The rational design of high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices critically depends on a fundamental understanding of ion-electrode interactions at the molecular scale.Herein,we employ interpretable mach...The rational design of high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices critically depends on a fundamental understanding of ion-electrode interactions at the molecular scale.Herein,we employ interpretable machine learning(ML)to reveal electrolyte hydration energy as a universal descriptor governing ion-specific capacitance in two-dimensional(2D)materials.Through explainable ML,we elucidate how ion hydration shell stability and size critically influence charge transport and storage at the electrode-electrolyte interface.Our analysis identifies hydration energy-not ionic size-as the primary factor dictating capacitance,challenging prevailing assumptions and providing quantifiable design rules for electrolyte selection.These insights offer a data-driven pathway to optimize 2D materials for supercapacitors and beyond,including batteries and electrocatalytic systems.This work demonstrates the power of explainable artificial intelligence in uncovering molecular-level mechanisms that accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation energy storage technologies.展开更多
Hybrid MMC(Hy-MMC)has broad application prospects because of the negative level output ability in its bridge arm.A Hy-MMC topology with a high-modulation ratio is designed in this paper.A second-harmonic current injec...Hybrid MMC(Hy-MMC)has broad application prospects because of the negative level output ability in its bridge arm.A Hy-MMC topology with a high-modulation ratio is designed in this paper.A second-harmonic current injection(SHCI)strategy based on Hy-MMC in high-modulation operation is also proposed to improve the power density of Hy-MMC effectively in steady-state operation.The amplitude of SHCI is determined from the perspective of the root mean square(RMS)value of bridge arm current,and the optimal initial phase angle is determined from the multi-objective optimization(capacitor voltage ripple of sub-modules(SMs),power loss,and peak value of bridge arm current).The effectiveness and engineering practicability of the proposed SHCI strategy based on Hy-MMC in high-modulation operation is verified by the electromagnetic transient(EMT)simulation using PSCAD/EMTDC®.The simulation results show that the capacitor voltage ripple of SMs can be effectively decreased by 61.98%or the capacitance can be decreased by 40%.The power loss is also analyzed.In addition,little influence of low capacitance on multi-operation conditions of Hy-MMC is verified by EMT simulation.展开更多
To measure the void fraction online in oil-gas pipeline, an improved electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) system has been designed. The capacitance sensor with new structure has twelve internal electrodes and overc...To measure the void fraction online in oil-gas pipeline, an improved electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) system has been designed. The capacitance sensor with new structure has twelve internal electrodes and overcomes the influence of the pipe wall. The data collection system is improved by using high performance IC (integrated circuit). Static tests of bubble flow, stratified flow and annular flow regime are carried out. Measurements are taken on bubble flow, stratified flow and slug flow. Results show that the new ECT system performs well on void fraction measurement of bubble flow and stratified flow, but the error of measurement for slug flow is more than 10%.展开更多
Electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)has been applied to two-phase flow measurement in recent years.Image reconstruction algorithms play an important role in the successful applications of ECT.To solve the ill-posed ...Electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)has been applied to two-phase flow measurement in recent years.Image reconstruction algorithms play an important role in the successful applications of ECT.To solve the ill-posed and nonlinear inverse problem of ECT image reconstruction,a new ECT image reconstruction method based on fast linearized alternating direction method of multipliers(FLADMM)is proposed in this paper.On the basis of theoretical analysis of compressed sensing(CS),the data acquisition of ECT is regarded as a linear measurement process of permittivity distribution signal of pipe section.A new measurement matrix is designed and L1 regularization method is used to convert ECT inverse problem to a convex relaxation problem which contains prior knowledge.A new fast alternating direction method of multipliers which contained linearized idea is employed to minimize the objective function.Simulation data and experimental results indicate that compared with other methods,the quality and speed of reconstructed images are markedly improved.Also,the dynamic experimental results indicate that the proposed algorithm can ful fill the real-time requirement of ECT systems in the application.展开更多
In this paper, the hydraulic resistances and capacitances were evaluated. based on the development of non-(?) model of water flow in the soil-plant system and the simulating experiment work.The results show that the m...In this paper, the hydraulic resistances and capacitances were evaluated. based on the development of non-(?) model of water flow in the soil-plant system and the simulating experiment work.The results show that the mean hydraulic resistance in the soil-plant system is 6.79×109 MPa·S·m-3; the mean hydraulic capacitance in the system is 5.2×107m3·MPa-1. In the components of hydraulic capacitance in the system, the capacitance in soil (81.8×10-6m3·MPa ) is the biggest and its variability with suii water potential is extremely strong, the capacitance in plant (5.3×10-7m3·MPa-1) is much smaller than that in soil, and the capacitance in shoots (15.5×10-7m3·2MPa-1) is bigger than that in roots (8.4×10-7m3·2MPa-1). An interesting result is that the capacitance in plant is almost equivalent to that in the soil-plant system.展开更多
Microbial electrochemical systems are a promising green and sustainable technology that can transform waste into electricity.Improving conversion efficiency and lowering system costs,particularly for elec-trodes,are t...Microbial electrochemical systems are a promising green and sustainable technology that can transform waste into electricity.Improving conversion efficiency and lowering system costs,particularly for elec-trodes,are the primary directions that promote practical application.Cellulose sponges made from wood pulp have been industrially mass-produced in various application scenarios due to their porosity and green sustainability.In this study,the three-dimensional(3D)porous cellulose sponges carbon(CSC)was obtained by directly carbonizing cellulose sponges at different temperatures(600,700,800,900,1000,and 1100℃).It has been successfully used as a high-performance anode in microbial fuel cells(MFCs).The carbonization temperature significantly impacted the materials’specific surface area,con-ductivity,and capacitance.The greater the anode material’s carbonization temperature,the lower the charge transfer resistance and the higher the maximum power density(CSC-1100,4.1±0.1 W m^(-2)).The CSC-700's maximum power density(3.62±0.11 W m^(-2))was the highest power density reported to date among lignocellulose-based anodes with relatively low energy consumption.The pleated multilayer porous surface promotes microbial adhesion and can build thicker biofilms with the highest biomass of 2661±117μg cm^(-2)(CSC-1100)and containing 86%electrogenic bacteria(Geobacter).To investigate the effect of conducting polymers on the material’s surface,we introduced polyaniline and polypyrrole.We found that the CSC-1000/PPy bioanodes produced a maximum power density(4.18±0.05 W m^(-2)),slightly higher than of without polypyrrole-modified(CSC-1000,3.99±0.06 W m^(-2)),indicating that the CSCs anode surface had excellent electron transfer efficiency and could achieve the same amount of energy as the polypyrrole surface.This study introduced a promising method for fabricating high-performance anodes using low-cost,industrialized,and sustainable materials.展开更多
Simulation and optimization were applied to a capacitive sensor system based on electrical tomography technology. Sensors, consisting of Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) axial synchro driving guard electrode...Simulation and optimization were applied to a capacitive sensor system based on electrical tomography technology. Sensors, consisting of Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) axial synchro driving guard electrodes and two sets of detecting electrodes, make it possible to obtain simultaneously two groups of signals of the void fraction in oil-gas two-phase flow. The computational and experimental results showed that available sensors, charactered by high resolution and fast real-time response can be used for real-time liquid-gas two-phase flow pattern determination.展开更多
The giant magnetostrictive rotary ultrasonic processing system(GMUPS)with a loosely-coupled contactless power transfer(LCCPT)has emerged as a high-performance technique for the processing of hard and brittle materials...The giant magnetostrictive rotary ultrasonic processing system(GMUPS)with a loosely-coupled contactless power transfer(LCCPT)has emerged as a high-performance technique for the processing of hard and brittle materials,owing to its high power density.A capacitive compensation is required to achieve the highest energy efficiency of GMUPS to provide sufficient vibration amplitude when it works in the resonance state.In this study,an accurate model of the optimal compensation capacitance is derived from a new electromechanical equivalent circuit model of the GMUPS with LCCPT,which consists of an equivalent mechanical circuit and an electrical circuit.The phase lag angle between the mechanical and electrical circuits is established,taking into account the non-negligible loss in energy conversion of giant magnetostrictive material at ultrasonic frequency.The change of system impedance characteristics and the effectiveness of the system compensation method under load are analyzed.Both idle vibration experiments and machining tests are conducted to verify the developed model.The results show that the GMUPS with optimal compensation capacitance can achieve the maximum idle vibration amplitude and smallest cutting force.In addition,the effects of magnetic conductive material and driving voltages on the phase lag angle are also evaluated.展开更多
In some cases necessary to weigh vehicles,an electromechanical weighing system has been developed,which consists of automobile leaf springs,capacitance sensors together with measuring circuits and other major componen...In some cases necessary to weigh vehicles,an electromechanical weighing system has been developed,which consists of automobile leaf springs,capacitance sensors together with measuring circuits and other major components.To increase the modeling accuracy,it is necessary to consider not only mechanical freedom,but also the electrical freedom.In this paper,the dynamic model based on the Lagrange-Maxwell equation is presented.Simulation results and test data show that the modeling is feasible and effective.One feature of the system is that it can provide static and dynamic measurements.展开更多
The state of the p-n junction is very important to explain the performances of a solar cell. Some works give the influence of the electric field on the junction capacitance. However, these works do not relate the qual...The state of the p-n junction is very important to explain the performances of a solar cell. Some works give the influence of the electric field on the junction capacitance. However, these works do not relate the quality of the p-n junction under the electic field. The present manuscript is about a theoretical modelling of the p-n junction capacitance behavior of the polycrystalline silicon solar cell under an integration of the external electrical field source. An external electrical source is integrated in a solar cell system. The electronic carriers charge generated in the solar cell crossed mainly the junction with the great strength external electrical field. In open circuit, this crossing of the electronic charge carriers causes the thermal heating of the p-n junction by Joule effect. The p-n junction capacitance plotted versus the junction dynamic velocity and the photo-voltage for different external electrical fields. The electric field causes the decrease of the photo-voltage mainly the open-circuit photo-voltage. The decrease of the photo-voltage translates the narrowing of the Space Charge Region (SCR). The average value of the external electric field used in this study is not sufficient to cause the breakdown of the p-n junction of the solar cell system under integration of the external electrical field production source. The increase of the electrical field causes rather the narrowing of the SCR. That can provide an improvement of the solar cell’s electrical outputs.展开更多
Engineering the morphology of spinel mixed metal oxides is a critical strategy for developing highperformance hybrid supercapacitors as they enhance both energy storage performance and cyclic stability.Herein,we prese...Engineering the morphology of spinel mixed metal oxides is a critical strategy for developing highperformance hybrid supercapacitors as they enhance both energy storage performance and cyclic stability.Herein,we present a simple,binder-free method to fabricate hierarchical,pineapple-like CuCo_(2)O_(4)nanostructures on carbon fibers via low-temperature wet-chemical method.By utilizing a combination of hexamine and urea,we tailored the morphology and crystallinity of CuCo_(2)O_(4),improving ion accessibility and interconnectivity,which led to superior electrochemical performance compared to individual components.Particularly,the pineapple-like CuCo_(2)O_(4)demonstrated diffusion-dominated behavior,achieving a higher specific capacitance of 745 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and excellent cycling stability.Moreover,a hybrid supercapacitor was fabricated using diffusion-type CuCo_(2)O_(4)electrode and activated carbon as the capacitive electrode,which exhibited good synergy in delivering excellent energy storage performance.The device achieved a specific capacity of 140.5 C g^(-1)at 0.5 A g^(-1)and an energy density of 45.5 Wh kg^(-1)with a high-power density of5950 W kg^(-1).Even at a high current density of 10 A g^(-1),the hybrid supercapacitor maintained excellent rate capability and remarkable cycling stability(89.6%retention after 10,000 cycles),demonstrating efficient charge storage and transfer.Benefiting from high voltage and energy density,the fabricated hybrid supercapacitors successfully powered various LEDs,illustrating their potential for real-world applications.Our work demonstrates the importance of spinal-type nanostructure engineering to achieve enhanced electrochemical performance,providing a straightforward pathway for developing next-generation supercapacitors and battery materials.展开更多
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)is a widely used technique to monitor the electrical properties of a catalyst under electrocatalytic conditions.Although it is extensively used for research in electrocatalys...Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)is a widely used technique to monitor the electrical properties of a catalyst under electrocatalytic conditions.Although it is extensively used for research in electrocatalysis,its effectiveness and power have not been fully harnessed to elucidate complex interfacial processes.Herein,we use the frequency dispersion parameter,n,which is extracted from EIS measurements(C_(s)=af^(n+1),-2<n<-1),to describe the dispersion characteristics of capacitance and interfacial properties of Co_(3)O_(4) before the onset of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in alkaline conditions.We first prove that the n-value is sensitive to the interfacial electronic changes associated with Co redox processes and surface reconstruction.The n-value decreases by increasing the specific/active surface area of the catalysts.We further modify the interfacial properties by changing different components,i.e.,replacing the proton with deuterium,adding ethanol as a new oxidant,and changing the cation in the electrolyte.Intriguingly,the n-value can identify different influences on the interfacial process of proton transfer,the decrease and blocking of oxidized Co species,and the interfacial water structure.We demonstrate that the n-value extracted from EIS measurements is sensitive to the kinetic isotope effect,electrolyte cation,adsorbate surface coverage of oxidized Co species,and the interfacial water structure.Thus,it can be helpful to differentiate the multiple factors affecting the catalyst interface.These findings convey that the frequency dispersion of capacitance is a convenient and useful method to uncover the interfacial properties under electrocatalytic conditions,which helps to advance the understanding of the interfaceactivity relationship.展开更多
The development of high-performance,reproducible carbon(C)-based supercapacitors remains a significant challenge because of limited specific capacitance.Herein,we present a novel strategy for fabricating LaCoO_(x) and...The development of high-performance,reproducible carbon(C)-based supercapacitors remains a significant challenge because of limited specific capacitance.Herein,we present a novel strategy for fabricating LaCoO_(x) and cobalt(Co)-doped nanoporous C(LaCoO_(x)/Co@ZNC)through the carbonization of Co/Zn-zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF)crystals derived from a PVP-Co/Zn/La precursor.The unique ZIF structure effectively disrupted the graphitic C framework,preserved the Co active sites,and enhanced the electrical conductivity.The synergistic interaction between pyridinic nitrogen and Co ions further promoted redox reactions.In addition,the formation of a hierarchical pore structure through zinc sublimation facili-tated electrolyte diffusion.The resulting LaCoO_(x)/Co@ZNC exhibited exceptional electrochemical performance,delivering a remarkable specific capacitance of 2,789 F/g at 1 A/g and outstanding cycling stability with 92%capacitance retention after 3,750 cycles.Our findings provide the basis for a promising approach to advancing C-based energy storage technologies.展开更多
Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline el...Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline electrolytes,the electrochemical instability and capacity degradation of VN electrode materials present significant challenges for practical applications.Herein,the capacitance decay mechanism of VN is investigated and a simple strategy to improve cycling stability of VN supercapacitor electrodes is proposed by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)anion in KOH electrolytes.Our results show that the VN electrode is electrochemical stabilization between-1.0and-0.4 V(vs.Hg/Hg O reference electrode)in 1.0 MKOH electrolyte,but demonstrates irreversible oxidation and fast capacitance decay in the potential range of-0.4 to0 V.In situ electrochemical measurements reveal that the capacitance decay of VN from-0.4 to 0 V is ascribed to the irreversible oxidation of vanadium(V)of N–V–O species by oxygen(O)of OH^(-).The as-generated oxidization species are subsequently dissolved into KOH electrolytes,thereby undermining the electrochemical stability of VN.However,this irreversible oxidation process could be hindered by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)in KOH electrolytes.A high volumetric specific capacitance of671.9 F.cm^(-3)(1 A.cm^(-3))and excellent cycling stability(120.3%over 1000 cycles)are achieved for VN nanorod electrode in KOH electrolytes containing VO_(4)^(3-).This study not only elucidates the failure mechanism of VN supercapacitor electrodes in alkaline electrolytes,but also provides new insights into enhancing pseudocapacitive energy storage of VN-based electrode materials.展开更多
Noise is inevitable in electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)measurements.This paper describes the influence of noise on ECT performance for measuring gas-solids fluidized bed characteristics.The noise distribution is...Noise is inevitable in electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)measurements.This paper describes the influence of noise on ECT performance for measuring gas-solids fluidized bed characteristics.The noise distribution is approximated by the Gaussian distribution and added to experimental capacitance data with various intensities.The equivalent signal strength(Ф)that equals the signal-to-noise ratio of packed beds is used to evaluate noise levels.Results show that the Pearson correlation coefficient,which indicates the similarity of solids fraction distributions over pixels,increases with Ф,and reconstructed images are more deteriorated at lower Ф.Nevertheless,relative errors for average solids fraction and bubble size in each frame are less sensitive to noise,attributed to noise compromise caused by the process of pixel values.These findings provide useful guidance for assessing the accuracy of ECT measurements of multiphase flows.展开更多
During oilfield development,a comprehensive model for assessing inter-well connectivity and connected volume within reservoirs is crucial.Traditional capacitance(TC)models,widely used in inter-well data analysis,face ...During oilfield development,a comprehensive model for assessing inter-well connectivity and connected volume within reservoirs is crucial.Traditional capacitance(TC)models,widely used in inter-well data analysis,face challenges when dealing with rapidly changing reservoir conditions over time.Additionally,TC models struggle with complex,random noise primarily caused by measurement errors in production and injection rates.To address these challenges,this study introduces a dynamic capacitance(SV-DC)model based on state variables.By integrating the extended Kalman filter(EKF)algorithm,the SV-DC model provides more flexible predictions of inter-well connectivity and time-lag efficiency compared to the TC model.The robustness of the SV-DC model is verified by comparing relative errors between preset and calculated values through Monte Carlo simulations.Sensitivity analysis was performed to compare the model performance with the benchmark,using the Qinhuangdao Oilfield as a case study.The results show that the SV-DC model accurately predicts water breakthrough times.Increases in the liquid production index and water cut in two typical wells indicate the development time of ineffective circulation channels,further confirming the accuracy and reliability of the model.The SV-DC model offers significant advantages in addressing complex,dynamic oilfield production scenarios and serves as a valuable tool for the efficient and precise planning and management of future oilfield developments.展开更多
A cryogenic visible calibration and image evaluation facility(VCCIEF) was constructed to assess the effectiveness of electrical capacitance tomography systems in cryogenic conditions,known as Cryo-ECT.This facility wa...A cryogenic visible calibration and image evaluation facility(VCCIEF) was constructed to assess the effectiveness of electrical capacitance tomography systems in cryogenic conditions,known as Cryo-ECT.This facility was utilized to conduct dynamic,real-time imaging trials with liquid nitrogen(LN2).The actual flow patterns were captured using a camera and contrasted with the imaging outcomes.The capacitance data collected from these experiments were subsequently processed using three distinct methods:linear back projection,Landweber iteration,a fully connected deep neural network,and a convolutional neural network.This allowed for a comparative analysis of the performance of these algorithms in practical scenarios.The findings from the LN2 experiments demonstrated that the Cryo-ECT system,when integrated with the VCCIEF,was capable of successfully executing calibration,generating flow patterns,and performing imaging tasks.The system provided observable,clear,and precise phase distributions of the liquid nitrogen-vaporous nitrogenflow within the pipeline.展开更多
Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors(ZHSCs),as emerging energy storage systems,combine high energy and power density with cost-effectiveness and safety,attracting significant attention.However,due to the inherent energy stor...Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors(ZHSCs),as emerging energy storage systems,combine high energy and power density with cost-effectiveness and safety,attracting significant attention.However,due to the inherent energy storage mechanism and the diminishing marginal benefits of increased porosity on capacitance,engineering porous nanostructures to develop carbon materials with ideal architectures is crucial for achieving high performance.Herein,a novel web-in-web porous carbon/carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composite has been proposed,fabricated by a simple phase separation method and two-step carbonization.During pre-oxidation,gradual air oxidation induces the formation of an O,N co-doped polymer-chain template,which subsequently transforms into a graphitized web during high-temperature carbonization.The optimized web-in-web structure,enriched with abundant active sites,accelerates mass transport and charge transfer kinetics.When assembled in ZHSCs,the web-in-web cathode achieved a high area capacitance(14,309 mF cm^(-2))with high mass loading(38.2 mg cm^(-2)).It delivered excellent high-rate performance at 50 mA cm^(-2)with a capacitance retention of 83%after 10,000 cycles,also boosting a high energy density(1452.7μWh cm^(-2))and power density(30.8 mW cm^(-2)).Furthermore,ex situ characterization and in situ electrochemical analyses reveal hybrid energy storage mechanisms,involving both physical/chemical adsorption and precipitation/dissolution across different potential regions.This study provides a promising strategy for designing high-area-capacitance carbon cathodes boosting high-performance ZHSCs.展开更多
Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible ap...Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible application in ultraviolet(UV)materials.Herein the systematic synthesis approach was adopted,which enhances the optical and electrical properties of the grown wide band-gap composite nanomaterial.Structural characterization of the grown materials was attempted using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Most importantly the electrochemical analysis of the grown samples was carried out by employing a glassy carbon electrode and 3 mol/L KOH electrolyte,which demonstrates significant improvements in a specific capacitance of approximately360 F/g,an energy density of approximately 18 Wh/kg,and a maximum power density of approximately 257 W/kg,respectively.Moreover,NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite maintains a cyclic stability of 97.6%after4000 cycles.Photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy confirms the wide bandgap nature of the NdCrO_(3)and NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite,indicating its potential application in UVC devices.These findings emphasize the potential of the NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite in advancing efficient energy storage solutions and the possibility of being used in UVC technology.展开更多
Transient negative capacitance(NC),as an available dynamic charge effect achieved in resistor-ferroelectric capacitor(R-FEC)circuits,has triggered a series of theoretical and experimental works focusing on its physica...Transient negative capacitance(NC),as an available dynamic charge effect achieved in resistor-ferroelectric capacitor(R-FEC)circuits,has triggered a series of theoretical and experimental works focusing on its physical mechanism and device application.Here,we analytically derived the effects of different mechanical conditions on the transient NC behaviors in the R-FEC circuit based on the phenomenological model.It shows that the ferroelectric capacitor can exhibit either NC(i.e.,“single NC”and“double NC”)or positive capacitance,depending on the mechanical condition and temperature.Further numerical calculations show that the voltage drop caused by NC can be effectively controlled by temperature,applied stress,or strain.The relationship between NC voltage drop and system configurations including external resistance,dynamical coefficient of polarization,and input voltage are presented,showing diverse strategies to manipulate the NC effect.These results provide theoretical guidelines for rational design and efficient control of NC-related electronic devices.展开更多
基金supported by Iran National Science Foundation(INSF)under project No.4022382Facilities were provided by the Condensed Matter National Laboratory at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences(IPM)in Tehran,Iran.Additionally,financial support for equipment purchase was granted by the INSF under project number 4022382.
文摘The rational design of high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices critically depends on a fundamental understanding of ion-electrode interactions at the molecular scale.Herein,we employ interpretable machine learning(ML)to reveal electrolyte hydration energy as a universal descriptor governing ion-specific capacitance in two-dimensional(2D)materials.Through explainable ML,we elucidate how ion hydration shell stability and size critically influence charge transport and storage at the electrode-electrolyte interface.Our analysis identifies hydration energy-not ionic size-as the primary factor dictating capacitance,challenging prevailing assumptions and providing quantifiable design rules for electrolyte selection.These insights offer a data-driven pathway to optimize 2D materials for supercapacitors and beyond,including batteries and electrocatalytic systems.This work demonstrates the power of explainable artificial intelligence in uncovering molecular-level mechanisms that accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation energy storage technologies.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52277094).
文摘Hybrid MMC(Hy-MMC)has broad application prospects because of the negative level output ability in its bridge arm.A Hy-MMC topology with a high-modulation ratio is designed in this paper.A second-harmonic current injection(SHCI)strategy based on Hy-MMC in high-modulation operation is also proposed to improve the power density of Hy-MMC effectively in steady-state operation.The amplitude of SHCI is determined from the perspective of the root mean square(RMS)value of bridge arm current,and the optimal initial phase angle is determined from the multi-objective optimization(capacitor voltage ripple of sub-modules(SMs),power loss,and peak value of bridge arm current).The effectiveness and engineering practicability of the proposed SHCI strategy based on Hy-MMC in high-modulation operation is verified by the electromagnetic transient(EMT)simulation using PSCAD/EMTDC®.The simulation results show that the capacitor voltage ripple of SMs can be effectively decreased by 61.98%or the capacitance can be decreased by 40%.The power loss is also analyzed.In addition,little influence of low capacitance on multi-operation conditions of Hy-MMC is verified by EMT simulation.
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No. 2002AA616050).
文摘To measure the void fraction online in oil-gas pipeline, an improved electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) system has been designed. The capacitance sensor with new structure has twelve internal electrodes and overcomes the influence of the pipe wall. The data collection system is improved by using high performance IC (integrated circuit). Static tests of bubble flow, stratified flow and annular flow regime are carried out. Measurements are taken on bubble flow, stratified flow and slug flow. Results show that the new ECT system performs well on void fraction measurement of bubble flow and stratified flow, but the error of measurement for slug flow is more than 10%.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61203021)the Key Science and Technology Program of Liaoning Province(2011216011)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2013020024)the Program for Liaoning Excellent Talents in Universities(LJQ2015061)
文摘Electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)has been applied to two-phase flow measurement in recent years.Image reconstruction algorithms play an important role in the successful applications of ECT.To solve the ill-posed and nonlinear inverse problem of ECT image reconstruction,a new ECT image reconstruction method based on fast linearized alternating direction method of multipliers(FLADMM)is proposed in this paper.On the basis of theoretical analysis of compressed sensing(CS),the data acquisition of ECT is regarded as a linear measurement process of permittivity distribution signal of pipe section.A new measurement matrix is designed and L1 regularization method is used to convert ECT inverse problem to a convex relaxation problem which contains prior knowledge.A new fast alternating direction method of multipliers which contained linearized idea is employed to minimize the objective function.Simulation data and experimental results indicate that compared with other methods,the quality and speed of reconstructed images are markedly improved.Also,the dynamic experimental results indicate that the proposed algorithm can ful fill the real-time requirement of ECT systems in the application.
文摘In this paper, the hydraulic resistances and capacitances were evaluated. based on the development of non-(?) model of water flow in the soil-plant system and the simulating experiment work.The results show that the mean hydraulic resistance in the soil-plant system is 6.79×109 MPa·S·m-3; the mean hydraulic capacitance in the system is 5.2×107m3·MPa-1. In the components of hydraulic capacitance in the system, the capacitance in soil (81.8×10-6m3·MPa ) is the biggest and its variability with suii water potential is extremely strong, the capacitance in plant (5.3×10-7m3·MPa-1) is much smaller than that in soil, and the capacitance in shoots (15.5×10-7m3·2MPa-1) is bigger than that in roots (8.4×10-7m3·2MPa-1). An interesting result is that the capacitance in plant is almost equivalent to that in the soil-plant system.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0901300)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province-Outstanding Youth Foundation(YQ2022E033)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(Harbin Institute of Technology)(No.2022DS07,ES202224 andES202310)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund(No.51908403)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.RFCU5710010122)the Youth Fund of Tianjin Science and Technology Project(No.20JCQNJC01640).
文摘Microbial electrochemical systems are a promising green and sustainable technology that can transform waste into electricity.Improving conversion efficiency and lowering system costs,particularly for elec-trodes,are the primary directions that promote practical application.Cellulose sponges made from wood pulp have been industrially mass-produced in various application scenarios due to their porosity and green sustainability.In this study,the three-dimensional(3D)porous cellulose sponges carbon(CSC)was obtained by directly carbonizing cellulose sponges at different temperatures(600,700,800,900,1000,and 1100℃).It has been successfully used as a high-performance anode in microbial fuel cells(MFCs).The carbonization temperature significantly impacted the materials’specific surface area,con-ductivity,and capacitance.The greater the anode material’s carbonization temperature,the lower the charge transfer resistance and the higher the maximum power density(CSC-1100,4.1±0.1 W m^(-2)).The CSC-700's maximum power density(3.62±0.11 W m^(-2))was the highest power density reported to date among lignocellulose-based anodes with relatively low energy consumption.The pleated multilayer porous surface promotes microbial adhesion and can build thicker biofilms with the highest biomass of 2661±117μg cm^(-2)(CSC-1100)and containing 86%electrogenic bacteria(Geobacter).To investigate the effect of conducting polymers on the material’s surface,we introduced polyaniline and polypyrrole.We found that the CSC-1000/PPy bioanodes produced a maximum power density(4.18±0.05 W m^(-2)),slightly higher than of without polypyrrole-modified(CSC-1000,3.99±0.06 W m^(-2)),indicating that the CSCs anode surface had excellent electron transfer efficiency and could achieve the same amount of energy as the polypyrrole surface.This study introduced a promising method for fabricating high-performance anodes using low-cost,industrialized,and sustainable materials.
基金Project (No. 2002AA616050) supported by the Hi-Tech Researchand Development Program (863) of China
文摘Simulation and optimization were applied to a capacitive sensor system based on electrical tomography technology. Sensors, consisting of Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) axial synchro driving guard electrodes and two sets of detecting electrodes, make it possible to obtain simultaneously two groups of signals of the void fraction in oil-gas two-phase flow. The computational and experimental results showed that available sensors, charactered by high resolution and fast real-time response can be used for real-time liquid-gas two-phase flow pattern determination.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51875311 and 52105458)the Tsinghua-Foshan Innovation Special Fund(No.2021THFS0204)the Huaneng Group Science and Technology Research Project(No.HNKJ22-U22YYJC08),China。
文摘The giant magnetostrictive rotary ultrasonic processing system(GMUPS)with a loosely-coupled contactless power transfer(LCCPT)has emerged as a high-performance technique for the processing of hard and brittle materials,owing to its high power density.A capacitive compensation is required to achieve the highest energy efficiency of GMUPS to provide sufficient vibration amplitude when it works in the resonance state.In this study,an accurate model of the optimal compensation capacitance is derived from a new electromechanical equivalent circuit model of the GMUPS with LCCPT,which consists of an equivalent mechanical circuit and an electrical circuit.The phase lag angle between the mechanical and electrical circuits is established,taking into account the non-negligible loss in energy conversion of giant magnetostrictive material at ultrasonic frequency.The change of system impedance characteristics and the effectiveness of the system compensation method under load are analyzed.Both idle vibration experiments and machining tests are conducted to verify the developed model.The results show that the GMUPS with optimal compensation capacitance can achieve the maximum idle vibration amplitude and smallest cutting force.In addition,the effects of magnetic conductive material and driving voltages on the phase lag angle are also evaluated.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60572001)
文摘In some cases necessary to weigh vehicles,an electromechanical weighing system has been developed,which consists of automobile leaf springs,capacitance sensors together with measuring circuits and other major components.To increase the modeling accuracy,it is necessary to consider not only mechanical freedom,but also the electrical freedom.In this paper,the dynamic model based on the Lagrange-Maxwell equation is presented.Simulation results and test data show that the modeling is feasible and effective.One feature of the system is that it can provide static and dynamic measurements.
文摘The state of the p-n junction is very important to explain the performances of a solar cell. Some works give the influence of the electric field on the junction capacitance. However, these works do not relate the quality of the p-n junction under the electic field. The present manuscript is about a theoretical modelling of the p-n junction capacitance behavior of the polycrystalline silicon solar cell under an integration of the external electrical field source. An external electrical source is integrated in a solar cell system. The electronic carriers charge generated in the solar cell crossed mainly the junction with the great strength external electrical field. In open circuit, this crossing of the electronic charge carriers causes the thermal heating of the p-n junction by Joule effect. The p-n junction capacitance plotted versus the junction dynamic velocity and the photo-voltage for different external electrical fields. The electric field causes the decrease of the photo-voltage mainly the open-circuit photo-voltage. The decrease of the photo-voltage translates the narrowing of the Space Charge Region (SCR). The average value of the external electric field used in this study is not sufficient to cause the breakdown of the p-n junction of the solar cell system under integration of the external electrical field production source. The increase of the electrical field causes rather the narrowing of the SCR. That can provide an improvement of the solar cell’s electrical outputs.
基金funding of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research,Jazan University,Saudi Arabia(No.JU-202503193-DGSSR-RP2025)
文摘Engineering the morphology of spinel mixed metal oxides is a critical strategy for developing highperformance hybrid supercapacitors as they enhance both energy storage performance and cyclic stability.Herein,we present a simple,binder-free method to fabricate hierarchical,pineapple-like CuCo_(2)O_(4)nanostructures on carbon fibers via low-temperature wet-chemical method.By utilizing a combination of hexamine and urea,we tailored the morphology and crystallinity of CuCo_(2)O_(4),improving ion accessibility and interconnectivity,which led to superior electrochemical performance compared to individual components.Particularly,the pineapple-like CuCo_(2)O_(4)demonstrated diffusion-dominated behavior,achieving a higher specific capacitance of 745 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and excellent cycling stability.Moreover,a hybrid supercapacitor was fabricated using diffusion-type CuCo_(2)O_(4)electrode and activated carbon as the capacitive electrode,which exhibited good synergy in delivering excellent energy storage performance.The device achieved a specific capacity of 140.5 C g^(-1)at 0.5 A g^(-1)and an energy density of 45.5 Wh kg^(-1)with a high-power density of5950 W kg^(-1).Even at a high current density of 10 A g^(-1),the hybrid supercapacitor maintained excellent rate capability and remarkable cycling stability(89.6%retention after 10,000 cycles),demonstrating efficient charge storage and transfer.Benefiting from high voltage and energy density,the fabricated hybrid supercapacitors successfully powered various LEDs,illustrating their potential for real-world applications.Our work demonstrates the importance of spinal-type nanostructure engineering to achieve enhanced electrochemical performance,providing a straightforward pathway for developing next-generation supercapacitors and battery materials.
基金Swiss National Science Foundation through its PRIM A grant(grant No.PR00P2_193111)the NCCR MARVEL,a National Centre of Competence in Researchfunded by the Swiss National Science Foundation。
文摘Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)is a widely used technique to monitor the electrical properties of a catalyst under electrocatalytic conditions.Although it is extensively used for research in electrocatalysis,its effectiveness and power have not been fully harnessed to elucidate complex interfacial processes.Herein,we use the frequency dispersion parameter,n,which is extracted from EIS measurements(C_(s)=af^(n+1),-2<n<-1),to describe the dispersion characteristics of capacitance and interfacial properties of Co_(3)O_(4) before the onset of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in alkaline conditions.We first prove that the n-value is sensitive to the interfacial electronic changes associated with Co redox processes and surface reconstruction.The n-value decreases by increasing the specific/active surface area of the catalysts.We further modify the interfacial properties by changing different components,i.e.,replacing the proton with deuterium,adding ethanol as a new oxidant,and changing the cation in the electrolyte.Intriguingly,the n-value can identify different influences on the interfacial process of proton transfer,the decrease and blocking of oxidized Co species,and the interfacial water structure.We demonstrate that the n-value extracted from EIS measurements is sensitive to the kinetic isotope effect,electrolyte cation,adsorbate surface coverage of oxidized Co species,and the interfacial water structure.Thus,it can be helpful to differentiate the multiple factors affecting the catalyst interface.These findings convey that the frequency dispersion of capacitance is a convenient and useful method to uncover the interfacial properties under electrocatalytic conditions,which helps to advance the understanding of the interfaceactivity relationship.
基金supported financially by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.22478115,22075083)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(No.B16017).
文摘The development of high-performance,reproducible carbon(C)-based supercapacitors remains a significant challenge because of limited specific capacitance.Herein,we present a novel strategy for fabricating LaCoO_(x) and cobalt(Co)-doped nanoporous C(LaCoO_(x)/Co@ZNC)through the carbonization of Co/Zn-zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF)crystals derived from a PVP-Co/Zn/La precursor.The unique ZIF structure effectively disrupted the graphitic C framework,preserved the Co active sites,and enhanced the electrical conductivity.The synergistic interaction between pyridinic nitrogen and Co ions further promoted redox reactions.In addition,the formation of a hierarchical pore structure through zinc sublimation facili-tated electrolyte diffusion.The resulting LaCoO_(x)/Co@ZNC exhibited exceptional electrochemical performance,delivering a remarkable specific capacitance of 2,789 F/g at 1 A/g and outstanding cycling stability with 92%capacitance retention after 3,750 cycles.Our findings provide the basis for a promising approach to advancing C-based energy storage technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2004210)Application Foundation Frontier Project of Wuhan Science and Technology Program(No.2020010601012199)City University of Hong Kong Strategic Research Grant,Hong Kong,China(No.7005505)。
文摘Vanadium nitride(VN)is a promising pseudocapacitive material due to the high theoretical capacity,rapid redox Faradaic kinetics,and appropriate potential window.Although VN shows large pseudocapacitance in alkaline electrolytes,the electrochemical instability and capacity degradation of VN electrode materials present significant challenges for practical applications.Herein,the capacitance decay mechanism of VN is investigated and a simple strategy to improve cycling stability of VN supercapacitor electrodes is proposed by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)anion in KOH electrolytes.Our results show that the VN electrode is electrochemical stabilization between-1.0and-0.4 V(vs.Hg/Hg O reference electrode)in 1.0 MKOH electrolyte,but demonstrates irreversible oxidation and fast capacitance decay in the potential range of-0.4 to0 V.In situ electrochemical measurements reveal that the capacitance decay of VN from-0.4 to 0 V is ascribed to the irreversible oxidation of vanadium(V)of N–V–O species by oxygen(O)of OH^(-).The as-generated oxidization species are subsequently dissolved into KOH electrolytes,thereby undermining the electrochemical stability of VN.However,this irreversible oxidation process could be hindered by introducing VO_(4)^(3-)in KOH electrolytes.A high volumetric specific capacitance of671.9 F.cm^(-3)(1 A.cm^(-3))and excellent cycling stability(120.3%over 1000 cycles)are achieved for VN nanorod electrode in KOH electrolytes containing VO_(4)^(3-).This study not only elucidates the failure mechanism of VN supercapacitor electrodes in alkaline electrolytes,but also provides new insights into enhancing pseudocapacitive energy storage of VN-based electrode materials.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1501302)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22121004,22122808)+1 种基金the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations and the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(BP0618007)for financial supportsupported by the XPLORER PRIZE.
文摘Noise is inevitable in electrical capacitance tomography(ECT)measurements.This paper describes the influence of noise on ECT performance for measuring gas-solids fluidized bed characteristics.The noise distribution is approximated by the Gaussian distribution and added to experimental capacitance data with various intensities.The equivalent signal strength(Ф)that equals the signal-to-noise ratio of packed beds is used to evaluate noise levels.Results show that the Pearson correlation coefficient,which indicates the similarity of solids fraction distributions over pixels,increases with Ф,and reconstructed images are more deteriorated at lower Ф.Nevertheless,relative errors for average solids fraction and bubble size in each frame are less sensitive to noise,attributed to noise compromise caused by the process of pixel values.These findings provide useful guidance for assessing the accuracy of ECT measurements of multiphase flows.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374051)the Joint Fund for Enterprise Innovation and Development of NSFC(Grant No.U24B2037).
文摘During oilfield development,a comprehensive model for assessing inter-well connectivity and connected volume within reservoirs is crucial.Traditional capacitance(TC)models,widely used in inter-well data analysis,face challenges when dealing with rapidly changing reservoir conditions over time.Additionally,TC models struggle with complex,random noise primarily caused by measurement errors in production and injection rates.To address these challenges,this study introduces a dynamic capacitance(SV-DC)model based on state variables.By integrating the extended Kalman filter(EKF)algorithm,the SV-DC model provides more flexible predictions of inter-well connectivity and time-lag efficiency compared to the TC model.The robustness of the SV-DC model is verified by comparing relative errors between preset and calculated values through Monte Carlo simulations.Sensitivity analysis was performed to compare the model performance with the benchmark,using the Qinhuangdao Oilfield as a case study.The results show that the SV-DC model accurately predicts water breakthrough times.Increases in the liquid production index and water cut in two typical wells indicate the development time of ineffective circulation channels,further confirming the accuracy and reliability of the model.The SV-DC model offers significant advantages in addressing complex,dynamic oilfield production scenarios and serves as a valuable tool for the efficient and precise planning and management of future oilfield developments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51976177)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4000047)。
文摘A cryogenic visible calibration and image evaluation facility(VCCIEF) was constructed to assess the effectiveness of electrical capacitance tomography systems in cryogenic conditions,known as Cryo-ECT.This facility was utilized to conduct dynamic,real-time imaging trials with liquid nitrogen(LN2).The actual flow patterns were captured using a camera and contrasted with the imaging outcomes.The capacitance data collected from these experiments were subsequently processed using three distinct methods:linear back projection,Landweber iteration,a fully connected deep neural network,and a convolutional neural network.This allowed for a comparative analysis of the performance of these algorithms in practical scenarios.The findings from the LN2 experiments demonstrated that the Cryo-ECT system,when integrated with the VCCIEF,was capable of successfully executing calibration,generating flow patterns,and performing imaging tasks.The system provided observable,clear,and precise phase distributions of the liquid nitrogen-vaporous nitrogenflow within the pipeline.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFA1210602)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515140044)
文摘Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors(ZHSCs),as emerging energy storage systems,combine high energy and power density with cost-effectiveness and safety,attracting significant attention.However,due to the inherent energy storage mechanism and the diminishing marginal benefits of increased porosity on capacitance,engineering porous nanostructures to develop carbon materials with ideal architectures is crucial for achieving high performance.Herein,a novel web-in-web porous carbon/carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composite has been proposed,fabricated by a simple phase separation method and two-step carbonization.During pre-oxidation,gradual air oxidation induces the formation of an O,N co-doped polymer-chain template,which subsequently transforms into a graphitized web during high-temperature carbonization.The optimized web-in-web structure,enriched with abundant active sites,accelerates mass transport and charge transfer kinetics.When assembled in ZHSCs,the web-in-web cathode achieved a high area capacitance(14,309 mF cm^(-2))with high mass loading(38.2 mg cm^(-2)).It delivered excellent high-rate performance at 50 mA cm^(-2)with a capacitance retention of 83%after 10,000 cycles,also boosting a high energy density(1452.7μWh cm^(-2))and power density(30.8 mW cm^(-2)).Furthermore,ex situ characterization and in situ electrochemical analyses reveal hybrid energy storage mechanisms,involving both physical/chemical adsorption and precipitation/dissolution across different potential regions.This study provides a promising strategy for designing high-area-capacitance carbon cathodes boosting high-performance ZHSCs.
基金support from the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University,Saudi Arabia(RGP2/505/45)。
文摘Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible application in ultraviolet(UV)materials.Herein the systematic synthesis approach was adopted,which enhances the optical and electrical properties of the grown wide band-gap composite nanomaterial.Structural characterization of the grown materials was attempted using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Most importantly the electrochemical analysis of the grown samples was carried out by employing a glassy carbon electrode and 3 mol/L KOH electrolyte,which demonstrates significant improvements in a specific capacitance of approximately360 F/g,an energy density of approximately 18 Wh/kg,and a maximum power density of approximately 257 W/kg,respectively.Moreover,NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite maintains a cyclic stability of 97.6%after4000 cycles.Photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy confirms the wide bandgap nature of the NdCrO_(3)and NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite,indicating its potential application in UVC devices.These findings emphasize the potential of the NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite in advancing efficient energy storage solutions and the possibility of being used in UVC technology.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.12222214,12132020,12002400,and 12172386)by Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Physics and Devices(Grant No.2022B1212010008)+1 种基金by the National Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2021B1515020021)by the Shenzhen Science and Techonlogy Program(Grant Nos.202206193000001 and 20220818181805001).
文摘Transient negative capacitance(NC),as an available dynamic charge effect achieved in resistor-ferroelectric capacitor(R-FEC)circuits,has triggered a series of theoretical and experimental works focusing on its physical mechanism and device application.Here,we analytically derived the effects of different mechanical conditions on the transient NC behaviors in the R-FEC circuit based on the phenomenological model.It shows that the ferroelectric capacitor can exhibit either NC(i.e.,“single NC”and“double NC”)or positive capacitance,depending on the mechanical condition and temperature.Further numerical calculations show that the voltage drop caused by NC can be effectively controlled by temperature,applied stress,or strain.The relationship between NC voltage drop and system configurations including external resistance,dynamical coefficient of polarization,and input voltage are presented,showing diverse strategies to manipulate the NC effect.These results provide theoretical guidelines for rational design and efficient control of NC-related electronic devices.
