Effect of pH on the adsorption of Ce3+, Sm3+, Eu3+ and Gd3+ ions on activated charcoal

The adsorption of metal ions such as Ce³⁺, Sm³⁺, Eu³⁺ and Gd³⁺ ions on activated charcoal has been studied as a function of pH. The adsorption mechanism of these ions is discussed in terms of hydrolyzed species formed in aqueous solution at different pH.     

MP2 study on adsorption of hydrated Na+ and Au+ cations on the Au(111) surface

The interactions of Na+ and Au+ cations with an Au(111) surface in the presence and absence of water molecules were investigated using Au18 and Au22 cluster models and the MP2 method with a triple-zeta valence basis set. The interactions between Na+ ions and the Au(111) surface were found to be primarily electrostatic, contrary to the much stronger Au+-Au(111) interactions that were dominated by orbital contributions. The largest CP-corrected MP2 adsorption energies were -156.9 kJ/mol for Na+ and -478.7 kJ/mol for Au+. When hydrated, Na+ prefers to be completely surrounded by water molecules rather than adsorbed to the surface, whereas Au+ remains adsorbed to the surface as water molecules bond with each other and with the Au surface. CP correction did not change the relative adsorption energy trends of Na+ or Au+ ions, but it had an effect on the interaction energy trends of the hydrated cations because of the weak water-surface and water-water interactions.     

KZnF3中Ce3+→Eu2+的能量传递

研究了KZnF3中Ce3+和Eu2+的光谱特性,在共掺Ce3+和Eu2+的体系中,观察到了Ce3+对Eu2+的能量传递过程.计算了能量传递的量子效率,探讨了能量传递机理.研究发现,Ce3+的存在有利于Eu2+的f-f跃迁线状发射.     

植物钙调素与Ce3+离子结合反应的荧光光谱法研究

水合Ce^3＋离子发射强荧光,而用Ce^3＋滴定植物钙调素（CaM）时,Ce^3＋离子荧光被完全淬灭,据此建立了测定Ce^3＋离子与植物钙调素结合位点数及逐级结合常数的方法。实验表明,Ce^3＋离子与植物钙调素的荧光激发光谱及发射光谱形状与光谱强度都有显著差别,前者的荧光强度远大于后者,故CaM存在时可以测定游离Ce^3＋的浓度。Ce^3＋离子荧光淬灭法测定结果说明,在0.5 mol·L^-1KCl溶液中,CaM有4个Ce^3＋离子结合位点。进一步通过Ce^3＋滴定植物钙调素的实验,并结合Excel规划求解法,计算出Ce^3＋与CaM的结合常数,K1=4.17×10^7,K2=1.26×10^7,K3=1.89×10^6,K4=2.04×10^6。     

Ce3+-Yb3+共掺CaF2纳米粒子的近红外发光

采用简单的水热方法制备了一系列Ce3+ -Yb3+共掺的CaF2纳米粒子.XRD测试结果表明,Ce3+和Yb3+不同掺杂浓度下的CaF2纳米粒子结晶良好.SEM和TEM分析表明,纳米粒子的平均粒径为30 nm左右.系统地研究了各样品的发光性质包括激发谱、紫外-可见发射谱、近红外发射谱和荧光寿命.激发Ce3+的5d能级,在900 ～ 1050 nm波长范围得到很强的近红外发射.随着Yb3离子浓度的增加,Ce3的发射强度降低,Yb3+的发射强度先升高后降低,Ce3+的寿命减少,能量传递效率增加.作为一个下转换光转换器,这种材料应用于硅基太阳能电池前端,能够减少电池热损失,增加电池转换效率.     

Anion influence on the hydrated oxides formed by Fe3+ and Fe2+ precipitation

The anion influence on the hydrated oxides formed by Fe³⁺ and Fe²⁺ precipitation simulating the aqueous radioactive waste treatment has been investigated by Mössbauer spectroscopy. Fe₃(SO₄)₂, Fe(NO₃)₃, FeCl₃, FeSO₄ and FeCl₂ were used as iron sources and neutralized by NaOH. The obtained products contain several kinds of amorphous and/or poorly crystallized hydrated oxides, depending on the anion type which exists in solution and on the initial iron valence. The pH influence on the final precipitate is taken into account.     

99mTc generator with hydrated MnO2 as adsorbent of 99Mo

An ^99mTc generator with MnO₂ as adsorbent of ⁹⁹Mo was investigated. Through batch experiments the retention of ⁹⁹Mo onto MnO₂was studied as a function of the shaking time and the pH value of the ⁹⁹Mo solution. It was found that ⁹⁹Mo showed a retention of 100% onto MnO₂ at the pH range from 3 to 11, and the equilibrium distribution was reached in less than 10 minutes. In column experiments the retention of ⁹⁹Mo onto MnO₂ was also high: 99.72%. In this case, the pH of the utilized ⁹⁹Mo solution was 5. The ^99mTc could be eluted from the MnO₂-⁹⁹Mo column by using either distilled water with a pH of 5 or an aqueous solution of 0.9% NaCl. With the saline solution, the ^99mTc elution yields were higher than 80%, and only one aliquot of 5 ml was needed to get these yields. The best results were obtained when the column was packed with 1 g of MnO₂. The water and the saline solution were passed through the column at a rate of 1.25 ml/min.     

Quantum yield of Ce3+ and energy transfer between Ce3+ and Tb3+ in borax glasses

Quantum yields of Ce³⁺ in borax glasses were obtained by the comparative method and by lifetime measurements. Energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Tb³⁺ was detected in borax glasses from the excitation spectrum. The transfer probabilities were calculated from the increase in the Tb³⁺ fluorescence in the presence of Ce³⁺ and the decrease of the Ce³⁺ fluorescence in the presence of Tb³⁺. A linear dependence of the transfer probabilities was found with the squared sum of the concentrations of the donor and acceptor ions. This is consistent with dipolar mechanism and interactions of one Ce³⁺ donor with two Tb³⁺ acceptors, in view of the Fong-Diestler theory.     

Spectroscopic Studies on Charge Transfer from Ce^3＋ to Yb^3＋ in KMgF3 ： Ce, Yb Nanocrystals

Nanocrystals of KMgF3 single-doped and codoped with Ce^3＋ or/and Yb^3＋ were synthesized separately by the mi-croemulsion method. The X-ray diffraction（XRD） patterns were indexed to show that the KMgF3 crystal system was unchanged. The fluorescent spectra of KMgF3： Ce, Yb polycrystal powders were studied and compared with those of the Ce,Yb doped KMgF3 crystals produced using the high-temperature solid phase method. The diffuse reflection spectra and infrared emission of KMgF3： Ce, Yb were investigated. From the results, the authors could confirm that there were charge transfer processes from Ce^3＋ to Yb^3＋ in both KMgF3： Ce,Yb nanocrystals and polycrystal powders.     

Surface characterization and thermodynamics of adsorption of Sr2+, Ce3+, Sm3+, Gd3+, Th4+, UO 2 2+ on activated charcoal from aqueous solution

Surface parameters of the activated charcoal were measured using precise instrumental techniques for dehydration, carbon content, trace metals impurities, anions, bulk, tap and true densities, surface area, pore volume, porosity and average particle diameter. The adsorption of Sr²⁺, Ce³⁺, Sm³⁺, Gd³⁺, Th⁴⁺ and UO ₂ ²⁺ ions on activated charcoal from aqueous solution was studied as a function of temperature. Thermodynamic parameters such as HH ⁰ and S ⁰ were calculated from the slopes and intercepts of the linear variation of lnK ₁ vs. 1/T, whereK ₃ is obtained from Langmuir equation. The results show endothermic heats of adsorption, but negative free energy values indicate that the adsorption process of metal ions on activated charcoal is favored at high temperature. The value of isosteric heat of adsorption, calculated from the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, shows that the surface of the activated charcoal is heterogeneous with respect to activity. A wavelength dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used for measuring the concentration of metal ions.     

CaF2：Ce^3＋中的电荷补偿问题的探讨

在不同的反应条件下,运用固相反应的方法合成了CaF_2∶Ce~(3+)多种粉末磷光体,测定了它们的荧光光谱,发现了3种不同的发光中心,并探讨了3种发光中心的转化规律;研究了不同阳离子电荷补偿剂对CaF_2∶Ce~(3+)光谱性质的影响;指出了不同发光中心的产生是电荷补偿途径不同所致。     

Electrocatalysis of Oxygen Evolution Reaction on Ti/SnO2+ RuO2+ MnO2/MnO2 Electrode in Sulfuric Acid Solution

The Ti-Supported MnO_2 electrode was modified by introducing SnO_2+RuO_2+MnO_2 as an intermediate layer into the Ti/MnO_2 interface. The anodic polarization curves were measured at various temperatures ranging from 30 to 80℃ and the activation energy for the oxygen evolution reaction was evaluated. The experimental activation energy increased linearly with increasing the overpotential. The activation energy at the equilibrium potential was linearly correlated with the difference between the crystal field stabilization energies of Mn~(4+) at initial state and Mn~(4+) at transition state. The electrocatalysis characteristics of the anode were discussed by means of the mechanism of the substitution reaction of the ligand(S_N1 and S_N2) and molecular orbital theory. The results show that the anode has better electrocatalystic characteristics.     

Theoretical study of hydrated Be2+ ions

Hydrated Be²⁺ ions [Be(H₂O)_n]²⁺, n = 1−4 and 6, were examined theoretically. The structure of the hydrated ions was determined and the hydration energy estimated with and without electron correlation. The bond between the Be²⁺ ion and the oxygen of water is very strong and has the nature of a dative bond. The non-additivity of the binding energy is so profound that without taking it into account the structure and dynamics of Be²⁺ ions cannot be explained. The hydration number in water is found to be 4. The fifth and sixth water molecules prefer forming the second coordination shell to the Be²⁺ ion. The result is in agreement with X-ray analysis of the aqueous solution, but not with a recent molecular dynamics simulation. In addition, the harmonic vibrational frequencies for the complexes are evaluated and compared with some experiments.     

Ab initio study on adsorption of hydrated Na+ and Cu+ cations on the Cu(111) surface

The interactions of Na+ and Cu+ cations with a Cu(111) surface in the presence and absence of water molecules were investigated using cluster models and ab initio methods. Adsorption in aqueous solution was modeled with one to five water molecules around the adsorbing cation. The Cu surface was described with Cu10 and Cu18 cluster models and the computational method was MP2/RECP/6-31+G. The effect of the basis set superposition error (BSSE) was taken into account with counterpoise (CP) correction, and the accuracy of HF-level results was examined. The interactions between Na+ and the Cu surface were found to be primarily electrostatic, and the energy differences among the different adsorption sites were small. The largest CP-corrected MP2 adsorption energy for the Cu18 cluster was -188 kJ/mol. When water molecules were added around it, Na+ receded from the Cu surface and finally was surrounded totally by the water molecules. The interactions between Cu+ and the Cu surface were dominated by orbital interactions, and Cu+ preferred to adsorb on sites where it could bind to more than one surface atom. The largest CP-corrected MP2 adsorption energy for the Cu18 cluster was -447 kJ/mol. Adding water molecules around it did not cause Cu+ to draw away from the surface, but instead the water molecules began to form hydrogen bonds with one another. The magnitude of BSSE was substantial in most cases. CP corrections did not, however, have a significant impact on the relative trends among the interaction energies.     

Ce3+、Tb3+离子及Ce3+-Tb3+离子对在Sr4Si3O8Cl4基质中发光的研究

研究了Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺、离子及Ce³⁺-Tb³⁺离子对在Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄基质中的发射光谱和激发光谱。初步讨论了Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺离子之间发光敏化的机理。     

KMgF3∶Ce3+，Eu2+的溶剂热合成与光谱性质

采用溶剂热法合成了Eu2 ,Ce3 单掺和双掺KMgF3.分析了样品的结构与形貌.结果表明,所合成的样品均为单相,颗粒粒度分布集中.测定了它们的激发和发射光谱,结果显示:在单掺Eu2 的KMgF3中,没有观察到位于420nm附近由微量氧色心引起的宽带发射,只发现峰值位于360 nm附近的锐峰线发射,说明溶剂热合成的KMgF3:Eu中氧含量极低;在KMgF3双掺体系中由于Eu2 和Ce3 争吸收激发能,Eu2 把能量传递给Ce3 ,存在Eu2 -Ce3 能量传递过程.观察到Ce3 的较强的发射带和Eu2 的较弱的线发射,并讨论了能量传递机理.     

Low-temperature Ce3+ luminescence in CsCdBr3 crystals

Ce³⁺-doped CsCdBr₃ shows several Ce³⁺ emissions due to a diversity of luminescent centers. The nature of these centers is discussed.     

Ab initio study on the adsorption of hydrated Na+ and Ag+ cations on a Ag(111) surface

The interactions of Na(+) and Ag(+) cations with an Ag(111) surface in the presence and absence of water molecules were investigated with cluster models and ab initio methods. The Ag surface was described with two-layered Ag(10) and Ag(18) cluster models, and MP2/RECP/6-31+G(d) was used as the computational method. The effect of the basis set superposition error (BSSE) was taken into account with counterpoise (CP) correction. The interactions between Na(+) and Ag(111) surface were found to be primarily electrostatic, and the interaction energies and equilibrium distances at the different adsorption sites were closely similar. The largest CP-corrected MP2 adsorption energy for Na(+) was -190.2 kJ/mol. Owing to the electrostatic nature of the Na(+)-Ag(111) interaction, Na(+) prefers to be completely surrounded by water molecules rather than directly adsorbed to the surface. Ag(+)-Ag(111) interactions were much stronger than Na(+)-Ag(111) interactions because they were dominated by orbital contributions. The largest CP-corrected MP2 adsorption energy for Ag(+) was -358.9 kJ/mol. Ag(+) prefers to adsorb on sites where it can bind to several surface atoms, and in the presence of water molecules, it remains adsorbed to the surface while the water molecules form hydrogen bonds with one another. The CP correction had an effect on the interaction energies but did not change the relative trends.     

Hydrogen adsorption kinetics on Pd/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2

Hydrogen adsorption on Pd/Ce(0.8)Zr(0.2)O(2) was studied by temperature-programmed reduction, volumetric measurements and IR spectroscopy. Hydrogen uptake and reduction rate at 353 K are strongly dependent on the hydrogen pressure. At relatively high hydrogen partial pressure, reduction involves PdO, the surface and a significant fraction of the bulk of the ceria based oxide. Formation of oxygen vacancies even at low temperature (<373 K) is observed. The hydrogen adsorption process is mainly irreversible, as is shown by an increase in the (2)F(5/2)-->(2)F(7/2) electronic transition of Ce(3+) with hydrogen pressure and surface dehydroxylation. This "severe" reduction has a negative effect on the subsequent hydrogen adsorption capability. The decrease of hydrogen uptake capacity and rate during adsorption can be associated with the partial loss of superficial OH and the presence of Ce(3+), which deactivates Pd electronically.     

Ce3+掺杂对纳米TiO2/SiO2镀膜玻璃性能的影响

在TiO2/SiO2溶胶中按不同比例掺杂Ce3+得到复合溶胶,将溶胶喷涂在浮法玻璃原片上,105～300 ℃烘干得到镀有纳米TiO2膜的透明玻璃.AFM图像表明 掺杂Ce3+的TiO2/SiO2镀膜玻璃表面的颗粒小于没有掺杂Ce3+的TiO2/SiO2镀膜玻璃表面颗粒.掺杂Ce3+与TiO2 摩尔比为0.01∶1时,镀膜玻璃可见光透射比为85.3%,紫外线透射比39.7%、可见光反射比7.3%、太阳光直接透射比83.5%、太阳光直接反射比6.6%; 水接触角θ为0°; 在可见光照射下,分解甲基橙的时间为48 h; 膜表面电阻率为5.9×107 Ω·cm.在400～700 ℃对镀膜玻璃进行高温处理,其光学性能明显提高,可见光透射比为91.7%,紫外线透射比39.1%、可见光反射比6.4%、太阳光直接透射比92.0%、太阳光直接反射比5.9%; θ角为0°,亲水性明显提高; 在可见光照射下,甲基橙分解时间为28 h; 膜表面电阻率为5.5×107 Ω·cm,玻璃在可见光条件下就具有自清洁能力.