The magnesium-based materials are acknowledged as one of the most promising solid-state hydrogen storage mediums,attributed to their superior hydrogen storage capacity.Nevertheless,challenges such as sluggish kinetics...The magnesium-based materials are acknowledged as one of the most promising solid-state hydrogen storage mediums,attributed to their superior hydrogen storage capacity.Nevertheless,challenges such as sluggish kinetics,thermodynamic stability,inadequate cycling stability,and difficulties in activation impede the commercial utilization of Mg-based composites.Research indicates that reducing material dimensions to the nanoscale represents an efficacious strategy to address these issues.In this work,we systematically analyze the impact of nanosizing on Mg-based composites from three perspectives:nano-substrate modulation,nano-catalyst construction,and nano-catalytic mechanism.This analysis aims to provide guidance for the optimization and development of nanosizing strategies.For the regulation of nanosizing of Mg-based composites,the nanosizing of multi-element micro-alloyed Mg-rich systems,the integrated synthesis of multi-element multi-component nano-catalysts,and the coexistence of multiple nano-catalytic mechanisms are proposed in the light of the current state of the art research,artificial intelligence technology,and advanced characterization technology to achieve efficient,multidimensional,and simultaneous regulation of the hydrogen storage performance of Mg-based composites.This paper also envisions future directions and potential applications,emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that integrate material science,chemistry,and computational modeling to overcome existing limitations and unlock the full potential of Mg-based hydrogen storage technologies.展开更多
Magnesium-based materials are considered as among the most promising candidates for hydrogen storage,owing to their high storage capacity,safety,and reliability.However,a passivation layer easily forms on the surface ...Magnesium-based materials are considered as among the most promising candidates for hydrogen storage,owing to their high storage capacity,safety,and reliability.However,a passivation layer easily forms on the surface of magnesium,which hinders the dissociation and diffusion of hydrogen.High dehydrogenation temperature,sluggish kinetics and activation difficulties hinder their commercial application.Herein,dual-strategy regulation through nickel microalloying and surface catalysis of TiO_(2/)MnO_(2)catalysts has been proposed to obtain more active sites and diffusion channels that promote hydrogen dissociation and transport.Mg8Ni-X(X=None,TiO_(2),and TiO_(2/)MnO_(2))can achieve more than 80%hydrogen absorption without activation.Mg8Ni-5 wt%TiO_(2)/MnO_(2)absorbs hydrogen 5.27 wt%in 30 s at 200℃and desorbs 5.15 wt%in 20 min at 325℃.The activation energy(E_(a))of hydrogen absorption is 52.04kJ/mol.These results are significantly better than those of Mg8Ni and MgH_(2)under the same conditions.The NiTi phase is generated in the course of hydrogenation,and the coexistence of multiple phases and multivalent Ti facilitates the transport of electrons and H.The dual-strategy regulation means of surface catalysis and microalloying is promising for the design of high-capacity fast hydrogen absorbed and desorbed materials without activation.展开更多
Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temper...Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temperatures,low operating efficiencies,and short service life have severely hindered largescale applications.To address the above challenges,diverse modification strategies have been proposed.Catalytic modification,achieved by introducing catalysts to enable compositional compounding and structural refinement,enhances surface active site density and bulk hydrogen diffusion pathways,reduces hydrogen dissociation energy barriers,weakens Mg–H bonds,and significantly improves kinetic properties.This approach is considered one of the most effective strategies.However,as research advances,the structures,forms,and catalytic mechanisms of catalysts have become increasingly diverse.Despite progress,challenges such as fragmented research outcomes,inconsistent performance metrics,and an incomplete understanding of structure-property relationships remain unresolved.Therefore,this work systematically summarizes recent advances in catalytic modification strategies for Mg-HSMs,emphasizing the role of catalysts in enhancing reaction kinetics and structural stability,the diversity of catalyst types,forms,and the underlying mechanisms governing catalytic efficacy.Based on critical analysis,this work identifies the current key technical bottlenecks and proposes that the design of next-generation catalysts and the future development of Mg-HSMs should be guided by the principles of‘multiphase heterogeneous interfacial composites'and‘synergistic development',aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the optimization and advancement of their performance.展开更多
Due to its appropriate bandgap(~2.4 e V)and efficient light absorption,bismuth vanadate(Bi VO_(4))shows promising photocatalysis activity.However,the charge carrier recombination and poor electron transmission often i...Due to its appropriate bandgap(~2.4 e V)and efficient light absorption,bismuth vanadate(Bi VO_(4))shows promising photocatalysis activity.However,the charge carrier recombination and poor electron transmission often induce poor photocatalytic performance.Herein,we report a new method to in-situ synthesize non-noble metal Bi decorated mulberry-like Bi VO_(4)by a two-step calcination process.Comprehensive characterizations reveal that non-noble metal Bi nanoparticles grown in-situ on Bi VO_(4)result in the red-shift of the absorbance edge,greatly extending the light absorption from the ultraviolet into the near-infrared region.The surface plasmon resonance excitation of Bi nanoparticles and synergetic effects between Bi and Bi VO_(4)effectively improve the photocatalytic efficiency and promote the separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs in mulberry-like Bi VO_(4).Density functional theory(DFT)calculation results further verify that the electrons are transferred from Bi to Bi VO_(4)and the formation of·OH radical in Bi/Bi VO_(4)is attributed to the lower simulated free energy,which supports our experimental outcomes.This work provides a novel strategy to enhance light absorption and promote efficient solar utilization of photocatalysts for practical applications.展开更多
Increasing attention has been focused on potassium ion batteries(KIBs) as promising energy-sto rage system(ESS) owing to the abundance and low-cost of potassium resources.Here,SnS2/SnO2 hete rostructures were successf...Increasing attention has been focused on potassium ion batteries(KIBs) as promising energy-sto rage system(ESS) owing to the abundance and low-cost of potassium resources.Here,SnS2/SnO2 hete rostructures were successfully fixed onto stainless steel mesh(SnS2/SnO2/SSM) through a facile two-step hydrothermal method and used as anodes for KIBs.Due to the advantages of SnS2/SnO2 heterostructures and good conductivity of SSM substrate,the SnS2/SnO2/SSM anodes display enhanced electrochemical performance.The SnS2/SnO2/SSM anodes deliver specific capacity of 394 mA h g^-1 at 50 mA g^-1 over 100 cycles,better than SnO2/SSM.Even at 500 mA g^-1 after 250 cycles,high capacity of 155 mA h g^-1 can still be obtained.展开更多
Energy storage batteries can smooth the volatility of renewable energy sources.The operating conditions during power grid integration of renewable energy can affect the performance and failure risk of battery energy s...Energy storage batteries can smooth the volatility of renewable energy sources.The operating conditions during power grid integration of renewable energy can affect the performance and failure risk of battery energy storage system(BESS).However,the current modeling of grid-connected BESS is overly simplistic,typically only considering state of charge(SOC)and power constraints.Detailed lithium(Li)-ion battery cell models are computationally intensive and impractical for real-time applications and may not be suitable for power grid operating conditions.Additionally,there is a lack of real-time batteries risk assessment frameworks.To address these issues,in this study,we establish a thermal-electric-performance(TEP)coupling model based on a multitime scale BESS model,incorporating the electrical and thermal characteristics of Li-ion batteries along with their performance degradation to achieve detailed simulation of grid-connected BESS.Additionally,considering the operating characteristics of energy storage batteries and electrical and thermal abuse factors,we developed a battery pack operational riskmodel,which takes into account SOCand charge-discharge rate(Cr),using amodified failure rate to represent the BESS risk.By integrating detailed simulation of energy storage with predictive failure risk analysis,we obtained a detailed model for BESS risk analysis.This model offers a multi-time scale integrated simulation that spans month-level energy storage simulation times,day-level performance degradation,minutescale failure rate,and second-level BESS characteristics.It offers a critical tool for the study of BESS.Finally,the performance and risk of energy storage batteries under three scenarios—microgrid energy storage,wind power smoothing,and power grid failure response—are simulated,achieving a real-time state-dependent operational risk analysis of the BESS.展开更多
Two dimensional(2D)materials are promising gas sensing materials,but the most of them need to be heated to show promising sensing performance.Sensing structures with high sensing performance at room-temperature are ur...Two dimensional(2D)materials are promising gas sensing materials,but the most of them need to be heated to show promising sensing performance.Sensing structures with high sensing performance at room-temperature are urgent.Here,another 2D material,violet phosphorus(VP)nanoflake is investigated as gas sensing material.The VP nanoflakes have been effectively ablated to have layers of 1–5 layers by laser ablation in glycol.The VP nanoflakes are combined with graphene to form VP/G heterostructuresbased NO sensor.An ultra-high gauge factor of 3×10^(7)for ppb-level sensing and high resistance response of 59.21%with ultra-short recovery time of 6s for ppm-level sensing have been obtained.The sensing mechanism is also analysed by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The adsorption energy of VP/G is calculated to be-0.788 e V,resulting in electrons migration from P to N to form a P-N bond in the gap between VP and graphene sheet.This work provides a facile approach to ablate VP for mass production.The as-produced structures have also provided potential gas sensors with ultrasensitive performance as ppb-level room-temperature sensors.展开更多
(Mg-10wt%Ni)-10wt%Ce(Mg10Ni10Ce)was ball-milled with SnO_(2)nanotubes and Mg10Ni10Ce-xSnO_(2)(x¼0,5,10 and 15 wt%)composites have been prepared.The phase compositions,microstructures,morphologies and hydrolysis H...(Mg-10wt%Ni)-10wt%Ce(Mg10Ni10Ce)was ball-milled with SnO_(2)nanotubes and Mg10Ni10Ce-xSnO_(2)(x¼0,5,10 and 15 wt%)composites have been prepared.The phase compositions,microstructures,morphologies and hydrolysis H2 generation performance in different aqueous systems(distilled water,tap water and simulated seawater)have been investigated and the corresponding hydrolysis mechanism of Mg10Ni10Ce and Mg10Ni10CeeSnO_(2)has been proposed.Adding a small amount of SnO_(2)nanotubes can significantly enhance the hydrolysis reaction of Mg10Ni10Ce,especially the initial hydrolysis kinetics and the final H_(2) generation yield.Unfortunately,the Mg10Ni10Ce-xSnO_(2)hardly reacts with distilled water at room temperature.The hydrolysis reaction rate of Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite in tap water is still very slow with only 17.3%generation yield after 1 h at 303 K.Fortunately,in simulated seawater(3.5 wt%NaCl solution),the hydrolytic H2 generation behavior of the Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite has been greatly improved,which can release as high as 468.6 mL g^(-1 )H_(2) with about 60.9%generation yield within 30 s at 303 K.The Cl destroys the passivation layer on MgeNieCe alloy surface and the added SnO_(2)nanotubes accelerate the hydrolysis reaction rate and enhance the H2 generation yield.The Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite can rapidly generate a large amount of H2 in simulated seawater in a short time,which is expected to be applied on portable H2 generators in the future.展开更多
In response to global carbon neutrality targets,there is an urgent need for large-scale,clean hydrogen production technologies to supplant fossil fuels and underpin the establishment of a‘hydrogen economy’.The prosp...In response to global carbon neutrality targets,there is an urgent need for large-scale,clean hydrogen production technologies to supplant fossil fuels and underpin the establishment of a‘hydrogen economy’.The prospect of large-scale on-site green hydrolysis of Mg-based materials for hydrogen production has attracted wide attention.Aiming at the problems of easy formation of inert oxide layer on its surface and the production of Mg(OH)_(2) to hinder the hydrolysis process,it is urgent to explore efficient,low-cost and green modification strategies.In this work,the green modification strategy for hydrolyzing hydrogen production of Mg-based materials was summarized,and the fast initial kinetics and high hydrogen production rate could be achieved by adjusting hydrolysis medium conditions and modifying Mg-based material.The significance of hydrolytic hydrogen production technology and device development for the realization of Mg-based hydrolytic hydrogen production was evaluated.Meanwhile,this work looks forward to the future direction of hydrogen production modification by hydrolysis of Mg-based alloy,and gradually optimizes the hydrolysis performance of industrial multi-component waste Mg alloy under the premise of green hydrogen production,and proposes the goal of efficient modification of waste Mg alloy,high-quality utilization of seawater,and low-cost and controllable hydrogen production process.展开更多
In this work,La-doped Mg-Ni multiphase alloys were prepared by resistance melting furnace(RMF)and then modified by high-energy ball milling(HEBM).The hydrolysis H_(2) generation kinetics/thermodynamics of prepared all...In this work,La-doped Mg-Ni multiphase alloys were prepared by resistance melting furnace(RMF)and then modified by high-energy ball milling(HEBM).The hydrolysis H_(2) generation kinetics/thermodynamics of prepared alloys in Na Cl solutions have been investigated with the help of nonlinear and linear fitting by Avrami-Erofeev and Arrhenius equations.Combining the microstructure information before and after hydrolysis and thermodynamics fitting results,the hydrolysis H_(2) generation mechanism based on nucleation&growth has been elaborated.The final H_(2) generation capacities of 0La,5La,10La and 15 La alloys are 677,653,641 and 770 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) in 240 min at291 K,respectively.While,the final H_(2) generation capacities of HEBM 0La,5La,10La and 15 La alloys are 632,824,611 and 653 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) in 20 min at 291 K,respectively.The as-cast 15La alloy and HEMB 5La alloy present the best H_(2) production rates and final H_(2) production capacities,especially the HEBM 5La can rapidly achieve high H_(2) generation capacity(670 and 824 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) )at low temperature(291 K)within short time(5 and 20 min).The difference between the H_(2) generation capacities is mainly originated from the initial nucleation rate of Mg(OH)_(2) and the subsequent processes affected by the microstructures and phase compositions of the hydrolysis alloys.Relative low initial nucleation rate and fully growth of Mg(OH)_(2) nucleus are the premise of high H_(2) generation capacity due to the hydrolysis H_(2) generation process consisted by the nucleation,growth and contacting of Mg(OH)_(2) nucleus.To utilization H_(2) by designing solid state H_(2) generators using optimized Mg-based alloys is expected to be a feasible H_(2) generation strategy at the moment.展开更多
Thermoelectric(TE)performance of Ca_(3)Co_(4)O_(9)(CCO)has been investigated extensively via a doping strategy in the past decades.However,the doping sites of different sublayers in CCO and their contributions to the ...Thermoelectric(TE)performance of Ca_(3)Co_(4)O_(9)(CCO)has been investigated extensively via a doping strategy in the past decades.However,the doping sites of different sublayers in CCO and their contributions to the TE performance remain unrevealed because of its strong correlated electronic system.In this work,Sr and Ti are chosen to realize doping at the[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]and[CoO_(2)]sublayers in CCO.It was found that figure of merit(ZT)at 957 K of Ti-doped CCO was improved 30% than that of undoped CCO whereas 1 at% Sr doping brought about a 150% increase in ZT as compared to undoped CCO.The significant increase in electronic conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient are attributed to the enhanced carrier concentration and spin-entropy of Co^(4+) originating from the Sr doping effects in[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]sublayer,which are evidenced by the scanning electron microscope(SEM),Raman,Hall,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis.Furthermore,the reduced thermal conductivity is attributed to the improved phonon scattering from heavier Sr doped Ca site in[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]sublayer.Our findings demonstrate that doping at Ca sites of[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]layer is a feasible pathway to boost TE performance of CCO material through promoting the electronic conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient,and reducing the thermal conductivity simultaneously.This work provides a deep understanding of the current limited ZT enhancement on CCO material and provides an approach to enhance the TE performance of other layered structure materials.展开更多
Background and Aims:Collagenβ(1-O)galactosyltransferase 25 domain 1(GLT25D1)is associated with collagen production and glycosylation,and its knockout in mice results in embryonic death.However,its role in liver fibro...Background and Aims:Collagenβ(1-O)galactosyltransferase 25 domain 1(GLT25D1)is associated with collagen production and glycosylation,and its knockout in mice results in embryonic death.However,its role in liver fibrosis remains elusive,particularly in hepatic stellate cells(HSCs),the primary collagen-producing cells associated with liver fibrogenesis.Herein,we aimed to elucidate the role of GLT25D1 in HSCs.Methods:Bile duct ligation(BDL)-induced mouse liver fibrosis models,primary mouse HSCs(mHSCs),and transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1)-stimulated LX-2 human hepatic stellate cells were used in in vivo and in vitro studies.Stable LX-2 cell lines with either GLT25D1 overexpression or knockdown were established using lentiviral transfection.RNA-seq was performed to investigate the genomic differences.HPLCMS/MS were used to identify glycosylation sites.Scanning electronic microscopy(SEM)and second-harmonic generation/two-photon excited fluorescence(SHG/TPEF)were used to image collagen fibril morphology.Results:GLT25D1 expression was upregulated in nonparenchymal cells in human cirrhotic liver tissues.Meanwhile,its knockdown attenuated collagen deposition in BDL-induced mouse liver fibrosis and inhibited mHSC activation.GLT25D1 was overexpressed in activated versus quiescence LX-2 cells and regulated in vitro LX-2 cell activation,including proliferation,contraction,and migration.GLT25D1 also significantly increased liver fibrogenic gene and protein expression.GLT25D1 upregulation promoted HSC activation and enhanced collagen expression through the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway.Mass spectrometry showed that GLT25D1 regulated the glycosylation of collagen in HSCs,affecting the diameter of collagen fibers.Conclusions:Collectively,the upregulation of GLT25D1 in HSCs promoted the progression of liver fibrosis by affecting HSCs activation and collagen stability.展开更多
To improve accuracy and efficiency in power systems dynamic modeling,the distributed online modeling approach is a good option.In this approach,the power system is divided into sub-grids,and the dynamic models of the ...To improve accuracy and efficiency in power systems dynamic modeling,the distributed online modeling approach is a good option.In this approach,the power system is divided into sub-grids,and the dynamic models of the sub-grids are built independently within the distributed modeling system.The subgrid models are subsequently merged,after which the dynamic model of the whole power system is finally constructed online.The merging of the networks plays an important role in the distributed online dynamic modeling of power systems.An efficient multi-area networks-merging model that can rapidly match the boundary power flow is proposed in this paper.The iterations of the boundary matching during network merging are eliminated due to the introduction of the merging model,and the dynamic models of the sub-grid can be directly“plugged in”with each other.The results of the calculations performed in a real power system demonstrate the accuracy of the integrated model under both steady and transient states.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(Grant Nos.2025CYYBXM-154 and 2024GX-YBXM-213)the Yulin Science and Technology Bureau(Grant Nos.2023-CXY-202 and 2024-CXY-154)the Technology Innovation Leading Program of Shaanxi(Programs 2023GXLH-068)。
文摘The magnesium-based materials are acknowledged as one of the most promising solid-state hydrogen storage mediums,attributed to their superior hydrogen storage capacity.Nevertheless,challenges such as sluggish kinetics,thermodynamic stability,inadequate cycling stability,and difficulties in activation impede the commercial utilization of Mg-based composites.Research indicates that reducing material dimensions to the nanoscale represents an efficacious strategy to address these issues.In this work,we systematically analyze the impact of nanosizing on Mg-based composites from three perspectives:nano-substrate modulation,nano-catalyst construction,and nano-catalytic mechanism.This analysis aims to provide guidance for the optimization and development of nanosizing strategies.For the regulation of nanosizing of Mg-based composites,the nanosizing of multi-element micro-alloyed Mg-rich systems,the integrated synthesis of multi-element multi-component nano-catalysts,and the coexistence of multiple nano-catalytic mechanisms are proposed in the light of the current state of the art research,artificial intelligence technology,and advanced characterization technology to achieve efficient,multidimensional,and simultaneous regulation of the hydrogen storage performance of Mg-based composites.This paper also envisions future directions and potential applications,emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that integrate material science,chemistry,and computational modeling to overcome existing limitations and unlock the full potential of Mg-based hydrogen storage technologies.
基金financially supported by the Yulin Science and Technology Bureau(Grant No.2023-CXY-202)Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(Grant No.23JP008)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2024GX-YBXM-213)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52102109)。
文摘Magnesium-based materials are considered as among the most promising candidates for hydrogen storage,owing to their high storage capacity,safety,and reliability.However,a passivation layer easily forms on the surface of magnesium,which hinders the dissociation and diffusion of hydrogen.High dehydrogenation temperature,sluggish kinetics and activation difficulties hinder their commercial application.Herein,dual-strategy regulation through nickel microalloying and surface catalysis of TiO_(2/)MnO_(2)catalysts has been proposed to obtain more active sites and diffusion channels that promote hydrogen dissociation and transport.Mg8Ni-X(X=None,TiO_(2),and TiO_(2/)MnO_(2))can achieve more than 80%hydrogen absorption without activation.Mg8Ni-5 wt%TiO_(2)/MnO_(2)absorbs hydrogen 5.27 wt%in 30 s at 200℃and desorbs 5.15 wt%in 20 min at 325℃.The activation energy(E_(a))of hydrogen absorption is 52.04kJ/mol.These results are significantly better than those of Mg8Ni and MgH_(2)under the same conditions.The NiTi phase is generated in the course of hydrogenation,and the coexistence of multiple phases and multivalent Ti facilitates the transport of electrons and H.The dual-strategy regulation means of surface catalysis and microalloying is promising for the design of high-capacity fast hydrogen absorbed and desorbed materials without activation.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(Grant Nos.2025CYYBXM-154 and 2024GX-YBXM-213)the Yulin Science and Technology Bureau(Grant Nos.2023-CXY-202 and 2024-CXY-154)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(Grant No.23JP008)the Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.2025-ZJ-966J)the Talent youth project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.E410GC03)。
文摘Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temperatures,low operating efficiencies,and short service life have severely hindered largescale applications.To address the above challenges,diverse modification strategies have been proposed.Catalytic modification,achieved by introducing catalysts to enable compositional compounding and structural refinement,enhances surface active site density and bulk hydrogen diffusion pathways,reduces hydrogen dissociation energy barriers,weakens Mg–H bonds,and significantly improves kinetic properties.This approach is considered one of the most effective strategies.However,as research advances,the structures,forms,and catalytic mechanisms of catalysts have become increasingly diverse.Despite progress,challenges such as fragmented research outcomes,inconsistent performance metrics,and an incomplete understanding of structure-property relationships remain unresolved.Therefore,this work systematically summarizes recent advances in catalytic modification strategies for Mg-HSMs,emphasizing the role of catalysts in enhancing reaction kinetics and structural stability,the diversity of catalyst types,forms,and the underlying mechanisms governing catalytic efficacy.Based on critical analysis,this work identifies the current key technical bottlenecks and proposes that the design of next-generation catalysts and the future development of Mg-HSMs should be guided by the principles of‘multiphase heterogeneous interfacial composites'and‘synergistic development',aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the optimization and advancement of their performance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51464020,51704188,51802181,61705125 and 51702199)Australian Research Council。
文摘Due to its appropriate bandgap(~2.4 e V)and efficient light absorption,bismuth vanadate(Bi VO_(4))shows promising photocatalysis activity.However,the charge carrier recombination and poor electron transmission often induce poor photocatalytic performance.Herein,we report a new method to in-situ synthesize non-noble metal Bi decorated mulberry-like Bi VO_(4)by a two-step calcination process.Comprehensive characterizations reveal that non-noble metal Bi nanoparticles grown in-situ on Bi VO_(4)result in the red-shift of the absorbance edge,greatly extending the light absorption from the ultraviolet into the near-infrared region.The surface plasmon resonance excitation of Bi nanoparticles and synergetic effects between Bi and Bi VO_(4)effectively improve the photocatalytic efficiency and promote the separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs in mulberry-like Bi VO_(4).Density functional theory(DFT)calculation results further verify that the electrons are transferred from Bi to Bi VO_(4)and the formation of·OH radical in Bi/Bi VO_(4)is attributed to the lower simulated free energy,which supports our experimental outcomes.This work provides a novel strategy to enhance light absorption and promote efficient solar utilization of photocatalysts for practical applications.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51704188,51464020,5170219961705125 and 51802181)the research starting foundation from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology(No.2018GBJ-04)。
文摘Increasing attention has been focused on potassium ion batteries(KIBs) as promising energy-sto rage system(ESS) owing to the abundance and low-cost of potassium resources.Here,SnS2/SnO2 hete rostructures were successfully fixed onto stainless steel mesh(SnS2/SnO2/SSM) through a facile two-step hydrothermal method and used as anodes for KIBs.Due to the advantages of SnS2/SnO2 heterostructures and good conductivity of SSM substrate,the SnS2/SnO2/SSM anodes display enhanced electrochemical performance.The SnS2/SnO2/SSM anodes deliver specific capacity of 394 mA h g^-1 at 50 mA g^-1 over 100 cycles,better than SnO2/SSM.Even at 500 mA g^-1 after 250 cycles,high capacity of 155 mA h g^-1 can still be obtained.
基金Supported by Open Fund of National Key Laboratory of Power Grid Safety(No.XTB51202301386).
文摘Energy storage batteries can smooth the volatility of renewable energy sources.The operating conditions during power grid integration of renewable energy can affect the performance and failure risk of battery energy storage system(BESS).However,the current modeling of grid-connected BESS is overly simplistic,typically only considering state of charge(SOC)and power constraints.Detailed lithium(Li)-ion battery cell models are computationally intensive and impractical for real-time applications and may not be suitable for power grid operating conditions.Additionally,there is a lack of real-time batteries risk assessment frameworks.To address these issues,in this study,we establish a thermal-electric-performance(TEP)coupling model based on a multitime scale BESS model,incorporating the electrical and thermal characteristics of Li-ion batteries along with their performance degradation to achieve detailed simulation of grid-connected BESS.Additionally,considering the operating characteristics of energy storage batteries and electrical and thermal abuse factors,we developed a battery pack operational riskmodel,which takes into account SOCand charge-discharge rate(Cr),using amodified failure rate to represent the BESS risk.By integrating detailed simulation of energy storage with predictive failure risk analysis,we obtained a detailed model for BESS risk analysis.This model offers a multi-time scale integrated simulation that spans month-level energy storage simulation times,day-level performance degradation,minutescale failure rate,and second-level BESS characteristics.It offers a critical tool for the study of BESS.Finally,the performance and risk of energy storage batteries under three scenarios—microgrid energy storage,wind power smoothing,and power grid failure response—are simulated,achieving a real-time state-dependent operational risk analysis of the BESS.
基金the funding support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61705125,22175136)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures,Guangxi University(No.2022GXYSOF15)。
文摘Two dimensional(2D)materials are promising gas sensing materials,but the most of them need to be heated to show promising sensing performance.Sensing structures with high sensing performance at room-temperature are urgent.Here,another 2D material,violet phosphorus(VP)nanoflake is investigated as gas sensing material.The VP nanoflakes have been effectively ablated to have layers of 1–5 layers by laser ablation in glycol.The VP nanoflakes are combined with graphene to form VP/G heterostructuresbased NO sensor.An ultra-high gauge factor of 3×10^(7)for ppb-level sensing and high resistance response of 59.21%with ultra-short recovery time of 6s for ppm-level sensing have been obtained.The sensing mechanism is also analysed by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The adsorption energy of VP/G is calculated to be-0.788 e V,resulting in electrons migration from P to N to form a P-N bond in the gap between VP and graphene sheet.This work provides a facile approach to ablate VP for mass production.The as-produced structures have also provided potential gas sensors with ultrasensitive performance as ppb-level room-temperature sensors.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51704188,51702199,61705125 and 51802181)the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU(Grant No.SKLSP201809)+1 种基金Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2019JQ-099)Research Starting Foundation from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology(Grant No.2016GBJ-04).
文摘(Mg-10wt%Ni)-10wt%Ce(Mg10Ni10Ce)was ball-milled with SnO_(2)nanotubes and Mg10Ni10Ce-xSnO_(2)(x¼0,5,10 and 15 wt%)composites have been prepared.The phase compositions,microstructures,morphologies and hydrolysis H2 generation performance in different aqueous systems(distilled water,tap water and simulated seawater)have been investigated and the corresponding hydrolysis mechanism of Mg10Ni10Ce and Mg10Ni10CeeSnO_(2)has been proposed.Adding a small amount of SnO_(2)nanotubes can significantly enhance the hydrolysis reaction of Mg10Ni10Ce,especially the initial hydrolysis kinetics and the final H_(2) generation yield.Unfortunately,the Mg10Ni10Ce-xSnO_(2)hardly reacts with distilled water at room temperature.The hydrolysis reaction rate of Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite in tap water is still very slow with only 17.3%generation yield after 1 h at 303 K.Fortunately,in simulated seawater(3.5 wt%NaCl solution),the hydrolytic H2 generation behavior of the Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite has been greatly improved,which can release as high as 468.6 mL g^(-1 )H_(2) with about 60.9%generation yield within 30 s at 303 K.The Cl destroys the passivation layer on MgeNieCe alloy surface and the added SnO_(2)nanotubes accelerate the hydrolysis reaction rate and enhance the H2 generation yield.The Mg10Ni10Cee5SnO_(2)composite can rapidly generate a large amount of H2 in simulated seawater in a short time,which is expected to be applied on portable H2 generators in the future.
基金supported by Yulin Science and Technology Bureau (Grant No 2023-CXY-202)Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department (Grant No 23JP008)Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province (Grant No 2024GXYBXM-213) and (Grant No 52102109)
文摘In response to global carbon neutrality targets,there is an urgent need for large-scale,clean hydrogen production technologies to supplant fossil fuels and underpin the establishment of a‘hydrogen economy’.The prospect of large-scale on-site green hydrolysis of Mg-based materials for hydrogen production has attracted wide attention.Aiming at the problems of easy formation of inert oxide layer on its surface and the production of Mg(OH)_(2) to hinder the hydrolysis process,it is urgent to explore efficient,low-cost and green modification strategies.In this work,the green modification strategy for hydrolyzing hydrogen production of Mg-based materials was summarized,and the fast initial kinetics and high hydrogen production rate could be achieved by adjusting hydrolysis medium conditions and modifying Mg-based material.The significance of hydrolytic hydrogen production technology and device development for the realization of Mg-based hydrolytic hydrogen production was evaluated.Meanwhile,this work looks forward to the future direction of hydrogen production modification by hydrolysis of Mg-based alloy,and gradually optimizes the hydrolysis performance of industrial multi-component waste Mg alloy under the premise of green hydrogen production,and proposes the goal of efficient modification of waste Mg alloy,high-quality utilization of seawater,and low-cost and controllable hydrogen production process.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51704188,51702199,61705125,51802181)the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU(Grant No.SKLSP201809)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2019JQ-099)Research Starting Foundation from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology(Grant No.2016GBJ-04)the financial support of China Scholarship Council(Grant No.201808610089)。
文摘In this work,La-doped Mg-Ni multiphase alloys were prepared by resistance melting furnace(RMF)and then modified by high-energy ball milling(HEBM).The hydrolysis H_(2) generation kinetics/thermodynamics of prepared alloys in Na Cl solutions have been investigated with the help of nonlinear and linear fitting by Avrami-Erofeev and Arrhenius equations.Combining the microstructure information before and after hydrolysis and thermodynamics fitting results,the hydrolysis H_(2) generation mechanism based on nucleation&growth has been elaborated.The final H_(2) generation capacities of 0La,5La,10La and 15 La alloys are 677,653,641 and 770 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) in 240 min at291 K,respectively.While,the final H_(2) generation capacities of HEBM 0La,5La,10La and 15 La alloys are 632,824,611 and 653 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) in 20 min at 291 K,respectively.The as-cast 15La alloy and HEMB 5La alloy present the best H_(2) production rates and final H_(2) production capacities,especially the HEBM 5La can rapidly achieve high H_(2) generation capacity(670 and 824 m L·g^(-1)H_(2) )at low temperature(291 K)within short time(5 and 20 min).The difference between the H_(2) generation capacities is mainly originated from the initial nucleation rate of Mg(OH)_(2) and the subsequent processes affected by the microstructures and phase compositions of the hydrolysis alloys.Relative low initial nucleation rate and fully growth of Mg(OH)_(2) nucleus are the premise of high H_(2) generation capacity due to the hydrolysis H_(2) generation process consisted by the nucleation,growth and contacting of Mg(OH)_(2) nucleus.To utilization H_(2) by designing solid state H_(2) generators using optimized Mg-based alloys is expected to be a feasible H_(2) generation strategy at the moment.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51802181)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2019JQ-771)the Foundation of Shaanxi University of Science&Technology(Grant No.2017GBJ-03).
文摘Thermoelectric(TE)performance of Ca_(3)Co_(4)O_(9)(CCO)has been investigated extensively via a doping strategy in the past decades.However,the doping sites of different sublayers in CCO and their contributions to the TE performance remain unrevealed because of its strong correlated electronic system.In this work,Sr and Ti are chosen to realize doping at the[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]and[CoO_(2)]sublayers in CCO.It was found that figure of merit(ZT)at 957 K of Ti-doped CCO was improved 30% than that of undoped CCO whereas 1 at% Sr doping brought about a 150% increase in ZT as compared to undoped CCO.The significant increase in electronic conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient are attributed to the enhanced carrier concentration and spin-entropy of Co^(4+) originating from the Sr doping effects in[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]sublayer,which are evidenced by the scanning electron microscope(SEM),Raman,Hall,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis.Furthermore,the reduced thermal conductivity is attributed to the improved phonon scattering from heavier Sr doped Ca site in[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]sublayer.Our findings demonstrate that doping at Ca sites of[Ca_(2)CoO_(3)]layer is a feasible pathway to boost TE performance of CCO material through promoting the electronic conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient,and reducing the thermal conductivity simultaneously.This work provides a deep understanding of the current limited ZT enhancement on CCO material and provides an approach to enhance the TE performance of other layered structure materials.
基金funded by the National Science Foundation of China [No.82170541]National Science Foundation of China [No.81900549]+4 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality [No.7202071]The Capital Foundation for Clinical Characteristic Applied Research Projects [No.Z181100001718084]The Digestive Medical Coordinated Development Center of Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals [No.XXZ0404]The Study on Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine [No.2018YFC1705700]Capital Medical University Research Development Fund [No.PYZ20031].
文摘Background and Aims:Collagenβ(1-O)galactosyltransferase 25 domain 1(GLT25D1)is associated with collagen production and glycosylation,and its knockout in mice results in embryonic death.However,its role in liver fibrosis remains elusive,particularly in hepatic stellate cells(HSCs),the primary collagen-producing cells associated with liver fibrogenesis.Herein,we aimed to elucidate the role of GLT25D1 in HSCs.Methods:Bile duct ligation(BDL)-induced mouse liver fibrosis models,primary mouse HSCs(mHSCs),and transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1)-stimulated LX-2 human hepatic stellate cells were used in in vivo and in vitro studies.Stable LX-2 cell lines with either GLT25D1 overexpression or knockdown were established using lentiviral transfection.RNA-seq was performed to investigate the genomic differences.HPLCMS/MS were used to identify glycosylation sites.Scanning electronic microscopy(SEM)and second-harmonic generation/two-photon excited fluorescence(SHG/TPEF)were used to image collagen fibril morphology.Results:GLT25D1 expression was upregulated in nonparenchymal cells in human cirrhotic liver tissues.Meanwhile,its knockdown attenuated collagen deposition in BDL-induced mouse liver fibrosis and inhibited mHSC activation.GLT25D1 was overexpressed in activated versus quiescence LX-2 cells and regulated in vitro LX-2 cell activation,including proliferation,contraction,and migration.GLT25D1 also significantly increased liver fibrogenic gene and protein expression.GLT25D1 upregulation promoted HSC activation and enhanced collagen expression through the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway.Mass spectrometry showed that GLT25D1 regulated the glycosylation of collagen in HSCs,affecting the diameter of collagen fibers.Conclusions:Collectively,the upregulation of GLT25D1 in HSCs promoted the progression of liver fibrosis by affecting HSCs activation and collagen stability.
基金supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(2013CB228204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51137002,51190102,51407060).
文摘To improve accuracy and efficiency in power systems dynamic modeling,the distributed online modeling approach is a good option.In this approach,the power system is divided into sub-grids,and the dynamic models of the sub-grids are built independently within the distributed modeling system.The subgrid models are subsequently merged,after which the dynamic model of the whole power system is finally constructed online.The merging of the networks plays an important role in the distributed online dynamic modeling of power systems.An efficient multi-area networks-merging model that can rapidly match the boundary power flow is proposed in this paper.The iterations of the boundary matching during network merging are eliminated due to the introduction of the merging model,and the dynamic models of the sub-grid can be directly“plugged in”with each other.The results of the calculations performed in a real power system demonstrate the accuracy of the integrated model under both steady and transient states.
