基于沉淀工艺制作四脚氧化锌纳米材料场致发射阴极的研究

采用沉淀法制备四脚氧化锌纳米材料场致发射阴极,将阴极和荧光屏封装起来抽真空并对屏施加电压,测试阴极的发射电流和荧光屏的发光亮度.利用沉淀法制备出面积为(13×15) cm²的阴极,测试结果表明,硅酸钾体积百分比在50×10^-3—83×10^-3范围,硝酸钡浓度在50×10^-4—77×10^-4 M范围,四脚氧化锌的浓度在82×10^-4—12×10^{-3关键词： 场致发射 沉淀法 显示屏亮度}     

A study of Eu2O3, Sc2O3 co-doped tungsten matrix impregnated cathode

Eu₂O₃ and Sc₂O₃ co-doped W matrix impregnated cathodes have been prepared by the powder metallurgy method. The constitution of active elements on activated cathode surface is analyzed by in-situ Auger electron spectroscopy. It is found that although Eu exists in the matrix, no Eu is found on the cathode surface due to the formation of a stable Eu containing compound. Sc, Ba and O diffuse to the surface of the cathode and form an active surface layer during the activation period whereas the stable Eu-compound cannot liberate free Eu, which can diffuse from the cathode to the surface. The active substance of Sc, Ba and O on the cathode surface contribute to the emission property.     

Parameters of the cathode spot upon field emission

This work is devoted to studying the parameters of the cathode spot of a vacuum arc. According to calculations under conditions of autoelectronic emission, the temperature of the cathode spot is T _n = (1–2.5) × 10³ K, the electric-field strength is E = (1–6) × 10⁷ V cm^?1, and the current density in the spot is j _n = (0.15–3) × 10⁷ A cm^?2. The values of the cathode-spot parameters for cathodes of different materials are obtained and the type of electron emission is determined.     

碳纳米管阴极的强流脉冲发射性能研究

采用丝网印刷和涂敷方法制备了两种碳纳米管阴极，并研究了两种阴极的强流脉冲发射特性，表征了阴极表面碳纳米管的形貌及分布.研究结果表明在脉冲宽度为100 ns、电压为1.64×10⁶ V的脉冲电场下，涂敷法制备阴极的场发射电流最高达5.11 kA，最高发射电流密度达260 A/cm².丝网印刷法制备阴极的场发射稳定性优于涂敷法制备阴极，但其发射电流低.阴极表面发射体的形貌与分布影响了阴极的脉冲发射性能.碳纳米管阴极的脉冲发射机理为爆炸电子发射.碳纳米管阴极可以作为强 关键词： 碳纳米管 阴极 脉冲发射 强电流     

Photo-emission studies from Zn cathodes under plasma phase

In this paper, we report investigations of the electron emission from pure Zn cathodes irradiated by UV laser pulses of 23 ns (full-width at half-maximum) at a wavelength of 248 nm (5 eV). The metal cathodes were tested in a vacuum photodiode chamber at 10^?5 Pa. They were irradiated at normal incidence and the anode–cathode distance was set at 3 mm. The maximum applied accelerating voltage was 18 kV, limited by the electrical breakdown of the photodiode gap. Under the above experimental conditions, a maximum applied electric field of 6 MV/m resulted. In the saturation regime, the measured quantum efficiency value increased with the accelerating voltage due to the plasma formation. The highest output current was achieved with 14 mJ laser energy, 18 kV accelerating voltage and its value was 12 A, corresponding to a global quantum efficiency (GQE) approximately of 1×10^?4. The temporal quantum efficiency was 1.0×10^?4 at the laser pulse onset time and 1.4×10^?4 at the pulse tail. We calculated the target temperature at the maximum laser energy. Its value allowed us to obtain output pulses of the same laser temporal profile. Tests performed with a lower laser photon energy (4.02 eV) demonstrated a GQE of two orders of magnitude lower.     

Influence of the spot field on field emission from composites

Field emission from composite cathodes made of materials with greatly differing work functions (lanthanum hexaboride-pyrographite and hafnium carbide-pyrographite) and also from homogeneous lanthanum hexaboride cathodes, is studied experimentally. The effective emission from the composite cathodes the constituents of which differ greatly in work function and much worse emission properties of the homogeneous cathode are explained by making allowance for the influence of high (≥2 × 10⁷ V/cm) fields of spots arising at the contact of materials with different work functions on the field emission. The emission current density and the flow of electrons emitted under the action of the spot fields toward the anode are estimated by numerical computation.     

Li+ transportation kinetics of FeF3 · 0.33H2O/C nanocomposite synthesized by one-step solid state method

A new cathode material for lithium ion battery FeF₃?·?0.33H₂O/C was synthesized successfully by a simple one-step chemico-mechanical method. It showed a noticeable initial discharge capacity of 233.9 mAh g^?1 and corresponding charge capacity of 186.4 mAh g^?1. A reversible capacity of ca.157.4 mAh g^?1 at 20 mA g^?1 can be obtained after 50 charge/discharge cycles. To elucidate the lithium ion transportation in the cathode material, the methods of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT) were applied to obtain the lithium diffusion coefficients of the material. Within the voltage level of 2.05–3.18 V, the method of EIS showed that \( {D}_{{\mathrm{Li}}^{+}} \) varied in the range of 1.2?×?10^?13?~?3.6?×?10^?14 cm² s^?1 with a maximum of 1.2?×?10^?13 cm² s^?1 at 2.5 V. The method of GITT gave a result of 8.1?×?10^?14?~?1.2?×?10^?15 cm² s^?1. The way and the range of the variation for lithium ion diffusion coefficients measured by the GITT method show close similarity with those obtained by the EIS method. Besides, they both reached their maximum at a voltage level of 2.5 V.     

Study of the Influence of Implanted Atoms on the Coefficients of the Sputtering of Silicon and Silicon with a Thin Oxide Film

The results of theoretical and experimental studies of the influence of Ba-atom implantation and the presence of an oxide film on the Si-surface sputtering coefficient under ion bombardment are presented. It is shown that, in the dose range of D = 10¹⁴–5 × 10¹⁵ cm^—2, the Si sputtering coefficient increases linearly, then this increase decelerates, and is almost constant, starting from 10¹⁶ cm^–2. In the range of D = 5 × 10¹⁵–5 × 10¹⁶ cm^—2, the Ba sputtering coefficient increases sharply, which is explained by an increase in the Ba concentration in the surface layer during the ion bombardment process.     

Ultrathin surface coatings to enhance cycling stability of LiMn2O4 cathode in lithium-ion batteries

Spinel LiMn₂O₄ suffers from severe dissolution when used as a cathode material in rechargeable Li-ion batteries. To enhance the cycling stability of LiMn₂O₄, we use the atomic layer deposition (ALD) method to deposit ultrathin and highly conformal Al₂O₃ coatings (as thin as 0.6–1.2 nm) onto LiMn₂O₄ cathodes with precise thickness control at atomic scale. Both bare and ALD-coated cathodes are cycled at a specific current of 300 mA g^?1 (2.5 C) in a potential range of 3.4–4.5 V (vs. Li/Li⁺). All ALD-coated cathodes exhibit significantly improved cycleability compared to bare cathodes. Particularly, the cathode coated with six Al₂O₃ ALD layers (0.9 nm thick) shows the best cycling performance, delivering an initial capacity of 101.5 mA h?g^?1 and a final capacity of 96.5 mA h?g^?1 after 100 cycles, while bare cathode delivers an initial capacity of 100.6 mA h?g^?1 and a final capacity of only 78.6 mA h?g^?1. Such enhanced electrochemical performances of ALD-coated cathodes are ascribed to the high-quality ALD oxide coatings that are highly conformal, dense, and complete, and thus protect active material from severe dissolution into electrolytes. Besides, cycling performances of coated cathodes can be easily optimized by accurately tuning coating thickness via varying ALD growth cycles.     

Effect of doping functionalized MWCNTs on the electrochemical performances of Li<Subscript>2</Subscript>CoSiO<Subscript>4</Subscript> for lithium-ion batteries

We report the synthesis of Li₂CoSiO₄ by the sol-gel method and the preparation of a composite electrode by incorporating functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (fn. MWCNTs) as conductive additive. XRD pattern of the composite confirms the structural stability of Li₂CoSiO₄ even after the addition of fn. MWCNTs. SEM images of the composite reveal the presence of conductive bridges formed by MWCNTs between the submicron-sized particles of Li₂CoSiO₄. The cyclic voltammograms of the composite cathode show redox peaks with higher current density than pure Li₂CoSiO₄ and the current density increases with increase in sweep rate. The diffusion coefficient of lithium has been improved by the addition of fn. MWCNTs from 1 × 10^?14 to 8 × 10^?14 cm²/s as calculated using Randles-Sevcik equation. The charge-discharge cycling performance of both pure Li₂CoSiO₄ and composite cathode has been discussed.     

Thermal conductivity of <Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>-type Ge monocrystals

The pyroelectric method is used to demonstrate the dependence of the thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity coefficients of n-type germanium monocrystals on the concentration of antimony impurities (6 × 10¹³, 1.3 × 10¹⁴, 1.7 × 10¹⁴, 3.7 × 10¹⁴, 6 × 10¹⁴ cm^?3). The investigated samples are cut from germanium crystals grown from a melt using the Czochralski method with crystallographic orientation [111].     

Trace Measurement of Phenothiazine Drugs in Tablets by Micellar-Enhanced Fluorophotometric Method

It was found that in buffer solution of pH 7.0, the addition of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) to the solution of phenothiazine drugs, such as chlorpromazine, promethazine and trifluoperazine, showed a remarkable enhancement of their fluorescence intensity. A further study proved that the phenothiazine drugs can be determined by fluorophotometric method in micellar system. Under optimal conditions, there was a good linear relationship between fluorescence intensity and phenothiazine compounds concentration, and the detection limit of 3.0×10^-8 M chlorpromazine, 3.0×10⁻⁸ M promethazine and 1.5×10⁻⁸ M trifluoperazine (S/N=3) were also obtained. This method has been used to determine phenothiazine drugs in tablets with satisfactory results.     

Tailoring ceramics for specific applications: A case study of the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries

Metal oxides with the nominal chemical compositions Li₅La₃M₂O₁₂ (M=Nb, Ta), possessing a garnet-like structure, exhibit ionic bulk conductivities of the order of magnitude of ∼10⁻⁶ S/cm at 25 °C. Partial substitution of La by alkaline earth elements (Ca, Sr, Ba) in Li₅La₃M₂O₁₂ yields new members of compounds with garnet-like structure with the composition Li₆ALa₂M₂O₁₂ (A=Ca, Sr, Ba). Among the investigated compounds, so far, the Ba-compound Li₆BaLa₂Ta₂O₁₂ exhibits the highest bulk conductivity of 4.0×10⁻⁵ S/cm at 22 °C with an activation energy of 0.40 eV. All Ta-members were found to be stable against chemical reaction with molten elemental lithium. Li₆ALa₂Ta₂O₁₂ (A=Sr, Ba) exhibit also high electrochemical stability of ∼6 V vs. lithium and chemical stability against reaction with LiCoO₂ cathode material. A novel high voltage thin-film battery was constructed using spinel-type Li₂MMn₃O₈ (M=Co, Fe) as positive electrode, LiPON as electrolyte and Al as negative electrode material. Li₂MMn₃O₈ (M=Fe, Co) electrodes show two reversible plateaus during the charging and discharging cycle at ∼4 and ∼5 V vs. Li. The former plateau is due to the valence change of Mn³⁺ to Mn⁴⁺ and the latter one is due to the oxidation of M³⁺ to M⁴⁺. The chemical diffusion coefficient ( ) was found to be in the range 10⁻¹³–10⁻¹² cm²/sec for any composition x of Li_2−xMMn₃O₈ (M=Fe, Co) in the range from 0.1 to 1.6 by employing the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT). AC impedance studies revealed an electrolyte-electrode charge transfer resistance of 260–290 Θ and an electrode double layer capacity of ∼45–70 μF for an electrode area of 6.7 cm² at room temperature. The chemical diffusion coefficient of the Al,LiAl negative electrode is about three orders of magnitude higher than that of the positive electrode materials. Accordingly, we believe that the diffusion of Li into and out of the cathode material is the rate determining process. Paper presented at the Patras Conference on Solid State Ionics - Transport Properties, Patras, Greece, Sept. 14 – 18, 2004.     

Electrical and structural properties enhancement in plasticized high Tg polymers using metal salts

Plasticized polymer electrolyte composite has been prepared in the form of a film by solution casting method. Poly (ethyl methacrylate) (PEMA) acts as a host polymer and is doped with Sodium Iodide (NaI). Ethylene carbonate (EC) added as a plasticizer and also enhances amorphicity of the polymer electrolyte. The electrical conductivity of the PEMA+NaI was evaluated using complex impedance spectroscopy. Maximum ionic conductivity obtained at room temperature was 8.75 × 10^?6 S/cm with the composition of PEMA: NaI (30%) + 60% EC. The conductivity further increased with increase in temperature and moved up to 5.8 × 10^?5 S/cm. Scanning electron microscopy was used to study the surface morphology of the composite film. Fourier transform infrared ray and X-ray diffraction data confirmed the complexation of material.     

Electrical and electrochemical properties of SrBiMTiO<Subscript>6</Subscript> (M = Fe,Mn, Cr) as potential cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells

A series of perovskite oxides SrBiMTiO₆ (M = Fe, Mn, Cr) have been synthesized and characterized towards application as cathode materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns reveal that all samples are stabilized in \( \mathrm{Pm}\ \overline{3}\mathrm{m} \) space group. Electrical conductivity, AC impedance characteristics, and thermal and chemical stability have been studied in order to assess their possible use as SOFC cathode materials. In comparison with other low electrical conductivity cathodes of SOFC, our results suggest that SrBiMnTiO₆, which has the highest electrical conductivity (4.02 S cm^?1) and moderate polarization resistance (0.104 Ω cm²) at 850 °C, is the most promising candidate among the three perovskite oxides for further study and optimization as a SOFC cathode material.     

Synthesis of Ag metallic nanoparticles by 120 keV Ag− ion implantation in TiO2 matrix

TiO₂ thin film synthesized by the RF sputtering method has been implanted by 120 keV Ag^? ion with different doses (3?×?10¹⁴, 1?×?10¹⁵, 3?×?10¹⁵, 1?×?10¹⁶ and 3?×?10¹⁶ ions/cm²). Further, these were characterized by Rutherford back Scattering, XRD, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–visible and fluorescence spectroscopy. Here we reported that after implantation, localized surface Plasmon resonance has been observed for the fluence 3?×?10¹⁶ ions/cm², which was due to the formation of silver nanoparticles. Ag is in metallic form in the matrix of TiO₂, which is very interestingly as oxidation of Ag was reported after implantation. Also, we have observed the interaction between nanoparticles of Ag and TiO₂, which results in an increasing intensity in lower charge states (Ti³⁺) of Ti. This interaction is supported by XPS and fluorescence spectroscopy, which can help improve photo catalysis and antibacterial properties.     

The intercalation/deintercalation kinetic studies on the structure-integrated cathode material 0.5Li2MnO3 0.5LiNi0.5Mn0.5O2

A cathode material, 0.5Li₂MnO₃ 0.5LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂, was prepared by citric acid-assisted sol–gel method and its electrochemical performance was investigated. It delivered a charge capacity of 270 mAh g^?1 and a discharge capacity of 189 mAh g^?1 in the first cycle. With the increase of current density from 14 to 28 mA g^?1, the discharge capacity dropped severely to 130 mA g^?1. Obviously, the rate capability of the material was inferior to most of the oxide cathode materials. The diffusion coefficient of this material was calculated to be 6.04?×?10^?12 cm² s^?1 from the results of cyclic voltammetry measurements. Moreover, diffusion coefficients between 3.13?×?10^?12 and 1.22?×?10^?10 cm² s^?1 in the voltage range of 3.8–4.7 V were obtained by capacity intermittent titration technique. This, together with the localized Li₂MnO₃ domains in the crystal structure, may validate the poor rate capability.     

Sc2O3-W matrix impregnated cathode with spherical grains

Sc₂O₃-W matrix cathodes have been prepared by using a liquid-liquid doping method combined with high-temperature sintering. The microstructure and physical behavior of active substances of scandia-doped tungsten matrix and impregnated cathode has been studied by SEM and AES methods. The results show that the matrix has a homogeneous structure composed of W grains with spherical shape and superfine Sc₂O₃ particles dispersed uniformly over and among W grains. After impregnation, this Sc-type impregnated cathode has high emission capability. Space-charge-limited current density could reach 52 A/cm² at 850 °C_b. The high emission results from a Ba-Sc-O active layer with a thickness of about 80 nm, which is formed at the cathode surface during the activation period. Both the decrease of the thickness of active surface layer and the decrease of the content of Sc at the surface could lead to the degradation of current density during operation.     

Exotic decay in Ba isotopes via 12C emission

Considering Coulomb and proximity potentials as barriers, we have calculated the half lives for ¹²C emission from various Ba isotopes using different mass tables. The half life for ¹¹²Ba isotope calculated by us is 6.020×10³ s which is comparable with the experimental value 5.620×10³ s. From our study it is found that ¹¹⁴Ba is the good parent for ¹²C emission whose emission rate is favorable for measurement. The half lives predicted by us lie very close to those reported by Shanmugam et al using their cubic plus Yukawa plus exponential model. It is observed that inclusion of proximity potential does not produce significant deviation from the linear nature of the Geiger-Nuttall plots. Also it is found that the neutron excess in the parent nuclei slows down the exotic decay process.