Transport properties of vanadium ions in cation exchange membranes:: Determination of diffusion coefficients using a dialysis cell

Diffusion coefficients of vanadium ions in cation exchange membranes are of interest because they allow to calculate the ion exchange across the membrane in an all vanadium redox flow battery which leads to undesired cross contamination and energy losses in the battery system. Diffusion coefficients of V²⁺, V³⁺, VO²⁺ and VO⁺₂ ions in CMS, CMV and CMX cation exchange membranes have been determined by measuring the ion exchange fluxes of these ions with H₃O⁺ ions using a dialysis cell. The experimental data are evaluated on the basis of integrated flux equations which require also ion exchange sorption equilibria obtained already in previous work. The lowest diffusion coefficients are observed in the CMS membrane for all vanadium ions. This membrane turns out to be the most suitable one for being applied in a vanadium battery since it is expected to prevent most effectively cross contamination of vanadium ions.     

Substrate temperature effects on the structural,compositional, and electrical properties of VO2 thin films deposited by pulsed laser deposition

The vanadium dioxide (VO₂) thin films were deposited on silicon (100) substrate using the pulsed laser deposition technique. The thin films were deposited at different substrate temperatures (500°C, 600°C, 700°C, and 800°C) while keeping all the other parameters constant. X‐ray diffraction confirmed the crystalline VO₂ (B) and VO₂ (M) phase formation at different substrate temperatures. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis showed the presence of V⁴⁺ and V⁵⁺ charge states in all the deposited thin films which confirms that the deposited films mainly consist of VO₂ and V₂O₅. An increase in the VO₂/V₂O₅ ratio has been observed in the films deposited at higher substrate temperatures (700°C and 800°C). Scanning electron microscope micrographs revealed different surface morphologies of the thin films deposited at different substrate temperatures. The electrical properties showed the sharp semiconductor to metal transition behavior with approximately 2 orders of magnitude for the VO₂ thin film deposited at 800°C. The transition temperature for heating and cooling cycles as low as 46.2°C and 42°C, respectively, has been observed which is related to the smaller difference in the interplanar spacing between the as‐deposited thin film and the standard rutile VO₂ as well as to the lattice strain of approximately −1.2%.     

V2O5/TiO2 Catalytic Xerogels Raman and EPR Studies

Raman spectroscopy and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) studies were performed on a series of V₂O₅/TiO₂ catalysts prepared by a modified sol-gel method in order to identify the vanadium species. Two species of surface vanadium were identified by Raman measurements, monomeric vanadyls and polymeric vanadates. Monomeric vanadyls are characterized by a narrow Raman band at 1030 cm^–1 and polymeric vanadates by two broad bands in the region from 900 to 960 cm^–1 and 770 to 850 cm^–1. The Raman spectra do not exhibit characteristic peaks of crystalline V₂O₅. These results are in agreement with those of X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) previously reported (C.B. Rodella et al., J. Sol-Gel Sci. Techn., submitted). At least three families of V⁴⁺ ions were identified by EPR investigations. The analysis of the EPR spectra suggests that isolated V⁴⁺ ions are located in sites with octahedral symmetry substituting for Ti⁴⁺ ions in the rutile structure. Magnetically interacting V⁴⁺ ions are also present as pairs or clusters giving rise to a broad and structureless EPR line. At higher concentration of V₂O₅, a partial oxidation of V⁴⁺ to V⁵⁺ is apparent from the EPR results.     

The First Neutral Dinuclear Vanadium Complex Comprising VO and VO2 Cores: Synthesis,Structure, Electrochemical Properties,and Catalytic Activity

A neutral dinuclear vanadium complex containing both oxido and dioxidovanadium cores with hydrazone based ligand, [VO(OCH₃)(CH₃OH)(HL)VO₂] ( 1 ) {H₄L = bis[(E)‐N′‐(5‐bromo‐2‐hydroxybenzylidene)]‐carbohydrazide}, was synthesized and fully characterized by X‐ray crystallography and spectroscopic methods (IR, UV/Vis, NMR). The ligand acts as a trinegative hexadentate N₃O₃ donor ligand to form a dinuclear complex and during the reaction V⁴⁺ is oxidized to V⁵⁺. The coordination polyhedra are a VO₅N distorted octahedron for the mono‐oxidovanadium core and a VO₃N₂ trigonal bipyramid for the dioxidovanadium core. The results of catalytic reactions indicate that 1 is a highly active catalyst in the clean epoxidation reaction of cis‐cyclooctene using aqueous hydrogen peroxide in acetonitrile. Cyclic voltammetric experiments of 1 in DMSO reveal two quasi‐reversible peaks due to the VO³⁺–VO²⁺ and VO₂⁺–VO₂ couples.     

Direct Oxidation of Benzene to Phenol by Dioxygen over Nano-vanadium Oxide

Reducing regents, such as ascorbic acid, are needed for vanadium‐containing catalysts to catalyze the direct oxidation of benzene to phenol by dioxygen. Quadrivalent vanadium species, reduced from quinquevalent vanadium species, can activate dioxygen to produce active oxygen species, which is important for the reaction. The key step is to prepare more V⁴⁺‐containing catalysts. Here, VO_X‐C₁₆‐A was prepared in an acidic medium to produce more V⁴⁺ species. The results of XPS and XRD studies confirmed that the vanadium species in VO_X‐C₁₆‐A was mainly V⁴⁺ ions. The results of XRD and electron diffraction patterns revealed that VO_X‐C₁₆‐A consisted of tetragonal VO₂ and monoclinic VO₂. Morphology observations display that the VO_X‐C₁₆‐A is made of nanorod. Investigations into the performances of the catalysts showed that VO_X‐C₁₆‐A was reusable, producing a 1.9% conversion of benzene without reducing agent.     

Electrochemical properties and state of paramagnetic centers in copper-modified complex vanadium and titanium oxides

Complex vanadium and titanium oxides modified by copper ions are studied by the electrochemical and ESR methods. Oxides Cu _x V_2?y Ti _y O_5?δ·nH₂O (0<y<1.33) have a layered structure and oxides Cu _x Ti_1?y V _y O_5+δ·nH₂O (0<y<0.25), an anatase structure. The intercalation of cations Cu²⁺ into the hydrates leads to oxidation of V⁴⁺. According to ESR data, V⁴⁺ exists in the oxides in the form of VO²⁺ and an octahedral surround of oxygen (V⁴⁺?O₆), respectively. The electroreduction of ions of d-elements and chemisorbed oxygen in the oxides is analyzed. The intercalation of cations Cu²⁺ alters the content of V⁴⁺ and the chemisorption ability of the oxides. Possible reasons for this phenomenon are discussed.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and crystal structures of two organic–inorganic hybrid molybdovanadates based on [V2Mo6(OH)2O24]4− and [VMo12O40]3− polyoxoanions

Two new organic–inorganic hybrid cobalt-molybdovanadates [Co(phen)₃]H₂[H₂V₂Mo₆O₂₆] · 7H₂O (1) and [Co(2,2′-bipy)₃][Na(H₂O)₇][VMo₁₂O₄₀] (2) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV, XPS spectroscopy, thermogravimetric (TG) analyses, and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The molecular structure of 1 consists of a [V₂Mo₆(OH)₂O₂₄]^4? polyoxoanion, a [Co(phen)₃]²⁺, two H⁺ and seven lattice water molecules. The structure of [V₂Mo₆(OH)₂O₂₄]^4? consists of six MoO₆ octahedra and two VO₄ tetrahedra; six MoO₆ octahedra are linked by edge-sharing oxygens forming a {Mo₆} ring, and two VO₄ tetrahedra cap opposite sides of the {Mo₆} ring. The molecular structural unit of 2 is constructed from a typical Keggin-type [VMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? polyoxoanion and a [Co(2,2′-bipy)₃]²⁺ cation and a Na⁺ countercation; Co²⁺ is coordinated by six nitrogens from three 2,2′-bipyridines forming a distorted octahedron.     

Mechanistic studies of methane partial oxidation to syngas over LiNiLaOx/Al2O3 catalyst

Reduction of vanadium-titanium oxide catalysts with hydrogen in the temperature range of 150–450°C results in the increase of the content of V⁴⁺ ions in substitution positions of TiO₂ with the anatase structure. The temperature increase up to 250°C results in the growth of the spectral intensity of V⁴⁺ associates in substitution positions of anatase. At higher treatment temperatures their intensity decreases due to the formation of VO₂ fragments in anatase. At 400°C and higher temperatures a solid solution of V⁴⁺ ions in rutile is formed.     

An investigation of the decomposition of the intermediate ions produced by electron-impact. II—[C7H7]+ ions from several halogenotoluenes

The structure and decomposition of the [C₇H₇]⁺ ions produced by electron-impact from o-, m- and p-chlorotoluene, o-, m- and p-bromotoluence, and p-iodotoluence, have been investigated. By determining the relative abundance of normal and metastable ions, these [C₇H₇]⁺ ions at electron energy of 20 eV are shown to be so-called ‘tropylium ions’. The amount of the internal energy of the [C₇H₇]⁺ ion estimated by the relative ion abundance ratios, ? [C₅H₅]⁺/[C₇H₇]⁺ and m*/[C₇H₇]⁺ for the decomposition \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ [{\rm C}_{\rm 7} {\rm H}_{\rm 7}]^ + \mathop \to \limits^{m^* } [{\rm C}_{\rm 5} {\rm H}_{\rm 5}]^ + + {\rm C}_{\rm 2} {\rm H}_{\rm 2} $\end{document}, is in the order iodotoluene > bromotoluene > chlorotoluene. The heats of formation of the activated complexes for the reaction \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ [{\rm C}_{\rm 7} {\rm H}_{\rm 7}]^ + \mathop \to \limits^{m^* } [{\rm C}_{\rm 5} {\rm H}_{\rm 5}]^ + + {\rm C}_{\rm 2} {\rm H}_{\rm 2} $\end{document} were estimated. The values suggest that the decomposing [C₇H₇]⁺ ions from various halogenotoluenes are identical in structure.     

ESR and reflectance spectra of manganese in polycrystalline TiO2 (rutile)

The ESR and reflectance spectra of polycrystalline TiO₂ containing manganese oxide (up to 8% atomic ratio) have been investigated. The results show that there is only a limited solubility of substitutional Mn⁴⁺ in TiO₂. The manganese ions are isolated, since the solubility limit prevents clustering of Mn⁴⁺ in TiO₂ matrix. Manganese in excess (with respect to the solubility value) is present as MnTiO₃. The electronic spectrum of Mn⁴⁺ in the rutile lattice is discussed on the basis of the behavior of isoelectronic Cr³⁺ in solid solution in TiO₂.     

Electronic State of Vanadium Ions in Li1+xV3O8 According to EPR Spectroscopy

EPR spectroscopy is used to study the electronic state of vanadium ions in HT- and LT-Li_1+xV₃O₈. It is shown that in both cases the EPR spectra observed are attributed to vanadyl VO²⁺ ions (localized electron centers) with weak exchange interaction. The other type of registered electrons is characterized by larger mobility through a few V⁵⁺ ions, i.e., by a higher degree of delocalization (electron gas). Based on the analysis of the temperature dependence of the EPR line width, it is stated that the exchange interaction between localized electron centers proceeds through electron gas (C-S-C relaxation). It is found that HT-Li_1+xV₃O₈ differs from LT-Li_1+xV₃O₈ by the sloping form of its spectrum at g_∥ range connected with two types of VO²⁺ ions different in the direction of the crystal field axis corresponding to a short V=O²⁺ bond.     

不同浓度Sn4+离子掺杂TiO2的结构、性质和光催化活性

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备出纯TiO₂和不同浓度Sn⁴⁺离子掺杂的TiO₂光催化剂(TiO₂-Snx%, x%代表Sn⁴⁺离子掺杂的TiO₂样品中Sn⁴⁺离子摩尔分数). 利用X 射线衍射(XRD)、X 射线光电子能谱(XPS)和表面光电压谱(SPS)确定了TiO₂-Snx%催化剂的晶相结构和能带结构, 结果表明: 当Sn⁴⁺离子浓度较低时, Sn⁴⁺离子进入TiO₂晶格, 取代并占据Ti⁴⁺离子的位置, 形成取代式掺杂结构(Ti_1-xSn_xO₂), 其掺杂能级在导带下0.38 eV处; 当Sn⁴⁺离子浓度较高时, 掺入的Sn⁴⁺离子在TiO₂表面生成金红石SnO₂, 形成TiO₂和SnO₂复合结构(TiO₂/SnO₂), SnO₂的导带位于TiO₂导带下0.33 eV处. 利用瞬态光电压谱和荧光光谱研究了TiO₂-Snx%催化剂光生载流子的分离和复合的动力学过程, 结果表明, Sn⁴⁺离子掺杂能级和表面SnO₂能带存在促进光生载流子的分离, 有效地抑制了光生电子与空穴的复合; 然而, Sn⁴⁺离子掺杂能级能更有效地增加光生电子的分离寿命, 提高了光生载流子的分离效率, 从而揭示了TiO₂-Snx%催化剂的光催化机理.     

Size‐ and Interface‐Modulated Metal–Insulator Transition in Solution‐Synthesized Nanoscale VO2‐TiO2‐VO2 Heterostructures

The M1 form of vanadium dioxide, which exhibits a reversible insulator–metal transition above room temperature, has been incorporated into nanoscale heterostructures through solution‐phase epitaxial growth on the tips of rutile TiO₂ nanorods. Four distinct classes of VO₂‐TiO₂‐VO₂ nanorod heterostructures are accessible by modulating the growth conditions. Each type of VO₂‐TiO₂‐VO₂ nanostructure has a different insulator–metal transition temperature that depends on the VO₂ domain sizes and the TiO₂‐VO₂ interfacial strain characteristics.     

Paramagnetic defects in α-WxV2O5

Paramagnetic defects in α-W_xV₂O₅ have been studied by ESR. A model is proposed where the unpaired electron arising from a valence induction effect remains localized on a single vanadium ion near the W⁶⁺ along the b direction. Introducing W⁶⁺ leads to a lattice distortion which is more important than that in the case of Mo⁶⁺. A slight displacement of vanadium along the a direction is observed in the defect, V⁴⁺ showing a stronger tendency toward octahedral coordination than V⁵⁺.     

Ab initio structures of (M2) and (M3) VO2 high pressure phases

(M2) and (M3) VO₂ high pressure phases have been obtained at 65kbars by Chamberland. Both phases crystallize in the monoclinic system, (M2) with the space group C2/m and unit cell dimensions a = 9.083A, b = 5.763A, c = 4.532A, β = 90.3 ° whereas (M3) belongs to P2/m with a = 4.506A, b = 2.899A, c = 4.617A and β = 91.79 °. Based on this data ab initio structures have been elaborated and adjusted to fit their experimental powder patterns. (M2) structure exhibits two crystallographically different infinite parallel [VO₄]_n⁴ⁿ⁻ strings of VO₆ edge shared octahedra interconnected by apices alike in the rutile structure but the oxygens are hexagonally close packed. The (M3) variety shows also two different [VO₄]_n⁴ⁿ⁻ strings but the general network now is rutile like slightly distorted. Vanadium atoms are situated in distorted oxygen octahedra, the VO bond lengths ranging from 1.66A to 2.15A with the V⁴⁺-V⁴⁺ pairing, V1-V1 = 2.70A and V2-V2 = 2.89A in (M2). In (M3) the VO distances range from 1.75A to 2.10A and V1-V1 = V2-V2 = 2.90A. The homopolar V⁴⁺ pairs evidenced in the (M2) form and the general unsymmetrical arrangement of oxygen about V⁴⁺ are in excellent agreement with the unusual physical properties of these two high pressure varieties.     

Redox-inactive ions control the redox-activity of molecular vanadium oxides

Polyoxometalates are key materials for energy conversion and storage due to their unique chemical tunability and electrochemical reactivity. Herein, we report that functionalization of molecular vanadium oxides, polyoxovanadates, with redox-inert Ca²⁺ cations leads to a significant increase in their electron storage capabilities. The electrochemical performance of the Ca²⁺-functionalized dodecavanadate [Ca₂V₁₂O₃₂Cl(DMF)₃]²⁻ (={Ca₂V₁₂}) was thus compared with that of the precursor compound (H₂NMe₂)₂[V₁₂O₃₂Cl]³⁻ (={V₁₂}). {Ca₂V₁₂} can store up to five electrons per cluster, while {V₁₂} only shows one reversible redox transition. In initial studies, we demonstrated that {Ca₂V₁₂} can be used as an active material in lithium-ion cathodes. Our results show how redox-inert cations can be used as structural and electrostatic stabilizers, leading to major changes in the redox-chemistry of polyoxovanadates.

The enhanced redox-activity of a molecular vanadium oxide cluster upon functionalization with redox-inert Ca²⁺ ions is reported together with initial insights into its performance as a lithium ion battery cathode.     

Gamma irradiation induced photochemical reactions in V-doped borate glasses

Glasses of the composition XNa₂O · 4Al₂O₃ (96-X) B₂O₃ (mole%) where X = 10, 20, 30 to which 0.03 g V₂O₅ per 100 g glass was added, were prepared by normal melting. Their absorption characteristics together with the corresponding V-free base glasses were determined before and after gamma irradiation. The characteristic spectra of the unirradiated glasses show absorption bands at 315, 470, 560–580, 610–650, 700–870, and 860–1000 nm, indicating the presence of vanadium ions in more than one oxidation state, viz, V⁵⁺, V⁴⁺, and V³⁺. Gamma irradation of V-containing glasses causes the formation of color centers in the glass matrices, with absorption bands at 330, 500, and 610 nm, and photoreduced [V³⁺] and [V²⁺] ions with absorption bands at 350–355 and 530–570 and 520 nm, respectively. Photoreduced [V⁴⁺] may also be formed, giving rise to absorptions at 690–700 and 750–800 nm. The induced vanadium ions are found to absorb at shorter wavelengths than the intrinsic ones. An explanation based on the difference in the field energy of the two states is given.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a tungstovanadate: [4,4′-bipyH<Subscript>2</Subscript>][4,4′-bipyH]<Subscript>2</Subscript>[VW<Subscript>12</Subscript>O<Subscript>40</Subscript>] · 4,4′-bipy · 7.5H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

An organic-inorganic hybrid Keggin compound, [4,4′-bipyH₂][4,4′-bipyH]₂[VW₁₂O₄₀] · 4,4′-bipy · 7.5H₂O (bipy-bipyridine) (1), has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR spectroscopy, single crystal X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, and ESR spectroscopy. 1 crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 18.7350(15) Å, b = 14.0253(12) Å, c = 26.434(2) Å, β= 105.0810(10)°, V = 6706.6(10) ų and Z = 4. The crystal structure of 1 consists of diprotonated and monoprotonated 4,4′-bipyridine cations, free 4,4′-bipyridine molecule, lattice water molecules, and a typical Keggin-type polyoxoanion [VW₁₂O₄₀]^4?. The polyoxoanion is constructed by four {W₃O₁₆} trinuclear groups, each of which is made up of three edge-sharing {WO₆} octahedra, and the {VO₄} tetrahedron is in the center of the cage.     

Peculiarities of ESR spectra of V?Ti oxide systems

ESR analysis of 1–20 wt. % V₂O₅ samples heated at 700–950°C has revealed the formation of V⁴⁺ ion clusters upon V⁴⁺ ion stabilization in Ti⁴⁺ substitution points of rutile.     

Reaction of [VO(OPr)3] with hexamethyldisylthiane in the presence of β-diketones

The reaction of [VO(OPr)₃] (Pr is n-propyl) with hexamethyldisylthiane Me₃SiSSiMe₃ in the presence of β-diketones (acetylacetone (HAcac), hexafluoroacetylacetone (Hfac), and dipivaloylmethane (Dpm)), is studied. In all cases, vanadium(IV) and vanadium(III) β-diketonate complexes of different types are formed. New crystalline modification [V(Acac)₃] is obtained in the reaction with HAcac. The mixedligand vanadium(III) complex of the composition [V₂(Hfac)₂(μ-OPr)]₂ is formed with Hfac. In the presence of Dpm, the known vanadium(IV) complex [V₂O₂(Dpm)₂(μ-OPr)₂] is obtained in which two vanadyl groups VO²⁺ are linked by two bridging propoxy groups. The structures of all products are determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.