We propose a photon-photon collider based on synchrotron gamma sources driven by relativistic electron beams in hollow plasma channels.The collimated(with a divergence angle of~1 mrad)and ultrabrilliant(>10^(28)pho...We propose a photon-photon collider based on synchrotron gamma sources driven by relativistic electron beams in hollow plasma channels.The collimated(with a divergence angle of~1 mrad)and ultrabrilliant(>10^(28)photons s^(-1)·mrad^(-2)·mm^(-2)per 0.1% bandwidth at 0.6 MeV)photon beams are generated by strong electromagnetic fields induced by current filamentation instability,and up to~10^(6) Breit-Wheeler(BW)pairs can be created per shot.Notably,the usage of hollow plasma channels not only enhances synchrotron radiation,but also allows flexible control of the produced photon beams,ensuring the alignment of the two colliding beams and maximizing the two-photon BW process.This setup has the advantage of a clean background by eliminating the yield from the nonlinear BW process,and the signal-to-noise ratio is higher than 10^(2).展开更多
Nano-scale chemical inhomogeneity in surface oxide films formed on a V-and N-containing martensite stainless steel and tempering heating induced changes are investigated by a combination of synchrotron-based hard X-ra...Nano-scale chemical inhomogeneity in surface oxide films formed on a V-and N-containing martensite stainless steel and tempering heating induced changes are investigated by a combination of synchrotron-based hard X-ray Photoelectron emission spectroscopy(HAXPES)and microscopy(HAXPEEM)as well as microscopic X-ray absorption spectroscopy(μ-XAS)techniques.The results reveal the inhomogeneity in the oxide films on the micron-sized Cr_(2)N-and VN-type particles,while the inhomogeneity on the martensite matrix phase exists due to localised formation of nano-sized tempering nitride particles at 600℃.The oxide film formed on Cr_(2)N-type particles is rich in Cr_(2)O_(3) compared with that on the martensite matrix and VN-type particles.With the increase of tempering temperature,Cr_(2)O_(3) formation is faster for the oxidation of Cr in the martensite matrix than the oxidation of Cr nitride-rich particles.展开更多
Stripping injection overcomes the limitations of Liouville's theorem and is widely used for beam injection and accumulation in high-intensity synchrotrons.The interaction between the stripping foil and beam is cru...Stripping injection overcomes the limitations of Liouville's theorem and is widely used for beam injection and accumulation in high-intensity synchrotrons.The interaction between the stripping foil and beam is crucial in the study of stripping injection,particularly in low-energy stripping injection synchrotrons,such as the XiPAF synchrotron.The foil thickness is the main parameter that affects the properties of the beam after injection.The thin stripping foil is reinforced with collodion during its installation.However,the collodion on the foil surface makes it difficult to determine its equivalent thickness,because the mechanical measurements are not sufficiently reliable or convenient for continuously determining foil thickness.We propose an online stripping foil thickness measurement method based on the ionization energy loss effect,which is suitable for any foil thickness and does not require additional equipment.Experimental studies were conducted using the XiPAF synchrotron.The limitation of this method was examined,and the results were verified by comparing the experimentally obtained beam current accumulation curves with the simulation results.This confirms the accuracy and reliability of the proposed method for measuring the stripping foil thickness.展开更多
Objective:The present study investigated the cytoprotective effects of a Pogonatherum paniceum extract prepared with 80%ethanol(PPE)using synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared(SR-FTIR)microspectroscop...Objective:The present study investigated the cytoprotective effects of a Pogonatherum paniceum extract prepared with 80%ethanol(PPE)using synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared(SR-FTIR)microspectroscopy and determined its phytochemical profile.Methods:The volatile and polyphenolic compounds in PPE were characterized using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry,respectively.The antioxidant capacity of PPE was evaluated using chemical and cell-based assays.The SR-FTIR microspectroscopy was performed to evaluate the cytoprotective effect of PPE by identifying changes in macromolecule composition in tert-butyl hydroperoxide(t BuOOH)-induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells.Results:A total of 48 volatile compounds and 28 polyphenol components were found in PPE.PPE exhibited a high potential for antioxidant activity by scavenging the intracellular reactive oxygen species in t Bu OOH-induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells.PPE treatment also significantly protected RAW264.7 cells against t BuOOH-induced toxicity and restored cell viability.The SR-FTIR analysis revealed that t BuOOH increased the lipid and ester lipid content in RAW264.7 cells.The PPE exerted a cytoprotective effect by decreasing the levels of lipid and ester lipid compounds that had been elevated by t BuOOH in RAW264.7 cells.These findings indicate that PPE has cytoprotective potential due to its ability to inhibit endogenous reactive oxygen species.Conclusion:This study extends the current knowledge on the phytochemistry of PPE and its antioxidant and cytoprotective effects.These findings support the use of SR-FTIR microspectroscopy to determine the cytoprotective effects of natural products.PPE extract may be a candidate compound for new therapeutics and nutraceuticals that target the prevention of oxidative stress-associated diseases.展开更多
Pyrrhotite naturally occurs in various superstructures including magnetic(4C)and non-magnetic(5C,6C)types,each with distinct physicochemical properties and flotation behaviors.Challenges in accurately identifying and ...Pyrrhotite naturally occurs in various superstructures including magnetic(4C)and non-magnetic(5C,6C)types,each with distinct physicochemical properties and flotation behaviors.Challenges in accurately identifying and quantifying these superstructures hinder the optimization of pyrrhotite depression in flotation processes.To address this critical issue,synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction(S-XRPD)with Rietveld refinement was employed to quantify the distribution of superstructures in the feed and flotation concentrates of a copper–gold ore.To elucidate the mechanisms influencing depression,density functional theory(DFT)calculations were conducted to explore the electronic structures and surface reactivity of the pyrrhotite superstructures toward the adsorption of water,oxygen and hydroxyl ions(OH-)as dominant species present in the flotation process.S-XRPD analysis revealed that flotation recovery rates of pyrrhotite followed the order of 4C<6C<5C.DFT calculations indicated that the Fe 3d and S 3p orbital band centers exhibited a similar trend relative to the Fermi level with 4C being the closest.The Fe3d band center suggested that the 4C structure possessed a more reactive surface toward the oxygen reduction reaction,promoting the formation of hydrophilic Fe-OH sites.The S 3p band center order also implied that xanthate on the non-magnetic 5C and 6C surfaces could oxidize to dixanthogen,increasing hydrophobicity and floatability,while 4C formed less hydrophobic metal-xanthate complexes.Adsorption energy and charge transfer analyses of water,hydroxyl ions and molecular oxygen further supported the high reactivity and hydrophilic nature of 4C pyrrhotite.The strong bonding with hydroxyl ions indicated enhanced surface passivation by hydrophilic Fe–OOH complexes,aligning with the experimentally observed flotation order(4C<6C<5C).These findings provide a compelling correlation between experimental flotation results and electronic structure calculations,delivering crucial insights for optimizing flotation processes and improving pyrrhotite depression.This breakthrough opens up new opportunities to enhance the efficiency of flotation processes in the mining industry.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many...Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many fields such as architecture and portable devices.Although the photovoltaic conversion efficiency(PCE)of FPSC has exceeded 24%in the past few years,further application of FPSC is constrained by the challenges posed by limitation of critical material components.Here,we discussed recent research progress of key FPSC materials,mechanical endurance,low-temperature fabrication,etc.With the advantages of high brightness,collimation and resolution,we specially introduced the application of synchrotron radiation grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering(GIWAXS)to directly observe the perovskite buried interface structure and corresponding mechanical stability of FPSCs without any damage.Finally,we summarize the challenges and propose an outlook about the large-scale preparation of efficient and stable FPSC modules.展开更多
Controlling the morphology of Al_(2) Cu intermetallic compounds(IMCs)has been of importance to enhance the properties of Al-based alloys.However,the quantification of Al_(2) Cu IMCs with diversified morphologies is st...Controlling the morphology of Al_(2) Cu intermetallic compounds(IMCs)has been of importance to enhance the properties of Al-based alloys.However,the quantification of Al_(2) Cu IMCs with diversified morphologies is still lacking,and the morphological evolution of Al_(2) Cu dendrites remains poorly understood.Using synchrotron X-ray tomography,we have directly quantified the morphological evolution of proeutectic Al_(2) Cu IMCs in directionally solidified Al-Cu alloys.The three-dimensional(3D)morphologies of Al_(2) Cu IMCs under different growth rates were quantified using volume,specific surface area,interconnectivity,tortuosity,and Gaussian curvature.The faceted morphology under slow growth rate was divided into three different types,including single hollow prism,irregular prism lacking partial faces,and coalesced prism consisting of two adjacent crystals.The morphological transition from faceted prism to non-faceted algae-like,irregular tree-like,and typically dendritic shapes with increasing growth rates was determined,reflecting the growth modes varied from lateral mode to intermediary and continuous modes.The non-faceted Al_(2) Cu dendrite had one primary stem,three groups of secondary arms,and a faceted tip.The angles between secondary arms were 120°,and the tip consisted of(011)and(011^(-))planes.This work provides a deep understanding of the formation and growth of complex IMCs in metallic alloys.展开更多
Lithium-and manganese-rich(LMR)oxide cathode materials are among the most attractive candidates for next-generation energy-storage materials owing to their anomalous capacity.However,severe Mn dissolution that occurs ...Lithium-and manganese-rich(LMR)oxide cathode materials are among the most attractive candidates for next-generation energy-storage materials owing to their anomalous capacity.However,severe Mn dissolution that occurs during long-term cycling,which leads to capacity loss,hinders their application prospects.In this study,nanoscale AlPO_(4)-coated Li_(1.2)Ni_(0.13)Co_(0.13)Mn_(0.54)O_(2)(LMR@APO)with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance is successfully synthesized using a simple and effective sol–gel method to mitigate Mn dissolution and suppress local structural distortion at high voltages.Because of the complex evolution of the structure and oxidation state of LMR materials during electrochemical cycling,observing and analyzing them using traditional single characterization methods may be difficult.Therefore,we combine various synchrotron-based characterization techniques to conduct a detailed analysis of the electronic and coordination structures of the cathode material from the surface to the bulk.Synchrotron-based hard and soft X-ray spectroscopies are integrated to investigate the differences in O and Mn evolution between the surfaces and bulk of the cathode.Advanced synchrotron-based transmission X-ray microscopy combined with X-ray near-edge absorption-structure technology is utilized to visualize the two-dimensional nanometer-scale reactivity of the LMR cathode.The AlPO_(4)-coating layer can stabilize the surface structure of the LMR material,effectively alleviating irreversible oxygen release on the surface and preventing the dissolution of Mn^(2+)at the interface caused by side reactions after a long cycle.Therefore,the spatial reaction uniformity of Mn is enhanced by the AlPO_(4)-coating layer,and rapid capacity decay caused by Mn deactivation is prevented.The AlPO_(4)-coating method is a facile modification strategy for high-performance LMR materials.展开更多
The deformation mechanism of glycerol plasticized poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)with different hydrolyses(88%,92%,98%)at elevated temperatures(60-100℃)was elucidated by in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray scattering.The vi...The deformation mechanism of glycerol plasticized poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)with different hydrolyses(88%,92%,98%)at elevated temperatures(60-100℃)was elucidated by in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray scattering.The vinyl acetate(VAc)in PVA acts as a non-crystalline chain defect,which significantly influences the plastic deformation and stretching-induced crystallization behavior of PVA.The key microstructural parameters of PVA during deformation,such as crystallinity(χ_(c)),lateral crystallite size(L),and long period(l),in combination with the stress-strain curves,were obtained.The experimental results show that the deformation process of the plasticized PVA film present a three-stage evolution:(i)a plastic deformation zone.The plastic deformation of the crystallite occurs as evidenced by the apparent decrease in crystallinity and lamellar reorientation induced by stretching;(ii)the stress softening zone.The decreasing trend of crystallinity becomes slow,and the long period becomes smaller,which indicates that PVA crystallization is induced by stretching;and(iii)the strain-hardening zone.There is a synergistic effect between the crystallite destruction and formation.Further research reveals that a high temperature and low degree of alcoholysis favor the stretching-induced crystallization of PVA,while the system with a high degree of alcoholysis shows significant characteristics of preferred crystal growth.展开更多
The water drop penetration time(WDPT)test consists of placing water drops on a material's surface in order to evaluate how long it takes to penetrate the pores.It is used to evaluate the hydrophobicity of material...The water drop penetration time(WDPT)test consists of placing water drops on a material's surface in order to evaluate how long it takes to penetrate the pores.It is used to evaluate the hydrophobicity of materials.This study aims at investigating in more detail the soil-water interaction during the test,exposing its mechanism.For that,a model soil named Hamburg Sand was coated with a hydrophobic fluoropolymer and then a WDPT test was performed while computed tomography(CT)images were taken.Tomography experiments were performed at the P07 high-energy materials science(HEMS)beamline,operated by Helmholtz–Zentrum Hereon,at the storage ring PETRA III at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron(DESY)in Hamburg.Using synchrotron radiation,a tomogram can be obtained in about 10 min,way less time than regular laboratory X-ray sources usually owned by universities.The faster imaging enables the observation of the drop penetration during time and thus provides insight into the dynamics of the process.After that,digital discrete image correlation is performed to track the displacement of the grains throughout time.From the results one can observe that,as the drop is absorbed at the material's surface,the grains directly around the droplet base are dragged to the liquid-air interface around the drop,revealing grain kinematics during capillary interactions of the penetrating liquid and sand grains.展开更多
The deformation behavior of the as-extruded Mg-Y-Ni alloys with different volume fraction of long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase during tension and compression was investigated by in-situ synchrotron diffraction.T...The deformation behavior of the as-extruded Mg-Y-Ni alloys with different volume fraction of long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase during tension and compression was investigated by in-situ synchrotron diffraction.The micro-yielding,macro-yielding,tension-compression asymmetry and strain hardening behavior of the alloys were explored by combining with deformation mechanisms.The micro-yielding is dominated by basal slip of dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains in tension,while it is dominated by extension twinning of non-dynamic recrystallized(non-DRXed)grains in compression.At macro-yielding,the non-DRXed grains are still elastic deformed in tension and the basal slip of DRXed grains in compression are activated.Meanwhile,the LPSO phase still retains elastic deformation,but can bear more load,so the higher the volume fraction of hard LPSO phase,the higher the tensile/compressive macro-yield strength of the alloys.Benefiting from the low volume fraction of the non-DRXed grains and the delay effect of LPSO andγphases on extension twinning,the as-extruded alloys exhibit excellent tension-compression symmetry.When the volume fraction of LPSO phase reaches∼50%,tension-compression asymmetry is reversed,which is due to the fact that the LPSO phase is stronger in compression than in tension.The tensile strain hardening behavior is dominated by dislocation slip,while the dominate mechanism for compressive strain hardening changes from twinning in theα-Mg grains to kinking of the LPSO phase with increasing volume fraction of LPSO phase.The activation of kinking leads to the constant compressive strain hardening rate of∼2500 MPa,which is significantly higher than the tensile strain hardening rate.展开更多
High-entropy alloys(HEAs)possess outstanding features such as corrosion resistance,irradiation resistance,and good mechan-ical properties.A few HEAs have found applications in the fields of aerospace and defense.Exten...High-entropy alloys(HEAs)possess outstanding features such as corrosion resistance,irradiation resistance,and good mechan-ical properties.A few HEAs have found applications in the fields of aerospace and defense.Extensive studies on the deformation mech-anisms of HEAs can guide microstructure control and toughness design,which is vital for understanding and studying state-of-the-art structural materials.Synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction are necessary techniques for materials science research,especially for in situ coupling of physical/chemical fields and for resolving macro/microcrystallographic information on materials.Recently,several re-searchers have applied synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction methods to study the deformation mechanisms,phase transformations,stress behaviors,and in situ processes of HEAs,such as variable-temperature,high-pressure,and hydrogenation processes.In this review,the principles and development of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction are presented,and their applications in the deformation mechanisms of HEAs are discussed.The factors that influence the deformation mechanisms of HEAs are also outlined.This review fo-cuses on the microstructures and micromechanical behaviors during tension/compression or creep/fatigue deformation and the application of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction methods to the characterization of dislocations,stacking faults,twins,phases,and intergrain/interphase stress changes.Perspectives on future developments of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction and on research directions on the deformation mechanisms of novel metals are discussed.展开更多
Magnesium alloys are the lightest metal structural materials owing to their excellent physical and chemical properties.Microstructural evolution in magnesium alloys under the conditions of casting,thermalmechanical pr...Magnesium alloys are the lightest metal structural materials owing to their excellent physical and chemical properties.Microstructural evolution in magnesium alloys under the conditions of casting,thermalmechanical processing,and in-service environment,play an important role in governing their mechanical properties and reliability/sustainability.A synchrotron light source produces high flux,tunable X-ray energy,high resolution,and high coherence X-ray beams,which can realize in-situ dynamic observation of microstructural evolution in a wide range of alloys during the entire processing chain and in simulated service environments.This article reviews the fundamentals of synchrotron radiation characterization techniques(imaging,diffraction,scattering,and fluorescence holography)and state-of-the-art advanced synchrotron characterization techniques on the microstructure evolution mechanism of magnesium alloys.Case studies span a broad range of solidification,deformation,precipitation,fracture and damage,corrosion,and energy storage.Research opportunities and challenges of physical metallurgy studies of magnesium alloys are highlighted for future studies.展开更多
The parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)in the negative half-cell of vanadium redox flow batteries(VRFBs)causes severe efficiency losses.Thus,a deeper understanding of this process and the accompanying bubble fo...The parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)in the negative half-cell of vanadium redox flow batteries(VRFBs)causes severe efficiency losses.Thus,a deeper understanding of this process and the accompanying bubble formation is crucial.This benchmarking study locally analyzes the bubble distribution in thick,porous electrodes for the first time using deep learning-based image segmentation of synchrotron X-ray micro-tomograms.Each large three-dimensional data set was processed precisely in less than one minute while minimizing human errors and pointing out areas of increased HER activity in VRFBs.The study systematically varies the electrode potential and material,concluding that more negative electrode potentials of-200 m V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and lower cause more substantial bubble formation,resulting in bubble fractions of around 15%–20%in carbon felt electrodes.Contrarily,the bubble fractions stay only around 2%in an electrode combining carbon felt and carbon paper.The detected areas with high HER activity,such as the border subregion with more than 30%bubble fraction in carbon felt electrodes,the cutting edges,and preferential spots in the electrode bulk,are potential-independent and suggest that larger electrodes with a higher bulk-to-border ratio might reduce HER-related performance losses.The described combination of electrochemical measurements,local X-ray microtomography,AI-based segmentation,and 3D morphometric analysis is a powerful and novel approach for local bubble analysis in three-dimensional porous electrodes,providing an essential toolkit for a broad community working on bubble-generating electrochemical systems.展开更多
Ferromagnesite(Mg,Fe)CO_(3)with 20 mol%iron is a potential host mineral for carbon transport and storage in the Earth mantle.The high-pressure behavior of synthetic ferromagnesite(Mg_(0.81)Fe_(0.19))CO_(3)up to 53 GPa...Ferromagnesite(Mg,Fe)CO_(3)with 20 mol%iron is a potential host mineral for carbon transport and storage in the Earth mantle.The high-pressure behavior of synthetic ferromagnesite(Mg_(0.81)Fe_(0.19))CO_(3)up to 53 GPa was investigated by synchrotron X-ray diffraction(XRD)and Raman spectroscopy.The iron bearing carbonate underwent spin transition at around 44–46 GPa accompanied by a volume collapse of 1.8%,which also demonstrated a variation in the dνi/dP slope of the Raman modes.The pressure-volume data was fitted by a third-order Birch-Murnaghan equation of state(BM-EoS)for the high spin phase.The best-fit K_(0)=108(1)GPa and K_(0)'=4.2(1).Combining the dνi/dP and the K_(0),the mode Grüneisen parameters of each vibrational mode(T,L,ν4 andν1)were calculated.The effects of iron concentration on the Mg_(1−x)Fe_(x)CO_(3)system related to high-pressure compressibility and vibrational properties are discussed.These results expand the knowledge of the physical properties of carbonates and provide insights to the potential deep carbon host.展开更多
Synchrotron microscopic data commonly suffer from poor image quality with degraded resolution incurred by instrumentation defects or experimental conditions.Image restoration methods are often applied to recover the r...Synchrotron microscopic data commonly suffer from poor image quality with degraded resolution incurred by instrumentation defects or experimental conditions.Image restoration methods are often applied to recover the reduced resolution,providing improved image details that can greatly facilitate scientific discovery.Among these methods,deconvolution techniques are straightforward,yet either require known prior information or struggle to tackle large experimental data.Deep learning(DL)-based super-resolution(SR)methods handle large data well,however data scarcity and model generalizability are problematic.In addition,current image restoration methods are mostly offline and inefficient for many beamlines where high data volumes and data complexity issues are encountered.To overcome these limitations,an online image-restoration pipeline that adaptably selects suitable algorithms and models from a method repertoire is promising.In this study,using both deconvolution and pretrained DL-based SR models,we show that different restoration efficacies can be achieved on different types of synchrotron experimental data.We describe the necessity,feasibility,and significance of constructing such an image-restoration pipeline for future synchrotron experiments.展开更多
This study presents a new method for characterizing the thermal lattice deformation of a monochromator with high precision under service conditions and first reports the operando measurements of nanoscale thermal latt...This study presents a new method for characterizing the thermal lattice deformation of a monochromator with high precision under service conditions and first reports the operando measurements of nanoscale thermal lattice deformation on a double-crystal monochromator at different incident powers.The nanoscale thermal lattice deformation of the monochromator first crystal was obtained by analyzing the intensity of the distorted DuMond diagrams.DuMond diagrams of the 333 diffraction index,sensitive to lattice deformation,were obtained directly using a 2D detector and an analyzer crystal orthogonal to the monochromator.With increasing incident power and power density,the maximum height of the lattice deformation increased from 3.2 to 18.5 nm,and the deformation coefficient of the maximum height increased from 1.1 to 3.2 nm/W.The maximum relative standard deviation was 4.2%,and the maximum standard deviation was 0.1 nm.Based on the measured thermal deformations,the flux saturation phenomenon and critical point for the linear operation of the monochromator were predicted with increasing incident power.This study provides a simple solution to the problem of the lower precision of synchrotron radiation monochromator characterizations compared to simulations.展开更多
A new direction toward the future of orthopedic implants is to combine biodegradable Mg alloys with permanent Ti to produce selectively biodegradable hybrid joints for advanced tissue engineering.However,the strong ga...A new direction toward the future of orthopedic implants is to combine biodegradable Mg alloys with permanent Ti to produce selectively biodegradable hybrid joints for advanced tissue engineering.However,the strong galvanic corrosion between Mg and Ti is a major issue to be considered.This work aims to explore plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)as a single-step coating treatment to allow for an acceptable degradation behavior of MgTi hybrid systems.To this end,MgTi hybrid joints were produced through the heat treatment of Mg-0.6Ca and commercially pure Ti specimens at 640°C for 8 h.A single-step PEO treatment was then employed to create a protective layer on the surface of hybrid couples.Even though the scanning electron microscopy(SEM)images showed only a porosity of 6%and 12%within the PEO layers on single Mg and MgTi couples,3D investigation of the synchrotron-based microtomography data demonstrated a porosity of 18%and 30%with a considerable number of interconnected pores.According to the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements,the impedance modulus at all frequencies on coated MgTi coupled specimens was lower than that on the coated single Mg-0.6Ca and pure Ti.However,the application of PEO treatment significantly decreased the strong galvanic degradation of Mg-0.6Ca in contact with Ti.The results of hydrogen evolution tests revealed that PEO-treated MgTi couples showed a similar degradation behavior as the single alloy during the first day of immersion.展开更多
Research into the atomic structures of metal materials in the liquid state,their dynamic evolution versus temperature until the onset of crystal nucleation has been a central research topic in condensed matter physics...Research into the atomic structures of metal materials in the liquid state,their dynamic evolution versus temperature until the onset of crystal nucleation has been a central research topic in condensed matter physics and materials science for well over a century.However,research and basic understanding of the atomic structures of liquid metals are far less than those in the solid state of the same compositions.This review serves as a condensed collection of the most important research literature published so far in this field,providing a critical and focused review of the historical research development and progress in this field since the 1920s.In particular,the development of powerful synchrotron X-ray sources and the as-sociated experimental techniques and sample environments for studying in-situ the atomic structures of different metallic systems.The key findings made in numerous pure metals and metallic alloy systems are critically reviewed and discussed with the focus on the results and new understandings of structural het-erogeneities found inside a bulk liquid,at the liquid surface or liquid-solid interface.The possible future directions of research and development on the most advanced experimental and modeling techniques are envisaged and briefly discussed as well.展开更多
The effectiveness of dual-doping as a method of improving the conductivity of sulfide solid electrolytes(SEs)is not in doubt;however,the atomic-level mechanisms underpinning these enhancements remain elusive.In this s...The effectiveness of dual-doping as a method of improving the conductivity of sulfide solid electrolytes(SEs)is not in doubt;however,the atomic-level mechanisms underpinning these enhancements remain elusive.In this study,we investigate the atomic mechanisms associated with the high ionic conductivity of the Li_(7)P_(3)S_(11)(LPS)SE and its response to Ag/Cl dual dopants.Synthesis and electrochemical characterizations show that the 0.2 M AgCl-doped LPS(Li_(6.8)P_(3)Ag_(0.1)S_(10.9)Cl_(0.1))exhibited an over 80%improvement in ionic conductivity compared with the undoped LPS.The atomic-level structures responsible for the enhanced conductivity were generated by a set of experiment and simulation techniques:synchrotron X-ray diffractometry,Rietveld refinement,density functional theory,and artificial neural network-based molecular dynamics simulations.This thorough characterization highlights the role of dual dopants in altering the structure and ionic conductivity.We found that the PS_(4) and P_(2)S_(7) structural motifs of LPS undergo transformation into various PS_(x) substructures.These changes in the substructures,in conjunction with the paddle-wheel effect,enable rapid Li migration.The dopant atoms serve to enhance the flexibility of PS_(4)–P_(2)S_(7) polyhedral frameworks,consequently enhancing the ionic conductivity.Our study elucidates a clear structure–conductivity relationship for the dual-doped LPS,providing a fundamental guideline for the development of sulfide SEs with superior conductivity.展开更多
基金supported by the Fund of the National Key Laboratory of Plasma Physics(Grant No.6142A04230204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.12075046).
文摘We propose a photon-photon collider based on synchrotron gamma sources driven by relativistic electron beams in hollow plasma channels.The collimated(with a divergence angle of~1 mrad)and ultrabrilliant(>10^(28)photons s^(-1)·mrad^(-2)·mm^(-2)per 0.1% bandwidth at 0.6 MeV)photon beams are generated by strong electromagnetic fields induced by current filamentation instability,and up to~10^(6) Breit-Wheeler(BW)pairs can be created per shot.Notably,the usage of hollow plasma channels not only enhances synchrotron radiation,but also allows flexible control of the produced photon beams,ensuring the alignment of the two colliding beams and maximizing the two-photon BW process.This setup has the advantage of a clean background by eliminating the yield from the nonlinear BW process,and the signal-to-noise ratio is higher than 10^(2).
基金supported by the Vinnova(project number 2020-03778)supported by the Swedish Research Council(Vetenskapsradet,project number 2021-04157).
文摘Nano-scale chemical inhomogeneity in surface oxide films formed on a V-and N-containing martensite stainless steel and tempering heating induced changes are investigated by a combination of synchrotron-based hard X-ray Photoelectron emission spectroscopy(HAXPES)and microscopy(HAXPEEM)as well as microscopic X-ray absorption spectroscopy(μ-XAS)techniques.The results reveal the inhomogeneity in the oxide films on the micron-sized Cr_(2)N-and VN-type particles,while the inhomogeneity on the martensite matrix phase exists due to localised formation of nano-sized tempering nitride particles at 600℃.The oxide film formed on Cr_(2)N-type particles is rich in Cr_(2)O_(3) compared with that on the martensite matrix and VN-type particles.With the increase of tempering temperature,Cr_(2)O_(3) formation is faster for the oxidation of Cr in the martensite matrix than the oxidation of Cr nitride-rich particles.
文摘Stripping injection overcomes the limitations of Liouville's theorem and is widely used for beam injection and accumulation in high-intensity synchrotrons.The interaction between the stripping foil and beam is crucial in the study of stripping injection,particularly in low-energy stripping injection synchrotrons,such as the XiPAF synchrotron.The foil thickness is the main parameter that affects the properties of the beam after injection.The thin stripping foil is reinforced with collodion during its installation.However,the collodion on the foil surface makes it difficult to determine its equivalent thickness,because the mechanical measurements are not sufficiently reliable or convenient for continuously determining foil thickness.We propose an online stripping foil thickness measurement method based on the ionization energy loss effect,which is suitable for any foil thickness and does not require additional equipment.Experimental studies were conducted using the XiPAF synchrotron.The limitation of this method was examined,and the results were verified by comparing the experimentally obtained beam current accumulation curves with the simulation results.This confirms the accuracy and reliability of the proposed method for measuring the stripping foil thickness.
基金supported by the Basic Research Fund from Thailand Science Research and Innovation through Sisaket Rajabhat University(grant number:FF.13/2564)。
文摘Objective:The present study investigated the cytoprotective effects of a Pogonatherum paniceum extract prepared with 80%ethanol(PPE)using synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared(SR-FTIR)microspectroscopy and determined its phytochemical profile.Methods:The volatile and polyphenolic compounds in PPE were characterized using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry,respectively.The antioxidant capacity of PPE was evaluated using chemical and cell-based assays.The SR-FTIR microspectroscopy was performed to evaluate the cytoprotective effect of PPE by identifying changes in macromolecule composition in tert-butyl hydroperoxide(t BuOOH)-induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells.Results:A total of 48 volatile compounds and 28 polyphenol components were found in PPE.PPE exhibited a high potential for antioxidant activity by scavenging the intracellular reactive oxygen species in t Bu OOH-induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells.PPE treatment also significantly protected RAW264.7 cells against t BuOOH-induced toxicity and restored cell viability.The SR-FTIR analysis revealed that t BuOOH increased the lipid and ester lipid content in RAW264.7 cells.The PPE exerted a cytoprotective effect by decreasing the levels of lipid and ester lipid compounds that had been elevated by t BuOOH in RAW264.7 cells.These findings indicate that PPE has cytoprotective potential due to its ability to inhibit endogenous reactive oxygen species.Conclusion:This study extends the current knowledge on the phytochemistry of PPE and its antioxidant and cytoprotective effects.These findings support the use of SR-FTIR microspectroscopy to determine the cytoprotective effects of natural products.PPE extract may be a candidate compound for new therapeutics and nutraceuticals that target the prevention of oxidative stress-associated diseases.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council Linkage Project(No.LP200200717)co sponsored by Newmont Corporation(United States)and Vega Industries(India)+1 种基金the Powder Diffraction Beamline at the Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation(No.PDR19870),Australiathe Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Queensland(No.1366),Australia。
文摘Pyrrhotite naturally occurs in various superstructures including magnetic(4C)and non-magnetic(5C,6C)types,each with distinct physicochemical properties and flotation behaviors.Challenges in accurately identifying and quantifying these superstructures hinder the optimization of pyrrhotite depression in flotation processes.To address this critical issue,synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction(S-XRPD)with Rietveld refinement was employed to quantify the distribution of superstructures in the feed and flotation concentrates of a copper–gold ore.To elucidate the mechanisms influencing depression,density functional theory(DFT)calculations were conducted to explore the electronic structures and surface reactivity of the pyrrhotite superstructures toward the adsorption of water,oxygen and hydroxyl ions(OH-)as dominant species present in the flotation process.S-XRPD analysis revealed that flotation recovery rates of pyrrhotite followed the order of 4C<6C<5C.DFT calculations indicated that the Fe 3d and S 3p orbital band centers exhibited a similar trend relative to the Fermi level with 4C being the closest.The Fe3d band center suggested that the 4C structure possessed a more reactive surface toward the oxygen reduction reaction,promoting the formation of hydrophilic Fe-OH sites.The S 3p band center order also implied that xanthate on the non-magnetic 5C and 6C surfaces could oxidize to dixanthogen,increasing hydrophobicity and floatability,while 4C formed less hydrophobic metal-xanthate complexes.Adsorption energy and charge transfer analyses of water,hydroxyl ions and molecular oxygen further supported the high reactivity and hydrophilic nature of 4C pyrrhotite.The strong bonding with hydroxyl ions indicated enhanced surface passivation by hydrophilic Fe–OOH complexes,aligning with the experimentally observed flotation order(4C<6C<5C).These findings provide a compelling correlation between experimental flotation results and electronic structure calculations,delivering crucial insights for optimizing flotation processes and improving pyrrhotite depression.This breakthrough opens up new opportunities to enhance the efficiency of flotation processes in the mining industry.
基金supported by Photon Science Research Center For Carbon Dioxide,Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22332003)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12175298,12075309)+10 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62404176)Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(22JC1403800)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission(23JC1403300)2022 Self Deployed Instrument Design Project of Shanghai Advanced Research Institutethe Research Grant from the Shanghai Sailing Program(17YF1423700)Shanghai Municipal Commission for Science and Technology(20ZR1464100)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2021284)Fudan University Talent Introduction Projectthe support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M742732)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20241303)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(XJSJ24100)。
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many fields such as architecture and portable devices.Although the photovoltaic conversion efficiency(PCE)of FPSC has exceeded 24%in the past few years,further application of FPSC is constrained by the challenges posed by limitation of critical material components.Here,we discussed recent research progress of key FPSC materials,mechanical endurance,low-temperature fabrication,etc.With the advantages of high brightness,collimation and resolution,we specially introduced the application of synchrotron radiation grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering(GIWAXS)to directly observe the perovskite buried interface structure and corresponding mechanical stability of FPSCs without any damage.Finally,we summarize the challenges and propose an outlook about the large-scale preparation of efficient and stable FPSC modules.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Outstanding Young Scholars(No.52325407)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904187)+1 种基金the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M712919)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515140124).
文摘Controlling the morphology of Al_(2) Cu intermetallic compounds(IMCs)has been of importance to enhance the properties of Al-based alloys.However,the quantification of Al_(2) Cu IMCs with diversified morphologies is still lacking,and the morphological evolution of Al_(2) Cu dendrites remains poorly understood.Using synchrotron X-ray tomography,we have directly quantified the morphological evolution of proeutectic Al_(2) Cu IMCs in directionally solidified Al-Cu alloys.The three-dimensional(3D)morphologies of Al_(2) Cu IMCs under different growth rates were quantified using volume,specific surface area,interconnectivity,tortuosity,and Gaussian curvature.The faceted morphology under slow growth rate was divided into three different types,including single hollow prism,irregular prism lacking partial faces,and coalesced prism consisting of two adjacent crystals.The morphological transition from faceted prism to non-faceted algae-like,irregular tree-like,and typically dendritic shapes with increasing growth rates was determined,reflecting the growth modes varied from lateral mode to intermediary and continuous modes.The non-faceted Al_(2) Cu dendrite had one primary stem,three groups of secondary arms,and a faceted tip.The angles between secondary arms were 120°,and the tip consisted of(011)and(011^(-))planes.This work provides a deep understanding of the formation and growth of complex IMCs in metallic alloys.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3807700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20248 and 52372247)+1 种基金Shanghai Pujiang Programme(23PJD110)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.18DZ2280800)。
文摘Lithium-and manganese-rich(LMR)oxide cathode materials are among the most attractive candidates for next-generation energy-storage materials owing to their anomalous capacity.However,severe Mn dissolution that occurs during long-term cycling,which leads to capacity loss,hinders their application prospects.In this study,nanoscale AlPO_(4)-coated Li_(1.2)Ni_(0.13)Co_(0.13)Mn_(0.54)O_(2)(LMR@APO)with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance is successfully synthesized using a simple and effective sol–gel method to mitigate Mn dissolution and suppress local structural distortion at high voltages.Because of the complex evolution of the structure and oxidation state of LMR materials during electrochemical cycling,observing and analyzing them using traditional single characterization methods may be difficult.Therefore,we combine various synchrotron-based characterization techniques to conduct a detailed analysis of the electronic and coordination structures of the cathode material from the surface to the bulk.Synchrotron-based hard and soft X-ray spectroscopies are integrated to investigate the differences in O and Mn evolution between the surfaces and bulk of the cathode.Advanced synchrotron-based transmission X-ray microscopy combined with X-ray near-edge absorption-structure technology is utilized to visualize the two-dimensional nanometer-scale reactivity of the LMR cathode.The AlPO_(4)-coating layer can stabilize the surface structure of the LMR material,effectively alleviating irreversible oxygen release on the surface and preventing the dissolution of Mn^(2+)at the interface caused by side reactions after a long cycle.Therefore,the spatial reaction uniformity of Mn is enhanced by the AlPO_(4)-coating layer,and rapid capacity decay caused by Mn deactivation is prevented.The AlPO_(4)-coating method is a facile modification strategy for high-performance LMR materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52422302)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.2308085UM02,2408055UM001,and 2308085UM04)the Major Science and Technology Project“Unveiling and Commanding”of Hefei City,Anhui Province(No.2022-SZD-005).
文摘The deformation mechanism of glycerol plasticized poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)with different hydrolyses(88%,92%,98%)at elevated temperatures(60-100℃)was elucidated by in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray scattering.The vinyl acetate(VAc)in PVA acts as a non-crystalline chain defect,which significantly influences the plastic deformation and stretching-induced crystallization behavior of PVA.The key microstructural parameters of PVA during deformation,such as crystallinity(χ_(c)),lateral crystallite size(L),and long period(l),in combination with the stress-strain curves,were obtained.The experimental results show that the deformation process of the plasticized PVA film present a three-stage evolution:(i)a plastic deformation zone.The plastic deformation of the crystallite occurs as evidenced by the apparent decrease in crystallinity and lamellar reorientation induced by stretching;(ii)the stress softening zone.The decreasing trend of crystallinity becomes slow,and the long period becomes smaller,which indicates that PVA crystallization is induced by stretching;and(iii)the strain-hardening zone.There is a synergistic effect between the crystallite destruction and formation.Further research reveals that a high temperature and low degree of alcoholysis favor the stretching-induced crystallization of PVA,while the system with a high degree of alcoholysis shows significant characteristics of preferred crystal growth.
基金funding of this research by the German Research Foundation(Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft,DFG)in the framework of Research Training Group GRK 2462:Processes in natural and technical Particle-Fluid-Systems at Hamburg University of Technology(TUHH).
文摘The water drop penetration time(WDPT)test consists of placing water drops on a material's surface in order to evaluate how long it takes to penetrate the pores.It is used to evaluate the hydrophobicity of materials.This study aims at investigating in more detail the soil-water interaction during the test,exposing its mechanism.For that,a model soil named Hamburg Sand was coated with a hydrophobic fluoropolymer and then a WDPT test was performed while computed tomography(CT)images were taken.Tomography experiments were performed at the P07 high-energy materials science(HEMS)beamline,operated by Helmholtz–Zentrum Hereon,at the storage ring PETRA III at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron(DESY)in Hamburg.Using synchrotron radiation,a tomogram can be obtained in about 10 min,way less time than regular laboratory X-ray sources usually owned by universities.The faster imaging enables the observation of the drop penetration during time and thus provides insight into the dynamics of the process.After that,digital discrete image correlation is performed to track the displacement of the grains throughout time.From the results one can observe that,as the drop is absorbed at the material's surface,the grains directly around the droplet base are dragged to the liquid-air interface around the drop,revealing grain kinematics during capillary interactions of the penetrating liquid and sand grains.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.U21A2047,no.51971076 and no.52001069).
文摘The deformation behavior of the as-extruded Mg-Y-Ni alloys with different volume fraction of long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase during tension and compression was investigated by in-situ synchrotron diffraction.The micro-yielding,macro-yielding,tension-compression asymmetry and strain hardening behavior of the alloys were explored by combining with deformation mechanisms.The micro-yielding is dominated by basal slip of dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains in tension,while it is dominated by extension twinning of non-dynamic recrystallized(non-DRXed)grains in compression.At macro-yielding,the non-DRXed grains are still elastic deformed in tension and the basal slip of DRXed grains in compression are activated.Meanwhile,the LPSO phase still retains elastic deformation,but can bear more load,so the higher the volume fraction of hard LPSO phase,the higher the tensile/compressive macro-yield strength of the alloys.Benefiting from the low volume fraction of the non-DRXed grains and the delay effect of LPSO andγphases on extension twinning,the as-extruded alloys exhibit excellent tension-compression symmetry.When the volume fraction of LPSO phase reaches∼50%,tension-compression asymmetry is reversed,which is due to the fact that the LPSO phase is stronger in compression than in tension.The tensile strain hardening behavior is dominated by dislocation slip,while the dominate mechanism for compressive strain hardening changes from twinning in theα-Mg grains to kinking of the LPSO phase with increasing volume fraction of LPSO phase.The activation of kinking leads to the constant compressive strain hardening rate of∼2500 MPa,which is significantly higher than the tensile strain hardening rate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52171098 and 51921001)the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials(No.2022Z-02)+1 种基金the National High-level Personnel of Special Support Program(No.ZYZZ2021001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.FRF-TP-20-03C2 and FRF-BD-20-02B).
文摘High-entropy alloys(HEAs)possess outstanding features such as corrosion resistance,irradiation resistance,and good mechan-ical properties.A few HEAs have found applications in the fields of aerospace and defense.Extensive studies on the deformation mech-anisms of HEAs can guide microstructure control and toughness design,which is vital for understanding and studying state-of-the-art structural materials.Synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction are necessary techniques for materials science research,especially for in situ coupling of physical/chemical fields and for resolving macro/microcrystallographic information on materials.Recently,several re-searchers have applied synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction methods to study the deformation mechanisms,phase transformations,stress behaviors,and in situ processes of HEAs,such as variable-temperature,high-pressure,and hydrogenation processes.In this review,the principles and development of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction are presented,and their applications in the deformation mechanisms of HEAs are discussed.The factors that influence the deformation mechanisms of HEAs are also outlined.This review fo-cuses on the microstructures and micromechanical behaviors during tension/compression or creep/fatigue deformation and the application of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction methods to the characterization of dislocations,stacking faults,twins,phases,and intergrain/interphase stress changes.Perspectives on future developments of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction and on research directions on the deformation mechanisms of novel metals are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52371005,52022017,51927801,and 51974058)the Fundamental Research for Central Universities.
文摘Magnesium alloys are the lightest metal structural materials owing to their excellent physical and chemical properties.Microstructural evolution in magnesium alloys under the conditions of casting,thermalmechanical processing,and in-service environment,play an important role in governing their mechanical properties and reliability/sustainability.A synchrotron light source produces high flux,tunable X-ray energy,high resolution,and high coherence X-ray beams,which can realize in-situ dynamic observation of microstructural evolution in a wide range of alloys during the entire processing chain and in simulated service environments.This article reviews the fundamentals of synchrotron radiation characterization techniques(imaging,diffraction,scattering,and fluorescence holography)and state-of-the-art advanced synchrotron characterization techniques on the microstructure evolution mechanism of magnesium alloys.Case studies span a broad range of solidification,deformation,precipitation,fracture and damage,corrosion,and energy storage.Research opportunities and challenges of physical metallurgy studies of magnesium alloys are highlighted for future studies.
基金financial support through a KekuléPh.D.fellowship by the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie(FCI)support from the China Scholarship Council(No.202106950013)。
文摘The parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)in the negative half-cell of vanadium redox flow batteries(VRFBs)causes severe efficiency losses.Thus,a deeper understanding of this process and the accompanying bubble formation is crucial.This benchmarking study locally analyzes the bubble distribution in thick,porous electrodes for the first time using deep learning-based image segmentation of synchrotron X-ray micro-tomograms.Each large three-dimensional data set was processed precisely in less than one minute while minimizing human errors and pointing out areas of increased HER activity in VRFBs.The study systematically varies the electrode potential and material,concluding that more negative electrode potentials of-200 m V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and lower cause more substantial bubble formation,resulting in bubble fractions of around 15%–20%in carbon felt electrodes.Contrarily,the bubble fractions stay only around 2%in an electrode combining carbon felt and carbon paper.The detected areas with high HER activity,such as the border subregion with more than 30%bubble fraction in carbon felt electrodes,the cutting edges,and preferential spots in the electrode bulk,are potential-independent and suggest that larger electrodes with a higher bulk-to-border ratio might reduce HER-related performance losses.The described combination of electrochemical measurements,local X-ray microtomography,AI-based segmentation,and 3D morphometric analysis is a powerful and novel approach for local bubble analysis in three-dimensional porous electrodes,providing an essential toolkit for a broad community working on bubble-generating electrochemical systems.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.41772034,42072047,NSFC-41972056,NSFC-41622202 to G.B.Zhangthe National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China(No.41802044)to W.Liang+2 种基金supported by the National Science Foundation-Earth Sciences(No.EAR-1634415)Department of Energy-Geo Sciences(No.DE-FG0294ER14466)support in part by COMPRES under NSF Cooperative Agreement EAR-1661511.
文摘Ferromagnesite(Mg,Fe)CO_(3)with 20 mol%iron is a potential host mineral for carbon transport and storage in the Earth mantle.The high-pressure behavior of synthetic ferromagnesite(Mg_(0.81)Fe_(0.19))CO_(3)up to 53 GPa was investigated by synchrotron X-ray diffraction(XRD)and Raman spectroscopy.The iron bearing carbonate underwent spin transition at around 44–46 GPa accompanied by a volume collapse of 1.8%,which also demonstrated a variation in the dνi/dP slope of the Raman modes.The pressure-volume data was fitted by a third-order Birch-Murnaghan equation of state(BM-EoS)for the high spin phase.The best-fit K_(0)=108(1)GPa and K_(0)'=4.2(1).Combining the dνi/dP and the K_(0),the mode Grüneisen parameters of each vibrational mode(T,L,ν4 andν1)were calculated.The effects of iron concentration on the Mg_(1−x)Fe_(x)CO_(3)system related to high-pressure compressibility and vibrational properties are discussed.These results expand the knowledge of the physical properties of carbonates and provide insights to the potential deep carbon host.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.1234042)the National Key Research and Development Program for Young Scientists(No.2023YFA1609900)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB37000000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305371)。
文摘Synchrotron microscopic data commonly suffer from poor image quality with degraded resolution incurred by instrumentation defects or experimental conditions.Image restoration methods are often applied to recover the reduced resolution,providing improved image details that can greatly facilitate scientific discovery.Among these methods,deconvolution techniques are straightforward,yet either require known prior information or struggle to tackle large experimental data.Deep learning(DL)-based super-resolution(SR)methods handle large data well,however data scarcity and model generalizability are problematic.In addition,current image restoration methods are mostly offline and inefficient for many beamlines where high data volumes and data complexity issues are encountered.To overcome these limitations,an online image-restoration pipeline that adaptably selects suitable algorithms and models from a method repertoire is promising.In this study,using both deconvolution and pretrained DL-based SR models,we show that different restoration efficacies can be achieved on different types of synchrotron experimental data.We describe the necessity,feasibility,and significance of constructing such an image-restoration pipeline for future synchrotron experiments.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12205360)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of Science,Shanghai Branch(No.JCYJ-SHFY-2021-010).
文摘This study presents a new method for characterizing the thermal lattice deformation of a monochromator with high precision under service conditions and first reports the operando measurements of nanoscale thermal lattice deformation on a double-crystal monochromator at different incident powers.The nanoscale thermal lattice deformation of the monochromator first crystal was obtained by analyzing the intensity of the distorted DuMond diagrams.DuMond diagrams of the 333 diffraction index,sensitive to lattice deformation,were obtained directly using a 2D detector and an analyzer crystal orthogonal to the monochromator.With increasing incident power and power density,the maximum height of the lattice deformation increased from 3.2 to 18.5 nm,and the deformation coefficient of the maximum height increased from 1.1 to 3.2 nm/W.The maximum relative standard deviation was 4.2%,and the maximum standard deviation was 0.1 nm.Based on the measured thermal deformations,the flux saturation phenomenon and critical point for the linear operation of the monochromator were predicted with increasing incident power.This study provides a simple solution to the problem of the lower precision of synchrotron radiation monochromator characterizations compared to simulations.
基金support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.We thank DESY(Hamburg,Germany)for granting the proposal I20221296support at the PETRA III P05 end-station.
文摘A new direction toward the future of orthopedic implants is to combine biodegradable Mg alloys with permanent Ti to produce selectively biodegradable hybrid joints for advanced tissue engineering.However,the strong galvanic corrosion between Mg and Ti is a major issue to be considered.This work aims to explore plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)as a single-step coating treatment to allow for an acceptable degradation behavior of MgTi hybrid systems.To this end,MgTi hybrid joints were produced through the heat treatment of Mg-0.6Ca and commercially pure Ti specimens at 640°C for 8 h.A single-step PEO treatment was then employed to create a protective layer on the surface of hybrid couples.Even though the scanning electron microscopy(SEM)images showed only a porosity of 6%and 12%within the PEO layers on single Mg and MgTi couples,3D investigation of the synchrotron-based microtomography data demonstrated a porosity of 18%and 30%with a considerable number of interconnected pores.According to the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements,the impedance modulus at all frequencies on coated MgTi coupled specimens was lower than that on the coated single Mg-0.6Ca and pure Ti.However,the application of PEO treatment significantly decreased the strong galvanic degradation of Mg-0.6Ca in contact with Ti.The results of hydrogen evolution tests revealed that PEO-treated MgTi couples showed a similar degradation behavior as the single alloy during the first day of immersion.
基金the funding and financial sup-port given by the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council(No.EP/L019965/1).
文摘Research into the atomic structures of metal materials in the liquid state,their dynamic evolution versus temperature until the onset of crystal nucleation has been a central research topic in condensed matter physics and materials science for well over a century.However,research and basic understanding of the atomic structures of liquid metals are far less than those in the solid state of the same compositions.This review serves as a condensed collection of the most important research literature published so far in this field,providing a critical and focused review of the historical research development and progress in this field since the 1920s.In particular,the development of powerful synchrotron X-ray sources and the as-sociated experimental techniques and sample environments for studying in-situ the atomic structures of different metallic systems.The key findings made in numerous pure metals and metallic alloy systems are critically reviewed and discussed with the focus on the results and new understandings of structural het-erogeneities found inside a bulk liquid,at the liquid surface or liquid-solid interface.The possible future directions of research and development on the most advanced experimental and modeling techniques are envisaged and briefly discussed as well.
基金National Research Foundation of Korea,Grant/A ward Numbers:MEST,NRF-2021R1A2C2009596Engineeringand Physical Sciences Research Council,Grant/A ward Numbers:EP/R029431,EP/P020194,EP/T022213+1 种基金Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT,MSIT),Grant/Award Number:RS-2023-00236572European Research Council,ERC,Grant/Award Numbers:EP/R029431,EP/P020194,EP/T022213。
文摘The effectiveness of dual-doping as a method of improving the conductivity of sulfide solid electrolytes(SEs)is not in doubt;however,the atomic-level mechanisms underpinning these enhancements remain elusive.In this study,we investigate the atomic mechanisms associated with the high ionic conductivity of the Li_(7)P_(3)S_(11)(LPS)SE and its response to Ag/Cl dual dopants.Synthesis and electrochemical characterizations show that the 0.2 M AgCl-doped LPS(Li_(6.8)P_(3)Ag_(0.1)S_(10.9)Cl_(0.1))exhibited an over 80%improvement in ionic conductivity compared with the undoped LPS.The atomic-level structures responsible for the enhanced conductivity were generated by a set of experiment and simulation techniques:synchrotron X-ray diffractometry,Rietveld refinement,density functional theory,and artificial neural network-based molecular dynamics simulations.This thorough characterization highlights the role of dual dopants in altering the structure and ionic conductivity.We found that the PS_(4) and P_(2)S_(7) structural motifs of LPS undergo transformation into various PS_(x) substructures.These changes in the substructures,in conjunction with the paddle-wheel effect,enable rapid Li migration.The dopant atoms serve to enhance the flexibility of PS_(4)–P_(2)S_(7) polyhedral frameworks,consequently enhancing the ionic conductivity.Our study elucidates a clear structure–conductivity relationship for the dual-doped LPS,providing a fundamental guideline for the development of sulfide SEs with superior conductivity.
