Ternary lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),widely used in new energy vehicles and electronic products,are known for their high en-ergy density,wide operating temperature range,and excellent cycling performance.With the rapid...Ternary lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),widely used in new energy vehicles and electronic products,are known for their high en-ergy density,wide operating temperature range,and excellent cycling performance.With the rapid development of the battery industry,the recycling of spent ternary LIBs has become a hot topic because of their economic value and environmental concerns.To date,a con-siderable amount of literature has reported on the recycling of spent ternary LIBs designed to provide an efficient,economical,and envir-onmentally friendly method for battery recycling.This article examines the latest developments in various technologies for recycling spent ternary LIBs in both research and practical production,including pretreatment,pyrometallurgy,hydrometallurgy,pyro-hydrometallurgy,and direct regeneration.Suggestions for addressing challenges based on the benefits and disadvantages of each method are made.Finally,through a comparison of the feasibility and economic benefits of various technologies,the challenges faced during battery recycling are summarized,and future development directions are proposed.展开更多
To realize the resource utilization of the valuable metals in the titanium-containing blast furnace slag,the process route of “hydrochloric acid leaching-electrolysis-carbonization and carbon dioxide capture-preparat...To realize the resource utilization of the valuable metals in the titanium-containing blast furnace slag,the process route of “hydrochloric acid leaching-electrolysis-carbonization and carbon dioxide capture-preparation of calcium carbonate” was proposed.In this study,the influences of process conditions on the leaching rates of calcium,magnesium,aluminum,and iron and the phases of the leaching residue were investigated for the leaching process.The experimental results show that the HCl solution could selectively leach the elements from the titanium-containing blast furnace slag.The better leaching conditions are the HCl solution concentration of 4 mol/L,the leaching time of 30 min,the ratio of liquid volume to solid gas of 10 mL/g,and the stirring paddle speed of 300 r/min.Under the conditions,the leaching rates of calcium,magnesium,aluminum,and iron can reach 85.87%,73.41%,81.35%,and 59.08%,and the leaching rate of titanium is 10.71%.The iron and the aluminum are removed from the leachate to obtain iron-aluminum water purification agents,and the magnesium is removed from the leachate to obtain magnesium hydroxide.The leaching residue phase is dominated by perovskite,followed by magnesium silicate and tricalcium aluminate,and the titaniumrich material could be obtained from the leaching residue by desiliconization.展开更多
In a study published in Nature Catalysis on May 28,Chinese scientists unveiled a nove l approach to transforming lignin,a major component of woody biomass,into valuable chemical products(doi:10.1038/s41929-024-01165-w...In a study published in Nature Catalysis on May 28,Chinese scientists unveiled a nove l approach to transforming lignin,a major component of woody biomass,into valuable chemical products(doi:10.1038/s41929-024-01165-w).This discovery could pave the way for more sustainable and efficient use of renewable resources.展开更多
Zinc leaching residue(ZLR),produced from traditional zinc hydrometallurgy process,is not only a hazardous waste but also a potential valuable solid.The combination of sulfate roasting and water leaching was employed t...Zinc leaching residue(ZLR),produced from traditional zinc hydrometallurgy process,is not only a hazardous waste but also a potential valuable solid.The combination of sulfate roasting and water leaching was employed to recover the valuable metals from ZLR.The ZLR was initially roasted with ferric sulfate at640°C for1h with ferric sulfate/zinc ferrite mole ratio of1.2.In this process,the valuable metals were efficiently transformed into water soluble sulfate,while iron remains as ferric oxide.Thereafter,water leaching was conducted to extract the valuable metals sulfate for recovery.The recovery rates of zinc,manganese,copper,cadmium and iron were92.4%,93.3%,99.3%,91.4%and1.1%,respectively.A leaching toxicity test for ZLR was performed after water leaching.The results indicated that the final residue was effectively detoxified and all of the heavy metal leaching concentrations were under the allowable limit.展开更多
The recycling of waste printed circuit board(WPCBs) is of great significance for saving resources and protecting the environment. In this study, the WPCBs were pyrolyzed by microwave and the contained valuable metals ...The recycling of waste printed circuit board(WPCBs) is of great significance for saving resources and protecting the environment. In this study, the WPCBs were pyrolyzed by microwave and the contained valuable metals Cu, Sn and Pb were recovered from the pyrolyzed WPCBs. The effect of pyrolysis temperature and time on the recovery efficiency of valuable metals was investigated. Additionally, the characterization for morphology and surface elemental distribution of pyrolysis residues was carried out to investigate the pyrolysis mechanism. The plastic fiber boards turned into black carbides, and they can be easily separated from the metals by manual. The results indicate that 91.2%, 96.1% and 94.4% of Cu, Sn and Pb can be recovered after microwave pyrolysis at 700 °C for 60 minutes. After pyrolysis, about 79.8%(mass)solid products, 11.9%(mass) oil and 8.3%(mass) gas were produced. These gas and oil can be used as fuel and raw materials of organic chemicals, respectively. This process provides an efficient and energy-saving technology for recovering valuable metals from WPCBs.展开更多
We present management tools for growing four valuable broadleaved tree species, indigenous to subtropi.cal southern China. Crown diameter （CD） of the species studied can be predicted very well by using a model that ...We present management tools for growing four valuable broadleaved tree species, indigenous to subtropi.cal southern China. Crown diameter （CD） of the species studied can be predicted very well by using a model that is so e y a near funct on of d ameter at breast he ght （DBH）. The add t on of tree age （AGE） and yield class （YC） to this-nodel did not significantly improve its predictive capacity. We used species-specific crown diameter models to calcu- ate the amount of growing space and subsequently stand density that each species needs to achieve desired stem ＂adial growth rates. Furthermore we used this information to calculate a ＂distance factor＂, a rule of thumb that roughly ~stimates the distance between two neighboring trees needed to achieve a desired future target diameter. These tools ＇acilitate the planning of thinning regimes by using crown diameter models combined with annual radial growth rates to ;alculate the number of crop trees per hectare required to reach a desired target stem diameter.展开更多
Physicochemical and mineralogical characteristics of an alkali leaching residue of wolframite were studied by XRD,SEM−EDS,chemical phase analysis,mineral liberation analyzer(MLA),and TG−DSC methods.Batch leaching test...Physicochemical and mineralogical characteristics of an alkali leaching residue of wolframite were studied by XRD,SEM−EDS,chemical phase analysis,mineral liberation analyzer(MLA),and TG−DSC methods.Batch leaching tests,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests and Chinese standard leaching tests(CSLT)were conducted to determine the environmental mobility of toxic elements.The results show that,due to the high contents of W,Fe,Mn,Sn,and Nb,the residue is with high resource value,but the content of a toxic element,As,is also high.The existing minerals of the investigated elements mainly occur as monomer particles,but it is difficult to extract these valuable metals by conventional acid leaching due to their mineral properties.The release of As increases over time in acidic environment.The leaching concentration of all investigated harmful elements through TCLP is within the limiting value,while the leaching concentration of As through CSLT exceeds the limiting value by more than 4 times,so the residue is classified as hazardous solid waste based on the Chinese standard.A process for valuable metals recovery from this residue was proposed.Preliminary experimental results indicated that the main valuable metals could be extracted effectively.展开更多
Along with the continuous consumption in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the price of cobalt is inevitably going up in recent years. Therefore, recycling valuable Co element from spent devices, and boosting its service ...Along with the continuous consumption in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the price of cobalt is inevitably going up in recent years. Therefore, recycling valuable Co element from spent devices, and boosting its service efficiency are becoming two indispensable approaches to promote the utilization of Co in various energy conversion/storage devices. Herein, we realize the recovery of Co from spent LIBs and synthesize a three–dimensional (3D) sea-urchin-like cobalt nitride composite material (labeled as CoN-Gr-2), which is used as a bi-functional catalyst for water splitting. Benefiting from the intrinsic high conductivity, larger surface area and unique 3D sea–urchin–like architecture, CoN-Gr-2 shows an excellent electron transfer efficiency, highly exposed active sites as well as the superior mass transport capacity. The CoN-Gr-2 catalyst exhibits low overpotentials of 128.9 mV and 280 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which are comparable to the commercial 20 wt% Pt/C and RuO_(2) catalysts. Moreover, when adopting CoN-Gr-2 as both anode and cathode materials for overall water splitting (in 1.0 M KOH electrolyte), the assembled cell achieves a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) at 1.61 V, which almost close to that of Pt/C||RuO_(2) benchmark (1.60 V), demonstrating its superior water-splitting efficiency. Meanwhile, the CoN catalysts exhibit strong chemical interaction with the Gr support, suppressing the aggregation of CoN catalysts and maintains their high activity during HER and OER reactions. So, the cell exhibits a high current retention of 97.3% after 40 h. This work successfully develops an industrial chain from recycling Co wastes in spent energy devices to controllably designing 3D sea-urchin-like CoN-Gr with high water splitting efficiency. Therefore, it could further promote the efficient utilization of valuable Co element in various energy devices.展开更多
The reproductive,adaptive heterosis andeconomically-valuable traits of hybrids F<sub>1</sub>,F<sub>2</sub>and F<sub>3</sub> obtained as a result intraspecific crossingG.hirsutum L.p...The reproductive,adaptive heterosis andeconomically-valuable traits of hybrids F<sub>1</sub>,F<sub>2</sub>and F<sub>3</sub> obtained as a result intraspecific crossingG.hirsutum L.parents with ordinary type ofleaves and imported Okra-leaves parents hadbeen studied.Perspective of use of cotton展开更多
A novel route to comprehensive utilization of valuable elements such as Ti, A1, Si and Mg in Ti-bearing electric arc furnace molten slag （Ti-bearing EAF slag） was proposed. The route can be expressed as a three-step...A novel route to comprehensive utilization of valuable elements such as Ti, A1, Si and Mg in Ti-bearing electric arc furnace molten slag （Ti-bearing EAF slag） was proposed. The route can be expressed as a three-step process including alkali fusion, water leaching and acidolysis. Following these processes under the optimum conditions, the recovery ratios of TiO2, Al2O3, SiO2 and MgO were about 97.5, 93.5, 27.9 and 53.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, nanostructured TiO2, NaA zeolite and Mg（OH）2 fire retardant were synthesized simultaneously by using Ti-bearing EAF slag as raw materials. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of prepared nanostructured TiO2 and the adsorption property of obtained NaA zeolite were investigated. The results showed that the photodegradation efficiency of as-prepared TiO2 was 80% for rhodamine B and the adsorption efficiency of NaA zeolite was 61% for Cu2＋ under the optimum conditions.展开更多
The distinguished tradition of Chinese culture,i.e.,the belief that harmony is most valuable,contains the cultural genes constituting a community with a shared future for mankind.Xi Jinping’s thoughts about a communi...The distinguished tradition of Chinese culture,i.e.,the belief that harmony is most valuable,contains the cultural genes constituting a community with a shared future for mankind.Xi Jinping’s thoughts about a community with a shared future for mankind consciously carries on and promotes the Chinese nation’s cultural tradition that harmony is most valuable,advocates the cultural contents of peace,harmony,concord,kindness and pleasantness.It integrates the theory and practice of a community with a shared future for mankind with the traditional Chinese cultural concept that harmony is most valuable which is an important value orientation for contemporary human society to deal with human,ethnic and international relations.展开更多
We are pleased to share with readers that our journal Avian Research,jointly published by China Ornithological Society(COS)and Beijing Forestry University,has been included by the Journal Citation Report~?(JCR)of Thom...We are pleased to share with readers that our journal Avian Research,jointly published by China Ornithological Society(COS)and Beijing Forestry University,has been included by the Journal Citation Report~?(JCR)of Thomson Institute for Scientific Information(ISI)and received its first Impact Factor in the summer of 2016.Articles tracked by the Web of Science of the same com-展开更多
To evaluate the comprehensive exploitation and utilization values of coal resources in Baise basin of Guangxi, the Paleogene coal of Linchang coal mine were sampled and studied. The enrichment characteristics, occurre...To evaluate the comprehensive exploitation and utilization values of coal resources in Baise basin of Guangxi, the Paleogene coal of Linchang coal mine were sampled and studied. The enrichment characteristics, occurrence modes, and geochemical origin of valuable trace elements in coal were studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDS), polarizing microscope, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS). The results reveal that Linchang coal is ultra-low calorific value lignite with high ash, medium sulfur, medium-high moisture and medium volatilization. The minerals are mainly composed of illite, kaolinite, quartz, pyrite, siderite, bassanite, anhydrite and magnesium-containing calcite. Compared with average values for world low-rank coals, the contents of valuable trace elements in Linchang coal are higher on the whole, which is characterized by the high enrichment o<span>f U, the enrichment of elements Li, V and Ag, and the slight enrichment of</span> elements Be, Ga and Se. Lithium, V, Ga and Ag mainly occur in clay minerals including illite and kaolinite, and part of V is related to organic matter. Th<span>e carriers of Be in coal are clay minerals and organic matter. Selenium is </span>mainly combined with organic matter and a small amount exists in pyrite. Uranium is primarily organically bound in coal. The enrichment of valuable trace elements in Linchang coal is influenced by the sedimentary source, coal<span>-forming environment, underground circulating water and geological structure. The sedimentary environment of the coal seam is an acid-reduced terrestrial peat swamp, and the source is Triassic sedimentary rocks weathered f</span>rom feldspathic volcanic rocks around Baise basin.展开更多
In terms of the problem of the evaluation of the utilization efficiency of the opening and sharing of the expensive instruments and equipment in colleges and universities, combined with the Internet plus management mo...In terms of the problem of the evaluation of the utilization efficiency of the opening and sharing of the expensive instruments and equipment in colleges and universities, combined with the Internet plus management mode of the whole process of the valuable instruments, based on the idea of ＂full opening and sharing＂, the author of this paper established the opening and sharing mechanisms of the instruments and equipment, to promote their effective allocation and improve their utilization efficiency. In this paper, the author carries out the thinking and discussion of the construction of a standardized evaluation system of the performance evaluation the valuable instruments and equipment.展开更多
“Face to face With Hurricane Camilleisa Piece of narration writ-ten by Joseph P.Blank.It has been adopted by text-book compilers of various countries ever since its first publication in The Readers Digest,March1970.A...“Face to face With Hurricane Camilleisa Piece of narration writ-ten by Joseph P.Blank.It has been adopted by text-book compilers of various countries ever since its first publication in The Readers Digest,March1970.A Searlyas1973,Nat-aliC.展开更多
AFTER the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the country began to recover from decades of invasion and civil war. Then Vice Chairwoman of the Central Government Soong Ching Ling was especially concer...AFTER the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the country began to recover from decades of invasion and civil war. Then Vice Chairwoman of the Central Government Soong Ching Ling was especially concerned about the health and growth of children and young people under the poor living conditions of the time. She set upon a new path to promote children’s welfare, championing the principle of "giving the most valuable things to children." One of her first moves was to set up a kindergarten in her mother’s house and launch the magazine, Children’s Epoch,展开更多
ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 8,2017.The most important achievements for ASEAN 50 are,one is that ASEAN as a regional organization has gradually brought all countries in the Southeast Asia together a...ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 8,2017.The most important achievements for ASEAN 50 are,one is that ASEAN as a regional organization has gradually brought all countries in the Southeast Asia together and realize the regional unity,stability and peace,while another is that it has established an open and integrated regional market and promoted the economic development and prosperity.The core value of展开更多
Armstrong Sezongo,26,never thought that one day he would get the chance to enter university,despite having passed his Grade 12 final exams.However,a lack of sponsorship almost shattered his long-held dream.Fascinated ...Armstrong Sezongo,26,never thought that one day he would get the chance to enter university,despite having passed his Grade 12 final exams.However,a lack of sponsorship almost shattered his long-held dream.Fascinated by Chinese culture from a young age,Sezongo was always drawn to watching Chinese movies,a predisposition that nudged destiny and led him to attend the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia(UNZA)in Lusaka to study Chinese.展开更多
On September 17,2015,the Hurun Institute released the Hurun Most Valuable Chinese Brands 2015,a comprehensive ranking of the 200 most valuable home-grown China's Mainland brands.This is the tenth consecutive year ...On September 17,2015,the Hurun Institute released the Hurun Most Valuable Chinese Brands 2015,a comprehensive ranking of the 200 most valuable home-grown China's Mainland brands.This is the tenth consecutive year of the list.'Whilst most Chinese brands remain unknown to the展开更多
The latest Fortune Global 500 list was just released. China, the world＇s second largest economy, saw 100 companies entering the list, marking the 11th year straight that the number of Chinese Global 500 companies has...The latest Fortune Global 500 list was just released. China, the world＇s second largest economy, saw 100 companies entering the list, marking the 11th year straight that the number of Chinese Global 500 companies hasincreased.Zhang Yugui,Dean of School of Economics and Finance, Shanghai International Studies University, believed that China should reflect on its unsustainable growth model and the lack of international competitiveness of its companies. Excerpts of his views follow：展开更多
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52204412 and U2002212)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFC 1910504)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-20-031A1).
文摘Ternary lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),widely used in new energy vehicles and electronic products,are known for their high en-ergy density,wide operating temperature range,and excellent cycling performance.With the rapid development of the battery industry,the recycling of spent ternary LIBs has become a hot topic because of their economic value and environmental concerns.To date,a con-siderable amount of literature has reported on the recycling of spent ternary LIBs designed to provide an efficient,economical,and envir-onmentally friendly method for battery recycling.This article examines the latest developments in various technologies for recycling spent ternary LIBs in both research and practical production,including pretreatment,pyrometallurgy,hydrometallurgy,pyro-hydrometallurgy,and direct regeneration.Suggestions for addressing challenges based on the benefits and disadvantages of each method are made.Finally,through a comparison of the feasibility and economic benefits of various technologies,the challenges faced during battery recycling are summarized,and future development directions are proposed.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund(No.52204419)the Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2022-BS-076)the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(No.2021AA12013)。
文摘To realize the resource utilization of the valuable metals in the titanium-containing blast furnace slag,the process route of “hydrochloric acid leaching-electrolysis-carbonization and carbon dioxide capture-preparation of calcium carbonate” was proposed.In this study,the influences of process conditions on the leaching rates of calcium,magnesium,aluminum,and iron and the phases of the leaching residue were investigated for the leaching process.The experimental results show that the HCl solution could selectively leach the elements from the titanium-containing blast furnace slag.The better leaching conditions are the HCl solution concentration of 4 mol/L,the leaching time of 30 min,the ratio of liquid volume to solid gas of 10 mL/g,and the stirring paddle speed of 300 r/min.Under the conditions,the leaching rates of calcium,magnesium,aluminum,and iron can reach 85.87%,73.41%,81.35%,and 59.08%,and the leaching rate of titanium is 10.71%.The iron and the aluminum are removed from the leachate to obtain iron-aluminum water purification agents,and the magnesium is removed from the leachate to obtain magnesium hydroxide.The leaching residue phase is dominated by perovskite,followed by magnesium silicate and tricalcium aluminate,and the titaniumrich material could be obtained from the leaching residue by desiliconization.
文摘In a study published in Nature Catalysis on May 28,Chinese scientists unveiled a nove l approach to transforming lignin,a major component of woody biomass,into valuable chemical products(doi:10.1038/s41929-024-01165-w).This discovery could pave the way for more sustainable and efficient use of renewable resources.
基金Project(2014FJ1011)supported by Key Project of Science and Technology of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(201509050)supported by Program for Special Scientific Research Projects of National Public Welfare Industry
文摘Zinc leaching residue(ZLR),produced from traditional zinc hydrometallurgy process,is not only a hazardous waste but also a potential valuable solid.The combination of sulfate roasting and water leaching was employed to recover the valuable metals from ZLR.The ZLR was initially roasted with ferric sulfate at640°C for1h with ferric sulfate/zinc ferrite mole ratio of1.2.In this process,the valuable metals were efficiently transformed into water soluble sulfate,while iron remains as ferric oxide.Thereafter,water leaching was conducted to extract the valuable metals sulfate for recovery.The recovery rates of zinc,manganese,copper,cadmium and iron were92.4%,93.3%,99.3%,91.4%and1.1%,respectively.A leaching toxicity test for ZLR was performed after water leaching.The results indicated that the final residue was effectively detoxified and all of the heavy metal leaching concentrations were under the allowable limit.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2019YFC1908404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51834008, 51874040,52034002)+1 种基金the Guangxi Innovation-Driven Development Project(AA18242042-1)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (FRF-TP-18-020A3)。
文摘The recycling of waste printed circuit board(WPCBs) is of great significance for saving resources and protecting the environment. In this study, the WPCBs were pyrolyzed by microwave and the contained valuable metals Cu, Sn and Pb were recovered from the pyrolyzed WPCBs. The effect of pyrolysis temperature and time on the recovery efficiency of valuable metals was investigated. Additionally, the characterization for morphology and surface elemental distribution of pyrolysis residues was carried out to investigate the pyrolysis mechanism. The plastic fiber boards turned into black carbides, and they can be easily separated from the metals by manual. The results indicate that 91.2%, 96.1% and 94.4% of Cu, Sn and Pb can be recovered after microwave pyrolysis at 700 °C for 60 minutes. After pyrolysis, about 79.8%(mass)solid products, 11.9%(mass) oil and 8.3%(mass) gas were produced. These gas and oil can be used as fuel and raw materials of organic chemicals, respectively. This process provides an efficient and energy-saving technology for recovering valuable metals from WPCBs.
基金supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) (No. 0330802A)the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) (No. 2008DFA32070) in the framework of the Sino-German joint project "ValWood-innovative sustainable land use"
文摘We present management tools for growing four valuable broadleaved tree species, indigenous to subtropi.cal southern China. Crown diameter （CD） of the species studied can be predicted very well by using a model that is so e y a near funct on of d ameter at breast he ght （DBH）. The add t on of tree age （AGE） and yield class （YC） to this-nodel did not significantly improve its predictive capacity. We used species-specific crown diameter models to calcu- ate the amount of growing space and subsequently stand density that each species needs to achieve desired stem ＂adial growth rates. Furthermore we used this information to calculate a ＂distance factor＂, a rule of thumb that roughly ~stimates the distance between two neighboring trees needed to achieve a desired future target diameter. These tools ＇acilitate the planning of thinning regimes by using crown diameter models combined with annual radial growth rates to ;alculate the number of crop trees per hectare required to reach a desired target stem diameter.
基金the financial supports from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1907400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51904351,51620105013)。
文摘Physicochemical and mineralogical characteristics of an alkali leaching residue of wolframite were studied by XRD,SEM−EDS,chemical phase analysis,mineral liberation analyzer(MLA),and TG−DSC methods.Batch leaching tests,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests and Chinese standard leaching tests(CSLT)were conducted to determine the environmental mobility of toxic elements.The results show that,due to the high contents of W,Fe,Mn,Sn,and Nb,the residue is with high resource value,but the content of a toxic element,As,is also high.The existing minerals of the investigated elements mainly occur as monomer particles,but it is difficult to extract these valuable metals by conventional acid leaching due to their mineral properties.The release of As increases over time in acidic environment.The leaching concentration of all investigated harmful elements through TCLP is within the limiting value,while the leaching concentration of As through CSLT exceeds the limiting value by more than 4 times,so the residue is classified as hazardous solid waste based on the Chinese standard.A process for valuable metals recovery from this residue was proposed.Preliminary experimental results indicated that the main valuable metals could be extracted effectively.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge financial support provided by the Key National Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(No.2018FA028,NO.2019FD039 and No.2019FY003023)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51474191,No.52064049 and No.21467030)+4 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(No.2020 J0016)the International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province(202003AE140001)the Key Laboratory of Solid State Ions for Green Energy of Yunnan University(2019)the Postdoctoral Foundation of Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Yunnan Province(No.W8163007)the Program for Outstand Young Talents(2018)of Yunnan University.
文摘Along with the continuous consumption in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the price of cobalt is inevitably going up in recent years. Therefore, recycling valuable Co element from spent devices, and boosting its service efficiency are becoming two indispensable approaches to promote the utilization of Co in various energy conversion/storage devices. Herein, we realize the recovery of Co from spent LIBs and synthesize a three–dimensional (3D) sea-urchin-like cobalt nitride composite material (labeled as CoN-Gr-2), which is used as a bi-functional catalyst for water splitting. Benefiting from the intrinsic high conductivity, larger surface area and unique 3D sea–urchin–like architecture, CoN-Gr-2 shows an excellent electron transfer efficiency, highly exposed active sites as well as the superior mass transport capacity. The CoN-Gr-2 catalyst exhibits low overpotentials of 128.9 mV and 280 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which are comparable to the commercial 20 wt% Pt/C and RuO_(2) catalysts. Moreover, when adopting CoN-Gr-2 as both anode and cathode materials for overall water splitting (in 1.0 M KOH electrolyte), the assembled cell achieves a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) at 1.61 V, which almost close to that of Pt/C||RuO_(2) benchmark (1.60 V), demonstrating its superior water-splitting efficiency. Meanwhile, the CoN catalysts exhibit strong chemical interaction with the Gr support, suppressing the aggregation of CoN catalysts and maintains their high activity during HER and OER reactions. So, the cell exhibits a high current retention of 97.3% after 40 h. This work successfully develops an industrial chain from recycling Co wastes in spent energy devices to controllably designing 3D sea-urchin-like CoN-Gr with high water splitting efficiency. Therefore, it could further promote the efficient utilization of valuable Co element in various energy devices.
文摘The reproductive,adaptive heterosis andeconomically-valuable traits of hybrids F<sub>1</sub>,F<sub>2</sub>and F<sub>3</sub> obtained as a result intraspecific crossingG.hirsutum L.parents with ordinary type ofleaves and imported Okra-leaves parents hadbeen studied.Perspective of use of cotton
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 51471122 and 51604202）, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation （No. 2016M592397） and the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province （No. 2013B090600025）.
文摘A novel route to comprehensive utilization of valuable elements such as Ti, A1, Si and Mg in Ti-bearing electric arc furnace molten slag （Ti-bearing EAF slag） was proposed. The route can be expressed as a three-step process including alkali fusion, water leaching and acidolysis. Following these processes under the optimum conditions, the recovery ratios of TiO2, Al2O3, SiO2 and MgO were about 97.5, 93.5, 27.9 and 53.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, nanostructured TiO2, NaA zeolite and Mg（OH）2 fire retardant were synthesized simultaneously by using Ti-bearing EAF slag as raw materials. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of prepared nanostructured TiO2 and the adsorption property of obtained NaA zeolite were investigated. The results showed that the photodegradation efficiency of as-prepared TiO2 was 80% for rhodamine B and the adsorption efficiency of NaA zeolite was 61% for Cu2＋ under the optimum conditions.
文摘The distinguished tradition of Chinese culture,i.e.,the belief that harmony is most valuable,contains the cultural genes constituting a community with a shared future for mankind.Xi Jinping’s thoughts about a community with a shared future for mankind consciously carries on and promotes the Chinese nation’s cultural tradition that harmony is most valuable,advocates the cultural contents of peace,harmony,concord,kindness and pleasantness.It integrates the theory and practice of a community with a shared future for mankind with the traditional Chinese cultural concept that harmony is most valuable which is an important value orientation for contemporary human society to deal with human,ethnic and international relations.
文摘We are pleased to share with readers that our journal Avian Research,jointly published by China Ornithological Society(COS)and Beijing Forestry University,has been included by the Journal Citation Report~?(JCR)of Thomson Institute for Scientific Information(ISI)and received its first Impact Factor in the summer of 2016.Articles tracked by the Web of Science of the same com-
文摘To evaluate the comprehensive exploitation and utilization values of coal resources in Baise basin of Guangxi, the Paleogene coal of Linchang coal mine were sampled and studied. The enrichment characteristics, occurrence modes, and geochemical origin of valuable trace elements in coal were studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDS), polarizing microscope, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS). The results reveal that Linchang coal is ultra-low calorific value lignite with high ash, medium sulfur, medium-high moisture and medium volatilization. The minerals are mainly composed of illite, kaolinite, quartz, pyrite, siderite, bassanite, anhydrite and magnesium-containing calcite. Compared with average values for world low-rank coals, the contents of valuable trace elements in Linchang coal are higher on the whole, which is characterized by the high enrichment o<span>f U, the enrichment of elements Li, V and Ag, and the slight enrichment of</span> elements Be, Ga and Se. Lithium, V, Ga and Ag mainly occur in clay minerals including illite and kaolinite, and part of V is related to organic matter. Th<span>e carriers of Be in coal are clay minerals and organic matter. Selenium is </span>mainly combined with organic matter and a small amount exists in pyrite. Uranium is primarily organically bound in coal. The enrichment of valuable trace elements in Linchang coal is influenced by the sedimentary source, coal<span>-forming environment, underground circulating water and geological structure. The sedimentary environment of the coal seam is an acid-reduced terrestrial peat swamp, and the source is Triassic sedimentary rocks weathered f</span>rom feldspathic volcanic rocks around Baise basin.
文摘In terms of the problem of the evaluation of the utilization efficiency of the opening and sharing of the expensive instruments and equipment in colleges and universities, combined with the Internet plus management mode of the whole process of the valuable instruments, based on the idea of ＂full opening and sharing＂, the author of this paper established the opening and sharing mechanisms of the instruments and equipment, to promote their effective allocation and improve their utilization efficiency. In this paper, the author carries out the thinking and discussion of the construction of a standardized evaluation system of the performance evaluation the valuable instruments and equipment.
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文摘Armstrong Sezongo,26,never thought that one day he would get the chance to enter university,despite having passed his Grade 12 final exams.However,a lack of sponsorship almost shattered his long-held dream.Fascinated by Chinese culture from a young age,Sezongo was always drawn to watching Chinese movies,a predisposition that nudged destiny and led him to attend the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia(UNZA)in Lusaka to study Chinese.
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文摘The latest Fortune Global 500 list was just released. China, the world＇s second largest economy, saw 100 companies entering the list, marking the 11th year straight that the number of Chinese Global 500 companies hasincreased.Zhang Yugui,Dean of School of Economics and Finance, Shanghai International Studies University, believed that China should reflect on its unsustainable growth model and the lack of international competitiveness of its companies. Excerpts of his views follow：
