Crystal structure of the parent misfit-layered cobalt oxide [Sr2O2]qCoO2

The crystal structure of our newly discovered Sr-Co-O phase is investigated in detail through high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) techniques. Electron diffraction (ED) measurement together with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis show that an ampoule-synthesized sample contains an unknown Sr-Co-O ternary phase with monoclinic symmetry and the cation ratio of Sr/Co=1. From HREM images a layered structure with a regular stacking of a CdI₂-type CoO₂ sheet and a rock-salt-type Sr₂O₂ double-layered block is observed, which confirms that the phase is the parent of the more complex “misfit-layered (ML)” cobalt oxides of [M_mA₂O_m+2]_qCoO₂ with the formula of [Sr₂O₂]_qCoO₂, i.e. m=0. It is revealed that the misfit parameter q is 0.5, i.e. the two sublattices of the CoO₂ sheet and the Sr₂O₂ block coexist to form a commensurate composite structure. We propose a structural model with monoclinic P2₁/m symmetry, which is supported by simulations of ED patterns and HREM images based on dynamical diffraction theory.     

Hyperbranched polyurethane as novel solid-solid phase change material for thermal energy storage

A series of novel hyperbranched polyurethane copolymer (HB-PUPCM) using hyperbranched polyester as chain extender was prepared via a two-step process. The phase transition behaviors and morphology of the HB-PUPCM films were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMA), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), polarizing optical microscopy (POM) and tapping-mode atomic force microscopy (AFM). HB-PUPCM was proven to a good polymeric solid-solid phase change heat storage material.     

Sandwich‐Structured Graphene–Nickel Silicate–Nickel Ternary Composites as Superior Anode Materials for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

We report the synthesis of sandwich‐structured graphene–nickel silicate–Ni ternary composites by using the solvothermal method followed by a simple in situ reduction procedure. The composites show an interesting structure with graphene sandwiched between two layers of well‐dispersed Ni nanoparticles (NPs) anchored on ultrathin nickel silicate nanosheets. These ternary composites exhibit enhanced performance as anode materials owing to the synergistic effect between the graphene matrix and electrochemically inert Ni nanoparticles, an effect that holds promise for the design and fabrication of other advanced electrode materials.     

大孔Mo-Ni/Al_2O_3催化剂的催化裂化柴油加氢性能研究

采用三次纳米自组装合成法,制备了一种以二次纳米自组装Al2O3为主体的大孔主客体催化剂FA-40,具有0.78 cm3·g-1的孔容、114 m2·g-1的比表面积、27 nm的平均孔径、6.0 nm和40 nm的双峰孔结构、孔分布在10~100 nm高度集中、低堆积密度为0.56 g·cm-3、活性金属含量高达35.70%。XRD和TEM分析结果显示,活性金属以直径小于2 nm的微晶态纳米粒子形式均匀分散于主体表面。采用劣质催化裂化柴油进行20 h加氢实验评价,反应趋于稳定时,FA-40的脱硫、脱氮及芳烃饱和率分别达到94.4%、95.5%和67.9%,与F-5相比分别提高了20%、80%和140%。300 h的长周期加氢实验表明,FA-40具有良好的加氢性能。     

Synthesis and electrochemical characteristics of xLi2MnO3–(1−x)Li(Mn0.375Ni0.375Co0.25)O2 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) thin film cathode for lithium rechargeable micro batteries

We have compared the structure, microstructure, and electrochemical characteristics of xLi₂MnO₃–(1−x)Li(Mn_0.375Ni_0.375Co_0.25)O₂ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) thin films with their bulk cathode laminate counterparts of identical compositions. Pure Li(Mn_0.375Ni_0.375Co_0.25)O₂ as well as the synthesized composite films partially transform into cubic spinel structure during charge–discharge cycling. In contrast, such layered to spinel phase transformation has only been identified in bulk cathode laminates with x ≥ 0.75. At a current density 0.05 mAcm⁻², the discharge capacity of Li(Mn_0.375Ni_0.375Co_0.25)O₂ thin film was measured to be ∼60 μAhcm⁻². The discharge capacity (∼217 μAhcm⁻²) was markedly improved in x∼0.5 composite thin film. The capacity retention after 20 charge discharge cycles are improved in composite films; however, their capacity fading could not be eliminated completely.     

Nano-crystalline FeOOH mixed with SWNT matrix as a superior anode material for lithium batteries

Nano-crystalline FeOOH particles(5～10 nm) have been uniformly mixed with electric matrix of single-walled carbon nanotubes(SWNTs)for forming FeOOH/SWNT composite via a facile ultrasonication method. Directly using the FeOOH/SWNT composite(containing 15 wt%SWNTs) as anode material for lithium battery enhances kinetics of the Li+insertion/extraction processes, thereby effectively improving reversible capacity and cycle performance, which delivers a high reversible capacity of 758 mAh g-1under a current density of 400 mA g-1even after 180 cycles, being comparable with previous reports in terms of electrochemical performance for FeOOH anode. The good electrochemical performance should be ascribed to the small particle size and nano-crystalline of FeOOH, as well as the good electronic conductivity of SWNT matrix.     

Novel 4-Aryl-2-amino-6-(naphthalene-1-yl)-3-cyanopyridine Derivates as Potential Organic Fluorescent Materials Prepared Under Microwave Irradiation via Three-Component Domino Reactions

A green and efficient method for direct preparation of 3-cyanopyridine from aromatic aldehydes is reported. A series of novel 4-aryl-2-amino-6-(naphthalene-1-yl)-3-cyanopyridine derivates were successfully prepared by one-pot synthesis of three-component domino reactions including aromatic aldehydes, 1-acetylnaphthalene, and dicyanomethane in the presence of ammonium acetate in a solution of ethanol under microwave irradiation. This synthetic method for these compounds possesses many advantages including greater yield and shorter reaction times compared with traditional methods. The structures of these compounds were confirmed by means of high-resolution mass spectrometry, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and infrared. Moreover, the results of their fluorescent spectra showed that these compounds have good fluorescence intensity excited by the visible light wavelength of 416 nm.     

Versatile functional poly(3‐hexylthiophene) for hybrid particles synthesis by the grafting onto technique: Core@shell ZnO nanorods

We demonstrate an efficient strategy to anchor poly(3‐hexylthiophene) (P3HT) onto zinc oxide (ZnO) surfaces. Synthesis of a novel triethoxysilane‐terminated regioregular P3HT is herein reported and supported by thorough characterization. Three triethoxysilane‐terminated P3HTs of different molar masses were prepared via a hydrosilylation reaction from allyl‐terminated P3HT. MALDI‐TOF and ¹H NMR were performed to characterize the polymer and show that around 80% of the chains are end‐functionalized. These polymers were then grafted onto the ZnO nanorods to create a macromolecular self‐assembled monolayer. This versatile technique could be subsequently applied to different metal oxide surfaces, such as silicon, titanium, or indium‐tin oxide, and represents a new one‐pot strategy based on triethoxysilane coupling reaction. Importantly, the influence of the molar mass on the grafting density and the polymer shell thickness was studied via thermo gravimetric analysis and transmission electron microscopy. The optical properties of the hybrid materials were determined by UV–visible absorption and photoluminescence to show a quenching effect of P3HT fluorescence by ZnO when grafted. This electronic transfer associated with an improved miscibility of the ZnO@P3HT, makes these hybrid materials suitable candidates for photovoltaic applications. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2014 , 52, 30–38     

Model-Based Optimization of a Fed-Batch Bioreactor for mAb Production Using a Hybridoma Cell Culture

Production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is a well-known method used to synthesize a large number of identical antibodies, which are molecules of huge importance in medicine. Due to such reasons, intense efforts have been invested to maximize the mAbs production in bioreactors with hybridoma cell cultures. However, the optimal control of such sensitive bioreactors is an engineering problem difficult to solve due to the large number of state-variables with highly nonlinear dynamics, which often translates into a non-convex optimization problem that involves a significant number of decision (control) variables. Based on an adequate kinetic model adopted from the literature, this paper focuses on developing an in-silico (model-based, offline) numerical analysis of a fed-batch bioreactor (FBR) with an immobilized hybridoma culture to determine its optimal feeding policy by considering a small number of control variables, thus ensuring maximization of mAbs production. The obtained time stepwise optimal feeding policies of FBR were proven to obtain better performances than those of simple batch operation (BR) for all the verified alternatives in terms of raw material consumption and mAbs productivity. Several elements of novelty (i–iv) are pointed out in the “conclusions” section (e.g., considering the continuously added biomass as a control variable during FBR).     

纳米稀土磷酸盐(Gd,Y)PO4:Tb的室温固相合成及发光性能

三基色荧光灯用绿色发光材料,其发光效率对总的光通量影响很大[1],因而探索不同体系的绿色发光材料的合成将意义重大.由于Tb3 离子具有较好的特征绿色发射,所以研究铽的不同体系绿粉一直是人们所感兴趣的课题[2].稀土磷酸盐发光材料具有发光亮度高,合成温度适中,色坐标x值大等优点,因而成为当前材料科学的热门[3-5].