Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced f...Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced freezing on deformation and solute migration in saline soils,especially under extended freezing,is not well understood due to the lack of knowledge regarding the microscopic mechanisms involved.This study investigated the expansion,deformation,and water-salt migration in chlorinated saline soils,materials commonly used for canal foundations in cold and arid regions,under different roof temperatures and soil compaction levels through unidirectional freezing experiments.The microscopic structures of saline soils were observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and optical microscopy.A quantitative analysis of the microstructural data was conducted before and after freezing to elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of water-salt migration and deformation.The results indicate that soil swelling is enhanced by elevated roof temperatures approaching the soil's freezing point and soil compaction,which prolongs the duration and accelerates the rate of water-salt migration.The unidirectional freezing altered the microstructure of saline soils due to the continuous temperature gradients,leading to four distinct zones:natural frozen zone,peak frozen zone,gradual frozen zone,and unfrozen zone,each exhibiting significant changes in pore types and fractal dimensions.Vacuum suction at the colder end of the soil structure facilitates the upward migration of salt and water,which subsequently undergoes crystallization.This process expands the internal pore structure and causes swelling.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution of soil microstructure in cold and arid regions and for the management of saline soil engineering.展开更多
Uneven frost heave deformation can shorten the operational lifespan of foundation engineering.Clarifying the mechanisms of uneven frost heave facilitates the targeted mitigation of frost damage.This study focused on a...Uneven frost heave deformation can shorten the operational lifespan of foundation engineering.Clarifying the mechanisms of uneven frost heave facilitates the targeted mitigation of frost damage.This study focused on a water conveyance channel in Jilin Province,northern China,and found after monitoring that the frost heave at the channel bottom lining exceeded that at the crest by 44.5 mm,with the freezing temperature at the bottom being over 2℃lower than that at the crest.Soil columns with an initial gravimetric moisture content of 12%,16%,18%,and 20%were then prepared.The effects of temperature and moisture content on frost heave were analyzed under two freezing conditions(-5℃and-10℃)through unidirectional freezing tests.A coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)frost heave model,validated by the test results,was further established.In the soil with an initial moisture content of 20%,the formation of ice lenses associated with substantial water migration contributed to a large temperature gradient,which can jointly induce frost heave.Under the-10℃condition,the temperature gradient in the soil column with a 20%initial moisture content reached 0.84℃/cm,the total water migration reached 10.72%,and the frost heave deformation was 1.86 mm.The THM coupling results indicated that,under the interaction of a large temperature gradient and moisture accumulation,the volumetric ice content remained high in the bottom soil during freezing and peaked at 0.36.The frost damage to the bottom soil was severe,and the maximum deformation reached 57 mm.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3 D)graphene-based aerogels have significant potential for adsorption,sensors,and thermal management applications.However,their practical applications are limited by their disorganized structure and ...Three-dimensional(3 D)graphene-based aerogels have significant potential for adsorption,sensors,and thermal management applications.However,their practical applications are limited by their disorganized structure and ultra-low resilience after compression.Some methods can realize a well-aligned structure,however,they involve high costs and complex technology.Herein,a 3 D graphene hybrid aerogel with an anisotropic open-cell and well-oriented structure is realized by unidirectional freeze casting,which combines the‘soft’(e.g.graphene oxide,Tween-80)and‘hard’(e.g.graphene assembly)components to realize full recovery after flattening.A graphene aerogel annealed at a moderate temperature(200℃)can possess superhydrophilicity and outstanding wet-resilience properties,including after being pressed under40 MPa.Furthermore,the graphene aerogel annealed at a high temperature of 1500℃exhibits excellent thermal conductivity enhancement efficiency in polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS).The resultant nanocomposites clearly demonstrate anisotropic thermal conductivity and promising applications as thermal interface materials.This strategy offers new insights into the design and fabrication of 3 D multifunctional graphene aerogels.展开更多
Nanocellulose harvested from biomass has attractive properties that have promoted research on its practical applications.Herein,we investigated nanocellulose-based porous monoliths with oriented microchannels that can...Nanocellulose harvested from biomass has attractive properties that have promoted research on its practical applications.Herein,we investigated nanocellulose-based porous monoliths with oriented microchannels that can be fabricated via a unidirectional freezing method.In this method,water-dispersed cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)were immersed into a cold source at a controlled speed,followed by subsequent freeze-drying.The structure of porous cellulose monoliths mainly depends on two factors:the freezing conditions and properties of the dispersed CNFs.The former has been investigated previously.However,the effects of the latter remain unclear.In this study,CNF suspensions prepared by 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxylmediated oxidation cellulose nanofibers(TOCNs)with different aspect ratios and concentrations were used.The effects of these variables on the resulting structure,including the pore shape,size,wall thickness,were examined.Based on the results,the impact of TOCNs on the structure of porous cellulose monoliths was investigated.Our findings suggested that depending on their structure,the porous cellulose monoliths exhibit different mechanical strengths and mass transport properties.In particular,porous cellulose monoliths synthesized from 5.1 wt.%short TOCNs exhibited a low density(55.9 mg∙cm^(−3)),high mechanical strength(8687 kPa),fast mass transport.展开更多
基金supported by the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering (Grant No.SKLFSE201806)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42177155).
文摘Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced freezing on deformation and solute migration in saline soils,especially under extended freezing,is not well understood due to the lack of knowledge regarding the microscopic mechanisms involved.This study investigated the expansion,deformation,and water-salt migration in chlorinated saline soils,materials commonly used for canal foundations in cold and arid regions,under different roof temperatures and soil compaction levels through unidirectional freezing experiments.The microscopic structures of saline soils were observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and optical microscopy.A quantitative analysis of the microstructural data was conducted before and after freezing to elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of water-salt migration and deformation.The results indicate that soil swelling is enhanced by elevated roof temperatures approaching the soil's freezing point and soil compaction,which prolongs the duration and accelerates the rate of water-salt migration.The unidirectional freezing altered the microstructure of saline soils due to the continuous temperature gradients,leading to four distinct zones:natural frozen zone,peak frozen zone,gradual frozen zone,and unfrozen zone,each exhibiting significant changes in pore types and fractal dimensions.Vacuum suction at the colder end of the soil structure facilitates the upward migration of salt and water,which subsequently undergoes crystallization.This process expands the internal pore structure and causes swelling.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution of soil microstructure in cold and arid regions and for the management of saline soil engineering.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.42330708 and 42302329)the Graduate Innovation Research Program of Jilin University(Grant No.2024CX118).
文摘Uneven frost heave deformation can shorten the operational lifespan of foundation engineering.Clarifying the mechanisms of uneven frost heave facilitates the targeted mitigation of frost damage.This study focused on a water conveyance channel in Jilin Province,northern China,and found after monitoring that the frost heave at the channel bottom lining exceeded that at the crest by 44.5 mm,with the freezing temperature at the bottom being over 2℃lower than that at the crest.Soil columns with an initial gravimetric moisture content of 12%,16%,18%,and 20%were then prepared.The effects of temperature and moisture content on frost heave were analyzed under two freezing conditions(-5℃and-10℃)through unidirectional freezing tests.A coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)frost heave model,validated by the test results,was further established.In the soil with an initial moisture content of 20%,the formation of ice lenses associated with substantial water migration contributed to a large temperature gradient,which can jointly induce frost heave.Under the-10℃condition,the temperature gradient in the soil column with a 20%initial moisture content reached 0.84℃/cm,the total water migration reached 10.72%,and the frost heave deformation was 1.86 mm.The THM coupling results indicated that,under the interaction of a large temperature gradient and moisture accumulation,the volumetric ice content remained high in the bottom soil during freezing and peaked at 0.36.The frost damage to the bottom soil was severe,and the maximum deformation reached 57 mm.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U19A20105)。
文摘Three-dimensional(3 D)graphene-based aerogels have significant potential for adsorption,sensors,and thermal management applications.However,their practical applications are limited by their disorganized structure and ultra-low resilience after compression.Some methods can realize a well-aligned structure,however,they involve high costs and complex technology.Herein,a 3 D graphene hybrid aerogel with an anisotropic open-cell and well-oriented structure is realized by unidirectional freeze casting,which combines the‘soft’(e.g.graphene oxide,Tween-80)and‘hard’(e.g.graphene assembly)components to realize full recovery after flattening.A graphene aerogel annealed at a moderate temperature(200℃)can possess superhydrophilicity and outstanding wet-resilience properties,including after being pressed under40 MPa.Furthermore,the graphene aerogel annealed at a high temperature of 1500℃exhibits excellent thermal conductivity enhancement efficiency in polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS).The resultant nanocomposites clearly demonstrate anisotropic thermal conductivity and promising applications as thermal interface materials.This strategy offers new insights into the design and fabrication of 3 D multifunctional graphene aerogels.
基金JSPS KAKENHI(No.22K18047)JST SICORP(No.JPMJSC2112)the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization(NEDO)(No.JPNP20004)。
文摘Nanocellulose harvested from biomass has attractive properties that have promoted research on its practical applications.Herein,we investigated nanocellulose-based porous monoliths with oriented microchannels that can be fabricated via a unidirectional freezing method.In this method,water-dispersed cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)were immersed into a cold source at a controlled speed,followed by subsequent freeze-drying.The structure of porous cellulose monoliths mainly depends on two factors:the freezing conditions and properties of the dispersed CNFs.The former has been investigated previously.However,the effects of the latter remain unclear.In this study,CNF suspensions prepared by 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxylmediated oxidation cellulose nanofibers(TOCNs)with different aspect ratios and concentrations were used.The effects of these variables on the resulting structure,including the pore shape,size,wall thickness,were examined.Based on the results,the impact of TOCNs on the structure of porous cellulose monoliths was investigated.Our findings suggested that depending on their structure,the porous cellulose monoliths exhibit different mechanical strengths and mass transport properties.In particular,porous cellulose monoliths synthesized from 5.1 wt.%short TOCNs exhibited a low density(55.9 mg∙cm^(−3)),high mechanical strength(8687 kPa),fast mass transport.
