The thermal behavior of mechanically activated galena by thermogravimetry analysis

The thermal decompositions of mechanically activated and nonactivated galenas were studied by thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) at the heating rate of 10 K min⁻¹ in argon. Results indicate that the initial temperature of thermal decomposition (abbreviated as T _di) in the TGA curves for different galenas decreases gradually with increased grinding time. The specific granulometric surface area (S _G), the structural disorder, and the content of elemental sulfur of mechanically activated galenas were analyzed by an X-ray diffraction (XRD) laser particle-size analyzer, XRD analysis, and the gravimetric method, respectively, which shows that the specific granulometric surface area of mechanically activated galenas remains almost constant after a certain grinding time, but the lattice distortions (ε) rise, the crystallite sizes (D) decrease, and the elemental sulfur contents of mechanically activated galenas increase with increased grinding time. The results imply that the decrease of the initial temperature of thermal decomposition in the TGA curves for mechanically activated galenas is mainly caused by the increase of lattice distortions, and the formation of new dangling bonds resulted from the production of elemental sulfur of mechanically activated galenas with increased grinding time. Finally, the differences in the thermal-decomposition reactivity between nonactivated and mechanically activated galenas were also discussed.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Al-doped LiVPO4F cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Al-doped LiVPO4F cathode materials LiAlxV1-xPO4F were prepared by two-step reactions based on a car-bothermal reduction （CTR） process. The properties of the Al-doped LiVPO4F were investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD）,scanning electron microscopy （SEM）,and electrochemical measurements. XRD studies show that the Al-doped LiVPO4F has the same triclinic structure （space group p-↑1 ） as the undoped LiVPO4F. The SEM images exhibit that the particle size of Al-doped LiVPO4F is smaller than that of the undoped LiVPO4F and that the smallest particle size is only about 1 μm. The Al-doped LiVPO4F was evaluated as a cathode material for secondary lithium batteries,and exhibited an improved reversibility and cycleability,which may be attributed to the addition of Al^3＋ ion by stabilizing the triclinic structure.     

Quantum Chemical Calculation on Preparation of YBa＿2Cu＿3O＿（7－δ） Powders by Hydrolysis of Metal Alkoxides

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Leaching Kinetics of Willemite in Ammonia-Ammonium Chloride Solution

The leaching kinetics of willemite in ammonia-ammonium chloride solution was investigated. The effects of the ammonia-ammonium ratio, particle size, temperature, and total ammonia concentration on the leaching rate of willemite were determined. The results show that the optimum ammonia-ammonium ratio is 1:2 over the studied range. The zinc extraction increases with the reduction of particle size and with the increase of temperature and the total ammonia concentration. Leaching kinetics indicate that the grain pore model could be adopted to describe the leaching process, and diffusion is the main rate-controlling step. The apparent activation energy was determined to be 54.47 ± 6.39 kJ/mol and a reaction order with respect to NH₃(aq) was 3.16 ± 0.40, both of which are likely a result of the parallel nature of the chemical reaction and diffusion in porous solids, even if the chemical reaction is not the rate-controlling step.     

Measurement and Calculation of the Absolute Thermoelectric Power of Rhodium and Iridium

The thermoelectric power of Rh and Ir was redetermined between 100 K and 1400 K. It varies almost linearly from +1.7 μV K⁻¹ to −3.8 μV K⁻¹ for Rh and from +1.5 μV K⁻¹ to −2.2 μV K⁻¹ for Ir. The diffusive part of the thermopower could be calculated from the density of states. It is approximately equal to the temperature dependence of the electrochemical potential of the electrons divided by the electronic charge. This is attributed to the approximate establishment of local equilibrium between electrons and lattice atoms above 400 K—a condition not fulfilled in the phonon-drag regime below 300 K.     

超声波强化铝酸钠溶液种分过程的成核行为

以粒度分布信息考察了超声波强化处理铝酸钠溶液对铝酸钠溶液加晶种分解的二次成核的影响。实验发现在较低温度 ( <65℃ )和低频超声波强化作用下 ,在反应前期提高分解率的同时 ,能够促进铝酸钠溶液的二次成核。较低温度下 ,低频超声波强化有更强的二次成核作用。超声波强化促进二次成核随温度升高成核作用下降 ,在 5 5℃下低频超声波强化能够提高种分分解率 5 %～ 6%。     

Graphitic nanorings for super-long lifespan lithium-ion capacitors

Porous graphitic carbon nanorings (PGCNs) are proposed by smart catalytic graphitization of nano-sized graphene quantum dots (GQDs). The as-prepared PGCNs show unique ring-like morphology with diameter around 10 nm, and demonstrate extraordinary mesoporous structure, controllable graphitization degree and highly defective nature. The mechanism from GQDs to PGCNs is proven to be a dissolution-precipitation process, undergoing the procedure of amorphous carbon, intermediate phase, graphitic carbon nanorings and graphitic carbon nanosheets. Further, the relationship between particles size of GQDs precursor and graphitization degree of PGCNs products is revealed. The unique microstructure implies PGCNs a broad prospect for energy storage application. When applied as negative electrode materials in dual-carbon lithium-ion capacitors, high energy density (77.6 Wh·kg⁻¹) and super long lifespan (89.5% retention after 40,000 cycles at 5.0 A·g⁻¹) are obtained. The energy density still maintains at 24.5 Wh·kg⁻¹ even at the power density of 14.1 kW·kg⁻¹, demonstrating excellent rate capability. The distinct microstructure of PGCNs together with the strategy for catalytic conversion from nanocarbon precursors to carbon nanorings opens a new window for carbon materials in electrochemical energy storage.

     

Unusual effect of 1,2-octanediol on sodium aluminate solutions leading to inhibition of gibbsite crystallization

The effect of mannitol and 1,2-octanediol on gibbsite crystallization from seeded sodium aluminate liquor was investigated and compared. The inhibitory effect of mannitol increases with its concentration, in good agreement with other strong inhibitors. Low concentrations of 1,2-octanediol have no apparent influence on crystallization but above 1.0 mmol/L severe inhibition occurs with crystallization rate rapidly decreasing until completely stopped 2.0 mmol/L. Unlike with mannitol, the inhibition cannot be alleviated by doubling the seed amount or by adding oleic acid. Unseeded experiments also show that a high concentration of 1,2-octanediol inhibits Al(OH)₃ nucleation while the influence of low concentration of 1,2-octanediol is negligible. 1,2-octanediol appears to be a unique inhibitor for alumina crystallization. The effect is evident below the critical micelle concentration of 1,2-octanediol in sodium aluminate solution indicating it is a molecular effect. Infrared spectroscopy indicates that the structure of the solution might be changed when the concentration of 1,2-octanediol is relatively high. Clearly the inhibition by mannitol derives from adsorption on the active surface sites, while inhibition by 1,2-octanediol appears to be due to changing the characteristic of sodium aluminate liquor.     

Nanocomposite BaSO4/Y2O3:Eu powders prepared by heterogeneous nucleation processing

Forming core–shell-structured phosphor particles is an effect way to improve the properties of the rare-earth-doped inorganic luminescent systems, as well as to achieve a reduction in the amount of expensive rare earth metal. Heterogeneous nucleation processing is a commonly used method to prepared core–shell-structured particles. A nanocomposite BaSO₄/Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ powder was prepared by coating BaSO₄ submicrospheres with nano-Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ particles via heterogeneous nucleation processing. Thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (TGA/DSC) were utilized to reveal the mechanism of the homogenous precipitation reaction process. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized to characterize the BaSO₄/Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ core–shell-structured phosphor particles. By controlling the hydrolysis of urea, BaSO₄ particles are well coated with the shell of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺, and the nucleation of coating materials is predominantly heterogeneous rather than homogeneous. Photoluminescence spectra were utilized as well. The BaSO₄/Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ particles show a red emission corresponding to ⁵D₀–⁷F₂ of Eu³⁺ under the excitation of ultraviolet.     

真空碳热还原处理氧化锌矿理论分析及实验研究

通过热力学计算和理论分析表明,在真空条件下可有效降低氧化锌矿中氧化物碳热还原反应的临界温度;将蒸馏出的气体进行分段冷凝,可将Pb,As,Cd与Zn分离。实验证实,在多级冷凝真空炉内,可以降低氧化锌的还原温度,在温度1173 K,压强50 Pa条件下真空蒸馏还原1 h,氧化铅锌矿中约96.82%的Zn被还原蒸馏出来,Zn的纯度达到99.95%以上。