Carbon Neutralization
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2024
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IF 0
Longwei Li,Rongrong Li,Shaojie Zhou,Wenjun Xu,Yu Li,Jingmin Zhang,Lei Gao,Xiong Pu
Zinc bromine flow batteries (ZBFBs) are well suited for stationary energy storage due to their attractive features of high energy density and low cost. Nevertheless, the ZBFBs suffer from low power density and limited efficiency owing to the relatively severe polarization of the Br 2 /Br − redox couple. Herein, a three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical composite electrode based on core-shell Ni/NiO heterostructures anchored on graphite felt (Ni/NiO@GF) is designed to promote the kinetics of the Br 2 /Br − couple, so as to improve the power density and efficiency of the ZBFB. In this design, the highly conductive carbon felt and Ni cores provide a composite electrode with a 3D electron transporting framework to guarantee excellent electronic conductivity, while the NiO shells possess great absorption ability to Br 2 and brilliant catalytic activity for the Br 2 /Br − redox reaction to reduce the electrochemical polarization. As a result, an enhanced ZBFB with Ni/NiO@GF electrode shows an outstanding energy efficiency of 86% at 20 mA cm −2 and can be operated at a current density of up to 160 mA cm −2 with a respectable energy efficiency of 67%. These results exhibit a promising strategy to fabricate catalytic electrodes for high-performance ZBFBs.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2021
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IF 4.527
Yong Zhang,Yutao Zhang,Caihong Wu,Yiting Yang,Qiang Li,Yongnan Chen
To improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity of ferritic stainless steels , protective Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coatings were fabricated on the surface of SUS430 steel by electrophoretic deposition (EPD). The phase structure and microstructure of Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 in both powder and coating forms were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The high-temperature oxidation of the NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coating before and after Ce doping in the air at 800 °C for 168 h was studied by weight gain experiments. The area-specific resistance (ASR) of coatings was measured by a standard four-probe method. It was found that the Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel powder displayed a stable structure, high crystallinity, fine grain size, and decreased agglomeration when the Ce content was fixed at 0.05 mol∙L −1 . The oxidation kinetics of NiMn 2 O 4 -coated SUS430 steel before and after Ce doping obeyed a parabolic law with parabolic rate constants of 4.58 × 10 −15 g 2 cm −4 s −1 and 1.83 × 10 −15 g 2 cm −4 s −1 , respectively. When oxidized at 800 °C for 50 h, the ASR value of the coated samples before and after Ce doping stabilized at about 15.2 mΩ∙cm 2 and 14.5 mΩ∙cm 2 , respectively. This work demonstrated that the Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coating improved the high-temperature oxidation resistance and the electrical conductivity of metal interconnects.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 4.598
Xuesong Shan,Keru Song,Siyu Huang,Jianwen Wang,Fengyue Shi,Dongyu Zhao
The annealing approach is usually used to synthesize carbon-based materials. We use polystyrene (PS) microspheres as a template to composite with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) loaded by Cu-Ni ions. After One-step high-temperature treatment, the PS microspheres disappear, and the composite materials become a three-dimensional porous structure. At the meantime, the Cu-Ni ions are reduced and attached to the material (CNTs/Cu-Ni/CP (CMP)). Then, the CMP material is coated with Polyaniline (PANI). The two-step high-temperature treatment accomplishes the Nitrogen-doped process of the material (CNTs/Cu-Ni/CP@CPANI (CMPN)). Electrochemical analysis indicates that materials have a high specific capacitance value (356F/g at 0.5 A/g). After 10,000 cycles of charging and discharging, the capacitance retention rate is 92.57 %. The assembled symmetrical supercapacitor possesses outstanding energy and power density (11.92 Wh kg −1 at 700.73 W kg −1 ).
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Materials Research Express
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2021
·Vol. 8
·期 4
·045508
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IF 1.62
Fengpo Yan,Fugui Yang,Hao Zhang,Peihui Luo
Silver sulfide, cadmium sulfide and nickel (Ag2S/CdS/Ni) ternary nanostructures were fabricated by a two step process and characterized by x-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and UV–vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy. The photocatalytic hydrogen production activity of ternary nanostructures and reference samples were evaluated using triethanolamine (TEOA) as sacrificial reagent in water under visible-light illumination (λ ≥ 420 nm). The result shows Ag2S/CdS/Ni nanostructures exhibited a high visible light photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 1.54 mmolh−1 g−1, which was 4.6 times and 1.4 times higher than that of 1.2% mol Ag2S/CdS and Ni/CdS. The degree of photocorrosion of CdS were employed to study the photogenerated carriers transfer route by measuring and comparing the concentration of Cd2+ in the solution of the photocorrosion experiments in a nonsacrificial system. A long-range electric field, which is similar to the p-i-n electric field structure, was proposed to be constructed by Ni nanoparticles and Ag2S nanoparticles in CdS. Most of the photogenerated electrons and holes in CdS drift to the electron donor and electron acceptor respectively under the action of long-range electric field, which greatly improves the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers and the photocatalytic H2 production activity.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2024
·Vol. 31
·期 6
·9421-9432
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IF 0
Che Mingda,Su Hongjian,Si Huimin,Guo Bin,Huang Renliang,Zhao Jing,Su Rongxin
As the representative volatile chlorinated hydrocarbons detected in wastewater, the removal of composite chlorinated ethenes is a major challenge in wastewater treatment. In the present study, an efficient removal system for composite chlorinated ethenes was reported, in which gallic acid was used to enhance the activation of persulfate by Fe/Ni nanoparticles. The influences of gallic acid-Fe/Ni and persulfate concentrations, initial pH value, reaction temperature, inorganic anions, and natural organic matters were evaluated in the composite chlorinated ethenes removal. Our results showed that the gallic acid-Fe/Ni-persulfate system with 9.0 mM of gallic acid-Fe/Ni and 30.0 mM of persulfate yielded about 100% trichloroethylene removal and 97.3%-98.6% perchloroethylene removal in the pH range of 3.0–12.0. Electron paramagnetic resonance analysis and radical quenching experiments indicated that SO 4 •− and • OH were the predominant radical species under acidic and alkaline conditions. Ultraviolet visible spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer tests revealed the Fe-gallic acid chelation could regulate the concentration of iron ions and improve the reactivity of gallic acid-Fe/Ni. These results demonstrated that the gallic acid-Fe/Ni-persulfate system was a promising strategy for treating composite chlorinated ethenes-containing wastewater.
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COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
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2019
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IF 4.829
Baosong Li,Weiwei Zhang,Tianyong Mei,Shengsong Du,Dandan Li,Yicheng Miao
Ni-W-ZrO 2 -CeO 2 nanocomposites were prepared by pulse electrodeposition for high wear and corrosion resistance as a protective coating. The structure (morphology, phase composition, roughness, crystallite size , surface feature) and properties (hardness, wear and corrosion resistance) of the nanocomposites were evaluated by various methods. The formation mechanism of the nanocomposites were proposed. The results show that the nanocomposite coatings are dense with nodular-like structure. The cauliflower-like protrusion clusters were formed due to the ‘tip discharge effect’ in the uneven distribution of electric field. It demonstrated that these nanoparticles were homogeneously distributed in the Ni-W matrix. The presence of the nanoparticles in Ni-W matrix improved the hardness, wear and corrosion resistance . The combination of ceramic particles and rare earth oxide particles was an excellent reinforcement phase for Ni-W matrix. The sample obtained at 1000 Hz has the optimal hardness and wear resistance, as well as the satisfying corrosion resistance. The nanocomposite deposited for 10 min owns the superior corrosion resistance in the initial stage of immersion. Ni-W-ZrO 2 -CeO 2 nanocomposites own excellent performance and exhibit potential application values in harsh conditions.
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AICHE JOURNAL
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2019
·Vol. 66
·期 4
·e16877
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IF 3.463
Sier Sang,Zhi-Jian Zhao,Hao Tian,Zhao Sun,Hongfang Li,Suttichai Assabumrungrat,Tahir Muhammad,Liang Zeng,Jinlong Gong
This article describes the design and synthesis of MgO-modified Ni/CaO catalysts for sorption-enhanced steam reforming of ethanol. The results show that the introduction of MgO effectively increases the dispersion of CaO via forming MgCa(CO 3 ) 2 precursor. In the prepared MgO-modified Ni/CaO catalysts, metallic Ni exists around MgO supported on CaO. Both 100% ethanol conversion and >96% hydrogen purity can be stabilized in 10 cycles over the catalyst containing 20 wt% MgO. The interaction between metallic Ni and MgO enhances the sintering resistance of the catalyst. More importantly, reaction pathway studies have confirmed that the formation of CaCO 3 hinders the activation of H 2 O on the Ni/CaO catalyst surface, and thus inhibits the conversion of the reaction intermediates including HCO* and CH x *. MgO can dissociate H 2 O to form hydroxyl groups which participate in the conversion of the reaction intermediates, thereby the MgO-modified Ni/CaO catalysts have better catalytic performance and carbon deposition resistance.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2023
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IF 7.2
Chengwang Yin,Shujun Qiu,Yongpeng Xia,Fen Xu,Lixian Sun,Hailiang Chu
Magnesium hydride (MgH 2 ) stands out as a promising solid-state material for high-density hydrogen storage , offering enormous potential for applications in hydrogen transportation and storage. However, the stable thermodynamics and sluggish kinetics of dehydrogenation/hydrogenation of MgH 2 impede its practical use in on-board hydrogen storage. In this study, the nanocomposite of nickel/manganese oxide (Ni/MnO) was successfully synthesized through the hydrogenation of nickel-manganese two-dimensional layered double hydroxide (NiMn-LDH) and then introduced into MgH 2 by ball milling to form BM-MgH 2 -Ni/MnO composite. Notably, BM-MgH 2 -Ni/MnO-10 displayed excellent hydrogen absorption/dehydrogenation properties. For example, its onset hydrogen release temperature was remarkably reduced to 175.6 °C, 84 °C lower than that of BM-MgH 2 . At a temperature of 250 °C, it could desorb about 6.2 wt% of H 2 within 60 min. The fully dehydrogenated product could absorb 5.5 wt% of H 2 within 10 min at 150 °C. Moreover, BM-MgH 2 -Ni/MnO-10 exhibited excellent cycling performance. Throughout the cycling process, the in-situ formation of Mg 2 Ni/Mg 2 NiH 4 and metal Mn was detected, leading to a synergistic effect that significantly enhanced the hydrogen storage capability of MgH 2 . This study presents innovative concepts for designing active catalysts to enhance the kinetics of de-/hydrogenation reactions of MgH 2 .
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International Journal of Electrochemical Science
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2023
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IF 1.5
Chun Ouyan,Xinlong Zhang,Mingfang Wu,Damao Xun,Pingping Gao
Ni-P coatings including TiN nanoparticles are prepared by electroless plating on Ti plate, which is used as bipolar plates of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are used to characterize the surface morphology and phases of the coatings, respectively. Corrosion resistance of Ni-P and Ni-P/TiN coatings are measured in the simulated solution of PEMFCs. The interfacial contact resistances (ICR) between carbon paper and bipolar plates are conducted by applied different forces. Potentiostatic polarization tests are prepared at different voltage by bubbling air and H2 at 70 °C, respectively. It is indicated that TiN particles as a core enclosed by Ni-P are entrapped into the coating by SEM images. Comparing to Ni-P coatings, the Ni-P/TiN coating shows better behaviors of corrosion resistance and low ICR. The good corrosion resistance is attributed to the formation of coating and the compact surface morphology. Hence, Ti metal with electroless plating Ni-P/TiN coating is a potential candidate for applying in the bipolar plates of PEMFCs
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2021
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IF 6.583
Ying Wang,Cuili Xiang,Zuoan Xiao,Fen Xu,Lixian Sun,Jian Zhang,Yongjin Zou
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in alkali solutions. However, their low conductivity and poor cycle stability limit their application. In this work, Ni-Mn LDH was grown on activated carbon nanofibers (ACNFs) and then phosphidated to obtain an electrode material with a three-dimensional core–shell structure (ACNFs@Ni-Mn-P). This composite combines the electrochemical activity of the two-dimensional phosphidated nanosheets with the structural stability of the one-dimensional nanofibers. The resulting ACNFs@Ni-Mn-P electrode exhibits a high specific capacitance of 1077 F g −1 at 1 A g −1 , which is 4.9 times higher than that of a non-phosphidated ACNFs@Ni-Mn LDH electrode, and retains stability of 88.53% at a high current density of 10 A g −1 even after 5000 cycles. Moreover, an asymmetrical supercapacitor featuring an ACNFs@Ni-Mn-P positive electrode achieves comparatively prominent specific energy of 56.25 Wh kg −1 at 806.13 W kg −1 , respectively. Therefore, ACNFs@Ni-Mn-P as electrode material has great potential for application in supercapacitors.
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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2023
·Vol. 27
·期 12
·3583-3595
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IF 2.5
Chen Quangang,He Yi,Yan Siming,Zhou Huilian,Li Hongjie,Li Zhiyuan,Wei Kaijun,Chen Wen,Yan Jing,Wu Guiyang,Yuan Xi
The Ni-P-WS 2 composite coatings with prominent structures were constructed by composite electrodeposition by adding tungsten disulfide (WS 2 ) nanoparticles to the electroplating solution. Modification of the Ni-P-WS 2 composite coating with hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HDTMS) is going to achieve the superhydrophobic effect. The successful construction of the superhydrophobic surface was demonstrated by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and contact angle measurement (CA). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was used to investigate the corrosion resistance. The finding indicates that hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HDTMS) reduces the surface energy of the Ni-P-WS 2 composite coating, generates a film on its rough surface, blocks the corrosive medium, and improves the corrosion resistance of the composite coating. The Ni-P-WS 2 nanocomposite coating’s water contact angle is 156.8° and its sliding angle is 8° at 3 g/L of WS 2 particle concentration. And the composite plating has the highest self-corrosion potential ( E corr = − 0.285 V) and the lowest self-corrosion current density ( i corr = 3.206 μA cm −2 ), with a better corrosion resistance. In addition, the prepared superhydrophobic coating showed excellent corrosion resistance under the hydrophobic barrier and the layer barrier of WS 2 nanosheets.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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IF 5.8
Hailiang Chu,Chengwang Yin,Yongpeng Xia,Yong Shen Chua,Shujun Qiu,Fen Xu,Lixian Sun
While magnesium hydride (MgH 2 ) is widely acknowledged as an encouraging solid-state hydrogen storage material , its practical utility is hampered by the elevated operating temperatures and sluggish kinetic characteristics. To address these limitations, a composite catalyst consisting of Ni nanoparticles (NPs) deposited onto TiO 2 microspheres (Ni/TiO 2 -MS) was developed and employed as a catalytic agent to enhance the hydrogen desorption and absorption properties of MgH 2 . Remarkably, the introduction of Ni/TiO 2 -MS resulted in a significant reduction of the initial dehydrogenation temperature of MgH 2 to 181.4 °C, demonstrating a decrease of 78.2 °C compared to ball-milled MgH 2 (BM-MgH 2 ). The optimal BM-MgH 2 -Ni/TiO 2 -MS facilitated the desorption of 6.3 wt % of hydrogen within 5 min at 300 °C, while at 150 °C, its dehydrogenated product could absorb 5.4 wt % of hydrogen in only 1 minute. Moreover, the BM-MgH 2 -Ni/TiO 2 -MS sample exhibited remarkable cycling stability over 20 cycles. Through the mechanistic analysis, the simultaneous presence of in-situ formation of Mg 2 Ni/Mg 2 NiH 4 and multivalent titanium species engendered a synergistically catalytic effect, significantly enhancing the hydrogen storage capabilities of MgH 2 . This study affords a very potential strategy for the design of active catalysts aimed at enhancing the hydrogen dehydrogenation/absorption kinetics of MgH 2 .
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