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Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage Properties Of Carbon Nanotubes, Xue Qin, Xue Ping Gao, Feng Wu, Hong Liu, Ying Lan, Hua-Tang Yuan, De Ying Song, Pan Wen Shen Nov 2000

Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage Properties Of Carbon Nanotubes, Xue Qin, Xue Ping Gao, Feng Wu, Hong Liu, Ying Lan, Hua-Tang Yuan, De Ying Song, Pan Wen Shen

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) electrode have been investigated in this paper. The high discharge capacity of 200 mAh·g 1 was measured for the CNTs Ni electrode at a discharge density of 200 mA·g 1 . CNTs Ni electrode, the high electrochemical activity and the long cycle life were observed. The electrochemical mechanism of hydrogen adsorption and oxidation at the CNTs Ni electrode was studied by cyclic voltammertry method.


Template Synthesis Of Nano-Structured Electrode Materials And Its Electrochemical Performance, Jian Zhao, Quan Yong Gao, Yong Yang, Zu-Geng Lin Nov 2000

Template Synthesis Of Nano-Structured Electrode Materials And Its Electrochemical Performance, Jian Zhao, Quan Yong Gao, Yong Yang, Zu-Geng Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this letter, various nano structured materials such as spinel LiMn 2O 4 nanotubes/nanowires and carbon nanotubes have been prepared by using porous alumina template. The prepared template and materials have been characterized by AFM and TEM techniques. It is shown that size of the nanotubes can be conveniently controlled by using template method. Some preliminary results of cyclic voltammetry about nano structured LiMn 2O 4 are also reported.


The Memory Effect Of Mh-Ni Battery, De Ming Xie, Jian Ming Wang, Jian Qing Zhang, Chu-Nan Cao Nov 2000

The Memory Effect Of Mh-Ni Battery, De Ming Xie, Jian Ming Wang, Jian Qing Zhang, Chu-Nan Cao

Journal of Electrochemistry

The memory effect of MH Ni battery was investigated. The depth of discharge, discharge rate and cycle number influence the memory effect greatly. A few completely full charge/discharge cycles could eliminate it. The existence of the memory effect had nothing to do with zinc element. During the course of life cycling at low DOD (degree of discharge),the smaller the discharge current was, the lower was the maximum charge voltage. In addition, discharge voltage and discharge capacity drop fast at the beginning, gradually leveled off at about a value. If the discharge current was increased, the discharge capacity was obviously less …


Effect Of High Concentration Lithium Bromide Solution On Electrochemical Behavior Of Low Alloy Steel At High Temperature, Jian-Wei Guo, Cheng Hao Liang Nov 2000

Effect Of High Concentration Lithium Bromide Solution On Electrochemical Behavior Of Low Alloy Steel At High Temperature, Jian-Wei Guo, Cheng Hao Liang

Journal of Electrochemistry

By electrochemical measurements and weight loss experiments, the effect of MoO 4 2- on low alloy steel's electrochemical behaviors was investigated at high temperature in 55%LiBr+0.07 mol/L LiOH solution. The results showed that MoO 4 2- ,as an anodic inhibitor, formed passive film rapidly and impeded both anodic and cathodic procedures. Moreover, Na 2MoO 4 prevented corrosion effectively in 55%LiBr+0.07 mol/L LiOH solution when its concentration is more than 200 mg/L. The pitting potential increased accompanying to the arising of Na 2MoO 4 concentration.Some elements of alloy strengthened resistance to corrosion, shch as chromium and nickel, but aluminum promoted corrosion. …


The Development Of Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Catalysts For Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Zhong Jun Hou, Hong Mei Yu, Bao Lian Yi, Ming Han Nov 2000

The Development Of Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Catalysts For Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Zhong Jun Hou, Hong Mei Yu, Bao Lian Yi, Ming Han

Journal of Electrochemistry

High over potential of proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC) anode caused by carbon monnoxide poisoning when reformate or methanol is used as fuel is main obstacle to the high performance of PEMFCs.Using carbon monoxide tolerant catalysts is the most hopeful way to solve the CO problem.The CO poisoning problem is reviewed briefly in this paper,and the development of CO tolerant catalysts is introduced in details, including electrocatalysts activity, preparation method and mechanism of tolerance to CO.Mo and W can improve catalysts' CO tolerance.Multi component catalysts are expected to be more tolerant to CO.


Studies Of Adsorption And Oxidation Of Ethanol On Nm-Pt/Gc Electrode——I.Cyclic Voltammograms And In-Situ Ftir Spectroscopy In Alkaline Media, Guo-Lian Chen, Shi-Gang Sun, Sheng-Pei Chen, Zhi-You Zhou Nov 2000

Studies Of Adsorption And Oxidation Of Ethanol On Nm-Pt/Gc Electrode——I.Cyclic Voltammograms And In-Situ Ftir Spectroscopy In Alkaline Media, Guo-Lian Chen, Shi-Gang Sun, Sheng-Pei Chen, Zhi-You Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electro_oxidation of ethanol on nm_Pt/GC electrode in alkaline solutions containing 0.02 mol·L -1 NaOH+0.1 mol·L -1 CH 3CH 2OH was investigated by using cyclic voltammetry and in_situ FTIR spectroscopy. The experimental results demonstrated that the main product of ethanol oxidation is CH 3COO -,only very small amount of CH 3CHO has been determined simultaneously. In contrast with the dual path reaction mechanism for the oxidation of ethanol in acid media,the oxidation of ethanol in alkaline media didn't pass through the dissociative adsorption,and no adsorbed species could be determined even using a nm_Pt/GC electrode that gives rise to enhancement of …


Investigation Of A Complex Lithium Cobalt Nickel Oxide As Lithium Ion Battery Cathode Materials Prepared By A New Citrate Sol-Gel Method, Jing-Li Han, Qing Guo Liu Nov 2000

Investigation Of A Complex Lithium Cobalt Nickel Oxide As Lithium Ion Battery Cathode Materials Prepared By A New Citrate Sol-Gel Method, Jing-Li Han, Qing Guo Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The synthesis and electrochemical characteristics of lithium cobalt nickel oxide as cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries were investigated. It was clarified from these investigations that lithium cobalt nickel oxide has been produced from basic cobalt carbonate,basic nickel carbonate, lithium carbonate, and citrate. LiNi 0.8 Co 0.2 O 2 prepared under the stream of oxygen gas showed a higher cycling capacity of (~190 mAhg 1 ).


A New Method For The Preparation Of The Electrodes With Very Low Platinum Loading Used In Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Zhi-Gang Shao, Bao-Lian Yi, Ming Qiao Ya-Guang Han, Hao Liu, Jing-Rong Yu Aug 2000

A New Method For The Preparation Of The Electrodes With Very Low Platinum Loading Used In Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Zhi-Gang Shao, Bao-Lian Yi, Ming Qiao Ya-Guang Han, Hao Liu, Jing-Rong Yu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Research and development on low platinum loading electrode is very important in reducing the cost of proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC)stack.This paper has put forward a new method to prepare the electrode of PEMFC. The pore forming substances were used in this methd. The low platinum loading electrodes (0.02 mgPtcm -2 )have already been prepared with the method. Compared with the traditional method, the new method is simple, cheep, and easy to scale up. The superior composition of the electrodes is catalyst: pore forming substance: Nafion= 331. The performance of a single cell using this kind of electrodes and Nafion …


Cathodic Indirect Oxidation Of Organic Compounds(Ⅱ)——Cathodic Indirect Epoxidation Of Olefine, Xue Ying Zhang, Bao Qiu Cui, Deng Ping Gu, Wei Li Aug 2000

Cathodic Indirect Oxidation Of Organic Compounds(Ⅱ)——Cathodic Indirect Epoxidation Of Olefine, Xue Ying Zhang, Bao Qiu Cui, Deng Ping Gu, Wei Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

We described a novel cathodic indirect epoxidation system in which O 2 was first cathodically reduced to H 2O 2. Then VO(acac) 2 was oxidized by H 2O 2 homogeneously to VO(acac) 2OOH which was used to epoxidize some olefine such as maleic, fumaric and crotonic acids. Many affecting factors on the current efficiency were optimized. The research will contribute to the developments of organic electrosynthesis.


The Study On Lithiated Titanium Composite Oxides As Negative Electrode For Lithium-Ion Battery, Xiao-Yan Yang, Shou-Nan Hua, Shu-Yong Zhang Aug 2000

The Study On Lithiated Titanium Composite Oxides As Negative Electrode For Lithium-Ion Battery, Xiao-Yan Yang, Shou-Nan Hua, Shu-Yong Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Lithiated titanium composite oxides Li 4Ti 5O 12 were prepared from Li 2CO 3 and TiO 2. The XRD results of this composite oxides indicated that the compound had a spinel structure. The electrochemical behavior of lithiated titanium composite oxides was examined. The results showed that this material had an excellent cyclic capability and reversibility for lithium insertion, and had high specific capacity: the initial discharge capacity was 300 mAh·g -1 , and the reversible capacity was 100 mAh·g -1 . The discharge plateau (about 1.5 V) and the charge plateau (about 1.6 V) were very close on the voltage …


A Study On The Cylindrical Zinc-Air Battery, Sheng Sian Li, Gui Mao Zhou, Xin Ping Ai, Han Xi Yang Aug 2000

A Study On The Cylindrical Zinc-Air Battery, Sheng Sian Li, Gui Mao Zhou, Xin Ping Ai, Han Xi Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The zinc air battery has advantages of high specific energies and low cost,therefore attracts much interests.However,its application is limited only in prismatic and button type.This paper reported a novel design of cylindrical zinc air batteries and the performances of the batteries tested at various conditions.The results showed that when discharged at the current of 40 mA at 20 °C, the capacity of AA size and AAA size batteries reached 4000mAh and 1400mAh respectively,corresponding to the energy densities 280 Wh/kg and 200 Wh/kg.The effects of the discharge current, temperature and humidity on the performances of the batteries are also discussed.


Synthesis Of Li_(1+X)Mn_2o_4 Cathode Material For Lithium-Ion Batteries With Solution Method, Pei Song Liu, Sing Quarn Liu, Qing Li, Zhao Yong Chen, Bai Lan Zhang, Zuo Long Yu Aug 2000

Synthesis Of Li_(1+X)Mn_2o_4 Cathode Material For Lithium-Ion Batteries With Solution Method, Pei Song Liu, Sing Quarn Liu, Qing Li, Zhao Yong Chen, Bai Lan Zhang, Zuo Long Yu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The cathode materials Li 1+x Mn 2O 4 were prepared with citric acid complexing and solution impregnating methods.Structure characterization and specific surface area test were performed by means of XRD,BET methods ,the influences of calcination temperature,Li/Mn molar ratio and raw materials on the structure and electrochemical capacity of samples have beem examined.The results showed that the Li/Mn molar ratio and calcimation temperature were the key factors affecting the electrochemical capacity of cathode materias.The optimum conditions for synthesis of Li 1+x Mn 2O 4 cathode material were 0≤x≤0.05 and calcined at 750°C.The initial capacity of the sample reached 120 mAh/g and …


The Effect Of Cerium On The Anodic Behavior Of Pb-Ca-Sn Alloy In Sulfuric Acid Solution, Hou Tian Liu, Jiong Yang, Hai He Liang, Ji-Hua Zhuang, Wei-Fang Zhou Aug 2000

The Effect Of Cerium On The Anodic Behavior Of Pb-Ca-Sn Alloy In Sulfuric Acid Solution, Hou Tian Liu, Jiong Yang, Hai He Liang, Ji-Hua Zhuang, Wei-Fang Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The cyclic voltammograms for Pb - 0.5 at% Ca - 1.5 at% Sn and Pb - 0.5 at% Ca - 1.5 at% Sn containing a certain amount of cerium in 4.5 mol·dm -3 H 2SO 4 at 20℃ were measured between 0.6 V and 1.4 V(vs. Hg/Hg 2SO 4). The growth rate of the anodic Pb(Ⅱ) films formed on the mentioned alloy electrodes at 0.9 V in the same sulfuric acid medium was investigated using the Linear Sweep Voltammetry. The variation with electrode potential of the real part of the impedence (Z’) for the anodic Pb(Ⅱ) films was measured using …


The Electro-Catalytic Oxidation Of Hcooh On Electrodeposited Pd Electrode, Quan Zhou, Cunzhong Zhang, Xiaolin Lu, Zhongda Wu Aug 2000

The Electro-Catalytic Oxidation Of Hcooh On Electrodeposited Pd Electrode, Quan Zhou, Cunzhong Zhang, Xiaolin Lu, Zhongda Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The coherent electroplates were prepared by electro depositing Pd on supporting materials glassy carbon. The surface morphology of the electrodes was examined by SEM. The electro oxidation of HCOOH in HClO 4 solution was investigated by using cyclic voltammetry. The results show that the deposited conditions in the preparation of electrodes by electro depositing Pd affect the electrodes electro catalytic activity to the oxidation of HCOOH. The platinized Pd electrode on GC substrates using large current density is of higher catalytic activity to the oxidation of HCOOH than Pd electrode. The electro catalytic activity of PdO formed on the Pd …


The Effect Of Anode Thickness In Sofcs With Anode Supported Ysz Film, Yi Huang Zhang, Yi Jiang, Zi Gui Lu, Yong-Lai Dong, Jing-Wang Yan Aug 2000

The Effect Of Anode Thickness In Sofcs With Anode Supported Ysz Film, Yi Huang Zhang, Yi Jiang, Zi Gui Lu, Yong-Lai Dong, Jing-Wang Yan

Journal of Electrochemistry

Solid oxide fuel cells with supported yttria stabilized zirconia electrolyte films on anode substrates of various thickness have been fabricated. The electrochemical performances of the SOFCs have been examined. The results showed that the cell performance was limited by the anodic overpotential, which is caused mainly by a concentration polarization when the anode substrate is thick. The anodic overpotential was reduced obviously as the thickness of anode substrate was decreased. As a result, the performance of the SOFC cell was improved. With a 0.5 mm anode substrate, a SOFC cell produced a power density about 0.19 W/cm 2 at 800 …


A Study On Stochastic Resonance For The Process Of Active-Passive Transition Of Iron In Sulfuric Acid, Hong Bo Ding, Bao Yun Xia, Chun Sheng Yin, Zhong Xiao Pan Aug 2000

A Study On Stochastic Resonance For The Process Of Active-Passive Transition Of Iron In Sulfuric Acid, Hong Bo Ding, Bao Yun Xia, Chun Sheng Yin, Zhong Xiao Pan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The bistable characteristics of the process of active passive transition of iron in sulfuric acid was described and the stochastic resonance phenomenon in the process was simulated.


Studies Of The Lial_Yni_(1-Y)O_2 As Cathode Materials For Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries, Xiao-Gan Li, Wei-Hua Qiu, Chuan-Gang Lin, Qing-Guo Liu Aug 2000

Studies Of The Lial_Yni_(1-Y)O_2 As Cathode Materials For Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries, Xiao-Gan Li, Wei-Hua Qiu, Chuan-Gang Lin, Qing-Guo Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this paper, we have synthesized series of single_phase LiAl yNi 1-y O 2 (differentive in value_y) by solid reaction. Through examining their electrothemical properties, found that, under a proper sintering condition, Li xAl 0.25 Ni 0.75 O 2 solution for cathode materials of rechargeable lithium ion batteries showed more pleasing properties in overcharge_resist and cycling life ( vs LiNiO 2). When x>1, the capacity can be kept 125mAh/g after 30 cycles under higher charged/discharged voltages ranging from 3.0 V to 4.8 V, whereas that of pure LiNiO 2 has only 61 nAh/g after 25 cycles. The results of …


The Studies On Nanosized Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries, Hong Li, Jing-Ze Li, Li-Hong Shi, Guang-Yan Zhu, Qing Chen, Wei Lu, Xue-Jie Huang, Li-Quan Chen May 2000

The Studies On Nanosized Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries, Hong Li, Jing-Ze Li, Li-Hong Shi, Guang-Yan Zhu, Qing Chen, Wei Lu, Xue-Jie Huang, Li-Quan Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Our recent works about nanosized materials for lithium ion batteries are reported, including the synthesis of nanosized Sb, SnSb, CuSn x, Si and CuS, their electrochemical performance as anode or cathode active materials,the variation of crystal structure and morphology during discharge and charge cycling. In addition,the self_plasticization of lithium salt with nanosized anion ion in polymer electrolyte,the influence of the electrochemical Li_doping on the Raman spectra and photoluminescence of nano_Si are also introduced. Furthermore,the relationship between intrinsic properties of nanosized materials and their electrochemical behaviors are discussed. The prospect of nanosized materials for lithium ion batteries is drawn.


Powder Microelectrode Modified With Nafion-Os(Bpy)_3~( 2+) And Pvp Composite And Its Catalysis For No_2 - Reduction, Pei-Fang Liu, Jia-Wei Yan May 2000

Powder Microelectrode Modified With Nafion-Os(Bpy)_3~( 2+) And Pvp Composite And Its Catalysis For No_2 - Reduction, Pei-Fang Liu, Jia-Wei Yan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The modified powder microelectrode was prepared by etching a Pt (0.1 mm diameter) disk microelectrode and filling in thus formed cavity with Nation_Os(bpy) 3 2+ /PVP composite modified carbon powder. The composite modified powder microelectrode showed cyclic voltammetric behaviors changing with the mole ratio (denoted X) of SO 3 - to Os(bpy) 3 2+ in Nafion. When X=3, a single pair of current peaks appeared near 0.6V (vs. SCE) due to Os(bpy) 3 2+/3+ redox couple. In contrast, for X=20, a pair of additional current peaks occurred near 0.4V. Both X=3 and X=20 modified powder microelectrodes strongly catalyzed the first …


Technical Investigaton Of Thin-Film Plasticizing Lithium Ion Battery, Xin-Ping Ai, Xin-Lin Hong, Quan-Feng Dong, Sheng-Xian Li, Han-Xi Yang May 2000

Technical Investigaton Of Thin-Film Plasticizing Lithium Ion Battery, Xin-Ping Ai, Xin-Lin Hong, Quan-Feng Dong, Sheng-Xian Li, Han-Xi Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

A number of polymer materials as candidates of host matrix of plastic polymer electrolyte were examined and techniques for preparation of thin_film electrolyte were reported. The results showed that the polymer electrolyte prepared with P(VDF_HFP) copolymer as host matrix and DBP as plasticizer exhibit the satisfactory mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. In comprison with liquid electrolyte systems, thin_film lithium ion battery has almost similar charge_discharge capacity and cycleability. The manufacture methods and the technical factors in making plasticizing lithium ion battery were also described in details.


Template Synthesis And Uv-Vis Absorption Spectra Of The Nanowire Arrays Of Cadmium Chalcogenides May 2000

Template Synthesis And Uv-Vis Absorption Spectra Of The Nanowire Arrays Of Cadmium Chalcogenides

Journal of Electrochemistry

XU Shi_min, XUE Kuan_hong , KONG Jing_lin, SUN Dong_mei, FENG Yu_ying, LU Hai_yan (Dept. of Chem., Nanjing Normal Univ., Nanjing 210097, China) WANG Guang_hou (National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing Univ., Nanjing 210093, China)The porous alumina membrane formed in the anodic oxidation of highly pure aluminum foil has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years [1] . It can be served as a desired template to prepare nanometer scale materials [2] due to its unique structure of discrete and cylindrical nanopores, paralleled one another, with the homogeneous size and distribution [3] . Chalcogenide semiconductors have promising prospect …


Effects Of Temperature On The Proton Diffusion Of Doped Ni(Oh)_2, Jian-Hua Liu, Jing-Wu Yang, Zhi-Yuan Tang May 2000

Effects Of Temperature On The Proton Diffusion Of Doped Ni(Oh)_2, Jian-Hua Liu, Jing-Wu Yang, Zhi-Yuan Tang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Chronoamperometry of powder spherical Ni(OH) 2 microelectrode was used to study the proton diffusion coefficients of Ni(OH) 2. The proton diffusion coeefficients and the apparent diffusion active energy in anode and cathode processes at different temperature were obtained. Compared with pure Ni(OH) 2, the apparent diffusion active energy( E a) of Ni(OH) 2 doped with Co and Co+Zn was decreased and the diffusion constant( D o) was increased in the anode and the cathode processes, respectively, the effect of Co was greater. In contrast, for Ni(OH) 2 doped with Zn, its E a was increased and D o was …


Study On The Effect Of Sodium Ion On Cycle Performance Of Lithium/Improved Graphite Lithium Ion Cell, Wen-Huang Huang, Yu-Shun Yan, Chun-Rong Wan, Chang-Yin Jiang May 2000

Study On The Effect Of Sodium Ion On Cycle Performance Of Lithium/Improved Graphite Lithium Ion Cell, Wen-Huang Huang, Yu-Shun Yan, Chun-Rong Wan, Chang-Yin Jiang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The different concentration of Na + was introduced into the non_aqueous eletrolyte system EC/DEC/LiClO 4 with 4A molecular sieve and lithiated 4A molecular sieve,by which the trace amount of water was removed.The concentrations of Na + and Li + were determined by atomic adsorption spectrometry. The cycle performance of lithium/improved graphite cells was then examined by charging and discharging under the constant electric current.The results demonstrated that the cycle performance of the cells was destroyed by the high concentration of Na + under the small electric current.With the increase of electric current,the cell became less sensitive to the concentration of …


Study On Carbon From Pyrolyzing Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin For The Negative Electrode Of Li-Ion Secondary Battery, Zhi-Yuan Tang, Xin-Guo Zhuang, Yu-Mei Zhai, Jian-Gang Li, Jian-Jun Xue, Chun-Yan Liu May 2000

Study On Carbon From Pyrolyzing Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin For The Negative Electrode Of Li-Ion Secondary Battery, Zhi-Yuan Tang, Xin-Guo Zhuang, Yu-Mei Zhai, Jian-Gang Li, Jian-Jun Xue, Chun-Yan Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Li_ion secondary batteries negative electrodes were prepared by low temperature (<1 000 ℃) pyrolysis of commercial phenol_formaldhyde resin. A thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and an X_ray diffraction (XRD) studies were peoformed for the pyrolytic carbonaceous materials. The results indicated that these samples are amorphous polyacenic structure materials. With increasing pyrolytic temperature, these materials become structurally order, and the first charge_discharge special capacities reduce. The specific capacities base on pyrolytic temperature, involving lithium storage nanometer cavities.


Sprayed And Thermally Evaporated Carbon Films As Anodes For Lithium Ion Batteries, Shu-Gao Zhang, M.Schleich Donald Feb 2000

Sprayed And Thermally Evaporated Carbon Films As Anodes For Lithium Ion Batteries, Shu-Gao Zhang, M.Schleich Donald

Journal of Electrochemistry

Carbon films were made using spray_thermal evaporation from a kind of pyrolytic carbon powder. The films obtained with graphite structure were both potentio_statically and galvanostaically tested. Cycling patterns indicated a reduction peak on the first cycle corresponding to the formation of solid electrolyte interface, and the capacity values and x values were quite acceptable compared to theoretical ones when charging_discharging current density was suitable. Based on the experimental results, the obtained carbon films could be used as anode materials for relatively determining the electrochemical performances of cathode materials.


The Study On Fabricating Thin Electrodes For Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells(Pemfc), Yong-Sheng Yang, Jing-Hua Liu, Chang-Peng Liu, Gong-Quan Sun, Chang-Zhi Li, Tian-Hong Lu Feb 2000

The Study On Fabricating Thin Electrodes For Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells(Pemfc), Yong-Sheng Yang, Jing-Hua Liu, Chang-Peng Liu, Gong-Quan Sun, Chang-Zhi Li, Tian-Hong Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

To lower platinum loading in electrodes for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell,a new thin electrode fabrication technique(TEFT) was developed in this work.A series of low Pt loading electrodes with smooth and uniformed surface were fabricated by the TEFT.As a result,the maximum power density of the cell with platinum loading of 1 mg/cm 2 and Nafion 117 membrane as electrolyte was up to 0.3 W.cm -2 .Moreover,the effects of PTFE and Nafion content in cathodes on the performance of PEMFC with low Pt loading electrodes(1 mg Pt/cm 2)were examined systematically.


Studies Of The Preparation Of Electrodes From Lead Carbonate For Lead-Acid Battery Ⅱ.The Preparation Of Paste Electrodes, Zhong-Xu Dai, Di-Hua Wang, Hao-Hao Ke, Jin-Yun Zou, Yun-Hong Zhou Feb 2000

Studies Of The Preparation Of Electrodes From Lead Carbonate For Lead-Acid Battery Ⅱ.The Preparation Of Paste Electrodes, Zhong-Xu Dai, Di-Hua Wang, Hao-Hao Ke, Jin-Yun Zou, Yun-Hong Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The positive and negative pastes were prepared by mixing PbCO 3 and H 2SO 4 solution as well as relative additives, respectively. The effects of the various formation methods and the charge/discharge conditions on discharge capacity and active material utilization of both electrodes were examined. The results indicate that the performance of the positive electrode formed at 2.0 mA/cm 2 is better than that formed at higher current density under the same charge/discharge condition, the PAM utilization reaches 74.4 % under discharging at 2.0 mA/cm 2; and the property of the negative electrode formed by unsymmetrical square wave is superior …


Electrochemical Characterization Of Ir-Ta-Ti Metal Oxide Coated Titanium Anodes, Ting-Yong Wang, Li-Kun Xu, Guang-Zhang Chen Feb 2000

Electrochemical Characterization Of Ir-Ta-Ti Metal Oxide Coated Titanium Anodes, Ting-Yong Wang, Li-Kun Xu, Guang-Zhang Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Ir_Ta_Ti metal oxide coated titanium anodes of variable composition were prepared by thermal decomposition. Their micro morphorogies and electrochemical properties were characterized by scanning electron microscope, open circuit potential, cyclic voltammetry, consumption rate measurements and accelerated life test. The SEM results indicated that all coatings were of a porous and cracked_mud microstructure influenced greatly by the composition of coatings. The electrochemical measurements showed that the Ir_Ta_Ti ternary oxide_coated anodes exhibited excellent electrochemical activity and electrochemical stability in both acidic media and seawater which were affected by the composition and microstructure of the coatings. Owing to good corrosion resistance and low …


Effect Of Different Species Of Cobalt Additive On Performance Of Nickel Hydroxide Electrode, Xian-Xia Yuan, Yin-Dong Wang, Feng Zhan Feb 2000

Effect Of Different Species Of Cobalt Additive On Performance Of Nickel Hydroxide Electrode, Xian-Xia Yuan, Yin-Dong Wang, Feng Zhan

Journal of Electrochemistry

Performances of nickel electrodes when adding or without adding Cobalt in different forms were studied, the results were interpreted by cyclic voltammetry(CV)and electrochemical impedance spectroscope(EIS). It was demonstrated that the additions of Co,CoO,CoO+Co by mechanically mixing with Ni(OH) 2 all can improve the performance of nickel electrode to some extent,and when Co is added in the form of CoO the best performance can be obtained. This can be mainly attributed to the fact that three kinds of Co additives all improved the structure of nickel hydroxide and the ability of H + in electrolyte transporting through the material,hence the reversibility …


Investigations Of Lithium Ion Battery Electrolyte Solution, Jing-Li Han, Qing-Guo Liu Feb 2000

Investigations Of Lithium Ion Battery Electrolyte Solution, Jing-Li Han, Qing-Guo Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Synthesis and electrochemical investigations of {LiB[(SO 3)C 6H 3(O)(COO)]OC 6H 5}in EC/DMC or DMSO/PC mixtures are presented.