不同Co含量对纳米多孔Ni-Co结构及析氢催化性能的影响

通过真空熔炼和快速凝固的方法制备了不同Co含量的Ni-Co-Al合金,经脱合金化后得到纳米多孔Ni-Co。采用XRD、SEM、TEM、N2吸附-脱附研究了所得纳米多孔Ni-Co结构特征,以线性扫描伏安法(LSV)、交流阻抗(IMP)等手段对纳米多孔NiCo/GCE电极析氢性能进行了测试。结果表明:纳米多孔Ni-Co合金骨架表面存在尺寸更为细小的5～10 nm的小孔,Co含量(质量分数)在40%～60%时,析氢催化性能较好。     

Bestimmung von Co (und Ni) im ppb-Bereich durch Differentialpulspolarographie

Zusammenfassung Der Zusatz von Dimethylglyoxim ermöglicht eine empfindliche pulspolarographische Bestimmung von Co²⁺ und Ni²⁺ in wäßrigen Grundlösungen durch eine katalytische Ligandenreduktion. Das Verfahren ist anwendbar bei Co²⁺- und Ni²⁺-Gehalten bis in den unteren ppb-Bereich. Die Eichfunktionen sind in einem weiten Bereich linear. Die Arbeitsbedingungen berücksichtigen größere Gehalte an Fe, Cr, Mo, W, Mn und Ni bzw. Co, so daß dieses Verfahren besonders zur Stahlanalyse geeignet ist, zumal eine simultane Bestimmung von kleinen Mengen Co und Ni möglich ist.

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Determination of Co (and Ni) in the ppb-range by differential pulse polarography

Summary A sensitive polarographic determination of Co²⁺ and Ni²⁺ in aqueous solutions is possible by addition of dimethylglyoxime due to a catalytic reduction of DMG in the complex. This method can be used for Co²⁺- and Ni²⁺-contents in the lower ppb-region. The operating conditions consider high amounts of Fe, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, and even Ni or Co, and thus give a suitable procedure for the analysis of steel, the more so since small amounts of Co and Ni can be determined simultaneously.

     

XPS study of the surface composition of modified nickel-cobalt powder catalysts for enantioselective ethyl acetoacetate hydrogenation

The surface cobalt concentration in the powder bimetallic Ni-Co catalysts (ratio Co/Ni ≈ 0.25) was shown by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to be 2–4 times that of the volume content. Both Ni and Co exist in mixed valent states, viz., M⁰ and M²⁺, even after catalyst reduction. After ethyl acetoacetate hydrogenation, the cobalt content on the surface increases 16 times compared to that in the bulk. In addition, the metals are partially oxidized, and the amount of Ni⁰ and Co⁰ in the surface layers of the catalyst decreases 2–3 times. It was assumed that the increase in the cobalt content indicates an increase in the amount of cobalt complexes that involve the modifier, substrate, and reaction product, and which shield the nickel active sites. As a result, the enantioface differentiating ability of the catalyst decreases. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2265–2268, November, 2007.     

Anodically electrodeposited Co+Ni mixed oxide electrode: preparation and electrocatalytic activity for oxygen evolution in alkaline media

Co+Ni mixed oxides on Ni substrate were prepared through anodic electrodeposition from Co(NO₃)₂ and Ni(NO₃)₂ aqueous solutions with five different Co²⁺/Ni²⁺ ratios beside only Co²⁺. By the electrochemical measurements, the optimum performance in electrocatalytic activity for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media was obtained on the Co+Ni mixed oxide deposited from the solution containing Co²⁺/Ni²⁺ ratio of 1:1. The mixed oxide is corresponding to about 68 at% Co contents with spinel-type NiCo₂O₄ phase and porosity surface structure. The electrochemical kinetic parameters including exchange current density, Tafel slopes, reaction order with respect to [OH⁻] and standard electrochemical enthalpy of activation were analyzed also. A possible mechanism involving the formation of a physisorbed hydrogen peroxide intermediate in a slow electrochemical step was presented, which accounts for the values of the experimental results.     

Highly Dispersed CoNi Alloy Embedded in N-doped Graphitic Carbon for Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Biomass-derived Furfural

The development of efficient, stable, and cost-effective heterogeneous catalysts for catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) of biomass-derived furfural (FAL) is highly desired. Herein, series of N-doped graphitic carbon embedded CoNi bimetallic alloy nanoparticles were fabricated and used for the CTH of FAL to value-added furfuryl alcohol (FOL) with renewable isopropanol as hydrogen donor. Intrinsic catalytic activity examination indicated the catalytic performance of Ni_xCo_y@NGC (x:y=1 : 3, 1 : 1, 3 : 1) nanocatalysts were sensitive to their chemical compositions. The optimal Ni₁Co₁@NGC nanocatalyst with Ni/Co mole ratio of 1 : 1 afforded a largest FOL yield of 89.3% with nearly full conversion of FAL. The synergistic effect enabled by bimetallic alloys and the abundant N-based Lewis base sites and surface Co−N active species were revealed based on systematic structural characterization, responsible for the excellent catalytic efficiency of bimetallic Ni₁Co₁@NGC nanocatalyst for CTH of FAL.     

介孔调控Co9S8/Ni3S2复合电极材料及电催化析氢性能

利用快速凝固结合化学脱铝模板法制备前驱体纳米多孔Ni-Co合金,再经气相沉积硫和热氢还原制备纳米多孔Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂复合电极材料。研究表明,通过气相沉积,硫原子与Ni-Co合金原位生成CoS₂/NiS₂复合相,再经过热氢还原后,形成硫原子比例较低的Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂复合相。该热氢还原过程不仅提高了Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂各元素周围的电子密度,而且在其表面调制出有介孔结构的异质界面,进而提高其电子传输能力并增大活性比表面积。相比于其他同条件下制备的Ni、Co硫化物,Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂拥有更佳的析氢反应（HER）活性,在50 mA·cm^-2的电流密度下,Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂的HER过电位为234 mV,Tafel斜率为106 mV·dec^-1,经稳定性测试后,电压变化仅为14 mV。     

Die Lichtabsorption des Ni2+ und Co2+ in Phasen mit Niobit-, Rutil- und Trirutilstruktur und über ein neues Tantalat mit Niobitstruktur

Zusammenfassung Phasen mit Niobit-, Rutil-, Trirutil- und PbSb₂O₆-Struktur wurden röntgenographisch und spektralphotometrisch untersucht. Dabei wurden Niobate, Tantalate, Arsenate, Antimonate und Wolframate des Ni und Co und solche des Mg, Zn, Cd mit isomorph eingebautem Ni und Co dargestellt. Die Kristallfeldparameter von Co²⁺ bzw. Ni²⁺ in den verschiedenen Phasen unterscheiden sich stark. Dies zeigt, wie sehr das Auftreten bestimmter Gittertypen von der Kristallfeldstabilisierungsenergie der Kationen mit unvollständig besetzter d-Schale abhängt.

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Phases with niobite, rutile, trirutile and PbSb₂O₆-structure were investigated by X-rays and spectrophotometrically. Niobates, tantalates, arsenates, antimonates and tungstates of Ni and Co and of Mg, Zn, Cd, with isomorphously incorporated Ni²⁺ and Co²⁺ were prepared. The crystal field parameters of Ni²⁺ and Co²⁺ in these phases differ considerably. This shows, that the type of lattices formed depends on the crystal field stabilization energy of the cations.

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Aus der DissertationH. Kasper, Bonn, 1965.     

Surface Reorganization on Electrochemically-Induced Zn–Ni–Co Spinel Oxides for Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis

Herein, we highlight redox-inert Zn²⁺ in spinel-type oxide (Zn_XNi_1−XCo₂O₄) to synergistically optimize physical pore structure and increase the formation of active species on the catalyst surface. The presence of Zn²⁺ segregation has been identified experimentally and theoretically under oxygen-evolving condition, the newly formed V_Zn−O−Co allows more suitable binding interaction between the active center Co and the oxygenated species, resulting in superior ORR performance. Moreover, a liquid flow Zn–air battery is constituted employing the structurally optimized Zn_0.4Ni_0.6Co₂O₄ nanoparticles supported on N-doped carbon nanotube (ZNCO/NCNTs) as an efficient air cathode, which presents remarkable power density (109.1 mW cm⁻²), high open circuit potential (1.48 V vs. Zn), excellent durability, and high-rate performance. This finding could elucidate the experimentally observed enhancement in the ORR activity of Zn_XNi_1−XCo₂O₄ oxides after the OER test.     

Surface Reorganization on Electrochemically‐Induced Zn–Ni–Co Spinel Oxides for Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis

Herein, we highlight redox‐inert Zn²⁺ in spinel‐type oxide (Zn_XNi_1?XCo₂O₄) to synergistically optimize physical pore structure and increase the formation of active species on the catalyst surface. The presence of Zn²⁺ segregation has been identified experimentally and theoretically under oxygen‐evolving condition, the newly formed V_Zn?O?Co allows more suitable binding interaction between the active center Co and the oxygenated species, resulting in superior ORR performance. Moreover, a liquid flow Zn–air battery is constituted employing the structurally optimized Zn_0.4Ni_0.6Co₂O₄ nanoparticles supported on N‐doped carbon nanotube (ZNCO/NCNTs) as an efficient air cathode, which presents remarkable power density (109.1 mW cm^?2), high open circuit potential (1.48 V vs. Zn), excellent durability, and high‐rate performance. This finding could elucidate the experimentally observed enhancement in the ORR activity of Zn_XNi_1?XCo₂O₄ oxides after the OER test.     

溶胶-凝胶法制备NixCo1-xCoAlO4尖晶石型复合氧化物及其催化分解N2O性能

用溶胶凝胶法制备了一组Ni_xCo_1-xCoAlO₄尖晶石型复合氧化物,并采用表面润湿浸渍K₂CO₃溶液进行了K掺杂改性,用于有氧气氛下的N₂O催化分解反应.采用N₂物理吸附、X-射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、H₂-程序升温还原(H₂-TPR)等技术对催化剂进行了表征,考察了催化剂组成、母液pH值、K负载量等制备参数对其催化活性的影响.结果表明,母液pH值为3、K/(Ni+Co)物质的量比为0.1的K/Ni_0.15Co_0.85CoAlO₄催化剂具有较高的N₂O分解活性,450 ℃ N₂O可完全分解.助剂K的加入弱化了催化剂表面金属氧键,提高了催化剂的还原性、催化活性和抗水性.     

Formation of solid solution and its effect on lithium insertion schemes for advanced lithium-ion batteries: X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction of LiCoO2, LiCo1/2Ni1/2O2 and LiNiO2

The X-ray absorption spectra (XAS) of LiCoO₂, LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ and LiNiO₂ were examined together with X-ray diffraction (XRD). Co and Ni K-edge XANES spectra of LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ are quite similar to that of LiCoO₂ or LiNiO₂, suggesting that electronic states of Co and Ni in LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ are Co³⁺ and Ni³⁺. Analytical results of Co and Ni K-edge EXAFS oscillations on the first coordination shell of nickel and cobalt ions in LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ indicate that the local environment around the targeted species is the same as that in LiCoO₂ or LiNiO₂. Since there is no doubt about the crystal and electronic structures of LiCoO₂ and LiNiO₂, the results indicate that LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ consists of low-spin states of Co³⁺ and Ni³⁺ distributed at equivalent positions in triangular lattice of sites forming homogeneous transition metal oxide layers. Thus, XAS complements XRD in describing solid solution LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ of LiCoO₂ and LiNiO₂. The electrochemical behaviors of LiCoO₂, LiCo_1/2Ni_1/2O₂ and LiNiO₂ are also restated and the effects of the formation of solid solution on the change in lattice dimension during topotactic electrochemical reactions are discussed.     

Ni-Co-B非晶态合金催化肉桂醛常压加氢制3-苯丙醛的研究

采用化学还原法制备了一系列Ni-Co-B非晶态合金催化剂, 通过调变金属盐混和液中Ni^2＋/Co^2＋的比例, 可制得不同Co含量的Ni-Co-B非晶态合金. 用ICP, BET, XRD, TEM, SAED, DSC, XPS和H₂-TPD对其组成、结构、粒子大小、表面形貌和表面电子态进行了系列表征, 并以肉桂醛常压加氢制苯丙醛作为探针反应, 考察了所制备的Ni-Co-B非晶态合金的催化性能. 结果表明, Ni-Co-B非晶态合金中Ni为活性中心, Co的引入可显著增加其催化活性. 由于催化测试中金属总量固定为1.0 g, 因此增加Ni-Co-B中Co的含量具有正负两方面的效应. 一方面, 由于Ni活性位数目的减少加氢活性降低; 另一方面, Co对Ni活性中心具有协同作用, 有利于增加合金的无序度、金属-类金属间相互作用、表面Ni含量和电子相互作用, 从而提高催化活性. 最佳Co与(Ni＋Co)摩尔比含量的范围为0.2～0.5.     

Morphology and composition of Ni–Co alloy powders electrodeposited from ammoniacal electrolyte

In this paper, the morphology and phase structure of Ni–Co powders electrodeposited from ammoniacal electrolyte are investigated as a function of alloy powder composition. Composition of the electrolyte, i.e. the ratio of Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ concentration is found to influence both, the phase structure and the morphology of Ni–Co alloy powders. It is shown that the current density practically does not influence the morphology of Ni–Co alloy powders as well as alloy powder composition. At the highest ratio of the Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ ions typical spongy particles were obtained. With the decrease of the Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ ions ratio agglomerates of the size of about 100 μm, composed of a large number of fern-like dendrites on their surface were obtained. At the lowest Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ concentration ratio, among more dendritic particles, agglomerates typical for pure Co powder deposition were detected. It is also shown that depending on the Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ ratio different types of Ni and Co codeposition could be detected: anomalous and irregular. At the Ni²⁺/Co²⁺ ions ratio higher than 1 only β-Ni phase was detected, while at concentration ratios Ni²⁺/Co²⁺<1 h.c.p. α-Co phase together with β-Ni phase was detected in the alloy powder deposit.     

Local deposition and characterisation of K2Co[Fe(CN)6] and K2Ni[Fe(CN)6] by scanning electrochemical microscopy

Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) is used to form local deposits of different Prussian blue analogs on macroscopic surfaces of gold and glassy carbon. Dissolution of Co and Ni sacrificial ultramicroelectrodes (UMEs) generates divalent cations in the gap between the UME and the macroscopic specimen electrode. Co²⁺ or Ni²⁺ precipitate with [Fe(CN)₆]^4– formed by reduction of [Fe(CN)₆]^3– at the macroelectrode. By moving the UME while generating Co²⁺ or Ni²⁺, lines can be "drawn" with a width of 130 μm. The line width can be adjusted by reagent concentration and translation speed of the UME. Different pulse programs allow the formation of ring-shaped structures. The deposited hexacyanoferrate microstructures show catalytic activity for the reduction of Fe³⁺ which was imaged in the feedback and generation-collection modes of the SECM. Electronic Publication     

Bimetallic RuM (M=Co,Ni) Alloy NPs Supported on MIL-110(Al): Synergetic Catalysis in Hydrolytic Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane

By adjusting various Ru/M (M=Co, Ni) molar ratios, a series of highly dispersed bimetallic RuM alloy nanoparticles (NPs) anchored on MIL-110(Al) have been successfully prepared via a conventional impregnation-reduction method. And they are first used as heterogeneous catalysts for the dehydrogenation reaction of AB at room temperature. The results reveal that the as-prepared Ru₁Co₁@MIL-110 and Ru₁Ni₁@MIL-110 exhibit the highest catalytic activities in different RuCo and RuNi molar ratios, respectively. It is worthy of note that the turnover frequency (TOF) values of Ru₁Co₁@MIL-110 and Ru₁Ni₁@MIL-110 catalysts reached 488.1 and 417.1 mol H₂ min^-1 (mol Ru)^-1 and the activation energies (E_a) are 31.7 and 36.0 kJ/mol, respectively. The superior catalytic performance is attributed to the bimetallic synergistic action between Ru and M, uniform distribution of metal NPs as well as bi-functional effect between RuM alloy NPs and MIL-110. Moreover, these catalysts exhibit favorable stability after 5 consecutive cycles for the hydrolysis of AB.     

Pd Loaded NiCo Hydroxides for Biomass Electrooxidation: Understanding the Synergistic Effect of Proton Deintercalation and Adsorption Kinetics

The key issue in the 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation reaction (HMFOR) is to understand the synergistic mechanism involving the protons deintercalation of catalyst and the adsorption of the substrate. In this study, a Pd/NiCo catalyst was fabricated by modifying Pd clusters onto a Co-doped Ni(OH)₂ support, in which the introduction of Co induced lattice distortion and optimized the energy band structure of Ni sites, while the Pd clusters with an average size of 1.96 nm exhibited electronic interactions with NiCo support, resulting in electron transfer from Pd to Ni sites. The resulting Pd/NiCo exhibited low onset potential of 1.32 V and achieved a current density of 50 mA/cm² at only 1.38 V. Compared to unmodified Ni(OH)₂, the Pd/NiCo achieved an 8.3-fold increase in peak current density. DFT calculations and in situ XAFS revealed that the Co sites affected the conformation and band structure of neighboring Ni sites through CoO₆ octahedral distortion, reducing the proton deintercalation potential of Pd/NiCo and promoting the production of Ni³⁺−O active species accordingly. The involvement of Pd decreased the electronic transfer impedance, and thereby accelerated Ni³⁺−O formation. Moreover, the Pd clusters enhanced the adsorption of HMF through orbital hybridization, kinetically promoting the contact and reaction of HMF with Ni³⁺−O.     

NixCo3-xO4表面修饰对CdSe/TiO2纳米管阵列光电化学氧化水活性的影响

利用氨挥发诱导法在CdSe/TiO2纳米管阵列表面负载一层NixCo3-xO4。采用SEM、XRD、XPS、UV-Vis对样品进行表征,通过线性扫描伏安法测定光阳极的释氧电势来评价其光电水氧化活性。结果表明:表面NixCo3-xO4是尖晶石结构;相对于CdSe/TiO2纳米管阵列光阳极,NixCo3-xO4/CdSe/TiO2光阳极能将光电氧化水的过电势降低430 mV。Ni离子的引入使得NixCo3-xO4表面富含三价阳离子(Ni3+,Co3+),从而促进CdSe/TiO2光阳极光电水氧化的进行。     

In situ X-ray absorption and diffraction studies of carbon coated LiFe1/4Mn1/4Co1/4Ni1/4PO4 cathode during first charge

Synchrotron based in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques are used to study electronic and crystal structure changes of the carbon coated LiFe_1/4Mn_1/4Co_1/4Ni_1/4PO₄ (LiFe_1/4Mn_1/4Co_1/4Ni_1/4PO₄/C) cathode material for Li-ion batteries during the first charge. In situ Fe, Mn, Co and Ni K-edge XAS results revealed that the three voltage plateaus at ～3.6, 4.2 and 4.7 V vs. Li/Li⁺ are attributed to the redox reactions of Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺, Mn²⁺/Mn³⁺ and Co²⁺/Co³⁺, respectively, while the apparent capacities above 4.9 V is not originated from the Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ redox, but very likely from the electrolyte decomposition. Interesting phase transition behaviors of LiFe_1/4Mn_1/4Co_1/4Ni_1/4PO₄/C were observed with the formation of an intermediate phase and the solid solution regions. Combined in situ XAS and XRD techniques indicate fast electronic structural changes and slow bulk crystal structural changes.     

Facile synthesis of ZnO and Co3O4 nanoparticles by thermal decomposition of novel Schiff base complexes: Studying biological and catalytic properties

In this paper, a novel Zn(II) and Co(II) Schiff base complexes were synthesized by template method via refluxing 2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde, Metal(II) chloride (Metal = Zn or Co), and L-phenylalanine. ZnO and Co₃O₄ nanoparticles were synthesized by thermal decomposition of Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes, respectively. The products were characterized using different instruments such as CHN, Conductivity, FT-IR, XRD, HR-TEM, and UV–Vis spectrophotometer. The experimental results of elemental analysis for Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes, agree with the calculated results, indicating that the Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes have 1:1 ligand/metal ratios. The molar conductance of the Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes, is less than 5 Ω^?1cm^?1mol^?1, confirming the non-electrolytic nature of the synthesized complexes. The average crystallite diameter of the ZnO and Co₃O₄ samples is 39.64 and 30.38 nm, respectively. The optical energy gap of the ZnO and Co₃O₄ samples are 2.75 and 3.25 eV, respectively. Methylene blue dye was utilized to examine the photocatalytic properties of the synthesized nanoparticles using UV irradiations in the absence and presence of hydrogen peroxide. The % degradation of the methylene blue dye in the presence of hydrogen peroxide using ZnO and Co₃O₄ samples after 40 min is 94.55 and 98.98, respectively. Six pathogenic microbes were utilized to examine the antimicrobial properties of the synthesized Schiff base complexes and their nanoparticles: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus species, Aspergillus species, and Candida species. Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes display inhibition towards all the studied microbes. Besides, ZnO and Co₃O₄ nanoparticles exhibit less inhibition towards Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus species. Moreover, ZnO and Co₃O₄ nanoparticles have no activity towards Aspergillus and Candida species.     

原始溶液中Ni、Co质量比对Ni-Co-S-O/NF催化剂在碱性水电解中析氧性能的影响

本文中主要研究了原始溶液中Ni、Co质量比(w_Ni∶w_Co)对Ni-Co-S-O复合材料催化剂结构及性能的影响。采用水热法在泡沫镍(NF)基底上制备出了三维分层花瓣状纳米结构的Ni-Co-S-O复合材料催化剂。当原始溶液中w_Ni∶w_Co=1∶2时,所制备的Ni-Co-S-O/NF(1∶2)催化剂具有更大的电化学活性面积(ECSA),在碱性水电解析氧过程中具有最好的电催化性能。在1 mol·L^-1KOH碱性溶液中,Ni-Co-S-O/NF(1∶2)仅需61和313 mV的过电位,可分别获得10和100 mA·cm^-2的电流密度,并且其Tafel斜率为155 mV·dec^-1。Ni-Co-S-O/NF(1∶2)催化剂在碱性条件下100 mA·cm^-2的恒定高电流密度下运行24 h后仍能保持片状结构,表现出良好的稳定性。