Nd-doped barium titanate ceramics with various Ti/Ba ratios prepared by sol-gel method

The Nd-doped BaTiO₃ nanocrystalline powders and ceramics with different Ti/Ba ratios were prepared by sol-gel method. Phases and microstructures of the Nd-doped BaTiO₃ based powders and ceramics were characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM methods. The results revealed that the powders synthesized by sol-gel method were nanometer scale (30 – 60 nm) and were mainly composed of cubic BaTiO₃ with a small amount of BaCO₃. After sintering at high temperature, both cubic BaTiO₃ and BaCO₃ were transformed into tetrahedron BaTiO₃ phase. The dielectric properties of the ceramics were also determined and the influence of Ti/Ba ratio on the dielectric properties was discussed. The T_c did not change with the variation of Ti/Ba ratio, while the ?_max increased firstly and then decreased. The excess TiO₂ is benefit for the modification of ceramics’ microstructure and dielectric properties.     

Nd-doped barium titanate ceramics with various Ti/Ba ratios prepared by sol-gel method

The Nd-doped BaTiO3 nanocrystalline powders and ceramics with different Ti/Ba ratios were prepared by sol-gel method. Phases and microstructures of the Nd-doped BaTiO3 based powders and ceramics were characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM methods. The results revealed that the powders synthesized by sol-gel method were nanometer scale (30-60 nm) and were mainly composed of cubic BaTiO3 with a small amount of BaCO3. After sintering at high temperature, both cubic BaTiO3 and BaCO3 were transformed into tetrahedron BaTiO3 phase. The dielectric properties of the ceramics were also determined and the influence of Ti/Ba ratio on the dielectric properties was discussed. The Tc did not change with the variation of Ti/Ba ratio, while theεmax increased firstly and then decreased. The excess TiO2 is benefit for the modification of ceramics' microstructure and dielectric properties.     

Siliciding of titanium carbides with gaseous SiO

Titanium carbides of different stoichiometries were silicided with gaseous SiO at 1350°C. A mechanical mixture of silicon and silicon dioxide was used as a reaction source of SiO. Ti₃SiC₂, TiSi₂, and Ti₅Si₃ were the main reaction products, the phase composition of which strongly depended on the titanium carbide stoichiometry. The siliciding of carbides with a nearly stoichiometric carbon content resulted in the formation of Ti₃SiC₂, on the surface of which the other silicide phases, such as Ti₅Si₃ and TiSi₂, began to form. For titanium carbides with a low carbon concentration, Ti₅Si₃ was the only siliciding product.     

Rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation with self-assembling catalysts in propylene carbonate

Propylene carbonate (PC) may serve as a perfect solvent in the asymmetric rhodium-catalyzed hydrogenations of functionalized olefins like methyl N-acetamido acrylate and methyl α-(Z)-N-acetamido cinnamate using chiral self-assembling catalysts. In several examples superior reaction rates and enantioselectivities were found in comparison to the use of dichloromethane, commonly used as a solvent. The performance of the catalyst is influenced by the bulk of the phosphorus ligands. A ³¹P NMR spectrum registered in PC showed the same self-assembling architecture as found in other nonprotic solvents.     

不同Ti/Ba比钛酸钡纳米粉体及其陶瓷的制备和介电性能研究

采用溶胶-凝胶(Sol-gel)法制备了不同Ti/Ba比的钛酸钡纳米粉体及其陶瓷。通过XRD、SEM和TEM对钛酸钡粉体及陶瓷进行了表征,并测试了陶瓷的介电性能,研究了Ti/Ba比对陶瓷微观结构和介电性能的影响。结果表明:通过溶胶-凝胶工艺制备的纳米粉体主要为立方相钛酸钡,平均粒径约19~33 nm:随Ti/Ba比的增加,钛酸钡纳米粉体平均粒径呈先稍递减后增大的趋势,当粉体平均粒径大于30 nm吋,四方相在混合相中所占比例逐渐增大;Ti/Ba=1.01~1.03时,陶瓷中异常长大的晶粒较多,室温介电常数降低;1300℃烧结2 h的Ti/Ba=1.04的钛酸钡陶瓷具有较好的介电性能。     

Chemical activity of photoinduced Ti3+ centers in titanium oxide gels

We report on the chemical activity of trapped electrons in wet titanium oxide gels. These electrons are generated under the band gap irradiation of gels in the spectral range between 3.25 and 4.4 eV and stored as Ti3+ centers that absorb in the visible. Chemical processes in photoirradiated gels are generally similar to those earlier reported in TiO2 colloids; however, peculiarities exist. In particular, a high internal surface of gels strongly enhances interface reactions. Measurements of UV-visible absorption kinetics allow conclusions to be made about extremely high available traps concentration and the activity of all trapped electrons toward nitrate and nitrite anion reduction according to a heterogeneous photocatalytic mechanism.     

Catalytic properties of intermetallide LaNi5 in hydrogenation of propylene

Conclusions The intermetallide LaNi₅, with a dispersity of 0.5–10.0 m, is an active and stable catalyst for the hydrc genation of propylene.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1683–1684, July, 1978.     

Stereochemical control mechanisms in propylene polymerization mediated by C1-symmetric CGC titanium catalyst centers

This work analyzes stereochemical aspects of olefin polymerization processes mediated by the C1-symmetric constrained geometry catalyst H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiCH3+ (ind = indenyl), including the role of the cocatalyst/counteranion. The energetics of catalyst activation are first analyzed and shown to compare favorably with experiment. The energetics of heterolytic ion pair separation are next scrutinized, and the effects of solvation environment are assessed. Computed thermodynamic profiles for ethylene insertion at H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiCH3+ indicate that the kinetics of insertion processes at the H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiR+ cation can be analyzed in terms of SCF potential energies. We next compare the energetic profile for ethylene insertion at the naked H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiCH3+ cation with that at the related H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiCH3+H3CB(C6F5)3- ion pair to understand counterion effects. It is seen that the counterion, although affecting overall catalytic activity, does not significantly influence enchainment stereochemistry or polymer microtacticity. Next, the second ethylene insertion at H2Si(ind)(tBuN)Ti(nC3H7)+H3CB(C6F5)3- is analyzed to evaluate counteranion influence on the propagation barrier. It is found that the ethylene uptake transition state is energetically comparable to the first insertion transition state and that solvation has negligible effects on the energetic profile. These findings justify analysis of the propylene insertion process within the less computationally demanding "naked cation" model. Thus, monomer enchainment at H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiR+ is analyzed for H2Si(ind)(tBuN)TiCH3+ + propylene (first insertion) and for H2Si(ind)(tBuN)Ti(iC4H6)+ + propylene (second insertion). Data describing the first insertion highlight the sterically dominated regioselection properties of the system with activation energies indicating that olefin insertion regiochemistry is predominantly 1,2 (primary), while the second insertion similarly reflects the catalyst stereoinduction properties, with steric effects introduced by the growing chain (mimicked by an isobutyl group) preferentially favoring insertion pathways that afford isotactic enrichment, in agreement with experiment.     

Specific activity of ruthenium for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis of benzene in relation to metal dispersity

The specific activity V_sp of ruthenium supported on -alumina (0.084–0.84 wt.%, average particle size 1=1–7 nm) has been investigated for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis of benzene at 80–320°C and compared with that of Ru powder of 1>1400 nm. A decrease of V_sp with increasing Ru dispersity was found for both reactions, the decrease having been more pronounced for hydrogenolysis. The effect is considered to be due mainly to an influence of dispersity of supported metal on the mode and extent of benze chemisorption.

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(V_Sp) , - (0,084–0,84 .%, 1=1–7 ), 80–320°C - 1>1400 . V_Sp , . , -, - .

     

Continuous hydrogenation reactions in a tube reactor packed with Pd/C

Continuous flow of the substrate solution and hydrogen gas through a tube reactor packed with Pd/C catalyst brings about a highly reactive and efficient hydrogenation system, which converts 4-cyanobenzaldehyde to the benzyl alcohol derivatives at 25 degrees C, and at 90 degrees C, the cyano group becomes reduced to give the corresponding amine and toluene derivatives within 2 min.     

Kinetics of liquid-phase benzene hydrogenation on Rh/C

Liquid-phase hydrogenation of benzene was studied over Rh catalyst supported on a carbon carrier sibunit between 13 and 100°C and in a hydrogen pressure range of 20–100 bar. Kinetic data were obtained under mass transfer-free conditions. Similar to gas-phase hydrogenation activity, a maximum with temperature was observed. A kinetic model consistent with thermodynamics was applied for numerical parameter estimation. Good correspondence between the experimental and calculated data was achieved.     

Surface modification of titanium alloy with the Ti3Al + TiB2/TiN composite coatings

Laser cladding of the Ti₃Al + TiB₂ pre‐placed alloy powder on the Ti–6Al–4 V alloy in nitrogen protective atmosphere can form the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN composite coating, which can dramatically improve the wear resistance of the Ti–6Al–4 V alloy surface. In this study, the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN composite coatings on the Ti–6Al–4 V alloy have been researched by means of X‐ray diffraction, SEM and energy dispersive spectrometry. It was found that there is a metallurgical combination between the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN composite coating and the substrate. The microhardness of the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN composite coatings were 3 ~ 4 times higher than that of the Ti–6Al–4 V alloy because of the actions of the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN hard phases and the grain refinement strengthening. Moreover, the wear mass losses of the Ti₃Al + TiB₂/TiN composite coatings were much lower than that of the substrate. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

State of titanium in supported titanium-magnesium catalysts for propylene polymerization

The oxidation state of titanium and the coordination state of Ti³⁺ ions in TiCl₄/D₁/MgCl₂ (D₁ is a phthalate) supported titanium-magnesium catalysts (TMCs) after the interaction with an AlEt₃/D₂ cocatalyst (D₂ is propyltrimethoxysilane or dicyclopentyldimethoxysilane) were studied by chemical analysis and EPR spectroscopy. Different oxidation state distributions of titanium ions were observed in the activated catalyst and mother liquor: Ti³⁺ and Ti²⁺ ions were predominant in the activated catalyst and mother liquor, respectively. The effects of interaction conditions (reaction temperature and time and Al/Ti and D₂/Ti molar ratios) of TMCs with the cocatalyst on the state of titanium in activated samples were studied. The interaction of TMCs with the cocatalyst decreased the titanium content and caused the appearance of aluminum in the activated sample, which was most clearly pronounced at a temperature of 25°C and occurred within the first 10 min of treatment. An increase in the temperature to 70°C and an increase in the interaction time to 60 min only slightly affected the concentrations of titanium and aluminum. The presence of D₂ as a cocatalyst constituent facilitated the removal of titanium compounds and restricted the adsorption of aluminum compounds on the catalyst surface. The main fraction of titanium consisted of Ti³⁺ ions (62–89%), and the rest was Ti⁴⁺ ions (22–35%) under mild interaction conditions (25°C; Si/Ti = 25) or Ti⁴⁺ (0–21%) and Ti²⁺ (9–21%) ions under more severe conditions (50 or 70°C; Si/Ti from 0 to 5). According to EPR-spectroscopic data, at D₂/Ti from 1 to 5, Ti³⁺ ions mainly occurred as associates, whereas they occurred as isolated ions at D₂/Ti = 25. The initial and activated catalysts were similar in activity in the reaction of propylene polymerization, and titanium compounds, which were removed from the catalyst upon interaction with AlEt₃/D₂, were inactive in this process.     

Catalytic activity of Pd/CN systems in hydrogenation of styrene

Hydrogenation of styrene was applied as a test reaction to study the catalytic activity of Pd deposited on the surface of carbonaceous materials enriched with nitrogen (C_N). The nitrogen content in the support material was found to have a great influence on the degree of styrene conversion to ethylbenzene. In addition, the reaction was carried out in the presence of modified carbonaceous materials acting as catalysts.     

Robust and easily retrievable Pd/Ti_3C_2T_x■graphene hydrogels for efficient catalytic hydrogenation of nitroaromatic compounds

Ti_3C_2T_x has been emerging as an attractive platform to prepare composite catalysts,and their assembly into integrated catalytic mate rials repre sents a key step forward toward practical applications.Howeve r,the swelling behavior of Ti_3C_2T_x leads to significant structure change,which challenges the stability of Ti_3C_2T_x-based integrated functional materials for catalytic applications.Here we report a facile synthesis of Pd/Ti_3C_2T_x■graphene hydrogels in which Pd/Ti_3C_2T_x are spatially encapsulated in the 3 D porous graphene framework.The porous interconnected structure not only affords efficient mass transfer and desirable functional accessibility to catalytic active sites,but also effectively buffers the swelling behavior of Ti_3C_2T_x.When applied for catalytic hydrogenation of nitroaromatic compounds,the mechanically robust Pd/Ti_3C_2T_x■graphene hydrogels exhibit efficient activities,easy separability,and good cyclability.This work is expected to promote the application of Ti_3C_2T_x-based functional materials for practical applications involving interactions with salt solutions,such as supercapacitors,catalysis,and water purification.     

均相催化剂催化合成碳酸亚丙酯

分别就单组为催化剂和双组分催化剂对二氧化碳与环氧丙烷合成碳酸亚丙酯的催化活性进行了研究。实验结果表明，在单组分催化体系中，相转移催化剂，如十六烷基三甲基漠化按、四丁基演化铵对上述酯化反应具有较高的催化活性此外，盐酸羟胺、三苯基磷也有一定的催化活性；在双组分催化体系中，KI／PEG（聚乙二醇）体系具有很高的催化活性，能在较短时间内、较低的压力下高产率地得到碳酸亚丙酯，而某些金属盐、有机碱、季接盐的适当红合，也能有效地催化该反应。     

Kinetics of propylene epoxidation with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by extruded titanium silicalite in methanol

The kinetics of propylene oxidation into propylene oxide in the presence of extruded titanium silicalite was studied. Based on the experimental data, a kinetic model of the process was designed and the activation energies of the target and side reactions, the rate constants, and the adsorption equilibrium constants were determined. The adequacy of the proposed kinetic model was verified on a continuously-operated test bench laboratory unit.