Ni-Al composite coatings were electrodeposited from a modified Watts solution. The electrochemical behavior of the coatings was studied by means of zeta potential analysis, voltammetry and electrochemical impedance sp...Ni-Al composite coatings were electrodeposited from a modified Watts solution. The electrochemical behavior of the coatings was studied by means of zeta potential analysis, voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS）. It was found that the zeta potential of Al particles was-4 m V which is very close to that of Al2O3. Moreover, addition of conductive Al particles into the electrolyte shifted the polarization curve to more negative potentials and loop size of EIS curve increased. It was also demonstrated that the co-deposition behavior of Ni-Al composite coatings obeys the Guglielmi’s model. The results indicate that conductive Al particles behave as the inert particles and confirm the existence of a thin aluminum oxide layer on the surface of aluminum particles.展开更多
The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol （APTT）, ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid （EDTA） and thiourea （TU） for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated...The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol （APTT）, ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid （EDTA） and thiourea （TU） for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated. Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） were used to investigate the influence of these organic compounds as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in 1.0 mol/L HC1 solution at 30 ℃. The inhibition mechanism was discussed in terms of Langrnuir isotherm model. Results obtained from Tafel polarization and impedance measurements are in a good agreement. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of the inhibitor concentration. The adsorption of the inhibitors on the mild steel surface follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm and the free energy of adsorption AGads indicates that the adsorption of APTT, EDTA, and TU molecules is a spontaneous process and a typical chemisorption.展开更多
This paper describes the study of cobalt growth mechanism obtained by electrodeposition method with variation of pH solution. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） and scanning electronic microscopy （SEM...This paper describes the study of cobalt growth mechanism obtained by electrodeposition method with variation of pH solution. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） and scanning electronic microscopy （SEM） results were possible conclude that the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 5.40 presented approximately an area three times larger than the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 2.70. In addition, the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 2.70 had a value of charge transfer resistance equal to 151.6 f2＂cm2 and the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 5.40 this value corresponds to 67.4 f2＇cm. This occurs because the increased in micro-porosity increase the diffusion of electrolyte on cobalt electrodeposits easily the corrosion process.展开更多
Ni–MgO nano‐composites were prepared on carbon anodes by electrodeposition from a nickel Watts bath in the presence of fine MgO reinforcement particles. Their performance as electrocata‐lysts for the oxidation of m...Ni–MgO nano‐composites were prepared on carbon anodes by electrodeposition from a nickel Watts bath in the presence of fine MgO reinforcement particles. Their performance as electrocata‐lysts for the oxidation of methanol and ethanol in alkaline medium was investigated and compared with that of carbon coated pure Ni （Ni/C）. The chemical composition, phase structure, and surface morphology of the deposited nano‐composites were studied by energy dispersive X‐ray spectros‐copy, X‐ray diffractometry, and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Different electrochemi‐cal techniques were used to estimate the catalytic activity of the prepared electrocatalyst anodes, including cyclic voltammetry （CV）, chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectros‐copy （EIS）. The Ni/C electrocatalyst alone exhibited remarkably low catalytic activity and poor stability toward the electrooxidation process. The inclusion of MgO significantly promoted the cata‐lytic activity of the Ni catalyst for the alcohol electrooxidation and enhanced its poisoning re‐sistance. The EIS results confirmed those of CV and revealed a lower charge transfer resistance and enhanced roughness for the Ni–MgO/C nano‐composite electrodes compared with those of Ni/C.展开更多
A part of the Earth＇s surface has been formed by the action of running water during geomorphological development. The flow of water is one of the ways of how particles can be eroded, transported and accumulated. If e...A part of the Earth＇s surface has been formed by the action of running water during geomorphological development. The flow of water is one of the ways of how particles can be eroded, transported and accumulated. If endogenous processes do not work, the surface of the continents would lower to the level close to the ocean surface and the relief would have almost no ruggedness. Recently, there have been talks about the relative classification of deviation of the present state from the ＂original＂ or ＂natural＂ one caused by anthropogeneous effects. The activity of man can manifest itself by pollution, the excessive use of water, a change in the flow regime, and the like. Research into the morphology of the river bottom and the bottom of settling tanks or dam reservoirs is systematically carried out in selected streams and reservoirs by the long-term sampling of bottom sediments. The knowledge of the sediment layer is also important. The EIS method, which was used for measuring, is new for the aforementioned applications. Possibilities of EIS method with new apparatus using for this application were tested in laboratory and in situ. On the basis of interpretation of the electrical conductivity data, a grid of depth data was acquired. These data are characterized by anomalously high and low ＂spots＂ and show morphological changes in the studied area.展开更多
Electrochemical reduction of dissolved oxygen in seawater on metals is of great importance for corrosion studies. The present paper studied cathodic reduction of dissolved oxygen on Q235 carbon steel in 3.5% sodium ch...Electrochemical reduction of dissolved oxygen in seawater on metals is of great importance for corrosion studies. The present paper studied cathodic reduction of dissolved oxygen on Q235 carbon steel in 3.5% sodium chloride （NaCl） solutions by cyclic voltammetry （CV）, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）, rotating disk electrode （RDE） and rotating ring-disk electrode （RRDE）. The cyclic voltammetric results demonstrated the cathodic process on Q235 carbon steel in O2-saturated 3.5% NaCl solution contains three reactions： dissolved oxygen reduction, iron oxides reduction and hydrogen evolution. The peak potential of oxygen reduction reaction （ORR） is - 0.85 V vs Ag/AgCl, 3 molL^-1 KCI. The EIS results indicated that the ORR occurring on Q235 carbon steel is a 4-electron process and that no finite diffusion is caused by the intermediate of H2O2 produced by ORR. The RDE and RRDE voltammograms confirmed the EIS results and it was found that the number of transferred electrons for ORR was nearly 4, i.e., dissolved oxygen reduced to water.展开更多
Polyacrylamide （PAM） film was electrosynthesized on mild steel by cyclic voltammetry using Ce （IV） salt-oxalic acid as supporting electrolyte. Polymerization was initiated by a free radical that was formed by the ...Polyacrylamide （PAM） film was electrosynthesized on mild steel by cyclic voltammetry using Ce （IV） salt-oxalic acid as supporting electrolyte. Polymerization was initiated by a free radical that was formed by the fast reaction of oxalic acid and Ce （IV）. The electrolysis of the reaction solution resulted in regeneration of Ce （IV）, which could oxidize oxalic acid to produce radicals. The effect of temperature on the yield of electroinitiated polymerization was performed. The potential sweep rates were changed to achieve the polymer film with different thickness. Protective properties of the PAM film for corrosion of mild steel in 1 M NaCI aqueous solution were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）. The structure of PAM film on mild steel was investigated by using physicochemical methods such as elemental analysis of C, H, N, physical chemical methods and FTIR spectrometer. The influence of scan repetition and scan rate on the formation of polymer film was studied at a current density of 1 mA/cm2. The results of these studies reveal that the corrosion resistance of the PAM-coated mild steel was significantly higher and the corrosion rate was considerably lower than that of uncoated steel. The PAM film was formed with lower sweep rate leading to more positive shift of corrosion potential and greater charge transfer resistance, reflecting higher inhibition for corrosion of the mild steel.展开更多
A novel linear microprobe array(LMPA)has been developed by a conventional microfabrication method from silicon.The LMPA leverages the properties of conventional microwire with additional features of naturally formed r...A novel linear microprobe array(LMPA)has been developed by a conventional microfabrication method from silicon.The LMPA leverages the properties of conventional microwire with additional features of naturally formed regular spacing.With the help of periodic microprobe arrays and double-side V-grooves fabricated in advance between each pair of the two microprobes’rear ends,the number of microprobe units for assembly in one array can be flexibly chosen by cleavage fracture from the LMPA.The fabrication method was demonstrated and the prototype device was assessed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and in vivo test.The SNR of the spikes recorded was 6.展开更多
The composites of poly[Ni（salen）] and multi-walled carbon nanotube （MWCNT） were synthesized by pulse potentiostatic method. The composites were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier...The composites of poly[Ni（salen）] and multi-walled carbon nanotube （MWCNT） were synthesized by pulse potentiostatic method. The composites were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The wrapping of carbon nanotubes with poly[Ni（salen）] varied significantly with anodic pulse duration. Variance of structure of poly[Ni（salen）] caused by anodic pulse duration affected the ability of absorption to solvent molecules or solvated ions, which was indicated by v （C≡N） intensity. The ability to store/release charge of poly[Ni（salen）] caused by redox switching was evaluated in the form of low-frequency capacitance. Correlations of chargetransfer resistance/ionic diffusion resistance with potential and anodic pulse duration were investigated.展开更多
文摘Ni-Al composite coatings were electrodeposited from a modified Watts solution. The electrochemical behavior of the coatings was studied by means of zeta potential analysis, voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS）. It was found that the zeta potential of Al particles was-4 m V which is very close to that of Al2O3. Moreover, addition of conductive Al particles into the electrolyte shifted the polarization curve to more negative potentials and loop size of EIS curve increased. It was also demonstrated that the co-deposition behavior of Ni-Al composite coatings obeys the Guglielmi’s model. The results indicate that conductive Al particles behave as the inert particles and confirm the existence of a thin aluminum oxide layer on the surface of aluminum particles.
基金Project(UKM-GUP-BTT-07-25-170) supported by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
文摘The inhibition ability of 4-amino-5-phenyl-4H-1, 2, 4-trizole-3-thiol （APTT）, ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid （EDTA） and thiourea （TU） for mild steel corrosion in 1.0 moFL HC1 solution at 30 ℃ was investigated. Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） were used to investigate the influence of these organic compounds as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in 1.0 mol/L HC1 solution at 30 ℃. The inhibition mechanism was discussed in terms of Langrnuir isotherm model. Results obtained from Tafel polarization and impedance measurements are in a good agreement. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of the inhibitor concentration. The adsorption of the inhibitors on the mild steel surface follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm and the free energy of adsorption AGads indicates that the adsorption of APTT, EDTA, and TU molecules is a spontaneous process and a typical chemisorption.
文摘This paper describes the study of cobalt growth mechanism obtained by electrodeposition method with variation of pH solution. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） and scanning electronic microscopy （SEM） results were possible conclude that the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 5.40 presented approximately an area three times larger than the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 2.70. In addition, the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 2.70 had a value of charge transfer resistance equal to 151.6 f2＂cm2 and the cobalt electrodeposited at pH = 5.40 this value corresponds to 67.4 f2＇cm. This occurs because the increased in micro-porosity increase the diffusion of electrolyte on cobalt electrodeposits easily the corrosion process.
文摘Ni–MgO nano‐composites were prepared on carbon anodes by electrodeposition from a nickel Watts bath in the presence of fine MgO reinforcement particles. Their performance as electrocata‐lysts for the oxidation of methanol and ethanol in alkaline medium was investigated and compared with that of carbon coated pure Ni （Ni/C）. The chemical composition, phase structure, and surface morphology of the deposited nano‐composites were studied by energy dispersive X‐ray spectros‐copy, X‐ray diffractometry, and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Different electrochemi‐cal techniques were used to estimate the catalytic activity of the prepared electrocatalyst anodes, including cyclic voltammetry （CV）, chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectros‐copy （EIS）. The Ni/C electrocatalyst alone exhibited remarkably low catalytic activity and poor stability toward the electrooxidation process. The inclusion of MgO significantly promoted the cata‐lytic activity of the Ni catalyst for the alcohol electrooxidation and enhanced its poisoning re‐sistance. The EIS results confirmed those of CV and revealed a lower charge transfer resistance and enhanced roughness for the Ni–MgO/C nano‐composite electrodes compared with those of Ni/C.
文摘A part of the Earth＇s surface has been formed by the action of running water during geomorphological development. The flow of water is one of the ways of how particles can be eroded, transported and accumulated. If endogenous processes do not work, the surface of the continents would lower to the level close to the ocean surface and the relief would have almost no ruggedness. Recently, there have been talks about the relative classification of deviation of the present state from the ＂original＂ or ＂natural＂ one caused by anthropogeneous effects. The activity of man can manifest itself by pollution, the excessive use of water, a change in the flow regime, and the like. Research into the morphology of the river bottom and the bottom of settling tanks or dam reservoirs is systematically carried out in selected streams and reservoirs by the long-term sampling of bottom sediments. The knowledge of the sediment layer is also important. The EIS method, which was used for measuring, is new for the aforementioned applications. Possibilities of EIS method with new apparatus using for this application were tested in laboratory and in situ. On the basis of interpretation of the electrical conductivity data, a grid of depth data was acquired. These data are characterized by anomalously high and low ＂spots＂ and show morphological changes in the studied area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China ( Grant No 40876041)Science and Technology Basic Research Program of Qingdao (Grant No 09-1-3-16-jch)the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No 2007 BAB27B01)
文摘Electrochemical reduction of dissolved oxygen in seawater on metals is of great importance for corrosion studies. The present paper studied cathodic reduction of dissolved oxygen on Q235 carbon steel in 3.5% sodium chloride （NaCl） solutions by cyclic voltammetry （CV）, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）, rotating disk electrode （RDE） and rotating ring-disk electrode （RRDE）. The cyclic voltammetric results demonstrated the cathodic process on Q235 carbon steel in O2-saturated 3.5% NaCl solution contains three reactions： dissolved oxygen reduction, iron oxides reduction and hydrogen evolution. The peak potential of oxygen reduction reaction （ORR） is - 0.85 V vs Ag/AgCl, 3 molL^-1 KCI. The EIS results indicated that the ORR occurring on Q235 carbon steel is a 4-electron process and that no finite diffusion is caused by the intermediate of H2O2 produced by ORR. The RDE and RRDE voltammograms confirmed the EIS results and it was found that the number of transferred electrons for ORR was nearly 4, i.e., dissolved oxygen reduced to water.
文摘Polyacrylamide （PAM） film was electrosynthesized on mild steel by cyclic voltammetry using Ce （IV） salt-oxalic acid as supporting electrolyte. Polymerization was initiated by a free radical that was formed by the fast reaction of oxalic acid and Ce （IV）. The electrolysis of the reaction solution resulted in regeneration of Ce （IV）, which could oxidize oxalic acid to produce radicals. The effect of temperature on the yield of electroinitiated polymerization was performed. The potential sweep rates were changed to achieve the polymer film with different thickness. Protective properties of the PAM film for corrosion of mild steel in 1 M NaCI aqueous solution were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）. The structure of PAM film on mild steel was investigated by using physicochemical methods such as elemental analysis of C, H, N, physical chemical methods and FTIR spectrometer. The influence of scan repetition and scan rate on the formation of polymer film was studied at a current density of 1 mA/cm2. The results of these studies reveal that the corrosion resistance of the PAM-coated mild steel was significantly higher and the corrosion rate was considerably lower than that of uncoated steel. The PAM film was formed with lower sweep rate leading to more positive shift of corrosion potential and greater charge transfer resistance, reflecting higher inhibition for corrosion of the mild steel.
基金supported the National Basic Research Program of China("973"Project)(Grant Nos.2011CB933203 and 2011CB933102)the National Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China("863"Project)(Grant Nos.2012AA030308 and 2013AA032204)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61275200,61335010,61178051 and 61178082)the National Important Scientific Apparatus Developing Project(Grant No.2011YQ04008204)
文摘A novel linear microprobe array(LMPA)has been developed by a conventional microfabrication method from silicon.The LMPA leverages the properties of conventional microwire with additional features of naturally formed regular spacing.With the help of periodic microprobe arrays and double-side V-grooves fabricated in advance between each pair of the two microprobes’rear ends,the number of microprobe units for assembly in one array can be flexibly chosen by cleavage fracture from the LMPA.The fabrication method was demonstrated and the prototype device was assessed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and in vivo test.The SNR of the spikes recorded was 6.
基金supports of this work by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2093039)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of Ministry of Education of China (NCET-09-0215)State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems (MPCS-2011-D-08)
文摘The composites of poly[Ni（salen）] and multi-walled carbon nanotube （MWCNT） were synthesized by pulse potentiostatic method. The composites were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The wrapping of carbon nanotubes with poly[Ni（salen）] varied significantly with anodic pulse duration. Variance of structure of poly[Ni（salen）] caused by anodic pulse duration affected the ability of absorption to solvent molecules or solvated ions, which was indicated by v （C≡N） intensity. The ability to store/release charge of poly[Ni（salen）] caused by redox switching was evaluated in the form of low-frequency capacitance. Correlations of chargetransfer resistance/ionic diffusion resistance with potential and anodic pulse duration were investigated.
