This paper uses a Computer Simulation Technology microwave studio to simulate the performance of a new highdirectivity anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna loaded with a frequency-selective surface. Frequency-sel...This paper uses a Computer Simulation Technology microwave studio to simulate the performance of a new highdirectivity anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna loaded with a frequency-selective surface. Frequency-selective surface with cross-dipole element has a great effect on the directivity, radiation pattern, and gain of such an antenna. The experimental results show that frequency-selective surface （FSS） significantly improve the radiation performance of anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna. For example, as a single anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna, half power beam width is 4 degrees in the H planes, and the gain of this antenna is 19.5dBi at 10CHz, achieving a 2.1 degree increment in half power beam width, and a 7.3 dB gain increment by loading with the FSS reflector. The simulating results are consistent with our experimental results.展开更多
Double-screen frequency-selective surfaces （FSSs） can bring about a better flattened effect and a rapidly declining edge. They are therefore an effective means to achieve outer-zone stealth of the radar cabin to det...Double-screen frequency-selective surfaces （FSSs） can bring about a better flattened effect and a rapidly declining edge. They are therefore an effective means to achieve outer-zone stealth of the radar cabin to detect radar waves. In this article, a double-screen wide-bandpass FSS structure is designed and the transmission characteristics of the units under alignment and non-alignment are simulated by means of the spectral domain approach. Meanwhile, the experimental parts fabricated by vacuum evaporation and lithography are tested in a microwave chamber. Tile results show that the aligned unit structure has good incident angle stability and can achieve high transmittance when the bandwidth is 3.3 GHz, and the transmission loss is less than -1 dB. When the units have a non-aligned structure, the bandwidth decreases and transmission loss increases with increasing incident angle.展开更多
An experimental double-layer active frequency-selective surface（AFSS） for stealth radome is proposed. The AFSS is a planar structure which is composed of a fixed frequency-selective surface（FSS）, a PIN diodes arra...An experimental double-layer active frequency-selective surface（AFSS） for stealth radome is proposed. The AFSS is a planar structure which is composed of a fixed frequency-selective surface（FSS）, a PIN diodes array, and a DC bias network. The AFSS elements incorporating switchable PIN diodes are discussed. By means of controlling the DC bias network, it is possible to switch the frequency response for reflecting and transmitting. Measured and simulated data validate that when the incidence angle varies from 0°to 30° the AFSS produces more than-11.5 dB isolation across6–18 GHz when forward biased. The insertion loss（IL） is less than 0.5 dB across 10–11 GHz when reverse biased.展开更多
A miniaturized periodic element for constructing bandpass frequency selective surface(FSS)independent of incident angles and polarizations is presented.An interdigital resonator(IR)with one extending finger to connect...A miniaturized periodic element for constructing bandpass frequency selective surface(FSS)independent of incident angles and polarizations is presented.An interdigital resonator(IR)with one extending finger to connect the two separate parts of the interdigital capacitor is explored to achieve parallel resonance.The equivalent circuit model(ECM)and electric field distributions are introduced to explain frequency performance of FSS.The whole structure has only one layer and possesses a low profile(a thickness of 0.0015λ,where λ represents the resonant wavelength in free space)as well as a small size(0.03λ×0.03λ).This FSS performs as a spatial bandpass filter which exhibits a great angular stability with incident angles ranging from 0° to 80° for both transverse electric(TE)and transverse magnetic(TM)polarizations.As an example,a prototype of one proposed FSS is fabricated and tested.The measured results show a good angular stability.展开更多
Frequency-selective surface （FSS） is a two-dimensional periodic structure consisting of a dielectric substrate and the metal units （or apertures） arranged periodically on it. When manufacturing the substrate, its ...Frequency-selective surface （FSS） is a two-dimensional periodic structure consisting of a dielectric substrate and the metal units （or apertures） arranged periodically on it. When manufacturing the substrate, its thickness and dielectric constant suffer process tolerances. This may induce the center frequency of the FSS to shift, and consequently influence its characteristics. In this paper, a bandpass FSS structure is designed. The units are the Jerusalem crosses arranged squarely. The mode-matching technique is used for simulation. The influence of the tolerances of the substrate＇s thickness and dielectric constant on the center frequency is analyzed. Results show that the tolerances of thickness and dielectric constant have different influences on the center frequency of the FSS. It is necessary to ensure the process tolerance of the dielectric constant in the design and manufacturing of the substrate in order to stabilize the center frequency.展开更多
Biomass-derived carbon materials are favored for their abundance and sustainability,and ease of preparation and modification.By surface activation and modification they can have a good electrical conductivity,excellen...Biomass-derived carbon materials are favored for their abundance and sustainability,and ease of preparation and modification.By surface activation and modification they can have a good electrical conductivity,excellent catalytic activity,a remarkable adsorption capacity,and different interfacial physicochemical functionalities.Surface-modified biochars have found wide applications in energy storage,environmental remediation,and catalysis.However,achieving precise and controllable modification of their active sites remains a challenge.Recent advances and future prospects for controlling their surface morphology,defect engineering,and surface coating strategies,with particular attention to their means of fabrication,are reviewed.展开更多
Temperature-programmed desorption(TPD)is a fundamental technique in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis for characterizing adsorption behavior,and for extracting key parameters such as adsorption energy.Howeve...Temperature-programmed desorption(TPD)is a fundamental technique in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis for characterizing adsorption behavior,and for extracting key parameters such as adsorption energy.However,the majority of existing TPD data is accessible in the form of published images,which lacks structured and quantitative datasets.This constrains its utility for rigorous quantitative analysis and computational modelling.Using carbon monoxide(CO)which is a widely adopted probe molecule,a curated and standardized dataset of CO-TPD is constructed,encompassing 14 transition-metal single-crystal surfaces,including copper(Cu)and ruthenium(Ru).By systematically extracting numerical data points from published spectra and applying normalization,essential spectral features such as peak shape are fully preserved.The dataset also documents relevant experimental parameters,including heating rates,and was developed using a standardized protocol for data collection and quality control.This resource serves as both a reference library to support the deconvolution of TPD spectra from complex catalysts and an experimental benchmark for calibrating parameters in theoretical models.By providing a reliable and accessible data function,this work advances the microscopic understanding and the rational design of catalyst active centers.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for ca...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for catalyst design and performance improvement in these applications.In this work,we systematically investigate the HPOR/HPRR mechanisms on low-index Pt surfaces,specifically Pt(111),Pt(100)and Pt(110),through density functional theory(DFT)calculations combined with the computational hydrogen electrode(CHE)model.For HPOR,all the low-index Pt surfaces exhibit a unified potential-determining step(PDS)involving the electrochemical oxidation of hydroperoxyl intermediates(HOO*).The binding free energy of HOO*(Δ_(GHOO*))emerges as an activity descriptor,with Pt(110)exhibiting the highest HPOR activity.The HPRR mechanism follows a chem-electrochemical(C-EC)pathway.The rate-determining step(RDS)of HPRR is either the cleavage of the HO-OH bond(chemical)or the reduction of HO(electrochemical),depending on their respective activation energies.These activation energies are functions of the HO*binding free energy,Δ_(GHO*),establishingΔ_(GHO*)as the descriptor for HPRR activity prediction.Pt(111)and Pt(100)are identified as the most active HPRR catalysts among the studied metal surfaces,although they still experience a significant overpotential.The scaling relationship betweenΔ_(GHOO*)andΔ_(GHO*)reveals a thermodynamic coupling of HPOR and HPRR,explaining their occurrence on Pt surfaces.These findings provide important insights and activity descriptors for both HPOR and HPRR,providing valuable guidance for the design of electrocatalysts in H_(2)O_(2)-related energy applications and fuel cells.展开更多
Composite resin restorations are routinely exposed to acidic and chromogenic beverages that may alter their surface integrity over time.This in-vitro study evaluated the surface roughness behavior of two universal sin...Composite resin restorations are routinely exposed to acidic and chromogenic beverages that may alter their surface integrity over time.This in-vitro study evaluated the surface roughness behavior of two universal single-shade(Unishade)composites and two conventionalmulti-shade composites following immersion in commonly consumed staining solutions and assessed whether repolishing could restore smoothness after degradation.A total of 120 standardized disc specimens were fabricated and allocated to fourmaterial groups,with each group subdivided into distilled water,cola,and coffee immersion subgroups.Surface roughness was recorded at baseline,after one week,after one month,and following a final repolishing step using a standardized multi-step system.The findings demonstrated that Unishade composites exhibited more stable surface characteristics across all immersion periods,with changes consistently remaining below the threshold associated with biofilm accumulation.Conventional composites showed greater variability,particularly in cola,where roughness values increased significantly compared with distilled water and coffee.Repolishing substantially reduced immersion-induced roughness in all materials,although its effectiveness varied depending on composite formulation and beverage acidity.Cola produced the greatest surface alterations across all groups,highlighting the erosive potential of low-pH beverages.These results indicate that Unishade composites possess superior resistance to surface degradation,likely due to their nano-structured filler configuration and less hydrophilic resin matrices,while conventional materials appear more susceptible to acidic challenge.Within the limitations of this study,selecting surface-stable material types and applying appropriate finishing and repolishing protocols may enhance the long-term performance and esthetics of composite restorations.展开更多
This study investigated surface roughness,the wettability behavior,and surface energy of Co-based alloy specimens textured using the biomimetic Laser Surface Texturing(LST)method.The surface texture was inspired by th...This study investigated surface roughness,the wettability behavior,and surface energy of Co-based alloy specimens textured using the biomimetic Laser Surface Texturing(LST)method.The surface texture was inspired by the patterns found on marine shells.The impacts of the parameters on wettability,Surface Free Energy(SFE),surface topography,and texture roughness generated by the laser beam tracking a spiral path were investigated.Reducing spiral pitch produces more complicated and chaotic surface patterns.Most surfaces are hydrophobic,and surface roughness and topography influence the Contact Angle(CA).Topography and roughness were affected by frequency and scanning speed;a decrease in scanning speed and frequency generated more chaotic and irregular surface textures.With general factorial analysis and Analysis of Variance(ANOVA),our statistical study reveals that accounting for 88%of the influence,the scanning speed is the primary factor influencing surface roughness.On the other hand,the spiral pitch is essential for defining the struc-tural features of the surface,even if it less influences roughness.The SFE of laser-textured CoCr28Mo alloy specimens was optimizable within the range of 14-32 mN/m.The relevant findings offer valuable insights into optimizing LST for the specific surface properties of the Co-based alloy.展开更多
Surface water plays an essential role in the ecohydrological cycle,especially in water-scarce regions.Changes in surface water restrict social,economic,and agricultural development.However,the patterns and underlying ...Surface water plays an essential role in the ecohydrological cycle,especially in water-scarce regions.Changes in surface water restrict social,economic,and agricultural development.However,the patterns and underlying causes of surface water changes over varying frequencies in global arid regions remain unclear.Thus,this study investigated the changes in surface water and the underlying causes using the trend analysis and Spearman correlation coefficient on the basis of multi-source remote sensing and climate datasets across global arid regions during 2000–2020.The surface water was divided into temporary surface water(TSW),seasonal surface water(SSW),and permanent surface water(PSW)by calculating the surface water inundation frequency.Considering that surface water may be influenced by precipitation in the upper basins,we analyzed the response of surface water area to climatic factors at the basin scale.The area of all surface water(ASW)increased dramatically in global arid regions from 2000 to 2020,increasing from 61.88×104 to 67.40×104 km^(2);however,this increase was accompanied by a decrease in surface water inundation frequency.TSW increased by 55.46%relative to its area in 2000,with a net change rate of 3284.00 km^(2)/a.Changes in surface water were predominantly observed in the Kyzylkum Desert in Central Asia,the Thar Desert in southwestern Asia,and the deserts in Oceania.Precipitation had a significant effect on SSW and TSW at the basin scale.The correlation between precipitation and SSW area can reach 0.808 in the Indus River Basin of the Thar Desert(P<0.01).The findings provide a more comprehensive understanding of surface water variability in global arid regions,carrying significant practical implications for the scientific management of surface water at different frequencies.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,but widespread applications are restricted by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs).The rational design of separators has been d...Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,but widespread applications are restricted by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs).The rational design of separators has been demonstrated to be one of the most efficient and cost-effective strategies to curb the shuttle effect,and tremendous research progress has been achieved.The efficiency of a separator depends on its interaction with LiPSs,which is governed by the surface energy and binding strength.Despite several review works that have been reported to advance the separators,most of them primarily focus on active material innovation and construction.The most crucial issues of surface binding energy have not been systematically reviewed,limiting the precise design of efficient separators.In this review,fundamentals related to surface energy and binding interactions with LiPSs are comprehensively analyzed and discussed.With surface binding and energy main lines,the advancements in separator engineering strategies are elaborately summarized and discussed.Moreover,techniques for evaluating affinity to LiPSs are thoroughly analyzed to avoid any ambiguities in measurement.Based on the research context,valuable research directions are suggested to construct efficient separators.This work provides guidelines to regulate the surface binding and energy of separators for high-performance LSBs.展开更多
The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has att...The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.展开更多
To enhance the accuracy of path planning of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs),the particle swarm optimization algorithm(PSO)is improved based on species migration strategies observed in ecology.By incorporating the conc...To enhance the accuracy of path planning of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs),the particle swarm optimization algorithm(PSO)is improved based on species migration strategies observed in ecology.By incorporating the concept of particle sight distance,an improved algorithm,called SD-IPSO,is proposed for the real-time autonomous navigation of USVs in marine environments.The algorithm refines the individual behavior pattern of particles in the population,effectively improving both local and global search capabilities while avoiding premature convergence.The effectiveness of the algorithm is validated using standard test functions from CEC-2017 function library,assessing it from multiple dimensions.Sensitivity analysis is conducted on key parameters in the algorithm,including particle sight distance and population size.Results indicate that compared with PSO,SD-IPSO demonstrates significant advantages in optimization accuracy and convergence speed.The application of SD-IPSO in path planning is further investigated through a 14-point traveling salesman problem(TSP)example and navigation autonomous tests of USVs in marine environments.Findings demonstrate that the proposed algorithm exhibits superior optimization capabilities and can effectively address the path planning challenges of USVs.展开更多
The original online version of this article was revised:Several errors occurred in the published version of the article.These have now been corrected as follows:Page 2,section"2.2 Laser Texturing Procedure of Sur...The original online version of this article was revised:Several errors occurred in the published version of the article.These have now been corrected as follows:Page 2,section"2.2 Laser Texturing Procedure of Surfaces",line 2:The device name was corrected from"YDFLP-E-50-M8"to"YDFLP-50-M8."Page 3,Section 2.4:The phrase"95%confidence interval"has been corrected to"95%confidence level."Page 3,Figure 1 caption:The phrase"fandg"has been corrected to"f and g."The order"C4 and C12"has been reversed to"C12 and C4,"in accordance with the display order in the figure.Page 4,Figure reference:The phrase"Figs.4c and d"has been corrected to"Figs.5b and c."Page 5,paragraph starting with"The ANOVA results are presented...":The phrase"95%confidence interval"has been corrected to"95%confidence level."展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follow...Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follower to obtain the leader’s global position,is developed,which is also capable of guaranteeing collision avoidance and visibility maintenance(CA&VM)raised by the requirement of actual formation navigation.展开更多
Photodetectors can convert light energy into electrical signals,so are widely used in photovoltaics,photon counting,monitoring,and imaging.Photodetectors are easy to prepare high-resolution photochips because of their...Photodetectors can convert light energy into electrical signals,so are widely used in photovoltaics,photon counting,monitoring,and imaging.Photodetectors are easy to prepare high-resolution photochips because of their small size unit integration.However,these photodetector units often exhibit poor photoelectric performance due to material defects and inadequate structures,which greatly limit the functions of devices.Designing modification strategies and micro-/nanostructures can compensate for defects,adjust the bandgap,and develop novel quantum structures,which consequently optimize photovoltaic units and revolutionize optoelectronic devices.Here,this paper aims to comprehensively elaborate on the surface/interface engineering scheme of micro-/nano-photodetectors.It starts from the fundamentals of photodetectors,such as principles,types,and parameters,and describes the influence of material selection,manufacturing techniques,and post-processing.Then,we analyse in detail the great influence of surface/interface engineering on the performance of photovoltaic devices,including surface/interface modification and micro-/nanostructural design.Finally,the applications and prospects of optoelectronic devices in various fields such as miniaturization of electronic devices,robotics,and human–computer interaction are shown.展开更多
To solve the problem of abnormal abrasion of Cu-Based Friction Materials(CBFMs),Bionic Non-Smooth Surface(BNS)on friction surface of CBFMs was constructed based on bionic principles,and the optimal bionic prototype wa...To solve the problem of abnormal abrasion of Cu-Based Friction Materials(CBFMs),Bionic Non-Smooth Surface(BNS)on friction surface of CBFMs was constructed based on bionic principles,and the optimal bionic prototype was selected by Finite Element Method(FEM).In addition,the bionic parameters were optimized by Response Surface Method(RSM).Samples holding BNS were prepared by Laser Processing,tribological properties were tested by a Friction and Wear Tester and worn surface morphology was characterized by a Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM).The results showed that BNS on friction surface could regulate the stress distribution and alleviate the peak stress.Among all samples,the coupled texture of pit-hexagonal got the minimum peak stress.During braking,bionic texture could also collect wear debris or change the motion forms from sliding to rotation,which can reduce abnormal abrasion.The wear rate was reduced by 19.31%.The results in this paper can provide a new idea for enhancing the tribological properties of CBFMs,and can also lay the foundation for further research of bionic tribology.展开更多
In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using at...In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR),the molecular configurations of surface carboxyl groups(COOH),free carboxyl(COOH_(f))and hydrogen-bonded carboxyl(COOH_(HB),were directly correlated with the polar component of surface energy(γ^(s,p)).By decomposing theγ^(s,p)values of the PAA thin films as a sum of the contributions of COOH_(f)and COOH_(H B),the intrinsic polar component of surface energy of COOH_(H B)(γ_(H B)^(s,p*))was quantified for the first time as 8.34 mN/m,significantly lower than that of COOH_(f)(γ_(f)^(s,p*)=34 mN/m).This result highlights that hydrogen bonding markedly reduces theγ^(s,p),providing a rational explanation for the relatively large water contact angle observed on PAA thin films.Furthermore,it establishes a thermodynamic basis for estimating the fraction of surface COOH_(H B)groups(f H B)from wettability measurements.Further extension of the model to carboxyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers(COOH-SAMs)revealed that surface COOH density(ΣCOOH)critically regulates wetting behavior:whenΣCOOH ranges from 4.30 to 5.25 nm^(-2),COOH groups predominantly exist in a free state and facilitate effective hydration layers,thereby promoting superhydrophilicity.Overall,this study not only establishes a unified thermodynamic framework linking surface COOH configurations to macroscopic wettability,but also validates its universality by extending it to COOH-SAMs systems,thereby providing a unified theoretical framework for the controllable design of hydrophilicity in various COOH-functionalized surfaces.展开更多
A methodology for the reduction of radar cross section(RCS)of cambered platforms within the target airspace is presented,which utilizes a dual-polarized ultra-wide-angle artificial electromagnetic absorbing surface.By...A methodology for the reduction of radar cross section(RCS)of cambered platforms within the target airspace is presented,which utilizes a dual-polarized ultra-wide-angle artificial electromagnetic absorbing surface.By applying the theory of generalized Brewster complex wave impedance matching,five distinct unit cell designs are developed to attain more than95%absorption rate for dual-polarized incident waves within five angular ranges:0°-30°,30°-50°,50°-60°,60°-70°,and 70°-80°.To optimally reduce the RCS of a cambered platform,the five types of units can be evenly distributed on the surface based on the local incident angles of plane waves originating from the target airspace.As an illustrative example,the leading edge of an airfoil is taken into account,and experimental measurements validate the efficiency of the proposed structure.Specifically,the absorbing surface achieves more than 10 dB of RCS reduction in the frequency ranges from 5-10 GHz(about66.7%relative bandwidth)for dual polarizations.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 60371010)
文摘This paper uses a Computer Simulation Technology microwave studio to simulate the performance of a new highdirectivity anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna loaded with a frequency-selective surface. Frequency-selective surface with cross-dipole element has a great effect on the directivity, radiation pattern, and gain of such an antenna. The experimental results show that frequency-selective surface （FSS） significantly improve the radiation performance of anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna. For example, as a single anisotropic magnetic metamaterial antenna, half power beam width is 4 degrees in the H planes, and the gain of this antenna is 19.5dBi at 10CHz, achieving a 2.1 degree increment in half power beam width, and a 7.3 dB gain increment by loading with the FSS reflector. The simulating results are consistent with our experimental results.
基金supported by the Doctoral Fund of the Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 20092216120005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41004042)
文摘Double-screen frequency-selective surfaces （FSSs） can bring about a better flattened effect and a rapidly declining edge. They are therefore an effective means to achieve outer-zone stealth of the radar cabin to detect radar waves. In this article, a double-screen wide-bandpass FSS structure is designed and the transmission characteristics of the units under alignment and non-alignment are simulated by means of the spectral domain approach. Meanwhile, the experimental parts fabricated by vacuum evaporation and lithography are tested in a microwave chamber. Tile results show that the aligned unit structure has good incident angle stability and can achieve high transmittance when the bandwidth is 3.3 GHz, and the transmission loss is less than -1 dB. When the units have a non-aligned structure, the bandwidth decreases and transmission loss increases with increasing incident angle.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Resarch Program of China(Grant No.2014CB339800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11173015)
文摘An experimental double-layer active frequency-selective surface（AFSS） for stealth radome is proposed. The AFSS is a planar structure which is composed of a fixed frequency-selective surface（FSS）, a PIN diodes array, and a DC bias network. The AFSS elements incorporating switchable PIN diodes are discussed. By means of controlling the DC bias network, it is possible to switch the frequency response for reflecting and transmitting. Measured and simulated data validate that when the incidence angle varies from 0°to 30° the AFSS produces more than-11.5 dB isolation across6–18 GHz when forward biased. The insertion loss（IL） is less than 0.5 dB across 10–11 GHz when reverse biased.
基金supported by the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(2017ZF37005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62001389).
文摘A miniaturized periodic element for constructing bandpass frequency selective surface(FSS)independent of incident angles and polarizations is presented.An interdigital resonator(IR)with one extending finger to connect the two separate parts of the interdigital capacitor is explored to achieve parallel resonance.The equivalent circuit model(ECM)and electric field distributions are introduced to explain frequency performance of FSS.The whole structure has only one layer and possesses a low profile(a thickness of 0.0015λ,where λ represents the resonant wavelength in free space)as well as a small size(0.03λ×0.03λ).This FSS performs as a spatial bandpass filter which exhibits a great angular stability with incident angles ranging from 0° to 80° for both transverse electric(TE)and transverse magnetic(TM)polarizations.As an example,a prototype of one proposed FSS is fabricated and tested.The measured results show a good angular stability.
文摘Frequency-selective surface （FSS） is a two-dimensional periodic structure consisting of a dielectric substrate and the metal units （or apertures） arranged periodically on it. When manufacturing the substrate, its thickness and dielectric constant suffer process tolerances. This may induce the center frequency of the FSS to shift, and consequently influence its characteristics. In this paper, a bandpass FSS structure is designed. The units are the Jerusalem crosses arranged squarely. The mode-matching technique is used for simulation. The influence of the tolerances of the substrate＇s thickness and dielectric constant on the center frequency is analyzed. Results show that the tolerances of thickness and dielectric constant have different influences on the center frequency of the FSS. It is necessary to ensure the process tolerance of the dielectric constant in the design and manufacturing of the substrate in order to stabilize the center frequency.
文摘Biomass-derived carbon materials are favored for their abundance and sustainability,and ease of preparation and modification.By surface activation and modification they can have a good electrical conductivity,excellent catalytic activity,a remarkable adsorption capacity,and different interfacial physicochemical functionalities.Surface-modified biochars have found wide applications in energy storage,environmental remediation,and catalysis.However,achieving precise and controllable modification of their active sites remains a challenge.Recent advances and future prospects for controlling their surface morphology,defect engineering,and surface coating strategies,with particular attention to their means of fabrication,are reviewed.
基金Supported by the Robotic AI-Scientist Platform of Chinese Academy of SciencesNational Natural Science Foundation of China(22372185)+2 种基金Youth Talent Development Program of SKLCC(2025BWZ009)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021221219)Research on the Construction of Scientific and Technological Innovation Think Tank of Shanxi Association for Science and Technology(KXKT202542)。
文摘Temperature-programmed desorption(TPD)is a fundamental technique in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis for characterizing adsorption behavior,and for extracting key parameters such as adsorption energy.However,the majority of existing TPD data is accessible in the form of published images,which lacks structured and quantitative datasets.This constrains its utility for rigorous quantitative analysis and computational modelling.Using carbon monoxide(CO)which is a widely adopted probe molecule,a curated and standardized dataset of CO-TPD is constructed,encompassing 14 transition-metal single-crystal surfaces,including copper(Cu)and ruthenium(Ru).By systematically extracting numerical data points from published spectra and applying normalization,essential spectral features such as peak shape are fully preserved.The dataset also documents relevant experimental parameters,including heating rates,and was developed using a standardized protocol for data collection and quality control.This resource serves as both a reference library to support the deconvolution of TPD spectra from complex catalysts and an experimental benchmark for calibrating parameters in theoretical models.By providing a reliable and accessible data function,this work advances the microscopic understanding and the rational design of catalyst active centers.
基金Supported by the Shanxi Province Grant(202203021212007,2023SHB003).
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for catalyst design and performance improvement in these applications.In this work,we systematically investigate the HPOR/HPRR mechanisms on low-index Pt surfaces,specifically Pt(111),Pt(100)and Pt(110),through density functional theory(DFT)calculations combined with the computational hydrogen electrode(CHE)model.For HPOR,all the low-index Pt surfaces exhibit a unified potential-determining step(PDS)involving the electrochemical oxidation of hydroperoxyl intermediates(HOO*).The binding free energy of HOO*(Δ_(GHOO*))emerges as an activity descriptor,with Pt(110)exhibiting the highest HPOR activity.The HPRR mechanism follows a chem-electrochemical(C-EC)pathway.The rate-determining step(RDS)of HPRR is either the cleavage of the HO-OH bond(chemical)or the reduction of HO(electrochemical),depending on their respective activation energies.These activation energies are functions of the HO*binding free energy,Δ_(GHO*),establishingΔ_(GHO*)as the descriptor for HPRR activity prediction.Pt(111)and Pt(100)are identified as the most active HPRR catalysts among the studied metal surfaces,although they still experience a significant overpotential.The scaling relationship betweenΔ_(GHOO*)andΔ_(GHO*)reveals a thermodynamic coupling of HPOR and HPRR,explaining their occurrence on Pt surfaces.These findings provide important insights and activity descriptors for both HPOR and HPRR,providing valuable guidance for the design of electrocatalysts in H_(2)O_(2)-related energy applications and fuel cells.
文摘Composite resin restorations are routinely exposed to acidic and chromogenic beverages that may alter their surface integrity over time.This in-vitro study evaluated the surface roughness behavior of two universal single-shade(Unishade)composites and two conventionalmulti-shade composites following immersion in commonly consumed staining solutions and assessed whether repolishing could restore smoothness after degradation.A total of 120 standardized disc specimens were fabricated and allocated to fourmaterial groups,with each group subdivided into distilled water,cola,and coffee immersion subgroups.Surface roughness was recorded at baseline,after one week,after one month,and following a final repolishing step using a standardized multi-step system.The findings demonstrated that Unishade composites exhibited more stable surface characteristics across all immersion periods,with changes consistently remaining below the threshold associated with biofilm accumulation.Conventional composites showed greater variability,particularly in cola,where roughness values increased significantly compared with distilled water and coffee.Repolishing substantially reduced immersion-induced roughness in all materials,although its effectiveness varied depending on composite formulation and beverage acidity.Cola produced the greatest surface alterations across all groups,highlighting the erosive potential of low-pH beverages.These results indicate that Unishade composites possess superior resistance to surface degradation,likely due to their nano-structured filler configuration and less hydrophilic resin matrices,while conventional materials appear more susceptible to acidic challenge.Within the limitations of this study,selecting surface-stable material types and applying appropriate finishing and repolishing protocols may enhance the long-term performance and esthetics of composite restorations.
基金the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye(TÜBiTAK).
文摘This study investigated surface roughness,the wettability behavior,and surface energy of Co-based alloy specimens textured using the biomimetic Laser Surface Texturing(LST)method.The surface texture was inspired by the patterns found on marine shells.The impacts of the parameters on wettability,Surface Free Energy(SFE),surface topography,and texture roughness generated by the laser beam tracking a spiral path were investigated.Reducing spiral pitch produces more complicated and chaotic surface patterns.Most surfaces are hydrophobic,and surface roughness and topography influence the Contact Angle(CA).Topography and roughness were affected by frequency and scanning speed;a decrease in scanning speed and frequency generated more chaotic and irregular surface textures.With general factorial analysis and Analysis of Variance(ANOVA),our statistical study reveals that accounting for 88%of the influence,the scanning speed is the primary factor influencing surface roughness.On the other hand,the spiral pitch is essential for defining the struc-tural features of the surface,even if it less influences roughness.The SFE of laser-textured CoCr28Mo alloy specimens was optimizable within the range of 14-32 mN/m.The relevant findings offer valuable insights into optimizing LST for the specific surface properties of the Co-based alloy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3208701)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(B210201035).
文摘Surface water plays an essential role in the ecohydrological cycle,especially in water-scarce regions.Changes in surface water restrict social,economic,and agricultural development.However,the patterns and underlying causes of surface water changes over varying frequencies in global arid regions remain unclear.Thus,this study investigated the changes in surface water and the underlying causes using the trend analysis and Spearman correlation coefficient on the basis of multi-source remote sensing and climate datasets across global arid regions during 2000–2020.The surface water was divided into temporary surface water(TSW),seasonal surface water(SSW),and permanent surface water(PSW)by calculating the surface water inundation frequency.Considering that surface water may be influenced by precipitation in the upper basins,we analyzed the response of surface water area to climatic factors at the basin scale.The area of all surface water(ASW)increased dramatically in global arid regions from 2000 to 2020,increasing from 61.88×104 to 67.40×104 km^(2);however,this increase was accompanied by a decrease in surface water inundation frequency.TSW increased by 55.46%relative to its area in 2000,with a net change rate of 3284.00 km^(2)/a.Changes in surface water were predominantly observed in the Kyzylkum Desert in Central Asia,the Thar Desert in southwestern Asia,and the deserts in Oceania.Precipitation had a significant effect on SSW and TSW at the basin scale.The correlation between precipitation and SSW area can reach 0.808 in the Indus River Basin of the Thar Desert(P<0.01).The findings provide a more comprehensive understanding of surface water variability in global arid regions,carrying significant practical implications for the scientific management of surface water at different frequencies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52172228)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (2024J01475 and 2023J05127)
文摘Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,but widespread applications are restricted by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs).The rational design of separators has been demonstrated to be one of the most efficient and cost-effective strategies to curb the shuttle effect,and tremendous research progress has been achieved.The efficiency of a separator depends on its interaction with LiPSs,which is governed by the surface energy and binding strength.Despite several review works that have been reported to advance the separators,most of them primarily focus on active material innovation and construction.The most crucial issues of surface binding energy have not been systematically reviewed,limiting the precise design of efficient separators.In this review,fundamentals related to surface energy and binding interactions with LiPSs are comprehensively analyzed and discussed.With surface binding and energy main lines,the advancements in separator engineering strategies are elaborately summarized and discussed.Moreover,techniques for evaluating affinity to LiPSs are thoroughly analyzed to avoid any ambiguities in measurement.Based on the research context,valuable research directions are suggested to construct efficient separators.This work provides guidelines to regulate the surface binding and energy of separators for high-performance LSBs.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52035012)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515012203)。
文摘The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.
文摘To enhance the accuracy of path planning of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs),the particle swarm optimization algorithm(PSO)is improved based on species migration strategies observed in ecology.By incorporating the concept of particle sight distance,an improved algorithm,called SD-IPSO,is proposed for the real-time autonomous navigation of USVs in marine environments.The algorithm refines the individual behavior pattern of particles in the population,effectively improving both local and global search capabilities while avoiding premature convergence.The effectiveness of the algorithm is validated using standard test functions from CEC-2017 function library,assessing it from multiple dimensions.Sensitivity analysis is conducted on key parameters in the algorithm,including particle sight distance and population size.Results indicate that compared with PSO,SD-IPSO demonstrates significant advantages in optimization accuracy and convergence speed.The application of SD-IPSO in path planning is further investigated through a 14-point traveling salesman problem(TSP)example and navigation autonomous tests of USVs in marine environments.Findings demonstrate that the proposed algorithm exhibits superior optimization capabilities and can effectively address the path planning challenges of USVs.
文摘The original online version of this article was revised:Several errors occurred in the published version of the article.These have now been corrected as follows:Page 2,section"2.2 Laser Texturing Procedure of Surfaces",line 2:The device name was corrected from"YDFLP-E-50-M8"to"YDFLP-50-M8."Page 3,Section 2.4:The phrase"95%confidence interval"has been corrected to"95%confidence level."Page 3,Figure 1 caption:The phrase"fandg"has been corrected to"f and g."The order"C4 and C12"has been reversed to"C12 and C4,"in accordance with the display order in the figure.Page 4,Figure reference:The phrase"Figs.4c and d"has been corrected to"Figs.5b and c."Page 5,paragraph starting with"The ANOVA results are presented...":The phrase"95%confidence interval"has been corrected to"95%confidence level."
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62421004,U24A20279,62473243,62533004)。
文摘Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follower to obtain the leader’s global position,is developed,which is also capable of guaranteeing collision avoidance and visibility maintenance(CA&VM)raised by the requirement of actual formation navigation.
文摘Photodetectors can convert light energy into electrical signals,so are widely used in photovoltaics,photon counting,monitoring,and imaging.Photodetectors are easy to prepare high-resolution photochips because of their small size unit integration.However,these photodetector units often exhibit poor photoelectric performance due to material defects and inadequate structures,which greatly limit the functions of devices.Designing modification strategies and micro-/nanostructures can compensate for defects,adjust the bandgap,and develop novel quantum structures,which consequently optimize photovoltaic units and revolutionize optoelectronic devices.Here,this paper aims to comprehensively elaborate on the surface/interface engineering scheme of micro-/nano-photodetectors.It starts from the fundamentals of photodetectors,such as principles,types,and parameters,and describes the influence of material selection,manufacturing techniques,and post-processing.Then,we analyse in detail the great influence of surface/interface engineering on the performance of photovoltaic devices,including surface/interface modification and micro-/nanostructural design.Finally,the applications and prospects of optoelectronic devices in various fields such as miniaturization of electronic devices,robotics,and human–computer interaction are shown.
基金Wuxi University Research Start-up Fund for Introduced Talents(Grant No:2024r031)Technology Development Contract(Contract Registration Number:2024320205000963)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52275288)Ningbo Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2023Z022).
文摘To solve the problem of abnormal abrasion of Cu-Based Friction Materials(CBFMs),Bionic Non-Smooth Surface(BNS)on friction surface of CBFMs was constructed based on bionic principles,and the optimal bionic prototype was selected by Finite Element Method(FEM).In addition,the bionic parameters were optimized by Response Surface Method(RSM).Samples holding BNS were prepared by Laser Processing,tribological properties were tested by a Friction and Wear Tester and worn surface morphology was characterized by a Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM).The results showed that BNS on friction surface could regulate the stress distribution and alleviate the peak stress.Among all samples,the coupled texture of pit-hexagonal got the minimum peak stress.During braking,bionic texture could also collect wear debris or change the motion forms from sliding to rotation,which can reduce abnormal abrasion.The wear rate was reduced by 19.31%.The results in this paper can provide a new idea for enhancing the tribological properties of CBFMs,and can also lay the foundation for further research of bionic tribology.
文摘In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR),the molecular configurations of surface carboxyl groups(COOH),free carboxyl(COOH_(f))and hydrogen-bonded carboxyl(COOH_(HB),were directly correlated with the polar component of surface energy(γ^(s,p)).By decomposing theγ^(s,p)values of the PAA thin films as a sum of the contributions of COOH_(f)and COOH_(H B),the intrinsic polar component of surface energy of COOH_(H B)(γ_(H B)^(s,p*))was quantified for the first time as 8.34 mN/m,significantly lower than that of COOH_(f)(γ_(f)^(s,p*)=34 mN/m).This result highlights that hydrogen bonding markedly reduces theγ^(s,p),providing a rational explanation for the relatively large water contact angle observed on PAA thin films.Furthermore,it establishes a thermodynamic basis for estimating the fraction of surface COOH_(H B)groups(f H B)from wettability measurements.Further extension of the model to carboxyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers(COOH-SAMs)revealed that surface COOH density(ΣCOOH)critically regulates wetting behavior:whenΣCOOH ranges from 4.30 to 5.25 nm^(-2),COOH groups predominantly exist in a free state and facilitate effective hydration layers,thereby promoting superhydrophilicity.Overall,this study not only establishes a unified thermodynamic framework linking surface COOH configurations to macroscopic wettability,but also validates its universality by extending it to COOH-SAMs systems,thereby providing a unified theoretical framework for the controllable design of hydrophilicity in various COOH-functionalized surfaces.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3907304-3)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62271050)。
文摘A methodology for the reduction of radar cross section(RCS)of cambered platforms within the target airspace is presented,which utilizes a dual-polarized ultra-wide-angle artificial electromagnetic absorbing surface.By applying the theory of generalized Brewster complex wave impedance matching,five distinct unit cell designs are developed to attain more than95%absorption rate for dual-polarized incident waves within five angular ranges:0°-30°,30°-50°,50°-60°,60°-70°,and 70°-80°.To optimally reduce the RCS of a cambered platform,the five types of units can be evenly distributed on the surface based on the local incident angles of plane waves originating from the target airspace.As an illustrative example,the leading edge of an airfoil is taken into account,and experimental measurements validate the efficiency of the proposed structure.Specifically,the absorbing surface achieves more than 10 dB of RCS reduction in the frequency ranges from 5-10 GHz(about66.7%relative bandwidth)for dual polarizations.
