Anti-scaling properties of zinc ion and copper ion in the recycling water

This paper investigated the respective applications of zinc and copper ions as inhibitors in the recycling water. The results show when their concentrations are not less than 0.5 mg L⁻¹, the treated water is clear as usual. However, their scaling on the tube wall still lasts. In the solution of zinc ion, the weight of precipitation on the tube wall always increases stably; but in the solution of copper ion, that increases less stably; besides, when the concentration of copper ion is beyond 2 mg L⁻¹, the increase of precipitation weight on the tube wall has become small. All of which showed different scaling mechanisms. For the solution of zinc ion, the scaling on the tube wall increases stably because of the homogeneous germs. However, in the solution of copper ion, the different types of copper ion germs will be adsorbed selectively by the tube wall because of heterogeneous germs, or the part of having been adsorbed germs onto the tube wall will be washed out.     

Synthesis and characterization of copper doped zinc oxide nanoparticles and its application in energy conversion

Solar cells, in general, perform under light source of solar influx, while the heat energy of solar radiation remains unutilized. Using an aqueous suspension of copper doped zinc oxide nanoparticles in specially-designed electrochemical cells we have observed significant voltage (maximum 632.0 mV) and storage duration (∼47 h) upon thermal excitation. The cells exhibit reasonable energy conversion efficiency (maximum 1.36%). These cells generate voltage even at room temperature (∼30 °C) and the voltage increases gradually with increasing temperature. When the platinum foil separating the two compartments of the electrochemical cell is replaced by a planar lipid membrane, all the parameters e.g., thermovoltage, storage capacity and the energy conversion efficiency increase significantly.     

UV-visible and infrared absorption spectra of gamma irradiated CuO-doped lithium phosphate, lead phosphate and zinc phosphate glasses: A comparative study

Undoped and CuO-doped lithium phosphate, lead phosphate and zinc phosphate glasses were prepared. UV-visible and infrared absorption spectra of the prepared samples were measured before and after successive gamma irradiation. Experimental optical spectra of the undoped samples reveal strong UV absorption bands, which are attributed to the presence of trace iron impurities in both the lithium and zinc phosphate glasses while the lead phosphate glass exhibits broad UV bands due to combined absorption of trace iron impurities and divalent lead ions. The CuO-doped glasses reveal an extra broad visible band due to Cu²⁺ ions in octahedral coordination. The effects of gamma irradiation have been analyzed for both the sharing of all constituent components including trace iron impurities. Infrared absorption spectra of the prepared samples were investigated by the KBr disk technique. The FTIR spectra reveal main characteristic absorption bands due to different phosphate groups. The IR spectra are observed to be slightly affected by the increase of CuO in the doping level (0.2-3%) indicating the stability of the main network units.     

Preparation and characterization of patterned copper sulfide thin films on n-type TiO2 film surfaces

Micro-arrayed patterns of p-type copper sulfide (Cu_xS) thin films with positive and negative features were deposited onto the surfaces of n-type TiO₂ semiconductor films via a selective nucleation and growth process from aqueous solution. The surface functional molecules of the UV photo-oxidised patterned SAMs were utilized to direct the nucleation and growth of Cu_xS crystallites. The resultant Cu_xS/TiO₂ composite films with negative and positive Cu_xS patterns on the TiO₂ film surface were investigated using SEM, XRD, XPS and a 3D Surface Profiler. It is demonstrated that regular and compact patterned films of Cu₂S crystallites had been deposited onto the n-type TiO₂ surface, with sharp edges demarcating the boundaries between the patterned Cu₂S region and the TiO₂ film region. The UV-vis spectra for three Cu₂S/TiO₂ films exhibit a wide absorption between 300 nm and 450 nm. The maximum wavelength differences in the spectra of Cu₂S/TiO₂ films and TiO₂ film were attributed to the added absorption of Cu₂S films at 302 nm and the unchanged adsorption of TiO₂ films. The absorption intensities of the Cu₂S/TiO₂ films could be varied in the UV-vis range using the Cu₂S patterned features (positive, negative).     

Facile Preparation and characterization of zinc phosphate with self-assembled flower-like micro-nanostructures

The three-dimensional flower-like zinc phosphate [Zn₃(PO₄)₂·4H₂O] micro-nanostructures was synthesized by a microwave-assisted sonochemical method in the absence of template under ambient conditions. The effects of reaction temperature of water bath and reactant concentrations on the particle size and morphology of flower-like zinc phosphate were studied. The scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the samples. The results showed that the three-dimensional flower-like zinc phosphate is composed of self-assembled two-dimensional nanosheets. The average thickness of two-dimensional nanosheet was 35–40 nm, and 5–12 layers of nanosheets formed a layered flower with an average thickness of 220–540 nm. The reaction temperatures of water bath and reactant concentrations are the key factors to synthesize perfect three-dimensional flower-like zinc phosphate. The self-assembly is main growth mechanism to form the flower-like zinc phosphate.     

Fabrication and characterization of zinc oxide anti-reflective coating on flexible thin film microcrystalline silicon solar cell

This paper studies the fabrication and characterization of 80 nm zinc oxide anti-reflective coating (ARC) on flexible 1.3 μm thin film microcrystalline silicon (μc-Si) solar cell. High resolution X-ray diffraction (HR-XRD) shows a c-axis oriented ZnO (0 0 2) peak (hexagonal crystal structure) at 34.3° with full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 0.3936°. Atomic force microscope (AFM) measures high surface roughness root-mean-square (RMS) of the layer (50.76 nm) which suggests scattering of the incident light at the front surface of the solar cell. UV–vis spectrophotometer illustrates that ZnO ARC has optical transmittance of more than 80% in the visible and infra-red (IR) regions and corresponds to band gap (E_g) of 3.3 eV as derived from Tauc equation. Inclusion of ZnO ARC successfully suppresses surface reflectance from the cell to 2% (at 600 nm) due to refractive index grading between the Si and the ZnO besides quarter-wavelength (λ/4) destructive interference effect. The reduced reflectance and effective scattering effect of the incident light at the front side of the cell are believed to be the reasons why short-circuit current (I_sc) and efficiency (η) of the cell improve.     

Preparation, characterization and properties of novel covalently surface-functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles

Novel covalently surface-modified zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NP) (ZHIE) were successfully prepared, which have organic chains composed of hydrophilic amide and urethane linkages, and terminal amino groups on the surfaces, using zinc acetate monohydrate. FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray analysis and TEM observation suggested that the resultant ZHIE NPs have the mean sizes of about 10 nm in diameters, the organic chains linking the amino groups in the terminals and wurtzite crystal structure. UV-vis absorption spectrum of the ZHIE NPs in methanol showed maximum absorption band at 348 nm, supporting the TEM observations. Photoluminescent spectrum measurements depicted that the ZHIE NPs show broad visible emission band on the basis of trapped-electron emission. Cytotoxicity and phagocytosis assays suggested that the ZHIE NPs are noncytotoxic, and the ZHIE-labeled zymosan particles derived by conjugation of the ZHIE NPs with zymosan are internalized into the cells and generate fluorescence based on the ZHIE NPs.     

Current-voltage characterization of Au contact on sol-gel ZnO films with and without conducting polymer

This study investigates the current density-voltage (J-V) characteristics of Au/n-type ZnO and Au/polyaniline (PANI)/n-type ZnO devices. ZnO films were prepared by the sol-gel method. For Au/n-type ZnO devices, native defects and impurities resident within the ZnO depletion region contribute to barrier thinning of, carrier hopping across, and tunneling through the Schottky barrier. This leads to the formation of nonalloyed ohmic contacts. However, rectifying junctions were formed on n-type ZnO by employing the simple technique of spin-coating PANI to act as the electron-blocking layer. Our present results suggest that the ZnO depletion region at the PANI/n-type ZnO interface is not the origin of the rectifying behavior of Au/PANI/n-type ZnO contact. In addition, the presence of the built-in potential of Au/PANI/n-type ZnO devices could result in the shift of the J-V curve toward negative voltage. Excellent agreement between simulated and measured data was obtained when the built-in potential was taken into account in the J-V relationship.     

Reaction of cyanide ions with copper on Si surfaces and its use for Si cleaning

A Si cleaning method has been developed by use of potassium cyanide (KCN) dissolved in methanol. When silicon dioxide (SiO₂)/Si(1 0 0) specimens with 10¹⁴ atom/cm² order copper (Cu) contaminants are immersed in 0.1 M KCN solutions of methanol at 25 °C, the Cu concentration is reduced to below the detection limit of total X-ray fluorescence spectrometer of ∼3 × 10⁹ atoms/cm². X-ray photoelectron spectra show that the thickness of the SiO₂ layers is unchanged after cleaning with the KCN solutions. 10¹⁴ cm⁻² order Cu contaminants on the Si surface can also be removed below ∼3 × 10⁹ atoms/cm², without causing contamination by potassium ions. UV spectra show that Cu-cyano complex ions are formed in the KCN solutions after the cleaning. The main Cu species in the KCN solutions is ions with the concentration of []:[Cu⁺] = 1:1.6 × 10²³. Even when the KCN solutions are contaminated with 64 ppm Cu²⁺ ions in the solutions, which form ions, the cleaning ability does not decrease, showing that ions are not re-adsorbed. The KCN solutions can also passivate defect states such as Si/SiO₂ interface states, leading to the improvement of characteristics of Si devices.     

用金刚石车削技术制备EOS实验用铝薄膜和铜薄膜

 具有材料理论密度的金属薄膜对于材料高压状态方程(EOS)研究而言具有重要的意义。本文提出采用金刚石车削技术,利用超精密金刚石车床、金刚石圆弧刀具及真空吸附夹持技术,对纯铝和无氧铜进行端面车削,完成了EOS实验用铝薄膜和铜薄膜的车削加工,实现了薄膜密度接近材料理论密度。精加工工艺参数为：进给量0.001 mm/r,主轴转速3000 r/min,切削深度1 μm。采用Form Talysurf series 2型触针式轮廓仪进行测量,结果表明：铝薄膜、铜薄膜厚度可以达到小于10 μm水平,表面均方根粗糙度小于5 nm,原始最大轮廓峰-谷高度小于50 nm,厚度一致性好于99%。     

Fabrication and spectroscopic properties of Langmuir-Blodgett films of novel zinc complexes with long chain mono (hexadecyl, octadecyl, eicosyl, and docosyl) phthalate

In this paper, some novel long chain amphiphillic monoester molecules were designed to afford double functions: film-formation and luminescent sensitization. Subsequently, organized molecular films of zinc complexes with these functional ligands formulated as ZnL₂ were fabricated by the Langmuir-Blodgett film (LB) technology, where L denoted the long chain carboxylic ligands monohexadecyl phthalate (16-Phth), monooctadecyl phthalate (18-Phth), monoeicosyl phthalate (20-Phth) and monodocosyl phthalate (22-Phth). The average molecular area was obtained according to the π-A isotherms. The layer structure of the LB films was demonstrated by low-angle X-ray diffraction and the average layer spacing were obtained according to the Bragg equation. The characteristic luminescence behaviors of LB films have been discussed compared with those of their corresponding solid complexes.     

Preparation,characterization and electroluminescence studies of copper doped zinc sulfide nanocrystals

Copper doped zinc sulfide nanoparticles were prepared by chemical precipitation method. The size of the particles was varied by changing the concentration of capping agent. The XRD studies indicate that most of the samples are cubic in nature. The broadening of peaks tends to increase with increasing capping agent concentration showing decrease in particle size. The crystalline size computed using Scherrer formula is found to be in range of 3–10 nm. Absorption spectra show absorption edge in UV region. The edge was found to shift towards shorter wavelength as the capping agent concentration is increased. This indicates increased effective band gap and hence reduced particle size. The nanoparticle size has been estimated in the range 5–10 nm using effective mass approximation model. For electroluminescence (EL) study of ZnS:Cu nanocrystals, the EL cells were prepared by placing ZnS:Cu nanoparticles between SnO₂ coated conducting glass plate and aluminum foil. Alternating voltage of various frequencies was applied and EL brightness (B) at different voltages (V) was measured and reported in this paper.     

卡尔曼滤波-分光光度法同时分析长江和嘉陵江地表水中的微量铜、镉和锌

1-(2-吡啶偶氮)-2-萘酚(PAN)是一种用于测定微量金属离子浓度的显色试剂,利用PAN研究了这种显色剂与微量金属离子Cu2 ,Cd2 和Zn2 形成螯合物的分析条件,即与这三种金属离子形成螯合物的最大吸收光谱性质、pH值影响和螯合反应时间等,并结合卡尔曼滤波算法和可见光度计同时联机的定量测定技术,定量分析了实验室水样、长江和嘉陵江地表水样中微量Cu2 ,Cd2 和Zn2 金属离子的浓度。实验室三种金属离子的定量分析回收率在90.2%~106.2%之间,与长江、嘉陵江国控点例行监测数据的比较则表明:该方法的分析结果具有较好的可比性和可靠性。因此,该方法可以方便和直接应用于实际江河流域金属离子污染水样的定量分析。     

Optical characterization of Mn, Ni and Co ions doped zinc lead borate glasses

This paper reports on the development and optical characterization of heavy metal oxide (HMO)-based transparent glasses in the chemical composition of 15PbO-40B₂O₃-(45−x) ZnO−x TM²⁺ (=Mn²⁺ or Ni²⁺ or Co²⁺) (where x=0.2, 0.5 mol%). For these glasses both absorption and emission spectra have been measured, in order to understand their optical performances. The XRD profiles have confirmed their glassy nature and the FTIR spectral features have been analyzed. From the emission spectra, a bright green emission (538 nm) from Mn²⁺-glasses, an intense red emission (670 nm) from Ni²⁺ and from Co²⁺ (625 nm) glasses have been noticed very clearly. Based on the UV-absorption spectra of these materials, both direct and indirect bond gaps have been computed. Apart from the spectral analysis, different physical properties of these glasses have also been carried out. Due to the presence of both PbO and ZnO, these glasses are found to be good moisture-resistant optical systems. Both optical and physical properties have been found to be more encouraging towards their use as novel luminescent optical materials.     

In掺杂氮化亚铜薄膜的电学、光学和结构特性研究

采用射频磁控溅射方法, 在低功率和低温条件下利用纯氮气作为反应溅射气体制 备出不同In含量的三元氮化物Cu_xIn_yN薄膜. 研究发现In掺杂浓度对薄膜微结构、形貌、表面化学态以及光学特性有灵敏的调节作用. 光电子峰、俄歇峰、俄歇参数的化学位移变化从不同角度揭示了不同含量In掺杂引 起的原子结合情况的变化. XPS结果显示In含量小于8.2 at.%的样品形成了Cu-In-N键. 对In含量为4.6 at.%的样品进行XRD和TEM结构测试, 实验结果肯定了In原子填充到Cu₃N的反ReO₃结构的体心位置. 并且当In含量增至10.7 at.%时, 薄膜生长的择优取向从之前占主导地位的(001)方向转变为(111)方向. 此外, 随着In含量的增加, 薄膜的R-T曲线从指数形式变为线性. 当In含量为47.9 at.%时, 薄膜趋于大温区恒电阻率材料, 电阻温度系数TCR仅为-6/10000. 光谱测量结果显示In摻杂使得氮化亚铜掺杂薄膜的光学帯隙从间接帯隙变为直接帯隙. 由于Burstein-Moss效应, 帯隙发生蓝移, 从1.02 eV 到2.51 eV, 实现了帯隙连续可调. 关键词： 三元氮化物 薄膜 光学特性 氮化亚铜     

New imine compounds and their copper complexes: synthesis,characterization and comparative investigations of morphologic,mesomorphic, thermotropic,thermo-optical and thermodynamical properties

Investigations of the morphologic, mesomorphic, thermotropic, thermo-optical and thermodynamical properties of new imine compounds and their copper complexes, synthesized by our group, have been carried out. Temperature transformations of typical textures for mesophases, taking place in imine compounds and copper complexes, and the peculiarities of the biphasic regions at the direct and reverse mesophase–isotropic liquid and isotropic liquid–mesophase phase transitions have been investigated.     

Influence of copper ions and the crystallographic orientation on the surface properties of germanium in contact with an electrolyte

The activation peculiarities and trapping and recombination center parameters caused by copper ion adsorption on a differently oriented germanium surface in contact with a neutral electrolyte were investigated. It is shown that the anisotropy of the fast surface state (FSS) parameters, including the recombination centers, agrees with those for a “pure” and a gold-doped surface, while the activation kinetics is closer to the silverdoped case. From a comparison between the results obtained in this paper and earlier results there follows that the individuality of the metal does not appear essentially in the parameters of activated FSS since these latter are quite close in all cases. It can be assumed that the metal-germanium surface layer bond is the only necessary condition for the generation of a definite kind of structural defects which perform the role of recombination and trapping centers.     

火焰原子吸收光谱法测定人发中镁,锌,铜,铁消化方法的比较

本文考查了火焰原子吸收光谱法测定人发中镁、锌、铜、铁的影响因素,讨论了干法、湿法及压力溶样器处理发样的方法,对十种消化方法及所用容器的测定结果做了比较,进行了t检验,确定同时测定这四种元素的理想方法为压力溶样消化法。     

火焰原子吸收光谱法测定小茴香中的铜、铁、锰和锌

样品在550℃灰化,用王水浸提。用火焰原子吸收法测定样品中的Fe、Cu、Zn、Mn的含量,并对其结果进行了分析。此法校准曲线性关系良好,回收率在94.70%—104.33%。测定结果表明,小茴香中的铁含量较高。