A unique nest-type catalyst has been designed with a nest of oxygen capture surrounding catalytic Pt centers, which shows much promoted performance, on the base of Pt/C catalyst, for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR). Th...A unique nest-type catalyst has been designed with a nest of oxygen capture surrounding catalytic Pt centers, which shows much promoted performance, on the base of Pt/C catalyst, for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR). The nest is constructed with nitrogen-doped carbon matrix(NCM), derived from the controlled carbonization of PANI precursor, to cover Pt/C catalyst. The unique structure of the catalyst(denoted as NCM■ Pt/C) has many merits. Firstly, it can capture oxygen both in air and in acidic electrolyte. Compared with naked Pt/C, it is found that, in air, the oxygen concentration within the porous nest of NCM surrounding Pt/C particles is ~13 times higher than atmospheric oxygen concentration and, in acidic electrolyte, the concentration of activated oxygen over the catalyst NCM■ Pt/C rise to~1.9 times. Secondly, the NCM nest offers a special electronic modulation on Pt centers toward modified ORR kinetics and then catalytic performances. With these merits, compared with Pt/C, the NCM■ Pt/C catalyst shows 3.2 times higher turnover frequency value and 2.9 times enhanced specific activity for ORR with half-wave potential at 0.894 V. After 50,000 sweeping cycles, the NCM■ Pt/C catalyst retains~66% mass activity and still has advantages over the fresh Pt/C catalyst. We envision that the nest-type catalyst provides a new idea for progress of practical Pt/C ORR catalyst.展开更多
The radiative capture reaction plays an important role in nuclear astrophysics. We have indirectly measured the astrophysical S(E) factors for some proton capture reactions and reaction rates for several neutron cap...The radiative capture reaction plays an important role in nuclear astrophysics. We have indirectly measured the astrophysical S(E) factors for some proton capture reactions and reaction rates for several neutron capture reactions with one nucleon transfer reactions at HI-13 tandem accelerator in recent years. Some of them are compiled into IAEA EXFOR database and JINA REACLIB project, and used in the network calculations of Big Bang nucleosynthesis and type-I X-ray bursts.展开更多
Four kinds of Ca-based sorbents were prepared by calcination and hydration reactions using different precursors: calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate monohydrate and calcium oxide. The CO2 absorption ...Four kinds of Ca-based sorbents were prepared by calcination and hydration reactions using different precursors: calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate monohydrate and calcium oxide. The CO2 absorption capacity of those sorbents was investigated in a fixed-bed reactor in the temperature range of 350-650℃. It was found that all of those sorbents showed higher capacity for CO2 absorption when the operating temperature higher than 450℃. The CaAc2-CaO sorbent showed the highest CO2 absorption capacity of 299mg·g-1. The morphology of those sorbents was examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the changes of composition before and after carbonation were also determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results indicated that those sorbents have the similar chemical compositions and crystalline phases before carbonation reaction [mainly Ca(OH)2], and CaCO3 is the main component after carbonation reaction. The SEM morphology shows clearly that the sorbent pores were filled with reaction products after carbonation reaction, and became much denser than before. The N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms indicated that the CaAc2-CaO and CaCO3-CaO sorbents have higher specific surface area, larger pore volume and appropriate pore size distribution than that of CaO-CaO and Ca(OH)2-CaO.展开更多
Neutron capture therapy with Sulfur-33, similar to boron neutron capture therapy with Boron-10, is effective in treating some types of tumors including ocular melanoma. The key point in sulfur neutron capture therapy ...Neutron capture therapy with Sulfur-33, similar to boron neutron capture therapy with Boron-10, is effective in treating some types of tumors including ocular melanoma. The key point in sulfur neutron capture therapy is whether the neutron beam flux and the resonance capture cross section of ^(33)S(n;α)^(30) Si reaction at 13.5 keV can achieve the requirements of radiotherapy. In this research,the authors investigated the production of 13.5 keV neutron production and moderation based on an accelerator neutron source. A lithium glass detector was used to measure the neutron flux produced via near threshold^7 Li(p,n)~7 Be reaction using the time-of-flight method. Furthermore, the moderation effects of different kinds of materials were investigated using Monte Carlo simulation.展开更多
Taking into account the effect of electron screening on electron energy and electron capture threshold energy, by using the method of Shell-Model Monte Carlo and random phase approximation theory, we investigate the c...Taking into account the effect of electron screening on electron energy and electron capture threshold energy, by using the method of Shell-Model Monte Carlo and random phase approximation theory, we investigate the capture rates of chromium isotopes with strong electron screening according to the linear response theory screening model. Strong screening rates can decrease by about 40.43% (e.g., for 6Cr at T9 = 3.44, Ye = 0.43). Our conclusions may be helpful to researches on supernova explosions and related numerical simulation methods.展开更多
开发与应用CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化技术是应对当前全球气候变化危机、实现“双碳”目标的重要途径之一。其中具有吸附和催化组分的双功能材料研发与优化是技术核心。系统总结了国内外主要科研机构对应用于CO_(2)捕集原位甲烷化和原...开发与应用CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化技术是应对当前全球气候变化危机、实现“双碳”目标的重要途径之一。其中具有吸附和催化组分的双功能材料研发与优化是技术核心。系统总结了国内外主要科研机构对应用于CO_(2)捕集原位甲烷化和原位逆水煤气变换这2类主要CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化技术双功能材料的主要工作,包括合成方法、吸附性能、反应动力学、促进机理、失活机理和应用模式等方面,并详细介绍了国内外主要科研机构在CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化方面取得的最新进展。DFM是兼具催化和吸附组分的复合材料,在催化组分选择上,贵金属催化剂虽然活性高,但成本昂贵,Ni基催化剂成本较低,但还原性较差、在含氧气氛下易失活;在吸附组分选择上,金属氧化物(如CaO、MgO)和碱金属碳酸盐(如Na 2 CO 3、K 2 CO 3)是具有潜力的吸附组分,特别是MgO和CaO因其理论吸附量高而被视为最有前景的吸附组分,尽管面临实际吸附量不理想和循环稳定性差的挑战。目前研究主要通过碱金属熔盐掺杂提升MgO实际吸附量,通过掺杂金属助剂(如La、Co、Fe等)提高CaO吸附剂的循环性能和抗烧结能力。动力学研究表明反应速率高度依赖于H 2分压,通过调节吸附和催化的时间可提高CH 4平均产量。ICCU技术展现出广阔的应用前景,尤其是在钢铁、能源、化工等关键领域。然而,全面评估技术的环境影响,特别是从生命周期评估(LCA)角度,对于全面理解ICCU技术的环境可持续性及其在碳减排中的贡献至关重要。未来,通过持续研究和技术创新,解决现有挑战,ICCU技术有望在工业化应用中取得显著成果,为全球碳减排做出重要贡献。展开更多
We discuss current attempts to employ the modified potential cluster model to describe the available experimental data on the^(13)B(n,γ0+1)^(14)B total cross-sections.The estimated results of the M1 and E1 transition...We discuss current attempts to employ the modified potential cluster model to describe the available experimental data on the^(13)B(n,γ0+1)^(14)B total cross-sections.The estimated results of the M1 and E1 transitions from the n^(13)B scattering states to the ground and first excited states of^(14)B are presented.The 1st resonance at Ex=1.275 MeV(1+)is revealed in both the cross-section and reaction rate.Within the variation in the asymptotic constant,a thermal cross-section interval of 5.1-8.9 mb is proposed.Based on the theoretical total cross-sections at energies of 0.01 eV to 5 MeV,we calculate the reaction rate in the temperature range of 0.01 to 10T9.The ignition T9 values of the^(13)B(n,γ0+1)^(14)B reaction depending on a neutron number density n_(n)of~10^(22)cm^(−3)are determined.The radiative neutron capture reaction rates on the boron^(10-13)B and carbon^(12-14)Сisotopes are compared.展开更多
The thermal neutron capture gamma radiations for 51V(n, g)52V reaction have been studied at Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor (DNRR). The gamma two-step cascade transition was measured by event-event coincidence spectrom...The thermal neutron capture gamma radiations for 51V(n, g)52V reaction have been studied at Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor (DNRR). The gamma two-step cascade transition was measured by event-event coincidence spectrometer. The added-neutron binding energy in 52V was measured as 7.31 MeV. Energy and the intensity transition of cascades were consistent with prediction of single particle model. Furthermore, the spin and the parity of levels were confined.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91963206,21932004)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2017YFB0702800)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M691512)。
文摘A unique nest-type catalyst has been designed with a nest of oxygen capture surrounding catalytic Pt centers, which shows much promoted performance, on the base of Pt/C catalyst, for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR). The nest is constructed with nitrogen-doped carbon matrix(NCM), derived from the controlled carbonization of PANI precursor, to cover Pt/C catalyst. The unique structure of the catalyst(denoted as NCM■ Pt/C) has many merits. Firstly, it can capture oxygen both in air and in acidic electrolyte. Compared with naked Pt/C, it is found that, in air, the oxygen concentration within the porous nest of NCM surrounding Pt/C particles is ~13 times higher than atmospheric oxygen concentration and, in acidic electrolyte, the concentration of activated oxygen over the catalyst NCM■ Pt/C rise to~1.9 times. Secondly, the NCM nest offers a special electronic modulation on Pt centers toward modified ORR kinetics and then catalytic performances. With these merits, compared with Pt/C, the NCM■ Pt/C catalyst shows 3.2 times higher turnover frequency value and 2.9 times enhanced specific activity for ORR with half-wave potential at 0.894 V. After 50,000 sweeping cycles, the NCM■ Pt/C catalyst retains~66% mass activity and still has advantages over the fresh Pt/C catalyst. We envision that the nest-type catalyst provides a new idea for progress of practical Pt/C ORR catalyst.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Programme of China (No. 2007CB815003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 10675173, 10705053, 10735100 and 11021504)
文摘The radiative capture reaction plays an important role in nuclear astrophysics. We have indirectly measured the astrophysical S(E) factors for some proton capture reactions and reaction rates for several neutron capture reactions with one nucleon transfer reactions at HI-13 tandem accelerator in recent years. Some of them are compiled into IAEA EXFOR database and JINA REACLIB project, and used in the network calculations of Big Bang nucleosynthesis and type-I X-ray bursts.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21006053), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (65010551) and Special Projects of Environmental Protection (2009ZX07208).
文摘Four kinds of Ca-based sorbents were prepared by calcination and hydration reactions using different precursors: calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate monohydrate and calcium oxide. The CO2 absorption capacity of those sorbents was investigated in a fixed-bed reactor in the temperature range of 350-650℃. It was found that all of those sorbents showed higher capacity for CO2 absorption when the operating temperature higher than 450℃. The CaAc2-CaO sorbent showed the highest CO2 absorption capacity of 299mg·g-1. The morphology of those sorbents was examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the changes of composition before and after carbonation were also determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results indicated that those sorbents have the similar chemical compositions and crystalline phases before carbonation reaction [mainly Ca(OH)2], and CaCO3 is the main component after carbonation reaction. The SEM morphology shows clearly that the sorbent pores were filled with reaction products after carbonation reaction, and became much denser than before. The N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms indicated that the CaAc2-CaO and CaCO3-CaO sorbents have higher specific surface area, larger pore volume and appropriate pore size distribution than that of CaO-CaO and Ca(OH)2-CaO.
文摘Neutron capture therapy with Sulfur-33, similar to boron neutron capture therapy with Boron-10, is effective in treating some types of tumors including ocular melanoma. The key point in sulfur neutron capture therapy is whether the neutron beam flux and the resonance capture cross section of ^(33)S(n;α)^(30) Si reaction at 13.5 keV can achieve the requirements of radiotherapy. In this research,the authors investigated the production of 13.5 keV neutron production and moderation based on an accelerator neutron source. A lithium glass detector was used to measure the neutron flux produced via near threshold^7 Li(p,n)~7 Be reaction using the time-of-flight method. Furthermore, the moderation effects of different kinds of materials were investigated using Monte Carlo simulation.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11565020 and 10773005)the Counterpart Foundation of Sanya (Grant 2016PT43)+2 种基金the Special Foundation of Science and Technology Cooperation for Advanced Academy and Region of Sanya (Grant 2016YD28)the Scientific Research Starting Foundation for 515 Talented Project of Hainan Tropical Ocean University (Grant RHDRC201701)the Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province (Grant No. 114012)
文摘Taking into account the effect of electron screening on electron energy and electron capture threshold energy, by using the method of Shell-Model Monte Carlo and random phase approximation theory, we investigate the capture rates of chromium isotopes with strong electron screening according to the linear response theory screening model. Strong screening rates can decrease by about 40.43% (e.g., for 6Cr at T9 = 3.44, Ye = 0.43). Our conclusions may be helpful to researches on supernova explosions and related numerical simulation methods.
文摘开发与应用CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化技术是应对当前全球气候变化危机、实现“双碳”目标的重要途径之一。其中具有吸附和催化组分的双功能材料研发与优化是技术核心。系统总结了国内外主要科研机构对应用于CO_(2)捕集原位甲烷化和原位逆水煤气变换这2类主要CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化技术双功能材料的主要工作,包括合成方法、吸附性能、反应动力学、促进机理、失活机理和应用模式等方面,并详细介绍了国内外主要科研机构在CO_(2)捕集-加氢转化一体化方面取得的最新进展。DFM是兼具催化和吸附组分的复合材料,在催化组分选择上,贵金属催化剂虽然活性高,但成本昂贵,Ni基催化剂成本较低,但还原性较差、在含氧气氛下易失活;在吸附组分选择上,金属氧化物(如CaO、MgO)和碱金属碳酸盐(如Na 2 CO 3、K 2 CO 3)是具有潜力的吸附组分,特别是MgO和CaO因其理论吸附量高而被视为最有前景的吸附组分,尽管面临实际吸附量不理想和循环稳定性差的挑战。目前研究主要通过碱金属熔盐掺杂提升MgO实际吸附量,通过掺杂金属助剂(如La、Co、Fe等)提高CaO吸附剂的循环性能和抗烧结能力。动力学研究表明反应速率高度依赖于H 2分压,通过调节吸附和催化的时间可提高CH 4平均产量。ICCU技术展现出广阔的应用前景,尤其是在钢铁、能源、化工等关键领域。然而,全面评估技术的环境影响,特别是从生命周期评估(LCA)角度,对于全面理解ICCU技术的环境可持续性及其在碳减排中的贡献至关重要。未来,通过持续研究和技术创新,解决现有挑战,ICCU技术有望在工业化应用中取得显著成果,为全球碳减排做出重要贡献。
基金the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan(AP09259174)。
文摘We discuss current attempts to employ the modified potential cluster model to describe the available experimental data on the^(13)B(n,γ0+1)^(14)B total cross-sections.The estimated results of the M1 and E1 transitions from the n^(13)B scattering states to the ground and first excited states of^(14)B are presented.The 1st resonance at Ex=1.275 MeV(1+)is revealed in both the cross-section and reaction rate.Within the variation in the asymptotic constant,a thermal cross-section interval of 5.1-8.9 mb is proposed.Based on the theoretical total cross-sections at energies of 0.01 eV to 5 MeV,we calculate the reaction rate in the temperature range of 0.01 to 10T9.The ignition T9 values of the^(13)B(n,γ0+1)^(14)B reaction depending on a neutron number density n_(n)of~10^(22)cm^(−3)are determined.The radiative neutron capture reaction rates on the boron^(10-13)B and carbon^(12-14)Сisotopes are compared.
文摘The thermal neutron capture gamma radiations for 51V(n, g)52V reaction have been studied at Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor (DNRR). The gamma two-step cascade transition was measured by event-event coincidence spectrometer. The added-neutron binding energy in 52V was measured as 7.31 MeV. Energy and the intensity transition of cascades were consistent with prediction of single particle model. Furthermore, the spin and the parity of levels were confined.