Preparation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline CeO_2 by Precipitation Method

CeO 2 nanocrystalline particulates with different sizes were prepared by precipitation method using ethanol as dispersive and protective reagent. XRD spectra show that the synthesized CeO 2 has cubic crystalline structure of space group O 5 H-F M3M, when calcination temperature is in the range of 250～800 ℃. TEM images reveal that CeO 2 particles are spherical in shape. The average size of the particles increases with the increase of calcination temperature. Thermogravimetric analysis indicates that the weight loss of precursor mainly depends on the calcination temperature, and little depends on the calcination time. Measurements of CeO 2 relative density show that the relative density of CeO 2 nanocrystalline powders increases with increasing CeO 2 particle size.

Preparation of Rare Earth Hydroxide and Oxide Nanoparticles by Precipitation Method

A series of rare earth hydroxide and oxide nanoparticles have been prepared by precipitation method with alcohol as the dispersive and protective reagent. Transmission electron microscope （TEM） images indicate that the particles are spherical in shape and smaller than 100 nm in size. The crystallite sizes of cubic Ln2O3 have lanthanide shrinking effect, while average crystal lattice distortion rates possess lanthanide swelling effect. The diffraction peak intensity of heavy rare earth oxide nanometer powders is remarkably stronger than that of light rare earth oxide nanometer powders. The variation of diffraction intensity with atomic number presents an inverted W type, forming a double peak structure. Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectrums reveal that Ln2O3 nanopowders have higher surface activity than that of ordinary Ln2O3 powders. The UV-vis spectra show that Ln-O bond of these particles is slightly blue-shifted, and its absorption intensity decreases.

Synthesis and Characterization of Y-Doped Mesoporous CeO_2 Using A Chemical Precipitation Method

Using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide （CTAB） as the template agent, cerium nitrate as the cerium resource, yttrium nitrate as the yttrium resource, and ammonium carbonate as the precipitating agent, mesoporous CeO2 powders doped with different yttrium contents were successfully synthesized using a chemical precipitation method, under an alkalescent condition. Properties of the obtained samples were characterized and analyzed with X-ray diffraction （XRD）, energy dispersive analysis of X-rays （EDAX）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, infrared （IR） absorbance, and the BET method. For the prepared samples with 20% （molar ratio） Y-doped content, a BET specific surface area of 106. 6 m^2 · g^- 1, with an average pore size of3~27 nm were obtained. XRD patterns showed that the doped samples were with a cubic fluorite structure. TEM micrographs revealed that the doped samples showed a spherical morphology with a diameter ranging from 20 to 30 nm and a round pore shape. IR results indicated that the Ce-O-Ce vibration intensity decreased as the Y-doped content increased. N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms showed that the samples possessed typical mesopore characteristics. The average pore size of the samples decreased alter mesoporous CeO2 was doped with yttrium, and the average pore size decreased largely as the Y-doped content increased.

Upconversion luminescence of Y_2O_3:Er^(3+), Yb^(3+) nanoparticles prepared by a homogeneous precipitation method

Y2O3： Er^3＋, Yb^3＋ nanoparticles were synthesized by a homogeneous precipitation method without and with different concentrations of EDTA 2Na. Upconversion luminescence spectra of the samples were studied under 980 nm laser excitation. The results of XRD showed that the obtained Y2O3：Er^3＋,Yb^3＋ nanoparticles were of a cubic structure. The average crystallite sizes calculated were in the range of 28-40 nm. Green and red upconversion emission were observed, and attributed to ^2H11/2,^4S3/2→^4I15/2 and ^4F9/2→^4I15/2 transitions of the ion, respectively. The ratio of the intensity of green emission to that of red emission drastically changed with a change in the EDTA 2Na concentration. In the sample synthesized without EDTA, the relative intensity of the green emission was weaker than that of the red emission. The relative intensities of green emission increased with the increased amount of EDTA 2Na used. The possible upconversion luminescence mechanisms were discussed.

Synthesis and Characterization of Large Surface Area Yttrium Oxide by Precipitation Method

The method for preparing yttrium oxide with large specific surface area was introduced. By means of BET, SEM, TG and DTA analysis, the effects of precipitant, stirring velocity, non-RE impurity in solution, calcination temperature, on the surface area were studied respectively. The Y_2O_3 sample with specific surface area of more than 60 m^2·g^(-1) and L.O.I less than 1% was prepared in the suitable precipitation condition and calcinations temperature when the ammonia used as precipitant. The SEM shows that the Y_2O_3 prepared with large surface area is the aggregation of about 50 nm particles.

Precipitation Retrieval from Himawari-8 Satellite Infrared Data Based on Dictionary Learning Method and Regular Term Constraint

In this paper,the application of an algorithm for precipitation retrieval based on Himawari-8 (H8) satellite infrared data is studied.Based on GPM precipitation data and H8 Infrared spectrum channel brightness temperature data,corresponding "precipitation field dictionary" and "channel brightness temperature dictionary" are formed.The retrieval of precipitation field based on brightness temperature data is studied through the classification rule of k-nearest neighbor domain (KNN) and regularization constraint.Firstly,the corresponding "dictionary" is constructed according to the training sample database of the matched GPM precipitation data and H8 brightness temperature data.Secondly,according to the fact that precipitation characteristics in small organizations in different storm environments are often repeated,KNN is used to identify the spectral brightness temperature signal of "precipitation" and "non-precipitation" based on "the dictionary".Finally,the precipitation field retrieval is carried out in the precipitation signal "subspace" based on the regular term constraint method.In the process of retrieval,the contribution rate of brightness temperature retrieval of different channels was determined by Bayesian model averaging (BMA) model.The preliminary experimental results based on the "quantitative" evaluation indexes show that the precipitation of H8 retrieval has a good correlation with the GPM truth value,with a small error and similar structure.

Analysis of Cold Air and Precipitation in Central and Eastern China, 2-5 October, 2022

This paper used potential height field data published by the China National Climate Center and the US NCEP reanalysis data. A study was conducted on a strong cold wave weather process in central and eastern China from October 2 to 5, 2022. The results show that this weather process is a cold air weather process of “horizontal trough to vertical” type from the east of Novaya Zemlya Island. Cold air passes through Russia and Mongolia south, controlling northern China. The precipitation process is caused by the combination of high-altitude trough, ground front, warm and humid air flow, and precipitation weather formed by the influence of warm and humid air due to the 700 hPa shear line. The northern Sichuan Basin and the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River in China can precipitate almost 50 mm. Water vapor is transported from the South China Sea to central and eastern China by the southwest warm and humid air flow along the west side of the West Pacific Subtropical High. Water vapor is concentrated over the precipitation area through horizontal convergence and is the most important source of water vapor causing precipitation.

Intense up-conversion emissions of yb3＋/Dy3＋ co-doped A12O3 nanopowders prepared by non-aqueous sol-gel method＊

yb3＋/Dy3＋ co-doped A1203 nanopowders have been prepared by the non-aqueous sol-gel method and their up- conversion photoluminescence spectra are measured under excitation by a 980-nm semiconductor laser. The results show that there are comparatively abundant spectra of up-conversion emissions centered at 378, 408, 527 and 543, and 663 nm, corresponding to 4C9/2→ 6H13/2, 4C9/2→ 6Hll/2, 4115/2 → 6H13/2, and 4F9/2 →6Hll/2 transitions of Dy3＋, respectively. Two-photon and three-photon processes are involved in ultraviolet, violet, green, and red up-conversion emissions. The energy transition between Yb3＋ and Dy3＋ is discussed.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties of Pure and Cr-Modified ZnS Powders Synthesized by Precipitation Method

Zinc sulfide photocatalysts doped with chromium (1:1)% were synthesized via precipitation technique. Their characteristics were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), AFM and Florescence spectrometer. The photocatalytic reaction was applied under light intensity equal to 1.45 × 10-7 Einstein mol-1 to investigate the kinetics and thermodynamic parameters for photo-decolorization of reactive black 5 dye in collide solution of bare and Cr-doped ZnS. The mean crystal size and particle size for bare ZnS are more than those values for prepared Cr loaded ZnS.

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.

Improvement of humidity resistance of water soluble core by precipitation method

Water soluble core has been widely used in manufacturing complex metal components with hollow configurations or internal channels;however,the soluble core can absorb water easily from the air at room temperature.To improve the humidity resistance of the water soluble core and optimize the process parameters applied in manufacturing of the water soluble core,a precipitation method and a two-level-three-full factorial central composite design were used,respectively.The properties of the cores treated by the precipitation method were compared with that without any treatment.Through a systematical study by means of both an environmental scanning electron microscope(ESEM) and an energy dispersive X-ray(EDX) analyzer,the results indicate that the hygroscopicity can be reduced by 20% and the obtained optimal process conditions for three critical control factors affecting the hygroscopicity are 0.2 g·mL-1 calcium chloride concentration,4% water concentration and 0 min ignition time.The porous surface coated by calcium chloride and the high humidity resistance products generated in the precipitation reaction between calcium chloride and potassium carbonate may contribute to the lower hygroscopicity.

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.

A deep learning–based U-Net model for ENSO-related precipitation responses to sea surface temperature anomalies over the tropical Pacific

SST–降水反馈过程在热带太平洋ENSO演变过程中起着重要作用,能否真实地在数值模式中表征SST–降水年际异常之间的关系及相关反馈过程,对于准确模拟和预测ENSO至关重要.例如,在一些模拟ENSO的混合型耦合模式中,通常采用大气统计模型(如经验正交函数;EOF)来表征降水(海气界面淡水通量的一个重要分量)对SST年际异常的线性响应.然而在当前的耦合模式中,真实观测到的降水–SST统计关系还不能被很好地再现出来,从而引起ENSO模拟误差和不确定性.在本研究中,使用基于深度学习的U-Net模型来构建热带太平洋降水异常场对SST年际异常的非线性响应模型.研究发现:U-Net模型的性能优于传统的基于EOF方法的模型.特别是在热带西太平洋海区,U-Net模型估算的降水误差远小于EOF模型的模拟.此外,当SST和降水异常的趋势信息作为输入变量也被同时引入以进一步约束模式训练时,U-Net模型的性能可以进一步提高,如能使热带辐合带区域的误差显著降低.

Preparation of Nanocrystalline ZrO_2 by Reverse Precipitation Method

Nanncrystalline ZrO2 particulates with different sizes were prepared by precipitation method using ethanol as dispersive and protective reagent. XRD patterns show that the synthesized ZrO2 is monnclinic in structure with space group P21/a when calcination temperature is in the range of 400- 1000 ℃ . It is found that the smaller the particle, the bigger the crystal lattice distortion, the worse the costal growth, and the lower the diffrnction intensity. TEM images reveal that ZrO2 particles are spherical in shape, and the particle size distribution is in narrow range. The mean sizes of the particles increase with the increase of calcination temperatures . It is first to observe tbe streaks of different crystallographic planes. Thermogravimetric analysis indicates that the crystallization temperature of ZrO2 is 461.32 ℃ . Measurement of ZrO2 relative density shows that the relative density of nanocrystalline ZrO2 powders increases witb the increasing of ZrO2 particle sizes.

Preparation and Characteristics of Hydroxyapatite Whiskers by Homogeneous Precipitation Method

Hydroxyapatite whilkers were prepared by the homogeneousprecipitation method. Soluble calci- um ion and phosphate ion wereused as initial materials, they were refluxed respectively at 85 deg.C, 90 deg. C and 95 deg. C for various lengths of time. A properprecipitation agent was selected to control the releasing speed ofions in the system; it induced the hydroxyapatite crystal to grow indesired way. The pH each solutions were mea- sured continuouslyduring the reaction.

Comparison analysis of sampling methods to estimate regional precipitation based on the Kriging interpolation methods： A case of northwestern China

The accuracy of spatial interpolation of precipitation data is determined by the actual spatial variability of the precipitation, the interpolation method, and the distribution of observatories whose selections are particularly important. In this paper, three spatial sampling programs, including spatial random sampling, spatial stratified sampling, and spatial sandwich sampling, are used to analyze the data from meteorological stations of northwestern China. We compared the accuracy of ordinary Kriging interpolation methods on the basis of the sampling results. The error values of the regional annual pre-cipitation interpolation based on spatial sandwich sampling, including ME （0.1513）, RMSE （95.91）, ASE （101.84）, MSE （？0.0036）, and RMSSE （1.0397）, were optimal under the premise of abundant prior knowledge. The result of spatial stratified sampling was poor, and spatial random sampling was even worse. Spatial sandwich sampling was the best sampling method, which minimized the error of regional precipitation estimation. It had a higher degree of accuracy compared with the other two methods and a wider scope of application.

Grain Growth Kinetics of SnO_2 Nanocrystals Synthesized by Precipitation Method

Monodispersed spheroidal SnO2 nanocrystals with the grain size of 8-30 nm were synthesized by the precipitation method using SnCl4·5H2O （stannic chloride hydrate） as raw materials.Differential scanning calorimetry/thermogravimetry （DSC/TG）,X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscope （TEM） were used to characterize the structure of SnO2 nanocrystals.The influences of the calcination temperature and time on the lattice constant,the lattice distortion and the grain size of SnO2 nanocrystals were discussed based on the XRD results.The grain growth kinetics of SnO2 nanocrystals during calcination process was simulated with a conventional grain growth model which only took into account of diffusion and with a new isothermal model proposed by our group,which took into account of both diffusion and surface reactions.Using conventional model,the grain growth rate constant of SnO2 crystals is 1.55×104nm5/min with a pre-exponential factor of 5 and an activation energy of 108.62 kJ/mol.Compared with the convention model,the new isothermal model is more realistic in reflecting the grain growth behavior of SnO2 nanocrystals during the calcination process.This indicates that the grain growth of SnO2 nanocrystals is controlled by both diffusion and reaction factors,and the effect of surface reactivity on the grain growth of SnO2 nanocrystals could not be ignored.A combined activation energy estimated with the new isothermal model is 53.46 kJ/mol.

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.

In-situ Characterization of Non-aqueous Nano-dispersion Systems by Freeze-etching TEM and Comparative Study with Laser Scattering Method

In-situ characterization of non-aqueous nano-dispersion systems（NANDS） by freeze-etching transmission electron microscope（FETEM） was reported.To improve just-for-once successive rate of specimen preparation and get good characterization results,an improving specimen preparation method of freezing etching was developed.Size,distribution and morphology of NANDS were directly visualized.Some information of particle dispersion feature and particle density can also be obtained.Reproductivity of the FETEM characterization is excellent.Comparing with laser scattering method,which is liable to give positive error especially for small size particle anchoring disperser,FETEM characterization can give more accurate measurement of particle size.Moreover,FETEM can give dispersion feature of nanoparticle in non-aqueous medium.