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Special Photoelectrochemical Response Of Nano-Crystalline Tio2 Electrode, Bi-Bo Lan, Jian-Zhang Zhou, Yan-Yan Xi, Hong-Xiang Chen, Guang-Hua Yao, Zhong-Hua Lin Feb 2006

Special Photoelectrochemical Response Of Nano-Crystalline Tio2 Electrode, Bi-Bo Lan, Jian-Zhang Zhou, Yan-Yan Xi, Hong-Xiang Chen, Guang-Hua Yao, Zhong-Hua Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

The nano-crystalline TiO2 electrodes were prepared by spread method,electrodeposition and sol-gel method.The experimental results show that the nano-crystalline TiO2 electrodes have special photoelectrochemical response-the photocrrent-potential curves appear peaks.The special photoelectrochemical behaviors of nano-(crystalline) TiO2  electrodes are ascribed to nano-structure as well as special light induced redox reaction mechanism of nano-crystalline semiconductor electrodes.

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Electrocatalytic Oxidation Of Glucose On Nano Pt/C Electrode, Cui-Lian Chen, Xiao-Lan Wei, Pei Kang Shen Feb 2006

Electrocatalytic Oxidation Of Glucose On Nano Pt/C Electrode, Cui-Lian Chen, Xiao-Lan Wei, Pei Kang Shen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Nano Pt/C electrocatalysts were prepared by intermittent microwave heating method.The electrooxidation of glucose on smooth Pt and～Pt/C electrodes has been studied and compared.The results showed that the electrochemical properties on nano Pt/C were improved due to the reduction of the overpotential and the increase in the kinetic rate.The surface area would be significantly increased when the particle size of the catalyst was reduced to nano-scale,resulting in the increase in the activity.The enhancement in the resistance to poisoning could be explained that the oxygen-containing species are easier to react with poisoning species on nano Pt/C and re-active the electrode.

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The Effect Of Solution Concentration On Properties Of Ru-Ti-Ir Oxide Anode Coatings, Ke Wang, Yan Han, Jun-Tao Wang, Xiao-Ling Zhang, Yu-Pu Sun Feb 2006

The Effect Of Solution Concentration On Properties Of Ru-Ti-Ir Oxide Anode Coatings, Ke Wang, Yan Han, Jun-Tao Wang, Xiao-Ling Zhang, Yu-Pu Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

The anode coatings of Ru-Ti-Ir oxide with various solution concentrations were prepared by thermal decomposition.The scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray detector(EDX),X-ray diffraction(XRD),accelerated life,polarization curve,cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance.spectroscopy(EIS)tests were carried out.The results showed that there was an obvious effect of solution concentrations on the morphology of the coatings,but little effect on polarization of chlorine evolution.Voltammetric charges and double layer capacitances of anode coatings had a tendency to fall down firstly then increase afterwards as the solution concentration increased.

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Electrochemical Reduction Behavior Of Benzaldehyde In The Ionic Liquids, Ning Zhao, Wen-Ju Dong, Qi-Zeng Shi Feb 2006

Electrochemical Reduction Behavior Of Benzaldehyde In The Ionic Liquids, Ning Zhao, Wen-Ju Dong, Qi-Zeng Shi

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this paper, the electrochemical reduction of benzaldehyde was investigated in C4MIMBF4, C6MIMBF4  and C8MIMBF4 ionic liquids by cyclic linear sweep voltammetry,cyclic square-wave voltammetry and chronocoulometry.Benzaldehyde exhibits two successive one-electron irreversible reduction(EP1=-1.39 V, EP2=1.69 V) with GC electrode in C4MIMBF4, the voltammetric data for benzaldehyde give diffusion coefficients of 1.5*10-8cm2/s and 1.3*108cm2/s. There is one current peak in C6MIMBF4  and C8MIMBF4 ionic liquids due to their stronger alkalinity …

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Oxygen Enrichment Effect Of Ceo2 To The Cathode Performance Of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Xiang-Li Hou, Hong-Feng Xu, Jian-Hua Dong, Xin Sun Feb 2006

Oxygen Enrichment Effect Of Ceo2 To The Cathode Performance Of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Xiang-Li Hou, Hong-Feng Xu, Jian-Hua Dong, Xin Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

CeO2 was added to Pt/C catalyst in the cathode of PEMFC by both sol and impregnation methods.The samples were evaluated by TEM,cyclic voltammogram techniques and proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance test.The addition of CeO2 obviously improved the performance of PEMFC and represented a notable function of oxygen enrichment in the cathode side.But with the addition of CeO2,part of the catalyst surface was covered and led to the performance drop of the PEMFC.The best content of CeO2 is 1% when it is added by impregnation method and 3% when it is added by sol method.

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Effects Of Srb Biofilm And Corrosion Product Films On Corrosion Behavior Of Carbon Steel, Jing Lin, Yong-Gui Yan, Guang-Zhang Chen, Guang-Zhou Liu, Qing-Fen Li Feb 2006

Effects Of Srb Biofilm And Corrosion Product Films On Corrosion Behavior Of Carbon Steel, Jing Lin, Yong-Gui Yan, Guang-Zhang Chen, Guang-Zhou Liu, Qing-Fen Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrochemical techniques and surface analysis techniques were applied to study corrosion characteristic of A3 steel.The effects on corrosion behavior of A3 steel by sulfate-reducing bacteria(SRB)(biotic media)and corrosion product(abiotic media)were studied.The results showed that biofilms and corrosion product films play different role during different stages.Biofilms were easier flaky with increasing of its thickness.Non-uniform biofilms reduced pitting corrosion of the specimens.The corrosion product films formed under abiotic conditions were more adherently to the surface of the metal than those formed in biogenic media.

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A Study Of Overcharge Characteristic Of Lithium-Ion Cells, Jing Pang, Shi-Gang Lu, Sha Liu Nov 2005

A Study Of Overcharge Characteristic Of Lithium-Ion Cells, Jing Pang, Shi-Gang Lu, Sha Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The overcharge characteristics and effect factors of lithium-ion cells containing LiMn2O4 cathodes were studied in detail. Overcharge testing of Lithium-ion cells with a systematic variation in the cell balance demonstrated that the overcharge characteristics of Lithium-ion cells was affected by the amount of cathode in the cells, which is independent of the amount of anode material. The rate of charge was found to be an important parameter, as electrolyte complete decomposition at low charge rates caused the end of overcharge testing, while high charge rates accelerated the rate of heat generation in the cells and the cell …

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The Deactivation Mechanism Of Metal Oxide Anodes Under Alternative Current Electrolysis Condition, Jun-Tao Wang, Yan Han, Guang-Zhang Chen, Wen-Fa Liu Nov 2005

The Deactivation Mechanism Of Metal Oxide Anodes Under Alternative Current Electrolysis Condition, Jun-Tao Wang, Yan Han, Guang-Zhang Chen, Wen-Fa Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The metal oxide anodes coated on titanium used in seawater electrolysis were prepared by thermal decomposition. Their morphologies, compositions and phase structures were determined by scanning electron microscope(SEM), energy dispersive X-ray detector(EDX) and X-ray diffraction(XRD). The electrochemical properties of the anodes were characterized by accelerated life test, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. SEM, EDX and XRD showed that solid solution structures of (Ru, Ir, Ti)O2 and (Ir, Ti)O2 were formed after pyrolysis, the solid solution structures and active components were disappeared after the deactivation of the anodes. Electrochemical results indicated that the active area decreased and the …

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The Electrocatalystic Investigation Of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid On The Modified Multiply Wall Carbon Nanotubes, Ming-Qi Li, Duo-Chang Cai, Xiao-Ying He Nov 2005

The Electrocatalystic Investigation Of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid On The Modified Multiply Wall Carbon Nanotubes, Ming-Qi Li, Duo-Chang Cai, Xiao-Ying He

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical behavior of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid(DHBA) on modified multiply wall carbon nanotubes electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry(CV) and square wave voltammetry(SWV). Results show that in 0.1 mol/L HCl solutions the modified carbon nanotube electrode has an obvious electrocatalytic effect on the oxidation and deoxidization of DHBA. The oxidation current of DHBA is linear to it's concentration in the range of 4.0×10-6～1.0×10-4 mol/L and 2.0×10-4～8.0×10-4 1mol/L with correlation coefficient of 0.9995 and 0.9992. The detection limit is 1.0×10-6 mol/L.

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells-Materials And Prospects, Molenda Janina, Marzec Jacek Nov 2005

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells-Materials And Prospects, Molenda Janina, Marzec Jacek

Journal of Electrochemistry

The paper summarizes and discusses the basic properties of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components (electrode materials and electrolyte) from the point of view of their essential functional parameters suck as chemicalstability, transport, catalytic and thermomechanical properties under operational conditions in a SOFC. An interrela-tion between the defect structure of these materials related to oxygen nonstoichiometry and their electronic propertiesand catalytic activity was shown. Single-chamber fuel cell concept was also presented.

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The Optimal Sulfonation Conditions Of Self-Doped Polyaniline Obtained By Using Experimental Strategies, Wen-Yar Li, Chi-Chang Hu Nov 2005

The Optimal Sulfonation Conditions Of Self-Doped Polyaniline Obtained By Using Experimental Strategies, Wen-Yar Li, Chi-Chang Hu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The optimal sulfonation condition of self-doped sulfonated polyaniline (prepared from leucoemeraldinebase; denoted as LEB-SPANI) with a high electronic conductivity was obtained by experimental strategies, includingthe fractional factorial design (FFD) and central composite design (CCD). From the FFD experiment, the self-doped LEB-SPANI prepared at a lowtemperature (4℃), a short reaction time (1 h), and a small volume of fumingsulfuric acid (10 mL) showed a better conductivity (ca.127 mS/cm). In the CCD study coupled with a confirmationtest, the highest conductivity (ca.141 mS/cm) of the LEB-SPANI film was obtained under a sulfonation temperatureof 4℃, a sulfonation time of 75 minutes, and a volume …

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Silicides And Composites Materials As Anodes For Lithium Ion Batteries, Jun-Mei Yan, Hui-Zhen Huang, Jing Zhang, Yong Yang Nov 2005

Silicides And Composites Materials As Anodes For Lithium Ion Batteries, Jun-Mei Yan, Hui-Zhen Huang, Jing Zhang, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The anode materials of Mg2Si and MnSi were synthesized by mechanically activated annealing(MAA) techniques in this work and the in electrochemical performances were also studied.A series of composite materials of Mg2Si and CNTs or CMS were prepared by ball-milling method respectively. The reversible capacities of the composites were higher than that of the pure Mg2Si and pure carbon materials.The cyclic performances have been improved greatly by ball-milling of the Mg2Si and carbon materials. Results show that ball-milling method is one kind of method to make alloy materials into practical use.

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A Continuous Operation For Electroreduction Of Oxalic Acid To Glyoxylic Acid, Xiao-Hui Hu, Xiang-Fei Yan, Yu-Zhong Su, Jun Li, Qing-Biao Li Nov 2005

A Continuous Operation For Electroreduction Of Oxalic Acid To Glyoxylic Acid, Xiao-Hui Hu, Xiang-Fei Yan, Yu-Zhong Su, Jun Li, Qing-Biao Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

A simulative-continuous-operation approach was proposed to study the continuous operation for electroreduction of oxalic acid to gloxylic acid using a packed bed reactor and a parallel reactor with cooled cathode in order to solve the low productivity problem in current state by using traditional reactor. The effects of the concentration of oxalic acid and temperature on this process were also studied. Results showed that,after 30min of the reaction(residence time), the mass fraction of the produced glyoxylic acid in the catholic solution could reach 3.76% and 3.66% with respect to a saturated oxalic acid method and a step-temperature decreasing method. From …

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Electrochemical Oxidation Of Organic Additives In Tin Plating Electrolytes, Yin-Mei Cheng, Lan-Kun Cai, Qiang Song Nov 2005

Electrochemical Oxidation Of Organic Additives In Tin Plating Electrolytes, Yin-Mei Cheng, Lan-Kun Cai, Qiang Song

Journal of Electrochemistry

Cyclic voltammetry(CV) was used to characterize the voltammetric behaviours of organic additives, e.g. PSA(phenolsulfonic acid) EN(ethoxylatedα-naphthol) and ENSA(ethoxylatedα-naphthol sulfonic acid), on the anode surface. In PSA solutions, an anodic peak was obtained and the peak potential was about 1.2V. In EN and ENSA solutions, two anodic peaks were obtained and the peak potentials were about(0.95V) and 1.3V. The products of galvanostatic electrolysis were separated by HPLC(high performance liquid chromatography) and analyzed by EI/MS(electron ionizing mass spectrometry). The mechnism of the electrochemical oxidation was also disussed.

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Nafion Emulsion Method For Fuel Cell Membrane-Electrode-Assembly Preparation, Chao-Yang Xia, Lin Zhuang, Jun-Tao Lu Aug 2005

Nafion Emulsion Method For Fuel Cell Membrane-Electrode-Assembly Preparation, Chao-Yang Xia, Lin Zhuang, Jun-Tao Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

A Nafion emulsion method for fuel cell membrane-electrode-assembly (MEA) preparation was reported for the first time in this paper. 5 %(by mass) Nafion alcohol solution and non-polar solvent (e.g., cyclohexane) were ultrasonicallymixed to produce Nafion emulsion. The catalyst ink prepared using the thus-obtained Nafion emulsion can be directly cast onto Nafion membrane to make MEA. This method is simple in operation, and effectively preventsthe Nafion membrane swelling, hence is suitable for large-scale application. The MEA thus-prepared showed comparable catalyst efficiencywith respect to the popular transfer-method, and the preliminary performance in room-temperature H2/O2 fuel cell test was satisfying.

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Adsorption Of Polyaspartic Acid From Sulphur Acid Solution On Carbon Steel And Its Corrosion Inhibition, Rong-Jing Cui, Ning Gu, Chun-Mei Li Aug 2005

Adsorption Of Polyaspartic Acid From Sulphur Acid Solution On Carbon Steel And Its Corrosion Inhibition, Rong-Jing Cui, Ning Gu, Chun-Mei Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

The role of Polyaspartic acid in the corrosion inhibition of 45# carbon steel in sulphuric acid solution has been investigated by polarization curve andelectrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The influences of the concentration and the temperature of PASP on the corrosion inhibition efficiency were determined. The results indicated that the PASP as the corrosion inhibitor mainly inhibitated the anode; within the experiment temperature, the inhibitor efficiency decreased with the raising of the temperature and PASP had a good inhibiting performance at 10℃, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of PASP for carbon steel increased with the increase of the concentration of PASP when …

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Research Progresses In A Flow Redox Battery, Quan-Feng Dong, Hua-Min Zhang, Ming-Gang Jin, Ming-Sen Zheng, Ya-Ding Zhan, Shi-Gang Sun, Zu-Geng Lin Aug 2005

Research Progresses In A Flow Redox Battery, Quan-Feng Dong, Hua-Min Zhang, Ming-Gang Jin, Ming-Sen Zheng, Ya-Ding Zhan, Shi-Gang Sun, Zu-Geng Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

As a large scale electrochemical storage device, flow redox battery in which the active materials are flowing electrolytes is different from the common batteries employing solid or gas materials as an electrode. In this paper we introduced flow redox battery in brief, reviewed its development and actual state on (study). The main problem existed in the new device was discussed when viewed with its future developments.

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The Research Of Nano-Sized Nio Anode Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries, Jun-Mei Yan, Jing Zhang, Yong Yang Aug 2005

The Research Of Nano-Sized Nio Anode Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries, Jun-Mei Yan, Jing Zhang, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The nano-sized NiO materials were synthesized by solid phase method and sol-gel method. The synthesis conditions were optimized by DSC and TG techniques. The sol-gel method was optimized by changing the solvent and regulating the solution's pH for preparing NiO material. The structure and morphology of the materials were also characterized by means of XRD and TEM techniques, and the electrochemical performances of the materials were studied by the galvanostatically charge and discharge experiments.

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Electrocatalytic Oxidation And Degration Of Active Red X-3b By Nanotubes Catalytic Electrodes, Yi Wen, Jian-Hui Fang, Wei-Min Cao, Li-Yi Shi Aug 2005

Electrocatalytic Oxidation And Degration Of Active Red X-3b By Nanotubes Catalytic Electrodes, Yi Wen, Jian-Hui Fang, Wei-Min Cao, Li-Yi Shi

Journal of Electrochemistry

The catalytic splitting decomposition of carbon nanotubes isprocessed by dispersing with dilute nitric acid and thermal oxidation. Then well-proportionedphenolic resin is mixed in the carbon nanotubes. Then, the carbon nanotubesare made into electrodes by hot-press molding after the process of milling with high speed. The surface of the carbon nanotubes electrodes is analyzed by SEM. Active red X-3B simulated waster water is disposed by carbon nanotubes catalyticelectrode (anode) and stainless steel(cathode). The influencing factors of degradation by current density, concentrationof electrolyte, systemtemperature and pH are investigated. The experimental results indicated that acidiccondition is propitious tothe degradationreaction of organicdyestuff and wastewater …

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Effect Of Sintering Temperatures On Synthesis Of Mgco0.4Mn1.6O4 Positive Materials In Magnesium Ion Battery, Xiu-Ling Gao, Li-Fang Jiao, Hua-Tang Yuan, Jian-Sheng Cao, Ming Zhao, Hai-Xia Li, Yong-Mei Wang Aug 2005

Effect Of Sintering Temperatures On Synthesis Of Mgco0.4Mn1.6O4 Positive Materials In Magnesium Ion Battery, Xiu-Ling Gao, Li-Fang Jiao, Hua-Tang Yuan, Jian-Sheng Cao, Ming Zhao, Hai-Xia Li, Yong-Mei Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The cathode material MgCo0.4Mn1.6O4 for magnesium ion battery was synthesized by sol-gel method. The TG-DTA and XRD analyses showed that the prepared samples has simple spinel structure. Effect of annealing temperature on electrochemical properties was researched. The result shows that the sample sintered at 700℃ has the best electrochemical properties.

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Electrochemical Reduction Characteristics Of Nitrobenzene At The Copper Electrode, Jin-Hong Fan, Wen-Ying Xu, Ting-Yao Gao Aug 2005

Electrochemical Reduction Characteristics Of Nitrobenzene At The Copper Electrode, Jin-Hong Fan, Wen-Ying Xu, Ting-Yao Gao

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical reduction characteristics and transition steps of nitrobenzene aqueous solution at the copper electrode, as well as its reduction mechanism were extensively investigatedby using the techniques such as cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear scan voltammetry (LSV). The results showed that the reduction peaks of nitrobenzene at the copper electrode were located at 0.58 V and 1.32 V or so (vs. SCE), both acidity and alkalinesolutionsfavoredthe reduction of nitrobenzene. The adsorption of compounds followed by the reduction process, which is controlled by the mass transfer step at higher nitrobenzene concentration. In addition, the higher anaerobic degree led to faster reduction …

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Application Of Nickel Foam Electrode For Electroreduction Intermediate Of Purine, Hui-Wen Yang, Xi-En Hu, Xue-Jun Wang May 2005

Application Of Nickel Foam Electrode For Electroreduction Intermediate Of Purine, Hui-Wen Yang, Xi-En Hu, Xue-Jun Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Nickel foam with weight uniformity, good porosity ,pore size and low resistivity as a three-dimensional cathode was used in a filter-press electrochemical reactor. The H2SO4 as supporting electrolyte, separator of cation ion exchange membrane, and the lead plate as an anode were used. The cyclic system consisted of electroreduction reactor, pump, store tank and ampere meter. NAU was electroreduced in the cathode chamber of the reactor. Purine intermediate was synthesized with DAU, and the results were compared with those of iron powder reduction process. A peak current in the electroreduction process was detected. The current density of …

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The Preparation And Performance Of The Aqueous Matrix For Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells, Hua-Xin Lin, Mo-Jie Ceng, Bao-Lian Yi May 2005

The Preparation And Performance Of The Aqueous Matrix For Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells, Hua-Xin Lin, Mo-Jie Ceng, Bao-Lian Yi

Journal of Electrochemistry

PVA matrix of MCFC was prepared from the α-LiAlO2 powder, and polyvinylalcohol(PVA), Compared with the conventional PVB matrix, higher porosity, higher thermal weight loss and smaller maximum pore diameter were achieved for PVA matrix. Single cell was assembled with PVA matrix. At reaction gas pressure of 0.9 MPa, under reaction gas utilization of 20%, at 300 and 428.57 mA·cm-2, the cell voltage was 0.849 and 0.739 V respectively, and the output power density was 254.7 and 316.7 mW·cm-2 respectively, which are higher than those of the cell assembled with PVB matrix. During thermal cycles, the cell …

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A Preliminary Study Of Electrocrystallization Of Bismuth On Glassy Carbon, Min-Li Yang, Zhan-Jun Zhang May 2005

A Preliminary Study Of Electrocrystallization Of Bismuth On Glassy Carbon, Min-Li Yang, Zhan-Jun Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrocrystallization of bismuth on glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) from nitrate solutions was studied by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. Cyclic voltammograms exhibit a crossover between the cathodic and anodic branches, characteristic of the formation of bismuth nuclei on GCEs, and show that the bismuth electrocrystallization on GCEs is a diffusion-controlled reaction. The current transients were analyzed with the Scharifker and the Heerman equations. With the increaseof Bi3+ concentration, the non-dimensional plots leaned to the theoretical curve for 3D instantaneous nucleation and growth. The overpotential dependence of nucleation and growth mechanism was also found. With the increase of overpotential, the …

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The Synthesis, Characteristics And Performance Of Cnt Composites As Anodic Materials In Litium-Ion Battery, Quan-Feng Dong, Ming-Sen Zheng, Zhen-Cai Huang, Ming-Gang Jin, Ya-Ding Zhan, Zu-Geng Lin May 2005

The Synthesis, Characteristics And Performance Of Cnt Composites As Anodic Materials In Litium-Ion Battery, Quan-Feng Dong, Ming-Sen Zheng, Zhen-Cai Huang, Ming-Gang Jin, Ya-Ding Zhan, Zu-Geng Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

As an anodic material for lithium ion battery the carbon nano-tube (CNT) and some compounds based on tin have ever been investigated intensively. The fruited progress has not been made yet, however. In this paper the composites of CNT and Sn/SnO2 were synthesized employing two methods and characterized by SEM and XRD. And the electrochemical performance of the composites was investigated.

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Preparation And Characterization Of Mcm-41/Pvdf-Hfp Composite Microporous Polymer Electrolytes For Li-Ion Batteries, Zuo-Feng Chen, Yan-Xia Jiang, Quan-Chao Zhuang, Quan-Feng Dong, Shi-Gang Sun May 2005

Preparation And Characterization Of Mcm-41/Pvdf-Hfp Composite Microporous Polymer Electrolytes For Li-Ion Batteries, Zuo-Feng Chen, Yan-Xia Jiang, Quan-Chao Zhuang, Quan-Feng Dong, Shi-Gang Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

MCM-41/vinylidine fluoride-hexafluropropene copolymer (PVdF-HFP) composite microporous polymer electrolytes were prepared with mixed solvent of N, N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) and acetone. The influence of MCM-41 and nano-SiO2 on the porous structure of the microporous polymer electrolytes were studied with SEM. The results show that MCM-41 could take the place of the plasticizer in the process of making pores, and bring the preparation of microporous membranes easily. The preliminary electrochemical tests showed that the ion conductivity of composite microporous polymer electrolyte with 10% MCM-41 was about 10-3 S cm-1, and the performance of batteries was improved. The mesoporous MCM-41selected …

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Investigation On Ru-Ti-Ir-Sn Oxide Anode Coatings For Electrolyzing Seawater, Ke Wang, Yan Han, Lei-Yuan Wang, Xiao-Ling Zhang, Yu-Pu Sun May 2005

Investigation On Ru-Ti-Ir-Sn Oxide Anode Coatings For Electrolyzing Seawater, Ke Wang, Yan Han, Lei-Yuan Wang, Xiao-Ling Zhang, Yu-Pu Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

The anode coatings of Ru-Ti-Ir-Sn oxide with various compositions were prepared by thermal decomposition. The physical and electrochemical properties of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray detector (EDX), accelerated life, current efficiency, anti-Mn2+ contamination, polarization curveandcyclic voltammetry tests. The results showed thatthe anode coating with optimized formula possessed excellent overall properties for electrolyzing seawater.

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Study On Synthesis Of M-Phenoxy Benzoic Acid By Electrolysis Oxidation Method, Wei Xu, Chong-Tao Zhao May 2005

Study On Synthesis Of M-Phenoxy Benzoic Acid By Electrolysis Oxidation Method, Wei Xu, Chong-Tao Zhao

Journal of Electrochemistry

The m-phenoxy benzoic acid was synthesized by oxidation m-phenoxy toluene using Cr(Ⅵ)as oxidation media, which was prepared by electrolysis oxidation of Cr(Ⅲ)in the electrochemical bath using Nafion 417 as a diaphragm, Pb-PbO2 as an anode and Pb as cathode. The effect factors on the electrochemical oxidation of Cr(Ⅲ)to Cr(Ⅵ)in this electrolysis were studied. Furthermore, the optimal conditions for electronic synthesis of m-phenoxy benzoic acid were also discussed.

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The Effect Of Oxidant On Structure And Properties Of Pan/Ptfe Conducting Composite Membrane, Chang-Yuan Tao, Jing Chen, Jun Du, Cai-Xin Sun May 2005

The Effect Of Oxidant On Structure And Properties Of Pan/Ptfe Conducting Composite Membrane, Chang-Yuan Tao, Jing Chen, Jun Du, Cai-Xin Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

The PAn/PTFE conducting composite membrane was prepared by means of in-situ permeating chemical polymerization, with (NH4)2S2O8 and Na3VO4 being used as an oxidant respectively. The polymerization-growth behavior of the aniline by using different oxidant was compared. In addition, the oxidant effect on the structure and properties of conducting composite membrane was discussed. The results of SEM micrographs, pore size distribution and electrochemical methods suggested that using either oxidants could also induce the product with small pore size and dense pore structure. Compared with (NH4)2S2O …

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Anodic Polarization Behaviors Of Carbon Steel In Bicarbonate Solution, Jing-Mao Zhao, Yu Zuo Feb 2005

Anodic Polarization Behaviors Of Carbon Steel In Bicarbonate Solution, Jing-Mao Zhao, Yu Zuo

Journal of Electrochemistry

The anodic polarization curves of mild steel were measured in sodium bicarbonate solution of various concentrations, and the surface products were analyzed by XPS. Two anodic current peaks and two passive zones are observed in all the curves. When HCO3- ions concentration is below 0.1mol/L, the two peaks are so close that the first passive zone is difficult to be observed. When HCO3- ions concentration is above 0.1 mol/L, the first peak appears clear, while the second becomes smaller. The XPS results indicate that the out layer of film formed at a higher potential is mainly …

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