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.     

α-四(对磺酸钠苯氧基)酞菁锌(钴,镍)光敏剂的光动力性质研究

采用UV-Vis光谱、红外吸收光谱、CHN元素分析及激光解析飞行时间质谱对α-四(对磺酸钠苯氧基)酞菁锌(钴,镍)[α-PhSPcZn(Co,Ni)]进行表征.在光诱导条件下,采用四甲基偶氮唑蓝比色法(MTT法),考察了光敏剂的中心原子、浓度和光照时间等条件下对癌细胞的抑制作用.结果显示,光照15min、浓度为0~100mg·L-1范围内时,α-PhSPcZn的抑瘤率高于α-PhSPcCo和α-PhSPcNi.抑瘤率均随光照时间和配合物浓度的增加而升高,α-PhSPcZn的抑制率可达54%,其IC50值为75mg·L-1.     

以3,5-二硝基苯甲酸和吡唑为配体的Ni(Ⅱ),Co(Ⅱ)配合物的合成与晶体结构

以3,5-二硝基苯甲酸(3,5-Hdnbc)和吡唑(pz)为配体与Co2+和Ni 2+反应,得到了2个新的配合物[Co(3,5-dnbc)2(pz)2(H2O)2](1)和[Ni(3,5-dnbc)2(pz)4](2).用元素分析、红外光谱对其进行了表征,并用单晶X-射线衍射测定了配合物的晶体结构;配合物1和2均为单核分子,配合物1通过分子内和分子间氢键形成三维网络超分子结构,而配合物2中只存在分子内氢键.     

Role of PVA in synthesis of nano Co3O4‐decorated graphene oxide

Polymeric materials have been found to be ideal candidates for the synthesis of organic–inorganic nanomaterials. We have obtained Co₃O₄‐decorated graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites by a simple polymer combustion method. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) of two different molecular weights, 14,000 and 125,000, was used for the synthesis. The pristine sample was annealed at 300, 500, and 800°C. PVA has played an important role in the formation of GO and Co₃O₄ nanoparticles. Synthesized Co₃O₄–GO nanocomposites were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance, transmission electron microscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Reflection peaks at 12° and 37° in an X‐ray study confirm the formation of Co₃O₄–GO. Raman study validates the presence of GO in nanocomposites of Co₃O₄–GO. Room temperature ferromagnetism was observed in all annealed samples. The highest coercivity of 462 G was observed for 300°C annealed samples as compared with bulk Co₃O₄. On the basis of the results obtained, a mechanism of formation is proposed. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Complexes of Cobalt and Manganese Assembled by 4,4'-Oxydibenzoic Acid

Two new coordination polymers [Co(oba)(mbix)]2n·n H2O(1) and [Mn(Hoba)2(H2O)2]n(2)(H2oba = 4,4'-oxydibenzoic acid, mbix = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene) have been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their structures have been determined by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, UV and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions extend the complexes into a 3D supramolecular structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Properties of a 2D Cobalt(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on Mixed Ligands

A new Co(II) metal-organic coordination polymer based on flexible bis(imidazole) and aromatic dicarboxylate co-ligands, namely [Co(bix)(nph)]n(H2nph = 3-nitrophthalic acid, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, TG, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 9.3767(14), b = 10.1451(15), c = 12.1488(17), α = 102.6450(10), β = 108.856(2), γ = 98.807(2)°, V = 1035.3(3)3, Z = 2, C22H17 Co N5O6, Mr = 506.34, Dc = 1.624 g/cm3, μ = 0.882 mm-1 and F(000) = 518. In the complex, the nph2- ligands connect neighbouring cobalt atoms to form binuclear [Co(nph)]2 subunits, which are linked by pairs of bix ligands to form a 2D honeycomb-like(6,3) network. In addition, the compound is further extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture by π···π stacking interactions. Moreover, the luminescence and catalytic properties of the complex are investigated.     

Particle size effects in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by Co catalyst supported on carbon nanotubes

The effect of Co particle size on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) activity of carbon nanotube (CNT)-supported Co catalysts was investigated. Microemulsion (using water-to-surfactant molar ratios of 2 to12) and impregnation techniques were used to prepare catalysts with different Co particle sizes. Kinetic studies were performed to understand the effect of Co particle size on catalytic activity. Size-dependent kinetic parameters were developed using a thermodynamic method, to evaluate the structural sensitivity of the CNT-supported Co catalysts. The size-independent FTS reaction rate constant and size-independent adsorption parameter increased with increasing reac-tion temperature. The Polani parameter also depended on catalyst particle size, because of changes in the catalyst surface coverage.     

焙烧温度对LaSrFeMo0.9Co0.1O6催化剂催化甲烷燃烧性能的影响

采用溶胶凝胶法制备LaSrFeMo0.9Co0.1O6,以催化甲烷燃烧为目标反应,研究不同焙烧温度(600、700、800、900℃)对其催化甲烷燃烧性能的影响.通过XRD、BET、H2-TPR及SEM技术对其结构进行表征.结果表明,在不同的焙烧温度下均可形成完整的双钙钛矿晶型,且焙烧温度不同其催化活性不同,随着焙烧温度的升高其催化活性先升高后逐渐降低.当焙烧温度为800℃,样品比表面积为14 m2/g,起燃温度T10％为428℃,T90％为640℃.     

Nitrite Oxidation with Copper–Cobalt Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes Doped Conducting Polymer PEDOT Composite

Copper–cobalt bimetal nanoparticles (Cu?Co) have been electrochemically prepared on glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs), which were electrodeposited with conducting polymer nanocomposites of poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) doped with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Owing to their good conductivity, high mechanical strength, and large surface area, the PEDOT/CNTs composites offered excellent substrates for the electrochemical deposition of Cu?Co nanoparticles. As a result of their nanostructure and the synergic effect between Cu and Co, the Cu?Co/PEDOT/CNTs composites exhibited significantly enhanced catalytic activity towards the electrochemical oxidation of nitrite. Under optimized conditions, the nanocomposite‐modified electrodes had a fast response time within 2 s and a linear range from 0.5 to 430 μm for the detection of nitrite, with a detection limit of 60 nm . Moreover, the Cu?Co/PEDOT/CNTs composites were highly stable, and the prepared nitrite sensors could retain more than 96 % of their initial response after 30 days.     

吸电子和亲水性Co-卟啉促进电催化氧还原反应的研究

研究影响电催化氧还原反应活性的因素对于合理设计高效的氧还原反应催化剂至关重要。调节催化剂电子结构通常被用于精确调控电催化氧还原反应活性。然而, 该反应发生在液/气/固界面, 很少有报道调控分子催化剂的亲疏水性来提高其催化活性。在此, 我们报道了两种钴卟啉NO₂-CoP（5,10,15,20-四（4-硝基苯基）钴卟啉）和5F-CoP（5,10,15,20-四（五氟苯基）钴卟啉）并研究了其电催化氧还原反应性能。通过同时调控meso-位取代基的电子结构和亲水性能, NO₂-CoP显示出比5F-CoP更高的电催化氧还原反应活性, 其半波电位向阳极方向移动近60 mV。NO₂-CoP比5F-CoP具有更好的亲水性。理论计算表明, NO₂-CoP比5F-CoP更容易有效地与O₂分子结合形成Co^III-O₂^·-。这项工作提供了一个简单而有效的策略, 通过使用吸电子和亲水取代基来提高钴卟啉的氧还原反应活性。该策略对于设计和开发其他用于电催化的分子催化剂体系也具有重要的启发意义。