Advanced Materials Research Vols. 152-153

Abstract: In order to improve the Cd2+ adsorption ability, the granular activated carbon (GAC) was modified with different treatments, and the Cd2+ removal efficiencies (REs) by the treated GACs were then comparatively investigated under different conditions. The surface physical-chemical properties of these carbons were further characterized in virtue of BET and Boehm’s titration, etc. The results demonstrate that the specific surface area and surface oxy acidity functional groups of GAC changed to some certain after the different treatments, especially for that with HNO3 oxidizing. It therefore led to an improvement of Cd2+ adsorption ability, and the corresponding REs by the N-GACs that were respectively modified with 10% and 70% HNO3 were significantly higher than that by the original GAC (i.e., 41% and 57% vs. 10%). pH was found to be the most vital influencing factor for the Cd2+ adsorption, and the Cd2+ REs by the tested GACs were all increased with an elevation in the pH value.

Abstract: The spark plasma sintering (SPS) microstructure and high temperature oxidation behavior of TiH2-45Al-0.2Si-5Nb(at.%) alloy were investigated.Emphasis was placed on the effect of SPS microstructures, obtained by blend powder and mechanical alloying powder. The mass gain due to oxidation was measured using an electro balance. The oxide layers as well as its micro-structure were examined by SEM and EDS, and XRD. The results show that sintered microstructure of blend powder is composed of fully lamellar TiAl/ Ti3Al phase, and that of the mechanical alloying powder is composed of finer granular TiAl/Ti3Al phase. The latter oxidation rate is lower, and forms continuous mixed oxide layer of Al2O3 and TiO2. Both SPS microstructure of blend powder and mechanical alloying powder are superior in oxidation behavior to ordinary vacuum sintering.

Abstract: In the study, activated alumina was modified by calcium chloride, and after modification the phosphorus removal from aqueous solution increased by 13% or so. Then the activated alumina with and without treatment were subjected to characterization by the methods of the BET and SEM, and the adsorption characteristics of modified activated alumina were further studied at different contact time, pH values, adsorbent dosage levels and initial phosphorus concentration. Moreover, the equilibrium adsorption data for phosphorus were better fitted to Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and it means that the uptake of phosphorus preferably followed the monolayer adsorption process.

Abstract: Regarding to the special requirement of electromagnetic shielding materials, the concept and connotation of conductive and magnetic electromagnetic shielding composites were presented and the requirement causes of this kind of electromagnetic shielding composites applied in military and civil areas were analyzed. A structure design of new-type electromagnetic shielding materials is presented and the feasibility of the design was analyzed by associating with modeling method and optimization method.

Abstract: By testing 4 pin standard frame-supported multi-ribbed composite slab’s mechanical proper- ties under the horizontal load’s funtion,it is got that the earthquake resistance performance influence of lateral stiffness satio to frame-supported multi- ribbed slabs.The reasonable value scope of stiffness satio between transformation layers is obtained by finite element analysis of seismic response of frame-support- ed multi-ribbed slab structures and provides theoretical basis to engineering design

Abstract: Steel is the most used material for the confinement plates of composite armors, but other materials may afford better protection against shaped charges. One of the most interesting materials is ceramic because of its hardness, of its relatively small density and of the reduction of collateral damages, and the other one of the most interesting materials is aluminum because of its small density and ductility. We have therefore compared the protection capability of rubber composite armors built either with copper or with steel. For each configuration, we measured the loss energy of the standard charge shaped jet and the change of the tangential velocity of the different layers with simulation measure and point the deformation of the jet when they penetrated the composite armors. We also have done some X-ray experiments to observe the deformation of the jet to test and verify the result of the simulation. Clear correlations are observed between the projection capability and the confinement materials.

Abstract: Highly ordered Fe59Co41 alloy nanowires with a diameter of about 50 nm and length of about 4.1µm have been fabricated by alternating current (AC) electrodeposition into the anodic aluminum oxide templates. The morphology, structure and magnetic properties of Fe59Co41 alloy nanowires were characterized by TEM, EDS, XRD and VSM, respectively. The results indicate the Fe59Co41 nanowires with a high aspect ratio are very uniform and regular, which corresponds to the diameter of the nanochannel of the AAO membrane. XRD and HRTEM results show that the Fe59Co41 nanowires crystallize in hexagonal-close-packed (HCP) cobalt solid solution with [100] preferred orientation. VSM results show the Fe59Co41 nanowire arrays have a notable perpendicular magnetic anisotropy with easy magnetization axis along the nanowires. The magnetic properties of Fe59Co41 nanowire arrays are mainly predominated by shape anisotropy.

Abstract: In order to improve salt corrosion and frost resistance of cement-soil, the waste tire rubber powder was mixed into cement-soil to form rubberized cement-soil. In the salt corrosion and freeze - thaw cycle (SCFT) conditions, compressive strength of rubberized cement-soil increases first and then decreases with rubber content increasing. The more numbers of SCFT cycles, the more strength slip increases. But in high concentration conditions, the strength of rubberized cement-soil with 5%-10% rubber content reduces. With the solution concentration or SCFT cycles number increasing, peak stress of rubberized cement-soil and common cement-soil gradually reduces, but strength slip of rubberized cement-soil is lower than of cement-soil. Studies indicate that the performance of rubberized cement-soil surpasses common cement-soil decided by the relationship between rubberized cement-soil skeleton elastic behavior and coupling expansive force.

Abstract: A series of experiments were performed for toluene removal from a gaseous influent at normal temperature and atmospheric pressure by adsorption & non-thermal plasma strength & nano-catalysis technology. Non-thermal plasma was generated by dielectric barrier discharge. Sorbent & nano-catalyst were called combined catalyst which included MnO2/γ-Al2O3 and nano-Ba0.8Sr0.2Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 catalyst. MnO2/γ-Al2O3 has an advantage for ozone removal, while nano-Ba0.8Sr0.2Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 is a kind of good material for improving energy utilize rate. The results showed the synergistic technology resulted in greater enhancement of toluene removal efficiency and energy efficiency and a better inhibition for O3 formation in the gas exhaust. Based on data analysis of FT-IR, the experiment discussed decomposition mechanism and reaction process of toluene. The results showed that synergic effect could control byproducts effectively.

Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) material was obtained through fermentation by Acetobacter xylinumis with superior functional properties. BC is an interesting material for using as a wound dressing since it provides moist environment to a wound and results in a better wound healing. With the aim of using BC as a wound dressing material, moisture content, swelling ratio, purity and antimicrobial activity were investigated. Fresh prepared BC membrane was smooth, colorless, jelly alike, and it showed translucence after NaOH treatment. The purity of the cellulosic pellicle reached 98.32%, and it had good water holding capacity (98.02%) and high swelling ratio (69.88%). Antimicrobial activity test showed that BC material had excellent sterilizing efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The surface of BC membranes was porous network structure observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Infrared spectroscopy (IR) results showed that this membrane belong to bio-cellulose materials. BC displayed higher water content and water holding capacity, as well as higher purity and antimicrobial activity. It has an extensive usage in biomedicine areas.