Multiferroic(BFO)nanoparticles doped with strontium with the general formula Bi1-xSrx FeO3(x=0,0.3,0.5,0.7)were synthesized using a modified sol-gel auto-combustion process.The structural,electrical,optical,and magnet...Multiferroic(BFO)nanoparticles doped with strontium with the general formula Bi1-xSrx FeO3(x=0,0.3,0.5,0.7)were synthesized using a modified sol-gel auto-combustion process.The structural,electrical,optical,and magnetic properties of the samples are discussed.The structural analysis,carried out using the x-ray powder diffraction technique,shows a structural transition from rhombohedral(R-3c)to cubic(Pm-3m)for the doping amount of strontium(Sr)equal to x=0.3.Morphological analysis of the prepared samples were carried out using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Frequency-dependent dielectric constant and ac conductivity were studied.The doped samples,with improved dielectric properties,can be used to fabricate different optoelectronic devices.Strong dielectric dispersion and broad relaxation were exhibited by all the samples.Cole–Cole plots were employed as an effective tool to study the dispersion parameters,namely,the optical dielectric constant,static dielectric constant,relaxation time,and spreading factor.The activation energy was calculated from the relaxation peaks and Cole–Cole plots,which were found to be compatible with each other.The bandgap of the samples was calculated using diffuse reflectance spectral(DRS)analysis.Sharp and strong photoluminescence in the IR region was observed in the samples,similar to ZnO,which was reported for the first time.Room-temperature and low-temperature magnetization studies point towards the superparamagnetic nature of the samples,with an improvement in magnetic properties with doping.The antiferromagnetic behavior of bulk bismuth ferrite transforms to superparamagnetic in nature for both pure and Sr-substituted bismuth ferrite nanoparticles due to the close dimensions of crystallite size with magnetic domains leading to the break-down of the frustrated spin cycloidal moment.展开更多
Ternary complexes of terbium with ortho (and para) aminobenzoic acid and 1.10 phenanthroline were introduced into silica gel by the sol-gel method. The luminescence behavior of the solid-state samples was studied duri...Ternary complexes of terbium with ortho (and para) aminobenzoic acid and 1.10 phenanthroline were introduced into silica gel by the sol-gel method. The luminescence behavior of the solid-state samples was studied during the sol-gel aging process by means of emission, excitation spectra, lifetimes and quantum efficiencies.展开更多
The effect of Al-substitution on the electrochemical performances of Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode materials was studied.Samples with stoichiometric proportion of Li3AlxV2-x(PO4)3(x=0,0.05,0.10)were prepared by adding Al(NO3)3 ...The effect of Al-substitution on the electrochemical performances of Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode materials was studied.Samples with stoichiometric proportion of Li3AlxV2-x(PO4)3(x=0,0.05,0.10)were prepared by adding Al(NO3)3 in the raw materials of Li3V2(PO4)3.The XRD analysis shows that the Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 has the same monoclinic structure as the un-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3.The SEM images show that Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 has regular and uniform particles.The electrochemical measurements show that Al-substitution can improve the rate capability of cathode materials.The Li3Al0.05V1.95(PO4)3 sample shows the best high-rate performance.The discharge capacity at 1C rate is 119 mA·h/g with 30th capacity retention rate about 92.97%.The electrode reaction reversibility and electronic conductivity are enhanced,and the charge transfer resistance decreases through Al-substitution.The improved electrochemical performances of Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode materials offer some favorable properties for their commercial application.展开更多
To improve the cracking behavior of hydrocarbon,Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) bimetallic catalysts were synthesized by different preparation methods(sol-gel,co-impregnation and single-impregnation) and added the additives(citric acid...To improve the cracking behavior of hydrocarbon,Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) bimetallic catalysts were synthesized by different preparation methods(sol-gel,co-impregnation and single-impregnation) and added the additives(citric acid,polyethylene glycol and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) based on the most suitable method above.The cracking reaction of methylcyclohexane under supercritical conditions was performed as the probe reaction to estimate the catalytic performance,and the properties of Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalyst were characterized by N_(2) absorption-desorption,XRD,XPS,H_(2)-TPR,NH_(3)-TPD,in-situ IR of NH_(3) desorption,HRTEM and STEM-mapping so as to study the structure-activity relationship.The catalyst synthesized via sol-gel method showed the best conversion and heat sink,being 81.8% and 3.81 MJ/kg,which was closely related to strong mutual effect between active components and SiO_(2) as well as strong acid sites.Besides,the introduction of additives by sol-gel method has an affirmative influence on properties of Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalysts,being that the acidity(more L and B acid sites) was modulated and organic groups interact with metal to suppress the aggregation of metal species(Ni and Mo),thereby enhancing the catalytic activity.At 750℃,the conversion(89.3%) as well as heat sink(3.99 MJ/kg) of MCH cracking obtained an optimum over Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalyst with addition of citric acid.展开更多
For the high temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) of VO_x thin films,the preparation process including the heat-treating and the application of seed layer,has been investigated.When the films were prepared wit...For the high temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) of VO_x thin films,the preparation process including the heat-treating and the application of seed layer,has been investigated.When the films were prepared without a seed layer, heated in air for 2 h,and then in N_2 for 2 h at 470℃,the TCR of about 1.07% K^(-1) (3.75% K^(-1) at 45℃～65℃) was gained.The R_(20℃)/R_(100℃) was about 28.75,while the R_(20℃)/R_(100℃) of the thin films prepared on a seed layer was 5.5.The X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that better heating conditions led to less phase compositions and higher V_2O_5 diffraction peak,which led to higher TCR.The experiment results showed that the optimum heating condition was at 470℃for 4 h.展开更多
(Fe7Co3)0.15(SiO2)0.85 granular alloy solid was prepared successfully using sol-gel method. The samples with different reducing temperatures were investigated by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),transmission electron microgr...(Fe7Co3)0.15(SiO2)0.85 granular alloy solid was prepared successfully using sol-gel method. The samples with different reducing temperatures were investigated by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),transmission electron micrography(TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The av-erage particIe sizes of the samples were also calculated from Scherrer formula. The magnetic properties of (Fe7Co3 )o. 15 (SiO2)0.85 were studied in detail.展开更多
The Co content dependence of crystal structure and specific magnetization of Fe1-xCox-SiO2granular solid prepared by the sol-gel method have been studied. It is found that the crystal structure, Iattice parameter and ...The Co content dependence of crystal structure and specific magnetization of Fe1-xCox-SiO2granular solid prepared by the sol-gel method have been studied. It is found that the crystal structure, Iattice parameter and specific magnetization of the FeCo alloy particles depend on the Co content.展开更多
The aim of this study was to develop a method to prepare WO<sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span>&l...The aim of this study was to develop a method to prepare WO<sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film which has high anticorrosion property when it was coated on type 304 stainless steel. A series of WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-modified TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sols were synthesized by peroxo-sol gel method using TiCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and Na</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> as the starting materials. TiCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was converted to Ti(OH)</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> gel. H</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">O</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and Na</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> were added in Ti(OH)</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> solution and heated at 95<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sol was transparent, in neutral (pH^7) solution, stable suspension without surfactant, nano-crystallite and no annealing is needed after coating, and very stable for 2 years in stock. WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sol was formed with anatase crystalline structure. These sols were characterized by XRD, TEM, and XPS. The sol was used to coat on stainless steel 304 by dip-coating. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was anatase in structure as characterized by X-ray diffraction. There were no WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> XRD peaks in the WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sols, indicating that WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> particles were very small, possibly incorporating into TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> structure, providing the amount of WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was very small. The TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> particles were rhombus shape. WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> had smaller size area than pure TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The SEM results showed that the film coated on the glass substrate was very uniform. All films were nonporous and dense films. Its hardness reached 2 H after drying at 100<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C, and reached 5 H after annealing at 400<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film coated on 304 stainless steel had better anticorrosion capability than the unmodified TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film under UV light illumination. The optimum weight ratio of TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was 100:4.</span>展开更多
Transparent anatase TiO2 nanometer thin films with photocatalytic activity were prepared via the sol-gel method on soda-lime glass. The thickness , crystalline phase, grain size, surface hydroxyl amount and so on were...Transparent anatase TiO2 nanometer thin films with photocatalytic activity were prepared via the sol-gel method on soda-lime glass. The thickness , crystalline phase, grain size, surface hydroxyl amount and so on were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) , X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy ( TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible spectrophotometer ( UV-VIS). The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 thin films was evaluated for the photocatalytic decolorization of aqueous methyl orange . The effects of film thickness on the crystalline phase, grain size, transmittance and photocatalytic activity of nanometer Ti02 thin films were discussed.展开更多
Nanosized ZnWO4 photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via the sol-gel process in a temperature range of 450-800 ℃.The grain size,crystal size,and crystallinity of ZnWO4 particles increased with the increase of...Nanosized ZnWO4 photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via the sol-gel process in a temperature range of 450-800 ℃.The grain size,crystal size,and crystallinity of ZnWO4 particles increased with the increase of calcination temperature and prolonging calcination time.The photocatalytic activity was measured for the degradation of an aqueous Rhodamine-B(RhB)solution and gaseous formaldehyde(FAD).With the increase of calcination temperature and time,the activities increased to a maximum and then decreased.ZnWO4 photocatalyst prepared at 550 ℃ for 10 h showed the highest activity,which is similar to the photocatalytic activity of P25TiO2 for the degradation of gaseous FAD.High crystallinity,large surface area,and good dispersion are responsible for the high photocatalytic performance of the prepared ZnWO4.展开更多
Eu 2+, Dy 3+ co-doped nanocrystalline strontium aluminate phosphor powders with brightness and long afterglow were synthesized by the sol-gel method at 1200 ℃ for 2 h. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffract...Eu 2+, Dy 3+ co-doped nanocrystalline strontium aluminate phosphor powders with brightness and long afterglow were synthesized by the sol-gel method at 1200 ℃ for 2 h. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results of XRD show that the single crystalline phase is α-SrAl2O4. According to the observation of SEM, the particles of the samples are needle-like. Compared with the samples synthesized by solid state reaction, the grain size of the sol-gel method is to nanometer grade. A clear blue shift occurs in the excitation and emission spectra. The blue shift in nanocrystalline SrAl2O4∶Eu, Dy phosphor can be attributed to the quantum-size-effect of the luminescent particles.展开更多
Ink-jet printing of ceramic thick films is one of low cost on-site ceramic pattern fabrication methods.It is necessary to investigate the rheological behaviour of ceramic inks and drying behaviour of droplets.Two kind...Ink-jet printing of ceramic thick films is one of low cost on-site ceramic pattern fabrication methods.It is necessary to investigate the rheological behaviour of ceramic inks and drying behaviour of droplets.Two kinds of BaTiO3 ceramic inks were prepared by mechanical mixing and sol-gel methods,respectively.The effect of preparation parameters,such as quantity of polyacrylic acid(PAA)and solid content,on physicochemical and rheologic properties of the ceramic inks was investigated.The results show that they satisfy the requirements of continuous ink-jet printing.The appearances of printed dots and single printed layers were observed by SEM.The SEM images indicate that dots printed with mixing method ink are in ring shape,and dots printed with sol-gel method ink are in pancake shape,so the printed layer surface with the latter ink is smoother.The causes of these phenomena were discussed.展开更多
A series of red-emitting Ca2-xAl2SiO7:xEu3+(x = 1 mol.%-10 mol.%) phosphors were synthesized by the sol-gel method.The effects of annealing temperature and doping concentration on the crystal structure and luminescenc...A series of red-emitting Ca2-xAl2SiO7:xEu3+(x = 1 mol.%-10 mol.%) phosphors were synthesized by the sol-gel method.The effects of annealing temperature and doping concentration on the crystal structure and luminescence properties of Ca2Al2SiO7:Eu3+ phosphors were investigated.X-ray diffraction(XRD) profiles showed that all peaks could be attributed to the tetragonal Ca2Al2SiO7 phase when the sample was annealed at 1000℃.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) micrographs indicate that the phosphors have an irregularly rounded morphology with particles of about 200 nm.Excitation spectra showed that the strong broad band at around 258 nm and weak sharp lines in 350-490 nm were attributed to the charge transfer band of Eu3+-O2-and f-f transitions within the 4f6 configuration of Eu3+ ions,respectively.Emission spectra implied that the red luminescence could be attributed to the transitions from the 5D0 excited level to the 7FJ(J = 0,1,2,3,4) levels of Eu3+ ions with the main electric dipole transition 5D0→7F2(618 and 620 nm),and Eu3+ ions prefer to occupy a lower symmetry site in the crystal lattice.Moreover,the photoluminescence(PL) intensity was strongly dependent on both the sintering temperature and doping concentration,and the highest PL intensity was observed at an Eu3+ concentration x = 7 mol.% after annealing at 1100℃.The obtained Ca2Al2SiO7:Eu3+ phosphor may have potential application for the red lamp phosphor.展开更多
Undoped and Na-doped ZnO films were deposited by sol-gel method.The effects of sodium incorporation on structure,surface morphology and optical constants of the films were investigated.X-ray diffraction patterns show ...Undoped and Na-doped ZnO films were deposited by sol-gel method.The effects of sodium incorporation on structure,surface morphology and optical constants of the films were investigated.X-ray diffraction patterns show the hexagonal wurtzite polycrystalline structure and that the sodium incorporation leads to the change in the structural characteristics of ZnO films.The SEM observations show that the surface morphology of the films is affected by the sodium incorporation.The transmission spectra show that the average transmittance of the films is above 85% in the visible range.The absorption edge initially blue-shifts and then red-shifts with the increase of Na doping content.The optical constants of these films were calculated using transmission spectra.Refractive indices of the films in the visible range decrease at first and then increase with increasing Na doping content.展开更多
The three-way catalysts (TWCs) promoters Ce0.6Zr0.4-xTbxO2-y were prepared by sol-gel method. BET surface areas analysis indicated that an increase of the dopant Tb content from x=0.05 to x=0.15 favors an increase of ...The three-way catalysts (TWCs) promoters Ce0.6Zr0.4-xTbxO2-y were prepared by sol-gel method. BET surface areas analysis indicated that an increase of the dopant Tb content from x=0.05 to x=0.15 favors an increase of surface area from 66.8 to 80.4 m2·g-1 compared with the undoped sample Ce0.60Zr0.40O2 65.1 m2·g-1 after calcination at 650 ℃. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation indicated that the doped samples have a higher thermal stability. The XRD and Raman spectra confirmed that the Ce0.6Zr0.4-xTbxO2-y cubic solid solution is formed. XPS analysis revealed that Ce and Tb mainly existed in the form of Ce4+ and Tb3+, and Zr existed in the form of Zr4+ on the surface of the samples. The doped samples were homogenous in composition; the introduction of Tb into the CeO2-ZrO2 promoters resulted in the formation of a solid solution, and the concentration of surface lattice oxygen was increased.展开更多
M-type Ba hexaferrites were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method. Several synthesizing factors, such as pH value, citric acid/metal ion ratio, and dispersion agent were mainly discussed. Fine and pure powders of...M-type Ba hexaferrites were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method. Several synthesizing factors, such as pH value, citric acid/metal ion ratio, and dispersion agent were mainly discussed. Fine and pure powders of BaFe12O19 were optimally synthesized under the conditions of the pH value is 7 and citric acid/metal ion ratio is 3. The X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrates that no impurity is observed in the synthesized powders after presintered at 450 ℃ and calcinated at 1100 ℃. SEM observations indicate that the size of the synthesized BaFe12O19 powders is small and uniform distribution. It can also be learned from SEM that the co-synthesizing sol-gel method can be in favor of the formation of finer particles.展开更多
Long afterglow photoluminescent materials Sr2MgSi2O7 doped with Eu2+, Dy3+ were prepared by sol-gel method. The synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The excitation spectrum, emission spectrum a...Long afterglow photoluminescent materials Sr2MgSi2O7 doped with Eu2+, Dy3+ were prepared by sol-gel method. The synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The excitation spectrum, emission spectrum and long decay curve were measured and analyzed. XRD pattern indicates that phosphor is with Sr2MgSi2O7 crystal structure. The wide range of excitation wavelength indicates that luminescent material can be excited by light from ultraviolet ray to visible light. The main peak of emission spectrum is located at 466 nm. Sample excited by visible light can emit bright blue light, and the afterglow time lasts more than 8 h.展开更多
Nanometer Al2O3 is one of new types of functional materials with broad application and development prospects in the future. The basic principle and ways of nanometer Al2O3 fabricated using sol-gel technique were intro...Nanometer Al2O3 is one of new types of functional materials with broad application and development prospects in the future. The basic principle and ways of nanometer Al2O3 fabricated using sol-gel technique were introduced, and the factors affecting nanometer Al2O3 fabricated using sol-gel method were analyzed. The progress in research on nanometer Al2O3 and the application fields of nanometer Al2O3 were reviewed. The existing problems and the problems prospect for nanometer Al2O3 were pointed out.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Support from DST, Govt of India for the FIST grant sanctioned to Vimala College Thrissur (Grant No. SR/FST/College-046/2011)Sultan Qaboos University for the support provided during this study
文摘Multiferroic(BFO)nanoparticles doped with strontium with the general formula Bi1-xSrx FeO3(x=0,0.3,0.5,0.7)were synthesized using a modified sol-gel auto-combustion process.The structural,electrical,optical,and magnetic properties of the samples are discussed.The structural analysis,carried out using the x-ray powder diffraction technique,shows a structural transition from rhombohedral(R-3c)to cubic(Pm-3m)for the doping amount of strontium(Sr)equal to x=0.3.Morphological analysis of the prepared samples were carried out using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Frequency-dependent dielectric constant and ac conductivity were studied.The doped samples,with improved dielectric properties,can be used to fabricate different optoelectronic devices.Strong dielectric dispersion and broad relaxation were exhibited by all the samples.Cole–Cole plots were employed as an effective tool to study the dispersion parameters,namely,the optical dielectric constant,static dielectric constant,relaxation time,and spreading factor.The activation energy was calculated from the relaxation peaks and Cole–Cole plots,which were found to be compatible with each other.The bandgap of the samples was calculated using diffuse reflectance spectral(DRS)analysis.Sharp and strong photoluminescence in the IR region was observed in the samples,similar to ZnO,which was reported for the first time.Room-temperature and low-temperature magnetization studies point towards the superparamagnetic nature of the samples,with an improvement in magnetic properties with doping.The antiferromagnetic behavior of bulk bismuth ferrite transforms to superparamagnetic in nature for both pure and Sr-substituted bismuth ferrite nanoparticles due to the close dimensions of crystallite size with magnetic domains leading to the break-down of the frustrated spin cycloidal moment.
文摘Ternary complexes of terbium with ortho (and para) aminobenzoic acid and 1.10 phenanthroline were introduced into silica gel by the sol-gel method. The luminescence behavior of the solid-state samples was studied during the sol-gel aging process by means of emission, excitation spectra, lifetimes and quantum efficiencies.
基金Project(GuiJiaoRen[2007]71)supported by the Research Funds of the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering,Protection and Assessment Program to Sponsor Teams for Innovation in the Construction of Talent Highlands in Guangxi Institutions of Higher Learning,China
文摘The effect of Al-substitution on the electrochemical performances of Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode materials was studied.Samples with stoichiometric proportion of Li3AlxV2-x(PO4)3(x=0,0.05,0.10)were prepared by adding Al(NO3)3 in the raw materials of Li3V2(PO4)3.The XRD analysis shows that the Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 has the same monoclinic structure as the un-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3.The SEM images show that Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 has regular and uniform particles.The electrochemical measurements show that Al-substitution can improve the rate capability of cathode materials.The Li3Al0.05V1.95(PO4)3 sample shows the best high-rate performance.The discharge capacity at 1C rate is 119 mA·h/g with 30th capacity retention rate about 92.97%.The electrode reaction reversibility and electronic conductivity are enhanced,and the charge transfer resistance decreases through Al-substitution.The improved electrochemical performances of Al-substituted Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode materials offer some favorable properties for their commercial application.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant number 91841301]Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [grant number YJ201791]。
文摘To improve the cracking behavior of hydrocarbon,Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) bimetallic catalysts were synthesized by different preparation methods(sol-gel,co-impregnation and single-impregnation) and added the additives(citric acid,polyethylene glycol and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) based on the most suitable method above.The cracking reaction of methylcyclohexane under supercritical conditions was performed as the probe reaction to estimate the catalytic performance,and the properties of Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalyst were characterized by N_(2) absorption-desorption,XRD,XPS,H_(2)-TPR,NH_(3)-TPD,in-situ IR of NH_(3) desorption,HRTEM and STEM-mapping so as to study the structure-activity relationship.The catalyst synthesized via sol-gel method showed the best conversion and heat sink,being 81.8% and 3.81 MJ/kg,which was closely related to strong mutual effect between active components and SiO_(2) as well as strong acid sites.Besides,the introduction of additives by sol-gel method has an affirmative influence on properties of Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalysts,being that the acidity(more L and B acid sites) was modulated and organic groups interact with metal to suppress the aggregation of metal species(Ni and Mo),thereby enhancing the catalytic activity.At 750℃,the conversion(89.3%) as well as heat sink(3.99 MJ/kg) of MCH cracking obtained an optimum over Ni-Mo/SiO_(2) catalyst with addition of citric acid.
文摘For the high temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) of VO_x thin films,the preparation process including the heat-treating and the application of seed layer,has been investigated.When the films were prepared without a seed layer, heated in air for 2 h,and then in N_2 for 2 h at 470℃,the TCR of about 1.07% K^(-1) (3.75% K^(-1) at 45℃～65℃) was gained.The R_(20℃)/R_(100℃) was about 28.75,while the R_(20℃)/R_(100℃) of the thin films prepared on a seed layer was 5.5.The X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that better heating conditions led to less phase compositions and higher V_2O_5 diffraction peak,which led to higher TCR.The experiment results showed that the optimum heating condition was at 470℃for 4 h.
文摘(Fe7Co3)0.15(SiO2)0.85 granular alloy solid was prepared successfully using sol-gel method. The samples with different reducing temperatures were investigated by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),transmission electron micrography(TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The av-erage particIe sizes of the samples were also calculated from Scherrer formula. The magnetic properties of (Fe7Co3 )o. 15 (SiO2)0.85 were studied in detail.
文摘The Co content dependence of crystal structure and specific magnetization of Fe1-xCox-SiO2granular solid prepared by the sol-gel method have been studied. It is found that the crystal structure, Iattice parameter and specific magnetization of the FeCo alloy particles depend on the Co content.
文摘The aim of this study was to develop a method to prepare WO<sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film which has high anticorrosion property when it was coated on type 304 stainless steel. A series of WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-modified TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sols were synthesized by peroxo-sol gel method using TiCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and Na</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> as the starting materials. TiCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was converted to Ti(OH)</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> gel. H</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">O</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and Na</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> were added in Ti(OH)</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> solution and heated at 95<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sol was transparent, in neutral (pH^7) solution, stable suspension without surfactant, nano-crystallite and no annealing is needed after coating, and very stable for 2 years in stock. WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sol was formed with anatase crystalline structure. These sols were characterized by XRD, TEM, and XPS. The sol was used to coat on stainless steel 304 by dip-coating. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was anatase in structure as characterized by X-ray diffraction. There were no WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> XRD peaks in the WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> sols, indicating that WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> particles were very small, possibly incorporating into TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> structure, providing the amount of WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was very small. The TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> particles were rhombus shape. WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> had smaller size area than pure TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The SEM results showed that the film coated on the glass substrate was very uniform. All films were nonporous and dense films. Its hardness reached 2 H after drying at 100<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C, and reached 5 H after annealing at 400<span style="white-space:normal;">°</span>C. The WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film coated on 304 stainless steel had better anticorrosion capability than the unmodified TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> film under UV light illumination. The optimum weight ratio of TiO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: WO</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was 100:4.</span>
基金This work was financially supported by Foundation for Uni-versity Key Teacher by the Ministry of Education, the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China (No. 50072016) and the Key Re-search Project of the Ministry of Education(No.99087)
文摘Transparent anatase TiO2 nanometer thin films with photocatalytic activity were prepared via the sol-gel method on soda-lime glass. The thickness , crystalline phase, grain size, surface hydroxyl amount and so on were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) , X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy ( TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible spectrophotometer ( UV-VIS). The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 thin films was evaluated for the photocatalytic decolorization of aqueous methyl orange . The effects of film thickness on the crystalline phase, grain size, transmittance and photocatalytic activity of nanometer Ti02 thin films were discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20433010and20571047)Specialized Research Fundfor the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20060003082).
文摘Nanosized ZnWO4 photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via the sol-gel process in a temperature range of 450-800 ℃.The grain size,crystal size,and crystallinity of ZnWO4 particles increased with the increase of calcination temperature and prolonging calcination time.The photocatalytic activity was measured for the degradation of an aqueous Rhodamine-B(RhB)solution and gaseous formaldehyde(FAD).With the increase of calcination temperature and time,the activities increased to a maximum and then decreased.ZnWO4 photocatalyst prepared at 550 ℃ for 10 h showed the highest activity,which is similar to the photocatalytic activity of P25TiO2 for the degradation of gaseous FAD.High crystallinity,large surface area,and good dispersion are responsible for the high photocatalytic performance of the prepared ZnWO4.
文摘Eu 2+, Dy 3+ co-doped nanocrystalline strontium aluminate phosphor powders with brightness and long afterglow were synthesized by the sol-gel method at 1200 ℃ for 2 h. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results of XRD show that the single crystalline phase is α-SrAl2O4. According to the observation of SEM, the particles of the samples are needle-like. Compared with the samples synthesized by solid state reaction, the grain size of the sol-gel method is to nanometer grade. A clear blue shift occurs in the excitation and emission spectra. The blue shift in nanocrystalline SrAl2O4∶Eu, Dy phosphor can be attributed to the quantum-size-effect of the luminescent particles.
基金Project(106151)supported by the Major Program of the Ministry of Education of ChinaProject(59842001)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Ink-jet printing of ceramic thick films is one of low cost on-site ceramic pattern fabrication methods.It is necessary to investigate the rheological behaviour of ceramic inks and drying behaviour of droplets.Two kinds of BaTiO3 ceramic inks were prepared by mechanical mixing and sol-gel methods,respectively.The effect of preparation parameters,such as quantity of polyacrylic acid(PAA)and solid content,on physicochemical and rheologic properties of the ceramic inks was investigated.The results show that they satisfy the requirements of continuous ink-jet printing.The appearances of printed dots and single printed layers were observed by SEM.The SEM images indicate that dots printed with mixing method ink are in ring shape,and dots printed with sol-gel method ink are in pancake shape,so the printed layer surface with the latter ink is smoother.The causes of these phenomena were discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10874160)the Science and Technology Foundation of Guangdong Province,China (No. 2007173)the Science and Technology Foundation of Jiangmen City, China (No. 2007028)
文摘A series of red-emitting Ca2-xAl2SiO7:xEu3+(x = 1 mol.%-10 mol.%) phosphors were synthesized by the sol-gel method.The effects of annealing temperature and doping concentration on the crystal structure and luminescence properties of Ca2Al2SiO7:Eu3+ phosphors were investigated.X-ray diffraction(XRD) profiles showed that all peaks could be attributed to the tetragonal Ca2Al2SiO7 phase when the sample was annealed at 1000℃.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) micrographs indicate that the phosphors have an irregularly rounded morphology with particles of about 200 nm.Excitation spectra showed that the strong broad band at around 258 nm and weak sharp lines in 350-490 nm were attributed to the charge transfer band of Eu3+-O2-and f-f transitions within the 4f6 configuration of Eu3+ ions,respectively.Emission spectra implied that the red luminescence could be attributed to the transitions from the 5D0 excited level to the 7FJ(J = 0,1,2,3,4) levels of Eu3+ ions with the main electric dipole transition 5D0→7F2(618 and 620 nm),and Eu3+ ions prefer to occupy a lower symmetry site in the crystal lattice.Moreover,the photoluminescence(PL) intensity was strongly dependent on both the sintering temperature and doping concentration,and the highest PL intensity was observed at an Eu3+ concentration x = 7 mol.% after annealing at 1100℃.The obtained Ca2Al2SiO7:Eu3+ phosphor may have potential application for the red lamp phosphor.
基金Project(50872001) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20060357003) supported by Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of ChinaProject(KJ2010A284) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Higher Education Institution of China
文摘Undoped and Na-doped ZnO films were deposited by sol-gel method.The effects of sodium incorporation on structure,surface morphology and optical constants of the films were investigated.X-ray diffraction patterns show the hexagonal wurtzite polycrystalline structure and that the sodium incorporation leads to the change in the structural characteristics of ZnO films.The SEM observations show that the surface morphology of the films is affected by the sodium incorporation.The transmission spectra show that the average transmittance of the films is above 85% in the visible range.The absorption edge initially blue-shifts and then red-shifts with the increase of Na doping content.The optical constants of these films were calculated using transmission spectra.Refractive indices of the films in the visible range decrease at first and then increase with increasing Na doping content.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China (2004B13)
文摘The three-way catalysts (TWCs) promoters Ce0.6Zr0.4-xTbxO2-y were prepared by sol-gel method. BET surface areas analysis indicated that an increase of the dopant Tb content from x=0.05 to x=0.15 favors an increase of surface area from 66.8 to 80.4 m2·g-1 compared with the undoped sample Ce0.60Zr0.40O2 65.1 m2·g-1 after calcination at 650 ℃. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation indicated that the doped samples have a higher thermal stability. The XRD and Raman spectra confirmed that the Ce0.6Zr0.4-xTbxO2-y cubic solid solution is formed. XPS analysis revealed that Ce and Tb mainly existed in the form of Ce4+ and Tb3+, and Zr existed in the form of Zr4+ on the surface of the samples. The doped samples were homogenous in composition; the introduction of Tb into the CeO2-ZrO2 promoters resulted in the formation of a solid solution, and the concentration of surface lattice oxygen was increased.
基金This work was financially supported by the Funds for Harbin Young Scholars (No.2005AFQXJ031).
文摘M-type Ba hexaferrites were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method. Several synthesizing factors, such as pH value, citric acid/metal ion ratio, and dispersion agent were mainly discussed. Fine and pure powders of BaFe12O19 were optimally synthesized under the conditions of the pH value is 7 and citric acid/metal ion ratio is 3. The X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrates that no impurity is observed in the synthesized powders after presintered at 450 ℃ and calcinated at 1100 ℃. SEM observations indicate that the size of the synthesized BaFe12O19 powders is small and uniform distribution. It can also be learned from SEM that the co-synthesizing sol-gel method can be in favor of the formation of finer particles.
文摘Long afterglow photoluminescent materials Sr2MgSi2O7 doped with Eu2+, Dy3+ were prepared by sol-gel method. The synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The excitation spectrum, emission spectrum and long decay curve were measured and analyzed. XRD pattern indicates that phosphor is with Sr2MgSi2O7 crystal structure. The wide range of excitation wavelength indicates that luminescent material can be excited by light from ultraviolet ray to visible light. The main peak of emission spectrum is located at 466 nm. Sample excited by visible light can emit bright blue light, and the afterglow time lasts more than 8 h.
文摘Nanometer Al2O3 is one of new types of functional materials with broad application and development prospects in the future. The basic principle and ways of nanometer Al2O3 fabricated using sol-gel technique were introduced, and the factors affecting nanometer Al2O3 fabricated using sol-gel method were analyzed. The progress in research on nanometer Al2O3 and the application fields of nanometer Al2O3 were reviewed. The existing problems and the problems prospect for nanometer Al2O3 were pointed out.
