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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 …


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.


A Review On Impressed Current Anodes Of Cathodic Protection For Underground Structures, Li-Kun Xu, Ting-Yong Wang, Liang-Qian Qian Rong-Chun You, Guang-Zhang Chen May 2000

A Review On Impressed Current Anodes Of Cathodic Protection For Underground Structures, Li-Kun Xu, Ting-Yong Wang, Liang-Qian Qian Rong-Chun You, Guang-Zhang Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

The requirements of impressed current anodes for the protection of underground structures were presented in this paper according to the analysis of working conditions. The characteristics and performance of various anodes such as scrap steel, graphite, high silicon cast iron, magnetite, platinized anode, conductive polymer cable anode and mixed metal oxide anode were reviewed. The development trend of impressed current anodes for underground applications was also discussed.


An Investigation On The Corrosion Potential Imaging At The Interface Of Concrete/Reinforcing Bar In Corrosion Media, Rong-Zong Hu, Chang-Jian Lin, Xiang Zhou, Jian-Guang Tan, Xiong-Chao Zhao May 2000

An Investigation On The Corrosion Potential Imaging At The Interface Of Concrete/Reinforcing Bar In Corrosion Media, Rong-Zong Hu, Chang-Jian Lin, Xiang Zhou, Jian-Guang Tan, Xiong-Chao Zhao

Journal of Electrochemistry

The iron array electrode covered with concrete as a new electrochemical technique is applied to map the potential imaging and to investigate on the iron electrode corrosion process under concrete: In Cl - solution the corrosion of the iron array electrode covered with concrete had been prevented for a short term since the concrete protection, but the corrosion still occurreed and developed after immersed for a long time. In SO 4 2- solution although the sample had being immersed for a long time and the concrete was possibly broken, the corrosion did not develop. In Cl - solution the corrosion …


A Study For The Data Analysis Of Electrochemical Noise With Wavelet Analysis, Hong-Bo Ding, Bao-Yun Xia, Zhong-Xiao Pan, Chang-Jian Lin May 2000

A Study For The Data Analysis Of Electrochemical Noise With Wavelet Analysis, Hong-Bo Ding, Bao-Yun Xia, Zhong-Xiao Pan, Chang-Jian Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

In the process of electrochemical dynamics system,the phenomenon of the random fluctuations of electrochemical parameters(electrode potential,cell current,etc.)is called “Electrochemical Noise”(ECN).Wavelets analysis is one new data analysis technique which has undergone a breakthrough in the area of mathematics and singnal processing in recent years.In this paper,the technique of continuous wavelet transform has been employed to investigate electrochemical noise data,and the chaotic nature of corrosion process has been manifested.


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 …


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.


Electrocrystallization Mechanism And Grain Sizes Of Ni-W-B Alloy Eletrodeposits, Fang-Zu Yang, Gang-Min Cao, Xiao Hu, Shu-Kai Xu, Shao-Min Zhou May 2000

Electrocrystallization Mechanism And Grain Sizes Of Ni-W-B Alloy Eletrodeposits, Fang-Zu Yang, Gang-Min Cao, Xiao Hu, Shu-Kai Xu, Shao-Min Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrodeposition characteristics and grain sizes of Ni_W_B alloy have been studied by cyclic voltammetry, potentiostatic step and X_ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that Ni_W_B alloy electrodeposit obtained from the solution containing ammonium citrate as a complexing agent was presented in the lower electrochemical activity compared with Ni_W alloy. Based upon the i~t curves of potentiostatic step, it was revealed that electrocrystallization of Ni_W_B alloy on glassy carbon followed the mechanism of instantaneous nucleation and three dimensional growth with diffusion controlled. The crystal nucleus number on the surface of electrode was raised by the increase of overpotential. According to …


Determination Of Kinetic Parameters Of Enzyme-Immunoelectrode For Sec Assay, Sa-Ying Dong, Xin-Miao Liu, Yuan-Zhi Wang, Guang-Zhang Chen, Ming-Xiang Lv, Bo-Yi Tian May 2000

Determination Of Kinetic Parameters Of Enzyme-Immunoelectrode For Sec Assay, Sa-Ying Dong, Xin-Miao Liu, Yuan-Zhi Wang, Guang-Zhang Chen, Ming-Xiang Lv, Bo-Yi Tian

Journal of Electrochemistry

Reaction mechanism of enzyme immunoelectrode is studied by potentiostatic. Rotating disk electrode is used to determine the controlling step of bioelectrode. Under different potentials and different modifying conditions, kinetic parameters of bioelectrodes were measured on the base of electrochemical impendance spectra. At the same time, these parameters are compared and discussed.


The Influence Of Surface Diffusion Of Adsorbed Intermediate On Hydrogen Evolution Reaction At Pt/Nafion Composite Electrodes, Wei-Yi Tu, Lei Su, Wen-Jun Liu, Bing-Liang Wu May 2000

The Influence Of Surface Diffusion Of Adsorbed Intermediate On Hydrogen Evolution Reaction At Pt/Nafion Composite Electrodes, Wei-Yi Tu, Lei Su, Wen-Jun Liu, Bing-Liang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The decrease of over_potential of hydrogen evolution reaction at Pt black powder/Nafion microelectrode, comparing that of the Pt microdisk/Nafion electrode, was evident from the polarization curves of the Pt microdisk/Nafion electrode, platinized Pt micrdisk/Nafion electrode and Pt black powder/Nafion microelectrode. It is also evidenced by a plane Pt electrode with an additional free Pt surface. The surface diffusion and the surface recombination reaction of the adsorbed intermediate at the free surface of the Pt particles were supposed. It is an additional reaction path that induced the decrease of the concentration of the adsorbed intermediate. Thereby, the over_potential decreased.


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.


Preparation And Characteristics Of A Enzyme Electrode Based On Immobilization Of Tyrosinase In Electropolymerized Polypyrrole Film, Liu-Shui Yan, Qia Wei, Cheng-Yi Wang, Rong-Rong Shi, Xiao-Tong Ma May 2000

Preparation And Characteristics Of A Enzyme Electrode Based On Immobilization Of Tyrosinase In Electropolymerized Polypyrrole Film, Liu-Shui Yan, Qia Wei, Cheng-Yi Wang, Rong-Rong Shi, Xiao-Tong Ma

Journal of Electrochemistry

A sensitive and stable amperometric enzyme electrode was constructed, based on the immobilization of tyrosinase in potentiostatically electropolymerized polypyrrole film at a platinum electrode. The influence of pH and potential on immbilization was discussed. SEM micrographs and CV curves of films obtained before and after incorparation of tyrosinase molecular were analyzed and compared each other. The enzyme electrode responds linearly to p-cresol over a concentration range of 5×10 -8 ~1×10 -6 mol/L with an optimum pH of 6.6, It exhibited kinetic characteristics of the typical enzyme-catalyzed reaction with an apparent Michaelis constant of 2.2 ×10 -5 mol/L.


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 …


Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance Study On The Promoted Electron Transfer Process At Gold Electrode, Xia-Qin Wu, Zhe-Su Wang, Xiao-Yun Meng, Zong-Rang Zhang May 2000

Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance Study On The Promoted Electron Transfer Process At Gold Electrode, Xia-Qin Wu, Zhe-Su Wang, Xiao-Yun Meng, Zong-Rang Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The adsorption behavior of amino acids, such as L_cysteine, histidine and arginine at gold_quartz crystal microbalance (Au_QCM) was investigated. The adsorption quantity of cysteine is more appreciable than others because of the stronger interaction between its thiol group and the gold electrode surface. The electron_transfer process of superoxide dismutase(SOD) in presence of cysteine at Au_QCM has also been studied using the electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) technique which reveals clearly the quasi_reversible electron_transfer process accompanied by the frequency shift cycle. The reversible adsorption and disorption processes are discussed.


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 Of The Cathod Of The Amperometric Glucose Sensor, Xiu-Juan Yu, Ding Zhou May 2000

Study Of The Cathod Of The Amperometric Glucose Sensor, Xiu-Juan Yu, Ding Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The possibility for several kinds of conducting materials used as the cathode of glucose sensor was studied by the cathode polarization curves. It was shown that the titanium coated by RuO 2/TiO 2 is stable to the electrochemical corrosion and it could promote the generation of hydrogen. H 2O 2 could be detected in the electrochemical system constructed by the anode of graphite powder and epoxy resin composite and the cathode of titanium coated by RuO 2/TiO 2 in the potential range of 0.6V~0.8 V. It can be used as the cathode of glucose sensor instead of Pt. The response …


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 …


Deposition And Characterization Of Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus-Boron Coatings From Acidic Bath, Tai-Xiang Jiang, Hui-Huang Wu Feb 2000

Deposition And Characterization Of Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus-Boron Coatings From Acidic Bath, Tai-Xiang Jiang, Hui-Huang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Acknowledgments The authors gratefully acknowledge Professor B.W.Mao for use of AFM facilities at her laboratory. We would also like to thank J.Tang for assistance with AFM measurements.


Studies Of Abnormal Infrared Effects Of Nanometer Thin Films Of Transition Metals And Alloys In Acid Solutions, Shi-Gang Sun, Ming-Sen Zheng, Guo-Qiang Lu, Li-Rong Cai, Sheng-Pei Cehn, Xiao-Yin Xiao Feb 2000

Studies Of Abnormal Infrared Effects Of Nanometer Thin Films Of Transition Metals And Alloys In Acid Solutions, Shi-Gang Sun, Ming-Sen Zheng, Guo-Qiang Lu, Li-Rong Cai, Sheng-Pei Cehn, Xiao-Yin Xiao

Journal of Electrochemistry

The adsorption of CO on electrodes of nanometer thin films of transition metals (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru) and alloys (PtPd, PtRu) prepared under cyclic voltammetric conditions has been studied by in situ FTIR spectroscopy. The abnormal infrared effects (AIREs) have been explored as a novel and general phenomenon. The AIREs consist mainly in the inversion of the direction of IR band and the significant enhancement of IR absorption by adsorbed CO species. It was revealed that the enhanced IR absoroption of adsorbed species in AIREs depends strongly on the nature of metal or alloy, and on the structure and the …


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.


Studies On Electrochemical Synthesis Of 4,5-Disubstituted-1,2- Benzoquinones And The Reaction Mechanism, Xian-Zhang Bu, Gui-Wu Xiao, Lin Ma, Xing-Chum He, Ling-Quan Gu Feb 2000

Studies On Electrochemical Synthesis Of 4,5-Disubstituted-1,2- Benzoquinones And The Reaction Mechanism, Xian-Zhang Bu, Gui-Wu Xiao, Lin Ma, Xing-Chum He, Ling-Quan Gu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The oxidation peak potentials( E p) of alinine derivates and catechol in 0.1 mol/L KCl+15% alcohol solution were measured by cyclic voltammograms technique. The electrochemical oxidation condition was set according to the E p. Three derivates of 4,5_disubstituted _1,2_benzoquinones were prepared via electrochemical oxidation_Michael addition reaction. The possible mechanism of electrochemical oxidation_Michael addition reaction is presented.


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 …


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.


In-Situ Simultaneous Esr And Conductivity Measurements For Polyaniline, Lin Zhuang, Qing Zhou, Jun-Tao Lu Feb 2000

In-Situ Simultaneous Esr And Conductivity Measurements For Polyaniline, Lin Zhuang, Qing Zhou, Jun-Tao Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

With a new cell design, simultaneous electrochemical ESR and conductance measurements were realized for the first time. The in_situ cell consisted of a dual working electrode, a counter electrode and a reference electrode accommodated in a capillary of 1mm diameter. The dual working electrode was composed of two closely spaced Pt electrodes: a Pt disk electrode(0.5 mm diameter)sealed in a thin glass tube and a Pt layer deposited on the outside wall of the glass tube.The two working electrodes were separated by the glass gap about 20 μm thick. Two potentiostats were used to control electrode potential and maintain 10 …


Inhibition Of N,N'-O-Phenylen-Bis(3-Methoxysalicylidenimine) On Copper In Halide Solutions, Hou-Yi Ma, Shen-Hao Chen, Zhen-Lan Quan, Lin Niu, Shu-Lan Li Feb 2000

Inhibition Of N,N'-O-Phenylen-Bis(3-Methoxysalicylidenimine) On Copper In Halide Solutions, Hou-Yi Ma, Shen-Hao Chen, Zhen-Lan Quan, Lin Niu, Shu-Lan Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

Inhibition of N,N'_o_phenylen_bis(3_methoxysalicylidenimine)(V_o_Ph_V)on corrosion and anodic disslution of copper in neutral NaCl and NaBr solutions was investigated in terms of potentiostatic steady_state polarization and A.C. impedance techniques.The inhibition mechanism of V_o_Ph_V to copper corrosion was interpreted in detail by comparing the electrochemical behaviors of copper in halide solutions with or without V_o_Ph_V. Besides,the inhibition effect of self_assembled V_o_Ph_V film on copper corrosion in NaCl was also studied.


Study On Preparation Of Coarse And Fine Γ-Lialo_2 Mixed Powder Used For Mcfc Matrix, Hua-Xin Lin, Bao-Lian Yi, Lian-Ying Kong, En-Jun Zhang, Li Zhou, Feng-Xia Wang Feb 2000

Study On Preparation Of Coarse And Fine Γ-Lialo_2 Mixed Powder Used For Mcfc Matrix, Hua-Xin Lin, Bao-Lian Yi, Lian-Ying Kong, En-Jun Zhang, Li Zhou, Feng-Xia Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Coarse α_LiALO 2 powder was transferred completely to γ_LiAlO 2 at 900 ℃ for ten hours.Fine γ_LiAlO 2 powder was prepared by “chloride” synthesis. MCFC matrix was fabricated by mixing the coarse and fine γ_LiAlO 2 powder and by tape cast.The out'put voltage of the cell assembled with the matrix was 0.85 and 0.75 V respectively at 200 and 300 mA/cm 2,and power density was about 250 mW/cm 2.The performance of the matrix fabricated with the mixed powder was obviously more advanced than that of the matrix fabricated with only coarse γ_LiAlO 2 powder.


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 …


Fabrication And Examination Of Reduced Temperatrue Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using A Supported Thin Ysz Electrolyte Substrate, Yi-Huang Zhang, Yong-Lei Dong, Yi Jiang, Zhi-Gui Lu, Jing-Wang Yan Feb 2000

Fabrication And Examination Of Reduced Temperatrue Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using A Supported Thin Ysz Electrolyte Substrate, Yi-Huang Zhang, Yong-Lei Dong, Yi Jiang, Zhi-Gui Lu, Jing-Wang Yan

Journal of Electrochemistry

By using a cost_effective wet process,dense yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) films on Ni_YSZ anode substrates have been prepared successfully.The YSZ film was characterized to be around 10 μm in thickness,sufficiently dense,uniform and crack free.A single solid oxide fuel cell fabricated from the supported YSZ film electrolyte on the anode substrate and a LSM cathode prepared on the YSZ film was tested.The power density reached to 0.1 W/cm 2 at 800 ℃,showing a reasonable performance.Further analysis on both electrodes shows that the anodic overpotential was much larger than IR drop (including YSZ resistance and contact resistance) and than the cathodic overpotential.The …


Cathodic Indirect Electro-Oxidation——Organic Electro-Synthesis Dimethyl Sulfone, Deng-Ping Gu, Rui-Zhi Wang, Hong-Kun Zhang, Xue-Ying Zhang, Wei Li Feb 2000

Cathodic Indirect Electro-Oxidation——Organic Electro-Synthesis Dimethyl Sulfone, Deng-Ping Gu, Rui-Zhi Wang, Hong-Kun Zhang, Xue-Ying Zhang, Wei Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

A cathodic indirect electro_oxidation system was established for indirect electro_oxidize dimethyl sulfoxide to dimethyl sulfone with electro_reduction generated H 2O 2 catalyzed by the pertungstate/tungstate(WO 5 2- /WO 4 2- )redox mediator. Influences of current density,pH,temperature,and the current efficiencies etc. on the cathodic indirect electro_oxidation of dimethyl sulfone were investigated for determining optimum reaction conditions.The current efficiency reached more than 70%.Mother_liquid could be recycled to use without pollution.