Preparation of Rh-TPPTS complex intercalated layered double hydroxide and influences of host and guest compositions on its catalytic performances in hydroformylation reaction

Based on the concept of intercalation chemistry of layered double hydroxides （LDHs）, RhCI（CO）（TPPTS）2 （TPPTS： P（m-C6H4SO3Na）3） and TPPTS co-intercalated LDHs were successfully synthesized by in situ complexation method. Characterizations of structure and composition of composite materials by powder XRD, FT-IR, and ICP-AES techniques confirmed the supramolecular structures of the catalytic species intercalated LDHs. The correlation between catalytic performance of intercalated catalyst and the composition of both host layers and interlayer guest species was also investigated.     

Structure, flame retarding and smoke suppressing properties of Zn-Mg-Al-CO3 layered double hydroxides

Zn-Mg-Al-CO3 layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been synthesized by a new method involving separate nucleation and aging steps. The Zn-Mg-Al-CO3 LDHs were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, ICP and TG-DTA. The limiting oxygen index and smoke density of composites of the LDHs with EVA-28 were determined. Incorporation of Zn^2 in the layers of the LDHs was found promoting material charring and smoke suppression. The mechanism of flame retardation and smoke suppression is discussed. The results show that Zn-Mg-Al-CO3 LDHs have better flam eretarding and smoke suppressing effects than Mg-Al-CO3 LDHs.     

Study on the supramolecular structure of sorbic acid intercalated Zn-Al layered double hydroxides and its thermal decomposition

A novel organic-inorganic composite, sorbic acid intercalated zinc aluminum layered double hydroxides （SA-ZnAl-LDHs） has been successfully assembled by a simple direct coprecipitation method. A holistic approach including normal XRD, FT-IR, and UV-Vis measurements and simultaneous TG/DTA/MS and in situ HT-XRD techniques was employed to explore the supramolecular intercalation structure and the thermal decomposition properties of as-syntheslzed SA-ZnAl-LDHs material.     

Polymerization reaction in restricted space of layered double hydroxides （LDHs）

This paper reported the preparation of styrene sulfonate intercalated layered double hydroxides (LDHs)material, SS-LDHs by coprecipitation method, followed by in-situ polymerization of the monomers in the interlayer space of LDHs. The polymerization reaction was monitored by UV and NMR. It is confirmed that when the reaction occurred at 100℃ for 24 h, part of monomers did not react. When the reaction was carried out at 150~C, the polymerization of the intercalated monomers is complete to afford the polymer intercalated product PSS-LDHs. During the polymerization process, the layered structure remains well. At the same time the gallery height increases with the lengthening of reaction time. This is preliminarily because that the PSS becomes more swelling with the amount of water it absorbs due to its hygroscopicity property.     

Recent progress in polymer/layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

New developments in the studies of nanocomposites based on polymer matrixes and layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in recent years are reviewed combining our relative research work, among which the synthesis techniques, the physicochemical characterizations, and the improved material properties are especially discussed. The possible application of polymer/LDH nanocomposites is also proposed.     

Effect of plastic deformation on diffusion-rolling bonding of steel sandwich plates

Diffusion bonding is one of the most important techniques for composite materials, while bonding temperature, holding time,and rolling reduction are the key parameters that affect the bonding strength of sandwich plates. To study the effect of plastic deformation on the bonding strength, laboratory experiments were carried on a Gleeble Thermal Simulator to imitate the diffusion-rolling bonding under different reductions for steel sandwich plates. The bonding strength and interlayer film thickness were measured, and the element diffusion was analyzed using line scanning. The relationship between the bonding strength and “diffused interlayer” thickness was investigated. It has been found that the bonding strength increases with reduction, whereas the interlayer film thickness decreases gradually as the reduction increases. The diffusion under plastic deformation is obviously enhanced in comparison with that of nil reduction. The mechanism of plastic deformation effect on the diffusion bonding and related models have been discussed.     

Structural Analysis of Layered Polymer Crystals and Application to Photofunctional Materials Using Organic Intercalation

We reported that layered polymer crystals are obtained by the topochemical polymerization of 1,3-diene monomers and provided as host material for organic intercalation. For intercalation using various long-alkyl amines as the guest species, its reaction behavior, mechanism, characteristics, and potential to application have been clarified. We also succeeded in the synthesis of several host layered polymer crystals with different tacticities and layer structures. We describe here intercalation using various stereoregular poly（muconic acid）s （PMA） and n-alkylamines as the host and guest compounds, respectively. The reaction behavior and the layered structure of the obtained ammonium polymers are discussed from the viewpoint of stereochemical structure of the host polymers.     

Selectivity of Crystal Growth Direction in Layered Double Hydroxides

Investigation of selectivity of crystal growth direction in layered double hydroxides is helpful to control their particle sizes in different directions. Mg-AI layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were synthesized using a coprecipitation method. The influences of aging temperature, aging time, and Mg/AI molar ratio on the crystal structure, the LDHs particle size, and the selectivity of crystal growth in different directions wereinvestigated. The results show that the size of the crystallites in the a direction is larger than that in the c direction for all experimental conditions, indicating faster crystal growth in the a direction than in the c direction. The crystallite sizes in the a and c directions both increase with decreasing Mg/AI molar ratio but with less difference between the sizes in the two directions. Therefore, the crystal growth rate in the c direction increases more than that in the a direction as the Mg/AI molar ratio decreases. The influence of the aging time, aging temperature, and Mg/AI molar ratio on the selectivity of the crystal growth direction can be used to prepare LDHs with selected sizes in the a and c directions.     

XPS study of the corrosion resisting composite alloying layer obtained by double glow plasma with the brush plating Ni interlayer

The Ni-Cr-Mo-Cu multi-element surface alloying with the electric brush plating Ni interlayer on the low carbon steel substrate has been investigated. By the electrochemical method in 3.5% (mass fraction) NaCl solution, the corrosion resistance of the composite alloying layer and single alloying layer is determined. The experimental results show that the corrosion resistance of the composite alloying layer is obviously better than that of the single alloying layer. The structure and composition of passive films formed on the two kinds of alloyed layers after electrochemical tests in 3.5% NaCl solution have been studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It is concluded that the double glow plasma surface alloying of low carbon steel with the electric brush plating Ni interlayer is an appropriate technique to enhance the corrosion resistance compared with the single double glow surface alloying.     

Phase boundary sliding model controlled by diffusionsolution zone in superplastic deformation

With scanning electron microscope (SEM), the surface morphology of phase boundary sliding (PBS) in superplastic deformation (SPD) of Zn-Al alloy and the diffusion behavior of Zn, Al interfaces in their powers' sintering have been investigated. The results show that Zn-Al eutectoid microstructure can be achieved through their powders' sintering, and the diffusion characteristic between Zn and Al is just a demonstration of Kirkendall effect, in which Zn can dissolve into Al whereas A1 can hardly dissolve into Zn. During sintering, a diffusion-solution zone ?′ has formed and subsequently transformed into a eutectoid microstructure in the cooling process. The superplastic deformation mechanism of Zn-Al eutectic alloy is phase boundary sliding which is controlled by the diffusion-solution zone ?′. If the diffusion-solution zone ?′ is unsaturated, it will have much more crystal defects and the combination between ?′ and phase ? is weak, thus the process of phase boundary sliding becomes easily; on the contrary, if the diffusion-solution zone ?′ becomes thick and saturated, the sliding will be difficult.     

Preparation,characterization and release of methyl viologen from a novel nanoparticle delivery system with double shells of silica and PLGA

The use of nanotechnology in drug delivery is a rapidly expanding field. Biodegradable or nontoxic nanomaterials have the most promising application potentials in nanomedicine. Herein, we report a novel core-shell nanoparticle with double shell coatings (silica and poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)) with the total shell thickness of (8.7 ± 1.3) nm. The outer shell of PLGA is biodegradable and used for controlled and sustained release, and the inner shell of silica is mesoporous for the preservation of t...     

Preparation and hydrogen storage properties of nanocrystalline TiFe synthesized by mechanical alloying

In this research, the mechanism of mechanical alloying(MA) synthesis of TiFe intermetallic compound(IMC)from individual components Ti and Fe has been studied. The partition coefficient of the apparent diffusion and the reaction rate constant during MA solid-state synthesis of the TiFe intermetallic compound in a planetary ball mill have been estimated. The results indicate that the apparent diffusion coefficient is close to 10~(–11)cm~2/s that is approximately one order higher than the conventional high temperature diffusion coefficient. The reaction rate constant is close to 1.75·10~(-6). The relation between the structure and the hydrogen storage properties of MA synthesized IMC TiFe have been briefly discussed.     

Tussah Silk Fibroin Porous Scaffolds Prepared with a Mild Self-assembly Process for Controlled Drug Release

Besides excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility,a useful tissue engineering scaffold should provide favorable surface properties,outstanding mechanical strength and controlled drug release property. In this paper,a mild process to prepare porous tussah silk fibroin（ TSF） scaffolds from aqueous solution was described. The n-butanol was used to control the self-assembly of tussah silk. The scaffolds with different TSF concentrations and the same volume showed differences in pore size and distribution. The maximum porosity of the poprepared porous scaffolds was 80% in this paper. And the pore size of the prepared porous scaffolds with different concentrations was between 10μm and 230 μm. X-ray diffraction（ XRD） analysis revealed that amorphous TSF was crystallized to β-sheet secondary structure upon gelatin. The TSF scaffolds for controlled drug release was studied and the result showed that the time of drug release was significantly longer. The produced TSF scaffolds with sustained drug release have potential application in tissue engineering.     

Preparation and Properties of Poly（Ethylene Terephthalate）/Boehmite Nanocomposite

Colloidal boehmite particles have been included into a polyethylene terephthalate matrix by in situ polymerization. Boehmite nanoparticles were produced by the controlled hydrolysis of aluminium isopropylate. The nanoparticles were characterized using Transmitted Electronic Microscopy （TEM） and X-ray Diffraction （XRD）, which revealed the particles of magnitude about 10 nm. The particles have been used without any surface modification. Characterization of the nanocomposite has been carried out using TEM and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）. TEM images indicate that the particles have been homogeneously dispersed in the polymer. DSC results show that the presence of boehmite affects the process of crystallization of polyethylene terephthalate.     

Kinetics of Nitrogen Removal from Molten Steel under Vacuum and Gas-Blowing Conditions

The kinetics of nitrogen removal from molten steel under vacuum and gas-blowing conditions has been studied during the VIM process. The experimental results indicated that vacuum affected the kinetics of nitrogen removal in the range of 67~5 360 Pa. At 67 Pa, the rate of nitrogen removal is controlled by the liquid phase mass transfer of nitrogen in molten steel. At 2 680Pa, the limited step for nitrogen removal from molten steel is the chemical reaction at the metal/gas interface. Under the present experimental conditions, the type (Ar, CO, CO₂) and quantity of gas flowed have no evident influences on the rate of nitrogen removal. The ratio of nitrogen removal of gas bubbles is less than 3%. Based on the experimental results, the mechanism of nitrogen removal during the VD process with argon blowing and the other melting or secondary refining processes with carbon-oxygen reaction have been discussed. Some new viewpoints are proposed.     

Arrangement models of alkylammonium cations in the interlayer of HDTMA<Superscript>+</Superscript> pillared montmorillonites

The orientation of HDTMA^ in the interlayer of organic pillared montmorillonites prepared at different concentrations of HDTMA^ have been studied using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and theoretical calculation .A series of arrangement models of HDTMA^ in the interlayer of montmorillonite have been proposed as lateral-monoloayer (LM),lateral-bilayer (LB),pseudotrilayer (PT),paraf-fin-type-monolayer(PM),paraffin-type-bilayer (PB),With the increase of the concentration of HDTMA^ ,the arrangement model of HDTMA^ in the interlayer of montmorillonites changes as lateral-monoloayer →lateral-bilayer→paraffin-type monolayer→pseudotrilayer→paraffin-type-bilayer and the packing density of HDTMA^ in the interlayer increases gradually,In the intermediate stages,different models may coexist.     

Characteristic and mechanism of inactivating algae with O3 and ClO2

Both O3 and ClO2 have a high effect on inactivating-algae in source water with no forming THMs which do harm to human in producing drinking water, so they will be favorably substituted for Cl2. In order to make certain of the mechanism of inactivating algae with O3 and ClO2, the algal cell number change and its different characteristics of figures and structures in treated and untreated water have been studied by the microscopy and SEM and the mode of inactivating algae has been inferred. The results show that the mechanism of inactivating algae by O3 is not completely identical with that by ClO2. The actual reaction process and efficiency have been controlled by many factors, such as the different characteristics of oxidants and algal cells.     

Mathematical model for the thermal process of controlled cooling of wires and its numerical simulation

The mathematical model for the thermal process of billets rolling has been established, including transporting in air and temperature-holding cover, descaling with high-pressure water, and the process of rolling and cooling in water box. The calculated data by the model have been compared with the measured data and the results show that the model is right and creditable. Based on the model, the main thermal characters of rolling line have been simulated and the influence of all the parameters on the temperature of rolling has been analyzed.     

Influence of particle structure on electrochemical character of composite graphite

The natural graphite has been used as the anode material for Lithium-Ion batteries, because of its low cost, chemical stability and excellent reversibility for Li+ insertion. However, the slow diffusion rate of lithium ion and poor compatibility with electrolyte solutions make it difficult to use in some conditions. In order to solve these problems, an epoxy-coke/graphite composite has been manufactured. The particle of composite carbonaceous material coated on non-graphitizable (hard) carbon matrix. Due to the disordered structure, the diffusion rate of lithium species in the non-graphitzable carbon is remarkably fast and less anisotropic. The process for preparing a composite carbon powder provides a promising new anode material with superior electrochemical properties for Li-ion batteries. The unique structure of epoxy-coke/graphite composite electrodes results in much better kinetics, also better recharge ability and initial charge/discharge efficiency.     

Starch Modification for Slow Release of Herbicide Encapsulated with Concentrated Starch Paste

An attempt on starch modification has been made to increase the paste concentration of potato starch for reducing the energy consumption required for the encapsulation of herbicide within starch matrix by encapsulating 2,4-D as model herbicide. The matrix behaviors were evaluated in terms of the herbicide content,capability of swelling in water,encapsulation efficiency,and the rate of herbicide released from the matrix. To increase paste concentration of starch for decreasing the energy consumption in dry process,potato starch was acidified before the encapsulation. However,the matrix prepared in such a way showed that it weakened the control to the herbicide encapsulated,which increased the rate of herbicide released from the matrix. By introducing covalent bonds among starch molecules,the problem with the control and release rate can be completely solved. Moreover,the effects of formaldehyde amount,medium pH,herbicide content,and particle size on the matrix behaviors and release rate were also investigated. The newly developed matrix shows low capability of swelling and slow release,and reduces water evaporation in dry process by about 40% during matrix preparation.