Surface-treated MmNi3.55Co0.75Mn0.4Al0.3 alloy as negative electrode material of nickel-metal hydride battery was employed to improve the high-rate dischargeability. Surface treatment was realized by dipping and stirr...Surface-treated MmNi3.55Co0.75Mn0.4Al0.3 alloy as negative electrode material of nickel-metal hydride battery was employed to improve the high-rate dischargeability. Surface treatment was realized by dipping and stirring the alloy into a HCl aqueous solution with various concentrations at room temperature. The microstructure of the alloy before and after surface treatment was analyzed by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The electrochemical properties before and after surface treatment were compared, and the alloy treated in 0.025 mol/L HCl solution showed the optimal high-rate dischargeability.展开更多
While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfa...While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfacial evaporation offers sustainable management potential,yet inevitable salt nucleation at evaporation interfaces degrades photothermal conversion and operational stability via light scattering and pathway blockage.Inspired by the mangrove leaf,we propose a photothermal 3D polydopamine and polypyrrole polymerized spacer fabric(PPSF)-based upward hanging model evaporation configuration with a reverse water feeding mechanism.This design enables zero-liquiddischarge(ZLD)desalination through phase-separation crystallization.The interconnected porous architecture and the rough surface of the PPSF enable superior water transport,achieving excellent solar-absorbing efficiency of 97.8%.By adjusting the tilt angle(θ),the evaporator separates the evaporation and salt crystallization zones via controlled capillary-driven brine transport,minimizing heat dissipation from brine discharge.At an optimal tilt angle of 52°,the evaporator reaches an evaporation rate of 2.81 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) with minimal heat loss(0.366 W)under 1-sun illumination while treating a 7 wt%waste brine solution.Furthermore,it sustains an evaporation rate of 2.71 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) over 72 h while ensuring efficient salt recovery.These results highlight a scalable,energy-efficient approach for sustainable ZLD desalination.展开更多
Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have n...Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have not been thoroughly investigated.In this study,multiple tracers(hydrochemistry,𝛿D,𝛿18O and 222Rn)were used to compare mechanisms of LGD in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake in Inner Mongoli1,Northwest China.The hydrochemical types showed a trend from groundwater to lake water,indicating a hydraulic connection between them.In addition,the𝛿D and𝛿18O values of sediment pore water were between the groundwater and lake water,indicating the LGD processes.The radon mass balance model was used to estimate the average groundwater discharge rates of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake,which were 2.79 mm/day and 3.02 mm/day,respectively.The total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and fluoride inputs associated with LGD in Daihai Lake accounted for 97.52%,96.59%,and 95.84%of the total inputs,respectively.In contrast,TN,TP and fluoride inputs in Ulansuhai Lake were 53.56%,40.98%,and 36.25%,respectively.This indicates that the pollutant inputs associated with LGD posed a potential threat to the ecological stability of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake.By comparison,the differences of LGD process and associated pollutant flux were controlled by hydrogeological conditions,lakebed permeability and human activities.This study provides a reference for water resources management in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake basins while improving the understanding of LGD in the Yellow River basin.展开更多
A novel precipitate-free Mg-0.1Sn anode with a homogeneous equal-axis grain structure was developed and rolled successfully at 573 K.Electrochemical test results indicate that the Mg-0.1Sn alloy exhibits enhanced anod...A novel precipitate-free Mg-0.1Sn anode with a homogeneous equal-axis grain structure was developed and rolled successfully at 573 K.Electrochemical test results indicate that the Mg-0.1Sn alloy exhibits enhanced anode dissolution kinetics.A Mg-air battery prepared using this anode exhibits a cell voltage of 1.626 V at 0.5 mA/cm^(2),reasonable anodic efficiency of 58.17%,and good specific energy of 1730.96 mW·h/g at 10 mA/cm^(2).This performance is attributed to the effective reactive anode surface,the suppressed chunk effect,and weak self-corrosion owing to the homogeneous basal texture.展开更多
The dominated contradiction in optimizing the performance of magnesium-air battery anode lies in the difficulty of achieving a good balance between activation and passivation during discharge process.To further reconci...The dominated contradiction in optimizing the performance of magnesium-air battery anode lies in the difficulty of achieving a good balance between activation and passivation during discharge process.To further reconcile this contradiction,two Mg-0.1Sc-0.1Y-0.1Ag anodes with different residual strain distribution through extrusion with/without annealing are fabricated.The results indicate that annealing can significantly lessen the“pseudo-anode”regions,thereby changing the dissolution mode of the matrix and achieving an effective dissolution during discharge.Additionally,p-type semiconductor characteristic of discharge productfilm could suppress the self-corrosion reaction without reducing the polarization of anode.The magnesium-air battery utilizing annealed Mg-0.1Sc-0.1Y-0.1Ag as anode achieves a synergistic improvement in specific capacity(1388.89 mA h g^(-1))and energy density(1960.42 mW h g^(-1)).This anode modification method accelerates the advancement of high efficiency and long lifespan magnesium-air batteries,offering renewable and cost-effective energy solutions for electronics and emergency equipment.展开更多
In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid...In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid solution atoms in theα-Mg matrix without its second-phase generation,and at the same time facilitates grain refinement,dendritic segregation and Mg17Sr2-phases precipitation.During discharge operation,Sr modifies the film composition via its compounds and promoted the redeposition of In at the substrate/film interface;their co-deposition behavior on the anodic reaction surface enhances anode reaction kinetics,suppresses the negative difference effect(NDE)and mitigates the“chunk effect”(CE),which is contributed to uniform dissolution and low self-corrosion hydrogen evolution rate(HER).Therefore,Mg-Sr-xIn alloy anodes show excellent discharge performance,e.g.,0.5Sr-1.0In shows an average discharge voltage of 1.4234 V and a specific energy density of 1990.71 Wh kg^(-1)at 10 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the decisive factor(CE and self-discharge HE)for anodic efficiency are quantitively analyzed,the self-discharge is the main factor of cell efficiency loss.Surprisingly,all Mg-Sr-xIn anodes show anodic efficiency greater than 60%at high current density(≥10 mA cm^(-2)),making them excellent candidate anodes for Mg-Air cells at high-power output.展开更多
This study exhibits a design of the discharge product film of a bulk AZ63-Ce-La-Ca(AZ63X)anode for Mg-air battery.An ideal discharge product film for Mg anode is that it could inhibit the anodic hydrogen evolution but...This study exhibits a design of the discharge product film of a bulk AZ63-Ce-La-Ca(AZ63X)anode for Mg-air battery.An ideal discharge product film for Mg anode is that it could inhibit the anodic hydrogen evolution but does not hinder the transfer of the electrons at the interface.Fortunately,the addition of Ce,La,and Ca into AZ63 alloy achieves this goal.The Mg-air battery with AZ63X anode in 3.5%Na Cl has an ultrahigh anodic efficiency of 85.7±1.7%and energy-density of 2431±53 mWh g^(-1)with the unique discharge product film,surpassing the values of most reported Mg-air batteries.Furthermore,the alloying elements reduce the anode delamination effect significantly by transforming the block Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase into the connected Mg_(17)Al_(12)structure and fine rod Al_(2)RE and Al_(2)Ca.展开更多
With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are r...With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are rising,increasing the risk of partial discharge(PD),and presentingsignificant challenges to insulation safety.Therefore,this paperaddresses this issue and proposes potential solutions.Firstly,thepaper examines an 8-pole,48-slot,6-layer HW TM to highlightthe unique characteristics of this winding structure,and explainsthe uneven distribution of interturn voltage stress andtemperature.Subsequently,a high-frequency equivalent circuitmodel of the HW TM prototype is developed.The error ofsimulation and experiment is only 5.7%,which proves theaccuracy of the model.Then,an improved HW scheme isproposed to lower the maximum voltage stress by 29.3%.Furthermore,the temperature distribution of HW TM isanalyzed to facilitate a detailed examination of the impact oftemperature on insulation PD.Finally,the partial dischargeinception voltage(PDIV)of interturn insulation,consideringtemperature effects,is calculated and verified throughexperiment.The paper proposes a reliability-oriented designmethod and process for HW TM.It demonstrates that thereliability-oriented design can achieve PD-free performance inthe design stage of HW.展开更多
To enhance the operational capacity and space utilization of baffle-drop shafts,this study improved the traditional baffle-drop shaft by expanding the wet-side space,incorporating large rotation-angle baffles,and inst...To enhance the operational capacity and space utilization of baffle-drop shafts,this study improved the traditional baffle-drop shaft by expanding the wet-side space,incorporating large rotation-angle baffles,and installing overflow holes in the dividing wall.A three-dimensional turbulent model was developed using ANSYS Fluent to simulate the hydraulic characteristics of both traditional and new baffle-drop shafts across various flow rates.The simulation results demonstrated that the new shaft design allowed for discharge from both the wet and dry sides,significantly improving operational capacity,with the dry side capable of handling 40%of the inlet flow.Compared to the traditional shaft,the new design reduced shaft wall pressures and decreased the mean and standard deviation of pressure on typical baffles by 21%and 63%,respectively,therefore enhancing structural safety.Additionally,the new shaft achieved a 2%-12%higher energy dissipation rate than the traditional shaft across different flow rates.This study offers valuable insights for the design and optimization of drop shafts in deep tunnel drainage systems.展开更多
The quest for high-energy-density magnesium-air batteries is hindered by the efficiency-voltage trade-off,ultimately leading to an unsatisfactory energy density.Here,we effectively mitigate the inherent efficiency-vol...The quest for high-energy-density magnesium-air batteries is hindered by the efficiency-voltage trade-off,ultimately leading to an unsatisfactory energy density.Here,we effectively mitigate the inherent efficiency-voltage trade-off by introducing a novel anode material,specifically,Mg-0.5Sn-0.5In-0.5Ga.This anode demonstrates exceptional anodic efficiency,achieving 60.5±2.5%at 1 mA cm^(-2),65.3±2.7%at 10 mA cm^(-2),and 71.4±1.2%at 20 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the discharge voltage is significantly enhanced,reaching 1.76±0.01 V at 1 mA cm^(-2),1.44±0.02 V at 10 mA cm^(-2),and 1.21±0.08 V at 20 mA cm^(-2).Consequently,our newly developed anode exhibits a remarkable energy density of 2312±98 W h kg^(-1),placing it among the top-performing magnesium anodes documented in the literature.Density functional theory calculations and experimental investigations have unveiled that the exceptional performance can be attributed to the inhibition of water reduction,facilitated by the hybridization between solute atoms and neighboring Mg atoms.Furthermore,the activation of the second phase,introducing additional galvanic couples,significantly contributes to this performance.This study presents valuable insights that can guide the design of novel anodes,contributing to the advancement of high-performance magnesium-air batteries.展开更多
Although the Mg-air battery with high theoretical energy density is desirable for the energy supply of marine engineering equipment,its applications remain limited due to the low actual discharge voltage and inferior ...Although the Mg-air battery with high theoretical energy density is desirable for the energy supply of marine engineering equipment,its applications remain limited due to the low actual discharge voltage and inferior Mg anode utilization rate.In addition to the microstructure of Mg alloy anodes,the properties of discharge product films are of great importance to the discharge performance.Herein,the discharge behaviors of Mg-Y-Zn alloys are first studied mainly from the perspective of film properties.Through contrastive analysis,it is found that the sufficient Y^(3+) produced during the discharge process can substitute Mg^(2+) in Mg(OH)_(2) to introduce effective cation vacancies.The Mg-Y-Zn anode with profuse cation vacancies in the product film shows a synergy of potential and efficiency,and this can be attributed to an increase in the migration pathway for Mg^(2+),reducing the diffusion over-potential caused by the protective product film.This study is expected to provide a new strategy from the perspective of cation vacancy design of discharge film for developing high-performance Mg-air batteries.展开更多
The deposition layer on the discharge channel wall of a Hall thruster after long-term operation occasionally detaches from the wall and interferes with the plasma inside the channel,resulting in current pulse and thre...The deposition layer on the discharge channel wall of a Hall thruster after long-term operation occasionally detaches from the wall and interferes with the plasma inside the channel,resulting in current pulse and threatening the power supply.To understand the generation mechanism of the current pulse,the interaction between the peeling material and the channel plasma was studied by the particle-in-cell and Monte Carlo collision(PIC/MCC)method.The plasma evolution and distribution in the Hall thruster channel when peeling material existed were simulated.Simulation results show that the peeling material changes the electron transportation and ionization,and the effects are related to the position of the peeling material.When the peeling material invades the zone where the ionization rate is originally the highest without peeling material,the ionization process is almost terminated.The ionization suppression by the peeling material will cause the propellant gas to refill the channel exit.As the peeling material moves away,gas discharge is induced near the channel exit,resulting in anode current pulse.展开更多
In this work,a series of experiments are carried out to investigate the effect of charge/discharge rates(1,2,3 and 4 C)and state of charges(SOCs,namely 0%,50%,75%and 100%)on thermal runaway(TR)and fire behavior of lit...In this work,a series of experiments are carried out to investigate the effect of charge/discharge rates(1,2,3 and 4 C)and state of charges(SOCs,namely 0%,50%,75%and 100%)on thermal runaway(TR)and fire behavior of lithium iron phosphate(LFP)batteries.The TR process caused by overheating LFP batteries is usually divided into four stages,with high temperatures and fire risks.High-rate charge and discharge damage the internal morphology and structural stability of materials seriously.The TR behavior of battery is fully aggravated,which is further manifested by the advanced opening of the safety vent,release of gas and occurrence of TR.With the increase of charging rate,the deteriorated TR characteristics can be discerned,such as the lower TR temperature,the shorter TR time,and the more serious TR consequences.Such changes can be assigned to the decline of battery stability.In addition,the battery SOC greatly impacts safety,especially the flame temperature and the severity of consequences.As for the 100%SOC battery cycled at 4 C,there is still a high risk of thermal runaway propagation at the position 1 m far away from the battery.This work helps to realize the TR and fire features of battery in-depth,enlightening the safety protection of battery.展开更多
Assessing the behaviour and concentration of waste pollutants deposited between two parallel plates is essential for effective environmental management.Determining the effectiveness of treatment methods in reducing po...Assessing the behaviour and concentration of waste pollutants deposited between two parallel plates is essential for effective environmental management.Determining the effectiveness of treatment methods in reducing pollution scales is made easier by analysing waste discharge concentrations.The waste discharge concentration analysis is useful for assessing how effectively wastewater treatment techniques reduce pollution levels.This study aims to explore the Casson micropolar fluid flow through two parallel plates with the influence of pollutant concentration and thermophoretic particle deposition.To explore the mass and heat transport features,thermophoretic particle deposition and thermal radiation are considered.The governing equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations with the help of suitable similarity transformations.The Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg’s fourthfifth order technique and shooting procedure are used to solve the reduced set of equations and boundary conditions.The integration of a neural network model based on the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm serves to improve the accuracy of predictions and optimize the analysis of parameters.Graphical outcomes are displayed to analyze the characteristics of the relevant dimensionless parameters in the current problem.Results reveal that concentration upsurges as the micropolar parameter increases.The concentration reduces with an upsurge in the thermophoretic parameter.An upsurge in the external pollutant source variation and the local pollutant external source parameters enhances mass transport.The surface drag force declines for improved values of porosity and micropolar parameters.展开更多
In this paper a fully parametrized finite element simulation model of the stator bar end is created using the COMSOL Multiphysics.The model allows conducting the comparison of different corona protection structures’d...In this paper a fully parametrized finite element simulation model of the stator bar end is created using the COMSOL Multiphysics.The model allows conducting the comparison of different corona protection structures’design,various materials properties,and finally optimizing the corona protection system.Several samples of SiC based nonlinear conductivity materials for corona protection were fabricated in laboratory and then investigated.The conductivity dependencies on electric field(0.05 to 1 kV/mm)and temperature(20 to 155℃)were measured.By comparing the heat-resistant grades of the corona protection material and the insulating material,the maximum working temperature of the corona protection material corresponds to the heat-resistant grade F of the insulating material.As the temperature increases,the nonlinear characteristics of the corona protection material in the experiment decrease dramatically,reducing the heat-resistant grade of the corona protection material.The decrease in the nonlinear characteristics of the corona protection material at the maximum operating temperature causes the maximum electric field strength at the end of the HV rotating machines end corona protection(ECP)exceeding the corona discharge electric field strength,resulting in corona phenomenon.展开更多
DP-coloring as a generalization of list coloring was introduced recently by Dvo˘r´ak and Postle.In this paper,we show that planar graphs without 5-cycles adjacent to two triangles are DP-4-colorable,which improve...DP-coloring as a generalization of list coloring was introduced recently by Dvo˘r´ak and Postle.In this paper,we show that planar graphs without 5-cycles adjacent to two triangles are DP-4-colorable,which improves the results of[Discrete Math.,2018,341(7):1983–1986]and[Discrete Appl.Math.,2020,277:245–251].展开更多
To explore the electrostatic discharge behavior of charged powders in industrial silos,discharge experiments are conducted based on a full-size industrial silo discharge platform.Electrostatic discharge mode,frequency...To explore the electrostatic discharge behavior of charged powders in industrial silos,discharge experiments are conducted based on a full-size industrial silo discharge platform.Electrostatic discharge mode,frequency,and energy are investigated for powders of different polarities.Although the powders have low charge-to-mass ratios(+0.087μC/kg for the positively charged powders and−0.26μC/kg for the negatively charged ones),electrostatic discharges occur approximately every 10 s,with the maximum discharge energy being 800 mJ.Powder polarity considerably influences discharge energy.The positive powders exhibit higher discharge energy than the negative ones,although discharge frequency remains similar for both.Effects of powder charge,humidity,and mass flow on discharge frequency and discharge energy are quantitatively analyzed,providing important insights for the improvement of safety in industrial powder handling.展开更多
Based on a homemade novel dielectric barrier discharge actuator with a rotating high-voltage electrode, this study investigates the influence of electrode rotating speed on the discharge characteristics, and the mecha...Based on a homemade novel dielectric barrier discharge actuator with a rotating high-voltage electrode, this study investigates the influence of electrode rotating speed on the discharge characteristics, and the mechanisms of discharge process under rotary conditions are discussed. The results demonstrate that when the high-voltage electrode is rotating,the distribution patterns of dielectric barrier discharge and the parameters of micro-discharge channels exhibit significant changes. Under a low rotating speed, the discharge patterns present as a series of separated discharge channels, resulting in uniform charge distribution but uneven electric field distribution in the gap. As the rotating speed increases, the electric field and the discharge channels will be affected by the rotation, so the electric field is more evenly distributed in the gap, and the discharge mode changes to a quasi-uniform discharge. With increasing distance from the rotation axis, the electric field strength gradually decreases, and the electric field force experienced by the micro-discharge channels during its formation weakens. Consequently, the average size of the micro-discharge channels increases, indicating that these channels are gradually stretched. The rotation of the electrode generates a significant number of accumulated charges, impacting the number of micro-discharge channels. The number of micro-discharge channels at the center of the electrode increases with rotating speed;however, due to channel stretching, the average size of the micro-discharge channels at the edge of the electrode also increases, leading to a decrease in their overall quantity. The research results reveal the significant impact of the electrode rotation on the characteristics of discharge channels, providing a theoretical basis for further optimal design of the rotating dielectric barrier discharge in various application.展开更多
Research has been carried out on a hybrid discharge ion thruster,aiming to combine the advantages of Direct Current(DC)discharge ion thrusters(known for their high thrust density and high power supply efficiency)with ...Research has been carried out on a hybrid discharge ion thruster,aiming to combine the advantages of Direct Current(DC)discharge ion thrusters(known for their high thrust density and high power supply efficiency)with microwave discharge ion thrusters(which do not require a hollow cathode and are capable of efficient ionization at low pressures).Comparative experiments with different anode structures and single-probe diagnostics revealed that applying a DC bias voltage created a new ionization zone based on microwave discharge.This DC bias increased the sheath potential of the screen grid and led to an elevation in electron temperature and plasma density.It is speculated that the reduced loss of high-energy electrons generated by microwave discharge at the screen grid is the primary reason for the enhanced discharge.By adding a DC bias of approximately 50 V to the microwave discharge,the screen grid current was doubled without a significant increase in discharge power consumption.Under appropriate bias voltages that consider minimizing ion sputtering,DC bias holds promise as a design approach to increase the extracted beam current in microwave ion thrusters.展开更多
基金supported by Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (863) of China (2006AA11A159)
文摘Surface-treated MmNi3.55Co0.75Mn0.4Al0.3 alloy as negative electrode material of nickel-metal hydride battery was employed to improve the high-rate dischargeability. Surface treatment was realized by dipping and stirring the alloy into a HCl aqueous solution with various concentrations at room temperature. The microstructure of the alloy before and after surface treatment was analyzed by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The electrochemical properties before and after surface treatment were compared, and the alloy treated in 0.025 mol/L HCl solution showed the optimal high-rate dischargeability.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3804902,2022YFB3804900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203226,52161145406,42376045)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2232024Y-01,2232025D-02).
文摘While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfacial evaporation offers sustainable management potential,yet inevitable salt nucleation at evaporation interfaces degrades photothermal conversion and operational stability via light scattering and pathway blockage.Inspired by the mangrove leaf,we propose a photothermal 3D polydopamine and polypyrrole polymerized spacer fabric(PPSF)-based upward hanging model evaporation configuration with a reverse water feeding mechanism.This design enables zero-liquiddischarge(ZLD)desalination through phase-separation crystallization.The interconnected porous architecture and the rough surface of the PPSF enable superior water transport,achieving excellent solar-absorbing efficiency of 97.8%.By adjusting the tilt angle(θ),the evaporator separates the evaporation and salt crystallization zones via controlled capillary-driven brine transport,minimizing heat dissipation from brine discharge.At an optimal tilt angle of 52°,the evaporator reaches an evaporation rate of 2.81 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) with minimal heat loss(0.366 W)under 1-sun illumination while treating a 7 wt%waste brine solution.Furthermore,it sustains an evaporation rate of 2.71 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) over 72 h while ensuring efficient salt recovery.These results highlight a scalable,energy-efficient approach for sustainable ZLD desalination.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(No.2023QN04011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42307092 and 52279067)+1 种基金Ordos Science and Technology Major Project(No.ZD20232303)Project of Key Laboratory of River and Lake in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(No.2022QZBZ0003).
文摘Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have not been thoroughly investigated.In this study,multiple tracers(hydrochemistry,𝛿D,𝛿18O and 222Rn)were used to compare mechanisms of LGD in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake in Inner Mongoli1,Northwest China.The hydrochemical types showed a trend from groundwater to lake water,indicating a hydraulic connection between them.In addition,the𝛿D and𝛿18O values of sediment pore water were between the groundwater and lake water,indicating the LGD processes.The radon mass balance model was used to estimate the average groundwater discharge rates of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake,which were 2.79 mm/day and 3.02 mm/day,respectively.The total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and fluoride inputs associated with LGD in Daihai Lake accounted for 97.52%,96.59%,and 95.84%of the total inputs,respectively.In contrast,TN,TP and fluoride inputs in Ulansuhai Lake were 53.56%,40.98%,and 36.25%,respectively.This indicates that the pollutant inputs associated with LGD posed a potential threat to the ecological stability of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake.By comparison,the differences of LGD process and associated pollutant flux were controlled by hydrogeological conditions,lakebed permeability and human activities.This study provides a reference for water resources management in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake basins while improving the understanding of LGD in the Yellow River basin.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51901153)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2019032)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi,China(No.202103021224049)the Shanxi Zhejiang University New Materials and Chemical Research Institute Scientific Research Project,China(No.2022SX-TD025)。
文摘A novel precipitate-free Mg-0.1Sn anode with a homogeneous equal-axis grain structure was developed and rolled successfully at 573 K.Electrochemical test results indicate that the Mg-0.1Sn alloy exhibits enhanced anode dissolution kinetics.A Mg-air battery prepared using this anode exhibits a cell voltage of 1.626 V at 0.5 mA/cm^(2),reasonable anodic efficiency of 58.17%,and good specific energy of 1730.96 mW·h/g at 10 mA/cm^(2).This performance is attributed to the effective reactive anode surface,the suppressed chunk effect,and weak self-corrosion owing to the homogeneous basal texture.
基金the National Natural Science:Foundation of China(52375370)the Open Project of Salt Lake Chemical Engineering Research Complex,Qinghai University(2023-DXSSKF-Z02)+2 种基金the Nat-ural Science Foundation of Shanxi(202103021224049)GDAS Projects of International cooperation platform of Sci-ence and Technology(2022GDASZH-2022010203-003)Guangdong province Science and Technology Plan Projects(2023B1212060045).
文摘The dominated contradiction in optimizing the performance of magnesium-air battery anode lies in the difficulty of achieving a good balance between activation and passivation during discharge process.To further reconcile this contradiction,two Mg-0.1Sc-0.1Y-0.1Ag anodes with different residual strain distribution through extrusion with/without annealing are fabricated.The results indicate that annealing can significantly lessen the“pseudo-anode”regions,thereby changing the dissolution mode of the matrix and achieving an effective dissolution during discharge.Additionally,p-type semiconductor characteristic of discharge productfilm could suppress the self-corrosion reaction without reducing the polarization of anode.The magnesium-air battery utilizing annealed Mg-0.1Sc-0.1Y-0.1Ag as anode achieves a synergistic improvement in specific capacity(1388.89 mA h g^(-1))and energy density(1960.42 mW h g^(-1)).This anode modification method accelerates the advancement of high efficiency and long lifespan magnesium-air batteries,offering renewable and cost-effective energy solutions for electronics and emergency equipment.
文摘In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid solution atoms in theα-Mg matrix without its second-phase generation,and at the same time facilitates grain refinement,dendritic segregation and Mg17Sr2-phases precipitation.During discharge operation,Sr modifies the film composition via its compounds and promoted the redeposition of In at the substrate/film interface;their co-deposition behavior on the anodic reaction surface enhances anode reaction kinetics,suppresses the negative difference effect(NDE)and mitigates the“chunk effect”(CE),which is contributed to uniform dissolution and low self-corrosion hydrogen evolution rate(HER).Therefore,Mg-Sr-xIn alloy anodes show excellent discharge performance,e.g.,0.5Sr-1.0In shows an average discharge voltage of 1.4234 V and a specific energy density of 1990.71 Wh kg^(-1)at 10 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the decisive factor(CE and self-discharge HE)for anodic efficiency are quantitively analyzed,the self-discharge is the main factor of cell efficiency loss.Surprisingly,all Mg-Sr-xIn anodes show anodic efficiency greater than 60%at high current density(≥10 mA cm^(-2)),making them excellent candidate anodes for Mg-Air cells at high-power output.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52471095)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC2811404)Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen,China(No.3502Z20227015)。
文摘This study exhibits a design of the discharge product film of a bulk AZ63-Ce-La-Ca(AZ63X)anode for Mg-air battery.An ideal discharge product film for Mg anode is that it could inhibit the anodic hydrogen evolution but does not hinder the transfer of the electrons at the interface.Fortunately,the addition of Ce,La,and Ca into AZ63 alloy achieves this goal.The Mg-air battery with AZ63X anode in 3.5%Na Cl has an ultrahigh anodic efficiency of 85.7±1.7%and energy-density of 2431±53 mWh g^(-1)with the unique discharge product film,surpassing the values of most reported Mg-air batteries.Furthermore,the alloying elements reduce the anode delamination effect significantly by transforming the block Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase into the connected Mg_(17)Al_(12)structure and fine rod Al_(2)RE and Al_(2)Ca.
基金supported by the Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52407060 and 52422704supported by Liaoning Province science and technology plan doctoral project under Grant 2023-BSBA-255.
文摘With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are rising,increasing the risk of partial discharge(PD),and presentingsignificant challenges to insulation safety.Therefore,this paperaddresses this issue and proposes potential solutions.Firstly,thepaper examines an 8-pole,48-slot,6-layer HW TM to highlightthe unique characteristics of this winding structure,and explainsthe uneven distribution of interturn voltage stress andtemperature.Subsequently,a high-frequency equivalent circuitmodel of the HW TM prototype is developed.The error ofsimulation and experiment is only 5.7%,which proves theaccuracy of the model.Then,an improved HW scheme isproposed to lower the maximum voltage stress by 29.3%.Furthermore,the temperature distribution of HW TM isanalyzed to facilitate a detailed examination of the impact oftemperature on insulation PD.Finally,the partial dischargeinception voltage(PDIV)of interturn insulation,consideringtemperature effects,is calculated and verified throughexperiment.The paper proposes a reliability-oriented designmethod and process for HW TM.It demonstrates that thereliability-oriented design can achieve PD-free performance inthe design stage of HW.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFD1700802).
文摘To enhance the operational capacity and space utilization of baffle-drop shafts,this study improved the traditional baffle-drop shaft by expanding the wet-side space,incorporating large rotation-angle baffles,and installing overflow holes in the dividing wall.A three-dimensional turbulent model was developed using ANSYS Fluent to simulate the hydraulic characteristics of both traditional and new baffle-drop shafts across various flow rates.The simulation results demonstrated that the new shaft design allowed for discharge from both the wet and dry sides,significantly improving operational capacity,with the dry side capable of handling 40%of the inlet flow.Compared to the traditional shaft,the new design reduced shaft wall pressures and decreased the mean and standard deviation of pressure on typical baffles by 21%and 63%,respectively,therefore enhancing structural safety.Additionally,the new shaft achieved a 2%-12%higher energy dissipation rate than the traditional shaft across different flow rates.This study offers valuable insights for the design and optimization of drop shafts in deep tunnel drainage systems.
基金the R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(No.KM202310005010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001015)for their financial support.
文摘The quest for high-energy-density magnesium-air batteries is hindered by the efficiency-voltage trade-off,ultimately leading to an unsatisfactory energy density.Here,we effectively mitigate the inherent efficiency-voltage trade-off by introducing a novel anode material,specifically,Mg-0.5Sn-0.5In-0.5Ga.This anode demonstrates exceptional anodic efficiency,achieving 60.5±2.5%at 1 mA cm^(-2),65.3±2.7%at 10 mA cm^(-2),and 71.4±1.2%at 20 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the discharge voltage is significantly enhanced,reaching 1.76±0.01 V at 1 mA cm^(-2),1.44±0.02 V at 10 mA cm^(-2),and 1.21±0.08 V at 20 mA cm^(-2).Consequently,our newly developed anode exhibits a remarkable energy density of 2312±98 W h kg^(-1),placing it among the top-performing magnesium anodes documented in the literature.Density functional theory calculations and experimental investigations have unveiled that the exceptional performance can be attributed to the inhibition of water reduction,facilitated by the hybridization between solute atoms and neighboring Mg atoms.Furthermore,the activation of the second phase,introducing additional galvanic couples,significantly contributes to this performance.This study presents valuable insights that can guide the design of novel anodes,contributing to the advancement of high-performance magnesium-air batteries.
基金support of the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(No.LH2023E059)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071093)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology(No.ASMA202205).
文摘Although the Mg-air battery with high theoretical energy density is desirable for the energy supply of marine engineering equipment,its applications remain limited due to the low actual discharge voltage and inferior Mg anode utilization rate.In addition to the microstructure of Mg alloy anodes,the properties of discharge product films are of great importance to the discharge performance.Herein,the discharge behaviors of Mg-Y-Zn alloys are first studied mainly from the perspective of film properties.Through contrastive analysis,it is found that the sufficient Y^(3+) produced during the discharge process can substitute Mg^(2+) in Mg(OH)_(2) to introduce effective cation vacancies.The Mg-Y-Zn anode with profuse cation vacancies in the product film shows a synergy of potential and efficiency,and this can be attributed to an increase in the migration pathway for Mg^(2+),reducing the diffusion over-potential caused by the protective product film.This study is expected to provide a new strategy from the perspective of cation vacancy design of discharge film for developing high-performance Mg-air batteries.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23B20152).
文摘The deposition layer on the discharge channel wall of a Hall thruster after long-term operation occasionally detaches from the wall and interferes with the plasma inside the channel,resulting in current pulse and threatening the power supply.To understand the generation mechanism of the current pulse,the interaction between the peeling material and the channel plasma was studied by the particle-in-cell and Monte Carlo collision(PIC/MCC)method.The plasma evolution and distribution in the Hall thruster channel when peeling material existed were simulated.Simulation results show that the peeling material changes the electron transportation and ionization,and the effects are related to the position of the peeling material.When the peeling material invades the zone where the ionization rate is originally the highest without peeling material,the ionization process is almost terminated.The ionization suppression by the peeling material will cause the propellant gas to refill the channel exit.As the peeling material moves away,gas discharge is induced near the channel exit,resulting in anode current pulse.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(2023YFC3009900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52104197,52272396,52474233)+3 种基金Hongkong Scholar Program(XJ2022022)Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(City U11214221)Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(21KJB620001)the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Fire Science(SKLFS)Program(HZ2022-KF04)。
文摘In this work,a series of experiments are carried out to investigate the effect of charge/discharge rates(1,2,3 and 4 C)and state of charges(SOCs,namely 0%,50%,75%and 100%)on thermal runaway(TR)and fire behavior of lithium iron phosphate(LFP)batteries.The TR process caused by overheating LFP batteries is usually divided into four stages,with high temperatures and fire risks.High-rate charge and discharge damage the internal morphology and structural stability of materials seriously.The TR behavior of battery is fully aggravated,which is further manifested by the advanced opening of the safety vent,release of gas and occurrence of TR.With the increase of charging rate,the deteriorated TR characteristics can be discerned,such as the lower TR temperature,the shorter TR time,and the more serious TR consequences.Such changes can be assigned to the decline of battery stability.In addition,the battery SOC greatly impacts safety,especially the flame temperature and the severity of consequences.As for the 100%SOC battery cycled at 4 C,there is still a high risk of thermal runaway propagation at the position 1 m far away from the battery.This work helps to realize the TR and fire features of battery in-depth,enlightening the safety protection of battery.
文摘Assessing the behaviour and concentration of waste pollutants deposited between two parallel plates is essential for effective environmental management.Determining the effectiveness of treatment methods in reducing pollution scales is made easier by analysing waste discharge concentrations.The waste discharge concentration analysis is useful for assessing how effectively wastewater treatment techniques reduce pollution levels.This study aims to explore the Casson micropolar fluid flow through two parallel plates with the influence of pollutant concentration and thermophoretic particle deposition.To explore the mass and heat transport features,thermophoretic particle deposition and thermal radiation are considered.The governing equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations with the help of suitable similarity transformations.The Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg’s fourthfifth order technique and shooting procedure are used to solve the reduced set of equations and boundary conditions.The integration of a neural network model based on the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm serves to improve the accuracy of predictions and optimize the analysis of parameters.Graphical outcomes are displayed to analyze the characteristics of the relevant dimensionless parameters in the current problem.Results reveal that concentration upsurges as the micropolar parameter increases.The concentration reduces with an upsurge in the thermophoretic parameter.An upsurge in the external pollutant source variation and the local pollutant external source parameters enhances mass transport.The surface drag force declines for improved values of porosity and micropolar parameters.
文摘In this paper a fully parametrized finite element simulation model of the stator bar end is created using the COMSOL Multiphysics.The model allows conducting the comparison of different corona protection structures’design,various materials properties,and finally optimizing the corona protection system.Several samples of SiC based nonlinear conductivity materials for corona protection were fabricated in laboratory and then investigated.The conductivity dependencies on electric field(0.05 to 1 kV/mm)and temperature(20 to 155℃)were measured.By comparing the heat-resistant grades of the corona protection material and the insulating material,the maximum working temperature of the corona protection material corresponds to the heat-resistant grade F of the insulating material.As the temperature increases,the nonlinear characteristics of the corona protection material in the experiment decrease dramatically,reducing the heat-resistant grade of the corona protection material.The decrease in the nonlinear characteristics of the corona protection material at the maximum operating temperature causes the maximum electric field strength at the end of the HV rotating machines end corona protection(ECP)exceeding the corona discharge electric field strength,resulting in corona phenomenon.
基金Partially supported by NSFC(No.12301436)NSF of Guangxi Province(No.2025GXNSFAA069811)。
文摘DP-coloring as a generalization of list coloring was introduced recently by Dvo˘r´ak and Postle.In this paper,we show that planar graphs without 5-cycles adjacent to two triangles are DP-4-colorable,which improves the results of[Discrete Math.,2018,341(7):1983–1986]and[Discrete Appl.Math.,2020,277:245–251].
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50861003)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi (2010GXNSFD013004)+2 种基金the Foundation of Key Laboratory of National Education Ministry for Nonferrous Metals and Materials Processing Technology (GXKFJ09-15)the Foundation of Guangxi Department of Education (200911MS07)the Foundation of Guangxi University (X081056)
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51976039)。
文摘To explore the electrostatic discharge behavior of charged powders in industrial silos,discharge experiments are conducted based on a full-size industrial silo discharge platform.Electrostatic discharge mode,frequency,and energy are investigated for powders of different polarities.Although the powders have low charge-to-mass ratios(+0.087μC/kg for the positively charged powders and−0.26μC/kg for the negatively charged ones),electrostatic discharges occur approximately every 10 s,with the maximum discharge energy being 800 mJ.Powder polarity considerably influences discharge energy.The positive powders exhibit higher discharge energy than the negative ones,although discharge frequency remains similar for both.Effects of powder charge,humidity,and mass flow on discharge frequency and discharge energy are quantitatively analyzed,providing important insights for the improvement of safety in industrial powder handling.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52377135)。
文摘Based on a homemade novel dielectric barrier discharge actuator with a rotating high-voltage electrode, this study investigates the influence of electrode rotating speed on the discharge characteristics, and the mechanisms of discharge process under rotary conditions are discussed. The results demonstrate that when the high-voltage electrode is rotating,the distribution patterns of dielectric barrier discharge and the parameters of micro-discharge channels exhibit significant changes. Under a low rotating speed, the discharge patterns present as a series of separated discharge channels, resulting in uniform charge distribution but uneven electric field distribution in the gap. As the rotating speed increases, the electric field and the discharge channels will be affected by the rotation, so the electric field is more evenly distributed in the gap, and the discharge mode changes to a quasi-uniform discharge. With increasing distance from the rotation axis, the electric field strength gradually decreases, and the electric field force experienced by the micro-discharge channels during its formation weakens. Consequently, the average size of the micro-discharge channels increases, indicating that these channels are gradually stretched. The rotation of the electrode generates a significant number of accumulated charges, impacting the number of micro-discharge channels. The number of micro-discharge channels at the center of the electrode increases with rotating speed;however, due to channel stretching, the average size of the micro-discharge channels at the edge of the electrode also increases, leading to a decrease in their overall quantity. The research results reveal the significant impact of the electrode rotation on the characteristics of discharge channels, providing a theoretical basis for further optimal design of the rotating dielectric barrier discharge in various application.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC2201000).
文摘Research has been carried out on a hybrid discharge ion thruster,aiming to combine the advantages of Direct Current(DC)discharge ion thrusters(known for their high thrust density and high power supply efficiency)with microwave discharge ion thrusters(which do not require a hollow cathode and are capable of efficient ionization at low pressures).Comparative experiments with different anode structures and single-probe diagnostics revealed that applying a DC bias voltage created a new ionization zone based on microwave discharge.This DC bias increased the sheath potential of the screen grid and led to an elevation in electron temperature and plasma density.It is speculated that the reduced loss of high-energy electrons generated by microwave discharge at the screen grid is the primary reason for the enhanced discharge.By adding a DC bias of approximately 50 V to the microwave discharge,the screen grid current was doubled without a significant increase in discharge power consumption.Under appropriate bias voltages that consider minimizing ion sputtering,DC bias holds promise as a design approach to increase the extracted beam current in microwave ion thrusters.
