Synthesis and characterization of nanosized Ce1−xbixo2−δ solid solutions for catalytic applications

AbstractThis study consists of elaborating and characterizing some nanometric materials in basic of rare-earth oxides by the soft chemistry technique. the first step of this work consists of synthesizing nanometric pure ceria by sol-gel process. In the second one, the Bismuth doped ceria by co-precipitation method was realized in order to obtain ceria-based solid solution, to improve its catalytic property by creation of oxygen vacancies. The solubility limit of Bi2O3 in CeO2 was determined to be around 20 atom %. The effect of thermal treatment temperatures on the average crystallite sizes and lattice parameters was done for pure ceria and Ce1−xBixO2−x/2 (x = 0.15 and 0.2). The different elaborated samples are subject of structural characterization (XRD). Catalytic reactivity of these materials in presence of “air- toxic gas” mixtures is studied by Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Structural and Raman Vibrational Studies of CeO

A series of ceramics samples belonging to the CeO2-Bi2O3 phase system have been prepared via a coprecipitation route. The crystallized phases were obtained by heating the solid precursors at 600∘C for 6 hours, then quenching the samples. X-ray diffraction analyses show that for x<0.20 a solid solution Ce1−xBixO2−x/2 with fluorine structure is formed. For x ranging between 0.25 and 0.7, a tetragonal β′ phase coexisting with the FCC solid solution is observed. For x ranging between 0.8 and 0.9, a new tetragonal β phase appears. The β′ phase is postulated to be a superstructure of the β phase. Finally, close to x=1, the classical monoclinic α Bi2O3 structure is observed. Raman spectroscopy confirms the existence of the phase changes as x varies between 0 and 1

Comparative Study of Sb2O3 (Sb2O5) and Ta2O5 Doping Effects with TeO2 on Electrical Properties of delta-Bi2O3

23rd Conference on Applied Crystallography, Krynica Zdroj, POLAND, SEP 20-24, 2015International audienceIn this study, Sb2O3 (Sb2O5) and Ta2O5 are used as co-dopants with TeO2 to stabilize the delta phase of bismuth oxide (delta-Bi2O3). Some compositions with formula (1 x) BiO1.5-(x /4) Sb2Te2O9 and (1 - x) BiO1.5-(x/4) Ta2Te2O9 (x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, and 0.9) have been synthesized by solid state reaction at 850 degrees C and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction. The Bi0.9Sb0.05Te0.05O1.575, Bi0.9Ta0.05Te0.05O1.575 and Bi0.8Ta0.1Te0.1O1.65 retain a cubic fluorite structure of delta-Bi2O3 phase. The electric properties were studied by impedance spectroscopy. All samples were evaluated by calculating conductivities and activation energies. Various impedance model including constant phase element and the Warburg impedances have been used to interpret the Nyquist representations of electrical analyses

Multifunctional rare earth or bismuth oxide materials for catalytic or electrical applications

We present a review on catalytic or electrical properties of materials based on rare earth (RE) oxides (CeO2, La2O3, Lu2O3) or bismuth based composite systems CeO2-Bi2O3, susceptible to be integrated into catalytic microsystems or gas sensors. The polycrystalline solids can be used as catalysts allowing conversion of CO or CH4 traces in air-gas flows. Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy is used to determine the conversion rate of CO or CH4 into CO2 through the variations versus time and temperature of vibrational band intensities. The time dependent reactivities are interpreted in terms of an adapted Avrami model. In these catalytic analyses the nature of surfaces of polycrystalline solids seems to play a prominent role in catalytic efficiency. Electrical impedance spectroscopy allows analyzing the variation of conductivity of the system CeO2-Bi2O3. In this system, the specific high ionic conduction of a Bi2O3 tetragonal phase might be linked to the high catalytic activity

Multifunctional rare earth or bismuth oxide materials for catalytic or electrical applications

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