A study of Ag/Ag2S and Ag/AgSCN electrodes: coulometric production of sulphide and thiocyanate ions

The electrochemical behaviour of Ag/Ag₂S and Ag/AgSCN electrodes was studied The efficiency of generation of sulphide and thiocyanate ions was tested in the pH range 1–9, the error was always less than 1% The best conditions for preparing the generating electrodes were also determined.     

Ag2S/Ag3PO4/Ni复合薄膜的制备及其光催化性能

采用电化学方法制备Ag₂S/Ag₃PO₄/Ni复合薄膜,以扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）、紫外-可见漫反射光谱（UV-Vis DRS）对薄膜的表面形貌、晶相结构、光谱特性及能带结构进行了表征,以罗丹明B为模拟污染物对薄膜的光催化活性和稳定性进行了测定,采用向溶液中加入活性物种捕获剂的方法对薄膜的光催化机理进行了探索。结果表明：最佳工艺制备的Ag₂S/Ag₃PO₄/Ni是由均匀的球形纳米颗粒构成的薄膜,其光催化活性明显优于纯Ag₃PO₄/Ni薄膜和纯Ag₂S/Ni薄膜,且在保持薄膜光催化活性基本不变的前提下可循环使用6次。提出了可见光下Ag₂S/Ag₃PO₄/Ni复合薄膜光催化降解罗丹明B的反应机理。     

Ag2S或CuS掺杂的Zn0.5Cd0.5S纳米晶体：溶剂热法合成及光致发光性能

以异丙醇为溶剂,醇热法制备Zn_0.5Cd_0.5S和Ag₂S或CuS掺杂的Zn_0.5Cd_0.5S纳米晶体,考察了这些纳米晶体在可见光区域的光致发光性能。结果表明,反应温度和反应时间、掺杂剂的浓度和种类对Zn_0.5Cd_0.5S的发光性能有很大的影响,相比未掺杂Zn_0.5Cd_0.5S纳米晶体而言,Ag₂S或CuS掺杂后其光致发光强度明显增强、半高宽更宽。     

Ag2S/Ag3PO4/Ni复合薄膜的制备及其光催化性能

采用电化学方法制备Ag_2S/Ag_3PO_4/Ni复合薄膜,以扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱(UVVis DRS)对薄膜的表面形貌、晶相结构、光谱特性及能带结构进行了表征,以罗丹明B为模拟污染物对薄膜的光催化活性和稳定性进行了测定,采用向溶液中加入活性物种捕获剂的方法对薄膜的光催化机理进行了探索。结果表明:最佳工艺制备的Ag_2S/Ag_3PO_4/Ni是由均匀的球形纳米颗粒构成的薄膜,其光催化活性明显优于纯Ag_3PO_4/Ni薄膜和纯Ag_2S/Ni薄膜,且在保持薄膜光催化活性基本不变的前提下可循环使用6次。提出了可见光下Ag_2S/Ag_3PO_4/Ni复合薄膜光催化降解罗丹明B的反应机理。     

亚微米级Ag2S空心球的乳液法合成

Hollow Ag₂S spheres have been prepared via hydrolyze reaction of Ag₂S₂O₃， which formed from the reaction of AgNO₃ with Na₂S₂O₃， in cyclohexane/water/polyglycol emulsion system. It was found that the component of the reaction system has a significant influence on the formation of hollow Ag₂S spheres. The possible formation mech-anism of the hollow Ag₂S spheres in the emusion system was also discussed.     

Anti-fungal activity of SiO2/Ag2S nanocomposites against Aspergillus niger

Submicron particles of amorphous SiO₂ have been used to grow Ag₂S nanophases at their surfaces. SEM and TEM analysis showed morphological well-defined nanocomposite particles consisting of Ag₂S nanocrystals dispersed over the silica surfaces. These SiO₂/Ag₂S nanocomposites were investigated as anti-fungal agents against Aspergillus niger in different experimental conditions, including as nanofillers in cellulosic fibres. The anti-fungal activity in these composite systems is suggested to result from a synergistic effect due to Ag₂S anti-fungal centres and the SiO₂ surfaces in promoting the adsorption of the fungus.     

Ag3PO4/Ag2S/g-C3N4复合光催化剂的制备与性能

通过沉积法和离子交换法成功地制备了Ag_3PO_4/Ag_2S/g-C_3N_4复合型光催化剂。利用X射线多晶粉末衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、N_2吸附-脱附等温线、紫外-可见漫反射光谱、荧光光谱等手段对样品进行了表征。通过降解罗丹明B考察其可见光催化活性及稳定性,研究了硫化钠与磷酸银物质的量的比值(n_(Na_2S)/n_(Ag_3PO_4))、g-C_3N_4添加量对所制备复合光催化材料性能的影响,同时对光催化机理进行了探讨。结果表明,随着n_(Na2S)/n_(Ag3PO4)的增加,所得复合催化材料活性先增加后降低;当n_(Na2S)/n_(Ag_3PO_4)为1.5%、g-C_3N_4与Ag_3PO_4的质量比为3∶7时制备的催化剂ASC1.5的光催化活性最好,在可见光照射下,40 min内可将罗丹明B完全降解,且5次循环使用后仍保持较高的催化活性。和Ag_3PO_4相比,Ag_3PO_4/Ag_2S/g-C_3N_4复合型光催化材料的活性与稳定性都得到明显提高,这主要归因于复合催化剂比表面积和孔结构的增加,载流子分离效率的提高。光催化机理研究表明,空穴(h~+)、超氧阴离子自由基(·O~(2-))和羟基自由基(·OH)都是光催化过程中的主要活性物种。三者作用大小依次为:h~+·O~(2-)·OH。     

Interfacial tension and electrocapillary measurements of the room temperature ionic liquid/aqueous interface

The surface and aqueous interfacial tensions for a series of water-immiscible room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) have been measured. The RTILs used in this study were based on 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium cations (Cnmim, n=6, 8, 10, and 12) and bis(perfluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (BMSI) and bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide (BETI) anions. It was found that the surface tensions of the RTILs increased with an increasing cation chain length similar to the behavior of n-alkanes. Interfacial tensions of the RTILs with aqueous solutions, however, were found to decrease with the cation chain length, which has been attributed to the increased surface activity of the longer chain cations. We have also demonstrated the first use of electrocapillary measurements to study the polarizable RTIL/aqueous interfaces. From the electrocapillary data, the potential of zero charge (PZC) for these RTIL/aqueous interfaces was determined, as well as the relative surface excess charge and capacitance. The PZC was found to be dependent upon the structure of the anions and cations with PZC values ranging from -357 mV for C6mimBETI and -161 mV for C10mimBMSI. The electrocapillary results also show that the cations of the RTIL are becoming increasingly surface-active as the alkyl chain on the cation is lengthened, thereby modulating the interfacial potential.     

Interfacial impedance behaviour of polished and paint platinum electrodes at Na2WO4-Na2MoO4 solid electrolytes

Interfacial impedances of the cell systems polished Pt/Na₂WO₄-Na₂MoO₄ and painted Pt/Na₂WO₄-Na₂MoO₄ were studied as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure by a.c. and pulse methods. The impedances are probably related to rate determining surface reactions of oxygen atoms and molecules. With Pt-paint, a particular type of impedance behaviour characterized by a constant phase angle, CPA, is observed: Z_p=K_p(jω)^?p (K_p and p independent of ω). No simple physical models were found to explain this behaviour, which is probably due to highly inhomogeneous current distribution effects.     

Thermodynamic properties of two metal-rich tantalum sulfides: Ta2S and Ta6S

The incongruent vaporization reactions of Ta₂S and Ta₆S have been investigated by mass-loss effusion in the temperature range 1576 to 1902 K. By extrapolation of P_S(obs) to equilibrium the enthalpies of the reactions $\text{3}\text{2}\text{Ta}{}_2\text{S(s)}\text{=}\text{1}\text{2}\text{Ta}{}_6\text{S(s) + S(g)}$ and Ta₆S = 6 Ta(s) + S(g) were found to be $\text{ΔH}{}^0{}_{298}\text{R}\text{= 53.0(0.3) · 10}{}^3\text{K}$ and $\text{ΔH}{}^0{}_{298}\text{R}\text{= 58.1(0.4) · 10}{}^3\text{K}$, respectively. Comparison between the above values, determined by a 2nd law treatment, and 3rd law values was used to derive fef (“free energy function”) values for Ta and S in the compounds. These postulated fef's, which apply only to the elements as present in the compounds measured, are compared to tabulated quantities for the pure solid elements to provide a criterion for 2nd and 3rd law evaluation.     

A Novel Ag3PO4/Ag/Ag2Mo2O7 Nanowire Photocatalyst: Ternary Nanocomposite for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Ag₃PO₄/Ag/Ag₂Mo₂O₇ composite photocatalyst was successfully prepared via an in situ precipitation method. The as-prepared Ag₃PO₄/Ag/Ag₂Mo₂O₇ nanocomposite included Ag₃PO₄ nanoparticles (NPs) as well as Ag NPs assembling on the surface of Ag₂Mo₂O₇ nanowires. Under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm), the Ag₃PO₄/Ag/Ag₂Mo₂O₇ composite degraded rhodamine B (Rh B) efficiently and showed much higher photocatalytic efficiency than pure Ag₃PO₄, Ag₂Mo₂O₇, or Ag₃PO₄/Ag₂Mo₂O₇. It was elucidated that the excellent photocatalytic performance of Ag₃PO₄/Ag/Ag₂Mo₂O₇ for the degradation of Rh B under visible light could be ascribed to the high specific surface area, the extended absorption in the visible light region resulting from the Ag₃PO₄/Ag loading, and the efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes through the ternary heterostrucure composed of Ag₃PO₄, Ag and Ag₂Mo₂O₇.     

Syntheses, structures, and properties of Ag4(Mo2O5)(SeO4)2(SeO3) and Ag2(MoO3)3SeO3

Ag₄(Mo₂O₅)(SeO₄)₂(SeO₃) has been synthesized by reacting AgNO₃, MoO₃, and selenic acid under mild hydrothermal conditions. The structure of this compound consists of cis-MoO₂²⁺ molybdenyl units that are bridged to neighboring molybdenyl moieties by selenate anions and by a bridging oxo anion. These dimeric units are joined by selenite anions to yield zigzag one-dimensional chains that extended down the c-axis. Individual chains are polar with the C₂ distortion of the Mo(VI) octahedra aligning on one side of each chain. However, the overall structure is centrosymmetric because neighboring chains have opposite alignment of the C₂ distortion. Upon heating Ag₄(Mo₂O₅)(SeO₄)₂(SeO₃) looses SeO₂ in two distinct steps to yield Ag₂MoO₄. Crystallographic data: (193 K; MoKα, λ=0.71073 Å): orthorhombic, space group Pbcm, a=5.6557(3), b=15.8904(7), c=15.7938(7) Å, V=1419.41(12), Z=4, R(F)=2.72% for 121 parameters with 1829 reflections with I>2σ(I). Ag₂(MoO₃)₃SeO₃ was synthesized by reacting AgNO₃ with MoO₃, SeO₂, and HF under hydrothermal conditions. The structure of Ag₂(MoO₃)₃SeO₃ consists of three crystallographically unique Mo(VI) centers that are in 2+2+2 coordination environments with two long, two intermediate, and two short bonds. These MoO₆ units are connected to form a molybdenyl ribbon that extends along the c-axis. These ribbons are further connected together through tridentate selenite anions to form two-dimensional layers in the [bc] plane. Crystallographic data: (193 K; MoKα, λ=0.71073 Å): monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a=7.7034(5), b=11.1485(8), c=12.7500(9) Å, β=105.018(1) V=1002.7(2), Z=4, R(F)=3.45% for 164 parameters with 2454 reflections with I>2σ(I). Ag₂(MoO₃)₃SeO₃ decomposes to Ag₂Mo₃O₁₀ on heating above 550 °C.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Ag2S Nanocrystals in Hyperbranched Polyurethane at Room Temperature

Ag₂S nanoparticles in hyperbranched polyurethane matrix were prepared through the in situ reaction with thioacetamide as the sulfur source at room temperature. Transmission electron microscopic analysis revealed a uniform spherical shape for Ag₂S nanoparticles, with an average size of about 4-10 nm and a narrow size distribution. X-ray powder diffraction and UV-vis spectroscopy were also used to characterize the obtained nanoparticles     

Comparison of copper(II) ion-selective electrodes for measurements at micromolar concentrations

Four types of copper ion-selective electrodes have been tested for determining copper at concentrations below lO^-6 mol 1^l-1. None of the electrodes has a Nemstian response in dilute copper solutions in this concentration range, though their responses are linear in pCu buffer solutions. The causes of the deviations are a direct redox effect in the case of an electrode with a Cu_1.8,Se single crystal membrane, production of copper ions by oxidation of the membrane itself in Ag₂S—CuS membrane electrodes, and a combination of the two in the case of the R??i?ka Selectrode. The electrode potentials are affected by the oxygen content and pH of the sample solution and the condition of the membrane surface. Precision tests on two types of electrode are described.     

The heat capacity of Cu2Te(c), CuTe(c), Ag2Te(c) And Ag1.64 Te(c)

The heat capacities and enthalpies of Cu₂Te(c), CuTe(c), Ag₂Te(c) and Ag_1.64Te(c) have been measured for the temperature range (280–8OO K) using differential scanning calorimetry. Several transitions were observed in these substances and the enthalpies associated with these transitions have been determined.     

室温下制备Cu7S4和Ag2S的球形空心纳米粒子

以Cu₂O和Ag₂O纳米粒子为前驱体,利用Kirkendall效应,在室温条件下制备出Cu₇S₄和Ag₂S的球形空心纳米粒子。用X-射线衍射(XRD)、透射电镜(TEM)、扫描电镜(SEM)等测试手段对产物进行了表征。结果表明,粒子的空心化程度取决于反应物的物质的量之比;空心粒子的形貌与前驱体粒子的形貌很相似。研究了这种反应的机理,并对这两种氧化物发生这类反应的难易程度作了理论探讨。     

介孔Ag_2S固载锰卟啉催化氧化环己烷性能研究

为了充分发挥5,10,15,20-四(4-吡啶基)锰卟啉(Mn TPyP)的催化活性和效率,用介孔硫化银对Mn TPyP进行轴向配位,形成了介孔硫化银固载5,10,15,20-四(4-吡啶基)锰卟啉(Mn TPyP/mp-Ag_2S)纳米孔仿生催化材料,用多种光谱技术对其进行表征.催化材料中S~(2-)与阳离子Mn~(3+)之间有很强的轴向配位作用,这使得催化材料催化氧化环己烷的活性大幅提高,环己烷转化率和醇酮产率分别提高了46.9%和29.6%.催化材料使用了5次后,其催化性能几乎没有下降,这归因于催化材料中强的轴向配位作用和纳米空腔结构功能作用的结果.     

Trapping phosphate anions inside the [Ag4I] framework: Structure, bonding, and properties of Ag4I(PO4)

Orange-red Ag₄I(PO₄) crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/m (No. 11), with the unit cell dimensions a=9.0874(6) Å, b=6.8809(5) Å, c=11.1260(7) Å, β=109.450(1)°, and Z=4. The crystal structure is fully ordered; it comprises the silver-iodine three-dimensional positively charged framework hosting the tetrahedral PO₄³⁻ guest anions. The framework features high coordination numbers for iodine and manifold Ag-Ag bonds ranging from 3.01 to 3.46 Å. The Ag-Ag interaction is bonding, it involves silver 4d and 5s orbitals lying, together with the orbitals of iodine, just below the Fermi level. Though the orbitals of silver and iodine define the conducting properties of the title compound, the interaction between the framework and the guest anions is also important and is responsive to the number of the silver atoms surrounding the PO₄³⁻ tetrahedra. Ag₄I(PO₄) melts incongruently at 591 K and produces a mixture of the silver phosphate and an amorphous phase upon cooling. Pure Ag₄I(PO₄) is a poor conductor with a room temperature conductivity of 3×10⁻⁶ S m⁻¹. The discrepancies between the properties observed here and those reported previously in the literature are discussed.     

水热法合成多孔Ag_2S敏化二氧化钛催化剂及其可见光催化活性(英文)

Porous Ag2S sensitized TiO2 catalysts were synthesized by the hydrothermal process.The crystallization and porous structure of the Ag2S/TiO2 composite photocatalysts were investigated by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis,UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy,and N2 adsorption.The Ag2S/TiO2 composites were mainly composed of anatase TiO2 and acanthite Ag2S.The absorption edge wavelengths of TiO2 and the Ag2S/TiO2 composite prepared with 3 mmol Na2S.5H2O were 400 and 800 nm,respectively,that is,the absorption edge of the composite had a pronounced red shift.The photocatalytic activity under visible light was investigated by the degradation of methylene blue with a UV-Vis spectrophotometer.The photocatalytic activities under visible light of the Ag2S/TiO2 photocatalysts were much higher than that of TiO2.