A hollow tubular copper removal adsorbent was prepared with oyster shell and cement as the main raw materials. The effects of different formulas, different initial copper concentrations and different pH values of samples on the copper removal efficiency were investigated to determine the optimal conditions for copper removal. The content of copper in the wastewater is determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The microstructure and elemental composition of the samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and EDS. As a result, the formula with the content of cement to be 8 wt% and the oyster shell powder of 92 wt% is optimal. Under the condition of 30 ℃, when the pH value was 9.0, the Cu2＋ adsorption capacity of the sample could reach 0.59 mg/g at 48 h. SEM analysis revealed that there are abundant pores in the sample, which is beneficial for Cu2＋ absorption on the adsorbent.
In this paper we present a novel report on the upconversion luminescence performance of NaY0.92Yb0.05Er0.03F4 enhanced by Zr^4＋ codoping. The luminescence intensity of the tridoped hexagonal NaYF_4 synthesized by a hydrothermal method increased to the maximum, about seven times of the non-Zr^4＋ sample when the Zr^4＋ codoping concentration rose to 6 mol%, while the luminescence lifetime was also prolonged by Zr^4＋ codoping. To explore the relationships between the microstructure and upconversion properties, X-ray powder diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope, electron energy-dispersive spectroscopy and upconversion emission spectroscopy were employed. From these characterizations, we found that the codoping of Zr^4＋ could modulate the crystal microstructure of NaYF_4 for higher upconversion luminescence intensity and longer lifetime. This study may be helpful for the design and synthesis of high-performance upconversion materials.
The possibility of using crushed oyster shell to partly replace the fine aggregate of concrete was evaluated. The compressive strength and slump of concrete mixture with different amount of crushed oyster shell were tested and thus the appropriate dosage was determined. Additionally, the compatibility with super plasticizer and the stability in NazSO4 solution were also discussed to prove the feasibility of oyster shell as fine aggregate of concrete. The microstructure of concrete was observed with XRD and SEM techniques. This research provides the basis for the application of waste biomass calcite.
Pt/FeSnO（OH）_5 was synthesized as a novel catalyst for VOCs oxidation. Compared with Pt/γ-Al_2O_3 during catalytic oxidation of benzene, Pt/Fe Sn O（OH）5 showed better catalytic activity. After characterization of the catalysts by XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, XPS, BET, TGA and DTA, we found most Pt could be reduced to metallic state when the hydroxyl catalyst was used as supporter, and the metallic Pt in Pt/Fe Sn O（OH）5 was more active than the oxidized Pt in Pt/γ-Al_2O_3 in catalytic oxidation of VOCs. Pt/FeSnO（OH）_5 shows both good catalytic activity and high stability, which may be a promising catalyst. This study may also be helpful for the design and fabrication of new catalysts.
A recyclable copper removal adsorbent was developed from diatomite and alu- minum sludge composite materials. The. effects of different formulas on the adsorption of Cu2~ under different conditions were discussed. The properties and rnicrostructures of the samples were characterized. The results showed that the optimum pH value, contacting time and raw materials proportion for copper removal are 6, 90 min and 40：60 （sludge： diatomite）, respectively, The copper removal capacity could reach 0.46 mg/g at the initial copper concentration of 5 mg/L. There was no change in the composition of crystal phase before and after copper removal, so physical adsorption was dominant during the adsorption process.
This paper reports the growth and spectral assessments of Yb^（3＋） ion doped MgMoO_4（Yb^（3＋）：MgMoO_4） crystal grown by the TSSG method. Polarized spectral properties of Yb^（3＋）：MgMoO_4 crystal, including absorption and emission cross-sections, absorption FWHM and fluorescence lifetime, have been investigated. The laser performance parameters bmin, Isat and Iminhave also been evaluated. All the investigated results show the Yb^（3＋）-doped MgMoO_4 crystal is expected as a promising candidate for ultrashort pulse and tunable lasers.
Oyster shell powder was used as the admixture of ordinary portland cement.The effects of different addition amounts and grinding ways on the strength and stability of cement mortar were discussed and proper addition amount of oyster shell powder was determined.The structure and property changes of cementing samples with different oyster shell powder contents were tested by XRD and SEM means.The results revealed that compressive and rupture strengths of the sample with 10% oyster shell powder was close to those of the original one without addition.Stability experiment showed that the sample prepared by pat method had smooth surface without crack and significant expansion or shrinkage after pre-curing and boiling,which indicated that cementing material dosed with oyster shell powder had fine stability.XRD and SEM observation showed that oyster shell independently exists in the cementing material.
