Synthesis And In Situ Characterization Of Intercalated Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Investigated For Novel Cathode Applications,
2022
University of Kentucky
Synthesis And In Situ Characterization Of Intercalated Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Investigated For Novel Cathode Applications, Ahamed Ullah
Theses and Dissertations--Chemistry
To develop an effective battery cathode material that can be useful for future batteries, the thermal stability and ion diffusion dynamics need to be well understood. In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a popular and proven technique to study the evolution of local structures during the dynamic processes in the cathode materials. This dissertation will demonstrate the application of high-resolution imaging and in situ heating and biasing in the TEM to study the structure and composition, morphology change, and ion diffusion in the cathode materials.
The three chapters in this dissertation will be focused on the two cathode materials: …
Toward Liquid Cell Quantum Sensing: Ytterbium Complexes With Ultra-Narrow Absorption,
2022
Denison University
Toward Liquid Cell Quantum Sensing: Ytterbium Complexes With Ultra-Narrow Absorption, Ashley J. Shin, Changling Zhao, Yi Shen, Claire E. Dickerson, Timothy Luke Atallah
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Charge Transfer Mediated Triplet Excited State Formation In Donor-Acceptor-Donor Bodipy: Application For Recording Of Holographic Structures In Photopolymerizable Glass,
2022
Technological University Dublin
Charge Transfer Mediated Triplet Excited State Formation In Donor-Acceptor-Donor Bodipy: Application For Recording Of Holographic Structures In Photopolymerizable Glass, Tatsiana Mikulchyk, Safakath Karuthedath, Catherine S.P. De Castro, Andrey A. Buglak, Aimee Sheehan, Aaron Wieder, FréDéRic Laquai, Izabela Naydenova, Mikhail Filatov
Articles
Donor–acceptor–donor BODIPY triads bearing anthracene or pyrene as electron donating subunits were prepared through a stepwise synthesis. Photoinduced electron transfer and formation of long-lived triplet excited states via spin–orbit charge transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) was studied by steady-state and ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy and further supported by DFT computations. New BODIPYs were found to form triplet states and sensitize singlet oxygen in both polar and non-polar solvents which is unusual for photosensitizers operating via SOCT-ISC. BODIPY-anthracene triad (ABA) was used as a photosensitizer component in a photopolymerizable glass that was prepared by a four-step sol–gel process. ABA in combination with N …
Re-Crosslinking Particle Gel For Co2 Compliance Control And Co2 Filtration Blocking,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Re-Crosslinking Particle Gel For Co2 Compliance Control And Co2 Filtration Blocking, Yifu Long, Baojun Bai, Thomas P. Schuman
Patents
The present invention generally relates to the composition of particle gels for CO2 - EOR and CO2 storage . More particularly , CO2 resistant particle gels are provided that can re - crosslink at subterranean conditions . These particle gels can be deployed to improve the conformance of CO , flooding , CO , huff - puff , or Water - Alternative - Gas ( WAG ) . The applications may also involve CO2 storage , such as the blocking of CO2 leakage and similar CO2 processing .
Fiber Assisted Re-Cross-Linkable Polymer Gel And Preformed Particle Gels For Fluid Loss And Conformance Control,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Fiber Assisted Re-Cross-Linkable Polymer Gel And Preformed Particle Gels For Fluid Loss And Conformance Control, Baojun Bai, Ze Wang, Zhe Sun, Jingyang Pu, Thomas P. Schuman
Patents
Described herein are compositions useful for controlling fluid flow, for example in a target zone of a subterranean environment, and methods of forming and using the same. The composition generally comprises a quantity of fibers and a quantity of swellable particles, which may be dispersed in a carrier fluid. The composition may be synthesized in the form of a bulk gel or may be gelatinated during use. The fibers in the compositions provide improved performance as compared to prior PPG and RPPG particle containing compositions. Specifically, the compositions reinforce the re-cross-linked/re-associated hydrogel plug in underground features and support proper rehydration …
Characterization Of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes And Polystyrene/Cnt Composites Prepared With Microwave-Induced Polymerization,
2022
Georgia Southern University
Characterization Of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes And Polystyrene/Cnt Composites Prepared With Microwave-Induced Polymerization, Allen Hulette
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
The use of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites can increase the mechanical properties of the resulting product. Carbon nanotubes are known to have chemical interactions that make them attracted to one another and fall out of solution. To reduce this agglomeration and disperse the mechanical properties throughout the composite, functional groups are covalently added to the carbon nanotubes. Another known property of carbon nanotubes is their ability to absorb microwaves and convert it into other forms of energy. This research investigates the effects of carbon nanotube absorption of microwaves and initiation of styrene monomer polymerization. Grignard reactions are used to …
Synthesis Of Functional Chalcone Library For Use In Aza- Dipyrromethene Dye Systems,
2022
Murray State University
Synthesis Of Functional Chalcone Library For Use In Aza- Dipyrromethene Dye Systems, Kendal Crawley
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Over the past decade, Aza-Bodipy dyes (ADPs), a derivative of the extensively studied BF2-dipyrromethene (BODIPY), have become a growing field of research due to their unique photophysical properties, high yielding synthesis, and relative stability. They possess a unique spectral window of 600 to 750 nm which is the red to near-IR region, evidenced by the blue color of many of these dyes. Increasing interest in these dyes is due to this near-IR window which is important for many applications.1-4 ADP chromophores also have a common core motif to that of phthalocyanines which allow for coordination at their …
Biodiesel Production From Castor Oil: Mixing Optimization During Transestrification,
2022
The British University in Egypt
Biodiesel Production From Castor Oil: Mixing Optimization During Transestrification, Islam M. Al-Akraa
Chemical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Characterization Of Nanoparticles Using Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry,
2022
Missouri State University
Characterization Of Nanoparticles Using Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Jabez D. Campbell
Graduate Theses/Dissertations
Nanomaterials are a relatively new class of materials that have many applications which span a wide host of fields from medical products to consumer products. The possible compositions and forms of nanomaterials are just as varied as the applications. Therefore, a versatile characterization method is needed for researchers and regulators alike to ensure nanomaterials are properly used. Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) is a functional method that could fill the characterization need in the nanomaterial research field. Using data from both SP-ICP-MS tests and data from literature established characterization methods, the viability of making SP-ICP-MS the standard …
Development Of Peg-B-Pla Based Micelles For Neutralization Of A Toxic Peptide,
2022
Missouri State University
Development Of Peg-B-Pla Based Micelles For Neutralization Of A Toxic Peptide, Giselle Campos
Graduate Theses/Dissertations
I herein report the preparation and characterization of PEG-b-PLA block copolymer micelles and PEG-b-PLA/PLA mixed micelles as potential “plastic antidotes” for a toxic peptide, melittin. PEG-b-PLA micelles have been used in a number of biomedical applications for their biodegradability and biocompatibility. Along these lines, I investigated the colloidal stability and the peptide absorption properties of PEG-b-PLA/PLA mixed micelles. A series of PEG-b-PLA block copolymer micelles and PEG-b-PLA/PLA mixed micelles were prepared, and their colloidal stability was studied. The hydrodynamic diameters of stable micelles were determined by using Dynamic …
Magnetoexcitons In Phosphorene Monolayers, Bilayers, And Van Der Waals Heterostructures,
2022
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Magnetoexcitons In Phosphorene Monolayers, Bilayers, And Van Der Waals Heterostructures, Roman Ya. Kezerashvili, Anastasia Spiridonova, Andrew Dublin
Publications and Research
We study direct and indirect excitons in Rydberg states in phosphorene monolayers, bilayers, and van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure in an external magnetic field within the framework of the effective-mass approximation. The magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the monolayer or heterostructure and is varied between 0 and 60 T. Binding energies of magnetoexcitons are calculated by numerical integration of the Schrödinger equation using the Rytova-Keldysh potential for direct magnetoexcitons and both the Rytova-Keldysh and Coulomb potentials for indirect magnetoexcitons. The latter aids in the understanding of the role of screening in phosphorene. We report the magnetic field energy contribution …
Molecular Engineering Of Self-Immolative Polymers As Chemically Responsive Temporary Adhesives For Protective Garments,
2022
Dartmouth College
Molecular Engineering Of Self-Immolative Polymers As Chemically Responsive Temporary Adhesives For Protective Garments, Hana J. Yarbrough
Dartmouth College Master’s Theses
The long-term goal of this thesis is to design novel chemical protective garments that both shield and sense for chemical warfare agents. The overarching hypothesis of this work is that joining textiles with a chemically responsive temporary adhesive will reduce the permeability of and detect hazardous analytes across fabric boundaries. Work towards achieving this goal and testing this hypothesis is separated into two chapters. The first chapter reports the development of a self-immolative polymer, poly(phthalaldehyde), into a stimuli-responsive temporary adhesive. Developing poly(phthalaldehyde) as a robust adhesive that rapidly releases substrates would be a significant and novel contribution to the fields …
Cyclic Voltammetric Simulations On Batteries With Porous Electrodes,
2021
Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China;
Cyclic Voltammetric Simulations On Batteries With Porous Electrodes, Xue-Fan Cai, Sheng Sun
Journal of Electrochemistry
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are among the most widely used energy storage devices. Whole-cell modeling and simulations of LIBs can optimize the design of batteries with lower costs and higher speeds. The Pseudo-Two-Dimensional (P2D) electrochemical model is among the most famous whole-cell models and widely applied in LIB simulations. P2D model consists of a series of kinetic equations to model Li+/Li diffusion in working/counter electrodes and electrolytes, which are filled in the porous electrodes and separator, and reactions at the interface of electrolyte and active particles. The traditional applications of P2D model, however, are limited to the cases where …
Effect Of Aluminum Alloy Surface Modification On Adhesion Of The Modified Polyurethane Coating And Its Corrosion Protective Performance,
2021
1. State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China;
Effect Of Aluminum Alloy Surface Modification On Adhesion Of The Modified Polyurethane Coating And Its Corrosion Protective Performance, Xian-Yin Kuang, Shao-Qiang Jin, Yan-Hui Cao, Yan-Mei Zhang, Shi-Gang Dong, Long-Hui Zhu, Li-Wen Lin, Chang-Jian Lin
Journal of Electrochemistry
The ordinary organic coatings on aluminum alloy usually encounter a problem of low adhesion to the substrate, which results in destruction and failure of the long-term protective performance of the anticorrosion systems. The surface modification of aluminum alloy is able to enhance the adhesion of organic coating on aluminum alloys, and to improve their protective performance. In this work, a combined surface modification of anodic oxidation and mussel adhesion protein/CeO2/3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane composite film (MCA) was developed on the aluminum alloy. The adhesion of modified polyurethane coated on the treated aluminum alloy and its corrosion protective performance were evaluated comprehensively …
Influence Of Heat Treatment Time On Cathode Material Cr8O21 For Lithium Battery,
2021
1. Guizhou Meiling Power Sources Co. Ltd, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources,Zunyi 563003, Guizhou, China;
Influence Of Heat Treatment Time On Cathode Material Cr8O21 For Lithium Battery, Jiu-Kang Teng, Qing-Jie Wang, Liang Zhang, Hong-Mei Zhang, Xiao-Tao Chen, Peng Zhang, Jin-Bao Zhao
Journal of Electrochemistry
Chromium oxide (Cr8O21) cathode material for lithium batteries was synthesized by thermal decomposition of chromium trioxide (CrO3) at high temperature. The electrochemical properties of chromium oxide depended on the time and temperature during the heat treatment. Pure phase chromium oxide was prepared, and the effects of heat treatment time on the structures and electrochemical properties of Cr8O21 were systematically studied. The first discharge mechanism of chromium oxide in lithium batteries was explored, and the results were similar to that in lithium-sulfur batteries. The crystal phases and electrochemical properties of the prepared …
Effect Of Glycol Based Coolant Pollution On Pem Fuel Cells Stack And Recovery Measures,
2021
Shanghai Shenli Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201401, China;
Effect Of Glycol Based Coolant Pollution On Pem Fuel Cells Stack And Recovery Measures, Cong-Yi Zhu, Xiao-Hui Li, Quan-Quan Gan
Journal of Electrochemistry
As the heat conduction medium of fuel cell cooling system, coolant is very important for the thermal management of fuel cell stack. In practical application, coolant leakage into the stack often occurs. Due to the randomness of fault location of components, the location of coolant leakage is uncertain, which may occur on the cathode side or anode side of some or all single cells. The main effects of coolant pollution on fuel cell stack are as follows: the output of open circuit voltage decreases sharply, the consistency of single cells voltage decreases and so on, which seriously affects the normal …
Copper Nanoparticles In-Situ Anchored On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon For High-Efficiency Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalyst,
2021
1. Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Process of Xinjiang Corps, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China;
Copper Nanoparticles In-Situ Anchored On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon For High-Efficiency Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalyst, Hui-Fang Yuan, Yue Zhang, Xing-Wu Zhai, Li-Bing Hu, Gui-Xian Ge, Gang Wang, Feng Yu, Bin Dai
Journal of Electrochemistry
Compared with noble metal platinum (Pt)-based catalysts, inexpensive non-noble metal electrocatalysts have attracted extensive attention for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, chitosan as a kind of biomass resource rich in nitrogen and carbon was used to prepare nitrogen-doped carbon (N-C) and N-C in-situ anchored by copper nanoparticles (Cu/N-C). The as-obtained N-C and Cu/N-C nanoparticles were successfully used as non-noble eletrocatalysts tested for ORR. Compared with the N-C, the Cu/N-C showed the high surface area of 607.3 m 2·g-1 with the mean pore size of 2.5 nm and the pore volume of 0.40 cm3·g-1 …
Photoelectrochemical Sensing Based On Zr-Mofs For Homocysteine Detection,
2021
1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, 030600, Shanxi, China;2. Institute of Environmental Science and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, Shanxi, China;
Photoelectrochemical Sensing Based On Zr-Mofs For Homocysteine Detection, Wen-Xia Dong, Guang-Ming Wen, Bin Liu, Zhong-Ping Li
Journal of Electrochemistry
Due to the independent form of the light source and detection system, photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor has the advantages of low background, high sensitivity and simple operation. So far, PEC systems have been widely used in the fields including the actual detection of metal ions, biological antibodies or antigens in environmental pollutants. When the photosensitive material is irradiated by a light source with an energy being equal to or greater than its band gap, electrons (e-) transition occurs from the valence band to the conduction band, leaving a hole (h+), at the same time, the generated electron-hole …
Functional Sulfate Electrolytes Enable The Enhanced Cycling Stability Of Nati2(Po4)3/C Anode Material For Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries,
2021
College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China;
Functional Sulfate Electrolytes Enable The Enhanced Cycling Stability Of Nati2(Po4)3/C Anode Material For Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries, Shu-Jin Li, Zhi-Kang Cao, Wen-Kai Wang, Xiao-Han Zhang, Xing-De Xiang
Journal of Electrochemistry
Aqueous sodium-ion batteries show promising application in fields of large-scale storage of intermittent renewable energies owing to the earth-abundant sodium resources and incombustible aqueous electrolytes. Primary factors determining whether they can be commercially utilized are low cost and long lifetime. Among current electrode materials, NASICON-type NaTi2(PO4)3 arouses wide interests as an anode material for aqueous sodium-ion batteries as it offers a high specific capacity, fast Na-transport ability and reasonable working potential, however, suffering from insufficient cycling performance caused by severe dissolution of active materials in traditional aqueous electrolytes. In this work, a functional sulfate electrolyte …
Nitrogen-Sulfur Co-Doped Porous Carbon Preparation And Its Application In Lithium-Sulfur Batteries,
2021
1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China;
Nitrogen-Sulfur Co-Doped Porous Carbon Preparation And Its Application In Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Gui-Xiang Zhao, Wail Hafiz Zaki Ahmed, Fu-Liang Zhu
Journal of Electrochemistry
In recent years, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have been considered as a promising candidate for the next generation of energy storage system due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity (1675 mAh·g-1) and energy density (2600 Wh·kg-1). However, the practical application of Li-S batteries is seriously limited by their insulating nature of sulfur, the shuttle effect of polysulfides (LiPSs), and volume expansion during charging and discharging. To overcome those disadvantages, one of the commonly methods is to infiltrate sulfur into porous conductive carbon framework, such as porous carbon, hollow carbon spheres, graphene, carbon nanotubes and some composites of the …
