Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have been regarded as a promising alternative to large-scale energy storage, due to associated low-cost, improved safety and environmental friendliness. However, a high-performance cathode m...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have been regarded as a promising alternative to large-scale energy storage, due to associated low-cost, improved safety and environmental friendliness. However, a high-performance cathode material for both rate capability and specific capacity is still a challenge. One kind of the more promising candidates are sodium manganese oxide(NMO) materials, although they suffer from individual issues and need to be further improved. Herein, we present a novel mixed phase NMO material composed of nearly equal amounts of Na(0.55)Mn2O4 and Na(0.7)MnO(2.05). The structured configuration with particle size of 200–500 nm is found to be beneficial towards improving the ion diffusion rate during the charge/discharge process. Compared with Na(0.7)MnO(2.05) and Na(0.55)Mn2O4, the mixed phase NMO demonstrates an enhanced rate capability and excellent long-term cycling stability with a capacity retention of 83% after 800 cycles. More importantly, the system also delivers an impressive energy density and power density, as 378 W·h·kg^-1 at 68.7 W·kg^-1, or 172 W·h·kg^-1 at 1705 W·kg^-1. The superior electrochemical performance is ascribed to the fast Zn^2+ diffusion rate because of a large ratio of capacitive contribution(63.9% at 0.9 m V·s^-1). Thus, the mixed phase route provides a novel strategy to enhance electrochemical performance, enabling mixed phase NMO as very promising material towards large-scale energy-storage applications.展开更多
Despite millions of seafarers and passengers staying on ships each year, few studies have been conducted on the indoor air quality inside ship hulls. In this study, we investigated the levels and size distribution of ...Despite millions of seafarers and passengers staying on ships each year, few studies have been conducted on the indoor air quality inside ship hulls. In this study, we investigated the levels and size distribution of indoor particulate matter during two cruises of the research vessel “Xuelong” from Shanghai to Antarctica. The results showed that the particle size less than 2.5 μm(PM_(2.5)), and particle size less than 10 μm(PM_(10)) concentrations in different rooms of the ship widely varied. We observed high particulate matter(PM) levels in some of the rooms. The mass concentration distribution was dominated by 1–4 μm particles, which may have been caused by the hygroscopic growth of fine particles. The dominant factors influencing PM concentrations were indoor temperature, relative humidity, and human activity. We quantified contributions of these factors to the levels of indoor particles using a generalized additive model. In clean rooms, the levels of indoor particles were controlled by temperature and relative humidity, whereas in polluted rooms, the levels of indoor particles were mainly influenced by temperature and human activity, which implied that controlling temperature and human activity would efficiently reduce the levels of indoor particles.展开更多
Aqueous rechargeable Zn//MnO_(2)batteries have been considered as the promising candidate for future energy storage system due to their economic and environmental merits.However,the high-performance Zn//MnO_(2)batteri...Aqueous rechargeable Zn//MnO_(2)batteries have been considered as the promising candidate for future energy storage system due to their economic and environmental merits.However,the high-performance Zn//MnO_(2)batteries are plagued by poor sluggish reaction kinetics and capacity degradation due to the strong electrostatic interactions and complicated reaction process.Herein,the synergistic effect of atom defects engineering and phase transformation mechanism is confirmed as the effective strategy to enhance ion/charge transfer kinetics and structural stability.Defects gradient controlling and electrochemically induced phase transformation from spinel to layered structure render the aqueous Zn//λ-MnO_(2)system delivers a high discharge capacity of 285 m Ah/g and capacity retention of 81%after 500 cycles.展开更多
Coxsackievirus A16(CVA16),together with enterovirus type 71(EV71),is responsible for most cases of hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD) worldwide.Recent findings suggest that the recombination between CVA16 and EV71,and ...Coxsackievirus A16(CVA16),together with enterovirus type 71(EV71),is responsible for most cases of hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD) worldwide.Recent findings suggest that the recombination between CVA16 and EV71,and the co-circulation of these two viruses may have contributed to the increase of HFMD cases in China over the past few years.It is therefore important to further understand the virology,epidemiology,virus-host interactions and host pathogenesis of CVA16.In this study,we describe the viral kinetics of CVA16 in human rhabdomyosarcoma(RD) cells by analyzing the cytopathic effect(CPE),viral RNA replication,viral protein expression,viral RNA package and viral particle secretion in RD cells.We show that CVA16 appears to first attach,uncoat and enter into the host cell after adsorption for 1 h.Later on,CVA16 undergoes rapid replication from 3 to 6 h at MOI 1 and until 9 h at MOI 0.1.At MOI 0.1,CVA16 initiates a secondary infection as the virions were secreted before 9 h p.i.CPE was observed after 12 h p.i.,and viral antigen was first detected at 6 h p.i.at MOI 1 and at 9 h p.i.at MOI 0.1.Thus,our study provides important information for further investigation of CVA16 in order to better understand and ultimately control infections with this virus.展开更多
P2-type layered oxides are receiving significant interest due to their superior structure and intrinsic performances.There are strenuous attempts to balance the structure stability,phase transition as well as desirabl...P2-type layered oxides are receiving significant interest due to their superior structure and intrinsic performances.There are strenuous attempts to balance the structure stability,phase transition as well as desirable electrochemical performances by inducing anion/cation ions,changing morphology,adjusting valence,etc.In this work,several same-period elements of Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Fe,Cu and Zn are doped into Na_(0.50)Li_(0.08)Mn_(0.60)Co_(0.16)Ni_(0.16)O_(2)cathodes,which are manipulated by ions radii and valence state,further studied by operando X-ray powder diffraction patterns(XRD).As a result,the Cu^(2+)doped cathode performed higher rate capacities(as high as 86 mAh/g even at 10 C)and more stable structures(capacity retention of~89.4%for 100 cycles),which owing to the synergistic effect among the tightened TMO_(2)layer,enlarged d-spacing,reduce O-O electrostatic repulsion,ameliorate lattice distortion as well as mitigate ordering of Na^(+)/vacancy.展开更多
The application of solid electrolyte is expected to realize the commercialization of high energy density lithium metal batteries(LMBs).While the interfacial contact between solid inorganic electrolyte and electrodes h...The application of solid electrolyte is expected to realize the commercialization of high energy density lithium metal batteries(LMBs).While the interfacial contact between solid inorganic electrolyte and electrodes has become a stumbling block for achieving stable cycling in LMBs.In this work,a Li-containing polyethylene oxide(LPEO)was introduced between LAGP and electrodes as a buffer layer to regulate the interfacial compatibility and reduce interfacial impedance,inhibiting the side reactions.Moreover,ether-oxygen bond on LPEO chain can coordinate with Li+and guide the transportation of Li+,achieving fast Li+diffusion between Li1+xAlxGe2-x(PO4)3(LAGP)and electrodes.Specifically,the growth of lithium dendrites is effectively suppressed in LAGP with LPEO modification,which would lead to remarkable cycling stability and rate capability.Therefore,the Li|LPEO-LAGP|Li battery can cycle stably for more than 600 h at 0.1 mA cm−2.In addition,long-term performance of Li|LPEO-LAGP|LiFePO4(LFP)battery was achieved at a rate of 0.4 C,and capacity retention is more than 74%after 200 cycles.The Li|LPEO-LAGP|LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 also realized the steady operation in the voltage range of 2.8-4.3 V.展开更多
Rapid development of flexible electronic devices is promoting the design of flexible energy-storage devices. Lithium-sulfur （Li-S） batteries are considered as promising candidates for high energy density energy-stor...Rapid development of flexible electronic devices is promoting the design of flexible energy-storage devices. Lithium-sulfur （Li-S） batteries are considered as promising candidates for high energy density energy-storage devices. Therefore, flexible Li-S batteries are desired. In this study, we fabricated composite films of freestanding reduced graphene oxide nanotubes wrapped sulfur nanoparticles （RGONTs@S） by pressing RGONTs@S composite foams, which were synthesized by combining cold quenching with freeze-drying and a subsequent reduction process. These RGONTs@S composite films can serve as self-supporting cathodes for Li-S batteries without additional binders and conductive agents. Their interconnected tubular structure allows easy electron transport throughout the network and helps to confine the polysulfides produced during the charge/ discharge process. As a result, the RGONTs@S composite films exhibited a high initial specific capacity, remarkable cycling stabilit36 and excellent rate capability. More importantly, the RGONTs@S composite films can serve as electrodes in flexible Li-S batteries. As a proof of concept, soft-packaged Li-S batteries were assembled using these electrodes and they displayed stable electrochemical performance at different bending states.展开更多
As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the w...As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the whole near-infrared (NIR) region, for technological applications in next-generation high-performance electronics and NIR photodetection. However, it is still a challenge to the synthesis of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs across the entire range of composition, resulting in the lack of correlation investigation among stoichiometry, microstructure, electronics, and NIR photodetection. Here, we demonstrate the success growth of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs with full composition range by adopting a simple and low-cost surfactant-assisted solid source chemical vapor deposition method. All of the as-prepared NWs are uniform, smooth, and straight, without any phase segregation in all stoichiometric compositions. The lattice constants of each NW composition have been well correlated with the chemical stoichiometry and confirmed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectrum. Moreover, with the increase of Sb concentration, the hole mobility of the as-fabricated field-effect-transistors and the responsivity and detectivity of the as-fabricated NIR photodetectors increase accordingly. All the results suggest a careful stoichiometric design is required for achieving optimal NW device performances.展开更多
Hybrid reactive power compensation(HRPC)combines step-controlled shunt reactors and series compensation,and will be employed in ultra-high-voltage(UHV)power systems.The single-phase auto-reclosure characteristics of s...Hybrid reactive power compensation(HRPC)combines step-controlled shunt reactors and series compensation,and will be employed in ultra-high-voltage(UHV)power systems.The single-phase auto-reclosure characteristics of secondary arcs in systems with HRPC require further investigation.In this paper,both the arc-recalling voltage and subsidiary variations in arc current are investigated with and without HRPC.The frequency components of the secondary arc current and variations in arcing time are analyzed for various influential factors,such as the neutral reactor,arc resistance,fault location,degrees of compensation of HRPC,and the length of the transmission line.The non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II(NSGA-II)and support vector machine regression are combined to create a multi-variable dependent forecasting algorithm to predict the characteristics of the secondary arc in UHV systems with HRPC.This paper provides a theoretical reference for optimizing the parameters of HRPC,and for developing adaptive auto-reclosure schemes and protection equipment.展开更多
基金the financial support from the China Scholarship Council(CSC)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21905037)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3132019328,3132020151)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have been regarded as a promising alternative to large-scale energy storage, due to associated low-cost, improved safety and environmental friendliness. However, a high-performance cathode material for both rate capability and specific capacity is still a challenge. One kind of the more promising candidates are sodium manganese oxide(NMO) materials, although they suffer from individual issues and need to be further improved. Herein, we present a novel mixed phase NMO material composed of nearly equal amounts of Na(0.55)Mn2O4 and Na(0.7)MnO(2.05). The structured configuration with particle size of 200–500 nm is found to be beneficial towards improving the ion diffusion rate during the charge/discharge process. Compared with Na(0.7)MnO(2.05) and Na(0.55)Mn2O4, the mixed phase NMO demonstrates an enhanced rate capability and excellent long-term cycling stability with a capacity retention of 83% after 800 cycles. More importantly, the system also delivers an impressive energy density and power density, as 378 W·h·kg^-1 at 68.7 W·kg^-1, or 172 W·h·kg^-1 at 1705 W·kg^-1. The superior electrochemical performance is ascribed to the fast Zn^2+ diffusion rate because of a large ratio of capacitive contribution(63.9% at 0.9 m V·s^-1). Thus, the mixed phase route provides a novel strategy to enhance electrochemical performance, enabling mixed phase NMO as very promising material towards large-scale energy-storage applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41941014, 41676173)the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China (No. IRASCC_(2)020-2022-No.01-01-02E)supported by China Arctic and Antarctic Administration。
文摘Despite millions of seafarers and passengers staying on ships each year, few studies have been conducted on the indoor air quality inside ship hulls. In this study, we investigated the levels and size distribution of indoor particulate matter during two cruises of the research vessel “Xuelong” from Shanghai to Antarctica. The results showed that the particle size less than 2.5 μm(PM_(2.5)), and particle size less than 10 μm(PM_(10)) concentrations in different rooms of the ship widely varied. We observed high particulate matter(PM) levels in some of the rooms. The mass concentration distribution was dominated by 1–4 μm particles, which may have been caused by the hygroscopic growth of fine particles. The dominant factors influencing PM concentrations were indoor temperature, relative humidity, and human activity. We quantified contributions of these factors to the levels of indoor particles using a generalized additive model. In clean rooms, the levels of indoor particles were controlled by temperature and relative humidity, whereas in polluted rooms, the levels of indoor particles were mainly influenced by temperature and human activity, which implied that controlling temperature and human activity would efficiently reduce the levels of indoor particles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52172263, 51932011)the Hunan Outstanding Youth Talents (No. 2021JJ10064)+2 种基金the Program of Youth Talent Support for Hunan Province (No. 2020RC3011)the InnovationDriven Project of Central South University (No. 2020CX024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University (No. 202321024)。
文摘Aqueous rechargeable Zn//MnO_(2)batteries have been considered as the promising candidate for future energy storage system due to their economic and environmental merits.However,the high-performance Zn//MnO_(2)batteries are plagued by poor sluggish reaction kinetics and capacity degradation due to the strong electrostatic interactions and complicated reaction process.Herein,the synergistic effect of atom defects engineering and phase transformation mechanism is confirmed as the effective strategy to enhance ion/charge transfer kinetics and structural stability.Defects gradient controlling and electrochemically induced phase transformation from spinel to layered structure render the aqueous Zn//λ-MnO_(2)system delivers a high discharge capacity of 285 m Ah/g and capacity retention of 81%after 500 cycles.
基金Partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20872048)
文摘Coxsackievirus A16(CVA16),together with enterovirus type 71(EV71),is responsible for most cases of hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD) worldwide.Recent findings suggest that the recombination between CVA16 and EV71,and the co-circulation of these two viruses may have contributed to the increase of HFMD cases in China over the past few years.It is therefore important to further understand the virology,epidemiology,virus-host interactions and host pathogenesis of CVA16.In this study,we describe the viral kinetics of CVA16 in human rhabdomyosarcoma(RD) cells by analyzing the cytopathic effect(CPE),viral RNA replication,viral protein expression,viral RNA package and viral particle secretion in RD cells.We show that CVA16 appears to first attach,uncoat and enter into the host cell after adsorption for 1 h.Later on,CVA16 undergoes rapid replication from 3 to 6 h at MOI 1 and until 9 h at MOI 0.1.At MOI 0.1,CVA16 initiates a secondary infection as the virions were secreted before 9 h p.i.CPE was observed after 12 h p.i.,and viral antigen was first detected at 6 h p.i.at MOI 1 and at 9 h p.i.at MOI 0.1.Thus,our study provides important information for further investigation of CVA16 in order to better understand and ultimately control infections with this virus.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52263010,51902090)Henan Key Research Project Plan for Higher Education Institutions(No.23A150038)+5 种基金2023 Introduction of studying abroad talent program,“"111"Project(No.D17007)Henan Provincial Key Scientific Research Project of Colleges and Universities(No.23A150038)Key Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Henan Province(No.22A150042)the National students'platform for innovation and entrepreneurship training program(No.201910476010)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019 M652546)the Henan Province Postdoctoral Start-Up Foundation(No.1901017).
文摘P2-type layered oxides are receiving significant interest due to their superior structure and intrinsic performances.There are strenuous attempts to balance the structure stability,phase transition as well as desirable electrochemical performances by inducing anion/cation ions,changing morphology,adjusting valence,etc.In this work,several same-period elements of Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Fe,Cu and Zn are doped into Na_(0.50)Li_(0.08)Mn_(0.60)Co_(0.16)Ni_(0.16)O_(2)cathodes,which are manipulated by ions radii and valence state,further studied by operando X-ray powder diffraction patterns(XRD).As a result,the Cu^(2+)doped cathode performed higher rate capacities(as high as 86 mAh/g even at 10 C)and more stable structures(capacity retention of~89.4%for 100 cycles),which owing to the synergistic effect among the tightened TMO_(2)layer,enlarged d-spacing,reduce O-O electrostatic repulsion,ameliorate lattice distortion as well as mitigate ordering of Na^(+)/vacancy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52372188,51902090)Henan Key Research Project Plan for Higher Education Institutions(No.24A150019,23A150038)+5 种基金2023 Introduction of studying abroad talent program,“111 Project”(No.D17007)Henan Provincial Key Scientific Research Project of Colleges and Universities(No.23A150038)Key Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Henan Province(No.22A150042)the National Students,Platform for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.201910476010)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019 M652546)the Henan Province Postdoctoral Start-Up Foundation(No.1901017).
文摘The application of solid electrolyte is expected to realize the commercialization of high energy density lithium metal batteries(LMBs).While the interfacial contact between solid inorganic electrolyte and electrodes has become a stumbling block for achieving stable cycling in LMBs.In this work,a Li-containing polyethylene oxide(LPEO)was introduced between LAGP and electrodes as a buffer layer to regulate the interfacial compatibility and reduce interfacial impedance,inhibiting the side reactions.Moreover,ether-oxygen bond on LPEO chain can coordinate with Li+and guide the transportation of Li+,achieving fast Li+diffusion between Li1+xAlxGe2-x(PO4)3(LAGP)and electrodes.Specifically,the growth of lithium dendrites is effectively suppressed in LAGP with LPEO modification,which would lead to remarkable cycling stability and rate capability.Therefore,the Li|LPEO-LAGP|Li battery can cycle stably for more than 600 h at 0.1 mA cm−2.In addition,long-term performance of Li|LPEO-LAGP|LiFePO4(LFP)battery was achieved at a rate of 0.4 C,and capacity retention is more than 74%after 200 cycles.The Li|LPEO-LAGP|LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 also realized the steady operation in the voltage range of 2.8-4.3 V.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （NSFC） （Nos. 21573116 and 21231005）, Ministry of Education of China （Nos. B12015 and IRT13R30）, and Tianjin Basic and High-Tech Development （No. 15JCYBJC17300）. Z. Q. N. thanks the recruitment program of global experts.
文摘Rapid development of flexible electronic devices is promoting the design of flexible energy-storage devices. Lithium-sulfur （Li-S） batteries are considered as promising candidates for high energy density energy-storage devices. Therefore, flexible Li-S batteries are desired. In this study, we fabricated composite films of freestanding reduced graphene oxide nanotubes wrapped sulfur nanoparticles （RGONTs@S） by pressing RGONTs@S composite foams, which were synthesized by combining cold quenching with freeze-drying and a subsequent reduction process. These RGONTs@S composite films can serve as self-supporting cathodes for Li-S batteries without additional binders and conductive agents. Their interconnected tubular structure allows easy electron transport throughout the network and helps to confine the polysulfides produced during the charge/ discharge process. As a result, the RGONTs@S composite films exhibited a high initial specific capacity, remarkable cycling stabilit36 and excellent rate capability. More importantly, the RGONTs@S composite films can serve as electrodes in flexible Li-S batteries. As a proof of concept, soft-packaged Li-S batteries were assembled using these electrodes and they displayed stable electrochemical performance at different bending states.
基金We acknowledge the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFA0305500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61904096 and 11774050)+3 种基金the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn201812006)Royal Society-Newton Advanced Fellowship(No.NA170214)Aero-Science Fund ASFC-20170269003,Shandong University multidisciplinary research and the innovation team of young scholars(No.2020QNQT015)“Outstanding youth scholar and Qilu young scholar”programs of Shandong University.
文摘As one of the most important narrow bandgap ternary semiconductors, GaAs1−xSbx nanowires (NWs) have attracted extensive attention recently, due to the superior hole mobility and the tunable bandgap, which covers the whole near-infrared (NIR) region, for technological applications in next-generation high-performance electronics and NIR photodetection. However, it is still a challenge to the synthesis of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs across the entire range of composition, resulting in the lack of correlation investigation among stoichiometry, microstructure, electronics, and NIR photodetection. Here, we demonstrate the success growth of high-quality GaAs1−xSbx NWs with full composition range by adopting a simple and low-cost surfactant-assisted solid source chemical vapor deposition method. All of the as-prepared NWs are uniform, smooth, and straight, without any phase segregation in all stoichiometric compositions. The lattice constants of each NW composition have been well correlated with the chemical stoichiometry and confirmed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectrum. Moreover, with the increase of Sb concentration, the hole mobility of the as-fabricated field-effect-transistors and the responsivity and detectivity of the as-fabricated NIR photodetectors increase accordingly. All the results suggest a careful stoichiometric design is required for achieving optimal NW device performances.
文摘Hybrid reactive power compensation(HRPC)combines step-controlled shunt reactors and series compensation,and will be employed in ultra-high-voltage(UHV)power systems.The single-phase auto-reclosure characteristics of secondary arcs in systems with HRPC require further investigation.In this paper,both the arc-recalling voltage and subsidiary variations in arc current are investigated with and without HRPC.The frequency components of the secondary arc current and variations in arcing time are analyzed for various influential factors,such as the neutral reactor,arc resistance,fault location,degrees of compensation of HRPC,and the length of the transmission line.The non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II(NSGA-II)and support vector machine regression are combined to create a multi-variable dependent forecasting algorithm to predict the characteristics of the secondary arc in UHV systems with HRPC.This paper provides a theoretical reference for optimizing the parameters of HRPC,and for developing adaptive auto-reclosure schemes and protection equipment.
