Excessive iodine addition leads to room-temperature superionic Cu2S with enhanced thermoelectric properties and improved thermal stability

Designing novel low-melting, high-rigidity phthalonitrile resin is of great significance in the current context of development. In this study, rigid spirocycle acetal structure was introduced into phthalonitrile to reduce the melting point and maintain their thermal stability. The chemical structure of resins was confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The curing behaviors were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Thermal stability and mechanical properties of the cured resins were investigated by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The processability was studied by rheological analysis. The results indicated the three monomers had a low melting temperature, wide processing windows and low viscosities. These polymers did not exhibit Tg from room temperature to 400°C, exhibited superb dynamic mechanical property and thermal stability.

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Effects of Substitution of Y with Yb and Ce on the Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Mg88.5Zn5Y6.5

Metals ◽

10.3390/met11010031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 31

Author(s):

Hongxin Liao ◽

Taekyung Lee ◽

Jiangfeng Song ◽

Jonghyun Kim ◽

Fusheng Pan

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Thermal Stability ◽

Tensile Strength ◽

Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽

Yield Strength ◽

Creep Resistance ◽

Room Temperature ◽

High Thermal Stability ◽

Long Period ◽

Microstructures And Mechanical Properties

The microstructures and mechanical properties of the Mg88.5Zn5Y6.5-XREX (RE = Yb and Ce, X = 0, 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5) (wt.%) alloys were investigated in the present study. Mg88.5Zn5Y6.5 is composed of three phases, namely, α-Mg, long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases, and intermetallic compounds. The content of the LPSO phases decreased with the addition of Ce and Yb, and no LPSO phases were detected in Mg88.5Zn5Y2.0Yb4.5. The alloys containing the LPSO phases possessed a stratified microstructure and exhibited excellent mechanical properties. Mg88.5Zn5Y5.0Ce1.5 exhibited the highest creep resistance and mechanical strength at both room temperature and 200 °C, owing to its suitable microstructure and high thermal stability. The yield strength of Mg88.5Zn5Y5.0Ce1.5 at room temperature was 358 MPa. The ultimate tensile strength of Mg88.5Zn5Y5.0Ce1.5 at room temperature and 200 °C was 453 MPa and 360 MPa, respectively.

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Research on Thermal Stability and Properties of Ca3ZrSi2O9 as Potential T/EBC Materials

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11050583 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 583

Author(s):

Yangyang Pan ◽

Bo Liang ◽

Yaran Niu ◽

Dijuan Han ◽

Dongdong Liu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thermal Conductivity ◽

Thermal Stability ◽

Fracture Toughness ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽

Atmospheric Plasma ◽

Thermal Barrier ◽

Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽

Self Healing ◽

Barrier Coating

In this study, a new coating material for thermal barrier coating (TBC) or environment barrier coating (EBC) application, Ca3ZrSi2O9 (CZSO), was synthesized and prepared by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) technology. The evolution of the phases and microstructures of the coatings with different thermal-aged were characterized by XRD, XRF, EDS and SEM, respectively. The thermal stability was measured by TG-DTA and DSC. The mechanical and thermal properties, including Vickers hardness (HV), fracture toughness (KIC), thermal conductivity () and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) were focused on. It was found that the as-sprayed CZSO coating contained amorphous phase. Crystalline transformation happened at 900–960 ∘C and no mass changes took place from room temperature (RT) to 1300 ∘C. The phenomena of microcrack self-healing and composition uniformity were observed during thermal aging. The of coating was very low at about 0.57–0.80 Wm−1K−1 in 200–1200 ∘C. The combined properties indicated that the CZSO coating might be a potential T/EBC material.

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Direct measurement of the thermoelectric properties of electrochemically deposited Bi2Te3 thin films

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-74887-z ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jose Recatala-Gomez ◽

Pawan Kumar ◽

Ady Suwardi ◽

Anas Abutaha ◽

Iris Nandhakumar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Thermoelectric Properties ◽

Bismuth Telluride ◽

Indium Tin Oxide ◽

Seed Layer ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Low Cost ◽

Temperature Dependent ◽

Temperature Heat ◽

Electrochemically Deposited

Abstract The best known thermoelectric material for near room temperature heat-to-electricity conversion is bismuth telluride. Amongst the possible fabrication techniques, electrodeposition has attracted attention due to its simplicity and low cost. However, the measurement of the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited films is challenging because of the conducting seed layer underneath the film. Here, we develop a method to directly measure the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited bismuth telluride thin films, grown on indium tin oxide. Using this technique, the temperature dependent thermoelectric properties (Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity) of electrodeposited thin films have been measured down to 100 K. A parallel resistor model is employed to discern the signal of the film from the signal of the seed layer and the data are carefully analysed and contextualized with literature. Our analysis demonstrates that the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited films can be accurately evaluated without inflicting any damage to the films.

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Thermal stability and thermoelectric properties of Mg2Si0.4Sn0.6 and Mg2Si0.6Sn0.4

Journal of Materials Science ◽

10.1007/s10853-012-6967-0 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 2002-2008 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Martin Søndergaard ◽

Mogens Christensen ◽

Kasper A. Borup ◽

Hao Yin ◽

Bo B. Iversen

Keyword(s):

Thermal Stability ◽

Thermoelectric Properties

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The Influence of Silicon Dopant and Processing on Thermoelectric Properties of B4C Ceramics

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-545-131 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 545 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Ke-Feng Cai ◽

Ce-Wen Nan ◽

Xin-Min Min

Keyword(s):

Electrical Conductivity ◽

Seebeck Coefficient ◽

Thermoelectric Properties ◽

Hot Pressing ◽

Figure Of Merit ◽

Room Temperature ◽

A Value ◽

Si Doped

AbstractB4C ceramics doped with various content of Si (0 to 2.03 at%) are prepared via hot pressing. The composition and microstructure of the ceramics are characterized by means of XRD and EPMA. Their electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient of the samples are measured from room temperature up to 1500K. The electrical conductivity increases with temperature, and more rapidly after 1300K; the Seebeck coefficient of the ceramics also increases with temperature and rises to a value of about 320μVK−1. The value of the figure of merit of Si-doped B4C rises to about 4 × 10−4K−1 at 1500K.

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Thermal Breakdown Kinetics of 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Ethylsulfate Measured Using Quantitative Infrared Spectroscopy

Applied Spectroscopy ◽

10.1177/0003702817727293 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 71 (12) ◽

pp. 2626-2631 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jeffrey L. Wheeler ◽

McKinley Pugh ◽

S. Jake Atkins ◽

Jason M. Porter

Keyword(s):

Thermal Stability ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Computational Models ◽

Elevated Temperatures ◽

Molar Absorptivity ◽

Ir Absorption ◽

Optical Cell ◽

Multiple Samples ◽

Kinetics Of ◽

Thermal Stability Of

In this work, the thermal stability of the room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate ([EMIM][EtSO4]) is investigated using infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Quantitative IR absorption spectral data are measured for heated [EMIM][EtSO4]. Spectra have been collected between 25 ℃ and 100 ℃ using a heated optical cell. Multiple samples and cell pathlengths are used to determine quantitative values for the molar absorptivity of [EMIM][EtSO4]. These results are compared to previous computational models of the ion pair. These quantitative spectra are used to measure the rate of thermal decomposition of [EMIM][EtSO4] at elevated temperatures. The spectroscopic measurements of the rate of decomposition show that thermogravimetric methods overestimate the thermal stability of [EMIM][EtSO4].

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Thermoelectric Properties of Bi-Sb-Te-X Compounds Prepared by MA-PDS Method

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-691-g8.24 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 691 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yong-Ho Park ◽

Liu Xue-Dong

Keyword(s):

Thermoelectric Properties ◽

Figure Of Merit ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Ag Addition

ABSTRACTA great potential for further improving the room-temperature figure of merit (Z) has been identified by dispersing a small fraction of Ag in the (Bi0.25Sb0.75)2Te3 alloy. The maximum Z of 3.41×10−3K−1, 17% higher than that of the unadded, is attained at 0.02wt% Ag. Addition of BN, either alone or in combination with Ag, however, does not generate a favorable figure of merit.

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Enhanced Thermal Stability of Esterified Lignin in Different Solvent Mediums

Polymers from Renewable Resources ◽

10.1177/204124791800900103 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 39-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sharifah Nurul Ain Syed Hashim ◽

Sarani Zakaria ◽

Chin Hua Chia ◽

Sharifah Nabihah Syed Jaafar

Keyword(s):

Thermal Stability ◽

Alkaline Solution ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Hydroxyl Groups ◽

Aqueous Alkaline Solution ◽

Alkali Lignin ◽

Weight Percentage ◽

H Nmr ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Thermal Stability Of

In this study, soda alkali lignin from oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB-AL) and kenaf core (KC-AL) are esterified with maleic anhydride under two different conditions, namely i) pyridine at temperature of 120°C for 3h and ii) aqueous alkaline solution at room temperature for 4h. As a result, the weight percentage gain (WPG) of the esterified EFB-AL (EFB-EL) and esterified KC-AL (KC-EL) in pyridine demonstrated a higher compared to aqueous alkaline solution. The FT-IR results of EFB-EL and KC-EL in both solvents exhibited some changes at the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups. Furthermore, the esterification process induced the carboxylic peak to appear in both alkali lignin samples. The outcome is confirmed by conducting H-NMR analysis, which demonstrated ester and carboxylic acid peaks within the spectral analysis. Finally, the TGA results showed both EFB-EL and KC-EL that are exposed to aqueous alkaline actually possessed better thermal stability and higher activation energy (Ea) compared to the esterified samples in pyridine.

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