Preparation and performance of (Co,Mn)3O4 spinel coating on Crofer alloy by composite electrodeposition and step-heating thermal conversion

The preparation and performance improvement of the spinel coating on the surface of ferritic alloy is of wide interest for its application in the metallic interconnects of the solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The Co Mn₂O₃ composite coating is prepared on the surface of the Crofer alloy by the composite electrodeposition method. A step-heating thermal conversion process is subsequently used to convert the composite coating into a spinel coating, while a direct-heating process is implemented as the control experiment. Isothermal oxidation tests are then carried out for the prepared samples in order to present the high temperature performance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and area-specific resistance (ASR) are used to analyze the properties of the matrix and coatings. The experimental results reveal that the coatings by step-heating thermal conversion exhibit better performance of electrical conductivity and oxidation resistance than the coatings by direct-heating process. Furthermore, with the increase of oxidation time, the atomic proportion of Cr element diffusing to the surface of the matrix is maintained at about 3%–4% for the samples with spinel coatings by step heating, which effectively prevent the Cr volatilization in the matrix. The preparation of spinel coatings on the ferritic alloy by composite electrodeposition and step-heating thermal conversion is helpful to stimulate new ideas for the development of reliable and cost-effective metallic interconnect.     

Enhancement of Mass and Charge Transfer during Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction by Enhanced Surface Hydrophobicity without a Barrier Layer

The CO₂ reduction reaction (CRR) represents a promising route for the clean utilization of renewable resources. But mass-transfer limitations seriously hinder the forward step. Enhancing the surface hydrophobicity by using polymers has been proved to be one of the most efficient strategies. However, as macromolecular organics, polymers on the surface hinder the transfer of charge carriers from catalysts to reactants. Herein, we describe an in-situ surface fluorination strategy to enhance the surface hydrophobicity of TiO₂ without a barrier layer of organics, thus facilitating the mass transfer of CO₂ to catalysts and charge transfer. With less obstruction to charge transfer, a higher CO_2, and lower H⁺ surface concentration, the photocatalytic CRR generation rate of methanol (CH₃OH) is greatly enhanced to up to 247.15 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹. Furthermore, we investigated the overall defects; enhancing the surface hydrophobicity of catalysts provides a general and reliable method to improve the competitiveness of CRR.     

A Dual Photoredox- and Cp2TiCl2-Catalyzed Approach for the Direct Access to α-Vinyl-β-hydroxy Esters

For the first time, a dual photoredox- and titanocene-catalyzed methodology for the regioselective access to α-vinyl-β-hydroxy esters towards aldehyde allylation with 4-bromobut-2-enoate is reported. The protocol is based on the Barbier-type properties of the inexpensive and available Cp₂TiCl₂ in catalytic amount (5 mol%). The developed mild reaction conditions gave access to a library of differently functionalized α-vinyl-β-hydroxy esters in moderate diastereoselectivity, employing the commercially available ethyl 4-bromobut-2-enoate and both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. The reaction was realized under visible light irradiation, in the presence of an organophotocatalyst (3DPAFIPN, 2 mol%) combined with Hantzsch's ester as the sacrificial reductant. In contrast to other Barbier-type reactions employing ethyl 4-bromobut-2-enoate, the photoredox system ensures a better regioselectivity. Moreover, the use of preformed organometallic nucleophilic species (e. g., dienolborinates), and the need of metal reductants or stoichiometric amount of transition metals in low oxidation state for Barbier-type reactions, is avoided. To support the experimental evidence, a detailed photophysical study shed light on the mechanism of the reaction.     

电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)法测定地质样品中Cu和Zn的干扰研究

电感耦合等离子体质谱法（ICP-MS）标准模式测定地质样品中Cu和Zn时,样品溶液中Ti在高温下易形成TiO+和 TiOH+离子产生重叠干扰,使测定值偏离真值而影响测定结果。采用氢氟酸-高氯酸-硝酸消解、王水复溶样品,通过多级在线校正46Ti16O+,消除TiO+和 TiOH+离子重叠干扰,研究了单质Ti与46Ti16O+、质荷比63、64、65、66离子间存在的关系,建立了一种电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)法测定地质样品中Cu和Zn的分析方法。实验结果表明：单质Ti对Cu和Zn产生的干扰值与其质量浓度呈非简单的正相关性,TiO+产生的干扰离子质荷比65离子强度比63高,质荷比64离子强度比66 高; 46Ti16O+对质荷比63、66离子干扰增量值与单质Ti质量浓度变化无关;62Ni对46Ti16O+产生同量异位素重叠干扰,测定值须校正来自62Ni的贡献。ICP-MS测定地质样品中Cu和Zn时应选择测量同位素63Cu和66Zn,其检出限（n=7）分别为0.35 μg/g和0.63 μg/g。经有证标准物质验证,测定值与认定值吻合,准确度（RE）<8.6%,精密度（RSD,n=6）<5%。本方法适用于ICP-MS测定地质样品中Cu和Zn的质谱干扰消除,满足地质分析要求。     

钛表面钠氢氧钛纳米线的结构、生物活性和MC3T3-E1细胞响应

采用化学方法处理微弧氧化(MAO)制备的含Si、Ca元素的Ti O2涂层(SC),获得钛氢氧钠(Na0.8H1.2Ti3O7)生物活性纳米线结构。化学处理过程中,SC涂料表面出现了Ca、Na元素溶解,Si元素沉积的现象。化学处理后的SC涂层比SC涂料具有更好的吸水性和诱导磷灰石形成能力。这与处理后涂层(SHTO)特殊的纳米结构有关,在模拟体液浸泡过程中更容易形成Ti-OH。同时,钠氢氧钛纳米线的表面形貌、相组成、OH基团以及良好的湿润能力使其更加适合于MC3T3-E1细胞的粘附和增值。     

六偏磷酸钠对AZ31镁合金电化学行为的影响

为提高AZ31镁合金阳极的活化性能以及抑制它的腐蚀,用电化学等方法研究了在中性3.5%Na Cl体系中,六偏磷酸钠(Na6(PO3)6)对AZ31镁合金电化学行为的影响。结果表明:Na6(PO3)6能大幅度抑制AZ31镁合金的腐蚀,但极化程度有所增大。当Na6(PO3)6的质量分数为2.0%时,AZ31镁合金的缓蚀率高达74.9%,腐蚀后其表面均匀,且活化性能有所改善,在-1.10V处时合金的电流密度高达0.033 m A.cm-2,开路电位Eocp负移程度最大(-1.59 V),活化电位Eact负移程度最大(-1.38 V)。试验结果为AZ31镁合金作为电极材料提供了参考。     

Au/ZnO/TiO_2复合薄膜的制备及光电转换性质

以含有Au和ZnO纳米颗粒的氢氧化钛溶胶作为成膜液,通过浸渍-提拉及灼烧处理在导电玻璃表面制备Au/ZnO/TiO2复合薄膜.利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等方法对所得产物进行表征.结果表明,Au和ZnO纳米颗粒均匀地分布在多孔TiO2薄膜上,通过TiO2、ZnO和Au三组分的协同效应促进了光吸收和电荷分离,使Au/ZnO/TiO2复合薄膜具有较好的光电转换性质,可用作太阳能电池材料.     

Asymmetric Total Synthesis of ent‐Pyripyropene A

An asymmetric total synthesis of ent‐pyripyropene A was achieved by a convergent synthetic route. We used our originally developed Ti^III‐catalyzed radical cyclization to construct an AB‐ring portion that consisted of a trans‐decalin skeleton with five contiguous stereogenic centers. The coupling between the AB‐ring and the DE‐ring portions, and a subsequent C‐ring cyclization, led to the total synthesis of ent‐pyripyropene A. An evaluation of the insecticidal activity of ent‐pyripyropene A against two aphid species revealed that ent‐pyripyropene A was 35–175 times less active than naturally occurring pyripyropene A. This result indicated that the biological target of pyripyropene A recognizes the absolute configuration of pyripyropene A.     

Ansa‐Bridged Bis(benzene) Titanium Complexes

Taking advantage of an improved synthesis of [Ti(η⁶‐C₆H₆)₂], we report here the first examples of ansa‐bridged bis(benzene) titanium complexes. Deprotonation of [Ti(η⁶‐C₆H₆)₂] with nBuLi in the presence of N,N,N′,N′′,N′′‐pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (pmdta) leads to the corresponding 1,1′‐dilithio salt [Ti(η⁶‐C₆H₅Li)₂] ? pmdta that enables the preparation of the first one‐ and two‐atom‐bridged complexes by simple salt metathesis. The ansa complexes were fully characterized (NMR spectroscopy, UV/Vis spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and X‐ray crystallography) and further studied electrochemically and computationally. Moreover, [Ti(η⁶‐C₆H₆)₂] is found to react with the Lewis base 1,3‐dimethylimidazole‐2‐ylidene (IMe) to give the bent sandwich complex [Ti(η⁶‐C₆H₆)₂(IMe)].