Sol-Gel Preparation of Ceramic Coatings for Electrical, Laser, Space Engineering and Power

The brief review, based on long-term experience of authors on preparation of temperature-resistant electric insulating and optical light-reflecting ceramic coatings on metal surface is offered. The main components of TEOS-, H₃PO₄- and alkali silicates-derived sols and suspensions for deposition of ceramic coatings are listed. Some features of preparation of the coatings from the sols containing fillers are analysed. Two approaches to improve bending and electrical strength of flexible insulation are developed. The techniques of synthesis of modified fillers for preparing gas-proof and anticorrosive coatings are offered. The wide functional possibility and extensive list of application areas of the coatings and some materials prepared from sols with fillers, including on far prospect are given.     

Sol-Gel Synthesis of Humidity-Sensitive P2O5-SiO2 Amorphous Films

The sol-gel synthesis of silicophosphate gels using phosphoryl chloride and tetraethoxysilane as molecular precursors is reported and discussed. Gel-derived glasses and films having the molar compositions 10P₂O₅ · 90SiO₂ and 30P₂O₅ · 70SiO₂ have been obtained. The structure of the dried gels as well as the structural modifications that occurs during the transformations in gel-derived glasses are analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). It has been found that the evidence of the P—O—Si linkages begins to appear only on the FTIR spectra of the bulk gels heat treated up to 400°C while they are well resolved on the FTIR spectra of the bulk gel samples heated up to 1000°C indicating that at this temperature the transformation in the corresponding gel-derived glasses occurs. The humidity sensitive properties of the gel-films have been evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The phosphorous content as well as the temperature of the heat treatments strongly affect the sensitivity to RH of the gel-derived films.     

Contact-Piezoelectric Bi-Catalysis of an Electrospun ZnO@PVDF Composite Membrane for Dye Decomposition

The treatment of organic pollutants in wastewater is becoming a great challenge for social development. Herein, a novel contact-piezoelectric bi-catalysis of a ZnO@ PVDF composite membrane was prepared by electrospinning technology. The obtained ZnO@PVDF composite membranes is superior to the pure PVDF membrane in decomposing methyl orange (MO) under ultrasonication at room temperature, which is mainly attributed to the synergy effect of the contact-electro-catalysis of dielectric PVDF, as well as the piezoelectric catalysis of tetrapodal ZnO and the β-phase of PVDF. The heterostructure of the piezoelectric-ZnO@dielectric-PVDF composite is beneficial in reducing the electron/hole pair recombination. As compared to the pure PVDF membrane, the catalytic degradation efficiency of the ZnO@PVDF composite membrane was improved by 444.23% under ultrasonication. Moreover, the reusability and stability of the composite membrane are comparable to those of the traditional powdered catalyst. This work offers a promising strategy for improving the pollutant degradation by combining contact-electro-catalysis with piezoelectric catalysis.     

All-Polymer Piezo-Composites for Scalable Energy Harvesting and Sensing Devices

Silicone elastomer composites with piezoelectric properties, conferred by incorporated polyimide copolymers, with pressure sensors similar to human skin and kinetic energy harvester capabilities, were developed as thin film (<100 micron thick) layered architecture. They are based on polymer materials which can be produced in industrial amounts and are scalable for large areas (m²). The piezoelectric properties of the tested materials were determined using a dynamic mode of piezoelectric force microscopy. These composite materials bring together polydimethylsiloxane polymers with customized poly(siloxane-imide) copolymers (2–20 wt% relative to siloxanes), with siloxane segments inserted into the structure to ensure the compatibility of the components. The morphology of the materials as free-standing films was studied by SEM and AFM, revealing separated phases for higher polyimide concentration (10, 20 wt%). The composites show dielectric behavior with a low loss (<10⁻¹) and a relative permittivity superior (3–4) to pure siloxane within a 0.1–10⁶ Hz range. The composite in the form of a thin film can generate up to 750 mV under contact with a 30 g steel ball dropped from 10 cm high. This capability to convert a pressure signal into a direct current for the tested device has potential for applications in self-powered sensors and kinetic energy-harvesting applications. Furthermore, the materials preserve the known electromechanical properties of pure polysiloxane, with lateral strain actuation values of up to 6.2% at 28.9 V/μm.     

Effect of Erosive Agents on Surface Characteristics of Nano-Fluorapatite Ceramic: An In-Vitro Study

Erosive beverages cause dissolution of natural teeth and intra-oral restorations, resulting in surface characteristic changes, particularly roughness and degradation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness and topography of a dental ceramic following immersion in locally available erosive solutions. A total of 160 disc specimens of a nano-fluorapatite type ceramic (12 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness) were fabricated and equally distributed into two groups (n = 80) and then evenly distributed among the following five testing groups (n = 16): lemon juice, citrate buffer solution, 4% acetic acid, soft cola drink, and distilled water which served as a control. The surface roughness (Ra) and topography were evaluated using a profilometer and scanning electron microscope at baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h respectively. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple comparisons (p ≤ 0.05). Surface changes were observed upon exposure to all acidic beverages except distilled water. Amongst all immersion media, 4% acetic acid produced the most severe surface roughness across all time periods (i.e., baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h). A statistically significant difference in the surface roughness values between all immersion media and across all four time intervals was observed. Erosive agents had a negative effect on the surface roughness and topography of the tested ceramic. The surface roughness increased with increased storage time intervals.     

铌酸锂晶体及其应用概述

铌酸锂晶体历史悠久,物理效应最为齐全,被用于制备声学滤波器、谐振器、延迟线、电光调制器、电光调Q开关、相位调制器等器件,在电子技术、光通信技术、激光技术等领域得到了广泛应用,并且在第五代无线通信技术、微纳光子学、集成光子学及量子光学等近期快速发展的领域中展示了重要的应用前景。本文简要综述了铌酸锂晶体的基本性质、晶体制备以及应用情况,对铌酸锂晶体未来的应用发展进行了简要分析。     

一维六方准晶压电材料反平面Ⅲ型裂纹电塑性分析

论文基于一维六方准晶压电材料反平面问题的基本方程,对Ⅲ型裂纹的电塑性区进行分析.采用条带模型并假设在电塑性区的切应力保持为常数,得到了电塑性区大小的表达式.这种假设方式消除了电场和应力在裂纹尖端的奇异性,这与实际情况相符合,也为一维六方准晶压电材料的断裂分析提供了理论基础.     

基于局域共振声子晶体结构的低频振动能量回收研究

通过对局域共振型声子晶体的带隙机理及其对能量的局域化作用的分析,提出了一种用于回收环境低频振动能量的新型局域共振结构,并结合有限元方法对此新型结构的振动特性和能量回收能力进行了分析和研究.根据结构的共振模态和“质量-弹簧”系统简化模型,改变结构的材料和几何尺寸可以使结构的前7阶共振频率降到50-250 Hz的低频范围.在此基础上发展了一种低频宽带多核结构,在250 Hz以下拥有几十甚至更多的共振频率,最低频率低至20 Hz,进一步优化了结构的低频宽带共振特性.利用有限元软件对有限结构的频率响应和压电特性进行分析,证实了新型局域共振结构的对环境中低频振动能量的回收能力,并满足了环境振动能量回收的宽带要求.该结构可以应用于各种便携式设备、无线传感器和微机电等自供电系统中,从低频振动环境中的获取能量为自身供电.     

纳米-微米复合孔泡沫陶瓷固定化脂肪酶

考察了泡沫陶瓷的孔径分布和表面性质对脂肪酶固定化的影响.研究表明,泡沫陶瓷的纳米孔孔径分布非常适合脂肪酶的固定化,对固定化酶的催化效率有决定性的影响.经1h的定化,泡沫陶瓷固定化酶的活性达商业化硅藻土固定化酶的1.33倍,体积活力为其2.63倍,蛋白载量为45.36mg/g陶瓷,比活为1215.39U/g,活力回收为41.2%.泡沫陶瓷固定化脂肪酶在有机相乙酸乙酯合成中表现优良,连续使用5次,每次反应3h,乙酸转化率均在93%左右.     

透明陶瓷的研究进展

透明陶瓷性能优异,应用广泛,是一类备受关注的新型材料.目前已经成功开发的透明陶瓷有氧化铝透明陶瓷、氧化钇透明陶瓷、氮化铝透明陶瓷以及PLZT电光透明陶瓷和激光透明陶瓷等.本文介绍了几种透明陶瓷的研究进展以及性能和应用,并且对透明陶瓷的研究趋势提出展望.