Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticulate MnS within the pores of mesoporous silica

Mesoporous silica was loaded with nanoparticulate MnS via a simple post-synthesis treatment. The mesoporous material that still contained surfactant was passivated to prevent MnS formation at the surface. The surfactant was extracted and a novel manganese ethylxanthate was used to impregnate the pore network. This precursor thermally decomposes to yield MnS particles that are smaller or equal to the pore size. The particles exhibit all three common polymorphs. The passivation treatment is most effective at lower loadings because at the highest loadings (SiO₂:MnS molar ratio of 6:1) large particles (>50 nm) form at the exterior of the mesoporous particles. The integrity of the mesoporous network is maintained through the preparation and high order is maintained. The MnS particles exhibit unexpected ferromagnetism at low temperatures. Strong luminescence of these samples is observed and this suggests that they may have a range of important application areas.     

Phase and shape controlling of MnS nanocrystals in the solvothermal process

MnS nanocrystals with different phases and shapes were prepared through solvothermal synthesis. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), UV–vis absorption and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The solvent and reaction time played an important role in controlling the phase and shape of MnS nanocrystals. The possible mechanism of the shape evolution was investigated, which revealed that the crystal growth along the unique c axis of γ-MnS resulted in the rod-like MnS at the primary period, and the tetrahedral crystal seed of β-MnS with zincblende structure resulted in the interlinking of MnS rods, so the zigzag and three-branched and palm-like MnS appeared; with increasing reactive time the thermodynamically stable spherical α-MnS was favored through the Ostwald ripening process. The PL results showed that the intensity of γ-MnS was much weaker than that of α-MnS, and the trap state emissions of γ-MnS at 470 and 482 nm, respectively, disappeared, which might be ascribed to the difference of the shapes between the sphere and the rod or branch.     

Der Chemische Transport von Mischkristallen im System FeS/MnS/ZnS

Chemical Vapor Transport of Solid Solutions. 7. Chemical Vapor Transport of FeS/MnS/ZnS Mixed Crystals By means of chemical vapor transport using iodine as transport agent (900 → 800 °C) it is possible to prepare in the quasiternary system FeS/MnS/ZnS the mixed crystals (Fe,Mn,Zn)S (sphalerite and wurtzite type), (Fe,Mn)S(ZnS) (NaCl type) and FeS(MnS,ZnS) (NiAs type) in form of single crystals. Based on the composition of these phases the phase diagram for the system FeS/MnS/ZnS at 800 °C was drawn up. The incongruent transport process leads to the accumulation of ZnS in the crystallization zone.     

Der Chemische Transport von Mischkristallen in den Systemen MnS/ZnS,FeS/ZnS und FeS/MnS

Chemical Vapor Transport of Solid Solutions. 5 Chemical Transport of MnS/ZnS, FeS/ZnS, and FeS/MnS Mixed Crystals By means of chemical vapor transport it is possible to prepare in the quasibinary systems MnS/ZnS, FeS/ZnS, and FeS/MnS the mixed crystals (Mn,Zn)S (sphalerite- and wurtzite-type), (Fe,Zn)S (sphalerite- and wurtzite-type), (Fe,Mn)S (NaCl-type), MnS(ZnS) (NaCl-type), FeS(ZnS) and FeS(MnS) (both NiAs-type) in form of single crystals. The experiments harmonize with the phase diagrams. Lattice parameters have been determined.     

硫化锰夹杂溶解和微生物存在对不锈钢管发生点蚀

结合发电厂凝汽器不锈钢管内壁腐蚀部位分布规律和腐蚀外貌特征,分别对腐蚀部位沉积物、内壁蚀孔附近管材成分进行扫描电子显微镜观察和能谱分析,探讨了管材中MnS溶解与微生物对凝汽器不锈钢管腐蚀的电化学反应机理,发现二者在点蚀形成过程中具有协同作用,并在综合分析影响不锈钢腐蚀的各种因素的基础上,提出了不锈钢凝汽器在运行过程中应采取的防护措施。     

MnS hollow microspheres combined with carbon nanotubes for enhanced performance sodium-ion battery anode

MnS as anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has recently attracted great attention because of the high theoretical capacity, great natural abundance, and low cost. However, it suffers from inferior electrical conductivity and large volume expansion during the charge/discharge process, leading to tremendous damage of electrodes and subsequently fast capacity fading. To mitigate these issues, herein, a three-dimensional (3D) interlaced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) threaded into or between MnS hollow microspheres (hollow MnS/CNTs composite) has been designed and synthesized as an enhanced anode material. It can effectively improve the electrical conductivity, buffer the volume change, and maintain the integrity of the electrode during the charging and discharging process based on the synergistic interaction and the integrative structure. Therefore, when evaluated as anode for SIBs, the hollow MnS/CNTs electrode displays enhanced reversible capacity (275 mAh/g at 100 mA/g after 100 cycles), which is much better than that of pure MnS electrode (25 mAh/g at 100 mA/g after 100 cycles) prepared without the addition of CNTs. Even increasing the current density to 500 mA/g, the hollow MnS/CNTs electrode still delivers a five times higher reversible capacity than that of the pure MnS electrode. The rate performance of the hollow MnS/CNTs electrode is also superior to that of pure MnS electrode at various current densities from 50 mA/g to 1000 mA/g.     

Morphological and optical properties of MnS/polyvinylcarbazole hybrid composites

This communication describes two methods for the synthesis of manganese sulfide/polyvinylcarbazole (MnS/PNVC) nanocomposites. The first method (method 1) involves initially the removal of the Hexadecylamine (HDA) molecules in the HDA-capped MnS nanoparticles, followed by the dispersion of the bare MnS (3 wt%) into PNVC. The FE-SEM and FT-IR established a strong interaction between the nanoparticles and the polymer while the absorption and photoluminescence spectra showed improved properties. The second method (method 2) is an in situ synthesis of MnS/PNVC composite. The method is similar to the single source precursor method but utilizes PNVC as the capping agent. The FE-SEM micrograph, EDX and FT-IR confirmed the formation of the composite. The optical properties confirm the role of PNVC to be that of a capping agent.     

Effect of annealing on optical and structural properties of ZnS/MnS and MnS/ZnS superlattices thin films for solar energy application

ZnS/MnS super lattice thin films were grown on glass substrates by Chemical Bath Deposition technique. Equimolar aqueous solutions of ZnCl₂:thiourea and MnCl₂·2H₂O:thiourea were taken separately. The substrates were placed vertically in the beakers containing the precursor described above, and the films are deposited at 85 °C for an hour. The as deposited films are annealed at 200 °C for about two hours. X-ray diffractometry method was used to obtain structural characterization. The UV–vis absorption spectrometry was employed to find the optical properties. The refractive-index, dielectric constant, optical conductivity, electrical conductivity and extinction coefficient were determined by various equations based on the data. The valence band and conduction band offset voltages for ZnS/MnS were determined as 0.7 eV and 0.1 eV respectively and for MnS/ZnS were 0.4 eV and 0.3 eV respectively. The band alignment of both superlattice was found to be as Type I.     

Chemischer Transport fester Lösungen. 24 [1] Bildung von Mischphasen und chemischer Transport im System MnO/MnS

Chemical Vapor Transport of Solid Solutions. 24. [1] Formation and Chemical Vapor Transport of MnO/MnS mixed Crystals In the System MnO/MnS mixed crystals MnS_1?xO_x (x = 0 …0,04) are formend. By means of CVT methods using bromine as transport agent (1000 → 900 °C) MnO, MnS and MnS:O‐mixed phases could be obtained. The role of traces of water is discussed.     

The high-pressure structural transition in MnS: an ab initio study

The structural phase transition between B1 (α-MnS) and B3 (β-MnS) is investigated using a density functional theory method. The structural phase transition pressure Pt from α-MnS to β-MnS, which is determined on the basis of the third-order Birch–Murnaghan equation of states, is 30.75?GPa. Also, the lattice parameters a, the bulk modulus B and pressure derivative of bulk modulus B′, which are generally in good agreement with experiments and other theoretical values, are obtained under zero pressure. For further investigation of the structural phase transition pressure of MnS, the relative volumes V/V ₀, the bulk modulus B, first and second pressure derivatives (B′ and B″) of bulk modulus for the two structures of MnS have been calculated under various pressures.