Surface modification of thermoplastics by atomic layer deposition of Al2O3 and TiO2 thin films

Al₂O₃ and TiO₂ thin films were deposited by atomic layer deposition at 80-250 °C on various polymeric substrates such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). The films were studied with FESEM, EDX, XRD, contact angle measurements and adhesion tests. The film growth rates on the thermoplastics were close to the corresponding growth rates on Si substrates. The adhesion of the films was good on PEEK and poor on PTFE. All coated surfaces showed lower water contact angles than the uncoated thermoplastics. Furthermore, the water contact angles on all TiO₂-coated surfaces decreased upon UV illumination, most efficiently with crystalline TiO₂ coatings.     

LiCoO2梯度包覆LiNi0.96Co0.04O2电极材料的电化学性能

镍钴酸锂(LiNi0.8Co0.2O2)与目前商业用锂离子电池正极材料钴酸锂(LiCoO2)相比,具有成本低、实际比容量高和环境友好等优势。但LiNi0.8Co0.2O2的充放循环性能还有待提高,对其进行阳离子掺杂或表面修饰可以改善其电化学性能,这方面的研究已经成为热点。Fey等人[1]用溶胶凝胶法制     

A convergent total synthesis of antiplasmodial C2 symmetric (+)-ekeberin D4

The first concise total synthesis of C₂ symmetric (+)-ekeberin D₄ (1) that exhibits antiplasmodial activity has been achieved in total nine steps and 27% yield from the known diol 4. The efficient synthetic method features the regio- and diastereoselective epoxidation of 4 and convergent coupling between half fragments 2 and 3 by taking into account the C₂ symmetric property.     

Determination of vitamin D3 in cod-liver oil (Lebertran) by high-pressure liquid chromatography

Summary An HPLC separation of vitamin D₃ in cod-liver oil (Lebertran) on a Partisil-10-pxs (Whatman) column with a mobile phase of chloroform-n-hexaneglacial acetic acid (70301) and detection at 268 nm is described. The vitamin D₃ peak in the sample solution was positively identified by measuring absorbance ratios at different wavelengths and recording a peak spectrum with a LC 55-S digital scanner between 250–350 nm. Analytical results of analysis of 11 samples are compared with those obtained by a chemical method. The coefficient of variation of the HPLC method was found to be ± 2.4%.

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Bestimmung von Vitamin D₃ in Lebertran durch Hochdruck-Flüssigkeits-Chromatographie

Zusammenfassung Ein Verfahren zur HPLC-Bestimmung von Vitamin D₃ in Lebertran mit Hilfe einer Partisil-10 pxs-Säule (Whatman) mit der mobilen Phase Chloroform-n-Hexan-Eisessig (70301) und UV-Detektion bei 268 nm wird beschrieben. Die Identität des Vitamin D₃-Peaks wurde zusätzlich durch eine Peakanalyse bei verschiedenen Wellenlängen sowie durch Aufnahme des Peakspektrums zwischen 250–350 nm mit einem LC-55-S Digital-Scanner sichergestellt. Die Ergebnisse von 11 Lebertranproben wurden den mit einer chemischen Methode erzielten Werten gegenübergestellt. Der Variationskoeffizient der HPLC-Methode beträgt ± 2,4%.

The author thanks Mrs. Petra Grötsch for the very efficient assistance in the experimental work. He is further indebted to Mr. R. Jöster, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Offenbach (GFR), for recording the peak spectra with a digital scanner.     

Study of the vibrational spectra of SO2, H2O and D2O using the U(4) algebraic model

Using the U(4) algebraic model, in this work we report a study of the vibrational spectra of SO₂, H₂0¹⁸ and D₂O¹⁶. The inclusion of intermode couplings in algebraic models has been stated to give a deep insight into detailed spectroscopy for these bent XY₂ molecules. Improved set of algebraic parameters has been reported to provide improved RMS deviations for these molecules.     

Synthesis of D2 receptor ligand analogs incorporating one dicarba-closo-dodecaborane unit

Boron clusters, and especially dicarba-closo-dodecaboranes, can be used as hydrophobic pharmacophores in the design of new drugs and radiotracers. In the current Letter, analogs of enantiomeric substituted benzamides (Raclopride and FLB-457) in which the phenyl ring has been substituted by a carborane cage (either orto- or meta-carborane) have been developed as potential D₂ receptor antagonists. The formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds (in solution) and the stability of the new chemical entities have been evaluated by means of ¹H NMR and HPLC-MS, respectively.     

MnO_2/NiCo_2O_4的静电自组装合成及其电化学性能

通过带负电荷的MnO2纳米片与带正电荷的Co-Ni层状双氢氧化物(LDHs)纳米片的静电自组装外加后续热处理合成了异质层状结构的MnO2/NiCo2O4复合物.采用X射线衍射(XRD)、傅里叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱、拉曼光谱、原子吸收光谱(AAS)、场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)对其结构和形貌进行了表征.用循环伏安(CV)、恒流充放电和电化学交流阻抗技术对其电化学性能进行了测试.研究结果表明,该方法制得的异质复合物具有多孔层状堆垛结构,这种特殊的结构不仅增大了电解液离子的接触面积,而且还为其嵌入-脱出提供了有效途径.该复合物在1 A·g-1电流密度时,-0.6-0.45 V电位窗口内的比电容达482 F·g-1,优于纯组分MnO2和NiCo2O4的电容性能.     

Synthesis and properties of the double perovskites La2NiVO6, La2CoVO6, and La2CoTiO6

The double perovskites La₂CoVO₆, La₂CoTiO₆, and La₂NiVO₆, are described. Rietveld fitting of neutron and powder X-ray diffraction data show La₂NiVO₆ and La₂CoVO₆ to have a disordered arrangement of B-cations whereas La₂CoTiO₆ shows ordering of the B-cations (with ∼5% Co/Ti inversion). Curie-Weiss fits to the linear region of the 1/χ plots reveal Weiss temperatures of −107, −34.8, and 16.3 K for La₂CoVO₆, La₂CoTiO₆, and La₂NiVO₆, respectively, and magnetic transitions are observed. La₂CoTiO₆ prepared by our method differs from material prepared by lower-temperature routes. A simple antiferromagnetic spin model is consistent with the data for La₂CoTiO₆. These compounds are semiconductors with bandgaps of 0.41 (La₂CoVO₆), 1.02 (La₂CoTiO₆) and 0.45 eV (La₂NiVO₆).     

水热法制备LiMnPO4包覆的LiMn2O4正极材料及其改善的电化学特性

通过水热合成的方法制备了不同质量百分比的LiMnPO4包覆LiMn2O4的复合材料,并且利用XRD、拉曼光谱、SEM、TEM以及充放电测试等手段,对其结构和电化学性能进行了表征。研究表明,适当量的LiMnPO4包覆,不仅可以增加材料的可逆比容量,还可以有效提高材料在55℃下的循环特性。1wt%LiMnPO4包覆的LiMn2O4在55℃下的可逆容量为109 mAh.g-1,是其初始容量的96%。此外,1wt%LiMnPO4包覆的LiMn2O4与未包覆的LiMn2O4相比,在倍率特性上也有明显的改善。     

Mn2O3纳米结构的简易合成与电化学性质

用简易的室温或水热方法制备出不同形貌的MnCO₃微结构。经600 ℃热处理后,室温制备MnCO₃转变成Mn₂O₃胶体片,而水热制备MnCO₃样品则形成多孔Mn₂O₃纳米结构。然而,室温制备MnCO₃经120 ℃热处理后形成Mn₂O₃晶相。制备样品经过XRD和SEM表征表明,热处理MnCO₃前驱物形成Mn₂O₃过程导致产物形貌与结构变化。其形成机理又通过TEM和FTIR进一步研究。Mn₂O₃纳米结构的电容性质通过循环伏安法表征,结果表明Mn₂O₃形貌与结构对其电容有重要影响。     

共沉淀法和模板法制备均匀负载CeO2/ SiO2的研究

CeO2是三效催化剂(简称TWC)中被广泛应用的涂层材料[1],其优良的储放氧能力(OSC)可以扩大TWC的工作窗口,并可以在与γ-Al2O3的相互作用中提高Al2O3的高温稳定性[2]。在高温下,CeO2会因晶粒迅速长大而失去储放氧能力。为了提高CeO2的高温抗烧结能力,以及进一步提高其氧化还原能力,大部分研究者选择了在CeO2晶格中掺入其他离子的方法,如:Zr4 、Pr3 、La3 等[3￣5],这些离子在CeO2晶格中引入了晶格缺陷,不但稳定了结构,而且提高了氧传输能力。SiO2具有很高的化学稳定性、高比表面及高热稳定性,是载体的理想选择。研究表明,CeO2负载…     

Preparation of ZrO2-TiO2-CeO2 and Its Application in the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3

TiO₂,ZrO₂-TiO₂,andZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ were prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area measurements (BET), temperature programmed desorption (NH₃-TPD), oxygen storage capacity (OSC), and temperature programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The results showed that ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ exhibited large number of surface strong acid, possessed some oxygen storage capacity, and strong redox property. The three materials were used as supports and the monolith catalysts were prepared with 1% (w) V₂O₅ and 9% (w)WO₃ for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with ammonia in the presence of excessive O₂, and the results of catalytic activity showed that the catalyst used ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ as support yielded nearly 100% NO conversion at 275 °C at a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 10000 h⁻¹, and it had the best catalytic activity and showed great potential for practical application.     

溶剂热氧化少层Ti3C2 MXene制备二维TiO2/Ti3C2复合光催化剂

为了改善TiO_2光催化剂光生电子-空穴对复合率高、太阳光利用率低的缺陷,采用溶剂热法控制氧化剥离的少层Ti_3C_2MXene(DL-Ti_3C_2),制备TiO_2/DL-Ti_3C_2复合光催化剂,并通过降解罗丹明B溶液,研究其光催化性能。结果表明,TiO_2/DL-Ti_3C_2复合光催化剂能有效吸收可见光,且光催化性能明显优于DL-Ti_3C_2和P25。当溶剂热氧化温度为160℃时,复合材料具有最佳的光催化性能。当氧化温度过低时,催化剂中形成的TiO_2量不足,产生的光生电子-空穴对数量较少,导致催化剂性能较差;当氧化温度过高时,DL-Ti_3C_2减少,降低了材料导电性,光生电子-空穴对复合效率高,导致催化剂性能变差。因此,通过改变DL-Ti_3C_2的氧化温度,可以调控TiO_2/DL-Ti_3C_2复合材料中TiO_2和DL-Ti_3C_2的相对含量,使二者产生协同作用提高复合光催化剂的可见光催化活性。     

In situ FT-IR spectroscopic study on the conformational changes of isotactic polypropylene in the presence of supercritical CO2

The conformational changes of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) under supercritical CO₂ condition with different pressure and temperature have been carefully studied by in situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Analysis of the corresponding spectra shows that the conformational ordering by supercritical CO₂ results in the intensity enhancement of the regularity bands of iPP. Due to the high CO₂ concentration and strong intermolecular interaction, iPP can reach an equilibrium state in a short time at high CO₂ pressure. The equilibrium time increases with soaking temperature. After supercritical CO₂ treatment, two mechanisms, the formation of short helix from amorphous phase and the extension of short helix into long one, happen simultaneously. The latter mechanism undergoes quickly at the beginning of induced conformational changes and then slows down, resulting in the slight increase of crystallinity. At the same time, the conformational ordering in amorphous phase happens continuously until a thermodynamic equilibrium. In summary, in the presence of supercritical CO₂, the conformational ordering of iPP chains occurs exclusively in the amorphous region, with no impact on the crystal part.     

静电自组装制备纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料

采用静电自组装方法制备了纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料。采用巯丙基三甲氧基硅烷偶联剂对SiO2进行干法改性,采用双氧水/冰醋酸将偶联剂巯基基团氧化为磺酸基基团。在正负电荷的吸引下,带负电荷的SiO2与带正电荷的钛聚合阳离子自发地组装在一起,经一定温度热处理得到纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料。采用XRD、FTIR、PL、UV-Vis DRS、SEM和ICP等对材料进行了分析和表征。采用甲基橙溶液评价材料的光催化性能。结果表明:SiO2促使锐钛矿的形成,抑制锐钛矿向金红石的转变,减小TiO2的晶粒尺寸,使得TiO2光吸收波长发生蓝移。TiO2与SiO2通过Si-O-Ti键发生结合。采用静电自组装方法制备的材料中TiO2的含量高于传统方法,导致材料的光催化性能有所提高。     

MoS2/Cd2SnO4复合材料的制备及其气敏性能

采用水热-煅烧法制备Cd₂SnO₄,之后通过超声混合法得到一系列MoS₂/Cd₂SnO₄复合材料。采用X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜、X射线光电子能谱对Cd₂SnO₄和一系列MoS₂/Cd₂SnO₄复合材料进行结构和形貌的表征。研究了MoS₂掺杂量对于MoS₂/Cd₂SnO₄复合材料的气敏性能影响。实验结果表明,当MoS₂与Cd₂SnO₄的质量比为2.5%,MoS₂/Cd₂SnO₄复合材料制备的气敏元件在170 ℃时对浓度为100 μL·L^-1的甲醛气体的灵敏度为40.0,最低检测限为0.1 μL·L^-1。     

Conversion of NO in NO/N2, NO/O2/N2, NO/C2H4/N2 and NO/C2H4/O2/N2 Systems by Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasmas

An experimental study on the conversion of NO in the NO/N₂, NO/O₂/N₂, NO/C₂H₄/N₂ and NO/C₂H₄/O₂/N₂ systems has been carried out using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasmas at atmospheric pressure. In the NO/N₂ system, NO decomposition to N₂ and O₂ is the dominating reaction; NO conversion to NO₂ is less significant. O₂ produced from NO decomposition was detected by an on-line mass spectrometer. With the increase of NO initial concentration, the concentration of O₂ produced decreases at 298 K, but slightly increases at 523 K. In the NO/O₂/N₂ system, NO is mainly oxidized to NO₂, but NO conversion becomes very low at 523 K and over 1.6% of O₂. In the NO/C₂H₄/N₂ system, NO is reduced to N₂ with about the same NO conversion as that in the NO/N₂ system but without NO₂ formation. In the NO/C₂H₄/O₂/N₂ system, the oxidation of NO to NO₂ is dramatically promoted. At 523 K, with the increase of the energy density, NO conversion increases rapidly first, and then almost stabilizes at 93–91% of NO conversion with 61–55% of NO₂ selectivity in the energy density range of 317–550 J L⁻¹. It finally decreases gradually at high energy density. A negligible amount of N₂O is formed in the above four systems. Of the four systems studied, NO conversion and NO₂ selectivity of the NO/C₂H₄/O₂/N₂ system are the highest, and NO/O₂/C₂H₄/N₂ system has the lowest electrical energy consumption per NO molecule converted.     

Raman spectroscopic study of K3H(SO4)2 (phases I and II) single crystals

A Raman study of K₃H(SO₄)₂ as a function of temperature reveals that this compound undergoes a phase transition at T_c = 483 K prior to the decomposition at 508 K.     

Transport and optical properties of heavily hole-doped semiconductors BaCu2Se2 and BaCu2Te2

Experimental and theoretical studies of the electronic and optical properties of orthorhombic BaCu₂Se₂ and BaCu₂Te₂ are reported. Experimental data include the electrical resistivity, Hall coefficient, Seebeck coefficient, thermal conductivity, and lattice constants for , and optical transmission and diffuse reflectance data at room temperature. Nominally stoichiometric, polycrystalline samples form with hole concentrations inferred from Hall measurements of 2×10¹⁸ and 5×10¹⁹ cm⁻³ near room temperature for the selenide and telluride, respectively. The corresponding mobilities are near 15 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹ for both materials. Optical measurements reveal a transition near 1.8 eV in BaCu₂Se₂, while no similar feature was observed for BaCu₂Te₂. First principles calculations indicate both materials are direct or nearly direct gap semiconductors with calculated gaps near 1.0 eV and 1.3 eV for the telluride and selenide, respectively, and predict weak absorption below about 2 eV. Transport properties calculated from the electronic structure are also presented.