• 제목/요약/키워드: Carbon supports

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백금 나노입자전극의 전기화학적 거동에 대한 카본나노튜브 지지체의 산소-불소 처리효과 (An Oxyfluorination Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Supports on Electrochemical Behaviors of Platinum Nanoparticle Electrodes)

  • 김석;이재락;박수진
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.118-123
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    • 2008
  • 본 연구에서는 multi-walled nanotubes(MWNTs)를 산소-불소 혼합가스로 처리하여, 표면 관능기를 분석하고, 그 처리효과를 조사하였다. 산소-불소 처리된 MWNTs의 표면특성은 FT-IR 그리고 XPS로 분석하였다. 처리된 탄소지지체에 백금 나노입자를 담지시킨 후, 입자 결정성크기와 담지함량을 조사하였다. 위 탄소지지체에 담지된 촉매의 전기화학적 특성은 전류-전압 곡선을 측정하여 분석하였다. 표면분석의 결과로부터, 산소 및 불소를 포함한 화학관능기가 탄소지지체에 도입된 사실을 알 수 있었다. 산소-불소 함량은 처리온도가 $100^{\circ}C$ 일때 최고값을 나타냈다. Pt/100-MWNTs 샘플의 경우, 3.5 nm의 최소의 결정성 크기를 보였고, 9.4%의 가장 높은 담지율을 나타냈다. 그러나, 이보다 높은 온도에서 처리된 샘플의 경우, 결정성 크기가 증가하였고, 담지율은 감소하였다. 이러한 결과를 통해, 결정성 크기와 담지율을 산소-불소 처리온도를 변화시켜 제어할 수 있었음을 제시하였다. 이와 연관되어, 촉매의 전기화학적 활성이 $100^{\circ}C$ 처리까지는 증가하다가, $200^{\circ}C$$300^{\circ}C$의 경우에는 감소하였다. Pt/100-MWNTs 샘플은 비교샘플 중에서 최고의 비전류밀도(specific current density)인 120 mA/mg 수치를 나타냈다.

Theoretical impact of Kelvin's theory for vibration of double walled carbon nanotubes

  • Hussain, Muzamal;Naeem, Muhammad N.;Asghar, Sehar;Tounsi, Abdelouahed
    • Advances in nano research
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    • 제8권4호
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    • pp.307-322
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    • 2020
  • In this article, free vibration of double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNT) based on nonlocal Kelvin's model have been investigated. For this purpose, a nonlocal Kelvin's model is established to observe the small scale effect. The wave propagation is employed to frame the governing equations as eigenvalue system. The influence of nonlocal parameter subjected to different end supports has been overtly examined. The new set of inner and outer tubes radii investigated in detail against aspect ratio. The influence of boundary conditions via nonlocal parameter is shown graphically. Due to small scale effect fundamental frequency ratio decreases as length to diameter ratio increases. Small scale effect becomes negligible on all end supports for the higher values of aspect ratio. With the smaller inner tube radius double-walled CNT behaves more sensitive towards nonlocal parameter. The results generated furnish the evidence regarding applicability of nonlocal model and also verified by earlier published literature.

Effect of Bimetallic Pt-Rh and Trimetallic Pt-Pd-Rh Catalysts for Low Temperature Catalytic Combustion of Methane

  • Bhagiyalakshmi, Margandan;Anuradha, Ramani;Park, Sang-Do;Park, Tae-Sung;Cha, Wang-Seog;Jang, Hyun-Tae
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.120-124
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    • 2010
  • Monometallic, bimetallic and trimetallic particles consisting of different weight compositions of Pt-Pd-Rh over pure alumina wash coats have been synthesized and their catalytic performance on methane conversion was studied from 150 to $600^{\circ}C$. Different catalyst formulations with variable Pt, Pd and Rh contents for bimetallic and trimetallic systems were tried and $Pt_{(1.5)}Rh_{(0.3)}/Al_2O_3$ and $Pt_{(1.0)}Pd_{(1.0)}Rh_{(0.3)}/Al_2O_3$ shows low $T_{50}$ and $T_{90}$ temperatures. Bimetallic and trimetallic particle synergism acts as three way catalysts and therefore, all the catalysts show 100% methane conversion. The effect of supports such as $ZrO_2$ and $TiO_2$ on methane combustion was investigated; from $T_{50}$ and $T_{90}$ results both $Al_2O_3$ and $ZrO_2$ are suitable supports for low temperature methane combustion.

Developing Hollow Carbon Balls by Oxidation of Carbon Blacks

  • Kang, Dong-Su;Kim, Beom-Jun;Lee, Kwang-Ju;Kim, Suk-Hwan;Lee, Sang-Woo;Roh, Jae-Seung
    • Carbon letters
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.55-57
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    • 2013
  • The development of hollow carbon balls by $CO_2$ oxidation of two types of carbon blacks was studied. Super P (SP) and Denka Black (DB) were used for this study. Specific surface area (SSA), structural parameters, and microstructures were examined using Brunauer, Emmett and Teller apparatus, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscope (TEM), respectively. The SSAs of both oxidized carbon blacks increased after oxidation. The SSAs of raw DB and SP were 73 $m^2/g$ and 60 $m^2/g$, respectively. Maximum SSAs of oxidized DB and SP were 152 $m^2/g$ and 253 $m^2/g$, respectively. The $d_{002}$ of DB and SP showed almost no change after oxidation. The Lc of raw DB ($38{\AA}$) and SP ($19{\AA}$) increased with increasing weight loss. The $L_c$ of SP increased up to $254{\AA}$ at 96% weight loss. The SSA increased about twice in DB (148 $m^2/g$) and about four times in SP (254 $m^2/g$) after 3 h oxidation compared with the original carbon blacks. Through TEM observation the outer parts of the oxidized carbon blacks showed a rigid shell structure and the inner parts looked empty. Generally it looked like an angular soccer ball, so we named it 'hollow carbon ball'. It is expected that the hollow carbon ball can be used as catalyst supports.

Noncovalent Modification of Carbon Nanofibers Using 2-Naphthalenethiol for Catalyst Supports in PEM Fuel Cells

  • Oh, Hyung-Suk;Kim, Han-Sung
    • Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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    • 제1권2호
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    • pp.92-96
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    • 2010
  • A new synthesis method for the preparation of Pt electrocatalysts on carbon nanofibers (CNFs) is reported. In this method, Pt electrocatalysts are loaded onto 2-naphthalenethiol (NT) functionalized CNFs. The noncovalent functionalization of CNFs by NT is the effective way for better distribution of Pt particles and higher electrocatalytic activity in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. It was found that the presence of NT acts as a poison to catalysts. Therefore, it is necessary to remove NT through the heat treatment at $400^{\circ}C$.

보강된 단순지지 철근 콘크리트 슬래브의 구조 성능 (Structural Performance of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Simple Supports)

  • 신영수;이차돈;홍기섭;최완철
    • 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.89-96
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    • 1997
  • The paper presents the results of experimental studies on two strengthening methods for reinforced concrete (RC) slabs. Bending tests on RC slabs have been carried out to investigate the influence of the increased thickness and externally bonded carbon fiber sheets. The interfaces of new and old concrete of increased thickness specimens have been chipped and treated with bonding agent. The conclusions have been reached as followings. (1) The behavior of specimens with chipped interface is good enough to calculate flexural strength of RC slabs for increased depth. (2) The flexural stiffness of increased depth specimen is severely increased and the deformation of RC slabs is controled. (3) The specimens with externally bonded carbon fiber sheets can be assumed to behave monolithically.

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Structural detection of variation in Poisson's ratio: Monitoring system for zigzag double walled carbon nanotubes

  • Hussain, Muzamal;Asghar, Sehar;Ayed, Hamdi;Khadimallah, Mohamed A.;Alshoaibi, Adil;Tounsi, Abdelouahed
    • Advances in nano research
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.345-352
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    • 2022
  • In this paper, natural frequency curves are presented for three specific end supports considering distinct values of nonlocal parameter. The vibrational behavior of zigzag double walled carbon nanotubes is investigated using wave propagation with nonlocal effect. Frequency spectra of zigzag (12, 0) double walled carbon nanotubes have been analyzed with proposed model. Effects of nonlocal parameters have been fully investigated on the natural frequency against against variation of Poisson's ratio. A slow increase in frequencies against variation of Poisson's ratio also indicates insensitivity of it for suggested nonlocal model. Moreover, decrease in frequencies with increase in nonlocal parameter authenticates the applicability of nonlocal Love shell model. Also the frequency curves for C-F are lower throughout the computation than that of C-C curves.

Evaluating the Catalytic Effects of Carbon Materials on the Photocatalytic Reduction and Oxidation Reactions of TiO2

  • Khan, Gulzar;Kim, Young Kwang;Choi, Sung Kyu;Han, Dong Suk;Abdel-Wahab, Ahmed;Park, Hyunwoong
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제34권4호
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    • pp.1137-1144
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    • 2013
  • $TiO_2$ composites with seven different carbon materials (activated carbons, graphite, carbon fibers, single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene oxides, and reduced graphene oxides) that are virgin or treated with nitric acid are prepared through an evaporation method. The photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared samples are evaluated in terms of $H_2$ production from aqueous methanol solution (photo-catalytic reduction: PCR) and degradation of aqueous pollutants (phenol, methylene blue, and rhodamine B) (photocatalytic oxidation: PCO) under AM 1.5-light irradiation. Despite varying effects depending on the kinds of carbon materials and their surface treatment, composites typically show enhanced PCR activity with maximum 50 times higher $H_2$ production as compared to bare $TiO_2$. Conversely, the carbon-induced synergy effects on PCO activities are insignificant for all three substrates. Colorimetric quantification of hydroxyl radicals supports the absence of carbon effects. However, platinum deposition on the binary composites displays the enhanced effect on both PCR and PCO reactions. These differing effects of carbon materials on PCR and PCO reactions of $TiO_2$ are discussed in terms of physicochemical properties of carbon materials, coupling states of $TiO_2$/carbon composites, interfacial charge transfers. Various surface characterizations of composites (UV-Vis diffuse reflectance, SEM, FTIR, surface area, electrical conductivity, and photoluminescence) are performed to gain insight on their photocatalytic redox behaviors.

Electrochemical Behavior of Pt-Ru Catalysts on Zeolite-templated Carbon Supports for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

  • Lim, Tae-Jin;Lee, Seul-Yi;Yoo, Yoon-Jong;Park, Soo-Jin
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제35권12호
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    • pp.3576-3582
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    • 2014
  • Zeolite-templated carbons (ZTCs), which have high specific surface area, were prepared by a conventional templating method using microporous zeolite-Y for catalyst supports in direct methanol fuel cells. The ZTCs were synthesized at different temperatures to investigate the characteristics of the surface produced and their electrochemical properties. Thereafter, Pt-Ru was deposited at different carbonization temperatures by a chemical reduction method. The crystalline and structural features were investigated using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The textural properties of the ZTCs were investigated by analyzing $N_2$/77 K adsorption isotherms using the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equation, while the micro- and meso-pore size distributions were analyzed using the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda and Harvarth-Kawazoe methods, respectively. The surface morphology was characterized using transmission electron microscopy and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The electrochemical properties of the Pt-Ru/ZTCs catalysts were also analyzed by cyclic voltammetry measurements. From the results, the ZTCs carbonized at $900^{\circ}C$ show the highest specific surface areas. In addition, ZTC900-PR led to uniform dispersion of Pt-Ru on the ZTCs, which enhanced the electro-catalytic activity of the Pt-Ru catalysts. The particle size of ZTC900-PR catalyst is about 3.4 nm, also peak current density from the CV plot is $12.5mA/cm^2$. Therefore, electro-catalytic activity of the ZTC900-PR catalyst is higher than those of ZTC1000-PR catalyst.