Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis and
characterization of ZnO nanorods
سنتز هیدروترمال به کمک مایکروویو و ویژگی های نانو میله ی ZnO
ABSTRACT
For the purpose of this study, the nanorods of zinc oxide were synthesized by rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal route. The microstructure and surface morphology of the sensitized nanorods were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and transimision electron microscope (TEM) . XRD results indicate that synthesized ZnO nanorods have wurtzite phase. The calculated value of the particle size using Debye Scherrer formula and Williamson Hall plot was found to be 20-28 nm and 35.3 nm, respectively. Low uniformity distribution of rod-like morphology (60-80 nm in diameter and average length about 250 nm) are seen in TEM micrographs. The optical parameters of the prepared ZnO nanorods have been calculated using Kubeleka-Munk. approach for the UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum.
Synthesis of large size ZnO microrods by a simple way of
thermal evaporation
سنتز نانو میله های ZnO با اندازه ی بزرگ با روش تبخیر حرارتی ساده
ABSTRACT
Large sizeneedle-like ZnO microrods with diameters around 100 μm and length of up to2.5 mm have been achieved by asimple method of thermal evaporation of ZnO powder discs in the open air. Metallic catalysts and vacuum condition are not necessary. Both the micro-sized and nano-sized ZnO rods were grown vertically at different sites of the substrate. Theas-synthe sized micro rod sand nanorods are pure ZnO without any other element, and both of them consist of single crystalline cores with hexagonal cross sections.
Low temperature synthesis wide optical band gap Al and
Al, Na) co-doped ZnO thin films)
سنتز دما پایین فیلم های نازک ZnO داپ همزمان شده با Al و Na
با باندگپ نوری گسترده
ABSTRACT
With a wide bandgap of 3.37 eV and a large exciton binding energy of 60meV at room temperature, zinc oxide (ZnO), like GaN, is considered as an important material for blue and ultra-violet optical devices. Its research interest arisen again since 1957, the New Jersey Zinc Company published a book entitled “Zinc Oxide Rediscovered” to promote the material’s “frontier” properties (such as semiconductor, luminescent, catalytic, ferrite, photoconductive, and photochemical properties) and illustrative applications. Recently, research focused mainly on fabrication of high quality single crystals and epitaxial layers, in order to fully realize ZnObased electronic and optoelectronic devices.
Synthesis of ZnO nanosheets via electrodeposition method and
their optical properties, growth mechanism
سنتز نانو ورقه های ZnO از طریق روش الکترورسوبی ، خواص نوری و مکانیزم رشد
ABSTRACT
ZnO nanosheets were prepared by electrochemical deposition method at 80 C on seeded Indium Tin Oxide conducting glass substrates. The seed layer was coated on ITO by spin coating and annealed at 350 C for 30 min prior to electrochemical deposition growth. X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images confirmed that the ZnO nanosheets consist of polycrystalline structures. Room temperature photoluminescence spectra (PL) of the ZnO nanosheets exhibited band-edge ultraviolet (UV) and visible emission (blue) indicating the ZnO nanosheets had excellent optical properties. The UV–Vis absorption spectrum of ZnO nanosheets was shown a strong absorption at 300 nm. The ZnO nanosheets structure demonstrated higher photocatalytic activity during degradation of aqueous methylene blue under visible-light irradiation. Moreover, the growth mechanism of the ZnO nanosheets had been discussed.
Effect of welding parameters on the solidification microstructure
of autogenous TIG welds in an Al–Cu–Mg–Mn alloy
تاثیر پارامترهای جوشکاری بر میکروساختار انجمادی جوش های TIG
بدون ماده پر کننده در یک آلیاژ Al–Cu–Mg–Mn
ABSTRACT
The weld metal microstructures of autogenous TIG welds have been investigated for a range of welding conditions using an Al–Cu–Mg–Mn alloy. It was found that a combination of high welding speeds and low power densities provide the thermal conditions required for the nucleation and growth of equiaxed grains in the weld pool, providing heterogeneous nucleation sites are available. The most likely origin of the nucleants is from a combination of dendrite fragments and TiB2 particles that survive in the weld pool. The finest microstructure was observed in the centre of the weld and is attributed to the higher cooling rates which operate along the weld centreline. Composition profiles across the dendrite side arms were measured in the TEM and were found to follow a Scheil type segregation behaviour where there is negligible back diffusion in the solid. The measured core concentration of the dendrite side arms was found to rise with increasing welding speed and was attributed to the formation of significant undercoolings ahead of the primary dendrite tip, which enriched the liquid surrounding the dendrite side arms.
Characteristics of 100Cr6 bearing steel after thixoforming process performed
with prototype device
مشخصه یابی فولاد یاتاقان 100Cr6 بعد از فرایند thixoforming انجام شده با ابزار مدل اولیه
ABSTRACT
A device based on a high pressure die-casting(HPDC) machine was constructed, with a capacity to produce thixo-casts from steel. After inductive heating to the required semi-solid temperature range, the samples were transported in a protective argon atmosphere to a cylinder of modified HPDC and injected into a pre-heated die. Bearing steel 100Cr6 (after forging) was used as the feedstock material. The metallographic analysis of the steel showed a homogenous structure within a whole volume characterized by a grain size between 2 μm and 8 μm. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis allowed to estimate the process temperature for thixoforming at 1 390 °C which was attributed to about 45% of a liquid phase.
Manganese metallurgy review . Part I: Leaching of ores/secondary materials and
recovery of electrolytic/chemical manganese dioxide
مروری بر متالورژی منگنز. قسمت I: فروشویی سنگهایمعدنی/مواد ثانویه
و بازیافت الکترولیتی/شیمیایی دیاکسید منگنز
ABSTRACT
The world rapidly growing demand for manganese hasmade it increasingly important to develop processes for economical recovery of manganese from low grade manganese ores and other secondary sources. Part I of this review outlines metallurgical processes for manganese production from various resources, particularly focusing on recent developments in direct hydrometallurgical leaching and recovery processes to identify potential sources of manganese and products which can be economically produced.
High grade manganese ores (N40%) are typically processed into suitable metallic alloy forms by pyrometallurgical processes. Low grade manganese ores (b40%) are conventionally processed by pyrometallurgical reductive roasting or melting followed by hydrometallurgical processing for production of chemical manganese dioxide (CMD), electrolytic manganese (EM) or electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD).
The influence of cooling rate on the microstructure of an Al–Ni hypereutectic alloy
اثر نرخ سرد شدن روی ساختار میکروسکوپی آلیاژ هایپر یوتکتیک Al-Ni
ABSTRACT
An Al–4 at.% Ni alloy was prepared by a melt spinning technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The resulting ribbon microstructure consists of intermetallic Al9Ni2 globular-like structures embedded within an aluminum matrix. Characteristic globules are nanometric (∼100 nm) and are mainly located at the grain boundaries. The resulting effect on the mechanical properties is the enhancement of the alloy hardness from 58 to 371 HV.
Effects of Yb on the mechanical properties and microstructures of an Al–Mg alloy
اثر ایتربیم روی خواص مکانیکی و ریزساختار آلیاژ آلومینیوم-منیزیم
ABSTRACT
This paper reported a first study of the effects of Yb on the microstructures and mechanical properties of an extruded Al–Mg alloy. It has been shown that the addition of 0.3 wt.% Yb decreases the mechanical properties of the alloy since Mg- and Yb-containing constituents decrease the concentration of Mg solute atoms in Al matrix, and thus the solution strengthening effect. However, the addition of 1 wt.% Yb substantially improves the mechanical behavior of the alloy because the concentration of Yb solute atoms in Al matrix is high enough to generate solution strengthening effect. The improvement in the mechanical properties is due to the large work-hardening and high dislocation density caused by the interaction between dislocations and Yb and Mg solute atoms. The Yb and Mg atoms inhibit the dynamic recovery and recrystallization of the alloy, thus provide a uniformly distributed dislocation structure with high density.
Effect of of Yb, Cr and Zr additions on recrystallization and corrosion resistance of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys
اثر افزودن ایتربیم، کروم و زیرکونیوم روی تبلورمجدد و مقاومت به خوردگی آلیاژهای آلومینیوم-روی-منیزیم-مس
ABSTRACT
The effect of complex additions of Yb, Cr and Zr on recrystallization and corrosion resistance of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy has been investigated. By complex additions of Yb, Cr and Zr to Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy, 20–50nm dispersoids were formed in Al matrix and identified by X-ray diffraction analysis and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy as Zn, Mg, Cu, Zr-containing YbCr2A120 with cubic CeCr2Al20 crystal structure. The dispersoids remarkably inhibited the recrystallization of Al matrix, and a lot of low angle grain boundary of the Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy by complex additions of Zr, Cr and Yb investigated by electron back scattered diffraction was retained. Complex additions of Yb, Cr and Zr to Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy remarkably enhanced resistance to stress corrosion cracking (KISCC) from 9.8 to 17.0MPam1/2, exfoliation corrosion from EB+ to EA and intergranular corrosion with the improved strength, fracture toughness and ductility.