Phase Ratio Research Articles

Evolution of magnetization of Bi1-ySmyFe1-xTixO3 ceramics at the morphotropic phase boundary attested by multistep magnetization measurements, time aging and electric field

Bi1-ySmyFe1-xTixO3 ceramics with compositions at the rhombohedral- orthorhombic morphotropic phase boundary (y = 0.1, 0.12, 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1) were prepared by solid state reaction method. Analysis of the crystal structure of the compounds based on the results of laboratory and synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurements as well as Raman spectroscopy experiments revealed a coexistence of the rhombohedral phase (SG R3c) and the anti-polar orthorhombic phase (SG Pbam) in the compounds Bi0.88Sm0.12Fe1-xTixO3 with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1; the compounds Bi0.9Sm0.10Fe1-xTixO3 are characterized by the mixed structural state for the concentration range 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.06 and by the single phase rhombohedral state within 0.06 < x ≤ 0.1. Room temperature magnetization measurements demonstrate a gradual increase of remanent magnetization with Ti content in the compounds of both systems up to the maximal value of MR ∼0.28 emu/g for compounds with x = 0.06 which is followed by a decrease in magnetization with further titanium doping. Temperature decrease leads to a reduction of remanent magnetization which is mainly caused by a partial recovery of spatially modulated spin structure occurred in the compounds of both systems. Time aging of the compounds for about ∼1 year leads to a drastic increase of MR, which is caused by a change in the structural phase ratio, homogeneity of the structural state and a contribution of unbounded spins demonstrated by low field measurements. Subjecting of the annealed compounds to external electric field of E ∼40 kV/cm leads to a decrease of magnetization associated with backward structural transformations and redistribution of the local structural defects in the compounds.

Solvent extraction of La, Nd, and Eu using a newly designed solutions spray system

This research covers a new continuous solvent extraction “solutions spray system” technique to extract lanthanum (La), neodymium (Nd), and europium (Eu) from chloride solution using DEHPA. This setup enhanced the extraction kinetics and mass transfer compared to the conventional mixer-settler by generating micro-sized droplets of the feed streams in the mixing chamber, causing speedy and better mass transfer, and the special design of the settling column boosted the separation process with improved quality products. Variables like pH, DEHPA concentration, ionic strength, and aqueous/organic phase ratio were studied to determine the performance of this setup. At the optimum values of these variables (2.0 pH, 0.303 M DEHPA, and 1.54 mol/L ionic strength), the percent extraction of La, Nd, and Eu was 95.03 %, 99.36 %, and 99.98 %, and the distribution ratio was 19.14, 155.25 and 4165 respectively, which showed the extraction in a single stage. Furthermore, the values of separation factors, SFEu/La = 6.69, SFEu/Nd = 5.33, and SFNd/La = 1.26 at 0.50 pH, showed the selectivity of these elements. Later on, McCabe Thiele diagrams were plotted for extraction and stripping sections to see the minimum number of theoretical stages for the complete recovery of REEs and their selective separation from each other.

Selective lithium recovery from lithium precipitation mother liquor by using a diketone-based solvent

Lithium recovery from lithium precipitation mother liquor is an important point for improving lithium resource utilization efficiency. In this study, a modified β-diketone based organic solvent was developed. DBM was selected as extractant, which has the advantage of low cost compared to fluor-diketones. Organic phosphate TBP was used instead of traditional alkylphosphine oxide as co-extractant. The results show that TBP has the ability to inhabit the extraction of sodium so that it is positive for separation factor of lithium to sodium. Simultaneously, TBP plays the role of diluent, thus improving two-phase separation performance significantly. The phase separation time is only tens of seconds, which is much less than that of alkylphosphine oxide co-extraction system. Besides, low cost and low viscosity properties of TBP avoid the limitation of additive amount, which means that it has the industrial feasibility to improve the extraction performance by increasing TBP concentration. The developed extraction solvent has the combination sequence of H+ > > Li+ > > Na+. By using optimized solvent of 0.4 mol/L DBM and 1.2 mol/L TBP dissolved in sulfonated kerosene, single-stage lithium extraction rate is 99.96 % and separation factor of lithium to sodium reaches >160,000 at the O/A phase ratio of 1:1.

Mechanochemical Synthesis of Sodium-Ion Conducting Chloride NaTaCl6

All-solid-state sodium batteries have been attracting attentions owing to their high energy density and safety. Solid electrolytes play a significant role in the electrochemical performances of all-solid-state batteries. Chloride-based solid electrolytes are particularly important for achieving high energy densities because of their high oxidation stability, ionic conductivity, and formability. Fewer sodium-ion conducting chlorides have been developed compared to lithium-ion conducting materials. It is necessary to discover the chlorides as the end-member of sodium-ion conductors. In this study, we report the development of a new NaTaCl6 chloride as an end-member sodium-ion conductor with high ionic conductivity. NaTaCl6 sample was mechanically prepared using a planetary ball mill apparatus. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the obtained sample displayed a broad pattern similar to the reported NaTaCl6 (ICSD#36519), suggesting that the sample contains both amorphous and crystalline phases. The reference intensity ratio method was used to investigate the weight ratios of the amorphous phases in the sample. The ratio was approximately 45 %. Transmission electron microscopy observations suggested that the sample consisted of the amorphous matrix and crystalline with the crystallite size of approximately 20 nm. The electrical conductivities of the pelletized samples were measured using two-terminal AC electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The sample pellets were prepared by uniaxial pressing at 360 MPa without heat treatment. The pellet sample had the relative density of 85 % (powder density: 3.32 g cm–3, pellet density: 2.83 g cm–3). The sample shows σ 25ºC of 6.2×10–5 S cm–1, and the activation energy of 0.37 eV. To determine the NaTaCl6 onset oxidation voltage (OOV), linear sweep voltammetry measurement was carried out. The OOV of the sample at 60 ºC was 3.8 V vs. Na15Sn4. To demonstrate the high oxidation stability of NaTaCl6 in all-solid-state sodium batteries, it was used in a positive electrode by mixing Na3V2(PO4)3 as the active material and the buffer layer. The cell exhibited an initial reversible capacity of 96 mAh g–1 and stable cycling after 40 cycles with the capacity retention of 99.5 %. A 3.3 V all-solid-state sodium battery without oxide solid electrolytes was successfully operated. In this study, the NaTaCl6 electrolyte was developed with a high ionic conductivity and oxidation stability.Acknowledgement: This work was partly supported by JSPS KAKENHI (Grant Numbers: JP21H04701 and JP19H05816) and MEXT Program: Data Creation and Utilization-Type Material Research and Development Project Grant Number JPMXP1122712807.

On physical meaning of van't Hoff equation and its applicability in chromatography

The van't Hoff equation is a widely used tool to study adsorption thermodynamics in chromatography. Recent experimental data and some theoretical arguments questioned the accuracy of thermodynamic characteristics determined by using this equation. The present report addresses these concerns and shows that if certain requirements are satisfied, the van't Hoff analysis provide reliable results. These requirements include isothermality of the column not perturbed by the percolation of the mobile phase, mass transfer kinetics allowing sufficient proximity to equilibrium, pressure below 200 bar for low molecular weight compounds and below 50 bar for macromolecules, and knowledge of the phase ratio at all experimental temperatures to allow accurate conversion of the retention factor to the equilibrium constant. Physical meaning of adsorption enthalpy and entropy obtained by means of the van't Hoff analysis particularly in the case of heterogeneous adsorbents is discussed and recommendations on how to perform experiments to obtain reliable results are given.

Evolution of phase ratio and its effect on residual stress for 2205 duplex stainless steel multipass welded joints by thermo-metallurgical-mechanical model

The control of phase ratio and residual stress is a crucial subject for the structural integrity of duplex stainless steel welded components. Therefore, this paper aims to clarify the evolution of phase ratio and its effect on residual stress for duplex stainless steel multipass welded joints by a thermo-metallurgical-mechanical coupled welding model, alongside the crucial experiments which contribute to the development and validation of the coupled model. The developed model takes both the precipitation and dissolution behavior of austenite under repeated thermal cycles into consideration, thereby demonstrating a remarkable ability to predict the distribution of phase ratio and residual stress. The influencing mechanism of solid-state phase transformation on residual stress is discussed extensively. The results reveal that, for the duplex stainless steel welded joints by gas tungsten arc welding, excessive austenite is often formed within the welding zone particularly for the middle passes, while it is the occurrence of ferritization at the heat affected zone. The effect of phase transformation on residual stress is mainly presented by the change of mechanical properties and phase volume. The overtransformation from ferrite to austenite tends to induce a higher tensile residual stress, vice versa, compressive stress. In addition, it is challenging to achieve phase balance through heat input alone. However, a smaller heat input is recommended to minimize residual stress while ensuring welding penetration. This paper serves as a theoretical foundation for controlling the phase ratio and mitigating residual stress during the welding of duplex stainless steel, thereby contributing to the enhancement of weld quality and structural reliability.

Separation of Pd from Pt and Rh by solvent extraction method from waste solution

The paper investigated the possibility of extractive separation of palladium from platinum and rhodium with ionic liquid Cyphos IL 101. A technological solution obtained by dissolving waste materials was used as the test material. Based on the experiments performed, it was found that a 10% (v/v) solution of the Cyphos IL 101 ionic liquid in toluene allows the extraction of both Pd and Pt with an efficiency of 99% from the initial solution when extraction is carried out at the pH 0.5, vorg:vaq phase ratio 1:1 and contact time of 15 min. Moreover, the research proved that it is possible to separate Pd from Pt at the stripping stage using a 0.1 mol/dm3 thiourea solution while maintaining a high selectivity coefficient.

The Formation of a Low-Carbon Steel/Ni-Cr-W Alloy Bimetallic Material via Liquid–Solid Compound Casting with a Laser Assisted Solid Surface

The aim of this study was to develop a new manufacturing process for bimetallic materials by combining laser treatment with traditional casting methods. This process involves laser-treating nickel alloy-grade UNS 6230 plates to create a regular macro-relief on their surface. These treated plates are then placed in a sand mold, and molten non-alloy steel (S235JRG2) is poured into the mold to create bimetallic layered castings. The experimental procedure focuses on optimizing the melt-to-solid phase ratios and pouring temperatures to achieve a uniform microstructure and strong mechanical properties in the bimetals. The produced bimetallic castings are suitable for applications in the oil refining and chemical industries and heavy machinery sector. The quantitative results indicate that the optimized process parameters lead to a high-quality transition zone with minimal defects, characterized by the diffusion of alloying elements from the nickel alloy to the steel. The microstructure, chemical, and phase compositions were evaluated using XRD and SEM with EDS, confirming the formation of a robust metallurgical bond. Key findings include a significant improvement in the hardness and strength of the transition layer, with the optimal pouring temperature being 1600 °C. The resulting bimetallic materials demonstrate an improved performance in demanding industrial environments.

Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio in Patients with Acute Heart Failure.

The fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) in the acute phase of acute heart failure (AHF) has seldom been evaluated.A total of 1,402 hospitalized AHF patients were analyzed. We calculated FAR using the following formula: plasma fibrinogen (g/L) /serum albumin (g/L) × 1,000. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to FAR value quartiles (low-FAR [Q1, FAR ≤ 564, n = 352], middle-FAR [Q2/Q3, 565 ≤ FAR ≤ 1,071, n = 700], and high-FAR [Q4, FAR ≥ 1,072, n = 350]). The median (interquartile range) FAR value was 855 (710-1,103). A multivariate logistic regression model showed that C-reactive protein (per 1 mg/dL increase; odds ratio [OR]: 1.307, 95% CI: 1.250-1.3366, P < 0.001), ischemic heart disease etiology (OR: 1.691, 95%CI: 1.227-2.331, P = 0.001), and diabetes mellitus (DM; OR: 1.624, 95%CI: 1.188-2.220, P = 0.002) were independently associated with high FAR values. Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed that prognosis of all-cause mortality within 730 days was significantly poorer (P = 0.033) in the high-FAR group than in the other 2 groups. Conversely, in the low-albumin group, the prognosis of all-cause mortality was significantly poorer (P = 0.006) in the low-FAR group than in the other groups. A Cox regression model revealed that in the low-albumin group, a low FAR value was an independent predictor of 730-day mortality (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.503, 95% CI: 0.287-0.881, P = 0.016) and HF events (HR: 0.444, 95%CI 0.276-0.712, P = 0.001).Elevated FAR was associated with inflammation, DM, and ischemic etiology, and with adverse outcomes in the whole AHF group, whereas low FAR was independently associated with adverse outcomes in the low-albumin group.

Addition of Spray-Dried Plasma in Phase 2 Diets for Weanling Pigs Improves Growth Performance, Reduces Diarrhea Incidence, and Decreases Mucosal Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines.

The hypothesis that pigs fed a low crude protein (CP) diet with 6% spray-dried plasma (SDP) in phase 1 will have improved growth and intestinal health if the phase-2 diet contains 2.5% SDP was tested. Three hundred weaned pigs were used. Growth performance, feces, blood, and intestinal tissue were evaluated. Pigs fed 6% SDP in phase 1 had improved average daily gain (ADG) and final body weight (BW), but had reduced villus-height-to-crypt-depth ratio in phase 2 if 2.5% SDP was included in the normal-CP diet (p < 0.05), but not in the low-CP diet. Diarrhea incidence was less (p < 0.05) with 2.5% SDP in the phase 2 diet and for the low-CP diet. Ileal mucosa interleukin-1α (IL-1α) and IL-1β decreased (p < 0.05) for pigs fed the phase-1 diet with 6% SDP compared with pigs fed the diet without SDP. Addition of 2.5% SDP in phase 2 reduced (p < 0.05) IL-1β compared with the diet without SDP. Although the combination of SDP and low CP did not affect intestinal health in phase 2, diarrhea incidence and pro-inflammatory cytokines were reduced in pigs fed SDP in phase 1 or phase 2 or if a low-CP diet was fed.

Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance improvement of TiAlSnMo alloys via Mo addition

In this paper, Ti-5Al-2.5Sn-xMo (TASxM, x = 0,5,10,15 wt%) alloys were designed and prepared. Phase compositon and microstructure analysis results indicate that the addition of Mo reduces the phase transition point of TASxM alloys, stabilizes more β phase to room temperature, and refines the α grains. The strength of the TASxM alloys exhibits a positive correlation with the increasing Mo content within 10 wt%, and the highest ultimate tensile strength (UTS) can be obtained in TAS10M (1260 MPa), which can be primarily attributed to the synergistic effects of phase transition, solid solution strengthening, and fine grain strengthening. Interestingly, the UTS of TAS15M unexpectedly decreases to 724 MPa, which is strongly influenced by the altered slip system numbers resulting from the β/α phase ratio. Even more intriguing is the observation of stress-induced martensitic transformation in the deformed TAS15M alloy, often resulting in a substantial influence on elongation. The corrosion resistance of the TASxM alloy has also been investigated through electrochemical experiments. The findings reveal that the corrosion resistance of the TASxM alloy is enhanced with the elevation of Mo content, peaking at TAS15M. This improved resistance is attributed to the augmented β phase content and the formation of protective MoO2 and MoO3 oxide films on the surface of alloy.

Benzo-12-crown-4 and β-diketone bi-functionalized ionic liquids for highly selective lithium extraction from alkaline solution

Indeed, the efficient and sustainable recovery of lithium from highly concentrated sodium-containing mother liquors of Li2CO3 and salt-lake brines remains a significant challenge. Herein, two typical Li+ recognition receptors, namely benzo-12-crown-4 and thenoyltrifluoroacetone, were separately introduced into the cationic and anionic parts to successfully synthesize novel bi-functionalized task-specific ionic liquids [(B12C4)Cnim][TTA] (n = 4, 6, 8). A new, green, and high-efficiency extraction system has been developed by dissolving [(B12C4)C6im][TTA] in commercial room-temperature ionic liquid 1-hexyl-3-methyl-imdazolium bis(trifluromethylsulfonyl)imide [C6mim][NTf2], without the addition of any other co-extractants. The newly developed [(B12C4)C6im][TTA]-[C6mim][NTf2] extraction system exhibited a wide pH working range (4.0–11.0), high lithium extraction efficiency (95.4 %), as well as superior separation factors of Li/Na (βLi/Na = 2154.0) and Li/K (βLi/K=757.2). The extraction mechanism involving cation exchange was determined through slope analysis, ion chromatography, UV–vis spectroscopy and FT-IR spectra measurement, indicating that one [(B12C4)C6im][TTA] molecule can interact with two lithium ions and form a 1:2 complex. Moreover, the [(B12C4)C6im][TTA]-[C6mim][NTf2] extraction system also demonstrated fast extraction kinetics, facile stripping and regeneration, along with good cycling performance. Furthermore, a multi-stage countercurrent extraction process to extract lithium from the simulated mother liquor of Li2CO3 was evaluated. When the volume ratio (O/A) of oil phase (O) to water phase (A) was 1.0, only two theoretical extraction stages were needed to extract 91.4 % of lithium into the organic phase. Thus, the [(B12C4)C6im][TTA]-[C6mim][NTf2] extraction system is promising for lithium extraction from mother liquor of Li2CO3 and salt-lake brines. This study also opens the avenue for designing cationic and anionic bi-functionalized ionic liquids for metal ion separation.

Effects of Lipid Phase Content on the Technological and Sensory Properties of O/W Emulsions Containing Bemotrizinol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers

Different lipid phase ratios (12, 14, and 16% w/w) were assessed for their ability to affect the technological and sensory properties of O/W emulsions in which bemotrizinol (BMTZ), a broad-spectrum sunscreen agent, was incorporated free or loaded into nanostructured lipid nanocarriers (NLC) to reduce its release from the vehicle and, hence, its skin permeation. The following technological properties were evaluated in vitro: spreadability, viscosity, pH, occlusion factor, BMTZ release, and sun protection factor (SPF). Sensory attributes were assessed by panelists in three different phases: before/during pick-up, rub-in, and after application. Raising the lipid phase ratio led to an increase in viscosity (from 8017 ± 143 cPs to 16,444 ± 770 cPs) and to a corresponding decrease in spreadability (from 9.35 ± 0.21 cm to 7.50 ± 0.10 cm), while the incorporation of BMTZ-loaded NLC determined a decrease in the occlusion factor (from 47.75 ± 1.16 to 25.91 ± 1.57) and an increase in SPF (from 6% for formulations containing 12% lipid phase to 15% for formulations containing 16% lipid phase). No BMTZ release was observed from all emulsions. Sensory attributes were mainly affected by the lipid phase ratio. These results suggest that the lipid phase ratio and BMTZ incorporation into NLC could contribute to determining the technological and sensory properties of O/W emulsions.

To Study Force Degradation Of Ozenoxacin Using RP-HPLC

In this study a simple, robust and accurate RP-HPLC was developed and validated for the force degradation study of ozenoxacin as per ICH guidelines. Chromatographic separation and elution of peak was achieved by isocratic elution on agilant – 1260 infinite II HPLC system. An analysis C18X150X4.6mm 5mm, eclipse XDB column was used at flow rate 1ml/min in the mobile phase ratio methanol: 10 mM (adjusted pH -3 in the ratio of 42:52 %v/v at wavelength 250 nm and the temperature 25ºc. The force degradation study was performed on ozenoxacin under acidic, basic, oxidation, thermal, photodegradation,. The result obtained from the experiments was proved that the developed method suitable for routine analysis.

Fabrication of Si3N4 ceramics with improved thermal conductivity by carbothermal reduction and two‐step sintering

AbstractSi3N4 ceramics with improved thermal conductivity and mechanical properties were prepared by carbothermal reduction and two‐step sintering. The addition of 2 wt% C led to the development of an intergranular phase YNSiO2 with reduced oxygen content. Notably, setting the pre‐sintering temperature at 1450°C promoted the formation of a rough bimodal morphology within the Si3N4 ceramics. Furthermore, an extended holding period at 1850°C resulted in additional grain growth and the elimination of intergranular phases. The Si3N4 specimens produced at 1450°C for 3 h followed by 1850°C for 8 h, incorporating 2 wt% C, exhibited a notable continuity between Si3N4 grains. The thickness of the grain boundary layer was only about 1 nm, and the N/O atomic ratio of the intergranular phase was measured to be 0.42. Consequently, the resulting thermal conductivity, flexural strength, and fracture toughness of Si3N4 specimens were found to be 101 W·m−1·K−1, 712 ± 29 MPa, and 7.7 ± 0.2 MPa·m1/2, respectively. Compared with samples without C additive and directly sintered at 1850°C for 8 h, the Si3N4 specimens produced in this work showed a significant increase of more than 50% in thermal conductivity and about 17% in fracture toughness.

Impact of high Al2O3 content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear behavior Al–Cu–Mg/Al2O3 composites prepared by mechanical milling

Metal matrix composites are increasingly being recognized as new wear-resistant materials. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of Al–Cu–Mg alloy matrix composites reinforced with high contents of Al2O3 particles. Moreover, the effects of 10, 20, and 40 wt% Al2O3 contents on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and dry wear resistance of the Al–Cu–Mg matrix composites are studied. The results show that the θ (CuAl2) phase ratio increases with increasing Al2O3 contents. The hardness values of the samples also increase with increasing Al2O3 contents. The highest tensile and flexural strengths are measured as 284 and 562.9 MPa, respectively, and these values are obtained for the composite material reinforced with 10 wt% Al2O3 particles. The continuous increase in the hardness of the samples with increasing Al2O3 content may cause the lowest volume loss for the 40 wt% Al2O3-reinforced composite. The friction surfaces show that the wear surfaces comprise adhesion, delamination, and smear layers. Overall, compared to the Al2O3-reinforced composite samples, pure Al–Cu–Mg alloy samples show approximately 2 times more mass gain.

Research on Environmental Performance and Measurement of Smart City Power Supply Based on Non Radial Network DEA

The continuous development of smart cities has put forward higher requirements for the supply of power systems. In response to the constraints in the environmental performance and measurement of smart city power supply, this paper proposes a research model for smart city power supply environmental performance and measurement based on non-radial network DEA based on the characteristics of DEA model and distance function. This model can combine different stages of power supply to conduct more reasonable statistics and analysis of efficiency in different regions. In addition, correlation coefficients were analyzed for the impact of efficiency factors on the phase ratio in the production and sales stages of the power supply system. The research results indicate that there is a positive correlation between the output value and power generation of electricity sales and the efficiency of the electricity sales stage, with correlation coefficients of 0.57 and 0.092, respectively; The length of newly added lines, capacity of new equipment, and line loss rate are all negatively correlated with their efficiency, with correlation coefficients of −0.42, −0.12, and −0.46, respectively. Based on the above analysis, this study provides more theoretical support for the study of environmental performance and measurement of smart city power supply.

Environmentally Assisted Cracking of Duplex and Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Reinforcements in Alkaline Medium Contaminated with Chlorides

Herein, the corrosion performance of different stainless steel (SS) reinforcing bar grades in alkaline solution is presented, including UNS S32205 duplex stainless steel (DSS), UNS S32304 and UNS S32001 lean DDS (LDSS). The electrochemical dissolution kinetics were studied by potentiodynamic polarization and the Tafel slope method. The environmentally assisted cracking (EAC) mechanisms of the different SS grades in the presence of Cl− were revealed with the slow strain rate test (SSRT). The higher activation of the anodic branch and the loss of toughness were related to the austenite-to-ferrite phase ratio. UNS S32205 DSS presented the slowest anodic dissolution kinetics, mainly due to the higher austenite content compared to the other LDSS; however, it suffered a more severe EAC than the UNS S32304 LDSS. In the case of UNS S32001 LDSS, even while having the lowest Ni content (i.e., large ferrite α-phase ratio), it experienced the least decrease in elongation as well as low anodic dissolution kinetics for Cl− contents up to 8 wt.%, where the Cl− threshold was reached.

Influence of the temperature-induced ordered-disordered phases for iron difluoride on the electrochemical performance

Iron difluoride (FeF2) is one of the promising cathodes to achieve high energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the sluggish ion transportation kinetics in the FeF2 bulk phase may cause large voltage hysteresis and lower cell efficiency, which hinders its commercial adoption. Introducing a disordered phase into the ordered bulk FeF2 is proposed to promote ion transportation and increase ion diffusion channels. Here, varying ratios of the disordered phase are incorporated into the ordered matrix of FeF2 by adjusting the annealed temperatures. The ion transportation is improved due to the optimal ratio of the disordered to ordered (RDO) phase. Among four electrodes, the RDO25% electrode demonstrates the least electrochemical polarization of 1.22 V and the lowest voltage hysteresis of about 1.0 V, in addition to delivering a discharge capacity of 128 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles in the carbonate-type electrolyte. The introduction of the disordered phase enables FeF2 to exhibit a distinct intercalation and conversion dual-mechanism cathode. Additionally, appropriate ratios of the disordered-ordered phase can mitigate nanoparticle agglomeration, establish a conformal cathode electrolyte interface (CEI), reduce interfacial resistance, and thereby enhance ion transport.

Optimizing cellulose acetate microbead formation through premixed membrane emulsification: Unraveling critical parameters

This study explores the fabrication of cellulose acetate microbeads using the premix membrane emulsification technique and their subsequent conversion to cellulose microbeads through deacetylation, emphasizing the need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional synthetic microbeads. By systematically investigating critical processing parameters such as oil-to-water phase ratio, cellulose acetate concentration, dispersion solvent, drying temperature, and flux rate, we optimized the conditions for producing uniform and well-dispersed microbeads. The optimal oil-to-water phase ratio was identified at 6:1, with higher concentrations of cellulose acetate yielding better dispersion and reduced bead size. The flux rate significantly influenced the morphology of the microbeads, with lower rates favoring spherical shapes. Non-polar solvents like hexane were found to enhance bead dispersion, whereas the drying temperature showed no significant impact. The successful transformation from cellulose acetate to cellulose microbeads was confirmed by FT-IR spectroscopy, demonstrating the removal of acetyl groups and indicating complete deacetylation. Our findings provide valuable insights into the production of cellulose-based microbeads, offering a sustainable alternative for various industrial and environmental applications.