ZTE Corporation announced on May 18, 2011 that it has won the world＇s first CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 commercial contract from Indian telecom operator,Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd （SSTL）. SSTL operates its telecom...ZTE Corporation announced on May 18, 2011 that it has won the world＇s first CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 commercial contract from Indian telecom operator,Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd （SSTL）. SSTL operates its telecom services ac＇ross India under the brand MrS and has over 11 million wireless customers. ZTE has also won the CDMA expansion contracts and EV-DO upgrade contracts for 10 circles of SSTL. The EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 commercial launch will commence in Raiasthan.展开更多
Objective The increasing recognition of the role for oxidative stress in hepatic disorders has led to extensive investigation on the protection by exogenous antioxidants against hepatic injury.In this study,we choose ...Objective The increasing recognition of the role for oxidative stress in hepatic disorders has led to extensive investigation on the protection by exogenous antioxidants against hepatic injury.In this study,we choose two typical polyphenol,quercetin and rutin,to investigate the mechanism of induction of cellular antioxidants and phase 2 enzymes in human HepG2 cells.Methods The HepG2 cells were treated with various concentrations of quercetin and rutin for 6 h and 24 h.The activities of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase(NQO1)in HepG2 cells were measured by 2,6-dichloroindophenol reduction method.The content of superoxide dismutase(SOD)was determined with the method of chemical colorimetry.The protein expressions of NQO1 and NF-E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)in HepG2 cells were detected by Western blotting.Results Incubation of HepG2 cells with quercetin and rutin resulted in a marked concentration-and time-dependent induction of a number of cellular antioxidants and phase 2 enzymes,including NQO1,SOD.Quercetin and rutin treatment of HepG2 cells also caused increase in protein expressions of NQO1 and Nrf2.Conclusions This study demonstrates that a series of phase 2 enzymes in HepG2 cells can be induced by quercetin and rutin in a concentration-and time-dependent fashion by upregulation the protein expression of nrf2.展开更多
The grain boundary diffusion process(GBDP)has proven to be an effective method for enhancing the coercivity of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets.However,the limited diffusion depth and thicker shell struc-ture have impeded the...The grain boundary diffusion process(GBDP)has proven to be an effective method for enhancing the coercivity of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets.However,the limited diffusion depth and thicker shell struc-ture have impeded the further development of magnetic properties.Currently,the primary debates re-garding the mechanism of GBDP with Tb revolve around the dissolution-solidification mechanism and the atomic substitution mechanism.To clarify this mechanism,the microstructure evolution of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets during the heating process of GBDP has been systematically studied by quenching at different tem peratures.In this study,it was found that the formation of TbFe_(2) phase is related to the dis-solution of _(2)Fe_(14)B grains during GBDP with Tb.The theory of mixing heat and phase separation further confirms that the Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B phase dissolves to form a mixed phase of Nd and TbFe_(2),which then solidifies into the(Nd,Tb)_(2)Fe_(14)B phase.Based on the discovery of the TbFe_(2) phase,the dissolution-solidification mechanism is considered the primary mechanism for GBDP.This is supported by the elemental content of the two typical core-shell structures observed.展开更多
The mechanical properties of Mg–Al–Ca alloys are significantly affected by their Laves phases,including the Al_(2)Ca phase.Laves phases are generally considered to be brittle and have a detrimental effect on the duc...The mechanical properties of Mg–Al–Ca alloys are significantly affected by their Laves phases,including the Al_(2)Ca phase.Laves phases are generally considered to be brittle and have a detrimental effect on the ductility of Mg.Recently,the Al_(2)Ca phase was shown to undergo plastic deformation in a dilute Mg-Al-Ca alloy to increase the ductility and work hardening of the alloy.In the present study,we investigated the extent to which the deformation of Al_(2)Ca is driven by dislocations in the Mg matrix by simulating the interactions between the basal edge dislocations and Al_(2)Ca particles.In particular,the effects of the interparticle spacing,particle orientation,and particle size were considered.Shearing of small particles and dislocation cross-slips near large particles were observed.Both events contribute to strengthening,and accommodate to plasticity.The shear resistance of the dislocation to bypass the particles increased as the particle size increased.The critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)for activating dislocations and stacking faults was easier to reach for small Al_(2)Ca particles owing to the higher local shear stress,which is consistent with the experimental observations.Overall,this work elucidates the driving force for Al_(2)Ca particles in Mg–Al–Ca alloys to undergo plastic deformation.展开更多
LiNiO_(2)(LNO)is one of the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.Tungsten element in enhancing the stability of LNO has been researched extensively.However,the understanding of the specific dopin...LiNiO_(2)(LNO)is one of the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.Tungsten element in enhancing the stability of LNO has been researched extensively.However,the understanding of the specific doping process and existing form of W are still not perfect.This study proposes a lithium-induced grain boundary phase W doping mechanism.The results demonstrate that the introduced W atomsfirst react with the lithium source to generate a Li–W–O phase at the grain boundary of primary particles.With the increase of lithium ratio,W atoms gradually diffuse from the grain boundary phase to the interior layered structure to achieve W doping.The feasibility of grain boundary phase doping is verified byfirst principles calculation.Furthermore,it is found that the Li2WO4 grain boundary phase is an excellent lithium ion conductor,which can protect the cathode surface and improve the rate performance.The doped W can alleviate the harmful H2↔H3 phase transition,thereby inhibiting the generation of microcracks,and improving the electrochemical performance.Consequently,the 0.3 wt%W-doped sample provides a significant improved capacity retention of 88.5%compared with the pristine LNO(80.7%)after 100 cycles at 2.8–4.3 V under 1C.展开更多
Layered oxides have attracted significant attention as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their compositional versatility and tuneable electrochemical performance.However,these materials still face challeng...Layered oxides have attracted significant attention as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their compositional versatility and tuneable electrochemical performance.However,these materials still face challenges such as structural phase transitions,Na^(+)/vacancy ordering,and Jahn–Teller distortion effect,resulting in severe capacity decay and sluggish ion kinetics.We develop a novel Cu/Y dual-doping strategy that leads to the formation of"Na–Y"interlayer aggregates,which act as structural pillars within alkali metal layers,enhancing structural stability and disrupting the ordered arrangement of Na^(+)/vacancies.This disruption leads to a unique coexistence of ordered and disordered Na^(+)/vacancy states with near-zero strain,which significantly improves Na^(+)diffusion kinetics.This structural innovation not only mitigates the unfavorable P2–O2 phase transition but also facilitates rapid ion transport.As a result,the doped material demonstrates exceptional electrochemical performance,including an ultra-long cycle life of 3000 cycles at 10 C and an outstanding high-rate capability of~70 mAh g^(−1)at 50 C.The discovery of this novel interlayer pillar,along with its role in modulating Na^(+)/vacancy arrangements,provides a fresh perspective on engineering layered oxides.It opens up promising new pathways for the structural design of advanced cathode materials toward efficient,stable,and high-rate SIBs.展开更多
The mechanical,thermodynamic properties and electrical conductivities of L1_(2)-Al_(3)X(X=Zr,Sc,Er,Yb,Hf)structural phases in aluminum conductors were investigated through a first-principles study.The results demonstr...The mechanical,thermodynamic properties and electrical conductivities of L1_(2)-Al_(3)X(X=Zr,Sc,Er,Yb,Hf)structural phases in aluminum conductors were investigated through a first-principles study.The results demonstrate that all structural phases have good alloy-forming ability and structural stability,where Al_(3)Zr is the most superior.Al_(3)Zr,Al_(3)Hf and Al_(3)Sc have enhanced shear and deformation resistance in comparison to other phases.Within the temperature range of 200−600 K,Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb possess the greatest thermodynamic stability,followed by Al_(3)Hf,Al_(3)Zr and Al_(3)Sc.Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb have higher thermodynamic stability than Al_(3)Hf,Al_(3)Zr and Al_(3)Sc.All structural phases exhibit substantial metallic properties,indicating their good electrical conductivity.The electrical conductivities of Al_(3)Hf and Al_(3)Zr are higher than those of Al_(3)Er,Al_(3)Yb and Al_(3)Sc.The covalent bond properties in Al_(3)Sc,Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb enhance the hardness,brittleness and thermodynamic stability of the structural phase.The thermodynamic stability of Al_(3)Sc is significantly reduced by ionic bonds.展开更多
The electronic structures,chemical bonding,elastic and optical properties of the ternary stannide phase Na2MgSn were investigated by using density-fimctional theory（DFT） within generalized gradient approximation（GG...The electronic structures,chemical bonding,elastic and optical properties of the ternary stannide phase Na2MgSn were investigated by using density-fimctional theory（DFT） within generalized gradient approximation（GGA）.The calculated energy band structures show that Na2MgSn is an indirect semiconductor material with a narrow band gap 0.126 eV.The density of state（DOS）and the partial density of state（PDOS） calculations show that the DOS near the Fermi level is mainly from the Na 2p,Mg 3p and Sn5 p states.Population analysis suggests that there are strongly bonded Mg-Sn honeycomb layers in Na2MgSn.Basic physical properties,such as lattice constant,bulk modulus,shear modulus,elastic constants c（ij） were calculated.The elastic modulus E and Poisson ratio v were also predicted.The results show that Na2MgSn is mechanically stable soft material and behaves in a brittle manner.Detailed analysis of all optical functions reveals that Na2MgSn is a better dielectric material,and reflectivity spectra show that Na2MgSn promise as good coating materials in the energy regions 6.24-10.49 eV.展开更多
Junctions are an important structure that allows charge separation in solar cells and photocatalysts. Here, we studied the charge transfer at an anatase/rutile TiO2 phase junction using time-resolved photoluminescence...Junctions are an important structure that allows charge separation in solar cells and photocatalysts. Here, we studied the charge transfer at an anatase/rutile TiO2 phase junction using time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy. Visible （-S00 nm） and near-infrared （NIR, -830 nm） emissions were monitored to give insight into the photoinduced charges of anatase and rutile in the junction, respectively, New fast photoluminescence decay components appeared in the visible emission of futile-phase dominated TiO2 and in the NIR emission of many mixed phase TiO2samples. The fast decays confirmed that the charge separation occurred at the phase junction. The visible emission intensity from the mixed phase TiO2 increased, revealing that charge transfer from rutile to anatase was the main pathway. The charge separation slowed the microsecond time scale photolumines- cence decay rate for charge carriers in both anatase and rutile. However, the millisecond decay of the charge carriers in anatase TiO2 was accelerated, while there was almost no change in the charge carrier dynamics of rutile TiO2. Thus, charge separation at the anatase/rutile phase junction caused an increase in the charge carrier concentration on a microsecond time scale, because of slower electron-hole recombination. The enhanced photocatalytic activity previously observed at ana- tase/rutile phase junctions is likely caused by the improved charge carrier dynamics we report here. These findings may contribute to the development of improved photocatalytic materials.展开更多
文摘ZTE Corporation announced on May 18, 2011 that it has won the world＇s first CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 commercial contract from Indian telecom operator,Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd （SSTL）. SSTL operates its telecom services ac＇ross India under the brand MrS and has over 11 million wireless customers. ZTE has also won the CDMA expansion contracts and EV-DO upgrade contracts for 10 circles of SSTL. The EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 commercial launch will commence in Raiasthan.
文摘Objective The increasing recognition of the role for oxidative stress in hepatic disorders has led to extensive investigation on the protection by exogenous antioxidants against hepatic injury.In this study,we choose two typical polyphenol,quercetin and rutin,to investigate the mechanism of induction of cellular antioxidants and phase 2 enzymes in human HepG2 cells.Methods The HepG2 cells were treated with various concentrations of quercetin and rutin for 6 h and 24 h.The activities of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase(NQO1)in HepG2 cells were measured by 2,6-dichloroindophenol reduction method.The content of superoxide dismutase(SOD)was determined with the method of chemical colorimetry.The protein expressions of NQO1 and NF-E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)in HepG2 cells were detected by Western blotting.Results Incubation of HepG2 cells with quercetin and rutin resulted in a marked concentration-and time-dependent induction of a number of cellular antioxidants and phase 2 enzymes,including NQO1,SOD.Quercetin and rutin treatment of HepG2 cells also caused increase in protein expressions of NQO1 and Nrf2.Conclusions This study demonstrates that a series of phase 2 enzymes in HepG2 cells can be induced by quercetin and rutin in a concentration-and time-dependent fashion by upregulation the protein expression of nrf2.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3505503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52201230)+2 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(2022CXGC020307)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M71204)the Beijing NOVA Program(Z211100002121092).
文摘The grain boundary diffusion process(GBDP)has proven to be an effective method for enhancing the coercivity of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets.However,the limited diffusion depth and thicker shell struc-ture have impeded the further development of magnetic properties.Currently,the primary debates re-garding the mechanism of GBDP with Tb revolve around the dissolution-solidification mechanism and the atomic substitution mechanism.To clarify this mechanism,the microstructure evolution of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets during the heating process of GBDP has been systematically studied by quenching at different tem peratures.In this study,it was found that the formation of TbFe_(2) phase is related to the dis-solution of _(2)Fe_(14)B grains during GBDP with Tb.The theory of mixing heat and phase separation further confirms that the Nd_(2)Fe_(14)B phase dissolves to form a mixed phase of Nd and TbFe_(2),which then solidifies into the(Nd,Tb)_(2)Fe_(14)B phase.Based on the discovery of the TbFe_(2) phase,the dissolution-solidification mechanism is considered the primary mechanism for GBDP.This is supported by the elemental content of the two typical core-shell structures observed.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.51631006 and 51825101)。
文摘The mechanical properties of Mg–Al–Ca alloys are significantly affected by their Laves phases,including the Al_(2)Ca phase.Laves phases are generally considered to be brittle and have a detrimental effect on the ductility of Mg.Recently,the Al_(2)Ca phase was shown to undergo plastic deformation in a dilute Mg-Al-Ca alloy to increase the ductility and work hardening of the alloy.In the present study,we investigated the extent to which the deformation of Al_(2)Ca is driven by dislocations in the Mg matrix by simulating the interactions between the basal edge dislocations and Al_(2)Ca particles.In particular,the effects of the interparticle spacing,particle orientation,and particle size were considered.Shearing of small particles and dislocation cross-slips near large particles were observed.Both events contribute to strengthening,and accommodate to plasticity.The shear resistance of the dislocation to bypass the particles increased as the particle size increased.The critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)for activating dislocations and stacking faults was easier to reach for small Al_(2)Ca particles owing to the higher local shear stress,which is consistent with the experimental observations.Overall,this work elucidates the driving force for Al_(2)Ca particles in Mg–Al–Ca alloys to undergo plastic deformation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52122407,No.52174285,52404317)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2022RC3048).
文摘LiNiO_(2)(LNO)is one of the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.Tungsten element in enhancing the stability of LNO has been researched extensively.However,the understanding of the specific doping process and existing form of W are still not perfect.This study proposes a lithium-induced grain boundary phase W doping mechanism.The results demonstrate that the introduced W atomsfirst react with the lithium source to generate a Li–W–O phase at the grain boundary of primary particles.With the increase of lithium ratio,W atoms gradually diffuse from the grain boundary phase to the interior layered structure to achieve W doping.The feasibility of grain boundary phase doping is verified byfirst principles calculation.Furthermore,it is found that the Li2WO4 grain boundary phase is an excellent lithium ion conductor,which can protect the cathode surface and improve the rate performance.The doped W can alleviate the harmful H2↔H3 phase transition,thereby inhibiting the generation of microcracks,and improving the electrochemical performance.Consequently,the 0.3 wt%W-doped sample provides a significant improved capacity retention of 88.5%compared with the pristine LNO(80.7%)after 100 cycles at 2.8–4.3 V under 1C.
基金supported by the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang Province of China(No.2024C01056)。
文摘Layered oxides have attracted significant attention as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their compositional versatility and tuneable electrochemical performance.However,these materials still face challenges such as structural phase transitions,Na^(+)/vacancy ordering,and Jahn–Teller distortion effect,resulting in severe capacity decay and sluggish ion kinetics.We develop a novel Cu/Y dual-doping strategy that leads to the formation of"Na–Y"interlayer aggregates,which act as structural pillars within alkali metal layers,enhancing structural stability and disrupting the ordered arrangement of Na^(+)/vacancies.This disruption leads to a unique coexistence of ordered and disordered Na^(+)/vacancy states with near-zero strain,which significantly improves Na^(+)diffusion kinetics.This structural innovation not only mitigates the unfavorable P2–O2 phase transition but also facilitates rapid ion transport.As a result,the doped material demonstrates exceptional electrochemical performance,including an ultra-long cycle life of 3000 cycles at 10 C and an outstanding high-rate capability of~70 mAh g^(−1)at 50 C.The discovery of this novel interlayer pillar,along with its role in modulating Na^(+)/vacancy arrangements,provides a fresh perspective on engineering layered oxides.It opens up promising new pathways for the structural design of advanced cathode materials toward efficient,stable,and high-rate SIBs.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52274403)。
文摘The mechanical,thermodynamic properties and electrical conductivities of L1_(2)-Al_(3)X(X=Zr,Sc,Er,Yb,Hf)structural phases in aluminum conductors were investigated through a first-principles study.The results demonstrate that all structural phases have good alloy-forming ability and structural stability,where Al_(3)Zr is the most superior.Al_(3)Zr,Al_(3)Hf and Al_(3)Sc have enhanced shear and deformation resistance in comparison to other phases.Within the temperature range of 200−600 K,Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb possess the greatest thermodynamic stability,followed by Al_(3)Hf,Al_(3)Zr and Al_(3)Sc.Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb have higher thermodynamic stability than Al_(3)Hf,Al_(3)Zr and Al_(3)Sc.All structural phases exhibit substantial metallic properties,indicating their good electrical conductivity.The electrical conductivities of Al_(3)Hf and Al_(3)Zr are higher than those of Al_(3)Er,Al_(3)Yb and Al_(3)Sc.The covalent bond properties in Al_(3)Sc,Al_(3)Er and Al_(3)Yb enhance the hardness,brittleness and thermodynamic stability of the structural phase.The thermodynamic stability of Al_(3)Sc is significantly reduced by ionic bonds.
基金Project (11271121) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (11JJ2002) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China+1 种基金Project (11K038) supported by Key Laboratory of High Performance Computing and Stochastic Information Processing of Ministry of Education of ChinaProjects (2013GK3130,2014GK3090) supported by the Scientific and Techrnological Plan of Hunan Province,China
文摘The electronic structures,chemical bonding,elastic and optical properties of the ternary stannide phase Na2MgSn were investigated by using density-fimctional theory（DFT） within generalized gradient approximation（GGA）.The calculated energy band structures show that Na2MgSn is an indirect semiconductor material with a narrow band gap 0.126 eV.The density of state（DOS）and the partial density of state（PDOS） calculations show that the DOS near the Fermi level is mainly from the Na 2p,Mg 3p and Sn5 p states.Population analysis suggests that there are strongly bonded Mg-Sn honeycomb layers in Na2MgSn.Basic physical properties,such as lattice constant,bulk modulus,shear modulus,elastic constants c（ij） were calculated.The elastic modulus E and Poisson ratio v were also predicted.The results show that Na2MgSn is mechanically stable soft material and behaves in a brittle manner.Detailed analysis of all optical functions reveals that Na2MgSn is a better dielectric material,and reflectivity spectra show that Na2MgSn promise as good coating materials in the energy regions 6.24-10.49 eV.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21203185, 21373209)the National Basic Research Program of China (2014CB239400)
文摘Junctions are an important structure that allows charge separation in solar cells and photocatalysts. Here, we studied the charge transfer at an anatase/rutile TiO2 phase junction using time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy. Visible （-S00 nm） and near-infrared （NIR, -830 nm） emissions were monitored to give insight into the photoinduced charges of anatase and rutile in the junction, respectively, New fast photoluminescence decay components appeared in the visible emission of futile-phase dominated TiO2 and in the NIR emission of many mixed phase TiO2samples. The fast decays confirmed that the charge separation occurred at the phase junction. The visible emission intensity from the mixed phase TiO2 increased, revealing that charge transfer from rutile to anatase was the main pathway. The charge separation slowed the microsecond time scale photolumines- cence decay rate for charge carriers in both anatase and rutile. However, the millisecond decay of the charge carriers in anatase TiO2 was accelerated, while there was almost no change in the charge carrier dynamics of rutile TiO2. Thus, charge separation at the anatase/rutile phase junction caused an increase in the charge carrier concentration on a microsecond time scale, because of slower electron-hole recombination. The enhanced photocatalytic activity previously observed at ana- tase/rutile phase junctions is likely caused by the improved charge carrier dynamics we report here. These findings may contribute to the development of improved photocatalytic materials.
