Optimization of the composition of zincate electrolyte for fabrication of electrodeposited zinc powder electrolytes

Effect of Tsinkamin-02 additive on characteristics of electrolytically fabricated zinc electrode for backup power sources was studied. Its influence on how a zinc powder is formed, deposition process parameters (current efficiency by zinc, cathodic polarization), and utilization factor of the active substance of the negative electrode in a nickel-zinc power source discharged in a high-intensity mode was determined. The component concentrations of the electrolyte used to deposit the zinc powder were optimized. An explanation was suggested for the mechanism of Tsinkamin-02 action.     

Preparation of dry powder inhalation with lactose carrier particles surface-coated using a Wurster fluidized bed

An attempt was made to produce carrier particles for dry powder inhalation with lactose carrier particles surface-coated using a Wurster fluidized bed. The lactose carrier particles were coated with lactose aqueous solution containing hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) as a binder using a Wurster coating apparatus. Drug/carrier powder mixtures were prepared consisting of micronized salbutamol sulfate and lactose carriers under various particle surface conditions. These powder mixtures were aerosolized by a Jethaler((R)), and the in vitro deposition properties of salbutamol sulfate were evaluated by a twin impinger. The in vitro inhalation properties of the powder mixture prepared using the coated lactose carrier differed significantly compared with those of the powder mixture prepared using the uncoated lactose carrier, indicating improvements in in vitro inhalation properties of sulbutamol sulfate. In vitro inhalation properties increased with the surface coating time. This surface coating system would thus be valuable for increasing the in vitro inhalation properties of dry powder inhalation with lactose carrier particles.     

1,2-disubstituted ethylene in radical polymerization

Effect of Tsinkamin-02 additive on characteristics of electrolytically fabricated zinc electrode for backup power sources was studied. Its influence on how a zinc powder is formed, deposition process parameters (current efficiency by zinc, cathodic polarization), and utilization factor of the active substance of the negative electrode in a nickel-zinc power source discharged in a high-intensity mode was determined. The component concentrations of the electrolyte used to deposit the zinc powder were optimized. An explanation was suggested for the mechanism of Tsinkamin-02 action.     

Calorimetric investigation of the interaction of carbon nanotubes with polystyrene

A simple, scalable procedure that does not require covalent modification of the filler or specialized high shear mixers is described for preparing well‐dispersed carbon nanotube composites. Excellent particle dispersions of multiple‐walled carbon nanotubes (NTs) and carbon black (CB) in polystyrene (PS) are obtained by coating the particles with a <2‐nm layer of PS adsorbed from dilute solution, prior to incorporation in the composite. Improved mechanical properties of composites containing coated particles, especially NT, are demonstrated by dynamic mechanical analysis at low frequency and low amplitude. Formation of a partially immobilized region of polymer surrounding the particles is quantified using flow microcalorimetry with ethyl acetate or methyl ethyl ketone vapor to measure the increase in solvation enthalpy in this region. This calorimetric method is applied to both composites and compacted powder mixtures of NT or CB with PS. The response of integral heat of vapor sorption as a function of particle loading in powder mixtures is similar to percolation curves reported for mechanical and electrical properties of composites. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 44: 1821–1834, 2006     

Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3制备及其电化学性能

应用碳包覆固相法合成锂离子电池Li3V2(PO4)3正极材料.X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜表征材料的结构和观察表面形貌.材料的电阻和电化学性能测试表明,碳包覆Li3V2(PO4)3材料可避免颗粒团聚,减小颗粒尺寸,提高材料电导率,改善其电极的电化学性能.     

Effect of quenching conditions on particle formation and growth in thermal plasma synthesis of fine powders

The vapor-phase synthesis of ultrafine powders in reactive thermal plasma systems is studied. A mathematical model is developed to determine the effect of quenching conditions on the size characteristics of powders produced. The particle nucleation is considered to be due to both condensation of product vapor and surface reaction between adsorbed reactant species. The particle growth is considered to be exclusively due to further condensation of product vapor. Numerical predictions on powder formation are explored through a case study for the synthesis of zinc oxide powders from zinc vapor and oxygen carried in argon gas. The results of the present srudy indicate that the size characteristics of plasma-produced powders can be significantly enhanced by gradual, regulated quenching, as opposed to the rapid quenching conventionally used in the past. The results further indicate that distribution of the quench gas along the reactor provides an effective means to accomplish the much desired control over the powder properties.     

Effect of surfactant types on particle size and morphology of flame-retardant zinc borate powder

Zinc borate is a boron-containing chemical material that is used to increase the flame retardancy of polymeric materials, dyes, cables, fabrics, carpets, and the internal parts of automobiles and planes. Commercially used zinc borate, which has the formula of 2ZnO·3B ₂ O ₃ ·7H ₂ O, has a particle size between 10 and 20 μm. However, recent studies have shown that nanosized flame retardants have more superior flame retardancy and less negative effects on mechanical properties than microsized flame retardants. Nanosized flame retardants disperse more homogeneously and even low quantities are sufficient to provide high flame resistance. In this study, nano zinc borate powder was synthesized by a wet chemical method and the effects of nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants on the particle size and morphology of the zinc borate particles were investigated. Chemical purity and physical structures of the synthesized zinc borate powder were analyzed by XRD, FTIR, TG-DTA, TEM, and Zetasizer. The analysis results showed that the zinc borate powder had a chemical formula of 2ZnO·3B ₂ O ₃ ·7H ₂ O. TEM and Zetasizer results indicated that the nano zinc borate powder, which had nanoscale particle size distribution with needle- and flake-like structures, was synthesized using nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants.     

Structure and properties of nanocomposites based on zinc sulfide and poly(vinylidene fluoride)

The structure and properties of nanocomposites based on zinc sulfide and poly(vinylidene fluoride) were studied. The nanocomposite material was prepared by the matrix isolation technique: ZnS nanoparticles are formed by chemical reactions in a poly(vinylidene fluoride) powder of particle size 0.5–1.0 μm.     

Mechanism and kinetics of the formation of zinc pack coatings

A zinc deposition method that could be used instead hot-dip galvanizing is pack cementation, where the substrate is heated immersed in a powder mixture containing Zn and a halide activator (NH₄Cl). In the present work the mechanism of this process is examined, along with the effect of temperature and heating time on the coating thickness and structure. For this purpose the coating was deposited and characterized with SEM, while the deposition mechanism was investigated with DSC. From the above examination it was deduced that the deposition of Zn takes place with a multiple-step mechanism, which involves several reactions in the gaseous phase including the formation of volatile zinc halides and finally the diffusion of zinc in the crystal lattice of the ferrous substrate. This procedure is accomplished at about 300°C and leads to the growth of a coating composed by two layers referring to Γ and δ phase of the Fe-Zn system. The coating deposition rate seems to be controlled by the zinc diffusion as its determination at 300 and 350°C showed, where it was deduced that the coating thickness is a linear function of the square root of heating time. However the coating structure is not affected by the heating time and temperature.     

Granulation of core particles suitable for film coating by agitation fluidized bed I. Optimum formulation for core particles and development of a novel friability test method

To prepare powdered medicines without bitter taste, film coating is required to cover the surface of core particles. In this study, effect of formulation and operating conditions of agitation fluidized bed on the core particle properties was investigated. In order to prevent breakage of the core particles during coating process, which sometimes causes variation of drug dissolution rate, addition of maltose syrup powder during the formulation process of the core particles was investigated. Also, a method for friability test in which the core particles were subjected to strong impact was proposed to evaluate strength of the core particles. The friability of the core particles determined by this test method correlated well with the actual friability of the particles during the coating process. Based on this result, we confirmed this novel friability test method could predict the core particle endurance during the coating process.     

磷铁粉替代环氧富锌底漆中部分锌粉的耐腐蚀性能影响研究

本文主要探讨采用磷铁粉替代环氧富锌底漆中部分锌粉所制备的环氧富锌底漆的耐腐蚀性能。磷铁粉替代锌粉的质量百分数从0到75%,采用电化学方法和盐雾试验以及结合能谱仪(EDS)和扫描电镜(SEM)评价各涂层的耐腐蚀性能。结果表明低替代量的环氧富锌底漆阴极保护能力强,而高替代量的环氧富锌底漆有优异的屏蔽作用。替代量为35%的环氧富锌底漆对样板兼具良好的阴极保护和屏蔽作用,防腐蚀性能优异。     

Spherical Zinc Oxide Nano Particles from Zinc Acetate in the Precipitation Method

The liquid precipitation method using zinc acetate dihydrate was applied for the synthesis of uniform and spherical ZnO nanoparticles. The ultrafine zinc oxid was prepared in a water‐ethanol mixture solution. The solution containing zinc cation was soluble in water. The surface‐active agent triethanolamine (TEA) was soluble in ethanol. Then alkali precipitated by adding n‐propylamine. The spherical zinc oxide particle morphology was found to be highly dependent on the zinc salt concentration, ethanol‐water ratio, and the surface‐active agent additive. The process can produce white ZnO powder of 50–90 nm in size. The morphology of zinc oxide showed a powder shape by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the crystallization phase structure of zinc oxide by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and the zinc oxide remaining by using an organic analysis by infrared spectroscopy (IR).     

焙烧温度对ZnO粉体结晶及光学性能的影响

以草酸铵和醋酸锌为原料,采用直接沉淀法制备ZnO粉体,考察了焙烧温度对粉体结晶和光学性能的影响。 采用热重分析（TGA-DTA）、X射线衍射、紫外-可见漫反射（UV-Vis）、荧光分光光度计（FS）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）等方法对样品进行了分析。 结果表明,制备的前驱物为C2O4Zn·2H2O,最低焙烧温度400 ℃,随着焙烧温度的提高,粉体结晶度提高,一次粒径增大;600 ℃焙烧后有较强紫外发光峰,粉体由200 nm的粒子排列成层叠状;900 ℃焙烧后有较强可见发光峰,粉体粒子大于500 nm,团聚严重;粉体有较强的紫外吸收,吸收峰有蓝移。     

Powder coatings for corrosion protection

Powder coatings found a wider use in corrosion protection of steel structure. In Europe very often double-layer systems are used, based on an adhesion promoting epoxy (EP) primer and a weathering stable top coat, mostly polyester (SP) sometimes EP/SP-hybrid powders. An interesting development is the use of zinc filled EP powders as primer to offer a cathodic protection to the steel surface. Powder systems with and without zinc were compared to proved coating systems based on liquid paint materials, where powder coating systems showed results comparable to these systems. Besides many advantages of powder coatings for corrosion protection there are still some problems. The workshops carring out the powder coating have to be in control of the surface pretreatment like chromating, but espescially phosphating and the work with the chromate-free pretreatment methods for galvanized steel. As always in the field of corrosion protection it is the surface pretreatment and preparation which determines the quality of the whole coating system decisively. This problem can be solved by appropriate working. In some years the problem with the general maintenance of powder coatings after weathering and ageing will be actual. This problem should be solved because of the homogeneous coatings on larger areas. Of importance will be the adhesion on the old coating and the appearance of the maintenance coating. The touch up of smaller parts as transport damages will be much more difficult in order to the appearance.     

EIS study on the corrosion performance of a Cr(III)-based conversion coating on zinc galvanized steel for the automotive industry

The corrosion performance of a new industrial Cr(III)-based conversion coating on zinc galvanized FeP04 steel for the automotive industry was studied. For comparison, the zinc galvanized steel submitted to a Cr(VI)-based passivation treatment was also examined. The corrosion behavior was assessed by means of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements in aerated 0.1 M NaCl solution. The behavior of untreated zinc galvanized FeP04 steel in aerated 0.1 M NaCl solution was also studied. The results obtained indicate that with the same thickness, the coating generated in the Cr(III) treatment bath exhibits better corrosion properties compared to the coating formed in the Cr(VI) treatment bath. The difference in the corrosion protection given by the two conversion coating types can be ascribed to the difference in the chromium content and coating composition.     

电液组成对电沉积锌粉腐蚀性能的影响

利用扫描电镜及交流阻抗技术研究不同电液组成（四种体系,即中性、ＥＤＴＡ络合、柠檬酸络合、ＫＯＨ体系）及某些添加物（ＩｎＣｌ３、Ｐｂ（Ａｃ）２及三乙醇胺等）的存在对电沉积锌粉形貌及腐蚀性能的影响,结果表明,若在中性或碱性介质中加入某些添加物如Ｉｎ盐或Ｐｂ盐或采用Ｚｎ－ＥＤＴＡ介质可以改善锌粉的腐蚀性能．     

The effect of processing conditions on the mechanical properties of polyethylene produced by selective laser sintering

A study was performed to explore the feasibility of processing a polyethylene by selective laser sintering. The polyethylene powder was characterised by scanning electron microscopy, particle size analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The laser sintering processing conditions, especially powder bed temperature, laser power and laser scan counts, were studied. Well defined tensile testing specimens of the polyethylene were produced successfully by double laser scanning. The effect of the thermal history during the laser sintering process on the mechanical properties of the laser sintered parts is discussed for the first time.     

复合镀膜在陶瓷颗粒透射电镜分析中的应用

本文介绍了一种对陶瓷颗粒进行透射电镜分析的样品制备方法。采用复合电沉积方法,将陶瓷颗粒均匀分散包埋在金属铜镀层中,得到复合镀层薄膜,再通过电解双喷将薄膜减薄,获得透射电镜样品,从而可以对陶瓷颗粒进行透射电镜观察分析,讨论了获得此种复合镀层薄膜所需的电流密度、镀液pH值、搅拌措施和电镀时间。透射电镜观察分析的结果显示此方法效果良好。     

Efficient Deposition of Semiconductor Powders for Photoelectrocatalysis by Airbrush Spraying

Powder catalysts were deposited as thin films on transparent conductive oxides (TCO) by means of an airbrush spray coating technique. Photoelectrocatalytic properties of the powder catalysts were characterized using photocurrent spectroscopy at different wavelengths demonstrating on the one hand the stability of the films and on the other hand the electrical connection with the electrode surface. The morphology and thickness of the deposited powder catalyst films on TCO were characterized using scanning electron microscopy. Aiming at photocatalytic water splitting, semiconductor powders like gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) and zinc oxide (ZnO) were used as test samples to optimize the deposition technique resulting in thin homogeneous layers and good adhesion on the conductive substrate. The proposed airbrush deposition technique of powder catalysts allows closing an experimental gap between microheterogeneous systems and modified electrodes for finding suitable materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting.     

Sonochemical growth of lanthanum conversion films using ultrasonic immersion method for performance improvement of zinc electrodes

The growth of lanthanum conversion coatings on the zinc powder modified by ultrasonic immersion is deeply investigated by Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, spectrophotometrical and other characterization techniques. The conversion kinetics of La element and the growth mechanism of lanthanum conversion layers are also reported and proposed. The influence of the lanthanum conversion coatings on the discharge properties and cycle behaviors of zinc electrodes is evaluated through charge–discharge measurements and cycle voltammetry. It is found that La₂O₃ and ZnO compose the lanthanum conversion films and trace content of La element in modified zinc powder can be controlled by varying the ultrasonic power. Furthermore, the superior performance of zinc electrode using the zinc powder coated with lanthanum conversion films is clearly established by low capacity loss and high cycle stability. The great improvement over the electrochemical properties of zinc electrodes should be ascribed to the physical shielding effect of lanthanum conversion layers.