Nano sized powders of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) and Nb2O5 (Niobium (V) oxide) were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD (electrophoretic deposition) technique. The metal oxide powders, toget...Nano sized powders of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) and Nb2O5 (Niobium (V) oxide) were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD (electrophoretic deposition) technique. The metal oxide powders, together with magnesium nitrate hexahydrate pellets, were suspended in propan-2-ol inside an EPD cell. The electrodes, placed 1.2 cm apart, were partially immersed in the suspension and a DC potential applied across them. Key EPD process parameters, which include applied DC electric field, deposition time and solid concentration in suspension, were optimized through visual inspection and from UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer spectra. The highest (55%) transmittance was obtained for films with deposition time of 90 s, powder concentration of 0.01 g/40 mL, and 35 V DC (direct current) voltage. XRD micrographs confirmed that TiO2 and Nb2O5 particles were presented in the composite film. SEM (scanning electron microscope) micrographs of the composite electrode thin films showed that porous films of high quality with well controlled morphology were deposited by using the EPD technique.展开更多
Magnesium hydride serves as a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material owing to its high potential.However,its practical applications are constrained by the high enthalpy of hydrogen absorption and slow kinetic...Magnesium hydride serves as a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material owing to its high potential.However,its practical applications are constrained by the high enthalpy of hydrogen absorption and slow kinetics.In this study,we prepared a Ni/Ti3O5@graphene oxide(GO)dual-heterojunction composite material via solvent heating,electrostatic adsorption,and calcination to improve the hydrogen storage capabilities of MgH2.Adding Ni/Ti3O5@GO to MgH2 lowered the initial dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2 to 183℃;at a dehydrogenation temperature of 275℃,6.4 wt.%of H2 escaped from the MgH2 bulk.In addition,the hydrogen storage material absorbed 1.8 wt.%H2 at 30℃ for 30 min.The calculated activation energy of dehydrogenation was 48.221±0.141 kJ·mol-1,which was significantly lower than that of the ball-milled MgH2(112.63±1.44 kJ·mol-1).Mechanistic analysis results revealed that the heterojunction constructed from the multiphase compound system provided a large number of active sites and hydrogen diffusion routes,resulting in a synergistic catalytic effect that enhanced the hydrogen storage capacity of MgH2.In this work,we clarified the compositions of fuzzy interfaces in heterostructured materials by conducting ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy tests and identified key composite materials for the formation of heterojunctions.展开更多
Zn-based thermal charging devices,utilizing the synergistic effect of ion thermoextraction and thermodiffusion,are able to efficiently convert thermal energy into electrical energy and storage in the devices,making th...Zn-based thermal charging devices,utilizing the synergistic effect of ion thermoextraction and thermodiffusion,are able to efficiently convert thermal energy into electrical energy and storage in the devices,making them a highly promising technology for low-grade heat recovery and utilization.However,the low output power density and energy conversion efficiency resulted by the slow diffusion kinetics of Zn2+hinder their development.Herein,we present a highperformance thermal charging cell design using Zn2+/NH4+hybrid ion electrolyte,which not only maintains the high output voltage of the Zn-based thermoelectric system,but also significantly enhances the output power density due to the fast diffusion kinetics of NH4+.Based on this strategy,the thermal charging cell displays a high thermopower of 12.5 mV K-1and an excellent normalized power density of 19.6 mW m-2K-2at a temperature difference of 35 K.The Carnot-relative efficiency is as high as 12.74%.Moreover,it can operate continuously for over 72 h when the temperature difference persists,achieving a balance between thermoelectric conversion and output.This work provides a simple and effective strategy for the design of high-performance thermal charging cells for low-grade heat conversion and utilization.展开更多
A series of(Ce,Cr)xO2/Nb2O5 catalysts with different(Ce,Cr)xO2 to Nb2O5 mass ratios were synthesized by the deposition-precipitation method for use in deep catalytic oxidation of 1,2-dichloroethane(DCE), which is one ...A series of(Ce,Cr)xO2/Nb2O5 catalysts with different(Ce,Cr)xO2 to Nb2O5 mass ratios were synthesized by the deposition-precipitation method for use in deep catalytic oxidation of 1,2-dichloroethane(DCE), which is one of the typical chlorinated volatile organic compound pollutants. The textural properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, UV-Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The surface acidity and the redox properties were characterized by ammonia temperature-programmed desorption and H2 temperature-programmed reduction, respectively. The results show that the addition of a proper amount of(Ce,Cr)xO2 over Nb2O5 significantly improves the intrinsic catalytic activity towards the deep oxidation of DCE, and only a very small amount of C2H3Cl is detected as the byproduct of the oxidation process. Further study reveals the existence of an obvious synergistic effect between Nb2O5, with abundant strong acid sites, and(Ce,Cr)xO2, with strong oxidation sites, as the strong acid sites of Nb2O5 promote the adsorption and dehydrochlorination of DCE, while the strong oxidation sites of(Ce,Cr)xO2 contribute to the deep oxidation of the reactant, intermediates, and byproducts.展开更多
TiO2/Nb2O5 photocatalyst loaded with WO3 (WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5) was prepared by a modified hydrolysis process, and characterized by X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectra and UV-Vis diffuse ...TiO2/Nb2O5 photocatalyst loaded with WO3 (WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5) was prepared by a modified hydrolysis process, and characterized by X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectra and UV-Vis diffuse refraction spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5 was investigated by employing splitting of water for O2 evolution. The results indicate that WO3 loading can pronouncedly improve the photocatalytic activity of TiOjNb2O5 by using Fe^3+ as an electron acceptor under UV irradiation. The optimum molar fraction of the loaded WO3 is 2%, and the largest speed of O2 evolution for 2% WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5 catalyst is 151.8 μmol/(L·h).展开更多
Hexagonal porous Nb2O5 was synthesized for the first time via a facile solid-state reaction.The structure and electrochemical properties have been optimized through tuning heating temperature.X-ray diffraction results...Hexagonal porous Nb2O5 was synthesized for the first time via a facile solid-state reaction.The structure and electrochemical properties have been optimized through tuning heating temperature.X-ray diffraction results indicate that pseudo hexagonal Nb2O5(TT-Nb2O5)and orthorhombic Nb2O5 have been synthesized at different temperatures.Hexagonal sheet and porous structure of Nb2O5 were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and N2-adsorption-desorption isotherms.The as-prepared TT-Nb2O5(heated at 600℃)shows the best performance with a remarkable charge capacity of 178 mA∙h/g at 0.2C,which is higher than that of T-Nb2O5.Even at 20℃,TT-Nb2O5 offers unprecedented rate capability up to 86 mA∙h/g.The high rate capacity is due to pseudocapacitive Li+intercalation mechanism of TT-Nb2O5.The reported results demonstrate that Nb2O5 with good crystal structure and high specific surface area is a powerful composite design for high-rate and safe anode materials.展开更多
The dissolution behaviors of Ta2O5,Nb2O5 and their mixture in KOH and H2O system were investigated.A L9(34) orthogonal design was used to study the effects of reaction temperature,mass ratio of KOH to Ta2O5,and reacti...The dissolution behaviors of Ta2O5,Nb2O5 and their mixture in KOH and H2O system were investigated.A L9(34) orthogonal design was used to study the effects of reaction temperature,mass ratio of KOH to Ta2O5,and reaction time on the dissolution rate of tantalum.It was found that the effect of reaction temperature on the dissolution rate of tantalum was much greater than that of the other factors.The results of factorial experiments showed that Ta2O5 was mainly transformed into insoluble potassium tantalate at low temperature(350 ℃) and transformed into soluble potassium tantalate at high temperature(450 ℃).The insoluble potassium tantalate was analyzed by XRD,which was proved to be KTaO3.Differently,almost all Nb2O5 was transformed into soluble potassium niobate at 350-450℃.As for the mixture of Ta2O5 and Nb2O5,the dissolution rate of tantalum increased and the dissolution rate of niobium decreased as an interaction existed between niobium and tantalum.And increasing the mole ratio of Nb2O5 to Ta2O5 in the mixture was beneficial to the dissolution of both Ta2O5 and Nb2O5.In addition,the mechanism of the interaction between niobium and tantalum was also investigated through phase and chemical analysis.展开更多
摘要Nano sized powders of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) and Nb2O5 (Niobium (V) oxide) were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD (electrophoretic deposition) technique. The metal oxide powders, together with magnesium nitrate hexahydrate pellets, were suspended in propan-2-ol inside an EPD cell. The electrodes, placed 1.2 cm apart, were partially immersed in the suspension and a DC potential applied across them. Key EPD process parameters, which include applied DC electric field, deposition time and solid concentration in suspension, were optimized through visual inspection and from UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer spectra. The highest (55%) transmittance was obtained for films with deposition time of 90 s, powder concentration of 0.01 g/40 mL, and 35 V DC (direct current) voltage. XRD micrographs confirmed that TiO2 and Nb2O5 particles were presented in the composite film. SEM (scanning electron microscope) micrographs of the composite electrode thin films showed that porous films of high quality with well controlled morphology were deposited by using the EPD technique.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number U24A2044]Science and Technology Major Program of Guangxi Province[grant number GUIKEAA24206007].
摘要Magnesium hydride serves as a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material owing to its high potential.However,its practical applications are constrained by the high enthalpy of hydrogen absorption and slow kinetics.In this study,we prepared a Ni/Ti3O5@graphene oxide(GO)dual-heterojunction composite material via solvent heating,electrostatic adsorption,and calcination to improve the hydrogen storage capabilities of MgH2.Adding Ni/Ti3O5@GO to MgH2 lowered the initial dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2 to 183℃;at a dehydrogenation temperature of 275℃,6.4 wt.%of H2 escaped from the MgH2 bulk.In addition,the hydrogen storage material absorbed 1.8 wt.%H2 at 30℃ for 30 min.The calculated activation energy of dehydrogenation was 48.221±0.141 kJ·mol-1,which was significantly lower than that of the ball-milled MgH2(112.63±1.44 kJ·mol-1).Mechanistic analysis results revealed that the heterojunction constructed from the multiphase compound system provided a large number of active sites and hydrogen diffusion routes,resulting in a synergistic catalytic effect that enhanced the hydrogen storage capacity of MgH2.In this work,we clarified the compositions of fuzzy interfaces in heterostructured materials by conducting ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy tests and identified key composite materials for the formation of heterojunctions.
基金supported by the Leading Edge Technology of Jiangsu Province(BK20222009-X.Z.,BK20202008-X.Z.)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)National Undergraduate Innovation Training Program of NUAA(202410287179Y).
摘要Zn-based thermal charging devices,utilizing the synergistic effect of ion thermoextraction and thermodiffusion,are able to efficiently convert thermal energy into electrical energy and storage in the devices,making them a highly promising technology for low-grade heat recovery and utilization.However,the low output power density and energy conversion efficiency resulted by the slow diffusion kinetics of Zn2+hinder their development.Herein,we present a highperformance thermal charging cell design using Zn2+/NH4+hybrid ion electrolyte,which not only maintains the high output voltage of the Zn-based thermoelectric system,but also significantly enhances the output power density due to the fast diffusion kinetics of NH4+.Based on this strategy,the thermal charging cell displays a high thermopower of 12.5 mV K-1and an excellent normalized power density of 19.6 mW m-2K-2at a temperature difference of 35 K.The Carnot-relative efficiency is as high as 12.74%.Moreover,it can operate continuously for over 72 h when the temperature difference persists,achieving a balance between thermoelectric conversion and output.This work provides a simple and effective strategy for the design of high-performance thermal charging cells for low-grade heat conversion and utilization.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFC0204300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21477109)~~
摘要A series of(Ce,Cr)xO2/Nb2O5 catalysts with different(Ce,Cr)xO2 to Nb2O5 mass ratios were synthesized by the deposition-precipitation method for use in deep catalytic oxidation of 1,2-dichloroethane(DCE), which is one of the typical chlorinated volatile organic compound pollutants. The textural properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, UV-Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The surface acidity and the redox properties were characterized by ammonia temperature-programmed desorption and H2 temperature-programmed reduction, respectively. The results show that the addition of a proper amount of(Ce,Cr)xO2 over Nb2O5 significantly improves the intrinsic catalytic activity towards the deep oxidation of DCE, and only a very small amount of C2H3Cl is detected as the byproduct of the oxidation process. Further study reveals the existence of an obvious synergistic effect between Nb2O5, with abundant strong acid sites, and(Ce,Cr)xO2, with strong oxidation sites, as the strong acid sites of Nb2O5 promote the adsorption and dehydrochlorination of DCE, while the strong oxidation sites of(Ce,Cr)xO2 contribute to the deep oxidation of the reactant, intermediates, and byproducts.
基金Project(2002AA327140) supported by National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China
摘要TiO2/Nb2O5 photocatalyst loaded with WO3 (WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5) was prepared by a modified hydrolysis process, and characterized by X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectra and UV-Vis diffuse refraction spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5 was investigated by employing splitting of water for O2 evolution. The results indicate that WO3 loading can pronouncedly improve the photocatalytic activity of TiOjNb2O5 by using Fe^3+ as an electron acceptor under UV irradiation. The optimum molar fraction of the loaded WO3 is 2%, and the largest speed of O2 evolution for 2% WO3-TiO2/Nb2O5 catalyst is 151.8 μmol/(L·h).
基金Projects(51974137,51774150)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2020M671361)supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation。
摘要Hexagonal porous Nb2O5 was synthesized for the first time via a facile solid-state reaction.The structure and electrochemical properties have been optimized through tuning heating temperature.X-ray diffraction results indicate that pseudo hexagonal Nb2O5(TT-Nb2O5)and orthorhombic Nb2O5 have been synthesized at different temperatures.Hexagonal sheet and porous structure of Nb2O5 were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and N2-adsorption-desorption isotherms.The as-prepared TT-Nb2O5(heated at 600℃)shows the best performance with a remarkable charge capacity of 178 mA∙h/g at 0.2C,which is higher than that of T-Nb2O5.Even at 20℃,TT-Nb2O5 offers unprecedented rate capability up to 86 mA∙h/g.The high rate capacity is due to pseudocapacitive Li+intercalation mechanism of TT-Nb2O5.The reported results demonstrate that Nb2O5 with good crystal structure and high specific surface area is a powerful composite design for high-rate and safe anode materials.
基金Project(2009AA06Z103) supported by the National High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(51004094) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2007CB613501) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
摘要The dissolution behaviors of Ta2O5,Nb2O5 and their mixture in KOH and H2O system were investigated.A L9(34) orthogonal design was used to study the effects of reaction temperature,mass ratio of KOH to Ta2O5,and reaction time on the dissolution rate of tantalum.It was found that the effect of reaction temperature on the dissolution rate of tantalum was much greater than that of the other factors.The results of factorial experiments showed that Ta2O5 was mainly transformed into insoluble potassium tantalate at low temperature(350 ℃) and transformed into soluble potassium tantalate at high temperature(450 ℃).The insoluble potassium tantalate was analyzed by XRD,which was proved to be KTaO3.Differently,almost all Nb2O5 was transformed into soluble potassium niobate at 350-450℃.As for the mixture of Ta2O5 and Nb2O5,the dissolution rate of tantalum increased and the dissolution rate of niobium decreased as an interaction existed between niobium and tantalum.And increasing the mole ratio of Nb2O5 to Ta2O5 in the mixture was beneficial to the dissolution of both Ta2O5 and Nb2O5.In addition,the mechanism of the interaction between niobium and tantalum was also investigated through phase and chemical analysis.