared and its property was also compared with that of the modified membranes.Membrane permeation flux and anti-fouling performance were measured using a membrane cell.The contact angle between water and membrane surface was detected in order to denote the membrane hydrophilicity.Membrane morphology and surface structure were examined by atomic-force microscopy(AFM)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Experimental results showed that modified membranes had higher permeation fluxes than that of the neat PVDF membrane.The addition of nano-particles altered membrane surface morphology and increased surface roughness.Due to the hydrophilicity of nano-particles,however,the membrane anti-fouling performance was improved instead of worsened.The entrapped membrane exhibited better anti-fouling performance than the deposited membrane and the neat membrane.展开更多
Rutile phase exhibits higher refractive index and h id ing power, good chemical stability, and is becoming a candidate material for the high-temperature separation and catalysis applications. The thermodynamically sta...Rutile phase exhibits higher refractive index and h id ing power, good chemical stability, and is becoming a candidate material for the high-temperature separation and catalysis applications. The thermodynamically stable feature of rutile among the three polymorphs of TiO 2 usually hinders ob taining nano-sized rutile phase by a conventional calcining way. However, acid peptization of amorphous TiO 2 is favorable to the formation of rutile phase. I n this work, well-crystallized and well-dispersed rod-like rutile particles w ith specific surface areas of 49.1 and 35.0 m 2/g were prepared by hydrothermal ly treating the acid peptized TiO 2 amorphous sols at relatively low temperatur es of 200 ℃ or 240 ℃, respectively. The formation of non-touching rutile part icles is attributed to high long-range electrostatic forces between particles i n the presence of the high concentration of the peptizer. The acid peptization w ould easily break the ≡Ti-O-Ti≡ bonds to form ≡Ti-OH or HO-Ti-OH species depending on the amount of acid, and create conditions for the formation of rut ile nuclei after structural rearrangements.展开更多
Composites formed by adding nano-scale particles to a polymer matrix results in improving electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the composite. Good tribological properties can be obtained for polymers fill...Composites formed by adding nano-scale particles to a polymer matrix results in improving electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the composite. Good tribological properties can be obtained for polymers filled with nano-scale fillers compared to that filled with micro-scale particles. The friction and wear resistance of these composites is found to increase with increasing filler concentration. It is also possible to use multi-functional fillers to develop high performance composites which cannot be achieved by using a single filler.展开更多
Bacterial pathogens produced resistance against the existing antimicrobial applications. Scientist trending towards the potent novel eco-friendly and cost effective antimicrobial approaches and fabricating bio-based n...Bacterial pathogens produced resistance against the existing antimicrobial applications. Scientist trending towards the potent novel eco-friendly and cost effective antimicrobial approaches and fabricating bio-based nano-particles. In this regard, several bio-materials have been investigated, such as, bacteria, fungi, algae, lichens and green plants. Lichens are introduced as an emerging source to synthesis bio-based nano-particles. The lichen-based metal nano-materials, especially fabricated by applying green chemistry strategies, have resulted significant alternates to traditional antimicrobial applications. Several studies break out and revealed that lichen-based nano-particle showed strong antimicrobial efficacy, as the lichens are biologically compatible. Current review summarizes an overview of lichen-based nano-materials, their fabrication, their applications, and their molecular action mechanism. As it emerged a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for pharmaceutical and agricultural applications.展开更多
The paper presents the results of studies surface microrelief, frequency-temperature characteristics of the imaginary part of the dielectric permittivity and dielectric loss of PE+TlInSe2 composite materials in 25。C ...The paper presents the results of studies surface microrelief, frequency-temperature characteristics of the imaginary part of the dielectric permittivity and dielectric loss of PE+TlInSe2 composite materials in 25。C - 150。C temperature and 25 Hz - 1 MHz frequency range before and after application of the aluminum nano-particles with a size of 50 nm. The change in the amount of semicon-ductor filler TlInSe2 and aluminum nano-particles changes the state of the surface and the frequency-temperature characteristics of composite materials PE+xvol.%TlInSe2, which allows to obtain composites with the desired dielectric permittivity and dielectric loss.展开更多
Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made ...Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) have received considerable attention in recent years. The investigation of surface resistivities of both such films, to this point, has received far less consideration in comparison to pyroelectric effects. In this research, we report temperature dependent surface resistivity measurements of commercial, and of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), or Ag-nanoparticle doped PVA films. Without any variation in the temperature range from 22°C to 40°C with controlled humidity, we found that the surface resistivity decreases initially, reaches a minimum, but rises steadily as the temperature continues to increase. This research was conducted with the combined instrumentation of the Keithley Model 6517 Electrometer and Keithley Model 8009 resistivity test fixture using both commercial and in-house produced organic thin films. With the objective to quantify the suitability of PVDF and PVA films as IR detector materials, when using the surface resistivity phenomenon, instead of or in addition to the pyroelectricity, surface resistivity measurements are reported when considering bolometry. We found that the surface resistivity measurements on PVA films were readily implemented.展开更多
In order to improve the recovery rate of rare earth,the effect of P_(2)O_(5) and cooling rate on the selective precipitation of CaO-SiO_(2)-TiO_(2)-P_(2)O_(5)-Nb_(2)O_(5)-CeO_(2)-CaF_(2) slag system was explored using...In order to improve the recovery rate of rare earth,the effect of P_(2)O_(5) and cooling rate on the selective precipitation of CaO-SiO_(2)-TiO_(2)-P_(2)O_(5)-Nb_(2)O_(5)-CeO_(2)-CaF_(2) slag system was explored using X-ray powder diffraction,a scanning electron microscope,an electron probe micro-analyzer and a confocal laser scanning microscope.The apatite(Ca_(2.02)Ce_(7.98)Si_(6.00)O_(26.00))is tiny and difficult to be separated from the slag without P_(2)O_(5).When the addition of P_(2)O_(5) is 6 wt%-10 wt%,the cerium and phosphorus are found to be enriched in britholite(Ca_(5-x)Ce_(x)[(SiO_(4))_(x)(PO_(4))_(3-x)]F)phase while x is negatively correlated with P_(2)O_(5) content in the slag.The influence of P_(2)O_(5) and cooling rate on the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics was also investigated.For the cooling rate between 5 and 40℃/min,continuous cooling transformation diagram of britholite was constructed when the P205 content is between 6 wt%-10 wt%.The modified Avrami model was applied to determine the crystallization mode of slag with 10 wt%P_(2)O_(5).It is shown that the crystallization mode is diffusion-controlled with constant nucleation rate and one-dimensional growth.In consideration of quantity and volume of crystals,the reasonable cooling rate is between 10and 30℃/min.展开更多
According to the present theories of plastic toughening, it is impossible to enhance the toughness, stiffness and/or heat resistance of plastics simultaneously by using rubber. A series of novel nano-rubber particles ...According to the present theories of plastic toughening, it is impossible to enhance the toughness, stiffness and/or heat resistance of plastics simultaneously by using rubber. A series of novel nano-rubber particles (UFPR) were introduced, which were prepared through irradiating common rubber lattices and spray drying them. Epoxies toughened with UFPR showed a much better toughening effect than those with CTBN, and the heat resistance of epoxy was unexpectedly elevated. For polypropylene toughening, UFPR can improve the toughness, stiffness and heat resistance of PP simultaneously. These special toughening effects overcome the deficiencies in rubber toughening technology and are worth further investigating.展开更多
Study on a new composite of epoxy resin/elastomeric nano-particles (ENP) is re- ported in this paper, which shows that, in comparison with pure epoxy resin and epoxy toughened with CTBN, the composites of epoxy resin/...Study on a new composite of epoxy resin/elastomeric nano-particles (ENP) is re- ported in this paper, which shows that, in comparison with pure epoxy resin and epoxy toughened with CTBN, the composites of epoxy resin/carboxylic nitrile-butadiene ENP and epoxy resin/styrene butadiene vinyl-pyridine ENP possess both higher toughness and heat resistance. Both ENPs used in the study have an average size of less than 100 nm. Study on the epoxy network’s morphology and interface properties suggests that due to the chemical reaction be- tween ENP and epoxy resin and more hydrogen bonds between nitrile groups of the rubber and hydroxyl groups of the epoxy resin, stronger interaction at the larger interface may lead to the observed excellent properties of the epoxy resin toughened with ENP.展开更多
Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed.The results showed ...Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed.The results showed that the composite coatings with amorphous structure were obtained as-deposited.The initial growth behavior had alternatives and the nucleation was inhomogeneous because of obvious composition fluctuation.With the pulse deposition time increasing,some pearlite microstructures of the substrate were covered by some deposits and the composition fluctuation disappeared.Forward pulse currents promoted to form a great number of atomic beams composed of Ni,W and P atoms or CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles as the core,which inhabited the growth of atomic beams.Reverse pulse currents eliminated concentration polarization and dissolved some surface boss of atomic beams.The solution of W and P atoms within Ni grains and embedding of CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles within Ni-W-P matrix metal made atomic arrangement disordered.Finally,the atomic beams grew to amorphous small particles.展开更多
The use of clay minerals in the synthesis of nanosized noble metal particles to give increased catalytic activity was investigated. Nanosized platinum and ruthenium catalysts intercalated in clay (montmorillonite/hect...The use of clay minerals in the synthesis of nanosized noble metal particles to give increased catalytic activity was investigated. Nanosized platinum and ruthenium catalysts intercalated in clay (montmorillonite/hectorite) were synthesised and their catalytic activity was evaluated for the selective hydrogenation of three different α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, namely, crotonaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, and citral, in a gas phase microreactor. The metal nano-sol was prepared by the chemical reduction of its precursor by the micellar technique in the presence of cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), and the micelle stabilized metal particles were intercalated in the clay mineral by ion exchange. TEM micrographs of the catalyst particles showed that the metal particles were in the nanometre range. The average diameters of the particles were 1-25 nm. The effects of temperature, metal loading, and hydrogen flow rate on the catalytic activity and selectivity for α,β- unsaturated alcohol were studied. The results were correlated with the structural properties of the catalysts. The products formed in each reaction over the different catalysts showed that the catalysts were very active for hydrogenation, and the selectivity for the desired product, namely, α,β-unsaturated alcohol, was good. The metal catalysts intercalated in montmorillonite showed better selectivity than that in hectorite because of its higher acidity. Increased selectivity for α,β-unsaturated alcohol was observed with increased flow rate of hydrogen.展开更多
ZnO nano-particles were synthesized via an ammonical ammonium carbonate solution by precipitation method in presence of some additives such as urea, oleic and stearic acid. The morphology and crystallinity of the obta...ZnO nano-particles were synthesized via an ammonical ammonium carbonate solution by precipitation method in presence of some additives such as urea, oleic and stearic acid. The morphology and crystallinity of the obtained zinc oxide particles depend critically on the type of additive which was used. Additives also affected the crystal orientation of precipitate nano-particles. SEM, XRD, BET and UV-visible were used to characterize morphology, microstructure, specific surface area and optical properties of the products.Photo-catalysis properties of the as-prepared ZnO powders were evaluated by degradation of methyl red(acid red) in aqueous solution exposed to UV-light. Results suggested a close relationship among the morphology,size and surface area on photo-catalysis and optical properties of the particles. The widest Egvalue(3.56 e V),highest degradation and decolorization efficiency(99%) were obtained from a sample with the smallest grain size(largest surface area) which were used urea as an additive.展开更多
The microstructure and performance of Li4Ti5O12 doped by Mg prepared by hydrothermal method and solid phase method were investigated. Lithium dihydrate, magnesium acetate and tetrabutyl titanate were used as the main ...The microstructure and performance of Li4Ti5O12 doped by Mg prepared by hydrothermal method and solid phase method were investigated. Lithium dihydrate, magnesium acetate and tetrabutyl titanate were used as the main raw materials. This study reveals that Mg^2+ has influences on the spherical structure, crystal development of Li4Ti5O12 and the electrochemical performances. The hollow spherical structure is composed of nano-sheet structure and the nano-sheet structure can be affected by the Mg^2+ content. For Li4-xMgxTi5 O12, the sheet structure can be refined with the increment of Mg^2+ content when x value is 0-0.1 and coarsen with the increment of Mg^2+ content when x value is 0.1-0.2. The hollow spherical Li4Ti5O12 powders prepared by hydrothermal method have better performance. The optimal Mgdoped amount of hydrothermal method is 0.1. At 0.1 C, the first discharge capacity of Li3.9Mg0.1Ti5O12 prepared through hydrothermal method at 0.1 C and 10 cycles is 182 and 178 mA hg^-1, respectively.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Study Abroad Program by the Government of Shandong Province(201802005)Linyi Industrial Technology Research Institute and Shandong Yinguang Yuyuan Light Metal Precise Forming Co.,Ltd。
文摘Microstructural evolution and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-3Sn-1Ca based alloys with additions of different amounts of Al N nanoparticles were investigated.It was found that with increasing the amount of AlN nano-particles the grain size decreases obviously.The existence of AlN nano-particles could refine the primary crystal phases CaMgSn,which provided more heterogeneous nucleation sites for the formation of magnesium.Moreover,such nano-particles could also restrict the grain growth during solidification.After adding AlN nano-particles,both the tensile properties at room temperature and high temperature 250℃and the hardness are largely improved.The improvement of strength is attributed to grain refinement and second phase refinement.
基金financially supported by the Coordination Unit for Scientific Research of Istanbul University,Turkey(Project No:45503)
文摘We evaluated fungal decay and mold resistance,leaching, and water absorption of nano-compounds and Paraloid B72~(PB72) in treated wood specimens to develop new methods of consolidation by combining nanoparticles and consolidants. Scots pine wood specimens were treated with dispersions of nano-Cu O, nano-Zn O,nano-B_2O_3, nano-Ti O_2, and nano-Ce O_2. PB72 treatments of nano-particle-treated wood specimens were then carried out by either vacuum or immersion for 24 h. Previously,decayed wood specimens were also consolidated with the nano-compounds and PB72. PB72 treatments reduced element release from treated wood specimens. Nearly all nano-compounds ? PB72 treatments increased the biological performance of treated wood specimens against decay fungi tested. PB72-only treated wood specimens had the highest weight losses in decay tests. No improvements were obtained in mold resistance tests when the nanocompounds and PB72 were combined. In nano-compoundonly treatments, unleached specimens showed slightly lower water absorption values compared to untreated control specimens. Incorporation of PB72 into nano-compound-treated wood specimens resulted in considerably lower water absorption and volumetric swell. In previously decayed specimens treated with the nano-compounds and PB72 solution, water absorption after 2-h immersion declined compared to control specimens.
基金Project(51206033)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2011M500652,2013T60354)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(2011LBH-Z11139)supported by the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Science Foundation,China
文摘In order to investigate the effect of additives and nano-particle on the surface tensions of lithium bromide(Li Br) aqueous solution/ammonia, many experiments were carried out based on Wilhelmy plate method. Firstly, the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution with 1-octanol was measured and then the comparison between the measured results and previous experimental results was given to verify the measuring accuracy. Some new additives, such as cationic surfactants cetyltrimethyl ammonium chloride(CTAC), and cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide(CTAB) were chosen in the experiments. The experimental results show that CTAC and CTAB can obviously reduce the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. In addition, it is found that nano-particles cannot remarkably decrease the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. However, the mixed addition of additives and nano-particles can remarkably affect the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. That is to say, additives play more important role in reducing the surface tension of Li Br aqueous solution/ammonia. But nano-particles may enhance the heat transfer in the absorption refrigeration process.
文摘γ-Fe nano-particles with size of 20-40 nm were produced by SF6-sensitized CW CO2 laser-induced gaseous pyrolysis of Fe(Co) 5, The γ-Fe stabte in reaction zone at above 910℃ was formed.The rapid quenching prevents from the γ-Fe transforming to α-Fe as rapidly cooling from high temperature to room temperature, The characteristics of the particles were examined at room temperature by TEM. electron diffraction and XRD. It was proved that about 70% of γ-Fe phase in the particles was present. In addition. the lattice constant of the γ-Fe was 0.364 nm in place of 0.360
基金Sponsored by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(Grant No.2006AA06Z303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.50778050)+2 种基金the Key Projects in the National Science & Technology Pillar Program in the Eleventh Five-year Plan Period(Grant No.2006BAJ08B09)the National Creative Research Groups(Grant No.50821002)the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Heilongjiang Province(Grant No.GB06C20403)
文摘To improve the hydrophilicity and anti-fouling performance in water treatment,both entrapped method and deposited method were used to modify polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)porous membrane with composite Al2O3/TiO2 nano-particles.Neat PVDF membrane was prepared and its property was also compared with that of the modified membranes.Membrane permeation flux and anti-fouling performance were measured using a membrane cell.The contact angle between water and membrane surface was detected in order to denote the membrane hydrophilicity.Membrane morphology and surface structure were examined by atomic-force microscopy(AFM)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Experimental results showed that modified membranes had higher permeation fluxes than that of the neat PVDF membrane.The addition of nano-particles altered membrane surface morphology and increased surface roughness.Due to the hydrophilicity of nano-particles,however,the membrane anti-fouling performance was improved instead of worsened.The entrapped membrane exhibited better anti-fouling performance than the deposited membrane and the neat membrane.
文摘Rutile phase exhibits higher refractive index and h id ing power, good chemical stability, and is becoming a candidate material for the high-temperature separation and catalysis applications. The thermodynamically stable feature of rutile among the three polymorphs of TiO 2 usually hinders ob taining nano-sized rutile phase by a conventional calcining way. However, acid peptization of amorphous TiO 2 is favorable to the formation of rutile phase. I n this work, well-crystallized and well-dispersed rod-like rutile particles w ith specific surface areas of 49.1 and 35.0 m 2/g were prepared by hydrothermal ly treating the acid peptized TiO 2 amorphous sols at relatively low temperatur es of 200 ℃ or 240 ℃, respectively. The formation of non-touching rutile part icles is attributed to high long-range electrostatic forces between particles i n the presence of the high concentration of the peptizer. The acid peptization w ould easily break the ≡Ti-O-Ti≡ bonds to form ≡Ti-OH or HO-Ti-OH species depending on the amount of acid, and create conditions for the formation of rut ile nuclei after structural rearrangements.
文摘Composites formed by adding nano-scale particles to a polymer matrix results in improving electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the composite. Good tribological properties can be obtained for polymers filled with nano-scale fillers compared to that filled with micro-scale particles. The friction and wear resistance of these composites is found to increase with increasing filler concentration. It is also possible to use multi-functional fillers to develop high performance composites which cannot be achieved by using a single filler.
文摘Bacterial pathogens produced resistance against the existing antimicrobial applications. Scientist trending towards the potent novel eco-friendly and cost effective antimicrobial approaches and fabricating bio-based nano-particles. In this regard, several bio-materials have been investigated, such as, bacteria, fungi, algae, lichens and green plants. Lichens are introduced as an emerging source to synthesis bio-based nano-particles. The lichen-based metal nano-materials, especially fabricated by applying green chemistry strategies, have resulted significant alternates to traditional antimicrobial applications. Several studies break out and revealed that lichen-based nano-particle showed strong antimicrobial efficacy, as the lichens are biologically compatible. Current review summarizes an overview of lichen-based nano-materials, their fabrication, their applications, and their molecular action mechanism. As it emerged a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for pharmaceutical and agricultural applications.
文摘The paper presents the results of studies surface microrelief, frequency-temperature characteristics of the imaginary part of the dielectric permittivity and dielectric loss of PE+TlInSe2 composite materials in 25。C - 150。C temperature and 25 Hz - 1 MHz frequency range before and after application of the aluminum nano-particles with a size of 50 nm. The change in the amount of semicon-ductor filler TlInSe2 and aluminum nano-particles changes the state of the surface and the frequency-temperature characteristics of composite materials PE+xvol.%TlInSe2, which allows to obtain composites with the desired dielectric permittivity and dielectric loss.
文摘Pure and doped Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) films, for the detection of infrared radiation, have been well documented using the mechanism of pyroelectricity. Alternatively, the electrical properties of films made from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) have received considerable attention in recent years. The investigation of surface resistivities of both such films, to this point, has received far less consideration in comparison to pyroelectric effects. In this research, we report temperature dependent surface resistivity measurements of commercial, and of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), or Ag-nanoparticle doped PVA films. Without any variation in the temperature range from 22°C to 40°C with controlled humidity, we found that the surface resistivity decreases initially, reaches a minimum, but rises steadily as the temperature continues to increase. This research was conducted with the combined instrumentation of the Keithley Model 6517 Electrometer and Keithley Model 8009 resistivity test fixture using both commercial and in-house produced organic thin films. With the objective to quantify the suitability of PVDF and PVA films as IR detector materials, when using the surface resistivity phenomenon, instead of or in addition to the pyroelectricity, surface resistivity measurements are reported when considering bolometry. We found that the surface resistivity measurements on PVA films were readily implemented.
基金Project supported by the Major Projects of Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation (2018ZD07)Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation (2020BS05016)+2 种基金Open Project for Key Basic Research of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (20140201)Open Project for Major Basic Research of Inner Mongolia (0406091701)Scientific Research Project of Inner Mongolia (ZDZX2018032)。
文摘In order to improve the recovery rate of rare earth,the effect of P_(2)O_(5) and cooling rate on the selective precipitation of CaO-SiO_(2)-TiO_(2)-P_(2)O_(5)-Nb_(2)O_(5)-CeO_(2)-CaF_(2) slag system was explored using X-ray powder diffraction,a scanning electron microscope,an electron probe micro-analyzer and a confocal laser scanning microscope.The apatite(Ca_(2.02)Ce_(7.98)Si_(6.00)O_(26.00))is tiny and difficult to be separated from the slag without P_(2)O_(5).When the addition of P_(2)O_(5) is 6 wt%-10 wt%,the cerium and phosphorus are found to be enriched in britholite(Ca_(5-x)Ce_(x)[(SiO_(4))_(x)(PO_(4))_(3-x)]F)phase while x is negatively correlated with P_(2)O_(5) content in the slag.The influence of P_(2)O_(5) and cooling rate on the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics was also investigated.For the cooling rate between 5 and 40℃/min,continuous cooling transformation diagram of britholite was constructed when the P205 content is between 6 wt%-10 wt%.The modified Avrami model was applied to determine the crystallization mode of slag with 10 wt%P_(2)O_(5).It is shown that the crystallization mode is diffusion-controlled with constant nucleation rate and one-dimensional growth.In consideration of quantity and volume of crystals,the reasonable cooling rate is between 10and 30℃/min.
基金This work was financially supported by the Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Projects of China (No. G1999064800).
文摘According to the present theories of plastic toughening, it is impossible to enhance the toughness, stiffness and/or heat resistance of plastics simultaneously by using rubber. A series of novel nano-rubber particles (UFPR) were introduced, which were prepared through irradiating common rubber lattices and spray drying them. Epoxies toughened with UFPR showed a much better toughening effect than those with CTBN, and the heat resistance of epoxy was unexpectedly elevated. For polypropylene toughening, UFPR can improve the toughness, stiffness and heat resistance of PP simultaneously. These special toughening effects overcome the deficiencies in rubber toughening technology and are worth further investigating.
基金the Special Funds for Major State Bas ic Research Projects(G1999064800) Funds for Nation“863”Projects(2002AA302510)
文摘Study on a new composite of epoxy resin/elastomeric nano-particles (ENP) is re- ported in this paper, which shows that, in comparison with pure epoxy resin and epoxy toughened with CTBN, the composites of epoxy resin/carboxylic nitrile-butadiene ENP and epoxy resin/styrene butadiene vinyl-pyridine ENP possess both higher toughness and heat resistance. Both ENPs used in the study have an average size of less than 100 nm. Study on the epoxy network’s morphology and interface properties suggests that due to the chemical reaction be- tween ENP and epoxy resin and more hydrogen bonds between nitrile groups of the rubber and hydroxyl groups of the epoxy resin, stronger interaction at the larger interface may lead to the observed excellent properties of the epoxy resin toughened with ENP.
基金Projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20806035)Back-up Personnel Foundation of Academic and Technology Leaders of Yunnan Province (2009CI026)+3 种基金Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials,Chinese Academy of Sciences (KKZ6200927001)Applied Basic Research Plans Program of Yunnan Province (2007E187M)Scientific Research Fund of Yunnan Provincial Education Department (08C0025)Training Foundation for Talents and Analysis and Measurement Foundation of KMUST
文摘Ni-W-P matrix composite coatings reinforced by CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by double pulse electrodeposition and the deposition mechanism was discussed.The results showed that the composite coatings with amorphous structure were obtained as-deposited.The initial growth behavior had alternatives and the nucleation was inhomogeneous because of obvious composition fluctuation.With the pulse deposition time increasing,some pearlite microstructures of the substrate were covered by some deposits and the composition fluctuation disappeared.Forward pulse currents promoted to form a great number of atomic beams composed of Ni,W and P atoms or CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles as the core,which inhabited the growth of atomic beams.Reverse pulse currents eliminated concentration polarization and dissolved some surface boss of atomic beams.The solution of W and P atoms within Ni grains and embedding of CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles within Ni-W-P matrix metal made atomic arrangement disordered.Finally,the atomic beams grew to amorphous small particles.
基金Supported by FONDECYT, Chile-Post Doctorate-2010 Project (3100010)
文摘The use of clay minerals in the synthesis of nanosized noble metal particles to give increased catalytic activity was investigated. Nanosized platinum and ruthenium catalysts intercalated in clay (montmorillonite/hectorite) were synthesised and their catalytic activity was evaluated for the selective hydrogenation of three different α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, namely, crotonaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, and citral, in a gas phase microreactor. The metal nano-sol was prepared by the chemical reduction of its precursor by the micellar technique in the presence of cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), and the micelle stabilized metal particles were intercalated in the clay mineral by ion exchange. TEM micrographs of the catalyst particles showed that the metal particles were in the nanometre range. The average diameters of the particles were 1-25 nm. The effects of temperature, metal loading, and hydrogen flow rate on the catalytic activity and selectivity for α,β- unsaturated alcohol were studied. The results were correlated with the structural properties of the catalysts. The products formed in each reaction over the different catalysts showed that the catalysts were very active for hydrogenation, and the selectivity for the desired product, namely, α,β-unsaturated alcohol, was good. The metal catalysts intercalated in montmorillonite showed better selectivity than that in hectorite because of its higher acidity. Increased selectivity for α,β-unsaturated alcohol was observed with increased flow rate of hydrogen.
文摘ZnO nano-particles were synthesized via an ammonical ammonium carbonate solution by precipitation method in presence of some additives such as urea, oleic and stearic acid. The morphology and crystallinity of the obtained zinc oxide particles depend critically on the type of additive which was used. Additives also affected the crystal orientation of precipitate nano-particles. SEM, XRD, BET and UV-visible were used to characterize morphology, microstructure, specific surface area and optical properties of the products.Photo-catalysis properties of the as-prepared ZnO powders were evaluated by degradation of methyl red(acid red) in aqueous solution exposed to UV-light. Results suggested a close relationship among the morphology,size and surface area on photo-catalysis and optical properties of the particles. The widest Egvalue(3.56 e V),highest degradation and decolorization efficiency(99%) were obtained from a sample with the smallest grain size(largest surface area) which were used urea as an additive.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51072162).
文摘The microstructure and performance of Li4Ti5O12 doped by Mg prepared by hydrothermal method and solid phase method were investigated. Lithium dihydrate, magnesium acetate and tetrabutyl titanate were used as the main raw materials. This study reveals that Mg^2+ has influences on the spherical structure, crystal development of Li4Ti5O12 and the electrochemical performances. The hollow spherical structure is composed of nano-sheet structure and the nano-sheet structure can be affected by the Mg^2+ content. For Li4-xMgxTi5 O12, the sheet structure can be refined with the increment of Mg^2+ content when x value is 0-0.1 and coarsen with the increment of Mg^2+ content when x value is 0.1-0.2. The hollow spherical Li4Ti5O12 powders prepared by hydrothermal method have better performance. The optimal Mgdoped amount of hydrothermal method is 0.1. At 0.1 C, the first discharge capacity of Li3.9Mg0.1Ti5O12 prepared through hydrothermal method at 0.1 C and 10 cycles is 182 and 178 mA hg^-1, respectively.