Engineering lattice defects in two-dimensional(2 D) sulfide semiconductors has been accepted as an effective strategy to enhance the efficiency of the solar-to-fuels conversion.Although many researches have proven the...Engineering lattice defects in two-dimensional(2 D) sulfide semiconductors has been accepted as an effective strategy to enhance the efficiency of the solar-to-fuels conversion.Although many researches have proven the lattice defect-mediated photocatalytic activity of ZnIn_(2)S_(4),the artificial control of Sdefects for optimizing the charge-carrier kinetics process in ZnIn_(2)S_(4) has long been a challenging task.Herein,we report a facile one-step method to modulate the lattice S-content of ZnIn_(2)S_(4) microflowers(MFs) only through adjusting the used amount of S-precursor in the hydrothermal solution that contains the metal precursors with a fixed Zn/In stoichiometric ratio at 1:2.We also demonstrated that the Svacancies at the In facets were the main type of lattice defects in the formed ZnIn_(2)S_(4) MFs,which could enhance both the separation and migration processes of the photoinduced charge-carriers due to the existence of discrete defect energy-levels(DELs) and the reduced effective mass of electrons,as evidenced by the first-principles calculations and the electron spectra analyses.The ZnIn_(2)S_(4) MFs with the optimal content of S-vacancy obtained by a hydrothermal treatment of the precursors with the Zn/In/S stoichiometric ratio of 1:2:8 possessed the long-lived photoinduced electron(~94.64 ns) for contributing to the photo-physical and-chemical processes.Thus,upon visible light irradiation,the H_(2)-evolution rate of this sample reached ~2.40 mmol h^(-1) g^(-1) with an apparent quantum efficiency of ~0.16% at 420 nm even though only using 5 mg of photocatalysts without any cocatalysts.展开更多
In this paper,we report on the preparation of Li2FeSiO4,sintered Li2FeSiO4,and Li2FeSiO4-C composite with spindle-like morphologies and their application as cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries.Spindle-like Li2F...In this paper,we report on the preparation of Li2FeSiO4,sintered Li2FeSiO4,and Li2FeSiO4-C composite with spindle-like morphologies and their application as cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries.Spindle-like Li2FeSi04 was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method with(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2 as the iron source.The spindle-like Li2FeSiO4 was sintered at 600 ℃ for 6 h in Ar atmosphere.Li2FeSiO4-C composite was obtained by the hydrothermal treatment of spindle-like Li2FeSiO4 in glucose solution at 190 ℃ for 3 h.Electrochemical measurements show that after carbon coating,the electrode performances such as discharge capacity and high-rate capability are greatly enhanced.In particular.Li2FeSiO4-C with carbon content of 7.21 wt%delivers the discharge capacities of 160.9 mAh·g-1 at room temperature and 213 mAh·g-1 at45℃(0.1 C),revealing the potential application in lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
A Y-zeolite-containing composite material with micro/mesoporous structure had been synthesized from kaolin by means of the in-situ crystallization method. The obtained samples were investigated by XRD and BET methods....A Y-zeolite-containing composite material with micro/mesoporous structure had been synthesized from kaolin by means of the in-situ crystallization method. The obtained samples were investigated by XRD and BET methods. Evaluation of catalytic activity of both the commercial Y-zeolite and the novel Y-zeolite-containing composite material was carried out in the pulse micro-chromatography platform with two probe molecules of different molecular sizes: VGO feedstock and 1,3,5 tri-isopropyl benzene. It was found that the Y-zeolite-containing composite material was richer in external surface and meso-/macro-pores; the Y-zeolite-containing composite material demonstrated a smaller rate of deactivation compared to the commercial Y-zeolite.展开更多
CaF2:Ho3+/Yb3+ nano-particles with intense green up-conversion (UC) luminescence are successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal approach by using NH4F as the fluoride source and Na2EDTA as a chelating rea...CaF2:Ho3+/Yb3+ nano-particles with intense green up-conversion (UC) luminescence are successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal approach by using NH4F as the fluoride source and Na2EDTA as a chelating reagent. Powder X- ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and UC emission spectra are used to characterize the structures, shapes, and luminescent properties of the samples. The effects from fluoride sources and chelating reagents on the formations of CaF2 nano-particles are investigated, and the for- mation process is also deduced. Under the excitation of a 980-nm laser diode, the samples each show a green up-conversion emission centered at 540 nm corresponding to the 5S2/5F4-+518 transitions of Ho3+. Moreover, the UC mechanisms of Ho3+/Yb3+ co-doped CaF2 nano-particles are also discussed.展开更多
Here, we report on the synthesis of PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite(NP's) via a hydrothermal route by using Mn(acac)2, ethanol, NH3 and PEG-400. The crystalline phase was identified as Mn_3O_4. The crystallite size of t...Here, we report on the synthesis of PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite(NP's) via a hydrothermal route by using Mn(acac)2, ethanol, NH3 and PEG-400. The crystalline phase was identified as Mn_3O_4. The crystallite size of the PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite was calculated as 12±5 nm from X-ray line profile fitting and the average particle size from TEM was obtained as 200 nm. This reveals polycrystalline character of Mn_3O_4 NP's. The interaction between PEG-400 and the Mn_3O_4 NP's was investigated by FTIR. Temperature independent AC conductivity of PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite beyond 20 k Hz provides a strong evidence of ionic conduction through the structure. The conductivity and permittivity measurements strongly depend on the secondary thermal transition of nanocomposite beyond 100. Above that temperature, Mn_3O_4 particles may interact with each other yielding a percolated path that will facilitate the conduction. On the other hand, the relatively lower activation energy(Ea=0.172 e V) for relaxation process suggests that polymer segmental motions of PEG and electrons hopping between Mn2+and Mn3+may be coupled in the sample below 100. Room temperature magnetization curve of the sample does not reach to a saturation, which indicates the superparamagnetic character of the particles. As the temperature increases, the frequency at which(ε′′) reaches a maximum shifted towards higher frequencies. The maximum peak was observed at 1.4 k Hz for 20 while the maximum was detected at 23.2 k Hz for 90.展开更多
A novel micro-micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate LS-BFMZ (low-silica-BEA(beta)-faujasite (Y)-mesoporous) composite zeolite with the MCM-41 type structure was synthesized through a novel process involving the self-...A novel micro-micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate LS-BFMZ (low-silica-BEA(beta)-faujasite (Y)-mesoporous) composite zeolite with the MCM-41 type structure was synthesized through a novel process involving the self- assembly of CTAB surfactant micellae with silica-alumina source originated from alkaline treatment of the beta zeolite. The physical properties of the LS-BFMZ composite zeolite were characterized using various techniques, including XRD, IR and SEM techniques. Meanwhile, a possible mechanism regarding the formation of the LS-BFMZ composite zeolite was proposed.展开更多
The Ni/CeO_2-ZrO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst with different Al_2O_3 and NiO contentswere prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method. The catalytic performance for CO_2 reforming of CH_4reaction, the interaction among components...The Ni/CeO_2-ZrO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst with different Al_2O_3 and NiO contentswere prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method. The catalytic performance for CO_2 reforming of CH_4reaction, the interaction among components and the relation between Ni content and catalyst surfacebasicity were investigated. Results show that the interaction between NiO and Al_2O_3 is strongerthan that between NiO and CeO_2-ZrO_2. The addition of Al_2O_3 can prevent the formation of largemetallic Ni ensembles, increase the dispersion of Ni, and improve catalytic activity, but excessAl_2O_3 causes the catalyst to deactivate easily. The interaction between NiO and CeO_2 results inmore facile reduction of surface CeO_2. The existence of a small amount of metallic Ni can increasethe number of basic sites. As metallic Ni may preferentially reside on the strong basic sites,increasing Ni content can weaken the catalyst basicity.展开更多
The title compound [ Mn5 ( H2PO4 )2 ( PO4 )2 ( H20)4 ] was hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of calix[4]arene-p-tetrasulfonate. The title compound was structurally characterized by X-ray single crystal ...The title compound [ Mn5 ( H2PO4 )2 ( PO4 )2 ( H20)4 ] was hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of calix[4]arene-p-tetrasulfonate. The title compound was structurally characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with α = 1.762 9(4) nm, b = 0.913 44(18) nm, c=0.94977(19) nm, β=96.52(3)°, V=1.5195(5) nm^3, Z=4 and R1=0.0283, and exhibits a three-dimensional framework and channel structure. It was proposed that calixarene can act as template during the formation of the title compound because calixarene can bind Mn^2+ through second-sphere coordination.展开更多
We report the hydrothermal growth of pure and doped TiO2 nanoparticles with different concentrations of carbon.The microstructure of the as-synthesized samples is characterized by x-ray diffraction(XRD),field emission...We report the hydrothermal growth of pure and doped TiO2 nanoparticles with different concentrations of carbon.The microstructure of the as-synthesized samples is characterized by x-ray diffraction(XRD),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy(EDX),and Raman spectroscopy to understand the structure and composition.The XRD patterns confirm the formation of anatase phase of TiO2 with the average crystallite size is calculated to be in the range of 13 nm to 14.7 nm.The functional groups of these nanostructures are characterized by Fourier transformed infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy,which further confirms the single anatase phase of the synthesized nanostructures.UV-visible absorption spectroscopy is used to understand the absorption behavior,which shows modification in the optical bandgap from 3.13 eV(pure TiO2)to 3.74 eV(1.2 mol%C-doped TiO2).Furthermore,the Ti^3+centers associated with oxygen vacancies are identified using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy(EPR).展开更多
Yb3+, Tm3+ co-doped Gd6MoO12 phosphors with different morphologies are prepared by the hydrothermal method. The dendrites present different morphologies (including hexagonal prisms, spindles, and spheres) after ch...Yb3+, Tm3+ co-doped Gd6MoO12 phosphors with different morphologies are prepared by the hydrothermal method. The dendrites present different morphologies (including hexagonal prisms, spindles, and spheres) after changing the pH value and edetate disodium (EDTA) usage. It is found that each of the two factors plays a crucial role in forming different morphologies. The up-conversion (UC) luminescence is studied. Under 980-nm semiconductor laser excitation, relatively strong blue emission and weak red emission are observed. Finally, the effect of pumping power on the UC luminescence properties and the level diagram mechanism of Gd6MoO12:yb3+/Tm3+ phosphor are also discussed.展开更多
Nanoporous anorthic-phase Sn3O4 nanosheets are successfully fabricated via a hydrothermal process without any additives. With the pH value of the precursor increasing from 2.0 to 11.8, the valence of the precursor cha...Nanoporous anorthic-phase Sn3O4 nanosheets are successfully fabricated via a hydrothermal process without any additives. With the pH value of the precursor increasing from 2.0 to 11.8, the valence of the precursor changes from mixed valence (the ratio of Sn2+ to Sn4+ is 2.7: 1) to pure bivalent, and the product transformed from Sn3O4 to SnO mesocrystals. When doping SbC13 to the alkaline precursor, the valence of the precursor shows mixed valence with the ratio of Sn2+ to Sn4+ being 2.6: I and Sn3O4 is synthesized after the hydrothermal process. The valence state of Sn species in the precursor is the key factor of the formation of Sn3O4. The synthesis mechanism is discussed and proposed. These experimental results expand the knowledge base that can be used to guide technological applications of intermediate tin oxide materials.展开更多
Magnesium hydroxide(Mg(OH)_2) nanorods were synthesized by a simple and facile hydrothermal method in the presence of cetyltetramethylammonium bromide(CTAB) as a surfactant. Nanorods of magnesium oxide Mg O were also ...Magnesium hydroxide(Mg(OH)_2) nanorods were synthesized by a simple and facile hydrothermal method in the presence of cetyltetramethylammonium bromide(CTAB) as a surfactant. Nanorods of magnesium oxide Mg O were also induced by thermal decomposition of Mg(OH)_2 nanorods at 700. By using disk diffusion technique, the Mg(OH)_2 nanorods were found to exhibit higher antibacterial efficiency against several tested bacterial strains.展开更多
NaY zeolites were in-situ synthesized from coal-based kaolin via thehydrothermal method. The effects of various factors on the structure of the samples were extensivelyinvestigated. The samples were characterized by N...NaY zeolites were in-situ synthesized from coal-based kaolin via thehydrothermal method. The effects of various factors on the structure of the samples were extensivelyinvestigated. The samples were characterized by N_2 adsorption, XRD, IR and DTG-DTA methods, andthe results show that the crystallization temperature and amount of added water play an importantrole in the formation of the zeolite structure. The 4A and P zeolites are the competitive phasepresent in the resulting product. However, NaY zeolites with a higher relative crystallinity,excluding impure crystals and the well hydrothermal stability, can be synthesized from coal-basedkaolin. These zeolites possess a larger surface area and a narrow pore size distribution, and thismeans that optimization of this process might result in a commercial route to synthesize NaYzeolites from coal-based kaolin.展开更多
Dry reforming of methane by CO2 using nickel ferrite as precursor of catalysts was investigated.Nickel ferrite crystalline particles were prepared by coprecipitation of nitrates with NaOH or ammonia followed by calcin...Dry reforming of methane by CO2 using nickel ferrite as precursor of catalysts was investigated.Nickel ferrite crystalline particles were prepared by coprecipitation of nitrates with NaOH or ammonia followed by calcination,or by hydrothermal synthesis without calcination step.The textural and structural properties were determined by a number of analysis methods,including X-ray diffraction (XRD),Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),among which X-ray diffraction (XRD) was at room and variable temperatures.All synthesized oxides showed the presence of micro or nanoparticles of NiFe2O4 inverse spinel,but Fe2O3 (hematite) was also present when ammonia was used for coprecipitation.The reducibility by hydrogen was studied by temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and in situ XRD,which showed the influence of the preparation method.The surface area (BET),particle size (Rietveld refinement),as well as surface Ni/Fe atomic ratio (XPS) and the behavior upon reduction varied according to the synthesis method.The catalytic reactivity was investigated using isopropanol decomposition to determine the acid/base properties.The catalytic performance of methane reforming with CO2 was measured with and without the pre-treatment of catalysts under H2 in 650-800 C range.The catalytic conversions of methane and CO2 were quite low but they increased when the catalysts were pre-reduced.A significant contribution of reverse water gas shift reaction accounted for the low values of H2 /CO ratio.No coking was observed as shown by the reoxidation step performed after the catalytic reactions.The possible formation of nickel-iron alloy observed during the study of reducibility by hydrogen was invoked to account for the catalytic behavior.展开更多
α-MoO_3 ordered nanosheets have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions using commercial MoO_3 and hydroquinone as structuring agent. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission ...α-MoO_3 ordered nanosheets have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions using commercial MoO_3 and hydroquinone as structuring agent. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) were used to analyse the obtained material. The conductivity mechanism of the Molybdenum ordered nanosheets has been investigated using combined complex impedance and modulus formalism.The temperature dependence of the conductivity, which was between 473 and 573 K, is very close to the Arrhenius' law, with an activation energy of 0.76 eV. However, the conductivity of the material increases with temperature. It shows a typical negative temperature coefficient resistance(NTCR) similar to that of a semiconductor. The dielectric properties of the MoO_3 compound have been studied in the temperature range of 473-573 K as well as the frequency range of 10 Hz to 13 MHz. The ac-conductivity for high frequency σac(ω)obeys the universal power law.展开更多
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods are prepared using equimolar solution of zinc nitrate ((Zn(NO3)2) and hexamethylenete- tramine (C6HleN4) by the hydrothermal technique at 80 ~C for 12 h. Epitaxial growth is explored...Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods are prepared using equimolar solution of zinc nitrate ((Zn(NO3)2) and hexamethylenete- tramine (C6HleN4) by the hydrothermal technique at 80 ~C for 12 h. Epitaxial growth is explored by X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, revealing that the ZnO nanorods have a hexagonal (wurtzite) structure. Absorption spectra of ZnO are measured by UV-visible spectrometer. The surface morphology is investigated by field emission scanning electron mi- croscopy (FESEM). The synthesized ZnO nanorods are used for detecting the 150 ~C hydrogen gas with a concentration over 1000 ppm. The obtained results show a reversible response. The influence of operating temperature on hydrogen gas detecting characteristic of ZnO nanorods is also investigated.展开更多
Low temperature heat adsorption pumps represent the innovative cooling systems, where cold is generated through adsorption/desorption cycle of water by a suitable adsorbent with good adsorption and high thermal conduc...Low temperature heat adsorption pumps represent the innovative cooling systems, where cold is generated through adsorption/desorption cycle of water by a suitable adsorbent with good adsorption and high thermal conductive properties. In this work, the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite SAPO-34 on thermal conductive grapbitic supports, aiming at the development of highly pertbrming adsorbent materials, is reported. The synthesis was carried out using as-received and oxidized commercial carbon papers, and graphite plate. Composites were characterized by XRD, SEM and also by a thermogravimetric method, using a Cahn microbalance. The water adsorbing capacity showed typical S-shape trend and the maximum water loading was around 25 wt%, a value close to water adsorption capability of pure SAPO-34. These results are very promising for their application in heat adsorption pumps.展开更多
Brannerite MnV2O6 with plate-like shape is successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Its crystal structure and morphology are investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), tra...Brannerite MnV2O6 with plate-like shape is successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Its crystal structure and morphology are investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and select area electronic diffraction (SAED). The results show that the brannerite MnV2O6 with monoclinic structure has a uniform plate-like shape with a diameter of about 5-8μm and a thickness of about 500 nm. SAED patterns further confirm the structure of the brannerite MnV2O6 and the single crystalline character of the plate crystal. Magnetic properties are measured by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) in a temperature range of 2-300 K under a magnetic field of 1 T. The magnetic measurement results indicate that the material undergoes an antiferromagnetic transition with a Neel temperature of 17 K. Above 50 K, the inverse susceptibility is fitted well to the Curie-Weiss law with a calculated moment of 5.98μB. Finally, the origin of antiferromagnetic behaviour in the brannerite MnV2O6 is explained by means of Anderson model.展开更多
We have exploited a green approach to prepare layered titanate Na2_xHxTi2Os-H20 nanosheet arrays on FFO substrate by hydrothermal hydrolysis of titanium(IV) isopropoxide (TRIP) with aids of Na2EDTA and TEOA as co-...We have exploited a green approach to prepare layered titanate Na2_xHxTi2Os-H20 nanosheet arrays on FFO substrate by hydrothermal hydrolysis of titanium(IV) isopropoxide (TRIP) with aids of Na2EDTA and TEOA as co-coordination agents, which were then treated by HNO3 to replace Na+ by H+, followed by a calcination at 450℃ to topotactically transform into anatase TiO2 nanosheet arrays. SEM, TEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy have been employed to characterize the nanosheet films. The TiO2 nanosheet arrays were further applied as electron transport materials of CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells, achieving power conversion efficiency of 6.99%.展开更多
Mesoporous molecular sieves AIMCM-41 were synthesized by static hydrothermal crystallization using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as template, water glass as silica source and pseudoboehmite as aluminum source. The XR...Mesoporous molecular sieves AIMCM-41 were synthesized by static hydrothermal crystallization using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as template, water glass as silica source and pseudoboehmite as aluminum source. The XRD results showed that the prepared AlMCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves had high relative crystallinity and long-range order. The relative crystallinity was greater than 27% after calcination at 900 ℃ for 2 hours and was still greater than 14% after ageing in steam at 800 ℃ for 2 hours. The results indicated that both thermal and hydrothermal stabilities of the mesoporous molecular sieves AIMCM-41 were good.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51772041,12074055,62005036)the LiaoNing Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1807176)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2020-MZLH-15)the Dalian Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(2018RJ05)the support from the Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program。
文摘Engineering lattice defects in two-dimensional(2 D) sulfide semiconductors has been accepted as an effective strategy to enhance the efficiency of the solar-to-fuels conversion.Although many researches have proven the lattice defect-mediated photocatalytic activity of ZnIn_(2)S_(4),the artificial control of Sdefects for optimizing the charge-carrier kinetics process in ZnIn_(2)S_(4) has long been a challenging task.Herein,we report a facile one-step method to modulate the lattice S-content of ZnIn_(2)S_(4) microflowers(MFs) only through adjusting the used amount of S-precursor in the hydrothermal solution that contains the metal precursors with a fixed Zn/In stoichiometric ratio at 1:2.We also demonstrated that the Svacancies at the In facets were the main type of lattice defects in the formed ZnIn_(2)S_(4) MFs,which could enhance both the separation and migration processes of the photoinduced charge-carriers due to the existence of discrete defect energy-levels(DELs) and the reduced effective mass of electrons,as evidenced by the first-principles calculations and the electron spectra analyses.The ZnIn_(2)S_(4) MFs with the optimal content of S-vacancy obtained by a hydrothermal treatment of the precursors with the Zn/In/S stoichiometric ratio of 1:2:8 possessed the long-lived photoinduced electron(~94.64 ns) for contributing to the photo-physical and-chemical processes.Thus,upon visible light irradiation,the H_(2)-evolution rate of this sample reached ~2.40 mmol h^(-1) g^(-1) with an apparent quantum efficiency of ~0.16% at 420 nm even though only using 5 mg of photocatalysts without any cocatalysts.
基金supported by the Programs of National 973(2011CB935900)NSFC(21231005)+1 种基金MOE(B12015 and 113016A)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘In this paper,we report on the preparation of Li2FeSiO4,sintered Li2FeSiO4,and Li2FeSiO4-C composite with spindle-like morphologies and their application as cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries.Spindle-like Li2FeSi04 was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method with(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2 as the iron source.The spindle-like Li2FeSiO4 was sintered at 600 ℃ for 6 h in Ar atmosphere.Li2FeSiO4-C composite was obtained by the hydrothermal treatment of spindle-like Li2FeSiO4 in glucose solution at 190 ℃ for 3 h.Electrochemical measurements show that after carbon coating,the electrode performances such as discharge capacity and high-rate capability are greatly enhanced.In particular.Li2FeSiO4-C with carbon content of 7.21 wt%delivers the discharge capacities of 160.9 mAh·g-1 at room temperature and 213 mAh·g-1 at45℃(0.1 C),revealing the potential application in lithium-ion batteries.
文摘A Y-zeolite-containing composite material with micro/mesoporous structure had been synthesized from kaolin by means of the in-situ crystallization method. The obtained samples were investigated by XRD and BET methods. Evaluation of catalytic activity of both the commercial Y-zeolite and the novel Y-zeolite-containing composite material was carried out in the pulse micro-chromatography platform with two probe molecules of different molecular sizes: VGO feedstock and 1,3,5 tri-isopropyl benzene. It was found that the Y-zeolite-containing composite material was richer in external surface and meso-/macro-pores; the Y-zeolite-containing composite material demonstrated a smaller rate of deactivation compared to the commercial Y-zeolite.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11274251)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2010CDB01607)+2 种基金the Technology Foundation for Selected Overseas Chinese Scholar,Ministry of Personnel of China(excellent)the Foundation of Shaanxi Educational Committee,China(Grant No.11JK0528)the Foundation of Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Technology in Shaanxi Province,China(Grant No.12JS094)
文摘CaF2:Ho3+/Yb3+ nano-particles with intense green up-conversion (UC) luminescence are successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal approach by using NH4F as the fluoride source and Na2EDTA as a chelating reagent. Powder X- ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and UC emission spectra are used to characterize the structures, shapes, and luminescent properties of the samples. The effects from fluoride sources and chelating reagents on the formations of CaF2 nano-particles are investigated, and the for- mation process is also deduced. Under the excitation of a 980-nm laser diode, the samples each show a green up-conversion emission centered at 540 nm corresponding to the 5S2/5F4-+518 transitions of Ho3+. Moreover, the UC mechanisms of Ho3+/Yb3+ co-doped CaF2 nano-particles are also discussed.
基金the Fatih University,Research Project Foundation(Contract No.:P50020902-2)Turkish Ministry of Industry and TUBITAK(Contract No.:110T487)for financial support of this study
文摘Here, we report on the synthesis of PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite(NP's) via a hydrothermal route by using Mn(acac)2, ethanol, NH3 and PEG-400. The crystalline phase was identified as Mn_3O_4. The crystallite size of the PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite was calculated as 12±5 nm from X-ray line profile fitting and the average particle size from TEM was obtained as 200 nm. This reveals polycrystalline character of Mn_3O_4 NP's. The interaction between PEG-400 and the Mn_3O_4 NP's was investigated by FTIR. Temperature independent AC conductivity of PEG-Mn_3O_4 nanocomposite beyond 20 k Hz provides a strong evidence of ionic conduction through the structure. The conductivity and permittivity measurements strongly depend on the secondary thermal transition of nanocomposite beyond 100. Above that temperature, Mn_3O_4 particles may interact with each other yielding a percolated path that will facilitate the conduction. On the other hand, the relatively lower activation energy(Ea=0.172 e V) for relaxation process suggests that polymer segmental motions of PEG and electrons hopping between Mn2+and Mn3+may be coupled in the sample below 100. Room temperature magnetization curve of the sample does not reach to a saturation, which indicates the superparamagnetic character of the particles. As the temperature increases, the frequency at which(ε′′) reaches a maximum shifted towards higher frequencies. The maximum peak was observed at 1.4 k Hz for 20 while the maximum was detected at 23.2 k Hz for 90.
基金supported by the 973 plan item under Grants(2003CB615802)
文摘A novel micro-micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate LS-BFMZ (low-silica-BEA(beta)-faujasite (Y)-mesoporous) composite zeolite with the MCM-41 type structure was synthesized through a novel process involving the self- assembly of CTAB surfactant micellae with silica-alumina source originated from alkaline treatment of the beta zeolite. The physical properties of the LS-BFMZ composite zeolite were characterized using various techniques, including XRD, IR and SEM techniques. Meanwhile, a possible mechanism regarding the formation of the LS-BFMZ composite zeolite was proposed.
文摘The Ni/CeO_2-ZrO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst with different Al_2O_3 and NiO contentswere prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method. The catalytic performance for CO_2 reforming of CH_4reaction, the interaction among components and the relation between Ni content and catalyst surfacebasicity were investigated. Results show that the interaction between NiO and Al_2O_3 is strongerthan that between NiO and CeO_2-ZrO_2. The addition of Al_2O_3 can prevent the formation of largemetallic Ni ensembles, increase the dispersion of Ni, and improve catalytic activity, but excessAl_2O_3 causes the catalyst to deactivate easily. The interaction between NiO and CeO_2 results inmore facile reduction of surface CeO_2. The existence of a small amount of metallic Ni can increasethe number of basic sites. As metallic Ni may preferentially reside on the strong basic sites,increasing Ni content can weaken the catalyst basicity.
基金Sponsored bythe National Natural Science Foundation of China (20271007) Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of HigherEducation (20030007014)
文摘The title compound [ Mn5 ( H2PO4 )2 ( PO4 )2 ( H20)4 ] was hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of calix[4]arene-p-tetrasulfonate. The title compound was structurally characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with α = 1.762 9(4) nm, b = 0.913 44(18) nm, c=0.94977(19) nm, β=96.52(3)°, V=1.5195(5) nm^3, Z=4 and R1=0.0283, and exhibits a three-dimensional framework and channel structure. It was proposed that calixarene can act as template during the formation of the title compound because calixarene can bind Mn^2+ through second-sphere coordination.
基金The authors would like to thank the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for providing funding(NRPU project 5349/Federal/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2016)。
文摘We report the hydrothermal growth of pure and doped TiO2 nanoparticles with different concentrations of carbon.The microstructure of the as-synthesized samples is characterized by x-ray diffraction(XRD),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy(EDX),and Raman spectroscopy to understand the structure and composition.The XRD patterns confirm the formation of anatase phase of TiO2 with the average crystallite size is calculated to be in the range of 13 nm to 14.7 nm.The functional groups of these nanostructures are characterized by Fourier transformed infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy,which further confirms the single anatase phase of the synthesized nanostructures.UV-visible absorption spectroscopy is used to understand the absorption behavior,which shows modification in the optical bandgap from 3.13 eV(pure TiO2)to 3.74 eV(1.2 mol%C-doped TiO2).Furthermore,the Ti^3+centers associated with oxygen vacancies are identified using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy(EPR).
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20976002)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.2122012)+1 种基金the Key Projects for Science and Technology of Beijing Education Commission,China(Grant No.KZ201310011013)the Education and Research Fund of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2011B090400100)
文摘Yb3+, Tm3+ co-doped Gd6MoO12 phosphors with different morphologies are prepared by the hydrothermal method. The dendrites present different morphologies (including hexagonal prisms, spindles, and spheres) after changing the pH value and edetate disodium (EDTA) usage. It is found that each of the two factors plays a crucial role in forming different morphologies. The up-conversion (UC) luminescence is studied. Under 980-nm semiconductor laser excitation, relatively strong blue emission and weak red emission are observed. Finally, the effect of pumping power on the UC luminescence properties and the level diagram mechanism of Gd6MoO12:yb3+/Tm3+ phosphor are also discussed.
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文摘Nanoporous anorthic-phase Sn3O4 nanosheets are successfully fabricated via a hydrothermal process without any additives. With the pH value of the precursor increasing from 2.0 to 11.8, the valence of the precursor changes from mixed valence (the ratio of Sn2+ to Sn4+ is 2.7: 1) to pure bivalent, and the product transformed from Sn3O4 to SnO mesocrystals. When doping SbC13 to the alkaline precursor, the valence of the precursor shows mixed valence with the ratio of Sn2+ to Sn4+ being 2.6: I and Sn3O4 is synthesized after the hydrothermal process. The valence state of Sn species in the precursor is the key factor of the formation of Sn3O4. The synthesis mechanism is discussed and proposed. These experimental results expand the knowledge base that can be used to guide technological applications of intermediate tin oxide materials.
文摘Magnesium hydroxide(Mg(OH)_2) nanorods were synthesized by a simple and facile hydrothermal method in the presence of cetyltetramethylammonium bromide(CTAB) as a surfactant. Nanorods of magnesium oxide Mg O were also induced by thermal decomposition of Mg(OH)_2 nanorods at 700. By using disk diffusion technique, the Mg(OH)_2 nanorods were found to exhibit higher antibacterial efficiency against several tested bacterial strains.
文摘NaY zeolites were in-situ synthesized from coal-based kaolin via thehydrothermal method. The effects of various factors on the structure of the samples were extensivelyinvestigated. The samples were characterized by N_2 adsorption, XRD, IR and DTG-DTA methods, andthe results show that the crystallization temperature and amount of added water play an importantrole in the formation of the zeolite structure. The 4A and P zeolites are the competitive phasepresent in the resulting product. However, NaY zeolites with a higher relative crystallinity,excluding impure crystals and the well hydrothermal stability, can be synthesized from coal-basedkaolin. These zeolites possess a larger surface area and a narrow pore size distribution, and thismeans that optimization of this process might result in a commercial route to synthesize NaYzeolites from coal-based kaolin.
文摘Dry reforming of methane by CO2 using nickel ferrite as precursor of catalysts was investigated.Nickel ferrite crystalline particles were prepared by coprecipitation of nitrates with NaOH or ammonia followed by calcination,or by hydrothermal synthesis without calcination step.The textural and structural properties were determined by a number of analysis methods,including X-ray diffraction (XRD),Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),among which X-ray diffraction (XRD) was at room and variable temperatures.All synthesized oxides showed the presence of micro or nanoparticles of NiFe2O4 inverse spinel,but Fe2O3 (hematite) was also present when ammonia was used for coprecipitation.The reducibility by hydrogen was studied by temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and in situ XRD,which showed the influence of the preparation method.The surface area (BET),particle size (Rietveld refinement),as well as surface Ni/Fe atomic ratio (XPS) and the behavior upon reduction varied according to the synthesis method.The catalytic reactivity was investigated using isopropanol decomposition to determine the acid/base properties.The catalytic performance of methane reforming with CO2 was measured with and without the pre-treatment of catalysts under H2 in 650-800 C range.The catalytic conversions of methane and CO2 were quite low but they increased when the catalysts were pre-reduced.A significant contribution of reverse water gas shift reaction accounted for the low values of H2 /CO ratio.No coking was observed as shown by the reoxidation step performed after the catalytic reactions.The possible formation of nickel-iron alloy observed during the study of reducibility by hydrogen was invoked to account for the catalytic behavior.
文摘α-MoO_3 ordered nanosheets have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions using commercial MoO_3 and hydroquinone as structuring agent. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) were used to analyse the obtained material. The conductivity mechanism of the Molybdenum ordered nanosheets has been investigated using combined complex impedance and modulus formalism.The temperature dependence of the conductivity, which was between 473 and 573 K, is very close to the Arrhenius' law, with an activation energy of 0.76 eV. However, the conductivity of the material increases with temperature. It shows a typical negative temperature coefficient resistance(NTCR) similar to that of a semiconductor. The dielectric properties of the MoO_3 compound have been studied in the temperature range of 473-573 K as well as the frequency range of 10 Hz to 13 MHz. The ac-conductivity for high frequency σac(ω)obeys the universal power law.
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文摘Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods are prepared using equimolar solution of zinc nitrate ((Zn(NO3)2) and hexamethylenete- tramine (C6HleN4) by the hydrothermal technique at 80 ~C for 12 h. Epitaxial growth is explored by X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, revealing that the ZnO nanorods have a hexagonal (wurtzite) structure. Absorption spectra of ZnO are measured by UV-visible spectrometer. The surface morphology is investigated by field emission scanning electron mi- croscopy (FESEM). The synthesized ZnO nanorods are used for detecting the 150 ~C hydrogen gas with a concentration over 1000 ppm. The obtained results show a reversible response. The influence of operating temperature on hydrogen gas detecting characteristic of ZnO nanorods is also investigated.
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文摘Low temperature heat adsorption pumps represent the innovative cooling systems, where cold is generated through adsorption/desorption cycle of water by a suitable adsorbent with good adsorption and high thermal conductive properties. In this work, the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite SAPO-34 on thermal conductive grapbitic supports, aiming at the development of highly pertbrming adsorbent materials, is reported. The synthesis was carried out using as-received and oxidized commercial carbon papers, and graphite plate. Composites were characterized by XRD, SEM and also by a thermogravimetric method, using a Cahn microbalance. The water adsorbing capacity showed typical S-shape trend and the maximum water loading was around 25 wt%, a value close to water adsorption capability of pure SAPO-34. These results are very promising for their application in heat adsorption pumps.
文摘Brannerite MnV2O6 with plate-like shape is successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Its crystal structure and morphology are investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and select area electronic diffraction (SAED). The results show that the brannerite MnV2O6 with monoclinic structure has a uniform plate-like shape with a diameter of about 5-8μm and a thickness of about 500 nm. SAED patterns further confirm the structure of the brannerite MnV2O6 and the single crystalline character of the plate crystal. Magnetic properties are measured by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) in a temperature range of 2-300 K under a magnetic field of 1 T. The magnetic measurement results indicate that the material undergoes an antiferromagnetic transition with a Neel temperature of 17 K. Above 50 K, the inverse susceptibility is fitted well to the Curie-Weiss law with a calculated moment of 5.98μB. Finally, the origin of antiferromagnetic behaviour in the brannerite MnV2O6 is explained by means of Anderson model.
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文摘We have exploited a green approach to prepare layered titanate Na2_xHxTi2Os-H20 nanosheet arrays on FFO substrate by hydrothermal hydrolysis of titanium(IV) isopropoxide (TRIP) with aids of Na2EDTA and TEOA as co-coordination agents, which were then treated by HNO3 to replace Na+ by H+, followed by a calcination at 450℃ to topotactically transform into anatase TiO2 nanosheet arrays. SEM, TEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy have been employed to characterize the nanosheet films. The TiO2 nanosheet arrays were further applied as electron transport materials of CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells, achieving power conversion efficiency of 6.99%.
基金This work was supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2004CB217805)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20576077).
文摘Mesoporous molecular sieves AIMCM-41 were synthesized by static hydrothermal crystallization using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as template, water glass as silica source and pseudoboehmite as aluminum source. The XRD results showed that the prepared AlMCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves had high relative crystallinity and long-range order. The relative crystallinity was greater than 27% after calcination at 900 ℃ for 2 hours and was still greater than 14% after ageing in steam at 800 ℃ for 2 hours. The results indicated that both thermal and hydrothermal stabilities of the mesoporous molecular sieves AIMCM-41 were good.