The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstru...The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstructures are promising candidates for structural materials.More importantly,multitudinous efforts have been made to regulate the microstructures and the properties of H/MEAs to further expand their industrial applications.The various heterostructures have enormous potential for the development of H/MEAs with outstanding performance.Herein,multiple heterogeneous structures with single and hierarchical heterogeneities were discussed in detail.Moreover,preparation methods for compositional inhomogeneity,bimodal structures,dualphase structures,lamella/layered structures,harmonic structures(core-shell),multiscale precipitates and heterostructures coupled with specific microstructures in H/MEAs were also systematically reviewed.The deformation mechanisms induced by the different heterostructures were thoroughly discussed to explore the relationship between the heterostructures and the optimized properties of H/MEAs.The contributions of the heterostructures and advanced microstructures to the H/MEAs were comprehensively elucidated to further improve the properties of the alloys.Finally,this review discussed the future challenges of high-performance H/MEAs for industrial applications and provides feasible methods for optimizing heterostructures to enhance the comprehensive properties of H/MEAs.展开更多
Most widely used dielectrics for MLCC are based on BaTiO_(3) composition which inevitably shows performance degradation during the application due to the migration of oxygen vacancies(V_(O)¨).Here,the BaTiO_(3),(...Most widely used dielectrics for MLCC are based on BaTiO_(3) composition which inevitably shows performance degradation during the application due to the migration of oxygen vacancies(V_(O)¨).Here,the BaTiO_(3),(Ba_(0.97)Ca_(0.03))TiO_(3),Ba(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3),(Ba_(0.97)Ca_(0.03))(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3),(Ba0.96Ca_(0.03)Dy0.01)(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3) ceramics(denoted as BT,BCT,BTM,BCTM and BCDTM,respectively)were prepared by a solid-state reaction method.The core-shell structured grains(~200 nm)featured with 10-20 nm wide shell were observed and contributed to the relatively flat dielectric constant-temperature spectra of BTM,BCTM and BCDTM ceramics.The TSDC study found that the single/mix doping of Ca^(2+),especially the Mg^(2+),Mg^(2+)/Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)/Ca^(2+)/Dy^(3+)could limit the emergence of V_(O)¨during the sintering and suppress its long-range migration under the electric-field.Because of this,the highly accelerated lifetimes of the ceramics were increased and the value of BCDTM is 377 times higher than that of BT ceramics.The p-n junction model was built to explain the correlation mechanism between the long-range migration of V_(O)¨and the significantly increased leakage current of BT-based dielectrics in the late stage of HALT.展开更多
To regulate the microstructure homogeneity of large aluminum structural forgings for aircraft,the surface cumulative plastic deformation was proposed.The microstructure of 7050 aluminum forgings after the surface cumu...To regulate the microstructure homogeneity of large aluminum structural forgings for aircraft,the surface cumulative plastic deformation was proposed.The microstructure of 7050 aluminum forgings after the surface cumulative plastic deformation was investigated by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results showed that the microstructure evolution of 7050 aluminum forgings was more sensitive to the deformation temperature than the strain rate.The dislocation density continued to increase with the decrease of the deformation temperature and the increase of the strain rate.Dislocation density and stored energy were accumulated by the surface cumulative plastic deformation.Besides,a static recrystallization(SRX)model of 7050 aluminum forgings was established.The SRX volume fraction calculated by this model was in good agreement with the experimental results,which indicated that the model could accurately describe the SRX behavior of 7050 aluminum forgings during the surface cumulative plastic deformation.展开更多
The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively...The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively and simultaneously.This study delves into the synthesis of hard carbons with tailored microstructures from esterified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na).The hard carbon(EHC-500)with maximized pseudo-graphitic content(73%)and abundant uniformly dispersed closed pores was fabricated,which provides sufficient active sites for sodium ion intercalation and pore filling.Furthermore,minimized lateral width(L_(a))of pseudo-graphitic domains in EHC-500 is simultaneously realized to improve the accessibility of sodium ions to the intercalation sites and filling sites.Therefore,the optimized microstructure of EHC-500 contributes to a remarkable reversible capacity of 340 mAh/g with a high plateau capacity of 236.7 mAh/g(below 0.08 V).These findings underscore the pivotal role of microcrystalline structure and pore structure in the electrochemical performance of hard carbons and provide a novel route to guide the design of hard carbons with optimal microstructures towards enhanced sodium storage performance.展开更多
CoFe_(2)O_(4)has been widely used for electromagnetic wave absorption owing to its high Snoek limit,high anisotropy,and suitable saturation magnetization;however,its inherent shortcomings,including low dielectric loss...CoFe_(2)O_(4)has been widely used for electromagnetic wave absorption owing to its high Snoek limit,high anisotropy,and suitable saturation magnetization;however,its inherent shortcomings,including low dielectric loss,high density,and magnetic agglomeration,limit its application as an ideal absorbent.This study investigated a microstructure regulation strategy to mitigate the inherent disadvantages of pristine CoFe_(2)O_(4)synthesized via a sol–gel auto-combustion method.A series of CoFe_(2)O_(4)foams(S0.5,S1.0,and S1.5,corresponding to foams with citric acid(CA)-to-Fe(NO_(3))_(3)·9H_(2)O molar ratios of 0.5,1.0,and 1.5,respectively)with two-dimensional(2D)curved surfaces were obtained through the adjustment of CA-to-Fe^(3+)ratio,and the electromagnetic parameters were adjusted through morphology regulation.Owing to the appropriate impedance matching and conductance loss provided by moderate complex permittivity,the effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of S0.5 was as high as 7.3 GHz,exceeding those of most CoFe_(2)O_(4)-based absorbents.Moreover,the EAB of S1.5 reached 5.0 GHz(8.9–13.9 GHz),covering most of the X band,owing to the intense polarization provided by lattice defects and the heterogeneous interface.The three-dimensional(3D)foam structure circumvented the high density and magnetic agglomeration issues of CoFe_(2)O_(4)nanoparticles,and the good conductivity of 2D curved surfaces could effectively elevate the complex permittivity to ameliorate the dielectric loss of pure CoFe_(2)O_(4).This study provides a novel idea for the theoretical design and practical production of lightweight and broadband pure ferrites.展开更多
MgO-CaO ceramics with enhanced microhardness and hydration resistance were successfully prepared by doping Y_(2)O_(3)in this work.The effects of introducing Y_(2)O_(3)on the microstructure and properties of MgO-CaO ce...MgO-CaO ceramics with enhanced microhardness and hydration resistance were successfully prepared by doping Y_(2)O_(3)in this work.The effects of introducing Y_(2)O_(3)on the microstructure and properties of MgO-CaO ceramics were investigated.The microstructural regulation effects of Y_(2)O_(3)additive on MgO,CaO,and MgO-CaO ceramics were analyzed comparatively.The results show that Y_(2)O_(3)dissolves into the CaO lattice to form solid solution in CaO ceramics,and no obvious intergranular phase forms.While the Y_(2)O_(3)additive leads to the micro structural reconstruction in MgO and MgO-CaO ceramics.By adding Y_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2)impurity from magnesium source reacts with CaO to form the silicate phases containing Y^(3+)ions in MgO-CaO ceramics.The increase in the MgO/CaO interface and the microstructural reconstruction synergistically improves the microhardness and hydration resistance of MgO-CaO ceramics markedly.展开更多
In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs h...In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs have been reported,but there is a lack of deep analysis of the designing method from microstructure,limiting the creative of new ES-based TENGs.Most TENGs use polymer materials to achieve corresponding design,which requires structural design of polymer materials.The existing polymer molding design methods include macroscopic molding methods,such as injection,compression,extrusion,calendering,etc.,combined with liquid-solid changes such as soluting and melting;it also includes micro-nano molding technology,such as melt-blown method,coagulation bath method,ES method,and nanoimprint method.In fact,ES technology has good controllability of thickness dimension and rich means of nanoscale structure regulation.At present,these characteristics have not been reviewed.Therefore,in this paper,we combine recent reports with some microstructure regulation functions of ES to establish a more general TENGs design method.Based on the rich microstructure research results in the field of ES,much more new types of TENGs can be designed in the future.展开更多
The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contribut...The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contributed to explore novel anode materials with high electronic conductivity and rapid Li^(+)diffusion kinetics for achieving favorable low-temperature performance of LIBs.Herein,we try to review the recent reports on the synthesis and characterizations of low-temperature anode materials.First,we summarize the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance degradation of anode materials at subzero temperatures.Second,detailed discussions concerning the key pathways(boosting electronic conductivity,enhancing Li^(+)diffusion kinetics,and inhibiting lithium dendrite)for improving the low-temperature performance of anode materials are presented.Third,several commonly used low-temperature anode materials are briefly introduced.Fourth,recent progress in the engineering of these low-temperature anode materials is summarized in terms of structural design,morphology control,surface&interface modifications,and multiphase materials.Finally,the challenges that remain to be solved in the field of low-temperature anode materials are discussed.This review was organized to offer valuable insights and guidance for next-generation LIBs with excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance.展开更多
Energy-saving and environmentally friendly photocatalysis has emerged as a popular research area in response to issues with energy scarcity and environmental degradation.Due to the unique layer-like structure,BiOX(Cl,...Energy-saving and environmentally friendly photocatalysis has emerged as a popular research area in response to issues with energy scarcity and environmental degradation.Due to the unique layer-like structure,BiOX(Cl,Br,I)is frequently used in photocatalysis.However,inherent flaws in BiOX,such as an inappropriate band gap and low carrier separation efficiency,restrict its capacity for photocatalysis.Owing to the tunable grouping layer,alloying engineering is employed to optimize the intrinsic properties of BiOX and alloyed BiOX becomes a promising photocatalytic material.This review describes the structure of BiOX,where tunable halogen layers provide favorable conditions for the implementation of alloying engineering to improve intrinsic properties.The article compares the effects and mechanisms of alloying engineering on the optimization of the energy band structure and carrier behavior of BiOX,and lists various modification methods used to improve the optimization of the intrinsic properties by alloying engineering,including defect engineering,morphology control as well as the synergy between alloying and other modification methods(bismuth-rich strategies,cation doping,construction of heterojunctions and plasma resonance effects).Subsequently,applications of alloyed BiOX in energy and environmental fields are summarized,including contaminant degradation,antibacterial,CO_(2)reduction,nitrogen fixation and organic synthesis.Finally,we summarize the current challenges and future directions of alloyed BiOX.It is expected that this work will provide guidance and assistance for an in-depth study and understanding of the mechanisms of alloying engineering to optimize intrinsic properties and design alloyed BiOX with higher photocatalytic activity.展开更多
The high-strength low-alloy steel plates with varying Ni/Mo contents were manufactured using the thermos-mechanical control process.The investigation was conducted to explore the effect of Ni/Mo microalloying on micro...The high-strength low-alloy steel plates with varying Ni/Mo contents were manufactured using the thermos-mechanical control process.The investigation was conducted to explore the effect of Ni/Mo microalloying on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the steel.The results revealed that the increase in Ni content from 1 to 2 wt.%reduced the transition temperature of ferrite and the growth range of ferritic grain was narrowed,which promoted grain refinement.The optimized combination of grain size,high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),and martensite-austenite(M-A)islands parameter contributed to the excellent impact toughness of S1 steel at-100℃(impact absorbed energy of 218.2 J at-100℃).As the Mo increases from 0 to 2 wt.%,the matrix structure changes from multiphase structure to granular bainite,which increases the average effective grain size to~4.62 pm and reduces HAGBs proportion to~36.22%.With these changes,the low-temperature impact toughness of S3 steel is weakened.In addition,based on the analysis of the characteristics of crack propagation path,it was found that M-A islands with low content(~2.21%)and small size(~1.76 pm)significantly retarded crack propagation,and the fracture model of M-A islands with different morphologies was further proposed.Furthermore,correlation between behaviour of delamination and toughness was further analysed by observing delamination size and impact energy parameters.展开更多
Alloying with Se is proved to be feasible to suppress the lattice thermal conductivity(κL)of tellurium by introducing multidimensional lattice defects.However,extra ionization impurity centers induced by Se alloying ...Alloying with Se is proved to be feasible to suppress the lattice thermal conductivity(κL)of tellurium by introducing multidimensional lattice defects.However,extra ionization impurity centers induced by Se alloying are harmful to the electric transport properties of the matrix.In this paper,we propose that the incorporation of Ag could successfully compensate the lost carrier mobility(μH)due to Se alloying through the regulation of microstructure,resulting in the higher power factor(PF)than that of samples without Ag.After composition optimization,theκLdecreased from 1.29 W m^(-1)K^(-1) of Te_(0.99)Sb_(0.01) to 1.05 W m^(-1)K^(-1) of Te_(0.94)Ag_(0.02)Se_(0.03)Sb_(0.01) at 350 K,while the PF remained unchanged or even slightly increased.Benefit from the synergistic effect of carrier mobility compensation and phonon scattering,a maximum z T of 0.91 at 573 K and an average z T of 0.57(between 298 and 573 K)are achieved in Te_(0.94)Ag_(0.02)Se_(0.03)Sb_(0.01).This work presents a new strategy for decoupling the thermal and electric parameters of Te-based thermoelectric materials.展开更多
Lightweight structural materials with high strength and toughness are highly desirable for many advanced applications.Wood,as a sustainable structural material,is widely used in engineer-ing due to its abundance and e...Lightweight structural materials with high strength and toughness are highly desirable for many advanced applications.Wood,as a sustainable structural material,is widely used in engineer-ing due to its abundance and excellent mechanical properties.In this paper,we report a self-densification strategy to develop super-strong wood by reassembling highly aligned wood fibers as functional units and self-densified without the need for hot pressing.The resulting self-densified wood exhibits ultra-high tensile strength(496.1 MPa),flexural strength(392.7 MPa)and impact toughness(75.2 kJ/m^(2)),surpassing those of compressed densified wood and traditional metal materials like aluminum alloys.Notably,the self-densified wood exhibits uniform shrinkage in the cross-section while maintaining its longitudinal dimension.This characteristic leads to an order-of-magnitude enhancement in the overall mechanical performance of the wood,presenting a significant advantage over compressed densified wood.Such super-strong yet lightweight wood has great potential for application as a sustainable engineering material,replacing traditional structural materials such as metals and alloys.展开更多
Achieving efficient photocatalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)degradation of pollutants through the regulation strategy of surface microstructure in catalysts remains a challenge.Herein,CuBi_(2)O_(4)nanorods(...Achieving efficient photocatalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)degradation of pollutants through the regulation strategy of surface microstructure in catalysts remains a challenge.Herein,CuBi_(2)O_(4)nanorods(CBO NRs)and CuBi_(2)O_(4) microspheres(CBO Ms)were synthesized by simply regulating the alkalinity of the reaction solvent.Under fullespectrum irradiation,CBO Ms exhibited remarkable photocatalytic performance,removing 92.48%of tetracycline(TC)within 12 min,with the reaction rate constant reaching 0.2135 min^(-1),which is approximately 2.7 times that of CBO NRs(0.0798 min^(-1)).The exposure of oxygen vacancies on the surface of CBO Ms significantly promoted the generation and migration of photogenerated carriers internally,accelerated charge accumulation at the Cu active sites on the surface,and thereby enhanced the adsorption of CBO Ms on PMS.The charge density difference results confirmed the rapid transference of surfaceeenriched electrons to the PMS,facilitating further activation of PMS.Radical quenching experiment and EPR testing verified that both radical(SO_(4^(-)),·OH)and noneradical(^(1)O_(2))pathways were involved in the reaction system.This study offers novel insights into the design of catalysts for the photocatalytic activation of PMS to efficiently degrade environmental pollutants.展开更多
High-entropy diboride(HEB)ceramics constitute a novel class of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics that are appealing for applications in extreme environments.The relative density and grain size play important roles in tai...High-entropy diboride(HEB)ceramics constitute a novel class of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics that are appealing for applications in extreme environments.The relative density and grain size play important roles in tailoring the mechanical properties and wear resistance of HEBs,affecting their applications,such as high-temperature structural parts and thermal protection systems.In this study,highly dense(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) ceramics with size-tunable microstructures were successfully synthesized by spark plasma sintering combined with an ingenious two-step strategy.The effects of grain size on the mechanical properties and wear resistance of(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) ceramics were comprehensively investigated.The results indicated that the smaller grain size led to higher hardness and fracture toughness,and the relationship between hardness and grain size fitted the Hall–Petch equation well.In particular,the sample featuring a grain size of 1.64µm and 97.6%density had the highest hardness and fracture toughness,26.7 GPa and 4.6 MPa·m^(1/2),respectively.Notably,it also demonstrated optimal wear resistance,displaying a minimal wear rate of only 2.53×10^(−6) mm^(3)/(N·m)under a 20 N load.Microstructure analysis revealed that the primary wear mechanism observed in(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) was oxidative wear under a 5 N load.Under a 10 N load,the wear mechanism comprised both oxidative and fracture wear.The wear mechanism became more complex and involved oxidation wear,fracture wear,abrasive wear,and fatigue wear at a 20 N load.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52261032,51861021,51661016)Science and Technology Plan of Gansu Province(21YF5GA074)+2 种基金Public Welfare Project of Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation(LGG22E010008)Wenzhou Basic Public Welfare Scientific Research Project(G2023020)Incubation Program of Excellent Doctoral Dissertation-Lanzhou University of Technology。
文摘The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstructures are promising candidates for structural materials.More importantly,multitudinous efforts have been made to regulate the microstructures and the properties of H/MEAs to further expand their industrial applications.The various heterostructures have enormous potential for the development of H/MEAs with outstanding performance.Herein,multiple heterogeneous structures with single and hierarchical heterogeneities were discussed in detail.Moreover,preparation methods for compositional inhomogeneity,bimodal structures,dualphase structures,lamella/layered structures,harmonic structures(core-shell),multiscale precipitates and heterostructures coupled with specific microstructures in H/MEAs were also systematically reviewed.The deformation mechanisms induced by the different heterostructures were thoroughly discussed to explore the relationship between the heterostructures and the optimized properties of H/MEAs.The contributions of the heterostructures and advanced microstructures to the H/MEAs were comprehensively elucidated to further improve the properties of the alloys.Finally,this review discussed the future challenges of high-performance H/MEAs for industrial applications and provides feasible methods for optimizing heterostructures to enhance the comprehensive properties of H/MEAs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2021YFB3800604)the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(No.20ZR1465500).
文摘Most widely used dielectrics for MLCC are based on BaTiO_(3) composition which inevitably shows performance degradation during the application due to the migration of oxygen vacancies(V_(O)¨).Here,the BaTiO_(3),(Ba_(0.97)Ca_(0.03))TiO_(3),Ba(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3),(Ba_(0.97)Ca_(0.03))(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3),(Ba0.96Ca_(0.03)Dy0.01)(Ti_(0.98)Mg_(0.02))O_(3) ceramics(denoted as BT,BCT,BTM,BCTM and BCDTM,respectively)were prepared by a solid-state reaction method.The core-shell structured grains(~200 nm)featured with 10-20 nm wide shell were observed and contributed to the relatively flat dielectric constant-temperature spectra of BTM,BCTM and BCDTM ceramics.The TSDC study found that the single/mix doping of Ca^(2+),especially the Mg^(2+),Mg^(2+)/Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)/Ca^(2+)/Dy^(3+)could limit the emergence of V_(O)¨during the sintering and suppress its long-range migration under the electric-field.Because of this,the highly accelerated lifetimes of the ceramics were increased and the value of BCDTM is 377 times higher than that of BT ceramics.The p-n junction model was built to explain the correlation mechanism between the long-range migration of V_(O)¨and the significantly increased leakage current of BT-based dielectrics in the late stage of HALT.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province, China (No. E2019203075)the Top Young Talents Project of the Education Department of Hebei Province, China (No. BJ2019001)the State Key Laboratory Program of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, China (No. Kfkt2017-07)
文摘To regulate the microstructure homogeneity of large aluminum structural forgings for aircraft,the surface cumulative plastic deformation was proposed.The microstructure of 7050 aluminum forgings after the surface cumulative plastic deformation was investigated by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results showed that the microstructure evolution of 7050 aluminum forgings was more sensitive to the deformation temperature than the strain rate.The dislocation density continued to increase with the decrease of the deformation temperature and the increase of the strain rate.Dislocation density and stored energy were accumulated by the surface cumulative plastic deformation.Besides,a static recrystallization(SRX)model of 7050 aluminum forgings was established.The SRX volume fraction calculated by this model was in good agreement with the experimental results,which indicated that the model could accurately describe the SRX behavior of 7050 aluminum forgings during the surface cumulative plastic deformation.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.21905278)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2023JJ30015).
文摘The pore structure and pseudo-graphitic phase(domain size and content)of a hard carbon anode play key roles in improving the plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),while it is hard to regulate them effectively and simultaneously.This study delves into the synthesis of hard carbons with tailored microstructures from esterified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na).The hard carbon(EHC-500)with maximized pseudo-graphitic content(73%)and abundant uniformly dispersed closed pores was fabricated,which provides sufficient active sites for sodium ion intercalation and pore filling.Furthermore,minimized lateral width(L_(a))of pseudo-graphitic domains in EHC-500 is simultaneously realized to improve the accessibility of sodium ions to the intercalation sites and filling sites.Therefore,the optimized microstructure of EHC-500 contributes to a remarkable reversible capacity of 340 mAh/g with a high plateau capacity of 236.7 mAh/g(below 0.08 V).These findings underscore the pivotal role of microcrystalline structure and pore structure in the electrochemical performance of hard carbons and provide a novel route to guide the design of hard carbons with optimal microstructures towards enhanced sodium storage performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22004106 and 51872238)。
文摘CoFe_(2)O_(4)has been widely used for electromagnetic wave absorption owing to its high Snoek limit,high anisotropy,and suitable saturation magnetization;however,its inherent shortcomings,including low dielectric loss,high density,and magnetic agglomeration,limit its application as an ideal absorbent.This study investigated a microstructure regulation strategy to mitigate the inherent disadvantages of pristine CoFe_(2)O_(4)synthesized via a sol–gel auto-combustion method.A series of CoFe_(2)O_(4)foams(S0.5,S1.0,and S1.5,corresponding to foams with citric acid(CA)-to-Fe(NO_(3))_(3)·9H_(2)O molar ratios of 0.5,1.0,and 1.5,respectively)with two-dimensional(2D)curved surfaces were obtained through the adjustment of CA-to-Fe^(3+)ratio,and the electromagnetic parameters were adjusted through morphology regulation.Owing to the appropriate impedance matching and conductance loss provided by moderate complex permittivity,the effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of S0.5 was as high as 7.3 GHz,exceeding those of most CoFe_(2)O_(4)-based absorbents.Moreover,the EAB of S1.5 reached 5.0 GHz(8.9–13.9 GHz),covering most of the X band,owing to the intense polarization provided by lattice defects and the heterogeneous interface.The three-dimensional(3D)foam structure circumvented the high density and magnetic agglomeration issues of CoFe_(2)O_(4)nanoparticles,and the good conductivity of 2D curved surfaces could effectively elevate the complex permittivity to ameliorate the dielectric loss of pure CoFe_(2)O_(4).This study provides a novel idea for the theoretical design and practical production of lightweight and broadband pure ferrites.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20239,U21A2057)the Key Research and Development Project of Hubei Province(2021BAD002)。
文摘MgO-CaO ceramics with enhanced microhardness and hydration resistance were successfully prepared by doping Y_(2)O_(3)in this work.The effects of introducing Y_(2)O_(3)on the microstructure and properties of MgO-CaO ceramics were investigated.The microstructural regulation effects of Y_(2)O_(3)additive on MgO,CaO,and MgO-CaO ceramics were analyzed comparatively.The results show that Y_(2)O_(3)dissolves into the CaO lattice to form solid solution in CaO ceramics,and no obvious intergranular phase forms.While the Y_(2)O_(3)additive leads to the micro structural reconstruction in MgO and MgO-CaO ceramics.By adding Y_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2)impurity from magnesium source reacts with CaO to form the silicate phases containing Y^(3+)ions in MgO-CaO ceramics.The increase in the MgO/CaO interface and the microstructural reconstruction synergistically improves the microhardness and hydration resistance of MgO-CaO ceramics markedly.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12104249,11804313 and 11847135)the Youth Innovation Team Project of Shandong Provincial Education Department(2021KJ013,2020KJN015)by State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles(Qingdao University)(GZRC202011&ZKT46)。
文摘In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs have been reported,but there is a lack of deep analysis of the designing method from microstructure,limiting the creative of new ES-based TENGs.Most TENGs use polymer materials to achieve corresponding design,which requires structural design of polymer materials.The existing polymer molding design methods include macroscopic molding methods,such as injection,compression,extrusion,calendering,etc.,combined with liquid-solid changes such as soluting and melting;it also includes micro-nano molding technology,such as melt-blown method,coagulation bath method,ES method,and nanoimprint method.In fact,ES technology has good controllability of thickness dimension and rich means of nanoscale structure regulation.At present,these characteristics have not been reviewed.Therefore,in this paper,we combine recent reports with some microstructure regulation functions of ES to establish a more general TENGs design method.Based on the rich microstructure research results in the field of ES,much more new types of TENGs can be designed in the future.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0705601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20122,52101267)the Key Science and Technology Special Project of Henan Province(No.201111311400).
文摘The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contributed to explore novel anode materials with high electronic conductivity and rapid Li^(+)diffusion kinetics for achieving favorable low-temperature performance of LIBs.Herein,we try to review the recent reports on the synthesis and characterizations of low-temperature anode materials.First,we summarize the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance degradation of anode materials at subzero temperatures.Second,detailed discussions concerning the key pathways(boosting electronic conductivity,enhancing Li^(+)diffusion kinetics,and inhibiting lithium dendrite)for improving the low-temperature performance of anode materials are presented.Third,several commonly used low-temperature anode materials are briefly introduced.Fourth,recent progress in the engineering of these low-temperature anode materials is summarized in terms of structural design,morphology control,surface&interface modifications,and multiphase materials.Finally,the challenges that remain to be solved in the field of low-temperature anode materials are discussed.This review was organized to offer valuable insights and guidance for next-generation LIBs with excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22376051)the Key Projects of Natural Science Research in Universities of Anhui Province(No.2022AH050378)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(No.GXXT-2022-086)。
文摘Energy-saving and environmentally friendly photocatalysis has emerged as a popular research area in response to issues with energy scarcity and environmental degradation.Due to the unique layer-like structure,BiOX(Cl,Br,I)is frequently used in photocatalysis.However,inherent flaws in BiOX,such as an inappropriate band gap and low carrier separation efficiency,restrict its capacity for photocatalysis.Owing to the tunable grouping layer,alloying engineering is employed to optimize the intrinsic properties of BiOX and alloyed BiOX becomes a promising photocatalytic material.This review describes the structure of BiOX,where tunable halogen layers provide favorable conditions for the implementation of alloying engineering to improve intrinsic properties.The article compares the effects and mechanisms of alloying engineering on the optimization of the energy band structure and carrier behavior of BiOX,and lists various modification methods used to improve the optimization of the intrinsic properties by alloying engineering,including defect engineering,morphology control as well as the synergy between alloying and other modification methods(bismuth-rich strategies,cation doping,construction of heterojunctions and plasma resonance effects).Subsequently,applications of alloyed BiOX in energy and environmental fields are summarized,including contaminant degradation,antibacterial,CO_(2)reduction,nitrogen fixation and organic synthesis.Finally,we summarize the current challenges and future directions of alloyed BiOX.It is expected that this work will provide guidance and assistance for an in-depth study and understanding of the mechanisms of alloying engineering to optimize intrinsic properties and design alloyed BiOX with higher photocatalytic activity.
基金supported by the Project of Promoting Talents in Liaoning province (Grant No.XLYC2007036).
文摘The high-strength low-alloy steel plates with varying Ni/Mo contents were manufactured using the thermos-mechanical control process.The investigation was conducted to explore the effect of Ni/Mo microalloying on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the steel.The results revealed that the increase in Ni content from 1 to 2 wt.%reduced the transition temperature of ferrite and the growth range of ferritic grain was narrowed,which promoted grain refinement.The optimized combination of grain size,high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),and martensite-austenite(M-A)islands parameter contributed to the excellent impact toughness of S1 steel at-100℃(impact absorbed energy of 218.2 J at-100℃).As the Mo increases from 0 to 2 wt.%,the matrix structure changes from multiphase structure to granular bainite,which increases the average effective grain size to~4.62 pm and reduces HAGBs proportion to~36.22%.With these changes,the low-temperature impact toughness of S3 steel is weakened.In addition,based on the analysis of the characteristics of crack propagation path,it was found that M-A islands with low content(~2.21%)and small size(~1.76 pm)significantly retarded crack propagation,and the fracture model of M-A islands with different morphologies was further proposed.Furthermore,correlation between behaviour of delamination and toughness was further analysed by observing delamination size and impact energy parameters.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51871240)。
文摘Alloying with Se is proved to be feasible to suppress the lattice thermal conductivity(κL)of tellurium by introducing multidimensional lattice defects.However,extra ionization impurity centers induced by Se alloying are harmful to the electric transport properties of the matrix.In this paper,we propose that the incorporation of Ag could successfully compensate the lost carrier mobility(μH)due to Se alloying through the regulation of microstructure,resulting in the higher power factor(PF)than that of samples without Ag.After composition optimization,theκLdecreased from 1.29 W m^(-1)K^(-1) of Te_(0.99)Sb_(0.01) to 1.05 W m^(-1)K^(-1) of Te_(0.94)Ag_(0.02)Se_(0.03)Sb_(0.01) at 350 K,while the PF remained unchanged or even slightly increased.Benefit from the synergistic effect of carrier mobility compensation and phonon scattering,a maximum z T of 0.91 at 573 K and an average z T of 0.57(between 298 and 573 K)are achieved in Te_(0.94)Ag_(0.02)Se_(0.03)Sb_(0.01).This work presents a new strategy for decoupling the thermal and electric parameters of Te-based thermoelectric materials.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.91963211No 32401505,No 51872136,No 92363001,No 92463303)+1 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFB1105400)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2022ZB61).
文摘Lightweight structural materials with high strength and toughness are highly desirable for many advanced applications.Wood,as a sustainable structural material,is widely used in engineer-ing due to its abundance and excellent mechanical properties.In this paper,we report a self-densification strategy to develop super-strong wood by reassembling highly aligned wood fibers as functional units and self-densified without the need for hot pressing.The resulting self-densified wood exhibits ultra-high tensile strength(496.1 MPa),flexural strength(392.7 MPa)and impact toughness(75.2 kJ/m^(2)),surpassing those of compressed densified wood and traditional metal materials like aluminum alloys.Notably,the self-densified wood exhibits uniform shrinkage in the cross-section while maintaining its longitudinal dimension.This characteristic leads to an order-of-magnitude enhancement in the overall mechanical performance of the wood,presenting a significant advantage over compressed densified wood.Such super-strong yet lightweight wood has great potential for application as a sustainable engineering material,replacing traditional structural materials such as metals and alloys.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC No.22176151).
文摘Achieving efficient photocatalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)degradation of pollutants through the regulation strategy of surface microstructure in catalysts remains a challenge.Herein,CuBi_(2)O_(4)nanorods(CBO NRs)and CuBi_(2)O_(4) microspheres(CBO Ms)were synthesized by simply regulating the alkalinity of the reaction solvent.Under fullespectrum irradiation,CBO Ms exhibited remarkable photocatalytic performance,removing 92.48%of tetracycline(TC)within 12 min,with the reaction rate constant reaching 0.2135 min^(-1),which is approximately 2.7 times that of CBO NRs(0.0798 min^(-1)).The exposure of oxygen vacancies on the surface of CBO Ms significantly promoted the generation and migration of photogenerated carriers internally,accelerated charge accumulation at the Cu active sites on the surface,and thereby enhanced the adsorption of CBO Ms on PMS.The charge density difference results confirmed the rapid transference of surfaceeenriched electrons to the PMS,facilitating further activation of PMS.Radical quenching experiment and EPR testing verified that both radical(SO_(4^(-)),·OH)and noneradical(^(1)O_(2))pathways were involved in the reaction system.This study offers novel insights into the design of catalysts for the photocatalytic activation of PMS to efficiently degrade environmental pollutants.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(2023CXGC010305).
文摘High-entropy diboride(HEB)ceramics constitute a novel class of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics that are appealing for applications in extreme environments.The relative density and grain size play important roles in tailoring the mechanical properties and wear resistance of HEBs,affecting their applications,such as high-temperature structural parts and thermal protection systems.In this study,highly dense(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) ceramics with size-tunable microstructures were successfully synthesized by spark plasma sintering combined with an ingenious two-step strategy.The effects of grain size on the mechanical properties and wear resistance of(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) ceramics were comprehensively investigated.The results indicated that the smaller grain size led to higher hardness and fracture toughness,and the relationship between hardness and grain size fitted the Hall–Petch equation well.In particular,the sample featuring a grain size of 1.64µm and 97.6%density had the highest hardness and fracture toughness,26.7 GPa and 4.6 MPa·m^(1/2),respectively.Notably,it also demonstrated optimal wear resistance,displaying a minimal wear rate of only 2.53×10^(−6) mm^(3)/(N·m)under a 20 N load.Microstructure analysis revealed that the primary wear mechanism observed in(HfZrTaVNb)B_(2) was oxidative wear under a 5 N load.Under a 10 N load,the wear mechanism comprised both oxidative and fracture wear.The wear mechanism became more complex and involved oxidation wear,fracture wear,abrasive wear,and fatigue wear at a 20 N load.
