Enhancement of the reductive transformation of pentachlorophenol by polycarboxylic acids at the iron oxide-water interface

The enhancement effect of polycarboxylic acids on reductive dechlorination transformation of pentachlorophenol (PCP) reacting with iron oxides was studied in anoxic suspension. Batch experiments were performed with three species of iron oxides (goethite, lepidocrocite and hematite) and four species of polycarboxylic acids (oxalate, citrate, succinate, and tartrate) through anoxic abiotic reactors. The chemical analyses and morphological observation from scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed that different combinations between polycarboxylic acids and iron oxides produced distinct contents of Fe(II)-polycarboxylic ligand complexes, which significantly enhanced PCP transformation. Generation of the surface-bound Fe(II) depended on concentration of polycarboxylic acids. The optimal concentration for the enhancement was 2.0 mM oxalic acid. The dechlorination mechanism was further demonstrated by generation of chloride ions. The results suggest that surface-bound Fe(II) formed on the iron oxides surface appears to be a key factor in enhancing PCP transformation, and the mole ratio of oxalate to surface-bound Fe(II) (oxalate/Fe(II)) acted as an indicator of the enhancement effect. The enhancement mechanism attributes to strong nucleophilic ability and low reductive potential of the equivalent Fe(II)-polycarboxylate complexes. Therefore, the enhancement effects might be helpful for understanding the natural attenuation of reducible organic pollutants at the interface of contaminated soil in anoxic condition.     

Simultaneous determination of amino acids and carbohydrates in culture media of Clostridium thermocellum by valve-switching ion chromatography

An improved method for the simultaneous determination of 20 amino acids and 7 carbohydrates using one-valve switching after injection, ion chromatography, and integrated pulsed amperometric detection is proposed. The resolution of the amino acids and carbohydrates in the cation trap column was investigated. In addition, parameters including flow liquid type, flow rate, concentration, and valve-switch timing were optimized. The method is time-saving, effective, and accurate for the simultaneous separation of amino acids and carbohydrates, with a mean correlation coefficient of >0.99 and repeatability of 0.5–4.6% for eight replicates. The method was successfully applied in the analysis of amino acids and carbohydrates in aseptic media and in extracellular culture media of three phenotypes of Clostridium thermocellum.     

铁氧化物/草酸/UVA体系中2-硫醇基苯骈噻唑的光化学降解

 用水热法合成纯γ-FeOOH粉末, 然后分别在250, 320, 420和520 ℃下煅烧得到IO-250等4种铁氧化物. XRD结果表明, 煅烧后得到的IO-250和IO-320为γ-Fe2O3和α-Fe2O3混合相, IO-420和IO-520为纯α-Fe2O3相. N2吸附结果表明, 随煅烧温度升高,铁氧化物比表面积减小. 铁氧化物与草酸悬浮液在紫外光照射下建立了一个铁氧化物/草酸/长波紫外线(UVA)类光Fenton体系,以2-硫醇基苯骈噻唑(MBT)为目标污染物测试了该体系的催化活性. 结果表明, 该体系能有效降解MBT, 不同铁氧化物组成的体系光化学活性依次为IO-320＞IO-250＞IO-420＞IO-520＞γ-FeOOH. 铁氧化物剂量和草酸的初始浓度显著影响体系的光化学活性,不同铁氧化物最佳剂量不同; 草酸能显著促进MBT光化学降解, 在各体系中其最佳浓度均为1.0 mmol/L. 反应过程中Fe2+和Fe3+的浓度及溶液pH值的变化均与铁氧化物的种类和草酸的初始浓度有关.     

基于白光干涉测量色散补偿薄膜的群延迟色散

为精确测量超快激光色散补偿薄膜的群延迟色散,提出了一种基于窗口傅里叶变换和样条插值去噪算法的新型白光干涉测量方案。计算机模拟表明此方法测试精度可达0.58fs2。分析了高斯噪声和光强平均效应对测试精度的影响,并使用此方法对实验制备的Gires-Tournois干涉反射镜和啁啾镜进行了测试,在宽光谱范围内测试误差小于10fs2。该方法相比其他算法可以更快速、更精确地实现薄膜相位信息的提取,具有更高的测试精度和实用性。     

Resorcinol-formaldehyde carbon spheres/polyaniline composite with excellent electrochemical performance for supercapacitors

Well-dispersed resorcinol-formaldehyde-based carbon spheres (RFCs) have been prepared by the polycondensation of resorcinol and formaldehyde with ammonia as catalyst and subsequent carbonization of the obtained polymer. In situ polymerization of the aniline occurred in the suspension of the RFC, and RFC was surrounded by the polyaniline (PANI) wires. The PANI and RFC hybrid network (PRFC) formed gradually. In a three-electrode mode, the specific capacitance (C _sp) of PRFC reaches 315 F g^?1 at a current density of 1 A g^?1 in 2 M H₂SO₄, much higher than that of pure PANI (225 F g^?1) and RFC (121.7 F g^?1). Furthermore, the C _sp of PRFC retains 80.0 % after 1000 charge-discharge processes at a current density of 5 Ag^?1. The enhanced electrochemical performance of the PRFC came from its homogeneous three-dimensional hierarchical network structure, good electric conductivity of the PANI around the RFC, and the synergistic effect between the RFC and PANI.     

原子层沉积制备Ta_2O_5薄膜的光学特性研究

以乙醇钽[Ta(OC2H5)5]和水蒸气为前驱体,采用原子层沉积(ALD)方法分别在基板温度为250℃和300℃的K9和石英衬底上制备了Ta2O5光学薄膜。采用分光光度计、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)等手段对薄膜的光学特性、微结构和表面形貌进行了研究。结果表明,用ALD方法制备的Ta2O5薄膜在刚沉积和350℃退火后均为无定形结构,而250℃温度下沉积的薄膜其表面粗糙度低,聚集密度很高,光学均匀性优,在中紫外到近红外均表现出很好的光学特性,可以作为高折射率材料很好地应用于光学薄膜中。     

Thiourea aldehyde resin-based carbon/graphene composites for high-performance supercapacitors

Thiourea aldehyde resin-based heteroatom doping carbon and graphene composites (RHDC/GN) were prepared by an in situ polymerization and carbonization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images showed that thiourea aldehyde resin deposited on lamellar GO flakes during the polymerization and RHDC/GN composites had a hierarchical structure. The specific capacitance of the RHDC/GN composites was high up to 355 F g^?1, much higher than that of the pure thiourea aldehyde resin-based heteroatom doping carbon (RHDC) with specific capacitance of 135 F g^?1 at a current density of 1.0 A g^?1 in 6-M KOH electrolyte. And the hetroatoms in RHDC/GN composites increase the specific capacitance, and GN enhances the conductivity of the electrodes which is beneficial to improving electrochemical cycling stability of the electrode significantly. The specific capacitance retains 90.97% after 5000 charge-discharge processes at 10 A g^?1, which provides potential as supercapacitors.     

Improved adsorption and desorption behavior of Cd on thiol-modified bentonite grafted with cysteamine hydrochloride

Clay adsorbents are considered an inexpensive and readily available solution for removing heavy metals, including cadmium, from the environment to reduce pollution. In this study, thiol-modified bentonite (SH-Bent) was prepared by grafting cysteamine hydrochloride onto natural bentonite (Bent). The effects of pH, equilibrium contact time, and temperature on the adsorption–desorption behavior of Cd²⁺ were studied, and adsorption isotherm models were applied to examine the adsorption behavior of SH-bent. SH-Bent demonstrated better performance and stability for Cd²⁺ adsorption than Bent. SH-Bent exhibited an enhanced adsorption capacity for Cd²⁺ at equilibrium of 49.3 mg/g at pH 6, 120 min, and 303 K, which was 42-fold higher than that of Bent under the same conditions. An investigation of the desorption behavior of Cd²⁺ adsorbed on Bent and SH-Bent in simulated acid rain revealed that SH-Bent has high stability, with a desorption rate of 5.73% at pH 4.5, 60 min, and 303 K, which was much lower than that demonstrated by Bent under the same conditions (45.68%). The Langmuir equation was the best-fitted adsorption isotherm model, closely followed by the Freundlich, Tempkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich models. A significant difference in diffusion was observed between the two types of clay according to the intraparticle diffusion model. The adsorption–desorption processes of SH-Bent and Bent fit the pseudo-second-order model best among the five kinetic models examined. The information provided in this study can be used to apply thiol-modified clay for wastewater treatment or for the removal of cadmium from soil.

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Nitrogen and sulfur co-doped polyurethane-based porous carbon materials as supercapacitors exhibit excellent electrochemical performance

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Nitrogen and sulfur porous co-doped carbonized materials were successfully prepared from polyurethane (PU) using KOH as an activating agent with promising...