The AZ31 alloy ingot with diameter of 110 mm and length of 3500 mm was fabricated successfully. The compositions and microstructure morphologies of the ingot at different locations were performed, which indicated that...The AZ31 alloy ingot with diameter of 110 mm and length of 3500 mm was fabricated successfully. The compositions and microstructure morphologies of the ingot at different locations were performed, which indicated that the chemical composition distributed homogeneously through the whole alloy ingot and the average grain size increased from the surface to the center. The results of the EDS and element face-scanning illustrated that the eutectic compounds mainly consisted of fl-Mg17Al12 and a small amount of fl-Mgl7（AlZn）12. Furthermore, slight improvements of the strength and ductility were observed from the center to the surface along the axial direction of the alloy ingot, while both the strength and elongation to failure of the samples along the radial direction are higher than that along the axial direction. The fine grain strengthening was the main contributors to the strength of the as-casted AZ31 alloy.展开更多
With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting...With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting speed on solidification structure in ultrasonic field were also analyzed. The experiment and simulation results show that the solidification structure of the ingot is homogeneously distributed, and its grain size is obviously refined at ultrasonic power of 240 W. The average grain sizes, which can be seen from the Leica microscope, are less than 100 μm. When the casting speed is 45-50 mm/min, the best grain refinement is obtained.展开更多
Utilizing microbial fuel cells( MFCs) is a promising technology for energy-efficient domestic wastewater treatment,but it still faces practical barriers such as low power generation. In this study,the LaMnO_3 perovski...Utilizing microbial fuel cells( MFCs) is a promising technology for energy-efficient domestic wastewater treatment,but it still faces practical barriers such as low power generation. In this study,the LaMnO_3 perovskite-type oxide nanoparticles and nickel oxide/carbon nanotube/polyaniline( NCP) nanocomposite( the cathode and anode catalysts,respectively) have been prepared and used to enhance power density of MFC. The prepared La-based perovskite oxide catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction( XRD) and scanning electron microscopies( SEM). The electrocatalytic properties of the prepared catalysts were investigated through cyclic voltammetry( CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy( EIS) and Tafel plot at ambient temperature. Results show the exchange current densities of LaMnO_3/carbon cloth cathode and NCP nanocomposite/carbon cloth anode were 1.68 and 7 times more compared to carbon cloth cathode,respectively. In comparison to the bare carbon cloth anode,the MFC with the modified electrodes shows 11 times more enhancement in power density output which according to electrochemical results,it can be due to the enhancement of the electron transfer capability. These cathodic and anodic catalysts were examined in batch and semicontinuous modes to provide conditions close to industrial conditions. This study suggests that utilizing these low cost catalysts has promising potential for wastewater treatment in MFC with high power generation and good COD removal efficiency.展开更多
基金Project(2010A090200078)supported by the Special Foundation Project of Industry,University and Research Institute Collaboration of Guangdong Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(2010B090500010)supported by the Special Commissioners’ Workstation Construction Project of Guangdong Provincial Government,China
文摘The AZ31 alloy ingot with diameter of 110 mm and length of 3500 mm was fabricated successfully. The compositions and microstructure morphologies of the ingot at different locations were performed, which indicated that the chemical composition distributed homogeneously through the whole alloy ingot and the average grain size increased from the surface to the center. The results of the EDS and element face-scanning illustrated that the eutectic compounds mainly consisted of fl-Mg17Al12 and a small amount of fl-Mgl7（AlZn）12. Furthermore, slight improvements of the strength and ductility were observed from the center to the surface along the axial direction of the alloy ingot, while both the strength and elongation to failure of the samples along the radial direction are higher than that along the axial direction. The fine grain strengthening was the main contributors to the strength of the as-casted AZ31 alloy.
基金Project(2010CB731700) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting speed on solidification structure in ultrasonic field were also analyzed. The experiment and simulation results show that the solidification structure of the ingot is homogeneously distributed, and its grain size is obviously refined at ultrasonic power of 240 W. The average grain sizes, which can be seen from the Leica microscope, are less than 100 μm. When the casting speed is 45-50 mm/min, the best grain refinement is obtained.
文摘Utilizing microbial fuel cells( MFCs) is a promising technology for energy-efficient domestic wastewater treatment,but it still faces practical barriers such as low power generation. In this study,the LaMnO_3 perovskite-type oxide nanoparticles and nickel oxide/carbon nanotube/polyaniline( NCP) nanocomposite( the cathode and anode catalysts,respectively) have been prepared and used to enhance power density of MFC. The prepared La-based perovskite oxide catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction( XRD) and scanning electron microscopies( SEM). The electrocatalytic properties of the prepared catalysts were investigated through cyclic voltammetry( CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy( EIS) and Tafel plot at ambient temperature. Results show the exchange current densities of LaMnO_3/carbon cloth cathode and NCP nanocomposite/carbon cloth anode were 1.68 and 7 times more compared to carbon cloth cathode,respectively. In comparison to the bare carbon cloth anode,the MFC with the modified electrodes shows 11 times more enhancement in power density output which according to electrochemical results,it can be due to the enhancement of the electron transfer capability. These cathodic and anodic catalysts were examined in batch and semicontinuous modes to provide conditions close to industrial conditions. This study suggests that utilizing these low cost catalysts has promising potential for wastewater treatment in MFC with high power generation and good COD removal efficiency.
