Application of principal component analysis to gas sensing characteristics of Cr0.8Fe0.2NbO4 thick film array

The transient changes in resistances of Cr_0.8Fe_0.2NbO₄ thick film sensors towards specified concentrations of H₂, NH₃, acetonitrile, acetone, alcohol, cyclohexane and petroleum gas at different operating temperatures were recorded. The analyte-specific characteristics such as slopes of the response and retrace curves, area under the curve and sensitivity deduced from the transient curve of the respective analyte gas have been used to construct a data matrix. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to this data and the score plot was obtained. Distinguishing one reducing gas from the other is demonstrated based on this approach, which otherwise is not possible by measuring relative changes in conductivity. This methodology is extended for three Cr_0.8Fe_0.2NbO₄ thick film sensor array operated at different temperatures.     

固-溶法制备中温固体氧化物燃料电池高性能La0.8Sr0.2MnO3-Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3阴极

研究了新型固溶法合成La_0.8Sr_0.2MnO₃（LSM）包覆Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Co_0.8Fe_0.2O₃（BSCF）复合粉体（LSM-BSCF）,并探讨了其作为中温固体氧化物燃料电池阴极材料的电化学性能。LSM-BSCF阴极结合了LSM和BSCF阴极的优点,不仅增大了三相界面,而且稳定了微观结构。当温度为600-750℃时,其极化阻抗为0.61-0.09 Ω·cm²。与溶液注入法制备的高性能电极相比,极大地提高了性能稳定性。     

梯度材料LiNi0.8Co0.2O2的合成与表征

The gradient composite LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ was synthesized using spherical Ni(OH)₂ particle coated by a sol-gel containing cobalt and lithium. The precursor was examined by DSC-TG. The gradient composite was characterized by SEM, EDS, XPS, XRD and ICP-AES. The XPS, EDS and ICP-AES results show that content of cobalt in the surface is higher than in the center of the spherical particle of the gradient composite. The first discharge specific capacity of the gradient composite sintered at 700 ℃ is 187.3 mAh·g^-1.     

阴极材料LaFe0.8-xCuxNi0.2O3的合成和烧结性能

LaFe_0.8-xCu_xNi_0.2O₃ (x=0.0~0.2) (LFCN), a new cathode material of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), was synthesized by Co-precipitation method using sodium bicarbonate. The lattice structures of samples with different x contents were characterized by XRD. Porosity and density of the porous LaFe_0.8-xCu_xNi_0.2O₃ (x=0.0~0.1) as a function of sintering temperature were investigated. It was found that the orthorhombic structure could be formed after calcination at 900 ℃ for 4 h. The particle size of LFCN was about 350 nm. The density of the porous LFCN increased with sintering temperature, but the opposite was true for the porosity. On the other hand, at the same sintering temperature, the porosity of LaFe_0.8-xCu_xNi_0.2O₃ (x=0.0~0.1) decreased with increasing x contents. It is indicated that the dopant of Cu on LaFe_0.8Ni_0.2O₃ can facilitate the sintering of the materials. After sintering at 1 100 ℃ for 4 h, the porous LaFe_0.7Cu_0.1Ni_0.2O₃ was still with appropriate structure, and its porosity was 29%.     

A simple and effective strategy to synthesize Al2O3-coated LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 cathode materials for lithium ion battery

A facile method has been developed to synthesize Al₂O₃-coated LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ cathode materials. The sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and energy dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX). Electrochemical tests show that the cycling stability of LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ at room temperature is effectively improved by Al₂O₃ coating. The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and high temperature (60 °C) cycling tests indicate that Al₂O₃ coating can also improve the thermal stability of LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂, which is attributed to that the coating layer can protect the LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ particles from reacting with the electrolyte.     

LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 / MWNTs复合物超级电容器电极材料的研究

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were used as the conductive additive in the electrode materials. The electrochemical properties of supercapacitors based on LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ / MWNTs composite and LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂/acetylene black composite and MWNTs in 1.0 mol·L^-1 LiClO₄ / EC+DEC [V(EC)∶V(DEC)=1∶1] electrolyte were investigated by means of constant charge/discharge current tests, respectively. The experimental results show that the LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ / MWNTs composite has better performance than that of others, and the maximum specific capacitance of the supercapacitor can reach 271.6 F·g^-1, while the energy density is up to 339.5 Wh·kg^-1. Furthermore, it is remarkable that the performance of MWNTs is better than that of acetylene black as the conductive additive.     

中温固体氧化物燃料电池复合阴极材料LaBiMn2O6-Sm0.2Ce0.8O1.9的制备与电化学性质

采用甘氨酸燃烧法合成了LaBiMn_2O_6粉体,并与Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)均匀混合制备了LaBiMn_2O_6-Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)(LBM-SDC)复合阴极材料。利用X射线衍射(XRD)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对材料的物相及微观形貌进行分析,结果表明LBM与SDC在1 000℃下有良好的化学稳定性。SDC的复合增加了氧离子传导路径,进而使氧还原反应(ORR)速度加快。电化学阻抗谱(EIS)测试结果表明,复合阴极极化电阻(Rp)随SDC复合量的增加呈现先降低后升高的趋势,当复合量为30%(w/w)时,阴极材料的性能最优。在700℃空气气氛下的极化电阻为0.186Ω·cm~2,相对LBM(0.717Ω·cm~2)减少74%。氧分压测试结果表明阴极反应的速率控制步骤为氧分子的吸附-解离过程。以复合阴极构筑的电解质支撑单电池Ni-SDC/SDC/LBM-30%SDC在700℃的最大输出功率密度为234 mW·cm~(-2),连续测试90 h输出功率衰减约4%。     

异质双碳源对LiMn0.8Fe0.2PO4复合材料电化学性能的影响

采用水基流变相辅助的固相法,以异质碳蔗糖和石墨为碳源,合成了LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C复合材料,研究了不同石墨加入方式对所制复合材料电化学性能的影响,并对所制备的LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C复合材料进行了X射线衍射(XRD)、比表面积测试、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)等表征。结果表明,不同石墨包覆工艺对材料结构和电化学性能具有显著影响。前驱体煅烧后再加入石墨获得的样品纯度高,形貌呈均一的椭圆形,在0.1C下的放电比容量为149 mAh·g^-1,达到其理论比容量的 87%;在 5C 下最大的放电比容量为 133 mAh·g^-1;在 2C 倍率下经过 300 次循环后比容量维持在 127 mAh·g^-1,衰减率仅为1.9%,表现出了优良的循环稳定性。     

异质双碳源对LiMn0.8Fe0.2PO4复合材料电化学性能的影响

采用水基流变相辅助的固相法,以异质碳蔗糖和石墨为碳源,合成了LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C复合材料,研究了不同石墨加入方式对所制复合材料电化学性能的影响,并对所制备的LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C复合材料进行了X射线衍射(XRD)、N₂吸附-脱附测试、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)等表征。结果表明,不同石墨包覆工艺对材料结构和电化学性能具有显著影响。前驱体煅烧后再加入石墨获得的样品纯度高,形貌呈均一的椭圆形,在0.1C下的放电比容量为149 mAh·g^-1,达到其理论比容量的87%;在5C下最大的放电比容量为133 mAh·g^-1;在2C倍率下经过300次循环后比容量维持在127 mAh·g^-1,衰减率仅为1.9%,表现出了优良的循环稳定性。     

CuO/Sn0.8Ti0.2O2催化剂的表征及对NO+CO反应活性研究

Reducibility and characteristics of CuO/Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂ catalysts were examined by using a microreactor-GC NO+CO reaction system, BET, TG-DTA, FTIR, XRD and H2-TPR techniques. CuO/Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂ had high activity in NO+CO reaction, showing 93% NO conversion at 300 ℃ in air, and 100% NO conversion at 225 ℃ after H₂ pretreatment. The pore size distribution of Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂ was mainly as micro-pores and meso-pores (1~5 nm), and the specific surface area and total pore volume of Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂ were 69 m²·g^-1 and 0.15 cm³·g^-1, respectively. As shown by XRD analysis, there was no CuO crystal diffraction peak at 9%CuO loading, but two CuO crystal diffraction peaks at 2θ 35.5° and 38.7° were present at 12% CuO loading. FTIR detected the adsorption of NO and CO on the surface of reduced 12%CuO/Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂. The Cu²⁺ sites and support surface adsorbed NO, and the process of NO adsorption led to the formation of N₂O and NO₃^-. In contrast, the Cu⁺、Cu⁰ sites and support surface adsorbed CO, and when the mixed gases of NO and CO were adsorbed by support surface, no NO₃^- was formed. H₂-TPR showed four reduction peaks (α, β, γ and δ). The α, β and γ peaks were the reductions of CuO species, and the δ peak was the reduction of Sn_0.8Ti_0.2O₂.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Humidity Sensitive Properties of Nanocrystalline LaCoxFe1-xO3

The nanocrystalline LaCo_xFe_1-xO₃ with different concentrations of Co was prepared by polyethylene glycol (PEG) sol-gel method and characterized by differential thermal analysis and thermal gravimetric analysis (DTA-TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was found that the crystal structure of perovskite-type could be obtained at 600 °C, and the concentration of Co had significant effects on the solid-state reaction and the average particle size of the obtained nanocrystals. Furthermore, the humidity-sensitive properties of nanocrystalline LaCo_xFe_1-xO₃ were investigated, and it was found that LaCo_0.3Fe_0.7O₃ exhibited higher sensitivity to humidity compared with other samples. The addition of Na₂CO₃ improved the humidity-sensitive properties of this sample, and made its response to humidity good in the whole humidity range of 11%-95% relative humidity (RH).     

The chemical and dielectric properties of epoxy/(Ba0.8Sr0.2)(Ti0.9Zr0.1)O3 composites for embedded capacitor application

The characteristics of epoxy/(Ba_0.8Sr_0.2)(Ti_0.9Zr_0.1)O₃ (BSTZ) composites are investigated for the further application in embedded capacitor device. The effects of BSTZ ceramic powder filler ratio on the chemical, physical and dielectric properties of epoxy/BSTZ composites are studied. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) thermal analysis is conducted to determine the optimum values of hardener agent, curing temperature, reaction heat, and glass transition temperature (T_g). The hardener reaction process starts at about 115 °C and completes at about 200 °C, for that it is appropriate to process of epoxy/BSTZ composites in the range of temperature. The highest glass transition temperature (T_g) of 155 °C is obtained at one equivalent weight ratio (hardener/epoxy). Only the BSTZ phase can be detected in the XRD patterns of epoxy/BSTZ composites. The more BSTZ ceramic powder is mixed with epoxy, the higher crystalline intensity of tetragonal BSTZ phase are revealed in the XRD patterns. The dielectric constant measured at 1 MHz increases from 5.8 to 23.6 as the content of BSTZ ceramic powder in the epoxy/BSTZ composites increases from 10 to 70 wt%. The loss tangents of the epoxy/BSTZ composites slightly increase with the increase of measurement frequency.     

A new 2212-type stair like structure: Bi14Sr21Fe12O61, m=5 member of the generic [Bi2Sr3Fe2O9]m[Bi4Sr6Fe2O16] family

A new oxide, Bi₁₄Sr₂₁Fe₁₂O_61, with a layered structure derived from the 2212 modulated type structure Bi₂Sr₃Fe₂O₉, was isolated. It crystallizes in the I2 space group, with the following parameters: a=16.58(3) Å, b=5.496(1) Å, c=35.27(2) Å and β=90.62°. The single crystal X-ray structure determination, coupled with electron microscopy, shows that this ferrite is the m=5 member of the [Bi₂Sr₃Fe₂O₉]_m[Bi₄Sr₆Fe₂O₁₆] collapsed family. This new collapsed structure can be described as slices of 2212 structure of five bismuth polyhedra thick along , shifted with respect to each other and interconnected by means of [Bi₄Sr₆Fe₂O₁₆] slices. The latter are the place of numerous defects like iron or strontium for bismuth substitution; they can be correlated to intergrowth defects with other members of the family.     

High performance protonic ceramic membrane fuel cells (PCMFCs) with Ba0.5Sr0.5Zn0.2Fe0.8O3−δ perovskite cathode

Protonic ceramic membrane fuel cells (PCMFCs) based on proton-conducting electrolytes have attracted much attention because of many advantages, such as low activation energy and high energy efficiency. BaZr_0.1Ce_0.7Y_0.2O_3−δ (BZCY7) electrolyte based PCMFCs with stable Ba_0.5Sr_0.5Zn_0.2Fe_0.8O_3−δ (BSZF) perovskite cathode were investigated. Using thin membrane BZCY7 electrolyte (about 15 μm in thickness) synthesized by a modified Pechini method on NiO-BZCY7 anode support, PCMFCs were assembled and tested by selecting stable BSZF perovskite cathode. An open-circuit potential of 1.015 V, a maximum power density of 486 mW cm⁻², and a low polarization resistance of the electrodes of 0.08 Ω cm² was achieved at 700 °C. The results have indicated that BZCY7 proton-conducting electrolyte with BSZF cathode is a promising material system for the next generation solid oxide fuel cells.     

一维纳米Co_3O_4,Ag/Co_3O_4及CuO/Co_3O_4的合成与电催化性能(英文)

采用水热合成法制备了Co3O4及复合Ag/Co3O4、CuO/Co3O4一维纳米产品。用XRD,FE-SEM和TEM手段对产品进行了表征。采用循环伏安法研究了合成产品修饰的玻碳电极在碱性溶液中对对硝基苯酚的电催化还原性能。与裸玻碳电极相比,1mmol·L-1的对硝基苯酚在用Co3O4、特别是CuO/Co3O4修饰的玻碳电极上还原的峰电流明显增大,用Ag/Co3O4(Ag/Co原子比分别为1∶5和2∶5)修饰的玻碳电极催化还原对硝基苯酚时,尽管还原峰电流增大不是太大,但其峰电位明显降低(分别降低0.265和0.371V)。     

Bi2O3掺杂对Ag(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3陶瓷结构和介电性能的影响

本文研究了Bi₂O₃掺杂对Ag(Nb_0.8Ta_0.2)O₃陶瓷的结构和介电性能的影响。X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,Bi₂O₃的掺杂可以使陶瓷中Ag⁺被还原并析出,且银析出的量随Bi₂O₃掺杂量的增加而不断增加,这可能源自于Bi³⁺对Ag⁺的取代。在一定范围内增大Bi₂O₃掺杂量可提高Ag(Nb_0.8Ta_0.2)O₃陶瓷的室温介电常数,降低介电损耗,并使温度系数向负值方向移动。当Bi₂O₃的掺杂量约为3.5wt%时,样品具有较大的介电常数(ε=672)和较小的介电损耗(tanδ=7.3×10^-4)。     

Bi_2O_3掺杂对Ag(Nb_(0.8)Ta_(0.2))O_3陶瓷结构和介电性能的影响(英文)

本文研究了Bi2O3掺杂对Ag(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3陶瓷的结构和介电性能的影响。X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,Bi2O3的掺杂可以使陶瓷中Ag+被还原并析出,且银析出的量随Bi2O3掺杂量的增加而不断增加,这可能源自于Bi3+对Ag+的取代。在一定范围内增大Bi2O3掺杂量可提高Ag(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3陶瓷的室温介电常数,降低介电损耗,并使温度系数向负值方向移动。当Bi2O3的掺杂量约为3.5wt%时,样品具有较大的介电常数(ε=672)和较小的介电损耗(tanδ=7.3×10-4)。     

Sol-gel synthesis of mesoporous CaCu3Ti4O12 thin films and their gas sensing response

A new sol-gel synthesis procedure of stable calcium copper titanate (CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂—CCTO) precursor sols for the fabrication of porous films was developed. The composition of the sol was selected in order to avoid the precipitation of undesired phases; ethanol was used as solvent, acetic acid as modifier and poly(ethyleneglycol) as a linker agent. Films deposited by spin-coating onto oxidized silicon substrates were annealed at 700 °C. The main phase present in the samples, as detected by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, was CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that mesoporous structures, with thicknesses between 200 and 400 nm, were developed as a result of the processing conditions. The films were tested regarding their sensibility towards oxygen and nitrogen at atmospheric pressure using working temperatures from 200 to 290 °C. The samples exhibited n-type conductivity, high sensitivity and short response times. These characteristics indicate that CCTO mesoporous structures obtained by sol-gel are suitable for application in gas sensing.     

一锅法制备S型异质结光催化剂Fe2O3/Fe2TiO5及其高效降解有机污染物性能

首次采用简单的一锅法制备了Fe₂O₃/Fe₂TiO₅异质结纳米材料。构建S型异质结后,与纯的Fe₂O₃和Fe₂TiO₅相比,Fe₂O₃/Fe₂TiO₅复合材料表现出更高的光催化降解速率和效率。经过2.5 h的光照后,Fe₂O₃/Fe₂TiO₅可以降解接近100%的亚甲基蓝（MB）。在Fe₂O₃/Fe₂TiO₅复合材料中,Fe₂O₃和Fe₂TiO₅之间形成了内建电场,可以促进光生电子-空穴对的分离。因此,具有更高能量的Fe₂TiO₅导带中的电子和具有更高能量的Fe₂O₃价带中的空穴可以得到有效的保留,从而使它们更加有效地扩散到催化剂表面,并参加降解反应。此外,Fe₂O₃/Fe₂TiO₅复合材料具有很好的光催化稳定性。     

锂离子二次电池正极材料LiAlyCo0.2Ni0.8-yO2的合成及其电化学性能研究

用固相反应法合成了锂离子二次电池正极材料LiAl_yCo_0.2Ni_0.8-yO₂(y=0,0.001,0.005,0.01,0.03),采用XRD、SEM、ICP-AES、差分计时电位法和充放电循环等对合成的材料的物理化学性质以及电化学性能进行了测试分析。结果表明所合成的产物均为α-NaFeO₂型的层状结构,产物无杂质相,产物的表面形貌规则,颗粒大小均匀。实验结果证明经过Al掺杂后的材料的放电电压平台有所提高,容量也有所上升。并且随着Al含量的增加,材料在电化学充放电过程的结构稳定性在上升,因此电化学稳定性得到了提高。实验结果还表明低含量Al元素的掺杂既提高了LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂的放电容量,又提高了其循环可逆性,使材料的容量保持率显著提高。