Pitch is an excellent precursor for the production of hard carbon,with pre-oxidation crucial process in the fabrication.The structural changes in the different molecular components of pitch during thermochemical treat...Pitch is an excellent precursor for the production of hard carbon,with pre-oxidation crucial process in the fabrication.The structural changes in the different molecular components of pitch during thermochemical treatment are a key factor in determining the sodium-ion storage of pitchbased hard carbon anodes.We investigated the effects of the different molecular structures in the asphaltene precursor,including aromatic rings and aliphatic chains,on the sodiumion storage behavior of the resulting carbon.We found that polar oxygen functional groups limit the steric hindrance caused by the aromatic rings in pitch,and thus facilitate the introduction of cross-linked structures.During high-temperature carbonization,aromatic rings form a rigid carbon framework that prevents the rearrangement of ordered carbon layers,leading to a short-range disordered carbon structure and promotes the production of closed pores.For example,a material prepared from asphaltene,which contains a large number of oxygen-containing functional groups and macromolecular aromatic rings,using pre-oxidation at 300℃ and carbonization at 1200℃ had a reversible capacity of 316.7 mAh g^(−1) when used as the anode for sodium ion batteries.Our research provides a theoretical basis for the selection of raw materials for the development of high-quality pitch-based hard carbons.展开更多
To address the challenges of rapid bit failure and high drilling costs associated with hard limestone in Sichuan Basin of China,we conducted rock-breaking experiments and simulations of shaped(cylindrical,ridge,and ch...To address the challenges of rapid bit failure and high drilling costs associated with hard limestone in Sichuan Basin of China,we conducted rock-breaking experiments and simulations of shaped(cylindrical,ridge,and chopper)cutters.Rock mechanics,drillability,and acoustic emission indentation tests revealed the drilling resistance characteristics of the limestone:average uniaxial compressive strength of 202.472 MPa,tensile strength of 7.092 MPa,and drillability of 7.866.We evaluated the performance differences between the shaped cutters before introducing an efficient and innovative finite-discrete-infinite element method(FDIEM)to establish an interaction model between the shaped cutters and limestone.The simulation results indicated the following:(1)The shaped cutters demonstrated superior rock-breaking performance compared to the traditional cylindrical cutter.(2)Compared with the cylindrical cutter,the ridge cutter yielded the lowest peak indentation force and mechanical specific energy,with reductions of 8.71%and 33.83%,respectively.This confirmed that the ridge cutter had the optimal tooth profile for the target formation.Its rock-breaking mechanism relied on the convex edges to induce localized high stress in the rock,which enabled efficient rock fragmentation via a plowing mode while mitigating frictional resistance from cuttings.(3)The novel chopper cutter with its secondary step surface exerted a buffering effect on the cuttings,thereby achieving high cutting stability.This study provides theoretical and technical support for the design of personalized drill bits and the acceleration of the rate of penetration(ROP)in deep hard rock formations.展开更多
This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-a...This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×10^(12) to 1×10^(14) cm^(-2).Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.展开更多
Coal-derived hard carbon(HC)represents a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries owing to its cost-effectiveness and high carbon yield.However,conventional carbonization induces excessive graphitization,yiel...Coal-derived hard carbon(HC)represents a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries owing to its cost-effectiveness and high carbon yield.However,conventional carbonization induces excessive graphitization,yielding insufficient interlayer spacing(d_(002)<0.37 nm)and underdeveloped closed pores.Herein,we propose a dynamic crystallization control strategy through carbothermal shock treatment(1300°C,30 s)that decouples thermodynamic and kinetic constraints.This method precisely modulates graphite domain ordering kinetics,producing short-range ordered structures with expanded interlayer spacing(d_(002)=0.385 nm)and homogeneously distributed closed nanopores.Through combined in situ characterization and first-principles calculations,we elucidate a three-stage crystallization mechanism:(i)amorphous carbon transformation,(ii)open-pore collapse,and(iii)pseudo-graphitic ordering.The optimized HC achieves record performance with 88.6%initial Coulombic efficiency and 204 mA h g^(−1)plateau capacity,while its optimal interlayer spacing lowers Na+diffusion barriers to enable exceptional rate capability(221 mA h g^(−1)at 0.5C after 300 cycles).Practical pouch cells maintain 85%capacity retention after 100 cycles at−20°C and deliver 284 Wh kg^(−1)energy density.This work establishes a kinetic regulation paradigm for graphitization-prone precursors,advancing the rational design of high-performance HC anodes.展开更多
Hard carbon(HC)remains a leading anode candidate for sodium-ion storage,yet its application is hindered by low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)and limited plateau capacity due to uncontrolled defect density and open ...Hard carbon(HC)remains a leading anode candidate for sodium-ion storage,yet its application is hindered by low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)and limited plateau capacity due to uncontrolled defect density and open porosity.Here,we propose a scalable dual-regulation strategy that simultaneously tunes pore mouth size and defect chemistry to enhance sodium storage performance.Using phenol-formaldehyde resin as the carbon precursor and phosphorus pentoxide(P_(2)O_(5))as a bifunctional sacrificial template and dopant source,we synthesize phosphorus-functionalized hard carbon(PF-PHC)featuring a high density of closed pores with well-confined sub-nanometer pore entrances.The in-situ sublimation of P_(2)O_(5) during pyrolysis promotes the formation of closed-pore architectures,while residual phosphorus atoms effectively passivate vacancy-type defects,thereby reducing irreversible Na+adsorption and mitigating excessive solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)formation.As a result,PF-PHC achieves an ICE of 89.3%and a plateau capacity of 289 mAh g^(−1).In-situ characterizations reveal that regulating pore mouth dimensions decouples Na+and solvent access,enabling highly selective ion transport and stable interfacial chemistry.Sodium-ion hybrid capacitors(SIHCs)assembled based on PF-PHC deliver exceptional rate performance and outstanding long-term cycling stability,retaining 98.2%after 10,000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).This study establishes pore mouth engineering as a robust and scalable design principle for advancing next-generation HC-based sodium storage materials.展开更多
There are limitations to using hard carbon(HC)in K^(+)storage due to its insufficient high-current reversible capacity and plateau potential,which result from the lack of effective active sites and low intercalation c...There are limitations to using hard carbon(HC)in K^(+)storage due to its insufficient high-current reversible capacity and plateau potential,which result from the lack of effective active sites and low intercalation capabilities.The construction of HC cathodes with more available functional groups and ordered carbon nanocrystal structures is essential for improving K^(+)storage efficiency.Herein,a new perspective is proposed for synthesizing hard carbon nanosheets(HCNS)with abundant hydroxyl groups(O-H)/carboxylic groups(O-C=O)and rational carbon nanocrystals by interfacial assembly and carbonization.Systematic in ex-situ observations,dynamic analysis and theory calculations elucidate that the superior electrochemical capability of HCNS is ascribed to the synergistic effect of abundant available functional groups and ordered graphitic microcrystalline.Consequently,the HCNS exhibits outstanding K^(+)storage capabilities in terms of superb energy density(146.2 Wh/kg),high power density(1,7800 Wh/kg),and ultralong lifespan(102.9%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles).It was also found that the HC structure correlates with the discharge/charge plateau,confirming the'adsorption-insertion'charge storage mechanism.Furthermore,the proposed work provides a theoretical basis for making high-performance HC anodes by understanding the effect of their microstructure on K^(+)storage.展开更多
Hard carbon is a vital anode material for sodium-ion batteries;however,the nonuniform growth of solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)film substantially diminishes its initial coulombic efficiency(ICE)and cycle life.The ch...Hard carbon is a vital anode material for sodium-ion batteries;however,the nonuniform growth of solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)film substantially diminishes its initial coulombic efficiency(ICE)and cycle life.The chemical and morphological properties of surface highly influence the electrode/electrolyte interfacial reactions.In this study,we have tuned orbital hybridization states forming an interface enriched with sp^(2) hybridized carbon(sp^(2)-C),which decreases the binding energy to solvent molecules and inhibits excessive solvent decomposition during SEI formation.Benefiting from successfully constructed inorganic-rich SEI,the ICE increased to 91%and sodium storage capacity reached 346 mAh/g.Besides,the capacity retention rate was 90.7%after 700 cycles at 1 A/g higher than pristine electrode(83.8%).展开更多
[目的]探讨Mako机器人辅助经改良Harding入路全髋关节置换术(total hip arthroplasty,THA)的治疗效果及安全性。[方法]回顾性分析本院2021年4月—2023年5月行THA的48例患者的资料。根据手术前医患沟通结果,24例采用Mako机器人辅助下THA...[目的]探讨Mako机器人辅助经改良Harding入路全髋关节置换术(total hip arthroplasty,THA)的治疗效果及安全性。[方法]回顾性分析本院2021年4月—2023年5月行THA的48例患者的资料。根据手术前医患沟通结果,24例采用Mako机器人辅助下THA(机器人组),另外24例采用经改良Harding入路常规徒手THA(徒手组)。比较两组患者围手术期、随访结果及影像评估资料。[结果]两组患者均顺利完成改良Harding入路THA,机器人组的手术时间[min,(102.6±15.7)vs(83.7±16.8),P<0.001]和术中出血量[mL,(279.7±35.1)vs(212.5±29.6),P<0.001]均显著大于徒手组,两组患者术后引流量、住院天数的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后平均随访(20.8±8.5)个月。随时间推移,两组患者VAS评分、Harris评分、最大伸髋和最大屈髋活动度(range of motion,ROM)、最大内收和最大外展ROM均显著改善(P<0.05)。术后1周机器人组的VAS评分[分,M(P25,P75),2.0(2.0,4.0)vs 3.5(3.0,5.0),P<0.001]、最大屈髋[°,(74.5±9.0)vs(66.5±10.4),P=0.006]、最大内收[°,(18.5±6.2)vs(7.0±1.6),P<0.001]显著优于徒手组;术后1周和术后3个月机器人组的Harris评分[分,(75.1±4.9)vs(68.3±5.1),P<0.001;(84.8±4.9)vs(78.3±4.5),P<0.001]、最大伸髋[°,(20.5±5.3)vs(12.5±5.6),P<0.001;(31.0±3.6)vs(24.1±4.5),P<0.001]、最大外展[°,(26.2±3.3)vs(21.5±4.8),P<0.001;(33.4±3.8)vs(27.8±4.3),P<0.001]显著优于徒手组,但是,末次随访时两组间上述指标的差异均已无统计学意义(P>0.05)。影像方面,机器人组的术后双下肢长度差异(leg length discrepancy,LLD)[mm,(4.9±1.0)vs(8.1±1.4),P<0.001]和双侧联合偏心距(combined offset,CO)差值(■CO)的绝对值[mm,(1.5±0.5)vs(3.5±0.6),P<0.001]、髋臼假体外展角[°,(40.3±1.7)vs(45.3±4.1),P<0.001]和前倾角[°,(15.9±1.2)vs(18.8±3.6),P<0.001]均显著小于徒手组。[结论]与常规徒手THA相比,Mako机器人辅助下改良Harding入路THA假体置放更精准,早期治疗效果更优,但机器人技术的手术时间较长且术中失血量更大。展开更多
In this paper,the work hardening and softening behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets by hard plate accumulative roll bonding(HP-ARB)process in a specific temperature range was studied for the first time,and the cycl...In this paper,the work hardening and softening behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets by hard plate accumulative roll bonding(HP-ARB)process in a specific temperature range was studied for the first time,and the cyclic stress relaxation test,EBSD,TEM and other characterization methods were used.When the rolling temperature is 350℃,the grain size of magnesium sheets is refined to 4.32(±0.36)μm on average,and it shows an excellent combination of strength and plasticity.The tensile strength reaches 307(±8.52)MPa and the elongation is 12.73(±0.84)%.At this time,the curve of work hardening rate decreases smoothly and the degree of hardening is the lowest,and the amplitude of stress drop △σ_(p) in work softening test is the smallest with the increase of cycle times,which shows that the well coordination between work hardening and softening behavior has been achieved.Research has found that the combined effect of grain boundary strengthening and fine grain strengthening enhances the yield and tensile strength of magnesium sheets after three passes HP-ARB process at 350℃.This is attributed to the high degree of dislocation slip opening in the pyramidal surfaceand<c+a>,which not only coordinates the c-axis strain of the entire grain,but also promotes the slip transfer of dislocations in the fine-grained region,significantly improving the elongation of the sheets.This study provides a new idea for the forming and manufacturing of high performance magnesium alloy sheets.展开更多
The demand for high-energy-density sodium-ion batteries has driven research to increase the hard carbon(HC)plateau capacity(<0.1 V),but the plateau capacity-rate capability trade-off limits performance.We report a ...The demand for high-energy-density sodium-ion batteries has driven research to increase the hard carbon(HC)plateau capacity(<0.1 V),but the plateau capacity-rate capability trade-off limits performance.We report a way to regulate the closed pore structure and improve the rate capability of HC by the addition of graphene oxide using an emulsification process.In a non-emulsion system,graphene oxide not only shortens ion diffusion paths by inducing the formation of flakelike HC but also significantly improves the rate performance by serving as conductive bridges within the carbon matrix.The prepared graphene/phenolic resin carbon composite has reversible capacities of 362,340,319,274,119,86,69 and 48 mAh g^(−1)at current densities of 0.02,0.05,0.1,0.2,0.5,1,2 and 5 A g^(−1),respectively.When emulsification is introduced,the graphene oxide acts as a nano-confinement template,guiding the cross-linking of phenolic resin to form uniformly sized closed pores.This composite electrode material has the highest plateau capacity of 268 mAh g^(−1)at 20 mA g^(−1).展开更多
The hardenability of steel is crucial for its durability and performance in engineering applications,significantly influencing mechanical properties such as hardness,strength,and wear resistance.As the engineering fie...The hardenability of steel is crucial for its durability and performance in engineering applications,significantly influencing mechanical properties such as hardness,strength,and wear resistance.As the engineering field continuously demands higher-performance steel materials,a deep understanding of the key influencing factors on hardenability is crucial for developing quality steel that meets stringent application requirements.The effects of some specific elements,including carbon(C),vanadium(V),molybdenum(Mo),and boron(B),as well as heat treatment process parameters such as austenitizing temperature,austenitizing holding time,and cooling rate,were examined.It aims to elucidate the interactions among these factors and their influence on steel hardenability.For each influencing factor,the heat treatment procedure,characteristic microstructure resulting from it,and corresponding Jominy end quench curves were discussed.Furthermore,based on the continuous development of big data technology in the field of materials,the use of machine learning to predict the hardenability of steel and guide the design of steel material was also introduced.展开更多
Research on hard carbon(HC)anodes for sodium-ion storage has focused on sodium storage mechanisms in both the high-potential slope and low-potential plateau regions,with the latter being particularly critical for enha...Research on hard carbon(HC)anodes for sodium-ion storage has focused on sodium storage mechanisms in both the high-potential slope and low-potential plateau regions,with the latter being particularly critical for enhancing energy density.Herein,a novel approach that combines ion exchange with low-temperature pyrolysis is presented to develop a closed-pore structure within HC.Leveraging a hard-template design,this approach precisely controls pore distribution and morphology,leading to a significant increase in the proportion of closed pores.In-situ characterization,density functional theory(DFT)calculations,and multi-scale simulations are used to investigate the micropore filling by sodium ions and the formation of clusters within the closed-pore structure.The findings underscore the crucial role of these structural features in enhancing electrochemical performance and offer a quantitative framework for the design of advanced HC materials.The optimized HC demonstrates a high reversible capacity of 413 mAh g^(-1)at a current density of 0.1 A g^(-1),excellent rate capability,and exceptional stability over 10,000 cycles.This study offers valuable insights into sodium-ion storage mechanisms in closed-pore HC and lays the groundwork for developing efficient and durable sodium storage materials.展开更多
Compared to traditional superhard materials with high electron density and short,strong covalent bonds,alloy materials mainly composed of metallic bonding structures typically have great toughness and lower hardness.B...Compared to traditional superhard materials with high electron density and short,strong covalent bonds,alloy materials mainly composed of metallic bonding structures typically have great toughness and lower hardness.Breaking through the limits of alloy materials is a preface and long-term topic,which is of great significance and value for improving the comprehensive mechanical properties of alloy materials.Here,we report on the discovery of a cubic alloy semiconducting material Ti_(2)Co with a large Vickers of hardness K_(v)^(exp)∼6.7GPa and low fracture toughness of K_(IC)^(exp)∼1.51MPa·m^(1/2).Unexpectedly,the K_(v)^(exp)∼6.7GPa is nearly triple of the K_(v)^(cal)∼2.66GPa predicted by density functional theory(DFT)calculations and theK_(IC)^(exp)∼1.51MPa·m^(1/2)is about one or two orders of magnitude smaller than that of ordinary titanium alloy materials(K_(IC)^(exp)∼30-120MPa·m^(1/2)).These specifications place Ti_(2)Co far from the phase space of the known alloy materials.Upon incorporation of oxygen into structural void positions,both values were simultaneously improved for Ti_(4)Co_(2)O to∼9.7GPa and∼2.19MPa·m^(1/2),respectively.Further DFT calculations on the electron localization function of Ti_(4)Co_(2)X(X=B,C,N,O)vs.the interstitial elements indicate that these simultaneous improvements originate from the coexistence of Ti-Co metallic bonds,the emergence of newly oriented Ti-X covalent bonds,and the increase of electron concentration.Moreover,the large difference between K_(v)^(exp)and K_(v)^(cal)of Ti_(2)Co suggests underlying mechanism concerning the absence of the O(16d)or Ti_(2)-O bonds in the O-(Ti_(2))_(6) octahedron.This discovery proposes a new pathway to simultaneously improve the comprehensive mechanical performances and illuminates the path of exploring superconducting materials with excellent mechanical performances.展开更多
Pore structure engineering has been acknowledged as suitable approach to creating active sites and en-hancing ion transport capabilities of hard carbon anodes.However,conventional porous carbon materials exhibit high ...Pore structure engineering has been acknowledged as suitable approach to creating active sites and en-hancing ion transport capabilities of hard carbon anodes.However,conventional porous carbon materials exhibit high BET and surface defects.Additionally,the sodium storage mechanism predominantly occurs in the slope region.This contradicts practical application requirements because the capacity of the plateau region is crucial for determining the actual capacity of batteries.In our work,we prepared a novel“core-shell”carbon framework(CNA1200).Introducingclosedporesand carboxylgroupsinto coal-basedcarbon materials to enhance its sodium storage performance.The closed pore structure dominates in the“core”structure,which is attributed to the timely removal of sodium hydroxide(NaOH)to prevent further for-mation of active carbon structure.The presence of closed pores is beneficial for increasing sodium ion storage in the low-voltage plateau region.And the“shell”structure originates from coal tar pitch,it not only uniformly connects hard carbon particles together to improve cycling stability,but is also rich in carboxyl groups to enhance the reversible sodium storage performance in slope region.CNA1200 has ex-cellent electrochemical performance,it exhibits a specific capacity of 335.2 mAh g^(−1)at a current density of 20 mA g^(−1)with ICE=51.53%.In addition,CNA1200 has outstanding cycling stability with a capac-ity retention of 91.8%even when cycling over 200 times.When CNA1200 is used as anode paired with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)cathode,it demonstrates a capacity of 109.54 mAh g^(−1)at 0.1 C and capacity retention of 94.64%at 0.5 C.This work provides valuable methods for regulating the structure of sodium-ion battery(SIBs)anode and enhances the potential for commercialization.展开更多
Biomass-derived hard carbon is becoming promising anodes for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)thanks to their resource abundance.Yet,it is a big challenge to improve the charge carrier kinetics of the disordered carbon la...Biomass-derived hard carbon is becoming promising anodes for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)thanks to their resource abundance.Yet,it is a big challenge to improve the charge carrier kinetics of the disordered carbon lattice in hard carbon.Herein,confined pitch-based soft carbon in pollen-derived hard carbon(PSC/PHC)is synthesized by vapor deposition strategy as anodes for PIBs.The ordered pitch-based soft carbon compensates for the short-range electron conduction in hard carbon to enhance the charge transfer kinetics,and the externally disordered pollen-derived hard carbon alleviates the volume change of soft carbon during cycling.Benefiting from the synergistic effect of soft and hard carbon,as well as the reinforced structure of order-in-disordered carbon,the PSC/PHC obtained with deposition time of 0.5 h(PSC/PHC-0.5)displays an excellent rate capability(148.7 mAh g^(-1)at 10 A g^(-1))and superb cycling stability(70%retention over 2000 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)).This work offers a unique insight in tuning the microcrystalline structure of soft-hard carbon anode for advanced PIBs.展开更多
Hard carbon (HC) has been considered as promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).The optimization of hard carbon’s microstructure and solid electrolyte interface (SEI) property are demonstrated effect...Hard carbon (HC) has been considered as promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).The optimization of hard carbon’s microstructure and solid electrolyte interface (SEI) property are demonstrated effective in enhancing the Na+storage capability,however,a one-step regulation strategy to achieve simultaneous multi-scale structures optimization is highly desirable.Herein,we have systematically investigated the effects of boron doping on hard carbon’s microstructure and interface chemistry.A variety of structure characterizations show that appropriate amount of boron doping can increase the size of closed pores via rearrangement of carbon layers with improved graphitization degree,which provides more Na+storage sites.In-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy/electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (FTIR/EIS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis demonstrate the presence of more BC3and less B–C–O structures that result in enhanced ion diffusion kinetics and the formation of inorganic rich and robust SEI,which leads to facilitated charge transfer and excellent rate performance.As a result,the hard carbon anode with optimized boron doping content exhibits enhanced rate and cycling performance.In general,this work unravels the critical role of boron doping in optimizing the pore structure,interface chemistry and diffusion kinetics of hard carbon,which enables rational design of sodium-ion battery anode with enhanced Na+storage performance.展开更多
Hard carbons are promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but they face challenges in balancing rate capability,specific capacity,and initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE).Direct pyrolysis of the precursor...Hard carbons are promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but they face challenges in balancing rate capability,specific capacity,and initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE).Direct pyrolysis of the precursor often fails to create a suitable structure for sodium-ion storage.Molecular-level control of graphitization with open channels for Na^(+)ions is crucial for high-performance hard carbon,whereas closed pores play a key role in improving the low-voltage(<0.1 V)plateau capacity of hard carbon anodes for SIBs.However,creation of these closed pores presents significant challenges.This work proposes a zinc gluconate-assisted catalytic carbonization strategy to regulate graphitization and create numerous nanopores simultaneously.As the temperature increases,trace amounts of zinc remain as single atoms in the hard carbon,featuring a uniform coordination structure.This mitigates the risk of electrochemically irreversible sites and enhances sodium-ion transport rates.The resulting hard carbon shows an excellent reversible capacity of 348.5 mAh g^(-1) at 30 mA g^(-1) and a high ICE of 92.84%.Furthermore,a sodium storage mechanism involving“adsorption-intercalation-pore filling”is elucidated,providing insights into the pore structure and dynamic pore-filling process.展开更多
The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively...The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively and simultaneously.This study delves into the synthesis of hard carbons with tailored microstructures from esterified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na).The hard carbon(EHC-500)with maximized pseudo-graphitic content(73%)and abundant uniformly dispersed closed pores was fabricated,which provides sufficient active sites for sodium ion intercalation and pore filling.Furthermore,minimized lateral width(L_(a))of pseudo-graphitic domains in EHC-500 is simultaneously realized to improve the accessibility of sodium ions to the intercalation sites and filling sites.Therefore,the optimized microstructure of EHC-500 contributes to a remarkable reversible capacity of 340 mAh/g with a high plateau capacity of 236.7 mAh/g(below 0.08 V).These findings underscore the pivotal role of microcrystalline structure and pore structure in the electrochemical performance of hard carbons and provide a novel route to guide the design of hard carbons with optimal microstructures towards enhanced sodium storage performance.展开更多
The vibration response and noise caused by subway trains can affect the safety and comfort of superstructures.To study the dynamic response characteristics of subway stations and superstructures under train loads with...The vibration response and noise caused by subway trains can affect the safety and comfort of superstructures.To study the dynamic response characteristics of subway stations and superstructures under train loads with a hard combination,a numerical model is developed in this study.The indoor model test verified the accuracy of the numerical model.The influence laws of different hard combinations,train operating speeds and modes were studied and evaluated accordingly.The results show that the frequency corresponding to the peak vibration acceleration level of each floor of the superstructure property is concentrated at 10–20 Hz.The vibration response decreases in the high-frequency parts and increases in the lowfrequency parts with increasing distance from the source.Furthermore,the factors,such as train operating speed,operating mode,and hard combination type,will affect the vibration of the superstructure.The vibration response under the reversible operation of the train is greater than that of the unidirectional operation.The operating speed of the train is proportional to its vibration response.The vibration amplification area appears between the middle and the top of the superstructure at a higher train speed.Its vibration acceleration level will exceed the limit value of relevant regulations,and vibration-damping measures are required.Within the scope of application,this study provides some suggestions for constructing subway stations and superstructures.展开更多
文摘Pitch is an excellent precursor for the production of hard carbon,with pre-oxidation crucial process in the fabrication.The structural changes in the different molecular components of pitch during thermochemical treatment are a key factor in determining the sodium-ion storage of pitchbased hard carbon anodes.We investigated the effects of the different molecular structures in the asphaltene precursor,including aromatic rings and aliphatic chains,on the sodiumion storage behavior of the resulting carbon.We found that polar oxygen functional groups limit the steric hindrance caused by the aromatic rings in pitch,and thus facilitate the introduction of cross-linked structures.During high-temperature carbonization,aromatic rings form a rigid carbon framework that prevents the rearrangement of ordered carbon layers,leading to a short-range disordered carbon structure and promotes the production of closed pores.For example,a material prepared from asphaltene,which contains a large number of oxygen-containing functional groups and macromolecular aromatic rings,using pre-oxidation at 300℃ and carbonization at 1200℃ had a reversible capacity of 316.7 mAh g^(−1) when used as the anode for sodium ion batteries.Our research provides a theoretical basis for the selection of raw materials for the development of high-quality pitch-based hard carbons.
基金the National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2025ZD1008300)the Major Scientific Research Instrument Development Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52327803).
文摘To address the challenges of rapid bit failure and high drilling costs associated with hard limestone in Sichuan Basin of China,we conducted rock-breaking experiments and simulations of shaped(cylindrical,ridge,and chopper)cutters.Rock mechanics,drillability,and acoustic emission indentation tests revealed the drilling resistance characteristics of the limestone:average uniaxial compressive strength of 202.472 MPa,tensile strength of 7.092 MPa,and drillability of 7.866.We evaluated the performance differences between the shaped cutters before introducing an efficient and innovative finite-discrete-infinite element method(FDIEM)to establish an interaction model between the shaped cutters and limestone.The simulation results indicated the following:(1)The shaped cutters demonstrated superior rock-breaking performance compared to the traditional cylindrical cutter.(2)Compared with the cylindrical cutter,the ridge cutter yielded the lowest peak indentation force and mechanical specific energy,with reductions of 8.71%and 33.83%,respectively.This confirmed that the ridge cutter had the optimal tooth profile for the target formation.Its rock-breaking mechanism relied on the convex edges to induce localized high stress in the rock,which enabled efficient rock fragmentation via a plowing mode while mitigating frictional resistance from cuttings.(3)The novel chopper cutter with its secondary step surface exerted a buffering effect on the cuttings,thereby achieving high cutting stability.This study provides theoretical and technical support for the design of personalized drill bits and the acceleration of the rate of penetration(ROP)in deep hard rock formations.
基金supported by the IITP(Institute for Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation)under the ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)support program(IITP-2025-RS-2024-00438288)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)+1 种基金National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the MSIT(Aerospace Semiconductor Strategy Research Project No.GTL25051-000)supported by the IC Design Education Center(IDEC),Korea。
文摘This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×10^(12) to 1×10^(14) cm^(-2).Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.
基金supported by the Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Lithium Resources Comprehensive Utilization and New Lithium Based Materials for Advanced Battery Technology(LRMKF202405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402226)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2024NSFSC1016).
文摘Coal-derived hard carbon(HC)represents a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries owing to its cost-effectiveness and high carbon yield.However,conventional carbonization induces excessive graphitization,yielding insufficient interlayer spacing(d_(002)<0.37 nm)and underdeveloped closed pores.Herein,we propose a dynamic crystallization control strategy through carbothermal shock treatment(1300°C,30 s)that decouples thermodynamic and kinetic constraints.This method precisely modulates graphite domain ordering kinetics,producing short-range ordered structures with expanded interlayer spacing(d_(002)=0.385 nm)and homogeneously distributed closed nanopores.Through combined in situ characterization and first-principles calculations,we elucidate a three-stage crystallization mechanism:(i)amorphous carbon transformation,(ii)open-pore collapse,and(iii)pseudo-graphitic ordering.The optimized HC achieves record performance with 88.6%initial Coulombic efficiency and 204 mA h g^(−1)plateau capacity,while its optimal interlayer spacing lowers Na+diffusion barriers to enable exceptional rate capability(221 mA h g^(−1)at 0.5C after 300 cycles).Practical pouch cells maintain 85%capacity retention after 100 cycles at−20°C and deliver 284 Wh kg^(−1)energy density.This work establishes a kinetic regulation paradigm for graphitization-prone precursors,advancing the rational design of high-performance HC anodes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22269020,U23A20582,42167068)the Gansu Province Higher Education Industry Support Plan Project(2023CYZC-17)+1 种基金2024 Major Cultivation Project for University Research and Innovation Platforms(2024CXPT-10)the Key Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(25JRRA004).
文摘Hard carbon(HC)remains a leading anode candidate for sodium-ion storage,yet its application is hindered by low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)and limited plateau capacity due to uncontrolled defect density and open porosity.Here,we propose a scalable dual-regulation strategy that simultaneously tunes pore mouth size and defect chemistry to enhance sodium storage performance.Using phenol-formaldehyde resin as the carbon precursor and phosphorus pentoxide(P_(2)O_(5))as a bifunctional sacrificial template and dopant source,we synthesize phosphorus-functionalized hard carbon(PF-PHC)featuring a high density of closed pores with well-confined sub-nanometer pore entrances.The in-situ sublimation of P_(2)O_(5) during pyrolysis promotes the formation of closed-pore architectures,while residual phosphorus atoms effectively passivate vacancy-type defects,thereby reducing irreversible Na+adsorption and mitigating excessive solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)formation.As a result,PF-PHC achieves an ICE of 89.3%and a plateau capacity of 289 mAh g^(−1).In-situ characterizations reveal that regulating pore mouth dimensions decouples Na+and solvent access,enabling highly selective ion transport and stable interfacial chemistry.Sodium-ion hybrid capacitors(SIHCs)assembled based on PF-PHC deliver exceptional rate performance and outstanding long-term cycling stability,retaining 98.2%after 10,000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).This study establishes pore mouth engineering as a robust and scalable design principle for advancing next-generation HC-based sodium storage materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22269020,42167068,U23A20582)Gansu Province Higher Education Industry Support Plan Project(No.2023CYZC-17)2024 Major Cultivation Projectfor University Research and Innovation Platforms(No.2024CXPT-10).
文摘There are limitations to using hard carbon(HC)in K^(+)storage due to its insufficient high-current reversible capacity and plateau potential,which result from the lack of effective active sites and low intercalation capabilities.The construction of HC cathodes with more available functional groups and ordered carbon nanocrystal structures is essential for improving K^(+)storage efficiency.Herein,a new perspective is proposed for synthesizing hard carbon nanosheets(HCNS)with abundant hydroxyl groups(O-H)/carboxylic groups(O-C=O)and rational carbon nanocrystals by interfacial assembly and carbonization.Systematic in ex-situ observations,dynamic analysis and theory calculations elucidate that the superior electrochemical capability of HCNS is ascribed to the synergistic effect of abundant available functional groups and ordered graphitic microcrystalline.Consequently,the HCNS exhibits outstanding K^(+)storage capabilities in terms of superb energy density(146.2 Wh/kg),high power density(1,7800 Wh/kg),and ultralong lifespan(102.9%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles).It was also found that the HC structure correlates with the discharge/charge plateau,confirming the'adsorption-insertion'charge storage mechanism.Furthermore,the proposed work provides a theoretical basis for making high-performance HC anodes by understanding the effect of their microstructure on K^(+)storage.
基金support from the Heilongjiang Province"Double First Class"Discipline Collaborative Innovation Project(No.LJGXCG2023-061).
文摘Hard carbon is a vital anode material for sodium-ion batteries;however,the nonuniform growth of solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)film substantially diminishes its initial coulombic efficiency(ICE)and cycle life.The chemical and morphological properties of surface highly influence the electrode/electrolyte interfacial reactions.In this study,we have tuned orbital hybridization states forming an interface enriched with sp^(2) hybridized carbon(sp^(2)-C),which decreases the binding energy to solvent molecules and inhibits excessive solvent decomposition during SEI formation.Benefiting from successfully constructed inorganic-rich SEI,the ICE increased to 91%and sodium storage capacity reached 346 mAh/g.Besides,the capacity retention rate was 90.7%after 700 cycles at 1 A/g higher than pristine electrode(83.8%).
文摘[目的]探讨Mako机器人辅助经改良Harding入路全髋关节置换术(total hip arthroplasty,THA)的治疗效果及安全性。[方法]回顾性分析本院2021年4月—2023年5月行THA的48例患者的资料。根据手术前医患沟通结果,24例采用Mako机器人辅助下THA(机器人组),另外24例采用经改良Harding入路常规徒手THA(徒手组)。比较两组患者围手术期、随访结果及影像评估资料。[结果]两组患者均顺利完成改良Harding入路THA,机器人组的手术时间[min,(102.6±15.7)vs(83.7±16.8),P<0.001]和术中出血量[mL,(279.7±35.1)vs(212.5±29.6),P<0.001]均显著大于徒手组,两组患者术后引流量、住院天数的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后平均随访(20.8±8.5)个月。随时间推移,两组患者VAS评分、Harris评分、最大伸髋和最大屈髋活动度(range of motion,ROM)、最大内收和最大外展ROM均显著改善(P<0.05)。术后1周机器人组的VAS评分[分,M(P25,P75),2.0(2.0,4.0)vs 3.5(3.0,5.0),P<0.001]、最大屈髋[°,(74.5±9.0)vs(66.5±10.4),P=0.006]、最大内收[°,(18.5±6.2)vs(7.0±1.6),P<0.001]显著优于徒手组;术后1周和术后3个月机器人组的Harris评分[分,(75.1±4.9)vs(68.3±5.1),P<0.001;(84.8±4.9)vs(78.3±4.5),P<0.001]、最大伸髋[°,(20.5±5.3)vs(12.5±5.6),P<0.001;(31.0±3.6)vs(24.1±4.5),P<0.001]、最大外展[°,(26.2±3.3)vs(21.5±4.8),P<0.001;(33.4±3.8)vs(27.8±4.3),P<0.001]显著优于徒手组,但是,末次随访时两组间上述指标的差异均已无统计学意义(P>0.05)。影像方面,机器人组的术后双下肢长度差异(leg length discrepancy,LLD)[mm,(4.9±1.0)vs(8.1±1.4),P<0.001]和双侧联合偏心距(combined offset,CO)差值(■CO)的绝对值[mm,(1.5±0.5)vs(3.5±0.6),P<0.001]、髋臼假体外展角[°,(40.3±1.7)vs(45.3±4.1),P<0.001]和前倾角[°,(15.9±1.2)vs(18.8±3.6),P<0.001]均显著小于徒手组。[结论]与常规徒手THA相比,Mako机器人辅助下改良Harding入路THA假体置放更精准,早期治疗效果更优,但机器人技术的手术时间较长且术中失血量更大。
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.JQ2022E004).
文摘In this paper,the work hardening and softening behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets by hard plate accumulative roll bonding(HP-ARB)process in a specific temperature range was studied for the first time,and the cyclic stress relaxation test,EBSD,TEM and other characterization methods were used.When the rolling temperature is 350℃,the grain size of magnesium sheets is refined to 4.32(±0.36)μm on average,and it shows an excellent combination of strength and plasticity.The tensile strength reaches 307(±8.52)MPa and the elongation is 12.73(±0.84)%.At this time,the curve of work hardening rate decreases smoothly and the degree of hardening is the lowest,and the amplitude of stress drop △σ_(p) in work softening test is the smallest with the increase of cycle times,which shows that the well coordination between work hardening and softening behavior has been achieved.Research has found that the combined effect of grain boundary strengthening and fine grain strengthening enhances the yield and tensile strength of magnesium sheets after three passes HP-ARB process at 350℃.This is attributed to the high degree of dislocation slip opening in the pyramidal surfaceand<c+a>,which not only coordinates the c-axis strain of the entire grain,but also promotes the slip transfer of dislocations in the fine-grained region,significantly improving the elongation of the sheets.This study provides a new idea for the forming and manufacturing of high performance magnesium alloy sheets.
文摘The demand for high-energy-density sodium-ion batteries has driven research to increase the hard carbon(HC)plateau capacity(<0.1 V),but the plateau capacity-rate capability trade-off limits performance.We report a way to regulate the closed pore structure and improve the rate capability of HC by the addition of graphene oxide using an emulsification process.In a non-emulsion system,graphene oxide not only shortens ion diffusion paths by inducing the formation of flakelike HC but also significantly improves the rate performance by serving as conductive bridges within the carbon matrix.The prepared graphene/phenolic resin carbon composite has reversible capacities of 362,340,319,274,119,86,69 and 48 mAh g^(−1)at current densities of 0.02,0.05,0.1,0.2,0.5,1,2 and 5 A g^(−1),respectively.When emulsification is introduced,the graphene oxide acts as a nano-confinement template,guiding the cross-linking of phenolic resin to form uniformly sized closed pores.This composite electrode material has the highest plateau capacity of 268 mAh g^(−1)at 20 mA g^(−1).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122408 and 52071023)Hong-hui Wu also thanks the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(University of Science and Technology Beijing,Nos.FRF-TP-2021-04C1 and 06500135)supported by USTB MatCom of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering.
文摘The hardenability of steel is crucial for its durability and performance in engineering applications,significantly influencing mechanical properties such as hardness,strength,and wear resistance.As the engineering field continuously demands higher-performance steel materials,a deep understanding of the key influencing factors on hardenability is crucial for developing quality steel that meets stringent application requirements.The effects of some specific elements,including carbon(C),vanadium(V),molybdenum(Mo),and boron(B),as well as heat treatment process parameters such as austenitizing temperature,austenitizing holding time,and cooling rate,were examined.It aims to elucidate the interactions among these factors and their influence on steel hardenability.For each influencing factor,the heat treatment procedure,characteristic microstructure resulting from it,and corresponding Jominy end quench curves were discussed.Furthermore,based on the continuous development of big data technology in the field of materials,the use of machine learning to predict the hardenability of steel and guide the design of steel material was also introduced.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22269020,U23A20582,42167068)the Outstanding Youth Fund of Gansu Province(20JR5RA539)+1 种基金the Gansu Province Higher Education Industry Support Plan Project(2023CYZC-17)2024 Major Cultivation Project for University Research and Innovation Platforms(2024CXPT-10)。
文摘Research on hard carbon(HC)anodes for sodium-ion storage has focused on sodium storage mechanisms in both the high-potential slope and low-potential plateau regions,with the latter being particularly critical for enhancing energy density.Herein,a novel approach that combines ion exchange with low-temperature pyrolysis is presented to develop a closed-pore structure within HC.Leveraging a hard-template design,this approach precisely controls pore distribution and morphology,leading to a significant increase in the proportion of closed pores.In-situ characterization,density functional theory(DFT)calculations,and multi-scale simulations are used to investigate the micropore filling by sodium ions and the formation of clusters within the closed-pore structure.The findings underscore the crucial role of these structural features in enhancing electrochemical performance and offer a quantitative framework for the design of advanced HC materials.The optimized HC demonstrates a high reversible capacity of 413 mAh g^(-1)at a current density of 0.1 A g^(-1),excellent rate capability,and exceptional stability over 10,000 cycles.This study offers valuable insights into sodium-ion storage mechanisms in closed-pore HC and lays the groundwork for developing efficient and durable sodium storage materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFA1408400,2023YFA1406100,2023YFA1607400,2022YFA1403800,and 2022YFA1403203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12474055,12404067,12025408,52025026,and U23A6003)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB33000000)the Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative(Grant No.2024PG0003)the Outstanding Member of Youth Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.Y2022004)supported by the CAC station of Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility(SECUF,https://cstr.cn/31123.02.SECUF)。
文摘Compared to traditional superhard materials with high electron density and short,strong covalent bonds,alloy materials mainly composed of metallic bonding structures typically have great toughness and lower hardness.Breaking through the limits of alloy materials is a preface and long-term topic,which is of great significance and value for improving the comprehensive mechanical properties of alloy materials.Here,we report on the discovery of a cubic alloy semiconducting material Ti_(2)Co with a large Vickers of hardness K_(v)^(exp)∼6.7GPa and low fracture toughness of K_(IC)^(exp)∼1.51MPa·m^(1/2).Unexpectedly,the K_(v)^(exp)∼6.7GPa is nearly triple of the K_(v)^(cal)∼2.66GPa predicted by density functional theory(DFT)calculations and theK_(IC)^(exp)∼1.51MPa·m^(1/2)is about one or two orders of magnitude smaller than that of ordinary titanium alloy materials(K_(IC)^(exp)∼30-120MPa·m^(1/2)).These specifications place Ti_(2)Co far from the phase space of the known alloy materials.Upon incorporation of oxygen into structural void positions,both values were simultaneously improved for Ti_(4)Co_(2)O to∼9.7GPa and∼2.19MPa·m^(1/2),respectively.Further DFT calculations on the electron localization function of Ti_(4)Co_(2)X(X=B,C,N,O)vs.the interstitial elements indicate that these simultaneous improvements originate from the coexistence of Ti-Co metallic bonds,the emergence of newly oriented Ti-X covalent bonds,and the increase of electron concentration.Moreover,the large difference between K_(v)^(exp)and K_(v)^(cal)of Ti_(2)Co suggests underlying mechanism concerning the absence of the O(16d)or Ti_(2)-O bonds in the O-(Ti_(2))_(6) octahedron.This discovery proposes a new pathway to simultaneously improve the comprehensive mechanical performances and illuminates the path of exploring superconducting materials with excellent mechanical performances.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21978164,22078189 and 22105120)the Outstanding Youth Science Fund of Shaanxi Province(No.2021JC-046)and the Special Support Program for high level talents of Shaanxi Province+3 种基金the Innovation Support Program of Shaanxi Province(2021JZY-001)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2020GY-243)the Special Research Fund of Education Department of Shaanxi(No.20JK0535)the National High-end Foreign Expert Project(No.GDW20186100428).
文摘Pore structure engineering has been acknowledged as suitable approach to creating active sites and en-hancing ion transport capabilities of hard carbon anodes.However,conventional porous carbon materials exhibit high BET and surface defects.Additionally,the sodium storage mechanism predominantly occurs in the slope region.This contradicts practical application requirements because the capacity of the plateau region is crucial for determining the actual capacity of batteries.In our work,we prepared a novel“core-shell”carbon framework(CNA1200).Introducingclosedporesand carboxylgroupsinto coal-basedcarbon materials to enhance its sodium storage performance.The closed pore structure dominates in the“core”structure,which is attributed to the timely removal of sodium hydroxide(NaOH)to prevent further for-mation of active carbon structure.The presence of closed pores is beneficial for increasing sodium ion storage in the low-voltage plateau region.And the“shell”structure originates from coal tar pitch,it not only uniformly connects hard carbon particles together to improve cycling stability,but is also rich in carboxyl groups to enhance the reversible sodium storage performance in slope region.CNA1200 has ex-cellent electrochemical performance,it exhibits a specific capacity of 335.2 mAh g^(−1)at a current density of 20 mA g^(−1)with ICE=51.53%.In addition,CNA1200 has outstanding cycling stability with a capac-ity retention of 91.8%even when cycling over 200 times.When CNA1200 is used as anode paired with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)cathode,it demonstrates a capacity of 109.54 mAh g^(−1)at 0.1 C and capacity retention of 94.64%at 0.5 C.This work provides valuable methods for regulating the structure of sodium-ion battery(SIBs)anode and enhances the potential for commercialization.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072002,52372037,and 22108003)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20230015)+2 种基金the Outstanding Scientific Research and Innovation Team Program of Higher Education Institutions of Anhui Province(2023AH010015)the Excellent Young Talents Fund Program of Higher Education Institutions of Anhui Province(2023AH030026)financial support from the Anhui International Research Center of Energy Materials Green Manufacturing and Biotechnology。
文摘Biomass-derived hard carbon is becoming promising anodes for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)thanks to their resource abundance.Yet,it is a big challenge to improve the charge carrier kinetics of the disordered carbon lattice in hard carbon.Herein,confined pitch-based soft carbon in pollen-derived hard carbon(PSC/PHC)is synthesized by vapor deposition strategy as anodes for PIBs.The ordered pitch-based soft carbon compensates for the short-range electron conduction in hard carbon to enhance the charge transfer kinetics,and the externally disordered pollen-derived hard carbon alleviates the volume change of soft carbon during cycling.Benefiting from the synergistic effect of soft and hard carbon,as well as the reinforced structure of order-in-disordered carbon,the PSC/PHC obtained with deposition time of 0.5 h(PSC/PHC-0.5)displays an excellent rate capability(148.7 mAh g^(-1)at 10 A g^(-1))and superb cycling stability(70%retention over 2000 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)).This work offers a unique insight in tuning the microcrystalline structure of soft-hard carbon anode for advanced PIBs.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0206300)National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A2081,22075074, 22209047)+3 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2024A1515011620)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2024JJ5068)Foundation of Yuelushan Center for Industrial Innovation (2023YCII0119)Student Innovation Training Program (S202410532594,S202410532357)。
文摘Hard carbon (HC) has been considered as promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).The optimization of hard carbon’s microstructure and solid electrolyte interface (SEI) property are demonstrated effective in enhancing the Na+storage capability,however,a one-step regulation strategy to achieve simultaneous multi-scale structures optimization is highly desirable.Herein,we have systematically investigated the effects of boron doping on hard carbon’s microstructure and interface chemistry.A variety of structure characterizations show that appropriate amount of boron doping can increase the size of closed pores via rearrangement of carbon layers with improved graphitization degree,which provides more Na+storage sites.In-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy/electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (FTIR/EIS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis demonstrate the presence of more BC3and less B–C–O structures that result in enhanced ion diffusion kinetics and the formation of inorganic rich and robust SEI,which leads to facilitated charge transfer and excellent rate performance.As a result,the hard carbon anode with optimized boron doping content exhibits enhanced rate and cycling performance.In general,this work unravels the critical role of boron doping in optimizing the pore structure,interface chemistry and diffusion kinetics of hard carbon,which enables rational design of sodium-ion battery anode with enhanced Na+storage performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22209103)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(22010500400)Australian Research Council(FT180100705)。
文摘Hard carbons are promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but they face challenges in balancing rate capability,specific capacity,and initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE).Direct pyrolysis of the precursor often fails to create a suitable structure for sodium-ion storage.Molecular-level control of graphitization with open channels for Na^(+)ions is crucial for high-performance hard carbon,whereas closed pores play a key role in improving the low-voltage(<0.1 V)plateau capacity of hard carbon anodes for SIBs.However,creation of these closed pores presents significant challenges.This work proposes a zinc gluconate-assisted catalytic carbonization strategy to regulate graphitization and create numerous nanopores simultaneously.As the temperature increases,trace amounts of zinc remain as single atoms in the hard carbon,featuring a uniform coordination structure.This mitigates the risk of electrochemically irreversible sites and enhances sodium-ion transport rates.The resulting hard carbon shows an excellent reversible capacity of 348.5 mAh g^(-1) at 30 mA g^(-1) and a high ICE of 92.84%.Furthermore,a sodium storage mechanism involving“adsorption-intercalation-pore filling”is elucidated,providing insights into the pore structure and dynamic pore-filling process.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.21905278)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2023JJ30015).
文摘The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively and simultaneously.This study delves into the synthesis of hard carbons with tailored microstructures from esterified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na).The hard carbon(EHC-500)with maximized pseudo-graphitic content(73%)and abundant uniformly dispersed closed pores was fabricated,which provides sufficient active sites for sodium ion intercalation and pore filling.Furthermore,minimized lateral width(L_(a))of pseudo-graphitic domains in EHC-500 is simultaneously realized to improve the accessibility of sodium ions to the intercalation sites and filling sites.Therefore,the optimized microstructure of EHC-500 contributes to a remarkable reversible capacity of 340 mAh/g with a high plateau capacity of 236.7 mAh/g(below 0.08 V).These findings underscore the pivotal role of microcrystalline structure and pore structure in the electrochemical performance of hard carbons and provide a novel route to guide the design of hard carbons with optimal microstructures towards enhanced sodium storage performance.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51578463。
文摘The vibration response and noise caused by subway trains can affect the safety and comfort of superstructures.To study the dynamic response characteristics of subway stations and superstructures under train loads with a hard combination,a numerical model is developed in this study.The indoor model test verified the accuracy of the numerical model.The influence laws of different hard combinations,train operating speeds and modes were studied and evaluated accordingly.The results show that the frequency corresponding to the peak vibration acceleration level of each floor of the superstructure property is concentrated at 10–20 Hz.The vibration response decreases in the high-frequency parts and increases in the lowfrequency parts with increasing distance from the source.Furthermore,the factors,such as train operating speed,operating mode,and hard combination type,will affect the vibration of the superstructure.The vibration response under the reversible operation of the train is greater than that of the unidirectional operation.The operating speed of the train is proportional to its vibration response.The vibration amplification area appears between the middle and the top of the superstructure at a higher train speed.Its vibration acceleration level will exceed the limit value of relevant regulations,and vibration-damping measures are required.Within the scope of application,this study provides some suggestions for constructing subway stations and superstructures.
