Photocatalytic dual-functional reaction under visible light irradiation represents a sustainable development strategy.In detail,H2production coupled with benzylamine oxidation can remarkably lower the cost by replacin...Photocatalytic dual-functional reaction under visible light irradiation represents a sustainable development strategy.In detail,H2production coupled with benzylamine oxidation can remarkably lower the cost by replacing sacrificial agents.In this work,Cd S quantum dots(Cd S QDs)were successfully loaded onto the surface of a porphyrinic metal-organic framework(Pd-PCN-222)by the electrostatic selfassembly at room temperature.The consequent Pd-PCN-222/CdS heterojunction composites displayed superb photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation,achieving a H2production and benzylamine oxidation rate of 5069 and 3717μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)with>99%selectivity in 3 h.There is no noticeable loss of catalytic capability during three successive runs.Mechanistic studies by in situ electron spin resonance and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy disclosed that CdS QDs injected photoexcited electrons to Pd-PCN-222 and then Zr6clusters under visible-light irradiation,and thus Cd S QDs and Zr6clusters behave as the photocatalytic oxidation and reduction centers,respectively.展开更多
The optical catastrophic damage that usually occurs at the cavity surface of semiconductor lasers has become the main bottleneck affecting the improvement of laser output power and long-term reliability.To improve the...The optical catastrophic damage that usually occurs at the cavity surface of semiconductor lasers has become the main bottleneck affecting the improvement of laser output power and long-term reliability.To improve the output power of 680 nm AlGaInP/GaInP quantum well red semiconductor lasers,Si-Si_(3)N_(4)composited dielectric layers are used to induce its quantum wells to be intermixed at the cavity surface to make a non-absorption window.Si with a thickness of 100 nm and Si_(3)N_(4)with a thickness of 100 nm were grown on the surface of the epitaxial wafer by magnetron sputtering and PECVD as diffusion source and driving source,respectively.Compared with traditional Si impurity induced quantum well intermixing,this paper realizes the blue shift of 54.8 nm in the nonabsorbent window region at a lower annealing temperature of 600 ℃ and annealing time of 10 min.Under this annealing condition,the wavelength of the gain luminescence region basically does not shift to short wavelength,and the surface morphology of the whole epitaxial wafer remains fine after annealing.The application of this process condition can reduce the difficulty of production and save cost,which provides an effective method for upcoming fabrication.展开更多
The presence of toxic mercury (Ⅱ) in water is an ever-growing problem on earth that has various harmful effect on human health and aquatic living organisms.Therefore,detection of mercury (Ⅱ) in water is very much cr...The presence of toxic mercury (Ⅱ) in water is an ever-growing problem on earth that has various harmful effect on human health and aquatic living organisms.Therefore,detection of mercury (Ⅱ) in water is very much crucial and several researches are going on in this topic.Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are considered as an effective device for sensing of toxic heavy metal ions in water.The tunable functionalities with large surface area of highly semiconducting MOFs enhance its activity towards fluorescence sensing.In this study,we are reporting one highly selective and sensitive luminescent sensor for the detection of mercury (Ⅱ) in water.A series of binary MOF composites were synthesized using in-situ solvothermal synthetic technique for fluorescence sensing of Hg^(2+)in water.The welldistributed graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots on porous zirconium-based MOF improve Hg^(2+)sensing activity in water owing to their great electronic and optical properties.The binary MOF composite (2) i.e.,the sensor exhibited excellent limit of detection (LOD) value of 2.4 nmol/L for Hg^(2+).The sensor also exhibited excellent performance for mercury (Ⅱ)detection in real water samples.The characterizations of the synthesized materials were done using various spectroscopic techniques and the fluorescence sensing mechanism was studied.展开更多
In order to further improve the driving performance of ionic polymer metal composites(IPMCs),Nafion/graphene quantum dots(GQDs)hybrid membranes incorporating GQDs with various contents of 0,0.1 wt.%,0.5 wt.%,1.0 wt.%,...In order to further improve the driving performance of ionic polymer metal composites(IPMCs),Nafion/graphene quantum dots(GQDs)hybrid membranes incorporating GQDs with various contents of 0,0.1 wt.%,0.5 wt.%,1.0 wt.%,2.0 wt.%and 4.0 wt.%were fabricated by solution casting,and then IPMCs were manufactured by electroless plating.The water contents and elastic moduli of the hybrid membranes were tested.The morphology characteristics of the hybrid membranes and the IPMCs were observed,and the current,AC impedance,blocking force and displacement of the IPMCs were measured.The results show that the elastic modulus of the hybrid membranes decreases,the water content increases,and the actuation performance of the IPMCs improves significantly after the addition of GQDs.IPMC with 1.0 wt.%GQDs exhibits the best driving property.Compared with the IPMC without GQDs,the working current,ion conductivity,blocking force,and tip displacement increase by 94.67%,311.11%,53.66%,and 66.07%,respectively.These results lay a solid foundation for the preparation of IPMCs with high performance,and further broaden their applications in biomedical devices and bionic robots.展开更多
In the work,rGO nanosheet is synthesized using the typical Hummer’s method,then Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots@rGO composites are prepared by solvent thermal method,and Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots with the average size of 5 n...In the work,rGO nanosheet is synthesized using the typical Hummer’s method,then Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots@rGO composites are prepared by solvent thermal method,and Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots with the average size of 5 nm are densely distributed on the surface of rGO sheet.NH3 gas response of Cu12Sb4 S13quantum dots@rGO nanosheet composites at room te mperature of 25℃is enhanced compared with the pure Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots and rGO nanosheet,and the composites possess an excellent stability during the humidity range of 45%-80%with a low detection limit of 1 ppm,which is related with the intrinsic hydrophobicity characteristic of Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots.It also proves that Cu12Sb4 S13quantum dots@rGO nanosheet composites have a quite high selectivity towards ammonia compared with ethanol,methanol,acetone,toluene,hydrogen sulfide and nitrogen dioxide at room temperature.The gas sensing mechanism of the composites is discussed primarily.展开更多
Time has multiple aspects and is difficult to define as one unique entity, which therefore led to multiple interpretations in physics and philosophy. However, if the perception of time is considered as a composite tim...Time has multiple aspects and is difficult to define as one unique entity, which therefore led to multiple interpretations in physics and philosophy. However, if the perception of time is considered as a composite time concept, it can be decomposed into basic invariable components for the perception of progressive and support-fixed time and into secondary components with possible association to unit-defined time or tense. Progressive time corresponds to Bergson＇s definition of duration without boundaries, which cannot be divided for measurements. Time periods are already lying in the past and fixed on different kinds of support. The human memory is the first automatic support, but any other support suitable for time registration can also be considered. The true reproduction of original time from any support requires conditions identical to the initial conditions, if not time reproduction becomes artificially modified as can be seen with a film. Time reproduction can be artificially accelerated, slowed down, extended or diminished, and also inverted from the present to the past, which only depends on the manipulation of the support, to which time is firmly linked. Tense associated to progressive and support fixed time is a psychological property directly dependent on an observer, who judges his present as immediate, his past as finished and his future as uncertain. Events can be secondarily associated to the tenses of an observer. Unit-defined time is essential for physics and normal live and is obtained by comparison of support-fixed time to systems with regular motions, like clocks. The association of time perception to time units can also be broken. Einstein＇s time units became relative, in quantum mechanics, some physicist eliminated time units, others maintained them. Nevertheless, even the complete elimination of time units is not identical to timelessness, since the psychological perception of progressive and support-fixed time still remains and cannot be ignored. It is not seizable by physical methods, but experienced by everybody in everyday life. Contemporary physics can only abandon the association of time units or tenses to the basic components in perceived time.展开更多
The dynamics of entanglement between two qubits in the local damping two-sided channel and singlesided channel are compared through non-Markovian process and Markovian process. The entanglement between two qubits is f...The dynamics of entanglement between two qubits in the local damping two-sided channel and singlesided channel are compared through non-Markovian process and Markovian process. The entanglement between two qubits is found to be longer in the single-sided channel case due to the weakening of the dissipative effects. In the two-sided channel, influenced by the entanglement between qubits, the previous independent dissipative channels incline to the composite effect of the Markovian process. This composite effect results in the dissipative effect of one channel affecting the qubits in the other channel, especially inhibiting the backflow effect in the non-Markovian channel, which is disadvantageous to the entanglement maintenance between qubits. In the Markovian channel, the composite effect of the damping two-sided channels is more obvious since there is no backflow effect, thus more disadvantageous to the entanglement maintenance.展开更多
Power conversion efficiency(PCE) of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs) was boosted in a TiO_2 composite film(TCSF) with delicate design in structure where TiO_2 hierarchical porous film(THPF) situated on the t...Power conversion efficiency(PCE) of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs) was boosted in a TiO_2 composite film(TCSF) with delicate design in structure where TiO_2 hierarchical porous film(THPF) situated on the top of TiO_2 nanorod arrays film(TNAF). In this case, TNAF could supply efficient scattering centers for high light harvesting and direct electrical pathways for fast electron transfer while the THPF could offer porous channels for loading high quantity of previously synthetized quantum dots(QDs) and facilitate the penetration of electrolyte. Meanwhile, in this specific configuration, the presence of anatase–rutile heterojunction at the interface could help the rutile TNAF layer to efficiently collect photo-injected electrons from the anatase THPF layer thus suppressing the recombination of electrons and holes in electrolyte. The results showed that the PCE of QDSSC based on the TNAF photoanode was about 1.4-fold higher(η = 3.05%, J_(sc)= 15.86 m A cm^(-2), V_(oc)= 0.602 V, FF = 0.319) than that of device based on pure THPF(η = 2.20%, J_(sc)= 13.82 m A cm^(-2), V_(oc)= 0.572 V, FF = 0.278).展开更多
A novel approach of decorating graphene surface with graphene quantum dots(abbreviated as GQDs@Gr)was presented to achieve superior tribological properties in Gr/Cu composites.The prepared GQDs@Gr hybrid reinforcement...A novel approach of decorating graphene surface with graphene quantum dots(abbreviated as GQDs@Gr)was presented to achieve superior tribological properties in Gr/Cu composites.The prepared GQDs@Gr hybrid reinforcement possessed superior dispersion and had achieved strong interface bonding with Cu matrix.GQDs@Gr/Cu composite showed a good combination of wear resistance and electrical conductivity due to the synergistic effect of GQDs and Gr.Specifically,the coefficient of friction(COF)was reduced to 0.3,the wear rate(WR)was 2.13×10^(-5) mm^(3)·N^(−1)·m^(−1)(only a quarter of pure copper),and maintained the electrical conductivity of 96.5%IACS(international annealed copper standard).As a result,delamination,fracture,and plow furrows on the wear surface of Gr/Cu composite indicate that fatigue and abrasive adhesive wear are the main wear mechanisms.Wear surface lubrication film and strong interface bonding ensure better comprehensive performance of GQDs@Gr/Cu composite.展开更多
A composite was created by incorporating the quantum dot-enhanced SiO_(2)nanoparticles within this hydrogel.Based on this composite,a temperature-controlled fluorescent probe for DCP was developed.A meticulous examina...A composite was created by incorporating the quantum dot-enhanced SiO_(2)nanoparticles within this hydrogel.Based on this composite,a temperature-controlled fluorescent probe for DCP was developed.A meticulous examination of this probe revealed its attributes and factors affecting its performance.By using temperature modulation,the probe was adept at detecting DCP concentrations ranging between 1.0×10^(-6)and 9.0×10^(-6)mol/L.Such a probe offers remarkable selectivity,repeatability,and robust stability,so that the detection of DCP can be carried out at different temperatures,and a fast,reliable,sensitive and low-cost intelligent detection method is realized.展开更多
(Ti,Nb)C-Ni composite is prepared.The analyses of SEM,EPMA and TEM/EDAX show that(Ti,Nb)C-Ni consists of three phases,which are called interior,transitional and Ni phases respectively.Several models are calculated by ...(Ti,Nb)C-Ni composite is prepared.The analyses of SEM,EPMA and TEM/EDAX show that(Ti,Nb)C-Ni consists of three phases,which are called interior,transitional and Ni phases respectively.Several models are calculated by self-consistent-field variational X alpha(SCF-DV-X alpha)method,one of the quantum chemistry calculating methods.The calculated results show that when Ni element increases,the bond orders(measures of strength of covalent bonding)of Ti-C and Ni-C in the models decrease correspondingly,which is to say that there is a gradient variation of the covalent bond in the transitional phase which is compatible with both the interior and Ni phases.It is beneficial for improving the mechanical properties of the materials.展开更多
The high amount of l-lysine can increase the potential risk of cardiovascular disease.Additionally,2-methoxy benzaldehyde(2-MB)has high toxicity and can easily pollute the environment.In this work,carbon quantum dots(...The high amount of l-lysine can increase the potential risk of cardiovascular disease.Additionally,2-methoxy benzaldehyde(2-MB)has high toxicity and can easily pollute the environment.In this work,carbon quantum dots(CQDs)can be encapsulated into Eu-BTB(H_(3)BTB=1,3,5-tri(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene),forming the multi-emission composite material Eu-BTB@CQDs.It has two emissions peaks(617 nm for Eu and 470 nm for CQDs).Eu-BTB@CQDs can be applied as bi-functional ratiometric“off&on”luminescent sensor for l-lysine and 2-MB with high sensitivity and selectivity,the low limit of detection(LOD)for l-lysine is 3.68μmol/L and for 2-MB is 0.54μmol/L,respectively.Additionally,Eu-BTB@CQDs can quantitatively discriminate l-lysine in the mixed d-and l-lysine water solutions(five different concentrations ratio of l/d-lysine has been set)makes the chiral detection of l-lysine are more meaningful.On the other hand,Eu-BTB@CQDs also can detect 2-MB over 4-methoxybenzaldehyde(4-MB)with high selectivity.Further the detection of 2-MB and l-lysine in the lake water real samples with the reasonable recovery rate.Finally,the detection mechanisms for l-lysine and 2-MB were also investigated and discussed in detail.展开更多
The equilibrium composition in strained quantum dot is the result of both elastic relaxation and chemical mixing effects, which have a direct relationship to the optical and electronic properties of the quantum-dot-ba...The equilibrium composition in strained quantum dot is the result of both elastic relaxation and chemical mixing effects, which have a direct relationship to the optical and electronic properties of the quantum-dot-based device. Using the method of moving asymptotes and finite element tools, an efficient technique has been developed to compute the composition profile by minimising the Gibbs free energy in self-assembled alloy quantum dot. In this paper, the composition of dome-shaped CexSi1-x/Si quantum dot is optimized, and the contribution of the different energy to equilibrium composition is discussed. The effect of composition on the critical size for shape transition of pyramid-shaped GeSi quantum dot is also studied.展开更多
Rare earth complexes Eu(Phen)_2(TTA)(Bipy)(NO_3)_3 and Eu(L)_x(TTA)_(4-x)(NO_3)_3 (L=Phen or Bipy; x=4, 3, 2, 1, 0) solutions (1×10^(-3) mol·L^(-1)) were prepared in EtOH. The luminescent experimental result...Rare earth complexes Eu(Phen)_2(TTA)(Bipy)(NO_3)_3 and Eu(L)_x(TTA)_(4-x)(NO_3)_3 (L=Phen or Bipy; x=4, 3, 2, 1, 0) solutions (1×10^(-3) mol·L^(-1)) were prepared in EtOH. The luminescent experimental results show that the synergy effect of Phen and TTA exists in Eu^(3+) complexes. But when the ligands of Bipy and TTA coexist in europium complex, the synergy effect does not exist. If a solution of a europium complex has a specific electron configuration of excited state, the solution of the complex has an intensity of fluorescence and a quantum yield. 2.5×10^(-5) mol·L^(-1) Eu(Phen)_2(TTA)_2(NO_3)_3 solution (λ_(ex)=347.0 nm) possesses a maximal quantum yield (0.25) and the strongest fluorescent intensity. The nanosized mesoporous molecular sieves possess spherical cage structure that is fit for preparation of composite materials with encapsulation method. The research results of XRD and IR show that the vip molecule is encapsulated into the channels of the host. The thermostability of the vip molecule in the channels of the host (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41 is enhanced. The fluorescent intensity and the half-life of nanosized composites of (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41 and Eu^(3+) complexes are stronger and longer than those of encapsulation products of MCM-41 and Eu^(3+) complexes. Supramolecular encapsulation products emit characteristic radiation of Eu^(3+) ion, vesting in the transitions of (()~5D_0→()~7F_J) (J=0, 1, 2, 3, 4), respectively; each excitation peak of fluorescent spectra of the composites is assigned to an excited electron configuration of Eu^(3+) ion. The host with lipophilic channels is more favourable to fluorescence of the rare earth complex than hydrophilic mesoporous molecular sieve; The fluorescent intensity of (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41-Eu(Phen)(TTA)_3(NO_3)_3 can match with that of Eu(Phen)(TTA)_3(NO_3)_3 powder sample. These results could be assumed to result from strong radiation absorption of the vip complex molecule (blue shift of maximum excitation wavelength), greatly reducing of silanol group vibration relaxation of the host (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41, energy transfer from host to vip, and presence of discrete luminescent center associated with nanosized material structures. The selectivity of host to vip and the interaction between the host and the vip influence greatly the luminescent properties of supramolecular system.展开更多
The use a stabilized lithium structure as cathode material for batteries could be a fundamental alternative in the development of next-generation energy storage devices.However,the lithium structure severely limits ba...The use a stabilized lithium structure as cathode material for batteries could be a fundamental alternative in the development of next-generation energy storage devices.However,the lithium structure severely limits battery life causes safety concerns due to the growth of lithium(Li)dendrites during rapid charge/discharge cycles.Solid electrolytes,which are used in highdensity energy storage devices and avoid the instability of liquid electrolytes,can be a promising alternative for next-generation batteries.Nevertheless,poor lithium ion conductivity and structural defects at room temperature have been pointed out as limitations.In this study,through the application of a low-dimensional graphene quantum dot(GQD)layer structure,stable operation characteristics were demonstrated based on Li^(+)ion conductivity and excellent electrochemical performance.Moreover,the device based on the modified graphene quantum dots(GQDs)in solid state exhibited retention properties of 95.3%for 100 cycles at 0.5 C and room temperature(RT).Transmission electronmicroscopy analysis was performed to elucidate the Li^(+)ion action mechanism in the modified GQD/electrolyte heterostructure.The low-dimensional structure of theGQD-based solid electrolyte has provided an important strategy for stably-scalable solid-state lithium battery applications at room temperature.It was demonstrated that lithiated graphene quantum dots(Li-GQDs)inhibit the growth of Li dendrites by regulating the modified Li^(+)ion flux during charge/discharge cycling at current densities of 2.2–5.5 mA cm,acting as a modified Li diffusion heterointerface.A full Li GQDbased device was fabricated to demonstrate the practicality of the modified Li structure using the Li–GQD hetero-interface.This study indicates that the low-dimensional carbon structure in Li–GQDs can be an effective approach for stabilization of solid-state Li matrix architecture.展开更多
The configuration and quality of reinforcements, as well as the robustness of interfacial bonding,holding a critical significance in determining the concurrence between electrical conductivity and mechanical strength ...The configuration and quality of reinforcements, as well as the robustness of interfacial bonding,holding a critical significance in determining the concurrence between electrical conductivity and mechanical strength in metal matrix composites. In this study, citric acid was employed as the precursor for synthesizing multiscale carbon nanomaterials(graphene quantum dots and graphene, abbreviated as GQDs and GN). The GQDs@GN/Cu composites were fabricated through a segmented ball milling process in conjunction with subsequent spark plasma sintering(SPS). The intragranular GQDs and intergranular GQDs@GN had synergistically reinforced Cu composites through Orowan strengthening, load transfer strengthening and refinement strengthening. Furthermore,the robust interface bonding between GQDs@GN and Cu effectively mitigated interfacial impedance stemming from electron-boundary scattering. The yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the GQDs@GN/Cu composites were recorded as 270 and 314 MPa, respectively, representing an improvement of 92 and 28% over pure Cu, while maintaining electrical conductivity at a level comparable to that of pure Cu. This study advances the understanding of the possibility of realizing a synergistic compatibility between electrical conductivity and mechanical strength in Cu composites.展开更多
Interfacial reaction and its mechanism of SiC/Ti composite were revealed by chemical kinetic studies. A two-step dynamic model of interfacial reaction in SCS-6 SiC/Ti composites was built up, and the rate constant and...Interfacial reaction and its mechanism of SiC/Ti composite were revealed by chemical kinetic studies. A two-step dynamic model of interfacial reaction in SCS-6 SiC/Ti composites was built up, and the rate constant and the activation energy of the interfacial reactions were obtained based on the quantum chemistry calculation. The results show that the first step, in which the atomic Ti, C and Si are decomposed from Ti matrix and SiC fiber, respectively, is a rate-determined step because the activation energy of the step is much larger than that of the second one in which deferent interfacial reaction products form. The theoretically predicted result of the interfacial reaction is coincident with that of experimental observation.展开更多
With the rapid development of electric vehicles,hybrid electric vehicles and smart grids,people's demand for large-scale energy storage devices is increasingly intense.As a new type of secondary battery,potassium ...With the rapid development of electric vehicles,hybrid electric vehicles and smart grids,people's demand for large-scale energy storage devices is increasingly intense.As a new type of secondary battery,potassium ion battery is promising to replace the lithium-ion battery in the field of large-scale energy storage by virtue of its low price and environmental friendliness.At present,the research on the anode materials of potassium ion batteries mainly focuses on carbon materials and the design of various nanostructured metal-based materials.Problems such as poor rate performance and inferior cycle life caused by electrode structure comminution during charge and discharge have not been solved.Quantum dots/nanodots materials are a new type of nanomaterials that can effectively improve the utilization of electrode materials and reduce production costs.In addition,quantum dots/nanodots materials can enhance the electrode reaction kinetics,reduce the stress generated in cycling,and effectively alleviate the agglomeration and crushing of electrode materials.In this review,we will systematically introduce the synthesis methods,K+storage properties and K+storage mechanisms of carbon quantum dots and carbon-based transition metal compound quantum dots composites.This review will have significant references for potassium ion battery researchers.展开更多
We present a new interpretation of the Higgs field as a composite particle made up of a positive, with, a negative mass Planck particle. According to the Winterberg hypothesis, space, i.e., the vacuum, consists of bot...We present a new interpretation of the Higgs field as a composite particle made up of a positive, with, a negative mass Planck particle. According to the Winterberg hypothesis, space, i.e., the vacuum, consists of both positive and negative physical massive particles, which he called planckions, interacting through strong superfluid forces. In our composite model for the Higgs boson, there is an intrinsic length scale associated with the vacuum, different from the one introduced by Winterberg, where, when the vacuum is in a perfectly balanced state, the number density of positive Planck particles equals the number density of negative Planck particles. Due to the mass compensating effect, the vacuum thus appears massless, chargeless, without pressure, energy density, or entropy. However, a situation can arise where there is an effective mass density imbalance due to the two species of Planck particle not matching in terms of populations, within their respective excited energy states. This does not require the physical addition or removal of either positive or negative Planck particles, within a given region of space, as originally thought. Ordinary matter, dark matter, and dark energy can thus be given a new interpretation as residual vacuum energies within the context of a greater vacuum, where the populations of the positive and negative energy states exactly balance. In the present epoch, it is estimated that the dark energy number density imbalance amounts to, , per cubic meter, when cosmic distance scales in excess of, 100 Mpc, are considered. Compared to a strictly balanced vacuum, where we estimate that the positive, and the negative Planck number density, is of the order, 7.85E54 particles per cubic meter, the above is a very small perturbation. This slight imbalance, we argue, would dramatically alleviate, if not altogether eliminate, the long standing cosmological constant problem.展开更多
We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. B...We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. Both quantum gravity and the particle model are shown to be derivable from the supersymmetric 3d Chern-Simons action. Forces-Matter unification is achieved.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21773314,21821003 and 21890382)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(No.2019B151502017)。
文摘Photocatalytic dual-functional reaction under visible light irradiation represents a sustainable development strategy.In detail,H2production coupled with benzylamine oxidation can remarkably lower the cost by replacing sacrificial agents.In this work,Cd S quantum dots(Cd S QDs)were successfully loaded onto the surface of a porphyrinic metal-organic framework(Pd-PCN-222)by the electrostatic selfassembly at room temperature.The consequent Pd-PCN-222/CdS heterojunction composites displayed superb photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation,achieving a H2production and benzylamine oxidation rate of 5069 and 3717μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)with>99%selectivity in 3 h.There is no noticeable loss of catalytic capability during three successive runs.Mechanistic studies by in situ electron spin resonance and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy disclosed that CdS QDs injected photoexcited electrons to Pd-PCN-222 and then Zr6clusters under visible-light irradiation,and thus Cd S QDs and Zr6clusters behave as the photocatalytic oxidation and reduction centers,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NNSFC)(Grant No.62174154).
文摘The optical catastrophic damage that usually occurs at the cavity surface of semiconductor lasers has become the main bottleneck affecting the improvement of laser output power and long-term reliability.To improve the output power of 680 nm AlGaInP/GaInP quantum well red semiconductor lasers,Si-Si_(3)N_(4)composited dielectric layers are used to induce its quantum wells to be intermixed at the cavity surface to make a non-absorption window.Si with a thickness of 100 nm and Si_(3)N_(4)with a thickness of 100 nm were grown on the surface of the epitaxial wafer by magnetron sputtering and PECVD as diffusion source and driving source,respectively.Compared with traditional Si impurity induced quantum well intermixing,this paper realizes the blue shift of 54.8 nm in the nonabsorbent window region at a lower annealing temperature of 600 ℃ and annealing time of 10 min.Under this annealing condition,the wavelength of the gain luminescence region basically does not shift to short wavelength,and the surface morphology of the whole epitaxial wafer remains fine after annealing.The application of this process condition can reduce the difficulty of production and save cost,which provides an effective method for upcoming fabrication.
文摘The presence of toxic mercury (Ⅱ) in water is an ever-growing problem on earth that has various harmful effect on human health and aquatic living organisms.Therefore,detection of mercury (Ⅱ) in water is very much crucial and several researches are going on in this topic.Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are considered as an effective device for sensing of toxic heavy metal ions in water.The tunable functionalities with large surface area of highly semiconducting MOFs enhance its activity towards fluorescence sensing.In this study,we are reporting one highly selective and sensitive luminescent sensor for the detection of mercury (Ⅱ) in water.A series of binary MOF composites were synthesized using in-situ solvothermal synthetic technique for fluorescence sensing of Hg^(2+)in water.The welldistributed graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots on porous zirconium-based MOF improve Hg^(2+)sensing activity in water owing to their great electronic and optical properties.The binary MOF composite (2) i.e.,the sensor exhibited excellent limit of detection (LOD) value of 2.4 nmol/L for Hg^(2+).The sensor also exhibited excellent performance for mercury (Ⅱ)detection in real water samples.The characterizations of the synthesized materials were done using various spectroscopic techniques and the fluorescence sensing mechanism was studied.
基金Projects(51605220,U1637101)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(BK20160793)supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(NS2020029)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘In order to further improve the driving performance of ionic polymer metal composites(IPMCs),Nafion/graphene quantum dots(GQDs)hybrid membranes incorporating GQDs with various contents of 0,0.1 wt.%,0.5 wt.%,1.0 wt.%,2.0 wt.%and 4.0 wt.%were fabricated by solution casting,and then IPMCs were manufactured by electroless plating.The water contents and elastic moduli of the hybrid membranes were tested.The morphology characteristics of the hybrid membranes and the IPMCs were observed,and the current,AC impedance,blocking force and displacement of the IPMCs were measured.The results show that the elastic modulus of the hybrid membranes decreases,the water content increases,and the actuation performance of the IPMCs improves significantly after the addition of GQDs.IPMC with 1.0 wt.%GQDs exhibits the best driving property.Compared with the IPMC without GQDs,the working current,ion conductivity,blocking force,and tip displacement increase by 94.67%,311.11%,53.66%,and 66.07%,respectively.These results lay a solid foundation for the preparation of IPMCs with high performance,and further broaden their applications in biomedical devices and bionic robots.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11674258)the 111 Project(No.B18038)+4 种基金Key projects of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2019CFA044)Applied Basic Research Program of Wuhan(No.2018010401011278)Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hubei Province(No.2018B KJ005)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2018JJ3527)Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.20181049721003)。
文摘In the work,rGO nanosheet is synthesized using the typical Hummer’s method,then Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots@rGO composites are prepared by solvent thermal method,and Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots with the average size of 5 nm are densely distributed on the surface of rGO sheet.NH3 gas response of Cu12Sb4 S13quantum dots@rGO nanosheet composites at room te mperature of 25℃is enhanced compared with the pure Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots and rGO nanosheet,and the composites possess an excellent stability during the humidity range of 45%-80%with a low detection limit of 1 ppm,which is related with the intrinsic hydrophobicity characteristic of Cu12Sb4 S13 quantum dots.It also proves that Cu12Sb4 S13quantum dots@rGO nanosheet composites have a quite high selectivity towards ammonia compared with ethanol,methanol,acetone,toluene,hydrogen sulfide and nitrogen dioxide at room temperature.The gas sensing mechanism of the composites is discussed primarily.
文摘Time has multiple aspects and is difficult to define as one unique entity, which therefore led to multiple interpretations in physics and philosophy. However, if the perception of time is considered as a composite time concept, it can be decomposed into basic invariable components for the perception of progressive and support-fixed time and into secondary components with possible association to unit-defined time or tense. Progressive time corresponds to Bergson＇s definition of duration without boundaries, which cannot be divided for measurements. Time periods are already lying in the past and fixed on different kinds of support. The human memory is the first automatic support, but any other support suitable for time registration can also be considered. The true reproduction of original time from any support requires conditions identical to the initial conditions, if not time reproduction becomes artificially modified as can be seen with a film. Time reproduction can be artificially accelerated, slowed down, extended or diminished, and also inverted from the present to the past, which only depends on the manipulation of the support, to which time is firmly linked. Tense associated to progressive and support fixed time is a psychological property directly dependent on an observer, who judges his present as immediate, his past as finished and his future as uncertain. Events can be secondarily associated to the tenses of an observer. Unit-defined time is essential for physics and normal live and is obtained by comparison of support-fixed time to systems with regular motions, like clocks. The association of time perception to time units can also be broken. Einstein＇s time units became relative, in quantum mechanics, some physicist eliminated time units, others maintained them. Nevertheless, even the complete elimination of time units is not identical to timelessness, since the psychological perception of progressive and support-fixed time still remains and cannot be ignored. It is not seizable by physical methods, but experienced by everybody in everyday life. Contemporary physics can only abandon the association of time units or tenses to the basic components in perceived time.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11164009
文摘The dynamics of entanglement between two qubits in the local damping two-sided channel and singlesided channel are compared through non-Markovian process and Markovian process. The entanglement between two qubits is found to be longer in the single-sided channel case due to the weakening of the dissipative effects. In the two-sided channel, influenced by the entanglement between qubits, the previous independent dissipative channels incline to the composite effect of the Markovian process. This composite effect results in the dissipative effect of one channel affecting the qubits in the other channel, especially inhibiting the backflow effect in the non-Markovian channel, which is disadvantageous to the entanglement maintenance between qubits. In the Markovian channel, the composite effect of the damping two-sided channels is more obvious since there is no backflow effect, thus more disadvantageous to the entanglement maintenance.
基金financially supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2015M572210,2016M602376)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61604110)+1 种基金the Hubei Natural Science Foundation of China(2017CFB291)the Foundation of Wuhan University of Science and Technology(2016XZ002)
文摘Power conversion efficiency(PCE) of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs) was boosted in a TiO_2 composite film(TCSF) with delicate design in structure where TiO_2 hierarchical porous film(THPF) situated on the top of TiO_2 nanorod arrays film(TNAF). In this case, TNAF could supply efficient scattering centers for high light harvesting and direct electrical pathways for fast electron transfer while the THPF could offer porous channels for loading high quantity of previously synthetized quantum dots(QDs) and facilitate the penetration of electrolyte. Meanwhile, in this specific configuration, the presence of anatase–rutile heterojunction at the interface could help the rutile TNAF layer to efficiently collect photo-injected electrons from the anatase THPF layer thus suppressing the recombination of electrons and holes in electrolyte. The results showed that the PCE of QDSSC based on the TNAF photoanode was about 1.4-fold higher(η = 3.05%, J_(sc)= 15.86 m A cm^(-2), V_(oc)= 0.602 V, FF = 0.319) than that of device based on pure THPF(η = 2.20%, J_(sc)= 13.82 m A cm^(-2), V_(oc)= 0.572 V, FF = 0.278).
基金supported by Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202401CF070085)Yunnan Engineering Research Projects(No.2023-XMDJ-00617273)+1 种基金Industrial Support Plan Project of Gansu Provincial Education Department(No.2024CYZC-22)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52064032).
文摘A novel approach of decorating graphene surface with graphene quantum dots(abbreviated as GQDs@Gr)was presented to achieve superior tribological properties in Gr/Cu composites.The prepared GQDs@Gr hybrid reinforcement possessed superior dispersion and had achieved strong interface bonding with Cu matrix.GQDs@Gr/Cu composite showed a good combination of wear resistance and electrical conductivity due to the synergistic effect of GQDs and Gr.Specifically,the coefficient of friction(COF)was reduced to 0.3,the wear rate(WR)was 2.13×10^(-5) mm^(3)·N^(−1)·m^(−1)(only a quarter of pure copper),and maintained the electrical conductivity of 96.5%IACS(international annealed copper standard).As a result,delamination,fracture,and plow furrows on the wear surface of Gr/Cu composite indicate that fatigue and abrasive adhesive wear are the main wear mechanisms.Wear surface lubrication film and strong interface bonding ensure better comprehensive performance of GQDs@Gr/Cu composite.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2022CFB861)the Wenhua College Research and Innovation Team(No.2022T01)。
文摘A composite was created by incorporating the quantum dot-enhanced SiO_(2)nanoparticles within this hydrogel.Based on this composite,a temperature-controlled fluorescent probe for DCP was developed.A meticulous examination of this probe revealed its attributes and factors affecting its performance.By using temperature modulation,the probe was adept at detecting DCP concentrations ranging between 1.0×10^(-6)and 9.0×10^(-6)mol/L.Such a probe offers remarkable selectivity,repeatability,and robust stability,so that the detection of DCP can be carried out at different temperatures,and a fast,reliable,sensitive and low-cost intelligent detection method is realized.
文摘(Ti,Nb)C-Ni composite is prepared.The analyses of SEM,EPMA and TEM/EDAX show that(Ti,Nb)C-Ni consists of three phases,which are called interior,transitional and Ni phases respectively.Several models are calculated by self-consistent-field variational X alpha(SCF-DV-X alpha)method,one of the quantum chemistry calculating methods.The calculated results show that when Ni element increases,the bond orders(measures of strength of covalent bonding)of Ti-C and Ni-C in the models decrease correspondingly,which is to say that there is a gradient variation of the covalent bond in the transitional phase which is compatible with both the interior and Ni phases.It is beneficial for improving the mechanical properties of the materials.
基金supported financially by Science&Technology Development Fund of Tianjin Education Commission for Higher Education(No.2019ZD15).
文摘The high amount of l-lysine can increase the potential risk of cardiovascular disease.Additionally,2-methoxy benzaldehyde(2-MB)has high toxicity and can easily pollute the environment.In this work,carbon quantum dots(CQDs)can be encapsulated into Eu-BTB(H_(3)BTB=1,3,5-tri(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene),forming the multi-emission composite material Eu-BTB@CQDs.It has two emissions peaks(617 nm for Eu and 470 nm for CQDs).Eu-BTB@CQDs can be applied as bi-functional ratiometric“off&on”luminescent sensor for l-lysine and 2-MB with high sensitivity and selectivity,the low limit of detection(LOD)for l-lysine is 3.68μmol/L and for 2-MB is 0.54μmol/L,respectively.Additionally,Eu-BTB@CQDs can quantitatively discriminate l-lysine in the mixed d-and l-lysine water solutions(five different concentrations ratio of l/d-lysine has been set)makes the chiral detection of l-lysine are more meaningful.On the other hand,Eu-BTB@CQDs also can detect 2-MB over 4-methoxybenzaldehyde(4-MB)with high selectivity.Further the detection of 2-MB and l-lysine in the lake water real samples with the reasonable recovery rate.Finally,the detection mechanisms for l-lysine and 2-MB were also investigated and discussed in detail.
基金Project supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2009AA03Z405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.60908028,60971068,10979065,and 10947150)the High School Innovation and Introducing Talent Project of China(Grant No.B07005)
文摘The equilibrium composition in strained quantum dot is the result of both elastic relaxation and chemical mixing effects, which have a direct relationship to the optical and electronic properties of the quantum-dot-based device. Using the method of moving asymptotes and finite element tools, an efficient technique has been developed to compute the composition profile by minimising the Gibbs free energy in self-assembled alloy quantum dot. In this paper, the composition of dome-shaped CexSi1-x/Si quantum dot is optimized, and the contribution of the different energy to equilibrium composition is discussed. The effect of composition on the critical size for shape transition of pyramid-shaped GeSi quantum dot is also studied.
文摘Rare earth complexes Eu(Phen)_2(TTA)(Bipy)(NO_3)_3 and Eu(L)_x(TTA)_(4-x)(NO_3)_3 (L=Phen or Bipy; x=4, 3, 2, 1, 0) solutions (1×10^(-3) mol·L^(-1)) were prepared in EtOH. The luminescent experimental results show that the synergy effect of Phen and TTA exists in Eu^(3+) complexes. But when the ligands of Bipy and TTA coexist in europium complex, the synergy effect does not exist. If a solution of a europium complex has a specific electron configuration of excited state, the solution of the complex has an intensity of fluorescence and a quantum yield. 2.5×10^(-5) mol·L^(-1) Eu(Phen)_2(TTA)_2(NO_3)_3 solution (λ_(ex)=347.0 nm) possesses a maximal quantum yield (0.25) and the strongest fluorescent intensity. The nanosized mesoporous molecular sieves possess spherical cage structure that is fit for preparation of composite materials with encapsulation method. The research results of XRD and IR show that the vip molecule is encapsulated into the channels of the host. The thermostability of the vip molecule in the channels of the host (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41 is enhanced. The fluorescent intensity and the half-life of nanosized composites of (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41 and Eu^(3+) complexes are stronger and longer than those of encapsulation products of MCM-41 and Eu^(3+) complexes. Supramolecular encapsulation products emit characteristic radiation of Eu^(3+) ion, vesting in the transitions of (()~5D_0→()~7F_J) (J=0, 1, 2, 3, 4), respectively; each excitation peak of fluorescent spectra of the composites is assigned to an excited electron configuration of Eu^(3+) ion. The host with lipophilic channels is more favourable to fluorescence of the rare earth complex than hydrophilic mesoporous molecular sieve; The fluorescent intensity of (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41-Eu(Phen)(TTA)_3(NO_3)_3 can match with that of Eu(Phen)(TTA)_3(NO_3)_3 powder sample. These results could be assumed to result from strong radiation absorption of the vip complex molecule (blue shift of maximum excitation wavelength), greatly reducing of silanol group vibration relaxation of the host (CH_3)_3Si-MCM-41, energy transfer from host to vip, and presence of discrete luminescent center associated with nanosized material structures. The selectivity of host to vip and the interaction between the host and the vip influence greatly the luminescent properties of supramolecular system.
基金funded by a 2020 research Grant from Sangmyung University.
文摘The use a stabilized lithium structure as cathode material for batteries could be a fundamental alternative in the development of next-generation energy storage devices.However,the lithium structure severely limits battery life causes safety concerns due to the growth of lithium(Li)dendrites during rapid charge/discharge cycles.Solid electrolytes,which are used in highdensity energy storage devices and avoid the instability of liquid electrolytes,can be a promising alternative for next-generation batteries.Nevertheless,poor lithium ion conductivity and structural defects at room temperature have been pointed out as limitations.In this study,through the application of a low-dimensional graphene quantum dot(GQD)layer structure,stable operation characteristics were demonstrated based on Li^(+)ion conductivity and excellent electrochemical performance.Moreover,the device based on the modified graphene quantum dots(GQDs)in solid state exhibited retention properties of 95.3%for 100 cycles at 0.5 C and room temperature(RT).Transmission electronmicroscopy analysis was performed to elucidate the Li^(+)ion action mechanism in the modified GQD/electrolyte heterostructure.The low-dimensional structure of theGQD-based solid electrolyte has provided an important strategy for stably-scalable solid-state lithium battery applications at room temperature.It was demonstrated that lithiated graphene quantum dots(Li-GQDs)inhibit the growth of Li dendrites by regulating the modified Li^(+)ion flux during charge/discharge cycling at current densities of 2.2–5.5 mA cm,acting as a modified Li diffusion heterointerface.A full Li GQDbased device was fabricated to demonstrate the practicality of the modified Li structure using the Li–GQD hetero-interface.This study indicates that the low-dimensional carbon structure in Li–GQDs can be an effective approach for stabilization of solid-state Li matrix architecture.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52174345 and 52064032)the Science and Technology Major Project of Yunnan Province (No.202202AG050004)。
文摘The configuration and quality of reinforcements, as well as the robustness of interfacial bonding,holding a critical significance in determining the concurrence between electrical conductivity and mechanical strength in metal matrix composites. In this study, citric acid was employed as the precursor for synthesizing multiscale carbon nanomaterials(graphene quantum dots and graphene, abbreviated as GQDs and GN). The GQDs@GN/Cu composites were fabricated through a segmented ball milling process in conjunction with subsequent spark plasma sintering(SPS). The intragranular GQDs and intergranular GQDs@GN had synergistically reinforced Cu composites through Orowan strengthening, load transfer strengthening and refinement strengthening. Furthermore,the robust interface bonding between GQDs@GN and Cu effectively mitigated interfacial impedance stemming from electron-boundary scattering. The yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the GQDs@GN/Cu composites were recorded as 270 and 314 MPa, respectively, representing an improvement of 92 and 28% over pure Cu, while maintaining electrical conductivity at a level comparable to that of pure Cu. This study advances the understanding of the possibility of realizing a synergistic compatibility between electrical conductivity and mechanical strength in Cu composites.
基金Project(50371069) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2006E121) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province, China+1 种基金Project(05JF21) supported by the Key Laboratory Foundation of Shaanxi Province, ChinaProject(XGJ07005) support by the Foundation of Xi’an Polytechnic University, China
文摘Interfacial reaction and its mechanism of SiC/Ti composite were revealed by chemical kinetic studies. A two-step dynamic model of interfacial reaction in SCS-6 SiC/Ti composites was built up, and the rate constant and the activation energy of the interfacial reactions were obtained based on the quantum chemistry calculation. The results show that the first step, in which the atomic Ti, C and Si are decomposed from Ti matrix and SiC fiber, respectively, is a rate-determined step because the activation energy of the step is much larger than that of the second one in which deferent interfacial reaction products form. The theoretically predicted result of the interfacial reaction is coincident with that of experimental observation.
基金financial support from the Doctoral Foundation of Henan University of Engineering(No.D2022025)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2004162)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52302138)Key Project for Science and Technology Development of Henan Province(No.232102320221)。
文摘With the rapid development of electric vehicles,hybrid electric vehicles and smart grids,people's demand for large-scale energy storage devices is increasingly intense.As a new type of secondary battery,potassium ion battery is promising to replace the lithium-ion battery in the field of large-scale energy storage by virtue of its low price and environmental friendliness.At present,the research on the anode materials of potassium ion batteries mainly focuses on carbon materials and the design of various nanostructured metal-based materials.Problems such as poor rate performance and inferior cycle life caused by electrode structure comminution during charge and discharge have not been solved.Quantum dots/nanodots materials are a new type of nanomaterials that can effectively improve the utilization of electrode materials and reduce production costs.In addition,quantum dots/nanodots materials can enhance the electrode reaction kinetics,reduce the stress generated in cycling,and effectively alleviate the agglomeration and crushing of electrode materials.In this review,we will systematically introduce the synthesis methods,K+storage properties and K+storage mechanisms of carbon quantum dots and carbon-based transition metal compound quantum dots composites.This review will have significant references for potassium ion battery researchers.
文摘We present a new interpretation of the Higgs field as a composite particle made up of a positive, with, a negative mass Planck particle. According to the Winterberg hypothesis, space, i.e., the vacuum, consists of both positive and negative physical massive particles, which he called planckions, interacting through strong superfluid forces. In our composite model for the Higgs boson, there is an intrinsic length scale associated with the vacuum, different from the one introduced by Winterberg, where, when the vacuum is in a perfectly balanced state, the number density of positive Planck particles equals the number density of negative Planck particles. Due to the mass compensating effect, the vacuum thus appears massless, chargeless, without pressure, energy density, or entropy. However, a situation can arise where there is an effective mass density imbalance due to the two species of Planck particle not matching in terms of populations, within their respective excited energy states. This does not require the physical addition or removal of either positive or negative Planck particles, within a given region of space, as originally thought. Ordinary matter, dark matter, and dark energy can thus be given a new interpretation as residual vacuum energies within the context of a greater vacuum, where the populations of the positive and negative energy states exactly balance. In the present epoch, it is estimated that the dark energy number density imbalance amounts to, , per cubic meter, when cosmic distance scales in excess of, 100 Mpc, are considered. Compared to a strictly balanced vacuum, where we estimate that the positive, and the negative Planck number density, is of the order, 7.85E54 particles per cubic meter, the above is a very small perturbation. This slight imbalance, we argue, would dramatically alleviate, if not altogether eliminate, the long standing cosmological constant problem.
文摘We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. Both quantum gravity and the particle model are shown to be derivable from the supersymmetric 3d Chern-Simons action. Forces-Matter unification is achieved.
