Electrical and mechanical properties of hot-pressed versus sintered LiTi2(PO4)3

The electrical and mechanical properties of hot-pressed versus sintered LiTi₂(PO₄)₃ were investigated. The hot-pressed LiTi₂(PO₄)₃ had a higher density and larger average grain size than the sintered material. As a result of these microstructural differences the hot-pressed material exhibited a higher total ionic conductivity and lower hardness. The electronic conductivity of both materials was the same and increased by a factor of about 10⁷ when the hot-pressed and sintered materials were heated under a reducing atmosphere.     

Vibrational spectra of the layered monofluorophosphate (V), NH4Ag3(PO3F)2

The powder Fourier‐transform (FT) infrared (IR) and Raman spectra of the recently characterized NH₄Ag₃(PO₃F)₂ were recorded and are discussed with a site‐symmetry analysis based on its known structural data. Some comparisons are made with the solution spectra of the PO₃F²⁻ anion and with those of crystalline Ag₂PO₃F. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Vibrational study of the superprotonic phase transition in the mixed crystal Rb2(HSeO4)(H2PO4)

Raman spectra (10–1200 cm⁻¹) of polycrystalline samples of Rb₂(HSeO₄)(H₂PO₄) were studied at temperatures ranging from 300 to 423 K. An assignment of most of the observed bands is proposed. The first‐order phase transition previously detected at 382 K was characterized as: This superionic‐protonic transition is believed to be governed by librations of the HSe/PO₄²⁻ ion and the A OH (A = Se, P) stretching mode. It corresponds to the weakening of  Se(P) O H˙˙˙ H O Se(P) hydrogen bonds and to the melting of the proton sublattice into a quasi‐liquid state in which the protons and the HSe/PO₄²⁻ ions contribute to the unusually high conductivity. The activation energy that was determined from the plot Δν_1/2 versus temperature for the ν (A OH) band has the same order of magnitude as that determined from conductivity measurements. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation of Li3V2 (PO4)3/LiFePO4 composite cathode material for lithium ion batteries

A novel process was attempted for synthesis of Li₃V₂ (PO₄)₃/LiFePO₄ composite cathode material via loading nano-LiFePO₄ (LFP) powders onto the outside of micrometer-size spherical Li₃V₂ (PO₄)₃ (LVP). The precursor of nano-LFP and LVP were synthesized via “controlled crystallization” and “spray drying” techniques, respectively. The X-ray diffraction characterization, scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical performance measurements were studied. The results indicated that the prepared Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/LiFePO₄ (LVP/LFP) composite material exhibited better discharging capacity at high C rate and at low temperature than that of LFP and bulk LVP/LFP. This can pave an effective way to improve the performance of LFP at high C rate and at low temperature.     

31P and 2H NMR study of MZr2(PO4)3

²H NMR spectra of (N²H₄)Zr₂(PO₄)₃ and (²H₃O)Zr₂(PO₄)₃ indicate that the cation in these compounds is under going a fast anisotropic reorientation over a wide temperature range 173–373 K. The short T_PH in the ³¹P cross polarisation suggest that diffusion of the cation between M1 and M2 sites is not occuring and hence the motion is likely to be a reorientation within its lattice site.     

Ionic conductivity of isostructural crystals of the superionic conductors Li3Fe2(PO4)4 and Li3Sc2(PO4)3

The results of measurements of the ionic conductivity σ in Li₃M₂(PO₄)₃ (M=Fe, Sc) single crystals along various crystallographic directions are analyzed. Possible causes of the different behavior of σ in the isostructural crystals are discussed: a jump of the conductivity in the transition to the superionic phase in Li₃Sc₂(PO₄)₃ and its absence in Li₃Fe₂(PO₄)₃; the existence of a conductivity maximum in different crystallographic directions (along the c axis in Li₃Sc₂(PO₄)₃ and along the a axis in Li₃Fe₂(PO₄)₃). Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 39, 83–86 (January 1997)     

Structural and electrical characterization of the NASICON-type Li2FeZr(PO4)3 and Li2FeTi(PO4)3 compounds

In order to develop new electrolytes for all-solid-state rocking chair lithium batteries, the NASICON-type compounds Li₂FeZr(PO₄)₃ and Li₂FeTi(PO₄)₃ were investigated by powder X-ray diffraction technique and impedance spectroscopy. Li₂FeZr(PO₄)₃ is orthorhombic Pbna (a=8.706(3), b=8.786(2), c=12.220(5) Å) and Li₂FeTi(PO₄)₃ is orthorhombic Pbca (a=8.557(3), b=8.624(3), c=23.919(6) Å). They show no phase transitions from RT to 800 °C. In the same temperature range logσT vs. 1/T show no slope variations. The activation energies for the ionic conductivity were 0.62 and 0.64 eV for Li₂FeTi(PO₄)₃ and Li₂FeTi(PO₄)₃, respectively. In order to better evaluate the present results they were compared with those of α and β-LiZr₂(PO₄)₃ phases, which were also prepared and characterised. A change of activation energy from 0.47 eV to 1.03 eV was observed in the case of β phase, at about 300 °C; attributed to the β (orthorhombic) ? β′ (monoclinic) phase transition. In the α phase the activation energy 0.47 eV in the temperature range 150 – 850 °C. The Li₂FeZr(PO₄)₃ and Li₂FeTi(PO₄)₃ compounds can be interesting for applications as solid electrolytes in high temperature (>300 °C) lithium batteries.     

Protonic conductivity and lithium intercalation in a new iron hydroxyphosphate hydrate: (H3O)[Fe(H2O)]3[H8(PO4)6]·3H2O

A new hydroxonium iron phosphate, (H₃O)[Fe(H₂O)]₃[H₈(PO₄)₆]·3H₂O, was synthesized through a precipitation route by means of acidic media. The crystal structure was solved by X-ray powder diffraction. Electrochemical characterizations, performed on this compound, show reversible intercalation of lithium and substantial lithium diffusion. Protonic conductivity is observed in agreement with the simultaneous presence of H₂O, hydrated protons and OH groups in the large intersecting tunnels of this intersecting tunnel structure.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and spectroscopic study of K0.92(2) Zn0.08(2) H1.92(2) (PO4) (Zn-KDP)

The structure of K0.92₍₂₎ Zn_0.08(2) H_1.92(2) (PO₄) was determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal structure of the Zn-KDP belonged to the tetragonal space group $ \mathrm{I}\overline{4}2\mathrm{d} $ , with cell parameters of a?=?b?=?7.4487(5)?Å and c?=?6.9703(5)?Å, 386.73(5) Å3, Z?=?4, and R?=?0.023. Zn²⁺ ions were used as substitutes for K⁺ ions with hydrogen vacancy. The Zn-KDP single crystals were submitted to further Raman, infrared, and ¹H NMR studies to investigate chemical group functionalisation, possible bonding between the organic and inorganic materials, and partial substitution of K⁺ by Zn²⁺. The latter partial substitution was confirmed by the deviation of IR frequencies for O–H stretching, the variation of IR and Raman frequencies for stretching and bending vibrations ν(PO₄) of H₂PO₄, and the appearance of additional Raman (147, 386 and 481 cm^?1) vibrational bands. Electrical conductivity measurements were performed on polycrystalline pellets of Zn-KDP and pure KDP at room temperatures (RT) of up to 473K. In both cases, a conductivity jump close to 453K was observed, and a stronger increase of conductivity was measured.     

Glass Transition (T g ) and Dielectric Constant (e'r) of Li3PO4-Pb3(PO4)2-BiPO4 (Li2O-PbO-Bi2O3-P2O5) Glasses

Thermal and dielectric properties of heavy metal oxide glasses, Li₃PO₄-Pb₃(PO₄)₂-BiPO₄ (Li₂O-PbO-Bi₂O₃-P₂O₅), were studied from ambient temperature to 500°C by differential thermal analysis (DTA) and dielectric constant (?′_r) measurements. Experiment results show a strong influence of lithium, lead and bismuth ions on T _g and ?′_r.     

Mn5(PO3(OH))2(PO4)2(H2O)4的水热合成和光谱研究

在水热反应条件下合成出具有红磷锰矿结构的Mn5(PO3(OH) ) 2 (PO4 ) 2 (H2 O) 4单晶 ,在X ray单晶结构分析的基础上 ,对其固体紫外可见漫反射光谱、红外光谱、荧光光谱和热重光谱进行了研究。结果表明 ,构成该化合物的PO4 四面体及MnO6 八面体通过共顶点或共棱方式相连接 ,与P ,Mn配位的氧分为 3类 :即端基氧 (Od)、二桥氧 (Ob)和三桥氧 (Oc)。因而在 2 10和 2 5 0nm左右出现了Od→Mn和Ob ,c→Mn的荷移跃迁吸收谱带 ;在 10 0 0～ 110 0cm- 1 处 ,P—O的伸缩振动峰分裂为 3个 ;70 0～ 980cm- 1 处存在 3类Mn—O的伸缩振动。对标题化合物分别采用 2 18和 310nm的光激发 ,分别在 35 4和 4 13nm产生强而尖锐的荧光光谱发射峰 ,表现了很强的光学效应。热重分析表明该化合物在 2 70℃以下结构保持稳定 ,在 2 70～36 0℃范围内失去配位水。量化计算得单点能为 - 4 5 5 8 6 5 95 5 5 1a u ;前线轨道能量HOMO(Alpha) =- 0 2 80 80a u ,LOMO(Alpha) =0 0 15 2 7a u ,能隙为 0 2 96 0 7a u ;HOMO(Beta) =- 0 2 5 919a u ,LOMO(Beta)=0 0 0 10 8a u ,能隙为 0 2 6 0 72a u ;偶极矩为 4 2 0 82Debye。     

Order-disorder transition in Na3Bi(PO4)2

Na₃Bi(PO₄)₂ exhibits several phase transitions at about 575, 820 and 905°C. The structure was determined at ambient temperature (α-form) and above the first transition (β-form). The α-form cell is monoclinic with a = 19.86(1), b = 5.353(6), c = 13.96(3) Å, β = 110.64(7)°, Z = 8, space group P2₁/ _c ; the structure was solved from 3769 independent reflections to an R value, calculated on intensities, of 0.069. The β-form cell is orthorhombic with a = 18.71(3), b = 7.18(2), c = 5.429(7) Å, Z = 4, space group Pnam; the structure was solved to an R value, calculated on structure factors, of 0.055 using intensities of 858 unique reflections measured on a single crystal at 650°C. Both structures are related to that of glaserite. At high temperature, one of the PO₄ tetrahedra is statistically disordered over two positions related by the m-mirror. Below the transition, ordering of this ion leads to a unit cell of lower symmetry. At the transition, two individuals grow on the two sides of the m-mirror which disappears; thus, at ambient temperature, the crystals are systematically twinned. Above the second transition, the unit cell is hexagonal.     

Electrochemical intercalation of lithium into diamond-pyrocarbon nanocomposites

Physics of the Solid State - The electrochemical behavior of composite materials based on nanodiamond and carbal is investigated in the course of cathodic intercalation of lithium from an LiPF6...     

Electrochemical intercalation of lithium into graphitized carbons

The change of the carbon structure with electrochemical intercalation of lithium has been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. Graphitized carbons showed the first and the second stage structures clearly during the intercalation process. However, the layer spacing corresponding to the 1st stage structure of graphitized carbon was smaller than that of graphite. This is because the first stage structure of graphitized carbon is the mixed structure of lithiated graphite crystallites and lithiated turbostratic disordered layers. The lithium is mainly intercalated into turbostratic disordered layers above 0.1 V versus Li/Li⁺, and intercalated into graphite crystallites rather than turbostratic disordered layers below 0.1 V versus Li/Li⁺.     

Raman spectroscopic study of the uranyl phosphate mineral dumontite Pb2 [(UO2)3O2(PO4)2]·5H2 O

Raman spectra of dumontite were measured at 298 and 77 K. Observed bands were attributed to the stretching and bending vibrations of uranyl and phosphate units and OH stretching vibrations of water molecules. U–O bond lengths in uranyls and approximate O–H···O bond lengths were calculated. The values of the U–O bond lengths are in agreement with the data from the single crystal structure analysis of dumontite. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Vibrational spectroscopic study of budesonide

The Raman spectrum of budesonide is reported for the first time, and molecular assignments are proposed on the basis of ab initio BLYP DFT calculations with a 6‐31 G* basis set and vibrational wavenumbers predicted on a quasi‐harmonic approximation. Comparison with previously published infrared data has explained several spectral features, and the relative band intensities in the CO and CC stretching regions are interpreted. The results from this study provide data that can be used for the preparative process monitoring of budesonide, an important steroidal pharmaceutical in various dosage forms, and its interaction with excipients and other components. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

红色长余辉材料Zn3(PO4)2：Mn2+,Ga3+的合成及光谱性质

采用高温固相法合成α、β和γ-Zn₃(PO₃)₂:Mn²⁺,Ga³⁺(ZPMG),XRD分析表明,高温合成过程中淬火条件有利于β相的形成,退火条件有利于γ相的形成。三种磷光粉的激发光谱分别位于246nm(α)、234nm(β和γ)的宽带谱。α相的发射光谱为位于508nm的锐线谱,β和γ相的发射光谱均存在两个谱带,分别位于508nm的绿色光谱区和616nm的红色光谱区。两种发射均归属为Mn²⁺的⁴T₁(⁴G)→⁶A_1g(⁶S)跃迁,但是由于Mn²⁺在Zn₃(PO₃)₂结构中的配位数不同,故发光颜色及强度均不同。对于余辉发射,只能观察到红色余辉光谱。