Fluorescence and preparation of Sr_2(P_2O_7 ):Ce,Tb phosphate by co-precipitation method

The micron-sized Sr2（P2OT）：Ce,Tb green phosphors were prepared by being annealed at different temperatures with its precursors synthesized by co-pre-cipitates of （NH4）2HPO4 at ambient temperature. The phase structure, grain size, surface morphology, and luminescent properties of phosphors were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, trans-mission electron microscope, and fluorescence spectrum. The results show that the product of precursor annealed at 1,100 ℃ is Sr2（P2O7）：Ce,Tb, which belongs to ortho-rhombic phase. The powder is spherical and the size dis-tribution is in micron grade. The sample with the molar ratio of Sr/Tb/Ce of 100.0：0.4：0.6 shows the best fluores-cence effect annealed at 1,100 ℃ for 3 h. The phosphors produce green fluorescence by being excitated with ultra-violet radiation of 254 nm wavelength, and the main emission peak is at 547 nm. The Sr2（P2O7）：Ce,Tb phos-phors synthesized by co-precipitation method of precursors at ambient temperature is a kind of efficient green-emitting phosphors.

Effects of synthesis conditions on the structural and electrochemical properties of layered LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 cathode material via oxalate co-precipitation method

The uniform layered LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material for lithium ion batteries was prepared by using （Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3）C2O4 as precursor synthesized via oxalate co-precipitation method in air. The effects of calcination temperature and time on the structure and electrochemical properties of the LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 were systemically studied. XRD results revealed that the optimal calcination conditions to prepare the layered LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/302 were 950℃ for 15 h. Electrochemical measurement showed that the sample prepared under the such conditions has the highest initial discharge capacity of 160.8 mAh/g and the smallest irreversible capacity loss of 13.5% as well as stable cycling performance at a constant current density of 30 mA/g between 2.5 and 4.3 V versus Li at room temperature.

Preparation and Characterization of Y_3Sc_2Ga_3O_(12) Nano-Polycrystalline Powders by Co-Precipitation Method

In order to grow high-quality gallium garnet crystals,polycrystalline materials were used as starting materials.YSGG precursor was synthesized by co-precipitation method using aqueous ammonia as a precipitator,and the precursor was then sintered at different temperatures.The results showed that the feasible pH range was 8.3～9.84 in the process of co-precipitation reaction.The YSGG precursor and the powders sintered at different temperatures were characterized by IR,XRD and TEM methods.It was found that the precursor transformed to pure YSGG polycrystalline phase at 800 ℃.YSGG nano-polycrystalline powders sintered at 800～1000 ℃ were well dispersed and the sizes of the YSGG grains were about 40～100 nm.

Preparation and Magnetic Properties of Mn-Zn Ferrites by the Co-precipitation Method

Mn-Zn ferrites （Mn1-xZnxFe2O4） with different compositions were prepared by the coprecipitation method, and the influences of such synthesis conditions as pH value, composition and volume ratio （R） of the mixed solution and NH4HCO3 solution on their microstructures and magnetic properties were discussed. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and magnetization measurement instrument. Lattice parameters and average crystalline size of the synthesized materials were calculated from the corresponding XRD patterns with the related software Jade.5. For samples of different pH values, only one phase was found when pH values were 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0. The sample with pH value of 7.0 exhibited the highest saturation magnetic induction, the lowest coercive force, and crystallized best. For samples of different R values with pH value of 7.0, only one phase was observed in all samples, and the sample with R value of 2.3 exhibited the highest saturation magnetic induction and the lowest coercive force. The composition has mainly afected the magnetic properties, and the saturation magnetic induction increases with the increase of the content of Zn （x）, but decreases when x is beyond 0.6. The trend of coercive force is on the contrary. However, no magnetism is exhibited when the x value is up to 0.8.

Characterization and ultraviolet-visible shielding property of samarium-cerium compounds containing Sm_(2)O_(2)S prepared by co-precipitation method

Since ultraviolet(UV)light,as well as blue light,which is part of visible light,is harmful to skin,samarium-cerium compounds containing Sm_(2)O_(2)S were synthesized by co-precipitation method.This kind of compounds blocks not only UV light,but also blue light.The minimum values of average transmittance(360-450 nm)and band gap of samarium-cerium compounds were 8.90%and 2.76 eV,respectively,which were less than 13.96%and 3.01 eV of CeO_(2).Elemental analysis(EA),X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transformation infrared(FTIR),and Raman spectra determined that the samples contained Ce_(4)O_(7),Sm_(2)O_(2)S,Sm_(2)O_(3),and Sm_(2)O_(2)SO_(4).The microstructure of samples was analyzed by scanning and transmission electron microscopies(SEM and TEM).X-ray photoelectron spectrum(XPS)showed that cerium had Ce^(3+)and Ce^(4+) valence states,and oxygen was divided into lattice oxygen and oxygen vacancy,which was the direct cause of the decrease of average transmittance and band gap.

Yttrium-Doped SnO_2 Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

SnO2 doped with Y were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested in lithium-ion cells. The structure and morphology of the materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRD patterns presented that the all the as-prepared materials had tetragonal rutile structure but a second phase (Y2O3) was observed when Y content reached 4%. TEM micrograph indicated that Y doped SnO2 had a small particle size ranging from 20 to 25 nm. The electrochemical properties for an anode active material in lithium-ion batteries were investigated at room temperature, including the observed capacity involved in the first-discharge and the reversible capacity values during subsequent charge-discharge cycles. The as-prepared Y-doped SnO2 exhibited promising electrochemical properties as anodes for lithium-ion batteries.

Synthesis of LaPO_4:Ce,Terbium by Co-Precipitation Method

The synthesis of precursor of green phosphors, LaPO4: Ce, Tb, by means of co-precipitation with cocurrent flow feed was studied. The effects of the reaction temperature, the kind and concentration of the acid in the bottom water, and the charging rate on the physical properties, such as particle size, were investigated. It is found that the particle size of the powder is controllable by adjusting acidity in bottom water and charging rate. The powder with diameter size of 3 to 5μm was obtained. Its XRD and SEM were analyzed. XRD patterns of the as-prepared green phosphor powders display the typical peaks of CePO4. SEM shows that the morphology of powders is ball-shaped.

An efficient nano-adsorbent via surfactants/dual surfactants assisted ultrasonic co-precipitation method for sono-removal of monoazo and diazo anionic dyes

To preserve the environment for civilization,we should remove the pollutants like toxic dyes by friendly and cost efficacious method.In this study,the effect of surfactants or mixed surfactants on physicochemical,optical and adsorption properties of ternary mixed oxide CeO_(2)-ZrO_(2)-Al_(2) O_3(CZA) are investigated.The ternary mixed oxide CZA was prepared by surfactants or mixed surfactants assisted ultrasonic coprecipitation method.The physicochemical and optical properties are estimated by different techniques like XRD,TEM,EDX,FTIR,S_(BET) and UV-Vis/DR.The CZA_T and CZA_C have hybrid shapes and high surface area.The adsorption properties of ternary mixed oxides adsorbents were characterized by sono-removing anionic dyes such as Congo red(CR) and Remazol red RB-133(RR).The different factors like contact time,different dye concentrations and temperatures also studied.The kinetics and isotherms applications showed that,the adsorption process was followed pseudo second order kinetics and the Freundlich isotherm model.Also,the adsorption is spontaneous and endothermic process through the thermodynamic study.Finally,the results showed that the ternary mixed oxide nano-adsorbent(CeO_(2)-ZrO_(2)-Al_(2) O_3) is promising and functional materials for anionic dye sweep from wastewater.

Synthesis of M1-3xAl2O4:Eu2+x/Dy3+ 2x(M^2+= Sr^2+, Ca^2+ and Ba^2+) phosphors with long-lasting phosphorescence properties via co-precipitation method

The long afterglow fluorescent material of M1-3xAl2O4:Eu2+ x/Dy3+2x(M2+= Sr2+, Ca2+ and Ba2+) phosphors are successfully synthesized by calcining precursor obtained via co-precipitation method at 1300oC for 4 h with reducing atmosphere (20% H2 and 80% N2). The phase evolution, morphology and afterglow fluorescent properties are systematically studied by the various instruments of XRD, FE-SEM, PLE/PL spectroscopy and fluorescence decay analysis. The PL spectra shows that the Sr1-3xAl2O4:Eu2+x/Dy3+ 2x phosphors display vivid green emission at s519 nm (4f65d1!4f7 transition of Eu2+) with monitoring of the maximum excitation wavelength at s334 nm (8S7=2!6IJ transition of Eu2+), among which the optimal concentration of Eu2+ and Dy3+ is 15 at.% and 30 at.%, respectively. The color coordinates and temperature of Sr1-3xAl2O4:Eu2+ x/Dy3+ 2x phosphors are approximately at (s0.27, s0.57) and s6700 K, respectively. On the above basis, the M0:55Al2O4:Eu2+ 0:15/Dy3+ 0:3 (M2+= Ca2+ and Ba2+) phosphors is obtained by the same method. The PL spectra of these phosphors shows the strongest blue emission at s440 nm and cyan emission at s499 nm under s334 nm wavelength excitation, respectively, which are blue shifted comparing to Sr1??3xAl2O4:Eu2+ x/Dy3+ 2x phosphors. The color coordinates and temperatures of M0:55Al2O4:Eu2+ 0:15/Dy3+ 0:3 (M2+= Ca2+ and Ba2+) phosphors are approximately at (s0.18, s0.09), s2000 K and (s0.18, s0.42), s11600 K, respectively. In this work, long afterglow materials of green, blue and cyan aluminates phosphors with excellent properties have been prepared, in order to obtain wide application in the field of night automatic lighting and display.

Green Emitting Phosphor M_3(PO_4)_2∶Ce, Tb (M=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

The M3-3x(PO4)2∶2xCe, xTb(M=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) phosphors were prepared by coprecipitation in this paper. Their phase structures, morphologies and luminescent properties were investigated by X-ray diffractometer, field emission scanning electron microscopy and fluorospectrophotometer. The results indicate that the Ce3+ and Tb3+ enteres the host lattice because the XRD patterns of alkaline earth phosphate show no impurity phase, the SEM shows the spherical particles with an average size about 1 μm. The emission and excitation spectra are similar to rare earth phosphate. Concentration quenching of the Sr3(PO4)2∶Ce, Tb emission intensity was not observed even when the Tb3+ increases to 0.05, while the maximum emission intensity appears when x=0.04 in M3-3x(PO4)2∶2xCe, xTb(M=Ca, Ba) emission spectrum.

Structural and Optical Properties of Mg<SUB>1-x</SUB>Zn<SUB>x</SUB>Fe<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>4</SUB>Nano-Ferrites Synthesized Using Co-Precipitation Method

In this work, the Mg1-x Znx Fe2 O4 Nanoferrites (where x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8) was synthesized using co-precipitation method. The investigation of structural and optical properties was carried out for the synthesized samples using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis). XRD revealed that the structure of these nanoparticles is spinel with space group Fd3m and crystallite size lies in the range 21.0 - 42.8 nm. Lattice parameter was found to increases with Zn concentration and this may be due to the larger ionic radius of the Zn2+?ion. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the formation of spinel ferrite and showed the characteristics absorption bands around 612, 1146, 1404, 1649 and 3245 cm-1. The energy band gap was calculated for samples with different ratio and was found to be 4.77, 4.82, 4.86, 4.87 and 4.95 eV. The substitution was resulted in slight increased in the lattice constant and that sequentially may lead to the slightly decreased in the energy gap.

Electron Transport Behavior of Multiferroic Perovskite BiMnO_3 Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

Perovskite BiMnO_3 samples are successfully synthesized by the co-precipitation method at relatively low pressure and moderate temperature.The temperature dependences of resistivity are measured and systematically investigated.It is shown that the electrical resistivity increases sharply with the decrease of temperature above 210 K and the fitted results demonstrate that the thermally activated conduction model is the dominant conduction mechanism for the electron transport behaviors in this temperature region.A dual conducting mechanism,i.e.,the variable range hopping and thermal activated conduction,is suggested to be responsible for the transport behaviors of BiMnO_3 in the region of 180-200 K.Moreover,the resistivity increases slightly with the decrease of temperature below 180 K and the transport is governed by the variable range hopping mechanism.

Crystal Sizes and Energy Gaps of Cerium Oxide Using Co-Precipitation Method

Co-precipitation was used to prepare cerium oxide nano-particles. The effects of aging temperature and concentration of cobalt ion on the optical property, morphology, and particle size were investigated. The cerium oxide was prepared by adding ammonia solution into a mixed solution of cerium nitrate with cobalt nitrate solutions to obtain a large amount of precipitates and then aged further. Subsequently, the precipitates were kept in an oven for calcination keeping the temperature at 400?C for lasting 24 h. The average size of cerium oxide particles was obtained from the (111) peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern using the Scherrer equation. The crystal sizes obtained were found to be in the range of 11.82 - 13.47 nm. The results showed that the particle size decreased with an increase in the Co ion concentration and decreased with an increase in temperature. The SEM pictures show that the morphology for cerium oxide is granular and/or columnar. It can be seen from UV/Vis absorption spectrum that the maximum absorption peaks were in the range of 334 - 390 nm, depending on the operating conditions. The corresponding energy gaps were observed in the range of 3.18 - 3.71 eV. Subsequently, the Brus equation for the energy gap was discussed. Finally, particle size was correlated with the aging temperature and Co ion concentration.

Effects of Heating Processing on Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Mn-Zn Ferrites Prepared via Chemical Co-precipitation

The fine powders of Mn-Zn ferrites with uniform size were prepared via chemical co- precipitation method. X-ray diffraction analysis （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, vibrating sample magnetometer （VSM）, frequency dependence of permeability and metallographical microscope were used to investigate the crystal structure, surface topography and magnetic properties of the powders and the sintering samples. The experimental results demonstrate that the precursor powders have formed a pure phase cubic spinel MnxZn1-xfe2O4 while in the reactor and show definite magnetism, which can solve the difficult issue in washing process effectively. When calcined beneath 450 ℃, the powders have intact crystal form and the crystallite size is less than 20 nm. Comparison tests of sintering temperatures show that 1 300 ℃ is the ideal sintering temperature for Mn-Zn ferrites prepared by using the chemical co-precipitation.

The First Global Map of Atmospheric Ammonia(NH_(3)) as Observed by the HIRAS/FY-3D Satellite

Atmospheric ammonia(NH_(3)) is a chemically active trace gas that plays an important role in the atmospheric environment and climate change. Satellite remote sensing is a powerful technique to monitor NH_(3) concentration based on the absorption lines of NH_(3) in the thermal infrared region. In this study, we establish a retrieval algorithm to derive the NH_(3)column from the Hyperspectral Infrared Atmospheric Sounder(HIRAS) onboard the Chinese Feng Yun(FY)-3D satellite and present the first atmospheric NH_(3) column global map observed by the HIRAS instrument. The HIRAS observations can well capture NH_(3) hotspots around the world, e.g., India, West Africa, and East China, where large NH_(3) emissions exist. The HIRAS NH_(3) columns are also compared to the space-based Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer(IASI)measurements, and we find that the two instruments observe a consistent NH_(3) global distribution, with correlation coefficient(R) values of 0.28–0.73. Finally, some remaining issues about the HIRAS NH_(3) retrieval are discussed.

Potential-dependent insights into the origin of high ammonia yield rate on copper surface via nitrate reduction:A computational and experimental study

Focusing on revealing the origin of high ammonia yield rate on Cu via nitrate reduction(NO3RR),we herein applied constant potential method via grand-canonical density functional theory(GC-DFT)with implicit continuum solvation model to predict the reaction energetics of NO3RR on pure copper surface in alkaline media.The potential-dependent mechanism on the most prevailing Cu(111)and the minor(100)and(110)facets were established,in consideration of NO_(2)_(−),NO,NH_(3),NH_(2)OH,N_(2),and N_(2)O as the main products.The computational results show that the major Cu(111)is the ideal surface to produce ammonia with the highest onset potential at 0.06 V(until−0.37 V)and the highest optimal potential at−0.31 V for ammonia production without kinetic obstacles in activation energies at critical steps.For other minor facets,the secondary Cu(100)shows activity to ammonia from−0.03 to−0.54 V with the ideal potential at−0.50 V,which requires larger overpotential to overcome kinetic activation energy barriers.The least Cu(110)possesses the longest potential range for ammonia yield from−0.27 to−1.12 V due to the higher adsorption coverage of nitrate,but also with higher tendency to generate di-nitrogen species.Experimental evaluations on commercial Cu/C electrocatalyst validated the accuracy of our proposed mechanism.The most influential(111)surface with highest percentage in electrocatalyst determined the trend of ammonia production.In specific,the onset potential of ammonia production at 0.1 V and emergence of yield rate peak at−0.3 V in experiments precisely located in the predicted potentials on Cu(111).Four critical factors for the high ammonia yield and selectivity on Cu surface via NO3RR are summarized,including high NO3RR activity towards ammonia on the dominant Cu(111)facet,more possibilities to produce ammonia along different pathways on each facet,excellent ability for HER inhibition and suitable surface size to suppress di-nitrogen species formation at high nitrate coverage.Overall,our work provides comprehensive potential-dependent insights into the reaction details of NO3RR to ammonia,which can serve as references for the future development of NO3RR electrocatalysts,achieving higher activity and selectivity by maximizing these characteristics of copper-based materials.

Improved method for inducing chronic atrophic gastritis in mice

BACKGROUND Chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)is a common disease of the digestive system with pathological characteristics of a decreasing number,or disappearance,of inherent glands of the gastric mucosa.CAG has been defined as a precancerous condition of gastric cancer.Intestinal metaplasia or intraepithelial neoplasia accompanying atrophied glands of the stomach is regarded as one of the most important precancerous lesions of gastric cancer.As a common malignant tumour,gastric cancer remains without a satisfactory therapy and its pathogenesis remains unclear,seriously threatening human life.Therefore,some scholars have proposed to prevent the incidence of gastric cancer by avoiding precancerous lesions.If CAG can be reversed,the incidence of gastric cancer can be substantially reduced.To reverse and prevent CAG and study its pathogenesis and therapy,it is necessary to develop an ideal,safe,stable,animal model.AIM To study a rapid,stable,and safe method of establishing a mouse model of human CAG.METHODS Six-week-old Kunming mice were divided into a phosphate buffered solution control group,a Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)group,an N-methyl-N'-nitroguanidine(MNNG)group,an ammonia water group,and a group combining H.pylori,MNNG,and ammonia water(hereinafter referred to as the combined group).The mice were administrated with drinking water containing ammonia or infected with H.pylori through gavage.At the 30th,60th,90th,and 120th day after the last H.pylori infection,mice were selected randomly to collect their gastric mucosa for hematoxylin eosin staining,terminal nick-end labelling staining detection,and immunohistochemical staining for Bax and Bcl-2.In addition,H.pylori was isolated,cultured,and identified,and its extent of colonisation calculated.Blood was collected to detect inflammatory factors interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-8,and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-αand immune function markers CD4 and CD8 to confirm successful establishment of the CAG model.RESULTS The combined group showed slight CAG at the 90th day and moderate CAG at the 120th day,while other groups did not show CAG at that time.CONCLUSION The combination of H.pylori,MNNG,and ammonia is an effective method of developing a mouse model of human CAG.

Overwhelming low ammonia escape and low temperature denitration efficiency via MnOx-decorated two-dimensional MgAl layered double oxides

Low temperature catalysts are attracting increasing attention in the selective catalytic reduction(SCR)of NO with NH3.Mn Ox-decorated Mg Al layered double oxide(Mn/Mg Al-LDO)was synthesized via a facile fast pour assisted co-precipitation(FP-CP)process.Compared to the Mn/Mg Al-LDO obtained via slow drop assisted coprecipitation(SD-CP)method,the Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)has excellent activity.The Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)catalyst was shown to possess a high NO conversion rate of 76%-100%from 25 to 150℃,which is much better than the control Mn/Mg Al-LDO(SD-CP)(29.4%-75.8%).In addition,the Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)offered an enhanced NO conversion rate of 97%and a N2selectivity of 97.3%at 100℃;the NO conversion rate was 100%and the N2selectivity was 90%at 150℃with a GHSV of 60,000 h^-1.The Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)catalyst exhibited a smaller fragment nano-sheet structure(sheet thickness of 7.23 nm).An apparent lattice disorder was observed in the HRTEM image confirming the presence of many defects.The H2-TPR curves show that the Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)catalyst has abundant reducing substances.Furthermore,the enhanced surface acidity makes the NH3concentration of the Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)catalyst lower than 100 ml·m^-3after the reaction from 25 to 400℃.This can effectively reduce the ammonia escape rate in the SCR reaction.Thus,the Mn/Mg Al-LDO(FP-CP)catalyst has potential applications in stationary industrial installations for environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature SCR.

Red Emitting Phosphor (Y,Gd)BO_3:Eu^(3+) for PDP Prepared by Complex Method

Red phosphor (Y, Gd)BO3:Eu3+ with grain shape, small size, non-agglomerate, high crystallinity and good photoluminescence (PL) intensity was prepared by a complex method that the precursor of the phosphor was prepared by co-precipitation method and the phosphor was prepared by combustion method. The SEM photos and the photoluminescence spectrum excited under VUV show that the morphology and luminescent properties of this phosphor are satisfied when an appropriate amount of urea was adopted as the combustion agent in the preparation procedure.

Synthesis and characterization of ZnS-based quantum dots to trace low concentration of ammonia

In the present work,a solution-based co-precipitation method has been adopted to synthesize pure and cobalt-doped ZnS quantum dots and characterized by XRD,SEM,TEM with EDX,FTIR and gas sensing properties.XRD analysis has shown a single phase of ZnS quantum dots having a zinc blend structure.TEM and XRD line broadening indicated that the average crystallite size in the sample is in the range of 2 to 5 nm.SEM micrographs show spherical-shaped quantum dots.FTIR studies show that cobalt has been successfully doped into the ZnS cubic lattice.EDX spectra have analyzed the elemental presence in the samples and it is evident that the spectra confirmed the presence of cobalt(Co),zinc(Zn),oxygen(O),and sulphur(S)elements only and no other impurities are observed.The ZnS-based quantum dot sensors reveal high sensitivity towards 50 ppm of ammonia vapors at an operating temperature of 70℃.Hence,ZnS-based quantum dots can be a promising and quick traceable sensor towards ammonia sensing applications with good response and recovery time.