The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and sup...The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and superconductivity,with two opposing views currently represented by the materials Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Here,we choose the ternary Li–C–P as a model system and reveal the underlying mechanism by which NNAs contribute to superconductivity.The loosely bound NNAs in the superlithide Li_(14)CP covalently bond with Li and form unique satellite interstitial electrons(SIEs)around Li near the Fermi level,dominating the superconductivity.First-principles calculations show that the SIEs progressively increase in number and couple strongly with phonons at high pressure.Moreover,the Fermi surface nesting associated with SIEs induces phonon softening,further enhancing the electron–phonon coupling and giving the superlithide Li_(14)CP a T_(c)of 10.6 K at 300 GPa.The leading role of SIEs in superconductivity is a general one and is also relevant to the recently predicted Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Our work presented here reshapes the understanding of NNA-dominated superconductivity and holds promise for guiding future discoveries and designs of novel high-temperature superconductors.展开更多
This study numerically examines the heat and mass transfer characteristics of two ternary nanofluids via converging and diverg-ing channels.Furthermore,the study aims to assess two ternary nanofluids combinations to d...This study numerically examines the heat and mass transfer characteristics of two ternary nanofluids via converging and diverg-ing channels.Furthermore,the study aims to assess two ternary nanofluids combinations to determine which configuration can provide better heat and mass transfer and lower entropy production,while ensuring cost efficiency.This work bridges the gap be-tween academic research and industrial feasibility by incorporating cost analysis,entropy generation,and thermal efficiency.To compare the velocity,temperature,and concentration profiles,we examine two ternary nanofluids,i.e.,TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O and TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O,while considering the shape of nanoparticles.The velocity slip and Soret/Dufour effects are taken into consideration.Furthermore,regression analysis for Nusselt and Sherwood numbers of the model is carried out.The Runge-Kutta fourth-order method with shooting technique is employed to acquire the numerical solution of the governed system of ordinary differential equations.The flow pattern attributes of ternary nanofluids are meticulously examined and simulated with the fluc-tuation of flow-dominating parameters.Additionally,the influence of these parameters is demonstrated in the flow,temperature,and concentration fields.For variation in Eckert and Dufour numbers,TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O has a higher temperature than TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O.The results obtained indicate that the ternary nanofluid TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O has a higher heat transfer rate,lesser entropy generation,greater mass transfer rate,and lower cost than that of TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O ternary nanofluid.展开更多
A ternary early-strengthening agent consisting of calcium formate+triethanolamine+lithium sulfate was compounded with quercetin to shorten the setting time of cementitious materials while ensuring their early strength...A ternary early-strengthening agent consisting of calcium formate+triethanolamine+lithium sulfate was compounded with quercetin to shorten the setting time of cementitious materials while ensuring their early strength.The optimum ratio of the three early-strengthening agents was determined as 0.5%calcium formate+0.04%triethanolamine+0.4%lithium sulfate by response surface methodology.The effects of the ternary early-strengthening agent composed of calcium formate+triethanolamine(TEA)+lithium sulfate on cementitious pore sealing materials under the synergistic effect of quercetin were studied by means of the performance tests of compressive strength,fluidity,and setting time,and the microstructural characterizations of X-ray powder diffractometer(XRD),thermogravimetry(TG-DSC)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The study shows that the synergistic effect of ternary early-strengthening agent and quercetin forms a multi-performance composite admixture for cementitious materials.The best performance was obtained with the compounding scheme of 0.5%calcium formate+0.04%triethanolamine+0.4%lithium sulfate ternary early-strengthening agent and 0.05%quercetin.The compressive strength of 1,3,7,and 28 d are 94.8%,39.8%,42%,and 28%higher than those of the blank group,respectively.The initial time and final setting time are 41 and 57 minutes,respectively.According to the microscopic analysis,the network and fibrous C-S-H gels generated by ternary early-strengthening agents are attached to the surface promoted by quercetin,which forms skeleton support while thickening and solidifying the cement slurry,which enhances the early compressive strength of the cement-based materials.展开更多
The microstructure formed during solidification has a significant impact on the mechanical properties of materials.In this study,a two-dimensional(2D)cellular automaton(CA)-finite difference(FD)-CALPHAD model was deve...The microstructure formed during solidification has a significant impact on the mechanical properties of materials.In this study,a two-dimensional(2D)cellular automaton(CA)-finite difference(FD)-CALPHAD model was developed to simulate the formation of microstructure and solute segregation in the solidification processes of ternary alloys.In the model,dendritic growth is simulated using the CA technique,while solute diffusion is solved by the FD method,and the CALPHAD method is employed to calculate thermodynamic phase equilibrium during solidification.The CA-FD-CALPHAD coupled model is capable of reproducing the evolution of continuous nucleation and growth of grains as well as the evolution of the microstructure and solute distribution during solidification of ternary alloys.In this study,Al–Zn–Mg ternary alloy is taken as an example to simulate the growth of equiaxed and columnar grains and the columnar-to-equiaxed transition(CET)under different solidification conditions.The simulation results are compared with experimental data from the literature,showing a good agreement.Besides,the study also investigates the evolution of temperature and multicomponent solute fields during solidification and the effects of alloy composition and cooling rate on the microstructure morphology.The results reveal that the initial alloy composition and cooling rate significantly affect dendritic morphology and solute segregation.Higher initial alloy concentrations promote the growth of side branches in equiaxed grains,leading to more pronounced solute segregation between dendrites.As the cooling rate increases,the average grain size of the equiaxed grains decreases accordingly.Additionally,a higher cooling rate accelerates the columnar-to-equiaxed transition,leading to a finer grain structure.展开更多
Achieving room-temperature superconductivity has been an enduring scientific quest,while hydrogen-rich compounds have emerged as highly promising candidates.Here,we systematically investigated the thermodynamic stabil...Achieving room-temperature superconductivity has been an enduring scientific quest,while hydrogen-rich compounds have emerged as highly promising candidates.Here,we systematically investigated the thermodynamic stability,crystal structure,electronic properties,and superconductivity within the ternary Y-Hf-H system under high pressure.Several distinct hydrides have been revealed,in which the hydrogen atoms are present in various hydrogenic motifs.A15-type hydride P_(m)3-YHfH_(6)with isolated H−is predicted to be dynamically stabilized down to 10GPa.The H atoms form pentagonal graphene-like layered-H10 anions in the Hf plane of P6-YHfH_(19),with aT_(c)of 95K at 100GPa.There are H cages in C_(mmm)-Y_(3)HfH_(24),and attributed to the robust electron–phonon coupling and high electronic density of states of hydrogen at the Fermi level,it demonstrates near-room temperature superconductivity with a T_(c)of 275K at 250GPa.Our work makes contributions to the understanding of the fundamental properties of ternary hydrides under high pressure and provides essential references for further research in this field.展开更多
This study investigates the heat transfer and flow dynamics of a ternary hybrid nanofluid comprising alumina,copper,and silica/titania nanoparticles dispersed in water.The analysis considers the effects of suction,mag...This study investigates the heat transfer and flow dynamics of a ternary hybrid nanofluid comprising alumina,copper,and silica/titania nanoparticles dispersed in water.The analysis considers the effects of suction,magnetic field,and Joule heating over a permeable shrinking disk.Amathematicalmodel is developed and converted to a systemof differential equations using similarity transformation which then,solved numerically using the bvp4c solver in Matlab software.The study introduces a novel comparative analysis of alumina-copper-silica and alumina-coppertitania nanofluids,revealing distinct thermal conductivity behaviors and identifying critical suction values necessary for flow stabilization.Dual solutions are found within a specific range of parameters such that the minimum required suction values for flow stability,with S_(c)=1.2457 for alumina-copper-silica/water and S_(c)=1.2351 for alumina-coppertitania/water.The results indicate that increasing suction by 1%enhances the skin friction coefficient by up to 4.17%and improves heat transfer efficiency by approximately 1%,highlighting its crucial role in stabilizing the opposing flow induced by the shrinking disk.Additionally,the inclusion of 1%silica nanoparticles reduces both skin friction and heat transfer rate by approximately 0.28%and 0.85%,respectively,while 1%titania concentration increases skin friction by 3.02%but results in a slight heat transfer loss of up to 0.61%.These findings confirm the superior thermal performance of alumina-copper-titania/water,making it a promising candidate for enhanced cooling systems,energy-efficient heat exchangers,and industrial thermal management applications.展开更多
Although lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)currently dominate a wide spectrum of energy storage applications,they face challenges such as fast cycle life decay and poor stability that hinder their further application.To addr...Although lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)currently dominate a wide spectrum of energy storage applications,they face challenges such as fast cycle life decay and poor stability that hinder their further application.To address these limitations,element doping has emerged as a prevalent strategy to enhance the discharge capacity and extend the durability of Li-Ni-Co-Mn(LNCM)ternary compounds.This study utilized a machine learning-driven feature screening method to effectively pinpoint four key features crucially impacting the initial discharge capacity(IC)of Li-Ni-Co-Mn(LNCM)ternary cathode materials.These features were also proved highly predictive for the 50^(th)cycle discharge capacity(EC).Additionally,the application of SHAP value analysis yielded an in-depth understanding of the interplay between these features and discharge performance.This insight offers valuable direction for future advancements in the development of LNCM cathode materials,effectively promoting this field toward greater efficiency and sustainability.展开更多
In recent years,the ternary strategy of adding a vip molecule to the active layer has been proven to be effective for improving the performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Isomerization engineering of the vip mol...In recent years,the ternary strategy of adding a vip molecule to the active layer has been proven to be effective for improving the performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Isomerization engineering of the vip molecule is a simple method to increase the amount of promising material,but there are only limited reports,and the structure-property relationships are still unclear.In this work,we synthesized three isomers named BTA5-F-o,BTA5-F-m,and BTA5-F-p,with different fluorine substitution positions,to study the influence of isomerization on the photovoltaic performance.After introducing them as the third components to the classic host system PM6:Y6,all three ternary devices showed improved power conversion efficiency(PCEs)compared to the binary system(PCE of 17.46%).The ternary OSCs based on BTA5-F-o achieved a champion PCE of 19.11%,while BTA5-F-m and BTA5-F-p realized PCEs of 18.65%and 18.45%,respectively.Mechanism studies have shown that the dipole moment of the BTA5-F-o end group is closer to that of the Y6 end group,despite the three isomers with almost identical energy levels and optical properties.It is indicated that the electron attraction ability of BTA5-F-o best matches that of Y6,which leads to the higher charge mobility,less charge recombination,and stronger exciton dissociation and extraction ability in the ternary blend system.This study suggests that rationally adjusting the position of substituents in the terminal group can be an effective way to construct nonfullerene vip acceptors to achieve highly efficient ternary OSCs.展开更多
In this work,the rare-earth doped ternary lead zirconate titanate ceramics with chemical formula of[0.3 Pb(Zn_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-0.7Pb(Zr_(0.52)Ti_(0.48))O_(3)]+x wt%CeO_(2)(x=0-0.5,abbreviated as 0.3PZN-0.7PZT-xCe)w...In this work,the rare-earth doped ternary lead zirconate titanate ceramics with chemical formula of[0.3 Pb(Zn_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-0.7Pb(Zr_(0.52)Ti_(0.48))O_(3)]+x wt%CeO_(2)(x=0-0.5,abbreviated as 0.3PZN-0.7PZT-xCe)were synthesized by a conventional solid-state reaction route,specific attentions was focused on the effects of CeO_(2)dopants on the structures and electrical properties of the 0.3PZN-0.7PZT ceramics,revealing the role conve rsion of CeO_(2)dopants with its doping amount(x).When less CeO_(2)(x≤0.2)is introduced into 0.3PZN-0.7PZT,the prepared ceramics are identified as the coexistence of rhombohedral and tetragonal phases,also involved with an increased grain size and a reduced atomic ratio of Pb/(Zr+Ti+Zn+Nb).The increased remanent polarization(Pr)and deceased coercive filed(Ec),as well as improved dielectric permittivity(er)and piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33))de monstrate the donor substitution of Ce^(3+)for Pb^(2+)at the A-site of perovskite lattice.Conversely,the introduction of excessive CeO_(2)(x>0.2)causes a reversal evolution in the electrical properties of ceramics,suggesting that some of the introduced cerium element tends to become Ce4+,which equivalently substitutes for Zr^(4+)at the B-site.Additionally,the diffused phase transition(DPT)behaviors of the 0.3PZN-0.7PZT-xCe ceramics were investigated by the modified Curie-Weiss Law.The sample with x=0.2 shows reduced DPT character and optimized electrical properties,including TC=297℃,εr=1400,d_(33)=480 pC/N,tanδ=1.6%,kp=65%,d_(33)·g_(33)=16.32×10^(-12)m^(2)/N,Pr=38.3μC/cm^(2)and Ec=1.02 kV/mm.These enhanced electrical properties not only are contributed by the donor substitution effect of Ce^(3+),but also benefit from the optimized morphotropic phase boundary that is close to the tetragonal-rich side.展开更多
Cooling system design applicable to more than one photovoltaic(PV)unit may be challenging due to the arrangement and geometry of the modules.Different cooling techniques are provided in this study to regulate the temp...Cooling system design applicable to more than one photovoltaic(PV)unit may be challenging due to the arrangement and geometry of the modules.Different cooling techniques are provided in this study to regulate the temperature of conductive panels that are arranged perpendicular to each other.The model uses two vented cavity systems and one L-shaped channel with ternary nanofluid enhanced non-uniform magnetic field.Their cooling performances and comparative results between different systems are provided.The finite element method is used to conduct a numerical analysis for a range of values of the following:the strength of themagnetic field(Hartmann number(Ha)between 0 and 50),the inclination of the magnetic field(γbetween 0 and 90),and the loading of nanoparticles in the base fluid(ϕbetween 0 and 0.03),taking into account both uniformand non-uniformmagnetic fields.For the L-shaped channel and vented cavities,vortex size is controlled by imposing magnetic field and adjusting its strength.Whether uniform or non-uniform magnetic field is applied affects the cooling performances for different cooling configurations.Temperature drops of the horizontal panel with different magnetic field strengths by using channel cooling,vented cavity-1 and vented cavity-2 systems for uniformmagnetic are 11℃,21.5℃,and 3℃when the reference case of Ha=0 is considered for the same cooling systems.However,they become 9.5℃,13.5℃,and 12.5℃when nonuniform magnetic field is used.In the presence of uniform magnetic field effects and changing its magnitude,the use of cooling channel in vented cavity-1 and vented cavity-2 systems results in temperature drops of 4℃,10.8℃,and 3.8℃for vertical panels.On the other hand,when non-uniform magnetic field effects are present,they become 0.5℃,2.1℃,and 9℃.For L-channel cooling,the average Nu for the horizontal panel is more affected byγ,andNu rises asγrises.With increasing nanoparticle loading of ternary nanofluid,the average panel surface temperature shows a linear drop.For the horizontal panel,the temperature declines for nanofluid at the highest loading are 4℃,10℃,and 12℃as compared to using only base fluid.The values of 5℃,7℃,and 11℃are obtained for the vertical panel.Different cooling systems’performance is estimated using artificial neural networks.The method captures the combined impact of applying non-uniformmagnetic field and nanofluid together on the cooling performancewhile accounting for varied cooling strategies for both panels.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries are the prominent device for stationary energy storage system and low-speed electric vehicles.However,the practical application is still limited by the unsatisfied performance and high cost of the...Sodium-ion batteries are the prominent device for stationary energy storage system and low-speed electric vehicles.However,the practical application is still limited by the unsatisfied performance and high cost of the cathode side,which strictly requires the development of high voltage,high capacity,and earth-abundant cathode material.Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxide has been recognized as one of the most promising standard type of cathodes.However,the composition and phase structure on high-voltage characteristics have not been well investigated.Herein,selecting the typically high-voltage cathode of P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)as a parent material,we fabricate ten Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxides through replacing the Ni,Mn,or both Ni and Mn by Fe.The thermodynamically stable phase diagram for those materials is presented.The electrochemical properties for all the samples are investigated in detail.Three potential Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxides are picked up considering the energy density,cycle stability,kinetics,cost price,and working voltage,which demonstrate great potential for surpassing the performance of lithium iron phosphate.The related electrochemical reaction and fading mechanism are well revealed.This work provides some new foundational Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered materials for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries.展开更多
Catalytic oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA,an alternative bioplastic monomer to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid),has been identified as an important bioma...Catalytic oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA,an alternative bioplastic monomer to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid),has been identified as an important biomass conversion reaction in bio-based polyester industry.However,it is still challenging to acquire a high FDCA yield from the selective oxidation of HMF at low temperatures.Herein,a ternary metal-based catalyst was prepared by loading AuPdPt noble metal nanoparticles on the oxygen-rich vacancy titanium dioxide layer deposited on natural clay mineral halloysite nanotubes(HNTs),and the catalytic activity was examined for air-oxidation of HMF to FDCA in water at ambient temperature(30℃).By adjusting the Au/Pd/Pt ratio,a 93.6%FDCA yield was achieved with the optimal Au_(0.5)Pd_(0.2)Pt_(0.3)/TiO_(2)@HNTs catalyst,which revealed an impressive FDCA formation rate of 67.58 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)and an excellent TOF value of 17.54 h^(-1)under normal air pressure at 30℃,surpassing the performance of mono-and bimetallic-based catalysts.Theoretical calculation and catalytic performance study clarified the structure-activity relationship.It was found that the ternary metal and oxygen vacancies revealing synergistic enhancement of ambient temperature catalyzed HMF air-oxidation via electronic structure tuning and adsorption intensification.DFT and kinetics study demonstrated that the presence of ternary metal significantly improved the adsorption capacity of substrate and enhanced the rate-determining step of the key intermediate 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furanocarboxylic acid(HMFCA)oxidation when compared to mono-and bimetal.Additionally,the TiO_(2)@HNTs support with high oxygen vacancy concentration facilitated the adsorption of oxygen,synergistically working with the ternary metal to activate and low the energy barriers for the generation of superoxide radical,thus enhancing the FDCA formation.This work offers a novel strategy for designing ternary metal-based catalysts for low-energy catalytic oxidation reactions.展开更多
Development of accurate analytical protocols for cancer biomarkers is used for the initial prescreening of malignant tumors,disease surveillance,and efficacy assessment with significant clinical benefits.In this work,...Development of accurate analytical protocols for cancer biomarkers is used for the initial prescreening of malignant tumors,disease surveillance,and efficacy assessment with significant clinical benefits.In this work,we reported a liposome-mediated signal-off photoelectrochemical(PEC)immunoassay for the sensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)using ternary transition metal sulfide CuS/ZnCdS as the photoactive material.Good photocurrents were acquired on the basis of specific oxidation reaction of dopamine on the CuS/ZnCdS.The energy band relationship of CuS/ZnCdS was determined,and the wellmatched oxidation potential of dopamine was verified.To achieve accurate recovery of low-abundance CEA,systematic PEC evaluation from human serum samples was performed by combining with classical immunoreaction and liposome-induced dopamine amplification strategy with high stability and selectivity.Under optimum conditions,PEC immunoassay displayed good photocurrent responses toward target CEA with a dynamic linear range of 0.1-50 ng/mL with a detection limit of 31.6 pg/mL.Importantly,this system by combining with a discussion of energy level matching between semiconductor energy bands and small-molecules opens a new horizon for development of high-efficient PEC immunoassays.展开更多
All-small-molecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs)have garnered widespread attention in recent years.However,their power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)still fall behind those of polymer donor-based devices,primarily due ...All-small-molecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs)have garnered widespread attention in recent years.However,their power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)still fall behind those of polymer donor-based devices,primarily due to the challenge of realizing optimized morphology in ASM-OSCs.Here,a highly crystalline small molecule donor(SMD)named ZW2 is synthesized and incorporated into the Zn PTSEH:6TIC system.The addition of ZW2 synergistically regulates the morphology,molecular crystallinity,and molecular packing of blends,facilitating efficient charge transport and suppressing charge recombination.Consequently,an impressive PCE of 16.30%was delivered in the ternary device.This work highlights the significance of employing a highly crystalline SMD as the third component in tuning the crystallinity and morphology of blends,providing feasibility for achieving high-efficiency ASM-OSCs.展开更多
Organic solar cells(OSCs) hold great potential as a photovoltaic technology for practical applications.However, the traditional experimental trial-and-error method for designing and engineering OSCs can be complex, ex...Organic solar cells(OSCs) hold great potential as a photovoltaic technology for practical applications.However, the traditional experimental trial-and-error method for designing and engineering OSCs can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming. Machine learning(ML) techniques enable the proficient extraction of information from datasets, allowing the development of realistic models that are capable of predicting the efficacy of materials with commendable accuracy. The PM6 donor has great potential for high-performance OSCs. However, it is crucial for the rational design of a ternary blend to accurately forecast the power conversion efficiency(PCE) of ternary OSCs(TOSCs) based on a PM6 donor.Accordingly, we collected the device parameters of PM6-based TOSCs and evaluated the feature importance of their molecule descriptors to develop predictive models. In this study, we used five different ML algorithms for analysis and prediction. For the analysis, the classification and regression tree provided different rules, heuristics, and patterns from the heterogeneous dataset. The random forest algorithm outperforms other prediction ML algorithms in predicting the output performance of PM6-based TOSCs. Finally, we validated the ML outcomes by fabricating PM6-based TOSCs. Our study presents a rapid strategy for assessing a high PCE while elucidating the substantial influence of diverse descriptors.展开更多
Modeling the boundary layer flow of ternary hybrid nanofluids is important for understanding and optimizing their thermal performance,particularly in applications where enhanced heat transfer and fluid dynamics are es...Modeling the boundary layer flow of ternary hybrid nanofluids is important for understanding and optimizing their thermal performance,particularly in applications where enhanced heat transfer and fluid dynamics are essential.This study numerically investigates the boundary layer flow of alumina-copper-silver/water nanofluid over a permeable stretching/shrinking sheet,incorporating both first and second-order velocity slip.The mathematical model is solved in MATLAB facilitated by the bvp4c function that employs the finite difference scheme and Lobatto IIIa formula.The solver successfully generates dual solutions for the model,and further analysis is conducted to assess their stability.The findings reported that only one of the solutions is stable.For the shrinking sheet case,increasing the first-order velocity slip delays boundary layer separation and enhances heat transfer,while,when the sheet is stretched,the second-order velocity slip accelerates separation and improves heat transfer.Boundary layer separation is most likely to occur when the sheet is shrinking;however,this can be controlled by adjusting the velocity slip with the inclusion of boundary layer suction.展开更多
Separation of ternary C6 cyclic hydrocarbons,i.e.,benzene/cyclohexene/cyclohexane mixtures,is crucial but challenging in the petrochemical industry due to their extremely similar molecular sizes and physical propertie...Separation of ternary C6 cyclic hydrocarbons,i.e.,benzene/cyclohexene/cyclohexane mixtures,is crucial but challenging in the petrochemical industry due to their extremely similar molecular sizes and physical properties.Here,we design and synthesize a new Zn-based metal azolate framework(MAF),MAF-40,with a threedimensional(3D)honeycomb-like framework and 1D sugar-coated-berry type pore channels.By virtue of the strong coordination bonds and abundant trifluoromethyl groups embedded in the pores,MAF-40 exhibits excellent thermal stability(up to 400℃)and acid-base stability(within a pH range of 3–11).Moreover,MAF-40 shows ultrahigh benzene selectivity(38.8)from the ternary benzene/cyclohexene/cyclohexane mixtures,attributed to the strong adsorption affinity from fluorine for benzene and markedly different vip diffusion limited by the small aperture,which are confirmed by computational simulations and infrared spectra.Thus,the results indicated that MAF-40 would be a candidate adsorbent for the separation and purification of benzene from C6 cyclic hydrocarbons,and this work provides a new insight of synthesizing stable MOF materials for separating multicomponent chemical mixtures.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is ...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.展开更多
Using solid waste as a substitute for conventional cement has become an important way to reduce carbon emissions.This paper attempted to utilize steel slag(SS)and fly ash(FA)as supplementary cementitious material by u...Using solid waste as a substitute for conventional cement has become an important way to reduce carbon emissions.This paper attempted to utilize steel slag(SS)and fly ash(FA)as supplementary cementitious material by utilizing CO_(2)mineralization curing technology.This study examined the dominant and interactive influences of the residual water/cement ratio,CO_(2)pressure,curing time,and SS content on the mechanical properties and CO_(2)uptake rate of CO_(2)mineralization curing SS-FA-Portland cement ternary paste specimens.Additionally,microstructural development was analyzed.The findings demonstrated that each factor significantly affected compressive strength and CO_(2)uptake rate,with factor interactions becoming more pronounced at higher SS dosages(>30%),lower residual water/cement ratios(0.1-0.15),and CO_(2)pressures of 0.1-0.3 MPa.Microscopic examinations revealed that mineralization primarily yielded CaCO_(3)and silica gel.The residual w/c ratio and SS content significantly influenced the CaCO_(3)content and crystallinity of the mineralization products.Post-mineralization curing,the percentage of pores larger than 50 nm significantly decreased,the proportion of harmless pores smaller than 20 nm increased,and pore structure improved.This study also found that using CO_(2)mineralization curing SS-FA-Portland cement solid waste concrete can significantly reduce the negative impact on the environment.展开更多
As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM c...As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM cells based on conventional silicon-based devices suffer from structural complexity and large footprintlimitations. Here, we demonstrate an ultrafast nonvolatile TCAM cell based on the MoTe2/hBN/multilayergraphene (MLG) van der Waals heterostructure using a top-gated partial floating-gate field-effect transistor(PFGFET) architecture. Based on its ambipolar transport properties, the carrier type in the source/drain andcentral channel regions of the MoTe2 channel can be efficiently tuned by the control gate and top gate, respectively,enabling the reconfigurable operation of the device in either memory or FET mode. When working inthe memory mode, it achieves an ultrafast 60 ns programming/erase speed with a current on-off ratio of ∼105,excellent retention capability, and robust endurance. When serving as a reconfigurable transistor, unipolar p-typeand n-type FETs are obtained by adopting ultrafast 60 ns control-gate voltage pulses with different polarities.The monolithic integration of memory and logic within a single device enables the content-addressable memory(CAM) functionality. Finally, by integrating two PFGFETs in parallel, a TCAM cell with a high current ratioof ∼10^(5) between the match and mismatch states is achieved without requiring additional peripheral circuitry.These results provide a promising route for the design of high-performance TCAM devices for future in-memorycomputing applications.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374004 and 12174141)the High Performance Computing Center of Jilin University,China。
文摘The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and superconductivity,with two opposing views currently represented by the materials Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Here,we choose the ternary Li–C–P as a model system and reveal the underlying mechanism by which NNAs contribute to superconductivity.The loosely bound NNAs in the superlithide Li_(14)CP covalently bond with Li and form unique satellite interstitial electrons(SIEs)around Li near the Fermi level,dominating the superconductivity.First-principles calculations show that the SIEs progressively increase in number and couple strongly with phonons at high pressure.Moreover,the Fermi surface nesting associated with SIEs induces phonon softening,further enhancing the electron–phonon coupling and giving the superlithide Li_(14)CP a T_(c)of 10.6 K at 300 GPa.The leading role of SIEs in superconductivity is a general one and is also relevant to the recently predicted Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Our work presented here reshapes the understanding of NNA-dominated superconductivity and holds promise for guiding future discoveries and designs of novel high-temperature superconductors.
基金supported by DST-FIST(Government of India)(Grant No.SR/FIST/MS-1/2017/13)and Seed Money Project(Grant No.DoRDC/733).
文摘This study numerically examines the heat and mass transfer characteristics of two ternary nanofluids via converging and diverg-ing channels.Furthermore,the study aims to assess two ternary nanofluids combinations to determine which configuration can provide better heat and mass transfer and lower entropy production,while ensuring cost efficiency.This work bridges the gap be-tween academic research and industrial feasibility by incorporating cost analysis,entropy generation,and thermal efficiency.To compare the velocity,temperature,and concentration profiles,we examine two ternary nanofluids,i.e.,TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O and TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O,while considering the shape of nanoparticles.The velocity slip and Soret/Dufour effects are taken into consideration.Furthermore,regression analysis for Nusselt and Sherwood numbers of the model is carried out.The Runge-Kutta fourth-order method with shooting technique is employed to acquire the numerical solution of the governed system of ordinary differential equations.The flow pattern attributes of ternary nanofluids are meticulously examined and simulated with the fluc-tuation of flow-dominating parameters.Additionally,the influence of these parameters is demonstrated in the flow,temperature,and concentration fields.For variation in Eckert and Dufour numbers,TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O has a higher temperature than TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O.The results obtained indicate that the ternary nanofluid TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)/H_(2)O has a higher heat transfer rate,lesser entropy generation,greater mass transfer rate,and lower cost than that of TiO_(2)+SiO_(2)+Cu/H_(2)O ternary nanofluid.
基金Funded by the Key Technologies Research and Development Program(No.2021YFC28000900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374178)the Collaborative Innovation Project of Colleges and Universities of Anhui Province(No.GXXT-2020-057)。
文摘A ternary early-strengthening agent consisting of calcium formate+triethanolamine+lithium sulfate was compounded with quercetin to shorten the setting time of cementitious materials while ensuring their early strength.The optimum ratio of the three early-strengthening agents was determined as 0.5%calcium formate+0.04%triethanolamine+0.4%lithium sulfate by response surface methodology.The effects of the ternary early-strengthening agent composed of calcium formate+triethanolamine(TEA)+lithium sulfate on cementitious pore sealing materials under the synergistic effect of quercetin were studied by means of the performance tests of compressive strength,fluidity,and setting time,and the microstructural characterizations of X-ray powder diffractometer(XRD),thermogravimetry(TG-DSC)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The study shows that the synergistic effect of ternary early-strengthening agent and quercetin forms a multi-performance composite admixture for cementitious materials.The best performance was obtained with the compounding scheme of 0.5%calcium formate+0.04%triethanolamine+0.4%lithium sulfate ternary early-strengthening agent and 0.05%quercetin.The compressive strength of 1,3,7,and 28 d are 94.8%,39.8%,42%,and 28%higher than those of the blank group,respectively.The initial time and final setting time are 41 and 57 minutes,respectively.According to the microscopic analysis,the network and fibrous C-S-H gels generated by ternary early-strengthening agents are attached to the surface promoted by quercetin,which forms skeleton support while thickening and solidifying the cement slurry,which enhances the early compressive strength of the cement-based materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52301035)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20230844)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB3710202).
文摘The microstructure formed during solidification has a significant impact on the mechanical properties of materials.In this study,a two-dimensional(2D)cellular automaton(CA)-finite difference(FD)-CALPHAD model was developed to simulate the formation of microstructure and solute segregation in the solidification processes of ternary alloys.In the model,dendritic growth is simulated using the CA technique,while solute diffusion is solved by the FD method,and the CALPHAD method is employed to calculate thermodynamic phase equilibrium during solidification.The CA-FD-CALPHAD coupled model is capable of reproducing the evolution of continuous nucleation and growth of grains as well as the evolution of the microstructure and solute distribution during solidification of ternary alloys.In this study,Al–Zn–Mg ternary alloy is taken as an example to simulate the growth of equiaxed and columnar grains and the columnar-to-equiaxed transition(CET)under different solidification conditions.The simulation results are compared with experimental data from the literature,showing a good agreement.Besides,the study also investigates the evolution of temperature and multicomponent solute fields during solidification and the effects of alloy composition and cooling rate on the microstructure morphology.The results reveal that the initial alloy composition and cooling rate significantly affect dendritic morphology and solute segregation.Higher initial alloy concentrations promote the growth of side branches in equiaxed grains,leading to more pronounced solute segregation between dendrites.As the cooling rate increases,the average grain size of the equiaxed grains decreases accordingly.Additionally,a higher cooling rate accelerates the columnar-to-equiaxed transition,leading to a finer grain structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52072188,12122405,and 12274169)Program for Science and Technology Innovation Team in Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.2021R01004)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.LQ24A040001)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo City,China(Grant No.2024J200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(Grant No.SJLY2023003)。
文摘Achieving room-temperature superconductivity has been an enduring scientific quest,while hydrogen-rich compounds have emerged as highly promising candidates.Here,we systematically investigated the thermodynamic stability,crystal structure,electronic properties,and superconductivity within the ternary Y-Hf-H system under high pressure.Several distinct hydrides have been revealed,in which the hydrogen atoms are present in various hydrogenic motifs.A15-type hydride P_(m)3-YHfH_(6)with isolated H−is predicted to be dynamically stabilized down to 10GPa.The H atoms form pentagonal graphene-like layered-H10 anions in the Hf plane of P6-YHfH_(19),with aT_(c)of 95K at 100GPa.There are H cages in C_(mmm)-Y_(3)HfH_(24),and attributed to the robust electron–phonon coupling and high electronic density of states of hydrogen at the Fermi level,it demonstrates near-room temperature superconductivity with a T_(c)of 275K at 250GPa.Our work makes contributions to the understanding of the fundamental properties of ternary hydrides under high pressure and provides essential references for further research in this field.
基金funded by Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,through Fakulti Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal(FTKM)’s publication fund-K23003.
文摘This study investigates the heat transfer and flow dynamics of a ternary hybrid nanofluid comprising alumina,copper,and silica/titania nanoparticles dispersed in water.The analysis considers the effects of suction,magnetic field,and Joule heating over a permeable shrinking disk.Amathematicalmodel is developed and converted to a systemof differential equations using similarity transformation which then,solved numerically using the bvp4c solver in Matlab software.The study introduces a novel comparative analysis of alumina-copper-silica and alumina-coppertitania nanofluids,revealing distinct thermal conductivity behaviors and identifying critical suction values necessary for flow stabilization.Dual solutions are found within a specific range of parameters such that the minimum required suction values for flow stability,with S_(c)=1.2457 for alumina-copper-silica/water and S_(c)=1.2351 for alumina-coppertitania/water.The results indicate that increasing suction by 1%enhances the skin friction coefficient by up to 4.17%and improves heat transfer efficiency by approximately 1%,highlighting its crucial role in stabilizing the opposing flow induced by the shrinking disk.Additionally,the inclusion of 1%silica nanoparticles reduces both skin friction and heat transfer rate by approximately 0.28%and 0.85%,respectively,while 1%titania concentration increases skin friction by 3.02%but results in a slight heat transfer loss of up to 0.61%.These findings confirm the superior thermal performance of alumina-copper-titania/water,making it a promising candidate for enhanced cooling systems,energy-efficient heat exchangers,and industrial thermal management applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122408,52071023)the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in the University of Henan Province(No.22HASTIT1006)+2 种基金the Program for Central Plains Talents(No.ZYYCYU202012172)the Ministry of Education,Singapore(No.RG70/20)the Opening Project of National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials,Henan University of Science and Technology(No.HKDNM201906).
文摘Although lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)currently dominate a wide spectrum of energy storage applications,they face challenges such as fast cycle life decay and poor stability that hinder their further application.To address these limitations,element doping has emerged as a prevalent strategy to enhance the discharge capacity and extend the durability of Li-Ni-Co-Mn(LNCM)ternary compounds.This study utilized a machine learning-driven feature screening method to effectively pinpoint four key features crucially impacting the initial discharge capacity(IC)of Li-Ni-Co-Mn(LNCM)ternary cathode materials.These features were also proved highly predictive for the 50^(th)cycle discharge capacity(EC).Additionally,the application of SHAP value analysis yielded an in-depth understanding of the interplay between these features and discharge performance.This insight offers valuable direction for future advancements in the development of LNCM cathode materials,effectively promoting this field toward greater efficiency and sustainability.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62204146,52303259)the Start-up Grant of Henan University of Technology(2023BS035)。
文摘In recent years,the ternary strategy of adding a vip molecule to the active layer has been proven to be effective for improving the performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Isomerization engineering of the vip molecule is a simple method to increase the amount of promising material,but there are only limited reports,and the structure-property relationships are still unclear.In this work,we synthesized three isomers named BTA5-F-o,BTA5-F-m,and BTA5-F-p,with different fluorine substitution positions,to study the influence of isomerization on the photovoltaic performance.After introducing them as the third components to the classic host system PM6:Y6,all three ternary devices showed improved power conversion efficiency(PCEs)compared to the binary system(PCE of 17.46%).The ternary OSCs based on BTA5-F-o achieved a champion PCE of 19.11%,while BTA5-F-m and BTA5-F-p realized PCEs of 18.65%and 18.45%,respectively.Mechanism studies have shown that the dipole moment of the BTA5-F-o end group is closer to that of the Y6 end group,despite the three isomers with almost identical energy levels and optical properties.It is indicated that the electron attraction ability of BTA5-F-o best matches that of Y6,which leads to the higher charge mobility,less charge recombination,and stronger exciton dissociation and extraction ability in the ternary blend system.This study suggests that rationally adjusting the position of substituents in the terminal group can be an effective way to construct nonfullerene vip acceptors to achieve highly efficient ternary OSCs.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2024NSFSC0219)。
文摘In this work,the rare-earth doped ternary lead zirconate titanate ceramics with chemical formula of[0.3 Pb(Zn_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-0.7Pb(Zr_(0.52)Ti_(0.48))O_(3)]+x wt%CeO_(2)(x=0-0.5,abbreviated as 0.3PZN-0.7PZT-xCe)were synthesized by a conventional solid-state reaction route,specific attentions was focused on the effects of CeO_(2)dopants on the structures and electrical properties of the 0.3PZN-0.7PZT ceramics,revealing the role conve rsion of CeO_(2)dopants with its doping amount(x).When less CeO_(2)(x≤0.2)is introduced into 0.3PZN-0.7PZT,the prepared ceramics are identified as the coexistence of rhombohedral and tetragonal phases,also involved with an increased grain size and a reduced atomic ratio of Pb/(Zr+Ti+Zn+Nb).The increased remanent polarization(Pr)and deceased coercive filed(Ec),as well as improved dielectric permittivity(er)and piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33))de monstrate the donor substitution of Ce^(3+)for Pb^(2+)at the A-site of perovskite lattice.Conversely,the introduction of excessive CeO_(2)(x>0.2)causes a reversal evolution in the electrical properties of ceramics,suggesting that some of the introduced cerium element tends to become Ce4+,which equivalently substitutes for Zr^(4+)at the B-site.Additionally,the diffused phase transition(DPT)behaviors of the 0.3PZN-0.7PZT-xCe ceramics were investigated by the modified Curie-Weiss Law.The sample with x=0.2 shows reduced DPT character and optimized electrical properties,including TC=297℃,εr=1400,d_(33)=480 pC/N,tanδ=1.6%,kp=65%,d_(33)·g_(33)=16.32×10^(-12)m^(2)/N,Pr=38.3μC/cm^(2)and Ec=1.02 kV/mm.These enhanced electrical properties not only are contributed by the donor substitution effect of Ce^(3+),but also benefit from the optimized morphotropic phase boundary that is close to the tetragonal-rich side.
基金funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research and Libraries,Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,through the Program of Research Project Funding after Publication,grant No.(RPFAP-88-1445).
文摘Cooling system design applicable to more than one photovoltaic(PV)unit may be challenging due to the arrangement and geometry of the modules.Different cooling techniques are provided in this study to regulate the temperature of conductive panels that are arranged perpendicular to each other.The model uses two vented cavity systems and one L-shaped channel with ternary nanofluid enhanced non-uniform magnetic field.Their cooling performances and comparative results between different systems are provided.The finite element method is used to conduct a numerical analysis for a range of values of the following:the strength of themagnetic field(Hartmann number(Ha)between 0 and 50),the inclination of the magnetic field(γbetween 0 and 90),and the loading of nanoparticles in the base fluid(ϕbetween 0 and 0.03),taking into account both uniformand non-uniformmagnetic fields.For the L-shaped channel and vented cavities,vortex size is controlled by imposing magnetic field and adjusting its strength.Whether uniform or non-uniform magnetic field is applied affects the cooling performances for different cooling configurations.Temperature drops of the horizontal panel with different magnetic field strengths by using channel cooling,vented cavity-1 and vented cavity-2 systems for uniformmagnetic are 11℃,21.5℃,and 3℃when the reference case of Ha=0 is considered for the same cooling systems.However,they become 9.5℃,13.5℃,and 12.5℃when nonuniform magnetic field is used.In the presence of uniform magnetic field effects and changing its magnitude,the use of cooling channel in vented cavity-1 and vented cavity-2 systems results in temperature drops of 4℃,10.8℃,and 3.8℃for vertical panels.On the other hand,when non-uniform magnetic field effects are present,they become 0.5℃,2.1℃,and 9℃.For L-channel cooling,the average Nu for the horizontal panel is more affected byγ,andNu rises asγrises.With increasing nanoparticle loading of ternary nanofluid,the average panel surface temperature shows a linear drop.For the horizontal panel,the temperature declines for nanofluid at the highest loading are 4℃,10℃,and 12℃as compared to using only base fluid.The values of 5℃,7℃,and 11℃are obtained for the vertical panel.Different cooling systems’performance is estimated using artificial neural networks.The method captures the combined impact of applying non-uniformmagnetic field and nanofluid together on the cooling performancewhile accounting for varied cooling strategies for both panels.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52402215)the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2408085QB036)+1 种基金the Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province Education Department(Grant Nos.2022AH050334,2022AH030046,2023AH051119)the Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology for Talent Introduction(DT2200001211)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries are the prominent device for stationary energy storage system and low-speed electric vehicles.However,the practical application is still limited by the unsatisfied performance and high cost of the cathode side,which strictly requires the development of high voltage,high capacity,and earth-abundant cathode material.Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxide has been recognized as one of the most promising standard type of cathodes.However,the composition and phase structure on high-voltage characteristics have not been well investigated.Herein,selecting the typically high-voltage cathode of P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)as a parent material,we fabricate ten Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxides through replacing the Ni,Mn,or both Ni and Mn by Fe.The thermodynamically stable phase diagram for those materials is presented.The electrochemical properties for all the samples are investigated in detail.Three potential Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered oxides are picked up considering the energy density,cycle stability,kinetics,cost price,and working voltage,which demonstrate great potential for surpassing the performance of lithium iron phosphate.The related electrochemical reaction and fading mechanism are well revealed.This work provides some new foundational Ni-Fe-Mn ternary layered materials for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22478167,22278419)the College Students Innovative Practice Plan of Jiangsu University(202410299160Y)+2 种基金the Youth Talent Cultivation Plan of Jiangsu Universitythe Key Core Technology Research(Social Development)Foundation of Suzhou(2023ss06)Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Treatment Technology and Materials and the Special Fund of Henan Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Rehabilitation Technology(CJSZ2024010).
文摘Catalytic oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA,an alternative bioplastic monomer to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid),has been identified as an important biomass conversion reaction in bio-based polyester industry.However,it is still challenging to acquire a high FDCA yield from the selective oxidation of HMF at low temperatures.Herein,a ternary metal-based catalyst was prepared by loading AuPdPt noble metal nanoparticles on the oxygen-rich vacancy titanium dioxide layer deposited on natural clay mineral halloysite nanotubes(HNTs),and the catalytic activity was examined for air-oxidation of HMF to FDCA in water at ambient temperature(30℃).By adjusting the Au/Pd/Pt ratio,a 93.6%FDCA yield was achieved with the optimal Au_(0.5)Pd_(0.2)Pt_(0.3)/TiO_(2)@HNTs catalyst,which revealed an impressive FDCA formation rate of 67.58 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)and an excellent TOF value of 17.54 h^(-1)under normal air pressure at 30℃,surpassing the performance of mono-and bimetallic-based catalysts.Theoretical calculation and catalytic performance study clarified the structure-activity relationship.It was found that the ternary metal and oxygen vacancies revealing synergistic enhancement of ambient temperature catalyzed HMF air-oxidation via electronic structure tuning and adsorption intensification.DFT and kinetics study demonstrated that the presence of ternary metal significantly improved the adsorption capacity of substrate and enhanced the rate-determining step of the key intermediate 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furanocarboxylic acid(HMFCA)oxidation when compared to mono-and bimetal.Additionally,the TiO_(2)@HNTs support with high oxygen vacancy concentration facilitated the adsorption of oxygen,synergistically working with the ternary metal to activate and low the energy barriers for the generation of superoxide radical,thus enhancing the FDCA formation.This work offers a novel strategy for designing ternary metal-based catalysts for low-energy catalytic oxidation reactions.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22274022 and 21874022).
文摘Development of accurate analytical protocols for cancer biomarkers is used for the initial prescreening of malignant tumors,disease surveillance,and efficacy assessment with significant clinical benefits.In this work,we reported a liposome-mediated signal-off photoelectrochemical(PEC)immunoassay for the sensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)using ternary transition metal sulfide CuS/ZnCdS as the photoactive material.Good photocurrents were acquired on the basis of specific oxidation reaction of dopamine on the CuS/ZnCdS.The energy band relationship of CuS/ZnCdS was determined,and the wellmatched oxidation potential of dopamine was verified.To achieve accurate recovery of low-abundance CEA,systematic PEC evaluation from human serum samples was performed by combining with classical immunoreaction and liposome-induced dopamine amplification strategy with high stability and selectivity.Under optimum conditions,PEC immunoassay displayed good photocurrent responses toward target CEA with a dynamic linear range of 0.1-50 ng/mL with a detection limit of 31.6 pg/mL.Importantly,this system by combining with a discussion of energy level matching between semiconductor energy bands and small-molecules opens a new horizon for development of high-efficient PEC immunoassays.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4200400)funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172048,52103221,22205130)+7 种基金the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021ZD06,2023HWYQ026)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515012323,2023A1515010943,2022A1515110643,2024A1515010023)the Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Open Project(QNESL OP 202309)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures(MMCS2023OF04)the Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Crystalline Materials Chemistry(20212BCD42018)the Fundamental Research Funds of Shandong University,the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M742063)the Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(SDCX-ZG-202400256)the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(AA23073018)。
文摘All-small-molecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs)have garnered widespread attention in recent years.However,their power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)still fall behind those of polymer donor-based devices,primarily due to the challenge of realizing optimized morphology in ASM-OSCs.Here,a highly crystalline small molecule donor(SMD)named ZW2 is synthesized and incorporated into the Zn PTSEH:6TIC system.The addition of ZW2 synergistically regulates the morphology,molecular crystallinity,and molecular packing of blends,facilitating efficient charge transport and suppressing charge recombination.Consequently,an impressive PCE of 16.30%was delivered in the ternary device.This work highlights the significance of employing a highly crystalline SMD as the third component in tuning the crystallinity and morphology of blends,providing feasibility for achieving high-efficiency ASM-OSCs.
基金National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant (No. 2016R1A3B 1908249) funded by the Korean government。
文摘Organic solar cells(OSCs) hold great potential as a photovoltaic technology for practical applications.However, the traditional experimental trial-and-error method for designing and engineering OSCs can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming. Machine learning(ML) techniques enable the proficient extraction of information from datasets, allowing the development of realistic models that are capable of predicting the efficacy of materials with commendable accuracy. The PM6 donor has great potential for high-performance OSCs. However, it is crucial for the rational design of a ternary blend to accurately forecast the power conversion efficiency(PCE) of ternary OSCs(TOSCs) based on a PM6 donor.Accordingly, we collected the device parameters of PM6-based TOSCs and evaluated the feature importance of their molecule descriptors to develop predictive models. In this study, we used five different ML algorithms for analysis and prediction. For the analysis, the classification and regression tree provided different rules, heuristics, and patterns from the heterogeneous dataset. The random forest algorithm outperforms other prediction ML algorithms in predicting the output performance of PM6-based TOSCs. Finally, we validated the ML outcomes by fabricating PM6-based TOSCs. Our study presents a rapid strategy for assessing a high PCE while elucidating the substantial influence of diverse descriptors.
基金The authors acknowledged Universiti Putra Malaysia for the Putra Grant that was received(GP-IPM 9787700)supported by Grant PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0993,UEFISCDI,Romania.
文摘Modeling the boundary layer flow of ternary hybrid nanofluids is important for understanding and optimizing their thermal performance,particularly in applications where enhanced heat transfer and fluid dynamics are essential.This study numerically investigates the boundary layer flow of alumina-copper-silver/water nanofluid over a permeable stretching/shrinking sheet,incorporating both first and second-order velocity slip.The mathematical model is solved in MATLAB facilitated by the bvp4c function that employs the finite difference scheme and Lobatto IIIa formula.The solver successfully generates dual solutions for the model,and further analysis is conducted to assess their stability.The findings reported that only one of the solutions is stable.For the shrinking sheet case,increasing the first-order velocity slip delays boundary layer separation and enhances heat transfer,while,when the sheet is stretched,the second-order velocity slip accelerates separation and improves heat transfer.Boundary layer separation is most likely to occur when the sheet is shrinking;however,this can be controlled by adjusting the velocity slip with the inclusion of boundary layer suction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22090061,22488101,22475240,and 22231012)the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis(No.2024SKL-A-010).
文摘Separation of ternary C6 cyclic hydrocarbons,i.e.,benzene/cyclohexene/cyclohexane mixtures,is crucial but challenging in the petrochemical industry due to their extremely similar molecular sizes and physical properties.Here,we design and synthesize a new Zn-based metal azolate framework(MAF),MAF-40,with a threedimensional(3D)honeycomb-like framework and 1D sugar-coated-berry type pore channels.By virtue of the strong coordination bonds and abundant trifluoromethyl groups embedded in the pores,MAF-40 exhibits excellent thermal stability(up to 400℃)and acid-base stability(within a pH range of 3–11).Moreover,MAF-40 shows ultrahigh benzene selectivity(38.8)from the ternary benzene/cyclohexene/cyclohexane mixtures,attributed to the strong adsorption affinity from fluorine for benzene and markedly different vip diffusion limited by the small aperture,which are confirmed by computational simulations and infrared spectra.Thus,the results indicated that MAF-40 would be a candidate adsorbent for the separation and purification of benzene from C6 cyclic hydrocarbons,and this work provides a new insight of synthesizing stable MOF materials for separating multicomponent chemical mixtures.
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.
基金Project(52479115)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2024SF-YBXM-615)supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province,China+1 种基金Project(2022943)supported by the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities,ChinaProject(300102283721)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘Using solid waste as a substitute for conventional cement has become an important way to reduce carbon emissions.This paper attempted to utilize steel slag(SS)and fly ash(FA)as supplementary cementitious material by utilizing CO_(2)mineralization curing technology.This study examined the dominant and interactive influences of the residual water/cement ratio,CO_(2)pressure,curing time,and SS content on the mechanical properties and CO_(2)uptake rate of CO_(2)mineralization curing SS-FA-Portland cement ternary paste specimens.Additionally,microstructural development was analyzed.The findings demonstrated that each factor significantly affected compressive strength and CO_(2)uptake rate,with factor interactions becoming more pronounced at higher SS dosages(>30%),lower residual water/cement ratios(0.1-0.15),and CO_(2)pressures of 0.1-0.3 MPa.Microscopic examinations revealed that mineralization primarily yielded CaCO_(3)and silica gel.The residual w/c ratio and SS content significantly influenced the CaCO_(3)content and crystallinity of the mineralization products.Post-mineralization curing,the percentage of pores larger than 50 nm significantly decreased,the proportion of harmless pores smaller than 20 nm increased,and pore structure improved.This study also found that using CO_(2)mineralization curing SS-FA-Portland cement solid waste concrete can significantly reduce the negative impact on the environment.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Projects of China(Grant No.2022YFA1204100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62488201)+1 种基金CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-003)the Innovation Program of Quantum Science and Technology(2021ZD0302700)。
文摘As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM cells based on conventional silicon-based devices suffer from structural complexity and large footprintlimitations. Here, we demonstrate an ultrafast nonvolatile TCAM cell based on the MoTe2/hBN/multilayergraphene (MLG) van der Waals heterostructure using a top-gated partial floating-gate field-effect transistor(PFGFET) architecture. Based on its ambipolar transport properties, the carrier type in the source/drain andcentral channel regions of the MoTe2 channel can be efficiently tuned by the control gate and top gate, respectively,enabling the reconfigurable operation of the device in either memory or FET mode. When working inthe memory mode, it achieves an ultrafast 60 ns programming/erase speed with a current on-off ratio of ∼105,excellent retention capability, and robust endurance. When serving as a reconfigurable transistor, unipolar p-typeand n-type FETs are obtained by adopting ultrafast 60 ns control-gate voltage pulses with different polarities.The monolithic integration of memory and logic within a single device enables the content-addressable memory(CAM) functionality. Finally, by integrating two PFGFETs in parallel, a TCAM cell with a high current ratioof ∼10^(5) between the match and mismatch states is achieved without requiring additional peripheral circuitry.These results provide a promising route for the design of high-performance TCAM devices for future in-memorycomputing applications.