利用对原子尺度缺陷特别灵敏的正电子湮没谱学技术,并结合X射线衍射(X-ray Diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning Electron Microscopy,SEM)等表征手段,研究了少量氧化钙添加量对氧化铝纳米陶瓷烧结过程中的微观缺陷、物相和显微...利用对原子尺度缺陷特别灵敏的正电子湮没谱学技术,并结合X射线衍射(X-ray Diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning Electron Microscopy,SEM)等表征手段,研究了少量氧化钙添加量对氧化铝纳米陶瓷烧结过程中的微观缺陷、物相和显微形貌的影响。XRD及SEM实验结果表明,CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷的烧结过程可以分为两个阶段:室温至900℃未发生相变,而900~1100℃发生明显相变。少量Ca O的添加(如1%质量分数)起初均匀地分布在Al_(2)O_(3)中,随着烧结温度升高将与Al_(2)O_(3)反应形成第二相并在高温下转变为液相,传质机理由固相扩散变成液相流动,可以降低烧结温度,延缓γ-Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷转变为α-Al_(2)O_(3)过程,在1100℃烧结后出现不同网状结构的板片状结构。正电子湮没寿命谱分析表明,相变前后Ca O/Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷中的空位团和微孔洞的大小及数量随烧结温度的变化规律与Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷不同,由于第二相的形成并在高温下转变为液相,导致CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷中更容易产生空位团及微孔洞,并且一部分微孔洞相变前会逐渐合并形成宏观孔洞,而Al_(2)O_(3)纳米陶瓷内的微孔洞则会随着相转变及晶粒生长而消失,仅在样品表面还存留微量的微孔洞。展开更多
This study investigates the effect of high current density electropulsing on the material in a rapid stress relaxation process.An AISI 1020 steel was shot-peened to induce surface compressive residual stresses in a co...This study investigates the effect of high current density electropulsing on the material in a rapid stress relaxation process.An AISI 1020 steel was shot-peened to induce surface compressive residual stresses in a controlled manner and subsequently electropulsed to investigate the changes in microstructure and defect configuration.AISI 1020 steel was chosen as it has a simple microstructure(plain ferritic)and composition with low alloying conditions.It is an appropriate material to study the effect of trans-mitting electric pulses on the microstructural defect evolution.A combination of electron-backscattered diffraction and transmission electron microscopy proved to be an effective tool in characterizing the post-electropulsing effects critically.By application of electropulsing,a reduction in the surface residual stress layer was noticed.Also,reductions in misorientation and dislocation density together with the disentan-glement of dislocations within the cold-worked layer were observed after electropulsing.Additionally,the annihilation of shot-peening-induced deformation bands beyond the residual layer depth was observed.These effects have been rationalised by taking into account the various possibilities of athermal effects of electropulsing.展开更多
Mechano luminescence(ML),which involves the emission of light under mechanical stimuli,shows great potential in various applications such as sensing,imaging,and energy harvesting.Current research suggests that the lum...Mechano luminescence(ML),which involves the emission of light under mechanical stimuli,shows great potential in various applications such as sensing,imaging,and energy harvesting.Current research suggests that the luminescence mechanism of ML is typically connected to specific defects present within the material.In this study,we focus on the investigation of ML defects in Pr^(3+)-doped NaNbO_(3)/LiNbO_(3)heterojunctions,employing a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches.Through experimental analysis,we confirmed the presence of the heterojunction and its influence on ML intensity,and the optimal doping ratio for the heterojunction in ML was established.Furthermore,we examined the influence of varying Pr^(3+)doping concentrations on ML behavior and a proof-of-concept was demonstrated using the X-rays charged heterostructural phosphor as a stress sensor for biological applications.The position and concentration of internal defects in the ML material were scrutinized through thermo luminescence tests employing the variable heating rate method and positron annihilation.Complementing the experimental findings,theoretical simulations were conducted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the observed ML defects.Density functional theory calculations were employed to investigate the energy levels,charge transfer processes,and lattice distortions within the heterojunctions under mechanical stress.Theoretical predictions were compared and validated against the experimental results.The integration of experimental and theoretical approaches provides a comprehensive understanding of the ML behavior of Pr^(3+)-doped NaNbO_(3)/LiNbO_(3)heterojunctions.The insights gained from this research contribute to the development of novel ML materials and pave the way for their applications in next-generation sensing and energy conversion devices.展开更多
Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are ...Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are given below.展开更多
The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to inv...The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to investigate the effects of He ion irradiation fluences and subsequent annealing on the microstructure and defects of the matrix graphite.He ions with 500 keV energy and fluences ranging from 1.1×10^(15)ions∕cm^(2)to 3.5×10^(17)ions∕cm^(2)were used to simulate neutron irradiation at 300 K.The samples with an irradiation fluence of 3.5×10^(16)ions∕cm^(2)were subjected to isochronal annealing at different temperatures(573 K,873 K and 1173 K)for 3 h.The Raman results revealed that the D peak gradually increased,whereas the intrinsic G peak decreased with increasing irradiation fluence.At the same irradiation fluence,the D peak gradually decreased,whereas the intrinsic G peak increased with increasing annealing temperature.Slow positron beam analysis demonstrated that the density or size of irradiation defects(vacancy type)increased with higher irradiation fluence,but decreased rapidly with increasing annealing temperature.The Raman spectral analysis of sample cross sections subjected to high irradiation fluences revealed the emergence of amorphization precisely at the depth where ion damage was most pronounced,whereas the surface retained its crystalline structure.Raman and positron annihilation analyses indicated that the matrix graphite exhibited good irradiation resistance to He ions at 300 K.However,vacancy-type defects induced by He ion irradiation exhibit poor thermal stability and can be easily removed during annealing.展开更多
This paper presents the findings of a two-week monitoring project on Gender Based Violence(GBV)in Tanzanian and explores how the media outlets frame the marginalized voices,institutional narratives,and intersectional ...This paper presents the findings of a two-week monitoring project on Gender Based Violence(GBV)in Tanzanian and explores how the media outlets frame the marginalized voices,institutional narratives,and intersectional inclusivity.Drawing qualitative approach and analysis of media coverage of GBV during the 202416 Days of Activism campaign remarkably November 25 to December 10,2024,it reveals the extent that media platforms amplify or marginalize survivor voices.Through two weeks of media monitoring across print,broadcast,and social media including sources notably Mwananchi,TBC1,Cloud FM,and advocacy-driven digital platforms and campaigns through#EndGBVNow and#16DaysOfActivism the study explores recurring themes,language use,tone,and inclusivity.Guided by critical gender theories including Judith Butler’s gender performativity and Gave Tuchman’s symbolic annihilation,the analysis reveals media’s dual role in either perpetuating or challenging patriarchal narratives.Findings indicate that traditional media often foreground prevailing institutional voices while underrepresenting marginalized groups,especially rural women and women with disabilities,portraying harmful cultural practices like FGM and child marriage as community challenges rather than universal human rights violation.Conversely,social media emerged as a transformative space for survivor-led advocacy.Hence the study calls for inclusive,ethical,and survivor-centered media reporting as well as strategic integration of digital and mainstream media to promote justice and policy reform in GBV reporting.展开更多
A unitary right R-module MR satisfies acc on d-annihilators if for every sequence（a;）;of elements of R the ascending chain AnnM（a;）■ AnnM（a;a;）■AnnM（a;a;a;）■… of submodules of MR stabilizes. In this paper ...A unitary right R-module MR satisfies acc on d-annihilators if for every sequence（a;）;of elements of R the ascending chain AnnM（a;）■ AnnM（a;a;）■AnnM（a;a;a;）■… of submodules of MR stabilizes. In this paper we first investigate some triangular matrix extensions of modules with acc on d-annihilators. Then we show that under some additional conditions,the Ore extension module M[x]R[x;α,δ]over the Ore extension ring R[x;α,δ] satisfies acc on d-annihilators if and only if the module MR satisfies acc on d-annihilators. Consequently, several known results regarding modules with acc on d-annihilators are extended to a more general setting.展开更多
-用固相反应法制备了B位空位补偿型钐掺杂非准同型相界组分PZT(54/46)陶瓷.通过正电子湮没寿命谱(PALS)和符合多普勒展宽能谱(CDBS)对陶瓷中的缺陷结构进行综合表征,结合常规表征手段如X射线衍射(XRD),电子扫描显微镜(SEM),介电、铁电...-用固相反应法制备了B位空位补偿型钐掺杂非准同型相界组分PZT(54/46)陶瓷.通过正电子湮没寿命谱(PALS)和符合多普勒展宽能谱(CDBS)对陶瓷中的缺陷结构进行综合表征,结合常规表征手段如X射线衍射(XRD),电子扫描显微镜(SEM),介电、铁电和压电性能测量,研究缺陷对陶瓷压电性能的影响.XRD结果显示所有陶瓷均为纯钙钛矿相,掺杂诱导了菱方-四方(R-T)相变,准同型相界位于Sm掺杂量x=0.010.02.电学测量结果反映:介电、铁电和压电性能均先增强后减弱,MPB附近两个样品都有优异的介电和铁电性能,但其压电性能差别很大.x=0.01给出最优压电性能d_(33)=572 p C/N,较未掺杂样品增强了一倍.PALS结果表明掺杂使陶瓷中缺陷类型发生变化,x≤0.01,样品中同时含有A位空位与B位空位;x≥0.02,样品中以A位相关缺陷为主,B位空位浓度很低.CDBS结果进一步证实x=0.01和0.02中B位空位浓度分别是该体系中最高和最低的.由以上结果推断出:x=0.01获得的最优压电性能与其中较高浓度的B位空位有关,B位空位可稀释A位空位浓度,降低氧空位浓度,从而降低A位空位与氧空位形成缺陷偶极子的几率,促进畴壁运动,使压电性能增强.展开更多
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Singapore,Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte.Ltd.,and Nanyang Technological University through grants#002123-00009 and #002124-00009.
文摘This study investigates the effect of high current density electropulsing on the material in a rapid stress relaxation process.An AISI 1020 steel was shot-peened to induce surface compressive residual stresses in a controlled manner and subsequently electropulsed to investigate the changes in microstructure and defect configuration.AISI 1020 steel was chosen as it has a simple microstructure(plain ferritic)and composition with low alloying conditions.It is an appropriate material to study the effect of trans-mitting electric pulses on the microstructural defect evolution.A combination of electron-backscattered diffraction and transmission electron microscopy proved to be an effective tool in characterizing the post-electropulsing effects critically.By application of electropulsing,a reduction in the surface residual stress layer was noticed.Also,reductions in misorientation and dislocation density together with the disentan-glement of dislocations within the cold-worked layer were observed after electropulsing.Additionally,the annihilation of shot-peening-induced deformation bands beyond the residual layer depth was observed.These effects have been rationalised by taking into account the various possibilities of athermal effects of electropulsing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52201008,52372003)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(ZD2023E004)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3072020CF2515,3072022CFJ2504)the State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics(SKLPDE-KF-202311)。
文摘Mechano luminescence(ML),which involves the emission of light under mechanical stimuli,shows great potential in various applications such as sensing,imaging,and energy harvesting.Current research suggests that the luminescence mechanism of ML is typically connected to specific defects present within the material.In this study,we focus on the investigation of ML defects in Pr^(3+)-doped NaNbO_(3)/LiNbO_(3)heterojunctions,employing a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches.Through experimental analysis,we confirmed the presence of the heterojunction and its influence on ML intensity,and the optimal doping ratio for the heterojunction in ML was established.Furthermore,we examined the influence of varying Pr^(3+)doping concentrations on ML behavior and a proof-of-concept was demonstrated using the X-rays charged heterostructural phosphor as a stress sensor for biological applications.The position and concentration of internal defects in the ML material were scrutinized through thermo luminescence tests employing the variable heating rate method and positron annihilation.Complementing the experimental findings,theoretical simulations were conducted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the observed ML defects.Density functional theory calculations were employed to investigate the energy levels,charge transfer processes,and lattice distortions within the heterojunctions under mechanical stress.Theoretical predictions were compared and validated against the experimental results.The integration of experimental and theoretical approaches provides a comprehensive understanding of the ML behavior of Pr^(3+)-doped NaNbO_(3)/LiNbO_(3)heterojunctions.The insights gained from this research contribute to the development of novel ML materials and pave the way for their applications in next-generation sensing and energy conversion devices.
文摘Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are given below.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12005289,52072397)State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Detection and Electronics,University of Science and Technology of China(SKLPDE-KF-202316).
文摘The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to investigate the effects of He ion irradiation fluences and subsequent annealing on the microstructure and defects of the matrix graphite.He ions with 500 keV energy and fluences ranging from 1.1×10^(15)ions∕cm^(2)to 3.5×10^(17)ions∕cm^(2)were used to simulate neutron irradiation at 300 K.The samples with an irradiation fluence of 3.5×10^(16)ions∕cm^(2)were subjected to isochronal annealing at different temperatures(573 K,873 K and 1173 K)for 3 h.The Raman results revealed that the D peak gradually increased,whereas the intrinsic G peak decreased with increasing irradiation fluence.At the same irradiation fluence,the D peak gradually decreased,whereas the intrinsic G peak increased with increasing annealing temperature.Slow positron beam analysis demonstrated that the density or size of irradiation defects(vacancy type)increased with higher irradiation fluence,but decreased rapidly with increasing annealing temperature.The Raman spectral analysis of sample cross sections subjected to high irradiation fluences revealed the emergence of amorphization precisely at the depth where ion damage was most pronounced,whereas the surface retained its crystalline structure.Raman and positron annihilation analyses indicated that the matrix graphite exhibited good irradiation resistance to He ions at 300 K.However,vacancy-type defects induced by He ion irradiation exhibit poor thermal stability and can be easily removed during annealing.
文摘This paper presents the findings of a two-week monitoring project on Gender Based Violence(GBV)in Tanzanian and explores how the media outlets frame the marginalized voices,institutional narratives,and intersectional inclusivity.Drawing qualitative approach and analysis of media coverage of GBV during the 202416 Days of Activism campaign remarkably November 25 to December 10,2024,it reveals the extent that media platforms amplify or marginalize survivor voices.Through two weeks of media monitoring across print,broadcast,and social media including sources notably Mwananchi,TBC1,Cloud FM,and advocacy-driven digital platforms and campaigns through#EndGBVNow and#16DaysOfActivism the study explores recurring themes,language use,tone,and inclusivity.Guided by critical gender theories including Judith Butler’s gender performativity and Gave Tuchman’s symbolic annihilation,the analysis reveals media’s dual role in either perpetuating or challenging patriarchal narratives.Findings indicate that traditional media often foreground prevailing institutional voices while underrepresenting marginalized groups,especially rural women and women with disabilities,portraying harmful cultural practices like FGM and child marriage as community challenges rather than universal human rights violation.Conversely,social media emerged as a transformative space for survivor-led advocacy.Hence the study calls for inclusive,ethical,and survivor-centered media reporting as well as strategic integration of digital and mainstream media to promote justice and policy reform in GBV reporting.
基金The NSF(11471108) of Chinathe NSF(2015JJ2051,2016JJ2050) of Hunan Provincethe Teaching Reform Foundation(G21316) of Hunan Province
文摘A unitary right R-module MR satisfies acc on d-annihilators if for every sequence（a;）;of elements of R the ascending chain AnnM（a;）■ AnnM（a;a;）■AnnM（a;a;a;）■… of submodules of MR stabilizes. In this paper we first investigate some triangular matrix extensions of modules with acc on d-annihilators. Then we show that under some additional conditions,the Ore extension module M[x]R[x;α,δ]over the Ore extension ring R[x;α,δ] satisfies acc on d-annihilators if and only if the module MR satisfies acc on d-annihilators. Consequently, several known results regarding modules with acc on d-annihilators are extended to a more general setting.
文摘-用固相反应法制备了B位空位补偿型钐掺杂非准同型相界组分PZT(54/46)陶瓷.通过正电子湮没寿命谱(PALS)和符合多普勒展宽能谱(CDBS)对陶瓷中的缺陷结构进行综合表征,结合常规表征手段如X射线衍射(XRD),电子扫描显微镜(SEM),介电、铁电和压电性能测量,研究缺陷对陶瓷压电性能的影响.XRD结果显示所有陶瓷均为纯钙钛矿相,掺杂诱导了菱方-四方(R-T)相变,准同型相界位于Sm掺杂量x=0.010.02.电学测量结果反映:介电、铁电和压电性能均先增强后减弱,MPB附近两个样品都有优异的介电和铁电性能,但其压电性能差别很大.x=0.01给出最优压电性能d_(33)=572 p C/N,较未掺杂样品增强了一倍.PALS结果表明掺杂使陶瓷中缺陷类型发生变化,x≤0.01,样品中同时含有A位空位与B位空位;x≥0.02,样品中以A位相关缺陷为主,B位空位浓度很低.CDBS结果进一步证实x=0.01和0.02中B位空位浓度分别是该体系中最高和最低的.由以上结果推断出:x=0.01获得的最优压电性能与其中较高浓度的B位空位有关,B位空位可稀释A位空位浓度,降低氧空位浓度,从而降低A位空位与氧空位形成缺陷偶极子的几率,促进畴壁运动,使压电性能增强.
