The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane with carbon dioxide(CO2-ODP)has received significant attention as an environmentally benign route for the propene production.However,the development of high-performance cata...The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane with carbon dioxide(CO2-ODP)has received significant attention as an environmentally benign route for the propene production.However,the development of high-performance catalysts remains a critical challenge hindering its industrial implementation.In this work,CeO2 samples with distinct morphologies resembling flowers(F-CeO2),rods(R-CeO2),spindles(SP-CeO2),and sheets(SH-CeO2)were successfully synthesized by simply changing the hydrothermal conditions,and the shape-dependent impact of oxygen-defect contents over CeO2 on the structural and electronic properties of the impregnated PtSn/CeO2 catalysts was studied for CO2-ODP.Characterizations reveal a positive correlation between the Pt electron density and oxygen-defect contents in an increasing order of PtSn/F-CeO2<PtSn/R-CeO2<PtSn/SP-CeO2<PtSn/SH-CeO2.In the case of the catalytic results,the same changing pattern is observed for the initial C3H8 conversion and C3H6selectivity.Moreover,the highest initial propene space-time yield of 0.71 kg_((C3H6))/(kg(cat)·h)achieving over the PtSn/SH-CeO2 catalyst is still retained at 0.35 kg_((C3H6))/(kg(cat)·h)after a time on stream of 200min.This perfo rmance surpasses those of most reported CO2-ODP catalysts.The morphology-dependent catalytic phenomena are attributed mainly to the varied activation energies of CO2-ODP,which are determined by the oxygen defect-induced electronic and structural interplay between Pt,Sn,and CeO2.These findings provide valuable insights for the rational design and optimization of Pt-based catalysts for CO2-ODP,particularly in the selection of oxide supports.展开更多
In this study,thin films of titanium dioxide(TiO2)were deposited onto glass and indium tin oxide(ITO)substrates at room temperature,using plasma-assisted pulsed DC sputtering with a 99.9%pure stoichiometric TiO2...In this study,thin films of titanium dioxide(TiO2)were deposited onto glass and indium tin oxide(ITO)substrates at room temperature,using plasma-assisted pulsed DC sputtering with a 99.9%pure stoichiometric TiO2target.Our research aims to investigate the influence of film thickness on the optical,structural,and morphological properties of TiO2nanostructured thin films,as well as its impact on the photovoltaic performance of heterojunctions where TiO2serves as the emitter.Using advanced PRISA software,parameters such as refractive index,film thickness,and band gap energy were determined.Spectrophotometry analysis shows that TiO2thin film samples exhibited up to 90%optical transparency in the UV-Vis spectral region.Using X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis revealed an amorphous phase,particularly at lower scan angles,while atomic force microscopy(AFM)images show a homogeneous surface of deposited films with low roughness.A notable reduction in the optical band gap was observed with increasing film thickness.Finally,numerical simulations of TiO2/p-Si and TiO2/p-GaAs heterojunction solar cells,performed using Atlas SILVACO software,predict promising photovoltaic performance based on the optical data of the elaborated TiO2thin films.展开更多
Rare earth(Y, La and Nd) doped TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass slides by sol-gel method. The photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue in aqueous solution was used as a probe reaction to evaluate their p...Rare earth(Y, La and Nd) doped TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass slides by sol-gel method. The photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue in aqueous solution was used as a probe reaction to evaluate their photocatalytic activities. The effects of hydroxyl groups on hydrophilic and photocatalytic activities were investigated by means of techniques such as X-ray diffraction(XRD), atomic force microscopy(AFM), Fourier transform infrared(FTIR), optical contact angle, UV-Visible spectroscopy and VIS spectroscopy. The results showed that an appropriate doping of rare earth could cause the TiO2 lattice distortion, inhibited phase transition from anatase to rutile, accelerated surface hydroxylation and produced more hydroxyl groups, which resulted in a denser surface and smaller grains(40–60 nm), and a significant improvement in the hydrophilicity and photoreactivity of TiO2 thin films. The optimal content of rare earth was between 0.1 wt.% and 0.3 wt.%. Moreover, the modification mechanism of rare earth doping was also discussed.展开更多
TiO2 pigments are typically coated with inert layers to suppress the photocatalytic activity and improve the weatherability. However, the traditional inert layers have a lower refractive index compared to TiO2, and th...TiO2 pigments are typically coated with inert layers to suppress the photocatalytic activity and improve the weatherability. However, the traditional inert layers have a lower refractive index compared to TiO2, and therefore reduce the lightening power of TiO2. In the present work, a uniform, amorphous, 2.9-nm-thick TiO2 protective layer was deposited onto the surface of anatase TiO2 pigments according to pulsed chemical vapor deposition at room temperature, with Ti Cl4 as titanium precursor. Amorphous TiO2 coating layers exhibited poor photocatalytic activity, leading to a boosted weatherability. Similarly, this coating method is also effective for TiO2 coating with amorphous SiO2 and SnO2 layers. However, the lightening power of amorphous TiO2 layer is higher than those of amorphous SiO2 and SnO2 layers. According to the measurements of photoluminescence lifetime, surface photocurrent density, charge-transfer resistance, and electron spin resonance spectroscopy, it is revealed that the amorphous layer can prevent the migration of photogenerated electrons and holes onto the surface, decreasing the densities of surface electron and hole, and thereby suppress the photocatalytic activity.展开更多
Single crystal anatase TiO2 nanospindles (NSs) with highly exposed {101} facets were synthesized and employed as electron transport materials (ETMs) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Time-resolved photoluminesce...Single crystal anatase TiO2 nanospindles (NSs) with highly exposed {101} facets were synthesized and employed as electron transport materials (ETMs) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) spectra revealed that the TiO2 NSs are more effective than TiO2 nanoparticles in accepting electrons from perovskite. Moreover. the TiO2 nanospindles further endowed the PSCs with good reproducibility and suppressed hysteresis. The best device with TiO2 NSs as ETMs yielded power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.6%, demonstrating that the home-made TiO2 NSs is a good ETM for PSCs.展开更多
We investigated the effects of using different thicknesses of pure and vanadium-doped thin films of TiO2 as the electron transport layer in the inverted configuration of organic photovoltaic cells based on poly(3-hex...We investigated the effects of using different thicknesses of pure and vanadium-doped thin films of TiO2 as the electron transport layer in the inverted configuration of organic photovoltaic cells based on poly(3-hexylthiophene) P3HT:[6-6] phenyl-(6) butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM). 1% vanadium-doped TiO2nanoparticles were synthesized via the solvothermal method. Crystalline structure, morphology, and optical properties of pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 thin films were studied by different techniques such as x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmittance electron microscopy, and UV–visible transmission spectrum. The doctor blade method which is compatible with roll-2-roll printing was used for deposition of pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 thin films with thicknesses of 30 nm and 60 nm. The final results revealed that the best thickness of TiO2 thin films for our fabricated cells was 30 nm. The cell with vanadium-doped TiO2 thin film showed slightly higher power conversion efficiency and great Jsc of 10.7 mA/cm^2 compared with its pure counterpart. In the cells using 60 nm pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 layers, the cell using the doped layer showed much higher efficiency. It is remarkable that the external quantum efficiency of vanadium-doped TiO2 thin film was better in all wavelengths.展开更多
Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO2)fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO2 fracturing...Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO2)fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO2 fracturing characteristics of tight basalts and the reactions between fractured basalt and SC-CO2.In this study,hydraulic fracturing experiments were conducted on cylindrical basalt specimens using water and SC-CO2 as fracturing fluids.Geometric parameters were proposed to characterize the fracture morphologies based on the three-dimensional(3D)reconstructions of fracture networks.The rock slices with induced fractures after SC-CO2 fracturing were then processed for fluid(deionized water/SC-CO2)-basalt reaction tests.The experimental results demonstrate that SC-CO2 fracturing can induce complex and tortuous fractures with spatially dispersed morphologies.Other fracturing behaviors accompanying the acoustic emission(AE)signals and pump pressure changes show that the AE activity responds almost simultaneously to variation in the pump pressure.The fractured basalt blocks exposed to both SC-CO2 and water exhibit rough and uneven surfaces,along with decreased intensities in the element peaks,indicating that solubility trapping predominantly occurs during the early injection stage.The above findings provide a laboratory research basis for understanding the fracturing and sequestration issues related to effective CO2 utilization.展开更多
Understanding the mechanical and transport behavior of thin(i.e.small aperture)cracks slipping under supercritical carbon dioxide(sc-CO2)conditions is essential to evaluate the integrity of sealing formations with ...Understanding the mechanical and transport behavior of thin(i.e.small aperture)cracks slipping under supercritical carbon dioxide(sc-CO2)conditions is essential to evaluate the integrity of sealing formations with buoyant sc-CO2below and the success of waterless fracturing.The two major items of interest in this work are frictional strength and permeability change of the crack.We used a triaxial cell that permits in situ visualization to conduct and monitor slippage along the faces of narrow cracks subjected to triaxial stresses.Such cracks are analogs to small geological faults.We tested carbonate-rich,1-inch diameter Wolfcamp shale samples that are saw cut 30to vertical to create a thin crack.Friction coefficients ranged from about 0.6 to 0.8 consistent with expectations for brittle rocks.The sc-CO2generally did not alter friction coefficient over the time scale of experiments.From a transport perspective,saturating cracks with sc-CO2substantially decreased permeability of the crack by 26%e52%,while slip resulted in a variety of permeability responses.Overall,the combined impact of sc-CO2saturation and slip reduced fault permeability for all tests.Our observations support the notion that the sealing capacity of some caprocks improves when saturated with sc-CO2and that some slip of small fractures is not necessarily detrimental to caprock integrity.展开更多
Two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin MoS2-modified black Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated using an electrospinning-hydrothermal treatment-reduction method.Bare TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated via electrospinning.Then,2D ...Two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin MoS2-modified black Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated using an electrospinning-hydrothermal treatment-reduction method.Bare TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated via electrospinning.Then,2D MoS2 lamellae were grown on the surface of the nanotubes and Ti^3+/Ov ions were introduced by reduction.The photocatalytic performance of the 2D MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes was^15 times better than that of TiO2.The HER enhancement of the MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes can be attributed to the Pt-like behavior of 2D MoS2 and the presence of Ti^3+-ions,which facilitated the quick diffusion of the photogenerated electrons to water,reducing the H2 activation barrier.The presence of Ov ions in the nanotubes and their hollow structure increased their solar utilization.展开更多
The corrosion behavior of 304LN austenitic stainless steel in supercritical CO2 at 650℃ was investigated.The results show that 304LN follows Wagner’s law kinetics,forming a protective oxide flm consisting of SiO_...The corrosion behavior of 304LN austenitic stainless steel in supercritical CO2 at 650℃ was investigated.The results show that 304LN follows Wagner’s law kinetics,forming a protective oxide flm consisting of SiO2,(Cr,Mn)3O4,and Cr2O3 from the inner to outer layers.A shallow carburization depth of approximately 130 nm indicates excellent resistance to carburization.The roles of key elements in 18/8 austenitic stainless steel represented by 304LN,such as Cr,Ni,and Si,were analyzed,highlighting their contributions to anti-carburization performance and corrosion resistance under harsh conditions.展开更多
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
Self-cleaning effect of nano-TiO2 films have been intensively studied and widely applied in practice. In this report, nano TiO2 materials were prepared from Titanium (IV) Tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) CI2H2804Ti, by so...Self-cleaning effect of nano-TiO2 films have been intensively studied and widely applied in practice. In this report, nano TiO2 materials were prepared from Titanium (IV) Tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) CI2H2804Ti, by sol-gel method and the thin films TiO2 were fabricated by spin coating from TiO2 sol on silicon wafe. The porosity and surface morphology TiO2 thin films has been adjusted by using polyethylene glycol (PEG) at different concentration from 0% to 50%. The prepared nano TiO2 films were mainly characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), specific surface area (BET Method) and water contact angle (WCA) measurement. Effects of the addition of PEG on the wetting performance of the resulting films were investigated. The results show that the prepared films display super-hydrophilic property when exposed to ultraviolet light and the optimal concentration of PEG was 40%. Moreover, the obtained films also exhibit considerable durability in the super-hydrophilicity when stored in the dark, which is very useful for self-cleaning application in practice.展开更多
In recent years,with the development of technology,interest in microelectronics and thin film devices has increased considerably.Future improvements in microelectronics and thin film devices are dependent on the progr...In recent years,with the development of technology,interest in microelectronics and thin film devices has increased considerably.Future improvements in microelectronics and thin film devices are dependent on the progress of novel materials and new deposition processes.In particular,the continuing drive to some devices such as silicon devices will soon require SiO2 gate and oxide layers with a thickness on the order of a few nanometers as 1 or 2 nm.Titanium dioxide is a candidate material in microelectronic and thin film devices,a wide band gap semiconductor that exhibits various crystal structures.Similarly,thin film techniques like ALD(atomic layer deposition)attract attention for the preparation of these candidate materials with higher film uniformity and conformity.Present study demonstrates how TiO2 thin films were growth by ALD technique on silicon substrates at 100℃,150℃and 200℃temperatures.Different deposition conditions were examined to determine to increase film quality and efficient production of set up.XPS(X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)technique was used to obtain the surface composition of the TiO2 films.Film thicknesses and crystal structures of the films were investigated by ellipsometry and XRD(X-ray diffraction)methods.Electrical properties of the films were measured by using four probe techniques,as well.Obtained results were evaluated in terms of repeatability of recipes and application potential.展开更多
The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The...The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The growth of the first group of the fihns (Set 1: P(9)) & P(14)) was based on the decomposition of lead citrate and sodium selenosulphite in the presence of sodium citrate and sodium hydroxide with ammonia and triethalamine (TEA) acting as the complexing agents and P.H stabilizers; while in the second group (Set 2: Pc15~), the reaction bath was made up of solutions of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), H20 (distilled water), NH3 (ammonia), sodium selenosulphite (Na2SeSO3) and Triethalamine [N(CH2CH2OH)], which was used as the complexing agent. The deposited materials were identified by X-ray diffraction. In addition, nano optical and morphological investigations were also performed. The sample P9 has the lowest absorbance of about 0.3 nm in the ultra-violet region. It was found that there was a reduction in the optical absorbance as the wavelength increases. The optical band gap shows a range of 1.26-2.00 eV with sample PcIs~ having the lowest direct band gap.展开更多
In this study, Bismuth doped Titanium dioxide thin films were deposited on glass substrates by a pulse laser deposition using laser. The effect of annealing temperature on the structural and electrical properties was ...In this study, Bismuth doped Titanium dioxide thin films were deposited on glass substrates by a pulse laser deposition using laser. The effect of annealing temperature on the structural and electrical properties was investigated. X-ray diffraction pattern for pure and doped titanium dioxide films with different doping different ratio with Bi show that these films have amorphous structure oanvert to polycrystalline structure with annealing and doping and have a good identically with standard peaks for Anatase and Rutile phases. The orientation was at specific direction for Rutile. The crystalline of films increases by the increase of doping ratio. The crystalline increased with annealing temperature. Annealed films at different annealing temperatures have been studied. The results show that these films have two activation energies and by increasing the doping ratio, the activation energies and the conductivity increase. Both the annealing and composition effects on Hall constant, density of electron carders and Hall mobility are studied. Hall Effect measurements show that all films have n- type charge conductivity and the concentration increases while the mobility decreases with doping and annealing.展开更多
Undoped and Nb-doped TiO2 thin films have been fabricated on glass substrate by RF magnetron sputtering. The morphologic, structural and surface composition of these films before and after annealing in different envir...Undoped and Nb-doped TiO2 thin films have been fabricated on glass substrate by RF magnetron sputtering. The morphologic, structural and surface composition of these films before and after annealing in different environments were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The XRD data reveal that the crystallinity is improved when the films are Nb-doped and annealed in H2 environment. The TiO2 thin films annealed in H2 environment exhibit only the anatase phase. The XPS analysis of TiO2 with Nb indicates the maximum shift in binding energy of the Ti 2p peak. A mechanism for the incorporation of Nb in the TiO2 lattice has been proposed.展开更多
Optical properties of obliquely deposited TiO2/Ag/TiO2 multilayered films prepared by thermal evaporation and sputtering methods were investigated for energy efficiency of architectural and automobile windows. Investi...Optical properties of obliquely deposited TiO2/Ag/TiO2 multilayered films prepared by thermal evaporation and sputtering methods were investigated for energy efficiency of architectural and automobile windows. Investigation on the influency of layer thickness on the properties of TiO2/Ag/TiO2 films yield an optimum layer thickness of 5 nm/14 nm/5 nm and 10 nm/14 nm/10 nm for optimal solar control performance of TiO2/Ag/TiO2 films deposited by sputtering and thermal evaporation methods. The optimum films were then obliquely deposited with deposition angle varying from 0° to 70° for the purpose of optimizing angular selectivity of the films. The spectral transmittances were measured by HITACHI model U-2000 double beam UV-VIS-Spectrophotometer. The optimum thickness provided a peak transmittance of 70% at a wavelength of 400 nm for near normal thermally evaporated thin films, and 72% for films deposited by sputtering unit at - 320 ℃ for TiO2 layers. Influence of deposition angle for obliquely deposited thin films was investigated for both sputtered and thermal evaporated thin films. The transmittance values for the films deposited by both methods gradually increased with increasing deposition angles to a peak of 80% at 400 nm wavelength. The angular transmittance measurements were taken for the optimum films with 10 rim/14 rim/10 nm thicknesses due to relatively larger overall film thickness as compared to 5 nm/14 nm/5 nm. Films deposited at 30°, 40°and 60°, with incident light angle of± 10°, ± 30°, ± 50° and ± 70°were used for transmittance measurements. Best angular performance of 7% was realized at ± 10° light incidence angle for films prepared at 60° deposition angle.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22338010)。
摘要The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane with carbon dioxide(CO2-ODP)has received significant attention as an environmentally benign route for the propene production.However,the development of high-performance catalysts remains a critical challenge hindering its industrial implementation.In this work,CeO2 samples with distinct morphologies resembling flowers(F-CeO2),rods(R-CeO2),spindles(SP-CeO2),and sheets(SH-CeO2)were successfully synthesized by simply changing the hydrothermal conditions,and the shape-dependent impact of oxygen-defect contents over CeO2 on the structural and electronic properties of the impregnated PtSn/CeO2 catalysts was studied for CO2-ODP.Characterizations reveal a positive correlation between the Pt electron density and oxygen-defect contents in an increasing order of PtSn/F-CeO2<PtSn/R-CeO2<PtSn/SP-CeO2<PtSn/SH-CeO2.In the case of the catalytic results,the same changing pattern is observed for the initial C3H8 conversion and C3H6selectivity.Moreover,the highest initial propene space-time yield of 0.71 kg_((C3H6))/(kg(cat)·h)achieving over the PtSn/SH-CeO2 catalyst is still retained at 0.35 kg_((C3H6))/(kg(cat)·h)after a time on stream of 200min.This perfo rmance surpasses those of most reported CO2-ODP catalysts.The morphology-dependent catalytic phenomena are attributed mainly to the varied activation energies of CO2-ODP,which are determined by the oxygen defect-induced electronic and structural interplay between Pt,Sn,and CeO2.These findings provide valuable insights for the rational design and optimization of Pt-based catalysts for CO2-ODP,particularly in the selection of oxide supports.
摘要In this study,thin films of titanium dioxide(TiO2)were deposited onto glass and indium tin oxide(ITO)substrates at room temperature,using plasma-assisted pulsed DC sputtering with a 99.9%pure stoichiometric TiO2target.Our research aims to investigate the influence of film thickness on the optical,structural,and morphological properties of TiO2nanostructured thin films,as well as its impact on the photovoltaic performance of heterojunctions where TiO2serves as the emitter.Using advanced PRISA software,parameters such as refractive index,film thickness,and band gap energy were determined.Spectrophotometry analysis shows that TiO2thin film samples exhibited up to 90%optical transparency in the UV-Vis spectral region.Using X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis revealed an amorphous phase,particularly at lower scan angles,while atomic force microscopy(AFM)images show a homogeneous surface of deposited films with low roughness.A notable reduction in the optical band gap was observed with increasing film thickness.Finally,numerical simulations of TiO2/p-Si and TiO2/p-GaAs heterojunction solar cells,performed using Atlas SILVACO software,predict promising photovoltaic performance based on the optical data of the elaborated TiO2thin films.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51162022,21201098)Jiangxi Provincial Education Department(GJJ14126)
摘要Rare earth(Y, La and Nd) doped TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass slides by sol-gel method. The photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue in aqueous solution was used as a probe reaction to evaluate their photocatalytic activities. The effects of hydroxyl groups on hydrophilic and photocatalytic activities were investigated by means of techniques such as X-ray diffraction(XRD), atomic force microscopy(AFM), Fourier transform infrared(FTIR), optical contact angle, UV-Visible spectroscopy and VIS spectroscopy. The results showed that an appropriate doping of rare earth could cause the TiO2 lattice distortion, inhibited phase transition from anatase to rutile, accelerated surface hydroxylation and produced more hydroxyl groups, which resulted in a denser surface and smaller grains(40–60 nm), and a significant improvement in the hydrophilicity and photoreactivity of TiO2 thin films. The optimal content of rare earth was between 0.1 wt.% and 0.3 wt.%. Moreover, the modification mechanism of rare earth doping was also discussed.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFB0605700).
摘要TiO2 pigments are typically coated with inert layers to suppress the photocatalytic activity and improve the weatherability. However, the traditional inert layers have a lower refractive index compared to TiO2, and therefore reduce the lightening power of TiO2. In the present work, a uniform, amorphous, 2.9-nm-thick TiO2 protective layer was deposited onto the surface of anatase TiO2 pigments according to pulsed chemical vapor deposition at room temperature, with Ti Cl4 as titanium precursor. Amorphous TiO2 coating layers exhibited poor photocatalytic activity, leading to a boosted weatherability. Similarly, this coating method is also effective for TiO2 coating with amorphous SiO2 and SnO2 layers. However, the lightening power of amorphous TiO2 layer is higher than those of amorphous SiO2 and SnO2 layers. According to the measurements of photoluminescence lifetime, surface photocurrent density, charge-transfer resistance, and electron spin resonance spectroscopy, it is revealed that the amorphous layer can prevent the migration of photogenerated electrons and holes onto the surface, decreasing the densities of surface electron and hole, and thereby suppress the photocatalytic activity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grand No.21773128)Key Research and Development Projects of Sichuan Province(Grand No.2017GZ0052)+1 种基金National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX201600138)Anshan Hifichem Co.,Ltd
摘要Single crystal anatase TiO2 nanospindles (NSs) with highly exposed {101} facets were synthesized and employed as electron transport materials (ETMs) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) spectra revealed that the TiO2 NSs are more effective than TiO2 nanoparticles in accepting electrons from perovskite. Moreover. the TiO2 nanospindles further endowed the PSCs with good reproducibility and suppressed hysteresis. The best device with TiO2 NSs as ETMs yielded power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.6%, demonstrating that the home-made TiO2 NSs is a good ETM for PSCs.
摘要We investigated the effects of using different thicknesses of pure and vanadium-doped thin films of TiO2 as the electron transport layer in the inverted configuration of organic photovoltaic cells based on poly(3-hexylthiophene) P3HT:[6-6] phenyl-(6) butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM). 1% vanadium-doped TiO2nanoparticles were synthesized via the solvothermal method. Crystalline structure, morphology, and optical properties of pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 thin films were studied by different techniques such as x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmittance electron microscopy, and UV–visible transmission spectrum. The doctor blade method which is compatible with roll-2-roll printing was used for deposition of pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 thin films with thicknesses of 30 nm and 60 nm. The final results revealed that the best thickness of TiO2 thin films for our fabricated cells was 30 nm. The cell with vanadium-doped TiO2 thin film showed slightly higher power conversion efficiency and great Jsc of 10.7 mA/cm^2 compared with its pure counterpart. In the cells using 60 nm pure and vanadium-doped TiO2 layers, the cell using the doped layer showed much higher efficiency. It is remarkable that the external quantum efficiency of vanadium-doped TiO2 thin film was better in all wavelengths.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.2023YFE0110900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42320104003)the Shanghai Pujiang Programme(Grant No.23PJD105).
摘要Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO2)fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO2 fracturing characteristics of tight basalts and the reactions between fractured basalt and SC-CO2.In this study,hydraulic fracturing experiments were conducted on cylindrical basalt specimens using water and SC-CO2 as fracturing fluids.Geometric parameters were proposed to characterize the fracture morphologies based on the three-dimensional(3D)reconstructions of fracture networks.The rock slices with induced fractures after SC-CO2 fracturing were then processed for fluid(deionized water/SC-CO2)-basalt reaction tests.The experimental results demonstrate that SC-CO2 fracturing can induce complex and tortuous fractures with spatially dispersed morphologies.Other fracturing behaviors accompanying the acoustic emission(AE)signals and pump pressure changes show that the AE activity responds almost simultaneously to variation in the pump pressure.The fractured basalt blocks exposed to both SC-CO2 and water exhibit rough and uneven surfaces,along with decreased intensities in the element peaks,indicating that solubility trapping predominantly occurs during the early injection stage.The above findings provide a laboratory research basis for understanding the fracturing and sequestration issues related to effective CO2 utilization.
基金supported as part of the Center for Mechanistic Control of Unconventional Formations(CMC-UF),an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S.Department of Energy,Of-fice of Science under DOE(BES)Award DE-SC0019165Stanford Nano Shared Facilities(SNSF)with support from NSF under award CMMI-1532224SNSF is additionally supported by the NSF as part of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure under award ECCS-1542152.
摘要Understanding the mechanical and transport behavior of thin(i.e.small aperture)cracks slipping under supercritical carbon dioxide(sc-CO2)conditions is essential to evaluate the integrity of sealing formations with buoyant sc-CO2below and the success of waterless fracturing.The two major items of interest in this work are frictional strength and permeability change of the crack.We used a triaxial cell that permits in situ visualization to conduct and monitor slippage along the faces of narrow cracks subjected to triaxial stresses.Such cracks are analogs to small geological faults.We tested carbonate-rich,1-inch diameter Wolfcamp shale samples that are saw cut 30to vertical to create a thin crack.Friction coefficients ranged from about 0.6 to 0.8 consistent with expectations for brittle rocks.The sc-CO2generally did not alter friction coefficient over the time scale of experiments.From a transport perspective,saturating cracks with sc-CO2substantially decreased permeability of the crack by 26%e52%,while slip resulted in a variety of permeability responses.Overall,the combined impact of sc-CO2saturation and slip reduced fault permeability for all tests.Our observations support the notion that the sealing capacity of some caprocks improves when saturated with sc-CO2and that some slip of small fractures is not necessarily detrimental to caprock integrity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51672249,51802282,and 11804301)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.LQ17F040004 and LY17E020001)Fundamental Research Funds of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University(No.2019Q062)。
摘要Two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin MoS2-modified black Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated using an electrospinning-hydrothermal treatment-reduction method.Bare TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated via electrospinning.Then,2D MoS2 lamellae were grown on the surface of the nanotubes and Ti^3+/Ov ions were introduced by reduction.The photocatalytic performance of the 2D MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes was^15 times better than that of TiO2.The HER enhancement of the MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes can be attributed to the Pt-like behavior of 2D MoS2 and the presence of Ti^3+-ions,which facilitated the quick diffusion of the photogenerated electrons to water,reducing the H2 activation barrier.The presence of Ov ions in the nanotubes and their hollow structure increased their solar utilization.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA0410000)the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-043)+1 种基金the CNNC Science Fund for Talented Young Scholars,the National Funding Program for Postdoctoral Researchers(GZC20232747)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2022187).
摘要The corrosion behavior of 304LN austenitic stainless steel in supercritical CO2 at 650℃ was investigated.The results show that 304LN follows Wagner’s law kinetics,forming a protective oxide flm consisting of SiO2,(Cr,Mn)3O4,and Cr2O3 from the inner to outer layers.A shallow carburization depth of approximately 130 nm indicates excellent resistance to carburization.The roles of key elements in 18/8 austenitic stainless steel represented by 304LN,such as Cr,Ni,and Si,were analyzed,highlighting their contributions to anti-carburization performance and corrosion resistance under harsh conditions.
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.
摘要Self-cleaning effect of nano-TiO2 films have been intensively studied and widely applied in practice. In this report, nano TiO2 materials were prepared from Titanium (IV) Tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) CI2H2804Ti, by sol-gel method and the thin films TiO2 were fabricated by spin coating from TiO2 sol on silicon wafe. The porosity and surface morphology TiO2 thin films has been adjusted by using polyethylene glycol (PEG) at different concentration from 0% to 50%. The prepared nano TiO2 films were mainly characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), specific surface area (BET Method) and water contact angle (WCA) measurement. Effects of the addition of PEG on the wetting performance of the resulting films were investigated. The results show that the prepared films display super-hydrophilic property when exposed to ultraviolet light and the optimal concentration of PEG was 40%. Moreover, the obtained films also exhibit considerable durability in the super-hydrophilicity when stored in the dark, which is very useful for self-cleaning application in practice.
摘要In recent years,with the development of technology,interest in microelectronics and thin film devices has increased considerably.Future improvements in microelectronics and thin film devices are dependent on the progress of novel materials and new deposition processes.In particular,the continuing drive to some devices such as silicon devices will soon require SiO2 gate and oxide layers with a thickness on the order of a few nanometers as 1 or 2 nm.Titanium dioxide is a candidate material in microelectronic and thin film devices,a wide band gap semiconductor that exhibits various crystal structures.Similarly,thin film techniques like ALD(atomic layer deposition)attract attention for the preparation of these candidate materials with higher film uniformity and conformity.Present study demonstrates how TiO2 thin films were growth by ALD technique on silicon substrates at 100℃,150℃and 200℃temperatures.Different deposition conditions were examined to determine to increase film quality and efficient production of set up.XPS(X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)technique was used to obtain the surface composition of the TiO2 films.Film thicknesses and crystal structures of the films were investigated by ellipsometry and XRD(X-ray diffraction)methods.Electrical properties of the films were measured by using four probe techniques,as well.Obtained results were evaluated in terms of repeatability of recipes and application potential.
摘要The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The growth of the first group of the fihns (Set 1: P(9)) & P(14)) was based on the decomposition of lead citrate and sodium selenosulphite in the presence of sodium citrate and sodium hydroxide with ammonia and triethalamine (TEA) acting as the complexing agents and P.H stabilizers; while in the second group (Set 2: Pc15~), the reaction bath was made up of solutions of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), H20 (distilled water), NH3 (ammonia), sodium selenosulphite (Na2SeSO3) and Triethalamine [N(CH2CH2OH)], which was used as the complexing agent. The deposited materials were identified by X-ray diffraction. In addition, nano optical and morphological investigations were also performed. The sample P9 has the lowest absorbance of about 0.3 nm in the ultra-violet region. It was found that there was a reduction in the optical absorbance as the wavelength increases. The optical band gap shows a range of 1.26-2.00 eV with sample PcIs~ having the lowest direct band gap.
摘要In this study, Bismuth doped Titanium dioxide thin films were deposited on glass substrates by a pulse laser deposition using laser. The effect of annealing temperature on the structural and electrical properties was investigated. X-ray diffraction pattern for pure and doped titanium dioxide films with different doping different ratio with Bi show that these films have amorphous structure oanvert to polycrystalline structure with annealing and doping and have a good identically with standard peaks for Anatase and Rutile phases. The orientation was at specific direction for Rutile. The crystalline of films increases by the increase of doping ratio. The crystalline increased with annealing temperature. Annealed films at different annealing temperatures have been studied. The results show that these films have two activation energies and by increasing the doping ratio, the activation energies and the conductivity increase. Both the annealing and composition effects on Hall constant, density of electron carders and Hall mobility are studied. Hall Effect measurements show that all films have n- type charge conductivity and the concentration increases while the mobility decreases with doping and annealing.
摘要Undoped and Nb-doped TiO2 thin films have been fabricated on glass substrate by RF magnetron sputtering. The morphologic, structural and surface composition of these films before and after annealing in different environments were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The XRD data reveal that the crystallinity is improved when the films are Nb-doped and annealed in H2 environment. The TiO2 thin films annealed in H2 environment exhibit only the anatase phase. The XPS analysis of TiO2 with Nb indicates the maximum shift in binding energy of the Ti 2p peak. A mechanism for the incorporation of Nb in the TiO2 lattice has been proposed.
摘要Optical properties of obliquely deposited TiO2/Ag/TiO2 multilayered films prepared by thermal evaporation and sputtering methods were investigated for energy efficiency of architectural and automobile windows. Investigation on the influency of layer thickness on the properties of TiO2/Ag/TiO2 films yield an optimum layer thickness of 5 nm/14 nm/5 nm and 10 nm/14 nm/10 nm for optimal solar control performance of TiO2/Ag/TiO2 films deposited by sputtering and thermal evaporation methods. The optimum films were then obliquely deposited with deposition angle varying from 0° to 70° for the purpose of optimizing angular selectivity of the films. The spectral transmittances were measured by HITACHI model U-2000 double beam UV-VIS-Spectrophotometer. The optimum thickness provided a peak transmittance of 70% at a wavelength of 400 nm for near normal thermally evaporated thin films, and 72% for films deposited by sputtering unit at - 320 ℃ for TiO2 layers. Influence of deposition angle for obliquely deposited thin films was investigated for both sputtered and thermal evaporated thin films. The transmittance values for the films deposited by both methods gradually increased with increasing deposition angles to a peak of 80% at 400 nm wavelength. The angular transmittance measurements were taken for the optimum films with 10 rim/14 rim/10 nm thicknesses due to relatively larger overall film thickness as compared to 5 nm/14 nm/5 nm. Films deposited at 30°, 40°and 60°, with incident light angle of± 10°, ± 30°, ± 50° and ± 70°were used for transmittance measurements. Best angular performance of 7% was realized at ± 10° light incidence angle for films prepared at 60° deposition angle.