Traditional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)employing liquid electrolytes face inherent safety risks,motivating the development of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)like polyethylene oxide(PEO).However,pure PEO suffers from ...Traditional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)employing liquid electrolytes face inherent safety risks,motivating the development of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)like polyethylene oxide(PEO).However,pure PEO suffers from low room-temperature ionic conductivity and poor mechanical strength.Composite solid electrolytes(CSEs)incorporating inorganic filler offer promise but are hindered by poor interfacial compatibility.This study addresses this critical issue through surface engineering.Mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane(MPTMS)is used to modify garnet-type Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)particles,introducing thiol groups(-SH)onto their surface.Subsequently,thiol-functionalized LLZTO(LLZTO@MPTMS)participate in the insitu copolymerization of polyethylene glycol methyl methacrylate(PEGMEMA)and crosslinker polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate(PEGDMA),yielding a novel PEO-based CSE(PCSE).The effects of PEGMEMA molecular weight,PEGMEMA/PEGDMA ratio,and LLZTO@MPTMS content have been systematically examined to optimize the electrolyte.The resulting PCSE exhibits an ionic conductivity of 1.20×10^(-4)S·cm^(-1)at 30℃,a lithium-ion transference number of 0.36,and a wide electrochemical stability window up to 5.1 V(vs.Li^(+)/Li).Li/PCSE/Li symmetric cells demonstrate stable cycling for nearly 240 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2),indicating enhanced interface compatibility with lithium metal and effective dendrite suppression.Furthermore,LiFePO_(4)/PCSE/Li full cells deliver a high initial discharge capacity of 155.0 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C and retain 76.0%capacity after 100 cycles,alongside excellent rate capability.These results confirm that the combined strategy of LLZTO surface modification with MPTMS and in-situ copolymerization effectively mitigates interfacial issues,presenting a promising material system for high-performance solid-state LIBs.展开更多
The nervous system function requires a precise but plastic neural architecture.The neuronal shape dictates how neurons interact with each other and with other cells,being the morphology of dendrites and axons the cent...The nervous system function requires a precise but plastic neural architecture.The neuronal shape dictates how neurons interact with each other and with other cells,being the morphology of dendrites and axons the central determinant of the functional properties of neurons and neural circuits.The topological and structural morphology of axons and dendrites defines and determines how synapses are conformed.The morphological diversity of axon and dendrite arborization governs the neuron’s inputs,synaptic integration,neuronal computation,signal transmission,and network circuitry,hence defining the particular connectivity and function of the different brain areas.展开更多
Zn-I_(2) batteries have emerged as promising next-generation energy storage systems owing to their inherent safety,environmental compatibility,rapid reaction kinetics,and small voltage hysteresis.Nevertheless,two crit...Zn-I_(2) batteries have emerged as promising next-generation energy storage systems owing to their inherent safety,environmental compatibility,rapid reaction kinetics,and small voltage hysteresis.Nevertheless,two critical challenges,i.e.,zinc dendrite growth and polyiodide shuttle effect,severely impede their commercial viability.To conquer these limitations,this study develops a multifunctional separator fabricated from straw-derived carboxylated nanocellulose,with its negative charge density further reinforced by anionic polyacrylamide incorporation.This modification simultaneously improves the separator’s mechanical properties,ionic conductivity,and Zn^(2+)ion transfer number.Remarkably,despite its ultrathin 20μm profile,the engineered separator demonstrates exceptional dendrite suppression and parasitic reaction inhibition,enabling Zn//Zn symmetric cells to achieve impressive cycle life(>1800 h at 2 m A cm^(-2)/2 m Ah cm^(-2))while maintaining robust performance even at ultrahigh areal capacities(25 m Ah cm^(-2)).Additionally,the separator’s anionic characteristic effectively blocks polyiodide migration through electrostatic repulsion,yielding Zn-I_(2) batteries with outstanding rate capability(120.7 m Ah g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1))and excellent cyclability(94.2%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles).And superior cycling stability can still be achieved under zinc-deficient condition and pouch cell configuration.This work establishes a new paradigm for designing high-performance zinc-based energy storage systems through rational separator engineering.展开更多
Nucleation of dendritic primaryα（Al） phase with addition of element Ce and Sr in hypoeutectic Al-7%Si-Mg cast alloy was investigated by using differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and scanning electron microsco...Nucleation of dendritic primaryα（Al） phase with addition of element Ce and Sr in hypoeutectic Al-7%Si-Mg cast alloy was investigated by using differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and scanning electron microscopy. DSC results were used to calculate the activation energy and nucleation work of primaryα（Al） phase. The results show that the values of activation energy and nucleation work are decreased and the nucleation frequency is increased with the additions of Ce and Sr to the alloys. Moreover, the grain size of dendriticα（Al） phase is well refined, and the nucleation temperatures of primaryα（Al） dendrites are decreased with the additions of Ce and Sr. The effects of elements Ce and Sr additions on kinetic nucleation of primary α（Al） phases were also discussed in hypoeutectic Al-7%Si-Mg cast alloy.展开更多
The large and small sized Cu（solid）/Al（liquid） couples were prepared to investigate the directional growth behavior of primary a（Al） phase during a concentration-gradient-controlled solidification process under ...The large and small sized Cu（solid）/Al（liquid） couples were prepared to investigate the directional growth behavior of primary a（Al） phase during a concentration-gradient-controlled solidification process under various static magnetic fields（SMFs）.The results show that in the large couples,the α（Al） dendrites reveal a directional growth character whether without or with the SMF.However,the 12 T magnetic field induces regular growth,consistent deflection and the decrease of secondary arm spacing of the dendrites.In the small couples,the α（Al） dendrites still reveal a directional growth character to some extent with a SMF of ≤5 T.However,an 8.8 T SMF destroys the directional growth and induces severe random deflections of the dendrites.When the SMF increases to 12 T,the a（Al） dendrites become quite regular despite of the consistent deflection.The directional growth arises from the continuous long-range concentration gradient field built in the melt.The morphological modification is mainly related to the suppression of natural convections and the induction of thermoelectric magnetic convection by the SMF.展开更多
The rapid solidification processes of undercooled Ti-(47,50,54)at.%Al alloys were investigated by electromagnetic levitation(EML)method combined with a high-speed photoelectric detector.The maximum undercoolings of th...The rapid solidification processes of undercooled Ti-(47,50,54)at.%Al alloys were investigated by electromagnetic levitation(EML)method combined with a high-speed photoelectric detector.The maximum undercoolings of the three liquid alloys were 376 K,352 K and 316 K,respectively.Recalescence processes corresponding to the primary dendrite growth and subsequent phase transition were recorded at various undercoolings.The primary dendrite growth velocity V meets a double exponential relationship with the undercooling T.Besides,a novel formula with physical meaning is proposed to explain that the more ordered liquid metal atoms accelerate the primary dendrite growth.Three recalescences are found at all undercoolings for Ti-47 at.%Al alloy and at high undercoolings for Ti-50 at.%Al alloy.The microstructures of solidified Ti-47 at.%Al alloys successively appear as coarse lamellar dendrites and finally evolve to refined parallel lamellar dendrites with the increasing undercooling.When T rises,the microstructures of solidified Ti-50 at.%Al alloys appear from coarse primary dendrites and interdendritic dendrites to refined lamellar dendrites.In the process from low undercooling to high undercooling,the primary phase of undercooled Ti-54 at.%Al alloys changes from r-Ti(r)to r-TiAl(r)and the microstructures of solidified alloys evolve from spherical primary dendrites and matrix phases to cellular dendrite phases.Meanwhile,for the Ti-(47,50)at.%Al,the transformation temperature of metastable intermediateγphase decreases with the increase of undercooling.Moreover,the microhardness of the three solidified alloys reaches the maximum when the undercoolings are 185 K,270 K and 316 K,respectively.展开更多
The continuous casting technological parameters have a great influence on the secondary dendrite arm spacing of the slab, which determines the segregation behavior of materials. Therefore, the identification of techno...The continuous casting technological parameters have a great influence on the secondary dendrite arm spacing of the slab, which determines the segregation behavior of materials. Therefore, the identification of technological parameters of continuous casting process directly impacts the property of slab. The relationships between continuous casting technological parameters and cooling rate of slab for spring steel were built using BP neural network model, based on which, the relevant secondary dendrite arm spacing was calculated. The simulation calculation was also carried out using the industrial data. The simulation results show that compared with that of the traditional method, the absolute error of calculation result obtained with BP neural network model reduced from 0. 015 to 0. 0005, and the relative error reduced from 6, 76 % to 0.22 %. BP neural network model had a more precise accuracy in the optimization of continuous casting technological parameters.展开更多
Upon non-equilibrium solidifications, dendrite growth, generally as precursor of as-solidified structures,has severe effects on subsequent phase transformations. Considering synergy of thermodynamics and kinetics cont...Upon non-equilibrium solidifications, dendrite growth, generally as precursor of as-solidified structures,has severe effects on subsequent phase transformations. Considering synergy of thermodynamics and kinetics controlling interface migration and following conservation of heat flux in solid temperature field, a more flexible modeling for the dendrite growth is herein developed for multi-component alloys,where, two inherent problems, i.e. correlation between thermodynamics and kinetics(i.e. the thermokinetic correlation), and theoretical connection between dendrite growth model and practical processing,have been successfully solved. Accordingly, both the thermodynamic driving force G and the effective kinetic energy barrier Qeffhave been found to control quantitatively the dendrite growth(i.e. especially the growth velocity, V), as reflected by the thermo-kinetic trade-off. Compared with previous models, it is the thermo-kinetic correlation that guarantees quantitative connection between the practical processing parameters and the current theoretical framework, as well as more reasonable description for kinetic behaviors involved. Applied to the vertical twin-roll casting(VTC), the present model, realizes a good prediction for kissing points, which influences significantly alloy design and processing optimization.This work deduces quantitatively the thermo-kinetic correlation controlling the dendrite growth, and by proposing the parameter-triplets(i.e. G-Qeff-V), further opens a new beginning for connecting solidification theories with industrial applications, such as the VTC.展开更多
The safety issues and lower energy density of the lithium metal batteries are the two main challenges that hinder their applications in the fields of electric vehicles and portable devices.In this work,the semi-interp...The safety issues and lower energy density of the lithium metal batteries are the two main challenges that hinder their applications in the fields of electric vehicles and portable devices.In this work,the semi-interpenetrated polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene(PVdF-HFP)-based gel polymer electrolyte was synthesized through UV-curing method by employing the ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate(ETPTA)monomer.The semi-interpenetrating networks formed by polymerization of ETPTA and the high liquid absorption rate of the PVdF-HFP impart the as-prepared electrolyte with a high room temperature ionic conductivity of 3.17×10-3 s cm^(-1)and a high mechanical strength of 3.46 MPa.LiFePO4 was selected as cathode materials,and the active material loading of the cathode is about 4.2 mg cm-2.The electrolyte shows superior long-term cycling properties(127 mAh g^(-1)after 200 cycles at 0.5 C),excellent rate performance(113 mAh g^(-1)at1 C,80 mAh g^(-1)at 2 C,and the discharge capacity of 135 mAh g^(-1)can be restored when the rate goes back to 0.1 C)as well as good ability to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite(about 150 h).The facile synthesis strategy and great electrochemical performance of the electrolyte make it a potential candidate for lithium metal batteries.展开更多
The dendrite growth behavior of high-strength steel during slab continuous casting with a traveling-wave magnetic field was studied in this paper. The morphology of the solidification structure and composition distrib...The dendrite growth behavior of high-strength steel during slab continuous casting with a traveling-wave magnetic field was studied in this paper. The morphology of the solidification structure and composition distribution were analyzed. Results showed that the columnar crystals could deflect and break when the traveling-wave magnetic field had low current intensity. With the increase in current intensity, the secondary dendrite arm spacing and solute permeability decreased, and the columnar crystal transformed into an equiaxed crystal. The electromagnetic force caused by the traveling-wave magnetic field changed the temperature gradient and velocity magnitude and promoted the breaking and fusing of dendrites. Dendrite compactness and composition uniformity were arranged in descending order as follows:columnar-toequiaxed transition (high current intensity), columnar crystal zone (low current intensity), columnar-to-equiaxed transition (low current intensity), and equiaxed crystal zone (high current intensity). Verified numerical simulation results combined with the boundary layer theory of solidification front and dendrite breaking–fusing model revealed the dendrite deflection mechanism and growth process. When thermal stress is not considered, and no narrow segment can be found in the dendrite, the velocity magnitude on the solidification front of liquid steel can reach up to 0.041 m/s before the dendrites break.展开更多
Very little is known about the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training on pyramidal cell dendrites and synapses of the contralateral, unaffected sensorimotor cortex in a rat model of f...Very little is known about the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training on pyramidal cell dendrites and synapses of the contralateral, unaffected sensorimotor cortex in a rat model of focal cerebral infarct. The present study was designed to explore the mechanisms underlying improved motor function via transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training following cerebral infarction. Results showed that rehabilitation training or transcranial magnetic stimulation alone reduced neurological impairment in rats following cerebral infarction, as well as significantly increased synaptic curvatures and post-synaptic density in the non-injured cerebral hemisphere sensorimotor cortex and narrowed the synapse cleft width. In addition, the percentage of perforated synapses increased. The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation resulted in significantly increased total dendritic length, dendritic branching points, and dendritic density in layer V pyramidal cells of the non-injured cerebral hemisphere motor cortex. These results demonstrated that transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training altered structural parameters of pyramidal cell dendrites and synapses in the non-injured cerebral hemisphere sensorimotor cortex, thereby improving the ability to compensate for neurological functions in rats following cerebral infarction.展开更多
The impact of heavy reduction on dendritic morphology was explored by combining experimental research and numerical simulation in metallurgy,including a detailed three-dimensional(3D)analysis and reconstruction of den...The impact of heavy reduction on dendritic morphology was explored by combining experimental research and numerical simulation in metallurgy,including a detailed three-dimensional(3D)analysis and reconstruction of dendritic solidification structures.Combining scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive scanning analysis and ANSYS simulation,the high-precision image processing software Mimics Research was utilized to conduct the extraction of dendritic morphologies.Reverse engineering software NX Imageware was employed for the 3D reconstruction of two-dimensional dendritic morphologies,restoring the dendritic characteristics in three-dimensional space.The results demonstrate that in a two-dimensional plane,dendrites connect with each other to form irregularly shaped“ring-like”structures.These dendrites have a thickness greater than 0.1 mm along the Z-axis direction,leading to the envelopment of molten steel by dendrites in a 3D space of at least 0.1 mm.This results in obstructed flow,confirming the“bridging”of dendrites in three-dimensional space,resulting in a tendency for central segregation.Dense and dispersed tiny dendrites,under the influence of heat flow direction,interconnect and continuously grow,gradually forming primary and secondary dendrites in three-dimensional space.After the completion of dendritic solidification and growth,these microdendrites appear dense and dispersed on the two-dimensional plane,providing the nuclei for the formation of new dendrites.When reduction occurs at a solid fraction of 0.46,there is a noticeable decrease in dendritic spacing,resulting in improved central segregation.展开更多
Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role ...Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.展开更多
The liquid Zr_(100-x)V_(x)(x=8.6,16.5,30)alloys were undercooled to the maximum undercooling of 364 K(0.18 T_(L)),405 K(0.21 T_(L)),and 375 K(0.21 T_(L)),respectively,by using electrostatic levitation technique.The Zr...The liquid Zr_(100-x)V_(x)(x=8.6,16.5,30)alloys were undercooled to the maximum undercooling of 364 K(0.18 T_(L)),405 K(0.21 T_(L)),and 375 K(0.21 T_(L)),respectively,by using electrostatic levitation technique.The Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) and Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloys present only one recalescence during liquid/solid phase transition,while the Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy presents a transformation from two recalescence to one recalescence phenomenon with a critical undercooling of approximately 300 K.According to the LKT/BCT model,the calculated results of the primary β-Zr dendrite growth velocity in undercooled liquid Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) and Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloys agree well with the experiments.The velocity inflection points at 119 K of Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) alloy and 201 K of Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloy could be explained by the competition between solutal undercooling control and thermal undercooling control modes.For Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy solidified in the P1 with twice recalescence,a critical second undercooling of 253 K and corresponding undercooling of 65 and 244 K are obtained.When the un-dercooling is in the range of 65-244 K,the second undercooling would be greater than 253 K,and the residual liquid phase would solidify into anomalous eutectic microstructure for Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy.The Vickers hardness of Zr_(100-x)V_(x)(x=8.6,16.5,30)alloys all show a quadratic relationship with undercooling.Under electrostatic levitation condition,the mechanical property of Zr-V alloys could be significantly regulated through solidifying the alloys at different undercoolings.展开更多
Promoting synaptic plasticity and inducing functional reorganization of residual nerve fibers hold clinical significance for restoring motor function following spinal cord injury.Neuromagnetic stimulation targeting th...Promoting synaptic plasticity and inducing functional reorganization of residual nerve fibers hold clinical significance for restoring motor function following spinal cord injury.Neuromagnetic stimulation targeting the nerve roots has been shown to improve motor function by enhancing nerve conduction in the injured spinal cord and restoring the synaptic ultrastructure of both the sensory and motor cortex.However,our understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms by which nerve root magnetic stimulation facilitates motor function recovery in the spinal cord is limited,and its role in neuroplasticity remains unclear.In this study,we established a model of spinal cord injury in adult male Sprague–Dawley rats by applying moderate compression at the T10 vertebra.We then performed magnetic stimulation on the L5 nerve root for 3 weeks,beginning on day 3 post-injury.At day 22 post-injury,we observed that nerve root magnetic stimulation downregulated the level of interleukin-6 in the injured spinal cord tissue of rats.Additionally,this treatment reduced neuronal damage and glial scar formation,and increased the number of neurons in the injured spinal cord.Furthermore,nerve root magnetic stimulation decreased the levels of acetylcholine,norepinephrine,and dopamine,and increased the expression of synaptic plasticity-related m RNA and proteins PSD95,GAP43,and Synapsin II.Taken together,these results showed that nerve root magnetic stimulation alleviated neuronal damage in the injured spinal cord,regulated synaptic plasticity,and suppressed inflammatory responses.These findings provide laboratory evidence for the clinical application of nerve root magnetic stimulation in the treatment of spinal cord injury.展开更多
Hydrogel electrolytes based on natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)powering wearable and implantable electronics,but designing natural polymer hydrogels with high ionic cond...Hydrogel electrolytes based on natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)powering wearable and implantable electronics,but designing natural polymer hydrogels with high ionic conductivity,excellent transference performance,and inhibited Zn dendrites is still challenging.Herein,two natural biocompatible polymers(sodium alginate(SA)and agarose(AG))are used to prepare composite hydrogel electrolytes ensuring electrostatic interaction between–COO–groups in SA and Zn^(2+)and coordination between C–O–C groups in AG and Zn^(2+).The as-obtained hydrogels exhibit an elevated ionic conductivity(25.05 mS cm^(−1))with a high transference number(0.75),useful for facilitated efficient Zn^(2+)transport.The theoretical calculations combined with experimental results reveal C–O–C groups endowing the as-prepared hydrogels with improved desolvation kinetics and capture ability of Zn^(2+)for achieving dendrite-free Zn deposition.In this way,the assembled Zn symmetric cell shows a long cycle life reaching 700 h at 0.2 mA cm^(−2).The exceptional biocompatibility of the hydrogels also results in cell viability assay with a survival rate above 93.5%.Overall,the proposed hydrogel electrolytes endow solid-state ZIBs with high discharge capacity,outstanding rate performance,long cycle life,good antifreeze capability,and impressive flexibility,useful features for future design and development of advanced ZIBs.展开更多
Li metal is widely recognized as the desired anode for next-generation energy storage,Li metal batteries,due to its highest theoretical capacity and lowest potential.Nonetheless,it suffers from unstable electrochemica...Li metal is widely recognized as the desired anode for next-generation energy storage,Li metal batteries,due to its highest theoretical capacity and lowest potential.Nonetheless,it suffers from unstable electrochemical behaviors like dendrite growth and side reactions in practical application.Herein,we report a highly stable anode with collector,Li_(5)Mg@Cu,realized by the melting-rolling process.The Li_(5)Mg@Cu anode delivers ultrahigh cycle stability for 2000 and 1000 h at the current densities of 1 and 2 mA cm^(-2),respectively in symmetric cells.Meanwhile,the Li_(5)Mg@Cu|LFP cell exhibits a high-capacity retention of 91.8% for 1000 cycles and 78.8% for 2000 cycles at 1 C.Moreover,we investigate the suppression effects of Mg on the dendrite growth by studying the performance of Li_(x)Mg@Cu electrodes with different Mg contents(2.0-16.7 at%).The exchange current density,surface energy,Li^(+)diffusion coefficient,and chemical stability of Li_(x)Mg@Cu concretely reveal this improving suppression effect when Mg content becomes higher.In addition,a Mg-rich phase with“hollow brick”morphology forming in the high Mg content Li_(x)Mg@Cu guides the uniform deposition of Li.This study reveals the suppression effects of Mg on Li dendrites growth and offers a perspective for finding the optimal component of Li-Mg alloys.展开更多
Secondary dendrite orientation and wall thickness considerably affect the stress rupture life of thin-walled samples.However,the effect of the secondary dendrite orientation on the thickness debit effect of nickel-bas...Secondary dendrite orientation and wall thickness considerably affect the stress rupture life of thin-walled samples.However,the effect of the secondary dendrite orientation on the thickness debit effect of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys has not been thoroughly investigated until now.Owing to geometrical constraints,typical sheet samples cannot reveal the mechanism responsible for the thickness debit effect in turbine blades.This study examined the effect of secondary dendrite orientation on the thickness debit effect of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys at 1100℃/137 MPa in tubular samples.As the wall thickness decreased from 1.5 mm to 0.3 mm,the stress rupture life decreased from approximately 170 h to 64 h,demonstrating a noticeable thickness debit effect.Among the different secondary dendrite orientation areas,the variation in plastic deformation difference increased from 7%(1.5 mm)to 45%(0.5 mm)and subsequently decreased to 4%(0.3 mm).In thinner samples,the thickness contraction and microstructure evolution were more pronounced in the[100]areas than that in the[110]and[210]areas.The theoretical calculation quantitatively indicated that for the effective stress increased,the contribution of plastic deformation(45%)was slightly lower than that of oxidation(55%)in 0.3 mm samples;nevertheless,plastic deformation played a prominent role in 0.5,0.8,1,and 1.5 mm samples and increased from 61%(0.5 mm samples)to 85%(1.5 mm samples).In thinner samples,the larger plastic deformation in the secondary dendrite orientation of the[100]areas and oxidation increased the effective stress,resulting in a shorter rupture life.These findings are conducive to the structural optimization and performance improvement of turbine blades.展开更多
The effects of the Laves-decorated dendrite structure on the hydrogen-assisted cracking behavior of the SLM-718 alloy were investigated.The Laves phase exhibits a hydrogen desorption activation energy of 47.67±7....The effects of the Laves-decorated dendrite structure on the hydrogen-assisted cracking behavior of the SLM-718 alloy were investigated.The Laves phase exhibits a hydrogen desorption activation energy of 47.67±7.85 kJ mol^(-1).The results of in situ scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy and hydrogen microprint technique provide direct evidence of the hydrogen trapping by the Laves phase.The high-density dendrite walls consisting of entangled dislocations exhibit an inhibitory effect on hydrogen diffusion.Atomic-scale characterization reveals that dislocation stacking at the Laves/γ-matrix interface induces the formation of dislocation defects and a high-stress concentration in the Laves phase.The presence of hydrogen further promotes the formation of micropore defects and the embrittlement of the Laves phase.Hydrogen-promoted dislocation slip localization and hydrogen-induced reduction of interatomic bonding are the primary reasons for the Laves phase fracture and debonding at the Laves/γ-matrix interface.The coalescence of micropore defects ultimately leads to hydrogen-induced crack formation.展开更多
Lithium metal is a highly promising anode for next-generation rechargeable batteries due to its ultrahigh theoretical capacity(3860 mAh g^(-1))and the lowest electrochemical potential(-3.04 V vs.SHE).However,its pract...Lithium metal is a highly promising anode for next-generation rechargeable batteries due to its ultrahigh theoretical capacity(3860 mAh g^(-1))and the lowest electrochemical potential(-3.04 V vs.SHE).However,its practical application is hindered by dendritic growth,unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI),and electrically isolated"dead"lithium,which degrade cycling performance and safety.To mitigate these issues by lowering the local current density,three-dimensional(3D)porous scaffolds have been explored,yet their effectiveness remains limited due to the intrinsically lithiophobic nature of scaffold surfaces.Here,we present a facile and scalable strategy to construct 3D nickel scaffolds(NiOSc-400)with an oxygen-rich,lithiophilic NiO interface,using a two-step tunable surface modification route.NiOSc-400promotes uniform Li^(+)adsorption and nucleation,while facilitating the in-situ formation of a Li_(2)O-based quasi-SEI via a conversion reaction.NiOSc-400 exhibits excellent cycling stability with a Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%over 800 cycles at 0.5 mA cm^(-2)and maintains a low overpotential of 28.9 mV at 15 mA cm^(-2).This work provides a practically viable platform for dendrite-free,high-performance lithium metal anodes by rationally engineering interfacial chemistry and scaffold architecture.展开更多
基金supported by the 2024 Capital Construction Funds within the Provincial Budget of Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission[2024C018-2].
文摘Traditional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)employing liquid electrolytes face inherent safety risks,motivating the development of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)like polyethylene oxide(PEO).However,pure PEO suffers from low room-temperature ionic conductivity and poor mechanical strength.Composite solid electrolytes(CSEs)incorporating inorganic filler offer promise but are hindered by poor interfacial compatibility.This study addresses this critical issue through surface engineering.Mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane(MPTMS)is used to modify garnet-type Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)particles,introducing thiol groups(-SH)onto their surface.Subsequently,thiol-functionalized LLZTO(LLZTO@MPTMS)participate in the insitu copolymerization of polyethylene glycol methyl methacrylate(PEGMEMA)and crosslinker polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate(PEGDMA),yielding a novel PEO-based CSE(PCSE).The effects of PEGMEMA molecular weight,PEGMEMA/PEGDMA ratio,and LLZTO@MPTMS content have been systematically examined to optimize the electrolyte.The resulting PCSE exhibits an ionic conductivity of 1.20×10^(-4)S·cm^(-1)at 30℃,a lithium-ion transference number of 0.36,and a wide electrochemical stability window up to 5.1 V(vs.Li^(+)/Li).Li/PCSE/Li symmetric cells demonstrate stable cycling for nearly 240 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2),indicating enhanced interface compatibility with lithium metal and effective dendrite suppression.Furthermore,LiFePO_(4)/PCSE/Li full cells deliver a high initial discharge capacity of 155.0 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C and retain 76.0%capacity after 100 cycles,alongside excellent rate capability.These results confirm that the combined strategy of LLZTO surface modification with MPTMS and in-situ copolymerization effectively mitigates interfacial issues,presenting a promising material system for high-performance solid-state LIBs.
基金supported by the Wellcome Trust(grant No.103852).
文摘The nervous system function requires a precise but plastic neural architecture.The neuronal shape dictates how neurons interact with each other and with other cells,being the morphology of dendrites and axons the central determinant of the functional properties of neurons and neural circuits.The topological and structural morphology of axons and dendrites defines and determines how synapses are conformed.The morphological diversity of axon and dendrite arborization governs the neuron’s inputs,synaptic integration,neuronal computation,signal transmission,and network circuitry,hence defining the particular connectivity and function of the different brain areas.
基金the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20231292)the Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund(CX(24)3091)+6 种基金the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX25_1429)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFE0109200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024300440)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2025A1515011098)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12464032)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20232BAB201032)Ji'an Science and Technology Plan Project(2024H-100301)。
文摘Zn-I_(2) batteries have emerged as promising next-generation energy storage systems owing to their inherent safety,environmental compatibility,rapid reaction kinetics,and small voltage hysteresis.Nevertheless,two critical challenges,i.e.,zinc dendrite growth and polyiodide shuttle effect,severely impede their commercial viability.To conquer these limitations,this study develops a multifunctional separator fabricated from straw-derived carboxylated nanocellulose,with its negative charge density further reinforced by anionic polyacrylamide incorporation.This modification simultaneously improves the separator’s mechanical properties,ionic conductivity,and Zn^(2+)ion transfer number.Remarkably,despite its ultrathin 20μm profile,the engineered separator demonstrates exceptional dendrite suppression and parasitic reaction inhibition,enabling Zn//Zn symmetric cells to achieve impressive cycle life(>1800 h at 2 m A cm^(-2)/2 m Ah cm^(-2))while maintaining robust performance even at ultrahigh areal capacities(25 m Ah cm^(-2)).Additionally,the separator’s anionic characteristic effectively blocks polyiodide migration through electrostatic repulsion,yielding Zn-I_(2) batteries with outstanding rate capability(120.7 m Ah g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1))and excellent cyclability(94.2%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles).And superior cycling stability can still be achieved under zinc-deficient condition and pouch cell configuration.This work establishes a new paradigm for designing high-performance zinc-based energy storage systems through rational separator engineering.
基金Project (42-QP-009) support by Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing,ChinaProject (B08040) supported by the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities ("111"Project),China
文摘Nucleation of dendritic primaryα（Al） phase with addition of element Ce and Sr in hypoeutectic Al-7%Si-Mg cast alloy was investigated by using differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and scanning electron microscopy. DSC results were used to calculate the activation energy and nucleation work of primaryα（Al） phase. The results show that the values of activation energy and nucleation work are decreased and the nucleation frequency is increased with the additions of Ce and Sr to the alloys. Moreover, the grain size of dendriticα（Al） phase is well refined, and the nucleation temperatures of primaryα（Al） dendrites are decreased with the additions of Ce and Sr. The effects of elements Ce and Sr additions on kinetic nucleation of primary α（Al） phases were also discussed in hypoeutectic Al-7%Si-Mg cast alloy.
基金Projects(51201029,51071042,51374067)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(N130409002,N130209001)supported by the Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesProject(2012M520637)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
文摘The large and small sized Cu（solid）/Al（liquid） couples were prepared to investigate the directional growth behavior of primary a（Al） phase during a concentration-gradient-controlled solidification process under various static magnetic fields（SMFs）.The results show that in the large couples,the α（Al） dendrites reveal a directional growth character whether without or with the SMF.However,the 12 T magnetic field induces regular growth,consistent deflection and the decrease of secondary arm spacing of the dendrites.In the small couples,the α（Al） dendrites still reveal a directional growth character to some extent with a SMF of ≤5 T.However,an 8.8 T SMF destroys the directional growth and induces severe random deflections of the dendrites.When the SMF increases to 12 T,the a（Al） dendrites become quite regular despite of the consistent deflection.The directional growth arises from the continuous long-range concentration gradient field built in the melt.The morphological modification is mainly related to the suppression of natural convections and the induction of thermoelectric magnetic convection by the SMF.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51734008,51522102 and 51474175).
文摘The rapid solidification processes of undercooled Ti-(47,50,54)at.%Al alloys were investigated by electromagnetic levitation(EML)method combined with a high-speed photoelectric detector.The maximum undercoolings of the three liquid alloys were 376 K,352 K and 316 K,respectively.Recalescence processes corresponding to the primary dendrite growth and subsequent phase transition were recorded at various undercoolings.The primary dendrite growth velocity V meets a double exponential relationship with the undercooling T.Besides,a novel formula with physical meaning is proposed to explain that the more ordered liquid metal atoms accelerate the primary dendrite growth.Three recalescences are found at all undercoolings for Ti-47 at.%Al alloy and at high undercoolings for Ti-50 at.%Al alloy.The microstructures of solidified Ti-47 at.%Al alloys successively appear as coarse lamellar dendrites and finally evolve to refined parallel lamellar dendrites with the increasing undercooling.When T rises,the microstructures of solidified Ti-50 at.%Al alloys appear from coarse primary dendrites and interdendritic dendrites to refined lamellar dendrites.In the process from low undercooling to high undercooling,the primary phase of undercooled Ti-54 at.%Al alloys changes from r-Ti(r)to r-TiAl(r)and the microstructures of solidified alloys evolve from spherical primary dendrites and matrix phases to cellular dendrite phases.Meanwhile,for the Ti-(47,50)at.%Al,the transformation temperature of metastable intermediateγphase decreases with the increase of undercooling.Moreover,the microhardness of the three solidified alloys reaches the maximum when the undercoolings are 185 K,270 K and 316 K,respectively.
文摘The continuous casting technological parameters have a great influence on the secondary dendrite arm spacing of the slab, which determines the segregation behavior of materials. Therefore, the identification of technological parameters of continuous casting process directly impacts the property of slab. The relationships between continuous casting technological parameters and cooling rate of slab for spring steel were built using BP neural network model, based on which, the relevant secondary dendrite arm spacing was calculated. The simulation calculation was also carried out using the industrial data. The simulation results show that compared with that of the traditional method, the absolute error of calculation result obtained with BP neural network model reduced from 0. 015 to 0. 0005, and the relative error reduced from 6, 76 % to 0.22 %. BP neural network model had a more precise accuracy in the optimization of continuous casting technological parameters.
基金supported financially by the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos. 2017YFB0703001 and 2017YFB0305100)the Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51790483,51790481,51134011,51431008 and 51671075)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 3102017jc01002)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing (Nos. 2019-TZ-01 and 2019-BJ-02)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2018M643729and 2019T120942)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(No. 2019JQ-091)
文摘Upon non-equilibrium solidifications, dendrite growth, generally as precursor of as-solidified structures,has severe effects on subsequent phase transformations. Considering synergy of thermodynamics and kinetics controlling interface migration and following conservation of heat flux in solid temperature field, a more flexible modeling for the dendrite growth is herein developed for multi-component alloys,where, two inherent problems, i.e. correlation between thermodynamics and kinetics(i.e. the thermokinetic correlation), and theoretical connection between dendrite growth model and practical processing,have been successfully solved. Accordingly, both the thermodynamic driving force G and the effective kinetic energy barrier Qeffhave been found to control quantitatively the dendrite growth(i.e. especially the growth velocity, V), as reflected by the thermo-kinetic trade-off. Compared with previous models, it is the thermo-kinetic correlation that guarantees quantitative connection between the practical processing parameters and the current theoretical framework, as well as more reasonable description for kinetic behaviors involved. Applied to the vertical twin-roll casting(VTC), the present model, realizes a good prediction for kissing points, which influences significantly alloy design and processing optimization.This work deduces quantitatively the thermo-kinetic correlation controlling the dendrite growth, and by proposing the parameter-triplets(i.e. G-Qeff-V), further opens a new beginning for connecting solidification theories with industrial applications, such as the VTC.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipal(No.L182062)the talents project of Beijing Municipal Committee Organization Department(No.2018000021223ZK21)+1 种基金the Yue Qi Young Scholar Project of China University of Mining&Technology(Beijing)(No.2017QN17)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2020XJJD01 and 2020YJSJD01)。
文摘The safety issues and lower energy density of the lithium metal batteries are the two main challenges that hinder their applications in the fields of electric vehicles and portable devices.In this work,the semi-interpenetrated polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene(PVdF-HFP)-based gel polymer electrolyte was synthesized through UV-curing method by employing the ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate(ETPTA)monomer.The semi-interpenetrating networks formed by polymerization of ETPTA and the high liquid absorption rate of the PVdF-HFP impart the as-prepared electrolyte with a high room temperature ionic conductivity of 3.17×10-3 s cm^(-1)and a high mechanical strength of 3.46 MPa.LiFePO4 was selected as cathode materials,and the active material loading of the cathode is about 4.2 mg cm-2.The electrolyte shows superior long-term cycling properties(127 mAh g^(-1)after 200 cycles at 0.5 C),excellent rate performance(113 mAh g^(-1)at1 C,80 mAh g^(-1)at 2 C,and the discharge capacity of 135 mAh g^(-1)can be restored when the rate goes back to 0.1 C)as well as good ability to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite(about 150 h).The facile synthesis strategy and great electrochemical performance of the electrolyte make it a potential candidate for lithium metal batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51774031)。
文摘The dendrite growth behavior of high-strength steel during slab continuous casting with a traveling-wave magnetic field was studied in this paper. The morphology of the solidification structure and composition distribution were analyzed. Results showed that the columnar crystals could deflect and break when the traveling-wave magnetic field had low current intensity. With the increase in current intensity, the secondary dendrite arm spacing and solute permeability decreased, and the columnar crystal transformed into an equiaxed crystal. The electromagnetic force caused by the traveling-wave magnetic field changed the temperature gradient and velocity magnitude and promoted the breaking and fusing of dendrites. Dendrite compactness and composition uniformity were arranged in descending order as follows:columnar-toequiaxed transition (high current intensity), columnar crystal zone (low current intensity), columnar-to-equiaxed transition (low current intensity), and equiaxed crystal zone (high current intensity). Verified numerical simulation results combined with the boundary layer theory of solidification front and dendrite breaking–fusing model revealed the dendrite deflection mechanism and growth process. When thermal stress is not considered, and no narrow segment can be found in the dendrite, the velocity magnitude on the solidification front of liquid steel can reach up to 0.041 m/s before the dendrites break.
基金Yantai Science and Technology Development Projects, No. 2008142-5
文摘Very little is known about the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training on pyramidal cell dendrites and synapses of the contralateral, unaffected sensorimotor cortex in a rat model of focal cerebral infarct. The present study was designed to explore the mechanisms underlying improved motor function via transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training following cerebral infarction. Results showed that rehabilitation training or transcranial magnetic stimulation alone reduced neurological impairment in rats following cerebral infarction, as well as significantly increased synaptic curvatures and post-synaptic density in the non-injured cerebral hemisphere sensorimotor cortex and narrowed the synapse cleft width. In addition, the percentage of perforated synapses increased. The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation resulted in significantly increased total dendritic length, dendritic branching points, and dendritic density in layer V pyramidal cells of the non-injured cerebral hemisphere motor cortex. These results demonstrated that transcranial magnetic stimulation and rehabilitation training altered structural parameters of pyramidal cell dendrites and synapses in the non-injured cerebral hemisphere sensorimotor cortex, thereby improving the ability to compensate for neurological functions in rats following cerebral infarction.
基金supported by Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy(No.G201711)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52104317 and 51874001).
文摘The impact of heavy reduction on dendritic morphology was explored by combining experimental research and numerical simulation in metallurgy,including a detailed three-dimensional(3D)analysis and reconstruction of dendritic solidification structures.Combining scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive scanning analysis and ANSYS simulation,the high-precision image processing software Mimics Research was utilized to conduct the extraction of dendritic morphologies.Reverse engineering software NX Imageware was employed for the 3D reconstruction of two-dimensional dendritic morphologies,restoring the dendritic characteristics in three-dimensional space.The results demonstrate that in a two-dimensional plane,dendrites connect with each other to form irregularly shaped“ring-like”structures.These dendrites have a thickness greater than 0.1 mm along the Z-axis direction,leading to the envelopment of molten steel by dendrites in a 3D space of at least 0.1 mm.This results in obstructed flow,confirming the“bridging”of dendrites in three-dimensional space,resulting in a tendency for central segregation.Dense and dispersed tiny dendrites,under the influence of heat flow direction,interconnect and continuously grow,gradually forming primary and secondary dendrites in three-dimensional space.After the completion of dendritic solidification and growth,these microdendrites appear dense and dispersed on the two-dimensional plane,providing the nuclei for the formation of new dendrites.When reduction occurs at a solid fraction of 0.46,there is a noticeable decrease in dendritic spacing,resulting in improved central segregation.
基金support from the National Institute of Health(K99AR081897,R00AR081897)M.N.W.acknowledges funding support from the National Institute of Health(P01DK011794,R01DK116716)+1 种基金the Smith Family Foundation Odyssey Award,and the Chen Institute Massachusetts General Hospital Research Scholar(2024-2029)awardμCT and bone histomorphometry were performed by the Center for Skeletal Research at Massachusetts General Hospital,a NIH-funded program(P30AR066261 and AR075042)led by Mary Bouxsein and Marie Demay.
文摘Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52088101)the Space Utilization System of China Manned Space Engineering(Grant No.KJZ-YY-NCL02)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0716301)the Shannxi Key Science and Technology Program(Grant Nos.2023-ZDLGY-36,2024JC-ZDXM-24).
文摘The liquid Zr_(100-x)V_(x)(x=8.6,16.5,30)alloys were undercooled to the maximum undercooling of 364 K(0.18 T_(L)),405 K(0.21 T_(L)),and 375 K(0.21 T_(L)),respectively,by using electrostatic levitation technique.The Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) and Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloys present only one recalescence during liquid/solid phase transition,while the Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy presents a transformation from two recalescence to one recalescence phenomenon with a critical undercooling of approximately 300 K.According to the LKT/BCT model,the calculated results of the primary β-Zr dendrite growth velocity in undercooled liquid Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) and Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloys agree well with the experiments.The velocity inflection points at 119 K of Zr_(91.4)V_(8.6) alloy and 201 K of Zr_(83.5)V_(16.5) alloy could be explained by the competition between solutal undercooling control and thermal undercooling control modes.For Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy solidified in the P1 with twice recalescence,a critical second undercooling of 253 K and corresponding undercooling of 65 and 244 K are obtained.When the un-dercooling is in the range of 65-244 K,the second undercooling would be greater than 253 K,and the residual liquid phase would solidify into anomalous eutectic microstructure for Zr_(70)V_(30) alloy.The Vickers hardness of Zr_(100-x)V_(x)(x=8.6,16.5,30)alloys all show a quadratic relationship with undercooling.Under electrostatic levitation condition,the mechanical property of Zr-V alloys could be significantly regulated through solidifying the alloys at different undercoolings.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81772453(to DX),81974358(to DX),81973157(to JZ),82173646(to JZ),82302866(to YZ)。
文摘Promoting synaptic plasticity and inducing functional reorganization of residual nerve fibers hold clinical significance for restoring motor function following spinal cord injury.Neuromagnetic stimulation targeting the nerve roots has been shown to improve motor function by enhancing nerve conduction in the injured spinal cord and restoring the synaptic ultrastructure of both the sensory and motor cortex.However,our understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms by which nerve root magnetic stimulation facilitates motor function recovery in the spinal cord is limited,and its role in neuroplasticity remains unclear.In this study,we established a model of spinal cord injury in adult male Sprague–Dawley rats by applying moderate compression at the T10 vertebra.We then performed magnetic stimulation on the L5 nerve root for 3 weeks,beginning on day 3 post-injury.At day 22 post-injury,we observed that nerve root magnetic stimulation downregulated the level of interleukin-6 in the injured spinal cord tissue of rats.Additionally,this treatment reduced neuronal damage and glial scar formation,and increased the number of neurons in the injured spinal cord.Furthermore,nerve root magnetic stimulation decreased the levels of acetylcholine,norepinephrine,and dopamine,and increased the expression of synaptic plasticity-related m RNA and proteins PSD95,GAP43,and Synapsin II.Taken together,these results showed that nerve root magnetic stimulation alleviated neuronal damage in the injured spinal cord,regulated synaptic plasticity,and suppressed inflammatory responses.These findings provide laboratory evidence for the clinical application of nerve root magnetic stimulation in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.62101605)the Zhuhai Fundamental and Application Research(no.2220004002896)+2 种基金the Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams Program(no.2019ZT08Z656)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(no.KQTD20190929172522248)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(no.24qnpy160).
文摘Hydrogel electrolytes based on natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)powering wearable and implantable electronics,but designing natural polymer hydrogels with high ionic conductivity,excellent transference performance,and inhibited Zn dendrites is still challenging.Herein,two natural biocompatible polymers(sodium alginate(SA)and agarose(AG))are used to prepare composite hydrogel electrolytes ensuring electrostatic interaction between–COO–groups in SA and Zn^(2+)and coordination between C–O–C groups in AG and Zn^(2+).The as-obtained hydrogels exhibit an elevated ionic conductivity(25.05 mS cm^(−1))with a high transference number(0.75),useful for facilitated efficient Zn^(2+)transport.The theoretical calculations combined with experimental results reveal C–O–C groups endowing the as-prepared hydrogels with improved desolvation kinetics and capture ability of Zn^(2+)for achieving dendrite-free Zn deposition.In this way,the assembled Zn symmetric cell shows a long cycle life reaching 700 h at 0.2 mA cm^(−2).The exceptional biocompatibility of the hydrogels also results in cell viability assay with a survival rate above 93.5%.Overall,the proposed hydrogel electrolytes endow solid-state ZIBs with high discharge capacity,outstanding rate performance,long cycle life,good antifreeze capability,and impressive flexibility,useful features for future design and development of advanced ZIBs.
基金supported by the Qingdao Jiuhuanxinyue New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2021B1515120071)+2 种基金the 21C Innovation Laboratory,Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd.(Grant No.21C-OP-202112)the financial support from the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2024A1515011873)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.JCYJ20220531095212027).
文摘Li metal is widely recognized as the desired anode for next-generation energy storage,Li metal batteries,due to its highest theoretical capacity and lowest potential.Nonetheless,it suffers from unstable electrochemical behaviors like dendrite growth and side reactions in practical application.Herein,we report a highly stable anode with collector,Li_(5)Mg@Cu,realized by the melting-rolling process.The Li_(5)Mg@Cu anode delivers ultrahigh cycle stability for 2000 and 1000 h at the current densities of 1 and 2 mA cm^(-2),respectively in symmetric cells.Meanwhile,the Li_(5)Mg@Cu|LFP cell exhibits a high-capacity retention of 91.8% for 1000 cycles and 78.8% for 2000 cycles at 1 C.Moreover,we investigate the suppression effects of Mg on the dendrite growth by studying the performance of Li_(x)Mg@Cu electrodes with different Mg contents(2.0-16.7 at%).The exchange current density,surface energy,Li^(+)diffusion coefficient,and chemical stability of Li_(x)Mg@Cu concretely reveal this improving suppression effect when Mg content becomes higher.In addition,a Mg-rich phase with“hollow brick”morphology forming in the high Mg content Li_(x)Mg@Cu guides the uniform deposition of Li.This study reveals the suppression effects of Mg on Li dendrites growth and offers a perspective for finding the optimal component of Li-Mg alloys.
基金financially supported by the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2021-AB-Ⅳ-001-002).
文摘Secondary dendrite orientation and wall thickness considerably affect the stress rupture life of thin-walled samples.However,the effect of the secondary dendrite orientation on the thickness debit effect of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys has not been thoroughly investigated until now.Owing to geometrical constraints,typical sheet samples cannot reveal the mechanism responsible for the thickness debit effect in turbine blades.This study examined the effect of secondary dendrite orientation on the thickness debit effect of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys at 1100℃/137 MPa in tubular samples.As the wall thickness decreased from 1.5 mm to 0.3 mm,the stress rupture life decreased from approximately 170 h to 64 h,demonstrating a noticeable thickness debit effect.Among the different secondary dendrite orientation areas,the variation in plastic deformation difference increased from 7%(1.5 mm)to 45%(0.5 mm)and subsequently decreased to 4%(0.3 mm).In thinner samples,the thickness contraction and microstructure evolution were more pronounced in the[100]areas than that in the[110]and[210]areas.The theoretical calculation quantitatively indicated that for the effective stress increased,the contribution of plastic deformation(45%)was slightly lower than that of oxidation(55%)in 0.3 mm samples;nevertheless,plastic deformation played a prominent role in 0.5,0.8,1,and 1.5 mm samples and increased from 61%(0.5 mm samples)to 85%(1.5 mm samples).In thinner samples,the larger plastic deformation in the secondary dendrite orientation of the[100]areas and oxidation increased the effective stress,resulting in a shorter rupture life.These findings are conducive to the structural optimization and performance improvement of turbine blades.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2044 and 52201060)CGN-USTB Joint Research and Development Center for Advanced Energy Materials and Service Safet.
文摘The effects of the Laves-decorated dendrite structure on the hydrogen-assisted cracking behavior of the SLM-718 alloy were investigated.The Laves phase exhibits a hydrogen desorption activation energy of 47.67±7.85 kJ mol^(-1).The results of in situ scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy and hydrogen microprint technique provide direct evidence of the hydrogen trapping by the Laves phase.The high-density dendrite walls consisting of entangled dislocations exhibit an inhibitory effect on hydrogen diffusion.Atomic-scale characterization reveals that dislocation stacking at the Laves/γ-matrix interface induces the formation of dislocation defects and a high-stress concentration in the Laves phase.The presence of hydrogen further promotes the formation of micropore defects and the embrittlement of the Laves phase.Hydrogen-promoted dislocation slip localization and hydrogen-induced reduction of interatomic bonding are the primary reasons for the Laves phase fracture and debonding at the Laves/γ-matrix interface.The coalescence of micropore defects ultimately leads to hydrogen-induced crack formation.
基金supported by the research grant of the Gyeongsang National University in 2024supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korean Government(NRF-2022R1C1C1011386)。
文摘Lithium metal is a highly promising anode for next-generation rechargeable batteries due to its ultrahigh theoretical capacity(3860 mAh g^(-1))and the lowest electrochemical potential(-3.04 V vs.SHE).However,its practical application is hindered by dendritic growth,unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI),and electrically isolated"dead"lithium,which degrade cycling performance and safety.To mitigate these issues by lowering the local current density,three-dimensional(3D)porous scaffolds have been explored,yet their effectiveness remains limited due to the intrinsically lithiophobic nature of scaffold surfaces.Here,we present a facile and scalable strategy to construct 3D nickel scaffolds(NiOSc-400)with an oxygen-rich,lithiophilic NiO interface,using a two-step tunable surface modification route.NiOSc-400promotes uniform Li^(+)adsorption and nucleation,while facilitating the in-situ formation of a Li_(2)O-based quasi-SEI via a conversion reaction.NiOSc-400 exhibits excellent cycling stability with a Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%over 800 cycles at 0.5 mA cm^(-2)and maintains a low overpotential of 28.9 mV at 15 mA cm^(-2).This work provides a practically viable platform for dendrite-free,high-performance lithium metal anodes by rationally engineering interfacial chemistry and scaffold architecture.
