P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计...P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计来克服这些挑战。通过在P2相高熵基体中引入O3相,构建新型P2/O3双相高熵层状氧化物Na_(0.70)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.35)Co_(0.15)Fe_(0.05)Ti_(0.20)O_(2)(简称Na_(0.70)NMCFT)。其中,高熵设计通过构型熵稳定效应有效抑制P2相的不可逆相变,而O3相则通过协同作用弥补容量不足并提升循环稳定性。此外,双相组分之间的相互作用进一步促进P2-O3与P2-P3相变的高度可逆性。Na_(0.70)NMCFT在1C倍率下的初始放电容量为102.08 mAhg^(-1),200次循环后容量保持率达88.15%,表明具有优异的循环稳定性。更重要的是,即使在10C的高倍率下,Na_(0.70)NMCFT仍能提供85.67 mAh g^(-1)的初始放电比容量,并在1000次循环后容量保持率达70%。本工作证实双相高熵设计在提升钠离子电池正极性能中的关键作用,为开发先进钠离子电池正极材料提供了新思路。展开更多
Supercritical fluids play a crucial role in material transport within Earth's deep interior.Investigating the pressure-dependent atomic structures and transport properties of such fluids is essential for understan...Supercritical fluids play a crucial role in material transport within Earth's deep interior.Investigating the pressure-dependent atomic structures and transport properties of such fluids is essential for understanding their petrological,chemical,and geophysical behaviors.In this study,we employed first-principles molecular dynamics simulations to explore the structures,self-diffusion coefficients(D),and viscosities(η)of supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluids under conditions of 2000 K and 3-10 GPa,with water contents of 30 wt% and 50 wt%.Our calculations indicate that at a water content of 30 wt%,Q^(2) and Q^(3) exhibit a certain degree of positive and negative pressure dependence,respectively,while other Q^(n) species(n represents the number of bridging oxygens connected to Si/Al)show minimal changes.At a water content of 50 wt%,Q^(2) and Q^(0) exhibit a certain degree of positive and negative pressure dependence,respectively,while other Q^(n) species show minimal changes.At both water contents,Si-O-H and molecular water in the system exhibit negative pressure dependence,suggesting that the migration of supercritical fluids from deep to shallow regions is accompanied by the release of water.The self-diffusion coefficients in the supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluid follow the order D_(Na)≈D_(H)>D_(O)>D_(Al)≈D_(Si),with an overall weak negative pressure dependence.By comparing the viscosities of anhydrous and hydrous silicate melts from previous studies,we found that the addition of water caused a transition from negative to positive pressure dependence of viscosity,corresponding to a structural change from polymerization to depolymerization.Additionally,we calculated the fluid mobility Δp/η of supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluids and found that their mobility is several orders of magnitude higher than that of basalt melt and is also significantly greater than that of carbonate melt.As supercritical fluids ascend from deeper to shallower regions,their mobility is further enhanced,significantly contributing to the transport of elements from subducting slabs to the overlying mantle wedge.展开更多
Electrochromic(EC)smart windows utilizing a reversible metal electrodeposition device(RMED)offer a compelling alternative for dynamically regulating transmissions of optical and thermal energy.An EC device(ECD)is cons...Electrochromic(EC)smart windows utilizing a reversible metal electrodeposition device(RMED)offer a compelling alternative for dynamically regulating transmissions of optical and thermal energy.An EC device(ECD)is constructed by reversible metal electrodeposition(RME)of Bi/Cu on WO_(3)·xH_(2)O film electrodeposited onto fluorine-doped tin oxide(FTO)transparent conductive glass.The electrolyte consists of CuCl_(2),BiCl_(3),KCl and HCl aqueous solution,supplying necessary components for both electrochemical and electrodeposition processes.The ECD shows ability to rapidly transition between colorless and black states,which achieves a large optical modulation of 77.0%at 570 nm.In the black state,the ECD exhibits a near-zero transmittance in the wavelength range of 400-1100 nm while maintaining 96.6%of its initial optical modulation after coloration/bleaching cycling of 60000 s,exhibiting good cyclic stability.This RMED has relatively high stability under open-circuit voltage and also possesses excellent heat insulation performance.The results offer a solution to overcome the poor cyclic stability of RMEDs and improve the optical modulation of ECDs.展开更多
P2-type nickel-manganese-based layered oxides are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but their application is limited by initial specific capacity and anion redox instability.Herein,a P2/O3 bip...P2-type nickel-manganese-based layered oxides are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but their application is limited by initial specific capacity and anion redox instability.Herein,a P2/O3 biphasic Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.6)Cu_(0.05)Mg_(0.07)Ti_(0.01)O_(2)(Ni33Mn60)was prepared by adjusting the Ni/Mn ratio with as Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.23)Mn_(0.65)Cu_(0.05)Mg_(0.07)Ti_(0.01)O_(2)(Ni23Mn65)matrix and is reported to exhibit high initial discharge capacity,cyclability and rate capability.The density functional theory(DFT)calculation and experimental data prove the enhancement of the Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)redox process to improve the specific discharge capacity and the P2/O3biphasic structure to optimize the anion kinetics.The synthesized oxide Ni33Mn60 delivers a high initial discharge specific capacity of 140.21 mAh g^(-1),a crucial discharge capacity of 76.07 mAh g^(-1)at 10C,a preferable capacity retention rate of 78.97%after 200 cycles at 5C and cycle stability at high voltages above 4.3V.In situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)and galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT)tests show that Ni33Mn60 has reversible structure evolution and fast Na^(+)diffusion kinetics due to the ion effect and unique P2/O3 biphasic structure,respectively.This work provides a new thought about adjusting matrix ratio for the preparation of P2/O3 biphasic cathode materials for advanced SIBs.展开更多
Electrolytic reduction is a crucial process during the pyroprocessing of oxide spent fuel.This paper investigates the effects of different concentrations of Li_(2)O on the properties of the LiCl^(-)UCl_(3)-Li_(2)O mol...Electrolytic reduction is a crucial process during the pyroprocessing of oxide spent fuel.This paper investigates the effects of different concentrations of Li_(2)O on the properties of the LiCl^(-)UCl_(3)-Li_(2)O molten salt system during electrolytic reduction using first-principles molecular dynamics simulations.The study reveals that increasing Li_(2)O concentration lowers the ion diffusion coefficients of Li^(+),Cl^(-),and O^(2-)in the electrolyte,which has negative effect on the transport property of the system.A thorough analysis of the ligand structures formed by various components in the molten salt was conducted,including radial distribution functions and angular distribution functions.The analysis reveals that oxygen ions compete with chloride ions for coordination with cations.This competitive interaction has a significant impact on the coordination between Li-Cl and U-Cl elements,thereby influencing the microstructure.The analysis of electronic structures shows that the addition of Li_(2)O affects the charge transfer among lithium,uranium,and chlorine,impacting the bond strength between anions and cations.Finally,the calculation of redox potential shows that an appropriate concentration of Li_(2)O is beneficial to the electrochemical reduction process.The research results provide a theoretical basis for the design of molten salts in the electrolytic reduction process.展开更多
文摘P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计来克服这些挑战。通过在P2相高熵基体中引入O3相,构建新型P2/O3双相高熵层状氧化物Na_(0.70)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.35)Co_(0.15)Fe_(0.05)Ti_(0.20)O_(2)(简称Na_(0.70)NMCFT)。其中,高熵设计通过构型熵稳定效应有效抑制P2相的不可逆相变,而O3相则通过协同作用弥补容量不足并提升循环稳定性。此外,双相组分之间的相互作用进一步促进P2-O3与P2-P3相变的高度可逆性。Na_(0.70)NMCFT在1C倍率下的初始放电容量为102.08 mAhg^(-1),200次循环后容量保持率达88.15%,表明具有优异的循环稳定性。更重要的是,即使在10C的高倍率下,Na_(0.70)NMCFT仍能提供85.67 mAh g^(-1)的初始放电比容量,并在1000次循环后容量保持率达70%。本工作证实双相高熵设计在提升钠离子电池正极性能中的关键作用,为开发先进钠离子电池正极材料提供了新思路。
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(42373033,Yicheng Sun)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(B240201111,Yicheng Sun)。
文摘Supercritical fluids play a crucial role in material transport within Earth's deep interior.Investigating the pressure-dependent atomic structures and transport properties of such fluids is essential for understanding their petrological,chemical,and geophysical behaviors.In this study,we employed first-principles molecular dynamics simulations to explore the structures,self-diffusion coefficients(D),and viscosities(η)of supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluids under conditions of 2000 K and 3-10 GPa,with water contents of 30 wt% and 50 wt%.Our calculations indicate that at a water content of 30 wt%,Q^(2) and Q^(3) exhibit a certain degree of positive and negative pressure dependence,respectively,while other Q^(n) species(n represents the number of bridging oxygens connected to Si/Al)show minimal changes.At a water content of 50 wt%,Q^(2) and Q^(0) exhibit a certain degree of positive and negative pressure dependence,respectively,while other Q^(n) species show minimal changes.At both water contents,Si-O-H and molecular water in the system exhibit negative pressure dependence,suggesting that the migration of supercritical fluids from deep to shallow regions is accompanied by the release of water.The self-diffusion coefficients in the supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluid follow the order D_(Na)≈D_(H)>D_(O)>D_(Al)≈D_(Si),with an overall weak negative pressure dependence.By comparing the viscosities of anhydrous and hydrous silicate melts from previous studies,we found that the addition of water caused a transition from negative to positive pressure dependence of viscosity,corresponding to a structural change from polymerization to depolymerization.Additionally,we calculated the fluid mobility Δp/η of supercritical NaAlSi_(3)O_(8)-H_(2)O fluids and found that their mobility is several orders of magnitude higher than that of basalt melt and is also significantly greater than that of carbonate melt.As supercritical fluids ascend from deeper to shallower regions,their mobility is further enhanced,significantly contributing to the transport of elements from subducting slabs to the overlying mantle wedge.
文摘Electrochromic(EC)smart windows utilizing a reversible metal electrodeposition device(RMED)offer a compelling alternative for dynamically regulating transmissions of optical and thermal energy.An EC device(ECD)is constructed by reversible metal electrodeposition(RME)of Bi/Cu on WO_(3)·xH_(2)O film electrodeposited onto fluorine-doped tin oxide(FTO)transparent conductive glass.The electrolyte consists of CuCl_(2),BiCl_(3),KCl and HCl aqueous solution,supplying necessary components for both electrochemical and electrodeposition processes.The ECD shows ability to rapidly transition between colorless and black states,which achieves a large optical modulation of 77.0%at 570 nm.In the black state,the ECD exhibits a near-zero transmittance in the wavelength range of 400-1100 nm while maintaining 96.6%of its initial optical modulation after coloration/bleaching cycling of 60000 s,exhibiting good cyclic stability.This RMED has relatively high stability under open-circuit voltage and also possesses excellent heat insulation performance.The results offer a solution to overcome the poor cyclic stability of RMEDs and improve the optical modulation of ECDs.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20201049)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No,2022M711724)+2 种基金the Swedish Energy Agency(Nos.P2022-00055 and P2023-00603)STandUP for EnergyMAX IV Laboratory for time on Balder beamline(No.20240704)
文摘P2-type nickel-manganese-based layered oxides are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),but their application is limited by initial specific capacity and anion redox instability.Herein,a P2/O3 biphasic Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.6)Cu_(0.05)Mg_(0.07)Ti_(0.01)O_(2)(Ni33Mn60)was prepared by adjusting the Ni/Mn ratio with as Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.23)Mn_(0.65)Cu_(0.05)Mg_(0.07)Ti_(0.01)O_(2)(Ni23Mn65)matrix and is reported to exhibit high initial discharge capacity,cyclability and rate capability.The density functional theory(DFT)calculation and experimental data prove the enhancement of the Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)redox process to improve the specific discharge capacity and the P2/O3biphasic structure to optimize the anion kinetics.The synthesized oxide Ni33Mn60 delivers a high initial discharge specific capacity of 140.21 mAh g^(-1),a crucial discharge capacity of 76.07 mAh g^(-1)at 10C,a preferable capacity retention rate of 78.97%after 200 cycles at 5C and cycle stability at high voltages above 4.3V.In situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)and galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT)tests show that Ni33Mn60 has reversible structure evolution and fast Na^(+)diffusion kinetics due to the ion effect and unique P2/O3 biphasic structure,respectively.This work provides a new thought about adjusting matrix ratio for the preparation of P2/O3 biphasic cathode materials for advanced SIBs.
基金financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22476130 and 12205190)。
文摘Electrolytic reduction is a crucial process during the pyroprocessing of oxide spent fuel.This paper investigates the effects of different concentrations of Li_(2)O on the properties of the LiCl^(-)UCl_(3)-Li_(2)O molten salt system during electrolytic reduction using first-principles molecular dynamics simulations.The study reveals that increasing Li_(2)O concentration lowers the ion diffusion coefficients of Li^(+),Cl^(-),and O^(2-)in the electrolyte,which has negative effect on the transport property of the system.A thorough analysis of the ligand structures formed by various components in the molten salt was conducted,including radial distribution functions and angular distribution functions.The analysis reveals that oxygen ions compete with chloride ions for coordination with cations.This competitive interaction has a significant impact on the coordination between Li-Cl and U-Cl elements,thereby influencing the microstructure.The analysis of electronic structures shows that the addition of Li_(2)O affects the charge transfer among lithium,uranium,and chlorine,impacting the bond strength between anions and cations.Finally,the calculation of redox potential shows that an appropriate concentration of Li_(2)O is beneficial to the electrochemical reduction process.The research results provide a theoretical basis for the design of molten salts in the electrolytic reduction process.
