Optimizing the fabrication of carbon nanotube electrode for effective capacitive deionization via electrophoretic deposition strategy

In order to obtain superior electrode performances in capacitive deionization(CDI), the electrophoretic deposition(EPD) was introduced as a novel strategy for the fabrication of carbon nanotube(CNT) electrode.Preparation parameters, including the concentration of slurry components, deposition time and electric field intensity, were mainly investigated and optimized in terms of electrochemical characteristic and desalination performance of the deposited CNT electrode. The SEM image shows that the CNT material was deposited homogeneously on the current collector and a non-crack surface of the electrode was obtained. An optimal preparation condition of the deposited CNT electrode was obtained and specified as the Al(NO3)3 M concentration of 1.3 × 10~(-2) mol/L, the deposition time of 30 min and the electric field intensity of 15 V/cm. The obtained electrode performs an increasing specific mass capacitance of 33.36 F/g and specific adsorption capacity of 23.93 mg/g, which are 1.62 and 1.85 times those of the coated electrode respectively. The good performance of the deposited CNT electrode indicates the promising application of the EPD methodology in subsequent research and fabrication of the CDI electrodes for CDI process.     

Inhibition of M-MuLV reverse transcriptase activity by fullerene derivatives

The biological properties and biomedical application of fullerene (C60) and its derivatives are currently very active subjects concerning fullerene research. The bio logical effects of fullerene and its derivatives include enzyme inhibition, sites-selective DNA cleavage, antibacterial and antiviral activities, photocytotoxicity and antiapoptosis[1―4]. Especially, enzymes inhibited by fullerene derivatives mainly consist of oxidation-reduc- tion related enzymes such as glutathione transferase…     

Investigation on the aggregation properties of cationic [60]fullerene derivative

Fullerenes and functionalized fullerenes have at-tracted extensive attention of chemists, material scientists and biologists since the discovery of [60]fullerene (C60). Functionalized fullerenes exhibit a wide range of biologi-cal and medicinal activities, such as DNA photocleavage, antioxidants, neuroprotective agents, antiapoptotic activity, enzyme inhibition, anti-HIV activity, contrast agents and radiotracers[1—3] owing to their unique photochemical, radical-quenching and hydrophobic pr…     

Controllable synthesis of Ni-catalyzed tetragonal tungsten nanowires via chemical vapor deposition

Controllable synthesis of Ni-catalyzed tetragonal tungsten nanowires via chemical vapor deposition     

电泳沉积海藻酸钠/碳纳米管修饰高模碳纤维表面

采用纳米材料增加碳纤维（CF）的表面粗糙度及活性官能团,不仅可以改善CF增强复合材料的界面结合状态,而且不会对CF本体造成损伤,是一种极具发展潜力的新型CF表面改性手段。使用电泳沉积技术（EPD）将碳纳米管（CNTs）沉积在高模CF表面,然后与环氧树脂（EP）复合,制备了单向纤维增强层压板（CF/EP复合材料）。使用万能拉力机测试CF/EP复合材料的层间剪切强度（ILSS）,结果表明,在电压为6 V时制备的CF/EP复合材料的ILSS为58.9 MPa,与未经EPD处理的CF/EP复合材料（ILSS=52.2 MPa）相比提高了12.8%。同时,通过EPD制备了海藻酸钠与CNTs共沉积修饰的高模CF,海藻酸钠的加入增加了CNTs与CF表面的黏附性及氧含量,提高了纤维表面对树脂基体的浸润性。当CNTs的质量浓度为0.3 mg/mL、海藻酸钠的质量浓度为1 mg/mL、EPD电压为8 V时,所制备的CF/EP复合材料的ILSS可达68.3 MPa,与未经EPD处理的CF/EP复合材料相比提高了30.8%。     

电泳沉积海藻酸钠/碳纳米管修饰高模碳纤维表面

采用纳米材料增加碳纤维(CF)的表面粗糙度及活性官能团,不仅可以改善CF增强复合材料的界面结合状态,而且不会对CF本体造成损伤,是一种极具发展潜力的新型CF表面改性手段。使用电泳沉积技术(EPD)将碳纳米管(CNTs)沉积在高模CF表面,然后与环氧树脂(EP)复合,制备了单向纤维增强层压板(CF/EP复合材料)。使用万能拉力机测试CF/EP复合材料的层间剪切强度(ILSS),结果表明,在电压为6 V时制备的CF/EP复合材料的ILSS为58.9 MPa,与未经EPD处理的CF/EP复合材料(ILSS=52.2 MPa)相比提高了12.8%。同时,通过EPD制备了海藻酸钠与CNTs共沉积修饰的高模CF,海藻酸钠的加入增加了CNTs与CF表面的黏附性及氧含量,提高了纤维表面对树脂基体的浸润性。当CNTs的质量浓度为0.3 mg/mL、海藻酸钠的质量浓度为1 mg/mL、EPD电压为8 V时,所制备的CF/EP复合材料的ILSS可达68.3 MPa,与未经EPD处理的CF/EP复合材料相比提高了30.8%。     

Controllable fabrication of Au micro/nanostructures on self-doped polyaniline nanofibers via electrochemical deposition and its application for DNA immobilization

Four electrochemical methods, cyclic voltammetric deposition, potentiostatic electrodeposition, multi-potential step electrodeposition and three-step electrodeposition, were used to fabricate Au micro/nanostructures on self-doped polyaniline nanofibers-coated glassy carbon electrodes (Au/nanoSPAN/GCEs). The Au micro/nanostructures deposited on the nanoSPAN-modified electrodes were shown by scanning electron microscopy to exhibit different morphologies, such as Au nanoparticle clusters, monodisperse nanoparticles and homogeneously dispersed flower-like microparticles, depending on the deposition method. This phenomenon demonstrates that control over the morphology of Au metal can be easily achieved by adjusting the electrodeposition method. The electrochemical behaviors of the Au/nanoSPAN/GCEs also varied with above four methods, which were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. In comparison with Au nanoparticle clusters and monodisperse Au nanoparticles, homogeneously dispersed flower-like Au microparticles had the largest surface area and obviously enhanced electrochemical response towards the redox reactions of [Fe(CN)₆]^3?/4? on the modified electrode. DNA immobilization on the Au/nanoSPAN/GCEs was investigated by differential pulse voltammetry using [Fe(CN)₆]^3?/4? as an indicator. The efficiency of DNA immobilization was inherently related to their different Au micro/nanostructure morphologies. The Au/nano-SPAN/GCE fabricated by three-step electrodeposition showed the largest capacity for immobilization of single stranded DNA, which makes it a promising DNA biosensor.     

Synthesis of highly ordered SnO2／Fe2O3 composite nanowire arrays by electrophoretic deposition method

Highly ordered SnO2/Fe2O3 composite nanowire arrays have been synthesized by electrophoretic deposition method. The morphology and chemical composition of SnO2/Fe2O3 composite nanowire arrays are characterized by SEM, TEM, EDX, XPS, and XRD. The results show that the SnO2/Fe2O3 composite nanowires are about 180 nm in width and tens of microns in length, and they are composed of small nanoparticles of tetraganal SnO2 and rhombohedral α-Fe203 with diameters of 10-15nm. The SnO2/Fe2O3 composite nanowires are formed by a series of chemical reactions.     

Synthesis of carbon nanotube array using corona discharge plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Carbon nanotube array plays an important role in the area of nanomaterials due to its potential applications, e.g. as field emitter in flat panel display[1,2] and as template for synthesizing arrays of other important nanomaterials[3]. Anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template possesses an ordered porous structure that is formed through self-or- ganization during anodization[4,5], and is widely used to synthesize one-dimensional nanomaterial arrays[6]. Carbon nanotubes are usually assembled into t…