Different techniques have been proposed to increase the bearing capacity of open-ended piles.Welding helices to the shaft and tapering the pile shaft could be used simultaneously to enhance the static and dynamic beha...Different techniques have been proposed to increase the bearing capacity of open-ended piles.Welding helices to the shaft and tapering the pile shaft could be used simultaneously to enhance the static and dynamic behaviors of these piles.This paper subjects the bearing capacity,stiffness,frictional behavior,and material efficiency of the tapered helical piles to scrutiny.Tapered helical piles are introduced herein as an alternative option to improve the material efficiency of hollow piles.Based on the Taguchi method,a series of experiments was designed and conducted.The axial responses of tapered helical piles are also investigated using finite element analyses.The results derived from loadedisplacement curves and strain gages are used to characterize the axial compression responses of tapered helical piles.The effects of tapered angle,helices diameter and helices distance are examined using dimensionless parameters,and the degree of contribution of these factors is calculated on each of the enumerated variables individually.Experimental results show that the shaft friction resistance of tapered helical piles increases continuously with the pile head settlement.Furthermore,the effect of tapered wall on the shaft friction resistance is more tangible at low stress levels.The results showed that the relative material efficiency factor of the optimum pile could be 2.5 times that of unoptimized pile with a similar quantity of material.展开更多
Ultra-precision components have been widely used to produce advanced optoelectronic equipment.The so-called Electric field enhanced UltraViolet-Induced Jet Machining(EUV-INCJM)is an ultra-precision method that can ach...Ultra-precision components have been widely used to produce advanced optoelectronic equipment.The so-called Electric field enhanced UltraViolet-Induced Jet Machining(EUV-INCJM)is an ultra-precision method that can achieve sub-nanometer level surface quality polishing.This study focuses on the application of the EUV-INCJM with different nozzle structures to a single-crystal of silicon.Two kinds of electro-optic-liquid coupling nozzles with single-jet and multi-jet focusing structures are proposed accordingly.Simulations and experiments have been conducted to verify the material removal performance of these nozzles.The simulation results show that,under the same condition,the flow velocity of the single-jet nozzle is 1.05 times higher than that achieved with the multi-jet configuration,while the current density of the latter is 1.63 times higher than that of the single-jet nozzle.For the single-crystal silicon,the material removal efficiency of the multi-jet focusing nozzle exceeds by about 1.4 times that of the single-jet.These results confirm that the material removal ability of the multi-jet configuration is more suitable for ultra-smooth surface polishing.The surface roughness of Si workpiece was reduced from Rq 1.55 to Rq 0.816 nm with valleys and peaks on its surface being almost completely removed.展开更多
Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have stood out in recent years for their great potential in offering low-temperature compatibility,long-term stability and tandem cell suitability.However,challenges persist,partic...Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have stood out in recent years for their great potential in offering low-temperature compatibility,long-term stability and tandem cell suitability.However,challenges persist,particularly concerning the use of nickel oxide nanoparticles(NiO_(x)NPs)as the hole transport material,where issues such as low conductivity,impurity-induced aggregation and interface redox reactions significantly hinder device performance.In response,this study presents a novel synthesis method for NiO_(x)NPs,leveraging the introduction of ammonium salt dopants(NH_(4)Cl and NH_(4)SCN),and the solar cell utilizing the doped NiO_(x)substrate exhibits much enhanced device performance.Furthermore,doped solar cells reach 23.27%power conversion efficiency(PCE)when a self-assembled monolayer(SAM)is further employed.This study provides critical insights into the synthesis and growth pathways of NiO_(x)NPs,propelling the development of efficient hole transport materials for high-performance PSCs.展开更多
In recent years the photovoltaic community has witnessed the unprecedented development of perovskite solar cells（PSCs） as they have taken the lead in emergent photovoltaic technologies. The power conversion efficien...In recent years the photovoltaic community has witnessed the unprecedented development of perovskite solar cells（PSCs） as they have taken the lead in emergent photovoltaic technologies. The power conversion efficiency of this new class of solar cells has been increased to a point where they are beginning to compete with more established technologies. Although PSCs have evolved a variety of structures, the use of hole-transporting materials（HTMs） remains indispensable. Here, an overview of the various types of available HTMs is presented. This includes organic and inorganic HTMs and is presented alongside recent progress in associated aspects of PSCs, including device architectures and fabrication techniques to produce high-quality perovskite films. The structure, electrochemistry, and physical properties of a variety of HTMs are discussed, highlighting considerations for those designing new HTMs. Finally, an outlook is presented to provide more concrete direction for the development and optimization of HTMs for highefficiency PSCs.展开更多
Two-dimensional （2D） layered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite （2D PVK） materials have beenrecently developed as a novel candidate for photovoltaic application with high stability and a maximumpower conversion e...Two-dimensional （2D） layered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite （2D PVK） materials have beenrecently developed as a novel candidate for photovoltaic application with high stability and a maximumpower conversion efficiency of 12.5%. This article summarized these newly emerging 2D PVK materialsand their uses in solar cells. The structural, physical, and chemical properties as well as the classificationof 2D PVK materials are discussed. The photovoltaic performance parameters of various 2D perovsldtesolar cells （2D PSCs） are summarized and their device stability is compared with conventional 3Dperovskite solar cells （3D PSCs）. It has been concluded that 2D PVKs show greater stability upon humidity,heat stress, and light intensity as compared to 3D analogues and act as a class of promising materials forapplication in solar cells.展开更多
Under the synergistic effect of molecular design and devices engineering, small molecular organic solar cells have presented an unstoppable tendency for rapid development with putting forward donor- acceptor （D-A） s...Under the synergistic effect of molecular design and devices engineering, small molecular organic solar cells have presented an unstoppable tendency for rapid development with putting forward donor- acceptor （D-A） structures. Up to now, the highest power conversion efficiency of small molecules has exceeded 11%, comparable to that of polymers. In this review, we summarize the high performance small molecule donors in various classes of typical donor-acceptor （D-A） structures and discuss their relationships briefly.展开更多
Titanylphthalocyanine （TiOPc） as hole transporting material （HTM） was successfully synthesized by a simple process with low cost. Perovskite solar cells using the TiOPc as HTM were fabricated and characterized. Ti...Titanylphthalocyanine （TiOPc） as hole transporting material （HTM） was successfully synthesized by a simple process with low cost. Perovskite solar cells using the TiOPc as HTM were fabricated and characterized. TiOPc as HTM plays an important role in increasing the power conversion efficiency （PCE） by minimizing recombi- nation losses at the perovskite/Au interface because TiOPc as HTM can extract photogenerated holes from the perovskite and then transport quickly these charges to the back metal electrode. In the research, the β-TiOPc gives a higher PCE than α-TiOPc for the devices due to sufficient transfer dynamics, The β-TiOPc was applied in perovskite solar cells without clopping to afford an impressive PCE of 5.05% under AM 1.5G illumination at the thickness of 40 nm which is competitive with spiro-OMeTAD at the same condition. The present work suggests a guideline for optimizing the photovoltaic properties ofperovskite solar cells using the TiOPc as the HTM.展开更多
In this review, we highlight the recent development of organic π-functional materials as buffer layers in constructing efficient perovskite solar cells（PVSCs）. By following a brief introduction on the PVSC developm...In this review, we highlight the recent development of organic π-functional materials as buffer layers in constructing efficient perovskite solar cells（PVSCs）. By following a brief introduction on the PVSC development, device architecture and material design features, we exemplified the exciting progresses made in field by exploiting organic π-functional materials based hole and electron transport layers（HTLs and ETLs） to enable high-performance PVSCs.展开更多
This research delves into the complicated issues associated with demolition,renovation,and construction of buildings to find viable,sustainable practices that will relieve some strain on nature.Identifying major compo...This research delves into the complicated issues associated with demolition,renovation,and construction of buildings to find viable,sustainable practices that will relieve some strain on nature.Identifying major components like governmental policies,cooperative work of stakeholders,assimilation of technology,and the possible transformative capacity brought by Building Information Modeling(BIM),this research attempts to unveil how a more ecologically mindful construction industry can be achieved.The methodology used in this research has a multi-dimensional approach that is aimed at thoroughly understanding and clearing the challenges within the construction industry.The strengths like government support,stakeholder involvement,technological innovations,and adoption of BIM assist in building a strong base for sustainability.The research identified opportunities for technological advancements,special solutions,and government incentives.Technological advancement is a constantly changing environment,which gives the building sector an opportunity to adapt and enhance its recycling strategies.Customized solutions highlight the fact that such"place-based"strategies are needed because different urban,suburban,and rural landscapes present distinct challenges.Most property owners would be convinced to swap their regular buildings with sustainable building techniques through incentives from the government,such as tax benefits and subsidies.Furthermore,regulatory compliance issues and resistance to change cement the fact that societies need not only solid guidelines but also constant efforts to redefine standards in every industry.Effective negotiation between stakeholders becomes essential.Therefore,it can be stated that the findings give weight as catalysts of change in terms of action within the construction industry.展开更多
1.Introduction The development of human society has caused global energy demand and consumption to grow rapidly.The extensive consump-tion of fossil fuels(e.g.,oil and coal)has dramatically increased environmental pol...1.Introduction The development of human society has caused global energy demand and consumption to grow rapidly.The extensive consump-tion of fossil fuels(e.g.,oil and coal)has dramatically increased environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,seriously threatening the ecological system and human health.Developing green and sustainable technologies should be investigated and pur-sued to benefit human society.In addition,designing efficient and multifunctional materials is vital in new energy and environmental development.The metal-organic framework(MOF)is a kind of functional and highly porous nanomaterial composed of metal-based nodes and organic ligands,providing reactive sites for energy and environmental fields.展开更多
To meet the demands of the global energy transition,photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution.These materials,utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers,can pass...To meet the demands of the global energy transition,photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution.These materials,utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers,can passively store energy and respond to changes in light exposure,thereby enhancing the efficiency of energy systems.Photothermal phase change energy storage materials show immense potential in the fields of solar energy and thermal management,particularly in addressing the intermittency issues of solar power.Their multifunctionality and efficiency offer broad application prospects in new energy technologies,construction,aviation,personal thermal management,and electronics.展开更多
This study investigates the horizontal load-bearing behavior of the Caisson-type Diaphragm Wall with Variable Cross-sections(CDWVC),a novel foundation system that integrates closed and open wall segments to improve pe...This study investigates the horizontal load-bearing behavior of the Caisson-type Diaphragm Wall with Variable Cross-sections(CDWVC),a novel foundation system that integrates closed and open wall segments to improve performance and material efficiency.A series of 1g model tests was conducted using instrumented plexiglass models under controlled soil conditions to evaluate the bearing behavior under lateral loading.Finite difference simulations were also performed to complement the experimental findings and provide additional insights.The performance of CDWVCs with varying closed segment heights and open segment widths was analyzed.Results indicate that taller closed segments reduce horizontal displacements under equivalent loads and shift the rotation point closer to the surface,thereby improving overall stability.While increasing the height of the closed wall segment leads to modest improvements in horizontal ultimate bearing capacity,these gains are often outweighed by significant increases in material consumption.Conversely,expanding the width of the open wall segment results in a more substantial increase in horizontal ultimate bearing capacity relative to material usage,improving load transfer and overall stability.This design strategy achieves a favorable balance between load capacity and material efficiency compared to increasing closed wall height.The findings underscore the importance of design choices in the performance of CDWVCs under horizontal loading conditions.展开更多
We report a simple solution-processed method for the fabrication of low-cost,flexible optical limiting materials based on graphene oxide(GO) impregnated polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) sheets.Such GO–PVA composite sheets disp...We report a simple solution-processed method for the fabrication of low-cost,flexible optical limiting materials based on graphene oxide(GO) impregnated polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) sheets.Such GO–PVA composite sheets display highly efficient broadband optical limiting activities for femtosecond laser pulses at 400,800,and 1400 nm with very low limiting thresholds.Femtosecond pump–probe measurement results revealed that nonlinear absorption played an important role for the observed optical limiting activities.High flexibility and efficient optical limiting activities of these materials allow these composite sheets to be attached to nonplanar optical sensors in order to protect them from light-induced damage.展开更多
The economic and ecological aspects of a social system are coherently linked and can be examined by its material and energy flows.In this study,we used the material flow analysis(MFA)to model the material input and ou...The economic and ecological aspects of a social system are coherently linked and can be examined by its material and energy flows.In this study,we used the material flow analysis(MFA)to model the material input and output of the Wujin District of Changzhou City,Jiangsu Province in China.It was revealed that:(1)total material input and material input per capita increased with economic development,while the total material out-put and material output per capita decreased consistently;(2)except for water,the total material input continued to increase.Input of solid materials grew faster than that of gaseous materials,while the total material output declined.The gas output accounted for the largest pro-portion of the output resulting in primary environmental pollution as burned fossil fuel;(3)water use in agriculture continued with an increasing trend while that in industrial and residential sectors decreased per capita.The total wastewater discharge and wastewater discharge per capita decreased with a faster decreasing rate of residential was-tewater discharge followed by industrial wastewater discharge;(4)material input per unit GDP fluctuated and material output per unit GDP decreased.A decreasing trend in both water use and wastewater discharge per unit GDP was disclosed.These results suggest that the efficiency of resource use in the Wujin District has improved.This weakened the direct link between economic development and environmental deterioration.Additionally,we discussed the harmonic development between environment and economy.Potential limitations of MFA’s application were also discussed.It is suggested that effective measures should be taken for the enforcement of cir-cular economic strategies and the construction of a resource-saving economy.展开更多
Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to ...Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to process engineering. This complex multi-scale discipline deals with the transformation of mass by energy to manifold products in different industrial fields under economical and ecological sus- tainable conditions. In growing circular economy, process engineering increasingly plays an important role in recovering valuable components from very diffuse material flows leaving the user stocks following widely variable time periods of use. As well it is engaged in thermal recovery of energy therefrom and in environmentally safe disposal of residual solid wastes whose recovery economically is not feasible. An efficient recovery of materials and energy following the laws of entropy is a must. A complex network of mass, energy, transportation and information flows has to be regarded with growing traded quantities of used goods even on global level. Important constraints in time, however, exist for a necessary realization of innovative new processes and communal mobility and industrial infrastructure on medium and large scale. Based on reasonable long term and highly reliable statistics from industrial organizations repre- senting steel and paper industry, some limits and trends of possible developments in processing of those industries with long recycling experience will be discussed.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptance of a model of construction and demolition waste-minimization practices by construction management senior students.This approach assumed students can informally in...The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptance of a model of construction and demolition waste-minimization practices by construction management senior students.This approach assumed students can informally influence construction industry opinions,making their decisions vital to future construction-management education standards.The capstone class of the bachelor’s degree program of one of the foremost construction management programs in the country was the sample chosen to study.It was found that a majority of the students were knowledgeable about all of the practices and had favorable opinions based on that knowledge.Most had tried more than half of the practices on a limited basis and decided they would use the practices based on these trials.The largest part of the students did not have experience applying a good number of the practices;however,almost all of those with this experience would continue to use all the practices.Identifying successful trial and application experiences and asking students how they became involved in such experiences would be useful in the implementation of a school plan to increase acceptance.展开更多
文摘Different techniques have been proposed to increase the bearing capacity of open-ended piles.Welding helices to the shaft and tapering the pile shaft could be used simultaneously to enhance the static and dynamic behaviors of these piles.This paper subjects the bearing capacity,stiffness,frictional behavior,and material efficiency of the tapered helical piles to scrutiny.Tapered helical piles are introduced herein as an alternative option to improve the material efficiency of hollow piles.Based on the Taguchi method,a series of experiments was designed and conducted.The axial responses of tapered helical piles are also investigated using finite element analyses.The results derived from loadedisplacement curves and strain gages are used to characterize the axial compression responses of tapered helical piles.The effects of tapered angle,helices diameter and helices distance are examined using dimensionless parameters,and the degree of contribution of these factors is calculated on each of the enumerated variables individually.Experimental results show that the shaft friction resistance of tapered helical piles increases continuously with the pile head settlement.Furthermore,the effect of tapered wall on the shaft friction resistance is more tangible at low stress levels.The results showed that the relative material efficiency factor of the optimum pile could be 2.5 times that of unoptimized pile with a similar quantity of material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52365056).
文摘Ultra-precision components have been widely used to produce advanced optoelectronic equipment.The so-called Electric field enhanced UltraViolet-Induced Jet Machining(EUV-INCJM)is an ultra-precision method that can achieve sub-nanometer level surface quality polishing.This study focuses on the application of the EUV-INCJM with different nozzle structures to a single-crystal of silicon.Two kinds of electro-optic-liquid coupling nozzles with single-jet and multi-jet focusing structures are proposed accordingly.Simulations and experiments have been conducted to verify the material removal performance of these nozzles.The simulation results show that,under the same condition,the flow velocity of the single-jet nozzle is 1.05 times higher than that achieved with the multi-jet configuration,while the current density of the latter is 1.63 times higher than that of the single-jet nozzle.For the single-crystal silicon,the material removal efficiency of the multi-jet focusing nozzle exceeds by about 1.4 times that of the single-jet.These results confirm that the material removal ability of the multi-jet configuration is more suitable for ultra-smooth surface polishing.The surface roughness of Si workpiece was reduced from Rq 1.55 to Rq 0.816 nm with valleys and peaks on its surface being almost completely removed.
基金supported by the Open Research Fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2021SLABFK09)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22109093)+1 种基金the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar)at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning and the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.19QA1403800)the Project of Innovative Development Agency of Republic of Uzbekistan(No.FZ-20200929177)and Shanghai Technical Service Computing Center of Science and Engineering,Shanghai University.
文摘Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have stood out in recent years for their great potential in offering low-temperature compatibility,long-term stability and tandem cell suitability.However,challenges persist,particularly concerning the use of nickel oxide nanoparticles(NiO_(x)NPs)as the hole transport material,where issues such as low conductivity,impurity-induced aggregation and interface redox reactions significantly hinder device performance.In response,this study presents a novel synthesis method for NiO_(x)NPs,leveraging the introduction of ammonium salt dopants(NH_(4)Cl and NH_(4)SCN),and the solar cell utilizing the doped NiO_(x)substrate exhibits much enhanced device performance.Furthermore,doped solar cells reach 23.27%power conversion efficiency(PCE)when a self-assembled monolayer(SAM)is further employed.This study provides critical insights into the synthesis and growth pathways of NiO_(x)NPs,propelling the development of efficient hole transport materials for high-performance PSCs.
基金financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of China (grant numbers: 51661135021, 21606039, 91233201, and 21276044)
文摘In recent years the photovoltaic community has witnessed the unprecedented development of perovskite solar cells（PSCs） as they have taken the lead in emergent photovoltaic technologies. The power conversion efficiency of this new class of solar cells has been increased to a point where they are beginning to compete with more established technologies. Although PSCs have evolved a variety of structures, the use of hole-transporting materials（HTMs） remains indispensable. Here, an overview of the various types of available HTMs is presented. This includes organic and inorganic HTMs and is presented alongside recent progress in associated aspects of PSCs, including device architectures and fabrication techniques to produce high-quality perovskite films. The structure, electrochemistry, and physical properties of a variety of HTMs are discussed, highlighting considerations for those designing new HTMs. Finally, an outlook is presented to provide more concrete direction for the development and optimization of HTMs for highefficiency PSCs.
基金financially supported by the“Thousand Talents Program for Young Scholars”of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21644008)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials(iChEM)
文摘Two-dimensional （2D） layered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite （2D PVK） materials have beenrecently developed as a novel candidate for photovoltaic application with high stability and a maximumpower conversion efficiency of 12.5%. This article summarized these newly emerging 2D PVK materialsand their uses in solar cells. The structural, physical, and chemical properties as well as the classificationof 2D PVK materials are discussed. The photovoltaic performance parameters of various 2D perovsldtesolar cells （2D PSCs） are summarized and their device stability is compared with conventional 3Dperovskite solar cells （3D PSCs）. It has been concluded that 2D PVKs show greater stability upon humidity,heat stress, and light intensity as compared to 3D analogues and act as a class of promising materials forapplication in solar cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21474022, 51603051)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS and Beijing Nova Program (No. Z171100001117062)the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Under the synergistic effect of molecular design and devices engineering, small molecular organic solar cells have presented an unstoppable tendency for rapid development with putting forward donor- acceptor （D-A） structures. Up to now, the highest power conversion efficiency of small molecules has exceeded 11%, comparable to that of polymers. In this review, we summarize the high performance small molecule donors in various classes of typical donor-acceptor （D-A） structures and discuss their relationships briefly.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (NO.21206110)Tianjin Science and Technology Support Plan Key Projects (NO.13ZCZDGX00900)
文摘Titanylphthalocyanine （TiOPc） as hole transporting material （HTM） was successfully synthesized by a simple process with low cost. Perovskite solar cells using the TiOPc as HTM were fabricated and characterized. TiOPc as HTM plays an important role in increasing the power conversion efficiency （PCE） by minimizing recombi- nation losses at the perovskite/Au interface because TiOPc as HTM can extract photogenerated holes from the perovskite and then transport quickly these charges to the back metal electrode. In the research, the β-TiOPc gives a higher PCE than α-TiOPc for the devices due to sufficient transfer dynamics, The β-TiOPc was applied in perovskite solar cells without clopping to afford an impressive PCE of 5.05% under AM 1.5G illumination at the thickness of 40 nm which is competitive with spiro-OMeTAD at the same condition. The present work suggests a guideline for optimizing the photovoltaic properties ofperovskite solar cells using the TiOPc as the HTM.
基金financial support from the 973 program(No.2014CB643503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21474088)+2 种基金financial support from NSFC(No.21674093)the National 1000 Young Talents Program hosted by China100 Talents Program by Zhejiang University
文摘In this review, we highlight the recent development of organic π-functional materials as buffer layers in constructing efficient perovskite solar cells（PVSCs）. By following a brief introduction on the PVSC development, device architecture and material design features, we exemplified the exciting progresses made in field by exploiting organic π-functional materials based hole and electron transport layers（HTLs and ETLs） to enable high-performance PVSCs.
文摘This research delves into the complicated issues associated with demolition,renovation,and construction of buildings to find viable,sustainable practices that will relieve some strain on nature.Identifying major components like governmental policies,cooperative work of stakeholders,assimilation of technology,and the possible transformative capacity brought by Building Information Modeling(BIM),this research attempts to unveil how a more ecologically mindful construction industry can be achieved.The methodology used in this research has a multi-dimensional approach that is aimed at thoroughly understanding and clearing the challenges within the construction industry.The strengths like government support,stakeholder involvement,technological innovations,and adoption of BIM assist in building a strong base for sustainability.The research identified opportunities for technological advancements,special solutions,and government incentives.Technological advancement is a constantly changing environment,which gives the building sector an opportunity to adapt and enhance its recycling strategies.Customized solutions highlight the fact that such"place-based"strategies are needed because different urban,suburban,and rural landscapes present distinct challenges.Most property owners would be convinced to swap their regular buildings with sustainable building techniques through incentives from the government,such as tax benefits and subsidies.Furthermore,regulatory compliance issues and resistance to change cement the fact that societies need not only solid guidelines but also constant efforts to redefine standards in every industry.Effective negotiation between stakeholders becomes essential.Therefore,it can be stated that the findings give weight as catalysts of change in terms of action within the construction industry.
文摘1.Introduction The development of human society has caused global energy demand and consumption to grow rapidly.The extensive consump-tion of fossil fuels(e.g.,oil and coal)has dramatically increased environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,seriously threatening the ecological system and human health.Developing green and sustainable technologies should be investigated and pur-sued to benefit human society.In addition,designing efficient and multifunctional materials is vital in new energy and environmental development.The metal-organic framework(MOF)is a kind of functional and highly porous nanomaterial composed of metal-based nodes and organic ligands,providing reactive sites for energy and environmental fields.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.52327802,52303101,52173078,and 52130303)National Key R&D Program of China(no.2022YFB3805702).
文摘To meet the demands of the global energy transition,photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution.These materials,utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers,can passively store energy and respond to changes in light exposure,thereby enhancing the efficiency of energy systems.Photothermal phase change energy storage materials show immense potential in the fields of solar energy and thermal management,particularly in addressing the intermittency issues of solar power.Their multifunctionality and efficiency offer broad application prospects in new energy technologies,construction,aviation,personal thermal management,and electronics.
基金National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42007247)National Foreign Expert Project(Grant No.DL2023036001L)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024JDHJ0019).
文摘This study investigates the horizontal load-bearing behavior of the Caisson-type Diaphragm Wall with Variable Cross-sections(CDWVC),a novel foundation system that integrates closed and open wall segments to improve performance and material efficiency.A series of 1g model tests was conducted using instrumented plexiglass models under controlled soil conditions to evaluate the bearing behavior under lateral loading.Finite difference simulations were also performed to complement the experimental findings and provide additional insights.The performance of CDWVCs with varying closed segment heights and open segment widths was analyzed.Results indicate that taller closed segments reduce horizontal displacements under equivalent loads and shift the rotation point closer to the surface,thereby improving overall stability.While increasing the height of the closed wall segment leads to modest improvements in horizontal ultimate bearing capacity,these gains are often outweighed by significant increases in material consumption.Conversely,expanding the width of the open wall segment results in a more substantial increase in horizontal ultimate bearing capacity relative to material usage,improving load transfer and overall stability.This design strategy achieves a favorable balance between load capacity and material efficiency compared to increasing closed wall height.The findings underscore the importance of design choices in the performance of CDWVCs under horizontal loading conditions.
基金financial support from the Guangdong Innovative Research Team Program of China (201101C0105067115)DSTA Singapore (Project DSTA-NUS-DIRP/9010100347)National Research Foundation Singapore (R398-001-062-281)
文摘We report a simple solution-processed method for the fabrication of low-cost,flexible optical limiting materials based on graphene oxide(GO) impregnated polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) sheets.Such GO–PVA composite sheets display highly efficient broadband optical limiting activities for femtosecond laser pulses at 400,800,and 1400 nm with very low limiting thresholds.Femtosecond pump–probe measurement results revealed that nonlinear absorption played an important role for the observed optical limiting activities.High flexibility and efficient optical limiting activities of these materials allow these composite sheets to be attached to nonplanar optical sensors in order to protect them from light-induced damage.
文摘The economic and ecological aspects of a social system are coherently linked and can be examined by its material and energy flows.In this study,we used the material flow analysis(MFA)to model the material input and output of the Wujin District of Changzhou City,Jiangsu Province in China.It was revealed that:(1)total material input and material input per capita increased with economic development,while the total material out-put and material output per capita decreased consistently;(2)except for water,the total material input continued to increase.Input of solid materials grew faster than that of gaseous materials,while the total material output declined.The gas output accounted for the largest pro-portion of the output resulting in primary environmental pollution as burned fossil fuel;(3)water use in agriculture continued with an increasing trend while that in industrial and residential sectors decreased per capita.The total wastewater discharge and wastewater discharge per capita decreased with a faster decreasing rate of residential was-tewater discharge followed by industrial wastewater discharge;(4)material input per unit GDP fluctuated and material output per unit GDP decreased.A decreasing trend in both water use and wastewater discharge per unit GDP was disclosed.These results suggest that the efficiency of resource use in the Wujin District has improved.This weakened the direct link between economic development and environmental deterioration.Additionally,we discussed the harmonic development between environment and economy.Potential limitations of MFA’s application were also discussed.It is suggested that effective measures should be taken for the enforcement of cir-cular economic strategies and the construction of a resource-saving economy.
文摘Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to process engineering. This complex multi-scale discipline deals with the transformation of mass by energy to manifold products in different industrial fields under economical and ecological sus- tainable conditions. In growing circular economy, process engineering increasingly plays an important role in recovering valuable components from very diffuse material flows leaving the user stocks following widely variable time periods of use. As well it is engaged in thermal recovery of energy therefrom and in environmentally safe disposal of residual solid wastes whose recovery economically is not feasible. An efficient recovery of materials and energy following the laws of entropy is a must. A complex network of mass, energy, transportation and information flows has to be regarded with growing traded quantities of used goods even on global level. Important constraints in time, however, exist for a necessary realization of innovative new processes and communal mobility and industrial infrastructure on medium and large scale. Based on reasonable long term and highly reliable statistics from industrial organizations repre- senting steel and paper industry, some limits and trends of possible developments in processing of those industries with long recycling experience will be discussed.
文摘The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptance of a model of construction and demolition waste-minimization practices by construction management senior students.This approach assumed students can informally influence construction industry opinions,making their decisions vital to future construction-management education standards.The capstone class of the bachelor’s degree program of one of the foremost construction management programs in the country was the sample chosen to study.It was found that a majority of the students were knowledgeable about all of the practices and had favorable opinions based on that knowledge.Most had tried more than half of the practices on a limited basis and decided they would use the practices based on these trials.The largest part of the students did not have experience applying a good number of the practices;however,almost all of those with this experience would continue to use all the practices.Identifying successful trial and application experiences and asking students how they became involved in such experiences would be useful in the implementation of a school plan to increase acceptance.
