Effects of Ti_(0.5)Al_(0.5)N coatings on the protecting against oxidation for titanium alloys

Ti0.5Al0.5N coatings were deposited on TC11（Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si） and silicon substrates using a cathode arc ion-plating system.The microstructure, composition, phase structure, and oxidation-resistance of the alloys and nitride coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, and thermal analyzer.The results show that the oxidation resistance of the titanium alloy is relatively limited;the compound structures of Ti mixed with Al oxides are formed during the heating process.The phases of the Ti0.5Al0.5N coatings are composed of a TiN solid solution phase.The oxidation kinetics obeys the parabolic law.During the oxidation process, the selective oxidation of Al occurs, thus protecting the underlying coating and substrate.

The roles of graphene in advanced Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors

Lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors （LIHSs）, also called Li-ion capacitors, are electrochemical energy stor- age devices that combining the advantages of high power density of supercapacitor and high energy density of Li-ion battery. However, high power density and long cycle life are still challenges for the cul~ rent LIHSs due to the imbalance of charge-storage capacity and electrode kinetics between capacitor-type cathode and battery-type anode. Therefore, great efforts have been made on designing novel cathode materials with high storage capacity and anode material with enhanced kinetic behavior for LIHSs. With unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, for the past several years, the rational designed graphene and its composites materials exhibit greatly improved electrochemical performance as cathode or anode for LIHSs. Here, we summarized and discussed the latest advances of the state- of-art graphene-based materials for LIHSs applications. The major roles of graphene are highlighted as （1） a superior active material, （2） ultrathin 2D flexible support to remedy the sluggish reaction of the metal compound anode, and （3） good 2D building blocks for constructing macroscopic 3D pOFOUS car- bonjgraphene hybrids. In addition, some high performance aqueous LIHSs using graphene as electrode were also summarized. Finally, the perspectives and challenges are also proposed for further develop- ment of more advanced graphene-based LIHSs.

Influence of oxide scales on the corrosion behaviors of B510L hot-rolled steel strips

The influence of oxide scales on the corrosion behaviors of B510 L hot-rolled steel strips was investigated in this study. Focused ion beams and scanning electron microscopy were used to observe the morphologies of oxide scales on the surface and cross sections of the hot-rolled steel. Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction were used for the phase analysis of the oxide scales and corrosion products. The corrosion potential and impedance were measured by anodic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. According to the results, oxide scales on the hot-rolled strips mainly comprise iron and iron oxides. The correlation between mass gain and test time follows a power exponential rule in the damp-heat test. The corrosion products are found to be mainly composed of γ-Fe OOH, Fe3O4, ？-Fe OOH, and γ-Fe2O3. The contents of the corrosion products are different on the surfaces of the steels with and without oxide scales. The steel with oxide scales is found to show a higher corrosion resistance and lower corrosion rate.

Synthesis and Characterization of Fine Grained High Density La_2Mo_2O_9-based Oxide-ion Conductors

A cost-efFective technique, including nanocrystalline powder preparation using a modified Pechini method and a two-step low-temperature sintering route, was developed for the synthesis of high performance La2Mo2O9- based oxide-ion conductors. The optimum parameters of the compaction pressure, the first step and ＇the second step sintering temperatures for the synthesis of fine grained, high density and uniform La2Mo2O9- based oxide-ion conductors were determined by a series of sintering experiments. High density and uniform sintered La2Mo2O9 samples with average grain size from 0.8 to 5 μm and La1.96K0.04Mo2O8.96 sample with average grain size as small as 500 nm were synthesized by using this cost-efFective method. The impedance measurement results show that the as-fabricated La2Mo2O9-based ceramics possess much higher ionic conductivity than that obtained by solid state reaction method. It is found that in the range of 0.8-5μm the grain size of dense La2Mo2O9 samples prepared from the nanocrystalline powders has little influence on their conductivities.

SPECTRAL VARIATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW VALENCY RARE EARTH IONS IN COMPLEX OXIDESⅢ.EFFECT OF THE CRYSTAL ENVIRONMENT AND CHEMICAL FACTORS ON LUMINESCENCE PROPERTIES OF EUROPIUM (Ⅱ) ION

In this paper,the influence of crystal-field on the Luminescence properties of Eu^(2+) in complex oxides are studied theoretically by using purely electrostatic model,the dependence of the 4f^65d levels on Eu-O bond distance is given.Quantum chemistry calculation shows that the splitting extent of 4f^65d energy band in cubic or in octahedral fields will be inversely proportional to R^5,where R is the distance of Eu^(2+) to oxygen ligand.The value of R affects slightly the location of the centre of 4f^65d energy band.According to the exper- imental spectrum data,we have discussed the influence of the host chemical composition,the replaced sites of Eu^(2+) and degree of covalency of Eu-O bond on luminescence properties of Eu^(2+).Some regularity of fluorescence spectrum was observed. In alkali-alkaline earth-phosphates,the splitting extent of 4f^65d band (△E) becomes smaller as the Eu-O bond distance (R) increases.In Na_(3-x)(PO_4)_(1-x)(SO_4)_x and Na_(2-x)CaSi_(1-x)P_xO_4 hosts,d-d emission peak of Eu^(2+) will shift to shorter wavelength with the increase of x's value. The crystal structure data show that Eu^(2+) in K_2Mg_2(SO_4)_3 is affected more strongly by crystal-field and covalancy than in KMgF_3,so K_2Mg_2(SO_4)_3:Eu^(2+) emits blue light (E_(em)~m=400nm) and KMgF_3:Eu^(2+) produces ultraviolet fluorescence.

Characterization of Ti-Cu Films Deposited by HPPMS and Effect on NO Catalytic Release and Platelet Adhesion Behavior

Ti-Cu films with different Cu concentrations were fabricated by high-power pulsed magnetron sputtering（HPPMS） to release copper ions and catalyze NO to improve the blood compatibility. The Cu concentrations of films were 25.7 at% and 68.8 at%. Pure Ti films were also fabricated. Copper release, catalytic release of nitric oxide（NO）, and blood platelet adhesion of Ti-Cu films were studied. Ti-Cu films released copper ions in PBS solution and more Cu ions were released from films with 68.8 at% Cu. Ti-Cu films had excellent ability of catalytical decomposition of exogenous donor S-nitroso-N-acetyl-DL-penicillamine（SNAP） and as a result, nitric oxide（NO） was generated. The NO generation catalyzed by Ti-Cu films was significantly higher than that by pure Ti films. This was more eminent in the Ti-Cu films with 68.8 at% Cu. The platelet adhesion and activation of Ti-Cu films were significantly inhibited compared to that of pure Ti films in the presence of SNAP. The Ti-Cu film fabricated by HPPMS showed the ability of releasing Cu ions to catalyze SNAP to generate NO to inhibit platelet adhesion and activation.

Adsorption of uranyl complex ions on hydrous titanium oxide (HTO)——Ⅱ Infrared spectrum investigation

-The i. r. spectra of Na4 [UO2 (CO3)3], Na [UO2 (OH)3] and the surface species of uranium on HTO underthe condition of flowing natural seawater and concentrated seawater (NaCl-NaHCO3-U) were recorded, with the bands of urany! of surface species obtained and the finding that iigands of surface species besides HTO are mainly water and OH, and there are some CO32- groups under the condition of natural seawater. Some relations between the complex properties and the j. r. spectroscopic characters for uranyl complexes were studied, and the transferred change quantity of surface complex was calculated.Structure models for surface species of adsorption are herein presented and the mechanism for uranium adsorption is deduced.

Structure and Dielectric Study of Ce_3NbO_(7+δ)

The structure, phase composition, and migration of oxygen ion in Ce3 NbO7＋δ were reported on the basis of lone-pair substitution concept. X-ray diffraction study revealed that Ce3 NbO7＋δ sample was comprised of Ce3 NbO7＋δ phase and CeNbO4.25 phase. In the dielectric study of Ce3 NbO7＋δ sample, two dielectric loss peaks were observed both in temperature spectra and frequency spectra. Both peaks were shifted towards higher temperature with increase in frequency in temperature spectra and towards higher frequency with increase in temperature in frequency spectra, indicating the relaxation essence of these two peaks. It was suggested that the short distance diffusions of oxygen ions in both Ce3 NbO7＋δ phase and CeNbO4.25 phase gave rise to the two dielectric relaxation peaks.

Study on the Multi-Sensing System Based on the Tin Oxide pH Electrode

In this study,the multi-sensing system based on the tin oxide pH electrode for the ion-determination was presented. With the advantages of the real-time supervisory control apparatus,the measured values could be displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) immediately.In this study,the basic sensor was the tin oxide pH electrode,which was fabricated by radio frequency (r.f.) sputtering system on the indium tin oxide (ITO)/glass substrate.Moreover,the major blocks of the system consist of the tin oxide electrode-based ion selective electrodes (ISEs),an analog front-ended readout circuit,a microcontroller with built-in analog to digital (A/D) converter.In addition,by the embedded system design,the measurement results can be transmitted to a portable system or computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) interface immediately.According to the experimental results,the multi-sensing system has high performance and reliability for pH,K^+,and Na^+ detection.

Spectral properties of Ce^(3+) doped yttrium lanthanum oxide transparent ceramics

Ce3＋-doped yttrium lanthanum oxide （Y0.9La0.1）2O3 transparent ceramics is fabricated with nanopowders and sintered in H2 atmosphere. The spectral properties of Ce：（Y0.9La0.1）2O3 transparent ceramics are investigated. There appear two characteristic absorption peaks of Ce3＋ ions at 230~nm and 400~nm, separately. It is found that Ce3＋ ions can efficiently produce emission at 384~nm from （Y0.9La0.1）2O3 transparent ceramic host, while the emission is completely quenched in Re2O3 （Re=Y, Lu, La） host materials.

Electrical properties of La_2Mo_(1.98)Nb_(0.02)O_(8.99) oxide ionic conductors prepared by tape casting

LaMoNbOthick films have been successfully prepared by using a tape casting technique. Partial stabilization of the high temperature cubic phase is revealed in Nb doped LaMoO(LMO) films. The sintering temperature is decreased to 925 ℃ as compared with that of 1150 ℃ in bulk ceramics. The grain exhibits an oxide ionic conductivity of 0.014 S cmat 603 ℃ for LaMoNbO, which is 39% higher than pure LMO. Additionally, the Nb doped LMO films present low grain boundary resistance showing the potential application as solid electrolytes.

Effects of A-site nonstoichiometry on oxide ion conduction in 0.94Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5)TiO_(3)-0.06BaTiO_(3) ceramics

Lead free 0.94(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))TiO_(3)-0.06BaTiO_(3)ceramics were prepared by conventional solid-state mixed oxide route with the A-site stoichiometry modified to incorporate donor-doping(through Bi-excess)and acceptor-doping(through Na-excess).Both stoichiometric and nonstoichiometric ceramics exhibited a single perovskite phase with pseudo-cubic symmetry.A significant improvement in the dielectric properties was observed in Bi-excess compositions and a deterioration in the dielectric properties was observed in Na-excess compositions.Impedance spectroscopy was utilized to analyze the effects of A-site nonstoichiometry on conduction mechanisms.Compositions with Bi-excess resulted in an electrically homogeneous microstructure with an increase in resistivity by
3-4 orders of magnitude and an associated activation energy of 1.57 eV which was close to half of the optical bandgap.In contrast,an electrically heterogeneous microstructure was observed in both the stoichiometric and Na-excess compositions.In addition,the Na-excess compositions exhibited low resistivities(ρ-10^(3)Ω-cm)with characteristic peaks in the impedance data comparable to the recent observations of oxide ion conduction in(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))TiO_(3).Long term annealing studies were also conducted at 800℃to identify changes in crystal structure and electrical properties.The results of this study demonstrates that the dielectric and electrical properties of 0.94(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))TiO_(3)-0.06BaTiO_(3)ceramics are very sensitive to Bi/Na stoichiometry.

Impedance Studies of La_2Mo_(2-x)Sn_xO(9-δ) Oxide Ion Conductors

A series of compounds La2Mo2-xSnxO9-6 （x=0-0.3） have been synthesized by solid-state reaction technique. Materials have been characterized by XRD, SEM, DSC and impedance study. In the temperature regime 520℃-590 ℃, the specimens with x〈0.05 have the conductivity higher than La2Mo2O9. Conductivity of Sn-doped compound decreases consistently with increasing Sn-doping, compared to the undoped compound both below and above phase transition, barring the specimens with x〈 0.05, where conductivity values remains almost same as that of undoped specimen in high temperature region. In the intermediate temperature regime （520℃-590℃）, the conductivity of doped compounds increases for x〈0.05 as compared to parent compound. Also, there is no indication of phase stabilization with Sn-doping in this compound even with the highest doping level, x=0.3. Electric modulus analysis suggests that thermally activated oxygen ion hopping mechanism is responsible for the conduction in Sn-doped compound.

Engineering the surface of LiCoO2 electrodes using atomic layer deposition for stable high-voltage lithium ion batteries

Developing advanced technologies to stabilize positive electrodes of lithium ion batteries under high-voltage operation is becoming increasingly important,owing to the potential to achieve substantially enhanced energy density for applications such as portable electronics and electrical vehicles.Here,we deposited chemically inert and ionically conductive LiAlO2 interfacial layers on LiCoO2 electrodes using the atomic layer deposition technique.During prolonged cycling at high-voltage,the LiAlO2 coating not only prevented interfacial reactions between the LiCoO2 electrode and electrolyte,as confirmed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Raman characterizations,but also allowed lithium ions to freely diffuse into LiCoO2 without sacrificing the power density.As a result,a capacity value close to 200 mA＆#183;h＆#183;g-1 was achieved for the LiCoO2 electrodes with commercial level loading densities,cycled at the cut-off potential of 4.6 V vs.Li＋/Li for 50 stable cycles;this represents a 40% capacity gain,compared with the values obtained for commercial samples cycled at the cut-off potential of 4.2 V vs.Li＋/Li.

Facile fabrication of ZnO-CuO porous hybrid microspheres as lithium ion battery anodes with enhanced cyclability

ZnO–CuO porous hybrid microspheres were successfully produced through a facile aging process of zinc citrate solid microspheres in copper sulfate solution combined with the subsequent annealing treatment in air atmosphere. The electrochemical performance investigation suggests that the harvested ZnO–CuO porous hybrid microspheres illustrate much higher specific capacity and better cycling stability than single ZnO counterparts. A reversible capacity of 585 mAh·g^-1 can be acquired for ZnO–CuO porous hybrid microspheres after cycling 500 times at a current density of 200 mA·g^-1. The porous configuration and the incorporation of CuO are responsible for the enhanced lithium storage properties of ZnO–CuO hybrids.

A deep insight into the structural characteristics of Yilan oil shale kerogen through selective oxidation

The structural characteristics of oil shale are important to its application.In this work,a deep insight into the structural characteristics of Yilan oil shale kerogen(YLK)was studied using alkali-oxygen oxidation at different times and ruthenium ion catalyzed oxidation(RICO).The results indicate that YLK is gradually converted to humic acids(HAs),water-soluble acids(WSAs),carboxylic acids(CAs),CO_(2)and H_(2)O.^(13)C NMR analyses of YLK,residues and HAs indicate that C-O bonds,especially C_(ar)-O bonds of YLK,are easily cleaved.The condensed aromatic rings and long alkyl chains are difficult to be oxidized during the oxidation process.With increasing oxidation time,the molar fraction of aromatic bridgehead carbon(Xb)of YLK and the residues increases from 0.174 to 0.201,and that of HAs increases from 0.225 to 0.267.The result indicates that the aromatic structures of YLK are composed of 1-ring aromatic clusters(26.5%),2-ring aromatic clusters(67.1%)and 3 or more-ring aromatic clusters(6.4%).Also,the average methylene chain(Cn)of YLK and the residues increases from 2.0 to 5.1,and that of HAs increases from 1.3 to 2.7,indicating that the alkyl chain length is not average but has a distribution.2.5%methylene carbons exist as long n-alkyl chains in the alkyl side chains groups(SCGs)on the aromatic rings in YLK.The carbon number of SCGs ranges from 5 to 22,and C_(15)and C_(17)are predominant.3.8%methylene carbons exist as alkyl bridges linkages(BLs)connecting aromatic rings in YLK.The carbon number of BLs connecting aromatic rings ranges from 6 to 19,and C_(8)is predominant.Because of the existence of above long n-alkyl chains,93.7%methylene carbons in YLK exist as alkyl chains with an average length of 1.84.

Effects of calcium substitute in LaMnO_3 perovskites for NO catalytic oxidation

La1-x Cax MnO3 （x=0-0.3） perovskite-type oxides were synthesized by citrate sol-gel method. The physical and chemical properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, Brumauer-Emmett-Teller method （BET）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）, NO＋O2 -TPD （temperature-programmed desorption）, activated oxygen evaluation and H2 -TPR （temperature-programmed reduction） technologies. The results showed that NO catalytic oxidation activity was significantly improved by Ca substitution, especially for lower temperature activity. The La0.9 Ca0.1 MnO 3 sample showed the maximum conversion of 82% at 300 oC. The monodentate nitrates played a crucial role for the formation of NO2 . The reducibility of Mn 4＋ ions and reactivity of activated oxygen were favorable for the catalytic performances of NO oxidation.

Sub-100 nm hollow SnO_2@C nanoparticles as anode material for lithium ion batteries and significantly enhanced cycle performances

Rational designing and controlling of nanostructures is a key factor in realizing appropriate properties required for the high-performance energy fields. In the present study, hollow Sn O2@C nanoparticles（NPs） with a mean size of 50 nm have been synthesized in large-scale via a facile hydrothermal approach.The morphology and composition of as-obtained products were studied by various characterized techniques. As an anode material for lithium ion batteries（LIBs）, the as-prepared hollow Sn O2@C NPs exhibit significant improvement in cycle performances. The discharge capacity of lithium battery is as high as 370 m Ah g 1, and the current density is 3910 m A g 1（5 C） after 573 cycles. Furthermore, the capacity recovers up to 1100 m Ah g 1at the rate performances in which the current density is recovered to 156.4 m A g 1（0.2 C）. Undoubtedly, sub-100 nm Sn O2@C NPs provide significant improvement to the electrochemical performance of LIBs as superior-anode nanomaterials, and this carbon coating strategy can pave the way for developing high-performance LIBs.

Oxygen vacancy migration and its lattice structural origin in A-site non-stoichiometric bismuth sodium titanate perovskites

Off-stoichiometry of perovskite structural Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3(BNT)ferroelectrics can give rise to considerable oxide-ion conductivity.The inherent structural characteristics are urgent to be resolved due to its particular sensitivity of the conduction mechanism to the nominal composition and synthesis process.Herein,a thorough study of the temperature-dependent neutron,X-ray diffraction and Raman spectrum is carried out on a series of equivalently substituted A-site deficient non-stoichiometric and pristine BNT.Phase transition and defect association are systemically investigated in these dominated rhombohedral phases at room temperature,associated with well saturated ferroelectric states.Significant structural evolution identified by Rietveld refinements and the origin of the electrical performance are clarified at elevated temperatures,focusing on the subtle distortions of ionic displacements,oxygen octahedral tilts and local chemical environments for oxygen vacancies.The ion migration ability mediated by oxygen vacancies that are not energetically favorable in BNT mainly depends on the external substitutional disorder,and is strongly affected by the dopant concentration.Together with the lone pair substitution concept,superior oxide ionic conductivity is achieved,and an alternative strategy is provided in designing BNT based oxide ion conductors.

Synthesis of Cu3.8Ni/CoO and Cu3.8Ni/MnO nanoparticles for advanced lithium-ion battery anode materials

We synthesized Cu3.8Ni/CoO and Cu3.8Ni/MnO nanoparticles via an easy and scalable solution synthesis. The synthesized Cu3.8Ni/CoO and Cu3.8Ni/MnO nano- particles were annealed to remove the organic surfactants without phase transitions or side reactions. Electrons can be transferred via metallic Cu3.8Ni, which will not react with lithium ions. The heterogeneous structures of Cu3.8Ni/CoO and Cu3.8Ni/MnO nanopartides could enhance the lithium ion mobility and improve the life cycle, and these materials are therefore promising candidates as high- power-density and high-energy-density anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in diverse applications, such as electrical vehicles.