Cotton fabric coated with nano TiO2-acrylate copolymer for photocatalytic self-cleaning by in-situ suspension polymerization

Two kinds of nano TiO₂-polyacrylate hybrid dispersions, TBM-w and TBM-e were synthesized by in-situ suspension polymerization and solution polymerization respectively, in order to fix the nano TiO₂ on fabrics. The photocatalytic self-cleaning fabrics have received much attention in recent years for its water-saving and environment-protection advantages. However, the fixation of the photocatalyst on fabrics is still a key problem that inhibits industrialization of these eco-friendly fabrics. The cotton fabric was treated by the two hybrid dispersions. The photocatalytic self-cleaning property was characterized. Infrared spectroscopy, burning loss test and thermogravimetry showed that some copolymer chains entangled with the nano TiO₂. Transmission electron microscope illustrated that there was a polymeric layer on the surface of nano TiO₂. The average diameter of TBM-w was smaller than that of TBM-e based on size analysis. The photocatalytic decoloration of the grape syrup indicated that the fabric with TiO₂-polymer hybrid had excellent self-cleaning property.     

Studies on nano suspensions of silver sol and redispersed nanocrystallite silver in aqueous and alcoholic media

Nanocrystallite silver and silver sol were prepared and characterized by UV-visible spectra, XRD, TEM and HRTEM. The crystallite silver is re-dispersed in two different media, namely, water and alcohol and sonicated before ultrasonic investigation. The silver sol was used as such. Three different models for the propagation of ultrasound through two phase media are compared in these three different types of nano suspensions. Effect of particle size and medium on ultrasonic velocity (U), compressibility (κ) impedance (Z) and viscous relaxation time (τ) is studied. The particle concentration range was 0.2-1 v/v. Density and viscosity of the dispersion and sol are measured at different particle volume fractions. Effective density and ultrasonic velocity are computed by Urick, Kuster and Toksöz and Urick and Ament models and compared with experimental velocities. Values of effective density obtained by using Urick and Urick and Ament equations closely agree with experimental results of density while Urick's equation prediction of velocity is in close agreement with the experimental velocities. This comes as a surprise in view of the large density difference between the medium and suspended particle and suggests the possibility of the balancing effect of the inertial and viscous forces operating in the suspension.     

High heat generation ability in AC magnetic field for nano-sized magnetic Y3Fe5O12 powder prepared by bead milling

Nano-sized magnetic Y₃Fe₅O₁₂ ferrite having a high heat generation ability in an AC magnetic field was prepared by bead milling. A commercial powder sample (non-milled sample) of ca. 2.9 μm in particle size did not show any temperature enhancement in the AC magnetic field. The heat generation ability in the AC magnetic field improved with a decrease in the average crystallite size for the bead-milled Y₃Fe₅O₁₂ ferrites. The highest heat ability in the AC magnetic field was for the fine Y₃Fe₅O₁₂ powder with a 15-nm crystallite size (the samples were milled for 4 h using 0.1 mm? beads). The heat generation ability of the excessively milled Y₃Fe₅O₁₂ samples decreased. The main reason for the high heat generation property of the milled samples was ascribed to an increase in the Néel relaxation of the superparamagnetic material. The heat generation ability was not influenced by the concentration of the ferrite powder. For the samples milled for 4 h using 0.1 mm? beads, the heat generation ability (W g⁻¹) was estimated using a 3.58×10⁻⁴ fH² frequency (f/kHz) and the magnetic field (H/kA m⁻¹), which is the highest reported value of superparamagnetic materials.     

C2H4的微波场助气相光催化氧化

用溶胶-凝胶法制备了多孔性TiO     

A nanoscale field effect data storage of bipolar endo-fullerenes shuttle device

We investigated the internal dynamics of an electro-fluid shuttle memory element, consisting of K⁺@C₆₀ and F⁻@C₆₀ encapsulated in a C₆₄₀ nanocapsule. Energetics and operating responses of bipolar endo-fullerenes shuttle memory device, (K⁺@C₆₀–F⁻@C₆₀)@C₆₄₀, were examined by classical molecular dynamics simulations under the external force fields.     

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigations of Si in non-stoichiometric SiNx LPCVD multilayered coatings

Si nanocrystals were formed in the non-stoichiometric Si-enriched SiN_x low-pressure chemical vapor deposited (LPCVD) coatings on Si wafers treated by various modes. The coating structure as a function of technological conditions was investigated by ellipsometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) depth profiling. It was found that nanocomposites on base of SiN_x films enriched by Si have a complex multilayered structure varying in dependence of deposition and annealing parameters. Analysis of the XPS spectra and Si 2s peaks shows the existence and quantity of four chemical structures corresponding to the Si–O, Si–N states, nanocrystalline and amorphous Si. The XPS results show evolution of the chemical structure of silicon nitride and formation of Si nanocrystals. It was found:

• The LPCVD technology of nanocrystals formation allows to get enough high concentration of Si nanocrystals on different depths from the sample surface.

• The volume fraction of nanocrystalline and amorphous Si is changed with depth; this relation depends from SiN_x composition and annealing parameters.

• XPS detects these two phase compositions of Si nanoparticles in SiN_x and SiO₂ layers. The ellipsometry, HR-TEM, and XPS results are in good agreement.

Nano titania-supported sulfonic acid catalyzed synthesis of α,α′-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanones and of their xanthene derivatives under solvent-free conditions

An efficient, rapid and green synthesis of α,α′-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanones and their xanthene derivatives is reported under solvent-free conditions using nano titania-supported sulfonic acid (n-TSA) as a reusable catalyst. This method offers many advantages, such as environmental friendliness reaction conditions, simplicity, short reaction times, easy work-up, reusability of catalyst, and high yields of products. Eight new compounds are reported too.     

阿维菌素纳米水分散体的制备、表征及稳定性

利用阿维菌素具有2个活性羟基的特性,设计合成了一种具有阿维菌素结构单元的阴离子型聚氨酯分散剂,采用核磁共振和红外光谱表征了其结构.利用分散剂与阿维菌素结构的相似性,将溶有阿维菌素的分散剂溶液加入水中,制备了阿维菌素的纳米水分散体.研究分散剂中羧基含量及其分子量对分散体粒径的影响,结果表明,随着羧基含量的增加,分散体粒径逐渐降低,适当控制分子量有助于改善分散剂的分散能力.透射电镜显示分散粒子具有近似球形的形貌,粒径在20~40 nm之间.纳米分散体具有较高的离心稳定性和稀释稳定性.     

Electrochemical performance of a nano SnO2-modified LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material

The nano SnO₂-modified LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ was successfully prepared by a carrier transfer method. The pristine and modified samples were characterized with various techniques such as XRD, SEM, XPS and EDS. The results showed that the SnO₂ particles did not enter the crystal structure of LiNi1/3Co1/ 3Mn1/3O₂, many nano SnO₂ particles were uniformly covered on the surface of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ and the modified thin layer could inhibit the dissolution of transition metal oxides. The electrochemical tests indicated that the existence of nano SnO₂ could improve the discharge capacity and rate capability owing to the decreased interfacial polarization. The cycling stability was remarkably improved at room temperature and 55 ℃. The XRD patterns of the fresh NCM electrode and after 50 cycles proved that the structural change of NCM was not so effective on the capacity fade.     

基于纳米二氧化钛的光催化自清洁面料研究进展

由于市场需求的多样化,近年来功能性服装已经成为越来越多人的选择。自清洁服装因其具有免洗、节水、节能、环境友好等特点而受到广泛关注。纳米二氧化钛(TiO_2)由于其优异的光致催化降解污染物性能、紫外屏蔽性能以及优异的抗菌性能成为制备多功能自清洁面料的最佳选择。本文介绍了纳米TiO_2的光催化降解污染物、紫外屏蔽和抗菌机理,总结了光催化自清洁面料目前面临的主要问题以及其研究进展,并对光催化自清洁面料的前景进行了展望。