Synthesis,characterization, and functionalization of zirconium tungstate (ZrW2O8) nano‐rods for advanced polymer nanocomposites

Nanomaterials based on zirconium tungstate (ZrW₂O₈) exhibit numerous outstanding properties that make them ideal candidates for the development of high‐performance composites. Low coefficient of thermal expansion for advanced materials is a promising direction in the field of insulating nanocomposites. However, the agglomeration of zirconium tungstate (ZrW₂O₈)‐based nanomaterials in the polymer matrix is a limiting factor in their successful applications, and studies on surface functionalization ZrW₂O₈ for advanced nanocomposites are very limited. In this work, ZrW₂O₈ nano‐rods were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and subsequently functionalized in a solvent‐free aqueous medium using dopamine. Both pristine and functionalized nano‐rods were thoroughly characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X‐ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy techniques, which confirmed the successful functionalization of the nanomaterials. Polymer nanocomposites were also prepared using epoxy resin as a model matrix. Polymer nanocomposites with functionalized ZrW₂O₈ nano‐rods exhibited low coefficient of thermal expansion and enhanced tensile properties. The improved properties of the nanocomposites render them suitable for electronic applications. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Carbon nanotubes‐A resin for electrochemically modulated liquid chromatography

Electrochemically modulated liquid chromatography is a special form of ion exchange chromatography in which the separation process is controlled by applying an electric potential to the stationary phase. This form of chromatography has so far only been applied in research studies. The present study shows that multiwalled carbon nanotubes are an effective resin material for an electrochemically modulated chromatography process. The experiments are carried out in a newly designed column that enables the packing of nanomaterials. We investigate the influence of the applied potential on the retention and elution of maleic acid, determine the dynamic binding capacity, and calculate the utilization degree of the electrical charge in the adsorption process. Moreover, the stability of the resin and the membrane over more than 200 working hours are presented. In addition to the stability, their sturdiness and inexpensive price are important qualities that make multiwalled carbon nanotubes interesting for application as the stationary phase in an electrochemically driven process. The investigated chromatography technique represents a promising separation process for future applications as a preparative step in biotechnology as well as other life science fields.     

A note on asymptotic behavior for negative drift random walk with dependent heavy-tailed steps and its application to risk theory

In this article, the dependent steps of a negative drift random walk are modelled as a two-sided linear process Xn =-μ ∞∑j=-∞ψn-jεj, where {ε, εn; -∞＜ n ＜ ∞}is a sequence of independent, identically distributed random variables with zero mean, μ＞0 is a constant and the coefficients {ψi;-∞＜ i ＜∞} satisfy 0 ＜∞∑j=-∞|jψj| ＜∞. Under the conditions that the distribution function of |ε| has dominated variation and ε satisfies certain tail balance conditions, the asymptotic behavior of P{supn≥0(-nμ ∞∑j=-∞εjβnj) ＞ x}is discussed. Then the result is applied to ultimate ruin probability.     

Doubly heavy baryon production at γγ collider

The inclusive production of doubly heavy baryons Ξ_cc${\Xi }_{cc}$ and Ξ_bb${\Xi }_{bb}$ at γγ collider is investigated. It is found that the contribution from the heavy quark pair QQ in color triplet and color sextet are important.     

From RHIC to LHC: a relativistic diffusion approach

We investigate the energy dependence of stopping and hadron production in high‐energy heavy‐ion collisions based on a three‐sources Relativistic Diffusion Model. The transport coefficients are extrapolated from Au + Au and Cu + Cu at RHIC energies ( = 19.6–200 GeV) to Pb + Pb at LHC energies = 5.52 TeV. Rapidity distributions for net protons, and pseudorapidity spectra for produced charged particles in central collisions are compared to data at RHIC energies, and discussed for several extrapolations to LHC energies.     

酸洗污泥与煤共燃烧过程中重金属的迁移分布研究

采用高温管式炉系统进行酸洗污泥与煤共燃烧实验。对共燃烧后As、Cr、Ni、Cd、Cu、Mn、Pb、Zn、Sb、Se重金属元素在烟气、飞灰及炉渣中的分配率进行分析。结果表明,Cd、Se、Zn是易挥发重金属,主要分布在烟气和飞灰中。Cd在烟气中的最大分配率为61%;Se在烟气中的分配率为38.58%~94.612%;Zn在低、高温段分别主要分布在烟气和飞灰中。As、Cu、Pb、Sb是半挥发重金属,Pb在炉渣中的分配率较稳定,分配率为42.67%~64.76%,在烟气和飞灰中的分配率波动较大,其分配率分别是14.176%~45.79%和9.78%~32.55%;Sb在烟气中的最大分配率为37.64%;温度升高反而会抑制As、Cu挥发,这与高温下As、Cu易与矿物质反应生成络合物有关。Ni、Cr、Mn属于难挥发重金属,绝大部分残留在炉渣中,且分配率对温度变化不敏感。赋存于炉渣中的Cr、Ni分别超过95%和97%;随着温度升高,Mn在炉渣中的分配率由71.46%增加到96.89%。     

煤焦油重组分甲苯不溶物结构组成及对悬浮床加氢裂化生焦的影响

以煤焦油常压渣油(CTAR)为原料在3000mL环流反应器悬浮床加氢装置上进行了中试实验,并分别从CTAR和加氢产物中提取了甲苯不溶物(TI)及焦炭,通过元素分析、SEM、XRD、FT-IR、XPS等手段对TI及焦炭进行对比分析,明确了TI的结构组成并将其与加氢裂化生焦情况进行了关联。结果表明,CTAR悬浮床加氢工艺具有轻油收率高、生焦总量小、没有壁相焦的特点。TI由煤焦油生产过程中带入的碳质、矿物质颗粒及稠环芳烃有机物构成,O是其中含量最高的杂原子,Ca、Si、Al、Na来源于煤焦油中矿物质,C和O主要存在于C-C、C-H、C-O-C、C-OH结构中,N主要以吡咯和胺的形式存在,S主要以脂肪类S存在。TI具有明显的片层堆积结构,在作用力下容易破碎为具有较大比表面积及吸附能力的微米级微晶及碳质颗粒,和硫化后的催化剂颗粒一起为加氢反应提供载焦中心,优先吸附大分子自由基从而明显减少壁相焦的生成。     

高胶质沥青质超稠油降粘剂YZ-31的研究

针对高胶质和沥青质含量超稠油的特点,室内研究了一种高效油溶性稠油降粘剂YZ-31,对不同降粘剂对超稠油降粘效果进行了比较。探讨了超稠油降粘剂YZ-31加量、温度等因素对降粘效果的影响。结果表明:油溶性降粘剂YZ-31对高胶质和沥青质含量的胜利油田郑家超稠油降粘效果明显。在50oC,5 wt%的降粘剂加量下对三种实验超稠油样品的降粘率都在95%以上。     

广州市售四种贝类重金属含量分析及评价

采用电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法,对广州市售4种食用贝类体内Cd、Cr、Cu、Pb、As进行检测,分析其重金属污染状况,对其质量安全进行评价。结果表明,缢蛏、波纹巴非蛤、丽文蛤和菲律宾蛤仔,Cd、Cr、Cu、Pb含量均低于国家无公害标准,而As含量均超过国家无公害标准。分析认为,广州市售4种贝类已受到一定程度的As污染,应引起重视。