Polymeric ytterbium(ii) complex with pyridyl amido ligands

The reaction of potassium pyridyl amido ligand {L = [N(R)(2-C5H3N-6-Me)]–, R = CH2But} with YbI2(thf)2 afforded the linear polymeric complex [K0.5(L)3YbiiK0.5]n, which was characterized by X-ray structure analysis.     

Numerical Simulation on the Production Mechanism of Surface-Wave Plasmas Sustained along a Metal Rod

For interpreting the production mechanism of surface-wave plasmas sustained along a metal rod, electromagnetic simulation on the electromagnetic field distributions and particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision （PIC/MCC） simulation of the ionization process are present. The results show that the enhanced electric field of surface plasmon polaritons （SPPs） can be excited in the ion sheath layer between the negative-voltage metal rod and the surface-wave plasmas, which is responsible for maintaining the plasma discharge. Moreover, the spatio-temporal evolutions of plasma density and electric fields are simulated by the PIC/MCC model. It is further suggested that the expanded ion sheath layer can extend the length of plasma domain by increasing the plasma absorbed energy from SPPs.     

A theoretical study of the Y$\mathsf{_{3}}$O clusters

Hybrid density functional calculations are performed to study the structural and electronic properties of neutral, anionic and cationic Y₃O clusters. The most stable structures of these clusters are found to be triply bridging oxygen atom structures with C_S symmetry. The ground states of Y₃O, Y₃O^- and Y₃O ⁺ are doublet (²A), triplet (³A) and singlet (¹A), respectively. The calculated electron affinities and ionization potentials are in good agreement with the available experimental data. Time-dependent density functional theory is used to calculate the low-lying excited states. A theoretical assignment for the features in the experimental photoelectron spectra is given.Received: 5 November 2003, Published online: 20 January 2004PACS: 36.40.Mr Spectroscopy and geometrical structure of clusters - 31.15.Ew Density-functional theory - 34.50.Gb Electronic excitation and ionization of molecules; intermediate molecular states (including lifetimes, state mixing, etc.)     

Hierarchically assembled porous ZnO microstructures and applications in a gas sensor

This paper presents a facile, low-cost and pollution-free route to prepare porous metal oxide nanomaterials. Hierarchically assembled ZnO microstructures with multi-scaled porosity were obtained by calcining the flower-like assembly of a basic zinc carbonate (BZC) precursor which was synthesized by a facile low-temperature (100 ^°C) homogenous precipitation without using any organic solvent or surfactant. A gas sensor based on the porous ZnO sample exhibited higher response to ethanol and formaldehyde gases than commercial ZnO powder. The facile preparation method and the improved property derived from the hierarchically porous microstructure are of great significance in the synthesis and application of nanomaterials.     

Geometry dependence of the elongation behavior of a polypropylene melt through a micro die

A series of rheological experiments was performed for a polypropylene (PP) melt to explore its elongation behavior through a capillary die. Using an advanced twin-bore capillary rheometer with dies measuring 1.0, 0.5, and 0.25 mm in diameter, the experiments were performed at 210, 220, and 230 °C. The results indicated that the temperature of the PP melt had a significant effect on its extensional viscosity. The different decreases in the extensional viscosity values in the tested dies revealed the geometry dependence of the extensional viscosity. In the case of PP in the 0.25 mm die at 210 °C, the extensional viscosity values under different extensional strain rates were much higher than those in the other dies. Only in the 1.0 mm die did the relationship between the extensional viscosity of PP and its temperature obey the Arrhenius equation due to the larger die size which related to a slight size effect on its elongation behavior. The calculated deviations of the extensional viscosity in the tested dies demonstrated that the increasing pressure applied to the PP melt in the micro channel was related to the geometry dependence of the elongation behavior of the PP melt. The change in the extensional viscosity eventually relied on the interaction of the die geometry, the temperature, and the extensional stress of the PP melt.     

人工冻土力学性能影响因素敏感性分析

为分析人工冻土单轴抗压强度影响因素敏感性,选定人工冻土单轴抗压强度的7 种影响因素,按正交试验设计方案进行大量冻土单轴压缩试验,并采用灰色关联理论对试验结果进行分析,研究分析诸因素敏感性排列顺序. 试验结果表明：在选定的7 种影响因素中,温度为最大敏感因素,其它依次为深度、土性、养护时间、加载速率、含水率和密度,且选定的7 种因素均为重要影响因素,为相关室内试验与工程应用提供依据.     

冲击载荷作用下钽电容的电压瞬变特性及微观机理

为探究钽电容在冲击载荷作用下的失效机制,设计并开展了5组不同强度的钽电容水下爆炸冲击实验,研究了冲击载荷作用下钽电容的电压瞬变特性,通过漏电、充电电流变化分析了钽电容的失效模式,利用扫描电镜观察钽电容的微观结构,讨论了冲击载荷作用下钽电容的失效机理。结果表明：钽电容受冲击后发生短路失效,电压大幅度降低,在自愈完成后电压缓慢上升。随着冲击波超压的增大,钽电容失效的概率增大,钽电容失效的临界超压约为32 MPa。不同类型的电压变化对应不同的失效模式,包括击穿后瞬间自愈、击穿后缓慢自愈和多次击穿自愈。不同类型电压变化的初始漏电电流峰值有较大差别,Ⅰ类电流峰值为2.5~5 A,Ⅱ类为1~2 A,Ⅲ类为8~9 A,且峰值越大,峰宽越小。冲击载荷作用下钽电容的微观失效机理与其氧化膜的瑕疵相关,机理包括氧化膜中微裂缝扩展使得局部电场强度超过击穿场强造成击穿、氧化膜较薄区域下方的杂质及晶态膜突出形成导电通道、贯穿型裂缝形成后气体电离导致的击穿。     

葡萄糖在Ti/NanoTiO2-ZrO2修饰电极上电催化氧化

在无水乙醇和乙酰丙酮混合溶液中,电解Ti金属制得前驱体Ti(OCH2CH3)4-y(acac)y,再加入ZrCl4,将上述溶液直接水解、干燥后,在450℃煅烧2 h,粉体通过X射线衍射(XRD)分析表明:纳米TiO2-ZrO2粉体呈单分散结构。扫描电子显微镜(SEM)测试表明,颗粒平均尺寸为30~40 nm。通过溶胶-凝胶法制得高活性的Ti/NanoTiO2-ZrO2修饰电极,采用循环伏安研究发现,Ti/NanoTiO2-ZrO2电极对葡萄糖氧化具有高催化活性。在NaBr电解液中,Br-在Ti/NanoTiO2-ZrO2电极表面氧化为Br2,Br2间接电氧化葡萄糖。