We report a systematic investigation on the structural and electronic effects of carbon-supported Pt(x)Pd(1-x) bimetallic nanoparticles on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in acid electrolyte. Pt(x)Pd(1-x)/C nanocatalysts with various Pt/Pd atomic ratios (x=0.25, 0.5, and 0.75) were synthesized by using a borohydride-reduction method. Rotating-disk electrode measurements revealed that the Pt(3)Pd(1)/C nanocatalyst has a synergistic effect on the ORR, showing 50% enhancement, and an antagonistic effect on the MOR, showing 90% reduction, relative to JM 20 Pt/C on a mass basis. The extent of alloying and Pt d-band vacancies of the Pt(x)Pd(1-x)/C nanocatalysts were explored by extended X-ray absorption fine-structure spectroscopy (EXAFS) and X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy (XANES). The structure-activity relationship indicates that ORR activity and methanol tolerance of the nanocatalysts strongly depend on their extent of alloying and d-band vacancies. The optimal composition for enhanced ORR activity is Pt(3)Pd(1)/C, with high extent of alloying and low Pt d-band vacancies, owing to favorable O-O scission and inhibited formation of oxygenated intermediates. MOR activity also shows structure dependence. For example, Pt(1)Pd(3)/C with Pt(rich-core)Pd(rich-shell) structure possesses lower MOR activity than the Pt(3)Pd(1)/C nanocatalyst with random alloy structure. Herein, extent of alloying and d-band vacancies reveal new insights into the synergistic and antagonistic effects of the Pt(x)Pd(1-x)/C nanocatalysts on surface reactivity.
This study designs less corrosive optically clear adhesives (OCAs) with good rework properties, where copolymer and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) are cured by ultraviolet to form OCAs. The copolymer are synthesized by using N,N-diethylacrylamide (DMA), acrylic acid (AA), and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. The DMA and AA could form acid-base interaction and therefore lower the corrosion on metallic substrate caused by AA. Copolymer is applied in OCAs, as different adhesive properties are presented. In terms of the adhesive property of OCAs, the peel strength, shear strength, and transmittance property are decreased when the GMA concentration is increased. The tack and haze are enhanced accordingly. After 7 days' standing at 60 8C and 90% RH, OCAs have no obvious corrosion on the conductive glass circuits, and there is no residue after peeling off.
Injection molding of a convex shell has induced divergent flow front directions and therefore the shrinkage of a convex shell is difficult to controll. In some optical applications, such as ophthalmic devices of soft contact lens, that can be cast molded with a set of two convex shells made by injection molding there is a demand in maintaining dimensional stability. This research investigates the optimization of injection molding parameters for the minimum shrinkage of a convex shell of polypropylene (PP). The MPI 5.0 software is used first to simulate the filling stage of the convex shell and find the feasible operational ranges of parameters. Experiments were performed by an electric injection machine. Short shot experiments have been tested to compare with results of mold flow simulation. Taguchi's method is then used to find the optimal parameters for the minimum shrinkage of convex shell. Four parameters or factors, including mold temperature, injection temperature, holding pressure, and cooling time are considered in this study. An ANOVA table has been obtained for checking the significance of parameters. Results of simulation and experiments have been compared and the holding or packing pressure is found as the most significant parameter for the minimum shrinkage of a convex shell. Cooling time and injection temperature have been found as the second and third most significant parameters in this study. The optimal parameters have been established and then verified by the optimal injection molding experiment and the minimum shrinkage of convex shell was obtained as 72 μm.
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