The treatment of POME related contamination is complicated due to its high organic contents and complex composition.Membrane technology is a prominent method for removing POME contaminants on account of its efficiency...The treatment of POME related contamination is complicated due to its high organic contents and complex composition.Membrane technology is a prominent method for removing POME contaminants on account of its efficiency in removing suspended particles,organic substances,and contaminants from wastewater,leading to the production of high-quality treated effluent.It is crucial to achieve efficient POME treatment with minimum fouling through membrane advancement to ensure the sustainability for large-scale applications.This article comprehensively analyses the latest advancements in membrane technology for the treatment of POME.A wide range of membrane types including forward osmosis,microfiltration,ultrafiltration,nanofiltration,reverse osmosis,membrane bioreactor,photocatalytic membrane reactor,and their combinations is discussed in terms of the innovative design,treatment efficiencies and antifouling properties.The strategies for antifouling membranes such as self-healing and self-cleaning membranes are discussed.In addition to discussing the obstacles that impede the broad implementation of novel membrane tech nologies in POME treatment,the article concludes by delineating potential avenues for future research and policy considerations.The understanding and insights are expected to enhance the application ofmembrane-basedmethods in order to treat POME more efficiently;this will be instrumental in the reduction of environmental pollution.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Th...Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Things.In this review,an in-depth analysis of AM for piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators is presented from the perspectives of fundamental mechanisms,recent advancements,and future prospects.It highlights AM-enabled advantages of versatility across materials,structural topology optimization,microstructure design,and integrated printing,which enhance critical performance indicators of nanogenerators,such as surface charge density and piezoelectric constant,thereby improving device performance compared to conventional fabrication.Common AM techniques for nanogenerators,including fused deposition modeling,direct ink writing,stereolithography,and digital light processing,are systematically examined in terms of their working principles,improved metrics(output voltage/current,power density),theoretical explanation,and application scopes.Hierarchical relationships connecting AM technologies with performance optimization and applications of nanogenerators are elucidated,providing a solid foundation for advancements in energy harvesting,self-powered sensors,wearable devices,and human-machine interaction.Furthermore,the challenges related to fabrication quality,cross-scale manufacturing,processing efficiency,and industrial deployment are critically discussed.Finally,the future prospects of AM for nanogenerators are explored,aiming to foster continuous progress and innovation in this field.展开更多
Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by ...Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by single-atom catalysts(SACs),which exhibit unique and intricate interactions between atomically dispersed metal atoms and their supports.Recently,bimetallic SACs(bimSACs)have garnered significant attention for leveraging the synergistic functions of two metal ions coordinated on appropriately designed supports.BimSACs offer an avenue for rich metal–metal and metal–support cooperativity,potentially addressing current limitations of SACs in effectively furnishing transformations which involve synchronous proton–electron exchanges,substrate activation with reversible redox cycles,simultaneous multi-electron transfer,regulation of spin states,tuning of electronic properties,and cyclic transition states with low activation energies.This review aims to encapsulate the growing advancements in bimSACs,with an emphasis on their pivotal role in hydrogen generation via water splitting.We subsequently delve into advanced experimental methodologies for the elaborate characterization of SACs,elucidate their electronic properties,and discuss their local coordination environment.Overall,we present comprehensive discussion on the deployment of bimSACs in both hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,the two half-reactions of the water electrolysis process.展开更多
The seismic intensity is generally high in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region of China.The seismic performance of the new prefabricated modular pressurized buildings used to solve the plateau response is insufficient.To...The seismic intensity is generally high in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region of China.The seismic performance of the new prefabricated modular pressurized buildings used to solve the plateau response is insufficient.To solve this problem,the small friction pendulum bearing(FPB)isolation design is proposed for modular pressurized buildings.Firstly,a simplified model of cross-truss support for the pressurized module is proposed to simplify the modeling and calculation of the pressurized buildings.The reasonability of the simplified model is verified by comparing the refined finite element model.Subsequently,according to the FPB design process for modular pressurized buildings,a small FPB for isolation is provided for a two-story modular pressurized building under 8-degree fortification earthquakes.Lastly,the seismic effectiveness and constructional feasibility of the isolation structure are verified compared with the non-isolated structure using dynamic time-history analysis.The study results show that the size of FPBs for modular pressurized buildings should consider both displacement and dimension requirements to weigh seismic isolation performance and installation feasibility,respectively.When adopting FPBs,the response of the structure is significantly reduced,and the seismic isolation effect is obvious.The proposed construction process can improve the seismic resilience of the prefabricated modular pressurized buildings by replacing post-earthquake damaged components quickly.It provides ideas for the seismic isolation design of the prefabricated modular pressurized buildings in high seismic intensity areas.展开更多
To address the problem that existing studies lack analysis of the relationship between attack-defense game behaviors and situation evolution from the game perspective after constructing an attack-defense model,this pa...To address the problem that existing studies lack analysis of the relationship between attack-defense game behaviors and situation evolution from the game perspective after constructing an attack-defense model,this paper proposes a network attack-defense game model(ADGM).Firstly,based on the assumption of incomplete information between the two sides of the game,the ADGM model is established,and methods of payoff quantification,equilibrium solution,and determination of strategy confrontation results are presented.Then,drawing on infectious disease dynamics,the network attack-defense situation is defined based on the density of nodes in various security states,and the transition paths of network node security states are analyzed.Finally,the network zero-day virus attack-defense behaviors are analyzed,and comparative experiments on the attack-defense evolution trends under the scenarios of different strategy combinations,interference methods,and initial numbers are conducted using the NetLogo simulation tool.The experimental results indicate that this model can effectively analyze the evolution of the macro-level network attack-defense situation from the micro-level attack-defense behaviors.For instance,in the strategy selection experiment,when the attack success rate decreases from 0.49 to 0.29,the network destruction rate drops by 11.3%,in the active defense experiment,when the interference coefficient is reduced from 1 to 0.7,the network destruction rate decreases by 7%,and in the initial node number experiment,when the number of initially infected nodes increases from 10 to 30,the network destruction rate rises by 3%.展开更多
Urban rivers are one of the main water sources for local residents.However,the rapid industrialization and urbanization caused serious heavy metals pollution in urban rivers,which posed harmful impact on human health ...Urban rivers are one of the main water sources for local residents.However,the rapid industrialization and urbanization caused serious heavy metals pollution in urban rivers,which posed harmful impact on human health and ecosystem.In this study,134 sediment samples were collected fromurban rivers in a typical Economic and Technological Development Zone(ETDZ)to evaluate the contamination status,ecological risk,biotoxicity,and potential source of 8 heavy metals including arsenic(As),cadmium(Cd),chromium(Cr),copper(Cu),mercury(Hg),nickel(Ni),plumbum(Pb),and zinc(Zn).Results showed that the average concentrations of all 8 metals exceeded their corresponding background values and followed the trend:Cr(248.67 mg/kg)>Pb(123.58 mg/kg)>Zn(67.06 mg/kg)>Ni(47.19 mg/kg)>Cu(27.40 mg/kg)>As(16.15 mg/kg)>Cd(0.62mg/kg)>Hg(0.21mg/kg).A high contamination and accumulation tendency of Cd and Cr were found in the sediments.Moreover,Cd and Hg were the main contributors of ecological risk,and posed moderate to high risk.In terms of biotoxicity,all the sediment samples were harmful to benthic organisms.Two possible pollution sources of heavy metals were identified:one is a combined source of industrial and traffic pollution dominated by Cr and Pd,the other is an industrial pollution source consisting of six heavy metals(Ni,Zn,Cd,Hg,As,and Cu).This study provides insights into heavy metals pollution management and risk control in the ETDZ and similar urban rivers worldwide due to intense industrialization.展开更多
Isocyanate and its products are playing an increasingly important role in the high-performance development of asphalt pavement,but researchers have always focused on polyurethane(PU),one of the isocyanate products,and...Isocyanate and its products are playing an increasingly important role in the high-performance development of asphalt pavement,but researchers have always focused on polyurethane(PU),one of the isocyanate products,and neglected the other roles of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.The application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement is still in the exploratory stage,and the research direction is not clear.It is necessary to summarize and propose research directions for the application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.Therefore,this paper reviews the application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement,classifies the products synthesized from isocyanate for asphalt binder,introduces the application effects of different isocyanate-based materials in asphalt binder,and analyzes the limitations of each material.Meanwhile,the other roles of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement,such as coating materials and adhesive materials,are summarized.Finally,the development direction of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement is prospected.Isocyanate-based materials are expected to significantly increase the service life of asphalt pavement because of their excellent properties.With the advancement of technology,the application of isocyanate-based materials will become more and more common,promoting the sustainable development of road construction.This paper can provide a reference for the development and application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.展开更多
Rare earth(RE)doped ferrites with the chemical formula Cu_(0.3)Zn_(0.3)Mg_(0.4)T_(x)Fe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0,0.1;T=La,Ce,Sr)were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method.The structural,optical,electrical and humidity ...Rare earth(RE)doped ferrites with the chemical formula Cu_(0.3)Zn_(0.3)Mg_(0.4)T_(x)Fe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0,0.1;T=La,Ce,Sr)were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method.The structural,optical,electrical and humidity sensing properties of Cu-Mg-Zn ferrites with rare earth element doping were investigated.Single-phase cubic spinel structure was confirmed via X-ray diffraction(XRD),and the crystal size ranges fro m 22.12 to 63.17 nm according to the Scherrer formula and from 25.66 to 67.46 nm according to the Williamson-Hall method.Po rous structure and elemental characterization of the samples were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The optic band gap varies between 2.21 and 2.49 eV.Electrical measurements were conducted in the frequency range of 1 Hz-20 MHz and temperature range of 25-400℃.It has been determined that the dielectric results are consistent with the Maxwell-Wagner method and exhibit a non-Debye relaxation model,as observed from the Nyquist plots.At a minimum frequency value of 1 Hz,the dielectric constants for pure,Ce,Sr,and La samples are 9×10^(4),5×10^(4),1×10^(8),and 2×10^(5) at 25℃,and 1.85×10^(8),1.34×10^(8),1.15×10^(10),and 4.4×10^(8)at 400℃.In the same order,for the maximum frequency value of 20 MHz,the dielectric constants at 25℃are 169,166,3799,and 60,while at 400℃they are 734,624,12108,and 774.The La doped sample's low dielectric loss makes it suitable for high-frequency applications.Humidity measurements were performed at room temperature and in the 5%-95%relative humidity range.The humidity properties of the samples were investigated through humidity mapping,sensitivity,hysteresis,and long-term stability tests.Compared to other samples,the results indicate that Ce exhibits better humidity performance with 99%sensitivity and the highest repeatability(91.2%).These results show that Ce-doped ferrite can be used as a low-cost,high-performance humidity sensor.展开更多
As a new layered semiconductor material,Bi_(2)SeO_(5) has shown potential in the field of ultraviolet electronic devices in recent years because of its unique crystal structure and wide band gap.In this paper,the crys...As a new layered semiconductor material,Bi_(2)SeO_(5) has shown potential in the field of ultraviolet electronic devices in recent years because of its unique crystal structure and wide band gap.In this paper,the crystal structure,electronic structure,and thermodynamic stability of Bi_(2)SeO_(5) are studied based on first-principles calculations.The ultraviolet luminescence property of BiSe defect is predicated from defect property,which provides theoretical basis for experimental design of high-performance Bi2SeO5 photoelectric devices.展开更多
BACKGROUND The differential diagnosis between hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC)is crucial.The individual differences of patients increase the complexity of diagnosis.Currently,imagi...BACKGROUND The differential diagnosis between hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC)is crucial.The individual differences of patients increase the complexity of diagnosis.Currently,imaging diagnosis mainly relies on conventional computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),but few studies have investigated MRI functional imaging.This study combined MRI functional imaging including intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)and diffusion kurtosis imaging(DKI),facilitating differential diagnosis.AIM To explore the differential diagnostic value of IVIM imaging and DKI in differentiating between HCC and ICC.METHODS A total of 58 patients who underwent multi-b-value diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)on a 3.0 T magnetic MRI scanner were enrolled in this study.Standard apparent diffusion coefficient(SADC),IVIM quantitative parameters,including pure diffusion coefficient(D),pseudo diffusion coefficient(Dstar),and perfusion fraction(f),as well as the DKI quantitative parameters mean diffusion coefficient(MD)and mean kurtosis coefficient(MK)were computed by multi-b DWI images.Theχ2 test was used for classified data,and a one-way analysis of variance was performed for counted data.P<0.05 indicated statistical significance.The diagnostic value of parameters in HCC and ICC was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.RESULTS The SADC,D,and MD values were significantly lower in the HCC group compared to the ICC group,whereas MK was significantly higher in the HCC group than in the ICC group(P<0.05).No significant difference in Dstar and f was observed between the HCC group and the ICC group(P>0.05).The optimal cutoff levels of the total values of SADC,D,MK,MD and all associated parameters were 1.25×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,1.32×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,650.2×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,1.41×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second and 0.46×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,respectively.The sensitivity of diagnosis was 95%,80%,90%,100%,and 70%,respectively,the specificity of diagnosis was 67.39%,69.57%,67.39%,43.48%,and 93.48%,respectively,and the area under the ROC curve was 0.874,0.793,0.733,0.757,and 0.895,respectively.CONCLUSION SADC,D,MK,and MD could be used to distinguish HCC from ICC,with the diagnostic value reaching a maximum after establishing a joint model.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are pivotal for achieving net-zero goals,yet their commercialization is impeded by zinc dendrites,parasitic reactions,and interfacial instability.Current debates persist on the interpl...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are pivotal for achieving net-zero goals,yet their commercialization is impeded by zinc dendrites,parasitic reactions,and interfacial instability.Current debates persist on the interplay between zincophilic-hydrophilic and zincophobic-hydrophobic interactions at the anode-electrolyte interface.Herein,a conceptual framework that decouples these competing effects was proposed,enabling the rational design of a dual-layer architecture with an inner zincophilic layer for Zn^(2+)flux homogenization and an outer hydrophobic layer for water shielding.Through in situ and ex situ analyses,the synergistic mechanism was elucidated.During the cycling process,the zincophilic interface guides uniform Zn deposition,while the hydrophobic coating suppresses H_(2)O-induced side reactions.This dual modification achieves a Zn||Cu cell with an unprecedented 99.89%Coulombic efficiency and 975-cycle stability.This work resolves the long-standing controversy over interfacial affinity design,offering a scalable and industrially viable strategy to enhance AZIBs’durability without sacrificing energy density.展开更多
In recent years,there has been a concerted effort to improve anomaly detection tech-niques,particularly in the context of high-dimensional,distributed clinical data.Analysing patient data within clinical settings reve...In recent years,there has been a concerted effort to improve anomaly detection tech-niques,particularly in the context of high-dimensional,distributed clinical data.Analysing patient data within clinical settings reveals a pronounced focus on refining diagnostic accuracy,personalising treatment plans,and optimising resource allocation to enhance clinical outcomes.Nonetheless,this domain faces unique challenges,such as irregular data collection,inconsistent data quality,and patient-specific structural variations.This paper proposed a novel hybrid approach that integrates heuristic and stochastic methods for anomaly detection in patient clinical data to address these challenges.The strategy combines HPO-based optimal Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise for clustering patient exercise data,facilitating efficient anomaly identification.Subsequently,a stochastic method based on the Interquartile Range filters unreliable data points,ensuring that medical tools and professionals receive only the most pertinent and accurate information.The primary objective of this study is to equip healthcare pro-fessionals and researchers with a robust tool for managing extensive,high-dimensional clinical datasets,enabling effective isolation and removal of aberrant data points.Furthermore,a sophisticated regression model has been developed using Automated Machine Learning(AutoML)to assess the impact of the ensemble abnormal pattern detection approach.Various statistical error estimation techniques validate the efficacy of the hybrid approach alongside AutoML.Experimental results show that implementing this innovative hybrid model on patient rehabilitation data leads to a notable enhance-ment in AutoML performance,with an average improvement of 0.041 in the R2 score,surpassing the effectiveness of traditional regression models.展开更多
The hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(HOFs)as a new type of porous framework materials have been widely studied in various areas.However,the lack of appropriate active sites,low intrinsic conductivity,and poor stabil...The hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(HOFs)as a new type of porous framework materials have been widely studied in various areas.However,the lack of appropriate active sites,low intrinsic conductivity,and poor stability limited their performance in the field of electrocatalysis.Herein,we designed two 2D metal hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(2D–M–HOF,M=Cu^(2+)or Ni^(2+))with coordination compounds based on 2,3,6,7,14,15-hexahydroxyl cyclotricatechylene and transition metal ions(Cu^(2+)and Ni^(2+)),respectively.The crystal structure of 2D–Cu–HOF is determined by continuous rotation electron diffraction,indicating an undulated 2D hydrogen-bond network with interlayeredπ-πstacking.The flexible structure of 2D–M–HOF leads to the formation of self-adaption interlayered sites,resulting in superior activity and selectivity in the electrocatalytic conversion of CO_(2) to C_(2) products,achieving a total Faradaic efficiency exceeding 80%due to the high-efficiency C–C coupling.The experimental results and density functional calculations verify that the undulated 2D–M–HOF enables the energetically favorable formation of*OCCHO intermediate.This work provides a promising strategy for designing HOF catalysts in electrocatalysis and related processes.展开更多
We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interpl...We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interplay between the coherent couplings between quantum dots,the magnetic flux,and the dissipation due to the tunnel coupling with the reservoirs.展开更多
We propose a near-field thermophotovoltaic system utilizing magnetic Weyl semimetals,which exhibit a distinct gyrotropic effect originating from their intrinsic axion field.Critically,we demonstrate that intentional b...We propose a near-field thermophotovoltaic system utilizing magnetic Weyl semimetals,which exhibit a distinct gyrotropic effect originating from their intrinsic axion field.Critically,we demonstrate that intentional band dislocation,achieved by layer-specific tuning of the chemical potential,significantly enhances the energyconversion efficiency.This effect arises from the formation of quasi-flat bands in momentum space,which broaden the spectral heat flux and amplify photon tunneling above the bandgap.At optimized chemical potential mismatches,the system achieves a 65%Carnot efficiency and a power density of 7×10^(4)W·m^(-2),surpassing symmetric configurations by 7%.The optimization of the Weyl semimetals thickness further demonstrates a clear tuning window where both the output power and energy-conversion efficiency are significantly improved.These results establish chemical-potential engineering toward high-efficiency near-field thermophotovoltaics for waste heat recovery and infrared energy applications.展开更多
Metal–organic framework(MOF)-based materials with high porosity,tunable compositions,diverse structures,and versatile functionalities provide great scope for next-generation rechargeable battery applications.Herein,t...Metal–organic framework(MOF)-based materials with high porosity,tunable compositions,diverse structures,and versatile functionalities provide great scope for next-generation rechargeable battery applications.Herein,this review summarizes recent advances in pristine MOFs,MOF composites,MOF derivatives,and MOF composite derivatives for high-performance sodium-ion batteries,potassiumion batteries,Zn-ion batteries,lithium–sulfur batteries,lithium–oxygen batteries,and Zn–air batteries in which the unique roles of MOFs as electrodes,separators,and even electrolyte are highlighted.Furthermore,through the discussion of MOFbased materials in each battery system,the key principles for controllable synthesis of diverse MOF-based materials and electrochemical performance improvement mechanisms are discussed in detail.Finally,the major challenges and perspectives of MOFs are also proposed for next-generation battery applications.展开更多
The development of high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for green,sustainable,and renewable energy conversion.Herein,we report the synthesis of amorphous Ru cl...The development of high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for green,sustainable,and renewable energy conversion.Herein,we report the synthesis of amorphous Ru clusters on Co-doped defect-rich hollow carbon nanocage(a-Ru@Co-DHC)as an efficient electrocatalyst for HER in the basic media.Due to the advantages such as high surface area,rich edge defect,atomic Co doping and amorphous Ru clusters,the as-made a-Ru@Co-DHC displays an efficient HER performance with a near-zero onset overpotential,a low Tafel slope(62 mV dec^(−1)),a low overpotential of 40 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2) and high stability,outperforming the commercial Ru nanocrystal/C,commercial Pt/C,and other reported Ru-based catalysts.This work provides a new insight into designing new metal doped carbon nanocages catalysts supported by amorphous nanoclusters for achieving the enhanced electrocatalysis.展开更多
The existing recycling and regeneration technologies have problems,such as poor regeneration effect and low added value of products for lithium(Li)-ion battery cathode materials with a low state of health.In this work...The existing recycling and regeneration technologies have problems,such as poor regeneration effect and low added value of products for lithium(Li)-ion battery cathode materials with a low state of health.In this work,a targeted Li replenishment repair technology is proposed to improve the discharge-specific capacity and cycling stability of the repaired LiCoO_(2) cathode materials.Compared with the spent cathode material with>50%Li deficiency,the Li/Co molar ratio of the regenerated LiCoO_(2) cathode is>0.9,which completely removes the Co_(3)O_(4) impurity phase formed by the decomposition of LixCoO_(2) in the failed cathode material after repair.The repaired LiCoO_(2) cathode mater-ials exhibit better cycling stability,lower electrochemical impedance,and faster Li^(+)diffusion than the commercial materials at both 1 and 10 C.Meanwhile,Li_(1.05)CoO_(2) cathodes have higher Li replenishment efficiency and cycling stability.The energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of LiCoO_(2) cathodes produced by this repair method are significantly reduced compared to those using pyrometallurgical and hydro-metallurgical recycling processes.展开更多
Dendrite formation severely compromises further development of zinc ion batteries. Increasing the nucleation overpotential plays a crucial role in achieving uniform deposition of metal ions. However, this strategy has...Dendrite formation severely compromises further development of zinc ion batteries. Increasing the nucleation overpotential plays a crucial role in achieving uniform deposition of metal ions. However, this strategy has not yet attracted enough attention from researchers to our knowledge. Here, we propose that thermodynamic nucleation overpotential of Zn deposition can be boosted through complexing agent and select sodium L-tartrate(Na-L) as example. Theoretical and experimental characterization reveals L-tartrate anion can partially replace H_(2)O in the solvation sheath of Zn^(2+), increasing de-solvation energy. Concurrently, the Na^(+) could absorb on the surface of Zn anode preferentially to inhibit the deposition of Zn^(2+) aggregation. In consequence, the overpotential of Zn deposition could increase from 32.2 to 45.1 mV with the help of Na-L. The Zn-Zn cell could achieve a Zn utilization rate of 80% at areal capacity of 20 mAh cm^(-2). Zn-LiMn_(2)O_(4) full cell with Na-L additive delivers improved stability than that with blank electrolyte. This study also provides insight into the regulation of nucleation overpotential to achieve homogeneous Zn deposition.展开更多
Stir casting is an economical process for the fabrication of aluminum matrix composites. There are many parameters in this process, which affect the final microstructure and mechanical properties of the compos- ites. ...Stir casting is an economical process for the fabrication of aluminum matrix composites. There are many parameters in this process, which affect the final microstructure and mechanical properties of the compos- ites. In this study, micron-sized SiC particles were used as reinforcement to fabricate A1-3 wt% SiC composites at two casting temperatures （680 and 850 ℃） and stirring periods （2 and 6 min）. Factors of reaction at matrix/ceramic interface, porosity, ceramic incorporation, and agglomera- tion of the particles were evaluated by scanning electron microscope （SEM） and high-resolution transition electron microscope （HRTEM） studies. From microstructural char- acterizations, it is concluded that the shorter stirring period is required for ceramic incorporation to achieve metal/ce- ramic bonding at the interface. The higher stirring tem- perature （850 ℃） also leads to improved ceramic incorporation. In some cases, shrinkage porosity and intensive formation of A14C3 at the metal/ceramic interface are also observed. Finally, the mechanical properties of the composites were evaluated, and their relation with the corresponding microstructure and processing parameters of the composites was discussed.展开更多
基金financial support from SATREPS project(vote number:R.J130000.7801.4L977)KPM-UTM Grant(vote number:R.J130000.7301.4L997).
文摘The treatment of POME related contamination is complicated due to its high organic contents and complex composition.Membrane technology is a prominent method for removing POME contaminants on account of its efficiency in removing suspended particles,organic substances,and contaminants from wastewater,leading to the production of high-quality treated effluent.It is crucial to achieve efficient POME treatment with minimum fouling through membrane advancement to ensure the sustainability for large-scale applications.This article comprehensively analyses the latest advancements in membrane technology for the treatment of POME.A wide range of membrane types including forward osmosis,microfiltration,ultrafiltration,nanofiltration,reverse osmosis,membrane bioreactor,photocatalytic membrane reactor,and their combinations is discussed in terms of the innovative design,treatment efficiencies and antifouling properties.The strategies for antifouling membranes such as self-healing and self-cleaning membranes are discussed.In addition to discussing the obstacles that impede the broad implementation of novel membrane tech nologies in POME treatment,the article concludes by delineating potential avenues for future research and policy considerations.The understanding and insights are expected to enhance the application ofmembrane-basedmethods in order to treat POME more efficiently;this will be instrumental in the reduction of environmental pollution.
基金support from the Research Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project codes:RMJK and 4-ZZSJ)supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project No.PolyU15212523).
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Things.In this review,an in-depth analysis of AM for piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators is presented from the perspectives of fundamental mechanisms,recent advancements,and future prospects.It highlights AM-enabled advantages of versatility across materials,structural topology optimization,microstructure design,and integrated printing,which enhance critical performance indicators of nanogenerators,such as surface charge density and piezoelectric constant,thereby improving device performance compared to conventional fabrication.Common AM techniques for nanogenerators,including fused deposition modeling,direct ink writing,stereolithography,and digital light processing,are systematically examined in terms of their working principles,improved metrics(output voltage/current,power density),theoretical explanation,and application scopes.Hierarchical relationships connecting AM technologies with performance optimization and applications of nanogenerators are elucidated,providing a solid foundation for advancements in energy harvesting,self-powered sensors,wearable devices,and human-machine interaction.Furthermore,the challenges related to fabrication quality,cross-scale manufacturing,processing efficiency,and industrial deployment are critically discussed.Finally,the future prospects of AM for nanogenerators are explored,aiming to foster continuous progress and innovation in this field.
基金support from the Czech Science Foundation,project EXPRO,No 19-27454Xsupport by the European Union under the REFRESH—Research Excellence For Region Sustainability and High-tech Industries project number CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048 via the Operational Programme Just Transition from the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic+1 种基金Horizon Europe project EIC Pathfinder Open 2023,“GlaS-A-Fuels”(No.101130717)supported from ERDF/ESF,project TECHSCALE No.CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004587).
文摘Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by single-atom catalysts(SACs),which exhibit unique and intricate interactions between atomically dispersed metal atoms and their supports.Recently,bimetallic SACs(bimSACs)have garnered significant attention for leveraging the synergistic functions of two metal ions coordinated on appropriately designed supports.BimSACs offer an avenue for rich metal–metal and metal–support cooperativity,potentially addressing current limitations of SACs in effectively furnishing transformations which involve synchronous proton–electron exchanges,substrate activation with reversible redox cycles,simultaneous multi-electron transfer,regulation of spin states,tuning of electronic properties,and cyclic transition states with low activation energies.This review aims to encapsulate the growing advancements in bimSACs,with an emphasis on their pivotal role in hydrogen generation via water splitting.We subsequently delve into advanced experimental methodologies for the elaborate characterization of SACs,elucidate their electronic properties,and discuss their local coordination environment.Overall,we present comprehensive discussion on the deployment of bimSACs in both hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,the two half-reactions of the water electrolysis process.
基金supported by Technology Research and Development Program of China Construction Advanced Technology Research Institute(Grant No.XJY-2024-16)。
文摘The seismic intensity is generally high in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region of China.The seismic performance of the new prefabricated modular pressurized buildings used to solve the plateau response is insufficient.To solve this problem,the small friction pendulum bearing(FPB)isolation design is proposed for modular pressurized buildings.Firstly,a simplified model of cross-truss support for the pressurized module is proposed to simplify the modeling and calculation of the pressurized buildings.The reasonability of the simplified model is verified by comparing the refined finite element model.Subsequently,according to the FPB design process for modular pressurized buildings,a small FPB for isolation is provided for a two-story modular pressurized building under 8-degree fortification earthquakes.Lastly,the seismic effectiveness and constructional feasibility of the isolation structure are verified compared with the non-isolated structure using dynamic time-history analysis.The study results show that the size of FPBs for modular pressurized buildings should consider both displacement and dimension requirements to weigh seismic isolation performance and installation feasibility,respectively.When adopting FPBs,the response of the structure is significantly reduced,and the seismic isolation effect is obvious.The proposed construction process can improve the seismic resilience of the prefabricated modular pressurized buildings by replacing post-earthquake damaged components quickly.It provides ideas for the seismic isolation design of the prefabricated modular pressurized buildings in high seismic intensity areas.
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Programs in Henan Province(241100210100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62072416)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Special Project of Henan Province(221111210500)the Project of Science and Technology in Henan Province(242102211068,232102210078).
文摘To address the problem that existing studies lack analysis of the relationship between attack-defense game behaviors and situation evolution from the game perspective after constructing an attack-defense model,this paper proposes a network attack-defense game model(ADGM).Firstly,based on the assumption of incomplete information between the two sides of the game,the ADGM model is established,and methods of payoff quantification,equilibrium solution,and determination of strategy confrontation results are presented.Then,drawing on infectious disease dynamics,the network attack-defense situation is defined based on the density of nodes in various security states,and the transition paths of network node security states are analyzed.Finally,the network zero-day virus attack-defense behaviors are analyzed,and comparative experiments on the attack-defense evolution trends under the scenarios of different strategy combinations,interference methods,and initial numbers are conducted using the NetLogo simulation tool.The experimental results indicate that this model can effectively analyze the evolution of the macro-level network attack-defense situation from the micro-level attack-defense behaviors.For instance,in the strategy selection experiment,when the attack success rate decreases from 0.49 to 0.29,the network destruction rate drops by 11.3%,in the active defense experiment,when the interference coefficient is reduced from 1 to 0.7,the network destruction rate decreases by 7%,and in the initial node number experiment,when the number of initially infected nodes increases from 10 to 30,the network destruction rate rises by 3%.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan of China(No.2022YFE0197200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42277055).
文摘Urban rivers are one of the main water sources for local residents.However,the rapid industrialization and urbanization caused serious heavy metals pollution in urban rivers,which posed harmful impact on human health and ecosystem.In this study,134 sediment samples were collected fromurban rivers in a typical Economic and Technological Development Zone(ETDZ)to evaluate the contamination status,ecological risk,biotoxicity,and potential source of 8 heavy metals including arsenic(As),cadmium(Cd),chromium(Cr),copper(Cu),mercury(Hg),nickel(Ni),plumbum(Pb),and zinc(Zn).Results showed that the average concentrations of all 8 metals exceeded their corresponding background values and followed the trend:Cr(248.67 mg/kg)>Pb(123.58 mg/kg)>Zn(67.06 mg/kg)>Ni(47.19 mg/kg)>Cu(27.40 mg/kg)>As(16.15 mg/kg)>Cd(0.62mg/kg)>Hg(0.21mg/kg).A high contamination and accumulation tendency of Cd and Cr were found in the sediments.Moreover,Cd and Hg were the main contributors of ecological risk,and posed moderate to high risk.In terms of biotoxicity,all the sediment samples were harmful to benthic organisms.Two possible pollution sources of heavy metals were identified:one is a combined source of industrial and traffic pollution dominated by Cr and Pd,the other is an industrial pollution source consisting of six heavy metals(Ni,Zn,Cd,Hg,As,and Cu).This study provides insights into heavy metals pollution management and risk control in the ETDZ and similar urban rivers worldwide due to intense industrialization.
基金The authors are appreciative of the financial assistance granted by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52378462)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515011448).
文摘Isocyanate and its products are playing an increasingly important role in the high-performance development of asphalt pavement,but researchers have always focused on polyurethane(PU),one of the isocyanate products,and neglected the other roles of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.The application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement is still in the exploratory stage,and the research direction is not clear.It is necessary to summarize and propose research directions for the application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.Therefore,this paper reviews the application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement,classifies the products synthesized from isocyanate for asphalt binder,introduces the application effects of different isocyanate-based materials in asphalt binder,and analyzes the limitations of each material.Meanwhile,the other roles of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement,such as coating materials and adhesive materials,are summarized.Finally,the development direction of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement is prospected.Isocyanate-based materials are expected to significantly increase the service life of asphalt pavement because of their excellent properties.With the advancement of technology,the application of isocyanate-based materials will become more and more common,promoting the sustainable development of road construction.This paper can provide a reference for the development and application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement.
基金supported by the Ondokuz Mayis University Project Number PYO.MUH.1901.21.001。
文摘Rare earth(RE)doped ferrites with the chemical formula Cu_(0.3)Zn_(0.3)Mg_(0.4)T_(x)Fe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0,0.1;T=La,Ce,Sr)were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method.The structural,optical,electrical and humidity sensing properties of Cu-Mg-Zn ferrites with rare earth element doping were investigated.Single-phase cubic spinel structure was confirmed via X-ray diffraction(XRD),and the crystal size ranges fro m 22.12 to 63.17 nm according to the Scherrer formula and from 25.66 to 67.46 nm according to the Williamson-Hall method.Po rous structure and elemental characterization of the samples were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The optic band gap varies between 2.21 and 2.49 eV.Electrical measurements were conducted in the frequency range of 1 Hz-20 MHz and temperature range of 25-400℃.It has been determined that the dielectric results are consistent with the Maxwell-Wagner method and exhibit a non-Debye relaxation model,as observed from the Nyquist plots.At a minimum frequency value of 1 Hz,the dielectric constants for pure,Ce,Sr,and La samples are 9×10^(4),5×10^(4),1×10^(8),and 2×10^(5) at 25℃,and 1.85×10^(8),1.34×10^(8),1.15×10^(10),and 4.4×10^(8)at 400℃.In the same order,for the maximum frequency value of 20 MHz,the dielectric constants at 25℃are 169,166,3799,and 60,while at 400℃they are 734,624,12108,and 774.The La doped sample's low dielectric loss makes it suitable for high-frequency applications.Humidity measurements were performed at room temperature and in the 5%-95%relative humidity range.The humidity properties of the samples were investigated through humidity mapping,sensitivity,hysteresis,and long-term stability tests.Compared to other samples,the results indicate that Ce exhibits better humidity performance with 99%sensitivity and the highest repeatability(91.2%).These results show that Ce-doped ferrite can be used as a low-cost,high-performance humidity sensor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.12404093the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No.2021M702915.
文摘As a new layered semiconductor material,Bi_(2)SeO_(5) has shown potential in the field of ultraviolet electronic devices in recent years because of its unique crystal structure and wide band gap.In this paper,the crystal structure,electronic structure,and thermodynamic stability of Bi_(2)SeO_(5) are studied based on first-principles calculations.The ultraviolet luminescence property of BiSe defect is predicated from defect property,which provides theoretical basis for experimental design of high-performance Bi2SeO5 photoelectric devices.
基金Supported by Chutian Talents of Hubei,No.CTYC001Talent Project of Hubei Cancer Hospital,No.2025HBCHLHRC001Clinical Medical Science and Technology of Jinan,No.202134053.
文摘BACKGROUND The differential diagnosis between hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC)is crucial.The individual differences of patients increase the complexity of diagnosis.Currently,imaging diagnosis mainly relies on conventional computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),but few studies have investigated MRI functional imaging.This study combined MRI functional imaging including intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)and diffusion kurtosis imaging(DKI),facilitating differential diagnosis.AIM To explore the differential diagnostic value of IVIM imaging and DKI in differentiating between HCC and ICC.METHODS A total of 58 patients who underwent multi-b-value diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)on a 3.0 T magnetic MRI scanner were enrolled in this study.Standard apparent diffusion coefficient(SADC),IVIM quantitative parameters,including pure diffusion coefficient(D),pseudo diffusion coefficient(Dstar),and perfusion fraction(f),as well as the DKI quantitative parameters mean diffusion coefficient(MD)and mean kurtosis coefficient(MK)were computed by multi-b DWI images.Theχ2 test was used for classified data,and a one-way analysis of variance was performed for counted data.P<0.05 indicated statistical significance.The diagnostic value of parameters in HCC and ICC was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.RESULTS The SADC,D,and MD values were significantly lower in the HCC group compared to the ICC group,whereas MK was significantly higher in the HCC group than in the ICC group(P<0.05).No significant difference in Dstar and f was observed between the HCC group and the ICC group(P>0.05).The optimal cutoff levels of the total values of SADC,D,MK,MD and all associated parameters were 1.25×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,1.32×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,650.2×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,1.41×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second and 0.46×10^(-3)mm^(2)/second,respectively.The sensitivity of diagnosis was 95%,80%,90%,100%,and 70%,respectively,the specificity of diagnosis was 67.39%,69.57%,67.39%,43.48%,and 93.48%,respectively,and the area under the ROC curve was 0.874,0.793,0.733,0.757,and 0.895,respectively.CONCLUSION SADC,D,MK,and MD could be used to distinguish HCC from ICC,with the diagnostic value reaching a maximum after establishing a joint model.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2130204)the Joint Funds of the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB2502102)+1 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS20200364)the Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program(BJJWZYJH01201910007023)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are pivotal for achieving net-zero goals,yet their commercialization is impeded by zinc dendrites,parasitic reactions,and interfacial instability.Current debates persist on the interplay between zincophilic-hydrophilic and zincophobic-hydrophobic interactions at the anode-electrolyte interface.Herein,a conceptual framework that decouples these competing effects was proposed,enabling the rational design of a dual-layer architecture with an inner zincophilic layer for Zn^(2+)flux homogenization and an outer hydrophobic layer for water shielding.Through in situ and ex situ analyses,the synergistic mechanism was elucidated.During the cycling process,the zincophilic interface guides uniform Zn deposition,while the hydrophobic coating suppresses H_(2)O-induced side reactions.This dual modification achieves a Zn||Cu cell with an unprecedented 99.89%Coulombic efficiency and 975-cycle stability.This work resolves the long-standing controversy over interfacial affinity design,offering a scalable and industrially viable strategy to enhance AZIBs’durability without sacrificing energy density.
文摘In recent years,there has been a concerted effort to improve anomaly detection tech-niques,particularly in the context of high-dimensional,distributed clinical data.Analysing patient data within clinical settings reveals a pronounced focus on refining diagnostic accuracy,personalising treatment plans,and optimising resource allocation to enhance clinical outcomes.Nonetheless,this domain faces unique challenges,such as irregular data collection,inconsistent data quality,and patient-specific structural variations.This paper proposed a novel hybrid approach that integrates heuristic and stochastic methods for anomaly detection in patient clinical data to address these challenges.The strategy combines HPO-based optimal Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise for clustering patient exercise data,facilitating efficient anomaly identification.Subsequently,a stochastic method based on the Interquartile Range filters unreliable data points,ensuring that medical tools and professionals receive only the most pertinent and accurate information.The primary objective of this study is to equip healthcare pro-fessionals and researchers with a robust tool for managing extensive,high-dimensional clinical datasets,enabling effective isolation and removal of aberrant data points.Furthermore,a sophisticated regression model has been developed using Automated Machine Learning(AutoML)to assess the impact of the ensemble abnormal pattern detection approach.Various statistical error estimation techniques validate the efficacy of the hybrid approach alongside AutoML.Experimental results show that implementing this innovative hybrid model on patient rehabilitation data leads to a notable enhance-ment in AutoML performance,with an average improvement of 0.041 in the R2 score,surpassing the effectiveness of traditional regression models.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.21971012,61933002,21601015,21625102,21674012,and 81601549)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFB1506300)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars。
文摘The hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(HOFs)as a new type of porous framework materials have been widely studied in various areas.However,the lack of appropriate active sites,low intrinsic conductivity,and poor stability limited their performance in the field of electrocatalysis.Herein,we designed two 2D metal hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(2D–M–HOF,M=Cu^(2+)or Ni^(2+))with coordination compounds based on 2,3,6,7,14,15-hexahydroxyl cyclotricatechylene and transition metal ions(Cu^(2+)and Ni^(2+)),respectively.The crystal structure of 2D–Cu–HOF is determined by continuous rotation electron diffraction,indicating an undulated 2D hydrogen-bond network with interlayeredπ-πstacking.The flexible structure of 2D–M–HOF leads to the formation of self-adaption interlayered sites,resulting in superior activity and selectivity in the electrocatalytic conversion of CO_(2) to C_(2) products,achieving a total Faradaic efficiency exceeding 80%due to the high-efficiency C–C coupling.The experimental results and density functional calculations verify that the undulated 2D–M–HOF enables the energetically favorable formation of*OCCHO intermediate.This work provides a promising strategy for designing HOF catalysts in electrocatalysis and related processes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12125504 and 12305050)+2 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LZ25A050001)the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.23KJB140017)。
文摘We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interplay between the coherent couplings between quantum dots,the magnetic flux,and the dissipation due to the tunnel coupling with the reservoirs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12125504 and 12305050)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404400)+2 种基金the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.23KJB140017)the Opening Project of Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology(Grant No.Ammt2023B-1)the Guangdong University of Technology SPOE Seed Foundation(Grant No.SF2024111502).
文摘We propose a near-field thermophotovoltaic system utilizing magnetic Weyl semimetals,which exhibit a distinct gyrotropic effect originating from their intrinsic axion field.Critically,we demonstrate that intentional band dislocation,achieved by layer-specific tuning of the chemical potential,significantly enhances the energyconversion efficiency.This effect arises from the formation of quasi-flat bands in momentum space,which broaden the spectral heat flux and amplify photon tunneling above the bandgap.At optimized chemical potential mismatches,the system achieves a 65%Carnot efficiency and a power density of 7×10^(4)W·m^(-2),surpassing symmetric configurations by 7%.The optimization of the Weyl semimetals thickness further demonstrates a clear tuning window where both the output power and energy-conversion efficiency are significantly improved.These results establish chemical-potential engineering toward high-efficiency near-field thermophotovoltaics for waste heat recovery and infrared energy applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972030,51772030)the S&T Major Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China(2020ZD0018)+1 种基金Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program(BJJWZYJH01201910007023)Guangdong Key Laboratory of Battery Safety(2019B121203008)。
文摘Metal–organic framework(MOF)-based materials with high porosity,tunable compositions,diverse structures,and versatile functionalities provide great scope for next-generation rechargeable battery applications.Herein,this review summarizes recent advances in pristine MOFs,MOF composites,MOF derivatives,and MOF composite derivatives for high-performance sodium-ion batteries,potassiumion batteries,Zn-ion batteries,lithium–sulfur batteries,lithium–oxygen batteries,and Zn–air batteries in which the unique roles of MOFs as electrodes,separators,and even electrolyte are highlighted.Furthermore,through the discussion of MOFbased materials in each battery system,the key principles for controllable synthesis of diverse MOF-based materials and electrochemical performance improvement mechanisms are discussed in detail.Finally,the major challenges and perspectives of MOFs are also proposed for next-generation battery applications.
文摘The development of high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for green,sustainable,and renewable energy conversion.Herein,we report the synthesis of amorphous Ru clusters on Co-doped defect-rich hollow carbon nanocage(a-Ru@Co-DHC)as an efficient electrocatalyst for HER in the basic media.Due to the advantages such as high surface area,rich edge defect,atomic Co doping and amorphous Ru clusters,the as-made a-Ru@Co-DHC displays an efficient HER performance with a near-zero onset overpotential,a low Tafel slope(62 mV dec^(−1)),a low overpotential of 40 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2) and high stability,outperforming the commercial Ru nanocrystal/C,commercial Pt/C,and other reported Ru-based catalysts.This work provides a new insight into designing new metal doped carbon nanocages catalysts supported by amorphous nanoclusters for achieving the enhanced electrocatalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51972030 and 51772030)the S&T Major Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China (No. 2020ZD0018)+1 种基金the Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program (No. BJJWZYJH01201910007023)the Guangdong Key Laboratory of Battery Safety (No. 2019B121203008)
文摘The existing recycling and regeneration technologies have problems,such as poor regeneration effect and low added value of products for lithium(Li)-ion battery cathode materials with a low state of health.In this work,a targeted Li replenishment repair technology is proposed to improve the discharge-specific capacity and cycling stability of the repaired LiCoO_(2) cathode materials.Compared with the spent cathode material with>50%Li deficiency,the Li/Co molar ratio of the regenerated LiCoO_(2) cathode is>0.9,which completely removes the Co_(3)O_(4) impurity phase formed by the decomposition of LixCoO_(2) in the failed cathode material after repair.The repaired LiCoO_(2) cathode mater-ials exhibit better cycling stability,lower electrochemical impedance,and faster Li^(+)diffusion than the commercial materials at both 1 and 10 C.Meanwhile,Li_(1.05)CoO_(2) cathodes have higher Li replenishment efficiency and cycling stability.The energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of LiCoO_(2) cathodes produced by this repair method are significantly reduced compared to those using pyrometallurgical and hydro-metallurgical recycling processes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFB3305400)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (Z220021)+3 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Program Talent Cultivation Project of Beijing Institute of Technology (2021CX01012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51972030, 22202011)Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program (BJJWZYJH01201910007023)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2022QB056)。
文摘Dendrite formation severely compromises further development of zinc ion batteries. Increasing the nucleation overpotential plays a crucial role in achieving uniform deposition of metal ions. However, this strategy has not yet attracted enough attention from researchers to our knowledge. Here, we propose that thermodynamic nucleation overpotential of Zn deposition can be boosted through complexing agent and select sodium L-tartrate(Na-L) as example. Theoretical and experimental characterization reveals L-tartrate anion can partially replace H_(2)O in the solvation sheath of Zn^(2+), increasing de-solvation energy. Concurrently, the Na^(+) could absorb on the surface of Zn anode preferentially to inhibit the deposition of Zn^(2+) aggregation. In consequence, the overpotential of Zn deposition could increase from 32.2 to 45.1 mV with the help of Na-L. The Zn-Zn cell could achieve a Zn utilization rate of 80% at areal capacity of 20 mAh cm^(-2). Zn-LiMn_(2)O_(4) full cell with Na-L additive delivers improved stability than that with blank electrolyte. This study also provides insight into the regulation of nucleation overpotential to achieve homogeneous Zn deposition.
文摘Stir casting is an economical process for the fabrication of aluminum matrix composites. There are many parameters in this process, which affect the final microstructure and mechanical properties of the compos- ites. In this study, micron-sized SiC particles were used as reinforcement to fabricate A1-3 wt% SiC composites at two casting temperatures （680 and 850 ℃） and stirring periods （2 and 6 min）. Factors of reaction at matrix/ceramic interface, porosity, ceramic incorporation, and agglomera- tion of the particles were evaluated by scanning electron microscope （SEM） and high-resolution transition electron microscope （HRTEM） studies. From microstructural char- acterizations, it is concluded that the shorter stirring period is required for ceramic incorporation to achieve metal/ce- ramic bonding at the interface. The higher stirring tem- perature （850 ℃） also leads to improved ceramic incorporation. In some cases, shrinkage porosity and intensive formation of A14C3 at the metal/ceramic interface are also observed. Finally, the mechanical properties of the composites were evaluated, and their relation with the corresponding microstructure and processing parameters of the composites was discussed.
