Iron-based sulfates have emerged as promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their low cost,high working potential,and environmentally friendly.However,the relatively large ionic radius and slugg...Iron-based sulfates have emerged as promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their low cost,high working potential,and environmentally friendly.However,the relatively large ionic radius and sluggish diffusion coefficient of K-ion pose significant challenges to the electrochemical performance and structural stability of cathode materials in potassium-ion batteries(PIBs).In this work,we successfully synthesis a new iron-based sulfate cathode material,potassium sodium iron sulfate(K1.66Na1.02Fe1.66(SO4)3,KNFS),through an electro-chemical ion exchange method.As a cathode material,it exhibits a reversible specific capacity of 83 mAh·g^(−1) and an average working potential of 3.84 V(vs.K/K^(+))at 0.1 C in PIBs.Even at 2 C,it still demonstrates a reversible specific capacity of 52 mAh·g^(−1) with a capacity retention ratio of 88.2%after 300 cycles.The in-situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)and ex-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy reveal that the K-ion storage mechanism in KNFS is predominantly governed by the reversible Fe3+/Fe2+redox couple,which provides a theoretical specific capacity of 94 mAh·g^(−1) and involves minimal volume change(2.57%).The first-principles calculations combined with XRD results indicate that the KNFS cathode exhibits a typical alluaudite-type crystal structure with multiple fast K-ion migration channels along the three-dimensional orientation.展开更多
Iron-based metal matrix composites(IMMCs)have attracted significant research attention due to their high specific stiffness and strength,making them potentially suitable for various engineering applications.Microstruc...Iron-based metal matrix composites(IMMCs)have attracted significant research attention due to their high specific stiffness and strength,making them potentially suitable for various engineering applications.Microstructural design,including the selection of reinforcement and matrix phases,the reinforcement volume fraction,and the interface issues are essential factors determining the engineering performance of IMMCs.A variety of fabrication methods have been developed to manufacture IMMCs in recent years.This paper reviews the recent advances and development of IMMCs with particular focus on microstructure design,fabrication methods,and their engineering performance.The microstructure design issues of IMMC are firstly discussed,including the reinforcement and matrix phase selection criteria,interface geometry and characteristics,and the bonding mechanism.The fabrication methods,including liquid state,solid state,and gas-mixing processing are comprehensively reviewed and compared.The engineering performance of IMMCs in terms of elastic modulus,hardness and wear resistance,tensile and fracture behavior is reviewed.Finally,the current challenges of the IMMCs are highlighted,followed by the discussion and outlook of the future research directions of IMMCs.展开更多
As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants ...As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants NO_(2)and O_(3)can promote the oxidation of SO_(2)to form sulfate(SO_(4)^(2−))through multiphase chemistry that occur at different time scales.Due to the combined impact of meteorology,pollution sources,atmospheric chemistry,etc.,time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion makes the impact of NO_(2)/O_(3)on it more complex.In this study,based on long-term time series(2013-2020)of air pollution variables from seven stations in Hong Kong,the Multifractal Detrended Cross-Correlation Analysis(MFDCCA)method has been employed to quantify the cross-correlations between SO_(2)and SO_(4)^(2−)in real atmosphere at different time scales,for examining the time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion efficiency.Furthermore,the Pearson correlation analysis has been used to study the influence of NO_(2)/O_(3)on SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion,and the regional and seasonal differences have been analyzed by considering factors such as meteorology,pollution sources,and regional transport.Changes in the main components of secondary aerosols are closely linked with the co-control of regional PM_(2.5)and O_(3).Therefore,the exploration of the impact of co-existing NO_(2)/O_(3)gases on the secondary formation of sulfates in real atmosphere is significant.展开更多
Specialized vanadium(V)-iron(Fe)-based alloy additives utilized in the production of V-containing steels were investigated.Vanadium slag from the Panzhihua region of China was utilized as a raw material to optimize pr...Specialized vanadium(V)-iron(Fe)-based alloy additives utilized in the production of V-containing steels were investigated.Vanadium slag from the Panzhihua region of China was utilized as a raw material to optimize process parameters for the preparation of V-Fe-based alloy via silicon thermal reduction.Experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of reduction temperature,holding time,and slag composition on alloy-slag separation,alloy microstructure,and the oxide content of residual slag,with an emphasis on the recovery of valuable metal elements.The results indicated that the optimal process conditions for silicon thermal reduction were achieved at reduction temperature of 1823 K,holding time of 240 min,and slag composition of 45 wt.%SiO_(2),40 wt.%CaO,and 15 wt.%Al_(2)O_(3).The resulting V-Fe-based alloy predominantly consisted of Fe-based phases such as Fe,titanium(Ti),silicon(Si)and manganese(Mn),with Si,V,as well as chromium(Cr)concentrated in the intercrystalline phase of the Fe-based alloy.The recoveries of Fe,Mn,Cr,V,and Ti under the optimal conditions were 96.30%,91.96%,86.53%,80.29%,and 74.82%,respectively.The key components of the V-Fe-based alloy obtained were 41.96 wt.%Si,27.55 wt.%Fe,12.13 wt.%Mn,5.53 wt.%V,4.86 wt.%Cr,and 3.74 wt.%Ti,thereby enabling the comprehensive recovery of the valuable metal from vanadium slag.展开更多
The photochemical conversion of SO_(2) to sulfates on 4-(benzoyl)benzoic acid(4-BBA)was investigated deeply in the presence of anionic and cationic surfactants.The types of surfactants determined their effect behavior...The photochemical conversion of SO_(2) to sulfates on 4-(benzoyl)benzoic acid(4-BBA)was investigated deeply in the presence of anionic and cationic surfactants.The types of surfactants determined their effect behaviors,and cationic surfactants can significantly enhance the SO_(2) oxidation on 4-BBA under irradiation,as shown by larger SO_(2) uptake coefficients and sulfate production.Hydrophilic moieties in cationic surfactants have a greater enhancement effect on the photochemical conversion of SO_(2) to sulfates than the corresponding hydrophobic moieties.Cationic surfactants obviously increased the accumulation of H_(2)O on the surface,which was proved to be the main factor influencing the SO_(2) uptake and the sulfate formation on 4-BBA.SO_(2) lifetime and sulfate formation rate in the mixture system of photosensitive substances with surfactants were evaluated to be 2.25 days and 0.09μg/(m^(3)·h),respectively.展开更多
Heterogeneous iron-based catalysts have drawn increasing attention in the advanced oxidation of persulfates due to their abundance in nature,the lack of secondary pollution to the environment,and their low cost over t...Heterogeneous iron-based catalysts have drawn increasing attention in the advanced oxidation of persulfates due to their abundance in nature,the lack of secondary pollution to the environment,and their low cost over the last a few years.In this paper,the latest progress in the research on the activation of persulfate by heterogeneous iron-based catalysts is reviewed from two aspects,in terms of synthesized catalysts(Fe0,Fe_(2)O_(3),Fe_(3)O_(4),FeOOH)and natural iron ore catalysts(pyrite,magnetite,hematite,siderite,goethite,ferrohydrite,ilmenite and lepidocrocite)focusing on efforts made to improve the performance of catalysts.The advantages and disadvantages of the synthesized catalysts and natural iron ore were summarized.Particular interests were paid to the activation mechanisms in the catalyst/PS/pollutant system for removal of organic pollutants.Future research challenges in the context of field application were also discussed.展开更多
For the 2008 Olympic Games, drastic control measures were implemented on industrial and urban emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants to address the issues of poor air quality...For the 2008 Olympic Games, drastic control measures were implemented on industrial and urban emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants to address the issues of poor air quality in Beijing. To investigate the effects of SO2 and NOx reductions on the particulate sulfate and nitrate concentrations as well as their size distributions, size-segregated aerosol samples were collected using micro-orifice uniform deposit impactors (MOUDIs) at urban and downwind rural sites in Beijing before and after full-scale controls. During the sampling period, the mass concentrations of fine particles (PMI.s) at the urban and rural sites were 94.0 and 85.9 p.g m-3, respectively. More than 90% of the sulfates and 60% of nitrates formed as fine particles. Benefiting from the advantageous meteorological conditions and the source controls, sulfates were observed in rather low concentrations and primarily in condensation mode during the Olympics. The effects of the control measures were separately analyzed for the northerly and the southerly air-mass-dominated days to account for any bias. After the control measures were implemented, PM, sulfates, and nitrates were significantly reduced when the northerly air masses prevailed, with a higher percentage of reduction in larger particles. The droplet mode particles, which dominated the sulfates and nitrates before the controls were implemented, were remarkably reduced in mass concentration after the control measures were implemented. Nevertheless, when the polluted southerly air masses prevailed, the local source control measures in Beijing did not effectively reduce the ambient sulfate concentration due to the enormous regional contribution from the North China Plain.展开更多
A systematic study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the manganese incorporation manner on the textural properties, bulk and surface phase compositions, reduction/carburization behaviors, and surface basici...A systematic study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the manganese incorporation manner on the textural properties, bulk and surface phase compositions, reduction/carburization behaviors, and surface basicity of an iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalyst. The catalyst samples were characterized by N2 physisorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), H2 (or CO) temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), CO2 temperature-programmed desorption (TPD), and M5ssbauer spectroscopy. The FTS performance of the catalysts was studied in a slurry-phase continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR). The characterization results indicated that the manganese promoter incorporated by using the coprecipitation method could improve the dispersion of iron oxide, and decrease the size of the iron oxide crystallite. The manganese incorporated with the impregnation method is enriched on the catalyst's surface. The manganese promoter added with the impregnation method suppresses the reduction and carburization of the catalyst in H2, CO, and syngas because of the excessive enrichment of manganese on the catalyst surface. The catalyst added manganese using the coprecipitation method has the highest CO conversion (51.9%) and the lowest selectivity for heavy hydrocarbons (C12+).展开更多
Increasing environmental pollution and shortage of conventional fossil fuels have made it urgent to develop renewable and clean energy sources. Electrocatalytic water splitting, with its abundant raw materials, simple...Increasing environmental pollution and shortage of conventional fossil fuels have made it urgent to develop renewable and clean energy sources. Electrocatalytic water splitting, with its abundant raw materials, simple process, and zero carbon emission, is considered one of the most promising processes for producing carbon-neutral hydrogen which has excellent energy conversion efficiency and high gravimetric energy density. Among them, oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts are critical to decreasing the intrinsic reaction energy barrier and boosting the hydrogen evolution efficiency. Therefore, it is imperative to develop and design low-cost, highly active, and stable OER and HER electrocatalysts to lower the overpotential and drive the electrocatalytic reactions. Transition metal sulfides, especially iron-based sulfides, have attracted extensive exploration by researchers as a result of its high abundance in the Earth's crust and near-metallic conductivity. Consequently, in this review, we systematically and comprehensively summarize the progress in the application of iron-based sulfides and their composites as OER and HER electrocatalysts in electrocatalysis. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the special relationships among their composition, structure, and electrocatalytic performance are presented. Finally, this review points out the challenges and future prospects of iron-based sulfides in practical applications for designing and fabricating more promising iron-based sulfide OER and HER electrocatalysts. We believe that iron-based sulfide materials will have a wide range of application prospects as OER and HER electrocatalysts in the future.展开更多
Seven new rare earth transition metal sulfates were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions under conditions slightly above the critical point of water. Their crystal structures were determined from single crystal X-ray...Seven new rare earth transition metal sulfates were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions under conditions slightly above the critical point of water. Their crystal structures were determined from single crystal X-ray data. The compositions of the new compounds can be represented by two general formulae : REM (OH) 3 (SO4) and RE2M (OH) 3 (SO4) 2F (H2O) with RE = Gd, Tb, Dy ; M = Ni, Cu. Three different crystal structure types were found for the formula REM (OH) 3 (SO4). The structures of the new compounds all feature infinite chains of REOn coordination polyhedra, which are connected to chains of CuO6 or NiO6 octabedra. The limited size range of the rare earth cations observed in these compounds is most likely because of interactions between the octabedral chains and the chains of REOn polyhedra. The new compounds are closely related to the known yttrium transition metal sulfates.展开更多
SiC magnetic abrasive is used to polish surfaces of precise, complex parts which are hard, brittle and highly corrosion-resistant in magnetic abrasive finishing(MAF). Various techniques are employed to produce this ...SiC magnetic abrasive is used to polish surfaces of precise, complex parts which are hard, brittle and highly corrosion-resistant in magnetic abrasive finishing(MAF). Various techniques are employed to produce this magnetic abrasive, but few can meet production demands because they are usually time-consuming, complex with high cost, and the magnetic abrasives made by these techniques have irregular shape and low bonding strength that result in low processing efficiency and shorter service life. Therefore, an attempt is made by combining gas atomization and rapid solidification to fabricate a new iron-based SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive. The experimental system to prepare this new magnetic abrasive is constructed according to the characteristics of gas atomization and rapid solidification process and the performance requirements of magnetic abrasive. The new iron-based SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive is prepared successfully when the machining parameters and the composition proportion of the raw materials are controlled properly. Its morphology, microstructure, phase composition are characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. The MAF tests on plate of mold steel S136 are carried out without grinding lubricant to assess the finishing performance and service life of this new SiC magnetic abrasive. The surface roughness(Ra) of the plate worked is rapidly reduced to 0.051 μm from an initial value of 0.372 μm within 5 min. The MAF test is carried on to find that the service life of this new SiC magnetic abrasive reaches to 155 min. The results indicate that this process presented is feasible to prepare the new SiC magnetic abrasive; and compared with previous magnetic abrasives, the new SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive has excellent finishing performance, high processing efficiency and longer service life. The presented method to fabricate magnetic abrasive through gas atomization and rapid solidification presented can significantly improve the finishing performance and service life of magnetic abrasive, and provide a more practical approach for large-scale industrial production of magnetic abrasive.展开更多
The heterogeneous Fenton reaction can generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals(·OH)from reactions between recyclable solid catalysts and H2O2 at acidic or even circumneutral pH.Hence,it can effectively oxidiz...The heterogeneous Fenton reaction can generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals(·OH)from reactions between recyclable solid catalysts and H2O2 at acidic or even circumneutral pH.Hence,it can effectively oxidize refractory organics in water or soils and has become a promising environmentally friendly treatment technology.Due to the complex reaction system,the mechanism behind heterogeneous Fenton reactions remains unresolved but fascinating,and is crucial for understanding Fenton chemistry and the development and application of efficient heterogeneous Fenton technologies.Iron-based materials usually possess high catalytic activity,low cost,negligible toxicity and easy recovery,and are a superior type of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts.Therefore,this article reviews the fundamental but important interfacial mechanisms of heterogeneous Fenton reactions catalyzed by iron-based materials..OH,hydroperoxyl radicals/superoxide anions(HO2./O2^-.)and high-valent iron are the three main types of reactive oxygen species(ROS),with different oxidation reactivity and selectivity.Based on the mechanisms of ROS generation,the interfacial mechanisms of heterogeneous Fenton systems can be classified as the homogeneous Fenton mechanism induced by surface-leached iron,the heterogeneous catalysis mechanism,and the heterogeneous reaction-induced homogeneous mechanism.Different heterogeneous Fenton systems catalyzed by characteristic iron-based materials are comprehensively reviewed.Finally,related future research directions are also suggested.展开更多
A series of iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalysts incorporated with Al2O3 binder were prepared by the combination of co-precipitation and spray drying technology. The catalyst samples were characteriz...A series of iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalysts incorporated with Al2O3 binder were prepared by the combination of co-precipitation and spray drying technology. The catalyst samples were characterized by using N2 physical adsorption, temperature-programmed reduction/desorption (TPR/TPD) and MSssbauer effect spectroscopy (MES) methods. The characterization results indicated that the BET surface area increases with increasing Al2O3 content and passes through a maximum at the Al2O3/Fe ratio of 10/100 (weight basis). After the point, it decreases with further increase in Al2O3 content. The incorporation of Al2O3 binder was found to weaken the surface basicity and suppress the reduction and carburization of iron-based catalysts probably due to the strong K-Al2O3 and Fe-Al2O3 interactions. Furthermore, the H2 adsorption ability of the catalysts is enhanced with increasing Al2O3 content. The FTS performances of the catalysts were tested in a slurry-phase continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) under the reaction conditions of 260 ℃, 1.5 MPa, 1000 h^-1 and molar ratio of H2/CO 0.67 for 200 h. The results showed that the addition of small amounts of Al2O3 affects the activity of iron-based catalysts to a little extent. However, with further increase of Al2O3 content, the FTS activity and water gas shift reaction (WGS) activity are decreased severely. The addition of appropriate Al2O3 do not affect the product selectivity, but the catalysts incorporated with large amounts of Al2O3 have higher selectivity for light hydrocarbons and lower selectivity for heavy hydrocarbons.展开更多
Although single-pulse lasers are often used in traditional laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements, their measurement outcomes are generally undesirable because of the low sensitivity of carbon in i...Although single-pulse lasers are often used in traditional laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements, their measurement outcomes are generally undesirable because of the low sensitivity of carbon in iron-based alloys. In this article, a double-pulse laser was applied to improve the signal intensity of carbon. Both the inter-pulse delay and the combination of laser wavelengths in double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (DP-LIBS) were optimized in our experiment. At the optimized inter-pulse delay, the combination of a first laser of 532 nm and a second laser of 1,064 nm achieved the highest signal enhancement. The properties of the target also played a role in determining the mass ablation enhancement in DP-LIBS configuration.展开更多
Numerous light rare earth elements(LREE)minerals containing Fe and P were processed by sulfuric acid roasting method,and the leaching solution mainly comprises LREE sulfate,Fe2(SO4)3,H3PO4,and H2SO4,however,the solubi...Numerous light rare earth elements(LREE)minerals containing Fe and P were processed by sulfuric acid roasting method,and the leaching solution mainly comprises LREE sulfate,Fe2(SO4)3,H3PO4,and H2SO4,however,the solubility data of LREE sulfates in this system is few.This work studies the solubility of LREE sulfates in independent LREE sulfate system RE2(SO4)3-Fe2(SO4)3-H3 PO4-H2SO4(RE=La,Ce,Pr or Nd)and mixed LREE sulfates system(La,Ce,Pr,Nd)2(SO4)3-Fe2(SO4)3-H3 PO4-H2SO4 at different temperature(25-65℃)and concentrations of Fe2(SO4)3(Fe2 O3,0-50.13 g/L),H2SO4(0.5 mol/L),and H3 PO4(P2 O5,20.34 g/L)based on the industrial operating condition at low liquid and solid ratio 2:1.The solubility of each LREE sulfate in the independent system(La2 O3,12.25-20.88 g/L;CeO2,41.93-62.35 g/L;Pr6 O11,37.34-56.69 g/L;Nd2 O3,26.60-37.63 g/L)is much higher than that of the mixed system(La2 O3,6.95-11.03 g/L;CeO2,10.63-21.51 g/L;Pr6 O11,11.56-20.36 g/L;Nd2 O3,12.36-19.79 g/L)under the same other conditions.The results also indicate that,in the two systems,both Fe and the temperature have negative effects on the solubility of LREE sulfates.That may occur due to the complication reactions between the complexes of RESO4+and Fe(SO4)2-.However,the influence degree of temperature and iron concentration on the LREE sulfates solubility varies in the two systems and among different LREE species.This research is of theoretical significance for optimizing the conditions of the sulfuric acid process for recovering the LREE from the mixed LREE bearing minerals as well as the single LREE containing secondary rare earth scraps.展开更多
The second class of high-temperature superconductors (HTSCs), iron-based pnictides and chalcogenides, necessarily contain Fe2X2 ("X" refers to a pnictogen or a chalcogen element) layers, just like the first clas...The second class of high-temperature superconductors (HTSCs), iron-based pnictides and chalcogenides, necessarily contain Fe2X2 ("X" refers to a pnictogen or a chalcogen element) layers, just like the first class of HTSCs which possess the essential CuO2 sheets. So far, dozens of iron-based HTSCs, classified into nine groups, have been discovered. In this article, the crystal-chemistry aspects of the known iron-based superconductors are reviewed and summarized by employing "hard and soft acids and bases (HSAB)" concept. Based on these understandings, we propose an alternative route to exploring new iron-based superconductors via rational structural design.展开更多
Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S) not only presents significant environmental concerns but also induces severe corrosion in industrial equipment,even at low concentrations.Among various technologies,the selective oxidation of ...Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S) not only presents significant environmental concerns but also induces severe corrosion in industrial equipment,even at low concentrations.Among various technologies,the selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide(SOH_(2)S) to elemental sulfur(S) has emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution.Due to its unique properties,iron oxide has been extensively investigated as a catalyst for SOH_(2)S;however,rapid deactivation has remained a significant drawback.The causes of iron oxide-based catalysts deactivation mechanisms in SOH_(2)S,including sulfur or sulfate deposition,the transformation of iron species,sintering and excessive oxygen vacancy formation,and active site loss,are thoroughly examined in this review.By focusing on the deactivation mechanisms,this review aims to provide valuable insights into enhancing the stability and efficiency of iron-based catalysts for SOH_(2)S.展开更多
Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) has played an important role in determining the band structure and the superconducting gap structure of iron-based superconductors. In this paper, from the ARPES per...Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) has played an important role in determining the band structure and the superconducting gap structure of iron-based superconductors. In this paper, from the ARPES perspective, we briefly review the main results from our group in recent years on the iron-based superconductors and their parent compounds, and depict our current understanding on the antiferromagnetism and superconductivity in these materials.展开更多
The hygroscopicity and optical properties of alkylaminium sulfates (AASs) were investigated using a hygroscopicity tandem differential mobility analyzer coupled to a cavity ring-down spectrometer and a nephelometer....The hygroscopicity and optical properties of alkylaminium sulfates (AASs) were investigated using a hygroscopicity tandem differential mobility analyzer coupled to a cavity ring-down spectrometer and a nephelometer. AAS particles do not exhibit a deliquescence phenomenon and show a monotonic increase in diameter as the relative humidity (RH) ascends. Hygroscopic growth factors (GFs) for 40, 100 and 150 nm alkylaminium sulfate particles do not show an apparent Kelvin effect when RH is less than 45%, whereas GFs of the salt aerosols increase with initial particle size when RH is higher than 45%. Calculation using the Zdanovskii-Stokes-Robinson mixing rule suggests that hygroscopic growth of triethylaminium sulfate-ammonium sulfate mixtures is non-deliquescent, occurring at very low RH, implying that the displacement of ammonia by amine will significantly enhance the hygroscopicity of (NH4)2SO4 aerosols. In addition, light extinction of AAS particles is a combined effect of both scattering and absorption under dry conditions, but is dominated by scattering under wet conditions.展开更多
To evaluate the feasibility of recovering Pb and Zn sulfides and Ag-containing minerals from Zn leaching residue by the process of reduction roasting followed by flotation,the reaction behaviors of Pb and Zn sulfates ...To evaluate the feasibility of recovering Pb and Zn sulfides and Ag-containing minerals from Zn leaching residue by the process of reduction roasting followed by flotation,the reaction behaviors of Pb and Zn sulfates during this process were investigated.Chemical analysis showed that the transformation ratios of PbSO4 and ZnSO4 could reach 65.51%and 52.12%,respectively,after reduction roasting,and the introduction of a sulfidation agent could improve the transformation ratios of these sulfates.scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)revealed that temperature obviously affects the particle size,crystal growth,and morphology of the artificial Pb and Zn sulfide minerals.Particle size analysis demonstrated that the particle size of the materials increases after roasting.Flotation tests revealed that a flotation concentrate composed of 12.01wt%Pb,27.78wt%Zn,and 6.975×10^(−2)wt%Ag with recoveries of 60.54%,29.24%,and 57.64%,respectively,could be obtained after roasting.展开更多
基金funded by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.19D.Z.2271100)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M750490)The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to Ms.Li from Scientific Compass(www.shiyanjia.com)for her valuable assistance in XPS testing.
文摘Iron-based sulfates have emerged as promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their low cost,high working potential,and environmentally friendly.However,the relatively large ionic radius and sluggish diffusion coefficient of K-ion pose significant challenges to the electrochemical performance and structural stability of cathode materials in potassium-ion batteries(PIBs).In this work,we successfully synthesis a new iron-based sulfate cathode material,potassium sodium iron sulfate(K1.66Na1.02Fe1.66(SO4)3,KNFS),through an electro-chemical ion exchange method.As a cathode material,it exhibits a reversible specific capacity of 83 mAh·g^(−1) and an average working potential of 3.84 V(vs.K/K^(+))at 0.1 C in PIBs.Even at 2 C,it still demonstrates a reversible specific capacity of 52 mAh·g^(−1) with a capacity retention ratio of 88.2%after 300 cycles.The in-situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)and ex-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy reveal that the K-ion storage mechanism in KNFS is predominantly governed by the reversible Fe3+/Fe2+redox couple,which provides a theoretical specific capacity of 94 mAh·g^(−1) and involves minimal volume change(2.57%).The first-principles calculations combined with XRD results indicate that the KNFS cathode exhibits a typical alluaudite-type crystal structure with multiple fast K-ion migration channels along the three-dimensional orientation.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52101046)Shuangjie Chu appreciates the funding support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3705600).
文摘Iron-based metal matrix composites(IMMCs)have attracted significant research attention due to their high specific stiffness and strength,making them potentially suitable for various engineering applications.Microstructural design,including the selection of reinforcement and matrix phases,the reinforcement volume fraction,and the interface issues are essential factors determining the engineering performance of IMMCs.A variety of fabrication methods have been developed to manufacture IMMCs in recent years.This paper reviews the recent advances and development of IMMCs with particular focus on microstructure design,fabrication methods,and their engineering performance.The microstructure design issues of IMMC are firstly discussed,including the reinforcement and matrix phase selection criteria,interface geometry and characteristics,and the bonding mechanism.The fabrication methods,including liquid state,solid state,and gas-mixing processing are comprehensively reviewed and compared.The engineering performance of IMMCs in terms of elastic modulus,hardness and wear resistance,tensile and fracture behavior is reviewed.Finally,the current challenges of the IMMCs are highlighted,followed by the discussion and outlook of the future research directions of IMMCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52160024)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ30475)+2 种基金the Innovation Team Funds of China West Normal University(No.KCXTD2023-4)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan,China(No.24NSFSC0537)the Fundamental Research Funds of China West Normal University(Nos.22kE015 and 22kE016).
文摘As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants NO_(2)and O_(3)can promote the oxidation of SO_(2)to form sulfate(SO_(4)^(2−))through multiphase chemistry that occur at different time scales.Due to the combined impact of meteorology,pollution sources,atmospheric chemistry,etc.,time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion makes the impact of NO_(2)/O_(3)on it more complex.In this study,based on long-term time series(2013-2020)of air pollution variables from seven stations in Hong Kong,the Multifractal Detrended Cross-Correlation Analysis(MFDCCA)method has been employed to quantify the cross-correlations between SO_(2)and SO_(4)^(2−)in real atmosphere at different time scales,for examining the time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion efficiency.Furthermore,the Pearson correlation analysis has been used to study the influence of NO_(2)/O_(3)on SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion,and the regional and seasonal differences have been analyzed by considering factors such as meteorology,pollution sources,and regional transport.Changes in the main components of secondary aerosols are closely linked with the co-control of regional PM_(2.5)and O_(3).Therefore,the exploration of the impact of co-existing NO_(2)/O_(3)gases on the secondary formation of sulfates in real atmosphere is significant.
基金the financial support provided by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC3903900)the Science and Technology Innovation Talent Program of Hubei Province(Grant No.2022EJD002)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2025ZNSFSC0378)the Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry of Sichuan Institutes of Higher Education(Grant No.LZJ2303).
文摘Specialized vanadium(V)-iron(Fe)-based alloy additives utilized in the production of V-containing steels were investigated.Vanadium slag from the Panzhihua region of China was utilized as a raw material to optimize process parameters for the preparation of V-Fe-based alloy via silicon thermal reduction.Experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of reduction temperature,holding time,and slag composition on alloy-slag separation,alloy microstructure,and the oxide content of residual slag,with an emphasis on the recovery of valuable metal elements.The results indicated that the optimal process conditions for silicon thermal reduction were achieved at reduction temperature of 1823 K,holding time of 240 min,and slag composition of 45 wt.%SiO_(2),40 wt.%CaO,and 15 wt.%Al_(2)O_(3).The resulting V-Fe-based alloy predominantly consisted of Fe-based phases such as Fe,titanium(Ti),silicon(Si)and manganese(Mn),with Si,V,as well as chromium(Cr)concentrated in the intercrystalline phase of the Fe-based alloy.The recoveries of Fe,Mn,Cr,V,and Ti under the optimal conditions were 96.30%,91.96%,86.53%,80.29%,and 74.82%,respectively.The key components of the V-Fe-based alloy obtained were 41.96 wt.%Si,27.55 wt.%Fe,12.13 wt.%Mn,5.53 wt.%V,4.86 wt.%Cr,and 3.74 wt.%Ti,thereby enabling the comprehensive recovery of the valuable metal from vanadium slag.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42077198 and 22206023)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1907185)+1 种基金Liaoning Science and Technology Joint Project(No.2023-MSBA-109)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.N2325019 and N2325034).
文摘The photochemical conversion of SO_(2) to sulfates on 4-(benzoyl)benzoic acid(4-BBA)was investigated deeply in the presence of anionic and cationic surfactants.The types of surfactants determined their effect behaviors,and cationic surfactants can significantly enhance the SO_(2) oxidation on 4-BBA under irradiation,as shown by larger SO_(2) uptake coefficients and sulfate production.Hydrophilic moieties in cationic surfactants have a greater enhancement effect on the photochemical conversion of SO_(2) to sulfates than the corresponding hydrophobic moieties.Cationic surfactants obviously increased the accumulation of H_(2)O on the surface,which was proved to be the main factor influencing the SO_(2) uptake and the sulfate formation on 4-BBA.SO_(2) lifetime and sulfate formation rate in the mixture system of photosensitive substances with surfactants were evaluated to be 2.25 days and 0.09μg/(m^(3)·h),respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52170071)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2022A1515011909)the Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen(No.3502Z20227187).
文摘Heterogeneous iron-based catalysts have drawn increasing attention in the advanced oxidation of persulfates due to their abundance in nature,the lack of secondary pollution to the environment,and their low cost over the last a few years.In this paper,the latest progress in the research on the activation of persulfate by heterogeneous iron-based catalysts is reviewed from two aspects,in terms of synthesized catalysts(Fe0,Fe_(2)O_(3),Fe_(3)O_(4),FeOOH)and natural iron ore catalysts(pyrite,magnetite,hematite,siderite,goethite,ferrohydrite,ilmenite and lepidocrocite)focusing on efforts made to improve the performance of catalysts.The advantages and disadvantages of the synthesized catalysts and natural iron ore were summarized.Particular interests were paid to the activation mechanisms in the catalyst/PS/pollutant system for removal of organic pollutants.Future research challenges in the context of field application were also discussed.
基金the National Key Basic Research Program of China (973program),a key project of the Shandong Provincial Environmental Protection Department,the Niche Area Development Scheme of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University,the Hong Kong Research Grants Council,the central level,scientific research institutes for basic R & D special fund business
文摘For the 2008 Olympic Games, drastic control measures were implemented on industrial and urban emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants to address the issues of poor air quality in Beijing. To investigate the effects of SO2 and NOx reductions on the particulate sulfate and nitrate concentrations as well as their size distributions, size-segregated aerosol samples were collected using micro-orifice uniform deposit impactors (MOUDIs) at urban and downwind rural sites in Beijing before and after full-scale controls. During the sampling period, the mass concentrations of fine particles (PMI.s) at the urban and rural sites were 94.0 and 85.9 p.g m-3, respectively. More than 90% of the sulfates and 60% of nitrates formed as fine particles. Benefiting from the advantageous meteorological conditions and the source controls, sulfates were observed in rather low concentrations and primarily in condensation mode during the Olympics. The effects of the control measures were separately analyzed for the northerly and the southerly air-mass-dominated days to account for any bias. After the control measures were implemented, PM, sulfates, and nitrates were significantly reduced when the northerly air masses prevailed, with a higher percentage of reduction in larger particles. The droplet mode particles, which dominated the sulfates and nitrates before the controls were implemented, were remarkably reduced in mass concentration after the control measures were implemented. Nevertheless, when the polluted southerly air masses prevailed, the local source control measures in Beijing did not effectively reduce the ambient sulfate concentration due to the enormous regional contribution from the North China Plain.
基金Foundation item:the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20590360)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(2006021014)+1 种基金the National Outstanding Young Scientists Foundation of China(20625620)National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(2007CB216401).
文摘A systematic study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the manganese incorporation manner on the textural properties, bulk and surface phase compositions, reduction/carburization behaviors, and surface basicity of an iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalyst. The catalyst samples were characterized by N2 physisorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), H2 (or CO) temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), CO2 temperature-programmed desorption (TPD), and M5ssbauer spectroscopy. The FTS performance of the catalysts was studied in a slurry-phase continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR). The characterization results indicated that the manganese promoter incorporated by using the coprecipitation method could improve the dispersion of iron oxide, and decrease the size of the iron oxide crystallite. The manganese incorporated with the impregnation method is enriched on the catalyst's surface. The manganese promoter added with the impregnation method suppresses the reduction and carburization of the catalyst in H2, CO, and syngas because of the excessive enrichment of manganese on the catalyst surface. The catalyst added manganese using the coprecipitation method has the highest CO conversion (51.9%) and the lowest selectivity for heavy hydrocarbons (C12+).
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22275052)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2019CFB569)。
文摘Increasing environmental pollution and shortage of conventional fossil fuels have made it urgent to develop renewable and clean energy sources. Electrocatalytic water splitting, with its abundant raw materials, simple process, and zero carbon emission, is considered one of the most promising processes for producing carbon-neutral hydrogen which has excellent energy conversion efficiency and high gravimetric energy density. Among them, oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts are critical to decreasing the intrinsic reaction energy barrier and boosting the hydrogen evolution efficiency. Therefore, it is imperative to develop and design low-cost, highly active, and stable OER and HER electrocatalysts to lower the overpotential and drive the electrocatalytic reactions. Transition metal sulfides, especially iron-based sulfides, have attracted extensive exploration by researchers as a result of its high abundance in the Earth's crust and near-metallic conductivity. Consequently, in this review, we systematically and comprehensively summarize the progress in the application of iron-based sulfides and their composites as OER and HER electrocatalysts in electrocatalysis. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the special relationships among their composition, structure, and electrocatalytic performance are presented. Finally, this review points out the challenges and future prospects of iron-based sulfides in practical applications for designing and fabricating more promising iron-based sulfide OER and HER electrocatalysts. We believe that iron-based sulfide materials will have a wide range of application prospects as OER and HER electrocatalysts in the future.
基金Foundation ite m:Project supported by R.A.Welch Foundation
文摘Seven new rare earth transition metal sulfates were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions under conditions slightly above the critical point of water. Their crystal structures were determined from single crystal X-ray data. The compositions of the new compounds can be represented by two general formulae : REM (OH) 3 (SO4) and RE2M (OH) 3 (SO4) 2F (H2O) with RE = Gd, Tb, Dy ; M = Ni, Cu. Three different crystal structure types were found for the formula REM (OH) 3 (SO4). The structures of the new compounds all feature infinite chains of REOn coordination polyhedra, which are connected to chains of CuO6 or NiO6 octabedra. The limited size range of the rare earth cations observed in these compounds is most likely because of interactions between the octabedral chains and the chains of REOn polyhedra. The new compounds are closely related to the known yttrium transition metal sulfates.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No. 50775133)
文摘SiC magnetic abrasive is used to polish surfaces of precise, complex parts which are hard, brittle and highly corrosion-resistant in magnetic abrasive finishing(MAF). Various techniques are employed to produce this magnetic abrasive, but few can meet production demands because they are usually time-consuming, complex with high cost, and the magnetic abrasives made by these techniques have irregular shape and low bonding strength that result in low processing efficiency and shorter service life. Therefore, an attempt is made by combining gas atomization and rapid solidification to fabricate a new iron-based SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive. The experimental system to prepare this new magnetic abrasive is constructed according to the characteristics of gas atomization and rapid solidification process and the performance requirements of magnetic abrasive. The new iron-based SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive is prepared successfully when the machining parameters and the composition proportion of the raw materials are controlled properly. Its morphology, microstructure, phase composition are characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. The MAF tests on plate of mold steel S136 are carried out without grinding lubricant to assess the finishing performance and service life of this new SiC magnetic abrasive. The surface roughness(Ra) of the plate worked is rapidly reduced to 0.051 μm from an initial value of 0.372 μm within 5 min. The MAF test is carried on to find that the service life of this new SiC magnetic abrasive reaches to 155 min. The results indicate that this process presented is feasible to prepare the new SiC magnetic abrasive; and compared with previous magnetic abrasives, the new SiC spherical composite magnetic abrasive has excellent finishing performance, high processing efficiency and longer service life. The presented method to fabricate magnetic abrasive through gas atomization and rapid solidification presented can significantly improve the finishing performance and service life of magnetic abrasive, and provide a more practical approach for large-scale industrial production of magnetic abrasive.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21107125, 21577160, 51221892, 51290282 and 41201498)
文摘The heterogeneous Fenton reaction can generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals(·OH)from reactions between recyclable solid catalysts and H2O2 at acidic or even circumneutral pH.Hence,it can effectively oxidize refractory organics in water or soils and has become a promising environmentally friendly treatment technology.Due to the complex reaction system,the mechanism behind heterogeneous Fenton reactions remains unresolved but fascinating,and is crucial for understanding Fenton chemistry and the development and application of efficient heterogeneous Fenton technologies.Iron-based materials usually possess high catalytic activity,low cost,negligible toxicity and easy recovery,and are a superior type of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts.Therefore,this article reviews the fundamental but important interfacial mechanisms of heterogeneous Fenton reactions catalyzed by iron-based materials..OH,hydroperoxyl radicals/superoxide anions(HO2./O2^-.)and high-valent iron are the three main types of reactive oxygen species(ROS),with different oxidation reactivity and selectivity.Based on the mechanisms of ROS generation,the interfacial mechanisms of heterogeneous Fenton systems can be classified as the homogeneous Fenton mechanism induced by surface-leached iron,the heterogeneous catalysis mechanism,and the heterogeneous reaction-induced homogeneous mechanism.Different heterogeneous Fenton systems catalyzed by characteristic iron-based materials are comprehensively reviewed.Finally,related future research directions are also suggested.
基金The financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20590361)the National Outstanding Young Scientists Foundation of China (20625620)
文摘A series of iron-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalysts incorporated with Al2O3 binder were prepared by the combination of co-precipitation and spray drying technology. The catalyst samples were characterized by using N2 physical adsorption, temperature-programmed reduction/desorption (TPR/TPD) and MSssbauer effect spectroscopy (MES) methods. The characterization results indicated that the BET surface area increases with increasing Al2O3 content and passes through a maximum at the Al2O3/Fe ratio of 10/100 (weight basis). After the point, it decreases with further increase in Al2O3 content. The incorporation of Al2O3 binder was found to weaken the surface basicity and suppress the reduction and carburization of iron-based catalysts probably due to the strong K-Al2O3 and Fe-Al2O3 interactions. Furthermore, the H2 adsorption ability of the catalysts is enhanced with increasing Al2O3 content. The FTS performances of the catalysts were tested in a slurry-phase continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) under the reaction conditions of 260 ℃, 1.5 MPa, 1000 h^-1 and molar ratio of H2/CO 0.67 for 200 h. The results showed that the addition of small amounts of Al2O3 affects the activity of iron-based catalysts to a little extent. However, with further increase of Al2O3 content, the FTS activity and water gas shift reaction (WGS) activity are decreased severely. The addition of appropriate Al2O3 do not affect the product selectivity, but the catalysts incorporated with large amounts of Al2O3 have higher selectivity for light hydrocarbons and lower selectivity for heavy hydrocarbons.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51374040)the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Project of China(No.2014YQ120351)
文摘Although single-pulse lasers are often used in traditional laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements, their measurement outcomes are generally undesirable because of the low sensitivity of carbon in iron-based alloys. In this article, a double-pulse laser was applied to improve the signal intensity of carbon. Both the inter-pulse delay and the combination of laser wavelengths in double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (DP-LIBS) were optimized in our experiment. At the optimized inter-pulse delay, the combination of a first laser of 532 nm and a second laser of 1,064 nm achieved the highest signal enhancement. The properties of the target also played a role in determining the mass ablation enhancement in DP-LIBS configuration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51674037)GRINM Youth Foundation。
文摘Numerous light rare earth elements(LREE)minerals containing Fe and P were processed by sulfuric acid roasting method,and the leaching solution mainly comprises LREE sulfate,Fe2(SO4)3,H3PO4,and H2SO4,however,the solubility data of LREE sulfates in this system is few.This work studies the solubility of LREE sulfates in independent LREE sulfate system RE2(SO4)3-Fe2(SO4)3-H3 PO4-H2SO4(RE=La,Ce,Pr or Nd)and mixed LREE sulfates system(La,Ce,Pr,Nd)2(SO4)3-Fe2(SO4)3-H3 PO4-H2SO4 at different temperature(25-65℃)and concentrations of Fe2(SO4)3(Fe2 O3,0-50.13 g/L),H2SO4(0.5 mol/L),and H3 PO4(P2 O5,20.34 g/L)based on the industrial operating condition at low liquid and solid ratio 2:1.The solubility of each LREE sulfate in the independent system(La2 O3,12.25-20.88 g/L;CeO2,41.93-62.35 g/L;Pr6 O11,37.34-56.69 g/L;Nd2 O3,26.60-37.63 g/L)is much higher than that of the mixed system(La2 O3,6.95-11.03 g/L;CeO2,10.63-21.51 g/L;Pr6 O11,11.56-20.36 g/L;Nd2 O3,12.36-19.79 g/L)under the same other conditions.The results also indicate that,in the two systems,both Fe and the temperature have negative effects on the solubility of LREE sulfates.That may occur due to the complication reactions between the complexes of RESO4+and Fe(SO4)2-.However,the influence degree of temperature and iron concentration on the LREE sulfates solubility varies in the two systems and among different LREE species.This research is of theoretical significance for optimizing the conditions of the sulfuric acid process for recovering the LREE from the mixed LREE bearing minerals as well as the single LREE containing secondary rare earth scraps.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.90922002 and 11190023)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.2013FZA3003)
文摘The second class of high-temperature superconductors (HTSCs), iron-based pnictides and chalcogenides, necessarily contain Fe2X2 ("X" refers to a pnictogen or a chalcogen element) layers, just like the first class of HTSCs which possess the essential CuO2 sheets. So far, dozens of iron-based HTSCs, classified into nine groups, have been discovered. In this article, the crystal-chemistry aspects of the known iron-based superconductors are reviewed and summarized by employing "hard and soft acids and bases (HSAB)" concept. Based on these understandings, we propose an alternative route to exploring new iron-based superconductors via rational structural design.
基金supported by Thailand Science Research and Innovation Fund Chulalongkorn University,Thailand(IND66210014)。
文摘Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S) not only presents significant environmental concerns but also induces severe corrosion in industrial equipment,even at low concentrations.Among various technologies,the selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide(SOH_(2)S) to elemental sulfur(S) has emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution.Due to its unique properties,iron oxide has been extensively investigated as a catalyst for SOH_(2)S;however,rapid deactivation has remained a significant drawback.The causes of iron oxide-based catalysts deactivation mechanisms in SOH_(2)S,including sulfur or sulfate deposition,the transformation of iron species,sintering and excessive oxygen vacancy formation,and active site loss,are thoroughly examined in this review.By focusing on the deactivation mechanisms,this review aims to provide valuable insights into enhancing the stability and efficiency of iron-based catalysts for SOH_(2)S.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Chinathe National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2012CB921400,2011CB921802,and 2011CBA00112)
文摘Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) has played an important role in determining the band structure and the superconducting gap structure of iron-based superconductors. In this paper, from the ARPES perspective, we briefly review the main results from our group in recent years on the iron-based superconductors and their parent compounds, and depict our current understanding on the antiferromagnetism and superconductivity in these materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21190053,21177025,20937001)the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.12DJ1400100,13XD1400700)+2 种基金the Priority Fields for Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20110071130003)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB05010200)FP7 Project(AMIS)(No.PIRSES-GA-2011)
文摘The hygroscopicity and optical properties of alkylaminium sulfates (AASs) were investigated using a hygroscopicity tandem differential mobility analyzer coupled to a cavity ring-down spectrometer and a nephelometer. AAS particles do not exhibit a deliquescence phenomenon and show a monotonic increase in diameter as the relative humidity (RH) ascends. Hygroscopic growth factors (GFs) for 40, 100 and 150 nm alkylaminium sulfate particles do not show an apparent Kelvin effect when RH is less than 45%, whereas GFs of the salt aerosols increase with initial particle size when RH is higher than 45%. Calculation using the Zdanovskii-Stokes-Robinson mixing rule suggests that hygroscopic growth of triethylaminium sulfate-ammonium sulfate mixtures is non-deliquescent, occurring at very low RH, implying that the displacement of ammonia by amine will significantly enhance the hygroscopicity of (NH4)2SO4 aerosols. In addition, light extinction of AAS particles is a combined effect of both scattering and absorption under dry conditions, but is dominated by scattering under wet conditions.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51964027)the Yunnan Province Applied Basic Research Project,China(No.2017FB084)+1 种基金the Foundation of Yunnan’s Education Ministry,China(No.2019J0037)the Testing and Analyzing Funds of Kunming University of Science and Technology(No.2018T20150055).
文摘To evaluate the feasibility of recovering Pb and Zn sulfides and Ag-containing minerals from Zn leaching residue by the process of reduction roasting followed by flotation,the reaction behaviors of Pb and Zn sulfates during this process were investigated.Chemical analysis showed that the transformation ratios of PbSO4 and ZnSO4 could reach 65.51%and 52.12%,respectively,after reduction roasting,and the introduction of a sulfidation agent could improve the transformation ratios of these sulfates.scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)revealed that temperature obviously affects the particle size,crystal growth,and morphology of the artificial Pb and Zn sulfide minerals.Particle size analysis demonstrated that the particle size of the materials increases after roasting.Flotation tests revealed that a flotation concentrate composed of 12.01wt%Pb,27.78wt%Zn,and 6.975×10^(−2)wt%Ag with recoveries of 60.54%,29.24%,and 57.64%,respectively,could be obtained after roasting.