Acid Corrosion Resistance Research Articles

Study on glass-ceramic prepared by zinc leaching residue and solidification mechanism of heavy metals

Zinc leaching residue is a hazardous solid waste with difficult treatment, high hazard and high yield, and it is a great challenge to treat it efficiently, harmlessly and economically among the various methods available. This paper introduced a micro-crystallization method to process zinc leaching residue into glass-ceramics with excellent performance and high value. The heavy metals in the raw material were well solidified in the glass-ceramics, eliminating the high hazard of heavy metals and other components. The bending strength, compressive strength, and Vickers hardness of the glass-ceramics prepared at the sintering temperature of 950 °C were 69.2 MPa, 434.3 MPa, and 6.66 GPa, respectively, while the water absorption, density, and acid and alkali corrosion resistance were excellent. The relationship between the microstructure and properties of glass-ceramics was investigated using traditional analytical techniques such as XRD, Raman, and SEM, and the mechanism of solidification of heavy metals Pb, Zn and Mn in glass ceramics were innovatively researched by the modified BCR sequential leaching test and XPS analysis. Anorthite and diopside ferrian were the two main crystalline phases in glass-ceramics. The sintering temperature affected the formation and growth of crystals, and determined the crystal size and crystallization rate, thus affecting the properties of glass-ceramics. Part of the heavy metal was solidified in the amorphous phase in the glass-ceramic, and the other major part entered the crystal as an impurity substitution to form a solid solution at a specific location. The zinc leaching residue based glass-ceramic had been studied, which was pioneering and with excellent performance and environmental safety. Thus, the safe and economical treatment of these hazardous wastes promotes the clean, green and efficient development of related industries.

Tribological properties and sulfuric acid corrosion resistance of laser clad CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coatings with different types of TiC reinforcement

CoCrFeNi, directly added TiC (D-TiC) and in-situ synthesized TiC (I-TiC) reinforced CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coatings (HEACs) were prepared on the surface of 316 stainless steel (SS) by laser cladding (LC). The HEACs all achieved a dense and uniform structure, the TiC distributed at the grain boundaries (GBs) reduced the dilution rate of the HEACs, and the I-TiC composite coating realised a fine and diffuse distribution of the reinforcing phase compared to the D-TiC HEAC. The introduction of TiC dramatically refined the grain size of HEA system and inhibited the formation of high angle grain boundaries (HAGBs), with the average grain size decreasing from 23.6 µm in the TiC-free HEAC to 12.3 µm in D-TiC HEAC and 9.3 µm in I-TiC HEAC, and the proportion of low angle grain boundaries (LAGBs) of D-TiC and I-TiC composite coatings was even as high as 64.8% and 70.4%. As a result, the density of geometrically necessary dislocations (ρGND) in TiC-containing coatings also increased greatly, and ρGND in CoCrFeNi, D-TiC and I-TiC HEACs were 0.55 × 1015, 1.08 × 1015 and 1.27 × 1015 m−2, respectively. The highest average microhardness values of 420.2 ± 6 HV0.2 was achieved with I-TiC HEAC, which relied on TiC precipitation in a nucleation-growth mode. In electrochemical corrosion tests, the introduction of TiC also provided additional channels for ion diffusion. The ordered and dense passivation film of the I-TiC composite coating impeded sulfuric acid attack effectively, with an Icorr value of only 2.28 × 10−2 ± 0.8 μA/cm2, which was less than that of the substrate as well as the other two HEACs. In both dry sliding friction and wear and corrosive wear experiments, abrasive wear was the dominant wear pattern of I-TiC HEAC due to the increase in local stresses caused by the "point-to-point" contact between the TiC particles and the friction pair. Thanks to the diffuse and homogeneous distribution of the TiC reinforcing phase, I-TiC HEAC exhibited the best tribological performance in both dry sliding friction and wear or corrosive wear experiments with specific wear rates as low as 0.05 mm3/Nm in air and 0.06 mm3/Nm in sulfuric acid.

Porous TiFe intermetallic fabricated by reactive synthesis of elemental powders

Industrial applications for filtration and separation require the design of a porous material with low cost and strong corrosion resistance. Herein, porous TiFe intermetallic was fabricated by the reactive synthesis of elemental powders. The pore formation and phase transformation of porous TiFe intermetallic were investigated, and the corrosion behavior of porous TiFe intermetallic in 0.5 mol/L H2SO4, 3.5 wt% NaCl, and 1 mol/L KOH solutions was studied by electrochemical tests. The synthesized porous TiFe intermetallic formed by the diffusion reaction of Ti and Fe has a highly porous structure with open porosity of 57.6%, which is the result of a combination of the gap between powder particles and the Kirkendall effect. The porous TiFe intermetallic exhibits good corrosion resistance in H2SO4 solution, furthermore, it shows better corrosion resistance than 316L stainless steel in both KOH and NaCl solutions, which is related to its larger resistance, more positive corrosion potential, lower corrosion current density, and wider passivation regions. The synthesized porous Fe-based intermetallic exhibits an excellent corrosion resistance and structure stability in acid, salt and alkaline environments, and thus exhibiting its potential in the field of filtration and separation.

Experimental Study on the Sulfuric Acid Corrosion Resistance of PHC Used for Pipe Pile and NSC Used in Engineering

In order to compare and investigate the sulfuric acid corrosion resistance of concrete for PHC pipe piles and two kinds of concrete commonly used in engineering, acid accelerated corrosion tests were conducted on specimens with three different strength grades of C30, C50, and C80 in a sulfuric acid solution with pH ≈ 0.85. The appearance of the specimens was observed, and the changes in mass loss percentage, corrosion depth, and stress–stain curves under uniaxial compressive loading were calculated and obtained with the corrosion time. From the comparison of corrosion depth and mass loss percentage of the concrete specimens with three different strength grades of C30, C50, and C80, it was found that the higher the strength grade of the concrete, the more severe the corrosion degree. The shapes of the stress–strain curves of three different strength grades of concrete specimens were basically the same. As the corrosion time was prolonged, the peak stress and the elastic modulus of concrete decreased. From the perspective of long-term corrosion, C80 specimens had a relatively smaller percentage of peak stress loss and a stronger resistance to peak stress loss. The research results provide references for the durability design of concrete structures and the prediction of concrete’s service life in a sulfuric acid environment.

MgO-Al2O3-SiO2- ZrO2 system ceramic glass as sintering aids to fabricate Al2O3 ceramic membrane with high acid corrosion resistance

The shortcoming of ceramic membranes is the high cost caused by high sintering temperatures. Sintering aids can be chosen to reduce the sintering temperature. However, it results in the low corrosion resistance, especially in corrosive wastewater treatment and membranes’ chemical cleaning processes. Glass phase generated in the sintering is the main factor. In the present work, MgO-Al2O3-SiO2-ZrO2 system ceramic glass is chosen as sintering aids with a crystallinity of 89.63 %. The bending strength of the alumina membrane can be increased from 46.79 MPa of pure alumina to 111.02 MPa with 4.8 wt% ceramic glass addition. The sintering temperature of pure Al2O3 membrane is much higher than 1600 °C when the equal bending strength is obtained. The bending strength loss rate of the tubular ceramic membrane is only 5.13 % and 3.85 % after the static stage and dynamic separation for 36 h acid corrosion. MgAl2O4, Mg2SiO4, and ZrO2 crystals locate on alumina particles’ necks and provide the membrane with excellent mechanical properties and outstanding corrosion resistance. The Al2O3 membrane has a porosity of 34.06 % and a mean pore size of 1.42 μm, besides, acid corrosion can promote the permeability of membranes.

COMBINATION OF COPPER INTERMEDIATE SX STEEL AND GR5 (Ti6Al4V) TITANIUM BY DIFFUSION WELDING METHOD

GR5 (Ti6Al4V) is a material commonly used in aerospace and space, biomedical and automobile sectors, consisting of pure titanium at a minimum of 99% purity. Besides being lightweight, GR5 is separate from similar materials with its ability to resist corrosion at high levels and show high strength. SX steel is high silicon-content austenitic stainless steel with the ability of good quality of welding and excellent corrosion resistance in high concentration sulfuric acid and nitric acid. SX is used in areas such as acid coolers, acid piping systems, acid distributors, acid towers and tanks, pumps, nozzles, internals, strainers and mesh pads. With improving technology, the need for steel-titanium materials that are resisted to acid and made with welded joint is increasing. In this study, the effect of GR and SX materials of welding temperature on the connection is examined with diffusion welding method using copper intermediary layer. The material pairs are combined with a pressure of 5 MPa and a fixed welding time of 60 minutes in an argon gas environment in a silicon bar oven at the temperature of 980, 1000 and 1020°C. The SEM-EDS-AFM analysis of the combined samples is performed, the metallographic structure of the intermediary layer in the diffusion-affected region is examined by the optical microscope, and the possible phases are tried to be determined by the XRD analysis. The micro stiffness values of the connection area are analyzed.

One-Step Hydrothermal Strategy for Preparation of a Self-Cleaning TiO2/SiO2 Fiber Membrane toward Oil-Water Separation in a Complex Environment

Oil pollution caused by a large number of industrial activities and oil spill accidents has posed serious harm to the environment and human health. However, some challenges remain with the existing separation materials, such as poor stability and fouling resistance. Herein, a TiO2/SiO2 fiber membrane (TSFM) was prepared by a one-step hydrothermal method for oil-water separation in acid, alkali, and salt environments. The TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully grown on the fiber surface, endowing the membrane with superhydrophilicity/underwater superoleophobicity. The as-prepared TSFM exhibits high separation efficiency (above 98%) and separation fluxes (3016.38-3263.45 L·m-2·h-1) for various oil-water mixtures. Importantly, the membrane shows good corrosion resistance in acid, alkaline, and salt solutions and still maintains underwater superoleophobicity and high separation performance. The TSFM displays good performance after repeated separation, demonstrating its excellent antifouling ability. Importantly, the pollutants on the membrane surface can be effectively degraded under light radiation to restore its underwater superoleophobicity, showing the unique self-cleaning ability of the membrane. In view of its good self-cleaning ability and environmental stability, the membrane can be used for wastewater treatment and oil spill recovery and has a broad application prospect in water treatment in complex environments.

Effect of Iron Tailing Powder-Based Ternary Admixture on Acid Corrosion Resistance of Concrete.

Exposure of concrete to acidic environments can cause the degradation of concrete elements and seriously affect the durability of concrete. As solid wastes are produced during industrial activity, ITP (iron tailing powder), FA (fly ash), and LS (lithium slag) can be used as admixtures to produce concrete and improve its workability. This paper focuses on the preparation of concrete using a ternary mineral admixture system consisting of ITP, FA, and LS to investigate the acid erosion resistance of concrete in acetic acid solution at different cement replacement rates and different water-binder ratios. The tests were performed by compressive strength analysis, mass analysis, apparent deterioration analysis, and microstructure analysis by mercury intrusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy. The results show that when the water-binder ratio is certain and the cement replacement rate is greater than 16%; especially at 20%, the concrete shows strong resistance to acid erosion; when the cement replacement rate is certain and the water-binder ratio is less than 0.47; especially at 0.42, the concrete shows strong resistance to acid erosion. Microstructural analysis shows that the ternary mineral admixture system composed of ITP, FA, and LS promotes the formation of hydration products such as C-S-H and AFt, improves the compactness and compressive strength of concrete, and reduces the connected porosity of concrete, which can obtain good overall performance. In general, concrete prepared with a ternary mineral admixture system consisting of ITP, FA, and LS has better acid erosion resistance than ordinary concrete. The use of different kinds of solid waste powder to replace cement can effectively reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.

Basic principle, progress, and prospects of coal gangue ceramic proppants

AbstractCeramic proppants are preferred in hydraulic fracturing because of their high strength, good sphericity, and excellent acid corrosion resistance. Bauxite is the main raw material of ceramic proppants, but with the increasing depletion of bauxite resources, substitutes for bauxite need to be sought. Coal gangue is a solid waste that is rich in SiO2 and Al2O3, making it a potential substitute for the preparation of ceramic proppants. The use of coal gangue to prepare ceramic proppants can reduce the cost of ceramic proppants and benefit environmental protection. Studies on using coal gangue to prepare ceramic proppants have been conducted and achieved progress, but further improvement can still be obtained. Here, the basic principle, progress, and prospects of coal gangue ceramic proppants are reviewed. First, coal gangue ceramic proppants are divided into two categories, namely, proppants prepared using coal gangue as an auxiliary material and proppants prepared using coal gangue as the main material. Second, the progress of research of coal gangue ceramic proppants is summarized from the perspective of additives, and the influence of different kinds of additives on the sintering temperature and performance of proppants is discussed. Lastly, the future prospects of coal gangue ceramic proppants are presented.

Effect of ethylene vinyl acetate on cement mortar – A review

Mortar is a mixture of sand, a binder and water. It is used as a paste, which hardens and fuses the masonry components used in the construction, such as stones, bricks or concrete. Polymers have been incorporated in Portland cement as property enhancers for a while. Since then, polymers have been used to improve the water retention, permeability, adhesive strength, workability and deformability of mortars and concretes. Cement concrete structures’ bearing capacity and durability are adversely affected by the brittleness of the cement material, which makes it simple to break under the influence of an external force. Various mechanical and physical properties of cement-based materials can be improved by using polymers, which have good elastic deformation capabilities, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, flexibility and compatibility with cement materials. Ethylene and vinyl acetate are copolymerized to form EVA or ethylene vinyl acetate. Excellent flex-crack and puncture resistance, a wide range of polar and nonporous substrate adhesion, and good hot-tack performance are just a few of the appealing qualities of EVA. The majority of research has demonstrated a beneficial effect of EVA on mortar performance. Foam rubber or Expanded rubber are the other popular names of EVA. EVA copolymers are adhesives that are utilised in packaging, bookbinding, and textile, for bonding plastic films, coated paper, and metal surfaces. The effectiveness of the EVA-modified mortar is examined in this paper. According to studies, the EVA-modified mortar's interface performance significantly increased as EVA was added to the mortar. While Scanning electron microscope studies were conducted for analysing the internal structure of EVA-added mortar, it was discovered that the EVA-cement composite had a three-dimensional net structure. Consequently, the mortar's cohesive strength rose. Also, Samples incorporated with EVA polymer waste had shown the ability of noise insulation. Incorporating EVA with CaO showed a positive effect on mortar performance. The risk of cracking was reduced in EVA-incorporated mortar. Thus, reviewing all the research papers it was found that the addition of EVA can considerably enhance the mortar’s physical as well as mechanical properties.

Electrochemical corrosion behavior in sulfuric acid solution and dry sliding friction and wear properties of laser-cladded CoCrFeNiNbx high entropy alloy coatings

316 stainless steel (SS) was coated with CoCrFeNiNbx (x: atomic ratio, x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3) high entropy alloy coatings (HEACs) by laser cladding (LC). The impacts of Nb content on the phase composition, microstructure, microhardness, wear resistance and corrosion properties of CoCrFeNi based HEACs were examined. Different from the canonical dendritic (DR) - interdendritic (ID) microstructure presented by the other three HEACs, the ID of Nb0.3 HEACs also existed nanoscale Nb-rich Laves phase composed of NbNi and NbCo. The inclusion of Nb significantly reduced the average grain size of CoCrFeNi based HEACs from 59.43 μm to 11.38 μm. It also greatly diminished the formation of high angle grain boundaries (HAGBs), increasing the percentage of low angle grain boundaries (LAGBs) from 31 % to 61 %. The microhardness of Nb-containing HEACs was significantly promoted due to the solid solution strengthening and fine grain strengthening caused by large size Nb atoms. Affected by Laves phase with high coordination number and space filling ratio and higher proportion of LAGBs, the microhardness of Nb0.3 HEAC was even as high as 530 HV. The increase in Nb concentration also strengthened the HEACs' resistance to wear. Nb0, Nb0.1, Nb0.2, and Nb0.3 HEACs had corresponding specific wear rates of 0.36, 0.32, 0.23, and 0.20 mm3/Nm. Unlike 316 SS, Nb0 and Nb0.1 HEACs, which had both adhesive wear and abrasive wear, Nb0.2 and Nb0.3 HEACs were mainly wear by abrasive wear. The corrosion behavior of CoCrFeNiNbx HEACs in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution was similar to 316 SS, but the corrosion resistance was stronger than 316 SS. Nb0.3 HEAC with the Ecorr of −164 mV and Icorr of 6.40 × 10−7 A/cm2 showed the best acid corrosion resistance, which could be attributed to the stable and dense passivation film on its surface. Distinct from the intergranular corrosion of other coatings, the corrosion of Nb0.3 HEAC mainly occurred in DR, because the FCC phase acted as the anode site in it when FCC and Laves phase co-existed.

Influence of different modes of microarc oxidation of titanium on the electrochemical properties and surface morphology of the obtained coatings

ABSTRACT The influence of Microarc Oxidation (MAO) modes of titanium substrate in electrolytes of the original composition is investigated. Used electrolytes no contain sodium silicate but includes nickel sulphate, sodium aluminate and alkali. The morphology and composition of the obtained coatings were studied by electron microscopy. The electrochemical behaviour was studied using polarisation curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Proposed Equivalent circuits are adequately corresponded to experimental EIS data with no more 6% error. The dependence between the elements of the Equivalent circuits and the morphological characteristics depending on the processing is considered. It is shown that MAO coatings on titanium have high corrosion resistance in an aggressive sulphuric acid. The electrochemical properties of coatings undergo irreversible changes in the direction of deterioration after anodic polarisation. It has been established that nickel doping of MAO coatings on titanium does not allow them to serve as anode materials.

Influence of silicon carbides on the structure and properties of composite nickel-phosphorus coating

The authors studied the structure, properties and corrosion resistance in various acids of nickel-phosphorus coatings with dispersed silicon carbides after crystallization annealing under various modes. Temperatures of the beginning of crystallization after heating at speeds of 1, 5, 20 °С/min and the percentage of crystalline phases formed under isothermal conditions (nickel phosphide Ni3P and nickel) were determined. High microhardness of more than 1000 HV is achieved in a composite nickel-phosphorus coating with dispersed particles of silicon carbides during prolonged low-tempera­ture annealing, accompanied by crystallization with formation of already insignificant (10 %) amounts of Ni3P. The revealed dispersed Ni3P located both in the body and along boundaries of the grain, make the main contribution to the increment of microhardness. The yield strength and ultimate strength of coatings increase during crystallization annealing by only 12 – 15 MPa, and the elongation drops to zero, which is due to the formation of brittle Ni3P compounds. Annealing with short soaking at crystallization temperatures leads to the fact that silicon carbides exhibit a barrier effect, reducing the intensity of formation of crystalline Ni3P and corrosion resistance, while long soaking at lower crystallization temperatures forms about 70 % Ni3P, contributing to consistently high hardness and improved corrosion resistance. Corrosion resistance of composite coatings Ni-P + silicon carbides, regardless of the heat treatment modes, is maximum in acetic and orthophosphoric acids at 70 % nickel phosphide and minimum in nitric acid and its mixtures with other acids.

Preparation of TiO2-coated glass flat membrane and its photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

A polymer-glass flat membrane was prepared using the phase inversion casting method and TiO2 was coated on the surface of the membranes. After drying and calcination, obtained membrane was used for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. The membrane was characterized and the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by the membrane was investigated. The results showed that the membranes were uniformly coated without exfoliation. The membrane coated by three layers TiO2 sol exhibited the best photocatalytic degradation performance for methylene blue. Compared to the pristine membrane, the photocatalytic degradation effect of the coated membrane was effectively improved by up to 98.5%. Additionally, the membrane could be continuously recycled. After five cycles, the degree of photocatalytic removal of methylene blue remained 92%. Moreover, the membrane exhibited a good acid and alkali corrosion resistance. The membrane can be repeatedly used for the high efficiency photocatalytic removal of methylene blue.

3D printed N-doped CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy with more than doubled corrosion resistance in dilute sulphuric acid

The traditional approaches for improving corrosion resistance of alloys typically lead to the sacrifice of mechanical properties because the microstructures needed for improving corrosion resistance often contradict those for high strength. Here we demonstrate that selected laser melting (SLM), a net-shape additive manufacture technique, can maintain good mechanical properties while double the corrosion-resistance of a N-doped CoCrFeNi HEA. The SLM processed sample possesses a heterogeneous microstructure with 3D dislocation cells inside each grain. The SLM-induced 3D dislocation cell structure can provide effective diffusion paths to significantly promote Cr outward segregation, forming a thick protective Cr oxide layer, which renders excellent corrosion resistance. Furthermore, Cr segregation along cell boundaries provides numerous sites for nucleation of oxides, and stabilizes the cell structure for good mechanical properties. The strategy discovered here may also be applied to other HEAs with multiple strengthening mechanisms.

Gd effect on microstructure and properties of the Modified-690 alloy for function structure integrated thermal neutron shielding

The new Modified-690Gd alloy, namely as Ni–30Cr-(10-x) Fe-xGd (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5,2.0, 3.0 wt%) for function structure integrated thermal neutron shielding has been prepared and characterized. The Modified-690Gd alloy was mainly composed of γ austenite matrix and (Ni, Cr, Fe)5Gd precipitated along grain boundaries. The new Modified-690Gd alloy had great mechanical properties, which had the tensile strength exceeding 620 MPa and the elongation being above 50%. Meanwhile, this alloy had excellent weldability and good corrosion resistance in boric acid. The new Modified-690Gd alloy is expected to be a kind of high efficiency thermal neutron shielding materials.

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic/Superoleophilic Bamboo Cellulose Foam for Oil/Water Separation.

Water is an indispensable strategic resource for biological and social development. The problem of oily wastewater pollution originating from oil spillages, industrial discharge and domestic oil pollution has become an extremely serious international challenge. At present, numerous superwetting materials have been applied to effectively separate oil and water. However, most of these materials are difficult to scale and their large-scale application is limited by cost and environmental protection. Herein, a simple, environmentally friendly strategy including sol-gel, freeze-drying and surface hydrophobic modification is presented to fabricate a bamboo cellulose foam with special wetting characteristics. The bamboo cellulose foam is superhydrophobic, with a water contact angle of 160°, and it has the superoleophilic property of instantaneous oil absorption. Owing to the synergistic effect of the three-dimensional network structure of the superhydrophobic bamboo cellulose foam and its hydrophobic composition, it has an excellent oil-absorption performance of 11.5 g/g~37.5 g/g for various types of oil, as well as good recyclability, with an oil (1,2-dichloroethane) absorption capacity of up to 31.5 g/g after 10 cycles. In addition, the prepared cellulose-based foam exhibits an outstanding performance in terms of acid and alkali corrosion resistance. Importantly, owing to bamboo cellulose being a biodegradable, low-cost, natural polymer material that can be easily modified, superhydrophobic/superoleophilic bamboo cellulose foam has great application potential in the field of oily wastewater treatment.

Influence of Alkali-Activators on Acid Rain Resistance of Geopolymer-Recycled Pervious Concrete with Optimal Pore Size.

Geopolymer-recycled pervious concrete (GRPC) is a novel concrete that can effectively inhibit the corrosion of acid rain and alleviate urban waterlog. The goal of this study is to ascertain the optimal pore size of GRPC and study its acid rain resistance activated by different alkali-activators. Three different sizes (0.8, 1.0, and 1.2 mm) were separately chosen as the pore diameters of GRPC. The alkali-activator solution adopted sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium silicate (Na2SiO3), and a mixture of the two. The mechanical properties and permeability coefficient were tested to determine the optimal pore size of GRPC. After that, specimens with the optimal pore size were immersed in a simulative acid rain solution (sulfuric acid solution with pH = 4.0) for 6 d and were dried 1 d until 56 d. The effects of different alkali activators on acid rain resistance of GRPC were analyzed by compressive strength, neutralization depth, and mass loss. The results manifested that the mechanical properties of GRPC were excellent, the compressive strength of GRPCH+N reached more than 60.1 MPa, and their splitting tensile strength attained more than 5.9 MPa, meeting the strength requirement of the road for heavy traffic load. Considering the mechanical properties and the acid rain purification effect of alkaline GRPC required a relatively small permeability coefficient; the optimal pore size was 1 mm. When specimens with optimal pore size were exposed to acid solution, the corrosion products (gypsums) would block the pores of GRPC to inhibit further corrosion, keeping the stability of the compressive strength. GRPC activated by the mixture of NaOH and Na2SiO3 generated a more stable amorphous three-dimensional network structure, endowing GRPCH+N with better mechanical properties and acid corrosion resistance.

Two-Step Fabrication of BPO4 Ceramics with Acid Corrosion Resistance and Neutron Shielding Performance

There has been an urgent demand for novel neutron shielding materials (NSMs) with high mechanical strength and low acid corrosion rate to be used in compact shielding design. In this contribution, BPO4 ceramics (BPCs), one of the candidates for such materials, was successfully fabricated by a two-step method using H3BO3 and H3PO4 as raw materials. The evolution of the microstructures was then investigated, followed by testing of mechanical/thermal properties, acid corrosion resistance, and neutron shielding performance. The experimental results indicated that the calcination temperature as well as H3BO3 content in raw materials intuitively affected the densification process of the BPCs. The as-pared BPCs showed reliable mechanical properties with maximum CMOR, compressive strength and elastic modulus of 26.99 MPa, 86.89 MPa and 28.42 GPa, respectively, which also showed a high neutron shielding rate and low acid corrosion rate of 65.11% and 0.016%. The obtained results imply that the BPCs was a promising NSM for use in compact shielding design.

Magnetically-separable acid-resistant CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100 core-shell catalysts for the acetalization of benzaldehyde and methanol

Novel reusable acid-resistant magnetic polymer nanospheres-immobilized MIL-100 (CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100) catalyst was prepared by a layer-by-layer method to achieve a controllable structure. The obtained core-shell catalyst consisted of modified magnetic nanoparticles as the core, a carboxylic-functionalized polymer as the protective layer, and an MIL-100 shell as the active catalytic layer by chemical bonds on the polymer. The catalysts showed good stability, good magnetic saturation, and acid corrosion resistance. The thickness of the MIL-100 shell could be adjusted by controlling the metal salt concentration and the number of layer-by-layer cycles. Nano-sized MIL-100 showed better mass transfer efficiency and catalytic activity. A conversion of 97.7% after 10 min was observed during acetalization when using CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100 as the catalyst. CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100 could be reused at least five times. The use of a polymer layer on CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100 prevented acidic ligands from corroding the magnetic core. Chemical bonds between MIL-100 and functional magnetic polymer cores improved the catalyst’s stability. CoFe2O4@Polymer@MIL-100 exhibited high activity, excellent stability, and easy magnetic separation.