Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2)...Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.展开更多
In this study,we demonstrate a technique termed underwater persistent bubble assisted femtosecond laser ablation in liquids(UPB-fs-LAL)that can greatly expand the boundaries of surface micro/nanostructuring through la...In this study,we demonstrate a technique termed underwater persistent bubble assisted femtosecond laser ablation in liquids(UPB-fs-LAL)that can greatly expand the boundaries of surface micro/nanostructuring through laser ablation because of its capability to create concentric circular macrostructures with millimeter-scale tails on silicon substrates.Long-tailed macrostructures are composed of layered fan-shaped(central angles of 45°–141°)hierarchical micro/nanostructures,which are produced by fan-shaped beams refracted at the mobile bubble interface(.50°light tilt,referred to as the vertical incident direction)during UPB-fs-LAL line-by-line scanning.Marangoni flow generated during UPB-fs-LAL induces bubble movements.Fast scanning(e.g.1mms−1)allows a long bubble movement(as long as 2mm),while slow scanning(e.g.0.1mms−1)prevents bubble movements.When persistent bubbles grow considerably(e.g.hundreds of microns in diameter)due to incubation effects,they become sticky and can cause both gas-phase and liquidphase laser ablation in the central and peripheral regions of the persistent bubbles.This generates low/high/ultrahigh spatial frequency laser-induced periodic surface structures(LSFLs/HSFLs/UHSFLs)with periods of 550–900,100–200,40–100 nm,which produce complex hierarchical surface structures.A period of 40 nm,less than 1/25th of the laser wavelength(1030 nm),is the finest laser-induced periodic surface structures(LIPSS)ever created on silicon.The NIR-MIR reflectance/transmittance of fan-shaped hierarchical structures obtained by UPB-fs-LAL at a small line interval(5μm versus 10μm)is extremely low,due to both their extremely high light trapping capacity and absorbance characteristics,which are results of the structures’additional layers and much finer HSFLs.In the absence of persistent bubbles,only grooves covered with HSFLs with periods larger than 100 nm are produced,illustrating the unique attenuation abilities of laser properties(e.g.repetition rate,energy,incident angle,etc)by persistent bubbles with different curvatures.This research represents a straightforward and cost-effective approach to diversifying the achievable hierarchical micro/nanostructures for a multitude of applications.展开更多
Hydrodynamic cavitaion venturi tube technique is used for pico and nano bubble generations in coal column flotation. In order to determine the optimal design of hydrodynamic cavitation venture tube for pico and nano b...Hydrodynamic cavitaion venturi tube technique is used for pico and nano bubble generations in coal column flotation. In order to determine the optimal design of hydrodynamic cavitation venture tube for pico and nano bubble generation, a four-factor three-level Central Composite Design of Experimental was conducted for investigating four important design parameters of cavitation venturi tube governing the median size and the volume of pico and nano bubbles. The test results showed that maximum volume of pico and nano bubbles, 65–75%, and minimum mean pico and nano bubble size,150–240 nm, were achieved at the medium ratio of the diameter of outlet of the venturi-tube and diameter of throat(3–4), medium outlet angle(11–13°), high inlet angle(26–27°) and high ratio of the length of the throat and the diameter of throat(2.3–3). Study the effects of the producing pico and nano bubbles on fine coal flotation was performed in a 5 cm diameter 260 cm height flotation column. The optimal percentage of pico and nano bubbles was about 70%, which produced maximum combustible material recovery of 86% with clean coal ash content of 11.7%.展开更多
Improved fluid dynamics can enhance the separation efficiency of flotation methods. A Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation using FLUENT was performed to model the fluid environment of a cyclonic-sta- tic micro bubb...Improved fluid dynamics can enhance the separation efficiency of flotation methods. A Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation using FLUENT was performed to model the fluid environment of a cyclonic-sta- tic micro bubble flotation column. The simulation results visually show the interior flow and illustrate mix- ing of the different flows within the apparatus. An analysis of the distribution in velocity and vorticity was used to analyze the separation mechanism and the synergism of the component parts and to strengthen the design of each unit. The conclusions are that axial back mixing and vortexes still exist in the separation unit even in the presence of packing media. The inverted cone structure near the tangential inlet （cone 1 ） within the cyclonic unit is the main reason for this. The cone 1 structure enhances swirling and focuses energy within the inner area of the cone where there are abundant bubbles. As a result slowly floating minerals are forcibly recovered and railings are effectively separated within this unit. However, cone 1 also reduces the vorticity downstream from it, which reduces the efficiency of railings separation within this part. Therefore, the design of cone 1 should be based on the principles of lessening disturbances to the column unit while strengthening the separation effect of the cyclonic unit. Also, the axial distance between the paired cyclonic structures at the bottom of the column （cone 2） and cone 1 poses tough requirements because of an interaction between separation of the middlings and railings.展开更多
In order to reduce or avoid the fluctuations from interface breakup, a meandering microchannel with curved multi-bends(44 turns) is fabricated, and investigations of scaling bubble/slug length in Taylor flow in a rect...In order to reduce or avoid the fluctuations from interface breakup, a meandering microchannel with curved multi-bends(44 turns) is fabricated, and investigations of scaling bubble/slug length in Taylor flow in a rectangular meandering microchannel are systematically conducted. Based on considerable experimental data,quantitative analyses for the influences of two important characteristic times, liquid phase physical properties and aspect ratio are made on the prediction criteria for the bubble/slug length of Taylor flow in a meandering microchannel. A simple principle is suggested to predict the bubble formation period by using the information of Rayleigh time and capillary time for six gas–liquid systems with average deviation of 10.96%. Considering physical properties of the liquid phase and cross-section configuration of the rectangular mcirochannel,revised scaling laws for bubble length are established by introducing Ca, We, Re and W/h whether for the squeezing-driven or shearing-driven of bubble break. In addition, a simple principle in terms of Garstecki-type model and bubble formation period is set-up to predict slug lengths. A total of 107 sets of experimental data are correlated with the meandering microchannel and operating range: 0.001 b CaTPb 0.05, 0.06 b WeTPb 9.0,18 b ReTPb 460 using the bubble/slug length prediction equation from current work. The average deviation between the correlated data and the experimental data for bubble length and slug length is about 9.42% and9.95%, respectively.展开更多
In order to optimize plastic viscosity of 18 mPa·s circulating micro-bubble drilling fluid formula,orthogonal and uniform experimental design methods were applied,and the plastic viscosities of 36 and 24 groups o...In order to optimize plastic viscosity of 18 mPa·s circulating micro-bubble drilling fluid formula,orthogonal and uniform experimental design methods were applied,and the plastic viscosities of 36 and 24 groups of agent were tested,respectively.It is found that these two experimental design methods show drawbacks,that is,the amount of agent is difficult to determine,and the results are not fully optimized.Therefore,multiple regression experimental method was used to design experimental formula.By randomly selecting arbitrary agent with the amount within the recommended range,17 groups of drilling fluid formula were designed,and the plastic viscosity of each experiment formula was measured.Set plastic viscosity as the objective function,through multiple regressions,then quadratic regression model is obtained,whose correlation coefficient meets the requirement.Set target values of plastic viscosity to be 18,20 and 22 mPa·s,respectively,with the trial method,5 drilling fluid formulas are obtained with accuracy of 0.000 3,0.000 1 and 0.000 3.Arbitrarily select target value of each of the two groups under the formula for experimental verification of drilling fluid,then the measurement errors between theoretical and tested plastic viscosity are less than 5%,confirming that regression model can be applied to optimizing the circulating of plastic-foam drilling fluid viscosity.In accordance with the precision of different formulations of drilling fluid for other constraints,the methods result in the optimization of the circulating micro-bubble drilling fluid parameters.展开更多
Micro/nano hierarchical structures could endow materials with various surface functions.However,the multilayer and multiscale characteristics of micro/nano hierarchical structures bring difficulties for their one step...Micro/nano hierarchical structures could endow materials with various surface functions.However,the multilayer and multiscale characteristics of micro/nano hierarchical structures bring difficulties for their one step and controllable fabrication.Accordingly,based on tip-based fabrication techniques,this study proposed a micro-amplitude vibration-assisted scratching method by introducing a periodic backward displacement into the conventional scratching process,which enabled the synchronous creation of the microscale V-groove and nanoscale ripples,i.e.a typical micro/nano hierarchical structure.The experiments and finite element modeling were employed to explore the formation process and mechanism of the micro/nano hierarchical structures.Being different from conventional cutting,this method was mainly based on the plow mechanism,and it could accurately replicate the shape of the indenter on the material surface.The microscale V-groove was formed due to the scratching action,and the nanoscale ripple was formed due to the extrusion action of the indenter on the microscale V-groove’s surface.Furthermore,the relationships between the processing parameters and the dimensions of the micro/nano hierarchical structures were established through experiments,and optimized processing parameters were determined to achieve regular micro/nano hierarchical structures.By this method,complex patterns constructed by various micro/nano hierarchical structures were fabricated on both flat and curved surfaces,achieving diverse surface structural colors.展开更多
Laboratory experiments have been conducted to study the flow field in a cyclone static micro-bubble flotation column. The method of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) was used. The flow field velocity distribution in bo...Laboratory experiments have been conducted to study the flow field in a cyclone static micro-bubble flotation column. The method of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) was used. The flow field velocity distribution in both cross section and longitudinal section within cyclonic zone was studied for different circulating volumes. The cross sectional vortex was also analyzed. The results show that in cross section as the circulating volume increases from 0.187 to 0.350 m 3 /h, the flow velocity ranges from 0 to 0.68 m/s. The flow field is mainly a non-vortex potential flow that forms a free vortex without outside energy input. In the cyclonic region the vortex deviates from the center of the flotation column because a single tangential opening introduces circulating fluid into the column. The tangential component of the velocity plays a defining role in the cross section. In the longitudinal section the velocity ranges from 0 to 0.08 m/s. The flow velocity increases as does the circulating volume. Advantageous mineral separation conditions arise from the combined effects of cyclonic flow in cross and longitudinal section.展开更多
Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization....Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization.In this context,mechanical properties have emerged as critical parameters for evaluating the operational performance and longevity of materials and devices at the micro/nanoscale.展开更多
Micro(nano)plastics,as an emerging environmental pollutant,are gradually discovered in hyporheic zones and groundwaterworldwide.Recent studies have focused on the origin and spatial/temporal distribution of micro(nano...Micro(nano)plastics,as an emerging environmental pollutant,are gradually discovered in hyporheic zones and groundwaterworldwide.Recent studies have focused on the origin and spatial/temporal distribution of micro(nano)plastics in regional groundwater,together with the influence of their properties and effects of environmental factors on their transport.However,the transport of micro(nano)plastics in the whole hyporheic zone-groundwater system and the behavior of co-existing substances still lack a complete theoretical interpretation.To provide systematic theoretical support for that,this review summarizes the current pollution status of micro(nano)plastics in the hyporheic zone-groundwater system,provides a comprehensive introduction of their sources and fate,and classifies the transport mechanisms into mechanical transport,physicochemical transport and biological processes assisted transport fromthe perspectives ofmechanical stress,physicochemical reactions,and bioturbation,respectively.Ultimately,this review proposes to advance the understanding of the multi-dimensional hydrosphere transport of micro(nano)plastics centered on groundwater,themicroorganisms-mediated synergistic transformation and co-transport involving the intertidal circulation.Overall,this review systematically dissects the presence and transport cycles of micro(nano)plastics within the hyporheic zone-groundwater system and proposes prospects for future studies based on the limitations of current studies.展开更多
Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limit...Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limitations of current knowledge,in this review,we focused on summarizing the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on the microbial communities within anaerobic digestion systems,analyzing the toxicity mechanisms and developing strategies to mitigate their inhibitory effects.Firstly,the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on methane production and functional microbes were summarized,including direct cell pitting effects,inhibition caused by toxic leachates,and the adsorption of pollutants onto micro(nano)plastics surfaces,which further interfere with microbial activity and metabolic processes.Then,the specific performances and potential mechanisms by which micro(nano)plastics affect microbes were innovatively analyzed from the aspects of community variation,cellular activity and genetic expression.Moreover,various factors of micro(nano)plastics were found to influence their effects on microbes,including hormesis-like effects at different dosages,increased toxicity with decreasing particle size,enhanced biotoxicity due to surface functional groups,and variations in toxicity based on morphology and aggregation state.Furthermore,potential mitigation strategies,including activated carbon addition,thermal hydrolysis and cationic polyacrylamide application,were firstly summarized in here to alleviate inhibition on microbe.Finally,the current challenges and future directions were fully discussed and prospected.These insights could not only elucidate the biotoxic effects of micro(nano)plastics,but also provide a new avenue for helping to develop effective remediation techniques in micro(nano)plastic pollution management.展开更多
The rapid evolution of laser micro/nano-manufacturing techniques has transformed precision manufacturing,enabling the creation of complex micro/nano-structures.These techniques are crucial for multiple industries,incl...The rapid evolution of laser micro/nano-manufacturing techniques has transformed precision manufacturing,enabling the creation of complex micro/nano-structures.These techniques are crucial for multiple industries,including electronics,photonics,and biomedical engineering,owing to their unmatched precision and versatility.The ability to manipulate materials at such scales has unlocked new possibilities for innovation,thereby facilitating the development of advanced components and devices with enhanced performance and functionalities.展开更多
Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-formi...Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-forming three-dimensional(3D)microscale functional devices and inducing fascinating and unique physical or chemical phenomena have granted this technology powerful versatility that no other technology can match.As this technology advances rapidly in various fields of application,some key challenges have emerged and remain to be urgently addressed.This review firstly introduces the fundamental principles for understanding how fs laser pulses interact with materials and the associated unique phenomena in section 2.Then micro/nano-fabrication in transparent materials by fs laser processing is presented in section 3.Thereafter,several high efficiency/throughput fabrication methods as well as pulse-shaping techniques are listed in sections 4 and 5 reviews four-dimensional(4D)and nanoscale printing realized by fs laser processing technology.Special attention is paid to the heterogeneous integration(HI)of functional materials enabled by fs laser processing in section 6.Several intriguing examples of 3D functional micro-devices created by fs laser-based manufacturing methods such as microfluidics,lab-on-chip,micro-optics,micro-mechanics,micro-electronics,micro-bots and micro-biodevices are reviewed in section 7.Finally,a summary of the review and a perspective are proposed to explore the challenges and future opportunities for further betterment of fs laser micro/nano processing technology.展开更多
Increasing the texture complexity of high-performance surfaces can enhance their antifriction properties by altering their distribution and retention of lubricating oils.When a fluid flows through a fish-scale texture...Increasing the texture complexity of high-performance surfaces can enhance their antifriction properties by altering their distribution and retention of lubricating oils.When a fluid flows through a fish-scale texture,a lubricating layer is formed,effectively reducing friction.In this study,a bionic fish-scale structure is proposed,and ceramic components are fabricated and analyzed using micro/nano additive-manufacturing technology.First,the effects of various parameters on the antifriction performance of the fish-scale texture under hydrodynamic lubrication conditions are investigated.Then,the pressure distribution of the oil film—including both positive and negative pressures—is simulated by adjusting parameters such as the angleα,ratio of textured area to total surface area,and depth of the fish-scale texture.The results indicate that for a textured area that accounts for 20%of the total surface,texture depth of 150μm,and angleαof 30°,the pressure differential reaches its maximum.Finally,based on the optimized parameters,the designed fish-scale structure is fabricated using micro/nano ceramic three-dimensional-printing technology.Friction and wear tests are conducted on the sintered samples.The experimental results align well with the simulation data,indicating that the structure can reduce the friction coefficient by approximately 15%,thereby significantly improving the antifriction performance.This study provides a valuable reference for the surface engineering of other high-performance functional structures.展开更多
We have investigated the expansion and bursting of a helium nano-bubble near the surface of a nickel matrix using a molecular dynamics simulation. The helium atoms erupt from the bubble in an instantaneous and volcano...We have investigated the expansion and bursting of a helium nano-bubble near the surface of a nickel matrix using a molecular dynamics simulation. The helium atoms erupt from the bubble in an instantaneous and volcano-like process,which leads to surface deformation consisting of cavity formation on the surface, along with modification and atomic rearrangement at the periphery of the cavity. During the kinetic releasing process, the channel may undergo the ＂open＂ and＂close＂ states more than once due to the variation of the stress inside the nano-bubble. The ratio between the number of helium atoms and one of vacancies can directly reflect the releasing rate under different temperatures and crystallographic orientation conditions, respectively. Moreover, a special relationship between the stress and He-to-vacancy ratio is also determined. This model is tested to compare with the experimental result from Hastelloy N alloys implanted by helium ions and satisfactory agreement is obtained.展开更多
The flow properties of fine bubble mixture flows are investigated and reported. Few previous studies have focused on ultra-fine bubble (UFB) mixtures, which contain sub-micrometer sized bubbles. In this study, UFB mix...The flow properties of fine bubble mixture flows are investigated and reported. Few previous studies have focused on ultra-fine bubble (UFB) mixtures, which contain sub-micrometer sized bubbles. In this study, UFB mixtures of water and glycerol solution are passed through micro-sized slits and capillaries, and the resultant pressure drops are evaluated in comparison with those for water and aqueous glycerol alone. The experimentally measured pressure drop for slits (≤51 μm) and capillaries (≤81 μm) is less for UFB mixtures than for water and aqueous glycerol alone. This phenomenon is considered in terms of interface behavior and attributed to the electric interaction between an electric double layer and the UFBs. Furthermore, numerical observation for slip wall conditions is conducted, and the results for UFB mixtures agree with the predicted values for slip wall conditions.展开更多
The authors studied diesel combustion improvement with a reformed fuel that mixed nano air-bubbles by using an EMNB （ejector-type micro-nano bubbler）. The EMNB performs adequately and is smaller （20 mm diameter, 34...The authors studied diesel combustion improvement with a reformed fuel that mixed nano air-bubbles by using an EMNB （ejector-type micro-nano bubbler）. The EMNB performs adequately and is smaller （20 mm diameter, 34 mm length） than other micro-nano bubblers. It is quite possible to install it in an actual engine. An experiment was performed using a single cylinder engine with a dish or square shaped combustion chamber cavity, and in order to compare the engine speed change, we also used a four cylinder engine with a turbo-charger. The results showed that an improvement in specific fuel consumption, a decrease in the density of the exhaust smoke and an improvement in charging efficiency etc. were achieved by mixing nano bubbles into gas oil under most conditions. It is confirmed that combustion was promoted and improved by a physical and chemical action through mixing the nano bubbles into gas oil.展开更多
Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)has emerged as a novel and highly researched advancement in the medical field.Traditional ultrasound contrast agents and novel bubble-shaped agents are used to stimulate cavitation and enhance ...Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)has emerged as a novel and highly researched advancement in the medical field.Traditional ultrasound contrast agents and novel bubble-shaped agents are used to stimulate cavitation and enhance SDT efficiency.However,the impact of artificially modified shell structures on the acoustic properties of microbubbles remains to be explored.Alternatively,in the absence of bubble-shaped agents,some clinically available organic sonosensitizers and advanced inorganic materials are also used to enhance the efficacy of SDT.Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound can also activate cavitation bubbles,which supply energy to sonosensitive agents,leading to the production of cytotoxic free radicals to achieve therapeutic effects.While inorganic materials often spark controversy in clinical applications,their relatively simple structure enables researchers to gain insight into the mechanism by which SDT produces various free radicals.Some organic-inorganic hybrid sonosensitive systems have also been reported,combining the benefits of inorganic and organic sonosensitive agents.Alternatively,by employing cell surface modification engineering to enable cells to perform functions such as immune escape,drug loading,gas loading,and sonosensitivity,cellular sonosensitizers have also been developed.However,further exploration is needed on the acoustic properties,ability to generate reactive oxygen species(ROS),and potential clinical application of this cellular sonosensitizer.This review offers a comprehensive analysis of vesical microbubbles and nanoscale sonocatalysts,including organic,inorganic,combined organic-inorganic sonosensitizers,and cellular sonosensitizers.This analysis will enhance our understanding of SDT and demonstrate its important potential in transforming medical applications.展开更多
The recent advancement in the design,synthesis,and fabrication of micro/nano structured LiNixCoyMnzO2 with one-,two-,and three-dimensional morphologies was reviewed.The major goal is to highlight LiNixCoyMnzO2 materia...The recent advancement in the design,synthesis,and fabrication of micro/nano structured LiNixCoyMnzO2 with one-,two-,and three-dimensional morphologies was reviewed.The major goal is to highlight LiNixCoyMnzO2 materials,which have been utilized in lithium ion batteries with enhanced energy and power density,high energy efficiency,superior rate capability and excellent cycling stability resulting from the doping,surface coating,nanocomposites and nano-architecturing.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22168008,22378085)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(2024GXNSFDA010053)+1 种基金the Technology Development Project of Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co.,Ltd(202100039)Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(YCBZ2024065).
文摘Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.
文摘In this study,we demonstrate a technique termed underwater persistent bubble assisted femtosecond laser ablation in liquids(UPB-fs-LAL)that can greatly expand the boundaries of surface micro/nanostructuring through laser ablation because of its capability to create concentric circular macrostructures with millimeter-scale tails on silicon substrates.Long-tailed macrostructures are composed of layered fan-shaped(central angles of 45°–141°)hierarchical micro/nanostructures,which are produced by fan-shaped beams refracted at the mobile bubble interface(.50°light tilt,referred to as the vertical incident direction)during UPB-fs-LAL line-by-line scanning.Marangoni flow generated during UPB-fs-LAL induces bubble movements.Fast scanning(e.g.1mms−1)allows a long bubble movement(as long as 2mm),while slow scanning(e.g.0.1mms−1)prevents bubble movements.When persistent bubbles grow considerably(e.g.hundreds of microns in diameter)due to incubation effects,they become sticky and can cause both gas-phase and liquidphase laser ablation in the central and peripheral regions of the persistent bubbles.This generates low/high/ultrahigh spatial frequency laser-induced periodic surface structures(LSFLs/HSFLs/UHSFLs)with periods of 550–900,100–200,40–100 nm,which produce complex hierarchical surface structures.A period of 40 nm,less than 1/25th of the laser wavelength(1030 nm),is the finest laser-induced periodic surface structures(LIPSS)ever created on silicon.The NIR-MIR reflectance/transmittance of fan-shaped hierarchical structures obtained by UPB-fs-LAL at a small line interval(5μm versus 10μm)is extremely low,due to both their extremely high light trapping capacity and absorbance characteristics,which are results of the structures’additional layers and much finer HSFLs.In the absence of persistent bubbles,only grooves covered with HSFLs with periods larger than 100 nm are produced,illustrating the unique attenuation abilities of laser properties(e.g.repetition rate,energy,incident angle,etc)by persistent bubbles with different curvatures.This research represents a straightforward and cost-effective approach to diversifying the achievable hierarchical micro/nanostructures for a multitude of applications.
基金West Virginia State Coal and Energy Research Bureau(WVCERB)the Department of Mining Engineering,West Virginia University
文摘Hydrodynamic cavitaion venturi tube technique is used for pico and nano bubble generations in coal column flotation. In order to determine the optimal design of hydrodynamic cavitation venture tube for pico and nano bubble generation, a four-factor three-level Central Composite Design of Experimental was conducted for investigating four important design parameters of cavitation venturi tube governing the median size and the volume of pico and nano bubbles. The test results showed that maximum volume of pico and nano bubbles, 65–75%, and minimum mean pico and nano bubble size,150–240 nm, were achieved at the medium ratio of the diameter of outlet of the venturi-tube and diameter of throat(3–4), medium outlet angle(11–13°), high inlet angle(26–27°) and high ratio of the length of the throat and the diameter of throat(2.3–3). Study the effects of the producing pico and nano bubbles on fine coal flotation was performed in a 5 cm diameter 260 cm height flotation column. The optimal percentage of pico and nano bubbles was about 70%, which produced maximum combustible material recovery of 86% with clean coal ash content of 11.7%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51074157)the Foundation of China University of Mining and Technology (No. 2011QNA08)
文摘Improved fluid dynamics can enhance the separation efficiency of flotation methods. A Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation using FLUENT was performed to model the fluid environment of a cyclonic-sta- tic micro bubble flotation column. The simulation results visually show the interior flow and illustrate mix- ing of the different flows within the apparatus. An analysis of the distribution in velocity and vorticity was used to analyze the separation mechanism and the synergism of the component parts and to strengthen the design of each unit. The conclusions are that axial back mixing and vortexes still exist in the separation unit even in the presence of packing media. The inverted cone structure near the tangential inlet （cone 1 ） within the cyclonic unit is the main reason for this. The cone 1 structure enhances swirling and focuses energy within the inner area of the cone where there are abundant bubbles. As a result slowly floating minerals are forcibly recovered and railings are effectively separated within this unit. However, cone 1 also reduces the vorticity downstream from it, which reduces the efficiency of railings separation within this part. Therefore, the design of cone 1 should be based on the principles of lessening disturbances to the column unit while strengthening the separation effect of the cyclonic unit. Also, the axial distance between the paired cyclonic structures at the bottom of the column （cone 2） and cone 1 poses tough requirements because of an interaction between separation of the middlings and railings.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21476037,21606034).
文摘In order to reduce or avoid the fluctuations from interface breakup, a meandering microchannel with curved multi-bends(44 turns) is fabricated, and investigations of scaling bubble/slug length in Taylor flow in a rectangular meandering microchannel are systematically conducted. Based on considerable experimental data,quantitative analyses for the influences of two important characteristic times, liquid phase physical properties and aspect ratio are made on the prediction criteria for the bubble/slug length of Taylor flow in a meandering microchannel. A simple principle is suggested to predict the bubble formation period by using the information of Rayleigh time and capillary time for six gas–liquid systems with average deviation of 10.96%. Considering physical properties of the liquid phase and cross-section configuration of the rectangular mcirochannel,revised scaling laws for bubble length are established by introducing Ca, We, Re and W/h whether for the squeezing-driven or shearing-driven of bubble break. In addition, a simple principle in terms of Garstecki-type model and bubble formation period is set-up to predict slug lengths. A total of 107 sets of experimental data are correlated with the meandering microchannel and operating range: 0.001 b CaTPb 0.05, 0.06 b WeTPb 9.0,18 b ReTPb 460 using the bubble/slug length prediction equation from current work. The average deviation between the correlated data and the experimental data for bubble length and slug length is about 9.42% and9.95%, respectively.
基金Project(50304010) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘In order to optimize plastic viscosity of 18 mPa·s circulating micro-bubble drilling fluid formula,orthogonal and uniform experimental design methods were applied,and the plastic viscosities of 36 and 24 groups of agent were tested,respectively.It is found that these two experimental design methods show drawbacks,that is,the amount of agent is difficult to determine,and the results are not fully optimized.Therefore,multiple regression experimental method was used to design experimental formula.By randomly selecting arbitrary agent with the amount within the recommended range,17 groups of drilling fluid formula were designed,and the plastic viscosity of each experiment formula was measured.Set plastic viscosity as the objective function,through multiple regressions,then quadratic regression model is obtained,whose correlation coefficient meets the requirement.Set target values of plastic viscosity to be 18,20 and 22 mPa·s,respectively,with the trial method,5 drilling fluid formulas are obtained with accuracy of 0.000 3,0.000 1 and 0.000 3.Arbitrarily select target value of each of the two groups under the formula for experimental verification of drilling fluid,then the measurement errors between theoretical and tested plastic viscosity are less than 5%,confirming that regression model can be applied to optimizing the circulating of plastic-foam drilling fluid viscosity.In accordance with the precision of different formulations of drilling fluid for other constraints,the methods result in the optimization of the circulating micro-bubble drilling fluid parameters.
基金supported by the Jilin Province Key Research and Development Plan Project(20240302066GX)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52075221)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023-JCXK-02)。
文摘Micro/nano hierarchical structures could endow materials with various surface functions.However,the multilayer and multiscale characteristics of micro/nano hierarchical structures bring difficulties for their one step and controllable fabrication.Accordingly,based on tip-based fabrication techniques,this study proposed a micro-amplitude vibration-assisted scratching method by introducing a periodic backward displacement into the conventional scratching process,which enabled the synchronous creation of the microscale V-groove and nanoscale ripples,i.e.a typical micro/nano hierarchical structure.The experiments and finite element modeling were employed to explore the formation process and mechanism of the micro/nano hierarchical structures.Being different from conventional cutting,this method was mainly based on the plow mechanism,and it could accurately replicate the shape of the indenter on the material surface.The microscale V-groove was formed due to the scratching action,and the nanoscale ripple was formed due to the extrusion action of the indenter on the microscale V-groove’s surface.Furthermore,the relationships between the processing parameters and the dimensions of the micro/nano hierarchical structures were established through experiments,and optimized processing parameters were determined to achieve regular micro/nano hierarchical structures.By this method,complex patterns constructed by various micro/nano hierarchical structures were fabricated on both flat and curved surfaces,achieving diverse surface structural colors.
基金the State Key Basic Research Program of China (No. 2012CB214905)Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 500834006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50974119) for financial support
文摘Laboratory experiments have been conducted to study the flow field in a cyclone static micro-bubble flotation column. The method of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) was used. The flow field velocity distribution in both cross section and longitudinal section within cyclonic zone was studied for different circulating volumes. The cross sectional vortex was also analyzed. The results show that in cross section as the circulating volume increases from 0.187 to 0.350 m 3 /h, the flow velocity ranges from 0 to 0.68 m/s. The flow field is mainly a non-vortex potential flow that forms a free vortex without outside energy input. In the cyclonic region the vortex deviates from the center of the flotation column because a single tangential opening introduces circulating fluid into the column. The tangential component of the velocity plays a defining role in the cross section. In the longitudinal section the velocity ranges from 0 to 0.08 m/s. The flow velocity increases as does the circulating volume. Advantageous mineral separation conditions arise from the combined effects of cyclonic flow in cross and longitudinal section.
文摘Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization.In this context,mechanical properties have emerged as critical parameters for evaluating the operational performance and longevity of materials and devices at the micro/nanoscale.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22036001,42342057,and 22236006).
文摘Micro(nano)plastics,as an emerging environmental pollutant,are gradually discovered in hyporheic zones and groundwaterworldwide.Recent studies have focused on the origin and spatial/temporal distribution of micro(nano)plastics in regional groundwater,together with the influence of their properties and effects of environmental factors on their transport.However,the transport of micro(nano)plastics in the whole hyporheic zone-groundwater system and the behavior of co-existing substances still lack a complete theoretical interpretation.To provide systematic theoretical support for that,this review summarizes the current pollution status of micro(nano)plastics in the hyporheic zone-groundwater system,provides a comprehensive introduction of their sources and fate,and classifies the transport mechanisms into mechanical transport,physicochemical transport and biological processes assisted transport fromthe perspectives ofmechanical stress,physicochemical reactions,and bioturbation,respectively.Ultimately,this review proposes to advance the understanding of the multi-dimensional hydrosphere transport of micro(nano)plastics centered on groundwater,themicroorganisms-mediated synergistic transformation and co-transport involving the intertidal circulation.Overall,this review systematically dissects the presence and transport cycles of micro(nano)plastics within the hyporheic zone-groundwater system and proposes prospects for future studies based on the limitations of current studies.
基金financially sponsored by the funding from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3207404)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.52270034)State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(No.2023TS16)。
文摘Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limitations of current knowledge,in this review,we focused on summarizing the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on the microbial communities within anaerobic digestion systems,analyzing the toxicity mechanisms and developing strategies to mitigate their inhibitory effects.Firstly,the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on methane production and functional microbes were summarized,including direct cell pitting effects,inhibition caused by toxic leachates,and the adsorption of pollutants onto micro(nano)plastics surfaces,which further interfere with microbial activity and metabolic processes.Then,the specific performances and potential mechanisms by which micro(nano)plastics affect microbes were innovatively analyzed from the aspects of community variation,cellular activity and genetic expression.Moreover,various factors of micro(nano)plastics were found to influence their effects on microbes,including hormesis-like effects at different dosages,increased toxicity with decreasing particle size,enhanced biotoxicity due to surface functional groups,and variations in toxicity based on morphology and aggregation state.Furthermore,potential mitigation strategies,including activated carbon addition,thermal hydrolysis and cationic polyacrylamide application,were firstly summarized in here to alleviate inhibition on microbe.Finally,the current challenges and future directions were fully discussed and prospected.These insights could not only elucidate the biotoxic effects of micro(nano)plastics,but also provide a new avenue for helping to develop effective remediation techniques in micro(nano)plastic pollution management.
文摘The rapid evolution of laser micro/nano-manufacturing techniques has transformed precision manufacturing,enabling the creation of complex micro/nano-structures.These techniques are crucial for multiple industries,including electronics,photonics,and biomedical engineering,owing to their unmatched precision and versatility.The ability to manipulate materials at such scales has unlocked new possibilities for innovation,thereby facilitating the development of advanced components and devices with enhanced performance and functionalities.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFB2802000 and 2022YFB2804300)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.21DZ1100500)+3 种基金Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Projectthe Shanghai Frontiers Science Center Program(2021-2025 No.20)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61975123)Shanghai Scienceand Technology Innovation Action Plan(Grant No.23JC1403100)。
文摘Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-forming three-dimensional(3D)microscale functional devices and inducing fascinating and unique physical or chemical phenomena have granted this technology powerful versatility that no other technology can match.As this technology advances rapidly in various fields of application,some key challenges have emerged and remain to be urgently addressed.This review firstly introduces the fundamental principles for understanding how fs laser pulses interact with materials and the associated unique phenomena in section 2.Then micro/nano-fabrication in transparent materials by fs laser processing is presented in section 3.Thereafter,several high efficiency/throughput fabrication methods as well as pulse-shaping techniques are listed in sections 4 and 5 reviews four-dimensional(4D)and nanoscale printing realized by fs laser processing technology.Special attention is paid to the heterogeneous integration(HI)of functional materials enabled by fs laser processing in section 6.Several intriguing examples of 3D functional micro-devices created by fs laser-based manufacturing methods such as microfluidics,lab-on-chip,micro-optics,micro-mechanics,micro-electronics,micro-bots and micro-biodevices are reviewed in section 7.Finally,a summary of the review and a perspective are proposed to explore the challenges and future opportunities for further betterment of fs laser micro/nano processing technology.
基金supported by Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Project(Grant No.XTCX-KJ-2024-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52205493).
文摘Increasing the texture complexity of high-performance surfaces can enhance their antifriction properties by altering their distribution and retention of lubricating oils.When a fluid flows through a fish-scale texture,a lubricating layer is formed,effectively reducing friction.In this study,a bionic fish-scale structure is proposed,and ceramic components are fabricated and analyzed using micro/nano additive-manufacturing technology.First,the effects of various parameters on the antifriction performance of the fish-scale texture under hydrodynamic lubrication conditions are investigated.Then,the pressure distribution of the oil film—including both positive and negative pressures—is simulated by adjusting parameters such as the angleα,ratio of textured area to total surface area,and depth of the fish-scale texture.The results indicate that for a textured area that accounts for 20%of the total surface,texture depth of 150μm,and angleαof 30°,the pressure differential reaches its maximum.Finally,based on the optimized parameters,the designed fish-scale structure is fabricated using micro/nano ceramic three-dimensional-printing technology.Friction and wear tests are conducted on the sintered samples.The experimental results align well with the simulation data,indicating that the structure can reduce the friction coefficient by approximately 15%,thereby significantly improving the antifriction performance.This study provides a valuable reference for the surface engineering of other high-performance functional structures.
基金Project supported by the Program of International Science and Technology Cooperation of China(Grant No.2014DFG60230)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2010CB934504)+2 种基金the Strategically Leading Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA02040100)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission,China(Grant No.13ZR1448000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.91326105 and 21306220)
文摘We have investigated the expansion and bursting of a helium nano-bubble near the surface of a nickel matrix using a molecular dynamics simulation. The helium atoms erupt from the bubble in an instantaneous and volcano-like process,which leads to surface deformation consisting of cavity formation on the surface, along with modification and atomic rearrangement at the periphery of the cavity. During the kinetic releasing process, the channel may undergo the ＂open＂ and＂close＂ states more than once due to the variation of the stress inside the nano-bubble. The ratio between the number of helium atoms and one of vacancies can directly reflect the releasing rate under different temperatures and crystallographic orientation conditions, respectively. Moreover, a special relationship between the stress and He-to-vacancy ratio is also determined. This model is tested to compare with the experimental result from Hastelloy N alloys implanted by helium ions and satisfactory agreement is obtained.
文摘The flow properties of fine bubble mixture flows are investigated and reported. Few previous studies have focused on ultra-fine bubble (UFB) mixtures, which contain sub-micrometer sized bubbles. In this study, UFB mixtures of water and glycerol solution are passed through micro-sized slits and capillaries, and the resultant pressure drops are evaluated in comparison with those for water and aqueous glycerol alone. The experimentally measured pressure drop for slits (≤51 μm) and capillaries (≤81 μm) is less for UFB mixtures than for water and aqueous glycerol alone. This phenomenon is considered in terms of interface behavior and attributed to the electric interaction between an electric double layer and the UFBs. Furthermore, numerical observation for slip wall conditions is conducted, and the results for UFB mixtures agree with the predicted values for slip wall conditions.
文摘The authors studied diesel combustion improvement with a reformed fuel that mixed nano air-bubbles by using an EMNB （ejector-type micro-nano bubbler）. The EMNB performs adequately and is smaller （20 mm diameter, 34 mm length） than other micro-nano bubblers. It is quite possible to install it in an actual engine. An experiment was performed using a single cylinder engine with a dish or square shaped combustion chamber cavity, and in order to compare the engine speed change, we also used a four cylinder engine with a turbo-charger. The results showed that an improvement in specific fuel consumption, a decrease in the density of the exhaust smoke and an improvement in charging efficiency etc. were achieved by mixing nano bubbles into gas oil under most conditions. It is confirmed that combustion was promoted and improved by a physical and chemical action through mixing the nano bubbles into gas oil.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(52100014 and 12274220)。
文摘Sonodynamic therapy(SDT)has emerged as a novel and highly researched advancement in the medical field.Traditional ultrasound contrast agents and novel bubble-shaped agents are used to stimulate cavitation and enhance SDT efficiency.However,the impact of artificially modified shell structures on the acoustic properties of microbubbles remains to be explored.Alternatively,in the absence of bubble-shaped agents,some clinically available organic sonosensitizers and advanced inorganic materials are also used to enhance the efficacy of SDT.Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound can also activate cavitation bubbles,which supply energy to sonosensitive agents,leading to the production of cytotoxic free radicals to achieve therapeutic effects.While inorganic materials often spark controversy in clinical applications,their relatively simple structure enables researchers to gain insight into the mechanism by which SDT produces various free radicals.Some organic-inorganic hybrid sonosensitive systems have also been reported,combining the benefits of inorganic and organic sonosensitive agents.Alternatively,by employing cell surface modification engineering to enable cells to perform functions such as immune escape,drug loading,gas loading,and sonosensitivity,cellular sonosensitizers have also been developed.However,further exploration is needed on the acoustic properties,ability to generate reactive oxygen species(ROS),and potential clinical application of this cellular sonosensitizer.This review offers a comprehensive analysis of vesical microbubbles and nanoscale sonocatalysts,including organic,inorganic,combined organic-inorganic sonosensitizers,and cellular sonosensitizers.This analysis will enhance our understanding of SDT and demonstrate its important potential in transforming medical applications.
基金Projects(51134007,21003161,21250110060) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(11MX10) supported by Central South University Annual Mittal-Founded Innovation ProjectProject(2011ssxt086) supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The recent advancement in the design,synthesis,and fabrication of micro/nano structured LiNixCoyMnzO2 with one-,two-,and three-dimensional morphologies was reviewed.The major goal is to highlight LiNixCoyMnzO2 materials,which have been utilized in lithium ion batteries with enhanced energy and power density,high energy efficiency,superior rate capability and excellent cycling stability resulting from the doping,surface coating,nanocomposites and nano-architecturing.
