Bipolar membranes(BPMs)exhibit the unique capability to regulate the operating environment of electrochemical system through the water dissociation-combination processes.However,the industrial utilization of BPMs is l...Bipolar membranes(BPMs)exhibit the unique capability to regulate the operating environment of electrochemical system through the water dissociation-combination processes.However,the industrial utilization of BPMs is limited by instability and serious energy consumption.The current-induced membrane discharge(CIMD)at high-current conditions has a negative influence on the performance of anion-exchange membranes,but the underlying ion transport mechanisms in the BPMs remain unclear.Here,the CIMD-coupled Poisson-Nernst-Planck(PNP)equations are used to explore the ion transport mechanisms in the BPMs for both reverse bias and forward bias at neutral and acid-base conditions.It is demonstrated that the CIMD effect in the reverse-bias mode can be suppressed by enhancing the diffusive transport of salt counter-ions(Na^(+)and Cl^(−))into the BPMs,and that in the forward-bias mode with acid-base electrolytes can be suppressed by matching the transport rate of water counter-ions(H_(3)O^(+)and OH^(−)).Suppressing the CIMD can promote the water dissociation in the reverse-bias mode,as well as overcome the plateau of limiting current density and reduce the interfacial blockage of salt co-ions(Cl^(−))in the anion-exchange layer in the forward-bias mode with acid-base electrolytes.Our work highlights the importance of regulating ion crossover transport on improving the performance of BPMs.展开更多
In order to understand the dynamic behavior of submarine pipelines exposed to current and the mechanism of the interaction between current-induced vibration and scour of pipelines on a sandy bottom, an experimental in...In order to understand the dynamic behavior of submarine pipelines exposed to current and the mechanism of the interaction between current-induced vibration and scour of pipelines on a sandy bottom, an experimental investigation is conducted with a small scale model A test model which can be tested in the flume is set up by taking into account the typical working conditions of the pipelines and by applying the similarity theory. The interactions between the shape of the scour hole and the behavior of the pipeline as well as the flow patterns of the current are detailed, and the interaction mechanism outlined. The effect of vibration of the pipeline on the development of dynamic scour at different stages is found out. The proposed experimental method and test results provide an effective means for design of marine pipelines against scouring.展开更多
We have studied the characteristics of current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization in semiconductor-nanowire/swave superconductor junctions with strong spin–orbit coupling. It was found that within some paramete...We have studied the characteristics of current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization in semiconductor-nanowire/swave superconductor junctions with strong spin–orbit coupling. It was found that within some parameter regions the magnitude of the current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization density in such structures will increase（or decrease） with the decrease（or increase） of the charge current density, in contrast to that found in normal spin–orbit coupled semiconductor structures. It was also found that the unusual characteristics of the current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization in such structures can be well explained by the effect of the Andreev reflection.展开更多
Subject Code:F04 With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,a study by the research group led by Prof.Wang Kaiyou(王开友)from the Institute of Semiconductors,Chinese Academy of Sciences demon...Subject Code:F04 With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,a study by the research group led by Prof.Wang Kaiyou(王开友)from the Institute of Semiconductors,Chinese Academy of Sciences demonstrates all-electric and programmable manipulations of ferromagnetic bits without external展开更多
Scouring is one of the primary triggers of failure for bridges across rivers or seas.However,research concerning the scour mechanism of multi-wall foundations(MWFs)remains scarce,hindering the further application of M...Scouring is one of the primary triggers of failure for bridges across rivers or seas.However,research concerning the scour mechanism of multi-wall foundations(MWFs)remains scarce,hindering the further application of MWFs.In this study,for the first time,the scouring effect caused by unidirectional flow around MWFs was examined numerically using FLOW-3D involving a large-eddy simulation.Initially,the applicability of the scouring model and input parameters was validated using a case study based on published measured data.Subsequently,the scouring effects of four MWFs with different wall arrangements and inflow angles,including the flow field analysis and scour pit and depth,were investigated thoroughly.It was found that the maximum scour depth of MWFs with an inflow angle of 0°was smaller than that of those with an inflow angle of 45°,regardless of the wall arrangement.Meanwhile,changing the inflow angle significantly affects the scour characteristics of MWFs arranged in parallel.In practical engineering,MWFs arranged in parallel are preferred considering the need for scouring resistance.However,a comparative analysis should be performed to consider comprehensively whether to adopt the form of a round wall arrangement when the inflow angle is not 0°or the inflow direction is changeable.展开更多
Antiferromagnets offer considerable potential for electronic device applications. This article reviews recent demonstrations of spin manipulation in antiferromagnetic devices using applied electrical currents. Due to ...Antiferromagnets offer considerable potential for electronic device applications. This article reviews recent demonstrations of spin manipulation in antiferromagnetic devices using applied electrical currents. Due to spin–orbit coupling in environments with particular crystalline or structural symmetries, the electric current can induce an effective magnetic field with a sign that alternates on the lengthscale of the unit cell. The staggered effective field provides an efficient mechanism for switching antiferromagnetic domains and moving antiferromagnetic domain walls, with writing speeds in the terahertz regime.展开更多
The current-induced resistive switching behavior in the micron-scale pillars of low-doped La0.9Sr0.1MnO3 thin films using laser molecular-beam epitaxy was reported. It was demonstrated that the current-voltage curves ...The current-induced resistive switching behavior in the micron-scale pillars of low-doped La0.9Sr0.1MnO3 thin films using laser molecular-beam epitaxy was reported. It was demonstrated that the current-voltage curves at 120 K showed hysteresis with several threshold currents corresponding to the switching in resistance to metastable low resistance states, and finally, four closed loops were formed. A mode was proposed, which was based on the low-temperature canted antiferromagnetism ordering for a lightly doped insulating regime.展开更多
The current-induced magnetic switching is studied in Co/Cu/Co nanopillar with an in-plane magnetization traversed under the perpendicular-to-plane external field.Magnetization switching is found to take place when the...The current-induced magnetic switching is studied in Co/Cu/Co nanopillar with an in-plane magnetization traversed under the perpendicular-to-plane external field.Magnetization switching is found to take place when the current density exceeds a threshold.By analyzing precessional trajectories,evolutions of domain walls and magnetization switching times under the perpendicular magnetic field,there are two different magnetization switching modes:nucleation and domain wall motion reversal;uniform magnetization reversal.The first mode occurs at lower current density,which is realized by the formation of the reversal nucleus and domain wall motion;while the second mode occurs through complete magnetization reversal at higher current density.Furthermore,the switching time reduces as the spin-polarized current density increases,which can also be grouped into two reversal modes.展开更多
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB4602101)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2022ZFJH004 and 2024SMECP05)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278127 and 22378112)the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research(22T01400100-18)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20230801)。
文摘Bipolar membranes(BPMs)exhibit the unique capability to regulate the operating environment of electrochemical system through the water dissociation-combination processes.However,the industrial utilization of BPMs is limited by instability and serious energy consumption.The current-induced membrane discharge(CIMD)at high-current conditions has a negative influence on the performance of anion-exchange membranes,but the underlying ion transport mechanisms in the BPMs remain unclear.Here,the CIMD-coupled Poisson-Nernst-Planck(PNP)equations are used to explore the ion transport mechanisms in the BPMs for both reverse bias and forward bias at neutral and acid-base conditions.It is demonstrated that the CIMD effect in the reverse-bias mode can be suppressed by enhancing the diffusive transport of salt counter-ions(Na^(+)and Cl^(−))into the BPMs,and that in the forward-bias mode with acid-base electrolytes can be suppressed by matching the transport rate of water counter-ions(H_(3)O^(+)and OH^(−)).Suppressing the CIMD can promote the water dissociation in the reverse-bias mode,as well as overcome the plateau of limiting current density and reduce the interfacial blockage of salt co-ions(Cl^(−))in the anion-exchange layer in the forward-bias mode with acid-base electrolytes.Our work highlights the importance of regulating ion crossover transport on improving the performance of BPMs.
基金Supported by the Ninth 5-Year Priorities Program(Project No.KZ951-A1-405),Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘In order to understand the dynamic behavior of submarine pipelines exposed to current and the mechanism of the interaction between current-induced vibration and scour of pipelines on a sandy bottom, an experimental investigation is conducted with a small scale model A test model which can be tested in the flume is set up by taking into account the typical working conditions of the pipelines and by applying the similarity theory. The interactions between the shape of the scour hole and the behavior of the pipeline as well as the flow patterns of the current are detailed, and the interaction mechanism outlined. The effect of vibration of the pipeline on the development of dynamic scour at different stages is found out. The proposed experimental method and test results provide an effective means for design of marine pipelines against scouring.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11474106)
文摘We have studied the characteristics of current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization in semiconductor-nanowire/swave superconductor junctions with strong spin–orbit coupling. It was found that within some parameter regions the magnitude of the current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization density in such structures will increase（or decrease） with the decrease（or increase） of the charge current density, in contrast to that found in normal spin–orbit coupled semiconductor structures. It was also found that the unusual characteristics of the current-induced nonequilibrium spin polarization in such structures can be well explained by the effect of the Andreev reflection.
文摘Subject Code:F04 With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,a study by the research group led by Prof.Wang Kaiyou(王开友)from the Institute of Semiconductors,Chinese Academy of Sciences demonstrates all-electric and programmable manipulations of ferromagnetic bits without external
基金funded by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42007247)Nature Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2022NSFSC1151)+1 种基金Open Fund of Shock and Vibration of Engineering Materials and Structures Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province(No.20kfgk08)Scientific and Technological Innovation Projects of Housing and Urban-rural Construction in Sichuan Province(No.SCJSKJ2022-09)as well as Selected Funding for Scientific and Technological Activities in Sichuan.
文摘Scouring is one of the primary triggers of failure for bridges across rivers or seas.However,research concerning the scour mechanism of multi-wall foundations(MWFs)remains scarce,hindering the further application of MWFs.In this study,for the first time,the scouring effect caused by unidirectional flow around MWFs was examined numerically using FLOW-3D involving a large-eddy simulation.Initially,the applicability of the scouring model and input parameters was validated using a case study based on published measured data.Subsequently,the scouring effects of four MWFs with different wall arrangements and inflow angles,including the flow field analysis and scour pit and depth,were investigated thoroughly.It was found that the maximum scour depth of MWFs with an inflow angle of 0°was smaller than that of those with an inflow angle of 45°,regardless of the wall arrangement.Meanwhile,changing the inflow angle significantly affects the scour characteristics of MWFs arranged in parallel.In practical engineering,MWFs arranged in parallel are preferred considering the need for scouring resistance.However,a comparative analysis should be performed to consider comprehensively whether to adopt the form of a round wall arrangement when the inflow angle is not 0°or the inflow direction is changeable.
基金Project supported by EPSRC(Grant No.EP/P019749/1)support from the Royal Society through a University Research Fellowship
文摘Antiferromagnets offer considerable potential for electronic device applications. This article reviews recent demonstrations of spin manipulation in antiferromagnetic devices using applied electrical currents. Due to spin–orbit coupling in environments with particular crystalline or structural symmetries, the electric current can induce an effective magnetic field with a sign that alternates on the lengthscale of the unit cell. The staggered effective field provides an efficient mechanism for switching antiferromagnetic domains and moving antiferromagnetic domain walls, with writing speeds in the terahertz regime.
基金the National Basic Research Program of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of EducationBeijing Natural Science Foundation
文摘The current-induced resistive switching behavior in the micron-scale pillars of low-doped La0.9Sr0.1MnO3 thin films using laser molecular-beam epitaxy was reported. It was demonstrated that the current-voltage curves at 120 K showed hysteresis with several threshold currents corresponding to the switching in resistance to metastable low resistance states, and finally, four closed loops were formed. A mode was proposed, which was based on the low-temperature canted antiferromagnetism ordering for a lightly doped insulating regime.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 5042810)
文摘The current-induced magnetic switching is studied in Co/Cu/Co nanopillar with an in-plane magnetization traversed under the perpendicular-to-plane external field.Magnetization switching is found to take place when the current density exceeds a threshold.By analyzing precessional trajectories,evolutions of domain walls and magnetization switching times under the perpendicular magnetic field,there are two different magnetization switching modes:nucleation and domain wall motion reversal;uniform magnetization reversal.The first mode occurs at lower current density,which is realized by the formation of the reversal nucleus and domain wall motion;while the second mode occurs through complete magnetization reversal at higher current density.Furthermore,the switching time reduces as the spin-polarized current density increases,which can also be grouped into two reversal modes.
