scholarly journals Redox-Promoted Tailoring of the High-Temperature Electrical Performance in Ca3Co4O9 Thermoelectric Materials by Metallic Cobalt Addition

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Constantinescu ◽  
Artur R. Sarabando ◽  
Shahed Rasekh ◽  
Diogo Lopes ◽  
Sergii Sergiienko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Pechini Method ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Complex Phase ◽  
Modified Pechini Method ◽  
Cobalt Addition ◽  
Complex Phase Composition

This paper reports a novel composite-based processing route for improving the electrical performance of Ca3Co4O9 thermoelectric (TE) ceramics. The approach involves the addition of metallic Co, acting as a pore filler on oxidation, and considers two simple sintering schemes. The (1-x)Ca3Co4O9/xCo composites (x = 0%, 3%, 6% and 9% vol.) have been prepared through a modified Pechini method, followed by one- and two-stage sintering, to produce low-density (one-stage, 1ST) and high-density (two-stage, 2ST) ceramic samples. Their high-temperature TE properties, namely the electrical conductivity (σ), Seebeck coefficient (α) and power factor (PF), were investigated between 475 and 975 K, in air flow, and related to their respective phase composition, morphology and microstructure. For the 1ST case, the porous samples (56%–61% of ρth) reached maximum PF values of around 210 and 140 μWm−1·K−2 for the 3% and 6% vol. Co-added samples, respectively, being around two and 1.3 times higher than those of the pure Ca3Co4O9 matrix. Although 2ST sintering resulted in rather dense samples (80% of ρth), the efficiency of the proposed approach, in this case, was limited by the complex phase composition of the corresponding ceramics, impeding the electronic transport and resulting in an electrical performance below that measured for the Ca3Co4O9 matrix (224 μWm−1·K−2 at 975K).

scholarly journals OXYGEN INFLUENCE ON THE PHASE COMPOSITION AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SIPOS FILMS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Terekhov ◽  
Konstantin Barkov ◽  
Dmitry Nesterov ◽  
Anatoliy Popov ◽  
Aleksey Barinov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Oxygen Content ◽  
Oxidation State ◽  
Breakdown Voltage ◽  
Silicon Nanocrystals ◽  
Electrophysical Properties ◽  
Complex Phase ◽  
Complex Phase Composition

The use of oxygen-doped semi-insulating silicon films of the SIPOS type as passivation coatings for semiconductor devices and IC makes it possible to increase the breakdown voltage of highvoltage devices. The aim of this work is to establish the influence of the oxygen content on the phase composition of SIPOS films and their electrophysical properties. The results of comprehensive studies show that SIPOS films at different values of γ have a complex phase composition of nanocomposites based on amorphous silicon containing silicon nanocrystals and silicon suboxides with a low oxidation state, such as SiO0.47, while SiO2 dioxide is not formed even at large values of γ.

scholarly journals Crystallization behaviour of Li2O·Nb2O5·SiO2 glass containing TiO2

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srdjan Matijasevic ◽  
Vladimir Zivanovic ◽  
Mihajlo Tosic ◽  
Snezana Grujic ◽  
Jovica Stojanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Surface Crystallization ◽  
Complex Phase ◽  
Crystallite Sizes ◽  
Complex Phase Composition ◽  
Calculated Average

This paper deals with the crystallization of glass 30Li2O?15Nb2O5?50SiO2?5TiO2 (mol%). The crystallization behavior was studied under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. XRD and SEM methods were employed for determination of phase composition and microstructure of crystallized glass. It was detected that this glass crystallizes by the surface crystallization mechanism. SEM micrographs of the crystallized samples revealed that the crystals grow in the form of dendrites. The glass-ceramics with complex phase composition was obtained. Three crystalline phases were detected where LiNbO3 has grown as primary phase and a secondary ones Li2Si2O5 and SiO2 appeared. The calculated average crystallite sizes are: 27 nm for LiNbO3 , 115 nm for Li2Si2O5 and 45 nm for SiO2 . From the experimental data an activation energy of crystals growth, calculated using the Kissinger relation, is Ea = 275 ?10 KJ / mol.

Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics (UHTCs) via Reactive Sintering

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 1159-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Jun Zhang ◽  
Wen Wen Wu ◽  
Yan Mei Kan ◽  
Pei Ling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Oxidation Resistance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Stable Phase ◽  
Reactive Sintering ◽  
Dissociation Temperature ◽  
Monolithic Ceramics

Current high temperature ceramics, such as ZrO2, Si3N4 and SiC, cannot be used at temperatures over 1600°C due to their low melting temperature or dissociation temperature. For ultrahigh temperature applications over 1800°C, materials with high melting points, high phase composition stability, high thermal conductivity, good thermal shock and oxidation resistance are needed. The transition metal diborides, mainly include ZrB2 and HfB2, have melting temperatures of above 3000°C, and can basically meet the above demands. However, the oxidation resistance of diboride monolithic ceramics at ultra-high temperatures need to be improved for the applications in thermal protection systems for future aerospace vehicles and jet engines. On the other hand, processing science for making high performance UHTCs is another hot topic in the UHTC field. Densification of UHTCs at mild temperatures through reactive sintering is an attracting way due to the chemically stable phase composition and microstructure as well as clean grain boundaries in the obtained materials. Moreover, the stability studies of the materials in phase composition and microstructures at ultra high application temperatures is also critical for materials manufactured at relatively low temperature. Furthermore, the oxidation resistance in simulated reentry environments instead of in static or flowing air of ambient pressure should be evaluated. Here we will report the concept, advantages and some recent progress on the reactive sintering of diboride–based composites at mild temperatures.

X-ray powder diffraction data of LaNi0.5Ti0.45Co0.05O3, LaNi0.45Co0.05Ti0.5O3, and LaNi0.5Ti0.5O3 perovskites

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mariana M. V. M. Souza ◽  
Alex Maza ◽  
Pablo V. Tuza
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Rietveld Method ◽  
Pechini Method ◽  
Powder Diffraction Data ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Unit Cell Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Modified Pechini Method ◽  
Scanning Electron

In the present work, LaNi0.5Ti0.45Co0.05O3, LaNi0.45Co0.05Ti0.5O3, and LaNi0.5Ti0.5O3 perovskites were synthesized by the modified Pechini method. These materials were characterized using X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction coupled to the Rietveld method. The crystal structure of these materials is orthorhombic, with space group Pbnm (No 62). The unit-cell parameters are a = 5.535(5) Å, b = 5.527(3) Å, c = 7.819(7) Å, V = 239.2(3) Å3, for the LaNi0.5Ti0.45Co0.05O3, a = 5.538(6) Å, b = 5.528(4) Å, c = 7.825(10) Å, V = 239.5(4) Å3, for the LaNi0.45Co0.05Ti0.5O3, and a = 5.540(2) Å, b = 5.5334(15) Å, c = 7.834(3) Å, V = 240.2(1) Å3, for the LaNi0.5Ti0.5O3.

Synthesis and Characterization of Multiferroic NiFe2O4/BiFeO3 Nanocomposites by Modified Pechini Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 456-459
Author(s):  
Xian Ming Liu ◽  
Wen Liang Gao
Keyword(s):  
Pechini Method ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Magnetic Bias ◽  
Field Frequency ◽  
Magnetic Field Frequency ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Structure And Morphology ◽  
Modified Pechini Method

Spinel-perovskite multiferroics of NiFe2O4/BiFeO3 nanoparticles were prepared by modified Pechini method. The structure and morphology of the composites were examined by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the composites consisted of spinel NiFe2O4 and perovskite BiFeO3 after annealed at 700°C for 2h, and the particle size ranges from 40 to 100nm. VSM and ME results indicated that the nanocomposites exhibited both tuning magnetic properties and a ME effect. The ME effect of the nanocomposites strongly depended on the magnetic bias and magnetic field frequency.

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