Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excell...Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excellent yields with good functionality compatibility.In addition,the gram-scale synthesis and the application of the approach in the late-stage elaboration of aryl nonaflate derived from pterostilbene could also be achieved.展开更多
Nickel-catalyzed reductive cross-coupling(RCC)reactions between alkenes and alkyl electrophiles are undoubtedly the attractive approaches to new functionalized heterocycles.However,the alkylation reagents are still ra...Nickel-catalyzed reductive cross-coupling(RCC)reactions between alkenes and alkyl electrophiles are undoubtedly the attractive approaches to new functionalized heterocycles.However,the alkylation reagents are still rather limited for the arylalkylation of tethered alkenes via RCC reactions.Thus,developing more robust methods to access heterocycles from stable and readily available starting materials under RCC conditions is still highly challenging and desirable.A new nickelcatalyzed reductive arylalkylation of tethered alkenes with cyclosulfonium salts as C(sp^(3))electrophiles to access the sulfurcontaining oxindoles is developed.This tandem ring-opening/cyclization/reductive coupling protocol enables the efficient construction of various oxindoles bearing all-carbon quaternary centers under mild conditions with broad functional group tolerance.Notably,many drug derivatives are readily functionalized using the developed protocol.展开更多
THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between c...THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between crystallographic orientation,grain boundary(GB)proximity,and pore characteristics(size/location).This study compares single-crystal nickel models along[100],[110],and[111]orientations with equiaxed polycrystalline models containing 0,1,and 2.5 nm pores in surface and subsurface configurations.Our results reveal that crystallographic anisotropy manifests as a 24.4%higher elastic modulus and 22.2%greater hardness in[111]-oriented single crystals compared to[100].Pore-GB synergistic effects are found to dominate the deformation behavior:2.5 nm subsurface pores reduce hardness by 25.2%through stress concentration and dislocation annihilation at GBs,whereas surface pores enable mechanical recovery via accelerated dislocation generation post-collapse.Additionally,size-dependent deformation regimes were identified,with 1 nm pores inducing negligible perturbation due to rapid atomic rearrangement,in contrast with persistent softening in 2.5 nm pores.These findings establish atomic-scale design principles for defect engineering in nickel-based aerospace components,demonstrating how crystallographic orientation,pore configuration,and GB interactions collectively govern nanoindentation behavior.展开更多
Catalysts are key for olefin polymerization reactions and are also ubiquitous in catalysis science.Multinuclear metal catalysts have witnessed enhanced performances in catalytic reactions relative to mononuclear catal...Catalysts are key for olefin polymerization reactions and are also ubiquitous in catalysis science.Multinuclear metal catalysts have witnessed enhanced performances in catalytic reactions relative to mononuclear catalysts,but which substantially involve multi-step,tedious,and difficult synthesis.Herein,this study reports an intriguing approach to construct multi-nuclear catalysts for the milestoneα-diimine nickel catalysts using an oligomeric strategy.A polymerizable norbornene unit is incorporated into theα-diimine ligand backbone,leading to the formation of the monomeric nickel catalyst Ni_(1)and its corresponding oligomeric nickel catalysts(Ni_(3)and Ni_(5))with varying degrees of polymerization(DP=3 and 5).Notably,the oligomeric catalyst Ni_(5)was facilely scaled up(50 g-level),showed enhanced thermal stability,exhibited 4.6 times higher activity,and yielded polyethylene elastomer with a 379%increased molecular weight in ethylene polymerization,compared to the monomeric catalyst Ni_(1).Catalytic performance enhancements of oligomeric catalysts were found to be DP-dependent.The kilogram-scale polyethylene,produced using Ni_(5)in a 20 L reactor,presented a highly branched all-hydrocarbon structure,which demonstrated typical elastic properties(tensile strength:4 MPa,elastic recovery:SR=72%)along with great processability(MFI=3.0 g/10 min),insulating characteristics(volume resistivity=2×10^(16)Ω/m),and hydrophobicity(water vapor permeability:0.03 g/m^(2)/day),suggesting potentially practical applications.展开更多
The development of epoxy(EP)nanocomposites has emerged as a prominent research area across diverse sectors,including automotive,construction,and aerospace industries.Recently,adopting biomimetic strategies for the pre...The development of epoxy(EP)nanocomposites has emerged as a prominent research area across diverse sectors,including automotive,construction,and aerospace industries.Recently,adopting biomimetic strategies for the preparation of nanomaterials to design multifunctional epoxy resins has emerged as a prominent research hotspot.Inspired by the growth pattern of coral reefs,this study successfully engineered a novel hierarchical nanostructured material(Fe-NiPS-PBA)with the aim of creating EP nanocomposites that exhibit highly flame-retardant efficiency,exceptional mechanical strength,and distinguished wear-resisting property even at low additive concentrations.With a 3 wt%addition of Fe-NiPS-PBA,the limiting oxygen index of the EP/3Fe-NiPS-PBA nanocomposite increased from 23.5 to 25.9,achieving a UL-94 V-0 rating.Compared to pure EP,EP/3Fe-NiPSPBA nanocomposite reduced the peak heat release rate(PHRR),total heat release(THR),peak smoke production rate(PSPR),total smoke production(TSP),and maximum CO emission(MCO)by 44.1%,66.7%,47.0%,67.8%,and 51.7%,respectively.Moreover,the incorporation of a 1 wt%additive resulted in significant enhancements of tensile strength from 76.7 MPa to 96.9 MPa,while the wear rate demonstrated a remarkable reduction of 77.8%.The Fe-NiPS-PBA significantly enhanced the fire performance and mechanical strength of EP nanocomposites,demonstrating exceptional overall performance in various applications.展开更多
Chiral benzylic amines are important motifs in medicines.A dicationic nickel complex of chiral diphosphine(R)-Ph-BPE promotes highly enantioselective reductive amination of aryl alkyl ketones with arylamines using iso...Chiral benzylic amines are important motifs in medicines.A dicationic nickel complex of chiral diphosphine(R)-Ph-BPE promotes highly enantioselective reductive amination of aryl alkyl ketones with arylamines using isopropanol as hydrogen source.The reaction is easily scaled up in a gram-scale synthesis using 1 mol% nickel catalyst and it is applied to an asymmetric synthesis of(S)-rivastigmine.Building on this success,we achieved rare examples of asymmetric hydrogen borrowing reactions with arylamines using an Earth-abundant 3d metal,nickel.展开更多
The development of collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy for studying the nuclear structure of nickel isotopes far from the stability line relies on high-efficiency two-color two-step photoionization pathways.We...The development of collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy for studying the nuclear structure of nickel isotopes far from the stability line relies on high-efficiency two-color two-step photoionization pathways.We systematically investigated the even-parity autoionization spectrum of atomic nickel through resonance ionization mass spectrometry(RIMS).Fifteen intense single-color photoionization lines and corresponding transitions in the 300-325 nm range were identified and excluded as potential interference peaks for subsequent two-color studies.Fifty-one even-parity autoionization states in the 64000-66800 cm^(-1)range were identified for the first time by scanning from five intermediate excited states of the3d^(8)(^(3)F)4s4p(^(3)P^(o))configuration.Forty-eight of these states were assigned unique total angular momentum quantum numbers(J)based on electric dipole transition selection rules.The autoionization state at 64437.77 cm^(-1)was identified as an optimal final state for enhancing photoionization efficiency in two-color two-step pathways.This study provides comprehensive datasets of even-parity autoionization states of nickel,supporting both the advancement of collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy for exotic nickel isotopes and theoretical modeling of autoionization states.The datasets are openly available at https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00280.展开更多
Aqueous hydrogen(H_(2))gas batteries with unmatched lifespan are ideal for grid-scale energy storage,yet their deployment remains limited by the lack of low-cost,efficient,and durable hydrogen electrodes.Here,we repor...Aqueous hydrogen(H_(2))gas batteries with unmatched lifespan are ideal for grid-scale energy storage,yet their deployment remains limited by the lack of low-cost,efficient,and durable hydrogen electrodes.Here,we report a high-throughput and durable gas diffusion electrode(GDE)based on a simply preparable carbon-coated nickel(Ni@C)catalyst and the design of H_(2) diffusion channels.By optimizing the carbon layer structure,a balance between the intrinsic activity and stability of the catalyst can be achieved.This Ni@C catalyst exhibits a hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)activity of 44 A g^(-1) as well as remarkable hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance.Experimental results and theoretical calculations confirm the electronic interaction between the carbon shell and Ni.In combination with a hydrophobic design,a robust and durable Ni@C-GDE has been fabricated.This electrode achieves a low HOR polarization of only 91 mV at 30 mA cm^(-2),outperforming Pt/C-GDE(154 mV),and operates stably over 4500cycles(3200 h)for HOR/HER reversing.Enabled by this electrode,a 10 Ah Ni-H_(2) battery with an energy density of 156.3 Wh kg^(-1) and cost of 62.2$kWh^(-1) is demonstrated.This work offers a viable strategy for practical and scalable hydrogen gas batteries.展开更多
Although manganese Prussian blue analogues(Mn-PBAs)offer advantages as cost-effective,high-energy-density cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries,their practical application is severely constrained by substantial c...Although manganese Prussian blue analogues(Mn-PBAs)offer advantages as cost-effective,high-energy-density cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries,their practical application is severely constrained by substantial capacity degradation during long-term cycling.This performance deterioration is closely associated with the structural instability of the material during the cycling process,which is mainly attributed to the gradual dissolution of the active material into the electrolyte and severe lattice distortion during Na+intercalation/deintercalation.Fortunately,the aforementioned challenges can be effectively addressed by fabricating an in situ engineered nickel cage(ISE-NC)on Mn-PBAs(denoted as Mn-PBAs-NC).Experimental characterization combined with theoretical calculations reveals that this spontaneously formed nickel cage not only suppresses the diffusion of Mn-PBAs into the electrolyte but also acts as a structural stabilizer,significantly alleviating lattice distortion during cycling.This dual stabilization mechanism ensures remarkable cycling stability,with Mn-PBAs-NC delivering a retained capacity of 96.4 mA h g^(−1)(80%capacity retention)over 2,300 cycles at 2 C,elevating the cycle life of Mn-PBAs to unprecedented levels.展开更多
With the development of the new energy industry and the depletion of nickel sulfide ore resources,laterite nickel ore has become the main source of primary nickel,and nickel for power batteries has become a new growth...With the development of the new energy industry and the depletion of nickel sulfide ore resources,laterite nickel ore has become the main source of primary nickel,and nickel for power batteries has become a new growth point in consumption.This paper systematically summarizes the processes,parameters,products,recovery rates,environmental indicators,costs,advantages,disadvantages and the latest research progress of mainstream nickel extraction processes from laterite nickel ore.It also provides a comparative analysis of the environmental impact and economic efficiency of different nickel extraction processes.It is found that the current nickel extraction processes from laterite nickel ore globally for commercial production mainly include the RKEF process for producing ferronickel and the HPAL process for producing intermediate products.The former accounts for about 80%of laterite nickel ore production.Compared to each other,the investment cost per ton of nickel metal production capacity for the RKEF is about 43000$,with an operational cost of about 16000$per ton of nickel metal and a total nickel recovery rate of 77%–90%.Its products are mainly used in stainless steels.For the HPAL process,the investment cost per ton of nickel metal production capacity is about 56000$,with an operational cost of about 15000$per ton of nickel metal and a total nickel recovery rate of 83%–90%.Its products are mainly used in power batteries.The significant differences between the two lies in energy consumption and carbon emissions,with the RKEF being 2.18 and 2.37 times that of the HPAL,respectively.Although the use of clean energy can greatly reduce the operational cost and environmental impact of RKEF,if RKEF is converted to producing high Ni matte,its economic and environmental performance still cannot match that of the HPAL and oxygen-enriched side-blown processes.Therefore,it can be inferred that with the increasing demand for nickel in power batteries,HPAL and oxygen-enriched side blowing processes will play a greater role in laterite nickel extraction.展开更多
Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is...Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is an introduction to the 2024 global exploration trends and prospects for lithium,cobalt,and nickel battery metals.展开更多
The development of cost-effective and energy-efficient anode materials is essential for the advancement of industrial water electrolysis.Herein,we report a rapid,ambient-temperature method to prepare largearea nickel ...The development of cost-effective and energy-efficient anode materials is essential for the advancement of industrial water electrolysis.Herein,we report a rapid,ambient-temperature method to prepare largearea nickel mesh electrodes(SFN/NM)via surface functionalization completed within 3 min,without relying on thermal treatments or noble metals.The as-prepared electrodes achieve a high current density of 100 m A/cm^(2)at an overpotential of just 300 m V in 6 mol/L KOH,and exhibit remarkable stability over1600 h of continuous operation.With comparable activity to commercial Raney nickel yet significantly lower processing and material costs(reduced by 50%-70%),this approach provides a practical solution for low-energy water splitting.Beyond its industrial relevance,the strategy offers a scalable model for engineering high-performance OER electrodes,inspiring future directions in electrocatalyst design.展开更多
La-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys with superlattice structures are the new generation anode material for nickel metal hydride(Ni-MH)batteries owing to the advantages of high capacity and exceptional activation pr...La-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys with superlattice structures are the new generation anode material for nickel metal hydride(Ni-MH)batteries owing to the advantages of high capacity and exceptional activation properties.However,the cycling stability is not currently satisfactory enough which plagues its application.Herein,a strategy of partially substituting La with the Y element is proposed to boost the capacity durability of La-Mg-Ni-based alloys.Furthermore,phase structure regulation is implemented simultaneously to obtain the A5 B19-type alloy with good crystal stability specifically.It is found that Y promotes the phase formation of the Pr5 Co19-type phase after annealing at 985℃.The alloy containing Y contributes to the superior rate capability resulting from the promoted hydrogen diffusion rate.Notably,Y substitution enables strengthening the anti-pulverization ability of the alloy in terms of increasing the volume match between[A_(2)B_(4)]and[AB5]subunits,and effectively enhances the anti-corrosion ability of the alloy due to high electronegativity,realizing improved long-term cycling stability of the alloy from 74.2%to 78.5%after cycling 300 times.The work is expected to shed light on the composition and structure design of the La-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloy for Ni-MH batteries.展开更多
Developing high-capacity carbon-based anode materials is crucial for enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).In this study,we presented a nitrogen-doped lignin mesoporous carbon/nickel/nickel oxide(NH...Developing high-capacity carbon-based anode materials is crucial for enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).In this study,we presented a nitrogen-doped lignin mesoporous carbon/nickel/nickel oxide(NHMC/Ni/NiO)nanocomposite for developing high-capacity LIBs anode materials through carbonization and selective etching strategies.The synthesized NMHC/Ni/NiO-0.33 composite exhibited a highly regular microstructure with well-dispersed Ni/NiO particles.The composite had a surface area of 408 m^(2)·g^(−1),a mesopore ratio of 75.0%,and a pyridine–nitrogen ratio of 58.9%.The introduction of nitrogen atoms reduced the disordered structure of lignin mesoporous carbon and enhanced its electrical conductivity,thus improving the lithium storage capabilities of the composite.Following 100 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A·g^(−1),the composite demonstrated enhanced Coulomb efficiency and rate performance,achieving a specific discharge capacity of 1230.9 mAh·g^(−1).At a high-current density of 1 A·g^(−1),the composite exhibited an excellent specific discharge capacity of 714.6 mAh·g^(−1).This study presents an innovative method for synthesizing high-performance anode materials of LIBs.展开更多
Catalytic oxidation of organic pollutants is a well-known and effective technique for pollutant abatement.Unfortunately,this method is significantly hindered in practical applications by the lowefficiency and difficul...Catalytic oxidation of organic pollutants is a well-known and effective technique for pollutant abatement.Unfortunately,this method is significantly hindered in practical applications by the lowefficiency and difficult recovery of the catalysts in a powdery form.Herein,a three-dimensional(3D)framework of Fe-incorporated Ni_(3)S_(2)nanosheets in-situ grown on Ni foam(Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF)was fabricated by a facile two-step hydrothermal process and applied to trigger peroxymonosulfate(PMS)oxidation of organic compounds inwater.A homogeneous growth environment enabled the uniform and scalable growth of Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)nanosheets on the Ni foam.Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF possessed outstanding activity and durability in activating PMS,as it effectively facilitated electron transfer from organic pollutants to PMS.Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF initially supplied electrons to PMS,causing the catalyst to undergo oxidation,and subsequently accepted electrons from organic compounds,returning to its initial state.The introduction of Fe into the Ni_(3)S_(2)lattice enhanced electrical conductivity,promoting mediated electron transfer between PMS and organic compounds.The 3D conductive Ni foam provided an ideal platform for the nucleation and growth of Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2),accelerating pollutant abatement due to its porous structure and high conductivity.Furthermore,its monolithic nature simplified the catalyst recycling process.A continuous flow packed-bed reactor by encapsulating Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF catalyst achieved complete pollutant abatement with continuous operation for 240 h,highlighting its immense potential for practical environmental remediation.This study presents a facile synthesis method for creating a novel type of monolithic catalyst with high activity and durability for decontamination through Fenton-like processes.展开更多
The effect of Cr addition on nickel aluminium bronze(NAB)alloy microstructure,mechanical properties,and erosion-corrosion behaviour has been studied.The results show that Cr addition does not change the composition of...The effect of Cr addition on nickel aluminium bronze(NAB)alloy microstructure,mechanical properties,and erosion-corrosion behaviour has been studied.The results show that Cr addition does not change the composition of the precipitated phases,more Cr entered theκphase and a small amount of Cr solubilized in the matrix,which increase the hardness of theκand matrix and decrease the potential difference between theκand matrix.NAB alloy with Cr shows high erosion-corrosion resistance at high flow rate conditions,due to its lower phase potential difference and higher surface hardness.At the flow rate of 3 m·s^(-1),the corrosion rate is 0.076 mm·year^(-1),which is~20%lower than that of the unadded Cr sample.Moreover,the corrosion product film contains Cr_(2)O_(3)and Cr^(3+),which improves the densification of the film and raises alloy’s corrosion resistance with Cr addition.The combination of mechanical and corrosion resistant properties may qualify this alloy as a potential candidate material for sustainable and safe equipment.展开更多
A pyrimidine derivative,6-phenyl-2-thiouracil(PT),was synthesized for developing a corrosion inhibitor(CI)applied in the protection of the nickel−aluminum bronze(NAB)in seawater.The anti-corrosion effect of PT was eva...A pyrimidine derivative,6-phenyl-2-thiouracil(PT),was synthesized for developing a corrosion inhibitor(CI)applied in the protection of the nickel−aluminum bronze(NAB)in seawater.The anti-corrosion effect of PT was evaluated by the mass loss experiment,electrochemical tests and surface analysis.The results show that PT exhibits excellent inhibition performance and the maximum inhibition efficiency of PT reaches 99.6%.The interaction mechanism was investigated through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and molecule dynamics simulation based on the density functional theory(DFT).The S-Cu,Al-N and Cu-N bonds are formed by the chemical interactions,leading to the adsorption of PT on the NAB surface.The diffusion of corrosive species is hindered considerably by the protective PT film with composition of(PT-Cu)_(ads)and(PT-Al)_(ads)on the PT/NAB interface.The degree of suppression is increased with the addition of more PT molecules.展开更多
Heterogeneous catalysts have attracted wide attention due to their remarkable oxygen evolution reaction(OER)capabilities.Herein,a one-step strategy involving the coupling of NixSeywith CeO_(2)is proposed to concurrent...Heterogeneous catalysts have attracted wide attention due to their remarkable oxygen evolution reaction(OER)capabilities.Herein,a one-step strategy involving the coupling of NixSeywith CeO_(2)is proposed to concurrently construct heterogeneous interfaces,adjust phase structure,and regulate electronic configuration,thereby enhancing OER performance.Thanks to the role of CeO_(2)coupling in reducing the activation-energy and accelerating the reaction kinetics,the heterogeneous NixSey/CeO_(2)catalyst exhibits a low overpotential of 218 mV at 10 mA/cm2and long-term stability(>400 h)in 1.0 mol/L KOH for OER.Moreover,the post-OER characterization reveals that the NixSeymatrix is reconstructed into NiOOH,while the incorporated CeO_(2)nanocrystals self-assemble into larger polycrystalline particles.Theoretical analysis further demonstrates that the optimized electronic states at NiOOH/CeO_(2)interfaces can modulate intermediate chemisorption toward favorable OER kinetics.This study offers fresh perspectives on the synthesis and structure-activity relationship of CeO_(2)-coupled electrocatalysts.展开更多
The rapid industrial growth and increasing population have led to significant pollution and deterioration of the natural atmospheric environment.Major atmospheric pollutants include NO_(2)and CO_(2).Hence,it is impera...The rapid industrial growth and increasing population have led to significant pollution and deterioration of the natural atmospheric environment.Major atmospheric pollutants include NO_(2)and CO_(2).Hence,it is imperative to develop NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensors for ambient conditions,that can be used in indoor air quality monitoring,breath analysis,food spoilage detection,etc.In the present study,two thin film nanocomposite(nickel oxide-graphene and nickel oxide-silver nanowires)gas sensors are fabricated using direct ink writing.The nano-composites are investigated for their structural,optical,and electrical properties.Later the nano-composite is deposited on the interdigitated electrode(IDE)pattern to form NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensors.The deposited films are then exposed to NO_(2)and CO_(2)gases separately and their response and recovery times are determined using a custom-built gas sensing setup.Nickel oxide-graphene provides a good response time and recovery time of 10 and 9 s,respectively for NO_(2),due to the higher electron affinity of graphene towards NO_(2).Nickel oxide-silver nanowire nano-composite is suited for CO_(2)gas because silver is an excellent electrocatalyst for CO_(2)by giving response and recovery times of 11 s each.This is the first report showcasing NiO nano-composites for NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensing at room temperature.展开更多
A novel method based on mid-frequency vibration is proposed to eliminate coating defects such as bubbles during electroless nickel plating.An automated control system for the plating,enabling precise and stable measur...A novel method based on mid-frequency vibration is proposed to eliminate coating defects such as bubbles during electroless nickel plating.An automated control system for the plating,enabling precise and stable measurements and adjustments of critical parameters such as plating solution temperature,pH,and nickel ion concentration,is also established,which significantly improves process efficiency and coating quality.Experimental results indicate that the system is capable of realizing stable operation over extended periods.A nonporous nickel-phosphorus coating with a thickness greater than 200μm is successfully obtained,with high phosphorus content,robust adhesion,and superior machinability.展开更多
文摘Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excellent yields with good functionality compatibility.In addition,the gram-scale synthesis and the application of the approach in the late-stage elaboration of aryl nonaflate derived from pterostilbene could also be achieved.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22271170)the Taishan Scholars Program from Shandong Province(No.tsqn202408197)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2024QB154)。
文摘Nickel-catalyzed reductive cross-coupling(RCC)reactions between alkenes and alkyl electrophiles are undoubtedly the attractive approaches to new functionalized heterocycles.However,the alkylation reagents are still rather limited for the arylalkylation of tethered alkenes via RCC reactions.Thus,developing more robust methods to access heterocycles from stable and readily available starting materials under RCC conditions is still highly challenging and desirable.A new nickelcatalyzed reductive arylalkylation of tethered alkenes with cyclosulfonium salts as C(sp^(3))electrophiles to access the sulfurcontaining oxindoles is developed.This tandem ring-opening/cyclization/reductive coupling protocol enables the efficient construction of various oxindoles bearing all-carbon quaternary centers under mild conditions with broad functional group tolerance.Notably,many drug derivatives are readily functionalized using the developed protocol.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12462006)Beijing Institute of Structure and Environment Engineering Joint Innovation Fund(No.BQJJ202414).
文摘THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between crystallographic orientation,grain boundary(GB)proximity,and pore characteristics(size/location).This study compares single-crystal nickel models along[100],[110],and[111]orientations with equiaxed polycrystalline models containing 0,1,and 2.5 nm pores in surface and subsurface configurations.Our results reveal that crystallographic anisotropy manifests as a 24.4%higher elastic modulus and 22.2%greater hardness in[111]-oriented single crystals compared to[100].Pore-GB synergistic effects are found to dominate the deformation behavior:2.5 nm subsurface pores reduce hardness by 25.2%through stress concentration and dislocation annihilation at GBs,whereas surface pores enable mechanical recovery via accelerated dislocation generation post-collapse.Additionally,size-dependent deformation regimes were identified,with 1 nm pores inducing negligible perturbation due to rapid atomic rearrangement,in contrast with persistent softening in 2.5 nm pores.These findings establish atomic-scale design principles for defect engineering in nickel-based aerospace components,demonstrating how crystallographic orientation,pore configuration,and GB interactions collectively govern nanoindentation behavior.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22401274,U23B6011)the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department Program(No.20250102070JC)。
文摘Catalysts are key for olefin polymerization reactions and are also ubiquitous in catalysis science.Multinuclear metal catalysts have witnessed enhanced performances in catalytic reactions relative to mononuclear catalysts,but which substantially involve multi-step,tedious,and difficult synthesis.Herein,this study reports an intriguing approach to construct multi-nuclear catalysts for the milestoneα-diimine nickel catalysts using an oligomeric strategy.A polymerizable norbornene unit is incorporated into theα-diimine ligand backbone,leading to the formation of the monomeric nickel catalyst Ni_(1)and its corresponding oligomeric nickel catalysts(Ni_(3)and Ni_(5))with varying degrees of polymerization(DP=3 and 5).Notably,the oligomeric catalyst Ni_(5)was facilely scaled up(50 g-level),showed enhanced thermal stability,exhibited 4.6 times higher activity,and yielded polyethylene elastomer with a 379%increased molecular weight in ethylene polymerization,compared to the monomeric catalyst Ni_(1).Catalytic performance enhancements of oligomeric catalysts were found to be DP-dependent.The kilogram-scale polyethylene,produced using Ni_(5)in a 20 L reactor,presented a highly branched all-hydrocarbon structure,which demonstrated typical elastic properties(tensile strength:4 MPa,elastic recovery:SR=72%)along with great processability(MFI=3.0 g/10 min),insulating characteristics(volume resistivity=2×10^(16)Ω/m),and hydrophobicity(water vapor permeability:0.03 g/m^(2)/day),suggesting potentially practical applications.
基金Outstanding Youth Scientific Research Project in Anhui Province(2022AH020055)Key Research and Development Projects in Anhui Province(2022i01020016)。
文摘The development of epoxy(EP)nanocomposites has emerged as a prominent research area across diverse sectors,including automotive,construction,and aerospace industries.Recently,adopting biomimetic strategies for the preparation of nanomaterials to design multifunctional epoxy resins has emerged as a prominent research hotspot.Inspired by the growth pattern of coral reefs,this study successfully engineered a novel hierarchical nanostructured material(Fe-NiPS-PBA)with the aim of creating EP nanocomposites that exhibit highly flame-retardant efficiency,exceptional mechanical strength,and distinguished wear-resisting property even at low additive concentrations.With a 3 wt%addition of Fe-NiPS-PBA,the limiting oxygen index of the EP/3Fe-NiPS-PBA nanocomposite increased from 23.5 to 25.9,achieving a UL-94 V-0 rating.Compared to pure EP,EP/3Fe-NiPSPBA nanocomposite reduced the peak heat release rate(PHRR),total heat release(THR),peak smoke production rate(PSPR),total smoke production(TSP),and maximum CO emission(MCO)by 44.1%,66.7%,47.0%,67.8%,and 51.7%,respectively.Moreover,the incorporation of a 1 wt%additive resulted in significant enhancements of tensile strength from 76.7 MPa to 96.9 MPa,while the wear rate demonstrated a remarkable reduction of 77.8%.The Fe-NiPS-PBA significantly enhanced the fire performance and mechanical strength of EP nanocomposites,demonstrating exceptional overall performance in various applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22271007,W2431014)Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School+2 种基金State Key Laboratory of Chemical OncogenomicsShenzhen Key Laboratory of Chemical GenomicsShenzhen Bay Laboratory.
文摘Chiral benzylic amines are important motifs in medicines.A dicationic nickel complex of chiral diphosphine(R)-Ph-BPE promotes highly enantioselective reductive amination of aryl alkyl ketones with arylamines using isopropanol as hydrogen source.The reaction is easily scaled up in a gram-scale synthesis using 1 mol% nickel catalyst and it is applied to an asymmetric synthesis of(S)-rivastigmine.Building on this success,we achieved rare examples of asymmetric hydrogen borrowing reactions with arylamines using an Earth-abundant 3d metal,nickel.
基金supported by the China National Nuclear Corporation Basic Research Project(Grant No.CNNC-JCYJ-202327)。
文摘The development of collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy for studying the nuclear structure of nickel isotopes far from the stability line relies on high-efficiency two-color two-step photoionization pathways.We systematically investigated the even-parity autoionization spectrum of atomic nickel through resonance ionization mass spectrometry(RIMS).Fifteen intense single-color photoionization lines and corresponding transitions in the 300-325 nm range were identified and excluded as potential interference peaks for subsequent two-color studies.Fifty-one even-parity autoionization states in the 64000-66800 cm^(-1)range were identified for the first time by scanning from five intermediate excited states of the3d^(8)(^(3)F)4s4p(^(3)P^(o))configuration.Forty-eight of these states were assigned unique total angular momentum quantum numbers(J)based on electric dipole transition selection rules.The autoionization state at 64437.77 cm^(-1)was identified as an optimal final state for enhancing photoionization efficiency in two-color two-step pathways.This study provides comprehensive datasets of even-parity autoionization states of nickel,supporting both the advancement of collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy for exotic nickel isotopes and theoretical modeling of autoionization states.The datasets are openly available at https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00280.
基金financially supported by the“National Natural Science Foundation of China”(No.22279082)the“Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan”(2025YFHZ0056)。
文摘Aqueous hydrogen(H_(2))gas batteries with unmatched lifespan are ideal for grid-scale energy storage,yet their deployment remains limited by the lack of low-cost,efficient,and durable hydrogen electrodes.Here,we report a high-throughput and durable gas diffusion electrode(GDE)based on a simply preparable carbon-coated nickel(Ni@C)catalyst and the design of H_(2) diffusion channels.By optimizing the carbon layer structure,a balance between the intrinsic activity and stability of the catalyst can be achieved.This Ni@C catalyst exhibits a hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)activity of 44 A g^(-1) as well as remarkable hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance.Experimental results and theoretical calculations confirm the electronic interaction between the carbon shell and Ni.In combination with a hydrophobic design,a robust and durable Ni@C-GDE has been fabricated.This electrode achieves a low HOR polarization of only 91 mV at 30 mA cm^(-2),outperforming Pt/C-GDE(154 mV),and operates stably over 4500cycles(3200 h)for HOR/HER reversing.Enabled by this electrode,a 10 Ah Ni-H_(2) battery with an energy density of 156.3 Wh kg^(-1) and cost of 62.2$kWh^(-1) is demonstrated.This work offers a viable strategy for practical and scalable hydrogen gas batteries.
基金financially supported by the Ten-thousand Talents Programthe K. C. Wong Pioneer Talent Program+3 种基金China Three Gorges Corporation (WWKY-2021–0027)Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Plan (2021ZD0033)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52202121)funded by China Petroleum&Chemical Corporation (123091)
文摘Although manganese Prussian blue analogues(Mn-PBAs)offer advantages as cost-effective,high-energy-density cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries,their practical application is severely constrained by substantial capacity degradation during long-term cycling.This performance deterioration is closely associated with the structural instability of the material during the cycling process,which is mainly attributed to the gradual dissolution of the active material into the electrolyte and severe lattice distortion during Na+intercalation/deintercalation.Fortunately,the aforementioned challenges can be effectively addressed by fabricating an in situ engineered nickel cage(ISE-NC)on Mn-PBAs(denoted as Mn-PBAs-NC).Experimental characterization combined with theoretical calculations reveals that this spontaneously formed nickel cage not only suppresses the diffusion of Mn-PBAs into the electrolyte but also acts as a structural stabilizer,significantly alleviating lattice distortion during cycling.This dual stabilization mechanism ensures remarkable cycling stability,with Mn-PBAs-NC delivering a retained capacity of 96.4 mA h g^(−1)(80%capacity retention)over 2,300 cycles at 2 C,elevating the cycle life of Mn-PBAs to unprecedented levels.
基金This research was jointly supported by the China Geological Survey Project(DD20211404)the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2019LH05028).
文摘With the development of the new energy industry and the depletion of nickel sulfide ore resources,laterite nickel ore has become the main source of primary nickel,and nickel for power batteries has become a new growth point in consumption.This paper systematically summarizes the processes,parameters,products,recovery rates,environmental indicators,costs,advantages,disadvantages and the latest research progress of mainstream nickel extraction processes from laterite nickel ore.It also provides a comparative analysis of the environmental impact and economic efficiency of different nickel extraction processes.It is found that the current nickel extraction processes from laterite nickel ore globally for commercial production mainly include the RKEF process for producing ferronickel and the HPAL process for producing intermediate products.The former accounts for about 80%of laterite nickel ore production.Compared to each other,the investment cost per ton of nickel metal production capacity for the RKEF is about 43000$,with an operational cost of about 16000$per ton of nickel metal and a total nickel recovery rate of 77%–90%.Its products are mainly used in stainless steels.For the HPAL process,the investment cost per ton of nickel metal production capacity is about 56000$,with an operational cost of about 15000$per ton of nickel metal and a total nickel recovery rate of 83%–90%.Its products are mainly used in power batteries.The significant differences between the two lies in energy consumption and carbon emissions,with the RKEF being 2.18 and 2.37 times that of the HPAL,respectively.Although the use of clean energy can greatly reduce the operational cost and environmental impact of RKEF,if RKEF is converted to producing high Ni matte,its economic and environmental performance still cannot match that of the HPAL and oxygen-enriched side-blown processes.Therefore,it can be inferred that with the increasing demand for nickel in power batteries,HPAL and oxygen-enriched side blowing processes will play a greater role in laterite nickel extraction.
文摘Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is an introduction to the 2024 global exploration trends and prospects for lithium,cobalt,and nickel battery metals.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52473299,52201009,52301013 and52231008)the Key Research and Development Program of Hainan Province(No.ZDYF2024GXJS006)+1 种基金International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of Hainan Province(No.GHYF2023007)the Education Department of Hainan Province(No.Hnky2024ZD-2)。
文摘The development of cost-effective and energy-efficient anode materials is essential for the advancement of industrial water electrolysis.Herein,we report a rapid,ambient-temperature method to prepare largearea nickel mesh electrodes(SFN/NM)via surface functionalization completed within 3 min,without relying on thermal treatments or noble metals.The as-prepared electrodes achieve a high current density of 100 m A/cm^(2)at an overpotential of just 300 m V in 6 mol/L KOH,and exhibit remarkable stability over1600 h of continuous operation.With comparable activity to commercial Raney nickel yet significantly lower processing and material costs(reduced by 50%-70%),this approach provides a practical solution for low-energy water splitting.Beyond its industrial relevance,the strategy offers a scalable model for engineering high-performance OER electrodes,inspiring future directions in electrocatalyst design.
基金the financial support by the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52201282,52071281,52371239)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M742945)+4 种基金Hebei Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.B2023003023)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(No.BJK2022033)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.C2022203003)the Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Major Project(No.2020ZD0012)the Baotou Science and Technology Planning Project(No.XM2022BT09).
文摘La-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys with superlattice structures are the new generation anode material for nickel metal hydride(Ni-MH)batteries owing to the advantages of high capacity and exceptional activation properties.However,the cycling stability is not currently satisfactory enough which plagues its application.Herein,a strategy of partially substituting La with the Y element is proposed to boost the capacity durability of La-Mg-Ni-based alloys.Furthermore,phase structure regulation is implemented simultaneously to obtain the A5 B19-type alloy with good crystal stability specifically.It is found that Y promotes the phase formation of the Pr5 Co19-type phase after annealing at 985℃.The alloy containing Y contributes to the superior rate capability resulting from the promoted hydrogen diffusion rate.Notably,Y substitution enables strengthening the anti-pulverization ability of the alloy in terms of increasing the volume match between[A_(2)B_(4)]and[AB5]subunits,and effectively enhances the anti-corrosion ability of the alloy due to high electronegativity,realizing improved long-term cycling stability of the alloy from 74.2%to 78.5%after cycling 300 times.The work is expected to shed light on the composition and structure design of the La-Mg-Ni-based hydrogen storage alloy for Ni-MH batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.22278092,22078116 and 22222805)Guangdong Provincial Key Research and Development Program(No.2020B1111380002)+2 种基金Science and Technology Research Project of Guangzhou(Nos.2023A03J0034,2023A04J0077 and 202102020467)State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering(No.202313)Key Discipline of Materials Science and Engineering,Bureau of Education of Guangzhou(No.202255464).
文摘Developing high-capacity carbon-based anode materials is crucial for enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).In this study,we presented a nitrogen-doped lignin mesoporous carbon/nickel/nickel oxide(NHMC/Ni/NiO)nanocomposite for developing high-capacity LIBs anode materials through carbonization and selective etching strategies.The synthesized NMHC/Ni/NiO-0.33 composite exhibited a highly regular microstructure with well-dispersed Ni/NiO particles.The composite had a surface area of 408 m^(2)·g^(−1),a mesopore ratio of 75.0%,and a pyridine–nitrogen ratio of 58.9%.The introduction of nitrogen atoms reduced the disordered structure of lignin mesoporous carbon and enhanced its electrical conductivity,thus improving the lithium storage capabilities of the composite.Following 100 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A·g^(−1),the composite demonstrated enhanced Coulomb efficiency and rate performance,achieving a specific discharge capacity of 1230.9 mAh·g^(−1).At a high-current density of 1 A·g^(−1),the composite exhibited an excellent specific discharge capacity of 714.6 mAh·g^(−1).This study presents an innovative method for synthesizing high-performance anode materials of LIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21876039)Y.Yao acknowledges the scholarship support from the China Scholarship Council(No.202106695010)Partial support from the Australian Research Council for DP230102406 is also acknowledged.
文摘Catalytic oxidation of organic pollutants is a well-known and effective technique for pollutant abatement.Unfortunately,this method is significantly hindered in practical applications by the lowefficiency and difficult recovery of the catalysts in a powdery form.Herein,a three-dimensional(3D)framework of Fe-incorporated Ni_(3)S_(2)nanosheets in-situ grown on Ni foam(Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF)was fabricated by a facile two-step hydrothermal process and applied to trigger peroxymonosulfate(PMS)oxidation of organic compounds inwater.A homogeneous growth environment enabled the uniform and scalable growth of Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)nanosheets on the Ni foam.Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF possessed outstanding activity and durability in activating PMS,as it effectively facilitated electron transfer from organic pollutants to PMS.Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF initially supplied electrons to PMS,causing the catalyst to undergo oxidation,and subsequently accepted electrons from organic compounds,returning to its initial state.The introduction of Fe into the Ni_(3)S_(2)lattice enhanced electrical conductivity,promoting mediated electron transfer between PMS and organic compounds.The 3D conductive Ni foam provided an ideal platform for the nucleation and growth of Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2),accelerating pollutant abatement due to its porous structure and high conductivity.Furthermore,its monolithic nature simplified the catalyst recycling process.A continuous flow packed-bed reactor by encapsulating Fe-Ni_(3)S_(2)@NF catalyst achieved complete pollutant abatement with continuous operation for 240 h,highlighting its immense potential for practical environmental remediation.This study presents a facile synthesis method for creating a novel type of monolithic catalyst with high activity and durability for decontamination through Fenton-like processes.
基金supported by Beijing Nova Program(No.20230484371)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3700700).
文摘The effect of Cr addition on nickel aluminium bronze(NAB)alloy microstructure,mechanical properties,and erosion-corrosion behaviour has been studied.The results show that Cr addition does not change the composition of the precipitated phases,more Cr entered theκphase and a small amount of Cr solubilized in the matrix,which increase the hardness of theκand matrix and decrease the potential difference between theκand matrix.NAB alloy with Cr shows high erosion-corrosion resistance at high flow rate conditions,due to its lower phase potential difference and higher surface hardness.At the flow rate of 3 m·s^(-1),the corrosion rate is 0.076 mm·year^(-1),which is~20%lower than that of the unadded Cr sample.Moreover,the corrosion product film contains Cr_(2)O_(3)and Cr^(3+),which improves the densification of the film and raises alloy’s corrosion resistance with Cr addition.The combination of mechanical and corrosion resistant properties may qualify this alloy as a potential candidate material for sustainable and safe equipment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52171069).
文摘A pyrimidine derivative,6-phenyl-2-thiouracil(PT),was synthesized for developing a corrosion inhibitor(CI)applied in the protection of the nickel−aluminum bronze(NAB)in seawater.The anti-corrosion effect of PT was evaluated by the mass loss experiment,electrochemical tests and surface analysis.The results show that PT exhibits excellent inhibition performance and the maximum inhibition efficiency of PT reaches 99.6%.The interaction mechanism was investigated through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and molecule dynamics simulation based on the density functional theory(DFT).The S-Cu,Al-N and Cu-N bonds are formed by the chemical interactions,leading to the adsorption of PT on the NAB surface.The diffusion of corrosive species is hindered considerably by the protective PT film with composition of(PT-Cu)_(ads)and(PT-Al)_(ads)on the PT/NAB interface.The degree of suppression is increased with the addition of more PT molecules.
基金supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22202098)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.242300420199)。
文摘Heterogeneous catalysts have attracted wide attention due to their remarkable oxygen evolution reaction(OER)capabilities.Herein,a one-step strategy involving the coupling of NixSeywith CeO_(2)is proposed to concurrently construct heterogeneous interfaces,adjust phase structure,and regulate electronic configuration,thereby enhancing OER performance.Thanks to the role of CeO_(2)coupling in reducing the activation-energy and accelerating the reaction kinetics,the heterogeneous NixSey/CeO_(2)catalyst exhibits a low overpotential of 218 mV at 10 mA/cm2and long-term stability(>400 h)in 1.0 mol/L KOH for OER.Moreover,the post-OER characterization reveals that the NixSeymatrix is reconstructed into NiOOH,while the incorporated CeO_(2)nanocrystals self-assemble into larger polycrystalline particles.Theoretical analysis further demonstrates that the optimized electronic states at NiOOH/CeO_(2)interfaces can modulate intermediate chemisorption toward favorable OER kinetics.This study offers fresh perspectives on the synthesis and structure-activity relationship of CeO_(2)-coupled electrocatalysts.
文摘The rapid industrial growth and increasing population have led to significant pollution and deterioration of the natural atmospheric environment.Major atmospheric pollutants include NO_(2)and CO_(2).Hence,it is imperative to develop NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensors for ambient conditions,that can be used in indoor air quality monitoring,breath analysis,food spoilage detection,etc.In the present study,two thin film nanocomposite(nickel oxide-graphene and nickel oxide-silver nanowires)gas sensors are fabricated using direct ink writing.The nano-composites are investigated for their structural,optical,and electrical properties.Later the nano-composite is deposited on the interdigitated electrode(IDE)pattern to form NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensors.The deposited films are then exposed to NO_(2)and CO_(2)gases separately and their response and recovery times are determined using a custom-built gas sensing setup.Nickel oxide-graphene provides a good response time and recovery time of 10 and 9 s,respectively for NO_(2),due to the higher electron affinity of graphene towards NO_(2).Nickel oxide-silver nanowire nano-composite is suited for CO_(2)gas because silver is an excellent electrocatalyst for CO_(2)by giving response and recovery times of 11 s each.This is the first report showcasing NiO nano-composites for NO_(2)and CO_(2)sensing at room temperature.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB3407200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375462 and 52035009).
文摘A novel method based on mid-frequency vibration is proposed to eliminate coating defects such as bubbles during electroless nickel plating.An automated control system for the plating,enabling precise and stable measurements and adjustments of critical parameters such as plating solution temperature,pH,and nickel ion concentration,is also established,which significantly improves process efficiency and coating quality.Experimental results indicate that the system is capable of realizing stable operation over extended periods.A nonporous nickel-phosphorus coating with a thickness greater than 200μm is successfully obtained,with high phosphorus content,robust adhesion,and superior machinability.
