A siliconizing process to manufacture 6.5% Si steel sheet has been developed. Electric components, such as transformers and reactors are made easily from 6.5% Si steel sheet. However, improved workability is desirable...A siliconizing process to manufacture 6.5% Si steel sheet has been developed. Electric components, such as transformers and reactors are made easily from 6.5% Si steel sheet. However, improved workability is desirable to increase the applications. Therefore the improvement of workability of 6.5% Si steel sheet was investigated, and the results were obtained as follows: (a) workability of 6.5% Si steel sheet is deteriorated by grain boundary oxidization, (b) grain boundary oxidization can be restrained by the addition of C. Workability and magnetic properties of 6.5% Si steel sheet with C addition are discussed. Furthermore, it was found that the workability of high Si steel sheet was improved remarkably by varying the Si content gradient along the thickness without deterioration of high frequency magnetic properties. This newly developed magnetic gradient high Si steel sheet is also discussed.展开更多
Intense chemical weathering in tropical regions produces soils characterized by silicon(Si)depletion and iron and aluminum oxide accumulation,leading to soil degradation.Consequently,Si cycling is of paramount importa...Intense chemical weathering in tropical regions produces soils characterized by silicon(Si)depletion and iron and aluminum oxide accumulation,leading to soil degradation.Consequently,Si cycling is of paramount importance in tropical regions.This review summarizes the key processes of the terrestrial Si biogeochemical cycle in tropical areas and underscores its biogeochemical significance in ecosystems.Runoff outputs constitute the dominant mechanism of Si depletion in tropical soils.However,the combined effects of dissolved Si(DSi)retention by highly weathered soil and Si uptake by vegetation attenuate desilication rates in these ecosystems.Tropical soils exhibit limited quantities of weatherable minerals,resulting in soil solution with low concentrations of DSi.Consequently,the primary sources of available Si are atmospheric dust inputs from distant sources and biogenic silica originating from plants.Irrigation,application of Si fertilizers,crop harvesting,and corresponding Si exports significantly impact soil Si cycling within agroecosystems.Therefore,soil Si cycling in tropical regions is different from that in other climatic zones.However,there are still many knowledge gaps within contemporary research.We propose to delve into several perspectives,including the exploration of the processes,fluxes,rates,related factors,and mechanisms associated with Si cycling in tropical regions.Comprehensive research from these perspectives would significantly enhance the understanding of pedogenesis and soil evolution and provide valuable insights for guiding the sustainable management of tropical soils.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of shortening the duration of silicone oil tamponade on retinal structure and function in patients undergoing silicone oil removal(SOR)after surgery for primary rhegmatogenous retinal de...AIM:To investigate the effects of shortening the duration of silicone oil tamponade on retinal structure and function in patients undergoing silicone oil removal(SOR)after surgery for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD).METHODS:A total of 58 eligible patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to two groups based on tamponade duration:the short-term group(30-45d)and the conventional group(≥90d).Comprehensive evaluations were performed before and after SOR,including slitlamp examination,best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)measurement,intraocular pressure(IOP)testing,optical coherence tomography(OCT),optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA),microperimetry,electroretinography(ERG),and visual evoked potential(VEP)assessment.RESULTS:A total of 33 patients(23 males and 10 females;33 eyes)were enrolled in the short-term SO tamponade group with mean age of 52.45±9.35y,and 25 patients(15 males and 10 females;25 eyes)were enrolled in the conventional SO tamponade group with mean age of 50.80±12.06y.Compared with the conventional group,the short-term silicone oil tamponade group had a significantly lower incidence of silicone oil emulsification and cataract progression,with no significant difference in retinal reattachment success rate.Structurally,short-term tamponade was associated with increased thickness of the retinal ganglion cell layer(RGCL)in the nasal and superior macular regions and improved recovery of superficial retinal vascular density in these areas.Functionally,the shortterm group showed better BCVA and retinal sensitivity both before and 1mo after SOR;additionally,the P100 amplitude in VEP tests was significantly increased in this group.CONCLUSION:Shortening the duration of silicone oil tamponade effectively reduces damage to retinal structure and function without compromising the success rate of retinal reattachment in patients with primary RRD.展开更多
The rapid expansion of the photovoltaic industry has generated heavily oxidized waste silicon(wSi),which hinders efficient recycling owing to its small particle size and uncontrolled surface oxidation.This study intro...The rapid expansion of the photovoltaic industry has generated heavily oxidized waste silicon(wSi),which hinders efficient recycling owing to its small particle size and uncontrolled surface oxidation.This study introduces a molten salt electrochemical strategy for converting photovoltaic wSi into NiSi_(2)-silicon nanorods(NiSi_(2)-SiNRs)as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.A stable oxidized passivation layer is formed on the wSi surface via controlled oxidation,and further in situ generated highly active NiSi_(2) droplets.The molten salt electric field modulates the surface energy of silicon,while particle integration drives localized directional growth,enabling the self-assembly of NiSi_(2)-SiNRs composites.These NiSi_(2)-SiNRs anodes exhibit rapid ion transport and effective strain buffering.The high aspect ratio of SiNRs and the presence of retained NiSi_(2) facilitate both longitudinal and transverse Li^(+) diffusion.Owing to their robust structural design,the NiSi_(2)-SiNRs anode achieves an excellent initial Coulombic efficiency of 91.61%and retains 72.99%of its capacity after 800 cycles at 2 A·g^(−1).This study establishes a model system for investigating silicide/silicon interfaces in molten salt electrochemical synthesis and provides an effective strategy for upcycling photovoltaic wSi into high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes.展开更多
Silicon possesses a high theoretical capacity,making it a potential contender for lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.Nonetheless,its practical usage is challenged by low electrical conductivity and significant volume expa...Silicon possesses a high theoretical capacity,making it a potential contender for lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.Nonetheless,its practical usage is challenged by low electrical conductivity and significant volume expansion during cycling.Here,we synthesized a novel silicon/carbon(Si/C)anode doped with ZnO via a template-derived method and high-temperature carbonization.The carbon structure,originated from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and ZnO doping,substantially enhanced the electrochemical properties of the composite material.It exhibited an initial capacity of 2100.3 mA h g^(-1)at a current density of 0.2 A g^(-1)and demonstrated excellent capacity retention over successive cycles.Moreover,the composite material displayed superior rate performance at higher current densities of 2 A g^(-1)and 3 A g^(-1).To address the low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)of siliconbased materials,we adopted a direct contact prelithiation approach and optimized the lithiation process by controlling the prelithiation time.After 30 min of prelithiation,the ICE reached 97.9%,thereby reducing the initial irreversible capacity loss(ICL)and realizing stable discharge-charge in subsequent cycles.This rational design provides valuable insights for achieving high-performance silicon anode.展开更多
Wavelength division multiplexing technology has been pivotal in addressing the demand for high-capacity optical communication with silicon photonics providing a promising platform. This work presents a 16-channel wave...Wavelength division multiplexing technology has been pivotal in addressing the demand for high-capacity optical communication with silicon photonics providing a promising platform. This work presents a 16-channel wavelength division multiplexing silicon photonics receiver chip composed of an arrayed waveguide grating and Ge-on-Si photodetectors. Integrated inductors are introduced to enhance the high-speed performance of photodetectors, enabling data rates up to 112 Gbps with high responsivity and low dark current. The operating wavelength range of the arrayed wavelength grating is adjusted according to the response of the Ge-on-Si photodetector. The optical insertion loss, cross talk and central wavelength of the array waveguide grating are 2.1 to 3.7 d B,-12 to-15 d B, and 1538 nm, respectively. The proposed receiver chip offers a solution to meet the challenges of modern data transmission requirements.展开更多
The differences in the competitive reactions of hydrogarnet and quicklime when reacting with titaniumcontaining and silicon-containing minerals during the Bayer digestion process were investigated.Thermodynamic analys...The differences in the competitive reactions of hydrogarnet and quicklime when reacting with titaniumcontaining and silicon-containing minerals during the Bayer digestion process were investigated.Thermodynamic analysis,artificial mineral experiments,and an evaluation of the digestion effect of natural diasporic bauxite were conducted.The results indicate that hydrogarnet shows a preferential reaction with anatase,and this preference becomes more pronounced as the silicon saturation coefficient increases.In contrast,quicklime participates in non-selective reactions with both anatase and desilication products(DSP).The preference of hydrogarnet for anatase significantly enhances the utilization efficiency of CaO in the high-temperature Bayer digestion process.展开更多
Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfur...Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfurization were analyzed.When the total aluminum content in the steel increased from 6 to 1100 ppm,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 2.1wt%to 84.84wt%after the reaction for 90 s.Furthermore,when the silicon content in the steel increased from 0.01wt%to 2.20wt%,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 1.53wt%to 79.01wt%after the reaction for 90 s.This indicates that the increase in the aluminum and silicon contents of the steel promoted the desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles.A kinetic model was established to predict the CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles composition,and the diffusion coefficient of sulfur in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles was 9.375×10^(−10)m^(2)·s^(−1) at 1600℃,which provided a new method for the calculation of diffusion coefficient.展开更多
Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,...Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,conventional carbon coatings are limited by their volume expansion and structural degradation,which lead to capacity fading and reduced durability.This study introduces a scalable and practical one-step carbon-coating strategy for directly coating silicon suboxide(SiO_(x))-based materials using aqueous quasi-defect-free reduced graphene oxide(QrGO)without post-treatment,unlike conventional graphene oxide(GO)-based coating methods.This simple process enables uniform encapsulation with QrGO for a highly adhesive and conductive coating.The QrGO-based composite anode material has several advantages,including reduced cracking due to volume expansion and enhanced charge carrier transport,as well as an increased Si content of 20 wt.%compared to the 5 wt.%in typical commercial Si-based active materials.In particular,the capacity retention of the QrGO-coated Si electrodes dramatically increases at high C-rate.The full cell exhibited long-term stability and capacity that were twice that of commercial SiO_(x)-based cells.Therefore,the QrGO-based one-step coating process represents a scalable,transformative,and commercially viable strategy for developing high-performance LIBs.展开更多
The electromagnetic wave absorption of silicon carbide nanowires is improved by their uniform and diverse cross-structures.This study introduces a sustainable and high value-added method for synthesizing silicon carbi...The electromagnetic wave absorption of silicon carbide nanowires is improved by their uniform and diverse cross-structures.This study introduces a sustainable and high value-added method for synthesizing silicon carbide nanowires using lignite and waste silicon powder as raw materials through carbothermal reduction.The staggered structure of nanowires promotes the creation of interfacial polarization,impedance matching,and multiple loss mechanisms,leading to enhanced electromagnetic absorption performance.The silicon carbide nanowires demonstrate outstanding electromagnetic absorption capabilities with the minimum reflection loss of-48.09 d B at10.08 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth(the reflection loss less than-10 d B)ranging from 8.54 to 16.68 GHz with a thickness of 2.17 mm.This research presents an innovative approach for utilizing solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner to produce broadband silicon carbide composite absorbers.展开更多
Mini light-emitting diodes(Mini-LEDs)show great application potential in high-end displays owing to their superior pixel density,brightness,responsiveness,and efficiency.However,current packaging materials for Mini-LE...Mini light-emitting diodes(Mini-LEDs)show great application potential in high-end displays owing to their superior pixel density,brightness,responsiveness,and efficiency.However,current packaging materials for Mini-LEDs are predominantly thermally cured,which is energy-and time-consuming and can adversely affect electronic components.In this study,a novel UV-curable silicone resin containing phenyl,disulfide,and acryloyl groups(SPASR)is developed from commercially available siloxanes.The resin exhibits a refractive index(n_(d))higher than 1.5,and it can be cured within 30 s under UV irradiation.After curing,it exhibits an optical transparency exceeding 92%,a lap adhesion strength of up to1.84 MPa,and good thermostability(T_(5%)>265℃).Notably,the volume shrinkage is less than 4.83%,attributed to the release of photopolymerization stress via UV-induced disulfide metathesis during UV curing.Mini-LEDs encapsulated with this resin show luminescence properties comparable to those of conventional thermally-cured sealants,and show excellent sealability wihtout visible penetration after being immersed in red ink for 12 h.Consequently,these excellent properties make the SPASR resin an ideal candidate for microelectronic encapsulation,offering a more reliable and efficient solution for the electronics industry.展开更多
The widespread application of aluminum silicon coatings in hot-stamping steel can be attributed to their exceptional heat resistance and oxidation resilience.However,alterations in the diffusion behavior of aluminum s...The widespread application of aluminum silicon coatings in hot-stamping steel can be attributed to their exceptional heat resistance and oxidation resilience.However,alterations in the diffusion behavior of aluminum silicon coatings during the heating process,such as coating corrosion and welding,considerably affect the ultimate performance of components post hot stamping.This study scrutinized the distinctive behaviors exhibited by two typical coatings,namely 30/30 and 75/75 coatings,throughout the heat treatment process and their consequential effects on welding and other inherent properties of typical components.Our investigation unveiled the heightened susceptibility of the 30/30 coating to the development of pinhole leakage defects on the surface compared with the 75/75 coating.Moreover,the diffusion rate of the 30/30 coating surpassed that of the 75/75 coating.This discrepancy holds significance as it influences welding processes,coating corrosion resistance,and attainable heat treatment windows.展开更多
Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic condu...Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic conductivity,which is particularly severe on a micro scale and in solid-state systems,leading to increased polarization and inferior electrochemical performance.Doping can broaden the transmission pathways and reduce the diffusion energy barrier for electrons and lithium ions.However,achieving effective,uniform doping in mSi is challenging due to its longer diffusion paths and higher energy barriers.Therefore,current doping research is primarily limited to nanosilicon.In this study,we successfully used a Joule-heating activated staged thermal treatment to achieve full-depth doping of germanium(Ge)in the mSi substrate.The Joule-heating process activated the mSi substrate,resulting in abundant vacancy defects that reduced the diffusion barrier of Ge into the silicon lattice and facilitated full-depth Ge doping.Surprisingly,the resulting Si-Ge anode exhibited significantly enhanced electrical conductivity(70 times).Meanwhile,the improved Li-ion conductivity in mSi and the reduced Young’s modulus enhance the electrode reaction kinetics and integrity after cycling.Ge-doped silicon anodes demonstrate excellent electrochemical performance when applied in sulfide solid-state half-cells and full-cells.This work provides substantial insights into the rational structural design of mSi alloyed anode materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries.展开更多
The two distinct types of composite materials(5%to 10%)were developed using recycled polyvinyl alcohol fiber(RPA),silicon nitride fiber(SN),and reduced carbon nanoparticles(RCN).Enhanced microstructural properties and...The two distinct types of composite materials(5%to 10%)were developed using recycled polyvinyl alcohol fiber(RPA),silicon nitride fiber(SN),and reduced carbon nanoparticles(RCN).Enhanced microstructural properties and mechanical strength were attained through the application of the 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane coupling method.The combination of the resin-like properties of RPA-SN fiber resulted in the formation of robust outer strength and a high bonding structure.RPA-RCN composite materials with a weight percentage of 10%exhibited a tensile strength of 42 MPa.In contrast,RPA-SN-RCN composite materials containing 5%to 10%demonstrated enhanced tensile,bending,and hardness properties.Pyramid structures,solid structures,and crystal phases were formed using RCN particles.The resin and silane properties on hardness were gradually 14%increasing the outside region,whereas RPA-SN-RCN(10 wt%)on average hardness were attained at 86(Shore-D).The microstructures on RPA-RCN(5%to 10%)samples were observed solid structure,twin boundary’s structure and lattice structure.The tensile strength of RPA-SN-RCN(10%)was 67.3MPa,whereas the impact strength of RPA-RCN(10 wt%)was 53 J/mm2.The scanning electron microscopies(SEM)were used to investigate the microstructure of the RPA-SN-RCN(5%)and RPA-SN-RCN(10%)composite materials,respectively.展开更多
Quality control plays a critical role in modern manufacturing.With the rapid development of electric vehicles,5G communications,and the semiconductor industry,high-speed and high-precision detection of surface defects...Quality control plays a critical role in modern manufacturing.With the rapid development of electric vehicles,5G communications,and the semiconductor industry,high-speed and high-precision detection of surface defects on silicon carbide(SiC)wafers has become essential.This study developed an automated inspection framework for identifying surface defects on SiC wafers during the coarse grinding stage.Thecomplex machining textures on wafer surfaces hinder conventional machine vision models,often leading to misjudgment.To address this,deep learning algorithms were applied for defect classification.Because defects are rare and imbalanced across categories,data augmentation was performed using aWasserstein generative adversarial network with gradient penalty(WGAN-GP),along with conventionalmethods.An improved YOLOv8-seg instance segmentationmodel was then trained and tested on datasets with different augmentation strategies.Experimental results showed that,when trained withWGAN-GP–generated data,YOLOv8-seg achieved mean average precision values of 87.0%(bounding box)and 86.6%(segmentation mask).Compared with the traditional WGAN-GP,the proposed model reduced Frechet inception distance by 32.2%and multiscale structural similarity index by 29.8%,generating more realistic and diverse defect images.The proposed framework effectively improves defect detection accuracy under limited data conditions and shows strong potential for industrial applications.展开更多
Unlocking the full potential of integrated photonics requires versatile,multi-functional devices that can adapt to diverse application demands.However,confronting this challenge with conventional singlefunction resona...Unlocking the full potential of integrated photonics requires versatile,multi-functional devices that can adapt to diverse application demands.However,confronting this challenge with conventional singlefunction resonators often results in cumbersome system designs.We present an elegant solution:a versatile and reconfigurable dual-polarization Si_(3)N_(4)microresonator that represents a new perspective in on-chip photonic designs.Our device can be dynamically reconfigured into three distinct topologies:a Möbius-like microcavity,a Fabry-Pérot resonator,and a microring resonator.This unprecedented functionality is enabled by a tunable balanced Mach-Zehnder interferometer that facilitates controllable mutual mode coupling of counterpropagating light using a single control knob.We experimentally demonstrate that the device not only supports polarization-diverse operation on a compact footprint but also gives rise to a wide variety of physical phenomena,including a standing wave cavity,a traveling wave cavity,free spectral range multiplication,and the photonic pinning effect.These behaviors are accurately modeled using the transfer matrix method and intuitively explained by the temporal coupled-mode theory.Our results underscore the potential for a chip-scale platform to realize reconfigurable reconstructive spectrometers and on-chip synthetic dimensions for topological physics.展开更多
Micro-sized silicon(mSi)anodes offer high capacity for next-generation lithium-ion batteries but suffer from severe volume changes,causing unstable interphases and poor cycling.Traditional electrolytes derive unstable...Micro-sized silicon(mSi)anodes offer high capacity for next-generation lithium-ion batteries but suffer from severe volume changes,causing unstable interphases and poor cycling.Traditional electrolytes derive unstable electrolyte/electrolyte interphases,and flammable solvents pose safety risks.Here,we introduce a non-flammable molten salt electrolyte,which consists of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide,potassium bis(fluorosulfonyl)amide,and cesium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in a mole ratio of 0.3:0.35:0.35(noted as Li_(0.3)K_(0.35)Cs_(0.35)FSA),that forms an inorganic interphase on mSi,stabilizing the electrode/electrolyte interface.Computational and experimental insights elucidate the FSA-anion decomposition-derived SEI predominantly of LiF,Li_(3)N,Li_(2)O,and Li_(2)S,which exhibits mechanical resilience and low interfacial resistance,effectively accommodating the significant volume expansion of silicon during lithiation/delithiation.As a result,the Li||mSi half-cell achieves 60.7%capacity retention after 100 cycles with 99.5%average Coulombic efficiency.Overall,the Li_(0.3)K_(0.35)Cs_(0.35)FSA electrolyte eliminates flammability concerns while enabling robust cycling performance.This work demonstrates a safe,high-energy battery system by coupling mSi anodes with stable molten salt electrolytes,addressing both interfacial instability and safety challenges in mSi-based lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
Phenolic resins are widely used in thermal protection,yet achieving simultaneous improvement in thermal stability and mechanical strength remains challenging.In this work,a vinyl-modified silicone resin(VMTQ)was synth...Phenolic resins are widely used in thermal protection,yet achieving simultaneous improvement in thermal stability and mechanical strength remains challenging.In this work,a vinyl-modified silicone resin(VMTQ)was synthesized and incorporated into a boron phenolic resin(BPF)matrix.Three composite ceramic fillers,Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-ZrO_(2)(ASZ),Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-TiO_(2)(AST),and Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-MgO(ASM),were further introduced to construct a multi-oxide synergistic reinforcement system.Thermogravimetric analysis shows that the maximum decomposition rate decreases by 0.2-0.3%⋅min^(-1),while the ASM/V3/BPF-3 composite exhibits a 74.53%increase in char yield at 800℃and a 163.3℃increase in initial decomposition temperature,confirming its significantly enhanced thermal stability.SEM/EDS and XRDanalyses reveal thatASZ,AST,and ASM promote the formation of stable ceramic phases,withASM generating the densest MgO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)composite oxide layer.Mechanical testing demonstrates that ASZ improves vertical impact strength by 23.9%,AST increases parallel impact strength by 14.1%,andASMenhances bending strength by 34.5%(316.8 MPa).These results clearly indicate that the combination of VMTQ modification with multi-oxide ceramic fillers can effectively elevate both the thermal stability and mechanical performance of BPF-based composites,providing a practical pathway for designing high-performance resins for demanding thermal-environment applications.展开更多
This study aims to develop a novel,cost-effective method for fabricating silicone vascular phantoms(SVPs)using"chewy candy"as a dissolvable core material.The study explores the feasibility of using chewy can...This study aims to develop a novel,cost-effective method for fabricating silicone vascular phantoms(SVPs)using"chewy candy"as a dissolvable core material.The study explores the feasibility of using chewy candy to create detailed and intricate vascular models for clinical applications.The chewy candy,an amorphous material,was manually extruded to form vascular models of varying diameters.These models were embedded in a silicone mixture,which was then cured.The chewy candy was subsequently dissolved,leaving behind hollow silicone vascular channels.The SVPs were evaluated for their morphological accuracy and functionality through laser speckle contrast imaging.The SVPs successfully replicated vascular channels with consistent diameters,demonstrating minimal variation across different regions.Functional evaluation using laser speckle contrast imaging revealed distinct flow dynamics in Y-shaped and H-shaped SVPs,highlighting the potential for these phantoms to simulate realistic fluid dynamics in vascular systems.This study presents a simple,time-saving,and innovative approach to fabricating complex 3D SVPs using chewy candy.This method offers a viable alternative to traditional fabrication techniques,with potential applications in various biomedical fields.展开更多
文摘A siliconizing process to manufacture 6.5% Si steel sheet has been developed. Electric components, such as transformers and reactors are made easily from 6.5% Si steel sheet. However, improved workability is desirable to increase the applications. Therefore the improvement of workability of 6.5% Si steel sheet was investigated, and the results were obtained as follows: (a) workability of 6.5% Si steel sheet is deteriorated by grain boundary oxidization, (b) grain boundary oxidization can be restrained by the addition of C. Workability and magnetic properties of 6.5% Si steel sheet with C addition are discussed. Furthermore, it was found that the workability of high Si steel sheet was improved remarkably by varying the Si content gradient along the thickness without deterioration of high frequency magnetic properties. This newly developed magnetic gradient high Si steel sheet is also discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42277312 and 41877010)。
文摘Intense chemical weathering in tropical regions produces soils characterized by silicon(Si)depletion and iron and aluminum oxide accumulation,leading to soil degradation.Consequently,Si cycling is of paramount importance in tropical regions.This review summarizes the key processes of the terrestrial Si biogeochemical cycle in tropical areas and underscores its biogeochemical significance in ecosystems.Runoff outputs constitute the dominant mechanism of Si depletion in tropical soils.However,the combined effects of dissolved Si(DSi)retention by highly weathered soil and Si uptake by vegetation attenuate desilication rates in these ecosystems.Tropical soils exhibit limited quantities of weatherable minerals,resulting in soil solution with low concentrations of DSi.Consequently,the primary sources of available Si are atmospheric dust inputs from distant sources and biogenic silica originating from plants.Irrigation,application of Si fertilizers,crop harvesting,and corresponding Si exports significantly impact soil Si cycling within agroecosystems.Therefore,soil Si cycling in tropical regions is different from that in other climatic zones.However,there are still many knowledge gaps within contemporary research.We propose to delve into several perspectives,including the exploration of the processes,fluxes,rates,related factors,and mechanisms associated with Si cycling in tropical regions.Comprehensive research from these perspectives would significantly enhance the understanding of pedogenesis and soil evolution and provide valuable insights for guiding the sustainable management of tropical soils.
基金Supported by the Key Science&Technology Project of Guangzhou(No.202103000045)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82070972,No.82271093).
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of shortening the duration of silicone oil tamponade on retinal structure and function in patients undergoing silicone oil removal(SOR)after surgery for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD).METHODS:A total of 58 eligible patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to two groups based on tamponade duration:the short-term group(30-45d)and the conventional group(≥90d).Comprehensive evaluations were performed before and after SOR,including slitlamp examination,best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)measurement,intraocular pressure(IOP)testing,optical coherence tomography(OCT),optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA),microperimetry,electroretinography(ERG),and visual evoked potential(VEP)assessment.RESULTS:A total of 33 patients(23 males and 10 females;33 eyes)were enrolled in the short-term SO tamponade group with mean age of 52.45±9.35y,and 25 patients(15 males and 10 females;25 eyes)were enrolled in the conventional SO tamponade group with mean age of 50.80±12.06y.Compared with the conventional group,the short-term silicone oil tamponade group had a significantly lower incidence of silicone oil emulsification and cataract progression,with no significant difference in retinal reattachment success rate.Structurally,short-term tamponade was associated with increased thickness of the retinal ganglion cell layer(RGCL)in the nasal and superior macular regions and improved recovery of superficial retinal vascular density in these areas.Functionally,the shortterm group showed better BCVA and retinal sensitivity both before and 1mo after SOR;additionally,the P100 amplitude in VEP tests was significantly increased in this group.CONCLUSION:Shortening the duration of silicone oil tamponade effectively reduces damage to retinal structure and function without compromising the success rate of retinal reattachment in patients with primary RRD.
基金supported by the Yunnan Province Basic Research General Program,China(No.202201BE070001-002)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Yunnan Province,China(No.202402AF 080005).
文摘The rapid expansion of the photovoltaic industry has generated heavily oxidized waste silicon(wSi),which hinders efficient recycling owing to its small particle size and uncontrolled surface oxidation.This study introduces a molten salt electrochemical strategy for converting photovoltaic wSi into NiSi_(2)-silicon nanorods(NiSi_(2)-SiNRs)as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.A stable oxidized passivation layer is formed on the wSi surface via controlled oxidation,and further in situ generated highly active NiSi_(2) droplets.The molten salt electric field modulates the surface energy of silicon,while particle integration drives localized directional growth,enabling the self-assembly of NiSi_(2)-SiNRs composites.These NiSi_(2)-SiNRs anodes exhibit rapid ion transport and effective strain buffering.The high aspect ratio of SiNRs and the presence of retained NiSi_(2) facilitate both longitudinal and transverse Li^(+) diffusion.Owing to their robust structural design,the NiSi_(2)-SiNRs anode achieves an excellent initial Coulombic efficiency of 91.61%and retains 72.99%of its capacity after 800 cycles at 2 A·g^(−1).This study establishes a model system for investigating silicide/silicon interfaces in molten salt electrochemical synthesis and provides an effective strategy for upcycling photovoltaic wSi into high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1504100)the Anhui Provincial Major Science and Technology Project(No.202203a05020017)+4 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52222210,51925207,U1910210,52161145101,51972067,51902062,and 52002083)the“Transformational Technologies for Clean Energy and Demonstration”Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA21000000)the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory(No.KY2060000173)the Joint Fund of the Yulin University and the Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy(No.YLU-DNL Fund 2021002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.WK2060140026)。
文摘Silicon possesses a high theoretical capacity,making it a potential contender for lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.Nonetheless,its practical usage is challenged by low electrical conductivity and significant volume expansion during cycling.Here,we synthesized a novel silicon/carbon(Si/C)anode doped with ZnO via a template-derived method and high-temperature carbonization.The carbon structure,originated from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and ZnO doping,substantially enhanced the electrochemical properties of the composite material.It exhibited an initial capacity of 2100.3 mA h g^(-1)at a current density of 0.2 A g^(-1)and demonstrated excellent capacity retention over successive cycles.Moreover,the composite material displayed superior rate performance at higher current densities of 2 A g^(-1)and 3 A g^(-1).To address the low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)of siliconbased materials,we adopted a direct contact prelithiation approach and optimized the lithiation process by controlling the prelithiation time.After 30 min of prelithiation,the ICE reached 97.9%,thereby reducing the initial irreversible capacity loss(ICL)and realizing stable discharge-charge in subsequent cycles.This rational design provides valuable insights for achieving high-performance silicon anode.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFB2802400)National Natural Science Foundation of China (62250010, 62090054, 62274160)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2021111)。
文摘Wavelength division multiplexing technology has been pivotal in addressing the demand for high-capacity optical communication with silicon photonics providing a promising platform. This work presents a 16-channel wavelength division multiplexing silicon photonics receiver chip composed of an arrayed waveguide grating and Ge-on-Si photodetectors. Integrated inductors are introduced to enhance the high-speed performance of photodetectors, enabling data rates up to 112 Gbps with high responsivity and low dark current. The operating wavelength range of the arrayed wavelength grating is adjusted according to the response of the Ge-on-Si photodetector. The optical insertion loss, cross talk and central wavelength of the array waveguide grating are 2.1 to 3.7 d B,-12 to-15 d B, and 1538 nm, respectively. The proposed receiver chip offers a solution to meet the challenges of modern data transmission requirements.
基金the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ40616)。
文摘The differences in the competitive reactions of hydrogarnet and quicklime when reacting with titaniumcontaining and silicon-containing minerals during the Bayer digestion process were investigated.Thermodynamic analysis,artificial mineral experiments,and an evaluation of the digestion effect of natural diasporic bauxite were conducted.The results indicate that hydrogarnet shows a preferential reaction with anatase,and this preference becomes more pronounced as the silicon saturation coefficient increases.In contrast,quicklime participates in non-selective reactions with both anatase and desilication products(DSP).The preference of hydrogarnet for anatase significantly enhances the utilization efficiency of CaO in the high-temperature Bayer digestion process.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3709900)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20171)+1 种基金the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202315)the High Steel Center(HSC)at North China University of Technology and University of Science and Technology Beijing,China.
文摘Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfurization were analyzed.When the total aluminum content in the steel increased from 6 to 1100 ppm,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 2.1wt%to 84.84wt%after the reaction for 90 s.Furthermore,when the silicon content in the steel increased from 0.01wt%to 2.20wt%,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 1.53wt%to 79.01wt%after the reaction for 90 s.This indicates that the increase in the aluminum and silicon contents of the steel promoted the desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles.A kinetic model was established to predict the CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles composition,and the diffusion coefficient of sulfur in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles was 9.375×10^(−10)m^(2)·s^(−1) at 1600℃,which provided a new method for the calculation of diffusion coefficient.
基金supported by Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute(KERI)Primary research program through the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.25A01015)by the Technology Innovation Program(20019091)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE,Korea)by the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant from the Korea government(MSIT)(No.GTL24012-000).
文摘Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,conventional carbon coatings are limited by their volume expansion and structural degradation,which lead to capacity fading and reduced durability.This study introduces a scalable and practical one-step carbon-coating strategy for directly coating silicon suboxide(SiO_(x))-based materials using aqueous quasi-defect-free reduced graphene oxide(QrGO)without post-treatment,unlike conventional graphene oxide(GO)-based coating methods.This simple process enables uniform encapsulation with QrGO for a highly adhesive and conductive coating.The QrGO-based composite anode material has several advantages,including reduced cracking due to volume expansion and enhanced charge carrier transport,as well as an increased Si content of 20 wt.%compared to the 5 wt.%in typical commercial Si-based active materials.In particular,the capacity retention of the QrGO-coated Si electrodes dramatically increases at high C-rate.The full cell exhibited long-term stability and capacity that were twice that of commercial SiO_(x)-based cells.Therefore,the QrGO-based one-step coating process represents a scalable,transformative,and commercially viable strategy for developing high-performance LIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52436008)the Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Projects,China(Nos.JMRHZX20210003 and 2023YFCY0009)+3 种基金the Huaneng Group Co Ltd.,China(No.HNKJ23-H50)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22408044)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M761877)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.SQ2024YFD2200039)。
文摘The electromagnetic wave absorption of silicon carbide nanowires is improved by their uniform and diverse cross-structures.This study introduces a sustainable and high value-added method for synthesizing silicon carbide nanowires using lignite and waste silicon powder as raw materials through carbothermal reduction.The staggered structure of nanowires promotes the creation of interfacial polarization,impedance matching,and multiple loss mechanisms,leading to enhanced electromagnetic absorption performance.The silicon carbide nanowires demonstrate outstanding electromagnetic absorption capabilities with the minimum reflection loss of-48.09 d B at10.08 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth(the reflection loss less than-10 d B)ranging from 8.54 to 16.68 GHz with a thickness of 2.17 mm.This research presents an innovative approach for utilizing solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner to produce broadband silicon carbide composite absorbers.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273104)。
文摘Mini light-emitting diodes(Mini-LEDs)show great application potential in high-end displays owing to their superior pixel density,brightness,responsiveness,and efficiency.However,current packaging materials for Mini-LEDs are predominantly thermally cured,which is energy-and time-consuming and can adversely affect electronic components.In this study,a novel UV-curable silicone resin containing phenyl,disulfide,and acryloyl groups(SPASR)is developed from commercially available siloxanes.The resin exhibits a refractive index(n_(d))higher than 1.5,and it can be cured within 30 s under UV irradiation.After curing,it exhibits an optical transparency exceeding 92%,a lap adhesion strength of up to1.84 MPa,and good thermostability(T_(5%)>265℃).Notably,the volume shrinkage is less than 4.83%,attributed to the release of photopolymerization stress via UV-induced disulfide metathesis during UV curing.Mini-LEDs encapsulated with this resin show luminescence properties comparable to those of conventional thermally-cured sealants,and show excellent sealability wihtout visible penetration after being immersed in red ink for 12 h.Consequently,these excellent properties make the SPASR resin an ideal candidate for microelectronic encapsulation,offering a more reliable and efficient solution for the electronics industry.
基金supported by Research Institute(R&D Center)of Baosteel.The flat model test received support from Shanghai University and Baosteel High-tech Parts Company.
文摘The widespread application of aluminum silicon coatings in hot-stamping steel can be attributed to their exceptional heat resistance and oxidation resilience.However,alterations in the diffusion behavior of aluminum silicon coatings during the heating process,such as coating corrosion and welding,considerably affect the ultimate performance of components post hot stamping.This study scrutinized the distinctive behaviors exhibited by two typical coatings,namely 30/30 and 75/75 coatings,throughout the heat treatment process and their consequential effects on welding and other inherent properties of typical components.Our investigation unveiled the heightened susceptibility of the 30/30 coating to the development of pinhole leakage defects on the surface compared with the 75/75 coating.Moreover,the diffusion rate of the 30/30 coating surpassed that of the 75/75 coating.This discrepancy holds significance as it influences welding processes,coating corrosion resistance,and attainable heat treatment windows.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFE0127400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172040,52202041,and U23B2077)+1 种基金Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(tsqn202211086,ts202208832,tsqnz20221118)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(23CX06055A).
文摘Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic conductivity,which is particularly severe on a micro scale and in solid-state systems,leading to increased polarization and inferior electrochemical performance.Doping can broaden the transmission pathways and reduce the diffusion energy barrier for electrons and lithium ions.However,achieving effective,uniform doping in mSi is challenging due to its longer diffusion paths and higher energy barriers.Therefore,current doping research is primarily limited to nanosilicon.In this study,we successfully used a Joule-heating activated staged thermal treatment to achieve full-depth doping of germanium(Ge)in the mSi substrate.The Joule-heating process activated the mSi substrate,resulting in abundant vacancy defects that reduced the diffusion barrier of Ge into the silicon lattice and facilitated full-depth Ge doping.Surprisingly,the resulting Si-Ge anode exhibited significantly enhanced electrical conductivity(70 times).Meanwhile,the improved Li-ion conductivity in mSi and the reduced Young’s modulus enhance the electrode reaction kinetics and integrity after cycling.Ge-doped silicon anodes demonstrate excellent electrochemical performance when applied in sulfide solid-state half-cells and full-cells.This work provides substantial insights into the rational structural design of mSi alloyed anode materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries.
基金the support provided by the Department of Mechanical Engineering,AAA college of Engineering and Technology,Sivakasi,Tamilnadu,India for facilitating the experimental and characterization facilities required to carry out this research work.
文摘The two distinct types of composite materials(5%to 10%)were developed using recycled polyvinyl alcohol fiber(RPA),silicon nitride fiber(SN),and reduced carbon nanoparticles(RCN).Enhanced microstructural properties and mechanical strength were attained through the application of the 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane coupling method.The combination of the resin-like properties of RPA-SN fiber resulted in the formation of robust outer strength and a high bonding structure.RPA-RCN composite materials with a weight percentage of 10%exhibited a tensile strength of 42 MPa.In contrast,RPA-SN-RCN composite materials containing 5%to 10%demonstrated enhanced tensile,bending,and hardness properties.Pyramid structures,solid structures,and crystal phases were formed using RCN particles.The resin and silane properties on hardness were gradually 14%increasing the outside region,whereas RPA-SN-RCN(10 wt%)on average hardness were attained at 86(Shore-D).The microstructures on RPA-RCN(5%to 10%)samples were observed solid structure,twin boundary’s structure and lattice structure.The tensile strength of RPA-SN-RCN(10%)was 67.3MPa,whereas the impact strength of RPA-RCN(10 wt%)was 53 J/mm2.The scanning electron microscopies(SEM)were used to investigate the microstructure of the RPA-SN-RCN(5%)and RPA-SN-RCN(10%)composite materials,respectively.
基金funded by the National Science and Technology Council(NSTC),Taiwan,grant number NSTC 114-2218-E-167-001.
文摘Quality control plays a critical role in modern manufacturing.With the rapid development of electric vehicles,5G communications,and the semiconductor industry,high-speed and high-precision detection of surface defects on silicon carbide(SiC)wafers has become essential.This study developed an automated inspection framework for identifying surface defects on SiC wafers during the coarse grinding stage.Thecomplex machining textures on wafer surfaces hinder conventional machine vision models,often leading to misjudgment.To address this,deep learning algorithms were applied for defect classification.Because defects are rare and imbalanced across categories,data augmentation was performed using aWasserstein generative adversarial network with gradient penalty(WGAN-GP),along with conventionalmethods.An improved YOLOv8-seg instance segmentationmodel was then trained and tested on datasets with different augmentation strategies.Experimental results showed that,when trained withWGAN-GP–generated data,YOLOv8-seg achieved mean average precision values of 87.0%(bounding box)and 86.6%(segmentation mask).Compared with the traditional WGAN-GP,the proposed model reduced Frechet inception distance by 32.2%and multiscale structural similarity index by 29.8%,generating more realistic and diverse defect images.The proposed framework effectively improves defect detection accuracy under limited data conditions and shows strong potential for industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62105061,12374301,and 62225404)the Jiangsu Provincial Frontier Technology Research and Development Program(Grant No.BF2024070)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFA1210500)the Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education,Ministry of China,Soochow University。
文摘Unlocking the full potential of integrated photonics requires versatile,multi-functional devices that can adapt to diverse application demands.However,confronting this challenge with conventional singlefunction resonators often results in cumbersome system designs.We present an elegant solution:a versatile and reconfigurable dual-polarization Si_(3)N_(4)microresonator that represents a new perspective in on-chip photonic designs.Our device can be dynamically reconfigured into three distinct topologies:a Möbius-like microcavity,a Fabry-Pérot resonator,and a microring resonator.This unprecedented functionality is enabled by a tunable balanced Mach-Zehnder interferometer that facilitates controllable mutual mode coupling of counterpropagating light using a single control knob.We experimentally demonstrate that the device not only supports polarization-diverse operation on a compact footprint but also gives rise to a wide variety of physical phenomena,including a standing wave cavity,a traveling wave cavity,free spectral range multiplication,and the photonic pinning effect.These behaviors are accurately modeled using the transfer matrix method and intuitively explained by the temporal coupled-mode theory.Our results underscore the potential for a chip-scale platform to realize reconfigurable reconstructive spectrometers and on-chip synthetic dimensions for topological physics.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA0400000)the One Hundred Person Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the Shanghai Magnolia Talent Plan Pujiang Project(Grant No.23PJ1415600)the Shanghai International S&T Cooperation Program(Grant No.23160711700).
文摘Micro-sized silicon(mSi)anodes offer high capacity for next-generation lithium-ion batteries but suffer from severe volume changes,causing unstable interphases and poor cycling.Traditional electrolytes derive unstable electrolyte/electrolyte interphases,and flammable solvents pose safety risks.Here,we introduce a non-flammable molten salt electrolyte,which consists of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide,potassium bis(fluorosulfonyl)amide,and cesium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in a mole ratio of 0.3:0.35:0.35(noted as Li_(0.3)K_(0.35)Cs_(0.35)FSA),that forms an inorganic interphase on mSi,stabilizing the electrode/electrolyte interface.Computational and experimental insights elucidate the FSA-anion decomposition-derived SEI predominantly of LiF,Li_(3)N,Li_(2)O,and Li_(2)S,which exhibits mechanical resilience and low interfacial resistance,effectively accommodating the significant volume expansion of silicon during lithiation/delithiation.As a result,the Li||mSi half-cell achieves 60.7%capacity retention after 100 cycles with 99.5%average Coulombic efficiency.Overall,the Li_(0.3)K_(0.35)Cs_(0.35)FSA electrolyte eliminates flammability concerns while enabling robust cycling performance.This work demonstrates a safe,high-energy battery system by coupling mSi anodes with stable molten salt electrolytes,addressing both interfacial instability and safety challenges in mSi-based lithium-ion batteries.
基金funded by Large-Scale Instrument and Equipment Sharing Service Platform of College of Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization,NEFUsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52273066)Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovations by Heilongjiang Province[grant number S202510225421].
文摘Phenolic resins are widely used in thermal protection,yet achieving simultaneous improvement in thermal stability and mechanical strength remains challenging.In this work,a vinyl-modified silicone resin(VMTQ)was synthesized and incorporated into a boron phenolic resin(BPF)matrix.Three composite ceramic fillers,Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-ZrO_(2)(ASZ),Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-TiO_(2)(AST),and Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-MgO(ASM),were further introduced to construct a multi-oxide synergistic reinforcement system.Thermogravimetric analysis shows that the maximum decomposition rate decreases by 0.2-0.3%⋅min^(-1),while the ASM/V3/BPF-3 composite exhibits a 74.53%increase in char yield at 800℃and a 163.3℃increase in initial decomposition temperature,confirming its significantly enhanced thermal stability.SEM/EDS and XRDanalyses reveal thatASZ,AST,and ASM promote the formation of stable ceramic phases,withASM generating the densest MgO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)composite oxide layer.Mechanical testing demonstrates that ASZ improves vertical impact strength by 23.9%,AST increases parallel impact strength by 14.1%,andASMenhances bending strength by 34.5%(316.8 MPa).These results clearly indicate that the combination of VMTQ modification with multi-oxide ceramic fillers can effectively elevate both the thermal stability and mechanical performance of BPF-based composites,providing a practical pathway for designing high-performance resins for demanding thermal-environment applications.
基金supported by the Regional Innovation System&Education(RISE)program through the Gangwon RISE Center,funded by the Ministry of Education(MOE)and the Gangwon State(G.S.),Republic of Korea(2025-RISE-10-006).
文摘This study aims to develop a novel,cost-effective method for fabricating silicone vascular phantoms(SVPs)using"chewy candy"as a dissolvable core material.The study explores the feasibility of using chewy candy to create detailed and intricate vascular models for clinical applications.The chewy candy,an amorphous material,was manually extruded to form vascular models of varying diameters.These models were embedded in a silicone mixture,which was then cured.The chewy candy was subsequently dissolved,leaving behind hollow silicone vascular channels.The SVPs were evaluated for their morphological accuracy and functionality through laser speckle contrast imaging.The SVPs successfully replicated vascular channels with consistent diameters,demonstrating minimal variation across different regions.Functional evaluation using laser speckle contrast imaging revealed distinct flow dynamics in Y-shaped and H-shaped SVPs,highlighting the potential for these phantoms to simulate realistic fluid dynamics in vascular systems.This study presents a simple,time-saving,and innovative approach to fabricating complex 3D SVPs using chewy candy.This method offers a viable alternative to traditional fabrication techniques,with potential applications in various biomedical fields.
