Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy ...Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.展开更多
Recent advances in organic electronics of novel materials and optoelectronic devices spark great interest in the design and synthesis of high-performance polymer semiconductors. During the last decade, isoindigo(ⅡD) ...Recent advances in organic electronics of novel materials and optoelectronic devices spark great interest in the design and synthesis of high-performance polymer semiconductors. During the last decade, isoindigo(ⅡD) and its derivatives have sprung up as common electron-deficient building blocks and obtained extensive applications in organic field-effect transistors(OFETs).In this review, we first present the current status, basic principles, and general material design strategies for OFETs. Then,multiple ⅡD-type acceptors, mature synthetic routes to monomers, and typical ⅡDs-based conjugated polymers are summarized.We also introduce side-chain engineering and cutting-edge applications, like stretchable transistors, sensing, active-matrix driving, etc., of the classic copolymer poly(isoindigo-co-bithiophene). Green polymerization approaches towards conjugated polymers incorporating ⅡDs are subsequently discussed for efficient polymerization. Finally, we conclude this review and propose in-depth prospects with respect to material synthesis and device applications. Undoubtedly, ⅡDs-based conjugated polymers would occupy a significant position in the future of organic electronics, due to diverse building blocks, mature synthetic pathways, tunable side chains, and unique optoelectronic properties.展开更多
Hydrogen,a clean and versatile energy carrier,has gained significant attention as a potential solution for addressing the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability.Efficient hydrogen production relies hea...Hydrogen,a clean and versatile energy carrier,has gained significant attention as a potential solution for addressing the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability.Efficient hydrogen production relies heavily on the development of advanced materials that enable cost-effective and sustainable methods.This review article presents a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge materials used for hydrogen production,covering both traditional and emerging technologies.This article begins by briefly introducing the importance of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and various methods used for hydrogen production.This emphasizes the critical role of these materials in enabling efficient hydrogen generation.Traditional methods,such as steam methane reforming,coal gasification,biomass gasification,and water electrolysis,are discussed,highlighting the materials used and their advantages and limitations.This review then focuses on emerging technologies that have shown promise for achieving efficient hydrogen production.Photocatalytic water splitting is explored with an emphasis on recent advancements in semiconductor-based photocatalysts and nanostructured materials for enhanced photocatalysis.Solid oxide electrolysis cells(SOEC)are examined,discussing high-temperature electrolysis materials and advancements in electrolytes and electrode materials.Biological hydrogen production and chemical looping are also discussed,highlighting the use of microorganisms,bioengineered systems,metal oxides as oxygen carriers,and catalysts for improved hydrogen generation.Advanced characterization techniques,including X-ray diffraction,spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Auger electron spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis,and differential scanning calorimetry,have been used to gain insight into the properties and performances of materials.This review concludes by addressing the challenges and prospects in the field of hydrogen production materials.This highlights the importance of the durability,stability,cost-effectiveness,scalability,and integration of materials into large-scale hydrogen pchiroduction systems.This article also discusses the emerging trends and potential breakthroughs that could shape the future of hydrogen production.展开更多
Neuromorphic devices have shown great potential in simulating the function of biological neurons due to their efficient parallel information processing and low energy consumption.MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),an emerging two...Neuromorphic devices have shown great potential in simulating the function of biological neurons due to their efficient parallel information processing and low energy consumption.MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),an emerging twodimensional material,stands out as an ideal candidate for fabricating neuromorphic devices.Its exceptional electrical performance and robust mechanical properties make it an ideal choice for this purpose.This review aims to uncover the advantages and properties of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)in neuromorphic devices and to promote its further development.Firstly,we categorize several core physical mechanisms present in MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices and summarize in detail the reasons for their formation.Then,this work systematically summarizes and classifies advanced techniques for the three main optimization pathways of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),such as doping engineering,interface engineering,and structural engineering.Significantly,this work highlights innovative applications of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices in cutting-edge computing paradigms,particularly near-sensor computing and in-sensor computing.Finally,this review carefully compiles a table that integrates almost all research results involving MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices and discusses the challenges,development prospects,and feasibility of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based neuromorphic devices in practical applications,aiming to lay a solid theoretical foundation and provide technical support for further exploration and application of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)in the field of neuromorphic devices.展开更多
Owing to their exceptional properties,high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and high-entropy materials have emerged as promising research areas and shown diverse applications.Here,the recent advances in the field are comprehensive...Owing to their exceptional properties,high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and high-entropy materials have emerged as promising research areas and shown diverse applications.Here,the recent advances in the field are comprehensively reviewed,organized into five sections.The first section introduces the background of HEAs,covering their definition,significance,application prospects,basic properties,design principles,and microstructure.The subsequent section focuses on cutting-edge high-entropy structural materials,highlighting developments such as nanostructured alloys,grain boundary engineering,eutectic systems,cryogenic alloys,thin films,micro-nano-lattice structures,additive manufacturing,high entropy metallic glasses,nano-precipitate strengthened alloys,composition modulation,alloy fibers,and refractory systems.In the following section,the emphasis shifts to functional materials,exploring HEAs as catalysts,magneto-caloric materials,corrosion-resistant alloys,radiation-resistant alloys,hydrogen storage systems,and materials for biomedicine.Additionally,the review encompasses functional high-entropy materials outside the realm of alloys,including thermoelectric,quantum dots,nanooxide catalysts,energy storage materials,negative thermal expansion ceramics,and high-entropy wave absorption materials.The paper concludes with an outlook,discussing future directions and potential growth areas in the field.Through this comprehensive review,researchers,engineers,and scientists may gain valuable insights into the recent progress and opportunities for further exploration in the exciting domains of high-entropy alloys and functional materials.展开更多
The increasing demand for geometrically complex structures—specifically, higher-inlet-temperature turbine blades for the fifth-generation or other high-generation machines of advanced fighter aircrafts—hasmade the d...The increasing demand for geometrically complex structures—specifically, higher-inlet-temperature turbine blades for the fifth-generation or other high-generation machines of advanced fighter aircrafts—hasmade the development of more complex double-walled three-layer hollow-cavity structures a necessity.However, this requires the preparation of complex ceramic cores and advanced, integrated technologies.Stereolithographic three-dimensional printing (SLA-3DP) technology, with digital control upon materialmorphology, composition, and structure, is a high integration and versatile technique that is superior tothe traditional manufacturing techniques for ceramic cores, including gel casting, injection molding, andhot pressing. The latent capacity of this technique is contingent on the progress of processing routesthat significantly reduce the distortion and defect formation in response to the elimination of the reactedorganic monomer phase during photo-curing. Despite the tremendous progress in the field, multiple challenges remain, such as the preparation of high-solid-content and low-viscosity suspensions, SLA-3DP oflarge double-walled ceramic cores with complex structures, and process optimization and sinter strengthening for the fabrication of ceramic cores. These challenges have prevented the broader applications andreduced the impact of the SLA-3DP technology. This review discusses cutting-edge research on the crucialfactors governing this production method. Specifically, we outline the existing challenges within the fieldand provide our perspective on the upcoming research work and progress.展开更多
High-mass fraction silicon aluminium composite(Si/Al composite) has unique properties of high specific strength, low thermal expansion coefficient, excellent wear resistance and weldability. It has attracted many appl...High-mass fraction silicon aluminium composite(Si/Al composite) has unique properties of high specific strength, low thermal expansion coefficient, excellent wear resistance and weldability. It has attracted many applications in terms of radar communication, aerospace and automobile industry. However, rapid tool wear resulted from high cutting force and hard abrasion, and damaged machined surfaces are the main problem in machining Si/Al composite. This work aims to reveal the mechanisms of milling-induced damages of 70wt% Si/Al composites. A cutting force analytical model considering the characteristics of both the primary silicon particles and the cutting-edge radius was established. Milling experiments were conducted to verify the validity of the model. The results show that the analytical model exhibits a good consistency with the experimental results, and the error is about 10%. The cutting-edge radius has significant effects on the cutting force, surface roughness and damage formation. With the increase in the cutting-edge radius, both the cutting force and the surface roughness decrease firstly and then increase. When the cutting-edge radius is 27 μm, the surface roughness(Sa) reaches the minimum of 2.3 μm.Milling-induced surface damages mainly contain cracks, pits, scratches, matrix coating and burrs.The damage formation is dominated by the failure mode of primary silicon particles, which includes compressive breakage, intragranular fracture, particle pull-out, and interface debonding. In addition, the high ductility of aluminium matrix leads to matrix coating. This work provides guidance for tool selection and damage inhibition in high-efficiency and high-precision machining of high mass fraction Si/Al composites.展开更多
The lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have been widely equipped in electric/hybrid electric vehicles(EVs/HEVs)and the portable electronics due to their excellent electrochemical performances.However,a large number of retired...The lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have been widely equipped in electric/hybrid electric vehicles(EVs/HEVs)and the portable electronics due to their excellent electrochemical performances.However,a large number of retired LIBs that consist of toxic substances(e.g.,heavy metals,electrolytes)and valuable metals(e.g.,Li,Co)will inevitably flow into the waste stream,and their incineration or landfill treatment will cause severe risks to ecosystem and human beings.The sustainable and efficient treatment or recycling of valuable resources from spent LIBs should be fully recognized for environmental and resource security.As one of the most important processes for spent LIBs recycling,the pretreatment is an indispensable step,which is directly related to the subsequent metal extraction and separation processes.Although considerable progresses have been made regarding the pretreatment technologies,there are few summarized reports concerning critical processes of spent LIBs recycling,especially combination of currently available recycling technologies with industrialized applications during pretreatments.Therefore,comprehensive review of the current prevailing pretreatment technologies in laboratory to existing scale-up applications is quite necessary to reveal cutting-edge development in the field of pretreatment.In this review,the current pretreatment technologies are systematically categorized and introduced,along with critical discussions.This review focused on the various options for pretreatment processes itself,instead of general spent LIBs recycling technologies without the focused topics that have been sophisticatedly reviewed by previous studies.Here,the deactivation,discharge,dismantling,separation,liberation of active material and electrolyte treatment have been summarized with the in-depth discussion of the technology development and current status of each category.Finally,current states of industrial development are also reviewed and discussed for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly recycling technologies for future applications.This review tends to present a focused topic concerning the pretreatment of spent LIBs to potential readers with a comprehensive illustration of the development on both cutting-edge technologies and scale-up applications.展开更多
Finding out how diet impacts health and metabolism while concentrating on the functional qualities and bioactive components of food is the crucial scientific objective of nutritional research. The complex relationship...Finding out how diet impacts health and metabolism while concentrating on the functional qualities and bioactive components of food is the crucial scientific objective of nutritional research. The complex relationship between metabolism and nutrition could be investigated with cutting-edge "omics" and bioinformatics techniques. This review paper provides an overview of the use of omics technologies in nutritional research, with a particular emphasis on the new applications of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and genomes in functional and biological activity research on ruminant livestock and products in the tropical regions. A wealth of knowledge has been uncovered regarding the regulation and use of numerous physiological and pathological processes by gene, m RNA, protein, and metabolite expressions under various physiological situations and guidelines. In particular, the components of meat and milk were assessed using omics research utilizing the various methods of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and genomes. The goal of this review is to use omics technologies—which have been steadily gaining popularity as technological tools—to develop new nutritional, genetic, and leadership strategies to improve animal products and their quality control. We also present an overview of the new applications of omics technologies in cattle production and employ nutriomics and foodomics technologies to investigate the microbes in the rumen ecology. Thus, the application of state-of-the-art omics technology may aid in our understanding of how species and/or breeds adapt, and the sustainability of tropical animal production, in the long run, is becoming increasingly important as a means of mitigating the consequences of climate change.展开更多
Virtual reality technology has great potential for development and application space. On the one hand, this paper makes use of the data of Derwent Patent Database to carry out statistical analysis of the information, ...Virtual reality technology has great potential for development and application space. On the one hand, this paper makes use of the data of Derwent Patent Database to carry out statistical analysis of the information, and analyzes the basic situation of the patent of virtual reality technology. On the other hand, this paper uses the Citespace software to analyze and process the retrieval records, and then obtains the relation of intermediary center, frequency of occurrence, burst term and other related data. According to these data, it analyzes and forecasts the core technologies, cutting-edge and hot technologies of virtual reality, which makes the future development of virtual reality technology more clear. At the same time, combined with the current development of virtual reality, this paper makes recommendations for the future development of China’s virtual reality technology to promote the development of virtual reality industry in China.展开更多
Ocean geoscience is a highly integrated and interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in understanding the interaction between Earth’s lithosphere,hydrosphere,atmosphere,biosphere,and anthroposphere.Recent y...Ocean geoscience is a highly integrated and interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in understanding the interaction between Earth’s lithosphere,hydrosphere,atmosphere,biosphere,and anthroposphere.Recent years have seen tremendous progress in global ocean research,driven by rapid advancements in deep-sea manned and unmanned submersibles,ocean drilling,seafloor observatories,big data assimilation,and supercomputing simulations.Representative examples of breakthroughs are highlighted in this work:(1)Probing sub-seafloor processes.A 10,000-meter ocean-bottom seismometer array has achieved high-resolution imaging of the deepest ocean on the Earth-the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench,revealing the role of key tectonic and hydrological processes within the subduction zone.The first sub-ice seafloor seismic and magnetotelluric experiments were successfully conducted at the Arctic Gakkel Ridge,providing significant insights into the dynamics of ultraslow seafloor spreading.(2)Exploration of seafloor resources.Near-seafloor investigations employing underwater robotics and multi-sensor systems have been carried out in areas of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps at global locations,including the Southwest Indian Ridge.These efforts have combined geophysical,oceanographic,chemical,and biological observations with extensive seafloor sampling.(3)Interdisciplinary research of complex catastrophic events.High-resolution simulations integrating ocean observations with supercomputing modeling have made it possible to fully model earthquake-induced seafloor deformation,tsunami propagation,and ocean basin-scale transport of the Fukushima Power Plant-derived radionuclides associated with the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.Among the world’s three major oceans,the Indian Ocean is still relatively underexplored.Major scientific challenges include elucidating crust-mantle interaction,air-sea dynamic coupling,large-scale marine hazards,and responses of ecosystems to major environmental changes,all of which require interdisciplinary collaboration.Future efforts should focus on developing intelligent unmanned observation platform systems,big data and digital twins,and AI-driven hazard modeling.Meanwhile,higher educational reforms should emphasize fostering a new generation of students and young scientists with a solid background and strong critical analysis skills to accelerate technological innovation.展开更多
We present a new framework for cognitive maintenance (CM) based on cyber-physical systems and advanced artificial intelligence techniques. These CM systems integrate intelligent deep learning approaches and intelligen...We present a new framework for cognitive maintenance (CM) based on cyber-physical systems and advanced artificial intelligence techniques. These CM systems integrate intelligent deep learning approaches and intelligent decision-making tech-niques, which can be used by maintenance professionals who are working with cutting-edge equipment. The systems will provide technical solutions to real-time online maintenance tasks, avoid outages due to equipment failures, and ensure the continuous and healthy operation of equipment and manufacturing assets. The implementation framework of CM consists of four modules, i.e., cyber-physical system, Internet of Things, data mining, and Internet of Services. In the data mining module, fault diagnosis and prediction are realized by deep learning methods. In the case study, the backlash error of cutting-edge machine tools is taken as an example. We use a deep belief network to predict the backlash of the machine tool, so as to predict the possible failure of the machine tool, and realize the strategy of CM. Through the case study, we discuss the significance of implementing CM for cutting-edge equipment, and the framework of CM implementation has been verified. Some CM system applications in manufacturing enterprises are summarized.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325801,52402052)。
文摘Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61890940)the National Key R&D Programof “Key Scientific Issues of Transformative Technology” (2018YFA0703200)the CAS-Croucher Funding Scheme for Joint Laboratories and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Program (121111KYSB20200036)。
文摘Recent advances in organic electronics of novel materials and optoelectronic devices spark great interest in the design and synthesis of high-performance polymer semiconductors. During the last decade, isoindigo(ⅡD) and its derivatives have sprung up as common electron-deficient building blocks and obtained extensive applications in organic field-effect transistors(OFETs).In this review, we first present the current status, basic principles, and general material design strategies for OFETs. Then,multiple ⅡD-type acceptors, mature synthetic routes to monomers, and typical ⅡDs-based conjugated polymers are summarized.We also introduce side-chain engineering and cutting-edge applications, like stretchable transistors, sensing, active-matrix driving, etc., of the classic copolymer poly(isoindigo-co-bithiophene). Green polymerization approaches towards conjugated polymers incorporating ⅡDs are subsequently discussed for efficient polymerization. Finally, we conclude this review and propose in-depth prospects with respect to material synthesis and device applications. Undoubtedly, ⅡDs-based conjugated polymers would occupy a significant position in the future of organic electronics, due to diverse building blocks, mature synthetic pathways, tunable side chains, and unique optoelectronic properties.
文摘Hydrogen,a clean and versatile energy carrier,has gained significant attention as a potential solution for addressing the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability.Efficient hydrogen production relies heavily on the development of advanced materials that enable cost-effective and sustainable methods.This review article presents a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge materials used for hydrogen production,covering both traditional and emerging technologies.This article begins by briefly introducing the importance of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and various methods used for hydrogen production.This emphasizes the critical role of these materials in enabling efficient hydrogen generation.Traditional methods,such as steam methane reforming,coal gasification,biomass gasification,and water electrolysis,are discussed,highlighting the materials used and their advantages and limitations.This review then focuses on emerging technologies that have shown promise for achieving efficient hydrogen production.Photocatalytic water splitting is explored with an emphasis on recent advancements in semiconductor-based photocatalysts and nanostructured materials for enhanced photocatalysis.Solid oxide electrolysis cells(SOEC)are examined,discussing high-temperature electrolysis materials and advancements in electrolytes and electrode materials.Biological hydrogen production and chemical looping are also discussed,highlighting the use of microorganisms,bioengineered systems,metal oxides as oxygen carriers,and catalysts for improved hydrogen generation.Advanced characterization techniques,including X-ray diffraction,spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Auger electron spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis,and differential scanning calorimetry,have been used to gain insight into the properties and performances of materials.This review concludes by addressing the challenges and prospects in the field of hydrogen production materials.This highlights the importance of the durability,stability,cost-effectiveness,scalability,and integration of materials into large-scale hydrogen pchiroduction systems.This article also discusses the emerging trends and potential breakthroughs that could shape the future of hydrogen production.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(Grant No.12425209)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U20A20390,11827803,12172034,11822201,62004056,62104058,62271269).
文摘Neuromorphic devices have shown great potential in simulating the function of biological neurons due to their efficient parallel information processing and low energy consumption.MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),an emerging twodimensional material,stands out as an ideal candidate for fabricating neuromorphic devices.Its exceptional electrical performance and robust mechanical properties make it an ideal choice for this purpose.This review aims to uncover the advantages and properties of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)in neuromorphic devices and to promote its further development.Firstly,we categorize several core physical mechanisms present in MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices and summarize in detail the reasons for their formation.Then,this work systematically summarizes and classifies advanced techniques for the three main optimization pathways of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),such as doping engineering,interface engineering,and structural engineering.Significantly,this work highlights innovative applications of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices in cutting-edge computing paradigms,particularly near-sensor computing and in-sensor computing.Finally,this review carefully compiles a table that integrates almost all research results involving MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)neuromorphic devices and discusses the challenges,development prospects,and feasibility of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based neuromorphic devices in practical applications,aiming to lay a solid theoretical foundation and provide technical support for further exploration and application of MXene-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)in the field of neuromorphic devices.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3802800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52222104,12261160364,51871120,51520105001,22275089,52071157,52231005,52201174,52171165,52261033,52371155,51801128,52171219,U20A20278,52371106,22071221,52122408,52201190,22075014,52272040,62222405,22125602,and 52301052)+11 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Nos.BK20200019,BK20220858 and BK20231458)support by the open research fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2022SLABFN19)support by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No2024B1515020010)support by Shanxi Province Youth Innovation Team Project(No.22JP042)support by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(No.52325102)support by the Large Scientific Facility Open Subject of Songshan Lake,Dongguan,Guangdongsupport by the research institute for Advanced Manufacturing Fund(No.P0046108)support by the Hong Kong RGC general research fund(No.11200623)and CRF project C7074-23Gfinancial support from the Australian Research CouncilHBIS-UQ Innovation Centre for Sustainable Steel projectthe QUT Capacity Building Professor Programsupport by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.30923010211)。
文摘Owing to their exceptional properties,high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and high-entropy materials have emerged as promising research areas and shown diverse applications.Here,the recent advances in the field are comprehensively reviewed,organized into five sections.The first section introduces the background of HEAs,covering their definition,significance,application prospects,basic properties,design principles,and microstructure.The subsequent section focuses on cutting-edge high-entropy structural materials,highlighting developments such as nanostructured alloys,grain boundary engineering,eutectic systems,cryogenic alloys,thin films,micro-nano-lattice structures,additive manufacturing,high entropy metallic glasses,nano-precipitate strengthened alloys,composition modulation,alloy fibers,and refractory systems.In the following section,the emphasis shifts to functional materials,exploring HEAs as catalysts,magneto-caloric materials,corrosion-resistant alloys,radiation-resistant alloys,hydrogen storage systems,and materials for biomedicine.Additionally,the review encompasses functional high-entropy materials outside the realm of alloys,including thermoelectric,quantum dots,nanooxide catalysts,energy storage materials,negative thermal expansion ceramics,and high-entropy wave absorption materials.The paper concludes with an outlook,discussing future directions and potential growth areas in the field.Through this comprehensive review,researchers,engineers,and scientists may gain valuable insights into the recent progress and opportunities for further exploration in the exciting domains of high-entropy alloys and functional materials.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program,China(No.2018YFB1106600)National Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2017-VI-0002–0072 and No.Y2019-VII-0011-0151).
文摘The increasing demand for geometrically complex structures—specifically, higher-inlet-temperature turbine blades for the fifth-generation or other high-generation machines of advanced fighter aircrafts—hasmade the development of more complex double-walled three-layer hollow-cavity structures a necessity.However, this requires the preparation of complex ceramic cores and advanced, integrated technologies.Stereolithographic three-dimensional printing (SLA-3DP) technology, with digital control upon materialmorphology, composition, and structure, is a high integration and versatile technique that is superior tothe traditional manufacturing techniques for ceramic cores, including gel casting, injection molding, andhot pressing. The latent capacity of this technique is contingent on the progress of processing routesthat significantly reduce the distortion and defect formation in response to the elimination of the reactedorganic monomer phase during photo-curing. Despite the tremendous progress in the field, multiple challenges remain, such as the preparation of high-solid-content and low-viscosity suspensions, SLA-3DP oflarge double-walled ceramic cores with complex structures, and process optimization and sinter strengthening for the fabrication of ceramic cores. These challenges have prevented the broader applications andreduced the impact of the SLA-3DP technology. This review discusses cutting-edge research on the crucialfactors governing this production method. Specifically, we outline the existing challenges within the fieldand provide our perspective on the upcoming research work and progress.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075255)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.NT2021020)。
文摘High-mass fraction silicon aluminium composite(Si/Al composite) has unique properties of high specific strength, low thermal expansion coefficient, excellent wear resistance and weldability. It has attracted many applications in terms of radar communication, aerospace and automobile industry. However, rapid tool wear resulted from high cutting force and hard abrasion, and damaged machined surfaces are the main problem in machining Si/Al composite. This work aims to reveal the mechanisms of milling-induced damages of 70wt% Si/Al composites. A cutting force analytical model considering the characteristics of both the primary silicon particles and the cutting-edge radius was established. Milling experiments were conducted to verify the validity of the model. The results show that the analytical model exhibits a good consistency with the experimental results, and the error is about 10%. The cutting-edge radius has significant effects on the cutting force, surface roughness and damage formation. With the increase in the cutting-edge radius, both the cutting force and the surface roughness decrease firstly and then increase. When the cutting-edge radius is 27 μm, the surface roughness(Sa) reaches the minimum of 2.3 μm.Milling-induced surface damages mainly contain cracks, pits, scratches, matrix coating and burrs.The damage formation is dominated by the failure mode of primary silicon particles, which includes compressive breakage, intragranular fracture, particle pull-out, and interface debonding. In addition, the high ductility of aluminium matrix leads to matrix coating. This work provides guidance for tool selection and damage inhibition in high-efficiency and high-precision machining of high mass fraction Si/Al composites.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074177 and 52174391)Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan,China(No.2017TP1001)。
文摘The lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have been widely equipped in electric/hybrid electric vehicles(EVs/HEVs)and the portable electronics due to their excellent electrochemical performances.However,a large number of retired LIBs that consist of toxic substances(e.g.,heavy metals,electrolytes)and valuable metals(e.g.,Li,Co)will inevitably flow into the waste stream,and their incineration or landfill treatment will cause severe risks to ecosystem and human beings.The sustainable and efficient treatment or recycling of valuable resources from spent LIBs should be fully recognized for environmental and resource security.As one of the most important processes for spent LIBs recycling,the pretreatment is an indispensable step,which is directly related to the subsequent metal extraction and separation processes.Although considerable progresses have been made regarding the pretreatment technologies,there are few summarized reports concerning critical processes of spent LIBs recycling,especially combination of currently available recycling technologies with industrialized applications during pretreatments.Therefore,comprehensive review of the current prevailing pretreatment technologies in laboratory to existing scale-up applications is quite necessary to reveal cutting-edge development in the field of pretreatment.In this review,the current pretreatment technologies are systematically categorized and introduced,along with critical discussions.This review focused on the various options for pretreatment processes itself,instead of general spent LIBs recycling technologies without the focused topics that have been sophisticatedly reviewed by previous studies.Here,the deactivation,discharge,dismantling,separation,liberation of active material and electrolyte treatment have been summarized with the in-depth discussion of the technology development and current status of each category.Finally,current states of industrial development are also reviewed and discussed for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly recycling technologies for future applications.This review tends to present a focused topic concerning the pretreatment of spent LIBs to potential readers with a comprehensive illustration of the development on both cutting-edge technologies and scale-up applications.
基金the Program Management Unit Human&Resources Institutional Development Research and Innovation (PMU-B)(PMU no. 660000050309) for financial support for the authors’ fellowship。
文摘Finding out how diet impacts health and metabolism while concentrating on the functional qualities and bioactive components of food is the crucial scientific objective of nutritional research. The complex relationship between metabolism and nutrition could be investigated with cutting-edge "omics" and bioinformatics techniques. This review paper provides an overview of the use of omics technologies in nutritional research, with a particular emphasis on the new applications of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and genomes in functional and biological activity research on ruminant livestock and products in the tropical regions. A wealth of knowledge has been uncovered regarding the regulation and use of numerous physiological and pathological processes by gene, m RNA, protein, and metabolite expressions under various physiological situations and guidelines. In particular, the components of meat and milk were assessed using omics research utilizing the various methods of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and genomes. The goal of this review is to use omics technologies—which have been steadily gaining popularity as technological tools—to develop new nutritional, genetic, and leadership strategies to improve animal products and their quality control. We also present an overview of the new applications of omics technologies in cattle production and employ nutriomics and foodomics technologies to investigate the microbes in the rumen ecology. Thus, the application of state-of-the-art omics technology may aid in our understanding of how species and/or breeds adapt, and the sustainability of tropical animal production, in the long run, is becoming increasingly important as a means of mitigating the consequences of climate change.
文摘Virtual reality technology has great potential for development and application space. On the one hand, this paper makes use of the data of Derwent Patent Database to carry out statistical analysis of the information, and analyzes the basic situation of the patent of virtual reality technology. On the other hand, this paper uses the Citespace software to analyze and process the retrieval records, and then obtains the relation of intermediary center, frequency of occurrence, burst term and other related data. According to these data, it analyzes and forecasts the core technologies, cutting-edge and hot technologies of virtual reality, which makes the future development of virtual reality technology more clear. At the same time, combined with the current development of virtual reality, this paper makes recommendations for the future development of China’s virtual reality technology to promote the development of virtual reality industry in China.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.92258303)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFF0506704 and 2023YFF0803404).
文摘Ocean geoscience is a highly integrated and interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in understanding the interaction between Earth’s lithosphere,hydrosphere,atmosphere,biosphere,and anthroposphere.Recent years have seen tremendous progress in global ocean research,driven by rapid advancements in deep-sea manned and unmanned submersibles,ocean drilling,seafloor observatories,big data assimilation,and supercomputing simulations.Representative examples of breakthroughs are highlighted in this work:(1)Probing sub-seafloor processes.A 10,000-meter ocean-bottom seismometer array has achieved high-resolution imaging of the deepest ocean on the Earth-the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench,revealing the role of key tectonic and hydrological processes within the subduction zone.The first sub-ice seafloor seismic and magnetotelluric experiments were successfully conducted at the Arctic Gakkel Ridge,providing significant insights into the dynamics of ultraslow seafloor spreading.(2)Exploration of seafloor resources.Near-seafloor investigations employing underwater robotics and multi-sensor systems have been carried out in areas of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps at global locations,including the Southwest Indian Ridge.These efforts have combined geophysical,oceanographic,chemical,and biological observations with extensive seafloor sampling.(3)Interdisciplinary research of complex catastrophic events.High-resolution simulations integrating ocean observations with supercomputing modeling have made it possible to fully model earthquake-induced seafloor deformation,tsunami propagation,and ocean basin-scale transport of the Fukushima Power Plant-derived radionuclides associated with the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.Among the world’s three major oceans,the Indian Ocean is still relatively underexplored.Major scientific challenges include elucidating crust-mantle interaction,air-sea dynamic coupling,large-scale marine hazards,and responses of ecosystems to major environmental changes,all of which require interdisciplinary collaboration.Future efforts should focus on developing intelligent unmanned observation platform systems,big data and digital twins,and AI-driven hazard modeling.Meanwhile,higher educational reforms should emphasize fostering a new generation of students and young scientists with a solid background and strong critical analysis skills to accelerate technological innovation.
文摘We present a new framework for cognitive maintenance (CM) based on cyber-physical systems and advanced artificial intelligence techniques. These CM systems integrate intelligent deep learning approaches and intelligent decision-making tech-niques, which can be used by maintenance professionals who are working with cutting-edge equipment. The systems will provide technical solutions to real-time online maintenance tasks, avoid outages due to equipment failures, and ensure the continuous and healthy operation of equipment and manufacturing assets. The implementation framework of CM consists of four modules, i.e., cyber-physical system, Internet of Things, data mining, and Internet of Services. In the data mining module, fault diagnosis and prediction are realized by deep learning methods. In the case study, the backlash error of cutting-edge machine tools is taken as an example. We use a deep belief network to predict the backlash of the machine tool, so as to predict the possible failure of the machine tool, and realize the strategy of CM. Through the case study, we discuss the significance of implementing CM for cutting-edge equipment, and the framework of CM implementation has been verified. Some CM system applications in manufacturing enterprises are summarized.
