Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMO)are of great significance in achieving high energy density all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),owing to their high theoretical capacity and high operation voltage.Unfortunately,their...Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMO)are of great significance in achieving high energy density all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),owing to their high theoretical capacity and high operation voltage.Unfortunately,their practical application is hindered by severe interface degradation due to the chemical oxidation and electrochemical decomposition of solid electrolytes(SEs),driven by high-active oxygen and electron sources from LRMO.Herein,an interfacial modification strategy is proposed to stabilize the surface lattice oxygen of LRMO and reduce electronic conduction between LRMO and SEs,synergistically.Accordingly,the byproducts from chemical oxidation(InO^(-))and electrochemical decomposition(LiCl^(-))are largely suppressed,leading to superior interfacial transport with the lowest resistance.Consequently,the ASSLB achieves a high reversible capacity of 227.9 mA h g^(-1)at 0.1 C,a cycling stability of 90.1%capacity retention after 200 cycles at 0.1 C,and a superior rate capability with a capacity of81.7 m A h g^(-1)at 3.0 C.This study enriches the fundamental understanding of LRMO/SEs interfacial evolution during the electrochemical cycling and the proposed interfacial modification strategy benefits the future design of Li-rich compounds for ASSLBs.展开更多
All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)assembled with sulfide solid electrolytes(SSEs)and nickel(Ni)-rich oxide cathode materials are expected to achieve high energy density and safety,representing potential candidates for t...All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)assembled with sulfide solid electrolytes(SSEs)and nickel(Ni)-rich oxide cathode materials are expected to achieve high energy density and safety,representing potential candidates for the next-generation energy storage systems.However,interfacial issues between SSEs and Nirich oxide cathode materials,attributed to space charge layer,interfacial side reactions,and mechanical contact failure,significantly restrict the performances of ASSBs.The interface degradation is closely related to the components of the composite cathode and the process of electrode fabrication.Focusing on the influencing factors of interface compatibility between SSEs and Ni-rich oxide cathode,this article systematically discusses how cathode active materials(CAMs),electrolytes,conductive additives,binders,and electrode fabrication impact the interface compatibility.In addition,the strategies for the compatibility modification are reviewed.Furthermore,the challenges and prospects of intensive research on the degradation and modification of the SSE/Ni-rich cathode material interface are discussed.This review is intended to inspire the development of high-energy-density and high-safety all-solid-state batteries.展开更多
To better understand the strengthening mechanism of in-situ formed TiB reinforcements in dual-phase Ti6 Al4 V alloy,the interface characters and properties ofα-Ti/β-Ti/TiB system were thoroughly investigated with th...To better understand the strengthening mechanism of in-situ formed TiB reinforcements in dual-phase Ti6 Al4 V alloy,the interface characters and properties ofα-Ti/β-Ti/TiB system were thoroughly investigated with the combined use of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),abinitio calculations,and indentation tests.The ab-initio calculations suggest that the highly coherent(100)_(TiB)/(121)_(β-Ti)phase boundary(PB)has fairly low interface energy of 0.082 J/m^(2)with an exceptionally high adhesion strength of 6.04 J/m^(2),owing to the formation of strong interfacial Ti–B ionic bonds.The semi-coherent(201)_(TiB)/(0001)_(α-Ti)interface shows a relatively higher interface energy of 1.442 J/m^(2)but still with a fairly high adhesion strength of 4.95 J/m^(2).With the obtained interfacial energetics,thermodynamics analyses were further carried out to explore the nucleation mechanism ofα-Ti in TiB reinforced Ti6Al4V composite.Superior to the heterogeneous nucleation at TiB/β-Ti interface,the homogeneous nucleation ofα-Ti within theβ-Ti phase can be more energy-preferred,due to its lower nucleation energy barrier and critical radius.Further indentation tests under various loads of different modes confirmed a remarkably enhanced load-bearing capacity of dual-phase Ti6Al4V alloys,under the critical significance of the strong interfacial bonding achieved by reinforcements of in-situ formed TiB.展开更多
We apply the adaptive moving window method of Sun et al. to the most recent catalog data and the data recorded by portable stations to construct the velocity structure of the crust and upper mantle, and to determine t...We apply the adaptive moving window method of Sun et al. to the most recent catalog data and the data recorded by portable stations to construct the velocity structure of the crust and upper mantle, and to determine the depth of the Moho interface beneath the Tibetan plateau and other areas of China. We first select 2 600 locations in the study region with 1° intervals, then at each location invert for a five-layer 1-D P-wave velocity model from the surface down to the uppermost mantle by performing a Monte Carlo random search. The Moho depth at each location is then determined, and the Moho interface beneath the study region is obtained through proper interpolation with certain smoothing. Compared to depths obtained by previous studies, our results show more accurate Moho depths in the Tibetan plateau, Tianshan region and other areas of the study region.展开更多
This paper developed a hot Pressing aided exothermic synthesis (HPES) technique. to fabricate NiAl matrix composites containing 0 and 20 v.% TiB_2 particles. The conversion to the product was complete. and TiB_2 parti...This paper developed a hot Pressing aided exothermic synthesis (HPES) technique. to fabricate NiAl matrix composites containing 0 and 20 v.% TiB_2 particles. The conversion to the product was complete. and TiB_2 particles in the matrix were uniformly dispersed. The inter faces between nail and TiB_2 were atomically flat. sharp and free from any inter facial phases in most cases. In some cases. however. thin inter facial amorphous layers existed at NiAl/ TiB_2 interfaces. In addition, the microstructure and inter faces were highly thermal stable. In all processing states. the yield strengths at room temperature or at 1000℃ of the composite were approximately three times as strong as that of the unrein forced NiAl. The ambient fracture toughness of the composite was also superior to monolithic NiAl.展开更多
Complex weak structural planes and fault zones induce significant heterogeneity,discontinuity,and nonlinear characteristics of a rock mass.When an earthquake occurs,these characteristics lead to extremely complex seis...Complex weak structural planes and fault zones induce significant heterogeneity,discontinuity,and nonlinear characteristics of a rock mass.When an earthquake occurs,these characteristics lead to extremely complex seismic wave propagation and vibrational behaviors and thus pose a huge threat to the safety and stability of deep buried tunnels.To investigate the wave propagation in a rock mass with different structural planes and fault zones,this study first introduced the theory of elastic wave propagation and elastodynamic principles and used the Zoeppritz equation to describe wave field decomposition and develop a seismic wave response model accordingly.Then,a physical wave propagation model was constructed to investigate seismic waves passing through a fault,and dynamic damage was analyzed by using shaking table tests.Finally,stress wave attenuation and dynamic incompatible deformation mechanisms in a rock mass with fault zones were explored.The results indicate that under the action of weak structural planes,stress waves appear as a complex wave field decomposition phenomenon.When a stress wave spreads to a weak structural plane,its scattering may transform into a tensile wave,generating tensile stress and destabilizing the rock mass;wave dynamic energy is absorbed by a low-strength rock through wave scattering,which significantly weakens the seismic load.Wave propagation accelerates the initiation and expansion of internal defects in the rock mass and leads to a dynamic incompatible deformation.This is one of the main causes for large deformation and even instability within rock masses.These findings provide an important reference and guide with respect to stability analysis of rock mass with weak structural planes and fault zones.展开更多
Ti Al B alloys were produced by in situ synthesis method. The phase constitutions, microstructure of these alloys and the morphology of the primary TiB 2 were investigated by XRD and SEM. The results show that these a...Ti Al B alloys were produced by in situ synthesis method. The phase constitutions, microstructure of these alloys and the morphology of the primary TiB 2 were investigated by XRD and SEM. The results show that these alloys are composed of TiAl and TiB 2, and the primary TiB 2 is hexagonal prism shape. Growth terraces, pyramidal protrusion, and rod shape dendrites are observed on (0001) plane of primary TiB 2. There are thin flake convexes on plane of primary TiB 2, parallel to (0001) plane of the primary TiB 2. The rod shaped crystal orientation and thin flake convexes are parallel to primary TiB 2 where they protrude out. The solid liquid interface morphology of primary TiB 2 during solidification was also investigated. It was indicated that the solid liquid interface morphology of primary TiB 2 is instable and gradually develops into a complicated interface consisted of a few separated secondary interfaces. These secondary interfaces are facet with the same crystalline orientation.展开更多
Free-interface dual-compatibility modal synthesis method(compatibility of both force and displacement on interfaces)is introduced to large-scale civil engineering structure to enhance computation efficiency. The basic...Free-interface dual-compatibility modal synthesis method(compatibility of both force and displacement on interfaces)is introduced to large-scale civil engineering structure to enhance computation efficiency. The basic equations of the method are first set up, and then the mode cut-off principle and the dividing principle are proposed. MATLAB is used for simulation in different frame structures. The simulation results demonstrate the applicability of this substructure method to civil engineering structures and the correctness of the proposed mode cut-off principle. Studies are also conducted on how to divide the whole structure for better computation efficiency while maintaining better precision. It is observed that the geometry and material properties should be considered, and the synthesis results would be more precise when the inflection points of the mode shapes are taken into consideration. Furthermore, the simulation performed on a large-scale high-rise connected structure further proves the feasibility and efficiency of this modal synthesis method compared with the traditional global method. It is also concluded from the simulation results that the fewer number of DOFs in each substructure will result in better computation efficiency, but too many substructures will be time-consuming due to the tedious synthesis procedures. Moreover, the substructures with free interface will introduce errors and reduce the precision dramatically, which should be avoided.展开更多
Heterojunction photocatalysts have shown considerable activities for organic pollutants degradation.However,the faint connection interface and inferior charge shift efficiency critically block the property of heteroju...Heterojunction photocatalysts have shown considerable activities for organic pollutants degradation.However,the faint connection interface and inferior charge shift efficiency critically block the property of heterojunction photocatalysis.Herein,Bi_(2)O_(2)S/NiFe_(2)O_(4) nanosheets heterojunction with ultrastrong inter-face interaction and high internal electric field are designed by an in-situ growth method.Tentative and theoretical consequences prove that the interfacial interaction and internal electric field not only act as the electron flow bridge but also decrease the electrons shift energy obstacle,thus speeding up electrons transfer and achieving effective spatial electron-hole separation.Therefore,a large amount of·O_(2)^(-)and holes as active species were generated.Remarkably,Bi_(2)O_(2) S/NiFe_(2)O_(4) establishes a considerably boosted photocatalytic performance for tetracycline degradation(0.032 min^(-1)),which is about 14.2-fold and 7.8-fold of the pristine BOS and NFO,respectively.This work provides a promising motivation for modulating charge transfer by interface control and internal electric field to boost photocatalytic performance.展开更多
Invasive as well as non-invasive neurotechnologies conceptualized to interface the central and peripheral nervous system have been probed for the past decades,which refer to electroencephalography,electrocorticography...Invasive as well as non-invasive neurotechnologies conceptualized to interface the central and peripheral nervous system have been probed for the past decades,which refer to electroencephalography,electrocorticography and microelectrode arrays.The challenges of these mentioned approaches are characterized by the bandwidth of the spatiotemporal resolution,which in turn is essential for large-area neuron recordings(Abiri et al.,2019).展开更多
High-performance alloys are indispensable in modern engineering because of their exceptional strength,ductility,corrosion resistance,fatigue resistance,and thermal stability,which are all significantly influenced by t...High-performance alloys are indispensable in modern engineering because of their exceptional strength,ductility,corrosion resistance,fatigue resistance,and thermal stability,which are all significantly influenced by the alloy interface structures.Despite substantial efforts,a comprehensive overview of interface engineering of high-performance alloys has not been presented so far.In this study,the interfaces in high-performance alloys,particularly grain and phase boundaries,were systematically examined,with emphasis on their crystallographic characteristics and chemical element segregations.The effects of the interfaces on the electrical conductivity,mechanical strength,toughness,hydrogen embrittlement resistance,and thermal stability of the alloys were elucidated.Moreover,correlations among various types of interfaces and advanced experimental and computational techniques were examined using big data analytics,enabling robust design strategies.Challenges currently faced in the field of interface engineering and emerging opportunities in the field are also discussed.The study results would guide the development of next-generation high-performance alloys.展开更多
A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The resu...A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.展开更多
Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving...Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving the overall performance of CPEs due to their difficulty in achieving robust electrochemical and mechanical interfaces simultaneously.Here,by regulating the surface charge characteristics of halloysite nanotube(HNT),we propose a concept of lithium-ion dynamic interface(Li^(+)-DI)engineering in nano-charged CPE(NCCPE).Results show that the surface charge characteristics of HNTs fundamentally change the Li^(+)-DI,and thereof the mechanical and ion-conduction behaviors of the NCCPEs.Particularly,the HNTs with positively charged surface(HNTs+)lead to a higher Li^(+)transference number(0.86)than that of HNTs-(0.73),but a lower toughness(102.13 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs+and 159.69 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs-).Meanwhile,a strong interface compatibilization effect by Li^(+)is observed for especially the HNTs+-involved Li^(+)-DI,which improves the toughness by 2000%compared with the control.Moreover,HNTs+are more effective to weaken the Li^(+)-solvation strength and facilitate the formation of Li F-rich solid-electrolyte interphase of Li metal compared to HNTs-.The resultant Li|NCCPE|LiFePO4cell delivers a capacity of 144.9 m Ah g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C and a capacity retention of 78.6%.This study provides deep insights into understanding the roles of surface charges of nanofillers in regulating the mechanical and electrochemical interfaces in ASSLMBs.展开更多
The pre-wetting of aggregate surface is a means to improve the interface performance of SBS modified asphalt and aggregate.The effect of pre-wetting technology on the interaction between SBS modified asphalt and aggre...The pre-wetting of aggregate surface is a means to improve the interface performance of SBS modified asphalt and aggregate.The effect of pre-wetting technology on the interaction between SBS modified asphalt and aggregate was analyzed by molecular dynamics simulation.The diffusion coefficient and concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on aggregate surface are included.The simulation results show that the diffusion coefficient of the aggregate surface of SBS modified asphalt is increased by 47.6%and 70.5%respectively after 110#asphalt and 130#asphalt are pre-wetted.The concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on the aggregate surface after pre-wetting is more uniform.According to the results of interface energy calculation,the interface energy of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate can be increased by about 5%after pre-wetting.According to the results of molecular dynamics simulation,the pre-wetting technology can effectively improve the interface workability of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate,so as to improve the interface performance.展开更多
Metal-carbon dioxide(CO_(2))batteries hold great promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are regarded as one of the most promising energy storage techniques due to their efficiency advantages in CO_(2)recove...Metal-carbon dioxide(CO_(2))batteries hold great promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are regarded as one of the most promising energy storage techniques due to their efficiency advantages in CO_(2)recovery and conversion.Moreover,rechargeable nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)batteries have attracted much attention due to their high theoretical energy density.However,the stability issues of the electrode-electrolyte interfaces of nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)(lithium(Li)/sodium(Na)/potassium(K)-CO_(2))batteries have been troubling its development,and a large number of related research in the field of electrolytes have conducted in recent years.This review retraces the short but rapid research history of nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)batteries with a detailed electrochemical mechanism analysis.Then it focuses on the basic characteristics and design principles of electrolytes,summarizes the latest achievements of various types of electrolytes in a timely manner and deeply analyzes the construction strategies of stable electrode-electrolyte interfaces for metal-CO_(2)batteries.Finally,the key issues related to electrolytes and interface engineering are fully discussed and several potential directions for future research are proposed.This review enriches a comprehensive understanding of electrolytes and interface engineering toward the practical applications of next-generation metal-CO_(2)batteries.展开更多
Efficient utilization of electrostatic charges is paramount for numerous applications,from printing to kinetic energy harvesting.However,existing technologies predominantly focus on the static qualities of these charg...Efficient utilization of electrostatic charges is paramount for numerous applications,from printing to kinetic energy harvesting.However,existing technologies predominantly focus on the static qualities of these charges,neglecting their dynamic capabilities as carriers for energy conversion.Herein,we report a paradigm-shifting strategy that orchestrates the swift transit of surface charges,generated through contact electrification,via a freely moving droplet.This technique ingeniously creates a bespoke charged surface which,in tandem with a droplet acting as a transfer medium to the ground,facilitates targeted charge displacement and amplifies electrical energy collection.The spontaneously generated electric field between the charged surface and needle tip,along with the enhanced water ionization under the electric field,proves pivotal in facilitating controlled charge transfer.By coupling the effects of charge self-transfer,contact electrification,and electrostatic induction,a dual-electrode droplet-driven(DD)triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)is designed to harvest the water-related energy,exhibiting a two-orderof-magnitude improvement in electrical output compared to traditional single-electrode systems.Our strategy establishes a fundamental groundwork for efficient water drop energy acquisition,offering deep insights and substantial utility for future interdisciplinary research and applications in energy science.展开更多
Interface chemical modulation strategies are considered as promising method to prepare electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR).However,conventional interface catalysts are generally limited by the inhere...Interface chemical modulation strategies are considered as promising method to prepare electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR).However,conventional interface catalysts are generally limited by the inherent activity and incompatibility of the individual components themselves,and the irregular charge distribution and slow charge transfer ability between interfaces severely limit the activity of UOR.Therefore,we optimized and designed a Ni_(2)P/CoP interface with modulated surface charge distribution and directed charge transfer to promote UOR activity.Density functional theorycalculations first predict a regular charge transfer from CoP to Ni_(2)P,which creates a built-in electric field between Ni_(2)P and CoP interface.Optimization of the adsorption/desorption process of UOR/HER reaction intermediates leads to the improvement of catalytic activity.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization confirm the unique mechanism of facilitated reaction at the Ni_(2)P/CoP interface.Electrochemical tests further validated the prediction with excellent UOR/HER activities of 1.28 V and 19.7 mV vs.RHE,at 10 mA cm^(-2),respectively.Furthermore,Ni_(2)P/CoP achieves industrial-grade current densities(500 mA cm^(−2))at 1.75 V and 1.87 V in the overall urea electrolyzer(UOR||HER)and overall human urine electrolyzer(HUOR||HER),respectively,and demonstrates considerable durability.展开更多
Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance th...Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance the properties of SS through high-speed dispersion,transforming its inherent hydrophilic and oleophobic characteristics into hydrophily and lipophilicity.The modification effects were innovatively assessed by observing the color changes of modified steel slag solutions following the dissolution-settlement equilibrium constant.This approach avoided human-induced errors and improved estimated accuracy in conformance with conventional methods such as oil absorption value,activation index,sedimentation volume,and lipophilicity.The hydrolysis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH)generated–Si(OH)_(3)structure to form hydrogen or covalent bonds with active substances(OH groups)from SS.Concurrently,SS underwent encapsulation via Si–O–Si structure resulting from the dehydration of–Si(OH)_(3).The stearic acid coupling agent(SA),aluminate coupling agent(AC),and titanate coupling agent(TN)underwent chemical reactions with Ca(OH)_(2),Al(OH)_(3),and CaCO_(3)in SS.The acidic SA primarily created stable chemical bonds and acted as a supplement due to its package,reducing surface activity and hydrophilicity while enhancing lipophilicity.Specifically,the optimal modification effect was obtained at 3 wt.%SA.Consequently,3 wt.%SA was established as the benchmark for multiple modifiers and the most effective combination was 3 wt.%SA and 3 wt.%AC.Compared with a single interface modifier,SA corroded the SS surface to provide numerous active sites for further modification by KH,AC,or TN,resulting in a more densely packed structure.In addition,more organic groups on SS prevent the proximity of other particles from agglomerating to achieve dispersion and a synergistic modification,laying a theoretical foundation of SS in a new pathway for organic composite materials.展开更多
The formation of interphase layers,including the cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI)and solidelectrolyte interphase(SEI),exhibits significant chemical complexity and plays a pivotal role in determining the performance...The formation of interphase layers,including the cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI)and solidelectrolyte interphase(SEI),exhibits significant chemical complexity and plays a pivotal role in determining the performance of lithium batteries.Despite considerable advances in simulating the bulk phase properties of battery materials,the understanding of interfaces,including crystalline interfaces that represent the simplest case,remains limited.This is primarily due to challenges in performing ground-state searches for interface microstructures and the high computational costs associated with first-principles methods.Herein,we introduce InterOptimus,an automated workflow designed to efficiently search for ground-state heterogeneous interfaces.InterOptimus incorporates a rigorous,symmetry-aware equivalence analysis for lattice matching and termination scanning.Additionally,it introduces stereographic projection as an intuitive and comprehensive framework for visualizing and classifying interface structures.By integrating universal machine learning interatomic potentials(MLIPs),InterOptimus enables rapid predictions of interface energy and stability,significantly reducing the necessary computational cost in density functional theory(DFT)by over 90%.We benchmarked several MLIPs at three critical lithium battery interfaces,Li_(2)S|Ni_(3)S_(2),LiF|NCM,and Li_(3)PS_(4)|Li,and demonstrated that the MLIPs achieve accuracy comparable to DFT in modeling potential energy surfaces and ranking interface stabilities.Thus,InterOptimus facilitates the efficient determination of ground-state heterogeneous interface structures and subsequent studies of structure-property relationships,accelerating the interface engineering of novel battery materials.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China with Grant No.12274176 and No.12474210supported by the relevant national program+1 种基金support from Department of Science and Technology of Jilin Province with Grant No.20210301021GXthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Center Universities with Grant No.2023-JCXK-03。
文摘Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMO)are of great significance in achieving high energy density all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),owing to their high theoretical capacity and high operation voltage.Unfortunately,their practical application is hindered by severe interface degradation due to the chemical oxidation and electrochemical decomposition of solid electrolytes(SEs),driven by high-active oxygen and electron sources from LRMO.Herein,an interfacial modification strategy is proposed to stabilize the surface lattice oxygen of LRMO and reduce electronic conduction between LRMO and SEs,synergistically.Accordingly,the byproducts from chemical oxidation(InO^(-))and electrochemical decomposition(LiCl^(-))are largely suppressed,leading to superior interfacial transport with the lowest resistance.Consequently,the ASSLB achieves a high reversible capacity of 227.9 mA h g^(-1)at 0.1 C,a cycling stability of 90.1%capacity retention after 200 cycles at 0.1 C,and a superior rate capability with a capacity of81.7 m A h g^(-1)at 3.0 C.This study enriches the fundamental understanding of LRMO/SEs interfacial evolution during the electrochemical cycling and the proposed interfacial modification strategy benefits the future design of Li-rich compounds for ASSLBs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072036,52272187)the China Petroleum&Chemical Corporation(SINOPEC)project(223128).
文摘All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)assembled with sulfide solid electrolytes(SSEs)and nickel(Ni)-rich oxide cathode materials are expected to achieve high energy density and safety,representing potential candidates for the next-generation energy storage systems.However,interfacial issues between SSEs and Nirich oxide cathode materials,attributed to space charge layer,interfacial side reactions,and mechanical contact failure,significantly restrict the performances of ASSBs.The interface degradation is closely related to the components of the composite cathode and the process of electrode fabrication.Focusing on the influencing factors of interface compatibility between SSEs and Ni-rich oxide cathode,this article systematically discusses how cathode active materials(CAMs),electrolytes,conductive additives,binders,and electrode fabrication impact the interface compatibility.In addition,the strategies for the compatibility modification are reviewed.Furthermore,the challenges and prospects of intensive research on the degradation and modification of the SSE/Ni-rich cathode material interface are discussed.This review is intended to inspire the development of high-energy-density and high-safety all-solid-state batteries.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3701203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under the Grant Nos.52171137,51731009,and 52071116+2 种基金Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Fund(No.LBHZ20058)Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.TD2020E001)Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guang Dong Province(No.2019B010942001)。
文摘To better understand the strengthening mechanism of in-situ formed TiB reinforcements in dual-phase Ti6 Al4 V alloy,the interface characters and properties ofα-Ti/β-Ti/TiB system were thoroughly investigated with the combined use of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),abinitio calculations,and indentation tests.The ab-initio calculations suggest that the highly coherent(100)_(TiB)/(121)_(β-Ti)phase boundary(PB)has fairly low interface energy of 0.082 J/m^(2)with an exceptionally high adhesion strength of 6.04 J/m^(2),owing to the formation of strong interfacial Ti–B ionic bonds.The semi-coherent(201)_(TiB)/(0001)_(α-Ti)interface shows a relatively higher interface energy of 1.442 J/m^(2)but still with a fairly high adhesion strength of 4.95 J/m^(2).With the obtained interfacial energetics,thermodynamics analyses were further carried out to explore the nucleation mechanism ofα-Ti in TiB reinforced Ti6Al4V composite.Superior to the heterogeneous nucleation at TiB/β-Ti interface,the homogeneous nucleation ofα-Ti within theβ-Ti phase can be more energy-preferred,due to its lower nucleation energy barrier and critical radius.Further indentation tests under various loads of different modes confirmed a remarkably enhanced load-bearing capacity of dual-phase Ti6Al4V alloys,under the critical significance of the strong interfacial bonding achieved by reinforcements of in-situ formed TiB.
基金supported by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency under Contract Number DTRA01-00-C-0024supported by Chinese Academy of Sciences fund KJCX2-EW-121
文摘We apply the adaptive moving window method of Sun et al. to the most recent catalog data and the data recorded by portable stations to construct the velocity structure of the crust and upper mantle, and to determine the depth of the Moho interface beneath the Tibetan plateau and other areas of China. We first select 2 600 locations in the study region with 1° intervals, then at each location invert for a five-layer 1-D P-wave velocity model from the surface down to the uppermost mantle by performing a Monte Carlo random search. The Moho depth at each location is then determined, and the Moho interface beneath the study region is obtained through proper interpolation with certain smoothing. Compared to depths obtained by previous studies, our results show more accurate Moho depths in the Tibetan plateau, Tianshan region and other areas of the study region.
文摘This paper developed a hot Pressing aided exothermic synthesis (HPES) technique. to fabricate NiAl matrix composites containing 0 and 20 v.% TiB_2 particles. The conversion to the product was complete. and TiB_2 particles in the matrix were uniformly dispersed. The inter faces between nail and TiB_2 were atomically flat. sharp and free from any inter facial phases in most cases. In some cases. however. thin inter facial amorphous layers existed at NiAl/ TiB_2 interfaces. In addition, the microstructure and inter faces were highly thermal stable. In all processing states. the yield strengths at room temperature or at 1000℃ of the composite were approximately three times as strong as that of the unrein forced NiAl. The ambient fracture toughness of the composite was also superior to monolithic NiAl.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:B220202058National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:41831278+1 种基金National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program),Grant/Award Number:2015CB057903ARC Future Fellowship,Grant/Award Number:FT140100019。
文摘Complex weak structural planes and fault zones induce significant heterogeneity,discontinuity,and nonlinear characteristics of a rock mass.When an earthquake occurs,these characteristics lead to extremely complex seismic wave propagation and vibrational behaviors and thus pose a huge threat to the safety and stability of deep buried tunnels.To investigate the wave propagation in a rock mass with different structural planes and fault zones,this study first introduced the theory of elastic wave propagation and elastodynamic principles and used the Zoeppritz equation to describe wave field decomposition and develop a seismic wave response model accordingly.Then,a physical wave propagation model was constructed to investigate seismic waves passing through a fault,and dynamic damage was analyzed by using shaking table tests.Finally,stress wave attenuation and dynamic incompatible deformation mechanisms in a rock mass with fault zones were explored.The results indicate that under the action of weak structural planes,stress waves appear as a complex wave field decomposition phenomenon.When a stress wave spreads to a weak structural plane,its scattering may transform into a tensile wave,generating tensile stress and destabilizing the rock mass;wave dynamic energy is absorbed by a low-strength rock through wave scattering,which significantly weakens the seismic load.Wave propagation accelerates the initiation and expansion of internal defects in the rock mass and leads to a dynamic incompatible deformation.This is one of the main causes for large deformation and even instability within rock masses.These findings provide an important reference and guide with respect to stability analysis of rock mass with weak structural planes and fault zones.
文摘Ti Al B alloys were produced by in situ synthesis method. The phase constitutions, microstructure of these alloys and the morphology of the primary TiB 2 were investigated by XRD and SEM. The results show that these alloys are composed of TiAl and TiB 2, and the primary TiB 2 is hexagonal prism shape. Growth terraces, pyramidal protrusion, and rod shape dendrites are observed on (0001) plane of primary TiB 2. There are thin flake convexes on plane of primary TiB 2, parallel to (0001) plane of the primary TiB 2. The rod shaped crystal orientation and thin flake convexes are parallel to primary TiB 2 where they protrude out. The solid liquid interface morphology of primary TiB 2 during solidification was also investigated. It was indicated that the solid liquid interface morphology of primary TiB 2 is instable and gradually develops into a complicated interface consisted of a few separated secondary interfaces. These secondary interfaces are facet with the same crystalline orientation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51108089)Doctoral Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20113514120005)the Foundation of the Education Department of Fujian Province(No.JA14057)
文摘Free-interface dual-compatibility modal synthesis method(compatibility of both force and displacement on interfaces)is introduced to large-scale civil engineering structure to enhance computation efficiency. The basic equations of the method are first set up, and then the mode cut-off principle and the dividing principle are proposed. MATLAB is used for simulation in different frame structures. The simulation results demonstrate the applicability of this substructure method to civil engineering structures and the correctness of the proposed mode cut-off principle. Studies are also conducted on how to divide the whole structure for better computation efficiency while maintaining better precision. It is observed that the geometry and material properties should be considered, and the synthesis results would be more precise when the inflection points of the mode shapes are taken into consideration. Furthermore, the simulation performed on a large-scale high-rise connected structure further proves the feasibility and efficiency of this modal synthesis method compared with the traditional global method. It is also concluded from the simulation results that the fewer number of DOFs in each substructure will result in better computation efficiency, but too many substructures will be time-consuming due to the tedious synthesis procedures. Moreover, the substructures with free interface will introduce errors and reduce the precision dramatically, which should be avoided.
基金the financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China as general projects(Grant Nos.51779068,52070066,52211530084,42277059,and 22006029)Tianjin Commission of Science and Technology as key technologies R&D projects(No.21YFSNSN00250)+1 种基金Doctoral Inno-vation Project of Hebei Province(CXZZBS2023031)the Royal Society/International Exchanges 2021 Cost Share/NSFC(Grant No.IEC\NSFC\211142).
文摘Heterojunction photocatalysts have shown considerable activities for organic pollutants degradation.However,the faint connection interface and inferior charge shift efficiency critically block the property of heterojunction photocatalysis.Herein,Bi_(2)O_(2)S/NiFe_(2)O_(4) nanosheets heterojunction with ultrastrong inter-face interaction and high internal electric field are designed by an in-situ growth method.Tentative and theoretical consequences prove that the interfacial interaction and internal electric field not only act as the electron flow bridge but also decrease the electrons shift energy obstacle,thus speeding up electrons transfer and achieving effective spatial electron-hole separation.Therefore,a large amount of·O_(2)^(-)and holes as active species were generated.Remarkably,Bi_(2)O_(2) S/NiFe_(2)O_(4) establishes a considerably boosted photocatalytic performance for tetracycline degradation(0.032 min^(-1)),which is about 14.2-fold and 7.8-fold of the pristine BOS and NFO,respectively.This work provides a promising motivation for modulating charge transfer by interface control and internal electric field to boost photocatalytic performance.
文摘Invasive as well as non-invasive neurotechnologies conceptualized to interface the central and peripheral nervous system have been probed for the past decades,which refer to electroencephalography,electrocorticography and microelectrode arrays.The challenges of these mentioned approaches are characterized by the bandwidth of the spatiotemporal resolution,which in turn is essential for large-area neuron recordings(Abiri et al.,2019).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122408 and 52474397)the High-level Talent Research Start-up Project Funding of Henan Academy of Sciences(No.242017127)+1 种基金the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(University of Science and Technology Beijing(USTB),Nos.FRF-TP-2021-04C1 and 06500135)supported by USTB MatCom of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering。
文摘High-performance alloys are indispensable in modern engineering because of their exceptional strength,ductility,corrosion resistance,fatigue resistance,and thermal stability,which are all significantly influenced by the alloy interface structures.Despite substantial efforts,a comprehensive overview of interface engineering of high-performance alloys has not been presented so far.In this study,the interfaces in high-performance alloys,particularly grain and phase boundaries,were systematically examined,with emphasis on their crystallographic characteristics and chemical element segregations.The effects of the interfaces on the electrical conductivity,mechanical strength,toughness,hydrogen embrittlement resistance,and thermal stability of the alloys were elucidated.Moreover,correlations among various types of interfaces and advanced experimental and computational techniques were examined using big data analytics,enabling robust design strategies.Challenges currently faced in the field of interface engineering and emerging opportunities in the field are also discussed.The study results would guide the development of next-generation high-performance alloys.
基金supported by Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research, China (No. 2020B0301030006)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (No. SWU-XDJH202313)+1 种基金Chongqing Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project, China (No. 2112012728014435)the Chongqing Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project, China (No. CYS23197)。
文摘A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203123 and 52473248)State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(sklpme2024-2-04)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiessponsored by the Double First-Class Construction Funds of Sichuan University。
文摘Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)offer a promising solution for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(ASSLMBs).However,conventional nanofillers with Lewis-acid-base surfaces make limited contribution to improving the overall performance of CPEs due to their difficulty in achieving robust electrochemical and mechanical interfaces simultaneously.Here,by regulating the surface charge characteristics of halloysite nanotube(HNT),we propose a concept of lithium-ion dynamic interface(Li^(+)-DI)engineering in nano-charged CPE(NCCPE).Results show that the surface charge characteristics of HNTs fundamentally change the Li^(+)-DI,and thereof the mechanical and ion-conduction behaviors of the NCCPEs.Particularly,the HNTs with positively charged surface(HNTs+)lead to a higher Li^(+)transference number(0.86)than that of HNTs-(0.73),but a lower toughness(102.13 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs+and 159.69 MJ m^(-3)for HNTs-).Meanwhile,a strong interface compatibilization effect by Li^(+)is observed for especially the HNTs+-involved Li^(+)-DI,which improves the toughness by 2000%compared with the control.Moreover,HNTs+are more effective to weaken the Li^(+)-solvation strength and facilitate the formation of Li F-rich solid-electrolyte interphase of Li metal compared to HNTs-.The resultant Li|NCCPE|LiFePO4cell delivers a capacity of 144.9 m Ah g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C and a capacity retention of 78.6%.This study provides deep insights into understanding the roles of surface charges of nanofillers in regulating the mechanical and electrochemical interfaces in ASSLMBs.
基金Funded by the Research Funds of China University of Mining and Technology(No.102523215)。
文摘The pre-wetting of aggregate surface is a means to improve the interface performance of SBS modified asphalt and aggregate.The effect of pre-wetting technology on the interaction between SBS modified asphalt and aggregate was analyzed by molecular dynamics simulation.The diffusion coefficient and concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on aggregate surface are included.The simulation results show that the diffusion coefficient of the aggregate surface of SBS modified asphalt is increased by 47.6%and 70.5%respectively after 110#asphalt and 130#asphalt are pre-wetted.The concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on the aggregate surface after pre-wetting is more uniform.According to the results of interface energy calculation,the interface energy of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate can be increased by about 5%after pre-wetting.According to the results of molecular dynamics simulation,the pre-wetting technology can effectively improve the interface workability of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate,so as to improve the interface performance.
基金supports from the Beijing Laboratory of New Energy Storage Technology, North China Electric Power Universitythe Program of the National Energy Storage Industry-Education Platformthe Interdisciplinary Innovation Program of North China Electric Power University (No. XM2212315)
文摘Metal-carbon dioxide(CO_(2))batteries hold great promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are regarded as one of the most promising energy storage techniques due to their efficiency advantages in CO_(2)recovery and conversion.Moreover,rechargeable nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)batteries have attracted much attention due to their high theoretical energy density.However,the stability issues of the electrode-electrolyte interfaces of nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)(lithium(Li)/sodium(Na)/potassium(K)-CO_(2))batteries have been troubling its development,and a large number of related research in the field of electrolytes have conducted in recent years.This review retraces the short but rapid research history of nonaqueous metal-CO_(2)batteries with a detailed electrochemical mechanism analysis.Then it focuses on the basic characteristics and design principles of electrolytes,summarizes the latest achievements of various types of electrolytes in a timely manner and deeply analyzes the construction strategies of stable electrode-electrolyte interfaces for metal-CO_(2)batteries.Finally,the key issues related to electrolytes and interface engineering are fully discussed and several potential directions for future research are proposed.This review enriches a comprehensive understanding of electrolytes and interface engineering toward the practical applications of next-generation metal-CO_(2)batteries.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZ22C130001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171887,and 52002028,and 52192610)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Project from Minister of Science&Technology(2021YFA0202704)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(Z171100002017017).
文摘Efficient utilization of electrostatic charges is paramount for numerous applications,from printing to kinetic energy harvesting.However,existing technologies predominantly focus on the static qualities of these charges,neglecting their dynamic capabilities as carriers for energy conversion.Herein,we report a paradigm-shifting strategy that orchestrates the swift transit of surface charges,generated through contact electrification,via a freely moving droplet.This technique ingeniously creates a bespoke charged surface which,in tandem with a droplet acting as a transfer medium to the ground,facilitates targeted charge displacement and amplifies electrical energy collection.The spontaneously generated electric field between the charged surface and needle tip,along with the enhanced water ionization under the electric field,proves pivotal in facilitating controlled charge transfer.By coupling the effects of charge self-transfer,contact electrification,and electrostatic induction,a dual-electrode droplet-driven(DD)triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)is designed to harvest the water-related energy,exhibiting a two-orderof-magnitude improvement in electrical output compared to traditional single-electrode systems.Our strategy establishes a fundamental groundwork for efficient water drop energy acquisition,offering deep insights and substantial utility for future interdisciplinary research and applications in energy science.
文摘Interface chemical modulation strategies are considered as promising method to prepare electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR).However,conventional interface catalysts are generally limited by the inherent activity and incompatibility of the individual components themselves,and the irregular charge distribution and slow charge transfer ability between interfaces severely limit the activity of UOR.Therefore,we optimized and designed a Ni_(2)P/CoP interface with modulated surface charge distribution and directed charge transfer to promote UOR activity.Density functional theorycalculations first predict a regular charge transfer from CoP to Ni_(2)P,which creates a built-in electric field between Ni_(2)P and CoP interface.Optimization of the adsorption/desorption process of UOR/HER reaction intermediates leads to the improvement of catalytic activity.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization confirm the unique mechanism of facilitated reaction at the Ni_(2)P/CoP interface.Electrochemical tests further validated the prediction with excellent UOR/HER activities of 1.28 V and 19.7 mV vs.RHE,at 10 mA cm^(-2),respectively.Furthermore,Ni_(2)P/CoP achieves industrial-grade current densities(500 mA cm^(−2))at 1.75 V and 1.87 V in the overall urea electrolyzer(UOR||HER)and overall human urine electrolyzer(HUOR||HER),respectively,and demonstrates considerable durability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20605)Anhui Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Project(2022cxcysj090)+2 种基金China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(BWLCF202202)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2020-072)the Outstanding Youth Fund of Anhui Province(2208085J19).
文摘Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance the properties of SS through high-speed dispersion,transforming its inherent hydrophilic and oleophobic characteristics into hydrophily and lipophilicity.The modification effects were innovatively assessed by observing the color changes of modified steel slag solutions following the dissolution-settlement equilibrium constant.This approach avoided human-induced errors and improved estimated accuracy in conformance with conventional methods such as oil absorption value,activation index,sedimentation volume,and lipophilicity.The hydrolysis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH)generated–Si(OH)_(3)structure to form hydrogen or covalent bonds with active substances(OH groups)from SS.Concurrently,SS underwent encapsulation via Si–O–Si structure resulting from the dehydration of–Si(OH)_(3).The stearic acid coupling agent(SA),aluminate coupling agent(AC),and titanate coupling agent(TN)underwent chemical reactions with Ca(OH)_(2),Al(OH)_(3),and CaCO_(3)in SS.The acidic SA primarily created stable chemical bonds and acted as a supplement due to its package,reducing surface activity and hydrophilicity while enhancing lipophilicity.Specifically,the optimal modification effect was obtained at 3 wt.%SA.Consequently,3 wt.%SA was established as the benchmark for multiple modifiers and the most effective combination was 3 wt.%SA and 3 wt.%AC.Compared with a single interface modifier,SA corroded the SS surface to provide numerous active sites for further modification by KH,AC,or TN,resulting in a more densely packed structure.In addition,more organic groups on SS prevent the proximity of other particles from agglomerating to achieve dispersion and a synergistic modification,laying a theoretical foundation of SS in a new pathway for organic composite materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(92470110)the Special Funds for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries in Shenzhen(XMHT20240108008)the Shenzhen Stable Support Program for Higher Education Institutions(WDZC20231126215806001)。
文摘The formation of interphase layers,including the cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI)and solidelectrolyte interphase(SEI),exhibits significant chemical complexity and plays a pivotal role in determining the performance of lithium batteries.Despite considerable advances in simulating the bulk phase properties of battery materials,the understanding of interfaces,including crystalline interfaces that represent the simplest case,remains limited.This is primarily due to challenges in performing ground-state searches for interface microstructures and the high computational costs associated with first-principles methods.Herein,we introduce InterOptimus,an automated workflow designed to efficiently search for ground-state heterogeneous interfaces.InterOptimus incorporates a rigorous,symmetry-aware equivalence analysis for lattice matching and termination scanning.Additionally,it introduces stereographic projection as an intuitive and comprehensive framework for visualizing and classifying interface structures.By integrating universal machine learning interatomic potentials(MLIPs),InterOptimus enables rapid predictions of interface energy and stability,significantly reducing the necessary computational cost in density functional theory(DFT)by over 90%.We benchmarked several MLIPs at three critical lithium battery interfaces,Li_(2)S|Ni_(3)S_(2),LiF|NCM,and Li_(3)PS_(4)|Li,and demonstrated that the MLIPs achieve accuracy comparable to DFT in modeling potential energy surfaces and ranking interface stabilities.Thus,InterOptimus facilitates the efficient determination of ground-state heterogeneous interface structures and subsequent studies of structure-property relationships,accelerating the interface engineering of novel battery materials.
