Optical properties and electrical resistivity of boron-doped ZnO thin films grown by sol–gel dip-coating method

Sol–gel dip-coating was used to grow ZnO thin films doped with various concentrations of B ranging from 0 to 2.5 at.% on quartz substrates. The effects of B doping on the absorption coefficient (α), optical band gap (E_g), Urbach energy (E_U), refractive index (n), refractive index at infinite wavelength (n_∞), extinction coefficient (k), single-oscillator energy (E_o), dispersion energy (E_d), average oscillator strength (S_o), average oscillator wavelength (λ_o), moments M₋₁ and M₋₃, dielectric constant (ε), optical conductivity (σ), and electrical resistivity (ρ) of the BZO thin films were investigated. The transmittance spectra of the ZnO and BZO thin films show that the transmittance of the BZO thin films was significantly higher than that of the ZnO thin films in the visible region of the spectrum and that the absorption edge of the BZO thin films was blue-shifted. The BZO thin films exhibited higher E_g, E_U, and E_o and lower E_d, λ_o, M₋₁ and M₋₃ moments, S_o, n_∞, and ρ than the ZnO thin films.     

Thermal stability and mechanical properties of room temperature vulcanized silicone rubbers

Based on much of the importance of RTV on the field of self-cleaning application for its nontoxic, tasteless, and thermal stability, the effects of D₄-SiO₂ on mechanical properties, Al(OH)₃ and decabromodiphenyl oxide ethyl(DBDPE) on flame retardant property of RTV matrix were investigated firstly. Then, a new kind of complex fire retardants was compounded. The morphology of additives and fracture appearance of composites were demonstrated by SEM. The hot property of RTV-based composites was outlined by TG. It is found that D₄-SiO₂/Al(OH)₃/DBDPE/Sb₂O₃/RTV composites were of better comprehensive performances in mechanical property, hot property, fire resistance property, and insulating property, which presented tear 26.73 kN/m of strength, 279.8% of elongation at break, 2.81 MPa of tensile strength, FV-0 at the level of flame retardant property, 46 of Oxygen index (OI) 3.03 × 10¹⁵ Ωm of Volume electric resistivity, the range of decomposition temperature was 370°C to 650°C, and the percentage of remain weight was 26.4%. Those properties was acquired on the condition of 11 wt % D₄-SiO₂ + 20 wt % Al(OH)₃ + 15 wt % DBDPE+ Sb₂O₃ at the amount of 3.0 wt % to 3.7 wt %. This investigation leads the authors to a conclusion that D₄-SiO₂/Al(OH)₃/DBDPE/Sb₂O₃ is a kind of better combination modifier than anyone kind of which in comprehensive properties for RTV. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Low‐Energy Electron Beam Induced Charging and Secondary Electron Emission Properties of FEP Film Used on Satellite Surfaces

Many kinds of insulating materials are used outside a spacecraft. They include FEP films, polyimide films, and so on, and are used as thermal control materials. These materials are exposed to a charged‐particle environment around the spacecraft. Thus then become charged due to charged particles, especially electrons. It has been pointed out that charging of these materials is likely to cause discharges on the surfaces. From this viewpoint, we investigated the charging potential characteristics of 127‐μm‐thick FEP film, a typical thermal control material, by exposing it to electron irradiation at various energies below 20 keV. In the dependence of the charging potential on the electron energy, we found that the electron energy at which no charge‐up occurs is about 2.7 keV. This appears to be the energy at the which secondary electron emission yield becomes unity. This indicates that electron irradiation of FEP film with energies lower than 2.7 keV induces positive charging. From the charge decay characteristics after electron irradiation, the volume resistivity of the film was also obtained as a function of the electric fields in the bulk of the FEP film.     

Non-destructive evaluation of cracks in massive concrete using normal dc resistivity logging

Discontinuities are one of the most harmful damage to the durability of concrete structures. Currents approaches are limited to assessments of surface damages, even if non-destructive methods appear to be effective for the detection and the location of cracks. That is why, these methods might be unsuitable for investigation of massive concrete body as dams and locks. Present works aim at the presentation of new results with electrical resistivity to study damages within concrete structures. In this article, the electrical resistivity focused on the study of cracks and discontinuities (concrete joints, interfaces…) in massive concrete structures by measurements done in preexisting boreholes. The used array is the normal dc resistivity logging. The study presents numerical and experimental results. First, modeling allows correcting experimental data. Then, development shows the sensitivity relatively to the discontinuity characteristics (aperture and the resistivity contrast between the discontinuity and the concrete). The tests on a real structure are carried out to define the methodology for on-site measurement. Results support the modeling.     

Evolution of the Physical Properties of FeCl3 Filled Polystyrene Films

ABSTRACT

The present work investigates the effect of various filling levels (FLs) of FeCl₃ on the structure and physical properties of polystyrene (PS) films. X-ray diffraction scans revealed two main peaks, the amorphous and the polymerization peaks. The infrared transmission spectra depicted the main PS characterizing peaks. The direct current (dc) electrical conduction was attributed to the interpolaron charge carrier hopping. The temperature dependence of dc magnetic susceptibility exhibited Curie–Weiss behavior. The positive values of the paramagnetic Curie temperature (θ_p) indicate the predominance of a ferromagnetic exchange interaction between the magnetic centers at low temperatures, whereas the negative value of θ_p at 9% FL suggests the existence of an antiferromagnetic exchange interaction. The electron spin resonance (ESR) investigations imply the presence of isolated and aggregated Fe⁺³ ions at intermediate and higher FLs, respectively, in the polymeric matrix.     

Development and performance analysis of novel in situ Cu–Ni/Al2O3 nanocomposites

Cu–Ni/Al₂O₃ nanocomposite powders were manufactured using an in situ chemical reaction technique. This technique provides improved wettability and adhesion between the matrix and reinforcement phases. Aluminum nitrate, copper nitrate and nickel nitrate were used as start materials for the production of the composites. The powders were sintered in a hydrogen environment at 900 °C for 2 h after being cold pressed at 700 MPa. To determine the effect of Al₂O₃ on electrical and thermal conductivities and thermal expansion behaviors, the Cu–Ni matrix was supplemented with 3, 5, and 8 wt% Al₂O₃. The findings revealed that Al₂O₃ nanoparticles (20 nm) were dispersed uniformly throughout the copper-nickel matrix. Microhardness was improved from 53.3 HV for Cu–Ni matrix to 92.7 HV for Cu–Ni/8%Al₂O₃ nanocomposites. The electrical and thermal conductivities and thermal expansion coefficient were reduced as the amount of Al₂O₃ in the Cu–Ni matrix increased. The electrical conductivity was reduced by 38.7% by addition 5% Al₂O₃ nanoparticles to Cu–Ni matrix. The high interfacial bonding between Cu–Ni and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles was the main reason of the hardness improvement and maintaining relatively good electrical and thermal properties.     

PP/碳纳米管复合材料的制备及电性能

采用原子转移自由基(ATRP)活性聚合方法在多壁碳纳米管(MWNT)表面接枝丙烯酸丁酯聚合物(PBA),并以此对聚丙烯(PP)进行改性。红外光谱(FT-IR)及透射电子显微镜(TEM)测试结果表明,采用ATRP法成功地将PBA接枝到多壁碳纳米管(MWNT)表面。对PP/MWNT复合材料电性能研究表明,MWNT-PBA的添加比MWNT-COOH更能降低复合材料的电阻率。MWNT-PBA的加入可使PP从绝缘材料转变为抗静电材料。MWNT-PBA和MWNT-COOH加入PP都能提高材料的电性能,而MWNT-PBA比MWNT-COOH的作用更加明显。     

半导体电学特性四探针测试技术的研究现状

四探针法是材料学及半导体行业电学表征较常用的方法,其原理简单,能消除接触电阻影响,具有较高的测试精度.由厚块原理和薄层原理推导出计算公式,并经厚度、边缘效应和测试温度的修正即可得到精确测量值.据测试结构不同,四探针法可分为直线形、方形、范德堡和改进四探针法,其中直线四探针法最为常用,方形四探针多用于微区电阻测量.本文综述了四探针测试技术的基本理论,包括四探针法的分类、原理和修正,并阐述了四探针测试技术在微观领域的发展.     

碳纤维单丝偏轴拉伸力阻效应实验与理论分析

碳纤维在复合材料基体中的分布较大程度地影响了碳纤维智能材料的感知特性,故需在微米尺度下研究多角度偏轴拉伸下的碳纤维单丝的力电功能响应。测试了不同角度拉伸环境下碳纤维单丝的电阻变化,并对其电阻的变化情况进行了分析。结果表明碳纤维单丝在外载荷偏轴拉伸作用下电阻变化与拉伸角度间存在非线性关系。外载荷在纤维方向产生的应变对电阻变化率的作用强于垂直纤维方向应变对电阻变化率的作用,62°拉伸角为正负力阻效应的临界角度。     

高密度电阻率法多剖面二维勘探数据的三维反演及应用

目前高密度电阻率法所采用的数据资料处理方法主要是把地质结构体视为二度体进行二维处理,而实际的地质结构体大都为三度体或似二度体,从而二维数据资料处理结果只是一种近似解释,其计算精度与反演效果都不佳,对测区多条断面进行综合解释的难度大。然而在实际勘探工作中,受自然条件和工作成本的影响,三维勘探原始数据的获得一般较少,数据勘探仍以二维为主,这样利用二维勘探数据进行三维反演显得尤为重要。本文结合了广东某地高密度电阻率法对岩层划分的工程勘察实例,利用二维勘探的数据进行三维反演,并对二、三维反演结果进行对比,结果表明三维反演在岩层划分中更能凸显岩层分界面区域及岩层的空间分布,而岩层与覆盖层的整体连续性也得以更真实的体现,与钻探结果吻合更好。