Preparation of thin Si:H films in an inductively coupled plasma reactor and analysis of their surface roughness

An important concern in the deposition of Si:H films is to obtain smooth surfaces. Herein, we deposit the thin Si:H films using Ar-diluted SiH₄ as feedstock gas in an inductively coupled plasma reactor. And we carry a real-time monitor on the deposition process by using optical emission spectrum technology in the vicinity of substrate and diagnose the Ar plasma radial distribution by Langmuir probe. Surface detecting by AFM and surface profilometry in large scale shows that the thin Si:H films have small surface roughness. Distributions of both the ion density and the electron temperature are homogeneous at h = 0.5 cm. Based on these experimental results, it can be proposed inductively coupled plasma reactor is fit to deposit the thin film in large scale. Also, Ar can affect the reaction process and improve the thin Si:H films characteristics.     

Investigations on the formation of tracks in crystals

The minimal energy loss (dE/d ζ)_k [MeV cm²/mg] for the formation of a track in an insulator has been determined for mica, tourmaline, quartz glass, quartz crystal, lithium niobate and beryl. The investigations show that the (dE/d ζ)_k value of a track detector can be roughly estimated from the thermal conductivity of the given material.     

Ultrasound in organic electrosynthesis

Mechanical effects induced by ultrasonication can be very helpful for the activation of electrochemical reactions. The continuous cleaning of the electrodes by ultrasound irradiation of the electrochemical cell or the enhancement of mass transfer at the electrodes are examples of such activation. Finally, ultrasonication can play an important part for the orientation of reactions whose selectivities are very sensitive to stirring. Two very different examples have been chosen to illustrate these phenomena: the indirect electrooxidation of di-ketone-L-sorbose into the corresponding ketogulonic acid and the direct electroreduction of acetophenone into pinacol.     

Using Unfold‐PCA for batch‐to‐batch start‐up process understanding and steady‐state identification in a sequencing batch reactor

In chemical and biochemical processes, steady‐state models are widely used for process assessment, control and optimisation. In these models, parameter adjustment requires data collected under nearly steady‐state conditions. Several approaches have been developed for steady‐state identification (SSID) in continuous processes, but no attempt has been made to adapt them to the singularities of batch processes. The main aim of this paper is to propose an automated method based on batch‐wise unfolding of the three‐way batch process data followed by a principal component analysis (Unfold‐PCA) in combination with the methodology of Brown and Rhinehart 2 for SSID. A second goal of this paper is to illustrate how by using Unfold‐PCA, process understanding can be gained from the batch‐to‐batch start‐ups and transitions data analysis. The potential of the proposed methodology is illustrated using historical data from a laboratory‐scale sequencing batch reactor (SBR) operated for enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR). The results demonstrate that the proposed approach can be efficiently used to detect when the batches reach the steady‐state condition, to interpret the overall batch‐to‐batch process evolution and also to isolate the causes of changes between batches using contribution plots. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Study on degradation of dimethoate solution in ultrasonic airlift loop reactor

In this work, the degradation of dimethoate solution in ultrasonic airlift loop reactor (UALR) assisted with advanced oxidation processes was studied. The effects of O₃ flow rate, ultrasonic intensity, pH value and reaction temperature on the degradation rate were investigated. UALR imposed a synergistic effect combining sonochemical merit with high O₃ transfer rate. Under the optimal operation conditions: ultrasonic irradiation time was 4 h, O₃ flow rate was 0.41 m³ h⁻¹, ultrasonic intensity was 4.64 W cm⁻², pH value was 10.0, reaction temperature was 25 °C, and initial concentration of dimethoate was 20 mg L⁻¹, degradation rate of dimethoate increased to 90.8%. The experimental results indicated that the method of UALR degradation of organic pollutants in the presence of gas could reduce reaction time and improve degradation rate. UALR was an advisable choice for treating organic waste waters and this device could be easily scale up. Thus this process has wide application prospect in industry.     

Preparing β-blocker (R)-Nifenalol based on enantioconvergent synthesis of (R)-p-nitrophenylglycols in continuous packed bed reactor with epoxide hydrolase

An engineered epoxide hydrolase from Vigna radiate (VrEH2_M263N) shows near-perfect enantioconvergence in single enzyme mediated hydrolysis of racemic p-nitrostyrene oxide (pNSO). To explore industrial potential of the promising biocatalyst, we tried to immobilize the VrEH2 variant by covalently linking onto a commercially available amino resin ECR8405F. Then a 5-mL packed bed reactor filled with the immobilized VrEH2_M263N was connected with macroporous resin NKA-11 for in situ product adsorption, and the product (R)-p-nitrophenyl glycol (pNPG) was harvested by methanol elution, with 91% isolated yield and 97% ee. The continuous reactor was operated stably for more than 100?h with a space time yield of 20?g?L^?1?h^?1. Subsequently, the β-blocker (R)-Nifenalol was prepared by chemically synthesized from (R)-pNPG, affording the product in an overall yield of 61.3% (1.5?g) and an enantiopurity of 99.9% ee after recrystallization.     

Study of the performances of an oxygen carrier: Experimental investigation of the binder's contribution and characterization of its structural modifications

The aim of this work is to investigate the contribution of the binder (NiAl₂O₄) on the performances of the oxygen carrier NiO/NiAl₂O₄. To this purpose, oxidation/reduction cycles have been performed in a fixed bed reactor using CO as a fuel. The results reveal that the binder can react with the fuel to form CO₂, and that its total reduction capacity increases with temperature. XRD characterizations performed on the binder (on the fresh and after several cycles) show a shift of the diffraction peaks of NiAl₂O₄ toward the ones of γ-alumina, which can be attributed to a progressive decomposition of NiAl₂O₄ to alumina and NiO.     

铅基堆超临界CO2复合循环发电系统热力学分析

本文对比了再压缩超临界CO2 (S-CO2)循环、蒸汽朗肯循环、He布雷顿循环分别应用于铅基堆的最优热学性能,明确了S-CO2循环与铅基堆结合较传统循环的热力学优势。为进一步提高再压缩S-CO2循环的效率,以跨临界CO2 (T-CO2)循环为底循环构建了再压缩S-CO2/T-CO2复合循环,探讨了不同顶循环透平入口温度、压力和压缩机入口温度条件下系统性能的变化规律,对比了S-CO2/T-CO2复合循环和S-CO2循环的热学性能。结果表明:铅基堆再压缩S-CO2循环发电系统较传统循环形式具有更高的热效率;构建的S-CO2/T-CO2复合循环能够有效提高S-CO2循环的效率,在所研究参数范围内,S-CO2/T-CO2复合循环的热效率和效率比S-CO2循环分别最大可提高约4.8%和8.3%;再压缩S-CO2循环和S-CO2/T-CO2复合循环热学性能随顶循环关键参数变化规律具有一致性。     

固定化β-葡萄糖醛酸酶反应器的制备及其在4-甲基亚硝胺基-1-(3-吡啶)-1-丁醇的O-糖苷化合物分析中的应用

采用溶胶-凝胶法,以丙烯酰胺作为单体,制备了基于有机-硅胶杂化整体柱的β-葡萄糖醛酸酶反应器。优化了硅酸甲酯和γ-(甲基丙烯酰氧)丙基三甲氧基硅的物质的量的比、丙烯酰胺和聚乙二醇的用量,以及水浴温度等制备条件,获得了孔隙均匀、通透性良好、机械强度高的有机-硅胶杂化整体柱。采用光学显微镜和扫描电镜表征杂化整体柱。进一步将β-葡萄糖醛酸酶共价键合在整体柱上,以4-甲基亚硝胺基-1-(3-吡啶)-1-丁醇(NNAL)的O-糖苷化合物(NNAL-O-Gluc)为底物研究酶反应器的水解效果,实验结果证明酶反应器在室温条件下的水解效率大大提高,实现了NNAL-O-Gluc高效水解与分析,解决了目前NNAL-O-Gluc分析中前处理水解效率低的问题。     

焙烧条件对浆态床CO甲烷化Ni-Al2O3催化剂性能的影响

结合行星式球磨机,采用机械化学法制备Ni-Al₂O₃催化剂,考察了焙烧温度和焙烧时间对Ni-Al₂O₃催化剂晶相结构、还原特征、孔道结构和浆态床CO甲烷化性能的影响。通过XRD、H₂-TPR、BET、XPS和TPH等方法对反应前后催化剂进行表征。结果表明,焙烧温度从350℃升高到700℃,活性前体NiO仍在载体表面高度分散,催化剂还原峰温向高温方向偏移。其中,450℃条件下焙烧所获得的cat-450试样比表面积最大,为350 m²/g。评价结果显示,焙烧温度从350℃升高到700℃,CO转化率、CH₄选择性和收率均呈先升高后降低的趋势,于450℃达到最大值,分别为97.8%、88.2%和86.2%。另外,焙烧时间对催化剂的还原性能影响较小,对载体Al₂O₃的晶相结构有一定影响。随焙烧时间延长,CO转化率稍有降低,而后增大;焙烧时间为4 h,CH₄选择性和收率均较大。