Synthesis of hexagonal nickel hydroxide nanosheets by exfoliation of layered nickel hydroxide intercalated with dodecyl sulfate ions

One-nanometer-thick nickel hydroxide nanosheets were prepared by exfoliation of layered nickel hydroxides intercalated with dodecyl sulfate (DS) ions. The shape of the nanosheets was hexagonal, as was that of the layered nickel hydroxides intercalated with DS ions. The nickel hydroxide nanosheets exhibited charge-discharge properties in strong alkaline electrolyte. The morphology of the nanosheet changed during the electrochemical reaction.     

Controllable synthesis of nickel hydroxide and porous nickel oxide nanostructures with different morphologies

Alpha-Ni(OH)(2) nanobelts, nanowires, short nanowires, and beta-Ni(OH)(2) nanoplates have been successfully prepared in high yields and purities by a convenient hydrothermal method under mild conditions from very simple systems composed only of NaOH, NiSO(4), and water. It has been found that the ratio of NaOH to NiSO(4) not only affects the morphology of the Ni(OH)(2) nanostructures, but also determines whether the product is of the alpha- or beta-crystal phase. A notable finding is that porous NiO nanobelts were produced after exposure of the Ni(OH)(2) products to an electron beam for several minutes during transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations. Another unusual feature is that rectangular nanoplates with many gaps were obtained. Furthermore, porous NiO nanobelts, nanowires, and nanoplates could also be obtained by annealing the as-prepared Ni(OH)(2) products. A sequence of dissolution, recrystallization, and oriented attachment-assisted self-assembly of nanowires into nanobelts is proposed as a plausible mechanistic interpretation for the formation of the observed structures. The method presented here possesses several advantages, including high yields, high purities, low cost, and environmental benignity. It might feasibly be scaled-up for industrial mass production.     

Electric and dielectric behavior of copper-chromium layered double hydroxide intercalated with dodecyl sulfate anions using impedance spectroscopy

The Cu₂Cr-DS-LDH hybrid was successfully prepared by the anion exchange method at room temperature. The structure, the chemical composition and the physico-chemical properties of the sample were determined using powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP). In this work, the electrical and dielectric properties investigated are determined using impedance spectroscopy (IS) in a frequency range of 1 Hz to 1 MHz. Indeed, the Nyquist diagram modelized by an electrical equivalent circuit showed three contributions attributed respectively to the polarization of grains, grains boundaries and interface electrode-sample. This modelization allowed us to determine the intrinsic electrical parameters of the hybrid (resistance, pseudo-capacitance and relaxation time). The presence of the non-Debye relaxation phenomena was confirmed by the frequency analysis of impedance. Moreover, the evolution of the alternating current conductivity (σ_ac) studied obeys the double power law of Jonscher. The ionic conduction of this material was generated through a jump movement by translation of the charge carriers. As for the dielectric behavior of the material, the evolution of dielectric constant as a function of frequency shows relatively high values in a frequency range between 10 Hz and 1 KHz. The low values of the loss tangent obtained in this frequency zone can valorize this LDH hybrid.     

Controlled release formulation of zinc hydroxide nitrate intercalated with sodium dodecylsulphate and bispyribac anions: A novel herbicide nanocomposite for paddy cultivation

Bispyribac (BP) anions have been successfully intercalated in the interlayer region of zinc hydroxide nitrate (ZHN) in the presence of sodium dodecylsulphate (SDS) surfactant. The physicochemical properties of the intercalation compound ZHN–SDS–BP have been characterised herein with different instrumental techniques. The intercalation of BP and SDS is clearly reflected in the PXRD analysis, based on the appearance of symmetrical, sharp and intense intercalation peaks at lower 2θ with a basal spacing of 28.2–28.6 Å. The thermal studies show that the ZHN–SDS–BP nanocomposite has better thermal stability than the pristine BP. The intercalation of BP leads to significant changes in the surface area, porosity, and morphology. Nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms reveal that both ZHN–SDS and ZHN–SDS–BP are of Type IV. The release and kinetic studies were also carried out on the ZHN–SDS–BP, in aqueous solution of Na₃PO₄, Na₂SO₄ and NaCl as the release media. The releases of BP in both aqueous solutions of Na₃PO₄ and NaCl were found to follow the pseudo second order kinetic model, whereas the releases of BP in the aqueous solution of Na₂SO₄ obey the parabolic diffusion kinetic model. This study shows that ZHN has the potential to be used as a host material in slowing the release of BP herbicides in the paddy cultivation sector.     

Surface modification of spherical nickel hydroxide for nickel electrodes

Electroless cobalt plating on spherical nickel hydroxide is tested in order to improve the conductivity of Ni(OH)₂ and the capacity of the electrode. The factors affecting the process of electroless cobalt plating are cobalt solution, temperature and pH, etc. The effects have been examined and the optimum process parameters have been obtained. The nickel hydroxide electrode which is made by nickel hydroxide deposited cobalt has excellent performance, the results showing that electroless cobalt plating on the surface of spherical nickel hydroxide particles is an effective method for modifying electrodes.     

Structure and thermal decomposition of sulfated β-cyclodextrin intercalated in a layered double hydroxide

The sodium salt of hexasulfated β-cyclodextrin has been synthesized and intercalated into a magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide by ion exchange. The structure, composition and thermal decomposition behavior of the intercalated material have been studied by variable temperature X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP), and thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and a model for the structure has been proposed. The thermal stability of the intercalated sulfated β-cyclodextrin is significantly enhanced compared with the pure form before intercalation.     

Hydrothermal synthesis of nickel hydroxide nanostructures in mixed solvents of water and alcohol

Nickel hydroxide nanosheets and flowers have been hydrothermally synthesized using Ni(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O in mixed solvents of ethylene glycol (EG) or ethanol and deionized water at 200 °C for different time. The phase and morphology of the obtained products can be controlled by adjusting the experimental parameters, including the hydrothermal time and the volume ratio of water to EG or ethanol. The possible reaction mechanism and growth of the nanosheets and nanoflowers are discussed based on the experimental results. Porous nickel oxide nanosheets are obtained by heating nickel hydroxide nanosheets in air at 400 °C. The products were characterized by using various methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected-area electron diffraction (SAED), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The electrochemical property of β-Ni(OH)₂ nanosheets was investigated through the cyclic voltammogram (CV) measurement.     

Structural and texture evolution with temperature of layered double hydroxides intercalated with paramolybdate anions

Paramolybdate-LDHs with MgAl or ZnAl cations within the layers have been prepared by the ion-exchange method from hydrotalcites with different interlayer anions (OH-, NO3(-), and terephthalate). The samples and the oxides obtained after their calcination were characterized by element chemical analysis, PXRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TG/DTA), N2 adsorption at -196 degrees C, and SEM. The results show that layered solids with hydrotalcite-type structure were obtained in which the interlayer space is occupied by heptamolybdate with a small amount of MoO4(2-) units formed through hydrolysis of the polyanion; both oxomolybdenum species undergo a progressive distortion of the octahedral units from 50 degrees C but are roughly stable up to 250 degrees C as a consequence of the interaction between the polyanion and the brucite-like layers. This distortion is responsible for the observed decrease in the height of the gallery for samples heated in the temperature range, 50-250 degrees C, with respect to the original samples. Rehydration of the calcined solids allows recovering of their original structures and the initial values for the gallery heights. Calcination between 300 and 400 degrees C gives rise to a collapse of the layered structure, and amorphous phases are formed, in which molybdenum is both octahedrally and tetrahedrally coordinated. Crystalline magnesium and zinc molybdates (MgMoO4 and ZnMoO4) are formed at 450 and 600 degrees C, respectively. All solids have some microporosity, which decreases with increasing the calcination temperature.     

Mathematical models of the nickel hydroxide active material

A review is presented of the mathematical models that have been developed to describe the phenomena that occur in the active material in the nickel electrode. The review includes models that describe the reaction thermodynamics, proton diffusion, electron conductivity, semiconductor effects, and the reactions in the solid phase. The appropriateness of these models and their usefulness in predicting phenomena observed in nickel-based batteries are discussed. Received: 17 October 1999 / Accepted: 26 December 1999     

阴离子插层镁铝水滑石结构及相互作用的理论研究

采用密度泛函理论(DFT)计算了MgAl-LDHs层板与无机阴离子(F^-、Cl^-、NO₃^-、CO₃^2-、SO₄^2-)和有机阴离子(水杨酸根离子([HO(C₆H₄)COO]^-)、苯甲酸根离子([(C₆H₅)COO]^-)、对二甲氨基苯甲酸根离子([p-(CH₃)₂N(C₆H₄)COO]^-)、十二烷基磺酸根离子[C₁₂H₂₅SO₃]^-、己烷基磺酸根离子[C₆H₁₃SO₃]^-、丙烷基磺酸根离子[C₃H₇SO₃]^-)间的相互作用,获得稳定超分子几何结构及相互作用能。层板主体与客体间存在较强的超分子作用,包括主客体间静电作用和氢键等。主、客体间相互作用能数值大小顺序为CO₃^2- > SO₄^2- > F^-> Cl^-> NO₃^-;[p-(CH₃)₂N(C₆H₄)COO]^-> [(C₆H₅)COO]^-> [HO(C₆H₄)COO]^-和[C₁₂H₂₅SO₃]^-> [C₆H₁₃SO₃]^- > [C₃H₇SO₃]^-。另外,还采用自然键轨道(NBO)计算和分析了LDHs 层板与阴离子间作用机理,从二阶微扰理论计算得到的稳定化能变化趋势与相互作用能数据基本吻合。     

In situ synthesis of nickel tiara-like clusters with two different thiolate bridges

Four nickel clusters, cyclo-[{Ni(μ-S(i)Pr)(μ-SMe)}(6)] (1), cyclo-[{Ni(μ-StBu)(μ-SMe)}(6)] (2), cyclo-[{Ni(μ-S(i)Pr)(μ-SEt)}(6)] (3) and cyclo-[{Ni(μ-StBu)(μ-SEt)}(10)] (4), based on thiolate ligands have been successfully synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectra, UV-vis-NIR spectra, powder X-ray diffraction and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Intriguingly, the SMe and SEt ligands are generated from solvothermal in situ ligand synthesis through the cleavage of the S-S bond respectively. The four nickel thiolate clusters exhibit tiara-like frameworks consisting of two different types of thiolate ligands.     

Ball-milling processing of nanocrystalline nickel hydroxide and its effects in pasted nickel electrodes for rechargeable nickel batteries

Nanocrystalline Ni(OH)₂ powder synthesized by a chemical precipitation method was processed using the planetary ball milling (PBM), and the physical properties of both the ball-milled and unmilled Ni(OH)₂ were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), specific surface area, particle size distribution, and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the PBM processing could significantly break up the agglomeration, uniformize the particle size distribution, increase the surface area, decrease the crystallite size, and reduce the crystallinity of nanocrystalline β-Ni(OH)₂, which were advantageous to the improvement of the electrochemical activity of Ni(OH)₂. The ball-milled nanocrystalline (BMN) Ni(OH)₂ was then used to alter the microstructure of pasted nickel electrodes and improve the distribution of the active material in the porous electrode substrate. Electrochemical performances of pasted nickel electrodes with a mixture of BMN and spherical Ni(OH)₂ as the active material were investigated, and were compared with those of pure spherical Ni(OH)₂ electrodes. Charge/discharge tests showed that BMN Ni(OH)₂ addition could enhance the charging efficiency, specific discharge capacity, discharge voltage, and high-rate capability of pasted nickel electrodes. This performance improvement could be attributed to a more compact electrode microstructure, better reaction reversibility, and lower electrochemical impedance, as indicated by SEM, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Thus, it was an effective method to modify the microstructure and improve the electrochemical properties of pasted nickel electrodes by adding an appropriate amount of BMN Ni(OH)₂ to spherical Ni(OH)₂ as the active material.     

利用均相沉淀剂和形貌导向剂水热一步合成层状镍钴氢氧化物

本文利用在反应过程中同时添加均相沉淀剂六次甲基四胺和形貌导向剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵,结合水热反应的方法一步合成了镍钴氢氧化物. 随着六次甲基四胺的水解,层状镍钴氢氧化物可以被合成而且避免了额外碱源的使用;同时,由于反应过程中十六烷基三甲基溴化铵参与的孔径调节,合成出来的镍钴氢氧化物具有可控的介孔尺寸13.4 nm以及较大的比表面积93.6 m²•g^-1. X射线衍射图谱表明合成出来的镍钴氢氧化物构型是α-Ni(OH)₂-β-Co(OH)₂. 扫描电镜表明合成出来的镍钴氢氧化物具有层状的结构. 正是因为层状介孔结构的存在,合成出来的镍钴氢氧化物在1A•g^-1电流密度下,比电容可以高达1902 F•g^-1;即使电流密度提高到8 A•g^-1,镍钴氢氧化物的比电容仍然可以保持在1250F•g^-1.     

Thermal decomposition of hydrotalcite with molybdate and vanadate anions in the interlayer

Hydrotalcites containing carbonate, vanadate and molybdate were prepared by coprecipitation. The resulting materials were characterized by XRD, and TG/DTA to determine the stability of the hydrotalcites synthesized. The thermal decomposition of carbonate hydrotalcites consist of two decomposition steps between 300 and 400°C, attributed to the simultaneous dehydroxylation and decarbonation of the hydrotalcite lattice. Water loss ascribed to dehydroxylation occurs in two decomposition steps, where the first step is due to the partial dehydroxylation of the lattice, while the second step is due to the loss of water interacting with the interlayer anions. Dehydroxylation results in the collapse of the hydrotalcite structure to that of its corresponding metal oxides, including MgO, Al₂O₃, MgAl₂O₄, NaMg₄(VO₄)₃ and Na₂Mg₄(MoO₄)₅. The presence of oxy-anions proved to be beneficial in the stability of the hydrotalcite structure, shown by the delay in dehydroxylation of oxy-anion containing hydrotalcites compared to the carbonate hydrotalcite. This is due to the substantial amount of hydroxyl groups involved in a network of hydrogen bonds involving the intercalated anions. Therefore, the stability of the hydrotalcite structure appears to be dependent on the type of anion present in the interlayer. The order of thermal stability for the synthesized hydrotalcites in this study is Syn-HT-V>Syn-HT-Mo> Syn-HT-CO₃-V>Syn-HT-CO₃-Mo>Syn-HT-CO₃. Carbonate containing hydrotalcites prove to be less stable than oxy-anion only hydrotalcites.     

Effect of chemical composition on the photocatalytic activity of potassium polytitanates intercalated with nickel ions

Results of a synthesis and study of the photocatalytic properties of nanosize powder compounds based on amorphous potassium polytitanate, modified with nickel ions are reported. The effect of protonation is noted, resulting in an increase in the specific surface area and adsorption capacity of the substances obtained. It is shown that the increase in the photoactivity of potassium polytitanates modified in aqueous solutions of nickel salts is due to the formation of multiple potassium polytitanate-NiO _x semiconductor heterojunctions on the surface and to the doping of potassium polytitanate with nickel ions.     

Ribbon- and boardlike nanostructures of nickel hydroxide: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical properties

We report the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemistry properties of ribbon- and boardlike nanostructures of nickel hydroxide, which crystallize in different phases. The ribbonlike nanostructures (nanoribbons) of nickel hydroxide were synthesized by treating amorphous alpha-Ni(OH)2 with high concentrations of nickel sulfate. These nanoribbons crystallized in a new phase had typical widths of 5-25 nm, thicknesses of 3-9 nm, and lengths of up to a few micrometers. After further treatment in alkali at 60 degrees C, the nanoribbons converted to boardlike nanostructures (nanoboards), which crystallized in the beta-phase with the average length-width-thickness ratio of 20:6:1. The crystal structures, Raman spectra, and electrochemical properties of these nanostructures of nickel hydroxide are described in this paper. For comparison, the amorphous alpha-Ni(OH)2 has also been investigated. Moreover, the intermediate product between the nanoribbons and the nanoboards displays a unique structure, which implied an interesting transformation process. The nanoribbons with the new phase show some unique features in Raman spectra, two new peaks located at 3534 and 3592 cm(-1) in the OH stretching region, indicating the new chemical environment of the hydroxyl groups. The nanoboards exhibit the highest specific capacity, which is close to the theoretical capacity of beta-Ni(OH)2. It suggests that the boardlike nanostructure is helpful in improving the electrochemical performance of nickel hydroxide. Because of their unique structures and properties, the nanoribbons and nanoboards of nickel hydroxide may give a new perspective for applications in the areas of catalysts and rechargeable batteries.     

Microwave-hydrothermal synthesis of gadolinium-doped nanocrystalline ceria in the presence of hexamethylenetetramine

A new method is proposed for producing nanodisperse ceria-based solid solutions, involving microwave-hydrothermal (MW-HT) treatment of aqueous solutions containing salts of cerium and dopant elements and hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA). The specifics of HMTA hydrolysis under hydrothermal conditions are studied. X-ray and electron diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy are used to analyze the physicochemical characteristics of Ce_{1 ? x} Gd _x O_{2 ? x/2} (x = 0.10, 0.15, 0.20) nanocrystalline solid solutions produced using the new method.     

磺化Salen金属配合物插层水滑石选择性催化氧化甘油制备二羟基丙酮的研究

制备了一系列含不同金属离子的磺化Salen金属配合物插层水滑石催化剂用于甘油催化氧化制备二羟基丙酮(DHA)。利用X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)及电感耦合等离子发射光谱(ICP)分析手段对催化剂进行了表征。结果表明,磺化Salen配体插入镁铝水滑石(LDH)层板间,金属离子与磺化Salen配体配合,制备出磺化Salen金属配合物插层的水滑石非均相催化剂。反应结果表明,含Cr³⁺及含Cu²⁺催化剂有利于H₂O₂活化,催化活性较高,含Cu²⁺催化剂利于甘油脱氢,DHA选择性较高。含Cu²⁺催化剂用于甘油催化氧化反应时,在pH值为7、60 ℃条件下反应4 h,甘油转化率为40.3%,DHA选择性达到52.9%。     

氢氧化镁分解动力学的研究

以硼泥为原料与硫酸反应制备出七水硫酸镁,以氢氧化钠为沉淀剂制备出符合标准HG/T 3607-2000的氢氧化镁.利用XRD,SEM和TEM对氢氧化镁进行了表征,DTA-TG对氢氧化镁的热分解动力学进行了研究.XRD结果表明:制备粉体为单一Mg(OH)2.SEM和TEM结果表明:样品为片状或针状纤维,片直径大小不一,在20～50 nm之间,针状纤维形状不规则,大小不一致,长度在20～100 nm之间.利用Kissinger法和Ozawa法计算出的氢氧化镁热分解反应活化能分别为135.14和141.61 kJ·mol-1.利用Coats-Redfern法和Dolye法判断氢氧化镁热分解反应机理函数为A1.5.