Sol-gel synthesized semiconducting LaCo0.8Fe0.2O3-based powder for thick film NH3 gas sensor

Perovskite type LaCo_xFe_1−xO₃ nanoparticles was synthesized by a sol-gel citrate method. The structural, electrical and sensing characteristics of the LaCo_xFe_1−xO₃ system were investigated. The structural characteristics were performed by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to examine the phase and morphology of the resultant powder. The XRD pattern shows nanocrystalline solid solution of LaCo_xFe_1−xO₃ with perovskite phase. Electrical properties of synthesized nanoparticles are studied by DC conductivity measurement. The sensor shows high response towards ammonia gas in spite of other reducing gases when x = 0.8. The effect of 0.3 wt.% Pd-doped LaCo_0.8Fe_0.2O₃ on the response and a recovery time was also addressed.     

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。     

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。     

Cr2O3-modified ZnO thick film resistors as LPG sensors

Thick films of pure ZnO were obtained by screen-printing technique. Surface functionalized ZnO thick films by Cr₂O₃ were obtained by dipping pure ZnO thick films into 0.01 M aqueous solution of chromium trioxide (CrO₃). The dipped films were fired at 500 °C for 30 min. Upon firing, the CrO₃ would reduce to Cr₂O₃. Cr₂O₃-activated (0.47 mass%) ZnO thick films resulted in LPG sensor. Upon exposure to 100 ppm LPG, the barrier height between Cr₂O₃ and ZnO grains decreases markedly, leading to a drastic decrease in resistance. The sensor was found to sense LPG at 350 °C and no cross sensitivity was observed to other hazardous, polluting and inflammable gases. The quick response (∼18 s) and fast recovery (∼42 s) are the main features of this sensor. The effects of microstructures and dopant concentrations on the gas sensing performance of the sensor were studied and discussed.     

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。     

Cr2(WO4)3和Cr2(MoO4)3的负热膨胀特性研究

用液相反应-前驱物烧结法制备了Cr₂(WO₄)₃和Cr₂(MoO₄)₃粉体。298～1 073 K的原位粉末X射线衍射数据表明Cr₂(WO₄)₃和Cr₂(MoO₄)₃的晶胞体积随温度的升高而增大, 本征线热膨胀系数分别为(1.274±0.003)×10^-6 K^-1和(1.612±0.003)×10^-6 K^-1。用热膨胀仪研究了Cr₂(WO₄)₃和Cr₂(MoO₄)₃在静态空气中298～1 073 K范围内热膨胀行为，即开始表现为正热膨胀，随后在相转变点达到最大值，最后表现为负热膨胀，其负热膨胀系数分别为(-7.033±0.014)×10^-6 K^-1和(-9.282±0.019)×10^-6 K^-1。     

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.     

Effect of stoichiometric ratio of organic fuel to oxidizer on performance of La0.8Sr0.2CoO3 catalysts for CH4 combustion

Perovskite-type La_0.8Sr_0.2CoO₃ mixed oxides were prepared by d,l-alanine solution combustion synthesis and used successfully in CH₄ combustion as catalysts. These samples were characterized by means of XRD, FTIR, BET, and H₂-TPR methods. The effects of stoichiometric ratio (φ) of organic fuel to oxidizer on the structure and catalytic activities of the catalysts were studied. The results indicate that all La_0.8Sr_0.2CoO₃ mixed oxides with different φ have perovskite structures. Their structures and catalytic activities vary along with the change of φ. The catalytic activity of La_0.8Sr_0.2CoO₃ mixed oxide with φ = 1.52 is the best among all the samples, whose T ₅₀ and T ₁₀₀ (the temperatures of methane conversions reaching 50 and 100%, respectively) are respectively 470 °C and 550 °C, which can be explained in terms of the smaller of average crystal size, higher specific surface area, bigger lattice distortion, lower activation energy, and higher mobility of chemically adsorbed oxygen on the surface and vacancy of the catalysts.     

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。     

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.     

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%.     

Acetone vapor sensing properties of screen printed WO3 thick films

This paper presents acetone vapor sensing properties of WO₃ thick films. In this work, the WO₃ thick films were prepared by standard screen-printing method. These films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The acetone vapor sensing properties of these thick films were investigated at different operating temperature and acetone vapor concentrations. The WO₃ thick films exhibit excellent acetone vapor sensing properties with the maximum sensitivity ∼456% at 300 °C in air atmosphere with fast response and recovery time.     

一维Bi2Fe4O9纳米棒阵列的无模板水热合成

以物质的量的比为1：1的Bi（NO₃）₃·5H₂O和Fe（NO₃）₃·9H₂O为反应原料,以NaOH为矿化剂,利用水热法在Ti基板上成功制备出一维Bi₂Fe₄O₉纳米棒阵列。对该纳米棒阵列分别进行XRD、FE-SEM、HR-TEM和UV-Vis测试,得到Bi₂Fe₄O₉纳米棒的直径为100nm,长度为3~4μm,并表现出良好的光吸收性能,禁带宽度约为1.9eV,对甲基紫溶液的光降解率达到86%,其活性明显高于市售P25（TiO₂）。该纳米棒阵列的生长方式完全遵循奥斯瓦尔德熟化（Ostwald ripening）单晶生长机理。     

一维Bi_2Fe_4O_9纳米棒阵列的无模板水热合成

以物质的量的比为1∶1的Bi(NO3)3·5H2O和Fe(NO3)3·9H2O为反应原料,以NaOH为矿化剂,利用水热法在Ti基板上成功制备出一维Bi2Fe4O9纳米棒阵列。对该纳米棒阵列分别进行XRD、FE-SEM、HR-TEM和UV-Vis测试,得到Bi2Fe4O9纳米棒的直径为100 nm,长度为3~4μm,并表现出良好的光吸收性能,禁带宽度约为1.9 eV,对甲基紫溶液的光降解率达到86%,其活性明显高于市售P25(TiO2)。该纳米棒阵列的生长方式完全遵循奥斯瓦尔德熟化(Ostwald ripening)单晶生长机理。     

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.     

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.     

LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2正极材料的FePO4包覆改性

使用液相包覆工艺对LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)O_2(NCA)材料进行FePO_4包覆改性,利用FePO_4优异的结构稳定性与热稳定性,对NCA的长期可靠性与安全性能进行改良。重点研究FePO_4包覆对NCA材料的改性效果,以及不同包覆量造成的NCA材料电化学性能差异。表面包覆的FePO_4保护层,能够防止NCA材料与电解液直接接触发生副反应,抑制长期循环过程中过渡金属离子的溶出,保持结构的长期稳定性。当包覆量为1.0%(w/w)时,NCA材料表现出最优的综合性能,充放电循环800次后,容量保持率依然高达95%,25℃下存储100 d后,容量保持率也高于95%,达到了兼顾能量密度、使用寿命及安全性能的理想效果。     

Bi2Fe4O9/g-C3N4/UiO-66三元复合材料的协同光催化作用

通过水热法合成具有协同机制的三元复合材料Bi₂Fe₄O₉/g-C₃N₄/UiO-66,研究表明三元复合光催化剂的催化活性要高于二元材料和纯材料。这主要是由于Bi₂Fe₄O₉更易于和g-C₃N₄结合形成稳定的Z-scheme异质结结构,使三元复合材料增强了可见光响应能力,提高了电子-空穴分离能力,增强了空穴和电子的氧化还原能力。     

Bi2Fe4O9/g-C3N4/UiO-66三元复合材料的协同光催化作用

通过水热法合成具有协同机制的三元复合材料Bi₂Fe₄O₉/g-C₃N₄/UiO-66,研究表明三元复合光催化剂的催化活性要高于二元材料和纯材料。这主要是由于Bi₂Fe₄O₉更易于和g-C₃N₄结合形成稳定的Z-scheme异质结结构,使三元复合材料增强了可见光响应能力,提高了电子-空穴分离能力,增强了空穴和电子的氧化还原能力。     

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%。