Designing an epoxy composite coating having dual-barrier-active self-healing anti-corrosion functions using a multi-functional GO/PDA/MO nano-hybrid

The graphene oxide, functionalized with polydopamine (PDA) bio-polymers and molybdate (MO) ions, was incorporated into the epoxy coating. The FT-IR, Raman, UV-visible, XRD, and FE-SEM/EDS analyses were utilized for the GO/PDA/MO nanoparticle characterization. The sequence of inhibitors' release from the nano-hybrid and their effect on the electrochemical behavior of the steel sample was explored by the OCP, polarization, and, EIS analyses in the aquatic saline media. EIS analyses revealed inhibition efficiency of 88% for the sample immersed in the GO/PDA/MO-contained solution after 48 h immersion. The polarization results showed a 91% corrosion mitigation index for the sample submerged in the GO/PDA/MO extract-containing solution after 48 h immersion. An increase of the scratched coating Nyquist diameter, the lower corrosion product, and coating blister formation after exposure to the salt spray chamber, as well as the lower adhesion loss in the pull-off test (26%), revealed that the epoxy coating reinforced with GO/PDA/MO nano-hybrids could mitigate the mild steel corrosion by improving the barrier performance and active corrosion protection (self-healing mechanism) behavior.     

Potential of zinc based-graphene oxide composite coatings on mild steel in acidic solution

This study introduces varying concentrations of graphene oxide (GO) as a filler into zinc chromate in forming composite coatings to improve the corrosion protection of mild steel. The purity of synthesized GO was inferred through the application of complementary characterization techniques, including FT-IR, XRD, Raman, SEM-EDX, and TEM analyses. GO doped zinc chromate coatings were deposited on the surface of mild steel through the brushing method. Electrochemical studies, i.e., electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PD) were conducted to elucidate the anticorrosion properties of the coated mild steel exposed to 0.5 ​M HCl solution. It was revealed that the highest anticorrosion protection was attained at low doping amount of 0.5% of GO with a corrosion rate of 0.036 mpy. Surface analyses revealed that incorporating GO into zinc chromate coating can effectively improve the anticorrosion properties and adhesion strength.     

Dielectric properties of Al–Si composite oxide films formed on electropolished and DC-etched aluminum by electrophoretic sol-gel coating and anodizing

Highly pure aluminum specimens (99.99%) after electropolishing and DC-etching were covered with SiO₂ films by electrophoretic sol-gel coating and were anodized in neutral boric acid/borate solutions. Time-variations in cell voltage during electrophoretic sol-gel coating and in anode potential during anodizing were monitored. Structure and dielectric properties of the anodic oxide films were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). It was found that electrophoretic sol-gel coating forms uniform SiO₂ films on the surface of both electropolished and DC-etched specimens. Anodizing of specimens after electrophoretic coating lead to the formation of anodic oxide films consisting of two layers: an inner alumina layer and an outer Al–Si composite oxide layer. The anodic oxide films formed, thus, had slightly higher capacitances than those formed on aluminum without any coating. Higher heating temperatures after electrophoretic deposition caused the increase in capacitance of anodic oxide films more effectively. Anodizing in a boric acid solution after SiO₂ coating on DC-etched foil allowed the anode potential to reach a value higher than 1,000 V, resulting in 39% higher capacitances than those on specimens without SiO₂ film. Dedicated to Professor Su-Il Pyun on the occasion of his 65th birthday.     

Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Co3O4/Graphene

Co3O4/reduced graphene oxide composites were synthesized via a simple electrochemical method from graphene oxide and Co（NO3）2·6H2O as raw materials.Co3O4 nanoparticles with sizes of around 30-50 nm were distributed on the surface of graphene nanosheets confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.Electrochemical properties of Co3O4/graphene composite were tested by cyclic voltammetry,galvanostatic charge-discharge,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.The Co3O4/reduced graphene oxide composite was used as the pseudocapacitor electrode in the 2 mol/L NaOH aqueous electrolyte solution.The Co3O4/reduced graphene oxide composite electrode exhibited a specific capacitance of 357 F/g at a current density of 0.5 A/g in a three-electrode system.72％ of capacitance was retained when the current density increased to 3 A/g.The Co3O4/reduced graphene oxide composite prepared electrodes show a high rate capability and excellent long-term stability.After 1000 cycles of charge and discharge,the capacitance is still maintained 87％ at a current density of 1 A/g,indicating that the composite is a oromising alternative electrode material used for supercapacitors.     

Improvement of plasma spraying efficiency and coating quality

A commercial torch has been modified to introduce an additional anti-vortex and shroud gas flow to counter the detrimental effects brought about by the vortex plasma gas flow which is used to stabilize the cathode arc attachment and to increase the anode life. Deposition efficiency and coating quality are used as criteria to judge the modified versus the nonmodified torch. High-speed videography and computerized image analysis systems are used to determine the particle trajectories, velocities, and the plasma jet geometry. The results show that the additional anti-vortex and shroud gas flow to the torch can keep the particles closer to the torch axis and reduce the amount of entrainment of cold air into the plasma jet. The consequence is that deposition efficiency and coating quality are substantially improved.     

Improvement of interfacial adhesion performance of the kevlar fiber mat by depositing SiC/TiO2/Al2O3/graphene nanoparticles

Modern world seeks dramatic progress in composite materials use in numerous applications. Scientists worldwide are researching on fabricating new composites and attempting to have more applications using these materials. Serious attempts have also been taken to improve the properties of these materials. In this circumstance, a conscious attempt has been made in this present work that studies the effect of SiC/TiO₂/Al₂O₃/ graphene nanoparticles (NPs) deposition on Kevlar fiber. In this process, SiC/TiO₂/Al₂O₃/ graphene NPs have been deposited on Kevlar fiber by dip coating process. For the analysis, physical observation has been performed well at first which confirms nanoparticle deposition on the fiber and formation of adhesive bonding. SEM analysis followed by surface topography has been conducted to observe and further analysis of nanoparticle deposition. Atomic bonding mechanism shows how chemical bonding between fiber and nanoparticles. TGA analysis shows thermal improvement of the fiber by NPs deposition where graphene with binder makes 21.6% improvement in decomposition temperature. Tensile strength and young’s modulus of binder inclusion coated kevlar fabric are improved up to 26% and 5.7%, respectively. Finally, the IR-spectra confirms successful deposition of nanoparticles on the fiber.     

Adsorption behavior and corrosion inhibitive potential of xanthene on mild steel/sulphuric acid interface

The inhibition of xanthene (XEN) on the corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ was studied by gravimetric and UV–visible spectrophotometric methods at 303–333 K. Results obtained show that XEN act as inhibitor for mild steel in H₂SO₄ solution. The inhibition efficiency was found to increase with increase in XEN concentration but decreased with temperature. Activation parameters and Gibbs free energy for the adsorption process using Statistical Physics were calculated and discussed. The corrosion process in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ in the absence and presence of XEN follows zero-order kinetics. The UV–visible absorption spectra of the solution containing the inhibitor after the immersion of mild steel specimen indicate the formation of a XEN–Fe complex. Quantum chemical calculations using DFT were used to calculate some electronic properties of the molecule in order to ascertain any correlation between the inhibitive effect and molecular structure of xanthene.     

负载型纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体的制备和表征及其Ni/ZrO2/Al2O3催化性能的研究

以大孔Al2O3为基载体，采用沉积-沉淀法和溶胶-沉积法制备了负载型纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体．用XRD、TEM和比表面与孔径测定等手段对载体进行了表征．结果表明，负载型纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体具有较大的比表面积和适宜的孔径分布，纳米ZrO2在载体上呈单层均匀分布．以CH4-CO2重整制合成气为探针反应，考察了Ni/ZrO2/Al2O3催化剂的活性和选择性．     

Hydrothermal synthesis of reduced graphene sheets/Fe2O3 nanorods composites and their enhanced electrochemical performance for supercapacitors

Reduced graphene nanosheets/Fe₂O₃ nanorods (GNS/Fe₂O₃) composite has been fabricated by a hydrothermal route for supercapacitor electrode materials. The obtained GNS/Fe₂O₃ composite formed a uniform structure with the Fe₂O₃ nanorods grew on the graphene surface and/or filled between the graphene sheets. The electrochemical performances of the GNS/Fe₂O₃ hybrid supercapacitor were tested by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests in 6 M KOH electrolyte. Comparing with the pure Fe₂O₃ electrode, GNS/Fe₂O₃ composite electrode exhibits an enhanced specific capacitance of 320 F g⁻¹ at 10 mA cm⁻² and an excellent cycle-ability with capacity retention of about 97% after 500 cycles. The simple and cost-effective preparation technique of this composite with good capacitive behavior encourages its potential commercial application.     

纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体及Ni/ZrO2/Al2O3催化剂的性能研究

 采用溶胶-凝胶法在经过扩孔处理的Al2O3基载体上制备了纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体,并通过浸渍法制备了NiO/ZrO2/Al2O3催化剂. 用XRD,TPR,TPD和N2吸附等技术分别考察了载体和催化剂的结构及表面性能,研究了复合载体对Ni/ZrO2/Al2O3催化CO2重整CH4反应性能的影响. 结果表明,纳米ZrO2/Al2O3复合载体具有较大的比表面积、适宜的孔径分布及稳定的t-ZrO2结构,Ni/ZrO2/Al2O3催化剂具有较好的CO2重整CH4反应活性和稳定性.     

Au／Fe2O3／Al2O3催化剂上丙烯选择催化还原NO

以浸渍法制备的Fe2O3/γ-Al2O3为载体,采用均相沉积沉淀方法制备了Au/Fe2O3/Al2O3催化剂.该催化剂在丙烯选择催化还原NO反应中显示出很好的低温催化活性,300℃时NO被选择还原为N2的转化率可达43%,而在Au/Al2O3催化剂上,NO的转化率仅为21%.水蒸气的加入对催化剂活性的影响较小.X射线衍射结果表明,Au和Fe2O3高度分散在Al2O3载体上.吸附氢气的程序升温还原结果表明,Au与Fe2O3之间存在着强相互作用,Au的存在促进了Fe2O3的还原,Au和Fe2O3之间的协同作用可能是Au/Fe2O3/Al2O3催化剂在丙烯选择还原NO反应中具有较高低温催化活性的原因之一.     

富氧条件下Ag/Al2O3-Cu/Al2O3组合催化剂催化乙醇选择性还原NOx

 在富氧条件下,以乙醇为还原剂,考察了不同金属负载量的Ag/Al2O3和Cu/Al2O3催化剂选择性还原NOx的活性. 结果表明,4%Ag/Al2O3和10%Cu/Al2O3分别为各自体系中的最佳催化剂. 4%Ag/Al2O3具有很高的选择性催化还原NOx的活性,但同时会产生一定量的副产物CO. 10%Cu/Al2O3选择性催化还原NOx的活性不高,但却具有很好的消除CO的活性. 将4%Ag/Al2O3和10%Cu/Al2O3以不同方式组合,其评价结果表明,4%Ag/Al2O3-10%Cu/Al2O3组合催化剂具有与单纯4%Ag/Al2O3相似的NOx脱除活性,同时能够完全消除反应过程中产生的CO,并且能大大降低尾气中乙醇和乙醛的浓度.     

Optimizing the mechanical and surface topography of hydroxyapatite/Gd2O3/graphene oxide nanocomposites for medical applications

A ternary nanocomposite (TNC) was fabricated for introducing multifunctional properties for various biomedical applications. The nanocomposites consist of hydroxyapatite (HAP) combined with/without graphene oxide (GO) and gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃). The lattice constants of HAP were around 9.4285 and 6.7476 Å, while for Gd₂O₃ was around 10.8441 Å. The morphological investigation detected the nanosheets of GO, and nanorods of HAP/Gd₂O₃ with length of 27 nm. Moreover, the topological study based on a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) showed that HAP/GO had average roughness (R_a) of 4.8 nm, and the root mean square value (R_q) with a value of 7 nm. Furthermore, the average pore size reached 7.99 nm for the NC of HAP/GO. In addition, the cumulative surface area using the density functional theory (DFT) method was calculated at around 44.61 m²/g for TNC. The cell viability in vitro of osteoblast cell line improved from 95.6 ± 0.6% to 96.7 ± 0.5% which indicates the biocompatibility of the implants to be used in biomedical applications.     

环己酮肟在B2O3/Al2O3-TiO2催化剂上的气相Beckmann重排反应

制备了B2O3/Al2O3-TiO2复合载体催化剂,并考察了其对环己酮肟气相Beckmann重排制己内酰胺反应的催化性能. 结果表明,载体中TiO2的含量、B2O3的负载量、载体的预处理温度及催化剂的焙烧温度等均对催化剂的性能产生明显的影响. 当载体中TiO2含量为60%,B2O3负载量为20%,催化剂经350 ℃焙烧时,环己酮肟的气相Beckmann重排反应的转化率和选择性很高. 用BET,NH3-TPD,XRD和IR等方法对催化剂的织构、表面酸性和晶相等进行了表征,并与催化剂的活性进行了关联,表明催化剂表面中等强度的酸中心浓度与催化剂的选择性具有对应关系.     

(Ag/Al2O3+Cu/Ce(x)/Al2O3)组合催化剂催化乙醇选择性还原NOx及其副产物的消除

制备了Cu/Ce(x)/Al2O3(x为Ce与Al的摩尔比)系列氧化催化剂,并考察了(Ag/Al2O3 Cu/Ce(x)/Al2O3)组合体系催化乙醇还原NOx以及氧化去除反应副产物(CO和未完全燃烧的碳氢化合物)的活性.在200～350℃温度区间,组合催化剂具有与Ag/Al2O3相似的NOx去除效率.随着Ce/Al比增加,氧化催化剂去除CO的活性逐渐提高.Cu/CeO2催化剂具有最好的氧化活性,但其对NOx的去除有较大影响.综合考虑NOx转化率以及CO和HC的去除效果,(Ag/Al2O3 Cu/Ce(0·15)/Al2O3)是最佳的催化剂组合体系.通过对此系列氧化催化剂的BET比表面积、XRD、H2-TPR以及XPS等表征结果的分析,发现Cu和Ce之间的相互作用是催化剂氧化CO能力提高的主要原因.     

Synthesis and thermoelectric properties of composite oxides in the pseudobinary system ZnO-Ga2O3

Phase relations in the pseudobinary system ZnO-Ga₂O₃ were investigated at 1723 K. The homologous phase Ga₂O₃(ZnO)_m was formed in a region 9 ≦ n ≦ 38 for ZnO: Ga₂O₃ = n: 1, and Ga-doped ZnO (wurtzite structure) was in n ≧ 398. In between the two regions (i.e. 38 < n < 398) a composite of Ga-doped ZnO and the homologous phase Ga₂O₃(ZnO)_mmax (m_max ≈ 38) was formed. Thermoelectric properties of the composite were examined along with Ga-doped ZnO and the homologous phase Ga₂O₃(ZnO)₃₃. In the composite, the homologous phase appears to be very effective in lowering the thermal conductivity. As a result of a trade-off relationship between the power factor and the thermal resistivity, thermoelectric performance happened to be roughly the same for the composite and Ga-doped ZnO samples.     

Corrosion prevention of mild steel in acidic medium by 2-Pyrrolidin-1-yl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid: Theoretical and experimental approach

The inhibition efficiency of 2-Pyrrolidin-1-yl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid (PTCA) against mild steel (MS) corrosion was investigated in acidic solution by using quantum chemical calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) method and electrochemical measurements. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic, potential zero charge (pzc) analysis and electrochemical noise (EN) measurements at various concentrations (from 0.1 to 10 mM) and immersion times were utilized in experimental part. The surface analysis was achieved scanning electron microscope (SEM) and contact angle measurements in the absence and presence of 10 mM PTCA. According to DFT results, PTCA exhibited 3.737 eV band gap and 8.130 Debye dipole moment which were a signal of potentially convenient corrosion inhibitor properties. PTCA has a remarkable corrosion inhibition capability to mild steel, which inhibited both anodic and cathodic corrosion rates, relying on it's physically adsorption on the metal solution interface and protection ability was increased with increasing PTCA concentration. The obtained adsorption equilibrium constant was 11.11 × 10³ M^-1 and calculated standard free energy of adsorption was ?33.03 kJ mol^?1. The determined activation energy values were 55.58 kJ mol^?1 and 96.86 kJ mol^?1 in 0.5 M HCl in the absence and presence of 10 mM PTCA, respectively. PTCA demonstrated a strong inhibition efficiency of 98.3%, after 168 h immersion, according to the EIS results. As a consequently, we recommend that PTCA is a convenient inhibitor in 0.1 M HCl for mild steel protection against corrosion.     

Ag/Fe_3O_4/rGO纳米复合材料的制备及抗菌性能

以四水合氯化亚铁和硝酸银为原料,硼氢化钠为还原剂,氧化石墨烯(GO)为载体,通过原位还原法制备了具有磁分离功能的银/四氧化三铁/还原氧化石墨烯(Ag/Fe_3O_4/rGO)纳米复合抗菌材料.采用X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)等对复合材料进行了表征.结果显示,Fe_3O_4和Ag纳米颗粒均匀分布在rGO片层上.复合材料的饱和磁化率(Ms)为40.5 A·m~2·kg·(-1),表明其具有较强的磁性,将其与菌液混合后,在磁场作用下10 min即可吸附沉降完成磁分离.以大肠杆菌(E.coli)和金黄色葡萄球菌(S.aureus)为实验菌株,通过琼脂扩散法评价了复合材料的抗菌性能.结果表明,该复合材料具有良好的抗菌效果,对E.coli和S.aureus的抑菌圈直径分别为18 mm和13 mm,最低抑菌浓度值(MIC)分别为50 mg/L和80 mg/L,最低杀菌浓度值(MBC)分别为30 mg/L和50 mg/L.     

Tribological behavior of polyurethane-based composite coating reinforced with TiO2 nanotubes

The unmodified and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) modified TiO₂ nanotubes, were used for fabricating TiO₂ nanotubes (TiNTs)/polyurethane (PU) composite coating. The effects of applied load and sliding speed on the tribological behavior of the composite coating were investigated using a block-on-ring wear tester. Compared to the TiO₂ nanotubes filled PU composite coating, the HDI modified TiO₂ nanotubes (TiNTs-HDI) filled one had the lower friction coefficient and higher wear life under various applied loads and sliding speed. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) investigation showed that the TiNTs-HDI filled PU coating had smooth worn surface under given applied load and sliding speed, and a continuous and uniform transfer film formed on the surface of the counterpart ring, which helped to reduce the wear of the coating. The improvement in the tribological properties of TiNTs-HDI/PU composite coating might due to an improvement in interfacial adhesion between TiNTs and PU after HDI treatment. The strong interfacial coupling of the composite coating made TiNTs-HDI not easy to detach from the PU matrix, and prevented the rubbing-off of PU composite coating, accordingly improved the friction and wear properties of the composite coating.     

氢气对Ag/Al2O3和Cu/Al2O3催化剂选择性催化C3H6还原Nox反应的影响

 添加H2对Ag/Al2O3和Cu/Al2O3催化剂选择性催化C3H6还原NOx反应具有不同的影响. 原位漫反射红外光谱分析表明,在Ag/Al2O3催化剂上, H2的存在促进了C3H6部分氧化产物烯醇式物种(RCH=CH-O-)和乙酸盐等的形成,烯醇式物种和硝酸盐为主要反应中间体,二者间的相互反应性能很强,能形成高浓度的反应关键中间体异氰酸酯(-NCO)表面吸附物种,因此NOx的去除活性提高; 而在Cu/Al2O3催化剂上, H2的存在并没有促进C3H6部分氧化产物的形成,而且抑制了硝酸盐的形成,进而抑制了C3H6部分氧化产物与硝酸盐反应形成表面-NCO 物种,导致NOx的去除活性降低.