Synthesis of nanostructured perovskite powders via simple carbonate co-precipitation

A very simple, cost-effective, chloride- and alkali-free, carbonate co-precipitation synthesis in aqueous medium was applied in the preparation of perovskite-type lanthanum manganese oxide-based powders, i.e. La_0.70Sr_0.30MnO_3?δ (LSM) and La_0.75Sr_0.25Cr_0.5Mn_0.5O_3?δ (LSCrM). The precursors so obtained yielded nano-structured perovskite oxides when treated at 900°C and 800°C, respectively. The measured BET surface areas were in the low-end range for high temperature oxides (4 m² g^?1 and 10 m² g^?1) but the X-ray crystallite size was as low as 50 nm for LSCrM and 90 nm for LSM.     

Physicochemical and catalytic properties of sol gel-prepared copper-chromium oxides

Nanostructured copper-chromium oxides were prepared by the sol–gel process (SG) and were characterised by elemental analysis, thermal analysis (TG-DTA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and by their activity in methane combustion. A comparative study was made with copper chromites commercial catalysts. The as-synthesised copper chromites sample exhibited higher specific surface area (248 m² g⁻¹) with respect to commercial solids (42 m² g⁻¹). The surface quantitative analysis evidenced a Cr⁶⁺ enrichment for the SG catalyst (Cr⁶⁺/Cr³⁺=0.56) with respect to commercial sample (0.39), while the ratio of copper species Cu²⁺/(Cu° + Cu⁺) was the same in both solids. Catalytic activity of SG solids in methane combustion was found to be comparable to that of Pt/Al₂O₃ and superior to that of commercial copper chromites tested under the same conditions.     

Synthesis,characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of the proton transfer salts of 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives with 5-sulfosalicylic acid and their Cu(II) complexes

Abstract

Two proton transfer compounds, formed between 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives (2-aminobenzothiazole (abt) and 2-amino-6-ethoxybenzothiazole (EtOabt)) and 5-sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate (H₃ssa) as parent compounds, (Habt)⁺(H₂ssa)^? (1) and (HEtOabt)⁺(H₂ssa)^? (2) and their Cu(II) complexes (3 and 4, respectively) have been prepared and characterized using spectroscopic techniques. The single crystal X-ray diffraction method has been also applied to 3 and 4. Although 3 has a distorted octahedral form, 4 exhibits a distorted square pyramidal geometry. All compounds, including saline and diclofenac sodium as standards, have been evaluated pharmacologically for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities in rats and mice. Parent compounds (abt, EtOabt, and H₃ssa) 3 and 4 show significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities as compared with control compounds.     

Porphyrin‐based covalent triazine frameworks: Porosity,adsorption performance,and drug delivery

Two porous porphyrin‐based covalent triazine frameworks (PCTFs), in which porphyrin is incorporated as building block, have been synthesized by the Friedel–Crafts reaction. The copolymer PCTFs show large Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface area of up to 1089 m² g^?1, high CO₂ uptake capacity reaching 139.9 mg g^?1 at 273 K/1.0 bar, and good selectivity for CO₂/CH₄ adsorption attaining 6.1 at 273 K/1.0 bar. The resulting porous solids also can be used as matrices for drug delivery of ibuprofen in vitro. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55 , 2594–2600     

真空辅助硬模板法制备三维有序介孔氧化钕

以介孔氧化硅KIT-6为硬模板,硝酸钕为金属源,分别在搅拌条件和真空条件下制备具有三维介孔结构的立方多晶氧化钕。采用XRD、TEM和氮气吸附-脱附技术对所得样品进行表征。结果表明,在真空辅助条件下制备所得的氧化钕较在搅拌条件下制备得到的氧化钕具有更规则的三维有序介孔结构,两者的比表面积分别为117和84 m.2g-1。     

活性炭表面担载氧化锰复合电极的电化学电容性能

通过在两种商品活性炭XC-72(比表面250m2·g-1)和YEC-8(比表面1726m·2g-1)电极表面涂刷Mn(NO3)2,并在200℃进行热分解得到表面担载氧化锰的复合材料电极.采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)表征电极的形貌和氧化锰的晶体结构,采用循环伏安、恒流充放电和交流阻抗考察了不同电极的电化学电容性能.结果表明,Mn(NO3)2在200℃的热解产物是α-Mn2O3和α-Mn3O4的混合物.当C和MnOx的质量比为2∶1和9∶1时,XC-72/MnOx中氧化锰的比电容分别达到499和435F·g-1,YEC-8/MnOx中氧化锰的比电容分别达到554和606F·g-1,表明氧化锰的赝电容对电极比电容的贡献十分显著.     

Rare Earth Chalcogels NaLnSnS4 (Ln = Y,Gd, Tb) for Selective Adsorption of Volatile Hydrocarbons and Gases

The synthesis and characterization of the rare earth chalcogenide aerogels NaYSnS₄, NaGdSnS₄, and NaTbSnS₄ is reported. Rare earth metal ions like Y³⁺, Gd³⁺, and Tb³⁺ react with the chalcogenide clusters [SnS₄]^4– in aqueous formamide solution forming extended polymeric networks by gelation. Aerogels obtained after supercritical drying have BET surface areas of 649 m² · g^–1 (NaYSnS₄), 479 m² · g^–1 (NaGdSnS₄), and 354 m² · g^–1 (NaTbSnS₄). Electron microscopy and physisorption studies reveal that the new materials have pores in the macro (above 50 nm) and meso (2–50 nm) regions. These aerogels show higher adsorption of toluene vapor over cyclohexane vapor and CO₂ over CH₄ or H₂. The notable adsorption capacity for toluene (NaYSnS₄: 1108 mg · g^–1; NaGdSnS₄: 921 mg · g^–1; and NaTbSnS4: 645 mg · g^–1) and high selectivity for gases (CO₂/H₂: 172 and CO₂/CH₄: 50 for NaYSnS₄, CO₂/H₂: 155 and CO₂/CH₄: 37 for NaGdSnS₄, and CO₂/H₂: 75 and CO₂/CH₄: 28 for NaTbSnS₄) indicate potential future use of chalcogels in adsorption‐based gas or hydrocarbon separation processes.     

Preparation of activated carbon from waste Camellia oleifera shell for supercapacitor application

The cost-effective activated carbons derived from waste Camellia oleifera shell (COS) by ZnCl₂ activation method are investigated as the active electrode material in electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) for the first time. The activation temperature and ZnCl₂/COS impregnation ratio are two key factors affecting the surface area and pore structure of the prepared activated carbons, which accordingly affect their capacitive performances. Electrochemical investigations indicate that the activated carbon (AC-3-600) obtained at the activation temperature of 600 °C and impregnation ratio of 3 shows the maximum specific capacitance of 374 and 266 F?g^?1 in 1 mol L^?1 H₂SO₄ and 6 mol L^?1 KOH electrolytes at 0.2 A g^?1, respectively. The high capacitance of the AC-3-600 is attributed to its high surface area (1,935 m² g^?1), high total pore volume (1.02 cm³ g^?1), and especially the large percentage of micropores (735 m² g^?1). Meanwhile, the activated carbon presents good cycle stability in both acid and alkaline electrolytes during 5,000 cycles at a fair current density of 4 A g^?1. So, we had reasons to believe that the activated carbons from waste COS by ZnCl₂ activation might be one of the innovative carbon electrode materials for EDLCs application.     

Photocatalytic properties of CoOx-loaded nano-crystalline perovskite oxynitrides ABO2N (A = Ca,Sr, Ba,La; B = Nb,Ta)

Highly crystalline niobium- and tantalum-based oxynitride perovskite nanoparticles were obtained from hydrothermally synthesized oxide precursors by thermal ammonolysis at different temperatures. The samples were studied with respect to their morphological, optical and thermal properties as well as their photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of methyl orange. Phase pure oxynitrides were obtained at rather low ammonolysis temperatures between 740 °C (CaNbO₂N) and 1000 °C (BaTaO₂N). Particle sizes were found to be in the range 27 nm–146 nm and large specific surface areas up to 37 m² g⁻¹ were observed. High photocatalytic activities were found for CaNbO₂N and SrNbO₂N prepared at low ammonolysis temperatures. CoO_x as co-catalyst was loaded on the oxynitride particles resulting in a strong increase of the photocatalytic activities up to 30% methyl orange degradation within 3 h for SrNbO₂N:CoO_x.     

Synthesis of Porous,Hollow Metal MCO3 (M=Mn,Co, Ca) Microstructures and Adsorption Properties Thereof

Porous, hollow metal carbonate microstructures show many unique properties, and are attractive for various applications. Herein, we report the first demonstration of a general strategy to synthesize hollow metal carbonate structures, including porous MnCO₃ hollow cubics, porous CoCO₃ hollow rhombuses and porous CaCO₃ hollow capsules. For example, the porous, hollow MnCO₃ microcubes show larger Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface areas of 359.5 m² g^?1, which is much larger than that of solid MnCO₃ microcubics (i.e., 12.03 m² g^?1). As a proof of concept, these porous MnCO₃ hollow microcubes were applied to water treatment and exhibited an excellent ability to remove organic pollutants in waste water owing to their hollow structure and large specific surface area.     

介孔氧化镍的复合表面活性剂模版法制备及表征

用六水合硝酸镍为镍源,尿素为沉淀剂,以少量的复合表面活性剂(SDS/P123,CTAB/P123,CTBA/SDS)为模板水热制备了介孔氧化镍。分别采用热重-差示扫描量热(TG-DSC)、傅立叶红外光谱(FTIR)、X射线衍射(XRD)、氮气吸附脱附、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)对产物的结构和形貌进行了表征。用循环伏安法,恒电流充放电和交流阻抗谱等对材料进行了电化学性能的测试。结果表明,以复合表面活性剂SDS/P123为模板制备的介孔氧化镍有最大的比表面积、孔径和比电容,且当SDS/P123质量比为2:1时,所制备的氧化镍比表面积、孔径和比电容分别为209 m2.g-1,0.407 cm3.g-1,265 F.g-1。     

In Situ Preparation of CsPbBr3@CsPb2Br5 Composite Assisted with Water as a Highly Efficient and Stable Catalyst for Photothermal CO2 Hydrogenation

Lead halide perovskite has triggered a lot of research due to its superior optical properties. However, halide perovskite materials have poor environmental stabilities and are easily affected by external factors such as water and heat, resulting in structural decomposition and performance failure. Contrary to this commonplace concept, it is found that CsPbBr₃ (CPB) can convert to CsPb₂Br₅ (CP2B5) partially when meeting a small amount of water, and the CsPbBr₃@CsPb₂Br₅ (CPB@CP2B5) composite is synthesized by an in situ method accordingly. The CPB@CP2B5 composite shows an enhanced catalytic performance compared with pure CPB, as well as a dramatically synergistic effect of photo and thermal for catalytic CO₂ hydrogenation. The CO production rate of CPB@CP2B5 is determined as 69 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ under light irradiation at 200 °C, which is 156.8 and 43.4 times higher than that under pure photo (0.44 μmol g⁻¹ h ⁻¹) and pure thermal (1.59 μmol g⁻¹ h ⁻¹) condition, respectively. Meanwhile, the CPB@CP2B5 sample is also stable, which shows no significant decline in the catalytic activity during 8 cycles of repeated experiments. The probable mechanism is explored by utilizing a series of in situ characterizations.     

Efficiency of 3D-Ordered Macroporous La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3 as an Electrocatalyst for Aprotic Li-O2 Batteries

Li-O₂ batteries (LOBs) with an extremely high theoretical energy density have been reported to be the most promising candidates for future electric storage systems. Porous catalysts can be beneficial for LOBs. Herein, 3D-ordered macroporous La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.2Fe_0.8O₃ perovskite oxides (3D-LSCF) are applied as cathode catalysts in LOBs. With a high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area (21.8 m² g⁻¹) and unique honeycomb-like macroporous structure, the 3D-LSCF catalysts possess a much higher efficiency than La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.2Fe_0.8O₃ (LSCF) nanoparticles. The unique 3D-ordered macropores play a significant role in the product deposition as well as oxygen and electrolyte transmission, which are crucial for the discharge-charge processes of LOBs.     

纳米LiMnPO_4的制备与电化学性能表征

采用两步加热Polyol法制备了纳米LiMnPO4正极材料,详细研究了第一加热平台温度T1(T1=100,110,120,130,140,150°C)对样品物理性质及电化学性能的影响.通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)及比表面积测试(BET)对样品的晶体结构与微观形貌进行了表征.结果表明,在不同温度T1下得到的样品均为片状结构;T1=100-120°C时合成的样品含有杂相,且比表面积小于15 m2?g-1;在T1=130°C时,得到纯相LiMnPO4样品,且比表面积增至46.3 m2?g-1;随着T1的进一步升高,样品比表面积稍有下降,维持在35-37 m2?g-1之间.纳米LiMnPO4的电化学性能变化趋势与比表面积基本一致,T1=130°C时合成的样品呈现最优的电化学性能,在0.1C倍率下放电容量达到129 mAh?g-1,在5C倍率时达到81 mAh?g-1,这表明LiMnPO4的比表面积是决定其电化学性能的关键因素之一.     

A synthesis of porous activated carbon materials derived from vitamin B9 base for CO2 capture and conversion

CO₂ capture and conversion are still a favorable way to reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere. Herein, we have developed an environmentally friendly, low energy consumption porous activated carbon from vitamin B9 carbonaceous material for CO₂ capture and conversion materials. It is demonstrated that the KOH/vitamin B9 carbonaceous material impregnation ratio of 2 is the optimum condition for obtaining porous activated carbons with high specific surface area of 1903 m²g^-1, micropore surface area of 710 m²g^-1, total pore volume of 1.05 cm³g^-1 and micropore volume of 0.38 cm³g^-1. Among all the porous activated carbons prepared, the porous activated carbon synthesized with the KOH/vitamin B9 carbonaceous material impregnation ratio of 2 registers the most excellent CO₂ capture for 5.41 mmolg^?1 at 0 °C/1 bar and 3.66 mmolg^?1 at 25 °C/1 bar. They can also effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO₂ and epoxides under mild conditions (1 bar, 100 °C and 8 h) with a yield of 89–94%. The synthesized porous carbon materials from vitamin B9 is a promising candidate material for CO₂ capture and fixation.     

不同碳源对多孔球形LiFePO4/C复合材料的影响

采用喷雾干燥-碳热还原法(SDCTM),分别研究了无机和有机碳源对锂离子正极材料LiFePO4/C形貌、结构及其充放电性能的影响。结果表明:以无机碳源炭黑制备的LiFePO4/C呈不规则球形,一次颗粒粒径在800nm左右,比表面积为2m2·g-1,0.1C放电比容量为107.3mAh·g-1。而以有机碳源制备的LiFePO4/C,其形貌较为规则,呈多孔球形结构,具有较高的比表面积和放电比容量。其中,以柠檬酸为碳源制备的多孔球形LiFePO4/C复合材料,其孔径均在50nm左右,比表面积可达32m2·g-1;在室温下,0.1C和10C首次放电比容量分别为158.8和87.2mAh·g-1,具有优异的循环性能和高倍率充放电性能。     

An Azine‐Linked Covalent Organic Framework: Synthesis,Characterization and Efficient Gas Storage

A azine‐linked covalent organic framework, COF‐JLU2, was designed and synthesized by condensation of hydrazine hydrate and 1,3,5‐triformylphloroglucinol under solvothermal conditions for the first time. The new covalent organic framework material combines permanent micropores, high crystallinity, good thermal and chemical stability, and abundant heteroatom activated sites in the skeleton. COF‐JLU2 possesses a moderate BET surface area of over 410 m² g^?1 with a pore volume of 0.56 cm³ g^?1. Specifically, COF‐JLU2 displays remarkable carbon dioxide uptake (up to 217 mg g^?1) and methane uptake (38 mg g^?1) at 273 K and 1 bar, as well as high CO₂/N₂ (77) selectivity. Furthermore, we further highlight that it exhibits a higher hydrogen storage capacity (16 mg g^?1) than those of reported COFs at 77 K and 1 bar.     

Microporous Cyclic Titanium‐Oxo Clusters with Labile Surface Ligands

By using ethylene glycol and monocarboxylic acid as surface ligands, a series of cyclic Ti‐oxo clusters (CTOC) with permanent microporosity are successfully synthesized. With a cyclic {Ti₃₂O₁₆} backbone made of eight connected Ti₄ tetrahedral cages that are arranged in a zigzag fashion, the clusters have a “donut” shape with an inner diameter of 8.3 Å, outer diameter of 26.9 Å and height of 10.4 Å. While both inner and outer walls of the “donut” clusters are modified by double‐deprotonated ethylene glycolates, their upper and lower surfaces are bound by carboxylates and mono‐deprotonated ethylene glycolates. The clusters are readily packed into one‐dimensional tubes which are further arranged in two different modes into crystalline microporous solids with surface areas over 660 m² g⁻¹, depending on the surface carboxylates. The solid with olefin‐bearing carboxylates exhibits a superior CO₂ adsorption capacity of 40 cm³ g⁻¹ at 273 K under 1 atm. Moreover, the mono‐deprotonated ethylene glycolates on the clusters are demonstrated to be highly exchangeable by other alcohols, providing a nice platform for creating microporous solids or films with a wide variety of surface functionalities.     

扫帚状氧化铈制备及其对Pt基阳极催化剂催化性能的影响

采用水热合成法,合成了比表面积为175 m²·g^-1,孔径在2~4nm范围内的扫帚状CeO₂。通过微波辅助乙二醇还原氯铂酸法制备了Pt-CeO₂/RGO催化剂,探究扫帚状CeO₂的添加对Pt基催化剂电催化性能的影响。利用X射线衍射仪（XRD）、扫描电镜（SEM）、N₂吸附-脱附、X射线光电子能谱（XPS）对所制备的CeO₂及催化剂进行表征。利用电化学工作站对催化剂进行电化学性能测试。结果表明,催化剂中CeO₂保持原有扫帚状,Pt纳米粒子均匀分布于石墨烯载体表面;当m_RGO∶m_CeO2=1∶2时,添加了扫帚状CeO₂的Pt-CeO₂/RGO催化剂的电催化性能最优,电化学活性表面积为102.83 m²·g^-1,对乙醇氧化的峰值电流密度为757.17 A·g^-1,1 000 s的稳态电流密度为108.17 A·g^-1,对乙醇催化氧化反应的电荷转移电阻最小,活化能最低。     

Vibrational energy transfer from N2 to CO on electron excitation of N2-CO solids at 4.2 K

Spectra emitted from 0.1% CO-N₂ solids excited with high energy electrons at 4 K show evidence for resonant transfer of vibrational energy from highly excited vibrational levels of N₂ to CO in the process N₂(X¹Σ_g⁺, ν) + CO(ν = 0) → N₂(X¹Σ_g⁺, ν - 1) + CO(ν = 1) + phonons. Energy transfer from levels with ν ? 9 has been observed.