Oxygen nonstoichiometry, defect structure and electrical properties of LaFe0.7Ni0.3O3 − δ

Oxygen nonstoichiometry (δ), total conductivity (σ) and thermoelectric power (S) of the LaFe_0.7Ni_0.3O_3 − δ sample have been studied as functions of temperature and oxygen partial pressure. Based on the results of the direct reduction of the sample in hydrogen flow at 1100 °C the absolute oxygen content (3 − δ) has been found to vary from 2.999 to 2.974 in the range of 1273-1373 K and 10^− 3-0.21 atm. The point defect equilibrium models have been proposed and fitted to the set of experimental data in the form of log p(O₂) = f(δ)_T dependences. The values of standard thermodynamic quantities of defect formation reactions have been assessed. The joint analysis of oxygen nonstoichiometry, total conductivity and thermoelectric power has been performed using a small-polaron approach. The values of partial conductivity, partial thermopower and mobilities of electronic charge carriers have been calculated. The p-type semiconducting behavior of LaFe_0.7Ni_0.3O_3 − δ has been explained by the higher mobility values of electron holes than those of electrons in the whole range of thermodynamic parameters studied.     

Fabrication, characterization, and measurement of viscosity of α-Fe2O3-glycerol nanofluids

Magnetic nanofluids, ferrofluids, are a special category of smart nanomaterials, consisting of stable dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles in different fluids. In this study, magnetic nanoparticles of hematite, α-Fe₂O₃, were prepared by solvothermal method using Fe(NO₃)₃ as a starting material. The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electronic microscope (TEM).To the best of our knowledge, this is the first research on the rheological properties of nanofluids of α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and glycerol. The experimental results showed that the viscosity of α-Fe₂O₃-glycerol nanofluids increases with increasing the particle volume fraction and decreases with increasing temperature. Our results clearly showed that the α-Fe₂O₃-glycerol nanofluids are non-Newtonian shear-thinning and their shear viscosity depends strongly on temperature. The experimental data were compared with some theoretical models. The measured values of the effective viscosity of nanofluids are underestimated by the theoretical models.     

Structural properties and electrical characteristics of high-k Dy2O3 gate dielectrics

This paper describes the structural properties and electrical characteristics of thin Dy₂O₃ dielectrics deposited on silicon substrates by means of reactive sputtering. The structural and morphological features of these films after postdeposition annealing were studied by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It is found that Dy₂O₃ dielectrics annealed at 700 °C exhibit a thinner capacitance equivalent thickness and better electrical properties, including the interface trap density and the hysteresis in the capacitance-voltage curves. Under constant current stress, the Weibull slope of the charge-to-breakdown of the 700 °C-annealed films is about 1.6. These results are attributed to the formation of well-crystallized Dy₂O₃ structure and the reduction of the interfacial SiO₂ layer.     

Interfacial reactions and oxidation behavior of Al2O3 and Al2O3/Al coatings on an orthorhombic Ti2AlNb alloy

The uniform and dense Al₂O₃ and Al₂O₃/Al coatings were deposited on an orthorhombic Ti₂AlNb alloy by filtered arc ion plating. The interfacial reactions of the Al₂O₃/Ti₂AlNb and Al₂O₃/Al/Ti₂AlNb specimens after vacuum annealing at 750 °C were studied. In the Al₂O₃/Ti₂AlNb specimens, the Al₂O₃ coating decomposed significantly due to reaction between the Al₂O₃ coating and the O-Ti₂AlNb substrate. In the Al₂O₃/Al/Ti₂AlNb specimens, a γ-TiAl layer and an Nb-rich zone came into being by interdiffusion between the Al layer and the O-Ti₂AlNb substrate. The γ-TiAl layer is chemically compatible with Al₂O₃, with no decomposition of Al₂O₃ being detected. No internal oxidation or oxygen and nitrogen dissolution zone was observed in the O-Ti₂AlNb alloy. The Al₂O₃/Al/Ti₂AlNb specimens exhibited excellent oxidation resistance at 750 °C.     

TiO2 thick films supported on reticulated macroporous Al2O3 foams and their photoactivity in phenol mineralization

TiO₂ thick films deposited on macroporous reticulated Al₂O₃ foams with pore size of 10 ppi and 15 ppi were prepared using dip coating from slurries of Aeroxide^® P25 nanopowder and precipitated titania. All prepared films have sufficiently good adhesion to the surface of the substrate also in case of strongly cracked films. No measurable release of deposited TiO₂ after repeated photocatalytic cycles was observed. The photocatalytic activity was characterized as the rate of mineralization of aqueous phenol solution under irradiation of UVA light by TOC technique. The best activity was obtained with Aeroxide^® P25 coated Al₂O₃ foam with the pore size of 10 ppi, annealed at 600 °C. The optimal annealing temperature for preparation of films from precipitated titania could be determined at 700 °C. Films prepared by sol-gel deposition technique were considerably thinner compared to coatings made of suspensions and their photocatalytic activity was significantly smaller.     

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of Sm-doped CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 glasses and glass ceramics

Sm³⁺ doped CaO-MgO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ glass and glass ceramics have been prepared. The diopside crystal (CaMgSi₂O₆) was identified in the glass ceramics by X-ray diffraction analysis. X-ray photoelectron spectra of the glass and glass ceramics were measured by a monochromatised Al-Kα XPS instrument. Sm 3d core level spectra for the Sm doped samples showed that Sm ions are predominantly in the Sm (III) state in glass and glass ceramics. The O 1s core spectra could be fitted by summing the contributions from bridging oxygen (BO) and non bridging oxygen (NBO) for samarium undoped glass, BO, NBO and Si-O-Sm for the doped glass. The O 1s XPS spectrum of undoped glass ceramics was curve fitted with BO and NBO in glass phase, as well as SiOSi, SiOMg and SiOCa in diopside. In addition to the five components above mentioned, SiOSm in diopside also appeared in O 1s XPS spectra of samarium doped glass ceramics. According to the fitting results, we demonstrate that the Sm₂O₃ exist in glass network as a glass modifier. After heat treatment, nearly all the Sm³⁺ existed in diopside phase as the substitution for Ca²⁺.     

远场超分辨随机光重建显微镜(STORM)研究进展

了解细胞内分子尺度的动态和结构的特征是生命科学迫切需要解决的问题,要求远场光学成像要求纳米或亚纳米量级的空间分辨率.介绍了一种实现打破衍射极限的远场荧光显微成像技术--随机光重建显微术(STORM),其分辨率可以达到横向分辨率20 nm,轴向分辨率50 nm,理论上这种方法的空间分辨率可以达到单分子定位的精度.具体介绍...     

掺Fe3+A-TiO2粉末的制备及其可见光催化降解碱性品红

以硫酸钛为原料用水热法制备了掺Fe3+TiO2粉末,用SEM测定了样品的形貌和晶型,研究了以自制的掺Fe3+ A-TiO2对碱性品红溶液的光催化降解作用.结果表明:所制备的TiO2为锐铁矿型TiO2(A-TiO2).可见光照射下,用自制的掺Fe3+A-TiO2降解碱性品红溶液的最佳条件是:2mg·L-1的碱性品红溶液中...     

流动注射分光光度法测定煤灰中的微量铀

在稀硝酸介质中,以2-(3-羧基苯偶氮)-7-(4-氯-2-膦酸基苯偶氮)-1,8-二羟基-3,6-萘二磺酸(CPA-mK)作为显色剂,建立了一种测定微量铀的流动注射分光光度法,在最佳实验条件下,该方法的线性范围为0-35mg/L,检出限为0.026mg/L,应用该方法测定煤灰样品中的铀,其相对标准偏差为1.8%-3....     

SrBi2Ta2O9/Bi4Ti3O12复合铁电薄膜的制备与特性研究

采用溶胶凝胶工艺在p-Si衬底上制备了SrBi₂Ta₂O₉/Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂复合铁电薄膜. 研究了SrBi₂Ta₂O₉/Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂复合薄膜的微观结构与生长行为、铁电性能和疲劳特性. 研究表明: Si衬底Bi₄Ti< 关键词： 2Ta₂O₉')" href="#">SrBi₂Ta₂O₉ 4Ti₃O₁₂')" href="#">Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ 复合铁电薄膜 溶胶凝胶工艺