Cathodoluminescence efficiency dependence on excitation density in n-type gallium nitride.

Cathodoluminescence (CL) spectra from silicon doped and undoped wurtzite n-type GaN have been measured in a SEM under a wide range of electron beam excitation conditions, which include accelerating voltage, beam current, magnification, beam diameter, and specimen temperature. The CL intensity dependence on excitation density was analyzed using a power-law model (I CL proportional, variant J m ) for each of the observed CL bands in this material. The yellow luminescence band present in both silicon and undoped GaN exhibits a close to cube root (m = 0.33) dependence on electron beam excitation at both 77 K and 300 K. However, the blue (at 300 K) and donor-acceptor pair (at 77 K) emission peaks observed in undoped GaN follow power laws with exponents of m = 1 and m = 0.5, respectively. As expected from its excitonic character, the near band edge emission intensity depends linearly (m = 1) in silicon doped GaN and superlinearly (m = 1.2) in undoped GaN on the electron beam current. Results show that the intensities of the CL bands are highly dependent not only on the defect concentration but also on the electron-hole pair density and injection rate. Furthermore, the size of the focussed electron beam was found to have a considerable effect on the relative intensities of the CL emission peaks. Hence SEM parameters such as the objective lens aperture size, astigmatism, and the condenser lens setting must also be considered when assessing CL data based on intensity measurements from this material.     

Impact of Membrane Types and Catalyst Layers Composition on Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Performance of a low temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is highly dependent on the kind of catalysts, catalyst supports, ionomer amount on the catalyst layers (CL), membrane types and operating conditions. In this work, we investigated the influence of membrane types and CL compositions on MEA performance. MEA performance increases under all practically relevant load conditions with reduction of the membrane thickness from 50 to 15 μm, however further decrease in membrane thickness from 15 to 10 μm leads to reduction in cell voltage at high current loads. A thick anode CL is found to be beneficial under wet operating conditions assuming more pore space is provided to accommodate liquid water, whereas under dry operating conditions, an intermediate thickness of the anode CL is beneficial. When studying the impact of catalyst layer thickness, too thin a catalyst layer again shows reduced performance due to increased ohmic resistance ruled out the performance of the MEAs which have identical Pt crystallite sizes on the cathode CLs i. e. the thinnest the cathode CL, the highest the voltage were achieved at a defined current load. Adaptation of the operating conditions is highly anticipated to achieve the highest MEA performance.     

气体扩散电极参数对阴离子交换膜燃料电池性能的影响

优化了碱性阴离子交换膜燃料电池（AAEMFC）使用的气体扩散电极（GDE）,发现催化层中PTFE含量与催化剂担载量对电池性能与其电化学动力学特征影响很大.采用i-V曲线,开路电压,电池内阻与在线的电化学阻抗谱与动力学分析,评估了所制GDE的电化学性能.在所研究的AAEMFC电极催化层中,PTFE的最佳含量是20%,Pt载量对膜电极三相界面、催化层导电性与催化剂利用率的影响极大.当制备的GDE催化层中Pt/C的Pt载量为1.0mg/cm²,PTFE含量为20%时,AAEMFC的峰电流密度在50^oC达到了213mW/cm².兼顾Pt催化剂的利用率与成本,在没有明显影响电池性能的情况下,Pt的担载量可降至0.5mg/cm².     

The current voltage plot of PEM fuel cell with long feed channels

The formula for voltage loss on the cathode side of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is derived, taking into account oxygen consumption in the feed channel. Limiting current density due to the oxygen exhaustion along the channel is obtained. Theory predictions are in line with experiments that were performed to test the theory. The results reveal new reserves for the optimization of the cell performance. They also show new in situ electroanalytical options: the study of electrochemical reaction in the catalyst layer via the cell voltage–current plots and via detecting of the feed gas consumption or local current distribution along channel.     

Parametric evaluation of sputtering in a planar, diode glow discharge—I. Sputtering of oxygen-free hard copper (OFHC)

A parametric evaluation of the principal factors which affect cathodic sputtering rates in glow discharge sources is performed. Employing a planar, disk cathode in the simple diode geometry, the roles of discharge voltage, current, and pressure are evaluated for the sputtering of oxygen-free hard copper (OFHC). Samples were sputtered at discharge currents of 5–70 mA over an argon pressure range of 1.5–8 torr (200–1064 Pa). In addition, the relationship between applied power and sputter weight loss is investigated. Studies indicate that the current density at the cathode surface and the discharge voltage are directly related and are keys in the determination of sputtering rates. Through factor analysis, an empirical formula is developed which is useful in quantifying sputter rates for a given set of discharge conditions.     

2-甲基吡啶在PbO2-SPE组合电极上的电氧化研究

分别采用热压法和热压-电镀法制备PbO2-SPE组合电极, 通过循环伏安和稳态极化曲线测量, 研究了这两种电极对2-甲基吡啶电氧化反应的电催化活性, 同时考察了工作电极电解液中有、无液相支持电解质电位与电流密度的关系及不同对电极电解液情况下, 电流密度与过电位和过电位与槽压的关系. 通过一般PbO2电极与热压-电镀法PbO2-SPE组合电极在电流密度与过电位和电流密度与槽压变化的比较, 发现热压-电镀法制备的PbO2-SPE组合电极在相同过电位下具有更高的电流密度, 在相同电流密度下具有较低的槽压.     

Water Dissociation Phenomena on a Bipolar Membrane──Current-voltage Curve in Relation with IonicTransport and Limiting Current Density

The water dissociation mechanism on a bipolar membrane under the electrical field was investigated and characterized in terms of ionic transport and limiting current density. It is considered that the depletion layer exists at the junction of a bipolar membrane, which is coincided with the viewpoint of the most literatures, but we also consider that the thickness and conductivity of this layer is not only related with the increase of the applied voltage but also with the limiting current density. Below the limiting current density, the thickness of the depletion layer keeps a constant and the conductivity decreases with the increase of the applied voltage; while above the limiting current density, the depletion thickness will increase with the increase of the applied voltage and the conductivity keeps a very low constant. Based on the data reported in the literatures and independent determinations, the limiting current density was calculated and the experimental curves Ⅰ-Ⅴ in the two directions were com     

用AFM研究阳极氧化铝的不稳定生长

用原子力显微镜(AFM)研究了多孔阳极氧化铝(AAO)模板的不稳定生长. 结果表明:AAO模板的不稳定生长导致了纳米孔道结构有序度的降低.在H₃PO₄溶液中生长的AAO模板孔道结构稳定性较差;而在H₂C₂O₄溶液中生长的AAO模板稳定性依赖于氧化电压和电流密度,在低电压和电流密度下稳定性较好,高电压和电流密度下稳定性较差. 充分利用这种不稳定生长特性,通过控制AAO模板的阳极氧化条件,可得到具有分枝孔道结构的特殊模板,这为利用模板法制备各种Y形或T形纳米线、管提供了新的发展空间.     

Luminescence properties of Mn(2+)-doped Li2ZnGeO4 as an efficient green phosphor for field-emission displays with high color purity

Green emitting Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphors were synthesized through a high temperature solid-state reaction process. X-Ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, photoluminescence (PL) and cathodoluminescence (CL) spectra were utilized to characterize the synthesized samples. Under UV and electron-beam excitation, the pure Li(2)ZnGeO(4) sample shows a blue emission due to defects, while the Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) sample exhibits a green emission corresponding to the characteristic transition of Mn(2+) ((4)T(1)→(6)A(1)). In particular, the CL intensity (brightness) of Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) is higher than that of commercial green phosphor ZnO:Zn. In addition, the CL properties of Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphor, the dependence of CL intensity on accelerating voltage and filament current, the decay behavior of CL intensity under electron bombardment, and the stability of CIE chromaticity coordinates, have been investigated in detail. The results indicate that the as-prepared Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphor has a good CL intensity and CIE coordinate stability with green emission under low-voltage electron beam excitation. Therefore, Li(2)ZnGeO(4):Mn(2+) is a promising green phosphor for application in full-color field-emission displays.     

Transport number and current–voltage of a cation exchange membrane equilibrated in aqueous and organic solutions

A physical-chemistry study of a Nafion 117 membrane is undertaken and a correlation between the transport number and current–voltage data of this cation exchange membrane is established. The current–voltage characteristics of the membrane are obtained with the voltamperometric technique, by means of two feed platinised titanium electrodes and two measuring silver–silver chloride electrodes. Previous measurements show that the membrane presents low electrical resistance and weak permselectivity towards the proton in the presence of other metallic cations. However, its chemical modification with the conducting polymer highly improves the proton conduction and gives better selectivity towards the monovalent cation (Na⁺) against the divalent cation (Zn²⁺). The effects of the co-ion (anion), charge, solvent and chemical modification are made in evidence by the current–voltage curves. As a result of its pre-concentration near the anionic layer, the divalent cation increases the value of the limiting current density. Besides, the presence of an organic solvent inside the polymeric matrix of the membrane decreases the limiting current density. Different graphical methods are applied to deduce the limiting current density and the derivative method is found to be more reliable.     

Accelerating Gas Escape in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis by Gas Diffusion Layers with Hierarchical Grid Gradients

At high current densities, gas bubble escape is the critical factor affecting the mass transport and performance of the electrolyzer. For tight assembly water electrolysis technologies, the gas diffusion layer (GDL) between the catalyst layer (CL) and the flow field plate plays a critical role in gas bubble removal. Herein, we demonstrate that the electrolyzer's mass transport and performance can be significantly improved by simply manipulating the structure of the GDL. Combined with 3D printing technology, ordered nickel GDLs with straight-through pores and adjustable grid sizes are systematically studied. Using an in situ high-speed camera, the gas bubble releasing size and resident time have been observed and analyzed upon the change of the GDL architecture. The results show that a suitable grid size of the GDL can significantly accelerate mass transport by reducing the gas bubble size and the bubble resident time. An adhesive force measurement has further revealed the underlying mechanism. We then proposed and fabricated a novel hierarchical GDL, reaching a current density of 2 A/cm² at a cell voltage of 1.95 V and 80 °C, one of the highest single-cell performances in pure-water-fed anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE).     

The voltage–current curve of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell: “exact” and fitting equations

An analytical solution to the problem of the performance of the cathode electrocatalyst layer in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is obtained. This solution describes the effect of limiting current density due to imperfect oxygen transport in backing layer. Simple formulas for electrocatalyst layer polarization voltage are derived in the limiting cases of small and large currents. Based on exact formulas, the fitting equation for the polarization voltage is obtained. All fitting parameters are expressed in terms of transport and kinetic parameters. Comparison of theoretical and experimental voltage–current curves of a fuel cell shows reasonable agreement. The fitting equation furnishes an opportunity to characterize fuel cells using experimental voltage–current curves.     

以新亚甲基蓝为电子媒介体的大肠杆菌微生物燃料电池的研究

以新亚甲基蓝(NMB) 为电子媒介体, 大肠杆菌为微生物催化剂, 设计了微生物燃料电池(MFC). 该MFC的开路电压为0.760 V, 短路电流为1.108 mA, 最大输出功率为116 mW/m2, 此时所对应的电流密度为390 mA/m2. 比较了中性红(NR)和NMB作为电子媒介体对MFC性能的影响. 实验结果表明, 以NMB为电子媒介体的MFC的开路电压比以NR为电子媒介体的MFC的开路电压低, 但其开路电压达到稳定所需要的时间更短, 而且其短路电流比后者高. 当放电电流大于114 mA/m2时, 前者比后者的输出功率高, 在负载1000 Ω放电时, 前者比后者有更好的稳定性.     

Photoelectrochemical properties of MWCNT-TiO2 hybrid materials as a counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells

The MWCNT-Ti02 hybrid materials were prepared by a simply mixing method and used as a counter electrode （CE） for dye-sensitized solar cells. Compared with the platinum CE, MWCNT-TiO2 CE has the similar redox voltage and current response in the cyclic voltammetry. The electrochemical catalytic activity was characterized by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Tafel curve, including the equivalent circuit, the exchange current density, the limiting diffusion current density, and the diffusion coefficient of triiodide/iodide redox species. The results indicate that the reduction process from triiodide to iodide is determined by the kinetic-controlled and diffusion-limited processes. The device performance is optimal based on the MWCNT-TiO2 （mass ratio of 2：1） CE, such as the open-circuit voltage of 0.72 V, the short-circuit photocurrent density of 15.71 mA/cm2, the fill factor of 0.68, and the photon-to-electron conversion efficiency of 7.69%.     

流动注射-化学发光法测定头孢氨苄

头孢氨苄在H2SO4溶液中降解后,其产物可在酸性条件下与Ce（Ⅳ）产生化学发光反应,罗丹明6G对该反应有较强的增敏作用。据此建立了流动注射－化学发光法测定头孢氨苄的新方法。该方法的线性范围为0.10－10.0mg/L检出限为0.06mg/L,相对标准偏差(n=11,c=1.00mg/L）为0.85。方法用于药物中头孢氨苄含量的测定,其结果与标准方法一致,回收率为96％－106％。     

Dependence of Performance of Organic Light-emitting Devices on Sheet Resistance of Indium-tin-oxide Anodes

IntroductionIndium-tin-oxide(ITO) has been widely used asthe anode material in organic light-emitting devices(OLEDs) because of its high transmittance in the visi-ble region and low electrical resistivity. In the pastyears, many investigations focused on …     

Fabrication and conduction mechanism evaluation of polyfluorene polymeric Schottky diode

A thin film of polyflourene polymer was sandwiched between a conductive polymer deposited on silver nanowire and metal electrode to form a multilayer polymer‐based diode device. The electrical properties of fabricated polymeric diode have been studied by current–voltage method. The current–voltage characteristics of the fabricated device exhibited non‐ideal, asymmetrical, and rectifying behavior. Ohmic current conduction mechanism was observed in the device at low voltage. At higher voltage values, the space‐charge‐limited current conduction mechanism was found to be dominated. The values of the Schottky barrier height, ideality factor, and saturation current density were extracted according to the standard thermionic emission model and discussed. The barrier height and ideality factor were calculated as 0.72 eV and 2.53, respectively. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

DC conduction mechanism in plasma polymerized vinylene carbonate thin films prepared by glow discharge technique

Electrical glow discharge technique was employed for the preparation of plasma polymerized vinylene carbonate (PPVC) thin films of aluminum/thin film/aluminum sandwich structure at room temperature by a parallel plate capacitively coupled reactor. The structural investigation of the monomer VC and PPVC was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The current density-voltage characteristics follow a power law of the form J α V ⁿ , where n has different values. In the low voltage region 0.85 < n < 1.00 and those in the high voltage region lie between 1.30 < n < 1.75, indicating Ohmic current conduction in the low voltage region and non-Ohmic conduction in the high voltage region. In addition, at higher temperature the current density increased significantly revealing a temperature dependence of the current density. Theoretically calculated values and experimental results of Schottky and Poole-Frenkel coefficients show that the most probable conduction mechanism in the PPVC thin films is of Schottky type.     

空心阴极N2等离子体放电光源实现普通PS版感光

本文利用直流空心阴极放电方式产生了一种新型氮气等离子体蓝紫光源,实现了针对传统的预涂感光版(PS版)的感光,当N₂气压70 Pa、放电电压580 V、电流1.8 A时,产生的蓝紫光功率密度为0.46 mW/cm².本文进一步从曝光前后颜色密度值变化、感光材料红外分析方面,对PS版的曝光效果做了详细的测量.     

Effects of substituents on molecular devices

The current–voltage characteristics of small aliphatic chains of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and oligophenylene‐ethylenes, with and without substituents and terminated in sulfur attached nanosized gold electrodes are determined using ab initio procedures for discrete and extended systems in a density functional theory‐Green function's approach where most of the chemistry is considered. It is found that the current–voltage characteristics of small molecules can be tailored by the addition of substituents. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2008