多晶铑表面上碳氧共存体系的研究

用紫外光电子能谱（ＵＰＳ）和俄歇电子能谱（ＡＥＳ）对碳氧共存的多晶铑表面及ＣＯ、Ｏ_２、Ｃ_２Ｈ_４在该表面上的吸附进行了研究，发现铑表面上共存的表面碳和表面氧存在相互作用，由于表面氧的存在，外来吸附物如ＣＯ、Ｏ_２、Ｃ_２Ｈ_４等可以覆盖在表面碳上面，使表面碳占据表面位抑制其它物种吸附的屏蔽效应消失。该表面具有氧化性，可以把吸附的乙烯氧化。     

多壁碳纳米管负载Pd-Ni电催化剂对乙二醇的电催化氧化

采用微波加热还原法制备了不同化学计量比的Pd-Ni复合多壁碳纳米管(Pd-Ni/MWCNT)催化剂. 通过X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电镜(TEM)和能量散射谱(EDS)等微结构和组成表征表明, 所合成的催化剂中Pd-Ni合金具有较小的纳米颗粒以及较好的分散程度. 循环伏安(CV)、线性扫描(LSV)、计时电流方法(CA)和交流阻抗(EIS)等测试表明, Pd-Ni(3:1)/MWCNT催化剂对乙二醇的电化学氧化具有较高的催化活性.     

Nucleation and growth of cobalt nanostructures on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite

Cobalt in the form of three-dimensional (3D) hemispherical clusters (size approximately 10-30 nm) were observed to grow on pristine graphite surfaces via a Volmer-Weber growth mode. X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) reveals that these clusters are physisorbed on the surface. In the presence of minute surface contamination, the morphology of Co changes into a mixture of irregular and hemispherical three-dimensional islands. The formation of irregular islands appears to be mediated by the chemical interactions between Co and the surface contaminants as evidenced from analysis of the carbon pi-pi* transitions. Further analysis of size distribution of Co nanoclusters grown on pristine surfaces shows a critical nucleus size of i* = 1, i.e. a Co dimer forms the smallest stable cluster on a pristine graphite surface.     

Adsorption and co-adsorption of ethylene and carbon monoxide on silica-supported monodisperse Pt nanoparticles: volumetric adsorption and infrared spectroscopy studies

The adsorption of carbon monoxide and ethylene, and their sequential adsorption, was studied over a series of Pt/SBA-15 catalysts with monodisperse particle sizes ranging from 1.7 to 7.1 nm by diffuse-reflectance infrared spectroscopy and chemisorption. Gas adsorption was dependent on the Pt particle size, temperature, and sequence of gas exposure. Adsorption of CO at room temperature on Pt/SBA-15 gives rise to a spectroscopic feature assigned to the C-O stretch: nu(CO) = 2075 cm-1 (1.9 nm); 2079 cm-1 (2.9 nm); 2082 cm-1 (3.6 nm); and 2090 cm-1 (7.1 nm). The intensity of the signal decreased in a sigmoidal fashion with increasing temperature, thereby providing semiquantitative surface coverage information. Adsorption of ethylene on Pt/SBA-15 gave rise to spectroscopic features at approximately 1340, approximately 1420, and approximately 1500 cm-1 assigned to ethylidyne, di-sigma-bonded ethylene, and pi-bonded ethylene, respectively. The ratio of these surface species is highly dependent on the Pt particle size. At room temperature, Pt particles stabilize ethylidyne as well as di-sigma- and pi-bonded ethylene; however, ethylidyne predominated on the surfaces of larger particles. Ethylidyne was the only identifiable species at 403 K, with its formation being more facile on larger particles. Co-adsorption experiments reveal that the composition of the surface layer is dependent on the order of exposure to gases. Exposure of a C2H4-covered Pt surface to CO resulted in an approximately 50% decrease in chemisorbed CO compared to a fresh Pt surface. The nu(CO) appeared at 2050 cm-1 on Pt/SBA-15 pretreated with C2H4 at room temperature. The di-sigma-bonded and pi-bonded species are the most susceptible to displacement from the surface by CO. The formation of ethylidyne appeared to be less sensitive to the presence of adsorbed carbon monoxide, especially on larger particles. Upon exposure of C2H4 to a CO-covered Pt surface, little irreversible uptake occurred due to nearly 100% site blocking. These results demonstrate that carbon monoxide competes directly with ethylene for surface sites, which will have direct implications on the poisoning of the heterogeneously catalyzed conversion of hydrocarbons.     

聚乙烯/聚乙二醇共混物中极性组分的表面富集

采用衰减全反射傅立叶变换红外光谱(FTIR-ATR)和扫描电子显微镜研究了极性组分聚乙二醇在聚乙烯／聚乙二醇共混物中的表面富集特性。研究结果认为不同组分表面自由能的差异以及聚乙烯基体的结晶异相排斥作用是导致聚乙二醇组分向共混物表面富集的主要驱动力，而极性组分相区的大小和分布则是影响其选择性迁移过程的重要因素。因此，可以通过添加合适相容剂的办法对聚乙二醇组分的表面富集程度进行有效的调控。     

Covalent microcontact printing of proteins for cell patterning

We describe a straightforward approach to the covalent immobilization of cytophilic proteins by microcontact printing, which can be used to pattern cells on substrates. Cytophilic proteins are printed in micropatterns on reactive self-assembled monolayers by using imine chemistry. An aldehyde-terminated monolayer on glass or on gold was obtained by the reaction between an amino-terminated monolayer and terephthaldialdehyde. The aldehyde monolayer was employed as a substrate for the direct microcontact printing of bioengineered, collagen-like proteins by using an oxidized poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) stamp. After immobilization of the proteins into adhesive "islands", the remaining areas were blocked with amino-poly(ethylene glycol), which forms a layer that is resistant to cell adhesion. Human malignant carcinoma (HeLa) cells were seeded and incubated onto the patterned substrate. It was found that these cells adhere to and spread selectively on the protein islands, and avoid the poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) zones. These findings illustrate the importance of microcontact printing as a method for positioning proteins at surfaces and demonstrate the scope of controlled surface chemistry to direct cell adhesion.     

Atomic-scale characterization of graphene grown on copper (100) single crystals

Growth of graphene on copper (100) single crystals by chemical vapor deposition has been accomplished. The atomic structure of the graphene overlayer was studied using scanning tunneling microscopy. A detailed analysis of moire? superstructures present in the graphene topography reveals that growth occurs in a variety of orientations over the square atomic lattice of the copper surface. Transmission electron microscopy was used to elucidate the crystallinity of the grown graphene. Pristine, defect-free graphene was observed over copper steps, corners, and screw dislocations. Distinct protrusions, known as "flower" structures, were observed on flat terraces, which are attributed to carbon structures that depart from the characteristic honeycomb lattice. Continuous graphene growth also occurs over copper adatoms and atomic vacancies present at the single-crystal surface. The copper atom mobility within vacancy islands covered with suspended graphene sheets reveals a weak graphene-substrate interaction. The observed continuity and room-temperature vacancy motion indicates that copper mobility likely plays a significant role in the mechanism of sheet extension on copper substrates. Lastly, these results suggest that the quality of graphene grown on copper substrates is ultimately limited by nucleation at the surface of the metal catalyst.     

Graphite-like carbon deposited anatase TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> single crystals as efficient visible-light photocatalysts

Graphite-like carbon deposited single-crystal anatase TiO₂ with exposed {001} facets was fabricated through a two-step solvothermal process by using glucose as carbon source. The physicochemical properties of the as-prepared samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, transmission electron microscopy, Raman, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and surface photovoltage spectroscopy. These results demonstrated that graphite-like carbon layers were deposited on the surface of TiO₂ single-crystal nanosheets with exposed highly reactive {001} facets via the dehydration of glucose during the process of hydrothermal treatment. The loading of the graphite-like carbon layers could effectively extend the light absorption edge of the single-crystal anatase TiO₂ nanosheets to visible light region and accelerate the separation of photo-generated electrons and holes, contributing an excellent visible-light driven photocatalytic performance to the graphite-like carbon deposited single-crystal anatase TiO₂ nanosheets for the degradation of methyl orange.     

Initial stages of growth of poly(p-xylylene) coatings: AFM study

The morphology of poly(p-xylylene) ultrathin films prepared by vapor deposition polymerization on the surface of single-crystal silicon (100) and on the cleaved surface of mica at a substrate temperature of 20°C has been studied by atomic force microscopy. At the initial stage, the growth of the poly(p-xylylene) coating follows the island mechanism. Within the framework of pyramidal model of island growth, the mean diffusion length for monomer p-xylylene is calculated: For the single-crystal silicon, this parameter is 15 ± 3 nm; for the cleaved surface of mica, 9 ± 2 nm. The nature of the substrate and defects on its surface show a peculiar effect on the structure of the poly(p-xylylene) coating. Thus, at a low monomer flow, nucleation of polymer islands on the surface of silicon is predominantly homogeneous, whereas on the cleaved surface of mica, it is heterogeneous. A change in the monomer flow significantly affects the rate of nucleation of polymer islands.     

In situ oxidation study of Pt(110) and its interaction with CO

Many interesting structures have been observed for O(2)-exposed Pt(110). These structures, along with their stability and reactivity toward CO, provide insights into catalytic processes on open Pt surfaces, which have similarities to Pt nanoparticle catalysts. In this study, we present results from ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, high-pressure scanning tunneling microscopy, and density functional theory calculations. At low oxygen pressure, only chemisorbed oxygen is observed on the Pt(110) surface. At higher pressure (0.5 Torr of O(2)), nanometer-sized islands of multilayered α-PtO(2)-like surface oxide form along with chemisorbed oxygen. Both chemisorbed oxygen and the surface oxide are removed in the presence of CO, and the rate of disappearance of the surface oxide is close to that of the chemisorbed oxygen at 270 K. The spectroscopic features of the surface oxide are similar to the oxide observed on Pt nanoparticles of a similar size, which provides us an extra incentive to revisit some single-crystal model catalyst surfaces under elevated pressure using in situ tools.     

Decomposition and oxidation of methanol on platinum: A study by in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and mass spectrometry

The reactions of the catalytic oxidation and decomposition of methanol on the atomically smooth and high-defect Pt(111) single-crystal surfaces were studied using in situ temperature-programmed reaction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that the decomposition of methanol on both of the surfaces occurred via two reaction pathways: complete dehydrogenation to CO and decomposition with the C-O bond cleavage. Although the rate of reaction via the latter pathway was lower than the rate of dehydrogenation by three orders of magnitude, the carbon formed as a result of the C-O bond cleavage can be accumulated on the surface of platinum to prevent the further course of the reaction. It was shown that oxygen exhibits high activity toward the formed carbon deposits. As a result, the rate of methanol conversion in the presence of oxygen in a gas phase increased by one or two orders of magnitude; in this case, CO₂ and water appeared in the composition of the reaction products as a result of the oxidation of CO and hydrogen, respectively. The high-defect surface of platinum was more active in the reactions of methanol decomposition and oxidation than the atomically smooth Pt(111) single-crystal surface. On the former, selectivity for the formation of methanol dehydrogenation products in oxygen deficiency was higher than on the latter. The main reaction pathways of the decomposition and oxidation of methanol on platinum were considered.     

Luminescent characteristics of liquid-phase systems and polymer compositions containing europium β-diketonates solubilized with pluronics

The solubilization of europium β-diketonate complexes with amphiphilic polymers, ternary block copolymers of ethylene and propylene oxides (Pluronics), was shown to change luminescence intensity in such complexes. The association of europium β-diketonate complexes with Pluronics was proved by atomic force microscopy of agglomerates crystallized on mica surfaces from chloroform solutions of Pluronic F-127 in the presence and absence of the luminophores under study. In the absence of luminophores, Pluronic F-127 crystallized on a mica surface had a dendrite-like structure, while the evaporation of chloroform solutions containing both europium β-diketonates and Pluronic F-127 gave crystallized luminophore-Pluronic associates as compact islands with a characteristic size of ～0.5 μm.     

一种三叶草型氧化铝/碳纳米纤维复合材料的制备及表征

采用催化化学气相沉积法, 以Ni为催化剂、乙烯作为碳源, 制备了三叶草型氧化铝/碳纳米纤维复合材料, 并通过N2物理吸附、扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射分析和强度测试对氧化铝/碳纳米纤维复合材料的形貌和物理性能进行了表征. 结果表明, 三叶草型氧化铝表面生长了碳纳米纤维层, 两者紧密结合, 形成的氧化铝/碳纳米纤维复合材料具有较高的比表面积(>187 m2·g-1)和孔体积(>0.24 cm3·g-1), 孔道直径在3-10 nm 的孔体积超过总孔体积的85%, 颗粒的侧压强度大于6 N·mm-1, 可以满足工业催化剂载体对强度的要求. 复合材料是一种有良好的工业应用前景的中孔催化材料, 其中碳纳米纤维层的厚度可通过催化剂Ni负载量和生长时间的调节加以控制.     

Direct catalytic route to superhydrophobic polyethylene films

Polyethylene films grow on a flat silica surface modified by the bis(imino)pyridyl iron(II) catalyst during ethylene polymerization in toluene solvent. The resulting films show superhydrophobic properties. Advancing water contact angle as high as 169 degrees and sliding angles as low as 2 degrees are obtained on these films. SEM images reveal special surface structures of these films containing micrometer-sized islands, submicrometer particles on the islands, and stress nanofibers between the islands, which render superhydrophobicity to the polyethylene surfaces. After the submicrometer particles and stress nanofibers are removed by annealing, the superhydrophobic properties of the polymer films disappear.     

Surface State of a Silver Catalyst for Ethylene Glycol Oxidation

The surface state of electrolytic silver before and after treatment with a reaction mixture in the course of ethylene glycol oxidation to glyoxal was studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. It was found that electrophilic forms of adsorbed oxygen, which participate in the selective conversion of ethylene glycol, were formed on the surface of electrolytic silver crystals under exposure to oxygen under conditions similar to catalytic process conditions. The treatment of the catalyst with a reaction mixture resulted in the formation of filamentous carbon deposition products. A mechanism of formation of carbon-containing products was proposed.     

Two pathways for the formation of ethylene in CO reduction on single-crystal copper electrodes

Carbon monoxide is a key intermediate in the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to methane and ethylene on copper electrodes. We investigated the electrochemical reduction of CO on two single-crystal copper electrodes and observed two different reaction mechanisms for ethylene formation: one pathway has a common intermediate with the formation of methane and takes place preferentially at (111) facets or steps, and the other pathway involves selective reduction of CO to ethylene at relatively low overpotentials at (100) facets. The (100) facets seem to be the dominant crystal facets in polycrystalline copper, opening up new routes to affordable (photo)electrochemical production of hydrocarbons from CO(2).     

Size-dependent self-organization of colloidal particles on chemically patterned surfaces

A study of the self-organization of colloidal particles during the evaporation of particle solutions on chemically patterned surfaces is presented. On a surface with hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions, colloidal particles form compact structures on the hydrophilic sites. When a colloidal solution containing a mixture of particles with a variation in size is used, the number density of each type of particle deposited on the hydrophilic islands after evaporation decreases with increasing particle size. This makes it possible to produce a concentration gradient of the particles on islands of different sizes. It is shown that this technique could allow for particle separation.     

第一性原理研究C在Fe(111)表面和次表面的积炭机理

使用密度泛函方法对C原子在Fe(111)表面吸附团聚和次表层的吸附扩散进行了研究。在炭覆盖度θ_C <1 ML时,C主要以孤立的原子态存在并导致表面重构;1 ML≤θ_C ≤2 ML,"mC₂+nC"为主要的吸附形式;θ_C≥2 ML时,复杂的吸附形态比如碳链和岛状碳团簇开始生成。这些复杂岛状碳团簇是Fe(111)表面石墨沉积或碳纳米管生长的成核中心。在次表层,C原子在八面体位稳定存在。C在表面的迁移能垒为0.45 eV,由表面迁移到次表面的的能垒为0.73 eV。虽然C₂团簇的生成是热力学有利的,但是C向次表层的迁移动力学上占优。     

Separation of short-chain branched polyolefins by high-temperature gradient adsorption liquid chromatography

A new separation principle was recently introduced into the analytical characterization of polyolefins by researchers from the German Institute for Polymers in Darmstadt. It was demonstrated that polyolefins can be selectively separated via high-performance liquid chromatography on the basis of their adsorption/desorption behaviours at temperatures as high as 160 °C. A Hypercarb? column packed with porous graphite gave the best results. The mobile phase consisted of a mixture of 1-decanol and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. In this work, the same chromatographic system is applied to the separation of ethylene/alkene and ethylene/norbornene copolymers. It was found that the elution volumes of the samples correlate linearly with the average chemical composition of samples. The elution volume is indirectly proportional to the concentration of branches in the ethylene/alkene copolymer. Branching shortens the length of continuous methylene sequences of the polymer backbone, thus decreasing the probability of orientation of a methylene sequence in a flat conformation on the graphite surface, which enables the most intensive van der Waals interactions between the methylene backbone and the carbon surface. An opposite trend in the elution order has been found for ethylene/norbornene copolymers. The elution volume of the ethylene/norbornene copolymers increased with the concentration of norbornene. It indicates pronounced attractive interactions between graphite and the cyclic comonomer.     

Scanning tunneling microscopic investigations of the adsorption and segregation of carbon and sulfur on nickel single crystal surfaces

The adsorption and segregation of carbon or sulfur on Ni single crystal surfaces have been investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES). Different adsorbate(segregate)-induced surface modifications have been detected in dependence on the original Ni surface orientation and the kind of nonmetal atoms: i) Adsorption of carbon from ethylene on Ni(111) at 6.7×10^–4 Pa and 1000K leads to the epitaxial growth of a graphitic carbon monolayer which exhibits the structure of the hexagonal basal plane of graphite. However, as is found for highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), only three of six carbon atoms of the (0001) graphite plane are imaged by STM. In contrast, on Ni(771) at 663 to 1000 K carbon islands have been formed but no graphite monolayer formation is detected. This behavior can be understood by considering the aspects that no large-area epitaxy between the graphite basal plane and the Ni(110) terraces exists and that the surface carbon activity was too low to initiate substrate restructuring. ii) Segregation of sulfur (from the Ni bulk containing 5 to 7 ppm S) on Ni(110) at 1043K and _s0.4 ML initiates the growth of sulfur islands which show a c(2×2)-S overlayer structure, whereas on Ni(111) at 823K and _s0.2 ML (average value) a reconstructed surface phase is forming which can be described as an adsorbed two-dimensional sulfide Ni₂S.