During the plasma spheroidization process powders undergo different changes in their microstructures and crystal phases. In this paper, simple calculation of heat transfer between the plasma and a suspended particle w...During the plasma spheroidization process powders undergo different changes in their microstructures and crystal phases. In this paper, simple calculation of heat transfer between the plasma and a suspended particle was performed based on three hypotheses for the purpose of guiding experiments. Experimental investigation of the crystal phases and microstructural changes during the plasma processing was made using silica, alumina and nickel powders as starting materials. It has been revealed from the experimental results that these materials undergo different changes in crystal phases and microstructures, and these changes are essentially determined by the structures, properties and aggregate states of the starting materials.展开更多
The effect of inhomogeneity of particles on the band-gap of silica colloidal crystals(SCCs) fabricated by vertical deposition method was studied.The optical properties of the crystals were examined.The SEM images and ...The effect of inhomogeneity of particles on the band-gap of silica colloidal crystals(SCCs) fabricated by vertical deposition method was studied.The optical properties of the crystals were examined.The SEM images and transmission spectrum of the crystals showed that the inhomogeneity of particles not only affected the ordering,but also their mid-gap position.When the volume ratio of S particles(VS) to L particles(VL) in suspension was 1:1,the band-gap of silica colloidal crystals changed with the growth of particles.When the ratio was 2:1,the quality of SCCs on substrate was obviously improved simultaneously with the number decreasing of L particles.Especially,the quality of SCCs at the bottom of substrate was the best and its mid-gap(634 nm) was very close to that of theoretic value of S particles(636 nm).When the ratio was 3:1,the effect of L particles became smaller with the number decreasing of L particles in suspension.The mid-gap position(638 nm) of whole SCCs on substrate were all close to that of theoretic value of S particles(636 nm).展开更多
The green bodies were prepared by adding B4C （0. 5% , 1.5% , 2.5% and 3.5% in mass） or B2O3 （6% and 9% in mass） in fiLsed silica powders, respectivel）, and then were fired at I 150 ℃ for 4 h, 1 200 ℃ for 4 h, ...The green bodies were prepared by adding B4C （0. 5% , 1.5% , 2.5% and 3.5% in mass） or B2O3 （6% and 9% in mass） in fiLsed silica powders, respectivel）, and then were fired at I 150 ℃ for 4 h, 1 200 ℃ for 4 h, and 1 350 ℃ for 0. 5 h, respectively. The bulk density, apparent porosity, cold modulus of rupture and therm（d expansion coefficient of the fired .specimens were determined, and phase compositions and microstructure were researched. The results show that： （1） B4C promotes the sintering of fitsed silica ceramics, but many closed pores will form easily wilh B4 C increase; （2） .fused silica ceramics with 3. 5 mass% maC ha.re 1. 045 × 10-6 ℃ -1 of the lowest average thermal expansion coefficient bet：u,een 40 ℃ and 730 ℃; （3） B4C additive is more effective to restrain crystaUizatioa of fused silica than B2O3 with the same content of boron.展开更多
Monodispersed silica microspheres with diameter of 353nm were assembled into photonic crystal in ethanol colloidal suspensions of varied silica volume fraction at different temperature and humidity by means of control...Monodispersed silica microspheres with diameter of 353nm were assembled into photonic crystal in ethanol colloidal suspensions of varied silica volume fraction at different temperature and humidity by means of controllable vertical deposition method. The surface morphology and optical properties were studied by SEM and UV-Vis-NIR. It was found that the high-quality silica colloidal photonic crystals were obtained from ethanol solutions with environment temperature between 45℃ and 55℃, humidity between 66% and 76%, the volume fraction of microspheres is between 0.8% and 1.5%. The ordered close-packed photonic crystal fabricated by controllable vertical deposition method had the two photonic bandgaps in the visible light band and near infrared band.展开更多
This paper reports how a hairy layer of carbon nano-fibers can be prepared on the macro-porous silica foam produced by the sphere templating method. Firstly, three-dimensional close-packed crystals of polystyrene sphe...This paper reports how a hairy layer of carbon nano-fibers can be prepared on the macro-porous silica foam produced by the sphere templating method. Firstly, three-dimensional close-packed crystals of polystyrene spheres are assembled on porous disk substrate by vacuum filtration or evaporation. The polystyrene template is annealed slightly above the glass transition temperature in order to strengthen the colloidal crystal and ensure inter- connection of the spheres so as to obtain porous materials with open structure. Following the treatment of hexde- cyltrimethylammonium bromide, the polystyrene template is filled with silica colloidal solution, which solidifies in the cavities. Then the polystyrene particles are removed by calcination at 843K, leaving behind porous silica foam. Scanning electron microscopy images demonstrate that silica foam has uniform and open structured pores. Nickel particles were deposited on porous silica foam layer by the dipping method and porous carbon nano-fiber washcoat was prepared by catalytic decomposition of ethene over small nickel particles.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50574083)
文摘During the plasma spheroidization process powders undergo different changes in their microstructures and crystal phases. In this paper, simple calculation of heat transfer between the plasma and a suspended particle was performed based on three hypotheses for the purpose of guiding experiments. Experimental investigation of the crystal phases and microstructural changes during the plasma processing was made using silica, alumina and nickel powders as starting materials. It has been revealed from the experimental results that these materials undergo different changes in crystal phases and microstructures, and these changes are essentially determined by the structures, properties and aggregate states of the starting materials.
基金Supported by National Key Basic Research Special Fund (No. 2006CB932606)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50702077)
文摘The effect of inhomogeneity of particles on the band-gap of silica colloidal crystals(SCCs) fabricated by vertical deposition method was studied.The optical properties of the crystals were examined.The SEM images and transmission spectrum of the crystals showed that the inhomogeneity of particles not only affected the ordering,but also their mid-gap position.When the volume ratio of S particles(VS) to L particles(VL) in suspension was 1:1,the band-gap of silica colloidal crystals changed with the growth of particles.When the ratio was 2:1,the quality of SCCs on substrate was obviously improved simultaneously with the number decreasing of L particles.Especially,the quality of SCCs at the bottom of substrate was the best and its mid-gap(634 nm) was very close to that of theoretic value of S particles(636 nm).When the ratio was 3:1,the effect of L particles became smaller with the number decreasing of L particles in suspension.The mid-gap position(638 nm) of whole SCCs on substrate were all close to that of theoretic value of S particles(636 nm).
文摘The green bodies were prepared by adding B4C （0. 5% , 1.5% , 2.5% and 3.5% in mass） or B2O3 （6% and 9% in mass） in fiLsed silica powders, respectivel）, and then were fired at I 150 ℃ for 4 h, 1 200 ℃ for 4 h, and 1 350 ℃ for 0. 5 h, respectively. The bulk density, apparent porosity, cold modulus of rupture and therm（d expansion coefficient of the fired .specimens were determined, and phase compositions and microstructure were researched. The results show that： （1） B4C promotes the sintering of fitsed silica ceramics, but many closed pores will form easily wilh B4 C increase; （2） .fused silica ceramics with 3. 5 mass% maC ha.re 1. 045 × 10-6 ℃ -1 of the lowest average thermal expansion coefficient bet：u,een 40 ℃ and 730 ℃; （3） B4C additive is more effective to restrain crystaUizatioa of fused silica than B2O3 with the same content of boron.
基金Aeronautic Science Foundation Programof China( 05G53038)
文摘Monodispersed silica microspheres with diameter of 353nm were assembled into photonic crystal in ethanol colloidal suspensions of varied silica volume fraction at different temperature and humidity by means of controllable vertical deposition method. The surface morphology and optical properties were studied by SEM and UV-Vis-NIR. It was found that the high-quality silica colloidal photonic crystals were obtained from ethanol solutions with environment temperature between 45℃ and 55℃, humidity between 66% and 76%, the volume fraction of microspheres is between 0.8% and 1.5%. The ordered close-packed photonic crystal fabricated by controllable vertical deposition method had the two photonic bandgaps in the visible light band and near infrared band.
基金NUFFIC, CSC and the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department (No.04B060).
文摘This paper reports how a hairy layer of carbon nano-fibers can be prepared on the macro-porous silica foam produced by the sphere templating method. Firstly, three-dimensional close-packed crystals of polystyrene spheres are assembled on porous disk substrate by vacuum filtration or evaporation. The polystyrene template is annealed slightly above the glass transition temperature in order to strengthen the colloidal crystal and ensure inter- connection of the spheres so as to obtain porous materials with open structure. Following the treatment of hexde- cyltrimethylammonium bromide, the polystyrene template is filled with silica colloidal solution, which solidifies in the cavities. Then the polystyrene particles are removed by calcination at 843K, leaving behind porous silica foam. Scanning electron microscopy images demonstrate that silica foam has uniform and open structured pores. Nickel particles were deposited on porous silica foam layer by the dipping method and porous carbon nano-fiber washcoat was prepared by catalytic decomposition of ethene over small nickel particles.
