In order to study the sintering characteristics of Ca-rich iron ore,chemical analysis,laser diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,XRD-Rietveld method,and micro-sintering were used to analyze the mineralogical prope...In order to study the sintering characteristics of Ca-rich iron ore,chemical analysis,laser diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,XRD-Rietveld method,and micro-sintering were used to analyze the mineralogical properties and sintering pot tests were used to study the sintering behavior.In addition,a grey correlation mathematical model was used to calculate and compare the comprehensive sintering performance under different calcium-rich iron ore contents.The results demonstrate that the Ca-rich iron ore has coarse grain size and strong self-fusing characteristics with Ca element in the form of calcite(CaCO_(3)) and the liquid phase produced by the self-fusing of the calcium-rich iron ore is well crystallized.Its application with a 20wt%content in sintering improves sinter productivity,reduces fuel consumption,enhances reduction index,and improves gas permeability in blast furnace by 0.45 t/(m^(2)·h),6.11 kg/t,6.17%,and 65.39 kPa·℃,respectively.The Ca-rich iron ore sintering can improve the calorific value of sintering flue gas compared with magnetite sintering,which is conducive to recovering heat for secondary use.As the content of the Ca-rich iron ore increases,sinter agglomeration shifts from localized liquid-phase bonding to a combination of localized liquid-phase bonding and iron oxide crystal connection.Based on an examination of the greater weight value of productivity with grey correlation analysis,the Ca-rich iron ore is beneficial for the comprehensive index of sintering in the range of 0-20wt%content.Therefore,it may be used in sintering with magnetite concentrates as the major ore species.展开更多
To improve the electrochemical properties of rare-earth-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys, the effects of stoichiometry and Cu-substitution on the phase structure and thermodynamic properties of the alloys were stud...To improve the electrochemical properties of rare-earth-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys, the effects of stoichiometry and Cu-substitution on the phase structure and thermodynamic properties of the alloys were studied. Nonsubstituted Ml0.80Mg0.20(Ni2.90Co0.50-Mn0.30Al0.30)x (x=0.68, 0.70, 0.72, 0.74, 0.76) alloys and Cu-substituted Ml0.80Mg0.20(Ni2.90Co0.50-yCuyMn0.30Al0.30)0.70 (y=0, 0.10, 0.30, 0.50) alloys were prepared by induction melting. Phase structure analysis shows that the nonsubstituted alloys consist of a LaNi5 phase, a LaNi3 phase, and a minor La2Ni7 phase;in addition, in the case of Cu-substitution, the Nd2Ni7 phase appears and the LaNi3 phase vanishes. Ther-modynamic tests show that the enthalpy change in the dehydriding process decreases, indicating that hydride stability decreases with in-creasing stoichiometry and increasing Cu content. The maximum discharge capacity, kinetic properties, and cycling stability of the alloy electrodes all increase and then decrease with increasing stoichiometry or increasing Cu content. Furthermore, Cu substitution for Co ame-liorates the discharge capacity, kinetics, and cycling stability of the alloy electrodes.展开更多
Phase structure and electrochemical properties of laser sintered La2MgNi9 alloys were studied. The sintered alloys contained a main phase, LaNi5, and a ternary La-Mg-Ni phase, with a PuNi3 structure and a small amount...Phase structure and electrochemical properties of laser sintered La2MgNi9 alloys were studied. The sintered alloys contained a main phase, LaNi5, and a ternary La-Mg-Ni phase, with a PuNi3 structure and a small amount of LaMgNi4. The ternary La-Mg-Ni phase with a PuNi3 structure had the composition of La1.8Mg1.2Ni9 and La2MgNi9, for alloys laser sintered at 1000 and 1400 W, respectively. Owing to further reactions between LaNi5 and LaMgNi4, the amount of the PuNi3 phase increased for alloys sintered at 1400 W. Both alloys had good activation property (three charge/discharge cycles). The discharge capacities of the sintered alloys were 321.8 and 344.8 mAh/g, respectively. Compared with the alloy laser sintered at 1000 W, the poor cyclic stability of the alloy sintered at 1400 W was mainly attributed to the lower corrosion resistance of the La2MgNi9 phase.展开更多
La(Mg1-xAlx) (x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) alloys have been prepared using induction melting followed by annealing. It is found that partial substitution of Mg by Al does not lead to a change in crystal structure, and th...La(Mg1-xAlx) (x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) alloys have been prepared using induction melting followed by annealing. It is found that partial substitution of Mg by Al does not lead to a change in crystal structure, and the alloys have a single LaMg phase when x 〈 0.4. The lattice parameter of the LaMg phase decreases obviously after the partial substitution of Mg by Al. However, further substitution of Mg by Al leads to the coexistence of multiple phases when x ≥ 0.6. The alloys consist of the LaMg, LaAl, LaAl2, and La5Al4 phases. The LaMg phase decreases, whereas the La5Al4 phase increases with the increase in x. The Al-substituted La(Mgo.6Al0.4) alloy can be hydrogenated into the tetragonal LaH3, cubic LaH3, MgH2, and LaPd under 5 MPa at 473 K for 5 d.展开更多
Blends of PC and PPSQ (A) with high M-w and good ladderlike regularity or PPSQ(B) with low M-w and more defective Si-atoms in its structure have been prepared by solution casting. The dispersed spheres (PPSQ(A)-rich) ...Blends of PC and PPSQ (A) with high M-w and good ladderlike regularity or PPSQ(B) with low M-w and more defective Si-atoms in its structure have been prepared by solution casting. The dispersed spheres (PPSQ(A)-rich) are unevenly dispersed in the continuous PC-rich phase and there is no phase-inversion as PPSQ(A) content increases when the percentage of PPSQ(A) is not more than 70%. PPSQ(B)-rich spheres are evenly dispersed in the continuous phase (PC-rich) and phase-inversion occurs when PPSQ(B) percentage is up to 70%. T-g of PPSQ(A)/PC or PPSQ(B)/PC at some compositions are lower than that of pure PC due to the enlarged free-volume of PC-rich phase because some spheres of rigid PPSQ chains are included in the PC-rich phase. PC and PPSQ(A) or PPSQ(B) are partially compatible. The compatibility of PC and PPSQ(B) is better than that of PC and PPSQ(A) with high M-w and good ladderlike regularity. Heat history has some influence on the T(g)s and compatibility of PPSQ(A)/PC and PPSQ(B)/PC blends.展开更多
Mm0.3Ml0.7Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.4-Al0.3 alloy has high chemical activity and favorable plateaus pressure. Mg2Ni is in favor of high hydrogen storage capacity and low weight, but it is difficult to be activated. In order to ...Mm0.3Ml0.7Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.4-Al0.3 alloy has high chemical activity and favorable plateaus pressure. Mg2Ni is in favor of high hydrogen storage capacity and low weight, but it is difficult to be activated. In order to improve the capacity and cycle performances of hydrogen-storage alloy electrodes, Mm0.3Ml0.7Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.4-Al0.3-x%Mg2Ni(x=0, 5, 10, 30) composite hydrogen storage alloys prepared by two-step re-melting were investigated in this work. The influences of Mg2Ni content on the cycle stabilities were analyzed by electrochemical methods. It was observed by XRD that the main phase of all the alloys is LaNi5 and the crystal lattice parameters of LaNi5 are changed with the increasing of x value, i.e, a-axis and unit cell volume decrease and c-axis decreases nonlinearly. The c-axis of alloy with x=5 is larger than the others. With the increasing of x value, capacity retentions of the composite hydrogen storage alloys rise from 66.21% while x=0 to 82.04% while x=10, but the capacity retention of the composite alloy with 30% Mg2Ni declines because of its decreasing axial ratio. More over, the composite alloy with 5% Mg2Ni shows the best cycle stability and higher discharge capacity, and it is an appropriate candidate for battery materials.展开更多
The steady-state fluorescence method has been tentatively used to determine the phase structures of microemulsion systems consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), n-butanol (n-C4H9OH), octane (n-C8H18), an...The steady-state fluorescence method has been tentatively used to determine the phase structures of microemulsion systems consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), n-butanol (n-C4H9OH), octane (n-C8H18), and water. The excimer/monomer intensity ratio (I-e/I-m) of pyrene has demonstrated that the various structures in the microemulsion phase region can be distinguished. The results are consistent with electrical conductivity data already reported.展开更多
The phase structure and electrochemical characteristics of Ml ((Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.40Al0.30)sx ( x = 0.88, 0.92, 0.96, 1.00) hydrogen storage alloys were studied. The effect of the stoichiometric ratio on the phase ...The phase structure and electrochemical characteristics of Ml ((Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.40Al0.30)sx ( x = 0.88, 0.92, 0.96, 1.00) hydrogen storage alloys were studied. The effect of the stoichiometric ratio on the phase structure and electrochemical characteristics was analyzed. The results of XRD reveal that all the alloys consist mainly of LaNi5 phase with the hexagonal CaCu5 structure. But a few of the diffraction peaks of La2Ni7 phase on XRD pattern are observed when x ≤ 0.92, and with decreasing x, the intensity of La2Ni7 diffraction peaks increases and the values of lattice parameters a and cell volume increase, c and c/a of LaNi5 phase decrease gradually. When x≥0.96, La2Ni7 phase disappears and the alloys become single CaCu5-type. The electrochemical tests show that the maximum discharge capacity, high rate dischargeability and low temperature dischargeability are improved to different degrees by adjusting the stoichiometric ratio.展开更多
The digital image processing technique was used for the extraction of physical information from the temporal image of phase structure in the process of phase separation in the blend of poly (butylene terephthalate-co-...The digital image processing technique was used for the extraction of physical information from the temporal image of phase structure in the process of phase separation in the blend of poly (butylene terephthalate-co-caprolactone )with polycarbonate. The power spectrum images of the two-dimensional Fourier transformation (2DFT) of the temporal image of phase structure reflect the change of the phase size with time.展开更多
Polysiloxane-modified epoxy resins were prepared through the reaction of epoxy resin with polydimethylsiloxanes bearing pendant N-(beta-aminoethyl)-gamma-aminopropyl groups. The morphology and properties of the cured ...Polysiloxane-modified epoxy resins were prepared through the reaction of epoxy resin with polydimethylsiloxanes bearing pendant N-(beta-aminoethyl)-gamma-aminopropyl groups. The morphology and properties of the cured epoxy resins modified by the polysiloxanes were investigated. It was found that the phase structure and properties of the cured epoxy resins depend mainly on the amino group content in the polydimethylsiloxane and the level of the modifier. The change of phase structure in the cured epoxy resin systems was responsible for the dramatic change in their mechanical and surface properties.展开更多
Liquid crystalline multi-block copolymers poly[1,6-bis(4-oxybenzoyl-oxy)hexane terephthalate]-b-bisphenol A polycarbonate (PHTH-6-b-PC) with different segments of polycarbonate (PC) and thermotropic polyester PHTH-6 w...Liquid crystalline multi-block copolymers poly[1,6-bis(4-oxybenzoyl-oxy)hexane terephthalate]-b-bisphenol A polycarbonate (PHTH-6-b-PC) with different segments of polycarbonate (PC) and thermotropic polyester PHTH-6 were synthesized in tetrachloroethane at 144 similar to 146 degrees C. The influence of segment length on the resulting phase structure and thermal behavior of block copolymers was also discussed. It is demonstrated by TEM and DMA that the resulting block copolymers show a considerable microphase separation. The degree of phase separation and the thermal behavior of the block copolymers are strongly dependent on the molecular weight of the segments incorporated.展开更多
The rare earth based hydrogen storage alloys Mm_xMl_ 1-xNi_ 3.55Co_ 0.75Mn_ 0.4Al_ 0.3(x=0~0.50) were investigated in this work. The influences of phase structure on the PCT characteristics were analyzed by means of ...The rare earth based hydrogen storage alloys Mm_xMl_ 1-xNi_ 3.55Co_ 0.75Mn_ 0.4Al_ 0.3(x=0~0.50) were investigated in this work. The influences of phase structure on the PCT characteristics were analyzed by means of electrochemical measurements. The results indicate that there is a strict relationship between crystal volume and PCT characteristics.展开更多
The low carbon dual phase structure was cold de formed first,then was tempered at 200 to 600℃.The variation in strength and ductility during tempering of the steel was investigated.It was found that a fter the de for...The low carbon dual phase structure was cold de formed first,then was tempered at 200 to 600℃.The variation in strength and ductility during tempering of the steel was investigated.It was found that a fter the de formed dual phase structure was tempered at 200 to 600℃, with the increase in the tempering temperature the tensile strength decreases rapidly;the lotal elongation remains constant at 200 to 500℃ but began to rise dramatically at a critical temperature between 500 and 600℃.However,when the non-deformed dual phase structure was tempered at the same temperature range,the tensile strength decreases and the total elongation increases continuously with the increase of temperature.It was demonstrated from TEM analysis that precipitating carbides density along the boundaries ofmartensite lath and the recrystallized grains are responsible for the tempering response ofthe de formed dual phase structure.展开更多
This research paper presents a black hole solution with a rational nonlinear electrodynamics source within the Rastall gravity framework.The paper analyzes the thermodynamic properties of the solution in normal phase ...This research paper presents a black hole solution with a rational nonlinear electrodynamics source within the Rastall gravity framework.The paper analyzes the thermodynamic properties of the solution in normal phase space and explores its critical behavior.The phase structure is examined using the extended first law of thermodynamics,with the cosmological constantΛserving as pressure P.The isotherms exhibit van der Waals behavior at small values of horizon r_(+).The paper also investigates the Gibbs free energy behavior and finds two critical points with two pressures where the re-entrant phase transition occurs and disappears.We also explore the prevalent microstructure of black holes in Ruppeiner geometry,uncovering significant deviations in the nature of particle interactions from conventional practice.Moreover,the thermodynamic geometry is analyzed using the Ruppeiner formalism,with the normalized Ricci scalar indicating possible point-phase transitions of the heat capacity,and the normalized extrinsic curvature having the same sign as the normalized Ricci scalar.The three-phase transitions of the heat capacity are those that we find for the normalized Ruppeiner curvatures.Thus,there is an absolute correspondence.展开更多
A series of linear poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(4-vinylbenzyl chloride)-b-poly(4-tert-butylstyrene)(PEO_(113)-b-PVBC_(130)-b-Pt BS_(x)or E_(113)V_(130)T_(x))triblock terpolymers with various lengths x(=20,33,66,104,215...A series of linear poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(4-vinylbenzyl chloride)-b-poly(4-tert-butylstyrene)(PEO_(113)-b-PVBC_(130)-b-Pt BS_(x)or E_(113)V_(130)T_(x))triblock terpolymers with various lengths x(=20,33,66,104,215)of Pt BS block were synthesized via a two-step reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization.The E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers were non-crystalline because the PVBC and Pt BS blocks strongly hindered the crystallization of PEO block.The effects of Pt BS block length x on the phase structures of E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers were investigated by combined techniques of small-angle X-ray scattering(SAXS)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).It was found that with increasing x from20 to 215,the phase structure of E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers became more ordered and changed from disordered structure,hexagonally-packed cylinder(HEX),hexagonally perforated layer(HPL),to lamellar(LAM)phase structures.Temperature-variable SAXS measurements showed that the HEX,HPL and LAM phase structures obtained for E_(113)V_(130)T_(66),E_(113)V_(130)T_(104)and E_(113)V_(130)T_(215)by thermal annealing,respectively,were thermodynamically stable in the temperature range of 30-170℃.展开更多
In the present study,two nanosized MnO_(2)with β and δ phase structures and potassium loaded MnO_(2)catalysts with varied K loading amounts (denoted as K/MnO_(2)) were prepared.Temperature programmed oxidation and i...In the present study,two nanosized MnO_(2)with β and δ phase structures and potassium loaded MnO_(2)catalysts with varied K loading amounts (denoted as K/MnO_(2)) were prepared.Temperature programmed oxidation and isothermal reactions in loose contact modes were employed to examine the soot oxidation activity of the as-prepared catalysts.Characterization results show that as compared with β-MnO_(2),δ-MnO_(2)has larger surface area and higher content of hydroxyl groups.Upon K loading,abundant hydroxyl groups in δ-MnO_(2)effectively sequestrate K cation to form bound K species and free K species are available only at K loading above 3.0 wt.%.In contrast,the majority of K species present as free state in β-MnO_(2)even at a K loading of 1.0 wt.%due to its very low hydroxyl group content.The O_(2)temperature-programmed desorption (O_(2)-TPD) demonstrates that the catalysts with free K species exhibit strong ability in activating gaseous O_(2),whereas the catalysts only having bound K display minor O_(2)activation capability.As a result,despite of slightly lower activity of β-MnO_(2)than δ-MnO_(2),the K/β-MnO_(2)catalysts exhibit substantially higher activities than K/δ-MnO_(2)catalysts with identical K loadings.The finding in this study clearly demonstrates that for MnO_(2)based catalysts,the enhancement of catalytic activity for soot oxidation is highly K loading amount dependent and the dependency is strongly associated with the phase structure of MnO_(2).展开更多
Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cy...Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cycling stability,sluggish reaction kinetics,and limited electrochemical reaction reversibility,the development of SnO_(x)-based anodes has been hindered.And the current preparation and modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes lack direct and specific illustration.Herein,modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes have been emphasized.Firstly,to provide more direct instructions,the tuning routes of morphological structure for SnO_(x)-based electrodes(including slurry-based and self-supported)have been thoroughly discussed from the preparation perspective.Secondly,according to the properties of SnO_(x)-based anodes,the phase structure design ideas have also been properly classified and organized for addressing chemical reaction kinetics or thermodynamic issues.Finally,for future-oriented studies,new insights into the development and commercialization prospects of SnO_(x)-based anodes are also provided.This review,with comprehensive information on SnO_(x)-based anodes,aims to bring more specific guidance and valuable inspiration for peer researchers who are promoting the application of SnO_(x)-based materials for energy conversion and storage devices.展开更多
High-entropy pyrosilicate element selection is relatively blind, and the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) of traditional β-type pyrosilicate is not adjustable, making it difficult to meet the requirements of vario...High-entropy pyrosilicate element selection is relatively blind, and the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) of traditional β-type pyrosilicate is not adjustable, making it difficult to meet the requirements of various types of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). The following study aimed to develop a universal rule for high-entropy pyrosilicate element selection and to achieve directional control of the thermal expansion coefficient of high-entropy pyrosilicate. The current study investigates a high-entropy design method for obtaining pyrosilicates with stable β-phase and γ-phase by introducing various rare-earth (RE) cations. The solid-phase method was used to create 12 different types of high-entropy pyrosilicates with 4–6 components. The high-entropy pyrosilicates gradually transformed from β-phase to γ-phase with an increase in the average radius of RE^(3+) ions ( r¯(RE^(3+))). The nine pyrosilicates with a small r¯(RE^(3+)) preserve β-phase or γ-phase stability at room temperature to the maximum of 1400 ℃. The intrinsic relationship between the thermal expansion coefficient, phase structure, and RE–O bond length has also been found. This study provides the theoretical background for designing high-entropy pyrosilicates from the perspective of r¯(RE^(3+)). The theoretical guidance makes it easier to synthesize high-entropy pyrosilicates with stable β-phase or γ-phase for the use in environmental barrier coatings (EBCs). The thermal expansion coefficient of γ-type high-entropy pyrosilicate can be altered through component design to match various types of CMCs.展开更多
The effects of the partial replacement of Co with Mo on the phase structure and electrochemical kinetic properties of La0.35Ce0.65Ni3.54Co0.80-xMn0.35Al0.32Mox (x=0.00, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25) hydrogen storage alloy...The effects of the partial replacement of Co with Mo on the phase structure and electrochemical kinetic properties of La0.35Ce0.65Ni3.54Co0.80-xMn0.35Al0.32Mox (x=0.00, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25) hydrogen storage alloys prepared by arc-melting method were sys-tematically studied in this paper. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that after partial substitution of Mo for Co, the alloys remained a single LaNi5 phase with a hexagonal CaCu5-type structure. The P-C isotherms indicated that the equilibrium pressure gradually decreased with in-creasing of Mo content. Electrochemical studies showed that the substitution of Mo for Co could greatly increase discharge capacity, improve activation ability and reduce self-discharge of alloy electrodes. The alloy with x=0.25 exhibited a higher rate dischargeability (HRD1200= 50.9%). Moreover, Mo is a vital element in favor of kinetic properties of AB5-type hydrogen storage alloys. As Mo content increased, the ex-change current density I0, the hydrogen diffusion rate gradually increased.展开更多
Global environmental concerns on the toxicity of lead-based piezoelectrics impel the great mass fervor on investigations of lead-free alternatives.Barium titanate(BaTiO3,BT)ceramics,the first discovered perovskite fer...Global environmental concerns on the toxicity of lead-based piezoelectrics impel the great mass fervor on investigations of lead-free alternatives.Barium titanate(BaTiO3,BT)ceramics,the first discovered perovskite ferroelectrics,were widely employed to fabricate dielectric capacitors from 1950s.Since a piezoelectric breakthrough was achieved via chemical modification,intensive researches have been performed embracing lead-free BT-based piezoelectrics and their extensional functionalities.In this review,we encompass the stateof-the-art progress on chemical modification tuning phase structure toward advanced electrical properties in BT-based ceramics.Generally,modulated regularity of cations substitution on phase transition is summarized and clarified.Then,we highlight the common methodologies of phase structure(phase boundary,relaxor phase,room-temperature phase transition,etc.)design for optimizing piezoelectricity,electrostrictive strain,electrocaloric,dielectric energy storage or permittivity performances,and cover the noticeable developments and relevant physical mechanisms.Finally,perspectives and challenges on future research issues are featured.This review proposes to exert the significant guidance and service for material design of BT-based and other lead-free perovskite materials with superior functionalities.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174291)。
文摘In order to study the sintering characteristics of Ca-rich iron ore,chemical analysis,laser diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,XRD-Rietveld method,and micro-sintering were used to analyze the mineralogical properties and sintering pot tests were used to study the sintering behavior.In addition,a grey correlation mathematical model was used to calculate and compare the comprehensive sintering performance under different calcium-rich iron ore contents.The results demonstrate that the Ca-rich iron ore has coarse grain size and strong self-fusing characteristics with Ca element in the form of calcite(CaCO_(3)) and the liquid phase produced by the self-fusing of the calcium-rich iron ore is well crystallized.Its application with a 20wt%content in sintering improves sinter productivity,reduces fuel consumption,enhances reduction index,and improves gas permeability in blast furnace by 0.45 t/(m^(2)·h),6.11 kg/t,6.17%,and 65.39 kPa·℃,respectively.The Ca-rich iron ore sintering can improve the calorific value of sintering flue gas compared with magnetite sintering,which is conducive to recovering heat for secondary use.As the content of the Ca-rich iron ore increases,sinter agglomeration shifts from localized liquid-phase bonding to a combination of localized liquid-phase bonding and iron oxide crystal connection.Based on an examination of the greater weight value of productivity with grey correlation analysis,the Ca-rich iron ore is beneficial for the comprehensive index of sintering in the range of 0-20wt%content.Therefore,it may be used in sintering with magnetite concentrates as the major ore species.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21303157 and 21106123)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China(No.B2012203104)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project(2013M541201)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(20131333120008)
文摘To improve the electrochemical properties of rare-earth-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys, the effects of stoichiometry and Cu-substitution on the phase structure and thermodynamic properties of the alloys were studied. Nonsubstituted Ml0.80Mg0.20(Ni2.90Co0.50-Mn0.30Al0.30)x (x=0.68, 0.70, 0.72, 0.74, 0.76) alloys and Cu-substituted Ml0.80Mg0.20(Ni2.90Co0.50-yCuyMn0.30Al0.30)0.70 (y=0, 0.10, 0.30, 0.50) alloys were prepared by induction melting. Phase structure analysis shows that the nonsubstituted alloys consist of a LaNi5 phase, a LaNi3 phase, and a minor La2Ni7 phase;in addition, in the case of Cu-substitution, the Nd2Ni7 phase appears and the LaNi3 phase vanishes. Ther-modynamic tests show that the enthalpy change in the dehydriding process decreases, indicating that hydride stability decreases with in-creasing stoichiometry and increasing Cu content. The maximum discharge capacity, kinetic properties, and cycling stability of the alloy electrodes all increase and then decrease with increasing stoichiometry or increasing Cu content. Furthermore, Cu substitution for Co ame-liorates the discharge capacity, kinetics, and cycling stability of the alloy electrodes.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (070414159)the Science Research Foundation for the Candidates of Academic Leaders of Anhui Proince
文摘Phase structure and electrochemical properties of laser sintered La2MgNi9 alloys were studied. The sintered alloys contained a main phase, LaNi5, and a ternary La-Mg-Ni phase, with a PuNi3 structure and a small amount of LaMgNi4. The ternary La-Mg-Ni phase with a PuNi3 structure had the composition of La1.8Mg1.2Ni9 and La2MgNi9, for alloys laser sintered at 1000 and 1400 W, respectively. Owing to further reactions between LaNi5 and LaMgNi4, the amount of the PuNi3 phase increased for alloys sintered at 1400 W. Both alloys had good activation property (three charge/discharge cycles). The discharge capacities of the sintered alloys were 321.8 and 344.8 mAh/g, respectively. Compared with the alloy laser sintered at 1000 W, the poor cyclic stability of the alloy sintered at 1400 W was mainly attributed to the lower corrosion resistance of the La2MgNi9 phase.
基金This work is financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province, China (No. 050440602) the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (No. 205070) and the Scientific Research Foundation for the Candidates of Aca-demic Leaders, Education Department of Anhui Province, China (No. 2005hbz08).
文摘La(Mg1-xAlx) (x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) alloys have been prepared using induction melting followed by annealing. It is found that partial substitution of Mg by Al does not lead to a change in crystal structure, and the alloys have a single LaMg phase when x 〈 0.4. The lattice parameter of the LaMg phase decreases obviously after the partial substitution of Mg by Al. However, further substitution of Mg by Al leads to the coexistence of multiple phases when x ≥ 0.6. The alloys consist of the LaMg, LaAl, LaAl2, and La5Al4 phases. The LaMg phase decreases, whereas the La5Al4 phase increases with the increase in x. The Al-substituted La(Mgo.6Al0.4) alloy can be hydrogenated into the tetragonal LaH3, cubic LaH3, MgH2, and LaPd under 5 MPa at 473 K for 5 d.
基金This work was supported by Fund of Head of College of Chemistry,Shandong University.
文摘Blends of PC and PPSQ (A) with high M-w and good ladderlike regularity or PPSQ(B) with low M-w and more defective Si-atoms in its structure have been prepared by solution casting. The dispersed spheres (PPSQ(A)-rich) are unevenly dispersed in the continuous PC-rich phase and there is no phase-inversion as PPSQ(A) content increases when the percentage of PPSQ(A) is not more than 70%. PPSQ(B)-rich spheres are evenly dispersed in the continuous phase (PC-rich) and phase-inversion occurs when PPSQ(B) percentage is up to 70%. T-g of PPSQ(A)/PC or PPSQ(B)/PC at some compositions are lower than that of pure PC due to the enlarged free-volume of PC-rich phase because some spheres of rigid PPSQ chains are included in the PC-rich phase. PC and PPSQ(A) or PPSQ(B) are partially compatible. The compatibility of PC and PPSQ(B) is better than that of PC and PPSQ(A) with high M-w and good ladderlike regularity. Heat history has some influence on the T(g)s and compatibility of PPSQ(A)/PC and PPSQ(B)/PC blends.
基金Project Supported bythe Talents Development Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (200608)
文摘Mm0.3Ml0.7Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.4-Al0.3 alloy has high chemical activity and favorable plateaus pressure. Mg2Ni is in favor of high hydrogen storage capacity and low weight, but it is difficult to be activated. In order to improve the capacity and cycle performances of hydrogen-storage alloy electrodes, Mm0.3Ml0.7Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.4-Al0.3-x%Mg2Ni(x=0, 5, 10, 30) composite hydrogen storage alloys prepared by two-step re-melting were investigated in this work. The influences of Mg2Ni content on the cycle stabilities were analyzed by electrochemical methods. It was observed by XRD that the main phase of all the alloys is LaNi5 and the crystal lattice parameters of LaNi5 are changed with the increasing of x value, i.e, a-axis and unit cell volume decrease and c-axis decreases nonlinearly. The c-axis of alloy with x=5 is larger than the others. With the increasing of x value, capacity retentions of the composite hydrogen storage alloys rise from 66.21% while x=0 to 82.04% while x=10, but the capacity retention of the composite alloy with 30% Mg2Ni declines because of its decreasing axial ratio. More over, the composite alloy with 5% Mg2Ni shows the best cycle stability and higher discharge capacity, and it is an appropriate candidate for battery materials.
基金the Science Foundation of Shandong University for the Youth (y34029) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (29903006).
文摘The steady-state fluorescence method has been tentatively used to determine the phase structures of microemulsion systems consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), n-butanol (n-C4H9OH), octane (n-C8H18), and water. The excimer/monomer intensity ratio (I-e/I-m) of pyrene has demonstrated that the various structures in the microemulsion phase region can be distinguished. The results are consistent with electrical conductivity data already reported.
文摘The phase structure and electrochemical characteristics of Ml ((Ni3.55Co0.75Mn0.40Al0.30)sx ( x = 0.88, 0.92, 0.96, 1.00) hydrogen storage alloys were studied. The effect of the stoichiometric ratio on the phase structure and electrochemical characteristics was analyzed. The results of XRD reveal that all the alloys consist mainly of LaNi5 phase with the hexagonal CaCu5 structure. But a few of the diffraction peaks of La2Ni7 phase on XRD pattern are observed when x ≤ 0.92, and with decreasing x, the intensity of La2Ni7 diffraction peaks increases and the values of lattice parameters a and cell volume increase, c and c/a of LaNi5 phase decrease gradually. When x≥0.96, La2Ni7 phase disappears and the alloys become single CaCu5-type. The electrochemical tests show that the maximum discharge capacity, high rate dischargeability and low temperature dischargeability are improved to different degrees by adjusting the stoichiometric ratio.
文摘The digital image processing technique was used for the extraction of physical information from the temporal image of phase structure in the process of phase separation in the blend of poly (butylene terephthalate-co-caprolactone )with polycarbonate. The power spectrum images of the two-dimensional Fourier transformation (2DFT) of the temporal image of phase structure reflect the change of the phase size with time.
文摘Polysiloxane-modified epoxy resins were prepared through the reaction of epoxy resin with polydimethylsiloxanes bearing pendant N-(beta-aminoethyl)-gamma-aminopropyl groups. The morphology and properties of the cured epoxy resins modified by the polysiloxanes were investigated. It was found that the phase structure and properties of the cured epoxy resins depend mainly on the amino group content in the polydimethylsiloxane and the level of the modifier. The change of phase structure in the cured epoxy resin systems was responsible for the dramatic change in their mechanical and surface properties.
文摘Liquid crystalline multi-block copolymers poly[1,6-bis(4-oxybenzoyl-oxy)hexane terephthalate]-b-bisphenol A polycarbonate (PHTH-6-b-PC) with different segments of polycarbonate (PC) and thermotropic polyester PHTH-6 were synthesized in tetrachloroethane at 144 similar to 146 degrees C. The influence of segment length on the resulting phase structure and thermal behavior of block copolymers was also discussed. It is demonstrated by TEM and DMA that the resulting block copolymers show a considerable microphase separation. The degree of phase separation and the thermal behavior of the block copolymers are strongly dependent on the molecular weight of the segments incorporated.
文摘The rare earth based hydrogen storage alloys Mm_xMl_ 1-xNi_ 3.55Co_ 0.75Mn_ 0.4Al_ 0.3(x=0~0.50) were investigated in this work. The influences of phase structure on the PCT characteristics were analyzed by means of electrochemical measurements. The results indicate that there is a strict relationship between crystal volume and PCT characteristics.
文摘The low carbon dual phase structure was cold de formed first,then was tempered at 200 to 600℃.The variation in strength and ductility during tempering of the steel was investigated.It was found that a fter the de formed dual phase structure was tempered at 200 to 600℃, with the increase in the tempering temperature the tensile strength decreases rapidly;the lotal elongation remains constant at 200 to 500℃ but began to rise dramatically at a critical temperature between 500 and 600℃.However,when the non-deformed dual phase structure was tempered at the same temperature range,the tensile strength decreases and the total elongation increases continuously with the increase of temperature.It was demonstrated from TEM analysis that precipitating carbides density along the boundaries ofmartensite lath and the recrystallized grains are responsible for the tempering response ofthe de formed dual phase structure.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan,Grant AP14870191.
文摘This research paper presents a black hole solution with a rational nonlinear electrodynamics source within the Rastall gravity framework.The paper analyzes the thermodynamic properties of the solution in normal phase space and explores its critical behavior.The phase structure is examined using the extended first law of thermodynamics,with the cosmological constantΛserving as pressure P.The isotherms exhibit van der Waals behavior at small values of horizon r_(+).The paper also investigates the Gibbs free energy behavior and finds two critical points with two pressures where the re-entrant phase transition occurs and disappears.We also explore the prevalent microstructure of black holes in Ruppeiner geometry,uncovering significant deviations in the nature of particle interactions from conventional practice.Moreover,the thermodynamic geometry is analyzed using the Ruppeiner formalism,with the normalized Ricci scalar indicating possible point-phase transitions of the heat capacity,and the normalized extrinsic curvature having the same sign as the normalized Ricci scalar.The three-phase transitions of the heat capacity are those that we find for the normalized Ruppeiner curvatures.Thus,there is an absolute correspondence.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21875214,21674097 and 21774111)for financial support。
文摘A series of linear poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(4-vinylbenzyl chloride)-b-poly(4-tert-butylstyrene)(PEO_(113)-b-PVBC_(130)-b-Pt BS_(x)or E_(113)V_(130)T_(x))triblock terpolymers with various lengths x(=20,33,66,104,215)of Pt BS block were synthesized via a two-step reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization.The E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers were non-crystalline because the PVBC and Pt BS blocks strongly hindered the crystallization of PEO block.The effects of Pt BS block length x on the phase structures of E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers were investigated by combined techniques of small-angle X-ray scattering(SAXS)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).It was found that with increasing x from20 to 215,the phase structure of E_(113)V_(130)T_(x)triblock terpolymers became more ordered and changed from disordered structure,hexagonally-packed cylinder(HEX),hexagonally perforated layer(HPL),to lamellar(LAM)phase structures.Temperature-variable SAXS measurements showed that the HEX,HPL and LAM phase structures obtained for E_(113)V_(130)T_(66),E_(113)V_(130)T_(104)and E_(113)V_(130)T_(215)by thermal annealing,respectively,were thermodynamically stable in the temperature range of 30-170℃.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2020YFC1807003)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21976086and 22002059)Open Fund of the State Key Lab of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse Research of China (No.PCRR-ZZ-202105)。
文摘In the present study,two nanosized MnO_(2)with β and δ phase structures and potassium loaded MnO_(2)catalysts with varied K loading amounts (denoted as K/MnO_(2)) were prepared.Temperature programmed oxidation and isothermal reactions in loose contact modes were employed to examine the soot oxidation activity of the as-prepared catalysts.Characterization results show that as compared with β-MnO_(2),δ-MnO_(2)has larger surface area and higher content of hydroxyl groups.Upon K loading,abundant hydroxyl groups in δ-MnO_(2)effectively sequestrate K cation to form bound K species and free K species are available only at K loading above 3.0 wt.%.In contrast,the majority of K species present as free state in β-MnO_(2)even at a K loading of 1.0 wt.%due to its very low hydroxyl group content.The O_(2)temperature-programmed desorption (O_(2)-TPD) demonstrates that the catalysts with free K species exhibit strong ability in activating gaseous O_(2),whereas the catalysts only having bound K display minor O_(2)activation capability.As a result,despite of slightly lower activity of β-MnO_(2)than δ-MnO_(2),the K/β-MnO_(2)catalysts exhibit substantially higher activities than K/δ-MnO_(2)catalysts with identical K loadings.The finding in this study clearly demonstrates that for MnO_(2)based catalysts,the enhancement of catalytic activity for soot oxidation is highly K loading amount dependent and the dependency is strongly associated with the phase structure of MnO_(2).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071144,51831009 and 51621001)Guangzhou key research and development program(No.202103040001)。
文摘Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cycling stability,sluggish reaction kinetics,and limited electrochemical reaction reversibility,the development of SnO_(x)-based anodes has been hindered.And the current preparation and modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes lack direct and specific illustration.Herein,modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes have been emphasized.Firstly,to provide more direct instructions,the tuning routes of morphological structure for SnO_(x)-based electrodes(including slurry-based and self-supported)have been thoroughly discussed from the preparation perspective.Secondly,according to the properties of SnO_(x)-based anodes,the phase structure design ideas have also been properly classified and organized for addressing chemical reaction kinetics or thermodynamic issues.Finally,for future-oriented studies,new insights into the development and commercialization prospects of SnO_(x)-based anodes are also provided.This review,with comprehensive information on SnO_(x)-based anodes,aims to bring more specific guidance and valuable inspiration for peer researchers who are promoting the application of SnO_(x)-based materials for energy conversion and storage devices.
基金supported by the Instrument and Equipment Development,Chinese Academy of Sciences(YJKYYQ20210030)Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(21142201100).
文摘High-entropy pyrosilicate element selection is relatively blind, and the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) of traditional β-type pyrosilicate is not adjustable, making it difficult to meet the requirements of various types of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). The following study aimed to develop a universal rule for high-entropy pyrosilicate element selection and to achieve directional control of the thermal expansion coefficient of high-entropy pyrosilicate. The current study investigates a high-entropy design method for obtaining pyrosilicates with stable β-phase and γ-phase by introducing various rare-earth (RE) cations. The solid-phase method was used to create 12 different types of high-entropy pyrosilicates with 4–6 components. The high-entropy pyrosilicates gradually transformed from β-phase to γ-phase with an increase in the average radius of RE^(3+) ions ( r¯(RE^(3+))). The nine pyrosilicates with a small r¯(RE^(3+)) preserve β-phase or γ-phase stability at room temperature to the maximum of 1400 ℃. The intrinsic relationship between the thermal expansion coefficient, phase structure, and RE–O bond length has also been found. This study provides the theoretical background for designing high-entropy pyrosilicates from the perspective of r¯(RE^(3+)). The theoretical guidance makes it easier to synthesize high-entropy pyrosilicates with stable β-phase or γ-phase for the use in environmental barrier coatings (EBCs). The thermal expansion coefficient of γ-type high-entropy pyrosilicate can be altered through component design to match various types of CMCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20673093)
文摘The effects of the partial replacement of Co with Mo on the phase structure and electrochemical kinetic properties of La0.35Ce0.65Ni3.54Co0.80-xMn0.35Al0.32Mox (x=0.00, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25) hydrogen storage alloys prepared by arc-melting method were sys-tematically studied in this paper. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that after partial substitution of Mo for Co, the alloys remained a single LaNi5 phase with a hexagonal CaCu5-type structure. The P-C isotherms indicated that the equilibrium pressure gradually decreased with in-creasing of Mo content. Electrochemical studies showed that the substitution of Mo for Co could greatly increase discharge capacity, improve activation ability and reduce self-discharge of alloy electrodes. The alloy with x=0.25 exhibited a higher rate dischargeability (HRD1200= 50.9%). Moreover, Mo is a vital element in favor of kinetic properties of AB5-type hydrogen storage alloys. As Mo content increased, the ex-change current density I0, the hydrogen diffusion rate gradually increased.
基金Key Technologies Research and Development Program of Sichuan Province,Grant/Award Number:2018JY0007National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:51722208。
文摘Global environmental concerns on the toxicity of lead-based piezoelectrics impel the great mass fervor on investigations of lead-free alternatives.Barium titanate(BaTiO3,BT)ceramics,the first discovered perovskite ferroelectrics,were widely employed to fabricate dielectric capacitors from 1950s.Since a piezoelectric breakthrough was achieved via chemical modification,intensive researches have been performed embracing lead-free BT-based piezoelectrics and their extensional functionalities.In this review,we encompass the stateof-the-art progress on chemical modification tuning phase structure toward advanced electrical properties in BT-based ceramics.Generally,modulated regularity of cations substitution on phase transition is summarized and clarified.Then,we highlight the common methodologies of phase structure(phase boundary,relaxor phase,room-temperature phase transition,etc.)design for optimizing piezoelectricity,electrostrictive strain,electrocaloric,dielectric energy storage or permittivity performances,and cover the noticeable developments and relevant physical mechanisms.Finally,perspectives and challenges on future research issues are featured.This review proposes to exert the significant guidance and service for material design of BT-based and other lead-free perovskite materials with superior functionalities.