The fabrication of dipped CdS and sputtered ITO thin films for photovoltaic solar cells

Stable bilayer thin films of indium tin oxide (ITO) on CdS and CdS on ITO were formed for the window material of solar cells by chemical bath and sputtering methods. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction studies have shown that both the ITO and CdS films are continuous, homogeneous, with high compactness. Measurement of the CdS film thickness across the 2 x 4 cm(2) reveals the good uniformity of these films. Four-point probe measurements show that the resistivity of a CdS film on an ITO surface is much better than that of the single CdS film The thermal stability of an ITO/CdS bilayer, interfacial reaction and optical transmittance were investigated at different annealing temperatures and environments (air, vacuum and N-2 + H-2). The results showed that the ITO/CdS bilayer film is a good window material for the CuInSe2 and CdTe cells. It is a simple method using a small amount of the cadmium compound.

The ion selectivity of monensin incorporated phospholipid/alkanethiol bilayers

Monensin was incorporated into phospholipid/alkanethiol bilayers on the gold electrode surface by a new, paint-freeze method to deposit a lipid monolayer on the self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of alkanethiol. The advantages of this assembly system with a suitable function for investigating the ion selective transfer across the mimetic biomembrane are based on the characteristics of SAMs of alkanethiols and monensin. On the one hand, the SAMs of alkanethiols bring out their efficiency of packing and coverage of the metal substrate and relatively long-term stability; on the other hand, monensin improves the ion selectivity noticeably. The selectivity coefficients K-Na+,K-K+, K-Na+,K-Rb+ and K-Na+,K-Ag+ are 6 x 10(-2), 7.2 x 10(-3) and 30 respectively. However, the selectivity coefficient K-Na+,K-Li+ could not be obtained by a potentiometric method due to the specific interaction between Li+ and phospholipid and the lower degree of complexion between Li+ and monensin. The potential response of this bilayer system to monovalent ions is fairly good. For example, the slope of the response to Na+ is close to 60 mV per decade and its linearity range is from 10(-1) to 10(-5) M with a detection limit of 2 x 10(-6) M, The bilayer is stable for at least two months without changing its properties. This monensin incorporated lipid/alkanethiol bilayer is a good mimetic biomembrane system, which provides great promise for investigating the ion transfer mechanism across the biomembrane and developing a practical biosensor.

LaSrNiO4-lambda with K2NiF4 structure - A highly active catalyst for direct decomposition of nitrogen monoxide

A series of perovskite-like mixed oxides La(2-x)Sr(x)MO(4+lambda) (M=Cu, Co,Ni; x=0,1) was prepared and characterized using X-ray powder diffraction. The catalytic properties of these catalysts in NO decomposition were tested. The results showed that LaSrNiO4-lambda with K2NiF4 structure is very active and stable for the decomposition of NO.

In situ electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy investigation of structure for horseradish peroxidase and its electrocatalytic property

Immobilization of protein molecules is a fundamental problem for scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) measurements with high resolution. In this paper, an electrochemical method has been proved to be an effective way to fix native horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as well as inactivated HRP from electrolyte onto a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) surface. This preparation is suitable for both ex situ and in situ electrochemical STM (ECSTM) measurements. In situ STM has been successfully employed to observe totally different structures of HRP in three typical cases: (1) in situ ECSTM reveals an oval-shaped pattern for a single molecule in neutral buffer solution, which is in good agreement with the dimension determined as 6.2 x 4.3 x 1.2. nm(3) by ex situ STM for native HRP; (2) in situ ECSTM shows that the adsorbed HRP molecules on HOPG in a denatured environment exhibit swelling globes at the beginning and then change into a V-shaped pattern after 30 min; (3) in situ ECSTM reveals a black hole in every ellipsoidal sphere for inactivated HRP in strong alkali solution. The cyclic voltammetry results indicate that the adsorbed native HRP can directly catalyse the reduction of hydrogen peroxide, demonstrating that a direct electron transfer reduction occurred between the enzyme and HOPG electrode, whereas the corresponding cyclic voltammograms for denatured HRP and inactivated HRP adsorbed on HOPG electrodes indicate a lack of ability to catalyse H2O2 reduction, which confirms that the HRP molecules lost their biological activity. Obviously, electrochemical results powerfully support in situ STM observations.

AMPEROMETRIC BIOSENSORS BASED ON THE IMMOBILIZATION OF OXIDASES IN A PRUSSIAN BLUE FILM BY ELECTROCHEMICAL CODEPOSITION

Prussian blue has been formed by cyclic voltammetry onto the basal pyrolytic graphite surface to prepare a chemically modified electrode which provides excellent electrocatalysis for both oxidation and reduction of hydrogen peroxide. It is found for the first time that glucose oxidase or D-amino oxidase can be incorporated into a Prussian blue film during its electrochemical growth process. Two amperometric biosensors were fabricated by electrochemical codeposition, and the resulting sensors were protected by coverage with a thin film of Nafion. The influence of various experimental conditions was examined for optimum analytical performance. The glucose sensor responds rapidly to substrates with a detection limit of 2 x 10(-6) M and a linear concentration range of 0.01-3 mM. There was no interference from 2 mM ascorbic acid or uric acid. Another (D-amino acid) sensor gave a detection limit of 3 x 10(-5) M D-alanine, injected with a linear concentration range of 7.0 x 10(-5)-1.4 x 10(-2) M. Glucose and D-amino acid sensors remain relatively stable for 20 and 15 days, respectively. There is no obvious interference from anion electroactive species due to a low operating potential and excellent permselectivity of Nafion.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A MULTICYLINDER MICROELECTRODE COUPLED WITH A CONVENTIONAL GLASSY-CARBON ELECTRODE AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE DETECTION OF DOPAMINE

A multi-cylinder microelectrode coupled with a conventional glassy carbon disc electrode (MCM/GC) was prepared and characterized using cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. It was demonstrated that in the same way as one observed a steady-state current at closely spaced microelectrodes when redox recycling takes place, the same effect can be obtained with the MCM/GC device. The experimental results obtained with K3Fe(CN)6 solutions were compared with a previously developed theory. Further, it was demonstrated that with a carbon fibre MCM/GC device, the voltammetric behaviour of dopamine is greatly improved by virtue of redox recycling, hence giving high sensitivity. The steady-state collection current was linearly related to dopamine concentration in the range 1 X 10(-4) to 5 x 10(-7) Mol l-1, and the detection limit was 2 x 10(-7) mol l-1. The influence of coexisting ascorbic acid was also investigated. This device was applied successfully in the determination of dopamine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations.

ELECTROCHEMICAL AND INSITU SPECTROELECTROCHEMICAL STUDY OF (TETRAPHENYLPORPHINATO)MANGANESE (III) PERCHLORATE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHLORIDE ANIONS .1. REDUCTION PROCESSES

The mechanism of electrochemical redox reactions of (tetra-phenylporphinato) managanese(III) perchlorate, (TPP)Mn(III)ClO4, was studied In the presence of chloride anions in dichloroethane solution. It was demonstrated that Mn(II) or Mn (III) centre can be coordinated with only one chloride anion, this result makes an about 100 mV negative shift of half-wave potential of Mn (III)/Mn (II) reduction. An equilibrium constant of 2.2 x 10(4) was determined for the complexation reaction of Cl- and Mn(III) centre.

Nb(Ba)加强Bi系中2223相生成作用研究

固相法合成系列名义组成为Bi_(2-x)Nb_xSr_2Ca_2Cu_3Oy(x=0—1.0)的样品,电学和磁学测量表明,当掺入x=0.2—0.3的Nb有明显加强2223相生成的作用,配比为Bi_(1.7)Nb_(0.3)Sr_2Ca_2Cu_3Oy时最佳;当掺Ba以部分取代Sr后有明显协同Nb促进22 23相生成的作用,比单掺Nb效果更为显著,其中以Bi_(1.7)Nb_(0.3)Sr_(1.8)Ba_(0.2)Ca_2Cu_3Oy为最优组成。热重分析(TGA)实验显示,掺Nb(Ba)后样品在～600°C出现吸氧增重;XPS中的O_(1s)峰显示掺Nb(Ba)后除～531eV的主峰外,在～529eV的肩峰更加明显;讨论了Nb(Ba)对晶体结构的可能影响。

STUDIES ON THE ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC-PROPERTIES FOR LASR2-XCAXV3O9+/-Y

The electrical and magnetical properties of LaSr(2-x)Ca(x)V3O9 +/- y have been investigated. The compounds are antiferromagnetic. They show a metallic conduction other than semiconductivity. The trivalent and tetravalent vanadium ions coexist in the system. The magnetic susceptibility increases and the resistivity decreases at room temperature with the increase of x value. It is shown that the change of the valency state of vanadium obviously influences the electrical and magnetical properties of the system.

氨氧化La-Ce-Co氧化物催化剂氧的性能研究

用X射线衍射和程序升温脱附方法研究了八个La-Ce-Co氧化物催化剂的结构及其氧的性能,试验了不同催化剂氨氧化反应前后氧的程脱并比较了其脱出氧的变化。测定了催化剂活性、组成及元素价态。发现催化剂的活性与三价钴离子的浓度成正比。催化剂中晶格氧的再生能力强,即氧化还原性能好,催化活性就高。结果表明,氨在La-Ce-Co氧化物体系催化剂上的氧化可能遵循Redox机理。Co~(3+)是活性中心。在催化剂中以少量Ce~(4+)取代La~(3+),可在催化剂中产生阳离子空位La_(1-x)CoO_(3+λ),有利于Co~(3+)的稳定加速体相中氧和电子的传递,促进催化剂的再氧化速度。从而提高催化剂的活性。

多组分钼酸盐催化剂的活性结构及其在丙烯氨氧化中的催化作用机理

用XRD,IR,Mossbauer,ESR,XPS和TPD研究了50％Ni_3Co_5Fe_xBiPK_(0.1)Mo_(12)O_(48.05+(3/2)x)-50％SiO_2催化剂的活性组分、催化行为和产物分布。结果表明,活性组分有Fe_2(MoO_4)_3,Bi_2O_3·3MoO_3,CoMoO_4和NiMoO_4。Bi_2O_3·3MoO_3是表面活性中心,起选择氧化作用;Fe_2(MoO_4)_3则起氧化还原的促进作用;CoMoO_4和NiMoO_4起结构稳定作用。还探讨了催化作用机理。

钛在草酸溶液中腐蚀行为的XPS研究

本文首次用X-光电子能谱(XPS)技术研究了H_2C_2O_4溶液中钛基的腐蚀行为,对Ti基片的表面和界面进行了XPS表征.实验结果表明:Ti基在80℃,10%的草酸溶液中腐蚀两小时,样品的表面只有Ti~0和TiO存在;经过四小时腐蚀的样品表面主要是TiO_2和少部分Ti~(2+).这与X-衍射分析认为有TiH_(1.042)的结构看法相符。同时,Ti0_2与表面涂层RuO_2都属金红石型结构,因而完全有可能形成牢固的金属阳极材料。

Nd-Fe-B-Si合金的研究

为了探索提高Nd-Fe-B磁性材料的居里温度T_C,我们采用了与文献不同的组成和制 条件,研究了Si对合金的物相、T_C等的影响,得出Nd-Fe-B-Si是一种有希望的非钴高居里温度合金体系. 试样系以钕铁、硅铁、硼铁和还原铁粉为原料,按 Nd_(15)Fe_(77-x)Si_xB_8(x=4、8、16、18 at％)配比,在石墨电阻炉内于Ar气保护下熔炼而成.T-σ曲线在日本MB-2型磁天平上测得;微区分析和x-射线衍射分别用JXA-840扫描电镜和日本理学2028x-射线衍射仪进行.

Effect of iron on growth and lipid accumulation in Chlorella vulgaris

The economic feasibility of algal mass culture for biodiesel production is enhanced by the increase in biomass productivity and storage lipids. Effect of iron on growth and lipid accumulation in marine microalgae Chlorella vulgaris were investigated. In experiment I, supplementing the growth media with chelated FeCl3 in the late growth phase increased the final cell density but did not induce lipid accumulation in cells. In experiment II, cells in the late-exponential growth phase were collected by centrifugation and re-inoculated into new media supplemented with five levels of Fe3+ concentration. Total lipid content in cultures supplemented with 1.2 x 10(-5) mol L-1 FeCl3 was up to 56.6% biomass by dry weight and was 3-7-fold that in other media supplemented with lower iron concentration. Moreover, a simple and rapid method determining the lipid accumulation in C. vulgaris with spectrofluorimetry was developed. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Simulating a typhoon storm surge in the East Sea of China using a coupled model

A coupled numerical model with a 2' x 2' resolution grid has been developed and used to simulate five typical typhoon storm surges (5612, 7413, 7910, 8114, and 9711) in the East Sea of China. Three main driving forces have been considered in this coupled model: wave radiation stress, combined wave-current bottom shear stress and wave-state-dependent surface wind stress. This model has then been compared with in situ measurements of the storm set-up. The effect of different driving force components on the total storm surge has also been investigated. This study has found that the coupled model with high resolution is capable of simulating the five typical typhoons better than the uncoupled models, and that the wave-dependent surface wind stress plays an important role in typhoon storm surge-wave coupling in this area and can increase the storm set-up by 1 m. The study of the five typhoon cases has shown that the general coupling effects could increase storm set-up by 20-32%. Thus, it is suggested that to predict typhoon storm surges in the East Sea of China, a storm surge-wave coupled model be adopted. (C) 2008 National Natural Science Foundation of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier Limited and Science in China Press. All rights reserved.