Current machinery requires metallic materials to have better surface properties. Based on an orthogonal experimental design and analysis method, the CeO2-rein- forced nickel nano-composite coatings were prepared by di...Current machinery requires metallic materials to have better surface properties. Based on an orthogonal experimental design and analysis method, the CeO2-rein- forced nickel nano-composite coatings were prepared by direct current electrodeposition in a nickel sulfate bath containing CeO2 nanoparticles. Statistical results indicate that current density is the most significant variable in the electrodeposition processing, while temperature is the least important factor. The microstructure of Ni and Ni-CeO2 nano-composite coatings was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy-disper- sive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The microhardness of the Ni coating is enhanced by the incorporation of CeO2 nanoparticles. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to characterize the corrosion behavior of Ni and Ni-CeO2 coatings. These studies show that Ni- CeOz coating has better corrosion resistance compared to Ni coating.展开更多
Transparent conductive oxide ZnSnO3 films were prepared by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering from powder targets and were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron ...Transparent conductive oxide ZnSnO3 films were prepared by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering from powder targets and were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, surface profile, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Hall effect. The structures of the films were either amorphous or nanocrystalline depending on sputtering parameters including deposition time, target power, chamber pressure, and the target-substrate separation. The average transmittance of the ZnSnO3 films within the visible wavelength was approximately 80% and the resistivity of the ZnSnO3 films was in the range of 10^-3-10^-4 Ω cm. The structural, optical, and electrical properties of the ZnSnO3 films could be adjusted and regulated by optimizing the sputtering process, allowing materials with specific properties to be designed.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.61674141)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province Department of Science and Technology (No.201602401)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province Department of Education (No.L2015259)Anshan City Science and Technology Plan Project (No.20153413)the National Training Programs of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates (No.201610146027)
文摘Current machinery requires metallic materials to have better surface properties. Based on an orthogonal experimental design and analysis method, the CeO2-rein- forced nickel nano-composite coatings were prepared by direct current electrodeposition in a nickel sulfate bath containing CeO2 nanoparticles. Statistical results indicate that current density is the most significant variable in the electrodeposition processing, while temperature is the least important factor. The microstructure of Ni and Ni-CeO2 nano-composite coatings was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy-disper- sive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The microhardness of the Ni coating is enhanced by the incorporation of CeO2 nanoparticles. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to characterize the corrosion behavior of Ni and Ni-CeO2 coatings. These studies show that Ni- CeOz coating has better corrosion resistance compared to Ni coating.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51372109 and 51502126)the Foundation of Educational Department of Liaoning (No. L2015260)the Open Subject of Key Laboratory Liaoning Province (No. USTLKFSY201501)
文摘Transparent conductive oxide ZnSnO3 films were prepared by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering from powder targets and were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, surface profile, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Hall effect. The structures of the films were either amorphous or nanocrystalline depending on sputtering parameters including deposition time, target power, chamber pressure, and the target-substrate separation. The average transmittance of the ZnSnO3 films within the visible wavelength was approximately 80% and the resistivity of the ZnSnO3 films was in the range of 10^-3-10^-4 Ω cm. The structural, optical, and electrical properties of the ZnSnO3 films could be adjusted and regulated by optimizing the sputtering process, allowing materials with specific properties to be designed.