Depositing silver on magnesium alloy by both electroless plating and organic coatings was studied. The organic coating was made by immersing samples in organosilicon heat-resisting varnish. In this method the organic ...Depositing silver on magnesium alloy by both electroless plating and organic coatings was studied. The organic coating was made by immersing samples in organosilicon heat-resisting varnish. In this method the organic coating acts as interlayer between the substrate and silver film. When the reaction starts, silver deposits directly on the interlayer. X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis were used to determine the composition and morphology of the interlayer and silver film. The potentiodynamic polarization curves for corrosion studies of coated magnesium alloys were performed in a corrosive environment of 3.5% NaCl(mass fraction) at neutral pH (6.9). The results indicate that compared with the substrate, the corrosion resistance of coated magnesium alloys increases greatly. Moreover, the method proposed in this work is environmentally friendly, non-toxic chemicals were used. In addition, it provides a new concept for the corrosion inhibition of magnesium alloys.展开更多
The silver seed on silicon was prepared through aqueous I-IF and AgNO3 solution at room temperature. In order to explore the formation process of silver seed on silicon, the methods of open circuit potential with time...The silver seed on silicon was prepared through aqueous I-IF and AgNO3 solution at room temperature. In order to explore the formation process of silver seed on silicon, the methods of open circuit potential with time （OCP-t）, anodic stripping sweep voltammetry （ASV） and scanning tunneling microscope （STM） were used in this work. The procedure of silver nucleus growing into large particles was explained by electro-negativity. The growth mechanism of silver seed on silicon has been presented： at first, the silver monolayer and multilayer firstly grows onto silicon without fully covering the surface at the expense of silicon etching due to the silver seed attracting the electron from silicon, after that, the monolayer coalesces together, forming continuous grain film with some silver atoms diffusing into the silicon and the multilayer still grows thick simultaneously.展开更多
This study shows a silver electrodeposition model (EDM) on a graphite substrate. The electrolyte was a 0.01 M solution of pure silver and chromium nitrate using an electrolyzing cell. EDC with current density up to 20...This study shows a silver electrodeposition model (EDM) on a graphite substrate. The electrolyte was a 0.01 M solution of pure silver and chromium nitrate using an electrolyzing cell. EDC with current density up to 20 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> and 15 mV and pulse current were studied. Results revealed that silver deposited at a rate of 0.515 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>/min with 12 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> that decreases to 0.21 and 0.16 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>·min with the decrease of current density to 6 and 5 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> respectively. The model postulates that silver ions (a) were first hydrated before diffusing (b) from the solution bulk to the cathode vicinity, The next step (c) involved the chemical adsorption of these ions on certain accessible sites of the graphite substrate (anode), The discharged entities (d) adhere to the graphite surface by Van der Vales force. Silver ions are deposited because the discharge potential of silver is low (0.38 mV) as compared to other metal ions like chromium (0.82 mV). Pulse current controls silver deposition due to flexibility in controlling steps (a)-(c) of the deposition mechanisms. Parameters like current density, current on-time, current-off time, duty cycle (ratio of current on time and total pulse time) and pulse frequency influenced the shape and size of the deposits. Step (b) suggested that silver particles were deposited in a monolayer thickness. The silver layer turned multiple after fully satisfying the accessible sites with the monolayer. The activation energy ΔE value amounts to 86.32 kJ/mol/K. At high temperature and current density, homogeneous diffusion occurs.展开更多
A simple electroless plating process was employed to prepare silver-coated glass frits for solar cells. The surface of the glass frits was modified with polyvinyl-pyrrolidone（PVP） before the electroless plating proc...A simple electroless plating process was employed to prepare silver-coated glass frits for solar cells. The surface of the glass frits was modified with polyvinyl-pyrrolidone（PVP） before the electroless plating process. Infrared（IR） spectroscopy,field emission scanning electron microscopy（FESEM）, and x-ray diffraction（XRD） were used to characterize the PVP modified glass frits and investigate the mechanism of the modification process. It was found that the PVP molecules adsorbed on the glass frit surface and reduced the silver ions to the silver nanoparticles. Through epitaxial growth, these nanoparticles were uniformly deposited onto the surface of the glass frit. Silicon solar cells with this novel silver coating exhibited a photoelectric conversion efficiency increase of 0.33%. Compared with the electroless plating processes, this method provides a simple route to prepare silver-coated glass frits without introducing impurity ions.展开更多
A facile and large-scale synthesis method to fabricate silver hollow microspheres with controllable morphologies and shell thickness is described using low-cost glass microspheres as templates. The method mainly invol...A facile and large-scale synthesis method to fabricate silver hollow microspheres with controllable morphologies and shell thickness is described using low-cost glass microspheres as templates. The method mainly involves two steps of the preparation of silver-coated glass microsphere core–shell particles by a controllable liquid reduced reaction of Ag[（NH3）2]＋ solution, which only produces silver nanoparticles anchored on the surface of the thiolated glass microsphere templates, and the removal of glass microspheres by wet chemical etching with HF solution. The products are well characterized by field emitted scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmitted electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray photoelectron spectra （XPS）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and energy dispersive X-ray （EDX） etc. The as-prepared core-shell particles and hollow particles have even and compact silver shells. The electromagnetic shielding coatings based on the silver hollow microspheres are demonstrated to have high conductivity, excellent shielding effectiveness and long durability, suggesting that the silver hollow microspheres obtained here are a novel light-weight electromagnetic shielding filler and will have extensive applications in the electromagnetic compatibility fields.展开更多
The proliferation of electromagnetic spectrum applications and increasing integration density of electronic devices have intensified electromagnetic pollution,driving demand for advanced electromagnetic interference(E...The proliferation of electromagnetic spectrum applications and increasing integration density of electronic devices have intensified electromagnetic pollution,driving demand for advanced electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials.While conductive polymer composites present promising alternatives to traditional metals,attaining both exceptional EMI shielding performance and environmental sustainability remains challenging.Here,we adopt controlled mild alkaline hydrolysis to precisely engineer the surface roughness and hydrophilicity of polylactic acid(PLA)fibers,generating optimal substrates for subsequent electroless silver(Ag)deposition.The resulting Ag/PLA conductive fibers are structured into flexible films through vacuum filtration and hot-pressing.These films demonstrate remarkable electrical conductivity of 102,270 S/m,attributed to the continuous Ag coating and three-dimensional fibrous conductive network.Despite a thickness of merely 66μm,the Ag/PLA films exhibit an ultra-high EMI shielding effectiveness(EMI SE)of 101.0 dB and a specific shielding effectiveness of 9749.4 dB·cm^(2)/g.Notably,the films maintain military-grade EMI shielding performance(>90 dB)after thermal cycling across a~300 oC temperature range and 5000 bending cycles,confirming superior durability and mechanical flexibility.By synergistically coupling biodegradable PLA with recoverable Ag,this work simultaneously achieves outstanding EMI shielding performance and environmental sustainability,providing valuable insights for developing next-generation green EMI protection materials.展开更多
文摘Depositing silver on magnesium alloy by both electroless plating and organic coatings was studied. The organic coating was made by immersing samples in organosilicon heat-resisting varnish. In this method the organic coating acts as interlayer between the substrate and silver film. When the reaction starts, silver deposits directly on the interlayer. X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis were used to determine the composition and morphology of the interlayer and silver film. The potentiodynamic polarization curves for corrosion studies of coated magnesium alloys were performed in a corrosive environment of 3.5% NaCl(mass fraction) at neutral pH (6.9). The results indicate that compared with the substrate, the corrosion resistance of coated magnesium alloys increases greatly. Moreover, the method proposed in this work is environmentally friendly, non-toxic chemicals were used. In addition, it provides a new concept for the corrosion inhibition of magnesium alloys.
文摘The silver seed on silicon was prepared through aqueous I-IF and AgNO3 solution at room temperature. In order to explore the formation process of silver seed on silicon, the methods of open circuit potential with time （OCP-t）, anodic stripping sweep voltammetry （ASV） and scanning tunneling microscope （STM） were used in this work. The procedure of silver nucleus growing into large particles was explained by electro-negativity. The growth mechanism of silver seed on silicon has been presented： at first, the silver monolayer and multilayer firstly grows onto silicon without fully covering the surface at the expense of silicon etching due to the silver seed attracting the electron from silicon, after that, the monolayer coalesces together, forming continuous grain film with some silver atoms diffusing into the silicon and the multilayer still grows thick simultaneously.
文摘This study shows a silver electrodeposition model (EDM) on a graphite substrate. The electrolyte was a 0.01 M solution of pure silver and chromium nitrate using an electrolyzing cell. EDC with current density up to 20 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> and 15 mV and pulse current were studied. Results revealed that silver deposited at a rate of 0.515 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>/min with 12 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> that decreases to 0.21 and 0.16 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>·min with the decrease of current density to 6 and 5 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> respectively. The model postulates that silver ions (a) were first hydrated before diffusing (b) from the solution bulk to the cathode vicinity, The next step (c) involved the chemical adsorption of these ions on certain accessible sites of the graphite substrate (anode), The discharged entities (d) adhere to the graphite surface by Van der Vales force. Silver ions are deposited because the discharge potential of silver is low (0.38 mV) as compared to other metal ions like chromium (0.82 mV). Pulse current controls silver deposition due to flexibility in controlling steps (a)-(c) of the deposition mechanisms. Parameters like current density, current on-time, current-off time, duty cycle (ratio of current on time and total pulse time) and pulse frequency influenced the shape and size of the deposits. Step (b) suggested that silver particles were deposited in a monolayer thickness. The silver layer turned multiple after fully satisfying the accessible sites with the monolayer. The activation energy ΔE value amounts to 86.32 kJ/mol/K. At high temperature and current density, homogeneous diffusion occurs.
文摘A simple electroless plating process was employed to prepare silver-coated glass frits for solar cells. The surface of the glass frits was modified with polyvinyl-pyrrolidone（PVP） before the electroless plating process. Infrared（IR） spectroscopy,field emission scanning electron microscopy（FESEM）, and x-ray diffraction（XRD） were used to characterize the PVP modified glass frits and investigate the mechanism of the modification process. It was found that the PVP molecules adsorbed on the glass frit surface and reduced the silver ions to the silver nanoparticles. Through epitaxial growth, these nanoparticles were uniformly deposited onto the surface of the glass frit. Silicon solar cells with this novel silver coating exhibited a photoelectric conversion efficiency increase of 0.33%. Compared with the electroless plating processes, this method provides a simple route to prepare silver-coated glass frits without introducing impurity ions.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No. 2006AA03Z461)the National Defense Fundamental Scientific Research Program (No. A1420080185)
文摘A facile and large-scale synthesis method to fabricate silver hollow microspheres with controllable morphologies and shell thickness is described using low-cost glass microspheres as templates. The method mainly involves two steps of the preparation of silver-coated glass microsphere core–shell particles by a controllable liquid reduced reaction of Ag[（NH3）2]＋ solution, which only produces silver nanoparticles anchored on the surface of the thiolated glass microsphere templates, and the removal of glass microspheres by wet chemical etching with HF solution. The products are well characterized by field emitted scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmitted electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray photoelectron spectra （XPS）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and energy dispersive X-ray （EDX） etc. The as-prepared core-shell particles and hollow particles have even and compact silver shells. The electromagnetic shielding coatings based on the silver hollow microspheres are demonstrated to have high conductivity, excellent shielding effectiveness and long durability, suggesting that the silver hollow microspheres obtained here are a novel light-weight electromagnetic shielding filler and will have extensive applications in the electromagnetic compatibility fields.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U24A2074,52403045,52473044,and 52273270)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20241106)+1 种基金the Opening Project of Robotic Satellite Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincethe Sichuan University Postdoctoral Interdisciplinary Innovation Fund.
文摘The proliferation of electromagnetic spectrum applications and increasing integration density of electronic devices have intensified electromagnetic pollution,driving demand for advanced electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials.While conductive polymer composites present promising alternatives to traditional metals,attaining both exceptional EMI shielding performance and environmental sustainability remains challenging.Here,we adopt controlled mild alkaline hydrolysis to precisely engineer the surface roughness and hydrophilicity of polylactic acid(PLA)fibers,generating optimal substrates for subsequent electroless silver(Ag)deposition.The resulting Ag/PLA conductive fibers are structured into flexible films through vacuum filtration and hot-pressing.These films demonstrate remarkable electrical conductivity of 102,270 S/m,attributed to the continuous Ag coating and three-dimensional fibrous conductive network.Despite a thickness of merely 66μm,the Ag/PLA films exhibit an ultra-high EMI shielding effectiveness(EMI SE)of 101.0 dB and a specific shielding effectiveness of 9749.4 dB·cm^(2)/g.Notably,the films maintain military-grade EMI shielding performance(>90 dB)after thermal cycling across a~300 oC temperature range and 5000 bending cycles,confirming superior durability and mechanical flexibility.By synergistically coupling biodegradable PLA with recoverable Ag,this work simultaneously achieves outstanding EMI shielding performance and environmental sustainability,providing valuable insights for developing next-generation green EMI protection materials.
