Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubri...Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubricant additives,their macromolecular analogs have been rarely considered yet to develop environmentally friendly lubricant additives.In this work,a series of boron-containing copolymers have been synthesized by free-radical copolymerization of stearyl methacrylate and isopropenyl boronic acid pinacol ester with different feeding ratios(S_(n)-r-B_(m),n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5,9).The resulting copolymers of S_(n)-r-B_(m)(n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5)are readily dispersed in the PAO-10 base oil and form micelle-like aggregates with hydrodynamic diameters ranging from 9.7 to 52 nm.SRV-IV oscillating reciprocating tribological tests on ball-on-flat steel pairs show that compared with the base oil of PAO-10,the friction coefficients and wear volumes of the base oil solutions of S_(n)-r-B_(m)decrease considerably up to 62%and 97%,respectively.Moreover,the base oil solution of S_(1)-r-B_(1)exhibits an excellent load-bearing capacity of(850±100)N.These superior lubricating properties are due to the formation of protective tribofilms comprising S_(n)-r-B_(m),boron oxide,and iron oxide compounds on the lubricated steel surface.Therefore,the boron-containing copolymers can be regarded as a novel class of environmentally friendly lubricating oil macroadditives for efficient friction and wear reduction without sulfur and phosphorus elements.展开更多
Lubricating greases are widely used in mechanical engineering,especially in rolling bearing.Carbon-based materials show promise as lubricant additive for formulating high-performance grease.However,the enhancement of ...Lubricating greases are widely used in mechanical engineering,especially in rolling bearing.Carbon-based materials show promise as lubricant additive for formulating high-performance grease.However,the enhancement of lubrication performance of carbon-based materials limits by the simple lubricating mechanism.This work demonstrates that nanocomposite of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)-derived carbon as a grease additive can improve the tribological properties of bentone grease.HKUST-1 was synthesized by a solvent method and converted into HKUST-1 derived carbon(HDC) via one-step pyrolysis sacrifice template method.After pyrolysis of HKUST-1 at 350℃,Cu_(2+)was reduced to zero-valence copper.With increasing pyrolysis temperature from 350 to 950℃,both the particle size of copper in HDC and the degree of graphite defect increased gradually.Types of HDCs as base grease additives significantly improved friction-reduction and anti-wear performance of bentone grease.Compared with the base grease,HDC-950 ℃ with the amount of 2 wt% addition reduced friction coefficient and wear volume loss by 35.5% and 97.0%,respectively.The superior tribological performance of the HDC-950℃is attributed to the synergistic effect of carbon and copper nanoparticles to induce tribochemical reaction,which form a stable protective film on the friction surfaces.This study highlights the potential of MOFs-derived carbon for developing high-performance grease additives.展开更多
The addition of complexing agents to the electrolyte has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries.In this work,four complexing agents:citric acid(CIT),salicy...The addition of complexing agents to the electrolyte has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries.In this work,four complexing agents:citric acid(CIT),salicylic acid(SAL),2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid(2,6-DHB),and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid(5-sulfoSAL)were selected as potential candidates.Through electrochemical tests,full-cell discharge experiments,and physicochemical characterization,the impact of these complexing agents on the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries using AZ31 alloy as the anode material was investigated.The results demonstrated that the four complexing agents increased the discharge voltage of the batteries.Notably,SAL could significantly improve the anodic efficiency and the discharge specific capacity,achieving an anodic efficiency of 60.3%and a specific capacity of 1358.3 mA·h/g at a discharge current density of 10 mA/cm^(2).展开更多
Unstable Zn interface caused by rampant dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions always hinders the practical application of aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs),Herein,tyrosine(Tyr)with high molecular polarity was...Unstable Zn interface caused by rampant dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions always hinders the practical application of aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs),Herein,tyrosine(Tyr)with high molecular polarity was introduced into aqueous electrolyte to modulate the interfacial electrochemistry of Zn anode.In AZMBs,the positively charged side of Tyr can be well adsorbed on the surface of Zn anode to form a water-poor layer,and the exposed carboxylate side can be easily coordinated with Zn^(2+),favoring inducing uniform plating of Zn^(2+)and inhibiting the occurrence of water-induced side reactions.These in turn enable the achievement of highly stable Zn anode.Accordingly,the Zn anodes achieve outstanding cyclic stability(3000 h at 2 mA cm^(-2),2 mA h cm^(-2)and 1300 h at 5 mA cm^(-2),5 mA h cm^(-2)),high average Coulombic efficiency(99.4%over 3200 cycles),and high depth of discharge(80%for 500 h).Besides,the assembled Zn‖NaV_(3)O_(8)·1.5H_(2)O full cells deliver remarkable capacity retention and ultra-long lifetime(61.8%over 6650 cycles at 5 A g^(-1))and enhanced rate capability(169 mA h g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)).The work may promote the design and deep understanding of electrolyte additives with high molecular polarity for high-performance AZMBs.展开更多
Organic additives with multiple functional groups have shown great promise in improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells.The functional groups can passivate undercoordinated ions to reduce nonra...Organic additives with multiple functional groups have shown great promise in improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells.The functional groups can passivate undercoordinated ions to reduce nonradiative recombination losses.However,how these groups synergistically affect the enhancement beyond passivation is still unclear.Specifically,isomeric molecules with different substitution patterns or molecular shapes remain elusive in designing new organic additives.Here,we report two isomeric carbazolyl bisphosphonate additives,2,7-Cz BP and 3,6-Cz BP.The isomerism effect on passivation and charge transport process was studied.The two molecules have similar passivation effects through multiple interactions,e.g.,P=O···Pb,P=O···H–N and N–H···I.2,7-CzBP can further bridge the perovskite crystallites to facilitates charge transport.Power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)of 25.88%and 21.04%were achieved for 0.09 cm^(2)devices and 14 cm^(2)modules after 2,7-Cz BP treatment,respectively.The devices exhibited enhanced operational stability maintaining 95%of initial PCE after 1000 h of continuous maximum power point tracking.This study of isomerism effect hints at the importance of tuning substitution positions and molecular shapes for organic additives,which paves the way for innovation of next-generation multifunctional aromatic additives.展开更多
Zwitterionic materials with covalently tethered cations and anions have great potential as electrolyte additives for aqueous Znion batteries(AZIBs)owing to their appealing intrinsic characteristics and merits.However,...Zwitterionic materials with covalently tethered cations and anions have great potential as electrolyte additives for aqueous Znion batteries(AZIBs)owing to their appealing intrinsic characteristics and merits.However,the impact of cationic and anionic moieties within zwitterions on enhancing the performance of AZIBs remains poorly understood.Herein,three zwitterions,namely carboxybetaine methacrylate(CBMA),sulfobetaine methacrylate(SBMA),and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine(MPC),were selected as additives to investigate their different action mechanisms in AZIBs.All three zwitterions have the same quaternary ammonium as the positively charged group,but having different negatively charged segments,i.e.,carboxylate,sulfonate,and phosphate for CBMA,SBMA,and MPC,respectively.By systematical electrochemical analysis,these zwitterions all contribute to enhanced cycling life of Zn anode,with MPC having the most pronounced effect,which can be attributed to the synergistic effect of positively quaternary ammonium group and unique negatively phosphate groups.As a result,the Zn//Zn cell with MPC as additive in ZnSO_(4)electrolyte exhibits an ultralong lifespan over 5000 h.This work proposes new insights to the future development of multifunctional zwitterionic additives for remarkably stable AZIBs.展开更多
Shale instability during shale drilling poses significant challenges that require effective additives to control swelling and enhance water-based drilling fluids.This study investigates the effectiveness of various sh...Shale instability during shale drilling poses significant challenges that require effective additives to control swelling and enhance water-based drilling fluids.This study investigates the effectiveness of various shale in-hibitors,both individually and in combination,and compares them to the latest innovation i.e,Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents(NADES)as a promising alternative.Various additives including Potassium Chloride(KCl),1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride.([EMIM]Cl),SiO2 nanoparticles,amine terminated polyetheramine(ATPE),Okra mucilage,Choline Chloride:Urea Deep Eutectic Solvent(DES),and Citric acid:Glycerine Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent(CA NADES)and their combinations were subjected to rigorous examination to delineate their impact on shale stability and drilling fluid properties.Notably,CA NADES reduced mudcake thickness by 42.8%,filtrate volume by 40.3%,and linear swelling by 76.1%,while improving shale recovery by 51.7%.Among the additive combinations,SET B(0.5%KCl+0.5%ATPE)and SET G(0.5%KCl+0.5%[EMIM]Cl)demonstrated particularly effective performance.Surface tension measurements revealed favorable interfacial properties,X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed effective intercalation,and zeta potential assessments indicated improved colloidal stability.Overall,these findings highlight the critical role of optimized additive formulations in miti-gating shale instability and enhancing drilling fluid performance,offering promising strategies for more efficient and reliable drilling operation.展开更多
Considering the growing pre-lithiation demand for high-performance Si-based anodes and consequent additional costs caused by the strict pre-lithiation environment,developing effective and environmentally stable pre-li...Considering the growing pre-lithiation demand for high-performance Si-based anodes and consequent additional costs caused by the strict pre-lithiation environment,developing effective and environmentally stable pre-lithiation additives is a challenging research hotspot.Herein,interfacial engineered multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@perfluoropolyether(PFPE)/LiF micro/nanoparticles are proposed as anode pre-lithiation additives,successfully constructed with the hybrid interface on the surface of Li_(13)Si_(4)through PFPE-induced nucleophilic substitution.The synthesized multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF realizes the integration of active Li compensation,long-term chemical structural stability in air,and solid electrolyte interface(SEI)optimization.In particular,the Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF with a high pre-lithiation capacity(1102.4 mAh g^(-1))is employed in the pre-lithiation Si-based anode,which exhibits a superior initial Coulombic efficiency of 102.6%.Additionally,in situ X-ray diffraction/Raman,density functional theory calculation,and finite element analysis jointly illustrate that PFPE-predominant hybrid interface with modulated abundant highly electronegative F atoms distribution reduces the water adsorption energy and oxidation kinetics of Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF,which delivers a high pre-lithiation capacity retention of 84.39%after exposure to extremely moist air(60%relative humidity).Intriguingly,a LiF-rich mechanically stable bilayer SEI is constructed on anodes through a pre-lithiation-driven regulation for the behavior of electrolyte decomposition.Benefitting from pre-lithiation via multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF,the full cell and pouch cell assembled with pre-lithiated anodes operate with long-time stability of 86.5%capacity retention over 200 cycles and superior energy density of 549.9 Wh kg^(-1),respectively.The universal multifunctional pre-lithiation additives provide enlightenment on promoting large-scale applications of pre-lithiation on commercial high-energy-density and long-cycle-life lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
The electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)can be prominently enhanced by minimizing the detrimental degradation of solid electrolytes through their undesirable side reactions with the...The electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)can be prominently enhanced by minimizing the detrimental degradation of solid electrolytes through their undesirable side reactions with the conductive carbon additives(CCAs)inside the composite cathodes.Herein,the well-defined Mo_(3)Ni_(3)N nanosheets embedded onto the N-doped porous carbons(NPCs)substrate are successfully synthesized(Mo-Ni@NPCs)as CCAs inside LiCoO_(2)for Li_(6)PSC_5)Cl(LPSCl)-based ASSLBs.This nano-composite not only makes it difficult for hydroxide groups(-OH)to survive on the surface but also allows the in situ surface reconstruction to generate the ultra-stable MoS_(2)-Mo_(3)Ni_(3)N heterostructures after the initial cycling stage.These can effectively prevent the occurrence of OH-induced LPSC decomposition reaction from producing harmful insulating sulfates,as well as simultaneously constructing the highly-efficient electrons/ions dual-migration pathways at the cathode interfaces to facilitate the improvement of both electrons and Li+ions conductivities in ASSLBs.With this approach,fine-tuned Mo-Ni@NPCs can deliver extremely outstanding performance,including an ultra-high first discharge-specific capacity of 148.61 mAh g^(-1)(0.1C),a high Coulombic efficiency(94.01%),and a capacity retention rate after 1000 cycles still attain as high as 90.62%.This work provides a brand-new approach of“conversionprotection”strategy to overcome the drawbacks of composite cathodes interfaces instability and further promotes the commercialization of ASSLBs.展开更多
Lithium metal has emerged as a highly promising anode material for enhancing the energy density of secondary batteries,attributed to its high theoretical specific capacity and low electrochemical potential.However,saf...Lithium metal has emerged as a highly promising anode material for enhancing the energy density of secondary batteries,attributed to its high theoretical specific capacity and low electrochemical potential.However,safety concerns related to lithium dendrite-induced short circuits and suboptimal electrochemical performance have impeded the commercial viability of lithium metal batteries.Current research efforts primarily focus on altering the solvated structure of Li+by modifying the current collector or introducing electrolyte additives to lower the nucleation barrier,expedite the desolvation process,and suppress the growth of lithium dendrites.Nevertheless,an integrated approach that combines the advantages of these two strategies remains elusive.In this study,we successfully employed metal-organic salt additives with lithophilic properties to accelerate the desolvation process,reduce the nucleation barrier of Li+,and modulate its solvated structure.This approach enhanced the inorganic compound content in the solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)on lithium foil surfaces,leading to stable Li+deposition and stripping.Specifically,Li||Cu cells demonstrated excellent cycle life and Coulombic efficiency(97.28%and 98.59%,respectively)at 0.5 m A/cm^(2)@0.5 m Ah/cm^(2)and 1 m A/cm^(2)@1 m Ah/cm^(2)for 410 and 240 cycles,respectively.Li||Li symmetrical cells showed no short circuit at 1 m A/cm^(2)@1 m Ah/cm^(2)for 1150 h,and Li||LFP full cells retained 68.9%of their capacity(104.6 m Ah/g)after 250 cycles at N/P(1.1:1.0)with a current density of 1C.展开更多
Crystallographic engineering of Zn anodes to favor the exposure of(002)planes is an effective approach for improving stability in aqueous electrolytes.However,achieving non-epitaxial electrodeposition with a pronounce...Crystallographic engineering of Zn anodes to favor the exposure of(002)planes is an effective approach for improving stability in aqueous electrolytes.However,achieving non-epitaxial electrodeposition with a pronounced(002)texture and maintaining this orientation during extended cycling remains challenging.This study questions the prevailing notion that a single(002)-textured Zn anode inherently ensures superior stability,showing that such anodes cannot sustain their texture in ZnSO_(4)electrolytes.We then introduced a novel electrolyte additive,benzyltriethylammonium chloride(TEBAC),which preserves the(002)texture over prolonged cycling.Furthermore,we successfully converted commercial Zn foils into highly crystalline(002)-textured Zn without any pretreatment.Experiments and theoretical calculations revealed that the cationic TEBA^(+)selectively adsorbs onto the anode surface,promoting the exposure of the Zn(002)plane and suppressing dendrite formation.A critical discovery was the pitting corrosion caused by chloride ions from TEBAC,which we mitigated by anion substitution.This modification leads to a remarkable lifespan of 375 days for the Zn||Zn symmetric cells at 1 m A cm^(-2)and 1 m Ah cm^(-2).Furthermore,a TEBA^(+)-modified Zn||VO_(2)full cell demonstrates high specific capacity and robust cycle stability at 10.0 Ag^(-1).These results provide valuable insights and strategies for developing long-life Zn ion batteries.展开更多
The textile industry has long relied on various additives to enhance the properties of fabrics,making them more durable,resistant to stains,and even antimicrobial.These additives include dyes,coatings,flame retardants...The textile industry has long relied on various additives to enhance the properties of fabrics,making them more durable,resistant to stains,and even antimicrobial.These additives include dyes,coatings,flame retardants,and water-repellent finishes.While they offer significant functional benefits,they pose a serious challenge when it comes to recycling textiles.Since many of these additives are chemically bonded to fibres,they make the separation and recovery of pure materials incredibly difficult.展开更多
The fine control of active blend morphologies is crucial to achieve efficient and stable organic solar cells(OSCs).Herein,by introducing structurally simple,non-halogenated volatile solid additives,we have demonstrate...The fine control of active blend morphologies is crucial to achieve efficient and stable organic solar cells(OSCs).Herein,by introducing structurally simple,non-halogenated volatile solid additives,we have demonstrated that the polar 2-naphthonitrile(2-CAN)additives help modulate the kinetics of blend morphological evolution during film drying.It is revealed that 2-CAN favorably interacted with acceptor moieties,and the transition from presence to absence of additives triggered the arrangement and aggregation of acceptors,hence yielding the ordered molecular stacks in the bulk heterojunction(BHJ)blends.Optimal blend morphologies with fibril networks were established to improve the excitonic and charge dynamics of active blends,enabling PM6:L8-BO binary OSCs with the promising efficiency of 19.08%(with 2-CAN),which outperformed that of devices with non-polar naphthalene(NA)additives(18.18%)or without additive treatments(17.43%).Meanwhile,non-halogenated 2-CAN exhibited excellent processing features of reproducibility and versatility toward different active blends for fabricating efficient devices.Such 2-CAN-assisted devices with robust transport layers allowed maintaining decent thermal stabilities under continuous 85℃ of thermal annealing.Overall,this work provides an effective strategy on tuning blend morphologies for efficient organic photovoltaics.展开更多
The performance of lithium metal batteries(LMBs)is greatly hampered by the unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)and uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites.To address this question,we developed a weak polar additiv...The performance of lithium metal batteries(LMBs)is greatly hampered by the unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)and uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites.To address this question,we developed a weak polar additive strategy to develop stable and dendrite-free electrolyte for LMBs.In this paper,the effects of additives on the Li^(+)solvation kinetics and the electrode-electrolyte interphases(EEI)formation are discussed.The function of synergistically boosting the superior Li^(+)kinetics and alleviating solvent decomposition on the electrodes is confirmed.From the thermodynamic view,the exothermic process of defluorination reaction for 3,5-difluoropyridine(3,5-DFPy)results in the formation of LiF-rich SEI layer for promoting the uniform Li nucleation and deposition.From the dynamic view,the weakened Li^(+)solvation structure induced by weak polar 3,5-DFPy contributes to better Li^(+)kinetics through the easier Li^(+)desolvation.As expected,Li||Li cell with 1.0 wt%3,5-DFPy exhibits 400 cycles at 1.0 mA cm^(-2)with a deposition capacity of 0.5 mAh cm^(-2),and the Li||LiNi_(0.6)Mn_(0.2)Co_(0.2)O_(2)batteries delivers the highly reversible capacity after 200 cycles.展开更多
In the quest to develop high-performance lubrication additives,a novel nanocomposite comprising biodiesel soot modified by silver(Ag/BDS)was synthesized.The tribological behavior of Ag/BDS nanocomposite as an additive...In the quest to develop high-performance lubrication additives,a novel nanocomposite comprising biodiesel soot modified by silver(Ag/BDS)was synthesized.The tribological behavior of Ag/BDS nanocomposite as an additive for liquid paraffin(LP)were systematically investigated using response surface methodology.To elucidate the friction and wear mechanisms associated with the Ag/BDS nanocomposite,various analytical techniques were employed,including scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy(SEM/EDS),Raman spectroscopy,and molecular dynamics simulations.The results show that the concentration of Ag/BDS has a significant impact on the tribological properties of LP under different applied loads and sliding speeds.Notably,LP containing 0.25%Ag/BDS shows the most favorable tribological performance and in comparison,to pure LP,the average friction coefficient and average wear volume have been reduced by 42.7%and 21.2%,respectively.The mechanisms underlying the reduction in friction and anti-wear mechanism of Ag/BDS have been attributed to the excellent synergies of Ag and BDS.Specifically,the Ag particles facilitate the incorporation of BDS particles in the formation of uniform boundary lubrication films.展开更多
The growth of dendrites and the side reactions occurring at the Zn anode pose significant challenges to the commercialization of aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs). These challenges arise from the inherent conflict betwe...The growth of dendrites and the side reactions occurring at the Zn anode pose significant challenges to the commercialization of aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs). These challenges arise from the inherent conflict between mass transfer and electrochemical kinetics. In this study, we propose the use of a multifunctional electrolyte additive based on the xylose(Xylo) molecule to address these issues by modulating the solvation structure and electrode/electrolyte interface, thereby stabilizing the Zn anode. The introduction of the additive alters the solvation structure, creating steric hindrance that impedes charge transfer and then reduces electrochemical kinetics. Furthermore, in-situ analyses demonstrate that the reconstructed electrode/electrolyte interface facilitates stable and rapid Zn^(2+)ion migration and suppresses corrosion and hydrogen evolution reactions. As a result, symmetric cells incorporating the Xylo additive exhibit significantly enhanced reversibility during the Zn plating/stripping process, with an impressively long lifespan of up to 1986 h, compared to cells using pure ZnSO4electrolyte. When combined with a polyaniline cathode, the full cells demonstrate improved capacity and long-term cyclic stability. This work offers an effective direction for improving the stability of Zn anode via electrolyte design, as well as highperformance AZIBs.展开更多
Zinc-ion batteries are promising for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems,which still suffer from interfacial issues,e.g.,hydrogen evolution side reaction(HER),self-corrosion,and uncontrollable dendritic...Zinc-ion batteries are promising for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems,which still suffer from interfacial issues,e.g.,hydrogen evolution side reaction(HER),self-corrosion,and uncontrollable dendritic Zn electrodeposition.Although the regulation of electric double layer(EDL)has been verified for interfacial issues,the principle to select the additive as the regulator is still misted.Here,several typical amino acids with different characteristics were examined to reveal the interfacial behaviors in regulated EDL on the Zn anode.Negative charged acidic polarity(NCAP)has been unveiled as the guideline for selecting additive to reconstruct EDL with an inner zincophilic H_(2)O-poor layer and to replace H_(2)O molecules of hydrated Zn^(2+)with NCAP glutamate.Taking the synergistic effects of EDL regulation,the uncontrollable interface is significantly stabilized from the suppressed HER and anti-self-corrosion with uniform electrodeposition.Consequently,by adding NCAP glutamate,a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.83%of Zn metal is achieved in Zn|Cu asymmetrical cell for over 2000 cycles,and NH4V4O10|Zn full cell exhibits a high-capacity retention of 82.1%after 3000 cycles at 2 A g^(-1).Recapitulating,the NCAP principle posted here can quicken the design of trailblazing electrolyte additives for aqueous Zn-based electrochemical energy storage systems.展开更多
Anode-free Li-metal batteries are of significant interest to energy storage industries due to their intrinsically high energy.However,the accumulative Li dendrites and dead Li continuously consume active Li during cyc...Anode-free Li-metal batteries are of significant interest to energy storage industries due to their intrinsically high energy.However,the accumulative Li dendrites and dead Li continuously consume active Li during cycling.That results in a short lifetime and low Coulombic efficiency of anode-free Li-metal batteries.Introducing effective electrolyte additives can improve the Li deposition homogeneity and solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)stability for anode-free Li-metal batteries.Herein,we reveal that introducing dual additives,composed of LiAsF6 and fluoroethylene carbonate,into a low-cost commercial carbonate electrolyte will boost the cycle life and average Coulombic efficiency of NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries.The NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries with the dual additives exhibit a capacity retention of about 75%after 50 cycles,much higher than those with bare electrolytes(35%).The average Coulombic efficiency of the NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries with additives can maintain 98.3%over 100 cycles.In contrast,the average Coulombic efficiency without additives rapidly decline to 97%after only 50 cycles.In situ Raman measurements reveal that the prepared dual additives facilitate denser and smoother Li morphology during Li deposition.The dual additives significantly suppress the Li dendrite growth,enabling stable SEI formation on anode and cathode surfaces.Our results provide a broad view of developing low-cost and high-effective functional electrolytes for high-energy and long-life anode-free Li-metal batteries.展开更多
Additives could improve composting performance and reduce gaseous emission,but few studies have explored the synergistic of additives on H_(2)S emission and compost maturity.This research aims to make an investigation...Additives could improve composting performance and reduce gaseous emission,but few studies have explored the synergistic of additives on H_(2)S emission and compost maturity.This research aims to make an investigation about the effects of chemical additives and mature compost on H_(2)S emission and compost maturity of kitchen waste composting.The results showed that additives increased the germination index value and H_(2)S emission reduction over 15 days and the treatment with both chemical additives and mature compost achieved highest germination index value and H_(2)S emission reduction(85%).Except for the treatment with only chemical additives,the total sulfur content increased during the kitchen waste composting.The proportion of effective sulfur was higher with the addition of chemical additives,compared with other groups.The relative abundance of H_(2)S-formation bacterial(Desulfovibrio)was reduced and the relative abundance of bacterial(Pseudomonas and Paracoccus),which could convert sulfur-containing substances and H_(2)S to sulfate was improved with additives.In the composting process with both chemical additives and mature compost,the relative abundance of Desulfovibrio was lowest,while the relative abundance of Pseudomonas and Paracoccus was highest.Taken together,the chemical additives and mature compost achieved H_(2)S emission reduction by regulating the dynamics of microbial community.展开更多
Oxide ceramic coatings were fabricated on tantalum alloys by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to improve their hardness and tribological properties. The MAO coatings were manufactured in a mixed silicatephosphate electrolyte...Oxide ceramic coatings were fabricated on tantalum alloys by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to improve their hardness and tribological properties. The MAO coatings were manufactured in a mixed silicatephosphate electrolyte containing NaF and/or EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid). The surface morphology,cross-sectional view, chemical composition, hardness, and wear performance of the coatings were analysed. As revealed by the scanning electron microscopy, silica-rich nodules appear on the MAO coating obtained in the silicate-phosphate electrolyte, but the formation of nodules is inhibited with NaF and/or EDTA in the electrolyte.Also, they reduce the roughness and improve the compactness of the coatings, which are composed of Ta_(2)O_(5),(Ta, O), and TaO. A thick and hard coating is obtained in the NaF-containing electrolyte, and the tribology performance is effectively improved. With additives, the nodule structure is detached from the coating surface and dissolved in the electrolyte. By using NaF as an electrolyte additive, the abrasion performance of the MAO coating is enhanced by decreasing the nodule structure, increasing the size of micropores, and improving the coating hardness.展开更多
文摘Increasing environmental concerns about limiting harmful emissions has necessitated sulfur-and phosphorus-free green lubricant additives.Although boron-containing compounds have been widely investigated as green lubricant additives,their macromolecular analogs have been rarely considered yet to develop environmentally friendly lubricant additives.In this work,a series of boron-containing copolymers have been synthesized by free-radical copolymerization of stearyl methacrylate and isopropenyl boronic acid pinacol ester with different feeding ratios(S_(n)-r-B_(m),n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5,9).The resulting copolymers of S_(n)-r-B_(m)(n=1,m=1/3,1,2,3,5)are readily dispersed in the PAO-10 base oil and form micelle-like aggregates with hydrodynamic diameters ranging from 9.7 to 52 nm.SRV-IV oscillating reciprocating tribological tests on ball-on-flat steel pairs show that compared with the base oil of PAO-10,the friction coefficients and wear volumes of the base oil solutions of S_(n)-r-B_(m)decrease considerably up to 62%and 97%,respectively.Moreover,the base oil solution of S_(1)-r-B_(1)exhibits an excellent load-bearing capacity of(850±100)N.These superior lubricating properties are due to the formation of protective tribofilms comprising S_(n)-r-B_(m),boron oxide,and iron oxide compounds on the lubricated steel surface.Therefore,the boron-containing copolymers can be regarded as a novel class of environmentally friendly lubricating oil macroadditives for efficient friction and wear reduction without sulfur and phosphorus elements.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.52475216)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFE0206300)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2024RS-CXTD-62)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU)(No.2022-QZ04)
文摘Lubricating greases are widely used in mechanical engineering,especially in rolling bearing.Carbon-based materials show promise as lubricant additive for formulating high-performance grease.However,the enhancement of lubrication performance of carbon-based materials limits by the simple lubricating mechanism.This work demonstrates that nanocomposite of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)-derived carbon as a grease additive can improve the tribological properties of bentone grease.HKUST-1 was synthesized by a solvent method and converted into HKUST-1 derived carbon(HDC) via one-step pyrolysis sacrifice template method.After pyrolysis of HKUST-1 at 350℃,Cu_(2+)was reduced to zero-valence copper.With increasing pyrolysis temperature from 350 to 950℃,both the particle size of copper in HDC and the degree of graphite defect increased gradually.Types of HDCs as base grease additives significantly improved friction-reduction and anti-wear performance of bentone grease.Compared with the base grease,HDC-950 ℃ with the amount of 2 wt% addition reduced friction coefficient and wear volume loss by 35.5% and 97.0%,respectively.The superior tribological performance of the HDC-950℃is attributed to the synergistic effect of carbon and copper nanoparticles to induce tribochemical reaction,which form a stable protective film on the friction surfaces.This study highlights the potential of MOFs-derived carbon for developing high-performance grease additives.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001015)the Urban Carbon Neutral Science Innovation Foundation of Beijing University of Technology,China(No.053000514124601)the Science and Technology Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission,China(No.KM201810005007).
文摘The addition of complexing agents to the electrolyte has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries.In this work,four complexing agents:citric acid(CIT),salicylic acid(SAL),2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid(2,6-DHB),and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid(5-sulfoSAL)were selected as potential candidates.Through electrochemical tests,full-cell discharge experiments,and physicochemical characterization,the impact of these complexing agents on the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries using AZ31 alloy as the anode material was investigated.The results demonstrated that the four complexing agents increased the discharge voltage of the batteries.Notably,SAL could significantly improve the anodic efficiency and the discharge specific capacity,achieving an anodic efficiency of 60.3%and a specific capacity of 1358.3 mA·h/g at a discharge current density of 10 mA/cm^(2).
基金the financial support from the Foshan Talents Special Foundation(BKBS202003).
文摘Unstable Zn interface caused by rampant dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions always hinders the practical application of aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs),Herein,tyrosine(Tyr)with high molecular polarity was introduced into aqueous electrolyte to modulate the interfacial electrochemistry of Zn anode.In AZMBs,the positively charged side of Tyr can be well adsorbed on the surface of Zn anode to form a water-poor layer,and the exposed carboxylate side can be easily coordinated with Zn^(2+),favoring inducing uniform plating of Zn^(2+)and inhibiting the occurrence of water-induced side reactions.These in turn enable the achievement of highly stable Zn anode.Accordingly,the Zn anodes achieve outstanding cyclic stability(3000 h at 2 mA cm^(-2),2 mA h cm^(-2)and 1300 h at 5 mA cm^(-2),5 mA h cm^(-2)),high average Coulombic efficiency(99.4%over 3200 cycles),and high depth of discharge(80%for 500 h).Besides,the assembled Zn‖NaV_(3)O_(8)·1.5H_(2)O full cells deliver remarkable capacity retention and ultra-long lifetime(61.8%over 6650 cycles at 5 A g^(-1))and enhanced rate capability(169 mA h g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)).The work may promote the design and deep understanding of electrolyte additives with high molecular polarity for high-performance AZMBs.
基金financially supported by the National Science Foundation of China(62474142)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2024YQ070)。
文摘Organic additives with multiple functional groups have shown great promise in improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells.The functional groups can passivate undercoordinated ions to reduce nonradiative recombination losses.However,how these groups synergistically affect the enhancement beyond passivation is still unclear.Specifically,isomeric molecules with different substitution patterns or molecular shapes remain elusive in designing new organic additives.Here,we report two isomeric carbazolyl bisphosphonate additives,2,7-Cz BP and 3,6-Cz BP.The isomerism effect on passivation and charge transport process was studied.The two molecules have similar passivation effects through multiple interactions,e.g.,P=O···Pb,P=O···H–N and N–H···I.2,7-CzBP can further bridge the perovskite crystallites to facilitates charge transport.Power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)of 25.88%and 21.04%were achieved for 0.09 cm^(2)devices and 14 cm^(2)modules after 2,7-Cz BP treatment,respectively.The devices exhibited enhanced operational stability maintaining 95%of initial PCE after 1000 h of continuous maximum power point tracking.This study of isomerism effect hints at the importance of tuning substitution positions and molecular shapes for organic additives,which paves the way for innovation of next-generation multifunctional aromatic additives.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(LP220100036)the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFB2502104 and 2022YFA1602700)+3 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology of China(BE2022332)the Jiangsu Carbon Peak Carbon Neutralization Science and Technology Innovation Special Fund(BE2022605)the Australian Research Council for his Discovery Early Career Researcher Award fellowship(DE230101105)the China Scholarship Council(CSC,grant no.202306190185)for funding a scholarship。
文摘Zwitterionic materials with covalently tethered cations and anions have great potential as electrolyte additives for aqueous Znion batteries(AZIBs)owing to their appealing intrinsic characteristics and merits.However,the impact of cationic and anionic moieties within zwitterions on enhancing the performance of AZIBs remains poorly understood.Herein,three zwitterions,namely carboxybetaine methacrylate(CBMA),sulfobetaine methacrylate(SBMA),and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine(MPC),were selected as additives to investigate their different action mechanisms in AZIBs.All three zwitterions have the same quaternary ammonium as the positively charged group,but having different negatively charged segments,i.e.,carboxylate,sulfonate,and phosphate for CBMA,SBMA,and MPC,respectively.By systematical electrochemical analysis,these zwitterions all contribute to enhanced cycling life of Zn anode,with MPC having the most pronounced effect,which can be attributed to the synergistic effect of positively quaternary ammonium group and unique negatively phosphate groups.As a result,the Zn//Zn cell with MPC as additive in ZnSO_(4)electrolyte exhibits an ultralong lifespan over 5000 h.This work proposes new insights to the future development of multifunctional zwitterionic additives for remarkably stable AZIBs.
基金YUTP Grant 015LC0-535 for providing financial assistance for this study.
文摘Shale instability during shale drilling poses significant challenges that require effective additives to control swelling and enhance water-based drilling fluids.This study investigates the effectiveness of various shale in-hibitors,both individually and in combination,and compares them to the latest innovation i.e,Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents(NADES)as a promising alternative.Various additives including Potassium Chloride(KCl),1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride.([EMIM]Cl),SiO2 nanoparticles,amine terminated polyetheramine(ATPE),Okra mucilage,Choline Chloride:Urea Deep Eutectic Solvent(DES),and Citric acid:Glycerine Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent(CA NADES)and their combinations were subjected to rigorous examination to delineate their impact on shale stability and drilling fluid properties.Notably,CA NADES reduced mudcake thickness by 42.8%,filtrate volume by 40.3%,and linear swelling by 76.1%,while improving shale recovery by 51.7%.Among the additive combinations,SET B(0.5%KCl+0.5%ATPE)and SET G(0.5%KCl+0.5%[EMIM]Cl)demonstrated particularly effective performance.Surface tension measurements revealed favorable interfacial properties,X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed effective intercalation,and zeta potential assessments indicated improved colloidal stability.Overall,these findings highlight the critical role of optimized additive formulations in miti-gating shale instability and enhancing drilling fluid performance,offering promising strategies for more efficient and reliable drilling operation.
基金Huaiyu Shao acknowledges the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Plan Project(Category C)(Grant No.SGDX20220530111004028)the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(FDCT)for funding(FDCT No.0013/2024/RIB1,FDCT-MOST joint project No.0026/2022/AMJ and No.006/2022/ALC of the Macao Centre for Research and Development in Advanced Materials[2022–2024])+2 种基金the Multi-Year Research Grant(MYRG)from University of Macao(project No.MYRG-GRG2023-00140-IAPME-UMDF and No.MYRG-GRG2024-00206-IAPME)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2023A1515010765)Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province of China(Grant No.2023A0505030001)。
文摘Considering the growing pre-lithiation demand for high-performance Si-based anodes and consequent additional costs caused by the strict pre-lithiation environment,developing effective and environmentally stable pre-lithiation additives is a challenging research hotspot.Herein,interfacial engineered multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@perfluoropolyether(PFPE)/LiF micro/nanoparticles are proposed as anode pre-lithiation additives,successfully constructed with the hybrid interface on the surface of Li_(13)Si_(4)through PFPE-induced nucleophilic substitution.The synthesized multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF realizes the integration of active Li compensation,long-term chemical structural stability in air,and solid electrolyte interface(SEI)optimization.In particular,the Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF with a high pre-lithiation capacity(1102.4 mAh g^(-1))is employed in the pre-lithiation Si-based anode,which exhibits a superior initial Coulombic efficiency of 102.6%.Additionally,in situ X-ray diffraction/Raman,density functional theory calculation,and finite element analysis jointly illustrate that PFPE-predominant hybrid interface with modulated abundant highly electronegative F atoms distribution reduces the water adsorption energy and oxidation kinetics of Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF,which delivers a high pre-lithiation capacity retention of 84.39%after exposure to extremely moist air(60%relative humidity).Intriguingly,a LiF-rich mechanically stable bilayer SEI is constructed on anodes through a pre-lithiation-driven regulation for the behavior of electrolyte decomposition.Benefitting from pre-lithiation via multifunctional Li_(13)Si_(4)@PFPE/LiF,the full cell and pouch cell assembled with pre-lithiated anodes operate with long-time stability of 86.5%capacity retention over 200 cycles and superior energy density of 549.9 Wh kg^(-1),respectively.The universal multifunctional pre-lithiation additives provide enlightenment on promoting large-scale applications of pre-lithiation on commercial high-energy-density and long-cycle-life lithium-ion batteries.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21804008,52102209)the International Technological Collaboration Project of Shanghai(Grant No.17520710300).
文摘The electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)can be prominently enhanced by minimizing the detrimental degradation of solid electrolytes through their undesirable side reactions with the conductive carbon additives(CCAs)inside the composite cathodes.Herein,the well-defined Mo_(3)Ni_(3)N nanosheets embedded onto the N-doped porous carbons(NPCs)substrate are successfully synthesized(Mo-Ni@NPCs)as CCAs inside LiCoO_(2)for Li_(6)PSC_5)Cl(LPSCl)-based ASSLBs.This nano-composite not only makes it difficult for hydroxide groups(-OH)to survive on the surface but also allows the in situ surface reconstruction to generate the ultra-stable MoS_(2)-Mo_(3)Ni_(3)N heterostructures after the initial cycling stage.These can effectively prevent the occurrence of OH-induced LPSC decomposition reaction from producing harmful insulating sulfates,as well as simultaneously constructing the highly-efficient electrons/ions dual-migration pathways at the cathode interfaces to facilitate the improvement of both electrons and Li+ions conductivities in ASSLBs.With this approach,fine-tuned Mo-Ni@NPCs can deliver extremely outstanding performance,including an ultra-high first discharge-specific capacity of 148.61 mAh g^(-1)(0.1C),a high Coulombic efficiency(94.01%),and a capacity retention rate after 1000 cycles still attain as high as 90.62%.This work provides a brand-new approach of“conversionprotection”strategy to overcome the drawbacks of composite cathodes interfaces instability and further promotes the commercialization of ASSLBs.
基金supported by Yunnan Natural Science Foundation Project(No.202202AG050003)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(Nos.202101BE070001-018 and 202201AT070070)+1 种基金the National Youth Talent Support Program of Yunnan Province China(No.YNQR-QNRC-2020-011)Yunnan Engineering Research Center Innovation Ability Construction and Enhancement Projects(No.2023-XMDJ-00617107)。
文摘Lithium metal has emerged as a highly promising anode material for enhancing the energy density of secondary batteries,attributed to its high theoretical specific capacity and low electrochemical potential.However,safety concerns related to lithium dendrite-induced short circuits and suboptimal electrochemical performance have impeded the commercial viability of lithium metal batteries.Current research efforts primarily focus on altering the solvated structure of Li+by modifying the current collector or introducing electrolyte additives to lower the nucleation barrier,expedite the desolvation process,and suppress the growth of lithium dendrites.Nevertheless,an integrated approach that combines the advantages of these two strategies remains elusive.In this study,we successfully employed metal-organic salt additives with lithophilic properties to accelerate the desolvation process,reduce the nucleation barrier of Li+,and modulate its solvated structure.This approach enhanced the inorganic compound content in the solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)on lithium foil surfaces,leading to stable Li+deposition and stripping.Specifically,Li||Cu cells demonstrated excellent cycle life and Coulombic efficiency(97.28%and 98.59%,respectively)at 0.5 m A/cm^(2)@0.5 m Ah/cm^(2)and 1 m A/cm^(2)@1 m Ah/cm^(2)for 410 and 240 cycles,respectively.Li||Li symmetrical cells showed no short circuit at 1 m A/cm^(2)@1 m Ah/cm^(2)for 1150 h,and Li||LFP full cells retained 68.9%of their capacity(104.6 m Ah/g)after 250 cycles at N/P(1.1:1.0)with a current density of 1C.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52432007 and 52422212)。
文摘Crystallographic engineering of Zn anodes to favor the exposure of(002)planes is an effective approach for improving stability in aqueous electrolytes.However,achieving non-epitaxial electrodeposition with a pronounced(002)texture and maintaining this orientation during extended cycling remains challenging.This study questions the prevailing notion that a single(002)-textured Zn anode inherently ensures superior stability,showing that such anodes cannot sustain their texture in ZnSO_(4)electrolytes.We then introduced a novel electrolyte additive,benzyltriethylammonium chloride(TEBAC),which preserves the(002)texture over prolonged cycling.Furthermore,we successfully converted commercial Zn foils into highly crystalline(002)-textured Zn without any pretreatment.Experiments and theoretical calculations revealed that the cationic TEBA^(+)selectively adsorbs onto the anode surface,promoting the exposure of the Zn(002)plane and suppressing dendrite formation.A critical discovery was the pitting corrosion caused by chloride ions from TEBAC,which we mitigated by anion substitution.This modification leads to a remarkable lifespan of 375 days for the Zn||Zn symmetric cells at 1 m A cm^(-2)and 1 m Ah cm^(-2).Furthermore,a TEBA^(+)-modified Zn||VO_(2)full cell demonstrates high specific capacity and robust cycle stability at 10.0 Ag^(-1).These results provide valuable insights and strategies for developing long-life Zn ion batteries.
文摘The textile industry has long relied on various additives to enhance the properties of fabrics,making them more durable,resistant to stains,and even antimicrobial.These additives include dyes,coatings,flame retardants,and water-repellent finishes.While they offer significant functional benefits,they pose a serious challenge when it comes to recycling textiles.Since many of these additives are chemically bonded to fibres,they make the separation and recovery of pure materials incredibly difficult.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22125901)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0705900)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(226-2024-00005)the Scientific Research Project of China Three Gorges Corporation(202303014)。
文摘The fine control of active blend morphologies is crucial to achieve efficient and stable organic solar cells(OSCs).Herein,by introducing structurally simple,non-halogenated volatile solid additives,we have demonstrated that the polar 2-naphthonitrile(2-CAN)additives help modulate the kinetics of blend morphological evolution during film drying.It is revealed that 2-CAN favorably interacted with acceptor moieties,and the transition from presence to absence of additives triggered the arrangement and aggregation of acceptors,hence yielding the ordered molecular stacks in the bulk heterojunction(BHJ)blends.Optimal blend morphologies with fibril networks were established to improve the excitonic and charge dynamics of active blends,enabling PM6:L8-BO binary OSCs with the promising efficiency of 19.08%(with 2-CAN),which outperformed that of devices with non-polar naphthalene(NA)additives(18.18%)or without additive treatments(17.43%).Meanwhile,non-halogenated 2-CAN exhibited excellent processing features of reproducibility and versatility toward different active blends for fabricating efficient devices.Such 2-CAN-assisted devices with robust transport layers allowed maintaining decent thermal stabilities under continuous 85℃ of thermal annealing.Overall,this work provides an effective strategy on tuning blend morphologies for efficient organic photovoltaics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20311)Researchers Supporting Project Number(RSP2025R304),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia。
文摘The performance of lithium metal batteries(LMBs)is greatly hampered by the unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)and uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites.To address this question,we developed a weak polar additive strategy to develop stable and dendrite-free electrolyte for LMBs.In this paper,the effects of additives on the Li^(+)solvation kinetics and the electrode-electrolyte interphases(EEI)formation are discussed.The function of synergistically boosting the superior Li^(+)kinetics and alleviating solvent decomposition on the electrodes is confirmed.From the thermodynamic view,the exothermic process of defluorination reaction for 3,5-difluoropyridine(3,5-DFPy)results in the formation of LiF-rich SEI layer for promoting the uniform Li nucleation and deposition.From the dynamic view,the weakened Li^(+)solvation structure induced by weak polar 3,5-DFPy contributes to better Li^(+)kinetics through the easier Li^(+)desolvation.As expected,Li||Li cell with 1.0 wt%3,5-DFPy exhibits 400 cycles at 1.0 mA cm^(-2)with a deposition capacity of 0.5 mAh cm^(-2),and the Li||LiNi_(0.6)Mn_(0.2)Co_(0.2)O_(2)batteries delivers the highly reversible capacity after 200 cycles.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52075141)the Open Project of Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Critical Friction Pair for Advanced Equipment(LCFP-2408)+9 种基金Key Research&Development(R&D)Plan of Anhui Province under Grant(2022a05020019)Support Program for Outstanding Young Talents in Anhui Province Colleges and Universities(gxyq2022079)Excellent Research and Innovation Teams Project of Anhui Province's Universities(2022AH010092)Discipline Construction Quality Improvement Project of Chaohu University(kj22fdzy03,XLZ202307,XLZ202301)School-level Scientific Research Project of Chaohu University(XLY-202112)Scientific Research Planning Project of Anhui Provincial(2022AH051726)Anhui Province University Science and Engineering Teachers'Internship Program in Enterprises(2024jsqygz89)Anhui Province College Students'Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(S202410380020)Anhui Province Postdoctoral Research Project(2024A773)Horizontal Research Project of Chaohu University(hxkt20230006).
文摘In the quest to develop high-performance lubrication additives,a novel nanocomposite comprising biodiesel soot modified by silver(Ag/BDS)was synthesized.The tribological behavior of Ag/BDS nanocomposite as an additive for liquid paraffin(LP)were systematically investigated using response surface methodology.To elucidate the friction and wear mechanisms associated with the Ag/BDS nanocomposite,various analytical techniques were employed,including scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy(SEM/EDS),Raman spectroscopy,and molecular dynamics simulations.The results show that the concentration of Ag/BDS has a significant impact on the tribological properties of LP under different applied loads and sliding speeds.Notably,LP containing 0.25%Ag/BDS shows the most favorable tribological performance and in comparison,to pure LP,the average friction coefficient and average wear volume have been reduced by 42.7%and 21.2%,respectively.The mechanisms underlying the reduction in friction and anti-wear mechanism of Ag/BDS have been attributed to the excellent synergies of Ag and BDS.Specifically,the Ag particles facilitate the incorporation of BDS particles in the formation of uniform boundary lubrication films.
文摘The growth of dendrites and the side reactions occurring at the Zn anode pose significant challenges to the commercialization of aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs). These challenges arise from the inherent conflict between mass transfer and electrochemical kinetics. In this study, we propose the use of a multifunctional electrolyte additive based on the xylose(Xylo) molecule to address these issues by modulating the solvation structure and electrode/electrolyte interface, thereby stabilizing the Zn anode. The introduction of the additive alters the solvation structure, creating steric hindrance that impedes charge transfer and then reduces electrochemical kinetics. Furthermore, in-situ analyses demonstrate that the reconstructed electrode/electrolyte interface facilitates stable and rapid Zn^(2+)ion migration and suppresses corrosion and hydrogen evolution reactions. As a result, symmetric cells incorporating the Xylo additive exhibit significantly enhanced reversibility during the Zn plating/stripping process, with an impressively long lifespan of up to 1986 h, compared to cells using pure ZnSO4electrolyte. When combined with a polyaniline cathode, the full cells demonstrate improved capacity and long-term cyclic stability. This work offers an effective direction for improving the stability of Zn anode via electrolyte design, as well as highperformance AZIBs.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21B2057,12102328,and 52372252)the Newly Introduced Scientific Research Start-up Funds for Hightech Talents(DD11409024).
文摘Zinc-ion batteries are promising for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems,which still suffer from interfacial issues,e.g.,hydrogen evolution side reaction(HER),self-corrosion,and uncontrollable dendritic Zn electrodeposition.Although the regulation of electric double layer(EDL)has been verified for interfacial issues,the principle to select the additive as the regulator is still misted.Here,several typical amino acids with different characteristics were examined to reveal the interfacial behaviors in regulated EDL on the Zn anode.Negative charged acidic polarity(NCAP)has been unveiled as the guideline for selecting additive to reconstruct EDL with an inner zincophilic H_(2)O-poor layer and to replace H_(2)O molecules of hydrated Zn^(2+)with NCAP glutamate.Taking the synergistic effects of EDL regulation,the uncontrollable interface is significantly stabilized from the suppressed HER and anti-self-corrosion with uniform electrodeposition.Consequently,by adding NCAP glutamate,a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.83%of Zn metal is achieved in Zn|Cu asymmetrical cell for over 2000 cycles,and NH4V4O10|Zn full cell exhibits a high-capacity retention of 82.1%after 3000 cycles at 2 A g^(-1).Recapitulating,the NCAP principle posted here can quicken the design of trailblazing electrolyte additives for aqueous Zn-based electrochemical energy storage systems.
基金fellowship support from the China Scholarship Council
文摘Anode-free Li-metal batteries are of significant interest to energy storage industries due to their intrinsically high energy.However,the accumulative Li dendrites and dead Li continuously consume active Li during cycling.That results in a short lifetime and low Coulombic efficiency of anode-free Li-metal batteries.Introducing effective electrolyte additives can improve the Li deposition homogeneity and solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)stability for anode-free Li-metal batteries.Herein,we reveal that introducing dual additives,composed of LiAsF6 and fluoroethylene carbonate,into a low-cost commercial carbonate electrolyte will boost the cycle life and average Coulombic efficiency of NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries.The NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries with the dual additives exhibit a capacity retention of about 75%after 50 cycles,much higher than those with bare electrolytes(35%).The average Coulombic efficiency of the NMC‖Cu anode-free Li-metal batteries with additives can maintain 98.3%over 100 cycles.In contrast,the average Coulombic efficiency without additives rapidly decline to 97%after only 50 cycles.In situ Raman measurements reveal that the prepared dual additives facilitate denser and smoother Li morphology during Li deposition.The dual additives significantly suppress the Li dendrite growth,enabling stable SEI formation on anode and cathode surfaces.Our results provide a broad view of developing low-cost and high-effective functional electrolytes for high-energy and long-life anode-free Li-metal batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32071552,42007031,31960013,and 31800378)the Open Research Fund from the Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology in Tibet Plateau(Tibet Agriculture&Animal Husbandry University),Ministry of Education,China(No.XZAJYBSYS-2020-02)+2 种基金the Independent Research Project of Science and Technology Innovation Base in Tibet Autonomous Region(No.XZ2022JR0007G)Suzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.SS20200)Ministry of Urban-Rural Development and Housing Technology Demonstration Project(No.S20220395)。
文摘Additives could improve composting performance and reduce gaseous emission,but few studies have explored the synergistic of additives on H_(2)S emission and compost maturity.This research aims to make an investigation about the effects of chemical additives and mature compost on H_(2)S emission and compost maturity of kitchen waste composting.The results showed that additives increased the germination index value and H_(2)S emission reduction over 15 days and the treatment with both chemical additives and mature compost achieved highest germination index value and H_(2)S emission reduction(85%).Except for the treatment with only chemical additives,the total sulfur content increased during the kitchen waste composting.The proportion of effective sulfur was higher with the addition of chemical additives,compared with other groups.The relative abundance of H_(2)S-formation bacterial(Desulfovibrio)was reduced and the relative abundance of bacterial(Pseudomonas and Paracoccus),which could convert sulfur-containing substances and H_(2)S to sulfate was improved with additives.In the composting process with both chemical additives and mature compost,the relative abundance of Desulfovibrio was lowest,while the relative abundance of Pseudomonas and Paracoccus was highest.Taken together,the chemical additives and mature compost achieved H_(2)S emission reduction by regulating the dynamics of microbial community.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51905506)。
文摘Oxide ceramic coatings were fabricated on tantalum alloys by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to improve their hardness and tribological properties. The MAO coatings were manufactured in a mixed silicatephosphate electrolyte containing NaF and/or EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid). The surface morphology,cross-sectional view, chemical composition, hardness, and wear performance of the coatings were analysed. As revealed by the scanning electron microscopy, silica-rich nodules appear on the MAO coating obtained in the silicate-phosphate electrolyte, but the formation of nodules is inhibited with NaF and/or EDTA in the electrolyte.Also, they reduce the roughness and improve the compactness of the coatings, which are composed of Ta_(2)O_(5),(Ta, O), and TaO. A thick and hard coating is obtained in the NaF-containing electrolyte, and the tribology performance is effectively improved. With additives, the nodule structure is detached from the coating surface and dissolved in the electrolyte. By using NaF as an electrolyte additive, the abrasion performance of the MAO coating is enhanced by decreasing the nodule structure, increasing the size of micropores, and improving the coating hardness.
