Recent work analysing magnesium hydrogenation using Reflecting Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy(REELS)and Density Function Theory(DFT)has indicated interfacial polarisation and interstitial hydrogen clustering influe...Recent work analysing magnesium hydrogenation using Reflecting Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy(REELS)and Density Function Theory(DFT)has indicated interfacial polarisation and interstitial hydrogen clustering influence the reaction rate.The site availability model has been modified to include interstitial hydrogen clustering within the site availability factor and interface polarisation using interface treatment.The new model,SAM-CV-S,has demonstrated improved modelling of magnesium hydrogenation across wide operating conditions,such as temperatures from 330 to 400℃and pressures up to 40 bar.This wide applicability makes it a robust model that can be used to simulate bed performance in solid-state hydrogen stores.Thus,the site availability factor successfully combines interstitial hydrogen clustering with thermal resistance effects,which are known to strongly influence metal hydride reactor designs at scale.The next phase of the model is to incorporate a predictive hydrogen capacity method into the model.展开更多
This paper clarifies two issues related to the prior cathodic polarisation treatment(PCPT) for the potentiodynamic polarisation test: whether PCPT can(1) remove the air-formed surface film and(2) affect the polarisati...This paper clarifies two issues related to the prior cathodic polarisation treatment(PCPT) for the potentiodynamic polarisation test: whether PCPT can(1) remove the air-formed surface film and(2) affect the polarisation test results. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses of fluoride ion-labelled samples show that PCPT cannot remove the surface film completely due to the low reaction rate. Potentiodynamic polarisation tests demonstrate that PCPT with proper operating parameters,-1.0 V SCE for 5 min with subsequent open circuit potential(OCP) stabilisation in this study, is necessary because it can improve the test reproducibility without affecting the corrosion parameters by unifying the initial surface state. However, PCPT with lower potentials, longer time or no OCP stabilisation has significant effects on the electrochemical corrosion parameters due to the hydrogen absorption under the conditions of this study.展开更多
A novel Whispering-Gallery-Mode （WGM） fibre laser, emitting linearly polarised three-colour light, is demonstrated by pumping and gain coupling with evanescent waves. The pump light is longitudinally coupled into a ...A novel Whispering-Gallery-Mode （WGM） fibre laser, emitting linearly polarised three-colour light, is demonstrated by pumping and gain coupling with evanescent waves. The pump light is longitudinally coupled into a bare optical fibre immersed in a dye solution of lower refractive index. The dye molecules around the bare fibre are excited by the evanescent waves of pump light when they propagate along the fibre in a total internal reflection. When the pump beam within the fibre is a meridian beam, the WGM lasing emission from the fibre laser is a linearly polarised transverse electric wave, while it is a mixed wave of the linearly polarised transverse electric and magnetic waves if the pump beam is a skew beam within the fibre. Because the excited molecules are located within the evanescent field of WGM, a good spatial overlap between the dye gain and the evanescent field leads to a high pumping efficiency and a longer gain distance along the fibre. Once the bare fibre is inserted into three glass capillaries filled with Rhodamine 6G, 610 and 640 dye solutions, respectively, WGM laser oscillations at the wavelengths of 567-575, 605-614 and 656-666 nm occur simultaneously, and a linearly polarised three-colour lasing emission is achieved in a single optical fibre.展开更多
A dual optical tweezers system, which consists of a doughnut mode optical tweezer （DMOT） with the azimuthally polarised trapping beam and a solid mode optical tweezer （SMOT） with the Gauss trapping beam was constr...A dual optical tweezers system, which consists of a doughnut mode optical tweezer （DMOT） with the azimuthally polarised trapping beam and a solid mode optical tweezer （SMOT） with the Gauss trapping beam was constructed to compare the axial trapping effect of DMOT and SMOT. The long-distance axial trapping of ST68 microbubbles （MBs） achieved by DMOT was more stable than that of SMOT. Moreover the axial trapping force measured using the viscous drag method, was depended on the diameter of the particle, the laser power, and the numerical aperture （NA） of the objective lens. The measurement of the axial trapping force and the acquisition of CCD images of trapping effect confirmed that the DMOT showed excellent axial trapping ability than SMOT. A simple and effective method is developed to improve axial trapping effect using the azimuthally polarized beam as trapping beam. This is helpful for the long-distance manipulating of particles especially polarised biological objects in axial direction.展开更多
Glaciecola polaris strain ARK149, a Gram-negative bacterium from Arctic seas, was used to derive lipopolysaccharide （LPS）, and the effect of the LPS inducing some innate immunity parameters was investigated in Japan...Glaciecola polaris strain ARK149, a Gram-negative bacterium from Arctic seas, was used to derive lipopolysaccharide （LPS）, and the effect of the LPS inducing some innate immunity parameters was investigated in Japanese sea bass, Lateolabrax japonicus. The results showed that the LPS could enhance the phagocytosis activity, lysozyme activity, and bacteriolytic activity in L.japonicus, significantly （P〈0.05） at 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 d after LPS-injection. The indexes of three parameters increased to the peak of value at 28th d post LPS-injection. Moreover, RT-PCR analysis suggested that LPS significantly up-regulated the expression of both IL-8 and hepcidin in several tissues. These data suggest that the LPS extracted from Glaciecola polaris strain ARK149 can induce innate immunity in L. japonicus.展开更多
This paper reports the design of a metamaterial absorber with direction-selective and polarisation-insensitive property. Both theoretical and simulated results reveal that the absorber has a distinct absorption point ...This paper reports the design of a metamaterial absorber with direction-selective and polarisation-insensitive property. Both theoretical and simulated results reveal that the absorber has a distinct absorption point with direction selectivity at 7.48 GHz, which is related to the resonance of the metamaterial and is not influenced by the polarisation. The retrieved impedance indicates that the impedance of the absorber can be tuned to approximatively match the impedance of the free space on one side and not to match the impedance of the free space on the other side. This design can result in the minimal reflectance, the minimal transmission and the highest absorbance at the absorption frequency. The distribution of the power loss indicates that the absorber is an excellent electromagnetic wave collector： the wave is first trapped and reinforced in certain specific locations, and then mostly consumed. The distribution of the surface current is consistent with the design, the retrieved impedance and the distribution of the power loss. This absorber may have applications in many scientific and technological areas.展开更多
SrBi4-xFexTi4015 （SBFT-x） thin films （x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.08, 0.15） have been synthesized on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si （100） substrates by sol-gel method. This paper finds that Fe-doping does not change the crystal structure ...SrBi4-xFexTi4015 （SBFT-x） thin films （x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.08, 0.15） have been synthesized on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si （100） substrates by sol-gel method. This paper finds that Fe-doping does not change the crystal structure of SrBi4Ti4015 （SBTi）. The coercive filed （Ec） and remnant polarisation （Pr） increase at first, then decrease with the increase of Fe doping content. At a maximum applied field of 229 kV/cm, the 2Pr reaches a maximum value of 91.1μC/cm2 at x = 0.05 and the corresponding Ec is 72 kV/cm. The 2Pr increases by about 260% and the Ec decreases by about 6%, respectively. Obviously, the ferroelectric property of SrBi4Ti4015 is greatly enhanced by Fe doping. The fatigueendurance characteristic of the SBFT-0.05 is not improved. After 1.1× 10^9 read/write cycles at a frequency of 50 kHz, the nonvolatile polarisations （Pnv = P＊ - P^） decreased about 48% of its initial value.展开更多
We have studied the temporal bond polarisabilities of para-nitroaniline from the Raman intensities by the algorithm proposed by Wu et al. in 1987 （Tian B, Wu G, Liu G 1987 J. Chem. Phys. 87 7300）. The bond polarisab...We have studied the temporal bond polarisabilities of para-nitroaniline from the Raman intensities by the algorithm proposed by Wu et al. in 1987 （Tian B, Wu G, Liu G 1987 J. Chem. Phys. 87 7300）. The bond polarisabilities provide much information concerning the electronic structure of the non-resonant Raman excited virtual state. At the initial moment by the 514.5 nm excitation, the tendency of the excited electrons （mapped out by the bond polarisabilities） is to spread to the molecular periphery, and the electronic structure of the Raman virtual state is close to the pseudoquinonoidic state. When the final stage of relaxation is approached, the bond polarisabilities of those peripheral bonds relax faster than those closer to the molecular core, the phenyl ring. The molecule is in the benzenoidic form as demonstrated by the bond polarisabilities after relaxation.展开更多
The Mg corrosion mechanism was explored using galvanostatic polarisation curves,hydrogen evolution and weight loss.The data(a)were consistent with the existence of the uni-positive Mg+ion,(b)indicated that some hydrog...The Mg corrosion mechanism was explored using galvanostatic polarisation curves,hydrogen evolution and weight loss.The data(a)were consistent with the existence of the uni-positive Mg+ion,(b)indicated that some hydrogen dissolved in the WE43 metal,and(c)indicated that self corrosion was more important than the applied current density in causing weight loss.展开更多
In this paper we introduce methods for approximating local standard time in the Northern Hemisphere using Polaris and the Big Dipper as well as alternative reference stars, and describe in detail how to construct a de...In this paper we introduce methods for approximating local standard time in the Northern Hemisphere using Polaris and the Big Dipper as well as alternative reference stars, and describe in detail how to construct a device we call a dipperclock to facilitate this process. An alternative method which does not require a dipperclock is also discussed. Ways of constructing dipperclocks which glow in the dark are presented. The accuracy of dipperclocks is examined, both theoretically and through field testing. A java program is provided for creating dipperclocks customized to a particular year-long time period and place to get improved accuracy. Basic astronomical definitions and justifications of the results are provided. We also discuss the use of dipperclocks to find longitude and latitude.展开更多
“Hichki”is a film focusing on the problems of teachers and students in India’s real society.For the 14 children of Class 9F who are scorned by Indian society,Nina’s appearance is like a polar star,which illuminate...“Hichki”is a film focusing on the problems of teachers and students in India’s real society.For the 14 children of Class 9F who are scorned by Indian society,Nina’s appearance is like a polar star,which illuminates their lives.After the film was released,the image of teacher Nina’s educator has aroused a lot of thinking and reflection in today’s social education.It is pointed out that only when teachers assume their own strong sense of mission and responsibility,have a kind heart,treat every student fairly,make good use of the advantages of students to stimulate learning motivation,and have the ability to teach according to their aptitude and enjoy teaching,can they become the“Polar Star”on the road of children’s life.展开更多
In photonic crystal slab(PCS)structures,the bound states in the continuum(BICs)and circularly polarised states(dubbed C-points)are critical topological polarisation singularities in momentum space that have garnered s...In photonic crystal slab(PCS)structures,the bound states in the continuum(BICs)and circularly polarised states(dubbed C-points)are critical topological polarisation singularities in momentum space that have garnered significant attention owing to their novel topological and optical properties.In this study,we engineered a novel PCS imager featuring two C-points with opposite chirality through symmetry breaking,resulting in maximal asymmetric transmission responses characterised by near-unity circular dichroism(CD)values.By harnessing the chiral selectivity of the C-points,a high-CD PCS imager can provide two sets of optical transfer functions(OTFs)to facilitate both edge detection and bright-field imaging.Notably,one set of OTFs was finely tuned to a Lorentzian line shape to achieve perfect edge detection.We developed a multifunctional imaging system by integrating a PCS imager into a traditional optical system.Both theoretical and experimental demonstrations confirmed that this system provides bright-field and edge-enhanced images with micrometer-scale resolution.Furthermore,these two independent functions can be easily switched by altering the circular polarisation state of the light source.展开更多
The editorial office regrets that mistakes occurred during the presentation of Figs.1 and 4.Specifically,a typographic error in Figs.1 and 4 was mistakenly taken from a different article.The editorial office would lik...The editorial office regrets that mistakes occurred during the presentation of Figs.1 and 4.Specifically,a typographic error in Figs.1 and 4 was mistakenly taken from a different article.The editorial office would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused,and the corrected figures are pending as below.展开更多
A range of partial top full bottom electrodes are used to explore the use of bi-polar Polarisation-Electricfield(PeE)measurements to quantify recoverable energy(Wrec),energy loss(W_(loss))and the efficiency(h)of ferro...A range of partial top full bottom electrodes are used to explore the use of bi-polar Polarisation-Electricfield(PeE)measurements to quantify recoverable energy(Wrec),energy loss(W_(loss))and the efficiency(h)of ferroelectric BaTiO_(3)ceramics.The values obtained are dependent on the ratio of sample thickness(S)and top contact radius(r).With increasing S/r from 0.17 to 1.96 the P-E responses become increasingly distorted and broader.Measurements show Wrec increases by a factor of~1.4 but Wloss increases by a factor of~7 with h decreasing from~29%to 8%.Finite element modelling was used to simulate the experimental set-up of the sample/electrode arrangements using the Jiles-Atherton model to replicate the ferroelectric behaviour of BaTiO_(3).These models demonstrate the experimentally applied electricfield using a simple geometric correction for sample thickness is an underestimation of the actualfield experienced by the material under the top contact at high S/r values.We stress the importance of reporting the contact sizes and thicknesses of samples when using PeE measurements to assess Wrec,W_(loss)andηin non-linear dielectric materials.This will allow a fairer comparison of performances between various types of materials being considered for high-energy-density ceramic capacitors.展开更多
基金funded through Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC)[grant numbers EP/W005131/1,EP/V042556/1].
文摘Recent work analysing magnesium hydrogenation using Reflecting Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy(REELS)and Density Function Theory(DFT)has indicated interfacial polarisation and interstitial hydrogen clustering influence the reaction rate.The site availability model has been modified to include interstitial hydrogen clustering within the site availability factor and interface polarisation using interface treatment.The new model,SAM-CV-S,has demonstrated improved modelling of magnesium hydrogenation across wide operating conditions,such as temperatures from 330 to 400℃and pressures up to 40 bar.This wide applicability makes it a robust model that can be used to simulate bed performance in solid-state hydrogen stores.Thus,the site availability factor successfully combines interstitial hydrogen clustering with thermal resistance effects,which are known to strongly influence metal hydride reactor designs at scale.The next phase of the model is to incorporate a predictive hydrogen capacity method into the model.
基金the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2016ZX05016-004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51801218 and 51571200)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA13040500)。
文摘This paper clarifies two issues related to the prior cathodic polarisation treatment(PCPT) for the potentiodynamic polarisation test: whether PCPT can(1) remove the air-formed surface film and(2) affect the polarisation test results. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses of fluoride ion-labelled samples show that PCPT cannot remove the surface film completely due to the low reaction rate. Potentiodynamic polarisation tests demonstrate that PCPT with proper operating parameters,-1.0 V SCE for 5 min with subsequent open circuit potential(OCP) stabilisation in this study, is necessary because it can improve the test reproducibility without affecting the corrosion parameters by unifying the initial surface state. However, PCPT with lower potentials, longer time or no OCP stabilisation has significant effects on the electrochemical corrosion parameters due to the hydrogen absorption under the conditions of this study.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60877037 and 10564005)
文摘A novel Whispering-Gallery-Mode （WGM） fibre laser, emitting linearly polarised three-colour light, is demonstrated by pumping and gain coupling with evanescent waves. The pump light is longitudinally coupled into a bare optical fibre immersed in a dye solution of lower refractive index. The dye molecules around the bare fibre are excited by the evanescent waves of pump light when they propagate along the fibre in a total internal reflection. When the pump beam within the fibre is a meridian beam, the WGM lasing emission from the fibre laser is a linearly polarised transverse electric wave, while it is a mixed wave of the linearly polarised transverse electric and magnetic waves if the pump beam is a skew beam within the fibre. Because the excited molecules are located within the evanescent field of WGM, a good spatial overlap between the dye gain and the evanescent field leads to a high pumping efficiency and a longer gain distance along the fibre. Once the bare fibre is inserted into three glass capillaries filled with Rhodamine 6G, 610 and 640 dye solutions, respectively, WGM laser oscillations at the wavelengths of 567-575, 605-614 and 656-666 nm occur simultaneously, and a linearly polarised three-colour lasing emission is achieved in a single optical fibre.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10674037)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2007CB307001)the program of excellent Team in Harbin Institute of Technology of China
文摘A dual optical tweezers system, which consists of a doughnut mode optical tweezer （DMOT） with the azimuthally polarised trapping beam and a solid mode optical tweezer （SMOT） with the Gauss trapping beam was constructed to compare the axial trapping effect of DMOT and SMOT. The long-distance axial trapping of ST68 microbubbles （MBs） achieved by DMOT was more stable than that of SMOT. Moreover the axial trapping force measured using the viscous drag method, was depended on the diameter of the particle, the laser power, and the numerical aperture （NA） of the objective lens. The measurement of the axial trapping force and the acquisition of CCD images of trapping effect confirmed that the DMOT showed excellent axial trapping ability than SMOT. A simple and effective method is developed to improve axial trapping effect using the azimuthally polarized beam as trapping beam. This is helpful for the long-distance manipulating of particles especially polarised biological objects in axial direction.
基金supported by a grant(2008C22059) from Zhejiang Science and Technology Department,Chinaa grant[(2008)39] from Ningbo Ocean and Fishery Bureau and International S&T Cooperation Program of China(2007DFA21300)
文摘Glaciecola polaris strain ARK149, a Gram-negative bacterium from Arctic seas, was used to derive lipopolysaccharide （LPS）, and the effect of the LPS inducing some innate immunity parameters was investigated in Japanese sea bass, Lateolabrax japonicus. The results showed that the LPS could enhance the phagocytosis activity, lysozyme activity, and bacteriolytic activity in L.japonicus, significantly （P〈0.05） at 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 d after LPS-injection. The indexes of three parameters increased to the peak of value at 28th d post LPS-injection. Moreover, RT-PCR analysis suggested that LPS significantly up-regulated the expression of both IL-8 and hepcidin in several tissues. These data suggest that the LPS extracted from Glaciecola polaris strain ARK149 can induce innate immunity in L. japonicus.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 50632030,60871027,60901029 and 61071058)in part by the 973 Project of Science and Technology Ministry of China (Grant No. 2009CB623306)the Shaanxi Provincial Synthetic Electronic Information System Foundation,China (Grant No. 200905A)
文摘This paper reports the design of a metamaterial absorber with direction-selective and polarisation-insensitive property. Both theoretical and simulated results reveal that the absorber has a distinct absorption point with direction selectivity at 7.48 GHz, which is related to the resonance of the metamaterial and is not influenced by the polarisation. The retrieved impedance indicates that the impedance of the absorber can be tuned to approximatively match the impedance of the free space on one side and not to match the impedance of the free space on the other side. This design can result in the minimal reflectance, the minimal transmission and the highest absorbance at the absorption frequency. The distribution of the power loss indicates that the absorber is an excellent electromagnetic wave collector： the wave is first trapped and reinforced in certain specific locations, and then mostly consumed. The distribution of the surface current is consistent with the design, the retrieved impedance and the distribution of the power loss. This absorber may have applications in many scientific and technological areas.
文摘SrBi4-xFexTi4015 （SBFT-x） thin films （x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.08, 0.15） have been synthesized on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si （100） substrates by sol-gel method. This paper finds that Fe-doping does not change the crystal structure of SrBi4Ti4015 （SBTi）. The coercive filed （Ec） and remnant polarisation （Pr） increase at first, then decrease with the increase of Fe doping content. At a maximum applied field of 229 kV/cm, the 2Pr reaches a maximum value of 91.1μC/cm2 at x = 0.05 and the corresponding Ec is 72 kV/cm. The 2Pr increases by about 260% and the Ec decreases by about 6%, respectively. Obviously, the ferroelectric property of SrBi4Ti4015 is greatly enhanced by Fe doping. The fatigueendurance characteristic of the SBFT-0.05 is not improved. After 1.1× 10^9 read/write cycles at a frequency of 50 kHz, the nonvolatile polarisations （Pnv = P＊ - P^） decreased about 48% of its initial value.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China (Grant No. 2082006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 20773073)+1 种基金the Key Grant Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (Grant No. 306020)the Special Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education,China (Grant No. 20060003050)
文摘We have studied the temporal bond polarisabilities of para-nitroaniline from the Raman intensities by the algorithm proposed by Wu et al. in 1987 （Tian B, Wu G, Liu G 1987 J. Chem. Phys. 87 7300）. The bond polarisabilities provide much information concerning the electronic structure of the non-resonant Raman excited virtual state. At the initial moment by the 514.5 nm excitation, the tendency of the excited electrons （mapped out by the bond polarisabilities） is to spread to the molecular periphery, and the electronic structure of the Raman virtual state is close to the pseudoquinonoidic state. When the final stage of relaxation is approached, the bond polarisabilities of those peripheral bonds relax faster than those closer to the molecular core, the phenyl ring. The molecule is in the benzenoidic form as demonstrated by the bond polarisabilities after relaxation.
文摘The Mg corrosion mechanism was explored using galvanostatic polarisation curves,hydrogen evolution and weight loss.The data(a)were consistent with the existence of the uni-positive Mg+ion,(b)indicated that some hydrogen dissolved in the WE43 metal,and(c)indicated that self corrosion was more important than the applied current density in causing weight loss.
文摘In this paper we introduce methods for approximating local standard time in the Northern Hemisphere using Polaris and the Big Dipper as well as alternative reference stars, and describe in detail how to construct a device we call a dipperclock to facilitate this process. An alternative method which does not require a dipperclock is also discussed. Ways of constructing dipperclocks which glow in the dark are presented. The accuracy of dipperclocks is examined, both theoretically and through field testing. A java program is provided for creating dipperclocks customized to a particular year-long time period and place to get improved accuracy. Basic astronomical definitions and justifications of the results are provided. We also discuss the use of dipperclocks to find longitude and latitude.
文摘“Hichki”is a film focusing on the problems of teachers and students in India’s real society.For the 14 children of Class 9F who are scorned by Indian society,Nina’s appearance is like a polar star,which illuminates their lives.After the film was released,the image of teacher Nina’s educator has aroused a lot of thinking and reflection in today’s social education.It is pointed out that only when teachers assume their own strong sense of mission and responsibility,have a kind heart,treat every student fairly,make good use of the advantages of students to stimulate learning motivation,and have the ability to teach according to their aptitude and enjoy teaching,can they become the“Polar Star”on the road of children’s life.
基金supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant 2022YFA1405000in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province through Major Project under Grant BK20243067+3 种基金in part by the Leading-Edge Technology Program of Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation under Grant BK20232001in part by the National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(Overseas)in part by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesin part by Nanjing University Integrated Research Platform of the Ministry of Education-Top Talents Program.
文摘In photonic crystal slab(PCS)structures,the bound states in the continuum(BICs)and circularly polarised states(dubbed C-points)are critical topological polarisation singularities in momentum space that have garnered significant attention owing to their novel topological and optical properties.In this study,we engineered a novel PCS imager featuring two C-points with opposite chirality through symmetry breaking,resulting in maximal asymmetric transmission responses characterised by near-unity circular dichroism(CD)values.By harnessing the chiral selectivity of the C-points,a high-CD PCS imager can provide two sets of optical transfer functions(OTFs)to facilitate both edge detection and bright-field imaging.Notably,one set of OTFs was finely tuned to a Lorentzian line shape to achieve perfect edge detection.We developed a multifunctional imaging system by integrating a PCS imager into a traditional optical system.Both theoretical and experimental demonstrations confirmed that this system provides bright-field and edge-enhanced images with micrometer-scale resolution.Furthermore,these two independent functions can be easily switched by altering the circular polarisation state of the light source.
文摘The editorial office regrets that mistakes occurred during the presentation of Figs.1 and 4.Specifically,a typographic error in Figs.1 and 4 was mistakenly taken from a different article.The editorial office would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused,and the corrected figures are pending as below.
基金the EPSRC funding to support this work through a CASE conversion DTP grant EP/T517835/1.
文摘A range of partial top full bottom electrodes are used to explore the use of bi-polar Polarisation-Electricfield(PeE)measurements to quantify recoverable energy(Wrec),energy loss(W_(loss))and the efficiency(h)of ferroelectric BaTiO_(3)ceramics.The values obtained are dependent on the ratio of sample thickness(S)and top contact radius(r).With increasing S/r from 0.17 to 1.96 the P-E responses become increasingly distorted and broader.Measurements show Wrec increases by a factor of~1.4 but Wloss increases by a factor of~7 with h decreasing from~29%to 8%.Finite element modelling was used to simulate the experimental set-up of the sample/electrode arrangements using the Jiles-Atherton model to replicate the ferroelectric behaviour of BaTiO_(3).These models demonstrate the experimentally applied electricfield using a simple geometric correction for sample thickness is an underestimation of the actualfield experienced by the material under the top contact at high S/r values.We stress the importance of reporting the contact sizes and thicknesses of samples when using PeE measurements to assess Wrec,W_(loss)andηin non-linear dielectric materials.This will allow a fairer comparison of performances between various types of materials being considered for high-energy-density ceramic capacitors.
