Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a la...Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a large amount of thermal energy to conquer the phase-change latent heat of moisture.Herein,we report a non-phase change technology based on particle high-speed self-rotation in a cyclone for fast,low-temperature drying of viscous sludge with high-moisture contents.Dispersed phase medium(DPM)is introduced into the cyclone self-rotation drying(CSRD)reactor to enhance the dispersion of the viscous sludge.The effects of carrier gas temperature,feeding rate,size,and proportion of DPM particles in the drying process are systematically examined.Under optimal operating conditions,the weighted content of moisture in the viscous sludge could be reduced from 80%to 15.01%in less than 5 s,achieving a high drying efficiency of 95.79%.Theoretical calculations also reveal that 89.26%of the moisture is removed through non-phase change pathway,contributing to a 522-fold increase in the drying rate of CSRD compared to TED technology.This investigation presents a sustainable effective approach for high moisture viscous sludge treatment with low energy consumption and carbon emissions.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries are widely recognized as prime candidates for energy storage devices.Ethylene carbonate(EC)has become a critical component in conventional commercial electrolytes due to its exceptional film-form...Lithium-ion batteries are widely recognized as prime candidates for energy storage devices.Ethylene carbonate(EC)has become a critical component in conventional commercial electrolytes due to its exceptional film-forming properties and high dielectric constant.However,the elevated freezing point,high viscosity,and strong solvation energy of EC significantly hinder the transport rate of Li^(+)and the desolvation process at low temperatures.This leads to substantial capacity loss and even lithium plating on graphite anodes.Herein,we have developed an efficient electrolyte system specifically designed for lowtemperature conditions,which consists of 1.0 M lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide(LiFSI)in isoxazole(IZ)with fluorobenzene(FB)as an uncoordinated solvent and fluoroethylene carbonate(FEC)as a filmforming co-solvent.This system effectively lowers the desolvation energy of Li^(+)through dipole-dipole interactions.The weak solvation capability allows more anions to enter the solvation sheath,promoting the formation of contact ion pairs(CIPs)and aggregates(AGGs)that enhance the transport rate of Li^(+)while maintaining high ionic conductivity across a broad temperature range.Moreover,the formation of inorganic-dominant interfacial phases on the graphite anode,induced by fluoroethylene carbonate,significantly enhances the kinetics of Li^(+)transport.At a low temperature of-20℃,this electrolyte system achieves an impressive reversible capacity of 200.9 mAh g^(-1)in graphite half-cell,which is nearly three times that observed with conventional EC-based electrolytes,demonstrating excellent stability throughout its operation.展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aq...Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aqueous electrolytes.A zincophilic carbon(ZC)layer was deposited on a Zn metal foil at 450°C by the up-stream pyrolysis of a hydrogen-bonded supramolecular substance framework,as-sembled from melamine(ME)and cyanuric acid(CA).The zincophilic groups(C=O and C=N)in the ZC layer guide uniform zinc plating/stripping and eliminate dendrites and side reactions.so that assembled symmetrical batteries(ZC@Zn//ZC@Zn)have a long-term service life of 2500 h at 1 mA cm^(−2) and 1 mAh cm^(−2),which is much longer than that of bare Zn anodes(180 h).In addition,ZC@Zn//V2O5 full batteries have a higher capacity of 174 mAh g^(−1) after 1200 cycles at 2 A g^(−1) than a Zn//V_(2)O_(5) counterpart(100 mAh g^(−1)).The strategy developed for the low-temperat-ure deposition of the ZC layer is a new way to construct advanced zinc metal anodes for ZMBs.展开更多
Electrochemical metallurgy at low temperature(<473 K)shows promise for the extraction and refinement of metals and alloys in a green and sustainable manner.However,the kinetics of the electrodeposition process is g...Electrochemical metallurgy at low temperature(<473 K)shows promise for the extraction and refinement of metals and alloys in a green and sustainable manner.However,the kinetics of the electrodeposition process is generally slow at low temperature,resulting in large overpotential and low current efficiency.Thus,the application of external physical fields has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the mass and charge transfer processes during electrochemical reactions.This review highlights the challenges associated with low-temperature electrochemical processes and briefly discusses recent achievements in optimizing electrodeposition processes through the use of external physical fields.The regulating effects on the optimization of the electrodeposition process and the strategies for select-ing various external physical fields,including magnetic,supergravity,and ultrasonic fields are summarized from the perspectives of equipment and mechanisms.Finally,advanced methods for in-situ characterization of external physical field-assisted electrodeposition processes are reviewed to gain a deeper understanding of metallic electrodeposition.An in-depth exploration of the mechanism by which external physical fields affect the electrode process is essential for enhancing the efficiency of metal extraction at low temperatures.展开更多
Maize(Zea mays L.),a globally significant cereal crop,is produced in vast quantities worldwide.However,its growth is severely constrained by low temperatures,particularly during seed germination,which significantly im...Maize(Zea mays L.),a globally significant cereal crop,is produced in vast quantities worldwide.However,its growth is severely constrained by low temperatures,particularly during seed germination,which significantly impairs seedling emergence.In this study,genetic diversity across six germination-associated phenotypic traits(RGR,RSL,RTL,RRSA,RRV,and RSVI)of 304 inbred lines was analyzed,to evaluate the capacity of these lines for low-temperature tolerance.Genome-wide association study(GWAS)was carried out by combining six germination-associated phenotypic traits and genotypic data from 30-fold resequencing.The gene ZmBARK1 was identified through integrated GWAS and RNA-seq analyses,and its association with low-temperature tolerance during maize germination was validated by quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR).ZmBARK1,encoding BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1-associated receptor kinase 1,was located on the bin 4.09 region of maize chromosome 4.Amino acid comparison and subcellular localization analyses revealed that ZmBARK1 is highly homologous to AtBAK1 and is localized to the plasma membrane of the cell,which may be involved in regulating brassinosteroid(BR)signaling.In addition,we revealed the role of ZmBARK1 in low-temperature tolerance during maize germination.Compared with wild-type(WT),the ethyl methanesulfonate(EMS)mutant zmbark1 was characterized by substantially enhanced low-temperature tolerance.Overall,these findings provide promising candidate genes,improve low-temperature tolerance in maize,and advance the understanding of regulatory mechanisms underlying maize's response to low-temperature stress.展开更多
Magnesium alloys are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their lightweight.However,their poor fatigue performance limits the broader application,especially in dynamic stress environments.This stu...Magnesium alloys are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their lightweight.However,their poor fatigue performance limits the broader application,especially in dynamic stress environments.This study explores novel coupled pretreatments of free-end largeangle pre-torsion and low-temperature aging to improve the fatigue resistance of rolled ZK60 magnesium alloy.STA(pre-torsion followed by low-temperature aging)and SAT(low-temperature aging followed by pre-torsion)samples were prepared to investigate the influences of pretreatment coupling sequences.The results of microstructure characterization reveal that pre-torsion significantly enhances the formation of tensile twins and introduces a gradient microstructure with increased dislocation density from the center to the edges.STA process resulted in the highest twinning area fraction of 35.2% and a kernel average misorientation of 0.94 at the edge.Mechanical testing demonstrated that the coupled pre-treatment obtained a better combination of strength and plasticity,significantly improved the yield strength in the compression stage,and increased the tensile-compressive yield ratio to>0.9.In the low-cycle fatigue test,the STA samples exhibited lower cyclic mean stress,a smaller cyclic hardening trend,and better hysteretic symmetry,leading to an improvement in fatigue life of up to 256%.The findings suggest that the combined pre-torsion and low-temperature aging treatments offer a promising approach to enhance the mechanical properties and fatigue resistance of ZK60 magnesium alloy,making it suitable for structural applications in demanding environments.展开更多
Abscisic acid(ABA)plays a key role in promoting the growth and development of plants,as well as mediating the responses of plants to adverse environmental conditions.Here,we measured the photosynthetic capacity of wil...Abscisic acid(ABA)plays a key role in promoting the growth and development of plants,as well as mediating the responses of plants to adverse environmental conditions.Here,we measured the photosynthetic capacity of wild-type RR,mutant sitiens(sit),and ABA-pretreated sit tomato seedlings following exposure to low-temperature(LT)stress.We found that the net photosynthetic rate,intercellular carbon dioxide concentration,transpiration rate,and stomatal conductance of sit seedlings were lower than those of RR seedlings under LT stress.The chloroplast width,area,and number of osmiophilic granules were significantly larger in sit seedlings than in RR seedlings,while the chloroplast length/width ratio was significantly lower in sit seedlings than in RR seedlings.The photochemical activity of sit seedlings was lower,and the expression of photosynthesis-related genes in sit seedlings was altered following exposure to LT stress.ABA pretreatment significantly alleviated the above phenomenon.We also conducted an RNA sequencing analysis and characterized the expression patterns of genes in tomato seedlings following exposure to LT stress.We constructed 15 cDNA libraries and identified several differentially expressed genes involved in photosynthesis,plant hormone signaling transduction,and primary and secondary metabolism.Additional analyses of genes encoding transcription factors and proteins involved in photosynthesis-related processes showed pronounced changes in expression under LT stress.Luciferase reporter assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay revealed that WRKY22 regulates the expression of PsbA.The PSII of WRKY22 and PsbA-silenced plants was inhibited.Our findings indicate that ABA plays a role in regulating the process of photosynthesis and protecting PSII in tomato under LT stress through the WRKY22-PsbA complex.展开更多
The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by gra...The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by grain size refinement or/and doping small amounts of alumina.Fine-grained dense 3mol%yttria-doped tetragonal zirconia polycrystal(3Y-TZP)ceramics were prepared by pressureless sintering a zirconia powder doped with 0.25wt%alumina.The LTD behaviors of as-prepared 3Y-TZP ceramics were evaluated by accelerated aging at 134℃in water.The samples sintered at 1300℃for 2 h achieve the relative density higher than 99.9%with the average grain size of 147 nm.The 3Y-TZP ceramic exhibits excellent LTD resistance that no t→m transformation takes place after 125 h accelerated aging.Large amounts of defects were observed inside grains evidenced by the high-resolution transmission electron microscopic(HRTEM)analysis.It is proposed that the presence of defects enhances the sintering kinetics and favors the present low-temperature densification.Possible reasons for defects formation were discussed and the mechanical properties of the 3Y-TZP ceramic were reported as well.展开更多
Low-temperature lithium sulfur(Li-S)batteries have attracted increasing attention,but lithium polysulfide(LiPSs)clu stering and tardy ionic mobility have been challenging issues,which could be exacerbated under high s...Low-temperature lithium sulfur(Li-S)batteries have attracted increasing attention,but lithium polysulfide(LiPSs)clu stering and tardy ionic mobility have been challenging issues,which could be exacerbated under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte.The distinct behaviors of sulfur cathode in lowtemperature Li-S batteries call for special regulations of the sulfur host to improve the electrochemical performances.Here,a three-dimensional Ti_(3)C_(2)micro-cage(TCC)with an interfacial structure modulated by rich curvatures has been fabricated to propel the sulfur electrochemistry at subzero temperatures.Spectroscopic/microscopic analyses and theoretical calculations elucidate that the precipitation of ultrafine Ti-metal particles on the in-situ generated Ti_(3)C_(2)nanoribbons could trigger the self-scrolling of Ti_(3)C_(2)nanoribbons into TCC.Moreover,in-situ ultraviolet-visible spectra collected at low temperature and theoretical calculations verified that the TCC regulated by rich curvatures have effectively alleviated the Li+dissociation barrier,reduced the energy barrier for charge transfer at the electrode-electrolyte interface,and restrained the clustering and shuttling of LiPSs,thus accelerating the electrochemical conversion kinetics of sulfur species at low temperatures.The performances of the carbon-free TCC-S cathode at low temperatures have been also compared from the aspects of cathode configuration and measurement condition,to demonstrate the potential of TCC.This work can not only provide new methodology for regulating the interfacial structure of MXene to enrich the materials library for low-temperature Li-S batteries,but also expand understanding about the role of interfacial structure of sulfur host in Li-S batteries.展开更多
To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the character...To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the characteristics of low-tempe rature sulfuric acid deco mposition.When a single monazite was leached using 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) solution with phosphoric acid,the size and number of monazite particles in the washing slag gradually decrease with the increase in phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution.The monazite phase can hardly be found in the slag when the phosphoric acid content reaches 70 g/L,which indicates that phosphoric acid is favorable for monazite decomposition.The mixed rare earth concentrate was leached by 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) containing 70 g/L phosphoric acid,the mineral compositions of the washing slag are only gypsum and unwashed rare earth sulfuric acid.After cyclic leaching of75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4),the mineral compositions of the primary leaching washing slag are mainly undecomposed monazite,rare earth sulfate and calcium sulfate.However,monazite is not found in the mineral phase of the second and third leaching washing slag.The leaching rates of rare earth and phosphorus gradually increase with the increase in cyclic leaching times.In addition,the phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution increases with the increase in the number of cyclic leaching time.However,the rising trend decreases when the phosphoric acid content reaches 50 g/L by adsorption and crystallization of phosphoric acid.A small amount of water can be used to clean the leaching residue before washing to recover the more soluble phosphorus acid according to the difference of dissolution between phosphoric acid and rare earth sulfuric acid.展开更多
The morphology,crystal structure,and electrochemical performance of spent LiFePO_(4)(S-LFP)are recovered by one-step low-temperature solid phase sintering.After sintering at 550℃ for 3 h,the secondary particle size d...The morphology,crystal structure,and electrochemical performance of spent LiFePO_(4)(S-LFP)are recovered by one-step low-temperature solid phase sintering.After sintering at 550℃ for 3 h,the secondary particle size distribution of regenerated LiFePO4(R-LFP)becomes narrower,and the D_(50) is reduced from 5.6 to 2.3μm.In addition,the content of Li-Fe antisite defect is reduced from 5.73%to 1.20%,and the F is doped to O(2)site in the structure of R-LFP.Moreover,a coating layer comprising carbon and LiF is formed on the surface of R-LFP because of the decomposition of PVDF.Therefore,the R-LFP demonstrates exceptional Li+diffusion dynamics and conductivity,which delivers a high discharge capacity of 157.3 mA·h/g at 0.1C.And it maintains 92%of its initial capacity after 500 cycles at 1C.展开更多
The poor oxidation stability of ether-based solvents has long been a major challenge limiting their practical application.To enhance the oxidative stability of ether-based electrolytes,the physicochemical properties o...The poor oxidation stability of ether-based solvents has long been a major challenge limiting their practical application.To enhance the oxidative stability of ether-based electrolytes,the physicochemical properties of various glycol dimethyl ethers are screened,and diglyme(G2)is selected as the sole solvent for the electrolyte.Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide(LiFSI),a highly dissociative salt,is used as the primary salt;while lithium nitrate(LiNO_(3))and lithium difluorophosphate(LiDFP),which have small ionic sizes and strong binding energies,are added as secondary salts.The resulting electrolyte can modulate the electric double layer structure by NO_(3)^(-) and DFP^(-) on the cathode side,leading to an increased Liþconcentration that is originally repelled by the cathode.Additionally,the oxidation stability of the electrolyte is improved and the formed electrode-electrolyte interphase is more uniform and stable,thereby enhancing the electrochemical performance of the cells.As a result,cells assembled with a total of 1 M ternary lithium salts in G2 solvent can operate at high voltage of 4.4 V.The LijjNCM811 cells maintain 80.2%capacity retention after 270 cycles at room temperature,with an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.5%,and exhibit 88.4%capacity retention after 200 cycles at -30℃.展开更多
CO_(2) and CH_(4) as major causes of global warming could both be eliminated to produce syngas undermild conditions through dry reforming methane driven by electromagnetic induction heating(EMIH-controlled DRM).Using ...CO_(2) and CH_(4) as major causes of global warming could both be eliminated to produce syngas undermild conditions through dry reforming methane driven by electromagnetic induction heating(EMIH-controlled DRM).Using EMIH-configured characterization and density functional theory,it is shownthat the EMIH-induced negative electric field at the electromagnetic interface facilitates CO_(2) dissociation and atomic oxygen transfer,which is the source of the promoting effect of EMIH.By employing pure H2 in a one-step high-temperature reduction process,the interfacial effect between the NiMgAl compound and the Fe fiber could be improved,thereby increasing the influence of the EMIH-induced electric field.Consequently,the R-NiMgAl/Fe fiber catalyst with EMIH achieves about 90%conversions of CH_(4) and CO_(2) at 500℃,while traditional heating-driven DRM on R-NiMgAl requires 700℃ to accomplish the same result.展开更多
The article discusses the use of pulse-width modulation signals to generate low-temperature atmospheric plasma in an inert gas environment.The results of studies of the energy consumption of a low-temperature plasma g...The article discusses the use of pulse-width modulation signals to generate low-temperature atmospheric plasma in an inert gas environment.The results of studies of the energy consumption of a low-temperature plasma generation system depending on the duty rate,as well as the pulse repetition rate,are presented.The operating modes of the system have been established,in which a minimum of energy consumption is achieved.The issues of evaluating the interaction of plasma with objects based on the analysis of changes in signal parameters in the high-voltage circuit of the generator are also considered.展开更多
Based on the previous findings that the presence of hydroxyl groups on the outer surface is crucial for maintaining skeletal stability,we propose a strategy modified Cu/SAPO-34 using Pr ions in this study.Therefore,we...Based on the previous findings that the presence of hydroxyl groups on the outer surface is crucial for maintaining skeletal stability,we propose a strategy modified Cu/SAPO-34 using Pr ions in this study.Therefore,we conducted several measurements to investigate the effect of Pr ions on the lowtemperature hydrothermal stability of Cu/SAPO-34.We find that Pr exists only on the surface of Cu/SAPO-34 as ions and oxides,with Pr^(3+)ions playing a protective role in occupying surface acidic sites.The addition of small amounts of Pr leads to the re-dispersion of Cu,resulting in improved lowtemperature selective catalytic reduction(SCR)activity in the as-synthesized samples.Furthermore,it enhances the resistance to decomposition of the Si-(OH)-Al framework during low-temperature hydrothermal aging,thereby preserving the framework structure and allowing detached active Cu species to return to exchangeable positions,ultimately restoring SCR activity.However,as the Pr content increases,the enhanced acidity causes some structural damage,gradually weakening the protective effect.Our work demonstrates that Pr modification is a simple and effective solution to the issue of poor lowtemperature hydrothermal stability in Cu/SAPO-34,providing a promising way for the application of light rare earth elements.展开更多
Developing a high-efficiency catalyst with both superior low-temperature activity and good N_(2)selectivity is still challenging for the NH_(3)selective catalytic reduction(SCR)of NO_(x)from mobile sources.Herein,we d...Developing a high-efficiency catalyst with both superior low-temperature activity and good N_(2)selectivity is still challenging for the NH_(3)selective catalytic reduction(SCR)of NO_(x)from mobile sources.Herein,we demonstrate the improved low-temperature activity and N_(2)selectivity by regulating the redox and acidic properties of MnCe oxides supported on etched ZSM-5 supports.The etched ZSM-5 enables the highly dispersed state of MnCeOx species and strong interaction between Mn and Ce species,which promotes the reduction of CeO2,facilitates electron transfer from Mn to Ce,and generates more Mn^(4+)and Ce^(3+)species.The strong redox capacity contributes to forming the reactive nitrate species and-NH_(2)species from oxidative dehydrogenation of NH_(3).Moreover,the adsorbed NH_(3)and-NH_(2)species are the reactive intermediates that promote the formation of N_(2).This work demonstrates an effective strategy to enhance the low-temperature activity and N_(2)selectivity of SCR catalysts,contributing to the NO_(x)control for the low-temperature exhaust gas during the cold-start of diesel vehicles.展开更多
In the past decade,dry reforming of methane(DRM)has garnered increasing interest as it converts CH_(4)and CO_(2),two typical greenhouse gases,into synthesis gas(H_(2)and CO)for the production of high-value-added chemi...In the past decade,dry reforming of methane(DRM)has garnered increasing interest as it converts CH_(4)and CO_(2),two typical greenhouse gases,into synthesis gas(H_(2)and CO)for the production of high-value-added chemicals and fuels.Nickel-based DRM catalysts,renowned for their high activity and low cost,however,encounter challenges such as severe deactivation from sintering and carbon deposition.Herein,a surrounded NiO@NiAlO precursor derived from Ni(OH)_(2)nanosheets was modified at both the core and shell interfaces with MgO via wet impregnation.The obtained 0.8MgO^(WI)/Ni@NiAlO catalyst achieved a high CH_(4)reaction rate of~177 mmol gNi^(-1)min^(-1)and remained stable for 50 h at 600℃without coke formation.In sharp contrast,other Mg-doped catalysts(MgO modified the core or shell interfaces)and the catalyst without Mg-doping deactivated within 10 h due to coking or Ni particle sintering.The Ni/MgNiO_(2)interfaces and abundant oxygen vacancies(O_(v))generated by Mg-doping contributed to the outstanding resistance to sintering&coking as well as the superior activity and stability of the 0.8MgO^(WI)/Ni@NiAlO catalyst.In-situ investigation further unveiled the reaction mechanism:the activation of CO_(2)via adsorption on O_(v)generates active oxygen species(O^(*)),which reacts with CH_(x)^(*)intermediates formed by the dissociation of CH_(4)on Ni sites,yielding CO and H_(2).This work not only fabricates coke-free and high-stability Ni-based DRM catalysts via interface engineering but also provides insights and a new strategy for the design of high-efficiency and stable catalysts for DRM.展开更多
The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green ph...The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green phosphor Ba_(2)Sc_(2)((BO_(3))_(2)B_(2)O_(5)):Ce^(3+)(BSBO:Ce^(3+))that can be utilized for full-spectrum lighting and low-temperature sensors.BSBO:Ce^(3+)exhibits a broad-band excitation spectrum centered at 410 nm,and a broad-band emission spectrum centered at 525 nm.The internal and external quantum efficiencies of BSBO:Ce^(3+)are 99%and 49%,respectively.The thermal stability of BSBO:Ce^(3+)can be improved by substituting partial Sc atoms with smaller cations.The thermal quenching mechanism of BSBO:Ce^(3+)and the lattice occupancy of Ce ions in BSBO are discussed in detail.Furthermore,by combining the green phosphor BSBO:Ce^(3+),the commercial blue phosphor and the red phosphor on a 405 nm chip,a white light source was obtained with a high average color rendering index(CRI)of 96.6,a low correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3988 K,and a high luminous efficacy of 88.0 Im/W.The lu-minous efficacy of the WLED exhibits negligible degradation during the 1000 h light aging experiment.What's more,an emission peak at 468 nm appears when excited at 352 nm and 80 K,however,the relative intensity of the peaks at 468 and 525 nm gradually weakens with increasing temperature,indicating the potential of this material as a low-temperature sensor.展开更多
The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contribut...The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contributed to explore novel anode materials with high electronic conductivity and rapid Li^(+)diffusion kinetics for achieving favorable low-temperature performance of LIBs.Herein,we try to review the recent reports on the synthesis and characterizations of low-temperature anode materials.First,we summarize the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance degradation of anode materials at subzero temperatures.Second,detailed discussions concerning the key pathways(boosting electronic conductivity,enhancing Li^(+)diffusion kinetics,and inhibiting lithium dendrite)for improving the low-temperature performance of anode materials are presented.Third,several commonly used low-temperature anode materials are briefly introduced.Fourth,recent progress in the engineering of these low-temperature anode materials is summarized in terms of structural design,morphology control,surface&interface modifications,and multiphase materials.Finally,the challenges that remain to be solved in the field of low-temperature anode materials are discussed.This review was organized to offer valuable insights and guidance for next-generation LIBs with excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance.展开更多
Purpose–The type 120 emergency valve is an essential braking component of railway freight trains,butcorresponding diaphragms consisting of natural rubber(NR)and chloroprene rubber(CR)exhibit insufficientaging resista...Purpose–The type 120 emergency valve is an essential braking component of railway freight trains,butcorresponding diaphragms consisting of natural rubber(NR)and chloroprene rubber(CR)exhibit insufficientaging resistance and low-temperature resistance,respectively.In order to develop type 120 emergency valverubber diaphragms with long-life and high-performance,low-temperatureresistant CR and NR were processed.Design/methodology/approach–The physical properties of the low-temperature-resistant CR and NRwere tested by low-temperature stretching,dynamic mechanical analysis,differential scanning calorimetryand thermogravimetric analysis.Single-valve and single-vehicle tests of type 120 emergency valves werecarried out for emergency diaphragms consisting of NR and CR.Findings–The low-temperature-resistant CR and NR exhibited excellent physical properties.The elasticityand low-temperature resistance of NR were superior to those of CR,whereas the mechanical properties of thetwo rubbers were similar in the temperature range of 0℃–150℃.The NR and CR emergency diaphragms metthe requirements of the single-valve test.In the low-temperature single-vehicle test,only the low-temperaturesensitivity test of the NR emergency diaphragm met the requirements.Originality/value–The innovation of this study is that it provides valuable data and experience for futuredevelopment of type 120 valve rubber diaphragms.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0705800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52030001)the Science&Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(20dz1207600).
文摘Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a large amount of thermal energy to conquer the phase-change latent heat of moisture.Herein,we report a non-phase change technology based on particle high-speed self-rotation in a cyclone for fast,low-temperature drying of viscous sludge with high-moisture contents.Dispersed phase medium(DPM)is introduced into the cyclone self-rotation drying(CSRD)reactor to enhance the dispersion of the viscous sludge.The effects of carrier gas temperature,feeding rate,size,and proportion of DPM particles in the drying process are systematically examined.Under optimal operating conditions,the weighted content of moisture in the viscous sludge could be reduced from 80%to 15.01%in less than 5 s,achieving a high drying efficiency of 95.79%.Theoretical calculations also reveal that 89.26%of the moisture is removed through non-phase change pathway,contributing to a 522-fold increase in the drying rate of CSRD compared to TED technology.This investigation presents a sustainable effective approach for high moisture viscous sludge treatment with low energy consumption and carbon emissions.
基金financial support from the Department of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(20240304104SF,20240304103SF)the Research and Innovation Fund of the Beihua University for the Graduate Student(Major Project 2023012)。
文摘Lithium-ion batteries are widely recognized as prime candidates for energy storage devices.Ethylene carbonate(EC)has become a critical component in conventional commercial electrolytes due to its exceptional film-forming properties and high dielectric constant.However,the elevated freezing point,high viscosity,and strong solvation energy of EC significantly hinder the transport rate of Li^(+)and the desolvation process at low temperatures.This leads to substantial capacity loss and even lithium plating on graphite anodes.Herein,we have developed an efficient electrolyte system specifically designed for lowtemperature conditions,which consists of 1.0 M lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide(LiFSI)in isoxazole(IZ)with fluorobenzene(FB)as an uncoordinated solvent and fluoroethylene carbonate(FEC)as a filmforming co-solvent.This system effectively lowers the desolvation energy of Li^(+)through dipole-dipole interactions.The weak solvation capability allows more anions to enter the solvation sheath,promoting the formation of contact ion pairs(CIPs)and aggregates(AGGs)that enhance the transport rate of Li^(+)while maintaining high ionic conductivity across a broad temperature range.Moreover,the formation of inorganic-dominant interfacial phases on the graphite anode,induced by fluoroethylene carbonate,significantly enhances the kinetics of Li^(+)transport.At a low temperature of-20℃,this electrolyte system achieves an impressive reversible capacity of 200.9 mAh g^(-1)in graphite half-cell,which is nearly three times that observed with conventional EC-based electrolytes,demonstrating excellent stability throughout its operation.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22479022)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2007129)。
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aqueous electrolytes.A zincophilic carbon(ZC)layer was deposited on a Zn metal foil at 450°C by the up-stream pyrolysis of a hydrogen-bonded supramolecular substance framework,as-sembled from melamine(ME)and cyanuric acid(CA).The zincophilic groups(C=O and C=N)in the ZC layer guide uniform zinc plating/stripping and eliminate dendrites and side reactions.so that assembled symmetrical batteries(ZC@Zn//ZC@Zn)have a long-term service life of 2500 h at 1 mA cm^(−2) and 1 mAh cm^(−2),which is much longer than that of bare Zn anodes(180 h).In addition,ZC@Zn//V2O5 full batteries have a higher capacity of 174 mAh g^(−1) after 1200 cycles at 2 A g^(−1) than a Zn//V_(2)O_(5) counterpart(100 mAh g^(−1)).The strategy developed for the low-temperat-ure deposition of the ZC layer is a new way to construct advanced zinc metal anodes for ZMBs.
基金supported by Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(No.SML2023SP243)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC2906100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92475202)are acknowledged.
文摘Electrochemical metallurgy at low temperature(<473 K)shows promise for the extraction and refinement of metals and alloys in a green and sustainable manner.However,the kinetics of the electrodeposition process is generally slow at low temperature,resulting in large overpotential and low current efficiency.Thus,the application of external physical fields has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the mass and charge transfer processes during electrochemical reactions.This review highlights the challenges associated with low-temperature electrochemical processes and briefly discusses recent achievements in optimizing electrodeposition processes through the use of external physical fields.The regulating effects on the optimization of the electrodeposition process and the strategies for select-ing various external physical fields,including magnetic,supergravity,and ultrasonic fields are summarized from the perspectives of equipment and mechanisms.Finally,advanced methods for in-situ characterization of external physical field-assisted electrodeposition processes are reviewed to gain a deeper understanding of metallic electrodeposition.An in-depth exploration of the mechanism by which external physical fields affect the electrode process is essential for enhancing the efficiency of metal extraction at low temperatures.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Project of Heilongjiang Province(2022ZX02B01)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Heilongjiang Province(YQ2022C009)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(K22LB56)。
文摘Maize(Zea mays L.),a globally significant cereal crop,is produced in vast quantities worldwide.However,its growth is severely constrained by low temperatures,particularly during seed germination,which significantly impairs seedling emergence.In this study,genetic diversity across six germination-associated phenotypic traits(RGR,RSL,RTL,RRSA,RRV,and RSVI)of 304 inbred lines was analyzed,to evaluate the capacity of these lines for low-temperature tolerance.Genome-wide association study(GWAS)was carried out by combining six germination-associated phenotypic traits and genotypic data from 30-fold resequencing.The gene ZmBARK1 was identified through integrated GWAS and RNA-seq analyses,and its association with low-temperature tolerance during maize germination was validated by quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR).ZmBARK1,encoding BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1-associated receptor kinase 1,was located on the bin 4.09 region of maize chromosome 4.Amino acid comparison and subcellular localization analyses revealed that ZmBARK1 is highly homologous to AtBAK1 and is localized to the plasma membrane of the cell,which may be involved in regulating brassinosteroid(BR)signaling.In addition,we revealed the role of ZmBARK1 in low-temperature tolerance during maize germination.Compared with wild-type(WT),the ethyl methanesulfonate(EMS)mutant zmbark1 was characterized by substantially enhanced low-temperature tolerance.Overall,these findings provide promising candidate genes,improve low-temperature tolerance in maize,and advance the understanding of regulatory mechanisms underlying maize's response to low-temperature stress.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52175143,and 51571150).
文摘Magnesium alloys are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their lightweight.However,their poor fatigue performance limits the broader application,especially in dynamic stress environments.This study explores novel coupled pretreatments of free-end largeangle pre-torsion and low-temperature aging to improve the fatigue resistance of rolled ZK60 magnesium alloy.STA(pre-torsion followed by low-temperature aging)and SAT(low-temperature aging followed by pre-torsion)samples were prepared to investigate the influences of pretreatment coupling sequences.The results of microstructure characterization reveal that pre-torsion significantly enhances the formation of tensile twins and introduces a gradient microstructure with increased dislocation density from the center to the edges.STA process resulted in the highest twinning area fraction of 35.2% and a kernel average misorientation of 0.94 at the edge.Mechanical testing demonstrated that the coupled pre-treatment obtained a better combination of strength and plasticity,significantly improved the yield strength in the compression stage,and increased the tensile-compressive yield ratio to>0.9.In the low-cycle fatigue test,the STA samples exhibited lower cyclic mean stress,a smaller cyclic hardening trend,and better hysteretic symmetry,leading to an improvement in fatigue life of up to 256%.The findings suggest that the combined pre-torsion and low-temperature aging treatments offer a promising approach to enhance the mechanical properties and fatigue resistance of ZK60 magnesium alloy,making it suitable for structural applications in demanding environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272791 and 32072651)the earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-23)+1 种基金the Joint Fund for Innovation Enhancement of Liaoning Province,China(2021-NLTS-11-01)the support program for Young and Middle-aged Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents,China(RC210293)。
文摘Abscisic acid(ABA)plays a key role in promoting the growth and development of plants,as well as mediating the responses of plants to adverse environmental conditions.Here,we measured the photosynthetic capacity of wild-type RR,mutant sitiens(sit),and ABA-pretreated sit tomato seedlings following exposure to low-temperature(LT)stress.We found that the net photosynthetic rate,intercellular carbon dioxide concentration,transpiration rate,and stomatal conductance of sit seedlings were lower than those of RR seedlings under LT stress.The chloroplast width,area,and number of osmiophilic granules were significantly larger in sit seedlings than in RR seedlings,while the chloroplast length/width ratio was significantly lower in sit seedlings than in RR seedlings.The photochemical activity of sit seedlings was lower,and the expression of photosynthesis-related genes in sit seedlings was altered following exposure to LT stress.ABA pretreatment significantly alleviated the above phenomenon.We also conducted an RNA sequencing analysis and characterized the expression patterns of genes in tomato seedlings following exposure to LT stress.We constructed 15 cDNA libraries and identified several differentially expressed genes involved in photosynthesis,plant hormone signaling transduction,and primary and secondary metabolism.Additional analyses of genes encoding transcription factors and proteins involved in photosynthesis-related processes showed pronounced changes in expression under LT stress.Luciferase reporter assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay revealed that WRKY22 regulates the expression of PsbA.The PSII of WRKY22 and PsbA-silenced plants was inhibited.Our findings indicate that ABA plays a role in regulating the process of photosynthesis and protecting PSII in tomato under LT stress through the WRKY22-PsbA complex.
基金financially supported by the Foundation of Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry,Hubei University of Technology。
文摘The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by grain size refinement or/and doping small amounts of alumina.Fine-grained dense 3mol%yttria-doped tetragonal zirconia polycrystal(3Y-TZP)ceramics were prepared by pressureless sintering a zirconia powder doped with 0.25wt%alumina.The LTD behaviors of as-prepared 3Y-TZP ceramics were evaluated by accelerated aging at 134℃in water.The samples sintered at 1300℃for 2 h achieve the relative density higher than 99.9%with the average grain size of 147 nm.The 3Y-TZP ceramic exhibits excellent LTD resistance that no t→m transformation takes place after 125 h accelerated aging.Large amounts of defects were observed inside grains evidenced by the high-resolution transmission electron microscopic(HRTEM)analysis.It is proposed that the presence of defects enhances the sintering kinetics and favors the present low-temperature densification.Possible reasons for defects formation were discussed and the mechanical properties of the 3Y-TZP ceramic were reported as well.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China for financial support(22175054)the Distinguished Project for Scientific Research in Universities of Anhui Province(2024AH020011)+2 种基金the Key Project for Cultivation of Outstanding Young Scholars in Universities of Anhui Province(YQZD2024015)the Key Project of Provincial Natural Science Research Foundation of Anhui Universities,China(No.2022AH050406)the Anhui Province Research Funding for Outstanding Young Talents in Colleges and Universities,China(No.gxyq2022021)。
文摘Low-temperature lithium sulfur(Li-S)batteries have attracted increasing attention,but lithium polysulfide(LiPSs)clu stering and tardy ionic mobility have been challenging issues,which could be exacerbated under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte.The distinct behaviors of sulfur cathode in lowtemperature Li-S batteries call for special regulations of the sulfur host to improve the electrochemical performances.Here,a three-dimensional Ti_(3)C_(2)micro-cage(TCC)with an interfacial structure modulated by rich curvatures has been fabricated to propel the sulfur electrochemistry at subzero temperatures.Spectroscopic/microscopic analyses and theoretical calculations elucidate that the precipitation of ultrafine Ti-metal particles on the in-situ generated Ti_(3)C_(2)nanoribbons could trigger the self-scrolling of Ti_(3)C_(2)nanoribbons into TCC.Moreover,in-situ ultraviolet-visible spectra collected at low temperature and theoretical calculations verified that the TCC regulated by rich curvatures have effectively alleviated the Li+dissociation barrier,reduced the energy barrier for charge transfer at the electrode-electrolyte interface,and restrained the clustering and shuttling of LiPSs,thus accelerating the electrochemical conversion kinetics of sulfur species at low temperatures.The performances of the carbon-free TCC-S cathode at low temperatures have been also compared from the aspects of cathode configuration and measurement condition,to demonstrate the potential of TCC.This work can not only provide new methodology for regulating the interfacial structure of MXene to enrich the materials library for low-temperature Li-S batteries,but also expand understanding about the role of interfacial structure of sulfur host in Li-S batteries.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia (2022SHZR1885)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei province (E2022402101,E2022402105)。
文摘To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the characteristics of low-tempe rature sulfuric acid deco mposition.When a single monazite was leached using 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) solution with phosphoric acid,the size and number of monazite particles in the washing slag gradually decrease with the increase in phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution.The monazite phase can hardly be found in the slag when the phosphoric acid content reaches 70 g/L,which indicates that phosphoric acid is favorable for monazite decomposition.The mixed rare earth concentrate was leached by 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) containing 70 g/L phosphoric acid,the mineral compositions of the washing slag are only gypsum and unwashed rare earth sulfuric acid.After cyclic leaching of75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4),the mineral compositions of the primary leaching washing slag are mainly undecomposed monazite,rare earth sulfate and calcium sulfate.However,monazite is not found in the mineral phase of the second and third leaching washing slag.The leaching rates of rare earth and phosphorus gradually increase with the increase in cyclic leaching times.In addition,the phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution increases with the increase in the number of cyclic leaching time.However,the rising trend decreases when the phosphoric acid content reaches 50 g/L by adsorption and crystallization of phosphoric acid.A small amount of water can be used to clean the leaching residue before washing to recover the more soluble phosphorus acid according to the difference of dissolution between phosphoric acid and rare earth sulfuric acid.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51874360,51974370,52074360,52122407,52174285)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project of Hunan Province,China(No.2020GK4051)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Yunan Province,China(No.202103AA080019)the Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hunan Province,China(No.2024JJ2077)。
文摘The morphology,crystal structure,and electrochemical performance of spent LiFePO_(4)(S-LFP)are recovered by one-step low-temperature solid phase sintering.After sintering at 550℃ for 3 h,the secondary particle size distribution of regenerated LiFePO4(R-LFP)becomes narrower,and the D_(50) is reduced from 5.6 to 2.3μm.In addition,the content of Li-Fe antisite defect is reduced from 5.73%to 1.20%,and the F is doped to O(2)site in the structure of R-LFP.Moreover,a coating layer comprising carbon and LiF is formed on the surface of R-LFP because of the decomposition of PVDF.Therefore,the R-LFP demonstrates exceptional Li+diffusion dynamics and conductivity,which delivers a high discharge capacity of 157.3 mA·h/g at 0.1C.And it maintains 92%of its initial capacity after 500 cycles at 1C.
文摘The poor oxidation stability of ether-based solvents has long been a major challenge limiting their practical application.To enhance the oxidative stability of ether-based electrolytes,the physicochemical properties of various glycol dimethyl ethers are screened,and diglyme(G2)is selected as the sole solvent for the electrolyte.Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide(LiFSI),a highly dissociative salt,is used as the primary salt;while lithium nitrate(LiNO_(3))and lithium difluorophosphate(LiDFP),which have small ionic sizes and strong binding energies,are added as secondary salts.The resulting electrolyte can modulate the electric double layer structure by NO_(3)^(-) and DFP^(-) on the cathode side,leading to an increased Liþconcentration that is originally repelled by the cathode.Additionally,the oxidation stability of the electrolyte is improved and the formed electrode-electrolyte interphase is more uniform and stable,thereby enhancing the electrochemical performance of the cells.As a result,cells assembled with a total of 1 M ternary lithium salts in G2 solvent can operate at high voltage of 4.4 V.The LijjNCM811 cells maintain 80.2%capacity retention after 270 cycles at room temperature,with an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.5%,and exhibit 88.4%capacity retention after 200 cycles at -30℃.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Nos.22176187 and 22376193)the STS Program Supporting Project of Fujian Province&CAS(No.2023T3070)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(No.2021304)the Guiding Project of Seizing the Commanding Heights of“Self-purifying City”(No.IUE-CERAE-202403).
文摘CO_(2) and CH_(4) as major causes of global warming could both be eliminated to produce syngas undermild conditions through dry reforming methane driven by electromagnetic induction heating(EMIH-controlled DRM).Using EMIH-configured characterization and density functional theory,it is shownthat the EMIH-induced negative electric field at the electromagnetic interface facilitates CO_(2) dissociation and atomic oxygen transfer,which is the source of the promoting effect of EMIH.By employing pure H2 in a one-step high-temperature reduction process,the interfacial effect between the NiMgAl compound and the Fe fiber could be improved,thereby increasing the influence of the EMIH-induced electric field.Consequently,the R-NiMgAl/Fe fiber catalyst with EMIH achieves about 90%conversions of CH_(4) and CO_(2) at 500℃,while traditional heating-driven DRM on R-NiMgAl requires 700℃ to accomplish the same result.
文摘The article discusses the use of pulse-width modulation signals to generate low-temperature atmospheric plasma in an inert gas environment.The results of studies of the energy consumption of a low-temperature plasma generation system depending on the duty rate,as well as the pulse repetition rate,are presented.The operating modes of the system have been established,in which a minimum of energy consumption is achieved.The issues of evaluating the interaction of plasma with objects based on the analysis of changes in signal parameters in the high-voltage circuit of the generator are also considered.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3503200)the Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51921004)+1 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2021QNRC001)the Key R&D project of Shandong Province(2021CXGC010703,2022CXGC020311)。
文摘Based on the previous findings that the presence of hydroxyl groups on the outer surface is crucial for maintaining skeletal stability,we propose a strategy modified Cu/SAPO-34 using Pr ions in this study.Therefore,we conducted several measurements to investigate the effect of Pr ions on the lowtemperature hydrothermal stability of Cu/SAPO-34.We find that Pr exists only on the surface of Cu/SAPO-34 as ions and oxides,with Pr^(3+)ions playing a protective role in occupying surface acidic sites.The addition of small amounts of Pr leads to the re-dispersion of Cu,resulting in improved lowtemperature selective catalytic reduction(SCR)activity in the as-synthesized samples.Furthermore,it enhances the resistance to decomposition of the Si-(OH)-Al framework during low-temperature hydrothermal aging,thereby preserving the framework structure and allowing detached active Cu species to return to exchangeable positions,ultimately restoring SCR activity.However,as the Pr content increases,the enhanced acidity causes some structural damage,gradually weakening the protective effect.Our work demonstrates that Pr modification is a simple and effective solution to the issue of poor lowtemperature hydrothermal stability in Cu/SAPO-34,providing a promising way for the application of light rare earth elements.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22125604,22106100,21976117,22276119)Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.22QA1403700).
文摘Developing a high-efficiency catalyst with both superior low-temperature activity and good N_(2)selectivity is still challenging for the NH_(3)selective catalytic reduction(SCR)of NO_(x)from mobile sources.Herein,we demonstrate the improved low-temperature activity and N_(2)selectivity by regulating the redox and acidic properties of MnCe oxides supported on etched ZSM-5 supports.The etched ZSM-5 enables the highly dispersed state of MnCeOx species and strong interaction between Mn and Ce species,which promotes the reduction of CeO2,facilitates electron transfer from Mn to Ce,and generates more Mn^(4+)and Ce^(3+)species.The strong redox capacity contributes to forming the reactive nitrate species and-NH_(2)species from oxidative dehydrogenation of NH_(3).Moreover,the adsorbed NH_(3)and-NH_(2)species are the reactive intermediates that promote the formation of N_(2).This work demonstrates an effective strategy to enhance the low-temperature activity and N_(2)selectivity of SCR catalysts,contributing to the NO_(x)control for the low-temperature exhaust gas during the cold-start of diesel vehicles.
文摘In the past decade,dry reforming of methane(DRM)has garnered increasing interest as it converts CH_(4)and CO_(2),two typical greenhouse gases,into synthesis gas(H_(2)and CO)for the production of high-value-added chemicals and fuels.Nickel-based DRM catalysts,renowned for their high activity and low cost,however,encounter challenges such as severe deactivation from sintering and carbon deposition.Herein,a surrounded NiO@NiAlO precursor derived from Ni(OH)_(2)nanosheets was modified at both the core and shell interfaces with MgO via wet impregnation.The obtained 0.8MgO^(WI)/Ni@NiAlO catalyst achieved a high CH_(4)reaction rate of~177 mmol gNi^(-1)min^(-1)and remained stable for 50 h at 600℃without coke formation.In sharp contrast,other Mg-doped catalysts(MgO modified the core or shell interfaces)and the catalyst without Mg-doping deactivated within 10 h due to coking or Ni particle sintering.The Ni/MgNiO_(2)interfaces and abundant oxygen vacancies(O_(v))generated by Mg-doping contributed to the outstanding resistance to sintering&coking as well as the superior activity and stability of the 0.8MgO^(WI)/Ni@NiAlO catalyst.In-situ investigation further unveiled the reaction mechanism:the activation of CO_(2)via adsorption on O_(v)generates active oxygen species(O^(*)),which reacts with CH_(x)^(*)intermediates formed by the dissociation of CH_(4)on Ni sites,yielding CO and H_(2).This work not only fabricates coke-free and high-stability Ni-based DRM catalysts via interface engineering but also provides insights and a new strategy for the design of high-efficiency and stable catalysts for DRM.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22003035,21963006,22073061)the Project of Shaanxi Province Youth Science and Technology New Star(2023KJXX-076)the National Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates(202314390018)。
文摘The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green phosphor Ba_(2)Sc_(2)((BO_(3))_(2)B_(2)O_(5)):Ce^(3+)(BSBO:Ce^(3+))that can be utilized for full-spectrum lighting and low-temperature sensors.BSBO:Ce^(3+)exhibits a broad-band excitation spectrum centered at 410 nm,and a broad-band emission spectrum centered at 525 nm.The internal and external quantum efficiencies of BSBO:Ce^(3+)are 99%and 49%,respectively.The thermal stability of BSBO:Ce^(3+)can be improved by substituting partial Sc atoms with smaller cations.The thermal quenching mechanism of BSBO:Ce^(3+)and the lattice occupancy of Ce ions in BSBO are discussed in detail.Furthermore,by combining the green phosphor BSBO:Ce^(3+),the commercial blue phosphor and the red phosphor on a 405 nm chip,a white light source was obtained with a high average color rendering index(CRI)of 96.6,a low correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3988 K,and a high luminous efficacy of 88.0 Im/W.The lu-minous efficacy of the WLED exhibits negligible degradation during the 1000 h light aging experiment.What's more,an emission peak at 468 nm appears when excited at 352 nm and 80 K,however,the relative intensity of the peaks at 468 and 525 nm gradually weakens with increasing temperature,indicating the potential of this material as a low-temperature sensor.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0705601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20122,52101267)the Key Science and Technology Special Project of Henan Province(No.201111311400).
文摘The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contributed to explore novel anode materials with high electronic conductivity and rapid Li^(+)diffusion kinetics for achieving favorable low-temperature performance of LIBs.Herein,we try to review the recent reports on the synthesis and characterizations of low-temperature anode materials.First,we summarize the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance degradation of anode materials at subzero temperatures.Second,detailed discussions concerning the key pathways(boosting electronic conductivity,enhancing Li^(+)diffusion kinetics,and inhibiting lithium dendrite)for improving the low-temperature performance of anode materials are presented.Third,several commonly used low-temperature anode materials are briefly introduced.Fourth,recent progress in the engineering of these low-temperature anode materials is summarized in terms of structural design,morphology control,surface&interface modifications,and multiphase materials.Finally,the challenges that remain to be solved in the field of low-temperature anode materials are discussed.This review was organized to offer valuable insights and guidance for next-generation LIBs with excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance.
基金funded by the Science and Technology Research and Development Plan of the China State Railway Group Company Limited(No.N2023J053).
文摘Purpose–The type 120 emergency valve is an essential braking component of railway freight trains,butcorresponding diaphragms consisting of natural rubber(NR)and chloroprene rubber(CR)exhibit insufficientaging resistance and low-temperature resistance,respectively.In order to develop type 120 emergency valverubber diaphragms with long-life and high-performance,low-temperatureresistant CR and NR were processed.Design/methodology/approach–The physical properties of the low-temperature-resistant CR and NRwere tested by low-temperature stretching,dynamic mechanical analysis,differential scanning calorimetryand thermogravimetric analysis.Single-valve and single-vehicle tests of type 120 emergency valves werecarried out for emergency diaphragms consisting of NR and CR.Findings–The low-temperature-resistant CR and NR exhibited excellent physical properties.The elasticityand low-temperature resistance of NR were superior to those of CR,whereas the mechanical properties of thetwo rubbers were similar in the temperature range of 0℃–150℃.The NR and CR emergency diaphragms metthe requirements of the single-valve test.In the low-temperature single-vehicle test,only the low-temperaturesensitivity test of the NR emergency diaphragm met the requirements.Originality/value–The innovation of this study is that it provides valuable data and experience for futuredevelopment of type 120 valve rubber diaphragms.
