The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF...The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.展开更多
The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as...The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as-cast alloys maintain their original single body-centered cubic(bcc)structure.As for the mechanical properties,compared with those without Ti addition,the strength and ductility of NbTaMoWTi,alloys increase by 93%and 215%,respectively.Furthermore,the NbTaMoWTi alloys exhibit outstanding thermal stability.After annealing at 1400 C,they still maintain the single bcc structure,and their mechanical properties are even slightly improved.However,annealing leads to a significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of high-Ti-content alloys(NbTaMoWTil and NbTaMoWTi2),owing to the formation of Ti-rich acicular phases.展开更多
A multi-physics approach was used to quantify the effect of process parameters (laser power, scanning speed, hatch spacing, and scanning strategy) on the thermal history and corresponding microstructure evolution of T...A multi-physics approach was used to quantify the effect of process parameters (laser power, scanning speed, hatch spacing, and scanning strategy) on the thermal history and corresponding microstructure evolution of Ti-25Nb (at%) alloy during the dual-track selective laser melting (SLM) process. Simulation results reveal that during the dual-track SLM process, increasing laser power results in greater thermal accumulation, leading to a molten pool of larger volume and coarser grains. Reducing scanning speed enhances remelting and promotes cellular growth at the top of molten pool, whereas faster scanning speed leads to rougher melt tracks and finer grains. Notably, hatch spacing significantly influences the molten pool dimensions and microstructures, and smaller hatch spacing promotes remelting. Furthermore, the orientations of grains in the second track during zigzag scanning differ markedly from those in the first track. More importantly, compared with those after the first track, both the temperature gradient and cooling rate at the boundaries of remelting molten pool are reduced after the second track scanning, resulting in slower interface velocity and significant change in solidification microstructure. This research provides a theoretical foundation for controlling non-equilibrium microstructure and offering novel insights into the optimization of SLM process parameters of titanium alloys.展开更多
Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electro...Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electrocatalytic reaction kinetics at the cathode.The integration of light energy into Zn/Sn-air batteries is a promising strategy for enhancing their performance.However,the photothermal and photoelectric effects generate heat in the battery under prolonged solar irradiation,leading to air cathode instability.This paper presents the first design and synthesis of Ni_(2)-1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone(Ni_(2)DDA),an electronically conductiveπ-d conjugated metal-organic framework(MOF).Ni_(2)DDA exhibits both photoelectric and photothermal effects,with an optical band gap of~1.14 eV.Under illumination,Ni_(2)DDA achieves excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance(with an overpotential of 245 mV vs.reversible hydrogen electrode at 10 mA cm^(−2))and photothermal stability.These properties result from the synergy between the photoelectric and photothermal effects of Ni_(2)DDA.Upon integration into Zn/Sn-air batteries,Ni_(2)DDA ensures excellent cycling stability under light and exhibits remarkable performance in high-temperature environments up to 80℃.This study experimentally confirms the stable operation of photo-assisted Zn/Sn-air batteries under high-temperature conditions for the first time and provides novel insights into the application of electronically conductive MOFs in photoelectrocatalysis and photothermal catalysis.展开更多
The influence of oscillation amplitude on molten pool thermal history,weld morphology characteristics,microstructural evolution,and mechanical properties during laser oscillating welding of QP980 steel was systematica...The influence of oscillation amplitude on molten pool thermal history,weld morphology characteristics,microstructural evolution,and mechanical properties during laser oscillating welding of QP980 steel was systematically investigated.Results show that laser beam oscillation significantly regulates molten pool thermomechanical behavior through optimized spatial energy distribution,thereby enabling microstructural reconstruction and joint performance enhancement.As the oscillation amplitude increases from 0 to 0.8 mm,the molten pool duration extends to 1.7 times the original value,while peak temperature and average cooling rate decrease by 19%and 39%,respectively.This thermal regulation promotes weld surface width expansion from 0.72 to 1.07 mm.The welding mode undergoes a progressive transition from keyhole mode→transitional mode→conduction mode.This transformation effectively suppresses porosity defects,substantially reducing porosity from 1.8%to 0.15%.Microstructural analysis indicates that oscillation modifies the maximum temperature gradient direction within the molten pool,facilitating preferential growth of coarse columnar grains along the welding centerline to establish load-transfer-favorable crystallographic orientations.The synergistic effects of these factors substantially improve joint mechanical properties:lap joint shear load increases by 81.5%(7.6→13.8 kN),and fracture elongation is enhanced by 135%(0.98→2.3 mm).The operational principles of laser oscillation parameters on the welding quality of QP980 steel were elucidated,providing theoretical foundations for joining process optimization.展开更多
There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reac...There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reactive coating processes,but existing work is not uncharacteristically remiss regarding viscoelasticity,radiative heating,viscous dissipation,and homogeneous–heterogeneous reactions within a single scheme that is calibrated.This research investigates the flow of Williamson nanofluid across a dynamically wedged surface under conditions that include viscous dissipation,thermal radiation,and homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions.The paper develops a detailed mathematical approach that utilizes boundary layers to transform partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations.RK4 is the technique for gaining numerical solutions,but with the addition of ANNs,there is an improvement in prediction accuracy and computational efficiency.The study investigates the influence of wedge angle parameter,along with Weissenberg number,thermal radiation parameter and Brownian motion parameter,and Schmidt number,on velocity distribution,temperature distribution,and concentra-tion distribution.Enhanced Weissenberg numbers enhance viscoelastic responses that modify velocity patterns,but radiation parameters and thermophoresis have key impacts on thermal transfer phenomena.This research develops findings that are of enormous application in aerospace,biomedical(artificial hearts and drug delivery),and industrial cooling technology applications.New findings on non-Newtonian nanofluids under full flow systems are included in this work to enhance heat transfer methods in novel fluid-based systems.展开更多
Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forc...Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forced air cooling,often struggle to transfer heat efficiently.In contrast,thermoelectric coolers(TECs)provide an innovative active cooling solution to meet growing thermal management demands.In this research,a refrigerant based on mono ethylene glycol and distilled water was used instead of using gases,in addition to using thermoelectric cooling units instead of using a compressor in traditional refrigeration systems.This study evaluates the performance of a Peltierbased thermalmanagement systemby analyzing the effects of using two,three,and four Peltiermodules on cooling rates,power consumption,temperature reduction,and system efficiency.Experimental results indicate that increasing the number of Peltier modules significantly enhances cooling performance.The four-module system achieved an optimal balance between cooling speed and energy efficiency,reducing the temperature of a liquidmixture(30% mono ethylene glycol+70% distilled water plus laser dyes)to 8℃ in just 17 min.It demonstrated a cooling rate of 0.794℃/min and a high coefficient of performance(COP)of 1.2 while consuming less energy than the two-and three-module systems.Furthermore,the study revealed that increasing the number of modules led to faster air cooling and improved temperature reduction.These findings highlight the importance of selecting the optimal number of Peltier modules to enhance efficiency and cooling speed whileminimizing energy consumption.This makes TEC technology a sustainable and effective solution for applications requiring rapid and reliable thermal management.展开更多
Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective ...Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective of this review was to assess the current state of knowledge available on the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy,as well as explore any new areas where studies are needed.Methods In August 2022,a keyword search on Google Scholar,PubMed,and Scopus for all papers containing the phrases“thermal effects”AND“laser”AND“lithotripsy”AND“urology”was done followed by citation jumping to other studies pertaining to the topic and 35 relevant papers were included in our study.The data from relevant papers were segregated into five groups according to the factor studied and type of study,and tables were created for a comparison of data.Results Temperature above the threshold of 43℃ was reached only when the power was>40 W and when there was adequate irrigation(at least 15–30 mL/min).Shorter lasing time divided by lithotripsy time or operator duty cycles less than 70%also resulted in a smaller temperature rise.Conclusion At least eight factors modify the thermal effects of lasers,and most importantly,the use of chilled irrigation at higher perfusion rates,lower power settings of<40 W,and with a shorter operator duty cycle will help to prevent thermal injuries from occurring.Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.展开更多
The stimulation of shale reservoirs frequently involves significant shear failure,which is crucial for creating fracture networks and enhancing permeability to boost production.As the depth of extraction increases,the...The stimulation of shale reservoirs frequently involves significant shear failure,which is crucial for creating fracture networks and enhancing permeability to boost production.As the depth of extraction increases,the impact of elevated temperatures on the anisotropic shear strength and failure mechanisms of shale becomes pronounced,yet there is a notable lack of relevant research.This study conducts,for the first time,direct shear experiment on shales at four different temperatures and seven bedding angles.By employing acoustic emission(AE)and digital image correlation(DIC)techniques,the evolution of damage and the mechanism of crack propagation under anisotropic direct shearing at varying temperatures is revealed.The results indicate that both shear displacement and strength of shale increase with temperature across different bedding angles.Additionally,shale demonstrates distinct brittle failure characteristics under various conditions during direct shearing tests.The types of anisotropic shear failure observed under the influence of temperature include central shearing fracture,central shearing with secondary fracture,and deflected slip along the bedding.Moreover,the temperature effect enhances shear-induced crack propagation along bedding planes.Shear failure in shale predominantly occurs during higher loading stages,which coincide with a substantial amount of AE signals.Finally,the introduction of the anisotropy index and temperature sensitivity coefficient further elucidates the interaction mechanism between thermal effects and anisotropy.This study offers a novel methodology to explore the anisotropic shear failure behavior of shale under elevated temperatures,and also provides crucial theoretical and experimental insights into shear failure behavior relevant to practical shale reservoir stimulation.展开更多
During the propagation of high-power lasers within internal channels,the laser beam heats the propagation medium,causing the thermal blooming effect that degrades the beam quality at the output.The intricate configura...During the propagation of high-power lasers within internal channels,the laser beam heats the propagation medium,causing the thermal blooming effect that degrades the beam quality at the output.The intricate configuration of the optical path within the internal channel necessitates complex and time-consuming efforts to assess the impact of thermal blooming effect on the optical path.To meet the engineering need for rapid evaluation of thermal blooming effect in optical paths,this study proposed a rapid simulation method for the thermal blooming effect in internal optical paths based on the finite element method.This method discretized the fluid region into infinitesimal elements and employed finite element method for flow field analysis.A simplified analytical model of the flow field region in complex internal channels was established,and regions with similar thermal blooming effect were divided within this model.Based on the calculated optical path differences within these regions,numerical simulations of phase distortion caused by thermal blooming were conducted.The calculated result were compared with those obtained using the existing methods.The findings reveal that for complex optical paths,the discrepancy between the two approaches is less than 3.6%,with similar phase distortion patterns observed.For L-type units,this method and the existing methods identify the same primary factors influencing aberrations and exhibit consistent trends in their variation.This method was used to analyze the impact of thermal blooming effect in a straight channel under different gravity directions.The results show that phase distortion varies with changes in the direction of gravity,and the magnitude of the phase difference is strongly correlated with the component of gravity perpendicular to the optical axis.Compared to the existing methods,this approach offers greater flexibility,obviates the need for complex custom analysis programming.The analytical results of this method enable a rapid assessment of the thermal blooming effect in optical paths within the internal channel.This is especially useful during the engineering design.These results also provide crucial references for developing strategies to suppress thermal blooming effect.展开更多
An energetic binder based on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB),doped with different ratios of nitrocellulose(NC)(10%,20%,30%,and 50%),was developed to study the effect of NC doping on the thermal decomposition b...An energetic binder based on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB),doped with different ratios of nitrocellulose(NC)(10%,20%,30%,and 50%),was developed to study the effect of NC doping on the thermal decomposition behavior of a composite propellant(CP)comprising ammonium nitrate(AN)as an oxidizer and magnesium(Mg)as a fuel.Optimization of the propellant formulation was conducted using Chemical Equilibrium with Applications-National Aeronautics and Space Administration(CEA-NASA)software,which demonstrated an increase in specific impulse by 12.09 s when the binder contained 50%NC.Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)analysis confirmed the excellent compatibility between the components,and density measurements revealed an increase of 6.4%with a higher NC content.Morphological analysis using optical microscopy showed that NC doping improved the uniformity and compactness of the surface,reduced cavities,and achieved a more homogeneous particle distribution.Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)analysis indicated a decrease in the decomposition temperature of the propellant as the NC content increased,while kinetic studies revealed a 48.68%reduction in the activation energy when 50%NC was incorporated into the binder.These findings suggest that the addition of NC enhances combustion efficiency and improves overall propellant performance.This study highlights the potential of the new HTPB-NC energetic binder as a promising approach for advancing solid propellant technology.展开更多
Thermal rectification refers to the asymmetry in heat transfer capability when subjected to forward and reverse temperature gradients.A thermal cloak can render objects invisible in thermal fields by redirecting heat ...Thermal rectification refers to the asymmetry in heat transfer capability when subjected to forward and reverse temperature gradients.A thermal cloak can render objects invisible in thermal fields by redirecting heat flux pathways.In this paper,we present a thermal diode model based on a bi-layer thermal cloak system that incorporates a composite heat-fluxattracting layer with asymmetric,temperature-dependent thermal conductivity.In the forward case,the heat flux bypasses the cloaking region while maintaining undistorted background isotherm contours,whereas in the reverse case,the thermal cloak fails to function and the device effectively insulates heat.Consequently,thermal rectification occurs in the bi-layer thermal cloak system.A significant increase in the thermal rectification ratio is observed as the temperature gradient increases.By optimizing the system dimensions,a peak rectification ratio of 11.06 is achieved.This study provides physical insight and a design framework for developing novel thermal diodes with dual-functional thermal management capabilities.展开更多
A comprehensive numerical investigation into mixed⁃mode delamination is presented in this study.It aims to assess the impact of thermal and friction effects through mixed⁃mode flexure crack propagation testing.Finite ...A comprehensive numerical investigation into mixed⁃mode delamination is presented in this study.It aims to assess the impact of thermal and friction effects through mixed⁃mode flexure crack propagation testing.Finite element analysis was employed to model the delamination process,incorporating a contact cohesive zone model.This model couples the traction⁃separation law,the contact law,and the Coulomb friction law simultaneously.The thermomechanical analysis in this study is performed using a sequentially coupled approach,implemented with the finite element software ABAQUS.The findings underscore the importance of this study.展开更多
The roughness of the fracture surface directly affects the strength,deformation,and permeability of the surrounding rock in deep underground engineering.Understanding the effect of high temperature and thermal cycle o...The roughness of the fracture surface directly affects the strength,deformation,and permeability of the surrounding rock in deep underground engineering.Understanding the effect of high temperature and thermal cycle on the fracture surface roughness plays an important role in estimating the damage degree and stability of deep rock mass.In this paper,the variations of fracture surface roughness of granite after different heating and thermal cycles were investigated using the joint roughness coefficient method(JRC),three-dimensional(3D)roughness parameters,and fractal dimension(D),and the mechanism of damage and deterioration of granite were revealed.The experimental results show an increase in the roughness of the granite fracture surface as temperature and cycle number were incremented.The variations of JRC,height parameter,inclination parameter and area parameter with the temperature conformed to the Boltzmann's functional distribution,while the D decreased linearly as the temperature increased.Besides,the anisotropy index(Ip)of the granite fracture surface increased as the temperature increased,and the larger parameter values of roughness characterization at different temperatures were attained mainly in directions of 20°–40°,60°–100°and 140°–160°.The fracture aperture of granite after fracture followed the Gauss distribution and the average aperture increased with increasing temperature,which increased from 0.665 mm at 25℃to 1.058 mm at 800℃.High temperature caused an uneven thermal expansion,water evaporation,and oxidation of minerals within the granite,which promoted the growth and expansion of microfractures,and reduced interparticle bonding strength.In particular,the damage was exacerbated by the expansion and cracking of the quartz phase transition after T>500℃.Thermal cycles contributed to the accumulation of this damage and further weakened the interparticle bonding forces,resulting in a significant increase in the roughness,anisotropy,and aperture of the fracture surface after five cycles.展开更多
The exploitation of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites(OIHPs) as active layer materials for typical sandwich-structured resistive memories has attracted widespread interest due to the property of low power consumpti...The exploitation of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites(OIHPs) as active layer materials for typical sandwich-structured resistive memories has attracted widespread interest due to the property of low power consumption and fast switching. However, the inherent thermal instability of perovskites limits the application of OIHPs-based resistive memories under extreme conditions, while the infiuence of thermal effects on their resistance change characteristics remains unclear. Herein, a novel 2D <100>-oriented high-temperature resistant OIHP [(BIZ-H)_(2)(PbBr_(4))]n(BIZ = benzimidazole) is prepared as an active layer material to fabricate FTO/[(BIZ-H)_(2)(PbBr_(4))]n/Ag resistive memory with excellent thermal reproducibility and stability up to 120℃. The increase in temperature leads to a decrease in the PbBr_(6) octahedral distortion in the crystal structure, an increase in hydrogen bonding between the(BIZ-H)+cation and the(PbBr_(4))_(n)^(2n-)layer, and a shortening of the spacing of the inorganic layers, which is found to result in the creation and predominance of thermally activated traps with increasing temperature. This work provides a new direction for the next generation of OIHPs-based resistive memories with high-temperature tolerance.展开更多
The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins o...The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins of periodic signals in GPS observations makes it difficult to isolate the millimeter-levelMTE displacement from other signals and noises.In this study,to assess the diurnal and semidiurnalsignals induced by MTE,we processed 12 very short GPS baselines(VSGB)with length<150 m.Themonument pairs for each baseline differ in their heights,horizontal structure,or base foundations.Meanwhile,two zero-baselines were also processed as the control group.Results showed that the sea-sonal signals observed in VSGB time series in the horizontal and vertical directions,were mainly inducedby seasonal MTE.Time-varying diurnal and semidiurnal signals with amplitude up to 4 mm wereobserved in the vertical direction for baselines with monument height difference(MHD)larger than10 m.Horizontal diurnal signal with an amplitude of about 2 mm was also detected for baselines withnon-axisymmetric monument structure.The orientation of the detected horizontal displacement wascoherent with the direction of daily temperature variation(DTV)driven by direct solar radiation,whichindicates that the diurnal and semidiurnal signals are likely induced by MTE.The observed high-frequency MTE displacements,if not well modeled and removed,may propagate into spurious long-term signals and bias the velocity estimation in the daily GPS time series.展开更多
To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and f...To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and failure mechanisms of the ceramic coatings within these microstructures were thoroughly investigated.Femtosecond laser technology was used to fabricate three types of high-quality microstructure grooves:linear,sine wave,and grid patterns.These grooves exhibit uniform morphology,well-defined edges,and smooth inner walls.After ceramic coating deposition,columnar crystal structures grew perpendicularly along the groove walls,completely filling the microstructures and forming an arched support structure that significantly enhances mechanical interlocking and adhesion.Among the different microstructures,grid patterns demonstrated the best adhesion performance.In scratch tests,grid-patterned microstructures exhibited only localized small block spalling under high load conditions,avoiding large-scale delamination.This superior performance is attributed to the ability of grid pattern to effectively distribute stress in multiple directions and prevent crack propagation.By reducing stress concentration and enhancing mechanical interlocking points,grid-patterned microstructures also showed excellent resistance to spallation during thermal cycling,markedly improving the thermal resistance and adhesion of coating.展开更多
Twisted polymer artificial muscles activated by thermal heating represent a new class of soft actuators capable of generating torsional actuation.The thermal torsion effect,characterized by the reversible untwisting o...Twisted polymer artificial muscles activated by thermal heating represent a new class of soft actuators capable of generating torsional actuation.The thermal torsion effect,characterized by the reversible untwisting of twisted fibers as temperature increases due to greater radial than axial thermal expansion,is crucial to the actuation performance of these artificial muscles.This study explores the thermal torsion effect of polymer muscles made of twisted Nylon 6 fibers in experimental and theoretical aspects,focusing on the interplay between material properties and temperature.It is revealed that the thermal torsion effect enhances the actuation performance of the twisted polymer actuator while the thermal softening effect diminishes it.A thermal-mechanical model incorporating both the thermal torsion effect and thermal softening effect is used to predict the recovered torque of the twisted polymer actuators.An optimal bias angle and operating temperature are identified to maximize the recovered torque.Analysis of strain and stress distributions in the cross-section of the twisted polymer fiber shows that the outer layers of the fiber predominantly contribute to the torsional actuation.This work aids in the precise control and structural optimization of the thermally-activated twisted polymer actuators.展开更多
As the size of transistors shrinks and power density increases,thermal simulation has become an indispensable part of the device design procedure.However,existing works for advanced technology transistors use simplifi...As the size of transistors shrinks and power density increases,thermal simulation has become an indispensable part of the device design procedure.However,existing works for advanced technology transistors use simplified empirical models to calculate effective thermal conductivity in the simulations.In this work,we present a dataset of size-dependent effective thermal conductivity with electron and phonon properties extracted from ab initio computations.Absolute in-plane and cross-plane thermal conductivity data of eight semiconducting materials(Si,Ge,GaN,AlN,4H-SiC,GaAs,InAs,BAs)and four metallic materials(Al,W,TiN,Ti)with the characteristic length ranging from 5 nm to 50 nm have been provided.Besides the absolute value,normalized effective thermal conductivity is also given,in case it needs to be used with updated bulk thermal conductivity in the future.展开更多
Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MD...Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MDCS).Specifically,the MMC nanoparticles confined to the surface of the ZnIn_(2)S_(4)hollow tube-shell(MMC/HT-ZIS)achieve a hydrogen evolution rate of 9.72 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 11.2 times higher than that of pure HT-ZIS.Meanwhile,the MnCdS(MCS)nanoparticles are encapsulated within the two-dimensional MMC(2D MMC/MCS)through precise regulation of size and morphology.The 10-MMC/MCS lamellar network demonstrates the highest hydrogen evolution rate of 8.19 mmol g^(-1)-h^(-1).The obtained MMC/TMs-MDCS catalysts exhibit an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,which can be attributed to the strong synergistic interaction between the multidimensional confinement and the photothermal effects.The confinement space and the strong interfacial relationship within the MMC/TMs-MDCS create abundant channels and active sites that facilitate electron migration and transport.Furthermore,the construction of a confined environment positions these materials as promising candidates for achieving exceptional photothermal catalytic performance,as MMC/TMs-MDCS enhance light absorption through light scattering and reflecting effects.Additionally,the capacity of MMC/TMsMDCS to convert solar light into thermal energy significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction,thereby facilitating reaction kinetics and accelerating the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers.This work provides valuable insights for the development of highly efficient photothermal catalytic water-splitting systems for hydrogen production using multidimensional confined catalysts.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(11875039)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2023-033)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221071)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgical Innovation Foundation(2022)2023 Anhui Major Industrial Innovation Plan Project。
文摘The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51774179)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(20180550546)+2 种基金Joint Fund of State Key Laboratory of Metal Material for Marine Equipment and Application(HGSKL-USTLN(2021)03)High-Level Talent Fund of USTL(6003000377,6003000294)supported by Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(LJ212410146037)。
文摘The effect of element Ti on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast and annealed NbTaMoWTi,(x=0,1,1.5,2)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)was investigated.Results show that after Ti addition,the as-cast alloys maintain their original single body-centered cubic(bcc)structure.As for the mechanical properties,compared with those without Ti addition,the strength and ductility of NbTaMoWTi,alloys increase by 93%and 215%,respectively.Furthermore,the NbTaMoWTi alloys exhibit outstanding thermal stability.After annealing at 1400 C,they still maintain the single bcc structure,and their mechanical properties are even slightly improved.However,annealing leads to a significant deterioration in the mechanical properties of high-Ti-content alloys(NbTaMoWTil and NbTaMoWTi2),owing to the formation of Ti-rich acicular phases.
基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2024A1515011873)Shenzhen Basic Research Project (JCYJ20241202123504007)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission (KJZD20240903101400001, KJZD20240903102006009)。
文摘A multi-physics approach was used to quantify the effect of process parameters (laser power, scanning speed, hatch spacing, and scanning strategy) on the thermal history and corresponding microstructure evolution of Ti-25Nb (at%) alloy during the dual-track selective laser melting (SLM) process. Simulation results reveal that during the dual-track SLM process, increasing laser power results in greater thermal accumulation, leading to a molten pool of larger volume and coarser grains. Reducing scanning speed enhances remelting and promotes cellular growth at the top of molten pool, whereas faster scanning speed leads to rougher melt tracks and finer grains. Notably, hatch spacing significantly influences the molten pool dimensions and microstructures, and smaller hatch spacing promotes remelting. Furthermore, the orientations of grains in the second track during zigzag scanning differ markedly from those in the first track. More importantly, compared with those after the first track, both the temperature gradient and cooling rate at the boundaries of remelting molten pool are reduced after the second track scanning, resulting in slower interface velocity and significant change in solidification microstructure. This research provides a theoretical foundation for controlling non-equilibrium microstructure and offering novel insights into the optimization of SLM process parameters of titanium alloys.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62464010)Spring City Plan-Special Program for Young Talents(K202005007)+2 种基金Yunnan Talents Support Plan for Young Talents(XDYC-QNRC-2022-0482)Yunnan Local Colleges Applied Basic Research Projects(202101BA070001-138)Frontier Research Team of Kunming University 2023.
文摘Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electrocatalytic reaction kinetics at the cathode.The integration of light energy into Zn/Sn-air batteries is a promising strategy for enhancing their performance.However,the photothermal and photoelectric effects generate heat in the battery under prolonged solar irradiation,leading to air cathode instability.This paper presents the first design and synthesis of Ni_(2)-1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone(Ni_(2)DDA),an electronically conductiveπ-d conjugated metal-organic framework(MOF).Ni_(2)DDA exhibits both photoelectric and photothermal effects,with an optical band gap of~1.14 eV.Under illumination,Ni_(2)DDA achieves excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance(with an overpotential of 245 mV vs.reversible hydrogen electrode at 10 mA cm^(−2))and photothermal stability.These properties result from the synergy between the photoelectric and photothermal effects of Ni_(2)DDA.Upon integration into Zn/Sn-air batteries,Ni_(2)DDA ensures excellent cycling stability under light and exhibits remarkable performance in high-temperature environments up to 80℃.This study experimentally confirms the stable operation of photo-assisted Zn/Sn-air batteries under high-temperature conditions for the first time and provides novel insights into the application of electronically conductive MOFs in photoelectrocatalysis and photothermal catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51805084 and 52474401)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2023B1515120086 and 2025A1515012873).
文摘The influence of oscillation amplitude on molten pool thermal history,weld morphology characteristics,microstructural evolution,and mechanical properties during laser oscillating welding of QP980 steel was systematically investigated.Results show that laser beam oscillation significantly regulates molten pool thermomechanical behavior through optimized spatial energy distribution,thereby enabling microstructural reconstruction and joint performance enhancement.As the oscillation amplitude increases from 0 to 0.8 mm,the molten pool duration extends to 1.7 times the original value,while peak temperature and average cooling rate decrease by 19%and 39%,respectively.This thermal regulation promotes weld surface width expansion from 0.72 to 1.07 mm.The welding mode undergoes a progressive transition from keyhole mode→transitional mode→conduction mode.This transformation effectively suppresses porosity defects,substantially reducing porosity from 1.8%to 0.15%.Microstructural analysis indicates that oscillation modifies the maximum temperature gradient direction within the molten pool,facilitating preferential growth of coarse columnar grains along the welding centerline to establish load-transfer-favorable crystallographic orientations.The synergistic effects of these factors substantially improve joint mechanical properties:lap joint shear load increases by 81.5%(7.6→13.8 kN),and fracture elongation is enhanced by 135%(0.98→2.3 mm).The operational principles of laser oscillation parameters on the welding quality of QP980 steel were elucidated,providing theoretical foundations for joining process optimization.
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)and the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE)of the Republic of Korea(No.RS-2025-02315209).
文摘There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reactive coating processes,but existing work is not uncharacteristically remiss regarding viscoelasticity,radiative heating,viscous dissipation,and homogeneous–heterogeneous reactions within a single scheme that is calibrated.This research investigates the flow of Williamson nanofluid across a dynamically wedged surface under conditions that include viscous dissipation,thermal radiation,and homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions.The paper develops a detailed mathematical approach that utilizes boundary layers to transform partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations.RK4 is the technique for gaining numerical solutions,but with the addition of ANNs,there is an improvement in prediction accuracy and computational efficiency.The study investigates the influence of wedge angle parameter,along with Weissenberg number,thermal radiation parameter and Brownian motion parameter,and Schmidt number,on velocity distribution,temperature distribution,and concentra-tion distribution.Enhanced Weissenberg numbers enhance viscoelastic responses that modify velocity patterns,but radiation parameters and thermophoresis have key impacts on thermal transfer phenomena.This research develops findings that are of enormous application in aerospace,biomedical(artificial hearts and drug delivery),and industrial cooling technology applications.New findings on non-Newtonian nanofluids under full flow systems are included in this work to enhance heat transfer methods in novel fluid-based systems.
文摘Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forced air cooling,often struggle to transfer heat efficiently.In contrast,thermoelectric coolers(TECs)provide an innovative active cooling solution to meet growing thermal management demands.In this research,a refrigerant based on mono ethylene glycol and distilled water was used instead of using gases,in addition to using thermoelectric cooling units instead of using a compressor in traditional refrigeration systems.This study evaluates the performance of a Peltierbased thermalmanagement systemby analyzing the effects of using two,three,and four Peltiermodules on cooling rates,power consumption,temperature reduction,and system efficiency.Experimental results indicate that increasing the number of Peltier modules significantly enhances cooling performance.The four-module system achieved an optimal balance between cooling speed and energy efficiency,reducing the temperature of a liquidmixture(30% mono ethylene glycol+70% distilled water plus laser dyes)to 8℃ in just 17 min.It demonstrated a cooling rate of 0.794℃/min and a high coefficient of performance(COP)of 1.2 while consuming less energy than the two-and three-module systems.Furthermore,the study revealed that increasing the number of modules led to faster air cooling and improved temperature reduction.These findings highlight the importance of selecting the optimal number of Peltier modules to enhance efficiency and cooling speed whileminimizing energy consumption.This makes TEC technology a sustainable and effective solution for applications requiring rapid and reliable thermal management.
文摘Objective The use of lasers has been an important part of urology in the treatment of stone and prostate disease.The thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy have been a subject of debate over the years.The objective of this review was to assess the current state of knowledge available on the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy,as well as explore any new areas where studies are needed.Methods In August 2022,a keyword search on Google Scholar,PubMed,and Scopus for all papers containing the phrases“thermal effects”AND“laser”AND“lithotripsy”AND“urology”was done followed by citation jumping to other studies pertaining to the topic and 35 relevant papers were included in our study.The data from relevant papers were segregated into five groups according to the factor studied and type of study,and tables were created for a comparison of data.Results Temperature above the threshold of 43℃ was reached only when the power was>40 W and when there was adequate irrigation(at least 15–30 mL/min).Shorter lasing time divided by lithotripsy time or operator duty cycles less than 70%also resulted in a smaller temperature rise.Conclusion At least eight factors modify the thermal effects of lasers,and most importantly,the use of chilled irrigation at higher perfusion rates,lower power settings of<40 W,and with a shorter operator duty cycle will help to prevent thermal injuries from occurring.Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Fund of China (Grant Nos.U22A20166 and 52374131)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (Grant No.JCYJ20220531102012028)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST.
文摘The stimulation of shale reservoirs frequently involves significant shear failure,which is crucial for creating fracture networks and enhancing permeability to boost production.As the depth of extraction increases,the impact of elevated temperatures on the anisotropic shear strength and failure mechanisms of shale becomes pronounced,yet there is a notable lack of relevant research.This study conducts,for the first time,direct shear experiment on shales at four different temperatures and seven bedding angles.By employing acoustic emission(AE)and digital image correlation(DIC)techniques,the evolution of damage and the mechanism of crack propagation under anisotropic direct shearing at varying temperatures is revealed.The results indicate that both shear displacement and strength of shale increase with temperature across different bedding angles.Additionally,shale demonstrates distinct brittle failure characteristics under various conditions during direct shearing tests.The types of anisotropic shear failure observed under the influence of temperature include central shearing fracture,central shearing with secondary fracture,and deflected slip along the bedding.Moreover,the temperature effect enhances shear-induced crack propagation along bedding planes.Shear failure in shale predominantly occurs during higher loading stages,which coincide with a substantial amount of AE signals.Finally,the introduction of the anisotropy index and temperature sensitivity coefficient further elucidates the interaction mechanism between thermal effects and anisotropy.This study offers a novel methodology to explore the anisotropic shear failure behavior of shale under elevated temperatures,and also provides crucial theoretical and experimental insights into shear failure behavior relevant to practical shale reservoir stimulation.
文摘During the propagation of high-power lasers within internal channels,the laser beam heats the propagation medium,causing the thermal blooming effect that degrades the beam quality at the output.The intricate configuration of the optical path within the internal channel necessitates complex and time-consuming efforts to assess the impact of thermal blooming effect on the optical path.To meet the engineering need for rapid evaluation of thermal blooming effect in optical paths,this study proposed a rapid simulation method for the thermal blooming effect in internal optical paths based on the finite element method.This method discretized the fluid region into infinitesimal elements and employed finite element method for flow field analysis.A simplified analytical model of the flow field region in complex internal channels was established,and regions with similar thermal blooming effect were divided within this model.Based on the calculated optical path differences within these regions,numerical simulations of phase distortion caused by thermal blooming were conducted.The calculated result were compared with those obtained using the existing methods.The findings reveal that for complex optical paths,the discrepancy between the two approaches is less than 3.6%,with similar phase distortion patterns observed.For L-type units,this method and the existing methods identify the same primary factors influencing aberrations and exhibit consistent trends in their variation.This method was used to analyze the impact of thermal blooming effect in a straight channel under different gravity directions.The results show that phase distortion varies with changes in the direction of gravity,and the magnitude of the phase difference is strongly correlated with the component of gravity perpendicular to the optical axis.Compared to the existing methods,this approach offers greater flexibility,obviates the need for complex custom analysis programming.The analytical results of this method enable a rapid assessment of the thermal blooming effect in optical paths within the internal channel.This is especially useful during the engineering design.These results also provide crucial references for developing strategies to suppress thermal blooming effect.
文摘An energetic binder based on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB),doped with different ratios of nitrocellulose(NC)(10%,20%,30%,and 50%),was developed to study the effect of NC doping on the thermal decomposition behavior of a composite propellant(CP)comprising ammonium nitrate(AN)as an oxidizer and magnesium(Mg)as a fuel.Optimization of the propellant formulation was conducted using Chemical Equilibrium with Applications-National Aeronautics and Space Administration(CEA-NASA)software,which demonstrated an increase in specific impulse by 12.09 s when the binder contained 50%NC.Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)analysis confirmed the excellent compatibility between the components,and density measurements revealed an increase of 6.4%with a higher NC content.Morphological analysis using optical microscopy showed that NC doping improved the uniformity and compactness of the surface,reduced cavities,and achieved a more homogeneous particle distribution.Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)analysis indicated a decrease in the decomposition temperature of the propellant as the NC content increased,while kinetic studies revealed a 48.68%reduction in the activation energy when 50%NC was incorporated into the binder.These findings suggest that the addition of NC enhances combustion efficiency and improves overall propellant performance.This study highlights the potential of the new HTPB-NC energetic binder as a promising approach for advancing solid propellant technology.
文摘Thermal rectification refers to the asymmetry in heat transfer capability when subjected to forward and reverse temperature gradients.A thermal cloak can render objects invisible in thermal fields by redirecting heat flux pathways.In this paper,we present a thermal diode model based on a bi-layer thermal cloak system that incorporates a composite heat-fluxattracting layer with asymmetric,temperature-dependent thermal conductivity.In the forward case,the heat flux bypasses the cloaking region while maintaining undistorted background isotherm contours,whereas in the reverse case,the thermal cloak fails to function and the device effectively insulates heat.Consequently,thermal rectification occurs in the bi-layer thermal cloak system.A significant increase in the thermal rectification ratio is observed as the temperature gradient increases.By optimizing the system dimensions,a peak rectification ratio of 11.06 is achieved.This study provides physical insight and a design framework for developing novel thermal diodes with dual-functional thermal management capabilities.
文摘A comprehensive numerical investigation into mixed⁃mode delamination is presented in this study.It aims to assess the impact of thermal and friction effects through mixed⁃mode flexure crack propagation testing.Finite element analysis was employed to model the delamination process,incorporating a contact cohesive zone model.This model couples the traction⁃separation law,the contact law,and the Coulomb friction law simultaneously.The thermomechanical analysis in this study is performed using a sequentially coupled approach,implemented with the finite element software ABAQUS.The findings underscore the importance of this study.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52274082)the Program of Qingjiang Excellent Young Talents,Jiangxi University of Science and Technology(Grant No.JXUSTQJBJ2020003)the Innovation Fund Designated for Graduate Students of Jiangxi Province(Grant No.YC2023-B215).
文摘The roughness of the fracture surface directly affects the strength,deformation,and permeability of the surrounding rock in deep underground engineering.Understanding the effect of high temperature and thermal cycle on the fracture surface roughness plays an important role in estimating the damage degree and stability of deep rock mass.In this paper,the variations of fracture surface roughness of granite after different heating and thermal cycles were investigated using the joint roughness coefficient method(JRC),three-dimensional(3D)roughness parameters,and fractal dimension(D),and the mechanism of damage and deterioration of granite were revealed.The experimental results show an increase in the roughness of the granite fracture surface as temperature and cycle number were incremented.The variations of JRC,height parameter,inclination parameter and area parameter with the temperature conformed to the Boltzmann's functional distribution,while the D decreased linearly as the temperature increased.Besides,the anisotropy index(Ip)of the granite fracture surface increased as the temperature increased,and the larger parameter values of roughness characterization at different temperatures were attained mainly in directions of 20°–40°,60°–100°and 140°–160°.The fracture aperture of granite after fracture followed the Gauss distribution and the average aperture increased with increasing temperature,which increased from 0.665 mm at 25℃to 1.058 mm at 800℃.High temperature caused an uneven thermal expansion,water evaporation,and oxidation of minerals within the granite,which promoted the growth and expansion of microfractures,and reduced interparticle bonding strength.In particular,the damage was exacerbated by the expansion and cracking of the quartz phase transition after T>500℃.Thermal cycles contributed to the accumulation of this damage and further weakened the interparticle bonding forces,resulting in a significant increase in the roughness,anisotropy,and aperture of the fracture surface after five cycles.
基金financially supported by the Ph.D. start-up funds of Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University (Nos. 2023BSQD11, 2023BSQD13)Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules (No. 2024SSY05141)。
文摘The exploitation of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites(OIHPs) as active layer materials for typical sandwich-structured resistive memories has attracted widespread interest due to the property of low power consumption and fast switching. However, the inherent thermal instability of perovskites limits the application of OIHPs-based resistive memories under extreme conditions, while the infiuence of thermal effects on their resistance change characteristics remains unclear. Herein, a novel 2D <100>-oriented high-temperature resistant OIHP [(BIZ-H)_(2)(PbBr_(4))]n(BIZ = benzimidazole) is prepared as an active layer material to fabricate FTO/[(BIZ-H)_(2)(PbBr_(4))]n/Ag resistive memory with excellent thermal reproducibility and stability up to 120℃. The increase in temperature leads to a decrease in the PbBr_(6) octahedral distortion in the crystal structure, an increase in hydrogen bonding between the(BIZ-H)+cation and the(PbBr_(4))_(n)^(2n-)layer, and a shortening of the spacing of the inorganic layers, which is found to result in the creation and predominance of thermally activated traps with increasing temperature. This work provides a new direction for the next generation of OIHPs-based resistive memories with high-temperature tolerance.
基金funded by the Independent Innovation Project of Changjiang Institute of Survey,Planning,Design and Research Corporation (CX2020Z32)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Numbers42204006 and 42104028)the Open Fund of Hubei Luojia Laboratory (Grant Numbers 230100020 and 230100019)
文摘The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins of periodic signals in GPS observations makes it difficult to isolate the millimeter-levelMTE displacement from other signals and noises.In this study,to assess the diurnal and semidiurnalsignals induced by MTE,we processed 12 very short GPS baselines(VSGB)with length<150 m.Themonument pairs for each baseline differ in their heights,horizontal structure,or base foundations.Meanwhile,two zero-baselines were also processed as the control group.Results showed that the sea-sonal signals observed in VSGB time series in the horizontal and vertical directions,were mainly inducedby seasonal MTE.Time-varying diurnal and semidiurnal signals with amplitude up to 4 mm wereobserved in the vertical direction for baselines with monument height difference(MHD)larger than10 m.Horizontal diurnal signal with an amplitude of about 2 mm was also detected for baselines withnon-axisymmetric monument structure.The orientation of the detected horizontal displacement wascoherent with the direction of daily temperature variation(DTV)driven by direct solar radiation,whichindicates that the diurnal and semidiurnal signals are likely induced by MTE.The observed high-frequency MTE displacements,if not well modeled and removed,may propagate into spurious long-term signals and bias the velocity estimation in the daily GPS time series.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.J2019-VII-0013-0153)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program,China(Nos.2021ZDZX0001 and 2021ZDZX0002)。
文摘To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and failure mechanisms of the ceramic coatings within these microstructures were thoroughly investigated.Femtosecond laser technology was used to fabricate three types of high-quality microstructure grooves:linear,sine wave,and grid patterns.These grooves exhibit uniform morphology,well-defined edges,and smooth inner walls.After ceramic coating deposition,columnar crystal structures grew perpendicularly along the groove walls,completely filling the microstructures and forming an arched support structure that significantly enhances mechanical interlocking and adhesion.Among the different microstructures,grid patterns demonstrated the best adhesion performance.In scratch tests,grid-patterned microstructures exhibited only localized small block spalling under high load conditions,avoiding large-scale delamination.This superior performance is attributed to the ability of grid pattern to effectively distribute stress in multiple directions and prevent crack propagation.By reducing stress concentration and enhancing mechanical interlocking points,grid-patterned microstructures also showed excellent resistance to spallation during thermal cycling,markedly improving the thermal resistance and adhesion of coating.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12272146)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2024BRA009)the Young Top-notch Talent Cultivation Program of Hubei Province,is appreciated.
文摘Twisted polymer artificial muscles activated by thermal heating represent a new class of soft actuators capable of generating torsional actuation.The thermal torsion effect,characterized by the reversible untwisting of twisted fibers as temperature increases due to greater radial than axial thermal expansion,is crucial to the actuation performance of these artificial muscles.This study explores the thermal torsion effect of polymer muscles made of twisted Nylon 6 fibers in experimental and theoretical aspects,focusing on the interplay between material properties and temperature.It is revealed that the thermal torsion effect enhances the actuation performance of the twisted polymer actuator while the thermal softening effect diminishes it.A thermal-mechanical model incorporating both the thermal torsion effect and thermal softening effect is used to predict the recovered torque of the twisted polymer actuators.An optimal bias angle and operating temperature are identified to maximize the recovered torque.Analysis of strain and stress distributions in the cross-section of the twisted polymer fiber shows that the outer layers of the fiber predominantly contribute to the torsional actuation.This work aids in the precise control and structural optimization of the thermally-activated twisted polymer actuators.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Project from Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2022YFA1203100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52122606)the funding from Shanghai Polytechnic University.
文摘As the size of transistors shrinks and power density increases,thermal simulation has become an indispensable part of the device design procedure.However,existing works for advanced technology transistors use simplified empirical models to calculate effective thermal conductivity in the simulations.In this work,we present a dataset of size-dependent effective thermal conductivity with electron and phonon properties extracted from ab initio computations.Absolute in-plane and cross-plane thermal conductivity data of eight semiconducting materials(Si,Ge,GaN,AlN,4H-SiC,GaAs,InAs,BAs)and four metallic materials(Al,W,TiN,Ti)with the characteristic length ranging from 5 nm to 50 nm have been provided.Besides the absolute value,normalized effective thermal conductivity is also given,in case it needs to be used with updated bulk thermal conductivity in the future.
基金supported by the Postgraduate Education Reform Project of Shandong Province(SDYAL2023032)the National Key Research and Development Program(2021YFB3500102)。
文摘Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MDCS).Specifically,the MMC nanoparticles confined to the surface of the ZnIn_(2)S_(4)hollow tube-shell(MMC/HT-ZIS)achieve a hydrogen evolution rate of 9.72 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 11.2 times higher than that of pure HT-ZIS.Meanwhile,the MnCdS(MCS)nanoparticles are encapsulated within the two-dimensional MMC(2D MMC/MCS)through precise regulation of size and morphology.The 10-MMC/MCS lamellar network demonstrates the highest hydrogen evolution rate of 8.19 mmol g^(-1)-h^(-1).The obtained MMC/TMs-MDCS catalysts exhibit an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,which can be attributed to the strong synergistic interaction between the multidimensional confinement and the photothermal effects.The confinement space and the strong interfacial relationship within the MMC/TMs-MDCS create abundant channels and active sites that facilitate electron migration and transport.Furthermore,the construction of a confined environment positions these materials as promising candidates for achieving exceptional photothermal catalytic performance,as MMC/TMs-MDCS enhance light absorption through light scattering and reflecting effects.Additionally,the capacity of MMC/TMsMDCS to convert solar light into thermal energy significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction,thereby facilitating reaction kinetics and accelerating the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers.This work provides valuable insights for the development of highly efficient photothermal catalytic water-splitting systems for hydrogen production using multidimensional confined catalysts.
