scholarly journals Enhancement of the Activity of Electrochemical Oxidation of BPS by Nd-Doped PbO2 Electrodes: Performance and Mechanism

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1317
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Zhili Ni ◽  
Jie Yao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bisphenol S ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oxidation Processes ◽  
Duty Cycles ◽  
Pbo2 Electrode ◽  
Pbo2 Electrodes

The electrochemical oxidation processes have attracted tremendous attention on the destruction of toxic and non-biodegradable organics. A series of neodymium (Nd)-doped PbO2 electrodes (Ti/PbO2-Nd) were synthesized through a pulse electrodeposition method, and its activity of bisphenol S (BPS) removal was further examined. The morphologies and structures were characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The performance, energy consumption and mechanism of electrochemical oxidation of BPS by Ti/PbO2-Nd electrode were also discussed. Compared to the traditional Ti/PbO2 electrode, the Ti/PbO2-Nd enables finer crystal particles, facilitating the oxygen evolution overpotential (OEP) from 1.41V to 1.55V and the generation of hydroxyl radicals (•OH). Moreover, lower duty cycles during the preparation of the electrode also contribute to the tapering size of crystals. The results show that the Ti/PbO2-Nd electrode exhibits relatively high activity in the anodic oxidation of BPS. Over 95% of BPS could be removed with the current density of 15 mA cm−2. Moreover, the energy consumption of BPS degradation on Ti/PbO2-Nd electrode is 60.26 kWh m−3, much lower than that on Ti/PbO2 electrode (95.45 kWh m−3). To conclude, the Ti/PbO2-Nd electrode has been proven to be a promising material for BPS removal.

scholarly journals Extraction of Boron from Ludwigite Ore: Mechanism of Soda-Ash Roasting of Lizardite and Szaibelyite

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Guanghui Li ◽  
Jinxiang You ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
Jun Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Carbonate ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Selective Activation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Soda Ash ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ludwigite ore is a typical low-grade boron ore accounting for 58.5% boron resource of China, which is mainly composed of magnetite, lizardite and szaibelyite. During soda-ash roasting of ludwigite ore, the presence of lizardite hinders the selective activation of boron. In this work, lizardite and szaibelyite were prepared and their soda-ash roasting behaviors were investigated using thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) analyses, in order to shed light on the soda-ash activation of boron within ludwigite ore. Thermodynamics of Na2CO3-MgSiO3-Mg2SiO4-Mg2B2O5 via FactSage show that the formation of Na2MgSiO4 was preferential for the reaction between Na2CO3 and MgSiO3/Mg2SiO4. While, regarding the reaction between Na2CO3 and Mg2B2O5, the formation of NaBO2 was foremost. Raising temperature was beneficial for the soda-ash roasting of lizardite and szaibelyite. At a temperature lower than the melting of sodium carbonate (851 °C), the soda-ash roasting of szaibelyite was faster than that of lizardite. Moreover, the melting of sodium carbonate accelerated the reaction between lizardite with sodium carbonate.

MICROSTRUCTURE AND BLUE PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF HYDROGENATED SILICON CARBONITRIDE THIN FILMS

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850177 ◽  
Author(s):  
YINQIAO PENG ◽  
JICHENG ZHOU ◽  
GUIBIN LEI ◽  
YUANJU GAN ◽  
YUEFENG CHEN
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Silicon Carbonitride ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrogenated Silicon ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Blue Photoluminescence

Hydrogenated silicon carbonitride (SiCN:H) thin films were deposited by sputtering of silicon carbide target in hydrogen-doped argon and nitrogen atmospheres. The properties of the SiCN:H films were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometer, atomic force microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence spectrophotometer. No distinct crystal was formed in the SiCN:H films as-deposited and annealed at 600∘C and 800∘C. The SiCN:H films were mainly composed of Si–N, Si–C, Si–O, C–C, C–N, C[Formula: see text]N, N–Hn bonds and SiCxNy network structure. The strong blue photoluminescence observed from the SiCN:H film annealed at 600∘C was attributed to SiCxNy network structure.

scholarly journals Anisotropy of Pt nanoparticles on carbon- and oxide-support and their structural response to electrochemical oxidation probed by in situ techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (39) ◽  
pp. 22260-22270
Author(s):  
Henrike Schmies ◽  
Arno Bergmann ◽  
Elisabeth Hornberger ◽  
Jakub Drnec ◽  
Guanxiong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Pt Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
In Situ Techniques ◽  
Oxide Support ◽  
Pt Dissolution

Investigations on the (electronic) structure of carbon- and oxide-supported Pt nanoparticles during electrochemical oxidation via in situ X-ray diffraction, absorption spectroscopy and the Pt dissolution rate by in situ mass spectrometry.

Morphology Control of the Nano-MnO2 by Microwave Hydrothermal Synthesis

2012 ◽  
Vol 624 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Shi Lei Zhang ◽  
Ben Niu ◽  
Enlei Qi ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Jie Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Crystal Forms ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Structure And Morphology ◽  
Microwave Hydrothermal ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this paper, KMnO4 was used as raw material, nano-MnO2 with different morphologies such as flowers globular, hollow tubular and rodlike were obtained by the microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis under the acidic condition. The crystal structure and morphology of the resultant MnO2 were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively. The elements and content of samples were tested by Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). The influence of reaction temperature and holding time on crystal forms and morphologies of the MnO2 was analyzed.

Liquid-Phase Siliconizing and Aluminizing at the Surface of a Ti3Al-Based Alloy and Improvement in Oxidation Resistance

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1050-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Ping Xiong ◽  
Yong-Hui Xie ◽  
Wei Mao ◽  
Yun-Feng Chen ◽  
Xiao-Hong Li
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Oxidation Resistance ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Isothermal Oxidation ◽  
Diffusion Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Inexpensive Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Outermost Surface ◽  
Modified Layer

A simple and inexpensive method to modify the surface of a Ti3Al-based alloy, liquid-phase siliconizing and aluminizing by an Al-Si alloy, has been proposed. The surface modification at 1013 K for 10 min using Al-10 wt% Si melt resulted in a modified layer with a thickness of about 21 μm, composed of TiAl3 and TiSi2. The coating improved the isothermal oxidation resistance of the Ti3Al-based alloy at 1073 K. A continuous alumina-rich scale was formed at the outermost surface after oxidation. SiO2 was detectable in the oxide scale. The results of x-ray diffraction and x-ray energy dispersive spectrometer analysis showed that during oxidation, some of the TiSi2 in the coating was oxidized to SiO2. In the meantime, the TiSi2 was reduced to a lower silicide, Ti5Si4. The change of the surface microstructure after oxidation and the diffusion reaction between the coating and the Ti3Al substrate were also discussed.

MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HYPEREUTECTIC Al-Si/AlNp COMPOSITE

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (06n07) ◽  
pp. 1377-1382 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEULKI PARK ◽  
JINMYUNG CHOI ◽  
BONGGYU PARK ◽  
IKMIN PARK ◽  
YONGHO PARK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Reinforcement Particle ◽  
Hot Press ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Superior Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Evaluation

Hypereutectic Al - Si alloys with fine and evenly distributed Si precipitates have superior mechanical properties In this study, hypereutectic Al - Si alloy powders which contained 15 and 20wt% Si were prepared by a gas atomization process. 1, 3 and 5wt% AlN particles were blended with the Al - Si alloy powders using turbular mixer. The mixture was consolidated by Hot Press at 550°C for 1h under 60MPa. Relative density of the sintered samples was about 98% of theoretical density. This study was investigated by two ways. One is the effect of reinforcement weight fraction and the other is the effect of Silicon contents on the mechanical properties of the composite. Microstructural characterization and phase evaluation were carried out using X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy equipped with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer. The results showed that the smaller the reinforcement particle size was and the better its distribution was, the higher ultimate tensile strength and hardness were.

scholarly journals Extraction of alumina from alumina rich coal gangue by a hydro-chemical process

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 192132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quancheng Yang ◽  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Xingjian Deng ◽  
Hongchen Guo ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Reaction Temperature ◽  
Chemical Process ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Added Value ◽  
High Alumina ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Vast quantities of gangue from coal mining and processing have accumulated over the years and caused significant economic and environmental problems in China. For high added-value utilization of alumina rich coal gangue (ARCG), a mild hydro-chemical process was investigated to extract alumina. The influences of NaOH concentration, mass ratio of alkali to gangue, reaction temperature and reaction time were systematically studied. An alumina extraction rate of 94.68% was achieved at the condition of NaOH concentration 47.5%, alkali to gangue ratio of 6, reaction temperature of 260°C and reaction time of 120 min. The obtained leaching residues were characterized through X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectrometer. Research confirmed that kaolinite the main alumina-bearing phase of ARCG can be decomposed and transformed to Na 8 Al 6 Si 6 O 24 (OH) 2 (H 2 O) 2 and Ca 2 Al 2 SiO 6 (OH) 2 at relatively low temperature and short reaction time. Additionally, Na 8 Al 6 Si 6 O 24 (OH) 2 (H 2 O) 2 and Ca 2 Al 2 SiO 6 (OH) 2 are unstable and will transform to alumina-free phase NaCaHSiO 4 under the optimal conditions, which is the major reason for high alumina extraction rates.

Composition and Microstructure of a Natural Nano-Structure Mineral: Six-Ring Rock

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 869-872
Author(s):  
Qing Shan Li ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Guang Zhong Xing
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
The Body ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nano Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nano Size ◽  
Scanning Electron

Six-ring Rock is widely used as containers of water and additives to produce health care products. In this paper, the composition and microstructure of Six-ring Rock have been investigated by using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer, transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction and other technologies. Results show that Six-ring Rock is composed of CaMg(CO3)2, SiO2 and KAlSi3O8. Fe atoms exist in CaMg(CO3)2 by replacing Mg atoms. Six-ring Rock shows nano-size lamellar and acerose microstructures on the surface, and nano-size monocrystals in the body. Six-ring Rock is a natural nano structure mineral.

scholarly journals Preparation and Photocatalytic Performance of Ti3C2/TiO2/CuO Ternary Nanocomposites

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Lu ◽  
Meihuan Yao ◽  
Aiguo Zhou ◽  
Qianku Hu ◽  
Libo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Argon Atmosphere ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cupric Nitrate ◽  
Microscopy Images ◽  
Degradation Of Methyl Orange

Ti3C2/TiO2/CuO nanocomposites were synthesized via the decomposition of a mixture of Ti3C2 (a novel two-dimensional carbide) and cupric nitrate under an argon atmosphere. The morphology and structures of the obtained samples were characterized. X-ray diffraction and energy dispersive spectrometer analysis indicate that the sample is composed of Ti3C2, anatase-TiO2, and CuO. Scanning electron microscopy images show that CuO and TiO2 nanoparticles were evenly distributed on the surface of Ti3C2. The particles size increased with an increase in the cupric nitrate content. Photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange shows that the Ti3C2/TiO2/CuO nanocomposite has good photocatalytic degradation efficiency. A possible photocatalytic mechanism of the Ti3C2/TiO2/CuO nanocomposites was proposed. The data indicated that CuO and Ti3C2 effectively promote the separation of photoelectrons from vacancies.

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