Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels ...Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels are formed by nanophase separation of hydrophilic ion carriers and hydrophobic segments.It is difficult to realize high-density ion channels with controlled spatial arrangement and length scale of ion carriers.Herein,we construct high-density 1D ion wires as transmission channels.Through molecular design,hydrophilic imidazole groups and hydrophobic alkyl tails were introduced into the repeat units,which self-assembled into 1D ion transporting core and protecting shell along the main chains.The areal density of the ionic wire arrays is up to~10^(12)cm^(-2),which is the highest value.The ionic wires ensure both high ion flux transport and high selectivity,achieving an ultrahigh-power density of 40.5 W m^(-2)at a 500-fold salinity gradient.Besides,the ionic wire array membrane is well recyclable and antibacterial.The ionic wires provide novel concept for next generation of high-performance membranes.展开更多
Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(...Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(TA)is proposed as an effective electrolyte additive that modulates the Zn^(2+)deposition environment via coordination competition.The polar functional groups of TA restructure the solvation sheath,while its molecular dipoles generate localized electric fields that accelerate Zn^(2+)migration and promote directional(002)-oriented deposition.These effects collectively suppress side reactions and enhance Zn plating/stripping reversibility.The four hydroxyl(–OH)and conjugated ketone groups(C=O)in the TA molecule have strong coordination ability(Lewis basicity)and can form a stable[Zn(TA)(H_(2)O)_(n)]^(2+)with Zn^(2+),reducing the number of free water molecules and the proportion of active water in the solvation sheath.The TA molecules are adsorbed onto the Zn anode surface,leading to the redistribution of the local spatial electric field and homogenization of ion flux dynamics.Its conjugated planar structure can induce Zn^(2+)to preferentially deposit along the(002)crystal plane.Zn//Zn symmetric cell using TA-containing ZnSO4 electrolyte exhibits stable cycling for more than 2240 h at 1 mA cm^(−2),1 mAh cm^(−2).The Zn//activated carbon(AC)full-cell can stably cycle 30,000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)with a capacity retention rate of 90%.This study provides important insights into electrolyte engineering strategies for stabilizing Zn anodes,highlighting the potential of molecular design additives in next-generation Zn^(2+)energy storage systems.展开更多
Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical proper...Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical properties,leading to uncontrolled zinc(Zn)dendrite formation and undesirable side reactions.To address these limitations and enhance the electrochemical performance of AZIBs,a precisely designed functional separator is developed by incorporating UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)into a poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)framework(U-PVDF)via a direct in situ growth method.This approach enables uniform distribution of UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)both on the surface and within the PVDF backbone,without increasing separator thickness.Owing to the strong interaction between Zn^(2+)and the abundant carboxyl groups in UiO-66-(COOH)_(2),the U-PVDF separator regulates the Zn^(2+)solvation structure toward a contact ion pair-dominated structure by reducing coordinated water molecules,which effectively mitigates water-induced parasitic reactions and promotes compact Zn deposition.Consequently,a Zn/Zn symmetric cell employing the U-PVDF separator demonstrates superior cycling stability over 1500 cycles without internal short-circuiting at a current density of 6 mA cm^(−2)and an areal capacity of 2 mAh cm^(−2).Moreover,Zn/NaV_(3)O_(8)·xH_(2)O(NVO)cell with the U-PVDF separator exhibits markedly improved cyclability and rate performance compared with those using conventional GF separator.展开更多
The ion conductivity of a solid-state ion conductor generally increases exponentially upon reduction in ionmigration barrier.For prevalent cathode material LiCoO_(2),the room-temperature ion conductivity and migration...The ion conductivity of a solid-state ion conductor generally increases exponentially upon reduction in ionmigration barrier.For prevalent cathode material LiCoO_(2),the room-temperature ion conductivity and migrationbarrier are respectively around 10^(−4)S/cm and 0.3 eV.In this Letter,through first-principles calculations we predictthe existence of 1D superionicity as the Li ions in O_(2)LiCoO_(2)are transformed into Zn_(0.5)CoO_(2)or Li_(0.5)CoO_(2)via cation-exchange reaction or deintercalation.The ion migration barriers(0.01-0.02 eV)even lower than roomtemperature∼𝑘B𝑇are reduced by more than an order of magnitude compared with LiCoO_(2),which are facilitatedby facile transition of mobile ions between two coordination configurations.The room-temperature ion conductivityis estimated to be over 50 S/cm,enhanced by 2-3 orders of magnitude compared with the current highestreported value.Such unprecedented superionicity may also exist in other similar layered ion conductors,whichmay lead to technical advances and exotic effects such as ultrafast ion batteries and quantized ferroelectricity.展开更多
Laser-driven ion acceleration,as produced by interaction of a high-intensity laser with a target,is a growing field of interest.One of the current challenges is to enhance the acceleration process,i.e.,to increase the...Laser-driven ion acceleration,as produced by interaction of a high-intensity laser with a target,is a growing field of interest.One of the current challenges is to enhance the acceleration process,i.e.,to increase the produced ion energy and the ion number and to shape the energy distribution for future applications.In this paper,we investigate the effect of helical coil(HC)targets on the laser-matter interaction process using a 150 TW laser.We demonstrate that HC targets significantly enhance proton acceleration,improving energy bunching and beam focusing and increasing the cutoff energy.For the first time,we extend this analysis to carbon ions,revealing a marked reduction in the number of low-energy carbon ions and the potential for energy bunching and post-acceleration through an optimized HC design.Simulations using the particle-in-cell code SOPHIE confirm the experimental results,providing insights into the current propagation and ion synchronization mechanisms in HCs.Our findings suggest that HC targets can be optimized for multispecies ion acceleration.展开更多
Micro-sized anatase TiO_(2) displays inferior capacity as cathode material for magnesium ion batteries because of the higher diffusion energy barrier of Mg^(2+)in anatase TiO_(2) lattice.Herein,we report that nanosize...Micro-sized anatase TiO_(2) displays inferior capacity as cathode material for magnesium ion batteries because of the higher diffusion energy barrier of Mg^(2+)in anatase TiO_(2) lattice.Herein,we report that nanosized anatase TiO_(2) exposed(001)facet doubles the capacity compared to the micro-sized sample ascribed to the interfacial Mg^(2+)ion storage.First-principles calculations reveal that the diffusion energy barrier of Mg^(2+)on the(001)facet is significantly lower than those in the bulk phase and on(100)facet,and the adsorption energy of Mg^(2+)on the(001)facet is also considerably lower than that on(100)facet,which guarantees superior interfacial Mg^(2+)storage of(001)facet.Moreover,anatase TiO_(2) exposed(001)facet displays a significantly higher capacity of 312.9 mAh g^(−1) in Mg-Li dual-salt electrolyte compared to 234.3 mAh g^(−1) in Li salt electrolyte.The adsorption energies of Mg^(2+)on(001)facet are much lower than the adsorption energies of Li+on(001)facet,implying that the Mg^(2+)ion interfacial storage is more favorable.These results highlight that controlling the crystal facet of the nanocrystals effectively enhances the interfacial storage of multivalent ions.This work offers valuable guidance for the rational design of high-capacity storage systems.展开更多
Metal ion homeostasis plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular functions,and its disruption can initiate regulated cell death pathways.Despite its therapeutic potential,metal ion therapy for breast cancer has been...Metal ion homeostasis plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular functions,and its disruption can initiate regulated cell death pathways.Despite its therapeutic potential,metal ion therapy for breast cancer has been hampered by inefficient ion delivery and the intrinsic resistance mechanisms of cancer cells.In this work,a cuproptosis amplifier of copper-telaglenastat coordinate(denoted as Cu-CB) is developed to trigger cell ferroptosis for synergistic breast cancer treatment.Telaglenastat(CB-839),a glutaminase inhibitor,is identified as an effective copper ionophore that facilitates the formation of Cu-CB.Specially,Cu-CB can promote the aggregation of lipoylated proteins to initiate cuproptosis,while also inhibiting glutathione(GSH) synthesis and downregulating glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4) to trigger ferroptosis.The interplay between these cuproptosis and apoptosis pathways,mediated by Cu-CB,significantly amplifies reactive oxygen species(ROS) production and lipid peroxidation,culminating in the synergistic suppression of breast cancer.Both in vitro and in vivo studies validate the superior antitumor effects of Cu-CB through the induction of cuproptosis and ferroptosis,which may provide a new insight for metal ion delivery systems and metal ion-based tumor therapies.展开更多
Halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for X-ray detection with exceptional properties and reasonable costs.Among them,heterostructures between 3D perovskites and low-dimensional perovskites attract in...Halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for X-ray detection with exceptional properties and reasonable costs.Among them,heterostructures between 3D perovskites and low-dimensional perovskites attract intensive studies of their advantages due to low-level ion migration and decent stability.However,there is still a lack of methods to precisely construct heterostructures and a fundamental understanding of their structure-dependent optoelectronic properties.Herein,a gas-phase method was developed to grow 2D perovskites directly on 3D perovskites with nanoscale accuracy.In addition,the larger steric hindrance of organic layers of 2D perovskites was proved to enable slower ion migration,which resulted in reduced trap states and better stability.Based on MAPbBr_(3)single crystals with the(PA)_(2)PbBr_(4)capping layer,the X-ray detector achieved a sensitivity of 22,245μC Gy_(air)^(−1)cm^(−2),a response speed of 240μs,and a dark current drift of 1.17.10^(–4)nA cm^(−1)s^(−1)V^(−1),which were among the highest reported for state-of-the-art perovskite-based X-ray detectors.This study presents a precise synthesis method to construct perovskite-based heterostructures.It also brings an in-depth understanding of the relationship between lattice structures and properties,which are beneficial for advancing high-performance and cost-effective X-ray detectors.展开更多
Ln@MOFs by anchoring rare metal ions(Ln) into metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) are proved to have great potential in the field of luminescent molecular thermometer.Nevertheless,the current research indicated that the po...Ln@MOFs by anchoring rare metal ions(Ln) into metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) are proved to have great potential in the field of luminescent molecular thermometer.Nevertheless,the current research indicated that the poor structural stability and low sensitivity hindered their application scope.In this work,a new MOF Zn-450 luminescent thermometer with multiple emission fluorescence characteristics was synthesized by the combination of 3,3,5,5-biphenyl tetracarboxylic acid(H_(4)L) and Zn^(2+) ion under solvothermal conditions.Interestingly,a high relative sensitivity of 1.43 % K^(-1) was found within 80-300 K based on Zn-450.Subsequently,two high-sensitivity luminescent Ln@MOFs(Ln = Eu and Tb) were further fabricated by doping rare earth ions into Zn-450 based on the post-synthesis strategy.Among them,the Eu@Zn-450 demonstrates various luminous behaviors while achieving an increased relative sensitivity of 1.63 % K^(-1).In addition,the continuously visible red,pink,and purple luminescent emissions at the same temperature range were observed,suggesting that the Eu@Zn-450 could be utilized as a luminescent colorimetric molecular thermometer.Importantly,this work can present new possibilities for the development of rare earth-doped luminescence and its temperature sensing properties.展开更多
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)is a key material for marine applications owing to its outstanding self-lubrication and corrosion resistance.However,its long-term performance is compromised by plastic ...Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)is a key material for marine applications owing to its outstanding self-lubrication and corrosion resistance.However,its long-term performance is compromised by plastic deformation in seawater.In this study,we performed a comparative analysis of the UHMWPE dynamics under seawater and water conditions to investigate the plastic deformation of UHMWPE induced by seawater.The results show that the plastic deformation of UHMWPE is amplified in seawater relative to the water conditions.Under thin fluid conditions,frictional interfaces exhibit a higher interfacial friction force and interaction energy in seawater than in water.Compared to freely diffused water molecules,hydrated ions occupy larger interchain spaces within polyethylene.Furthermore,the diffusion of hydrated ions weakens the interchain interactions,promoting more severe polyethylene chain rearrangement and accelerating seawater-induced plastic deformation in UHMWPE during friction.Furthermore,the diffused seawater accelerated the disentangling of the polyethylene chains and enhanced the orderly orientation distribution of polyethylene.Compared to free water molecules,the water molecules of hydrated ions exhibit enhanced attraction to free-flowing water molecules,thereby accelerating seawater flow across submerged UHMWPE surfaces.This flow enhancement promotes surface polyethylene chain mobility in seawater.展开更多
Conversion-type electrode materials hold significant promise for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)due to their high theoretical capacities,yet their practical deployment is hindered by sluggish kinetics and irreversible s...Conversion-type electrode materials hold significant promise for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)due to their high theoretical capacities,yet their practical deployment is hindered by sluggish kinetics and irreversible structural degradation.To overcome these limitations,we propose a rationally engineered nanoreactor architecture that stabilizes defect-rich MoS_(2)via interlayer incorporation of a carbon monolayer,followed by encapsulation within a nitrogen-doped carbon shell,forming a MoSSe@NC heterostructure.This tailored structure synergistically accelerates both K^(+)diffusion kinetics and electron transfer,enabling unprecedented rate performance(107 mAh g^(-1)at 10 Ag^(-1))and ultralong cyclability(86.5%capacity retention after 1200 cycles at 3 A g^(-1)).Mechanistic insights reveal a distinctive“adsorption-conversion”pathway,where sulfur vacancies on exposed S-Mo-S basal planes act as preferential K^(+)adsorption sites,effectively suppressing parasitic phase transitions during intercalation.In situ X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy corroborate the structural reversibility of the conversion reaction,with the carbon matrix dynamically accommodating strain while preserving electrode integrity.This work not only advances the understanding of defect-driven interfacial chemistry in conversion-type materials but also provides a versatile strategy for designing high-performance anodes in next-generation PIBs through heterostructure engineering.展开更多
Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving...Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving the overall performance of CPEs due to their difficulty in achieving robust electrochemical and mechanical interfaces simultaneously.Here,by regulating the surface charge characteristics of halloysite nanotube(HNT),we propose a concept of lithium-ion dynamic interface(Li^(+)-DI)engineering in nano-charged CPE(NCCPE).Results show that the surface charge characteristics of HNTs fundamentally change the Li^(+)-DI,and thereof the mechanical and ion-conduction behaviors of the NCCPEs.Particularly,the HNTs with positively charged surface(HNTs+)lead to a higher Li^(+)transference number(0.86)than that of HNTs-(0.73),but a lower toughness(102.13 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs+and 159.69 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs-).Meanwhile,a strong interface compatibilization effect by Li^(+)is observed for especially the HNTs+-involved Li^(+)-DI,which improves the toughness by 2000%compared with the control.Moreover,HNTs+are more effective to weaken the Li^(+)-solvation strength and facilitate the formation of Li F-rich solid-electrolyte interphase of Li metal compared to HNTs-.The resultant Li|NCCPE|LiFePO4cell delivers a capacity of 144.9 m Ah g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C and a capacity retention of 78.6%.This study provides deep insights into understanding the roles of surface charges of nanofillers in regulating the mechanical and electrochemical interfaces in ASSLMBs.展开更多
Due to complex ion-ion and ion-membrane interactions, creating innovative membrane structures to acquire favorable ion mixing effect and high separation performance remains a big challenge. Herein, we design covalent ...Due to complex ion-ion and ion-membrane interactions, creating innovative membrane structures to acquire favorable ion mixing effect and high separation performance remains a big challenge. Herein, we design covalent organic framework(COF) scaffold membrane with gate-lane nanostructure for efficient Li^(+)/Mg^(2+) separation. COF nanosheets, serving as the scaffold, are intercalated by polyethyleneimine(PEI) to form the permeating layer. Subsequently, PEI on the surface reacts with 1,4-phenylene diisocyanate to form the polyurea gating layer. The gating layer, bearing tailored smaller pore size,affords high rejection to co-ions(Mg^(2+)) and thus high Li^(+)/Mg^(2+) selectivity. The permeating layer, with asymmetric charge and spatial nanostructure for creating individual lanes of Li^(+) and Cl~-, facilitates Li^(+) transport and thus high Li^(+) permeability. The optimum COF scaffold membrane exhibits the permeance of 11.5 L m^(-2) h^(-1)/bar^(-1) and true selectivity of 231.9 with Li^(+) enrichment of 120.2% at the Mg^(2+)/Li^(+) mass ratio of 50, exceeding the ideal selectivity of 80.5 and outperforming all ever-reported positively charged nanofiltration membranes. Our work may stimulate the further thinking about how to design the hierarchical membrane structure to achieve favorable ion mixing effect and break the membrane permeability-selectivity trade-off in chemical separations.展开更多
The dissolution of iron from the cathode and electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)during long cycles significantly accelerates the aging process of LiFePO_(4)(LFP)/graphite batteries;there is a lack of systematic under...The dissolution of iron from the cathode and electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)during long cycles significantly accelerates the aging process of LiFePO_(4)(LFP)/graphite batteries;there is a lack of systematic understanding of the spatial distribution of the EEI interface layer and the dissolve of Fe ions,especially in terms of the mechanism of the cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI),solid electrolyte interphase(SEI),and iron dissolution.In this study,aged cells were subjected to continuous activation with constant current and multi-step segmented indirect activation(IA)and analyzed for capacity fade,impedance growth,and active Li^(+)mass loss at the EEI and nanoscale levels.The interaction between dissolved Fe^(2+)and the EEI in LFP/graphite pouch batteries was proposed and verified.The findings indicate that during IA process,the electric field facilitates the migration of solvated ions toward the electrodes,while simultaneously inhibiting the formation of organic species such as ROCO_(2)Li.The SEI primarily consists of a mixture of organic and inorganic small molecules,forming a continuous and uniform film on the electrode surface.This study demonstrates that IA favors the formation of a uniform EEI and offers constructive insights for advancing accelerated lifetime prediction strategies in lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
In order to better build the neutral beam injector with negative ion source(NNBI),the pre-research on key technologies has been carried out for the comprehensive research facility for fusion technology(CRFFT).Cesium s...In order to better build the neutral beam injector with negative ion source(NNBI),the pre-research on key technologies has been carried out for the comprehensive research facility for fusion technology(CRFFT).Cesium seeding into negative-ion sources is a prerequisite to obtain the required negative hydrogen ion.The performance of ion source largely depends on the cesium conditions in the source.It is very necessary to quantitatively measure the amount of cesium in the source during the plasma on and off periods(vacuum stage).展开更多
Refractory high entropy alloys(RHEAs)have drawn much attention for their potential applications in ad-vanced reactors.While improved irradiation resistance to void swelling and helium bubble formation has been frequen...Refractory high entropy alloys(RHEAs)have drawn much attention for their potential applications in ad-vanced reactors.While improved irradiation resistance to void swelling and helium bubble formation has been frequently reported,experimental investigation regarding their early-stage irradiation damage re-mains insufficient,which hinders the understanding of the behavior of point defects and small clusters.Here we select two typical RHEAs with desired mechanical properties,VTaTi and HfNbZrTi,as well as a conventional V-4Cr-4Ti alloy,and compare their irradiation-induced defect production and hardening under a low-dose irradiation to~0.1 dpa.Significant hardening is observed in V-4Cr-4Ti due to the pin-ning of deformation-induced dislocations by the high density of irradiation-induced loops.In contrast,the hardening in VTaTi is much weaker,corresponding well to the greatly reduced defect density.Strikingly,in HfNbZrTi,visible defect clusters are not observed with a Cs-corrected transmission electron microscope in the whole irradiation range,and no hardening effect is detected.Such strong suppression of irradia-tion damage is attributed to the large lattice distortion based on the ab initio calculations and the local chemical fluctuations based on the atomic-scale elemental mappings,which together hinder the mobility of interstitials.Furthermore,minor irradiation softening is evidenced by cross-sectional nanoindentation tests in HfNbZrTi,which is considered to be related to the evolution of short-range orders and interstitial impurities after irradiation.展开更多
In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design st...In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design stage of ion engine.As one of the core components of ion engine,the grid assembly of ion optic systems may experience long-term ion sputtering in extreme electro-thermal environments,which will eventually lead to its structural and electron-backstreaming failures.In this paper,the current studies of the grid assembly erosion process are systematically analyzed from the aspects of sputtering damage process of grid materials,numerical simulations,and measurements of erosion characteristics of grid assembly.The advantages and disadvantages of various erosion prediction models are highlighted,and the key factors and processes affecting the prediction accuracy of grid assembly erosion patterns are analyzed.Three different types of experimental methods of grid assembly erosion patterns are compared.The analysis in this paper is of great importance for selecting the sputter-resistant grid materials,as well as establishing the erosion models and measurement methods to accurately determine the erosion rate and failure modes of grid assembly.Consequently,the working conditions and structure parameters of ion optic systems could be optimized based on erosion models to promote the ion engine lifetime.展开更多
Dear Editor,Health management is essential to ensure battery performance and safety, while data-driven learning system is a promising solution to enable efficient state of health(SoH) estimation of lithium-ion(Liion) ...Dear Editor,Health management is essential to ensure battery performance and safety, while data-driven learning system is a promising solution to enable efficient state of health(SoH) estimation of lithium-ion(Liion) batteries. However, the time-consuming signal data acquisition and the lack of interpretability of model still hinder its efficient deployment. Motivated by this, this letter proposes a novel and interpretable data-driven learning strategy through combining the benefits of explainable AI and non-destructive ultrasonic detection for battery SoH estimation. Specifically, after equipping battery with advanced ultrasonic sensor to promise fast real-time ultrasonic signal measurement, an interpretable data-driven learning strategy named generalized additive neural decision ensemble(GANDE) is designed to rapidly estimate battery SoH and explain the effects of the involved ultrasonic features of interest.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant raw material reserves,low cost,enhanced safety,and environmental sustainability.Na_(2)Fe_(2)OS_(2),featuring a...Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant raw material reserves,low cost,enhanced safety,and environmental sustainability.Na_(2)Fe_(2)OS_(2),featuring a layered anti-perovskite structure,has attracted significant interest for its high capacity and facile synthesis.In this study,density functional theory calculations were performed to systematically investigate the phase stability,ionic conductivity,and voltage characteristics of Na_(2)Fe_(2)OS_(2)as a model system for anti-perovskite layered cathode materials.The compound exhibits excellent phase stability,and its equilibrium potential was calculated for the series Na_(x)Fe_(2)OCh_(2)(0<±<2)(where Ch represents chalcogenides).Naion transport analysis using the climbing image nudged elastic band method reveals a relatively low migration barrier(~0.47eV)along a dingonal pathway,indicating efficient Na^(+)mobility.To expand the materials design space,we systematically explored the effects of substituting Fe with various transition metals and replacing S with Se in NaaTM_(2)OCh_(2)structures.Among the variants studied,Na_(2)Mn_(2)OS_(2) demonstrates the most favorable combination of high voltage(~2.51V),robust phase stability,and superior energy density(~427 W-h/kg).This comprehensive comparison of transition metal substitutions provides vnluable insights for the rational design and experimental development of next-generation anti-perovskite layered cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.展开更多
Trapped-ion systems are one of the leading platforms for quantum information processing, where a key challenge is to scale up system size while maintaining high-fidelity two-qubit operations. A promising approach is t...Trapped-ion systems are one of the leading platforms for quantum information processing, where a key challenge is to scale up system size while maintaining high-fidelity two-qubit operations. A promising approach is to build high-performance modules interconnected via strong coupling. In particular, axial motional modes offer a practical mechanism to couple the ions in a chain, enabling the preparation of Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger states with up to 24 ions using global operations, as well as high-fidelity two-qubit gates(96.6%–98.0%) in fully connected five-ion chains. Here, we demonstrate two-qubit quantum logic gates in a 5-ion^(40)Ca^(+)chain using axial modes, achieving fidelities exceeding 99% for adjacent pairs and over 98% for arbitrary pairs by carefully tackling dominant error sources. Our results are beneficial to the development of scalable ion-trap quantum processors,quantum simulation and quantum-enhanced metrology.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(2022SFGC0801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22005162 and 22175009)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2020QE093)。
文摘Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels are formed by nanophase separation of hydrophilic ion carriers and hydrophobic segments.It is difficult to realize high-density ion channels with controlled spatial arrangement and length scale of ion carriers.Herein,we construct high-density 1D ion wires as transmission channels.Through molecular design,hydrophilic imidazole groups and hydrophobic alkyl tails were introduced into the repeat units,which self-assembled into 1D ion transporting core and protecting shell along the main chains.The areal density of the ionic wire arrays is up to~10^(12)cm^(-2),which is the highest value.The ionic wires ensure both high ion flux transport and high selectivity,achieving an ultrahigh-power density of 40.5 W m^(-2)at a 500-fold salinity gradient.Besides,the ionic wire array membrane is well recyclable and antibacterial.The ionic wires provide novel concept for next generation of high-performance membranes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22269020,42167068,U23A20582)the Gansu Province Higher Education Industry Support Plan Project(2023CYZC-17,2023CYZC-68)+1 种基金the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(25JRRA004)2024 Major Cultivation Project for University Research and Innovation Platforms(2024CXPT-10).
文摘Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(TA)is proposed as an effective electrolyte additive that modulates the Zn^(2+)deposition environment via coordination competition.The polar functional groups of TA restructure the solvation sheath,while its molecular dipoles generate localized electric fields that accelerate Zn^(2+)migration and promote directional(002)-oriented deposition.These effects collectively suppress side reactions and enhance Zn plating/stripping reversibility.The four hydroxyl(–OH)and conjugated ketone groups(C=O)in the TA molecule have strong coordination ability(Lewis basicity)and can form a stable[Zn(TA)(H_(2)O)_(n)]^(2+)with Zn^(2+),reducing the number of free water molecules and the proportion of active water in the solvation sheath.The TA molecules are adsorbed onto the Zn anode surface,leading to the redistribution of the local spatial electric field and homogenization of ion flux dynamics.Its conjugated planar structure can induce Zn^(2+)to preferentially deposit along the(002)crystal plane.Zn//Zn symmetric cell using TA-containing ZnSO4 electrolyte exhibits stable cycling for more than 2240 h at 1 mA cm^(−2),1 mAh cm^(−2).The Zn//activated carbon(AC)full-cell can stably cycle 30,000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)with a capacity retention rate of 90%.This study provides important insights into electrolyte engineering strategies for stabilizing Zn anodes,highlighting the potential of molecular design additives in next-generation Zn^(2+)energy storage systems.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program(RS-2024-00455177)through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT.
文摘Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical properties,leading to uncontrolled zinc(Zn)dendrite formation and undesirable side reactions.To address these limitations and enhance the electrochemical performance of AZIBs,a precisely designed functional separator is developed by incorporating UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)into a poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)framework(U-PVDF)via a direct in situ growth method.This approach enables uniform distribution of UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)both on the surface and within the PVDF backbone,without increasing separator thickness.Owing to the strong interaction between Zn^(2+)and the abundant carboxyl groups in UiO-66-(COOH)_(2),the U-PVDF separator regulates the Zn^(2+)solvation structure toward a contact ion pair-dominated structure by reducing coordinated water molecules,which effectively mitigates water-induced parasitic reactions and promotes compact Zn deposition.Consequently,a Zn/Zn symmetric cell employing the U-PVDF separator demonstrates superior cycling stability over 1500 cycles without internal short-circuiting at a current density of 6 mA cm^(−2)and an areal capacity of 2 mAh cm^(−2).Moreover,Zn/NaV_(3)O_(8)·xH_(2)O(NVO)cell with the U-PVDF separator exhibits markedly improved cyclability and rate performance compared with those using conventional GF separator.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22073034)。
文摘The ion conductivity of a solid-state ion conductor generally increases exponentially upon reduction in ionmigration barrier.For prevalent cathode material LiCoO_(2),the room-temperature ion conductivity and migrationbarrier are respectively around 10^(−4)S/cm and 0.3 eV.In this Letter,through first-principles calculations we predictthe existence of 1D superionicity as the Li ions in O_(2)LiCoO_(2)are transformed into Zn_(0.5)CoO_(2)or Li_(0.5)CoO_(2)via cation-exchange reaction or deintercalation.The ion migration barriers(0.01-0.02 eV)even lower than roomtemperature∼𝑘B𝑇are reduced by more than an order of magnitude compared with LiCoO_(2),which are facilitatedby facile transition of mobile ions between two coordination configurations.The room-temperature ion conductivityis estimated to be over 50 S/cm,enhanced by 2-3 orders of magnitude compared with the current highestreported value.Such unprecedented superionicity may also exist in other similar layered ion conductors,whichmay lead to technical advances and exotic effects such as ultrafast ion batteries and quantized ferroelectricity.
基金supported by the CEA/DAM Laser Plasma Experiments Validation Project and the CEA/DAM Basic Technical and Scientific Studies Projectsupported by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)(Grant Nos.RGPIN-2023-05459 and ALLRP 556340-20)+3 种基金the Digital Research Alliance of Canada(Job pve-323-ac)the Canada Foundation for Innovation(CFI)the Ministère de l’Économie,de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie(MEIE)from QuébecThis study was granted access to the HPC resources of IRENE under allocation Grant No.A0170512899 made by GENCI.We acknowledge the financial support of the IdEx University of Bordeaux/Grand Research Program“GPR LIGHT”and of the Graduate Program on Light Sciences and Technologies of the University of Bordeaux.
文摘Laser-driven ion acceleration,as produced by interaction of a high-intensity laser with a target,is a growing field of interest.One of the current challenges is to enhance the acceleration process,i.e.,to increase the produced ion energy and the ion number and to shape the energy distribution for future applications.In this paper,we investigate the effect of helical coil(HC)targets on the laser-matter interaction process using a 150 TW laser.We demonstrate that HC targets significantly enhance proton acceleration,improving energy bunching and beam focusing and increasing the cutoff energy.For the first time,we extend this analysis to carbon ions,revealing a marked reduction in the number of low-energy carbon ions and the potential for energy bunching and post-acceleration through an optimized HC design.Simulations using the particle-in-cell code SOPHIE confirm the experimental results,providing insights into the current propagation and ion synchronization mechanisms in HCs.Our findings suggest that HC targets can be optimized for multispecies ion acceleration.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3809500)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024CDJXY003)+1 种基金the Venture&Innovation Support Program for Chongqing Overseas Returnees(cx2023087)The Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Development Project(No.2024TIAD-KPX0003).
文摘Micro-sized anatase TiO_(2) displays inferior capacity as cathode material for magnesium ion batteries because of the higher diffusion energy barrier of Mg^(2+)in anatase TiO_(2) lattice.Herein,we report that nanosized anatase TiO_(2) exposed(001)facet doubles the capacity compared to the micro-sized sample ascribed to the interfacial Mg^(2+)ion storage.First-principles calculations reveal that the diffusion energy barrier of Mg^(2+)on the(001)facet is significantly lower than those in the bulk phase and on(100)facet,and the adsorption energy of Mg^(2+)on the(001)facet is also considerably lower than that on(100)facet,which guarantees superior interfacial Mg^(2+)storage of(001)facet.Moreover,anatase TiO_(2) exposed(001)facet displays a significantly higher capacity of 312.9 mAh g^(−1) in Mg-Li dual-salt electrolyte compared to 234.3 mAh g^(−1) in Li salt electrolyte.The adsorption energies of Mg^(2+)on(001)facet are much lower than the adsorption energies of Li+on(001)facet,implying that the Mg^(2+)ion interfacial storage is more favorable.These results highlight that controlling the crystal facet of the nanocrystals effectively enhances the interfacial storage of multivalent ions.This work offers valuable guidance for the rational design of high-capacity storage systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.82302355,32371394)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No.2023A1515012628)+1 种基金the Characteristic Innovation Projects of General Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province (No.2024KTSCX120)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou (Nos.2024A04J3324,2024A03J0078)。
文摘Metal ion homeostasis plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular functions,and its disruption can initiate regulated cell death pathways.Despite its therapeutic potential,metal ion therapy for breast cancer has been hampered by inefficient ion delivery and the intrinsic resistance mechanisms of cancer cells.In this work,a cuproptosis amplifier of copper-telaglenastat coordinate(denoted as Cu-CB) is developed to trigger cell ferroptosis for synergistic breast cancer treatment.Telaglenastat(CB-839),a glutaminase inhibitor,is identified as an effective copper ionophore that facilitates the formation of Cu-CB.Specially,Cu-CB can promote the aggregation of lipoylated proteins to initiate cuproptosis,while also inhibiting glutathione(GSH) synthesis and downregulating glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4) to trigger ferroptosis.The interplay between these cuproptosis and apoptosis pathways,mediated by Cu-CB,significantly amplifies reactive oxygen species(ROS) production and lipid peroxidation,culminating in the synergistic suppression of breast cancer.Both in vitro and in vivo studies validate the superior antitumor effects of Cu-CB through the induction of cuproptosis and ferroptosis,which may provide a new insight for metal ion delivery systems and metal ion-based tumor therapies.
基金support from National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0217100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21905006,22261160370,and 62105075)+7 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan(2021A0505110003)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2023JJ50132)Guangxi Department of Science and Technology(2020GXNSFBA159049 and AD19110030)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(SGDX20230116093205009,JCYJ20220818100211025 and 2022378670)the Natural Science Foundation of Top Talent of SZTU(GDRC202343)financial support of Innovation and Technology Fund(#GHP/245/22SZ)The University Grant Council of the University of Hong Kong(grant No.2302101786)General Research Fund(grant Nos.17200823 and 17310624)from the Research Grants Council.
文摘Halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for X-ray detection with exceptional properties and reasonable costs.Among them,heterostructures between 3D perovskites and low-dimensional perovskites attract intensive studies of their advantages due to low-level ion migration and decent stability.However,there is still a lack of methods to precisely construct heterostructures and a fundamental understanding of their structure-dependent optoelectronic properties.Herein,a gas-phase method was developed to grow 2D perovskites directly on 3D perovskites with nanoscale accuracy.In addition,the larger steric hindrance of organic layers of 2D perovskites was proved to enable slower ion migration,which resulted in reduced trap states and better stability.Based on MAPbBr_(3)single crystals with the(PA)_(2)PbBr_(4)capping layer,the X-ray detector achieved a sensitivity of 22,245μC Gy_(air)^(−1)cm^(−2),a response speed of 240μs,and a dark current drift of 1.17.10^(–4)nA cm^(−1)s^(−1)V^(−1),which were among the highest reported for state-of-the-art perovskite-based X-ray detectors.This study presents a precise synthesis method to construct perovskite-based heterostructures.It also brings an in-depth understanding of the relationship between lattice structures and properties,which are beneficial for advancing high-performance and cost-effective X-ray detectors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21801111)the Training Plan for Young Core Teachers in Higher Education of Henan Province (No.2021GGJS131)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province (No.232300421232)the Heluo Young Talent Lifting Project (No.2023HLTJ02)。
文摘Ln@MOFs by anchoring rare metal ions(Ln) into metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) are proved to have great potential in the field of luminescent molecular thermometer.Nevertheless,the current research indicated that the poor structural stability and low sensitivity hindered their application scope.In this work,a new MOF Zn-450 luminescent thermometer with multiple emission fluorescence characteristics was synthesized by the combination of 3,3,5,5-biphenyl tetracarboxylic acid(H_(4)L) and Zn^(2+) ion under solvothermal conditions.Interestingly,a high relative sensitivity of 1.43 % K^(-1) was found within 80-300 K based on Zn-450.Subsequently,two high-sensitivity luminescent Ln@MOFs(Ln = Eu and Tb) were further fabricated by doping rare earth ions into Zn-450 based on the post-synthesis strategy.Among them,the Eu@Zn-450 demonstrates various luminous behaviors while achieving an increased relative sensitivity of 1.63 % K^(-1).In addition,the continuously visible red,pink,and purple luminescent emissions at the same temperature range were observed,suggesting that the Eu@Zn-450 could be utilized as a luminescent colorimetric molecular thermometer.Importantly,this work can present new possibilities for the development of rare earth-doped luminescence and its temperature sensing properties.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51909023 and 51775077)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2021-MS-140)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3132025114)。
文摘Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)is a key material for marine applications owing to its outstanding self-lubrication and corrosion resistance.However,its long-term performance is compromised by plastic deformation in seawater.In this study,we performed a comparative analysis of the UHMWPE dynamics under seawater and water conditions to investigate the plastic deformation of UHMWPE induced by seawater.The results show that the plastic deformation of UHMWPE is amplified in seawater relative to the water conditions.Under thin fluid conditions,frictional interfaces exhibit a higher interfacial friction force and interaction energy in seawater than in water.Compared to freely diffused water molecules,hydrated ions occupy larger interchain spaces within polyethylene.Furthermore,the diffusion of hydrated ions weakens the interchain interactions,promoting more severe polyethylene chain rearrangement and accelerating seawater-induced plastic deformation in UHMWPE during friction.Furthermore,the diffused seawater accelerated the disentangling of the polyethylene chains and enhanced the orderly orientation distribution of polyethylene.Compared to free water molecules,the water molecules of hydrated ions exhibit enhanced attraction to free-flowing water molecules,thereby accelerating seawater flow across submerged UHMWPE surfaces.This flow enhancement promotes surface polyethylene chain mobility in seawater.
基金financially supported by the supported by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2024MB108)Taishan Young Scholar Program(tsqn202312312)Excellent Young Scholars of the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Overseas)(2023HWYQ-112)。
文摘Conversion-type electrode materials hold significant promise for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)due to their high theoretical capacities,yet their practical deployment is hindered by sluggish kinetics and irreversible structural degradation.To overcome these limitations,we propose a rationally engineered nanoreactor architecture that stabilizes defect-rich MoS_(2)via interlayer incorporation of a carbon monolayer,followed by encapsulation within a nitrogen-doped carbon shell,forming a MoSSe@NC heterostructure.This tailored structure synergistically accelerates both K^(+)diffusion kinetics and electron transfer,enabling unprecedented rate performance(107 mAh g^(-1)at 10 Ag^(-1))and ultralong cyclability(86.5%capacity retention after 1200 cycles at 3 A g^(-1)).Mechanistic insights reveal a distinctive“adsorption-conversion”pathway,where sulfur vacancies on exposed S-Mo-S basal planes act as preferential K^(+)adsorption sites,effectively suppressing parasitic phase transitions during intercalation.In situ X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy corroborate the structural reversibility of the conversion reaction,with the carbon matrix dynamically accommodating strain while preserving electrode integrity.This work not only advances the understanding of defect-driven interfacial chemistry in conversion-type materials but also provides a versatile strategy for designing high-performance anodes in next-generation PIBs through heterostructure engineering.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203123 and 52473248)State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(sklpme2024-2-04)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiessponsored by the Double First-Class Construction Funds of Sichuan University。
文摘Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving the overall performance of CPEs due to their difficulty in achieving robust electrochemical and mechanical interfaces simultaneously.Here,by regulating the surface charge characteristics of halloysite nanotube(HNT),we propose a concept of lithium-ion dynamic interface(Li^(+)-DI)engineering in nano-charged CPE(NCCPE).Results show that the surface charge characteristics of HNTs fundamentally change the Li^(+)-DI,and thereof the mechanical and ion-conduction behaviors of the NCCPEs.Particularly,the HNTs with positively charged surface(HNTs+)lead to a higher Li^(+)transference number(0.86)than that of HNTs-(0.73),but a lower toughness(102.13 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs+and 159.69 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs-).Meanwhile,a strong interface compatibilization effect by Li^(+)is observed for especially the HNTs+-involved Li^(+)-DI,which improves the toughness by 2000%compared with the control.Moreover,HNTs+are more effective to weaken the Li^(+)-solvation strength and facilitate the formation of Li F-rich solid-electrolyte interphase of Li metal compared to HNTs-.The resultant Li|NCCPE|LiFePO4cell delivers a capacity of 144.9 m Ah g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C and a capacity retention of 78.6%.This study provides deep insights into understanding the roles of surface charges of nanofillers in regulating the mechanical and electrochemical interfaces in ASSLMBs.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22338011, 22378299)Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund (ZDYF2025SHFZ025)+1 种基金Ningbo Key Research and Development Project (2022Z121)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2025M771194)。
文摘Due to complex ion-ion and ion-membrane interactions, creating innovative membrane structures to acquire favorable ion mixing effect and high separation performance remains a big challenge. Herein, we design covalent organic framework(COF) scaffold membrane with gate-lane nanostructure for efficient Li^(+)/Mg^(2+) separation. COF nanosheets, serving as the scaffold, are intercalated by polyethyleneimine(PEI) to form the permeating layer. Subsequently, PEI on the surface reacts with 1,4-phenylene diisocyanate to form the polyurea gating layer. The gating layer, bearing tailored smaller pore size,affords high rejection to co-ions(Mg^(2+)) and thus high Li^(+)/Mg^(2+) selectivity. The permeating layer, with asymmetric charge and spatial nanostructure for creating individual lanes of Li^(+) and Cl~-, facilitates Li^(+) transport and thus high Li^(+) permeability. The optimum COF scaffold membrane exhibits the permeance of 11.5 L m^(-2) h^(-1)/bar^(-1) and true selectivity of 231.9 with Li^(+) enrichment of 120.2% at the Mg^(2+)/Li^(+) mass ratio of 50, exceeding the ideal selectivity of 80.5 and outperforming all ever-reported positively charged nanofiltration membranes. Our work may stimulate the further thinking about how to design the hierarchical membrane structure to achieve favorable ion mixing effect and break the membrane permeability-selectivity trade-off in chemical separations.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB2401800)the support from Beijing Nova Program(20230484241)+2 种基金the support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M754084)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20230931)the support from Initial Energy Science&Technology Co.,Ltd(IEST)。
文摘The dissolution of iron from the cathode and electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)during long cycles significantly accelerates the aging process of LiFePO_(4)(LFP)/graphite batteries;there is a lack of systematic understanding of the spatial distribution of the EEI interface layer and the dissolve of Fe ions,especially in terms of the mechanism of the cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI),solid electrolyte interphase(SEI),and iron dissolution.In this study,aged cells were subjected to continuous activation with constant current and multi-step segmented indirect activation(IA)and analyzed for capacity fade,impedance growth,and active Li^(+)mass loss at the EEI and nanoscale levels.The interaction between dissolved Fe^(2+)and the EEI in LFP/graphite pouch batteries was proposed and verified.The findings indicate that during IA process,the electric field facilitates the migration of solvated ions toward the electrodes,while simultaneously inhibiting the formation of organic species such as ROCO_(2)Li.The SEI primarily consists of a mixture of organic and inorganic small molecules,forming a continuous and uniform film on the electrode surface.This study demonstrates that IA favors the formation of a uniform EEI and offers constructive insights for advancing accelerated lifetime prediction strategies in lithium-ion batteries.
基金supported by the HFIPS Director’s Fund(Nos.YZJJQY202204 and 2021YZGH02)the Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology Program of China(No.2018-000052-73-01-001228)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2208085MA19)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2017YFE300103 and 2017YFE300503)。
文摘In order to better build the neutral beam injector with negative ion source(NNBI),the pre-research on key technologies has been carried out for the comprehensive research facility for fusion technology(CRFFT).Cesium seeding into negative-ion sources is a prerequisite to obtain the required negative hydrogen ion.The performance of ion source largely depends on the cesium conditions in the source.It is very necessary to quantitatively measure the amount of cesium in the source during the plasma on and off periods(vacuum stage).
基金supported by the National MCF En-ergy R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE03120000)the Na-tional Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12375266 and 12435016).
文摘Refractory high entropy alloys(RHEAs)have drawn much attention for their potential applications in ad-vanced reactors.While improved irradiation resistance to void swelling and helium bubble formation has been frequently reported,experimental investigation regarding their early-stage irradiation damage re-mains insufficient,which hinders the understanding of the behavior of point defects and small clusters.Here we select two typical RHEAs with desired mechanical properties,VTaTi and HfNbZrTi,as well as a conventional V-4Cr-4Ti alloy,and compare their irradiation-induced defect production and hardening under a low-dose irradiation to~0.1 dpa.Significant hardening is observed in V-4Cr-4Ti due to the pin-ning of deformation-induced dislocations by the high density of irradiation-induced loops.In contrast,the hardening in VTaTi is much weaker,corresponding well to the greatly reduced defect density.Strikingly,in HfNbZrTi,visible defect clusters are not observed with a Cs-corrected transmission electron microscope in the whole irradiation range,and no hardening effect is detected.Such strong suppression of irradia-tion damage is attributed to the large lattice distortion based on the ab initio calculations and the local chemical fluctuations based on the atomic-scale elemental mappings,which together hinder the mobility of interstitials.Furthermore,minor irradiation softening is evidenced by cross-sectional nanoindentation tests in HfNbZrTi,which is considered to be related to the evolution of short-range orders and interstitial impurities after irradiation.
基金co-supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3403500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC52202460)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2021M690392,2021TQ0036,and 2023TQ0031)。
文摘In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design stage of ion engine.As one of the core components of ion engine,the grid assembly of ion optic systems may experience long-term ion sputtering in extreme electro-thermal environments,which will eventually lead to its structural and electron-backstreaming failures.In this paper,the current studies of the grid assembly erosion process are systematically analyzed from the aspects of sputtering damage process of grid materials,numerical simulations,and measurements of erosion characteristics of grid assembly.The advantages and disadvantages of various erosion prediction models are highlighted,and the key factors and processes affecting the prediction accuracy of grid assembly erosion patterns are analyzed.Three different types of experimental methods of grid assembly erosion patterns are compared.The analysis in this paper is of great importance for selecting the sputter-resistant grid materials,as well as establishing the erosion models and measurement methods to accurately determine the erosion rate and failure modes of grid assembly.Consequently,the working conditions and structure parameters of ion optic systems could be optimized based on erosion models to promote the ion engine lifetime.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62373224,62333013,U23A20327)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2024JQ021)
文摘Dear Editor,Health management is essential to ensure battery performance and safety, while data-driven learning system is a promising solution to enable efficient state of health(SoH) estimation of lithium-ion(Liion) batteries. However, the time-consuming signal data acquisition and the lack of interpretability of model still hinder its efficient deployment. Motivated by this, this letter proposes a novel and interpretable data-driven learning strategy through combining the benefits of explainable AI and non-destructive ultrasonic detection for battery SoH estimation. Specifically, after equipping battery with advanced ultrasonic sensor to promise fast real-time ultrasonic signal measurement, an interpretable data-driven learning strategy named generalized additive neural decision ensemble(GANDE) is designed to rapidly estimate battery SoH and explain the effects of the involved ultrasonic features of interest.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12404264 and 22209067)Shenzhen Basic Research Program(Natural Science Foundation)Key Project of Basic Research(Grant No.JCYJ20241202123916023)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.KQTD20200820113047086)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant raw material reserves,low cost,enhanced safety,and environmental sustainability.Na_(2)Fe_(2)OS_(2),featuring a layered anti-perovskite structure,has attracted significant interest for its high capacity and facile synthesis.In this study,density functional theory calculations were performed to systematically investigate the phase stability,ionic conductivity,and voltage characteristics of Na_(2)Fe_(2)OS_(2)as a model system for anti-perovskite layered cathode materials.The compound exhibits excellent phase stability,and its equilibrium potential was calculated for the series Na_(x)Fe_(2)OCh_(2)(0<±<2)(where Ch represents chalcogenides).Naion transport analysis using the climbing image nudged elastic band method reveals a relatively low migration barrier(~0.47eV)along a dingonal pathway,indicating efficient Na^(+)mobility.To expand the materials design space,we systematically explored the effects of substituting Fe with various transition metals and replacing S with Se in NaaTM_(2)OCh_(2)structures.Among the variants studied,Na_(2)Mn_(2)OS_(2) demonstrates the most favorable combination of high voltage(~2.51V),robust phase stability,and superior energy density(~427 W-h/kg).This comprehensive comparison of transition metal substitutions provides vnluable insights for the rational design and experimental development of next-generation anti-perovskite layered cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
基金supported by the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology (Grant No.2021ZD0301603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.92165206)。
文摘Trapped-ion systems are one of the leading platforms for quantum information processing, where a key challenge is to scale up system size while maintaining high-fidelity two-qubit operations. A promising approach is to build high-performance modules interconnected via strong coupling. In particular, axial motional modes offer a practical mechanism to couple the ions in a chain, enabling the preparation of Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger states with up to 24 ions using global operations, as well as high-fidelity two-qubit gates(96.6%–98.0%) in fully connected five-ion chains. Here, we demonstrate two-qubit quantum logic gates in a 5-ion^(40)Ca^(+)chain using axial modes, achieving fidelities exceeding 99% for adjacent pairs and over 98% for arbitrary pairs by carefully tackling dominant error sources. Our results are beneficial to the development of scalable ion-trap quantum processors,quantum simulation and quantum-enhanced metrology.
