Synthesis of layered cathode materials Li[CoxNiyMn1-x-y]O2 from layered double hydroxide precursors

Cathode materials Li[CoxNiyMn1-x-y]O2 for lithium secondary batteries have been prepared by a new route using layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as a precursor. The resulting layered phase with the α-NaFeO2 structure crystallizes in the rhombohedral system, with space group R-3m having an interlayer spacing close to 0.47 nm. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to measure the oxidation states of Co, Ni and Mn. The effects of varying the Co/Ni/Mn ratio on both the structure and electrochemical properties of Li[CoxNiyMn1-x-y]O2 have been investigated by X-ray diffraction and electrochemical tests.The products demonstrated a rather stable cycling behavior, with a reversible capacity of 118 mAh/g for the layered material with Co/Ni/Mn = 1/1/1.     

强流四脉冲电子束源实验研究

 为了进行强流多电子束源研究,对现有2MeV LIA 注入器进行了四脉冲改造,二极管脉冲电压约500kV。实验研究了天鹅绒阴极在四脉冲条件下的发射能力、传导电流负载效应以及阴极等离子体运动对阴极电子发射和束能量的影响。利用空间电荷限制流模型推算出阴极等离子体膨胀速率在1 ~4cm/μs之间。     

MEA with double-layered catalyst cathode to mitigate methanol crossover in DMFC

Methanol permeation is one of the key problems for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) applications. It is necessary to change the structure of the cathode of membrane electrode assembly (MEA). Therefore, a novel MEA with double-layered catalyst cathode was prepared in this paper. The double-layered catalyst consists of PtRu black as inner catalyst layer and Pt black as outer catalyst layer. The inner catalyst layer is prepared for oxidation of the methanol permeated from anode. The results indicate that this double-layered catalyst reduced the effects of methanol crossover and assimilated mixed potential losses. The performance of MEA with double-layered catalyst cathode was 52.2 mW cm⁻², which was a remarkable improvement compared with the performance of MEA with traditional cathode. The key factor responsible for the improved performance is the optimization of the electrode structure.     

Reduction of 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds and of their N-phenylimine derivatives by sodium cyanide under aprotic conditions

Some aromatic 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds, i.e. 9,10-phenanthrenequinone, acenaphthenequinone and benzil, and their corresponding N-phenyl monoimines, have been reduced, using dry acetonitrile as the solvent, in the presence of sodium cyanide as a reducing agent. Comparative potentiostatic preparative-scale electrolysis is described.     

A Modified Version of the Grimm's Glow Discharge Lamp for Use as a Demountable Hollow Cathode Emission Source. III. Blackening as a Function of Discharge Parameters

Abstract

The influence of anode distance from hollow cathode on the blackening? of spectral lines excited by means of the modified Grimm's lamp was investigated for three representative cathodic materials, i.e. aluminium, copper and graphite using argon as the carrier gas. On the basis of the experimental results as well as voltage-current characteristic curves at distances of 7, 15, 20, 25 and 33 mm, it was possible to conclude that the optimal sets of discharge parameters for all the materials investigated are based on an electrode distance of 20-25 mm. In the case of copper a distance of 33 mm was also found to be highly suitable. An increase in the emission of copper lines at the largest anodic length with increasing pressure of the noble gas was also observed, in contrast with the behavior of the same element at shorter distances. A tentative interpretation of the phenomenon is given.     

Optogalvanic Indication of Small Continuous Spectrum Distribution Shift

An optogalvanic method based on the shift of the continuous spectrum frequency distribution is proposed. The accuracy of the shift indication depends on the frequency distribution of the absorbing transitions in the optogalvanic detector spectrum. The absorption in Ne/Cu hollow cathode discharge lamp is analysed in order to investigate the behaviour of the spectrum emitted by a red AC EL panel.     

纳米MgO掺杂改善LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2正极材料

将氢氧化物共沉淀法制备的(Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3)（OH）₂在500℃热处理5 h得到具有尖晶石结构、纳米尺寸的氧化物M₃O₄(M=Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3).将其与LiOH及不同量的纳米MgO混合均匀,并在850℃热处理24 h制备了Li(Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3)_1/xMg_xO₂（x=0,0.01,0.02,0.03,0.04,0.05）正极村料.随着Mg掺杂量的增大,正极材料的晶胞参数增大;少量的Mg掺杂增大了锂离子的扩散系数,而过度掺杂却使锂离子扩散系数有所降低,其中Li(Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3)_0.98Mg_0.02O₂的锂离子扩散系数最大,其脱出和嵌入扩散系数分别为D_Li-dein=29.20×10^-11cm²·S^-1和D_Li-in=4.760×10^-11cm²·s^-1;其以3C倍率充放电的平均放电比容量为139.3 mAh·g^-1,比未掺杂的原粉约高9.5 mAh·g^-1;另外其循环性能也得到了大幅度改善.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Li1-xVxCryFe1-yPO4/C as a cathode material

Composites Li1-xVxCryFe1-yPO4/C（x=0.01, 0.02; y = 0.01, 0.02） were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. The influence of the content of doping vanadium and chromium on the structure of Li1-xVxCryFe1-yPO4/C was investigated by XRD, while the morphology of powders was observed by SEM. The investigation of the electrochemical performances showed that the Li0.99V0.01Cr0.02Fe0.98PO4/C material has a higher capacity. At 0.1 C discharging rate, it is capable of delivering reversible specific capacity of 163.8 mAh/g with fairly stable cycleability.     

Insights into Anion-Solvent Interactions to Boost Stable Operation of Ether-Based Electrolytes in Pure-SiOx||LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 Full Cells

Ether solvents with superior reductive stability promise excellent interphasial stability with high-capacity anodes while the limited oxidative resistance hinders their high-voltage operation. Extending the intrinsic electrochemical stability of ether-based electrolytes to construct stable-cycling high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries is challenging but rewarding. Herein, the anion-solvent interactions were concerned as the key point to optimize the anodic stability of the ether-based electrolytes and an optimized interphase was realized on both pure-SiO_x anodes and LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ cathodes. Specifically, the small-anion-size LiNO₃ and tetrahydrofuran with high dipole moment to dielectric constant ratio realized strengthened anion-solvent interactions, which enhance the oxidative stability of the electrolyte. The designed ether-based electrolyte enabled a stable cycling performance over 500 cycles in pure-SiO_x||LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ full cell, demonstrating its superior practical prospects. This work provides new insight into the design of new electrolytes for emerging high-energy density lithium-ion batteries through the regulation of interactions between species in electrolytes.     

Synthesis and characterization of Mn-doped Zn2SiO4/SiO2 phosphor particles in core-shell structure

Manganese-doped zinc silicate (Zn₂SiO₄:Mn) is a kind of phosphor material that has a photo-luminescent (PL) and cathode-luminescent (CL) properties with intensive green light emission at 520 nm. The particles consisting of SiO₂@Zn₂SiO₄:Mn (SiO₂ core-Zn₂SiO₄:Mn shell) were synthesized via colloidal process and forced precipitation. After drying, the Zn/Mn precipitates were coated on the surface of SiO₂ particles. The Zn/Mn precipitates reacted with SiO₂ and transformed to Zn₂SiO₄:Mn by suitable calcination. The microstructure, crystalline phase, and luminescent characteristics of the products were studied. Besides, a CL device consisting of the core-shell powder was characterized.