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Full-Text Articles in Materials Chemistry
Electrorheological Characters Of Polyaniline Suspensions, Guangyao Su, Deshu Gao, Changqing Zhang
Electrorheological Characters Of Polyaniline Suspensions, Guangyao Su, Deshu Gao, Changqing Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Polyaniline (PAn) as the dispersive particles and insulating oil as the dispersive medium, the electrorheological fluid (ERF) is constituted. Relations between the factors of electric field strength (E), temperature (T) and the static yield stress (τS), current density (i) of ERF are investigated. The results show that the changes of τS and i with electric field intensity have emerged in the exponential relation, i.e, τS∝E0.7, i∝E2.18. Otherwise, when exert a constant voltage on ERF, owing to the polarization, the absorption of medium of ERF have taken place. Therefore, the attenuation rate …
Study On The Diffusion Of Electroactive Molecules In Polymer Electrolyte By Microelectrode Voltammetry, Liming Ding, Shaojun Dong, Erkang Wang
Study On The Diffusion Of Electroactive Molecules In Polymer Electrolyte By Microelectrode Voltammetry, Liming Ding, Shaojun Dong, Erkang Wang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The ten years study on the diffusion of electroactive molecules in polymer electrolyte by microelectrode voltammetry was reviewed by considering the development background of polymer electrolyte materials. The classification, fabrication, applications and electrochemical measurements of microelectrode were introduced concisely. The several important factors influencing the diffusion of electroactive molecules were stressed. In the final part of this paper, some new reports on the diffusion of labeled molecules were introduced.
Behavior Of Copper In Hydrogen Storage Alloy Microencapsulated By Copper, Dawei Zhang, Huatang Yuan, Huabin Yang, Zuoxiang Zhou, Yunshi Zhang
Behavior Of Copper In Hydrogen Storage Alloy Microencapsulated By Copper, Dawei Zhang, Huatang Yuan, Huabin Yang, Zuoxiang Zhou, Yunshi Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Negative electrode made from Cu microencapsulated hydrogen storage alloy was studied by using cyclic voltammetry method. The results showed that copper as a coating material was of a certain stability in 5 mol/L KOH solution within the range of charge and discharge voltage. But when expanding the sweep voltage, the CV curve showed a pair of distinct oxidation reduction current peaks of Cu2O formation at E = -0.3 V and Cu2O reduction at E =-0.6 V. With charging discharging cycles, copper is liable to be oxidized to Cu2O and further oxidized into CuO2 …
Rechargeability Of Zn-Mno2 In Non-Aqueous Electrolyte, Baoqi Li, Hanxi Yan, Mifang Du, Xinping Ai
Rechargeability Of Zn-Mno2 In Non-Aqueous Electrolyte, Baoqi Li, Hanxi Yan, Mifang Du, Xinping Ai
Journal of Electrochemistry
A novel Zn-MnO2 battery ststem by use of spinel related MnO2 as positive electrode and Zn(ClO4)2 in propyl carbonate as electrolyte was constructed and its charge discharge behaviour was studied. The results show that the cell reaction of the system proceeds through the electrochemical intercalation of zinc into the crystalline lattice of MnO2 to form ZnxMn2O4. At x≤0.5, ZnxMn2O4 onstrates excellent cycleability (>200 cycles), higher discharge charge efficiency (>90%) and prolonged storage life.
Electrocatalytic Oxidation Of Methanol On The Stearate Nickel L-B Film, Benzeng Hua, Wenyan Hu, Yanzhen Chen, Yanhong Zhang
Electrocatalytic Oxidation Of Methanol On The Stearate Nickel L-B Film, Benzeng Hua, Wenyan Hu, Yanzhen Chen, Yanhong Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The stearate nickel L-B films is good electroacatlyst for the oxidation of methanol MeOH in alkaline. The electrochemical behaviors of stearate nickel L-B films is affected by the concentration of KOH. The rate of quantity of mickel ion and stearic acid in L-B films is 1∶1, which means that the nickel ion may exist in -COONi(OH) form. The electrocatalytic process is influenced by the concentration of OH-, it involves the penetration of MeOH into the films. The oxidative currents of MeOH are linearly dependent on the bulk concentration.
Study On Electrochemical Methods Of Controlled Convolution ——A Simple Electron Transfer Reaction Followed By A Homogeneous Catalytic Reaction(Ⅰ), Ming Ma, Naixian Xie, Qianlei Gao, Yue Zeng
Study On Electrochemical Methods Of Controlled Convolution ——A Simple Electron Transfer Reaction Followed By A Homogeneous Catalytic Reaction(Ⅰ), Ming Ma, Naixian Xie, Qianlei Gao, Yue Zeng
Journal of Electrochemistry
A simple electron transfer reaction followed by a homogeneous catalytic reaction is studied in this paper by three kinds of controlled convolution electrochemical experimental methods, which are the constant semi integral (CSI), linear semi integral sweep (LSIS) and linear semi differential sweep (LSDS). According to the three methods, the following equations can be obtained. With these equations, the theoretical curves of the above three methods can be computed. Experiments of the ferrocyanide ascorbic acid catalytic system have confirmed that kinetic rate constant in catalytic reaction is in good agreement with the previously reported values.
Investigation On Electro Reduction Behaviour Of Copper Anodic Products In Concentrated Naoh Solutions Ⅱ. Electro Reduction Of Cu(Ⅱ) Products, Jianbo He, Hanhe Chen, Jianxin Lin
Investigation On Electro Reduction Behaviour Of Copper Anodic Products In Concentrated Naoh Solutions Ⅱ. Electro Reduction Of Cu(Ⅱ) Products, Jianbo He, Hanhe Chen, Jianxin Lin
Journal of Electrochemistry
Potentiostatic oxidation potentiodynamic or galvanostatic reduction methods have been used to study the cathodic reduction behaviour of various products anodically formed on the second stage of copper oxidation in concentrated NaOH solutions. Seven cathodic current peaks and the corresponding cathodic potential plateaus are observed on the potentiodynamic E/i curves and the galvanostatic E/t curves, respectively. In the negative potential scan, there are three couples of voltammetric peaks which have been attributed to the formation and reduction of CuO, Cu(OH)2 and Cu(Ⅱ) ion, respectively. The complicated mechanism for the electro formation of the three Cu(Ⅱ) species are discussed.
Studies On The Failure Modes Of Stationary Vrla Batteries, Yibo Tong, Xiangming Qiu
Studies On The Failure Modes Of Stationary Vrla Batteries, Yibo Tong, Xiangming Qiu
Journal of Electrochemistry
In order to improve the reliability and the quality of stationary valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, the failure modes of the stationary VRLA batteries which caused by the water loss and the thermal runaway are studied. The water loss may be solved by increasing the Oxygen-recombination efficiency, choosing the suitable grid material and the additives of megative paste, decreasing the corrosion of the positive plates. The thermal runaway may be solved by decreasing the inner ohmic resistance of VRLA batteries, improving the outside condition of batteries such as putting into the absorbing-heat material between the abtteries etc..
The Electrochemical Behavior And Deposited Mechanism Of Zn-Ni Alloy Codeposition, Jixun Wu, Yongqin Liu, Huimin Meng
The Electrochemical Behavior And Deposited Mechanism Of Zn-Ni Alloy Codeposition, Jixun Wu, Yongqin Liu, Huimin Meng
Journal of Electrochemistry
The electrochemical behavior of Zn-Ni alloy codeposition and concomitant hydrogen evolution have been studied in the chloride ammonia solution through the d-c electroplating method. Under the condition of the applied cathodic current density of 2A/dm2 , the AC impedance spectra have been measured. An equivalent circuit has been presented for the impedance study on the alloy codeposition.
The Electrode Process Of Some Organic Dyes Studied By Spectroelectrochemical Technique In Situ, Yinxuan Tang, Hangsheng Yang, Baoen Shen
The Electrode Process Of Some Organic Dyes Studied By Spectroelectrochemical Technique In Situ, Yinxuan Tang, Hangsheng Yang, Baoen Shen
Journal of Electrochemistry
Spectroelectrochemistry especially with in situ measurement in a cell provides a very useful mthodology for measuring the parameters of electrode process. In this paper, we report the determination of formal potentials, the number of electron transfer, the diffusion coefficient, the heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant and the transfer coefficient of some organic dyes (Methyelene blue, Neutral red, Indigo carmine) using spectroelectro chemical technique in situ.
Effects Of Tunneling Electrons And Local Field On Nanometer Region Solid / Liquid Interfacial Reactions ——Potential Controlled Stm Induced Nanoscale Modification Of H Terminated Si(111) Surfaces, Zhaoxiong Xie, Xiongwei Cai, Caihui Shi, Bingwei Mao, Zhaowu Tian
Effects Of Tunneling Electrons And Local Field On Nanometer Region Solid / Liquid Interfacial Reactions ——Potential Controlled Stm Induced Nanoscale Modification Of H Terminated Si(111) Surfaces, Zhaoxiong Xie, Xiongwei Cai, Caihui Shi, Bingwei Mao, Zhaowu Tian
Journal of Electrochemistry
H-terminated n-Si(111) surface was found to be etched in 0.5% HF solution in nanometer scale while scanning the STM tip when the substrate potential was somehow lower than the open circuit potential at tunneling condition of Vb=+1.0 V (tip positive), It=1 nA. Much more stable Si surface was achievable at potentials much more negative than the open circuit potential (such as 500 mV negative to OCP) under the same tunneling condition. Furthermore, the etching rete at less negative potential was found to be somehow related to the tunneling current. These results indicate that the STM induced …
Studies Of Electrocatalytic Properties Of Electrode Of Dispersed Pt On Gc Support In Ethylene Glycol Oxidation, Shengpei Chen, Shigang Sun, Zhiyou Zhou, Shuanjing Hong
Studies Of Electrocatalytic Properties Of Electrode Of Dispersed Pt On Gc Support In Ethylene Glycol Oxidation, Shengpei Chen, Shigang Sun, Zhiyou Zhou, Shuanjing Hong
Journal of Electrochemistry
The structures and properties of electrocatalyst of dispersed Plutinum (Pt) on glassy carbon (GC) support under different conditions were studied using cyclic voltammetry, potential step technique, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning Electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that after having been treated in high temperature,the dispersed Pt on GC support was recrystallised with preferented orientation, and the grain of Pt microcrystal become large and regular. It was illustrated that the dispersed Pt on GC support after high temperature treatment exhibited better stability and high activity for ethylene glycol oxidation.
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles, Naichao Li, Baolian Yi
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles, Naichao Li, Baolian Yi
Journal of Electrochemistry
The background, status and commercialization prospect of polymer electrolyte fuel cell vehicles are surveyed in this paper. The technology of this cell and system used in vehicles is discussed.
Electrochemical Behavior Of Superoxide Dismutase On Gold Minigrid With Thin Layer Cell, Xiaqin Wu, Qian Liu, Bin Xu, Xiaoyun Men, Zongrang Zhang
Electrochemical Behavior Of Superoxide Dismutase On Gold Minigrid With Thin Layer Cell, Xiaqin Wu, Qian Liu, Bin Xu, Xiaoyun Men, Zongrang Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The electrochemical behavior of superoxide dismutase (Cu, Zn-SOD) was investigated on gold wire electrode and gold minigrid with thin layer cell by cyclic voltammetry. A quasi reversible redox wave of SOD has obtained on gold minigrid thin layer electrode, but only oxidation peak has observed on gold wire electrode. The electrochemical reaction parameters, such as the formal potential E0′, diffusion coefficient D and standard rate constant k0′ were estimated.
Electrodeposition Of Amorphous Fe-Cr Alloy Coating, Danhong Cheng, Weiyi Xu, Yiqin Qin, Liqun Hua, Zhongyan Zhang
Electrodeposition Of Amorphous Fe-Cr Alloy Coating, Danhong Cheng, Weiyi Xu, Yiqin Qin, Liqun Hua, Zhongyan Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The amorphous Fe-Cr alloy coatings were obtained by controlling the composition of bath operation conditions. It was found that the pH value, the current density and the content of chromium in Fe-Cr alloy coatings effect the amorphous structure of the coatings. The result of anodic polarization shows that the corrosion resistance of the amorphous coatings in acidic media is higher than the corrosion resistance of the crystal ones.
An Analysis On The Microstructure Of Electrodeposited Zro2-Ni Functionally Graded Materials, Chengjun Quan, Xinghua Xiang, Jingchuan Zhu, Zhongda Yin
An Analysis On The Microstructure Of Electrodeposited Zro2-Ni Functionally Graded Materials, Chengjun Quan, Xinghua Xiang, Jingchuan Zhu, Zhongda Yin
Journal of Electrochemistry
The electrodeposited ZrO2-Ni functionally graded coating was fabricated by controlling the ZrO2 concentration in the bath, and the microstructure was analyzed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA). The results show that the functionally graded coating has excellent compositional gradient distribution from the substrate to the surface. The content of ZrO2 is up to 14.4 vol% in the surface layer and the coating consists of the t-ZrO2, m-ZrO2 and Ni phases. Owing to the ZrO2 particles pressed by Ni atoms during electrodepositing, t→m transformation has occurred.
Studies On Electrodeposition Of Rare Earth Metals And Their Alloys In Molten Salts, Qiqin Yang
Studies On Electrodeposition Of Rare Earth Metals And Their Alloys In Molten Salts, Qiqin Yang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The cyclic voltammetry, convolution voltammetry, potentiostatic electrolysis and open circuit potential time curve after electrolysis, current time curve at potential step, potential time curve at current step, X-ray diffraction, EDAX, electron probe microanalysis were used to investigate the electrode processes of the reduction of rare earth ions on inert electrodes and alloying electrodes in molten chlorides and fluorides. The free energies of formation for the intermetallic compounds, the diffusion coefficients of rare earth ions in the melt, the diffusion coefficients of rare earth atoms in the alloy phases were determined. The alloys of rare earth with iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, …
Surface Modification Of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Anode, Baizeng Fang, Xinyu Liu, Xindong Wang, Shuzhen Duan
Surface Modification Of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Anode, Baizeng Fang, Xinyu Liu, Xindong Wang, Shuzhen Duan
Journal of Electrochemistry
In this study, the anode material of molten carbonate fuel cell was modified by the deposition of niobium on nickel surface. The results of polarization experiments reveal that the corrosion resistant properties as well as electrocatalytic activity have been improved greatly.
Study Of Electrodepositing Bright Tin Cobalt Zinc Alloy From Weak Acid Solution, Zhengzhong Zuo, Runxiang Hou, Shaochun Xia
Study Of Electrodepositing Bright Tin Cobalt Zinc Alloy From Weak Acid Solution, Zhengzhong Zuo, Runxiang Hou, Shaochun Xia
Journal of Electrochemistry
A new process of electrodeposting bright Tin Cobalt Zinc alloy from weak acid solution is proposed in this paper. The solution compositions and operating conditions are Na3C6H5O7·2H2O 100～150, Na2EDTA·2H2O 20～30, SnCl2·2H2O 15～20, CoSO4·72H2O 25～35, ZnCl2 15～20 g·L-1; stabilizer WDZ-160～100, brightener WDZ-215～20 mL·L-1; pH=4～6, DK=0.5～5.0 A·dm-2, T=5～35 ℃. A bright Sn-Co-Zn deposit having Co about 0.5～3.5% and Zn about 1～10% is produced. The effects of bath compositions on Co or …
Electroluminescence Of Photoelectrochemically Etched N+-Si, Guozheng Li, Chengqian Zhang, Xiumei Yang
Electroluminescence Of Photoelectrochemically Etched N+-Si, Guozheng Li, Chengqian Zhang, Xiumei Yang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Porous silicon with micrometer size pores, which is made on n+-Si by photoelectrochemically etched, has electroluminescent property. Each monochromic intensity and wavelength range of luminescent spectra depend on polarized potential. The intersity and the stability of cathodic electroluminescence is high than those of anodic one. Voltammetric behavior before quenching indicated that the electrochemical reactions of some surface species are involved in except the reduction of S2O82-, which leads to radiative recombination. The energy band diagram based on n+-Si(Eg=1.1 eV)/PS(Eg=1.8 eV) junction is proposed.
Effects Of Curvature On The Electrochemical Behaviors Of Tubular Electrode, Yirong Wu, Zhenghao Wang
Effects Of Curvature On The Electrochemical Behaviors Of Tubular Electrode, Yirong Wu, Zhenghao Wang
Journal of Electrochemistry
The convective diffusion equation of tubular electrode was solved with the implicit finite difference numerical method. Comparing with the electrochemical behaviors of channel electrode, the behaviors of tubular electrode were analysised. The effects of curvature on the electrochemical behaviors of tubular electrode and the limit of applying Levich approximation to tubular electrode were discussed.
Mechanism And Texture Of Ni-Mo Alloy Electrodeposition, Ling Huang, Shukai Xu, Jaoning Tang, Fangzu Yang, Shaomin Zhou
Mechanism And Texture Of Ni-Mo Alloy Electrodeposition, Ling Huang, Shukai Xu, Jaoning Tang, Fangzu Yang, Shaomin Zhou
Journal of Electrochemistry
Ni-Mo alloy deposits with (111) preferred orientation was obtained in a solution of 0.22 mol/L NiSO4·6H2O, 0.06 mol/L Na2MoO4·2H2O and 0.3 mol/L Na3C6H5O7·2H2O in temperature from 25℃ to 50℃, and current densities ranged from 10 mA·cm-2 to 30 mA·cm-2. The electrodeposition of Ni-Mo alloy was studied by cylic voltammetry and potential step experiment. It was shown that Ni-Mo alloy is formed by mechanism involving progressive nucleation followed by three dimensional growth of the metal centres. The complex …
Study On The Preparation, Properties And Applications Of The Polymer/Graphite Composite Electrode, Guohua Chen, Jinrui Xu
Study On The Preparation, Properties And Applications Of The Polymer/Graphite Composite Electrode, Guohua Chen, Jinrui Xu
Journal of Electrochemistry
The graphite AS composite electrodes, which show high electric conductivity, high mechanical strength and operationl stability, were prepared by filling and extruding the AS copolymer with graphite powder. It exhibited a substantial hydrogen overvoltage and small residual current in different electrolytes, as compared with glassy carbon electrode. The electrode was applied to the determination of traces of Pb2+ in mineral water, Ag+ in waste water and In3+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ in zinc ore, and showed high stability, reproducibility and selectivity. Owing to the existence of abundant polar functioal groups on the …
Electrochemical Studies Of Spinel Limn2O4 Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Li Feng, Yuqin Chang, Lie Wu, Hong Li, Yibin San, Tianhong Lu
Electrochemical Studies Of Spinel Limn2O4 Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Li Feng, Yuqin Chang, Lie Wu, Hong Li, Yibin San, Tianhong Lu
Journal of Electrochemistry
The spinel Li intercalation compound LiMn2O4 was prepared and studied using ac impedance and cyclic voltammogram techniques. It was first discussed that the impedance behaviors of LiMn2O4 electrode varied as lithium ion was intercalated in or out the electrode with the help of fractal theory. The Li reversible behaviors in LiMn2O4 electrode were shown by the cyclic voltammogram results.
Studies On The Cathodic Current Efficiency In The Electrodeposition Ni-Psz Gradient Coating, Jun Li, Dianlong Wang, Li Chen, Xinguo Hu
Studies On The Cathodic Current Efficiency In The Electrodeposition Ni-Psz Gradient Coating, Jun Li, Dianlong Wang, Li Chen, Xinguo Hu
Journal of Electrochemistry
The cathodic current efficiency and the electrochemical behavior in electrodeposition Ni-PSZ gradient coating were investigated by various electrochemical techniques and scanning electron microscope. The results showed that the Ni-PSZ composite coatings can accelerate evolution of hydrogen with the increase of PSZ content. The overpotential of nickel reduction will be increased and that of hydrogen reaction will be reduced in the presence of PSZ particles in electrolyte. The effect of PSZ particles on nickel electrodeposition was preferentially to catalyze the formation of H ads . These all contributed to the lower current efficiency.
Studies On An Iron Heteropolyacid Redox Flow Battery, Peiju Sun, Wansheng You, Zhorgyin Tan
Studies On An Iron Heteropolyacid Redox Flow Battery, Peiju Sun, Wansheng You, Zhorgyin Tan
Journal of Electrochemistry
This paper reports a new Fe-HP redox flow cell. The positive and negative electrodes active materials are phosphomolybdic acid and acidified ferrous sulphate solutions respectively. Two activated porous carbon felt electrodes where the electrochemical reactions take place, are separated by a selective cation exchange membrane. The both couples have a suitable electrochemical reversibility on carbon and graphite electrodes. The active materials of the cell have very high stability. Moreover the cell has no life cycle limiting.
Electrochemical Synthesis And Characterization Of Ba-Pb-O And Bi-Pb-O Oxides, Min Xie, Liangzhong Zhao, Cuiying Xu, Jinbiao Zhang
Electrochemical Synthesis And Characterization Of Ba-Pb-O And Bi-Pb-O Oxides, Min Xie, Liangzhong Zhao, Cuiying Xu, Jinbiao Zhang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Pb-based oxides Ba-Pb-O and Bi-Pb-O were synthesized from aqueous solutions by using electrochemical method. The resulting Ba-Pb-O and Bi-Pb-O were characterized using XPS, EDX and XRD. The results show that perovskite BaPb0.9O3 can be electrodeposited on the anode only from strong alkaline solution. In acid aqueous solution, conducting BiPb2Oz oxide is fromed on the anode. In these oxides the nominal valence of lead is +4.
Problems Of The Study Of Anodic Films On Pb In Sulfuric Acid Solution (Ⅲ), Houtian Liu, Qunzhou Wang, Weifang Zhou, Wenbin Cai
Problems Of The Study Of Anodic Films On Pb In Sulfuric Acid Solution (Ⅲ), Houtian Liu, Qunzhou Wang, Weifang Zhou, Wenbin Cai
Journal of Electrochemistry
The interstitial liquid among the particles in anodic Pb(Ⅱ) films could be the major passage for ion transportation. This is discussed with the mechanism of the cathodic reduction of anodic PbSO4 film and the effect of Sb on the growth of anodic Pb(Ⅱ) oxides film.
Electrochemical Behaviors Of Isoalloxazine Confined In Montomorillonite Olay Modified Electrode, Zhibin Wu, Yuan Lin, Daodao Zhang, Haoqin Wu
Electrochemical Behaviors Of Isoalloxazine Confined In Montomorillonite Olay Modified Electrode, Zhibin Wu, Yuan Lin, Daodao Zhang, Haoqin Wu
Journal of Electrochemistry
A cyclic voltametric investigation of stability and redox properties of isoalloxazne on cetytrimethyammonium bromide (CTAB) modified montomorillonite clay platinium electrode in aqueous solution has been performed. pH dependent film concentrations and apparent diffusion coefficents were measured. The mechanism of the charge transport process with in the clay film were discussed.
Study On The Hydrophilicity Of Nafion Membrane Surface, Yanbing Zu, Chuansin Cha
Study On The Hydrophilicity Of Nafion Membrane Surface, Yanbing Zu, Chuansin Cha
Journal of Electrochemistry
Due to its high chemical stability and ion selective permeability, Nafion membrane has been applied in many electrochemical systems. The surface hydrophilicity is one of the main factors affecting its performance. In this paper, the bound bubble method is introduced as a suitable way to measure the contact angles between Nafion membrane and various aqueous solutions. During the measurement, Nafion membrane is saturated with given electrolyt solution. The hysteresis of the contact angles observed in the measurement is attributed to the co existance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains at the membrane surface. The effect of the solution surface tension on …