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Preparation And Characterization Of Y-Type Carbon Nanotubes By Using Anodized Alumina Oxide (Aao) Template, Jing Zhang, Quan-Yong Gao, Yong Yang
Preparation And Characterization Of Y-Type Carbon Nanotubes By Using Anodized Alumina Oxide (Aao) Template, Jing Zhang, Quan-Yong Gao, Yong Yang
Journal of Electrochemistry
In this work, potential_modulation method was used in two_step anodization process to make an AAO template with Y_type nanochannels. Then Y_type carbon nanotubes with controlled length and branch angle were prepared in the template based on chemical vapor decomposion (CVD) method with Co particles as catalyst and C2H2 as carbon source. The Y_type nanotube branches exhibit the angle distribution ranging from 20° to 120°. The results demonstrated that the oxidation potential should be responsible for the angles and length of the branches. Short pulse and high oxidation potential will result in the short and dense nanotube branches.
The Study On Carbon Nanotube-Loaded Pt Catalysts For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Hong Zhu, Feng-Juan Ge, Xiao-Hong Kang, Yu-Guo Yang, Yun-Hua Xu
The Study On Carbon Nanotube-Loaded Pt Catalysts For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Hong Zhu, Feng-Juan Ge, Xiao-Hong Kang, Yu-Guo Yang, Yun-Hua Xu
Journal of Electrochemistry
Carbon nanotube_supported_platinum (Pt/CNTs) and carbon_supported_platinum (Pt/C) catalysts were synthesized by in_situ chemical reduction. They were analyzed using TEM and XRD, then made into electrodes to be part of assemable PEMFC for the performence tests. The resulted show that Pt clusters in both catalysts are of small particle size (about 4nm), and Pt/CNTs exhibits a higher catalytic activity than Pt/C.
The Current Fluctuations Of Carbon Steel In Nano_2-Nacl Solutions, Yu-Ming Tang, Yu Zuo
The Current Fluctuations Of Carbon Steel In Nano_2-Nacl Solutions, Yu-Ming Tang, Yu Zuo
Journal of Electrochemistry
The characteristics of current fluctuations of A3 carbon steel in NaNO2_NaCl solutions were studied with potentiostatic and potentiodynamic polarization methods. The steel remained stable passivation in 0.1 mol/L NaNO2 solution without Cl-. After NaCl was added in to the solution, current fluctuations with a characteristic of quick increase and slow decrease occurred, indicating quick dissolution and slow re_passivation of the metastable pits. The metastable pitting may cause accumulated corrosion damage around certain area and result in observable pits. With the increase of chloride concentration, the occurring potential for metastable pits Em rised, and peak values and frequency of current fluctuations …
Study On Electrochemical Behavior Of Sus316l Stainless Steel After Surface Modification, Cheng-Hao Liang, Liang Guo, Wan Chen, Jing-Xiao Liu
Study On Electrochemical Behavior Of Sus316l Stainless Steel After Surface Modification, Cheng-Hao Liang, Liang Guo, Wan Chen, Jing-Xiao Liu
Journal of Electrochemistry
The surface modification for SUS316L stainless steel was carried out by electroplating Rh, ion beam assisted deposition Ta2O5 and sol_gel_derived TiO2. In Tyrode's stimulated body fluid, the surface modified samples had been investigated with electrochemical techniques. The results indicated that the electrochemical stability and dissolution were improved significantly after surface modification.Moreover, as to ion beam assisted deposition Ta2O5 and Sol_gel_derived TiO2 film, the metal's d orbit electron holes filled up by the oxygen electrons made against the adsorption of hydrogen. Thus the cathode process, which is controlled by the hydrogen reduction,was held back. X_ray diffraction analysis of SUS316L stainless steel …
Fabrication Of Scanning Micro Cl~- Probe And In Situ Imaging Of Cl~- At The Interface Of 2024 Al Aloy/Solution, Yu-Hua Lin, Min-Hua Shao, Rong-Gang Hu, Yan Li, Rong-Gui Du, Chang-Jian Lin
Fabrication Of Scanning Micro Cl~- Probe And In Situ Imaging Of Cl~- At The Interface Of 2024 Al Aloy/Solution, Yu-Hua Lin, Min-Hua Shao, Rong-Gang Hu, Yan Li, Rong-Gui Du, Chang-Jian Lin
Journal of Electrochemistry
Micro combination Ag/AgCl electrode with a tip measuring tens micron in diameter was fabricated. The probe satisfied in situ imaging of Cl - distribution at metal surface in chloride solution because of its excellent linearity between potential and Cl - concentration, rapid response, good stability and selectivity. With the aid of the home made Micro Electrode Scanning system and scanning Cl - probe, the effect of the [Cl - ] at 2024_Al/solution interface on localized corrosion process was investigated. It was demonstated directly that Cl - ion in solution immigrated toward, then adsorbed preferentially and accumulated at the junction between …
Study Of Marine Biocorrosion Using Afm And Molecular Techniques, Herbert H.P.Fang, Lichong Xu, Tong Zhang
Study Of Marine Biocorrosion Using Afm And Molecular Techniques, Herbert H.P.Fang, Lichong Xu, Tong Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Biofilm is ubiquitous in nature.However,corrosin caused by biofilm is still by and large overlooked.This presentation is to demonstrate the applications of several newly developed analytical techniques in chemisrty and microbiology for the study of marine biocorrosion on steel.AFM(atomic force microscopy) was applied to investigate the initial formation mechanism of biofilm and the degree of corrosion of steel in polluted seawater.DNA/RNA_related molecular techniques were used to analyze the microbial composition corrosive biofilm. Results showed that microbial corrosion began within six days, and the corroded volume in the increased as a power function of time with an index 2.83. Most of the …
Microstructure And Electrochemical Characteristics Of The Anodic Film Formed On Aluminum Surface, Jeng-Kuei Chang, Chi-Min Liao, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Wen-Ta Tsai
Microstructure And Electrochemical Characteristics Of The Anodic Film Formed On Aluminum Surface, Jeng-Kuei Chang, Chi-Min Liao, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Wen-Ta Tsai
Journal of Electrochemistry
The thickness, morphology, chemical composition, and crystallinity of the anodized film formed on aluminum were examined in a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Thin foil for TEM analysis was prepared by ultramicrotomy. The relationship between the microstructure and the electrochemical characteristics of the alumina film forming on the pure aluminum was discussed in this investigation. At the forming voltage less than 100V, the anodized films formed at 85 ℃in aqueous ammonium adipate electrolyte was amorphous in nature. Although the film resistance was increased with the forming voltage, its dielectric constant was not changed significantly. As the forming voltage exceeded 100V, crystalline …
In Situ Measurements Of Solution Conductivity In Microwave Field, Yong-Qing Su, Chun-Peng Liu
In Situ Measurements Of Solution Conductivity In Microwave Field, Yong-Qing Su, Chun-Peng Liu
Journal of Electrochemistry
The curves of the conductivity as a function of temperature for 24 kinds of solutions have been in situ measured both in the microwave field and in absence of microwave field. The results indicated that the relationship between the conductivity in microwave field (Lw) and temperature (T) can be expressed by an equation Lw=a′+b′T+c′T2 , similar to the one that is valid in absence of the microwave field Ln=a+bT+cT2. Conductivity in the absence and presence of microwave field can be linked by the equation ln Lw=A+BLn+CL2n.
Study For The Cathodic Behavior Of Active Chlorine On 316l Ss Electrode Surface, Hui Yu, Ming-Xian Sun, Yan Ma, Xiao-Bin Wang
Study For The Cathodic Behavior Of Active Chlorine On 316l Ss Electrode Surface, Hui Yu, Ming-Xian Sun, Yan Ma, Xiao-Bin Wang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The cathodic reducing reactions of active chlorine on 316L SS electrode surface have been investigated by electrochemical techniques. The open circuit potential shifted positively and the limited diffusion current density increased significantly with the increasing content of active chlorine in the 3.5%sodium chloride solution. The two cathodic reduction processes of HClO and ClO- exhibited on the surface of electrode with the active chlorine added to the 3.5%sodium chloride solution and the corresponding potentials of the two reducing reactions were confirmed. The linear relationship of the mass transport_limited Faradaic current, Id vs. the square root of the angular velocity of the …
Pure Iron Electrolyzed From Scrap Iron Chips And Its Corrosion Characteristics, Wei-Min Cao, Ren-He Yin, Hui-Ceng Yan, Zhi-Qiang Ye
Pure Iron Electrolyzed From Scrap Iron Chips And Its Corrosion Characteristics, Wei-Min Cao, Ren-He Yin, Hui-Ceng Yan, Zhi-Qiang Ye
Journal of Electrochemistry
The high purity electrolytic iron was made from scrap iron chips. Electrolytic conditions of pure iron were determined in chloride baths and the highest purity was 99.983% by chemical analysis. Pure iron had very compact texture and high mechanical strength by SEM figures of cross section. In deaerated 0.5 kmol·m-3H2SO4 and 0.5 kmol·m-3NaCl solutions, the corrosion rate of iron decreased with increasing purity.