In this study,we searched for dispersed repeats(DRs)in the rice(Oryza sativa)genome using the iterative procedure(IP)method.The results revealed that the O.sativa genome contained 79 DR families,comprising 992739 DNA ...In this study,we searched for dispersed repeats(DRs)in the rice(Oryza sativa)genome using the iterative procedure(IP)method.The results revealed that the O.sativa genome contained 79 DR families,comprising 992739 DNA repeats,of which 496762 and 495977 were identified on the forward and reverse DNA strands,respectively.The detected DRs were,on average,374 bp in length and occupied 66.4%of the O.sativa genome.Totally 61%of DRs,identified by the IP method,overlapped with previously annotated dispersed repeats(ADRs)detected using the Extensive De Novo TE Annotator(EDTA)pipeline.展开更多
Atomically dispersed metal site(ADMS)materials have emerged as a promising class of materials for electrocatalysis reactions in the field of energy conversion.Characterized by individual metal atoms dispersed on suita...Atomically dispersed metal site(ADMS)materials have emerged as a promising class of materials for electrocatalysis reactions in the field of energy conversion.Characterized by individual metal atoms dispersed on suitable supports,ADMS materials provide unique catalytic sites with highly tunable electronic structures.This review summarizes recent advancements in the field,with a focus on the critical roles of support materials,coordination environments,and the mechanisms underlying catalytic activity at the atomic level.First,commonly used density functional theory(DFT)simulations are reviewed,emphasizing their pivotal role in elucidating reaction mechanisms and predicting the behavior of ADMS in electrochemical reactions for hydrogen energy utilization.Then,advancements in ADMS for half-cell electrochemical reactions,including oxygen evolution reaction,hydrogen evolution reaction,and oxygen reduction reaction,as well as their applications in fuel cells and water splitting,are summarized.Finally,the challenges and future prospects of ADMS are discussed.This review underscores the transformative potential of ADMS in electrocatalysis,paving the way for innovative and sustainable energy conversion technologies.展开更多
CO_(2)-responsive gels,which swell upon contact with CO_(2),are widely used for profile control to plug high-permeability gas flow channels in carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)applications in oil reser-voir...CO_(2)-responsive gels,which swell upon contact with CO_(2),are widely used for profile control to plug high-permeability gas flow channels in carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)applications in oil reser-voirs.However,the use of these gels in high-temperature CCUS applications is limited due to their rever-sible swelling behavior at elevated temperatures.In this study,a novel dispersed particle gel(DPG)suspension is developed for high-temperature profile control in CCUS applications.First,we synthesize a double-network hydrogel consisting of a crosslinked polyacrylamide(PAAm)network and a crosslinked sodium alginate(SA)network.The hydrogel is then sheared in water to form a pre-prepared DPG suspen-sion.To enhance its performance,the gel particles are modified by introducing potassium methylsilan-etriolate(PMS)upon CO_(2) exposure.Comparing the particle size distributions of the modified and pre-prepared DPG suspension reveals a significant swelling of gel particles,over twice their original size.Moreover,subjecting the new DPG suspension to a 100℃ environment for 24 h demonstrates that its gel particle sizes do not decrease,confirming irreversible swelling,which is a significant advantage over the traditional CO_(2)-responsive gels.Thermogravimetric analysis further indicates improved thermal sta-bility compared to the pre-prepared DPG particles.Core flooding experiments show that the new DPG suspension achieves a high plugging efficiency of 95.3%in plugging an ultra-high permeability sandpack,whereas the pre-prepared DPG suspension achieves only 82.8%.With its high swelling ratio,irreversible swelling at high temperatures,enhanced thermal stability,and superior plugging performance,the newly developed DPG suspension in this work presents a highly promising solution for profile control in high-temperature CCUS applications.展开更多
1.Introduction Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy is a typical age-hardening aluminum alloy,its strength and toughness are significantly influenced by precipita-tion behavior.The nucleation mechanisms of precipitates in this alloy are...1.Introduction Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy is a typical age-hardening aluminum alloy,its strength and toughness are significantly influenced by precipita-tion behavior.The nucleation mechanisms of precipitates in this alloy are generally categorized into homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.Homogeneous nucleation relies on structural and energy fluctuations within the solution to generate the driving force necessary for direct nucleation.展开更多
Propylene,a pivotal chemical feedstock,is extensively used in synthesizing high-value derivatives such as polypropylene and acrylonitrile[1].Although propylene is predominantly produced via naphtha cracking,a persiste...Propylene,a pivotal chemical feedstock,is extensively used in synthesizing high-value derivatives such as polypropylene and acrylonitrile[1].Although propylene is predominantly produced via naphtha cracking,a persistent supply-demand gap exists[2].Non-oil routes,such as propane dehydrogenation(PDH),are increasingly attractive,particularly with the availability of shale gas[3].Modern non-oxidative PDH heavily relies on Pt nanoparticle catalysts promoted with SnOx(e.g.,PtSn/Al2O3 used in Honeywell UOP's Oleflex process)[4].However,these systems suffer from inherent limitations:high Pt costs,coke formation via deep dehydrogenation,and sintering during regeneration-necessitating environmentally detrimental oxychlorination treatments to restore activity[5].展开更多
The susceptibility of Pt catalyst surfaces to carbon monoxide(CO)poisoning in anodic hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)has been a critical constraint on the development of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).Eff...The susceptibility of Pt catalyst surfaces to carbon monoxide(CO)poisoning in anodic hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)has been a critical constraint on the development of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).Effectively regulating the electronic structure of Pt to enhance CO resistance is crucial for developing high-performance catalysts with robust anti-poisoning capabilities.Herein,the Pt/W@NCNF featured by Pt nanoparticles and atomical dispersed tungsten(W)sites on N-doped carbon nanofibers is developed for CO tolerance HOR catalyst.The presence of W enables the electron transfer from Pt,which promotes electron rearrangement in the Pt-5d orbitals.It not only optimizes the adsorption of H^(*) and CO^(*)on Pt,but also the OH^(*) intermediates adsorbed on the W sites oxidize the CO*adsorbed on Pt,thereby retaining more active sites for H_(2) adsorption and oxidation.The HOR exchange current density of Pt/W@NCNF reaches 1.35 times that of commercial Pt/C,and the limiting current density decreases by only 3.4%after introducing 1000 ppm CO in H_(2).Notably,the Pt/W@NCNF-based PEMFCs deliver markedly superior performance across a range of CO concentrations.The present study demonstrates that electronic modulation of Pt is an effective strategy for simultaneously achieving resistance to CO and promoted HOR activity.展开更多
Herein,an oxygen-doped porous g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst modified with atomically dispersed Fe(Fe_(1)/OPCN)issuccessfully prepared and exhibits significant superiority in removing refractory sulfonic azo contaminants f...Herein,an oxygen-doped porous g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst modified with atomically dispersed Fe(Fe_(1)/OPCN)issuccessfully prepared and exhibits significant superiority in removing refractory sulfonic azo contaminants fromwater via catalyst-contaminant interaction.The elimination performance of Fe_(1)/OPCN towards acid red 9,acidred 13 and amaranth containing similar azonaphthalene structure and increasing sulfonic acid groups increasesgradually.The amaranth degradation rate of Fe_(1)/OPCN is 17.7 and 6.1 times as that of homogeneous Fenton andOPCN,respectively.In addition,Fe_(1)/OPCN also has more outstanding removal activities towards other con-taminantswith sulfonic acid and azo groups alone.The considerable enhancement for removing sulfonic azocontaminants of Fe_(1)/OPCN is mainly ascribed to the following aspects:(1)The modified Fe could enhance theadsorption towards sulfonic azo compounds to accelerate the mass transfer,act as e^(-)acceptor to promoteinterfacial charge separation,and trigger the self-Fenton reaction to convert in-situ generated H_(2)O_(2)into·OH.(2)Fe(Ⅲ)could coordinate with-N=N-to form d-πconjugation,which could attract e^(-)transfer to attack-N=N-bond.Meanwhile,the inhibited charge recombination could release more free h^(þ)to oxidize sulfonicacid groups into SO4^(-)·.(3)Under the cooperation of abundant multiple active species(·O_(2)^(-),h^(þ),e^(-),·OH,SO4^(-)·)formed during the degradation reaction,sulfonic azo compounds could be completely mineralized into harmlesssmall molecules(CO_(2),H_(2)O,etc.)by means of-N=N-cleavage,hydroxyl substitution,and aromatic ringopening.This work offers a novel approach for effectively eliminating refractory sulfonic azo compounds fromwastewater.展开更多
Liquid-liquid dispersion is often performed in stirred tanks,which are valued for their ease of operation,high droplet generation rate and effective droplet dispersion.Many relevant simulations use the Eulerian-Euleri...Liquid-liquid dispersion is often performed in stirred tanks,which are valued for their ease of operation,high droplet generation rate and effective droplet dispersion.Many relevant simulations use the Eulerian-Eulerian method,combining population balance equations with statistical models to forecast droplet breakage.Conversely,the Eulerian-Lagrangian(E-L)method provides precise tracking of individual droplets,which is crucial for simulating dispersion processes.However,E-L simulation faces challenges in integrating droplet breakage effectively.To address this issue,our research introduces a probabilistic approach for droplet breakages.It assumes that a longer time increases the likelihood of breakup;a droplet breaks if the calculated probability exceeds a random value from 0 to 1.Consequently,the simulated breakage frequency becomes independent of the Lagrangian time step.The Sauter mean diameter and droplet size distribution can be accurately predicted by this probabilistic approach.By closely monitoring droplet motion,we reveal the complexity of droplet trajectories and the detailed patterns of circulation in stirred tanks.These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of liquidliquid dispersion dynamics.展开更多
Ultrafine metal nanoparticles are crucial for various applications,such as energy storage,catalysis,electronics,and biomedicine,owing to their high surfaceto-volume ratio and unique electronic properties.However,conve...Ultrafine metal nanoparticles are crucial for various applications,such as energy storage,catalysis,electronics,and biomedicine,owing to their high surfaceto-volume ratio and unique electronic properties.However,conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods often face challenges like irregular shapes and agglomeration,leading to compromised functionality.To address these challenges,this paper introduces a novel,rapid,high-temperature thermal radiation heating for the ultrafast synthesis and dispersion of metal nanoparticles.Utilizing the heating properties of carbon materials,the direct Joule heating generated by them rises to 1800-2000 K within~200 ms,followed by cooling to room temperature at a rate of 2×10^(3)K s^(-1).展开更多
Based on previous laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectroscopy work, the vibrational constants of neutral FeS in the X5 △ electronic state were obtained by directly mapping the ground-state vibrational levels u...Based on previous laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectroscopy work, the vibrational constants of neutral FeS in the X5 △ electronic state were obtained by directly mapping the ground-state vibrational levels up to v"=3 using conventional laser-induced dispersed fluorescence spectroscopy. The vibrational frequency of FeS(X5 △) (518±5 cm-1) agrees well with that reported in a recent PES measurement (520±30 cm-1) [J. Phys. Chem. A 107, 2821 (2003)] which is the only one prior experimental vibrational frequency value for the 5 △ state of FeS. Careful comparisons of our experimental results and those documented in the literature (mainly from theoretical predictions) suggest that the ground state of FeS is 5 △ state.展开更多
Exploring non‐precious metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries. Herein, we report a Fe‐N‐C catalyst possessing a high specific surface area (1...Exploring non‐precious metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries. Herein, we report a Fe‐N‐C catalyst possessing a high specific surface area (1501 m2/g) and uniformly dispersed iron within a carbon matrix prepared via a two‐step pyrolysis process. The Fe‐N‐C catalyst exhibits excellent ORR activity in 0.1 mol/L NaOH electrolyte (onset potential, Eo=1.08 V and half wave potential, E1/2=0.88 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) and 0.1 mol/L HClO4 electrolyte (Eo=0.85 V and E1/2=0.75 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode). The direct methanol fuel cells employing Fe‐N‐C as the cathodic catalyst displayed promising per‐formance with a maximum power density of 33 mW/cm2 in alkaline media and 47 mW/cm2 in acidic media. The detailed investigation on the composition–structure–performance relationship by X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Mo-ssbauer spectroscopy suggests that Fe‐N4, together with graphitic‐N and pyridinic‐N are the active ORR components. The promising direct methanol fuel cell performance displayed by the Fe‐N‐C catalyst is related to the intrinsic high catalytic activity, and critically for this application, to the high methanol tolerance.展开更多
The laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectra of jet-cooled NiB radicals have been recorded in the energy range of 19000-22100 cm-1. Eleven bands have been assigned to the [20.77]2П-X2∑+ transition system for t...The laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectra of jet-cooled NiB radicals have been recorded in the energy range of 19000-22100 cm-1. Eleven bands have been assigned to the [20.77]2П-X2∑+ transition system for the first time. The dispersed fluorescence spectra related to most of these bands have been investigated. Vibrationally excited levels of the ground electronic state, with v" up to 6, have been observed. In addition, the lifetimes for almost all the observed bands have also been measured.展开更多
Mass transfer enhancement of gas absorption by adding a dispersed organic phase has been studied in this work. Various dispersed organic phases (heptanol, octanol, isoamyl alcohol, heptane, octane, and isooctane) we...Mass transfer enhancement of gas absorption by adding a dispersed organic phase has been studied in this work. Various dispersed organic phases (heptanol, octanol, isoamyl alcohol, heptane, octane, and isooctane) were tested respectively in the experiment. According to the theoretical model and experimental data, the overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient and enhancement factor were obtained under different dispersed organic phase volume fraction and stirring speed. The experimental results indicate that gas-liquid mass transfer is enhanced at different level by adding a dispersed organic phase. The best performance of enhancement were achieved with the dispersed organic phase volumetric fraction of 5% and under an intermediate stirring speed of 670 r·min^-1. Among the organic phases tested in the experiment, alcohols show better performance, which gave 20% higher enhance-ment of overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient than adding alkanes.展开更多
Atomically dispersed catalysts exhibit significant influence on facilitating the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics with high atom economy,owing to remarkable attributes including nearly 100%atomic utiliz...Atomically dispersed catalysts exhibit significant influence on facilitating the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics with high atom economy,owing to remarkable attributes including nearly 100%atomic utilization and exceptional catalytic functionality.Furthermore,accurately controlling atomic physical properties including spin,charge,orbital,and lattice degrees of atomically dispersed catalysts can realize the optimized chemical properties including maximum atom utilization efficiency,homogenous active centers,and satisfactory catalytic performance,but remains elusive.Here,through physical and chemical insight,we review and systematically summarize the strategies to optimize atomically dispersed ORR catalysts including adjusting the atomic coordination environment,adjacent electronic orbital and site density,and the choice of dual-atom sites.Then the emphasis is on the fundamental understanding of the correlation between the physical property and the catalytic behavior for atomically dispersed catalysts.Finally,an overview of the existing challenges and prospects to illustrate the current obstacles and potential opportunities for the advancement of atomically dispersed catalysts in the realm of electrocatalytic reactions is offered.展开更多
Although nanozymes have been widely developed,accurate design of highly active sites at the atomic level to mimic the electronic and geometrical structure of enzymes and the exploration of underlying mechanisms still ...Although nanozymes have been widely developed,accurate design of highly active sites at the atomic level to mimic the electronic and geometrical structure of enzymes and the exploration of underlying mechanisms still face significant challenges.Herein,two functional groups with opposite electron modulation abilities(nitro and amino)were introduced into the metal–organic frameworks(MIL-101(Fe))to tune the atomically dispersed metal sites and thus regulate the enzymelike activity.Notably,the functionalization of nitro can enhance the peroxidase(POD)-like activity of MIL-101(Fe),while the amino is poles apart.Theoretical calculations demonstrate that the introduction of nitro can not only regulate the geometry of adsorbed intermediates but also improve the electronic structure of metal active sites.Benefiting from both geometric and electronic effects,the nitro-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)with a low reaction energy barrier for the HO*formation exhibits a superior POD-like activity.As a concept of the application,a nitro-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-based biosensor was elaborately applied for the sensitive detection of acetylcholinesterase activity in the range of 0.2–50 mU mL−1 with a limit of detection of 0.14 mU mL−1.Moreover,the detection of organophosphorus pesticides was also achieved.This work not only opens up new prospects for the rational design of highly active nanozymes at the atomic scale but also enhances the performance of nanozyme-based biosensors.展开更多
Rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are currently receiving extensive attention because of their extremely high theoretical specific energy density,low manufacturing costs,and environmental friendliness.Exploring bif...Rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are currently receiving extensive attention because of their extremely high theoretical specific energy density,low manufacturing costs,and environmental friendliness.Exploring bifunctional catalysts with high activity and stability to overcome sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction is critical for the development of rechargeable ZABs.Atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen-carbon(M-N-C)catalysts possessing prominent advantages of high metal atom utilization and electrocatalytic activity are promising candidates to promote oxygen electrocatalysis.In this work,general principles for designing atomically dispersed M-N-C are reviewed.Then,strategies aiming at enhancing the bifunctional catalytic activity and stability are presented.Finally,the challenges and perspectives of M-N-C bifunctional oxygen catalysts for ZABs are outlined.It is expected that this review will provide insights into the targeted optimization of atomically dispersed M-N-C catalysts in rechargeable ZABs.展开更多
Heterogeneous catalysts with ultra-small clusters and atomically dispersed(USCAD)active sites have gained increasing attention in recent years.However,developing USCAD catalysts with high-density metal sites anchored ...Heterogeneous catalysts with ultra-small clusters and atomically dispersed(USCAD)active sites have gained increasing attention in recent years.However,developing USCAD catalysts with high-density metal sites anchored in porous nanomaterials is still challenging.Here,through the template-free S-assisted pyrolysis of low-cost Fe-salts with melamine(MA),porous alveolate Fe/g-C3N4 catalysts with high-density(Fe loading up to 17.7 wt%)and increased USCAD Fe sites were synthesized.The presence of a certain amount of S species in the Fe-salts/MA system plays an important role in the formation of USCAD S-Fe-salt/CN catalysts;the S species act as a"sacrificial carrier"to increase the dispersion of Fe species through Fe-S coordination and generate porous alveolate structure by escaping in the form of SO2 during pyrolysis.The S-Fe-salt/CN catalysts exhibit greatly promoted activity and reusability for degrading various organic pollutants in advanced oxidation processes compared to the corresponding Fe-salt/CN catalysts,due to the promoted accessibility of USCAD Fe sites by the porous alveolate structure.This S-assisted method exhibits good feasibility in a large variety of S species(thiourea,S powder,and NH4SCN)and Fe salts,providing a new avenue for the low-cost and large-scale synthesis of high-density USCAD metal/g-C3N4 catalysts.展开更多
Dispersed multiphase flows,including gas-particle(gas-solid),gas-spray,liquid-particle(liquid-solid) ,liquid-bubble,and bubble-liquid-particle flows,are widely encountered in power,chemical and metallurgical,aeronauti...Dispersed multiphase flows,including gas-particle(gas-solid),gas-spray,liquid-particle(liquid-solid) ,liquid-bubble,and bubble-liquid-particle flows,are widely encountered in power,chemical and metallurgical,aeronautical and astronautical,transportation,hydraulic and nuclear engineering. In this paper,advances and re-search needs in fundamental studies of dispersed multiphase flows,including the particle/droplet/bubble dynamics,particle-particle,droplet-droplet and bubble-bubble interactions,gas-particle and bubble-liquid turbulence interac-tions,particle-wall interaction,numerical simulation of dispersed multiphase flows,including Reynolds-averaged modeling(RANS modeling),large-eddy simulation(LES) and direct numerical simulation(DNS) are reviewed. The research results obtained by the present author are also included in this review.展开更多
With oil-soluble molybdenum compound and sublimed sulfur serving as raw materials, two dispersed Mo-based catalysts were prepared, characterized and then applied to the hydrogenation conversion of phenanthrene. The te...With oil-soluble molybdenum compound and sublimed sulfur serving as raw materials, two dispersed Mo-based catalysts were prepared, characterized and then applied to the hydrogenation conversion of phenanthrene. The test results showed that under the conditions specified by this study, the catalyst prepared in a higher sulfiding atmosphere was more catalytically active due to its higher content of MoS2 and stronger intrinsic catalytic activity of MoS2 unit, which demonstrated that the sulfiding atmosphere for the preparation of catalysts not only could influence the yield of MoS2 but also the structure of MoS2.The analysis on the selectivity of octahydrophenanthrene isomers revealed that the catalyst prepared in a lower sulfiding atmosphere had a relatively higher catalytic selectivity to the hydrogenation of outer aromatic ring and the structure of catalysts could be modified under the specific reaction conditions. Moreover, the selectivity between the isomers of as-octahydrophenanthrene at different reaction time and temperature was analyzed and, based on the results, a hydrogenation mechanism over dispersed Mo-based catalysts was suggested, with monatomic hydrogen transfer and catalytic surface desorption of the half-addition intermediates functioning as the key points. In addition, it is concluded that the catalyst prepared in a lower sulfiding atmosphere was more capable of adsorption than the other one.展开更多
We reported an approach to reconstruct the complex phase morphology of impact polypropylene copolymer (IPC) with core-shell dispersed particles and to optimize its toughness in approximate shear condition. The molte...We reported an approach to reconstruct the complex phase morphology of impact polypropylene copolymer (IPC) with core-shell dispersed particles and to optimize its toughness in approximate shear condition. The molten-state annealing results indicate that the phase structure with core-shell dispersed particles is unstable and could be completely destroyed by static annealing, resulting in the degradation of impact strength. By using a co-rotating twin screw extruder, we found that the dispersed particle with core-shell structure could be rebuilt in appropriate condition with the recovery of excellent impact strength due to both the huge interfacial tension during solidification and the great difference in viscosity of components. Results reveal that almost all the extruded IPCs show the impact strength 60%-90% higher than that of annealed IPCs at room temperature. And the twice-extruded IPC shows the highest impact strength, 446% higher than that of IPC annealed for 30 min. As for low temperature tests, the impact strength of extruded IPCs also increases by 33%-58%. According to adjusting the processing conditions including extrusion speed, extrusion frequency and temperature, an optimization of toughness was well established.展开更多
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation,Russia(Grant No.24-24-00031).
文摘In this study,we searched for dispersed repeats(DRs)in the rice(Oryza sativa)genome using the iterative procedure(IP)method.The results revealed that the O.sativa genome contained 79 DR families,comprising 992739 DNA repeats,of which 496762 and 495977 were identified on the forward and reverse DNA strands,respectively.The detected DRs were,on average,374 bp in length and occupied 66.4%of the O.sativa genome.Totally 61%of DRs,identified by the IP method,overlapped with previously annotated dispersed repeats(ADRs)detected using the Extensive De Novo TE Annotator(EDTA)pipeline.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005072,21965006)Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(Qian Ke He support(2023)General 122)+3 种基金Guiyang Guian Science and Technology Personnel Training Project([2024]2-13)Youth Science and Technology Talent Development Project from Guizhou Provincial Department of Education(KY[2022]163)Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Foundation(KYJZ[2024]029)the ETS Marcelle-Gauvreau Engineering Research Chair program.
文摘Atomically dispersed metal site(ADMS)materials have emerged as a promising class of materials for electrocatalysis reactions in the field of energy conversion.Characterized by individual metal atoms dispersed on suitable supports,ADMS materials provide unique catalytic sites with highly tunable electronic structures.This review summarizes recent advancements in the field,with a focus on the critical roles of support materials,coordination environments,and the mechanisms underlying catalytic activity at the atomic level.First,commonly used density functional theory(DFT)simulations are reviewed,emphasizing their pivotal role in elucidating reaction mechanisms and predicting the behavior of ADMS in electrochemical reactions for hydrogen energy utilization.Then,advancements in ADMS for half-cell electrochemical reactions,including oxygen evolution reaction,hydrogen evolution reaction,and oxygen reduction reaction,as well as their applications in fuel cells and water splitting,are summarized.Finally,the challenges and future prospects of ADMS are discussed.This review underscores the transformative potential of ADMS in electrocatalysis,paving the way for innovative and sustainable energy conversion technologies.
基金Lin Du acknowledges the financial support provided by China Scholarship Council(CSC)via a Ph.D.Scholarship(202008510128)supported by Core Technology Project of China National Petroleum Corporation(CNPC)"Research on Thermal Miscible Flooding Technology"(2023ZG18)。
文摘CO_(2)-responsive gels,which swell upon contact with CO_(2),are widely used for profile control to plug high-permeability gas flow channels in carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)applications in oil reser-voirs.However,the use of these gels in high-temperature CCUS applications is limited due to their rever-sible swelling behavior at elevated temperatures.In this study,a novel dispersed particle gel(DPG)suspension is developed for high-temperature profile control in CCUS applications.First,we synthesize a double-network hydrogel consisting of a crosslinked polyacrylamide(PAAm)network and a crosslinked sodium alginate(SA)network.The hydrogel is then sheared in water to form a pre-prepared DPG suspen-sion.To enhance its performance,the gel particles are modified by introducing potassium methylsilan-etriolate(PMS)upon CO_(2) exposure.Comparing the particle size distributions of the modified and pre-prepared DPG suspension reveals a significant swelling of gel particles,over twice their original size.Moreover,subjecting the new DPG suspension to a 100℃ environment for 24 h demonstrates that its gel particle sizes do not decrease,confirming irreversible swelling,which is a significant advantage over the traditional CO_(2)-responsive gels.Thermogravimetric analysis further indicates improved thermal sta-bility compared to the pre-prepared DPG particles.Core flooding experiments show that the new DPG suspension achieves a high plugging efficiency of 95.3%in plugging an ultra-high permeability sandpack,whereas the pre-prepared DPG suspension achieves only 82.8%.With its high swelling ratio,irreversible swelling at high temperatures,enhanced thermal stability,and superior plugging performance,the newly developed DPG suspension in this work presents a highly promising solution for profile control in high-temperature CCUS applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A20130 and 52475357).
文摘1.Introduction Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy is a typical age-hardening aluminum alloy,its strength and toughness are significantly influenced by precipita-tion behavior.The nucleation mechanisms of precipitates in this alloy are generally categorized into homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.Homogeneous nucleation relies on structural and energy fluctuations within the solution to generate the driving force necessary for direct nucleation.
文摘Propylene,a pivotal chemical feedstock,is extensively used in synthesizing high-value derivatives such as polypropylene and acrylonitrile[1].Although propylene is predominantly produced via naphtha cracking,a persistent supply-demand gap exists[2].Non-oil routes,such as propane dehydrogenation(PDH),are increasingly attractive,particularly with the availability of shale gas[3].Modern non-oxidative PDH heavily relies on Pt nanoparticle catalysts promoted with SnOx(e.g.,PtSn/Al2O3 used in Honeywell UOP's Oleflex process)[4].However,these systems suffer from inherent limitations:high Pt costs,coke formation via deep dehydrogenation,and sintering during regeneration-necessitating environmentally detrimental oxychlorination treatments to restore activity[5].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22179034,22279030)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(ZD2023B002).
文摘The susceptibility of Pt catalyst surfaces to carbon monoxide(CO)poisoning in anodic hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)has been a critical constraint on the development of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).Effectively regulating the electronic structure of Pt to enhance CO resistance is crucial for developing high-performance catalysts with robust anti-poisoning capabilities.Herein,the Pt/W@NCNF featured by Pt nanoparticles and atomical dispersed tungsten(W)sites on N-doped carbon nanofibers is developed for CO tolerance HOR catalyst.The presence of W enables the electron transfer from Pt,which promotes electron rearrangement in the Pt-5d orbitals.It not only optimizes the adsorption of H^(*) and CO^(*)on Pt,but also the OH^(*) intermediates adsorbed on the W sites oxidize the CO*adsorbed on Pt,thereby retaining more active sites for H_(2) adsorption and oxidation.The HOR exchange current density of Pt/W@NCNF reaches 1.35 times that of commercial Pt/C,and the limiting current density decreases by only 3.4%after introducing 1000 ppm CO in H_(2).Notably,the Pt/W@NCNF-based PEMFCs deliver markedly superior performance across a range of CO concentrations.The present study demonstrates that electronic modulation of Pt is an effective strategy for simultaneously achieving resistance to CO and promoted HOR activity.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20221541)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21707052)Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund(CX(20)3108).
文摘Herein,an oxygen-doped porous g-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst modified with atomically dispersed Fe(Fe_(1)/OPCN)issuccessfully prepared and exhibits significant superiority in removing refractory sulfonic azo contaminants fromwater via catalyst-contaminant interaction.The elimination performance of Fe_(1)/OPCN towards acid red 9,acidred 13 and amaranth containing similar azonaphthalene structure and increasing sulfonic acid groups increasesgradually.The amaranth degradation rate of Fe_(1)/OPCN is 17.7 and 6.1 times as that of homogeneous Fenton andOPCN,respectively.In addition,Fe_(1)/OPCN also has more outstanding removal activities towards other con-taminantswith sulfonic acid and azo groups alone.The considerable enhancement for removing sulfonic azocontaminants of Fe_(1)/OPCN is mainly ascribed to the following aspects:(1)The modified Fe could enhance theadsorption towards sulfonic azo compounds to accelerate the mass transfer,act as e^(-)acceptor to promoteinterfacial charge separation,and trigger the self-Fenton reaction to convert in-situ generated H_(2)O_(2)into·OH.(2)Fe(Ⅲ)could coordinate with-N=N-to form d-πconjugation,which could attract e^(-)transfer to attack-N=N-bond.Meanwhile,the inhibited charge recombination could release more free h^(þ)to oxidize sulfonicacid groups into SO4^(-)·.(3)Under the cooperation of abundant multiple active species(·O_(2)^(-),h^(þ),e^(-),·OH,SO4^(-)·)formed during the degradation reaction,sulfonic azo compounds could be completely mineralized into harmlesssmall molecules(CO_(2),H_(2)O,etc.)by means of-N=N-cleavage,hydroxyl substitution,and aromatic ringopening.This work offers a novel approach for effectively eliminating refractory sulfonic azo compounds fromwastewater.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China,China(2023YFE0106600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(22421003,22178354,21925805)funding from FFG(Austria)under project“ABATE”(903872).
文摘Liquid-liquid dispersion is often performed in stirred tanks,which are valued for their ease of operation,high droplet generation rate and effective droplet dispersion.Many relevant simulations use the Eulerian-Eulerian method,combining population balance equations with statistical models to forecast droplet breakage.Conversely,the Eulerian-Lagrangian(E-L)method provides precise tracking of individual droplets,which is crucial for simulating dispersion processes.However,E-L simulation faces challenges in integrating droplet breakage effectively.To address this issue,our research introduces a probabilistic approach for droplet breakages.It assumes that a longer time increases the likelihood of breakup;a droplet breaks if the calculated probability exceeds a random value from 0 to 1.Consequently,the simulated breakage frequency becomes independent of the Lagrangian time step.The Sauter mean diameter and droplet size distribution can be accurately predicted by this probabilistic approach.By closely monitoring droplet motion,we reveal the complexity of droplet trajectories and the detailed patterns of circulation in stirred tanks.These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of liquidliquid dispersion dynamics.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22468029,52274408,52204314)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Yunnan Province(No.202402AF080005)+1 种基金Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202201AW070014)the Program for Innovative Research Team in the University of ministry of Education of China(No.IRT_17R48)
文摘Ultrafine metal nanoparticles are crucial for various applications,such as energy storage,catalysis,electronics,and biomedicine,owing to their high surfaceto-volume ratio and unique electronic properties.However,conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods often face challenges like irregular shapes and agglomeration,leading to compromised functionality.To address these challenges,this paper introduces a novel,rapid,high-temperature thermal radiation heating for the ultrafast synthesis and dispersion of metal nanoparticles.Utilizing the heating properties of carbon materials,the direct Joule heating generated by them rises to 1800-2000 K within~200 ms,followed by cooling to room temperature at a rate of 2×10^(3)K s^(-1).
基金Acknowledgment: This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20673107 and No.20873133), the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2007CB815203 and No.2010CB923302), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.KJCX2-YW-N24), and the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars, Ministry of Education of China.
文摘Based on previous laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectroscopy work, the vibrational constants of neutral FeS in the X5 △ electronic state were obtained by directly mapping the ground-state vibrational levels up to v"=3 using conventional laser-induced dispersed fluorescence spectroscopy. The vibrational frequency of FeS(X5 △) (518±5 cm-1) agrees well with that reported in a recent PES measurement (520±30 cm-1) [J. Phys. Chem. A 107, 2821 (2003)] which is the only one prior experimental vibrational frequency value for the 5 △ state of FeS. Careful comparisons of our experimental results and those documented in the literature (mainly from theoretical predictions) suggest that the ground state of FeS is 5 △ state.
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文摘Exploring non‐precious metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries. Herein, we report a Fe‐N‐C catalyst possessing a high specific surface area (1501 m2/g) and uniformly dispersed iron within a carbon matrix prepared via a two‐step pyrolysis process. The Fe‐N‐C catalyst exhibits excellent ORR activity in 0.1 mol/L NaOH electrolyte (onset potential, Eo=1.08 V and half wave potential, E1/2=0.88 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) and 0.1 mol/L HClO4 electrolyte (Eo=0.85 V and E1/2=0.75 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode). The direct methanol fuel cells employing Fe‐N‐C as the cathodic catalyst displayed promising per‐formance with a maximum power density of 33 mW/cm2 in alkaline media and 47 mW/cm2 in acidic media. The detailed investigation on the composition–structure–performance relationship by X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Mo-ssbauer spectroscopy suggests that Fe‐N4, together with graphitic‐N and pyridinic‐N are the active ORR components. The promising direct methanol fuel cell performance displayed by the Fe‐N‐C catalyst is related to the intrinsic high catalytic activity, and critically for this application, to the high methanol tolerance.
文摘The laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectra of jet-cooled NiB radicals have been recorded in the energy range of 19000-22100 cm-1. Eleven bands have been assigned to the [20.77]2П-X2∑+ transition system for the first time. The dispersed fluorescence spectra related to most of these bands have been investigated. Vibrationally excited levels of the ground electronic state, with v" up to 6, have been observed. In addition, the lifetimes for almost all the observed bands have also been measured.
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文摘Mass transfer enhancement of gas absorption by adding a dispersed organic phase has been studied in this work. Various dispersed organic phases (heptanol, octanol, isoamyl alcohol, heptane, octane, and isooctane) were tested respectively in the experiment. According to the theoretical model and experimental data, the overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient and enhancement factor were obtained under different dispersed organic phase volume fraction and stirring speed. The experimental results indicate that gas-liquid mass transfer is enhanced at different level by adding a dispersed organic phase. The best performance of enhancement were achieved with the dispersed organic phase volumetric fraction of 5% and under an intermediate stirring speed of 670 r·min^-1. Among the organic phases tested in the experiment, alcohols show better performance, which gave 20% higher enhance-ment of overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient than adding alkanes.
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文摘Atomically dispersed catalysts exhibit significant influence on facilitating the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics with high atom economy,owing to remarkable attributes including nearly 100%atomic utilization and exceptional catalytic functionality.Furthermore,accurately controlling atomic physical properties including spin,charge,orbital,and lattice degrees of atomically dispersed catalysts can realize the optimized chemical properties including maximum atom utilization efficiency,homogenous active centers,and satisfactory catalytic performance,but remains elusive.Here,through physical and chemical insight,we review and systematically summarize the strategies to optimize atomically dispersed ORR catalysts including adjusting the atomic coordination environment,adjacent electronic orbital and site density,and the choice of dual-atom sites.Then the emphasis is on the fundamental understanding of the correlation between the physical property and the catalytic behavior for atomically dispersed catalysts.Finally,an overview of the existing challenges and prospects to illustrate the current obstacles and potential opportunities for the advancement of atomically dispersed catalysts in the realm of electrocatalytic reactions is offered.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(CCNU20TS013)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21503273)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China(111 program,B17019)and the Recruitment Program of Global Youth Experts of China.
文摘Although nanozymes have been widely developed,accurate design of highly active sites at the atomic level to mimic the electronic and geometrical structure of enzymes and the exploration of underlying mechanisms still face significant challenges.Herein,two functional groups with opposite electron modulation abilities(nitro and amino)were introduced into the metal–organic frameworks(MIL-101(Fe))to tune the atomically dispersed metal sites and thus regulate the enzymelike activity.Notably,the functionalization of nitro can enhance the peroxidase(POD)-like activity of MIL-101(Fe),while the amino is poles apart.Theoretical calculations demonstrate that the introduction of nitro can not only regulate the geometry of adsorbed intermediates but also improve the electronic structure of metal active sites.Benefiting from both geometric and electronic effects,the nitro-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)with a low reaction energy barrier for the HO*formation exhibits a superior POD-like activity.As a concept of the application,a nitro-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-based biosensor was elaborately applied for the sensitive detection of acetylcholinesterase activity in the range of 0.2–50 mU mL−1 with a limit of detection of 0.14 mU mL−1.Moreover,the detection of organophosphorus pesticides was also achieved.This work not only opens up new prospects for the rational design of highly active nanozymes at the atomic scale but also enhances the performance of nanozyme-based biosensors.
基金This work is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)Centre Québéco is sur les Materiaux Fonctionnels(CQMF),Fonds de Recherche du Québec-Nature et Technologies(FRQNT)+2 种基金Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique(INRS)This work is also supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21972017)the“Scientific and Technical Innovation Action Plan”Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwan Science&Technology Cooperation Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(19160760600).F.Dong gratefully acknowledges scholarships from the China Scholarship Council(CSC).
文摘Rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are currently receiving extensive attention because of their extremely high theoretical specific energy density,low manufacturing costs,and environmental friendliness.Exploring bifunctional catalysts with high activity and stability to overcome sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction is critical for the development of rechargeable ZABs.Atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen-carbon(M-N-C)catalysts possessing prominent advantages of high metal atom utilization and electrocatalytic activity are promising candidates to promote oxygen electrocatalysis.In this work,general principles for designing atomically dispersed M-N-C are reviewed.Then,strategies aiming at enhancing the bifunctional catalytic activity and stability are presented.Finally,the challenges and perspectives of M-N-C bifunctional oxygen catalysts for ZABs are outlined.It is expected that this review will provide insights into the targeted optimization of atomically dispersed M-N-C catalysts in rechargeable ZABs.
文摘Heterogeneous catalysts with ultra-small clusters and atomically dispersed(USCAD)active sites have gained increasing attention in recent years.However,developing USCAD catalysts with high-density metal sites anchored in porous nanomaterials is still challenging.Here,through the template-free S-assisted pyrolysis of low-cost Fe-salts with melamine(MA),porous alveolate Fe/g-C3N4 catalysts with high-density(Fe loading up to 17.7 wt%)and increased USCAD Fe sites were synthesized.The presence of a certain amount of S species in the Fe-salts/MA system plays an important role in the formation of USCAD S-Fe-salt/CN catalysts;the S species act as a"sacrificial carrier"to increase the dispersion of Fe species through Fe-S coordination and generate porous alveolate structure by escaping in the form of SO2 during pyrolysis.The S-Fe-salt/CN catalysts exhibit greatly promoted activity and reusability for degrading various organic pollutants in advanced oxidation processes compared to the corresponding Fe-salt/CN catalysts,due to the promoted accessibility of USCAD Fe sites by the porous alveolate structure.This S-assisted method exhibits good feasibility in a large variety of S species(thiourea,S powder,and NH4SCN)and Fe salts,providing a new avenue for the low-cost and large-scale synthesis of high-density USCAD metal/g-C3N4 catalysts.
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文摘Dispersed multiphase flows,including gas-particle(gas-solid),gas-spray,liquid-particle(liquid-solid) ,liquid-bubble,and bubble-liquid-particle flows,are widely encountered in power,chemical and metallurgical,aeronautical and astronautical,transportation,hydraulic and nuclear engineering. In this paper,advances and re-search needs in fundamental studies of dispersed multiphase flows,including the particle/droplet/bubble dynamics,particle-particle,droplet-droplet and bubble-bubble interactions,gas-particle and bubble-liquid turbulence interac-tions,particle-wall interaction,numerical simulation of dispersed multiphase flows,including Reynolds-averaged modeling(RANS modeling),large-eddy simulation(LES) and direct numerical simulation(DNS) are reviewed. The research results obtained by the present author are also included in this review.
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文摘With oil-soluble molybdenum compound and sublimed sulfur serving as raw materials, two dispersed Mo-based catalysts were prepared, characterized and then applied to the hydrogenation conversion of phenanthrene. The test results showed that under the conditions specified by this study, the catalyst prepared in a higher sulfiding atmosphere was more catalytically active due to its higher content of MoS2 and stronger intrinsic catalytic activity of MoS2 unit, which demonstrated that the sulfiding atmosphere for the preparation of catalysts not only could influence the yield of MoS2 but also the structure of MoS2.The analysis on the selectivity of octahydrophenanthrene isomers revealed that the catalyst prepared in a lower sulfiding atmosphere had a relatively higher catalytic selectivity to the hydrogenation of outer aromatic ring and the structure of catalysts could be modified under the specific reaction conditions. Moreover, the selectivity between the isomers of as-octahydrophenanthrene at different reaction time and temperature was analyzed and, based on the results, a hydrogenation mechanism over dispersed Mo-based catalysts was suggested, with monatomic hydrogen transfer and catalytic surface desorption of the half-addition intermediates functioning as the key points. In addition, it is concluded that the catalyst prepared in a lower sulfiding atmosphere was more capable of adsorption than the other one.
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文摘We reported an approach to reconstruct the complex phase morphology of impact polypropylene copolymer (IPC) with core-shell dispersed particles and to optimize its toughness in approximate shear condition. The molten-state annealing results indicate that the phase structure with core-shell dispersed particles is unstable and could be completely destroyed by static annealing, resulting in the degradation of impact strength. By using a co-rotating twin screw extruder, we found that the dispersed particle with core-shell structure could be rebuilt in appropriate condition with the recovery of excellent impact strength due to both the huge interfacial tension during solidification and the great difference in viscosity of components. Results reveal that almost all the extruded IPCs show the impact strength 60%-90% higher than that of annealed IPCs at room temperature. And the twice-extruded IPC shows the highest impact strength, 446% higher than that of IPC annealed for 30 min. As for low temperature tests, the impact strength of extruded IPCs also increases by 33%-58%. According to adjusting the processing conditions including extrusion speed, extrusion frequency and temperature, an optimization of toughness was well established.