This study successfully developed a series of carbon-sol-reinforced copper(Cu-CS)composite coatings by electrodeposition employing a superiorly dispersed carbon sol(CS)to avoid nanoparticle aggregation.The CS,characte...This study successfully developed a series of carbon-sol-reinforced copper(Cu-CS)composite coatings by electrodeposition employing a superiorly dispersed carbon sol(CS)to avoid nanoparticle aggregation.The CS,characterized using transmission electron microscopy and zeta potential analysis,consisted of carbon particles with an approximate diameter of 300 nm uniformly distributed in the electrolytes.The characteristics of the composite coatings were examined via scanning electron microscopy to observe its microstructures,X-ray diffraction to detect its phase constituents,and durability testing to determine the wear and corrosion resistance.Results indicated a significant improvement in coating thickness,density,and uniformity achieved for the Cu-CS composite coating with the addition of 20m L/L CS.Moreover,the Cu-CS composite coating exhibited a low wear volume(1.15×10^(-3)mm^(3)),a high hardness(HV_(0.5)137.1),and a low corrosion rate(0.191 mm/a).The significant contribution of carbon particles to the improvement of coating performance is mainly influenced by two factors,namely,the strengthening and lubricating effects resulting from the incorporated carbon particles.Nevertheless,overdosage of CS can compromise the microstructure of the Cu-CS composite coating,creating defects and undermining its functionality.展开更多
Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticl...Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using a variety of techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). These characterizations confirmed the successful formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The FTIR spectra identified characteristic peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, and XRD analysis, using Scherer’s equation, determined an average crystalline size of 1.2 nm for the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. TGA results demonstrated the thermal stability of the nanoparticles, SEM imaging revealed distinct honeycomb-like structures for the nanoparticles synthesized with water as the solvent, while the VSM analysis was used to determine the magnetic behavior of the nanoparticles.展开更多
To expand the application of multi-layer graphene in water-based systems, modified multi-layer graphene was prepared by vacuum impregnation with silica sol and carbon-embedded heat treatment at 300, 500 or 700 ℃ for ...To expand the application of multi-layer graphene in water-based systems, modified multi-layer graphene was prepared by vacuum impregnation with silica sol and carbon-embedded heat treatment at 300, 500 or 700 ℃ for 3 h. The phase composition, microstructure and wettability of the modified multi-layer graphene heat treated at different temperatures were studied. The results show that the water wettability of the modified multi-layer graphene is improved after vacuum impregnation with silica sol and carbon-embedded heat treatment;the optimum heat treatment temperature is 300 ℃, and the modified multi-layer graphene has the water wetting angle of 64.7°.展开更多
This paper concentrates on the development of glasses with self-cleaning surfaces exhibiting high water contact angles. In this study, we prepared super-hydrophobic nano-ceramic coated glass based on titania & sil...This paper concentrates on the development of glasses with self-cleaning surfaces exhibiting high water contact angles. In this study, we prepared super-hydrophobic nano-ceramic coated glass based on titania & silica using simple sol-gel & dip coating methods and studied the best composition of the coatings by altering ratios of titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP)/tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) with different homogenizing agents. We characterized the coatings by surface roughness measurement, percentage of optical transmission, static contact angle, near-infrared (NIR) transmission, and diffuse reflectance. The fabrication of coatings on glass substrates played an important role in increasing the water contact angle of about 95° and visible & NIR transmission of about 90%. We compared our modified glass substrate with commercial low emissivity (Low E) glass using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, which showed pure amorphous surface claiming excellent wettability and thus the prepared glass substrate could have a variety of applications in different fields.展开更多
This work aims to study the solvent’s effect on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Mg-doped zinc oxide (MZO) thin films. The results of the XRD analysis revealed that the 2-methoxyethanol solven...This work aims to study the solvent’s effect on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Mg-doped zinc oxide (MZO) thin films. The results of the XRD analysis revealed that the 2-methoxyethanol solvent imparts a preferential orientation to the MZO samples, following the (002) plane, with a maximum value observed at 2% Mg. In contrast, the samples prepared using methanol show no preferential orientation. SEM analysis corroborated that the use of 2-methoxyethanol results in an orderly distribution of MZO crystallites. The optical characterization indicated that the transmittance of MZO thin films reached a maximum value of 90% for Mg concentrations ranging from 2% to 3%. At the same time, the refractive index showed its lowest value of 1.46. In contrast, the use of methanol as a solvent resulted in a maximum transmittance of 80% at 4% Mg, accompanied by a minimum refractive index value of 1.96.展开更多
A precursor of BaCe0.5Zr0.4Y0. 1O3-α electrolytes was synthesized by the sol-gel method and sintered at temperature which were 150 - 250 ℃ lower than by solid state reaction. The AC impedance spectrums of electrolyt...A precursor of BaCe0.5Zr0.4Y0. 1O3-α electrolytes was synthesized by the sol-gel method and sintered at temperature which were 150 - 250 ℃ lower than by solid state reaction. The AC impedance spectrums of electrolytes were measured by AUTOLAB PGSTA30 electrochemical measuring device at different temperatures. The conductivities of the electrolytes are 1.62×10^-4 - 6.43×10^-3, 2.52×10^-5 - 3.73×10^-3S·cm^-1 in the temperature range of 350-800℃. The activity energies are 0.54 and 0.84 eV. At the same time BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α was prepared by direct solid state reaction. The conductivity of BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α is 1 × 10^-4- 4×10^-3 S·cm^-1 and the activation energy is 0.50 eV at the same condition. The results show that conduction of electrolyte prepared by sol-gel method is higher than the one by solid state reaction. As far as BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α concerned, its conductivity of the Zr-substituted specimens is decreased.展开更多
In 2003, the International Solanaceae Project （SOL） was initiated by an international consortium of ten countries including Korea, China, the United Kingdom, India, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Spain, Italy and t...In 2003, the International Solanaceae Project （SOL） was initiated by an international consortium of ten countries including Korea, China, the United Kingdom, India, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Spain, Italy and the United States. The first major effort of the SOL aimed to produce a DNA sequence map for euchromatin regions of 12 chromosomes of tomato （Solanum lycopersicum） before 2010. Here we present an update on Chinese effort for sequencing the euchromatin region of chromosome 3.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Outstanding Overseas Talent Project,China(No.BX2023029)the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Fund Research Project,China(No.BK20211344)+2 种基金the Project of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology,Chinathe Jiangsu Provincial Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program,China(No.KYCX22_3795)the Jiangsu Provincial Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program,China(No.SJCX23_2171)。
文摘This study successfully developed a series of carbon-sol-reinforced copper(Cu-CS)composite coatings by electrodeposition employing a superiorly dispersed carbon sol(CS)to avoid nanoparticle aggregation.The CS,characterized using transmission electron microscopy and zeta potential analysis,consisted of carbon particles with an approximate diameter of 300 nm uniformly distributed in the electrolytes.The characteristics of the composite coatings were examined via scanning electron microscopy to observe its microstructures,X-ray diffraction to detect its phase constituents,and durability testing to determine the wear and corrosion resistance.Results indicated a significant improvement in coating thickness,density,and uniformity achieved for the Cu-CS composite coating with the addition of 20m L/L CS.Moreover,the Cu-CS composite coating exhibited a low wear volume(1.15×10^(-3)mm^(3)),a high hardness(HV_(0.5)137.1),and a low corrosion rate(0.191 mm/a).The significant contribution of carbon particles to the improvement of coating performance is mainly influenced by two factors,namely,the strengthening and lubricating effects resulting from the incorporated carbon particles.Nevertheless,overdosage of CS can compromise the microstructure of the Cu-CS composite coating,creating defects and undermining its functionality.
文摘Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using a variety of techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). These characterizations confirmed the successful formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The FTIR spectra identified characteristic peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, and XRD analysis, using Scherer’s equation, determined an average crystalline size of 1.2 nm for the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. TGA results demonstrated the thermal stability of the nanoparticles, SEM imaging revealed distinct honeycomb-like structures for the nanoparticles synthesized with water as the solvent, while the VSM analysis was used to determine the magnetic behavior of the nanoparticles.
基金financially supported by Natural Science foundation of Hebei Province (E2017209164) and (E2023209035)。
文摘To expand the application of multi-layer graphene in water-based systems, modified multi-layer graphene was prepared by vacuum impregnation with silica sol and carbon-embedded heat treatment at 300, 500 or 700 ℃ for 3 h. The phase composition, microstructure and wettability of the modified multi-layer graphene heat treated at different temperatures were studied. The results show that the water wettability of the modified multi-layer graphene is improved after vacuum impregnation with silica sol and carbon-embedded heat treatment;the optimum heat treatment temperature is 300 ℃, and the modified multi-layer graphene has the water wetting angle of 64.7°.
文摘This paper concentrates on the development of glasses with self-cleaning surfaces exhibiting high water contact angles. In this study, we prepared super-hydrophobic nano-ceramic coated glass based on titania & silica using simple sol-gel & dip coating methods and studied the best composition of the coatings by altering ratios of titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP)/tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) with different homogenizing agents. We characterized the coatings by surface roughness measurement, percentage of optical transmission, static contact angle, near-infrared (NIR) transmission, and diffuse reflectance. The fabrication of coatings on glass substrates played an important role in increasing the water contact angle of about 95° and visible & NIR transmission of about 90%. We compared our modified glass substrate with commercial low emissivity (Low E) glass using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, which showed pure amorphous surface claiming excellent wettability and thus the prepared glass substrate could have a variety of applications in different fields.
文摘This work aims to study the solvent’s effect on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Mg-doped zinc oxide (MZO) thin films. The results of the XRD analysis revealed that the 2-methoxyethanol solvent imparts a preferential orientation to the MZO samples, following the (002) plane, with a maximum value observed at 2% Mg. In contrast, the samples prepared using methanol show no preferential orientation. SEM analysis corroborated that the use of 2-methoxyethanol results in an orderly distribution of MZO crystallites. The optical characterization indicated that the transmittance of MZO thin films reached a maximum value of 90% for Mg concentrations ranging from 2% to 3%. At the same time, the refractive index showed its lowest value of 1.46. In contrast, the use of methanol as a solvent resulted in a maximum transmittance of 80% at 4% Mg, accompanied by a minimum refractive index value of 1.96.
文摘A precursor of BaCe0.5Zr0.4Y0. 1O3-α electrolytes was synthesized by the sol-gel method and sintered at temperature which were 150 - 250 ℃ lower than by solid state reaction. The AC impedance spectrums of electrolytes were measured by AUTOLAB PGSTA30 electrochemical measuring device at different temperatures. The conductivities of the electrolytes are 1.62×10^-4 - 6.43×10^-3, 2.52×10^-5 - 3.73×10^-3S·cm^-1 in the temperature range of 350-800℃. The activity energies are 0.54 and 0.84 eV. At the same time BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α was prepared by direct solid state reaction. The conductivity of BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α is 1 × 10^-4- 4×10^-3 S·cm^-1 and the activation energy is 0.50 eV at the same condition. The results show that conduction of electrolyte prepared by sol-gel method is higher than the one by solid state reaction. As far as BaCe0.9Y0.1O3-α concerned, its conductivity of the Zr-substituted specimens is decreased.
文摘In 2003, the International Solanaceae Project （SOL） was initiated by an international consortium of ten countries including Korea, China, the United Kingdom, India, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Spain, Italy and the United States. The first major effort of the SOL aimed to produce a DNA sequence map for euchromatin regions of 12 chromosomes of tomato （Solanum lycopersicum） before 2010. Here we present an update on Chinese effort for sequencing the euchromatin region of chromosome 3.
