The micro-laminated (ZrO2–Y2O3)/(Al2O3–Y2O3) composite coatings were prepared on the surface of Fe–25Cr alloy by an electrochemical process and a sintering process alternately. FE-SEM analyses show that the cross section of the micro-laminated coatings has alternate six-layer films of...

TiCl4/MgCl2, TiCl4/MgCl2/donor catalysts and TiCl4/donor complexes were prepared in this experiment; the donors are EB, DNBP, DBPG, DBW, PPDE, and BMMF respectively. Chemical states of Ti on the surface of MgCl2-supported Z–N catalysts were analyzed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)....

In the present article, we propose that consumers’ initial effort investment in pursuing a goal may increase or decrease the value of the goal and the consumer’s subsequent motivation, depending on whether the pursuit of the goal is perceived to be one’s autonomous choice. When consumers...

International pressure to revalue China’s currency stems in part from the expectation that rapid economic growth should be associated with an underlying real exchange rate appreciation. This hinges on the Balassa-Samuelson hypothesis, which sees growth as stemming from improvements in traded...

Titanium dioxide doped Fe3+ and La3+ nano-composite films were prepared using the sol–gel method. The photo-catalytic properties were evaluated by photo-degradation of methyl orange in solution. Scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and energy dispersive spectrometer were used to...