[Tb4oFe6o（x nm）/Fe49Co49V2（y nm）]N multilayers were prepared by multitarget magnetron sputtering using a rotary turn-table technique in a stop-and-go mode. The mulfilayers were investigated using X-ray diffraction...[Tb4oFe6o（x nm）/Fe49Co49V2（y nm）]N multilayers were prepared by multitarget magnetron sputtering using a rotary turn-table technique in a stop-and-go mode. The mulfilayers were investigated using X-ray diffraction, field emission scan electron microscopy and vibrating sample magnetometry. The result shows that the coercive field drops abruptly with increasing number of bilayers, and it remains generally stable when the number of bilayers is 10 or higher. An excellent magnetic softness with a coercivity of 1.0 mT is obtained for x = 5 and y = 5 after annealing at 250℃. A crystalline state is observed in FeCoV layers before and after annealing by X-ray diffraction.展开更多
The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a deta...The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a detailed investigation on the magnetic softness of Fe_(83.2-x)Co_(x)B_(10)C_(6)Cu_(0.8)(x=0 and 6 at.%)amorphous alloys based on analysis of the surface morphology,microstructure,magnetic anisotropy,and magnetic domain structure.Enhanced magnetic softness-magnetization synergy was realized in the present alloys by magnetic field annealing(MFA)during the de-stressing process.A dramatic 84%reduction of Hc to 2.2 A/m was achieved for the Co-doped alloy under MFA,exhibiting excellent magnetic performance with a superb Bs of 1.86 T.The consistency between the experimental results and theoretical analysis revealed that the MFA process can mitigate the trade-off between stress-induced anisotropy and induced uniaxial anisotropy owing to the homogenized structure formed by field annealing.Thus,the process favored a low Hc due to the significant continuous decline in the total magnetic anisotropy,which coincided well with the results of Magneto-optical Kerr microscopy.The study elucidates a mechanism for tuning Hc in Co-doped alloy systems and affords a possible pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.展开更多
Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of ...Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of electronic products,thus attracting great attention.In this work,we designed a new FeNiBCuSi formulation with a novel atomic ratio,and the microstructure evolution and magnetic softness were investigated.Microstructure analysis revealed that the amount of Si prompted the differential chemical fluctuations of Cu element,favoring the different nucleation and growth processes ofα-Fe nanocrystals.Furthermore,microstructural defects associated with chemical heterogeneities were unveiled using the Maxwell-Voigt model with two Kelvin units and one Maxwell unit based on creeping analysis by nanoindentation.The defect,with a long relaxation time in relaxation spectra,was more likely to induce the formation of crystal nuclei that ultimately evolved into theα-Fe nanocrystals.As a result,Fe_(84)Ni_(2)B_(12.5)Cu_(1)Si_(0.5)alloy with refined uniform nanocrystalline microstructure exhibited excellent magnetic softness,including a high B_(s)of 1.79 T and very low H_(c)of 2.8 A/m.Our finding offers new insight into the influence of activated defects associated with chemical heterogeneities on the microstructures of nanocrystalline alloy with excellent magnetic softness.展开更多
Chemical reactivity towards electron transfer is captured by the Fukui function.However,this is not well defined when the system or its ions have degenerate or pseudo-degenerate ground states.In such a case,the first-...Chemical reactivity towards electron transfer is captured by the Fukui function.However,this is not well defined when the system or its ions have degenerate or pseudo-degenerate ground states.In such a case,the first-order chemical response is not independent of the perturbation and the correct response has to be computed using the mathematical formalism of perturbation theory for degenerate states.Spatialpseudo-degeneracy is ubiquitous in nanostructures with high symmetry and totally extended systems.Given the size of these systems,using degenerate-state perturbation theory is impractical because it requires the calculation of many excited states.Here we present an alternative to compute the chemical response of extended systems using models of local softness in terms of the local density of states.The local softness is approximately equal to the density of states at the Fermi level.However,such approximation leaves out the contribution of inner states.In order to include and weight the contribution of the states around the Fermi level,a model inspired by the long-range behavior of the local softness is presented.Single wall capped carbon nanotubes(SWCCNT)illustrate the limitation of the frontier orbital theory in extended systems.Thus,we have used a C360 SWCCNT to test the proposed model and how it compares with available models based on the local density of states.Interestingly,a simple Hückel approximation captures the main features of chemical response of these systems.Our results suggest that density-of-states models of the softness along simple tight binding Hamiltonians could be used to explore the chemical reactivity of more complex system,such a surfaces and nanoparticles.展开更多
The metallic softness parameterαr 0 determines the structure of the cluster and governs the rule of magic numbers. Using molecular dynamic method, the stable structures and magic numbers are determined for the cluste...The metallic softness parameterαr 0 determines the structure of the cluster and governs the rule of magic numbers. Using molecular dynamic method, the stable structures and magic numbers are determined for the clusters consisting of 13 up to 147 atoms in medium range Morse potentials, which is suitable for most of metals. As the number of atoms constituting the cluster increases, the stable structures undergo transition from face-centered (FC) to edge-centered (EC) structures. The magic number take ones of FC series before transition and take ones of EC series after that. The transition point from FC to EC structures depends on the value of softness parameter.展开更多
The term ＂softness＂ is loosely used to describe the physical as well as sensory attributes of fabric and other textiles, and several psychophysicai evaluation methods as well as its predicting equations exist. Howev...The term ＂softness＂ is loosely used to describe the physical as well as sensory attributes of fabric and other textiles, and several psychophysicai evaluation methods as well as its predicting equations exist. However, the information for physiological mechanism of fabric softness is lack. To explain the blomechauical and the potential neurophysiologicai phecnomenon for exploring fabric softness, accompanying to the procedures in manual exploration for softness and the anatomical multllayor structures of human finer, a contact finite dement （FE） model between finger and fabric is made to conduct an active contact analysis. In present FE model, the effect of surface friction index, compression modulus, Poisson＇s ratio of fabric on softness dlscrimination is Investigated. The interests are in the contributlons of these fabric property variables to contact area, Interracial friction shear stress and contact pressure distributions, which arc significant cognitive variables or stimulus parameters in peripheral neural levels. The mechanistic data for fabric specimens indicates that the basis for the perception of softness of flexible and bulk fabric is likely on the spatial variation of pressure on the skin （or, equivalently the skin displacement and its derivatives） resulting from surface friction phenomenon and compression property of fabric. In present model, however, the effect of Poisson＇s ratio on the total force exerted by fingertip is not significant statistically. Therefore, compression modulus of fabric is, not the only underlying physical variable accounting for peripheral neural response, and also the surface friction phenomenon plays an important role in feeltouch softness of fabric, i.e. the compressibility and surface properties of fabric arc the necessary physical variables involved for the haptic rendering of its softness.展开更多
Simulating the softness property of object is quite a challenge in virtual reality system. A novel softness display system was developed based on the principle of deformable length of elastic element control （DLEEC）...Simulating the softness property of object is quite a challenge in virtual reality system. A novel softness display system was developed based on the principle of deformable length of elastic element control （DLEEC）. In the system, the equivalent stiffness of the device is adjustable, and is inversely proportional to the third power of the deformable length of elastic beam. PD position control is employed to guarantee the accurate softness display. The softness of the virtual objects in large scale can be felt with the softness display device. Compared with other haptic devices, the device is passive and exert the react force only when the operator ＂actively touch＂ the virtual objects. The stability of the softness display system was analyzed. It was theoretical proved that the system satisfied the criteria of wide impedance range ＂Z-width＂, and the performance was superior to an active system. The experimental results were presented.展开更多
Fe-based amorphous alloys with high saturation magnetic flux density(B_(s))are increasingly attractive from both scientific and technological points of view,however,they usually suffer from the trade-off between magne...Fe-based amorphous alloys with high saturation magnetic flux density(B_(s))are increasingly attractive from both scientific and technological points of view,however,they usually suffer from the trade-off between magnetization and softness.In this work,we explore the soft magnetic properties(SMPs),magnetic and atomic structures,and defect activation during creep deformation of as-quenched and annealed Fe_(82.65-x)Co_(x)Si_(2)B_(14)Cu_(1.35)(x=0-20)amorphous alloys(AAs).Improved magnetic softness-magnetization synergy has been realized in all these alloys by field annealing.Particularly,superb SMPs with superhigh B_(s) of 1.86 T,low coercivity of 1.2 A/m and high effective permeability of 16300 are obtained in the Fe_(66.65)Co_(16)Si_(2)B_(14)Cu_(1.35) AA.The locally regularized arrangement of domains,homogenized structure with less structural/magnetic defects and suppressed crystal-like ordering by field annealing contribute synergistically to the superb SMPs.Besides,the relaxation time spectra obtained from creep deformation indicate less liquid-like and solid-like defects activated in the field-annealed AA,which is correlated with the structural homogenization and superb SMPs.This work provides new and comprehensive insight into the interplay among external field,heterogeneous structure,SMPs and defect activation of Fe-based AAs,and offers a promising pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.展开更多
Haloacetamides（HAMs） are cytotoxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic byproducts of drinking water disinfection. They are soft electrophilic compounds that form covalent bonds with the free thiol/thiolate in cysteine residue...Haloacetamides（HAMs） are cytotoxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic byproducts of drinking water disinfection. They are soft electrophilic compounds that form covalent bonds with the free thiol/thiolate in cysteine residues through an S_N2 reaction mechanism.Toxicity of the monohalogenated HAMs（iodoacetamide, IAM; bromoacetamide, BAM;or chloroacetamide, CAM） varied depending on the halogen substituent. The aim of this research was to investigate how the halogen atom affects the reactivity and toxicological properties of HAMs, measured as induction of oxidative/electrophilic stress response and genotoxicity. Additionally, we wanted to determine how well in silico estimates of electrophilic softness matched thiol/thiolate reactivity and in vitro toxicological endpoints.Each of the HAMs significantly induced nuclear Rad51 accumulation and ARE signaling activity compared to a negative control. The rank order of effect was IAM 〉 BAM 〉 CAM for Rad51, and BAM ≈ IAM 〉 CAM for ARE. In general, electrophilic softness and in chemico thiol/thiolate reactivity provided a qualitative indicator of toxicity, as the softer electrophiles IAM and BAM were more thiol/thiolate reactive and were more toxic than CAM.展开更多
The contact line pinning and supersaturation theory for the nanobubble stability has attracted extensive concerns from experimental investigators,and some experimenters argue that the contact line pinning is unnecessa...The contact line pinning and supersaturation theory for the nanobubble stability has attracted extensive concerns from experimental investigators,and some experimenters argue that the contact line pinning is unnecessary.To interpret the experimental observations,we have proposed previously through molecular dynamics simulations that the deformation of soft substrates caused by surface nanobubbles may play an important role in stabilizing surface nanobubbles,while yet no quantitative theory is available for explanation of this mechanism.Here,the detailed mechanism of self-pinning-induced stability of surface nanobubbles is investigated through theoretical analysis.By manipulating substrate softness,we find that the formation of surface nanobubbles may create a deformation ridge nearby their contact lines which leads to the self-pinning effect.Theoretical analysis shows that the formation of nanobubbles on sufficiently rigid substrates or on liquid-liquid interfaces corresponds to a local free energy maximum,while that on the substrates with intermediate softness corresponds to a local minimum.Thus,the substrate softness could regulate the surface nanobubble stability.The critical condition for the self-pinning effect is determined based on contact line depinning,and the effect of gas supersaturation is explored.Finally,the approximate stability range for the surface nanobubbles is also predicted.展开更多
Aiming at the problem of difficult contact finishing for mini structural surface in course of mould manufacturing,a new no-tool precision machining method based on soft abrasive flow machining(SAFM)was proposed.It all...Aiming at the problem of difficult contact finishing for mini structural surface in course of mould manufacturing,a new no-tool precision machining method based on soft abrasive flow machining(SAFM)was proposed.It allocated restrained component near surface machined,constituted restrained abrasive flow passage,and made the surface become a segment of passage wall.It could control turbulence abrasive flow in restrained passage,realize micro cutting for passage wall,and utilize the irregular motion of abrasive flow to eliminate the mono-directional marks on machined surfaces,and the precision could reach the specular level.A two-phase dynamic model of abrasive flow oriented to SAFM combined with discrete phase model(DPM)was established,the law of two-phase flow motion and the related physical parameters was obtained by corresponding numerical simulation method,and the mechanism of precision machining in SAFM was discussed.Simulation results show that the abrasive flow machining process mainly appears as translation of ablating location with the influence by granular pressure,and as the variation of machining efficiency with the influence by near-wall particle velocity.Thus via control of the inlet velocity and its corresponding machining time,it is supposed to work out the machining process according to the machining requirements by using the Preston equation to seek the relationship among velocity,pressure and material removing rate.By tracking near-wall particles,it can be confirmed that the movement of near-wall abrasive particles is similar to stream-wise vortices.The cutting traces on workpiece surfaces assume disorderly arrangement,so the feasibility of the SAFM method can be reaffirmed.展开更多
Indium selenide(InSe)crystals are reported to show exceptional plasticity,a new property to twodimensional van der Waals(2D vdW)semiconductors.However,the correlation between plasticity and specific prototypes is uncl...Indium selenide(InSe)crystals are reported to show exceptional plasticity,a new property to twodimensional van der Waals(2D vdW)semiconductors.However,the correlation between plasticity and specific prototypes is unclear,and the understanding of detailed plastic deformation mechanisms is inadequate.Here three prototypes of InSe are predicted to be plastically deformable by calculation,and the plasticity of polymorphic crystals is verified by experiment.Moreover,distinct nanoindentation behaviors are seen on the cleavage and cross-section surfaces.The modulus and hardness of InSe are the lowest ones among a large variety of materials.The plastic deformation is further perceived from chemical interactions during the slip process.Particularly for the cross-layer slip,the initial In-Se bonds break while new In-In and Se-Se bonds are newly formed,maintaining a decent interaction strength.The remarkable plasticity and softness alongside the novel physical properties,endow InSe great promise for application in deformable and flexible electronics.展开更多
Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applicati...Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applications,complex-shaped components are increasingly required for performance enhancement.Additive manufacturing technique,particularly selective laser melting(SLM),has emerged as an effective method for fabricating such complex-shaped soft magnetic components.SLM,a laserbased additive manufacturing technique,employs high-power-density lasers to melt and fuse metal powders within a powder bed selectively.This approach enables rapid prototyping,precise geometrical control,and the integration of multi-material designs.This review highlights recent advancements in the application of SLM technique for the production of soft magnetic alloys,focusing on Fe-Si,Fe-Ni,Fe-Co,and amorphous alloy systems.Moreover,it explores the implementation of SLM in manufacturing processes and evaluates both the opportunities and challenges associated with SLM-based production of soft magnetic alloys.展开更多
The properties of γ instability in rapidly rotating even-even132-138 Nd isotopes have been investigated using the pairing-deformation self-consistent total-Routhian-surface calculations in a deformation space of（β...The properties of γ instability in rapidly rotating even-even132-138 Nd isotopes have been investigated using the pairing-deformation self-consistent total-Routhian-surface calculations in a deformation space of（β2, γ,β4）. It is found that even-even134-138 Nd nuclei exhibit triaxiality in both ground and excited states, even up to high-spin states. The lightest isotope possesses a well-deformed prolate shape without a γ deformation component.The current numerical results are compared with previous calculations and available observables such as quadrupole deformation β2 and the feature of γ-band levels, showing basically a general agreement with the observed trend ofγ correlations（e.g. the pattern of the odd-even energy staggering of the γ band）. The existing differences between theory and experiment are analyzed and discussed briefly.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter presents a new approach to developing interpretable and reliable soft sensors for Industry 5.0 applications.Although sophisticated machine learning methods have made remarkable strides in soft-...Dear Editor,This letter presents a new approach to developing interpretable and reliable soft sensors for Industry 5.0 applications.Although sophisticated machine learning methods have made remarkable strides in soft-sensor predictive accuracy,ensuring interpretability and reliable performance across varying industrial operating conditions remains a challenge[1]–[4].This is precisely what Industry 5.0,proposed by the European Commission in 2021,advocates[5],[6].It integrates various cutting-edge technologies,such as human-machine interaction,digital twins,cybersecurity and artificial intelligence,to facilitate the development of better soft sensors.展开更多
Soft machines harness material-level physical intelligence to perform adaptive tasks,enabling advancements in biomedical and human-machine interaction fields.Soft switches are the basic building blocks to achieve inte...Soft machines harness material-level physical intelligence to perform adaptive tasks,enabling advancements in biomedical and human-machine interaction fields.Soft switches are the basic building blocks to achieve intelligent functions like autonomous decisions and mechanical computation.However,current soft switches suffer from complex fabrication processes,limited performance,and a lack of multimodal control,which hinder their practical application and the realization of machine intelligence.Herein,by harnessing the unique self-pinch and self-healing effects of the gallium-based liquid metals(LMs),we describe a soft high-performance electric switch composed of an LM line encapsulated within an elastomer.Applying pressure to deform the LM switch can increase local current density,leading to the electromagnetic self-pinch effect for switching off.After releasing pressure,the LM can spontaneously heal with the elastic recovery of the elastomer for switching on.This LM switch shows comprehensive advantages,including a compact design(0.5 mm×1.5 mm×10 mm),good stretchability(100%),high on/off ratio(~10^(9)),rapid response time(<100 ms),and excellent durability(>12000 cycles).Moreover,the LM switches enable multiple control modes,including magnetic and optical stimulation,through the integration of responsive materials.We demonstrate various LM switch-enabled functional soft machines,such as an interactive flexible gripper,a self-oscillating soft crawler,and wearable logic gates.This work will open new avenues for the application of LM in intelligent soft machines and advanced wearable electronics.展开更多
In this research,a comparative analysis was conducted on the performance and efficiency of the dual-anchor soft robot(DASR)and the extension-contraction soft robot(ECSR).These robots were constructed by imitating the ...In this research,a comparative analysis was conducted on the performance and efficiency of the dual-anchor soft robot(DASR)and the extension-contraction soft robot(ECSR).These robots were constructed by imitating the locomotion of razor clams.The penetration force for extension actuators and the anchorage force for expansion actuators in dry sand with distinct relative densities were tested by differentiating input air pressure and length-to-diameter ratios(λ).On the basis of the findings,a DASR and an ECSR were developed.DASR comprised two expansion actuators as the head and the tail segments at two ends,and one extension actuator as the middle segment.ECSR was composed of an extension actuator.A method based on the force equilibrium was introduced to ascertain and adjust the geometric parameters(length of each segment)of DASR.The burrowing-out performance and efficiency of DASR and ECSR in sands with distinct relative densities were explored.The results revealed that DASR exhibited high efficiency in dense sand in terms of lower time of burrowing-out,slip-to-advancement ratio,and cost of transport.ECSR might perform better in looser sand in terms of higher average burrowing-out velocity,higher advancement in each cycle,and lower energy consumption.However,it had larger slips than DASR.DASR could realize steady advancement and net displacement in each cycle and effectively decrease slips.These findings demonstrate the benefits and usability of the dual-anchor motion and offer new insights into the application of the dual-anchor mechanism in the burrowing of robots.展开更多
The mechanical performance of exceedingly soft materials such as Ag is significantly influenced by various working conditions.Therefore,this study systematically investigates the effects of crack geometry,substrate cr...The mechanical performance of exceedingly soft materials such as Ag is significantly influenced by various working conditions.Therefore,this study systematically investigates the effects of crack geometry,substrate crystal orientation,and indenter shape on crack propagation.The mechanical response of Ag is analyzed using the quasi-continuum(QC)method.A pre-crack with a predefined depth and angle was introduced to initiate fracture behavior.The results show that when the pre-crack height is 50 A,the crack propagates rapidly as the imprint depth increases from0 to 7 A,grows steadily up to 15 A,and then accelerates sharply between 15 and 20 A.For other pre-crack heights,crack propagation occurs at a relatively faster rate.Substrates with[100],[010],and[001]crystal orientations promote crack extension,while the onset of plastic deformation(referred to as the yield point in this study)and the fracture strength both increase with increasing pre-crack height.The yield point,fracture strength,and stress intensity factors are highly sensitive to the pre-crack height.When the pre-crack angle is 90○,the fracture strength reaches its maximum of 0.2%higher than that of the uncracked sample-whereas at 0○,it reaches its minimum,still 53.8%higher than that of the uncracked sample.The sample model is conducted using AutoCAD software.The optimized quasicontinuum(QC)method is used to investigate the effects of different crack geometries,substrate crystal orientations,and indenter shapes on the crack extension of Ag material.Baskes and Dow(FBD)potential is borrowed to describe the interaction forces between Ag-Ag,Ni-Ag,and Ni-Ni.展开更多
In this study,the dynamic characteristics and microstructures of lacustrine soft clays were studied.Dynamic character tests were conducted on undisturbed,remolded,and saturated lacustrine soft clays,using a dynamic tr...In this study,the dynamic characteristics and microstructures of lacustrine soft clays were studied.Dynamic character tests were conducted on undisturbed,remolded,and saturated lacustrine soft clays,using a dynamic triaxial tester.A scanning electron microscope(SEM)was employed to assess the soil samples after dynamic testing.The results indicate that the dynamic characteristics of lacustrine soft clay were significantly affected by confining pressure and water content.A quantitative relationship was established among confining pressures,water content,and the dynamic shear modulus ratio.The dynamic characteristic parameters of undisturbed,remolded and saturated soil are obviously different,and the original structure can enhance the shear strength of soil.By comparing the results with those from other studies,we found that the dynamic characters of soft clays were considerably varied in different regions,and lacustrine soft clays had a larger dynamic shear modulus ratio and a smaller damping ratio when the dynamic shear strain was large.Using IPP software to process the microstructural images,we found that the soil was dominated by small pores and medium particles,and the roundness of pores and particles had an apparently positive correlation with the maximum diameter.Moreover,the pores and particles of the soil showed fractal characteristics and directionality,and the fractal dimensions and probability entropy were strongly correlated with the macrostructural parameters.Finally,we developed a prediction model for macrostructural and microstructural parameters.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50871007)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘[Tb4oFe6o（x nm）/Fe49Co49V2（y nm）]N multilayers were prepared by multitarget magnetron sputtering using a rotary turn-table technique in a stop-and-go mode. The mulfilayers were investigated using X-ray diffraction, field emission scan electron microscopy and vibrating sample magnetometry. The result shows that the coercive field drops abruptly with increasing number of bilayers, and it remains generally stable when the number of bilayers is 10 or higher. An excellent magnetic softness with a coercivity of 1.0 mT is obtained for x = 5 and y = 5 after annealing at 250℃. A crystalline state is observed in FeCoV layers before and after annealing by X-ray diffraction.
基金supported by the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2208085QE121)the Key Research&Development plan of Anhui Province(No.2022a05020016)+2 种基金the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province(No.2023AH051084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071078)the“Zhishan”Scholars Programs of Southeast University(No.2242021R41158).
文摘The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a detailed investigation on the magnetic softness of Fe_(83.2-x)Co_(x)B_(10)C_(6)Cu_(0.8)(x=0 and 6 at.%)amorphous alloys based on analysis of the surface morphology,microstructure,magnetic anisotropy,and magnetic domain structure.Enhanced magnetic softness-magnetization synergy was realized in the present alloys by magnetic field annealing(MFA)during the de-stressing process.A dramatic 84%reduction of Hc to 2.2 A/m was achieved for the Co-doped alloy under MFA,exhibiting excellent magnetic performance with a superb Bs of 1.86 T.The consistency between the experimental results and theoretical analysis revealed that the MFA process can mitigate the trade-off between stress-induced anisotropy and induced uniaxial anisotropy owing to the homogenized structure formed by field annealing.Thus,the process favored a low Hc due to the significant continuous decline in the total magnetic anisotropy,which coincided well with the results of Magneto-optical Kerr microscopy.The study elucidates a mechanism for tuning Hc in Co-doped alloy systems and affords a possible pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.
基金Project supported by the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2208085QE121)the Key Research&Development Plan of Anhui Province(Grant No.2022a05020016)+1 种基金the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province(Grant No.2023AH051084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071078)。
文摘Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of electronic products,thus attracting great attention.In this work,we designed a new FeNiBCuSi formulation with a novel atomic ratio,and the microstructure evolution and magnetic softness were investigated.Microstructure analysis revealed that the amount of Si prompted the differential chemical fluctuations of Cu element,favoring the different nucleation and growth processes ofα-Fe nanocrystals.Furthermore,microstructural defects associated with chemical heterogeneities were unveiled using the Maxwell-Voigt model with two Kelvin units and one Maxwell unit based on creeping analysis by nanoindentation.The defect,with a long relaxation time in relaxation spectra,was more likely to induce the formation of crystal nuclei that ultimately evolved into theα-Fe nanocrystals.As a result,Fe_(84)Ni_(2)B_(12.5)Cu_(1)Si_(0.5)alloy with refined uniform nanocrystalline microstructure exhibited excellent magnetic softness,including a high B_(s)of 1.79 T and very low H_(c)of 2.8 A/m.Our finding offers new insight into the influence of activated defects associated with chemical heterogeneities on the microstructures of nanocrystalline alloy with excellent magnetic softness.
基金FONDECYT grants 1140313 and 11150164.CC and PFFinanciamiento Basal para CentrosCientíficos y Tecnológicos de Excelencia-FB0807+2 种基金project RC-130006 CILISthe Fondo de Innovación para la Competitividad del Ministeriode Economía,Fomento y Turismo de Chile.MMCONICYT through grant 21130691.
文摘Chemical reactivity towards electron transfer is captured by the Fukui function.However,this is not well defined when the system or its ions have degenerate or pseudo-degenerate ground states.In such a case,the first-order chemical response is not independent of the perturbation and the correct response has to be computed using the mathematical formalism of perturbation theory for degenerate states.Spatialpseudo-degeneracy is ubiquitous in nanostructures with high symmetry and totally extended systems.Given the size of these systems,using degenerate-state perturbation theory is impractical because it requires the calculation of many excited states.Here we present an alternative to compute the chemical response of extended systems using models of local softness in terms of the local density of states.The local softness is approximately equal to the density of states at the Fermi level.However,such approximation leaves out the contribution of inner states.In order to include and weight the contribution of the states around the Fermi level,a model inspired by the long-range behavior of the local softness is presented.Single wall capped carbon nanotubes(SWCCNT)illustrate the limitation of the frontier orbital theory in extended systems.Thus,we have used a C360 SWCCNT to test the proposed model and how it compares with available models based on the local density of states.Interestingly,a simple Hückel approximation captures the main features of chemical response of these systems.Our results suggest that density-of-states models of the softness along simple tight binding Hamiltonians could be used to explore the chemical reactivity of more complex system,such a surfaces and nanoparticles.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(196 740 42 198340 70 ) Science and Technology Program of Natio
文摘The metallic softness parameterαr 0 determines the structure of the cluster and governs the rule of magic numbers. Using molecular dynamic method, the stable structures and magic numbers are determined for the clusters consisting of 13 up to 147 atoms in medium range Morse potentials, which is suitable for most of metals. As the number of atoms constituting the cluster increases, the stable structures undergo transition from face-centered (FC) to edge-centered (EC) structures. The magic number take ones of FC series before transition and take ones of EC series after that. The transition point from FC to EC structures depends on the value of softness parameter.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation (No.30270339)
文摘The term ＂softness＂ is loosely used to describe the physical as well as sensory attributes of fabric and other textiles, and several psychophysicai evaluation methods as well as its predicting equations exist. However, the information for physiological mechanism of fabric softness is lack. To explain the blomechauical and the potential neurophysiologicai phecnomenon for exploring fabric softness, accompanying to the procedures in manual exploration for softness and the anatomical multllayor structures of human finer, a contact finite dement （FE） model between finger and fabric is made to conduct an active contact analysis. In present FE model, the effect of surface friction index, compression modulus, Poisson＇s ratio of fabric on softness dlscrimination is Investigated. The interests are in the contributlons of these fabric property variables to contact area, Interracial friction shear stress and contact pressure distributions, which arc significant cognitive variables or stimulus parameters in peripheral neural levels. The mechanistic data for fabric specimens indicates that the basis for the perception of softness of flexible and bulk fabric is likely on the spatial variation of pressure on the skin （or, equivalently the skin displacement and its derivatives） resulting from surface friction phenomenon and compression property of fabric. In present model, however, the effect of Poisson＇s ratio on the total force exerted by fingertip is not significant statistically. Therefore, compression modulus of fabric is, not the only underlying physical variable accounting for peripheral neural response, and also the surface friction phenomenon plays an important role in feeltouch softness of fabric, i.e. the compressibility and surface properties of fabric arc the necessary physical variables involved for the haptic rendering of its softness.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research and Development Program （No. 2002CB312102） and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 60643007, 60475034）.
文摘Simulating the softness property of object is quite a challenge in virtual reality system. A novel softness display system was developed based on the principle of deformable length of elastic element control （DLEEC）. In the system, the equivalent stiffness of the device is adjustable, and is inversely proportional to the third power of the deformable length of elastic beam. PD position control is employed to guarantee the accurate softness display. The softness of the virtual objects in large scale can be felt with the softness display device. Compared with other haptic devices, the device is passive and exert the react force only when the operator ＂actively touch＂ the virtual objects. The stability of the softness display system was analyzed. It was theoretical proved that the system satisfied the criteria of wide impedance range ＂Z-width＂, and the performance was superior to an active system. The experimental results were presented.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51631003 and 51971061)。
文摘Fe-based amorphous alloys with high saturation magnetic flux density(B_(s))are increasingly attractive from both scientific and technological points of view,however,they usually suffer from the trade-off between magnetization and softness.In this work,we explore the soft magnetic properties(SMPs),magnetic and atomic structures,and defect activation during creep deformation of as-quenched and annealed Fe_(82.65-x)Co_(x)Si_(2)B_(14)Cu_(1.35)(x=0-20)amorphous alloys(AAs).Improved magnetic softness-magnetization synergy has been realized in all these alloys by field annealing.Particularly,superb SMPs with superhigh B_(s) of 1.86 T,low coercivity of 1.2 A/m and high effective permeability of 16300 are obtained in the Fe_(66.65)Co_(16)Si_(2)B_(14)Cu_(1.35) AA.The locally regularized arrangement of domains,homogenized structure with less structural/magnetic defects and suppressed crystal-like ordering by field annealing contribute synergistically to the superb SMPs.Besides,the relaxation time spectra obtained from creep deformation indicate less liquid-like and solid-like defects activated in the field-annealed AA,which is correlated with the structural homogenization and superb SMPs.This work provides new and comprehensive insight into the interplay among external field,heterogeneous structure,SMPs and defect activation of Fe-based AAs,and offers a promising pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.
基金partial support from the U.S.Army Engineer Research and Development Center and the Army Environmental Quality Technology program, CESU W9132T-16-2-0005 (MJP)partly supported by the interagency agreement IAG #NTR 12003 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/Division of the National Toxicology Program to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health
文摘Haloacetamides（HAMs） are cytotoxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic byproducts of drinking water disinfection. They are soft electrophilic compounds that form covalent bonds with the free thiol/thiolate in cysteine residues through an S_N2 reaction mechanism.Toxicity of the monohalogenated HAMs（iodoacetamide, IAM; bromoacetamide, BAM;or chloroacetamide, CAM） varied depending on the halogen substituent. The aim of this research was to investigate how the halogen atom affects the reactivity and toxicological properties of HAMs, measured as induction of oxidative/electrophilic stress response and genotoxicity. Additionally, we wanted to determine how well in silico estimates of electrophilic softness matched thiol/thiolate reactivity and in vitro toxicological endpoints.Each of the HAMs significantly induced nuclear Rad51 accumulation and ARE signaling activity compared to a negative control. The rank order of effect was IAM 〉 BAM 〉 CAM for Rad51, and BAM ≈ IAM 〉 CAM for ARE. In general, electrophilic softness and in chemico thiol/thiolate reactivity provided a qualitative indicator of toxicity, as the softer electrophiles IAM and BAM were more thiol/thiolate reactive and were more toxic than CAM.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21978007)。
文摘The contact line pinning and supersaturation theory for the nanobubble stability has attracted extensive concerns from experimental investigators,and some experimenters argue that the contact line pinning is unnecessary.To interpret the experimental observations,we have proposed previously through molecular dynamics simulations that the deformation of soft substrates caused by surface nanobubbles may play an important role in stabilizing surface nanobubbles,while yet no quantitative theory is available for explanation of this mechanism.Here,the detailed mechanism of self-pinning-induced stability of surface nanobubbles is investigated through theoretical analysis.By manipulating substrate softness,we find that the formation of surface nanobubbles may create a deformation ridge nearby their contact lines which leads to the self-pinning effect.Theoretical analysis shows that the formation of nanobubbles on sufficiently rigid substrates or on liquid-liquid interfaces corresponds to a local free energy maximum,while that on the substrates with intermediate softness corresponds to a local minimum.Thus,the substrate softness could regulate the surface nanobubble stability.The critical condition for the self-pinning effect is determined based on contact line depinning,and the effect of gas supersaturation is explored.Finally,the approximate stability range for the surface nanobubbles is also predicted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.50875242,50905163)Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Grant Nos.Z107517,Y1090836)
文摘Aiming at the problem of difficult contact finishing for mini structural surface in course of mould manufacturing,a new no-tool precision machining method based on soft abrasive flow machining(SAFM)was proposed.It allocated restrained component near surface machined,constituted restrained abrasive flow passage,and made the surface become a segment of passage wall.It could control turbulence abrasive flow in restrained passage,realize micro cutting for passage wall,and utilize the irregular motion of abrasive flow to eliminate the mono-directional marks on machined surfaces,and the precision could reach the specular level.A two-phase dynamic model of abrasive flow oriented to SAFM combined with discrete phase model(DPM)was established,the law of two-phase flow motion and the related physical parameters was obtained by corresponding numerical simulation method,and the mechanism of precision machining in SAFM was discussed.Simulation results show that the abrasive flow machining process mainly appears as translation of ablating location with the influence by granular pressure,and as the variation of machining efficiency with the influence by near-wall particle velocity.Thus via control of the inlet velocity and its corresponding machining time,it is supposed to work out the machining process according to the machining requirements by using the Preston equation to seek the relationship among velocity,pressure and material removing rate.By tracking near-wall particles,it can be confirmed that the movement of near-wall abrasive particles is similar to stream-wise vortices.The cutting traces on workpiece surfaces assume disorderly arrangement,so the feasibility of the SAFM method can be reaffirmed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2122013,52232010)the Basic Research Project of the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(20JC1415100)。
文摘Indium selenide(InSe)crystals are reported to show exceptional plasticity,a new property to twodimensional van der Waals(2D vdW)semiconductors.However,the correlation between plasticity and specific prototypes is unclear,and the understanding of detailed plastic deformation mechanisms is inadequate.Here three prototypes of InSe are predicted to be plastically deformable by calculation,and the plasticity of polymorphic crystals is verified by experiment.Moreover,distinct nanoindentation behaviors are seen on the cleavage and cross-section surfaces.The modulus and hardness of InSe are the lowest ones among a large variety of materials.The plastic deformation is further perceived from chemical interactions during the slip process.Particularly for the cross-layer slip,the initial In-Se bonds break while new In-In and Se-Se bonds are newly formed,maintaining a decent interaction strength.The remarkable plasticity and softness alongside the novel physical properties,endow InSe great promise for application in deformable and flexible electronics.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171191,52371198)Project of Constructing National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zones(XM2024XTGXQ05)。
文摘Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applications,complex-shaped components are increasingly required for performance enhancement.Additive manufacturing technique,particularly selective laser melting(SLM),has emerged as an effective method for fabricating such complex-shaped soft magnetic components.SLM,a laserbased additive manufacturing technique,employs high-power-density lasers to melt and fuse metal powders within a powder bed selectively.This approach enables rapid prototyping,precise geometrical control,and the integration of multi-material designs.This review highlights recent advancements in the application of SLM technique for the production of soft magnetic alloys,focusing on Fe-Si,Fe-Ni,Fe-Co,and amorphous alloy systems.Moreover,it explores the implementation of SLM in manufacturing processes and evaluates both the opportunities and challenges associated with SLM-based production of soft magnetic alloys.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(10805040,11175217)Foundation and Advanced Technology Research Program of Henan Province(132300410125)S&T Research Key Program of Henan Province Education Department(13A140667)
文摘The properties of γ instability in rapidly rotating even-even132-138 Nd isotopes have been investigated using the pairing-deformation self-consistent total-Routhian-surface calculations in a deformation space of（β2, γ,β4）. It is found that even-even134-138 Nd nuclei exhibit triaxiality in both ground and excited states, even up to high-spin states. The lightest isotope possesses a well-deformed prolate shape without a γ deformation component.The current numerical results are compared with previous calculations and available observables such as quadrupole deformation β2 and the feature of γ-band levels, showing basically a general agreement with the observed trend ofγ correlations（e.g. the pattern of the odd-even energy staggering of the γ band）. The existing differences between theory and experiment are analyzed and discussed briefly.
文摘Dear Editor,This letter presents a new approach to developing interpretable and reliable soft sensors for Industry 5.0 applications.Although sophisticated machine learning methods have made remarkable strides in soft-sensor predictive accuracy,ensuring interpretability and reliable performance across varying industrial operating conditions remains a challenge[1]–[4].This is precisely what Industry 5.0,proposed by the European Commission in 2021,advocates[5],[6].It integrates various cutting-edge technologies,such as human-machine interaction,digital twins,cybersecurity and artificial intelligence,to facilitate the development of better soft sensors.
基金financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20220859)the Jiangsu Provincial Scientific Research Center of Applied Mathematics(BK20233002)+2 种基金the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX24_0473)the SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students(CXJH_SEU 24144)supported by Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Nanjing University。
文摘Soft machines harness material-level physical intelligence to perform adaptive tasks,enabling advancements in biomedical and human-machine interaction fields.Soft switches are the basic building blocks to achieve intelligent functions like autonomous decisions and mechanical computation.However,current soft switches suffer from complex fabrication processes,limited performance,and a lack of multimodal control,which hinder their practical application and the realization of machine intelligence.Herein,by harnessing the unique self-pinch and self-healing effects of the gallium-based liquid metals(LMs),we describe a soft high-performance electric switch composed of an LM line encapsulated within an elastomer.Applying pressure to deform the LM switch can increase local current density,leading to the electromagnetic self-pinch effect for switching off.After releasing pressure,the LM can spontaneously heal with the elastic recovery of the elastomer for switching on.This LM switch shows comprehensive advantages,including a compact design(0.5 mm×1.5 mm×10 mm),good stretchability(100%),high on/off ratio(~10^(9)),rapid response time(<100 ms),and excellent durability(>12000 cycles).Moreover,the LM switches enable multiple control modes,including magnetic and optical stimulation,through the integration of responsive materials.We demonstrate various LM switch-enabled functional soft machines,such as an interactive flexible gripper,a self-oscillating soft crawler,and wearable logic gates.This work will open new avenues for the application of LM in intelligent soft machines and advanced wearable electronics.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK 20221502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42477147)。
文摘In this research,a comparative analysis was conducted on the performance and efficiency of the dual-anchor soft robot(DASR)and the extension-contraction soft robot(ECSR).These robots were constructed by imitating the locomotion of razor clams.The penetration force for extension actuators and the anchorage force for expansion actuators in dry sand with distinct relative densities were tested by differentiating input air pressure and length-to-diameter ratios(λ).On the basis of the findings,a DASR and an ECSR were developed.DASR comprised two expansion actuators as the head and the tail segments at two ends,and one extension actuator as the middle segment.ECSR was composed of an extension actuator.A method based on the force equilibrium was introduced to ascertain and adjust the geometric parameters(length of each segment)of DASR.The burrowing-out performance and efficiency of DASR and ECSR in sands with distinct relative densities were explored.The results revealed that DASR exhibited high efficiency in dense sand in terms of lower time of burrowing-out,slip-to-advancement ratio,and cost of transport.ECSR might perform better in looser sand in terms of higher average burrowing-out velocity,higher advancement in each cycle,and lower energy consumption.However,it had larger slips than DASR.DASR could realize steady advancement and net displacement in each cycle and effectively decrease slips.These findings demonstrate the benefits and usability of the dual-anchor motion and offer new insights into the application of the dual-anchor mechanism in the burrowing of robots.
基金by the Industry–Academia Cooperation Project No.113A00262(Te-Hua Fang).URLs to the sponsor websites are available at:https://www.nstc.gov.tw.
文摘The mechanical performance of exceedingly soft materials such as Ag is significantly influenced by various working conditions.Therefore,this study systematically investigates the effects of crack geometry,substrate crystal orientation,and indenter shape on crack propagation.The mechanical response of Ag is analyzed using the quasi-continuum(QC)method.A pre-crack with a predefined depth and angle was introduced to initiate fracture behavior.The results show that when the pre-crack height is 50 A,the crack propagates rapidly as the imprint depth increases from0 to 7 A,grows steadily up to 15 A,and then accelerates sharply between 15 and 20 A.For other pre-crack heights,crack propagation occurs at a relatively faster rate.Substrates with[100],[010],and[001]crystal orientations promote crack extension,while the onset of plastic deformation(referred to as the yield point in this study)and the fracture strength both increase with increasing pre-crack height.The yield point,fracture strength,and stress intensity factors are highly sensitive to the pre-crack height.When the pre-crack angle is 90○,the fracture strength reaches its maximum of 0.2%higher than that of the uncracked sample-whereas at 0○,it reaches its minimum,still 53.8%higher than that of the uncracked sample.The sample model is conducted using AutoCAD software.The optimized quasicontinuum(QC)method is used to investigate the effects of different crack geometries,substrate crystal orientations,and indenter shapes on the crack extension of Ag material.Baskes and Dow(FBD)potential is borrowed to describe the interaction forces between Ag-Ag,Ni-Ag,and Ni-Ni.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52278340Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province under Grant No.E2023202028。
文摘In this study,the dynamic characteristics and microstructures of lacustrine soft clays were studied.Dynamic character tests were conducted on undisturbed,remolded,and saturated lacustrine soft clays,using a dynamic triaxial tester.A scanning electron microscope(SEM)was employed to assess the soil samples after dynamic testing.The results indicate that the dynamic characteristics of lacustrine soft clay were significantly affected by confining pressure and water content.A quantitative relationship was established among confining pressures,water content,and the dynamic shear modulus ratio.The dynamic characteristic parameters of undisturbed,remolded and saturated soil are obviously different,and the original structure can enhance the shear strength of soil.By comparing the results with those from other studies,we found that the dynamic characters of soft clays were considerably varied in different regions,and lacustrine soft clays had a larger dynamic shear modulus ratio and a smaller damping ratio when the dynamic shear strain was large.Using IPP software to process the microstructural images,we found that the soil was dominated by small pores and medium particles,and the roundness of pores and particles had an apparently positive correlation with the maximum diameter.Moreover,the pores and particles of the soil showed fractal characteristics and directionality,and the fractal dimensions and probability entropy were strongly correlated with the macrostructural parameters.Finally,we developed a prediction model for macrostructural and microstructural parameters.
