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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.

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Template Synthesis And Uv-Vis Absorption Spectra Of The Nanowire Arrays Of Cadmium Chalcogenides, Shi-Min Xu, Kuan-Hong Xue, Jing-Lin Kong, Dong-Mei Sun, Yu-Ying Feng, Hai-Yan Lu, Guang-Hou Wang May 2000

Template Synthesis And Uv-Vis Absorption Spectra Of The Nanowire Arrays Of Cadmium Chalcogenides, Shi-Min Xu, Kuan-Hong Xue, Jing-Lin Kong, Dong-Mei Sun, Yu-Ying Feng, Hai-Yan Lu, Guang-Hou Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The porous alumina membrane formed in the anodic oxidation of highly pure aluminum foil has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. It can be served as a desired template to prepare nanometer scale materials due to its unique structure of discrete and cylindrical nanopores, paralleled one another, with the homogeneous size and distribution. Chalcogenide semiconductors have promising prospect in the applications of photovoltaic and photoconducting devices and have been extensively exploited for many years. Olbright and his co-workers studied experimentally and theoretically the optical nonlinearties of CdSxSe1-x-doped glass; Britt and Ferekides reported that …

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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 (Ea) of Ni(OH)2 doped with Co and Co + Zn was decreased and the diffusion constant (Do) 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 Ea …

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

Journal of Electrochemistry

A cathodic indirect electro-oxidation system was established for indirect electro-oxidize dimethyl sulfoxide to dimethyl sulfone with electro-eduction generated H2O2 catalyzed by the pertungstate/tungstate (WO52-/WO42-) 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.

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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 …

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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[(SO3)C6H3(O)(COO)]OC6H5} in EC/DMC or DMSO/PC mixtures are presented.

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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 PbCO3 and H2SO4 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/cm2 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/cm2; and the property of the negative electrode formed by unsymmetrical square wave …

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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.

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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 (Ep) 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 Ep. 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.

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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/cm2 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/cm2) were examined systematically.

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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 …

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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/cm2 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 …

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Electro-Oxidation Of Glyoxal To Glyoxalic Acid, Yin-Sheng Chen, Xin-Sheng Zhang, Jun Hu, Ying-Chun Dai Feb 2000

Electro-Oxidation Of Glyoxal To Glyoxalic Acid, Yin-Sheng Chen, Xin-Sheng Zhang, Jun Hu, Ying-Chun Dai

Journal of Electrochemistry

An investigation has been made to obtain the glyoxalic acid by the electrochemical oxidation of glyoxal solution with hydrochloric acid under various experimental conditions.The cell used consists of a lead cathode, a DSA anode and a cation-exchange membrane of model CM001. The current efficiency and yield for glyoxalic acid generation were 80.0% and 91.1% respectively, under optimal operating conditions: velocity of electrolyte flow 1.4 m·s-1 ,current density 450 A·m-2, temperature 30～40 ℃, initial concentration of glyoxal and hydrochloric acid 9.1%～16.0%, 4%～6%, respectively.

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Studies On Methods Of Fuel Cells Electrodes Preparation, Jun Gu, Sheng Sui, Guang-Qiang Li, Zhitong Sui Nov 1999

Studies On Methods Of Fuel Cells Electrodes Preparation, Jun Gu, Sheng Sui, Guang-Qiang Li, Zhitong Sui

Journal of Electrochemistry

In fuel cells, the structure of electrodes is an important factor which effect the cell performance. To improve the structure and the performance of electrodes, a new method of providing fuel cell electrodes is proposed in this paper. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and ethyne black was ground for about half an hour in a high-speed grinder, then the catalyst was added into the grinder and milled for an hour. This milled catalyst was transferred into a mixer followed by the addition of surface-active agent. After a suspension was formed, it was filtered under vacuum condition.Then a thin uniform filter-cake of the catalyst …

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The Electrochemical Behaviors Of Superoxide Dismutase At Promoter Modified Gold Electrode, Xia-Qin Wu, Xiao-Yun Meng, Zhe-Su Wang, Zong-Rang Zhang Nov 1999

The Electrochemical Behaviors Of Superoxide Dismutase At Promoter Modified Gold Electrode, Xia-Qin Wu, Xiao-Yun Meng, Zhe-Su Wang, Zong-Rang Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electron-transfer process of superoxide dismutase was investigated by cyclic voltammetry at the 4,4'-dithiodipyridine, L-cysteine, histidine and arginine modified gold wire electrodes repectively. The quasi-reversible behavior was observed at L-cysteine modified gold electrode. An irreversible electrochemical behavior has been observed at hisdinine modified gold wire electrode.

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Study On Electrochemical Reduction Properties Of Nitrobenzene, Chu-Na Ma, Wen-Kui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yong-Ping Gan Nov 1999

Study On Electrochemical Reduction Properties Of Nitrobenzene, Chu-Na Ma, Wen-Kui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yong-Ping Gan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical reduction characteristics of nitrobenzene was extensively investigated by using the techniques such as quasi-steady-state polarization, cyclic voltammetry, fast linear potential sweep method and chronoamperometry in this paper. The electroanalytic properties of Cu, Cu-Hg and Cu-Ni electrodes were evaluated. Based on the study of the transient steping behaviour of nitrobenzene to PAP, the reduction mechanism was discussed. The results showed that the transition steps existed on the electrochemical reduction of nitrobenzene in acidic solution, the reactant is also absorbed on electrodes surface. The control step in the reduction of nitrobenzene was ascribed to the diffusion of nitrobenzene and its …

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High Performance Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Jing-Rong Yu, Bao-Lian Yi, Ming Han, Xiao-Liang Cheng, Zhi-Gang Shao, Jing-Xin Zhang Nov 1999

High Performance Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Jing-Rong Yu, Bao-Lian Yi, Ming Han, Xiao-Liang Cheng, Zhi-Gang Shao, Jing-Xin Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFC) using a perfluorosulfonic acid proton exchange membrane as an electrolyte can simplify water and electrolyte management. In this paper, the effects of thickness of PEM on the performance of PEMFC were studied. The Nafion-112 PEM and low platinum loading E-TEK electrode yielded very high power density, of the order of 0.95 W/cm2. The energy-conversion efficiency, the degree of platinum utilization and stability for PEMFC using Nafion 112 and E-TEK electrode were also investigated.

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Photoelectrochemical Studies On The Tio2 Nanostructured Porous Film Sensitized By Cyanine Dye, Li Zhang, Mai-Zhi Yang, Xue-Bin Qiao, Yan-Zhong Hao, En-Qing Gao, Sheng-Min Cai Nov 1999

Photoelectrochemical Studies On The Tio2 Nanostructured Porous Film Sensitized By Cyanine Dye, Li Zhang, Mai-Zhi Yang, Xue-Bin Qiao, Yan-Zhong Hao, En-Qing Gao, Sheng-Min Cai

Journal of Electrochemistry

The photoelectrochemical behaviors of the TiO2 nanostructured porous film sensitized by cyanine dye were investigated in this paper. The results showed that the excitaed state level matched the conduction band edge of TiO2 nanoparticle. Therefore the sensitization of the dye can increase the photocurrent intensity of the TiO2 nanostructured electrode obviously and results in a red-shift of optical absorption from the ultra-violet region to the visible. As a result, the light-to-electricity conversion efficiency was improved evidently, the maximum value of IPCE has reached 12.1%.

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Electro-Oxidation Of Phenol On Sno2/Ti Electrodes Prepared By Thermal Oxidation, Qing-Song Zhang, Hui-Huang Wu Nov 1999

Electro-Oxidation Of Phenol On Sno2/Ti Electrodes Prepared By Thermal Oxidation, Qing-Song Zhang, Hui-Huang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

A SnO2/Ti electrode prepared by thermal oxidation was used as the anode for galvanostatic electrolysis in acidic solution containing phenol, the time-dependances of phenol concentration, chemical oxygen demand in solution(COD) and instantaneous current efficiency were determined during electrolysis. The results show that with the SnO2/Ti anode instead of Pt, the COD significantly decreases at the same charge passage, and average current efficiency of oxidation increases by three times. The mechanism for phenol oxidation at two electrodes was discussed.

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Investigation Of Sodium Hypophosphite Anodic Oxidizing Behavior In The Process Of Acid Electroless Nickel Deposition, Mei-Yuan Wang, Ya-Fei Kuang, Yan Xu Nov 1999

Investigation Of Sodium Hypophosphite Anodic Oxidizing Behavior In The Process Of Acid Electroless Nickel Deposition, Mei-Yuan Wang, Ya-Fei Kuang, Yan Xu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The anodic oxidizing behavior of sodium hypophosphite in the process of electroless nickle deposition (pH=5.5) was investigated with the linear potential sweep method and alternating current impedance. The results indicated that, the oxidation of NaH2PO2 was a complicated electrochemical process and affected by the concentration of NaH2PO2, the temperature of the bath, the sweep rate and the existence of nickel ion. The NaH2PO2 electrooxidation reaction was very likely preceded by heterogeneous interface transformation process, which might be the control step of the whole anodic process.

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Studies Of The Electrode Preparation Of Electrode From Lead Carbonate For Lead Acid Batteryⅰ. The Activation Of The Pme, Zhong-Xu Dai, Di-Hua Wang, Jun-Wei Jiang, Yun-Hong Zhou, Jin-Yun Zou Nov 1999

Studies Of The Electrode Preparation Of Electrode From Lead Carbonate For Lead Acid Batteryⅰ. The Activation Of The Pme, Zhong-Xu Dai, Di-Hua Wang, Jun-Wei Jiang, Yun-Hong Zhou, Jin-Yun Zou

Journal of Electrochemistry

Lead carbonate which was an intermediate product in lead hydrometallurgy without pollution of lead vapor and sulfur dioxide was selected as electrode material of lead-acid batteries. In the present work, the performances of PbO2/PbSO4 or PbSO4/Pb electrode transformed from PbCO3 have been investigated by powder microelectrode technique combined with cyclic voltammetry. The results show that the CV characteristics of either negative or positive electrode prepared from PbCO3 is as good as that of both electrodes made from lead oxide produced by mill machine,when a powder microelectrode with PbCO3 transformed into PbSO 4 …

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The Techniques Of The Paired Electrosynthesis, Hong-Kun Zhang, Deng-Ping Gu Aug 1999

The Techniques Of The Paired Electrosynthesis, Hong-Kun Zhang, Deng-Ping Gu

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this Paper, we introduce our work on paired electrosynthesis. In conjunction with our research practice, we introduce electrolytic conditions,such as material of electrode ,courrent density and electrolytic temperature etc,as reference for researcher. We categorize the paired electrosynthesis techniques to widen our view on the paired electroorganic synthesis and to promote the deveopments of paired electrosynthesis techniques.

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Electrochemical Synthesis Of Fes Electrode And Its Behavior Measurement, Cong-Sheng Guan Aug 1999

Electrochemical Synthesis Of Fes Electrode And Its Behavior Measurement, Cong-Sheng Guan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Potential for the electrochemical synthesis of FeS electrode has been obtained by cyclic voltammetry. FeS electrodes were synthesiaed by controlling Fe electrode at -1.0 V in LiCl-KCl-Li2S and Li(FClI)-Li2S melts and their behavior were measured also. The FeS electrode synthesized in molten Li(FClI)-Li2S has the best charge and discharge properties.

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Study On Synthesizing Of 2-Methylbutanoic Acid By Indirect Electrooxidation, Chong-Tao Zhao, Ze-Shan Zhu Aug 1999

Study On Synthesizing Of 2-Methylbutanoic Acid By Indirect Electrooxidation, Chong-Tao Zhao, Ze-Shan Zhu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The working conditions of synthesizing 2-methylbutanoic acid by oxidizing 2-methyl-1-butanol with tetrabutylammonium hydrosulfate (TBAS) or tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAP) as phase transfer catalyst in sulfuric acid Cr(Ⅵ) oxidation medium was studied. The Cr(Ⅵ) oxidation medium could be electrolytic regenerated from Cr(Ⅲ), during above oxidation reaction. Under the optinum condition, the yield of 2-methylbutanoic acid is more than 95%.

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Deactivation Of Nickel Oxide/Hydroxide To Electrooxidation Of H2Po2 Anions On Nickel Electrodes In Alkaline Solutions, Tai-Xiang Jiang, Hui-Huang Wu Aug 1999

Deactivation Of Nickel Oxide/Hydroxide To Electrooxidation Of H2Po2 Anions On Nickel Electrodes In Alkaline Solutions, Tai-Xiang Jiang, Hui-Huang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrooxidation of hypophosphite anions on polycrystalline nickel in alkaline solutions has been investigated by cyclic voltammetry and open circuit potential measurements. The results are explained based on the mechanism that the first step of hypophosphite oxidation is the adsorption of hypophosphite ions on nickel, followed by the homolysis of its hydrogen bond with the formation of radicals. The oxidation of hypophosphite on nickel in alkaline medium occurs at lower potentials between ca. -0.8 V— -1.1 V (SCE) and phosphite ion is the only oxidation product. There is no indication of hypophosphite oxidation at higher potentials. Severe deactivation of the surface …

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The Ac-Impedance Analysis For Pluse Oxide Film Of Aluminium Alloy, Ai-Ling Du, Xi-Cheng Ma, He-Ming Zhang Aug 1999

The Ac-Impedance Analysis For Pluse Oxide Film Of Aluminium Alloy, Ai-Ling Du, Xi-Cheng Ma, He-Ming Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Bode diagrams for aluminum PC (abbreviated from pulse current) oxide films were first obtained by AC-impedance measurements in a wide range of frequency. The experimental results show that different kinds of electrical equivalent circuits can be used for representing PC films and DC (abbreviated from direct current) oxide films separately, the main differences between them are their porous layers, the PC films are more even with little defects.Those are also verified by SEM and V-I characteristic curve measurements.

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Structural And Electrochemical Studies On Lithium Manganese Oxide Containing Li+ Prepared By Hydrothermal Method For Lithium Ion Batteries, De-Yao Liu, Jin-Kua You, Wei Chu, Yong Yang, Zu-Geng Lin Aug 1999

Structural And Electrochemical Studies On Lithium Manganese Oxide Containing Li+ Prepared By Hydrothermal Method For Lithium Ion Batteries, De-Yao Liu, Jin-Kua You, Wei Chu, Yong Yang, Zu-Geng Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this paper, Todorokite manganese oxides containing Li+ with large tunnel structure (sample M5) have been synthesized by hydrothermal methods from natural manganese oxide nano fiber (sample M4). The structure and composition of the samples were characterized and analyzed by XRD, ICP, TGA and DTA. Its electrochemical behavior as a cathode materials for rechargeable lithium ion insertion were studied by galvanostatic charge/discharge measurements. XRD results show that the sample M4 is mainly composed of Birnessite and Vernadite structure. Although the sample M4 shows a high initial capacity of approximately 150 mAh/g, its performances decrease gradually over 30 cycles. It …

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The Behaviors Of Capacity Loss Of Limn2O4 Cathodeat Elevated Temperatures, Xiao-Hong Hu, Han-Xi Yang, Xin-Ping Ai, Sheng-Xian Li, Xin-Lin Hong May 1999

The Behaviors Of Capacity Loss Of Limn2O4 Cathodeat Elevated Temperatures, Xiao-Hong Hu, Han-Xi Yang, Xin-Ping Ai, Sheng-Xian Li, Xin-Lin Hong

Journal of Electrochemistry

The capacity loss of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode at elevated temperatures was evaluated by constant current charge-discharge methods and it was found that serious capacity loss and cycleability decrease occured at above 50, especially for the charged cells. The mechanisms for this phenomena were examined by atomic emission and infrared spectrometry of the electrolyte, XRD measurment of the cycled elecrode and microelectrode voltammetry of LiMn2O4 at room and elevated temperatures. The results showed that with increasing temperature, Mn and Li ions tended to redistribute partly in the spinel framework due to the disproportion of Mn …

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Oxidation And Adsorption Of Deoxyribonucleic Acid At Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite And Glass Carbon Electrode, Jian-Zhang Zhou, Ling-Ling Wu, Jin Luo, Zhong-Hua Lin May 1999

Oxidation And Adsorption Of Deoxyribonucleic Acid At Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite And Glass Carbon Electrode, Jian-Zhang Zhou, Ling-Ling Wu, Jin Luo, Zhong-Hua Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

It is shown that calf thymus DNA (CT DNA) can be adsorbed at highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) electrode and detected by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and electrochemical atomic force microscopy (ECAFM). It is found that controlled potential pre-polarization influences largely the adsorption of dsDNA while it has little influence on ssDNA. It is demonstrated that ECAFM is useful to exploit adsorption of DNA at HOPGE. The pattern of adsorption of DNA at HOPG electrode that fits best with the experimental data is proposed. The results aslo shows that UV/Vis reflection spectroscopy, which has not been used in studying electrochemical …

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Influence Of Ptfe And Nafion On The Utilization Efficiency Of Pt/C Catalyst In Pemfc, Xiao-Liang Cheng, Bao-Lian Yi, Jing-Xin Zhang, Ming Han, Ya-Guang Qiao May 1999

Influence Of Ptfe And Nafion On The Utilization Efficiency Of Pt/C Catalyst In Pemfc, Xiao-Liang Cheng, Bao-Lian Yi, Jing-Xin Zhang, Ming Han, Ya-Guang Qiao

Journal of Electrochemistry

With cycling voltammetry curve(C-V), TEM and SEM photographs, the influence of PTFE and Nafion on the platinum utilization in catalyst layer of PEMFC was investigated. The results show that in gas diffusion electrode, the blocking effect of PTFE in the platinum utilization is not pronunced. In the thin-film catalyst layer, the electron conduct of the catalyst was blocked by the nafion solid and this caused the decrease of platinum utilization. With the increase of the nafion content in the catalyst layer, both platinum utilization and the electron conductivity decreased in the catalyst layer. Because the molecule size of nafion is …

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