Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have attracted considerable interest in the fields of energy and environmental science due to their adjustable catalytic activity.In this study,we investigated the matching of valence electr...Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have attracted considerable interest in the fields of energy and environmental science due to their adjustable catalytic activity.In this study,we investigated the matching of valence electron numbers between single atoms and adsorbed intermediates(O,N,C,and H)in MXene-anchored SACs(M-Ti_(2)C/M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)).The density functional theory results demonstrated that the sum of the valence electron number(VM)of the interface-doped metal and the valence electron number(VA)of the adsorbed intermediates in M-Ti_(2)C followed the 10-valence electron matching law.Furthermore,based on the 10-valence electron matching law,we deduced that the sum of the valence electron number(k)and VMfor the molecular adsorption intermediate interactions in M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)adhered to the 11-valence electron matching law.Electrostatic repulsion between the interface electrons in M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)and H_(2)O weakened the adsorption of intermediates,Furthermore,we applied the 11-valence electron matching law to guide the design of catalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction,specifically for N_(2)→NNH conversion,in the MTi_(2)CO_(2)structure.The sure independence screening and sparsifying operator algorithm was used to fit a simple three-dimensional descriptor of the adsorbate(R_(2)up to 0.970)for catalyst design.Our study introduced a valence electron matching principle between doped metals(single atoms)and adsorbed intermediates(atomic and molecular)for MXene-based catalysts,providing new insights into the design of high-performance SACs.展开更多
We take the contribution of all valence electrons into consideration and propose a new valence electrons equilibration method to calculate the equalized electronegativity including molecular electronegativity, group e...We take the contribution of all valence electrons into consideration and propose a new valence electrons equilibration method to calculate the equalized electronegativity including molecular electronegativity, group electronegativity, and atomic charge. The ionization potential of alkanes and mono-substituted alkanes, the chemical shift of 1H NMR, and the gas phase proton affinity of aliphatic amines, alcohols, and ethers were estimated. All the expressions have good correlations. Moreover, the Sanderson method and Bratsch method were modified on the basis of the valence electrons equilibration theory. The modified Sanderson method and modified Bratsch method are more effective than their original methods to estimate these properties.展开更多
The crystal structure and physical properties of Nb_(25)Mo_(5+x)Re_(35)Ru_(25-x)Rh_(10)(0≤x≤10)and Nb_(5)Mo_(35-y)Re_(15+y)Ru_(35)Rh_(10)(0≤y≤15)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)have been studied by X-ray diffraction,elec...The crystal structure and physical properties of Nb_(25)Mo_(5+x)Re_(35)Ru_(25-x)Rh_(10)(0≤x≤10)and Nb_(5)Mo_(35-y)Re_(15+y)Ru_(35)Rh_(10)(0≤y≤15)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)have been studied by X-ray diffraction,electrical resistivity,magnetic susceptibility,and specific heat measurements.The results show that the former HEAs with valence electron concentration(VEC)values of 6.7-6.9 crystallize in a noncentrosymmetric cubicα-Mn structure,while the latter ones with VEC values of 7.1-7.25 adopt a centrosymmetric hexagonal close-packed(hcp)structure.Despite different structures,both series of HEAs are found to be bulk superconductors with a full energy gap,and the superconducting transition temperature Tc tends to decrease with the increase of VEC.Nevertheless,the Tc values of the hcp-type HEAs are higher than those of theα-Mn-type ones,likely due to a stronger electron phonon coupling.Furthermore,we show that VEC and electronegativity difference are two key parameters to control the stability ofα-Mn and hcp-type HEAs.These results not only are helpful for the design of such HEAs,but also represent the first realization of structurally different HEA superconductors without changing the constituent elements.展开更多
The low valence electron concentration(VEC)Al_(x)CoCrFeNiSi(x=0.5,1.0,1.5 and 2.0)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were designed by the fundamental properties of the constituent elements and prepared by vacuum arc melting met...The low valence electron concentration(VEC)Al_(x)CoCrFeNiSi(x=0.5,1.0,1.5 and 2.0)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were designed by the fundamental properties of the constituent elements and prepared by vacuum arc melting method.The effects of Al addition on the crystal structure and microstructure were investigated.The microhardness and wear property were also researched.The results showed that the microstructure transformed from dendritic crystal to equiaxed crystal.It was found that FCC phase gradually decreased with the increasing Al content and disappeared until in a composition of 1.0 in Al_(x)CoCrFeNiSi HEAs.Little FCC phase was found with continuously adding Al,while the phase fraction of BCC increased from 85.0% to 91.8%,and VEC decreased from 7.00 to 6.14.The microhardness was increased gradually from 598 up to 909 HV with addition of Al from 0.5 to 2.0.It was the same of the compressive strength results,which improved from 1200 to 1920 MPa.The wear coefficient and mass loss were in line with mechanical properties evolution,which was attributed to the microstructure transformation into equiaxed crystal and the increase in BCC phase.展开更多
By measuring the hardness of carburized layer of a new type supersaturated carburizing steel （35Cr3SiMnMoV） at different temper temperature for 2 h, the relationship curve between the carburized layer hardness and t...By measuring the hardness of carburized layer of a new type supersaturated carburizing steel （35Cr3SiMnMoV） at different temper temperature for 2 h, the relationship curve between the carburized layer hardness and the temper temperature is established. The result indicates that the hardness goes down firstly, then up and down, just like a wave consistent with the temperature increase. A secondary hardening peak appears at 570 ℃ or so. Based on Empirical Election Theory （EET） of Solids and Molecules, the valence electron structures （VESs） containing α-Fe-C, α-Fe-C-Me segregation structure units and carbide are calculated. The laws of temper process and hardness change with the temper temperature are explained, and the fact that reconstruction of θ-Fe3C is prior to that of special carbide at high tempering is analyzed with the phase structure formation factor, S, being taken into consideration. Therefore, the laws of temper process and hardness change of supersaturated carburized layer at different temper temperature can be traced back to valence electron structure （VES） level of alloy phase.展开更多
The valence electron structures of Sr- and Mg-doped LaGaO3 ceramics with different compositions were calculated by Empirical Electron Theory of Solids and Molecules （EET）. A criterion for the ionic conductivity was ...The valence electron structures of Sr- and Mg-doped LaGaO3 ceramics with different compositions were calculated by Empirical Electron Theory of Solids and Molecules （EET）. A criterion for the ionic conductivity was proposed, i.e. the 1/（nAnB） increases with increasing the ionic conductivity when x or y〈20% （in molar fraction）.展开更多
According to EET theory, the valence electron structures of RE in the solid solution of austenite, pearlite and martensite were calculated. The influence of RE in solid solution on phase transformation of pearlite and...According to EET theory, the valence electron structures of RE in the solid solution of austenite, pearlite and martensite were calculated. The influence of RE in solid solution on phase transformation of pearlite and recrystallization of martensite was explained by the valence electron structure data of phases. Calculating results indicate that C element is favorite to enhance the number of RE in the solid solution. RE in the solute solution shortens the incubation period of proeutectoid ferrite, increases its quantity and carbon content, decreases the quantity of pearlite and thickness of its lamellas and lamellar spacing, then the strength and hardness of pearlite are improved and granular pearlite can be obtained. RE dissolved in martensite intensifies martensite, enhances tempering stability of martensite, increases its recrystallization temperature and prolongs the holding time needed during tempering.展开更多
Intermetallic compounds REIn_(3)(RE=rare earth)have attracted much attention due to their unique characteristics:crystal field effect,Kondo effect,superconductivity,heavy fermion,and antiferromagnetism,and their cobal...Intermetallic compounds REIn_(3)(RE=rare earth)have attracted much attention due to their unique characteristics:crystal field effect,Kondo effect,superconductivity,heavy fermion,and antiferromagnetism,and their cobalt diluted alloys exhibit the ferromagnetic half-metallic characteristics at room temperature.In this study,an empirical electron theory(EET)is employed to investigate systemically the valence electronic structure,the thermal and magnetic properties of REX_(3) and their cobalt diluted alloys for revealing the mechanism of physical properties.The calculated bond length,melting point,and magnetic moment match the experimental ones very well.The study reveals that structural stability and physical properties of REX_(3) and their cobalt dilute alloys are strongly related to their valence electron structures.It is suggested that the structural stability and cohesive energy depend upon the covalent electron,the melting point is modulated by covalent electron pair,and the magnetic moment is originated from 3d magnetic electron.The ferromagnetic characteristics of Co-diluted REIn3 alloys is originated from the introduction of strong ferromagnetic Co atom,but,a competition is caused between the electron transition from valence electron to magnetic electron on d orbit and its reversal electron transformation with increasing the content of cobalt,which results in the formations of diluted magnetic Gd(In,Co)_(3) alloy with minor amount of cobalt and strong magnetic Nd(In,Co)_(3) alloy with doping more Co atoms.展开更多
By calculating the electron structures of the phases that phosphor, sulfur and alloying elements dissolving inγ-Fe, the reason why alloying elements can bring centerline segregation in continuous casting slab (CCS) w...By calculating the electron structures of the phases that phosphor, sulfur and alloying elements dissolving inγ-Fe, the reason why alloying elements can bring centerline segregation in continuous casting slab (CCS) with nA, the number of electrons on the strongest covalent bonds, and the structure formation factor S were investigated, and an electron structural criterion to control and to eliminate the centerline segregation was advanced. Basing on this, the electron structures of a part of rare earth phosphides and sulfides are calculated, the physical mechanism that rare earth elements can control the segregation of phosphor and sulfur is analyzed, and the criterion is well verified.展开更多
Positron lifetime measurements have been performed in binary Fe3Al and Fe3Al doping with Nb or Si alloys. The densities of valence electrons of the bulk and microdefects in all tested samples have been calculated by u...Positron lifetime measurements have been performed in binary Fe3Al and Fe3Al doping with Nb or Si alloys. The densities of valence electrons of the bulk and microdefects in all tested samples have been calculated by using the positron lifetime parameters. Density of valence electron is low in the bulk of Fe3Al alloy. It indicates that, the 3d electrons in a Fe atom have strong-localized properties and tend to form covalent bonds with Al atoms, and the bonding nature in Fe3Al is a mixture of metallic and covalent bonds. The density of valence electron is very low in the defects of Fe3Al grain boundary, which makes the bonding cohesion in grain boundary quite weak. The addition of Si to Fe3Al gives rise to the decrease of the densities of valence electrons in the bulk and the grain boundary thus the metallic bonding cohesion. This makes the alloy more brittle. The addition of Nb to Fe3Al results in the decrease of the ordering energy of the alloy and increases the density of valence electron and the bonding cohesion of the grain boundary. However, since the radius of Nb atom is larger than that of Fe atom, when Nb atoms substitute for Fe atoms, they will distort the lattice and enlarge the volume of the lattice, which decreases the density of valence electron and the cohesion of metallic bond in the bulk of the alloy.展开更多
Based on the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules of S. H. Yu, this paper proposes (i) the calculating model of valence electron structures in L_2~'-type substitutional and interstitial complex solid ...Based on the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules of S. H. Yu, this paper proposes (i) the calculating model of valence electron structures in L_2~'-type substitutional and interstitial complex solid solutions; (ii) the bond length difference analysis (BLD) method of unknown bond length structure solid solutions; (iii) the treatment of uncertainty of BLD analysis solution.展开更多
The valence electron structure(VES)of RuB2 and OsB2 were calculated by the empirical electron theory(EET)of solids and molecules and compared with the results derived from the first-principles calculations.The distrib...The valence electron structure(VES)of RuB2 and OsB2 were calculated by the empirical electron theory(EET)of solids and molecules and compared with the results derived from the first-principles calculations.The distributions of covalent electrons in different bonds indicate that B-B and B-Me have remarkably covalent bonding characters.Lattice electrons cruising around Me-Me layers are found to have great influences on electronic conductivity and high temperature plasticity.The ultra-high values of elastic constant Cn in the two compounds originate from close-packed covalent bonding along the c axis.Uneven bond strengths and distributions of covalent bonds,especially for B-Afe bonds,yield significant anisotropy.Low ratios of lattice electrons to covalent electrons suggest the intrinsic embrittlement in crystals.The fact that the calculated cohesive energies well agree with experimental results demonstrates the good suitability of the EET calculations in estimating cohesive energy for transition-metal borides.展开更多
To reveal the properties of ZrO2 at the atom and electron levels,the valence elec-tron structures of three ZrO2 phases were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules.The results sh...To reveal the properties of ZrO2 at the atom and electron levels,the valence elec-tron structures of three ZrO2 phases were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules.The results showed that the hybridization levels of Zr and O atoms in the m-ZrO2 were the same as those in the t-ZrO2,while those in the c-ZrO2 rose markedly.The electron numbers and bond energies on the strongest covalent bonds in the m-ZrO2 phase were the greatest,the values were 0.901106 and 157.5933 kJ/mol,respectively.Those in the t-ZrO2 phase took second place,which were 0.722182 and 123.9304 kJ/mol,and those in the c-ZrO2 phase were the smallest,which were 0.469323 and 79.0289 kJ/mol.According to the product of the bond energy on the strongest covalent bond and equivalent bond number(this value reflected the crystal cohesive energy),the order from the greatness to smallness was the c-ZrO2>t-ZrO2>m-ZrO2.This showed that the m-phase bonds were the tightest,their energy was the smallest,the crystal cohe-sive energy of the m-phase was the largest,and the m-phase existed most stably at room temperature.So it must need energy or higher temperature to take apart the stronger covalent bonds to form a new phase.展开更多
The valence electronic structures of tantalum carbide (TaC) and tantalum nitride (TaN) are studied by using the empirical electronic theory (EET). The results reveal that the bonds of these compounds have covalent,met...The valence electronic structures of tantalum carbide (TaC) and tantalum nitride (TaN) are studied by using the empirical electronic theory (EET). The results reveal that the bonds of these compounds have covalent,metallic and ionic characters. For a quantitative analysis of the relative strength of these components,their ionicities have been calculated by implanting the results of EET to the PVL model. It has been found that the ionicity of tantalum carbide is smaller than that of tantalum nitride. The EET results also reveal that the covalent electronic number of the strongest bond in the former is larger than that of the latter. All these suggest that the covalent bond of TaC is stronger than that of TaN,which coincides to that de-duced from the first-principles method.展开更多
To reveal the properties of stabilizers in ZrO2 on nanoscopic levels,the valence electron structures of four stable ZrO2 phases and c-ZrO2 were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and mole...To reveal the properties of stabilizers in ZrO2 on nanoscopic levels,the valence electron structures of four stable ZrO2 phases and c-ZrO2 were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules.The results showed that the hybridization levels of Zr atoms in c-ZrO2 doped with Ca and Mg dropped from B17 to B13,the hybridization levels of Zr atoms in c-ZrO2 doped with Y and Ce dropped from B17 to B15,and that the four stabilizing atoms all made the hybridization levels of O atoms drop from level 4 to level 2.The numbers of covalent electrons in the strongest covalent bond in the descending order are c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.The bond energies of the strongest covalent bond and the melting points of the solid solutions in the descending order are Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.The percent-ages of the total number of covalent electrons in the descending order are c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.From the above analysis,it can be concluded that the stabilizing degrees of the four stabilizers in the descending order are CaO>MgO>Y2O3>CeO2.展开更多
Chloroplasts were isolated from spinach treated with taCl3, CeCl3, and NdCl3. Because of owning 4f electron characteristics and alternation valence, Ce treatment presented the highest enhancement in light absorption, ...Chloroplasts were isolated from spinach treated with taCl3, CeCl3, and NdCl3. Because of owning 4f electron characteristics and alternation valence, Ce treatment presented the highest enhancement in light absorption, energy transfer from LHC Ⅱ to PS Ⅱ, excitation energy distribution from PS Ⅰ to PS Ⅱ, and fluorescence quantum yield around 680 nm. Compared with Ce treatment, Nd treatment resulted in relatively lower enhancement in these physiological indices, as Nd did not have alternation valence. La treatment presented the lowest enhancement, as La did not have either 4f electron or alternation valence. The increase in activities of whole chain electron transport, PS ⅡDCPIP photoreduction, and oxygen evolution of chloroplasts was of the following order： Ce〉Nd 〉La〉 control. However, the photoreduction activities of spinach PS I almost did not change with La, Ce, or Nd treatments. The results suggested that 4f electron characteristics and alternation valence of rare earths had a close relationship with photosynthesis improvement.展开更多
To harvest the sun light and to promote the amount of energy stored,a new binary compound which links a sensitizer(electron donor), anthracene,and substrate(electron acceptor),norbornadiene,in a non- conjugated manner...To harvest the sun light and to promote the amount of energy stored,a new binary compound which links a sensitizer(electron donor), anthracene,and substrate(electron acceptor),norbornadiene,in a non- conjugated manner without increase in molecular weight was synthesized.The inter-and intramolecular photosensitized isomerization and the mechanism were studied.展开更多
The composition−property relationship of 18 quaternary high entropy diborides(HEBs)consisting of boron and IVB,VB and VIB transition metals(TM)was investigated using first-principles calculations.A valence electron co...The composition−property relationship of 18 quaternary high entropy diborides(HEBs)consisting of boron and IVB,VB and VIB transition metals(TM)was investigated using first-principles calculations.A valence electron concentration−relative electronegativity(VEC−REN)composite descriptor was developed to effectively predict the mechanical properties of HEBs.The results demonstrate that with a fixed VEC,the rise of the REN makes HEBs harder but more brittle when the electronegativity of doped TM atoms is lower than that of boron atoms.However,HEBs become softer and more ductile as REN increases if the doped TM atoms have higher electronegativity than boron atoms.The VEC−REN composite descriptor can accurately classify and predict the mechanical properties of HEBs with different components,which provides important theoretical guidance for the rapid design and development of novel high-entropy ceramic materials.展开更多
The differences of grain-refining effect between Sc and Ti additions in aluminum,which cannot be substantially explained by traditional theories,were carefully studied.The empirical electron theory(EET) of solids and ...The differences of grain-refining effect between Sc and Ti additions in aluminum,which cannot be substantially explained by traditional theories,were carefully studied.The empirical electron theory(EET) of solids and molecules was employed to calculate the valence electron structures(VES) of Al3Ti and Al3Sc.The conclusions can be drawn that,in the two alloys Al-Ti and Al-Sc,the different valence electron structures of Al3Ti and Al3Sc and the consequent differences of growth habit of the two particles,and the different interfacial electron density between particles and matrix fundamentally lead to the differences of grain-refining effect between Sc and Ti additions on aluminum and make Sr the better grain-refiner of aluminum.展开更多
Formate is an important liquid chemical,which can be produced by electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).Most of the metal catalysts for CO_(2)RR to formate are toxic or noble metals,such as Cd,Hg...Formate is an important liquid chemical,which can be produced by electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).Most of the metal catalysts for CO_(2)RR to formate are toxic or noble metals,such as Cd,Hg,Pb and Pd,leading to the environmental pollution or increased production costs.Herein,we develop an environmentally friendly and low-cost NiZn alloy catalyst for CO_(2)RR to formate.The X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)confirm the alloy structure of the prepared NiZn catalyst.As for a catalyst for CO_(2)RR,the NiZn alloy exhibits the FE_(HCOO)^(-)(Faraday efficiency of HCOO^(-))of 36±0.7%at-0.9 V vs.RHE in 0.1 M KHCO_(3),and remarkable stability for 40,000 s at-0.8,-0.9,-1.0 and-1.1 V vs.RHE,respectively.Theoretical calculation results indicate that the NiZn alloy exhibits the middle valence electron structure between the Zn and Ni metal,resulting in the favorable pathway for HCOOH formation but unfavorable for the hydrogen evolution reaction and CO production.The Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy results verify the modulated valence electron structure for NiZn alloy as compared to Ni and Zn,consistent with the theoretical calculation results.This work provides new insights into design of alloy catalysts for CO_(2)RR to formate.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61701288,51706128)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(2021JM-485)+2 种基金the Key Scientific Research Project of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(20JS019)the High-level Achievement Cultivation Project of Collaborative Innovation Center for Comprehensive Development of Qinba Biological Resources(QBXT-17-8)the Postgraduate Innovation Project of Shaanxi University of Technology(SLGYCX2410).
文摘Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have attracted considerable interest in the fields of energy and environmental science due to their adjustable catalytic activity.In this study,we investigated the matching of valence electron numbers between single atoms and adsorbed intermediates(O,N,C,and H)in MXene-anchored SACs(M-Ti_(2)C/M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)).The density functional theory results demonstrated that the sum of the valence electron number(VM)of the interface-doped metal and the valence electron number(VA)of the adsorbed intermediates in M-Ti_(2)C followed the 10-valence electron matching law.Furthermore,based on the 10-valence electron matching law,we deduced that the sum of the valence electron number(k)and VMfor the molecular adsorption intermediate interactions in M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)adhered to the 11-valence electron matching law.Electrostatic repulsion between the interface electrons in M-Ti_(2)CO_(2)and H_(2)O weakened the adsorption of intermediates,Furthermore,we applied the 11-valence electron matching law to guide the design of catalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction,specifically for N_(2)→NNH conversion,in the MTi_(2)CO_(2)structure.The sure independence screening and sparsifying operator algorithm was used to fit a simple three-dimensional descriptor of the adsorbate(R_(2)up to 0.970)for catalyst design.Our study introduced a valence electron matching principle between doped metals(single atoms)and adsorbed intermediates(atomic and molecular)for MXene-based catalysts,providing new insights into the design of high-performance SACs.
文摘We take the contribution of all valence electrons into consideration and propose a new valence electrons equilibration method to calculate the equalized electronegativity including molecular electronegativity, group electronegativity, and atomic charge. The ionization potential of alkanes and mono-substituted alkanes, the chemical shift of 1H NMR, and the gas phase proton affinity of aliphatic amines, alcohols, and ethers were estimated. All the expressions have good correlations. Moreover, the Sanderson method and Bratsch method were modified on the basis of the valence electrons equilibration theory. The modified Sanderson method and modified Bratsch method are more effective than their original methods to estimate these properties.
基金financial support by the foundation of Westlake Universitysupported by the National Key Research Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0303002)。
文摘The crystal structure and physical properties of Nb_(25)Mo_(5+x)Re_(35)Ru_(25-x)Rh_(10)(0≤x≤10)and Nb_(5)Mo_(35-y)Re_(15+y)Ru_(35)Rh_(10)(0≤y≤15)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)have been studied by X-ray diffraction,electrical resistivity,magnetic susceptibility,and specific heat measurements.The results show that the former HEAs with valence electron concentration(VEC)values of 6.7-6.9 crystallize in a noncentrosymmetric cubicα-Mn structure,while the latter ones with VEC values of 7.1-7.25 adopt a centrosymmetric hexagonal close-packed(hcp)structure.Despite different structures,both series of HEAs are found to be bulk superconductors with a full energy gap,and the superconducting transition temperature Tc tends to decrease with the increase of VEC.Nevertheless,the Tc values of the hcp-type HEAs are higher than those of theα-Mn-type ones,likely due to a stronger electron phonon coupling.Furthermore,we show that VEC and electronegativity difference are two key parameters to control the stability ofα-Mn and hcp-type HEAs.These results not only are helpful for the design of such HEAs,but also represent the first realization of structurally different HEA superconductors without changing the constituent elements.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2019-MS-247)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1807178).
文摘The low valence electron concentration(VEC)Al_(x)CoCrFeNiSi(x=0.5,1.0,1.5 and 2.0)high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were designed by the fundamental properties of the constituent elements and prepared by vacuum arc melting method.The effects of Al addition on the crystal structure and microstructure were investigated.The microhardness and wear property were also researched.The results showed that the microstructure transformed from dendritic crystal to equiaxed crystal.It was found that FCC phase gradually decreased with the increasing Al content and disappeared until in a composition of 1.0 in Al_(x)CoCrFeNiSi HEAs.Little FCC phase was found with continuously adding Al,while the phase fraction of BCC increased from 85.0% to 91.8%,and VEC decreased from 7.00 to 6.14.The microhardness was increased gradually from 598 up to 909 HV with addition of Al from 0.5 to 2.0.It was the same of the compressive strength results,which improved from 1200 to 1920 MPa.The wear coefficient and mass loss were in line with mechanical properties evolution,which was attributed to the microstructure transformation into equiaxed crystal and the increase in BCC phase.
基金Funded by the Science and Technology Foundation of Retuned Students Studying Abroad of Shanxi Province of China(No. 1995-26)
文摘By measuring the hardness of carburized layer of a new type supersaturated carburizing steel （35Cr3SiMnMoV） at different temper temperature for 2 h, the relationship curve between the carburized layer hardness and the temper temperature is established. The result indicates that the hardness goes down firstly, then up and down, just like a wave consistent with the temperature increase. A secondary hardening peak appears at 570 ℃ or so. Based on Empirical Election Theory （EET） of Solids and Molecules, the valence electron structures （VESs） containing α-Fe-C, α-Fe-C-Me segregation structure units and carbide are calculated. The laws of temper process and hardness change with the temper temperature are explained, and the fact that reconstruction of θ-Fe3C is prior to that of special carbide at high tempering is analyzed with the phase structure formation factor, S, being taken into consideration. Therefore, the laws of temper process and hardness change of supersaturated carburized layer at different temper temperature can be traced back to valence electron structure （VES） level of alloy phase.
文摘The valence electron structures of Sr- and Mg-doped LaGaO3 ceramics with different compositions were calculated by Empirical Electron Theory of Solids and Molecules （EET）. A criterion for the ionic conductivity was proposed, i.e. the 1/（nAnB） increases with increasing the ionic conductivity when x or y〈20% （in molar fraction）.
文摘According to EET theory, the valence electron structures of RE in the solid solution of austenite, pearlite and martensite were calculated. The influence of RE in solid solution on phase transformation of pearlite and recrystallization of martensite was explained by the valence electron structure data of phases. Calculating results indicate that C element is favorite to enhance the number of RE in the solid solution. RE in the solute solution shortens the incubation period of proeutectoid ferrite, increases its quantity and carbon content, decreases the quantity of pearlite and thickness of its lamellas and lamellar spacing, then the strength and hardness of pearlite are improved and granular pearlite can be obtained. RE dissolved in martensite intensifies martensite, enhances tempering stability of martensite, increases its recrystallization temperature and prolongs the holding time needed during tempering.
文摘Intermetallic compounds REIn_(3)(RE=rare earth)have attracted much attention due to their unique characteristics:crystal field effect,Kondo effect,superconductivity,heavy fermion,and antiferromagnetism,and their cobalt diluted alloys exhibit the ferromagnetic half-metallic characteristics at room temperature.In this study,an empirical electron theory(EET)is employed to investigate systemically the valence electronic structure,the thermal and magnetic properties of REX_(3) and their cobalt diluted alloys for revealing the mechanism of physical properties.The calculated bond length,melting point,and magnetic moment match the experimental ones very well.The study reveals that structural stability and physical properties of REX_(3) and their cobalt dilute alloys are strongly related to their valence electron structures.It is suggested that the structural stability and cohesive energy depend upon the covalent electron,the melting point is modulated by covalent electron pair,and the magnetic moment is originated from 3d magnetic electron.The ferromagnetic characteristics of Co-diluted REIn3 alloys is originated from the introduction of strong ferromagnetic Co atom,but,a competition is caused between the electron transition from valence electron to magnetic electron on d orbit and its reversal electron transformation with increasing the content of cobalt,which results in the formations of diluted magnetic Gd(In,Co)_(3) alloy with minor amount of cobalt and strong magnetic Nd(In,Co)_(3) alloy with doping more Co atoms.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning under grant No.20022150 the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No.50271030.
文摘By calculating the electron structures of the phases that phosphor, sulfur and alloying elements dissolving inγ-Fe, the reason why alloying elements can bring centerline segregation in continuous casting slab (CCS) with nA, the number of electrons on the strongest covalent bonds, and the structure formation factor S were investigated, and an electron structural criterion to control and to eliminate the centerline segregation was advanced. Basing on this, the electron structures of a part of rare earth phosphides and sulfides are calculated, the physical mechanism that rare earth elements can control the segregation of phosphor and sulfur is analyzed, and the criterion is well verified.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 59561001)the Foundation of Guangxi Education Committee
文摘Positron lifetime measurements have been performed in binary Fe3Al and Fe3Al doping with Nb or Si alloys. The densities of valence electrons of the bulk and microdefects in all tested samples have been calculated by using the positron lifetime parameters. Density of valence electron is low in the bulk of Fe3Al alloy. It indicates that, the 3d electrons in a Fe atom have strong-localized properties and tend to form covalent bonds with Al atoms, and the bonding nature in Fe3Al is a mixture of metallic and covalent bonds. The density of valence electron is very low in the defects of Fe3Al grain boundary, which makes the bonding cohesion in grain boundary quite weak. The addition of Si to Fe3Al gives rise to the decrease of the densities of valence electrons in the bulk and the grain boundary thus the metallic bonding cohesion. This makes the alloy more brittle. The addition of Nb to Fe3Al results in the decrease of the ordering energy of the alloy and increases the density of valence electron and the bonding cohesion of the grain boundary. However, since the radius of Nb atom is larger than that of Fe atom, when Nb atoms substitute for Fe atoms, they will distort the lattice and enlarge the volume of the lattice, which decreases the density of valence electron and the cohesion of metallic bond in the bulk of the alloy.
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文摘Based on the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules of S. H. Yu, this paper proposes (i) the calculating model of valence electron structures in L_2~'-type substitutional and interstitial complex solid solutions; (ii) the bond length difference analysis (BLD) method of unknown bond length structure solid solutions; (iii) the treatment of uncertainty of BLD analysis solution.
文摘The valence electron structure(VES)of RuB2 and OsB2 were calculated by the empirical electron theory(EET)of solids and molecules and compared with the results derived from the first-principles calculations.The distributions of covalent electrons in different bonds indicate that B-B and B-Me have remarkably covalent bonding characters.Lattice electrons cruising around Me-Me layers are found to have great influences on electronic conductivity and high temperature plasticity.The ultra-high values of elastic constant Cn in the two compounds originate from close-packed covalent bonding along the c axis.Uneven bond strengths and distributions of covalent bonds,especially for B-Afe bonds,yield significant anisotropy.Low ratios of lattice electrons to covalent electrons suggest the intrinsic embrittlement in crystals.The fact that the calculated cohesive energies well agree with experimental results demonstrates the good suitability of the EET calculations in estimating cohesive energy for transition-metal borides.
基金the Major Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.90505015)
文摘To reveal the properties of ZrO2 at the atom and electron levels,the valence elec-tron structures of three ZrO2 phases were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules.The results showed that the hybridization levels of Zr and O atoms in the m-ZrO2 were the same as those in the t-ZrO2,while those in the c-ZrO2 rose markedly.The electron numbers and bond energies on the strongest covalent bonds in the m-ZrO2 phase were the greatest,the values were 0.901106 and 157.5933 kJ/mol,respectively.Those in the t-ZrO2 phase took second place,which were 0.722182 and 123.9304 kJ/mol,and those in the c-ZrO2 phase were the smallest,which were 0.469323 and 79.0289 kJ/mol.According to the product of the bond energy on the strongest covalent bond and equivalent bond number(this value reflected the crystal cohesive energy),the order from the greatness to smallness was the c-ZrO2>t-ZrO2>m-ZrO2.This showed that the m-phase bonds were the tightest,their energy was the smallest,the crystal cohe-sive energy of the m-phase was the largest,and the m-phase existed most stably at room temperature.So it must need energy or higher temperature to take apart the stronger covalent bonds to form a new phase.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10702060)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2005CB724400 and 2005CB724404)
文摘The valence electronic structures of tantalum carbide (TaC) and tantalum nitride (TaN) are studied by using the empirical electronic theory (EET). The results reveal that the bonds of these compounds have covalent,metallic and ionic characters. For a quantitative analysis of the relative strength of these components,their ionicities have been calculated by implanting the results of EET to the PVL model. It has been found that the ionicity of tantalum carbide is smaller than that of tantalum nitride. The EET results also reveal that the covalent electronic number of the strongest bond in the former is larger than that of the latter. All these suggest that the covalent bond of TaC is stronger than that of TaN,which coincides to that de-duced from the first-principles method.
基金the Major Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.90505015)
文摘To reveal the properties of stabilizers in ZrO2 on nanoscopic levels,the valence electron structures of four stable ZrO2 phases and c-ZrO2 were analyzed on the basis of the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules.The results showed that the hybridization levels of Zr atoms in c-ZrO2 doped with Ca and Mg dropped from B17 to B13,the hybridization levels of Zr atoms in c-ZrO2 doped with Y and Ce dropped from B17 to B15,and that the four stabilizing atoms all made the hybridization levels of O atoms drop from level 4 to level 2.The numbers of covalent electrons in the strongest covalent bond in the descending order are c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.The bond energies of the strongest covalent bond and the melting points of the solid solutions in the descending order are Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.The percent-ages of the total number of covalent electrons in the descending order are c-ZrO2>Zr0.82Y0.18O1.91>Zr0.82Ce0.18O2>Zr0.82Mg0.18O1.82>Zr0.82Ca0.18O1.82.From the above analysis,it can be concluded that the stabilizing degrees of the four stabilizers in the descending order are CaO>MgO>Y2O3>CeO2.
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文摘Chloroplasts were isolated from spinach treated with taCl3, CeCl3, and NdCl3. Because of owning 4f electron characteristics and alternation valence, Ce treatment presented the highest enhancement in light absorption, energy transfer from LHC Ⅱ to PS Ⅱ, excitation energy distribution from PS Ⅰ to PS Ⅱ, and fluorescence quantum yield around 680 nm. Compared with Ce treatment, Nd treatment resulted in relatively lower enhancement in these physiological indices, as Nd did not have alternation valence. La treatment presented the lowest enhancement, as La did not have either 4f electron or alternation valence. The increase in activities of whole chain electron transport, PS ⅡDCPIP photoreduction, and oxygen evolution of chloroplasts was of the following order： Ce〉Nd 〉La〉 control. However, the photoreduction activities of spinach PS I almost did not change with La, Ce, or Nd treatments. The results suggested that 4f electron characteristics and alternation valence of rare earths had a close relationship with photosynthesis improvement.
文摘To harvest the sun light and to promote the amount of energy stored,a new binary compound which links a sensitizer(electron donor), anthracene,and substrate(electron acceptor),norbornadiene,in a non- conjugated manner without increase in molecular weight was synthesized.The inter-and intramolecular photosensitized isomerization and the mechanism were studied.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52071179, 52271033)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51931003)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No. BK20221493)the Jiangsu Province Leading Edge Technology Basic Research Major Project, China (No. BK20222014)the Foundation of “Qinglan Project” for Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province, China。
文摘The composition−property relationship of 18 quaternary high entropy diborides(HEBs)consisting of boron and IVB,VB and VIB transition metals(TM)was investigated using first-principles calculations.A valence electron concentration−relative electronegativity(VEC−REN)composite descriptor was developed to effectively predict the mechanical properties of HEBs.The results demonstrate that with a fixed VEC,the rise of the REN makes HEBs harder but more brittle when the electronegativity of doped TM atoms is lower than that of boron atoms.However,HEBs become softer and more ductile as REN increases if the doped TM atoms have higher electronegativity than boron atoms.The VEC−REN composite descriptor can accurately classify and predict the mechanical properties of HEBs with different components,which provides important theoretical guidance for the rapid design and development of novel high-entropy ceramic materials.
基金Project(20050003042) supported by Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘The differences of grain-refining effect between Sc and Ti additions in aluminum,which cannot be substantially explained by traditional theories,were carefully studied.The empirical electron theory(EET) of solids and molecules was employed to calculate the valence electron structures(VES) of Al3Ti and Al3Sc.The conclusions can be drawn that,in the two alloys Al-Ti and Al-Sc,the different valence electron structures of Al3Ti and Al3Sc and the consequent differences of growth habit of the two particles,and the different interfacial electron density between particles and matrix fundamentally lead to the differences of grain-refining effect between Sc and Ti additions on aluminum and make Sr the better grain-refiner of aluminum.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China(21872174,22002189,U1932148)the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program(2017YFE0127800,2018YFE0203402)+5 种基金the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Program(2017XK2026)the Hunan Province Key Field R&D Program(2020WK2002)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2020JJ2041,2020JJ5691)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Project(JCYJ20180307151313532)the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(2017TP1001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University。
文摘Formate is an important liquid chemical,which can be produced by electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).Most of the metal catalysts for CO_(2)RR to formate are toxic or noble metals,such as Cd,Hg,Pb and Pd,leading to the environmental pollution or increased production costs.Herein,we develop an environmentally friendly and low-cost NiZn alloy catalyst for CO_(2)RR to formate.The X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)confirm the alloy structure of the prepared NiZn catalyst.As for a catalyst for CO_(2)RR,the NiZn alloy exhibits the FE_(HCOO)^(-)(Faraday efficiency of HCOO^(-))of 36±0.7%at-0.9 V vs.RHE in 0.1 M KHCO_(3),and remarkable stability for 40,000 s at-0.8,-0.9,-1.0 and-1.1 V vs.RHE,respectively.Theoretical calculation results indicate that the NiZn alloy exhibits the middle valence electron structure between the Zn and Ni metal,resulting in the favorable pathway for HCOOH formation but unfavorable for the hydrogen evolution reaction and CO production.The Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy results verify the modulated valence electron structure for NiZn alloy as compared to Ni and Zn,consistent with the theoretical calculation results.This work provides new insights into design of alloy catalysts for CO_(2)RR to formate.
