The three-dimensional (3D) composite electrodes were prepared by depositing different amounts of acid-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (a-SWCNTs) on porous reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) through the electrochemical deposition method. The SWCNT was functionalized by the reflux method in nitric acid and was proven by Raman and visible spectra. The optimum time for sonication to disperse the functionalized SWCNT (a-SWCNT) in dimethyl formamide (DMF) well was determined by UV spectra. The average pore size of RVC electrodes was calculated from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Moreover, the surface morphology of composite electrodes was also examined by SEM study. All 3D electrodes were evaluated for their electrochemical properties by cyclic voltammetry. The result showed that the value of specific capacitance of the electrode increases with the increase in the amount of a-SWCNT in geometric volume. However, the value of specific capacitance per gram decreases with the increase in scan rate as well as the amount of a-SWCNT. The stability of the electrodes was also tested. This revealed that all the electrodes were stable; however, lower a-SWCNT-loaded electrodes had excellent cyclic stability. These results suggest that the a-SWCNT-coated RVC electrodes have promise as an effective technology for desalination.
Mn2NiReO6, prepared at high pressure and temperature, has a highly-distorted double perovskite structure. Canted antiferromagnetic order is observed below TM1 = 80 K and an unusual continuous spin rotation of...
Two new CaMnBSbO6 (B = Cr and Fe) high pressure double double perovskites are reported. Spins in CaMnCrSbO6 order below TC = 49 K into a collinear ferrimagnetic arrangement with spins in the xy plane. CaMnFeSbO6 has the same ordered magnetic structure below TC1 = 55 K, but also shows a second magnetic transition at TC2 = 21 K where the spins reorient towards the z axis. This may reflect a greater degree of magnetic disorder for B = Fe and A-B intersite charge transfer may also be significant.
Control of cation ordering in ABX3 perovskites is important to structural, physical and chemical properties. Here we show that thermal transformations of AA′BB′O6 double double perovskites, where both A and B sites have 1:1 cation order, to (A0.5A′0.5)2BB′O6 double perovskites with fully disordered A/A′ cations can be achieved under pressure in CaMnMnWO6 and SmMnMnTaO6, enabling both polymorphs of each material to be recovered. This leads to a dramatic switch of magnetic properties from ferrimagnetic order in double double perovskite CaMnMnWO6 to spin glass behaviour in the highly frustrated double perovskite polymorph. Comparison of double double and double perovskite polymorphs of other materials will enable effects of cation order and disorder on other properties such as ferroelectricity and conductivity to be explored.
This case involved a 36-year-old adult male who presented with an unusual inguinal hernia in which the uterus and fallopian tubes were identified as contents of the inguinal hernia sac. These findings reflected a rare autosomal recessive developmental syndrome known as PMDS (persistent Mí¼llerian duct syndrome). The diagnosis was established and confirmed via radiological-mainly MRI-investigation.
Control of cation ordering in ABX3 perovskites is important to structural, physical and chemical properties. Here we show that thermal transformations of AA′BB′O6 double double perovskites, where both A and B sites have 1:1 cation order, to (A0.5A′0.5)2BB′O6 double perovskites with fully disordered A/A′ cations can be achieved under pressure in CaMnMnWO6 and SmMnMnTaO6, enabling both polymorphs of each material to be recovered. This leads to a dramatic switch of magnetic properties from ferrimagnetic order in double double perovskite CaMnMnWO6 to spin glass behaviour in the highly frustrated double perovskite polymorph. Comparison of double double and double perovskite polymorphs of other materials will enable effects of cation order and disorder on other properties such as ferroelectricity and conductivity to be explored.
Hundreds of billions of aluminium-based cans are manufactured and used every year worldwide including those containing soft drinks. This study investigates and evaluates the performance and quality of two well-known energy and soft drinks brands, Green Cola and Red Bull. Recent health hazards and concerns have been associated with aluminium leakage and bisphenol A (BPA) dissociation from the can’s internal protective coating. The cans were examined under four conditions, including coated and uncoated samples, the soft drink’s main solution, and 0.1 M acetic acid solution. Electrochemical measurements such as potentiodynamic polarization and impedance spectroscopy (EIS), element analyses using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were performed. In addition, sample characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) were employed to comprehensively study and analyze the effect of corrosion on the samples. Even though the internal coating provided superior corrosion protection concerning main or acetic acid solutions, it failed to prevent aluminium from dissolving in the electrolyte. Green Cola’s primary solution appears to be extremely corrosive, as the corrosion rate increased by approximately 333% relative to the acetic acid solution. Uncoated samples resulted in increases in the percentage of oxygen, the appearance of more corrosion spots, and decreases in crystallinity. The ICP-OES test detected dangerous levels of aluminium in the Green Cola solution, which increased significantly after increasing the conductivity of the solution.
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