Formation and Crystallization Behavior of Gels in the Na2O-SiO2-TiO2-ZrO2 System

SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ and 5Na₂O·95(SiO₂ + TiO₂ + ZrO₂) gels were synthesized and role of Na₂O in gel formation and crystallization behavior of gels were studied. From Si(OC₂H₅)₄, Ti(iso-OC₃H₇)₄, Zr(n-OC₃H₇)₄ and NaOCH₃ solutions in EtOH without H₂O, transparent and opaque gels were obtained. Opaque bulk gels, rich in TiO₂ or ZrO₂ composition in Na₂O containing SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ system, contain agglomerated spherical particles of diameter small <10 m, in contrast with opaque gels having large particles <30 m in alkali-free SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ system. Crystallization temperature (Tc) was measured by DTA on dried gels. Compared with the alkali-free SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ gels, 5 mol% Na₂O containing gels gave lower Tc in SiO₂ rich compositions and higher in TiO₂ rich or ZrO₂ rich compositions.     

Preparation and properties of SiO2-TiO2 thin films from silicic acid and titanium tetrachloride

The preparation of SiO₂-TiO₂ thin films by the sol-gel method using silicic acid and titanium tetrachloride as starting materials was studied. The homogeneous sols were obtained by the condensation reaction of silicic acid with titanium tetrachloride in methanol-tetrahydrofuran. The dipcoating of slide glasses and silicon wafers followed by heat treatment gave oxide thin films of 88–93% transmittance, 3000–4500 Å thickness, and 1.45–1.80 refractive index, depending on heat-treatment temperature and TiO₂ content. FT-IR measurement showed that the Si-O-Ti bond is formed even in the sol and films. The variations of film thickness and refractive index on transformation from the gels into the oxides were found to be quite low.     

Sol-gel coatings of BaO-TiO2-SiO2 compositions

New alkali resistant BaO-TiO₂-SiO₂ coatings have been developed via the sol-gel process. In the solutions and in the gels (T<300°C) an infrared absorption band at 930 cm^–1 gives the possible evidence of mixed Si-O-Ti bonds, which have not been found in the system SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂. Baking the films at about 500°C for less than 1 h leads to stable layers with negligible residual carbon contents. Compositions near 20 BaO-40 TiO₂-40 SiO₂ showed the best performance.     

Preparation of ZrO2-TiO2-CeO2 and Its Application in the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3

TiO₂,ZrO₂-TiO₂,andZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ were prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area measurements (BET), temperature programmed desorption (NH₃-TPD), oxygen storage capacity (OSC), and temperature programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The results showed that ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ exhibited large number of surface strong acid, possessed some oxygen storage capacity, and strong redox property. The three materials were used as supports and the monolith catalysts were prepared with 1% (w) V₂O₅ and 9% (w)WO₃ for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with ammonia in the presence of excessive O₂, and the results of catalytic activity showed that the catalyst used ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ as support yielded nearly 100% NO conversion at 275 °C at a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 10000 h⁻¹, and it had the best catalytic activity and showed great potential for practical application.     

Proton Affinity at the Porous Surface of SiO2-TiO2 Binary Oxides

SiO₂-TiO₂ binary oxides are typically used as solid supports for different applications, from catalysts to optics. Tailoring the pore diameter, pore size distribution, and surface area is of great importance for any of those applications. Tailoring the chemical properties of the porous surface, e.g. in terms of polarity or acidity, is of capital importance as well. Thus, in catalytic applications or in sensing devices, where diffusion of a solute through the matrix is required, the affinity/compatibility of the solute with the matrix porous surface will determine the proper work of the device. Moreover, when the sensor is based on the adsorption of an active organic molecule or biomolecule on the porous surface matrix, the proton concentration at the surface may also modify the behavior of the active molecule. In this work, the proton affinity of the porous surface is tailored by the preparation of number of SiO₂-TiO₂ binary oxides with different SiO₂/TiO₂ weight ratios. Proton affinity is studied through the incorporation of a pH indicator as bromocresol green.     

Preparation of high homogeneity BaO-TiO2-SiO2 gel

In BaO-TiO₂-SiO₂ system, crystallization from various gel by heating depended on the sol-gel processes and gel homogeneity. Through the condensation reaction of Si(OAc)₄ and TiAcAc(O ⁱ Pr)₃ in tetrahydrofuran solvent, homogeneous TiO₂-SiO₂ sol with oligomers of relatively large molecular weight was obtained. The gel prepared by mixing the binary sol, Ba(OAc)₂, and Si(OMe)₄ was the most homogeneous in term of suppression of crystallization. By heating the above gel, only Ba₂TiSi₂O₈ crystal appeared, which was observed in a melt quenched glass. In the case of the gels made by other sol-gel processes, TiO₂ or BaTiO₃ crystal was first observed from the heated gels prior to the precipitation of Ba₂TiSi₂O₈.     

Characterization of an all Sol-Gel Electrochromic Device WO3/Ormolyte/CeO2-TiO2

Electrochemical lithium intercalation in thin films of CeO₂-TiO₂ and WO₃, prepared by the sol-gel technique was investigated with cyclic voltammetry and spectroelectrochemical techniques in propylene carbonate solutions. A solid state system having the configuration WO₃/Ormolyte/CeO₂-TiO₂ has been assembled. The solid electrolyte, an organically modified electrolyte (ormolyte), was prepared with different [O]/[Li] ratios. The transmittance variation of this system during a potentiostatic step from –0.7 V to 0.8 V was about 35% at 550 nm.     

双介孔结构的纳米TiO2/I2复合材料的制备及其可见光催化性能

以钛酸丁酯为前驱体, 碘溶胶为碘源, 在室温下采用水解沉淀法制备了单质碘和纳米TiO₂复合的双介孔结构光催化剂(M-I₂-TiO₂). 采用X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、比表面分析(BET)、紫外-可见(UV-Vis)漫反射光谱和傅里叶变换-红外光谱(FT-IR)对M-I₂-TiO₂进行了表征. 以次甲基蓝(MB)溶液为模拟废水, 对M-I₂-TiO₂的光催化性能进行了评价, 研究了不同热处理温度对光催化活性的影响. 结果表明, M-I₂-TiO₂在可见光区有显著的吸收, 300 ℃热处理得到的样品比表面积高达227.6 m²/g, 600 ℃热处理所得样品的比表面积仍高达111.8 m²/g, 而400 ℃热处理所得样品具有最好的光催化降解性能. 双介孔结构纳米TiO₂/I₂复合材料的光催化降解性能显著高于相同方法制备的纯TiO₂和Degussa P-25商业产品. 催化剂经6次重复使用其光催化活性基本保持不变.     

Solvent-free sonochemical kabachnic-fields reaction to synthesize some new α-aminophosphonates catalyzed by nano-BF3•SiO2

To obtain a rapid, efficient synthesis of some new α-aminophosphonates, ultrasonic irradiation has been applied to the reaction mixtures containing amine, aromatic or heteroaromatic aldehydes and triethyl phosphite. The Kabachnik-Fields reaction was performed by using nano-BF₃?SiO₂ as a recyclable catalyst under solvent free conditions. Key advantages of this procedure consist in the eco-friendly and highly efficient reaction conditions, high yields, an easy work-up procedure, short reaction times and solvent free conditions. All title compounds were characterized by spectral and elemental analysis. They were further screened for their in vitro antioxidant activity by the DPPH, O^2? and NO methods. The majority of the title compounds showed good antioxidant activity when compared with the standard antioxidants.     

掺杂钒和硅对TiO2薄膜超亲水性的影响

0引言 TiO2薄膜是众多氧化物半导体薄膜中研究最为广泛的一种材料．其表面的超亲水性和表面自清洁效应开辟了光催化薄膜功能材料的新的研究领域，已成为众多研究者研究的对象。但是如果薄膜仅由TiO2组成，当光照停止，水在TiO2薄膜表面的润湿角逐渐升高．并恢复原始状态。TiO2的禁带较宽，普通光线如太阳光等都不能将其激发．限制了其实际应用。因此如何使TiO2材料的光谱响应范围由紫外光反扩展到可见．光区一日如何更长时间地保持薄膜良好的亲水性是目前研究的重点。     

Microstructure and Photocatalytic Property of SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Under Various Process Condition

Nanophase silica-titania particles were prepared by two different synthetic routes, namely, sol–gel and hydrothermal processing. The crystallinity and crystallographic phases, particle size and surface area of the materials were controlled by varying the calcination temperature, and/or the ratio of Si to Ti. It was determined by XRD that the crystallite sizes of SiO₂-TiO₂ prepared by sol–gel and hydrothermal processing decreased from 11 to 6 nm and 12 to 9 nm, respectively, as the mole fraction of silica was increased from 0.1 to 0.4. It is proposed that the presence of the amorphous silica suppresses the growth of anatase TiO₂ grains and their phase transformation to rutile. The photocatalytic decomposition rate of 1,4-dichlorobenzene (DCB) in aqueous solution with the sol–gel derived SiO₂-TiO₂ powder prepared at 750 °C was about 10 ± 5% higher than that observed with Degussa P25, whereas the SiO₂-TiO₂ samples prepared by hydrothermal processing at 250 °C showed a slightly lower decomposition rate than P25.     

α-Fe2O3/SiO2纳米颗粒混合体系表面的酸碱性质及其对重金属离子的吸附行为

以Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O和正硅酸乙酯(TEOS)为原料, 通过溶胶-凝胶法和辅助模板法分别制备了纳米α-Fe₂O₃和SiO₂, 并对所合成样品进行了粉末X射线衍射(XRD)和BET表征. 使用自动电位滴定仪测定了α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂纳米颗粒混合体系的表面酸碱性质. 研究了在不同pH下α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂混合体系对Cu²⁺、Pb²⁺、Zn²⁺离子的吸附行为. 基于上述实验数据, 用WinSGW软件计算了α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂混合体系表面酸碱配位常数, 并得出结论: α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂混合体系表面反应为单一脱质子反应≡XOH ⇔ ≡XO^-+ H⁺(lg K = -8.19±0.15), 明显区别于同时具有加质子和脱质子反应的α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂/γ-Al₂O₃, α-Fe₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃和SiO₂/γ-Al₂O₃等纳米颗粒混合体系. 在此基础上拟合得到α-Fe₂O₃/SiO₂混合体系吸附重金属离子Cu²⁺、Pb²⁺、Zn²⁺的表面络合反应平衡常数分别为:
≡XOH + M²⁺ ⇔ ≡XOM⁺+ H⁺ [lg K = -3.1, -3.6, -3.8 (M = Cu, Pb, Zn)].
≡XOH＋M²⁺＋H₂O ⇔≡XOMOH＋2H⁺[lg K = -8.8, -8.0, -10.5 (M = Cu, Pb, Zn)]     

Influence of support acidity on electronic state of platinum in oxide systems promoted by SO4 2− anions

The electronic state of platinum supported on SO₄/ZrO₂, SO₄/TiO₂, SO₄/Al₂O₃, and SO₄/SiO₂ systems and on systems unpromoted by sulfur was investigated by diffuse-reflectance IR spectroscopy using CO as the probe molecule. The introduction of SO₄ ²⁻ anions increases the electron deficit on platinum particles. This suppresses the formation of bridging CO complexes with the metal, leads to the high-frequency shift of absorption maxima of CO adsorbed in the linear form, and stabilizes positively charged metal species (Pt^δ+ and Pt⁺) during the reduction process. The formation of the positively charged species includes the interaction between the acidic protons and the metal particles yielding [Pt−H]^δ+ adducts. The extent of the influence of the support on the electronic state of the metal increases in the series SO₄/SiO₂<SO₄/Al₂O₃<SO₄/TiO₂<SO₄/ZrO₂ in parallel with an increase in the strength of the acid sites in the system. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1094–1099, June, 1998.     

CrOx/SiO2催化剂上丙烷在CO2气氛中脱氢反应的研究

采用XRD、UV-vis DRS、ESR和微分吸附量热等技术,考察了铬担载量分别为2.5、5和10wt%的CrO_x/SiO₂催化剂的结构、表面性质和氧化还原性能。结果表明,催化剂表面上存在多种Cr的氧化态和聚集形式。随着Cr担载量从2.5wt%到10wt%的逐渐增大,催化剂表面占主导地位的Cr物种由CrO₃单体转为多聚CrO₃和Cr₂O₃晶相。在CO₂气氛中催化剂对丙烷转化率和丙烯选择性的大小顺序为2.5wt%CrO_x/SiO₂>5wt%CrO_x/SiO₂>10wt%CrO_x/SiO₂,反应过程中的原位ESR和UV-visDRS测定结果表明,催化剂表面的反应活性中心为Cr⁵⁺,Cr⁵⁺可由催化剂预处理过程中Cr³⁺的氧化及丙烷反应过程中CrO₃单体的还原产生,在反应中CO₂可使Cr³⁺重新氧化为Cr⁵⁺.     

The role of precursors in the structure of SiO2-Al2O3 sols and gels by the sol-gel process

Binary sols and gels of SiO₂-Al₂O₃ were prepared using tetraethyl orthosilicate and each of four aluminum compounds; aluminum di (sec-butoxide) ethylacetoacetic ester chelate (AC), aluminum nitrate nonahydrate (AN), aluminum formoacetate (AF), and boehmite sol (BS) made from aluminum i-propoxide. The structure and the evolution of the Si-O-Al bonds in SiO₂-Al₂O₃ sols and gels were investigated by ²⁷Al nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Infrared absorption spectra, DTA, and X-ray diffraction. The formation of Si-O-Al bonds differs depending on the aluminum compounds used as raw materials. The ratio of Al(IV) to {Al(IV) + Al(VI)} is related to the microstructural homogeneity of the gels. When AC is used as a raw material, the Si-O-Al bonds are formed in the sol state and resultant gel shows good microstructural homogeneity. In case of AN, the Si-O-Al bonds are not formed either in the sol or the wet gel state. The bonds are formed by drying the gel before heat-treatment temperature reaches 300 400°C, resulting in good microstructural homogeneous gel. When AF is used, the Si-O-Al bonds are formed in the sol state but the ratio of Al(IV) to {Al(IV) + Al(VI)} is lower than when using AC. Microstructural homogeneity of the gel is ranked between AC or AN and BS. Using BS, the Si-O-Al bonds are not formed in the sol solution, and the change in the coordination number of the gel is similar to that of boehmite gel. The Microstructural homogeneity of the gel is the worst among the BS gels, which were prepared by using the four aluminum raw materials.     

Synthesis of nanosized TiO2/SiO2 catalysts by the ultrasonic microemulsion method and their photocatalytic activity

Nanosized TiO₂/SiO₂ catalysts prepared by hydrolysis of titanium n-butoxide in microemulsion showed enhanced photocatalytic activity. In the presence of catalyst ME-2 and after 90 min irradiation by UV light, methylene blue was completely converted evidenced by the absence of its absorption band in the UV-Vis spectra. This catalyst demonstrated much better degradation ability than P-25 and naked TiO₂.     

Preparation and Characterisation of Nano-Structured WO<Subscript>3</Subscript>-TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Layers for Photoelectrochromic Devices

Nano-structured WO₃-TiO₂ layers were prepared by the sol-gel route. To obtain transparent, porous and crack free layers up to 0.8 μ m with a single dipping cycle a templating strategy was used. As a template three-dimensionally network based on organically modified silane was introduced to the WO₃ and TiO₂ sols. The WO₃ layers were dip-coated onto the conductive glass substrate (TCO) and the TiO₂ layers on the top of the WO₃ layer. The morphology and the structure of the layers were determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDXS), Auger and Infrared spectroscopy. SEM image of the WO₃-TiO₂ layer confirmed the nano-porosity of the layers and give the size of the particles of about 10 nm for TiO₂ and 30 nm for WO₃ layer. Further analysis indicated that the titanium sol penetrates the WO₃ layer. Particles in the WO₃ layer consist of a crystalline monoclinic WO₃ core surrounded by a 5–10 nm amorphous phase consisting of WO₃, TiO₂ and SiO₂. The WO₃-TiO₂ layers were used to assemble all solid state photoelectrochromic (PE) devices. Under 1 sun irradiation (1000 W/m²) the visible transmittance of the PE device changes from 62% to 1.6%. The colouring and bleaching processes last about 10 minutes.     

具有双孔径分布的介孔C-Al2O3-TiO2纳米复合材料的合成及其红外发射率

以嵌段共聚物F127 (PEO₁₀₆PPO₇₀PEO₁₀₆, M_W=12600)为模板剂, 异丙醇铝和钛酸四丁酯为金属源, 低分子量的酚醛树脂为碳源, 通过溶胶-凝胶三元共组装法合成了具有双孔径分布的C-Al₂O₃-TiO₂纳米复合材料.用X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)及N₂吸附-脱附对该复合材料进行结构表征. 结果显示, 当铝钛原子的摩尔比为1:10 时, 对应的纳米复合材料具有较好的有序介孔结构, 其双孔径分别为3.9和6.5 nm, 比表面积可达259 m²·g^-1, 孔容0.37 cm³·g^-1. 以三元乙丙橡胶(EPDM)为粘结剂, 与介孔纳米复合材料混合制备涂层. 通过调节复合材料中铝钛摩尔比和涂层厚度, 红外发射率在0.450-0.617之间可调.     

Synthesis and characterization of Fe2O3/SiO2 nanocomposites

Fe₂O₃/SiO₂ nanocomposites based on fumed silica A-300 (S_BET = 337 m²/g) with iron oxide deposits at different content were synthesized using Fe(III) acetylacetonate (Fe(acac)₃) dissolved in isopropyl alcohol or carbon tetrachloride for impregnation of the nanosilica powder at different amounts of Fe(acac)₃ then oxidized in air at 400–900 °C. Samples with Fe(acac)₃ adsorbed onto nanosilica and samples with Fe₂O₃/SiO₂ including 6–17 wt% of Fe₂O₃ were investigated using XRD, XPS, TG/DTA, TPD MS, FTIR, AFM, nitrogen adsorption, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and quantum chemistry methods. The structural characteristics and phase composition of Fe₂O₃ deposits depend on reaction conditions, solvent type, content of grafted iron oxide, and post-reaction treatments. The iron oxide deposits on A-300 (impregnated by the Fe(acac)₃ solution in isopropanol) treated at 500–600 °C include several phases characterized by different nanoparticle size distributions; however, in the case of impregnation of A-300 by the Fe(acac)₃ solution in carbon tetrachloride only α-Fe₂O₃ phase is formed in addition to amorphous Fe₂O₃. The Fe₂O₃/SiO₂ materials remain loose (similar to the A-300 matrix) at the bulk density of 0.12–0.15 g/cm³ and S_BET = 265–310 m²/g.     

POCl3-mediated synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazolyl-coumarin,benzimidazolyl-indole,and styrylbenzimidazole derivatives

2-Substituted benzimidazolyl heterocycles and styrylbenzimidazoles have been synthesized by the reaction of substituted o-phenylenediamine with different heterocyclic carboxylic acids and cinnamic acid respectively in the presence of POCl₃ as a solvent and catalyst. The proposed reaction has advantageous features of good yields, short reaction times, and operational simplicity. In addition, the scope and limitations were explored, and a plausible reaction mechanism was proposed. The synthesized molecules were characterized by infrared, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral data. Further, single crystals of 2-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole have been developed and structural parameters were collected from x-ray diffraction data.