The influence of homogenization parameters on element segregation,dendritic structure,and the precipitate evolution in the GH3535-0.08wt%Y alloy was investigated.Additionally,some specific homogenization parameters we...The influence of homogenization parameters on element segregation,dendritic structure,and the precipitate evolution in the GH3535-0.08wt%Y alloy was investigated.Additionally,some specific homogenization parameters were maintained constant throughout the experiments.Results indicate that the heat treatment at 1150℃for 10 h is the optimal homogenization condition.Following this optimal treatment,dendrite structures and element segregation are eliminated.Furthermore,both SiC and Y_(5)Si_(3)precipitates in the as-cast alloy decrease significantly.Conversely,the homogenization at 1188℃induces overheating defects within the alloy.Although SiC and Y_(5)Si_(3)phases also decrease,some large M6C phases can still be observed,adversely affecting subsequent forging processes.展开更多
The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,an...The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,and the evolution characteristics and underlying mechanisms are elucidated.The development of damage in the new damage region begins after complete unloading of the incident shock wave and is further enhanced when the tensile stress arrives later.The damage evolution is completely controlled by the expansion-merging of He bubbles,without nucleation–growth of voids.This new damage region can be divided into two sections,each of which exhibits a unique dominant mechanism.The damage in the section closer to the loading side is due to the reverse velocity gradient formed after complete unloading of the incident shock wave,depending on the rate of decrease and the amplitude of the initial peak pressure.A high initial peak pressure that can lead to melting of material near the loading side is a necessary condition for the formation of the new damage region,since a significant reverse velocity gradient can only be established if melting occurs.The dominant mechanism in the section distant from the loading side is the action of tensile stress,associated with the profile of the incident shock wave upon reaching the free surface,which determines the material phase near the free surface.Moreover,the presence of He bubbles is another critical factor for formation of the new damage region,which does not occur in pure Al samples.展开更多
Experiments with interacting high-velocity flows in a laser plasma can help answer fundamental questions in plasma physics and improve understanding of the mechanisms behind some astrophysical phenomena,such as the fo...Experiments with interacting high-velocity flows in a laser plasma can help answer fundamental questions in plasma physics and improve understanding of the mechanisms behind some astrophysical phenomena,such as the formation of collisionless shock waves,deceleration of accretion flows,and evolution of solar and stellar flares.This work presents the first direct experimental observations of stagnation and redirection of counterstreaming flows(jets)of laser plasma induced by intense laser pulses with intensity I~2×10^(18) W/cm^(2).Hybrid particlein-cell-fluid modeling,which takes into account the kinetic effects of ion motion and the evolution of the pressure tensor for electrons,demonstrates the compression of counterdirected toroidal self-generated magnetic fields embedded in counterstreaming plasma flows.The enhancement of the toroidal magnetic field in the interaction region results in plasma flow stagnation and redirection of the jets across the line of their initial propagation.展开更多
Polymer-electrolyte-based solid-state Li metal batteries with high-voltage Ni-rich cathodes are promising energy storage technologies owing to their favorable security and high energy densities.However,operating in wi...Polymer-electrolyte-based solid-state Li metal batteries with high-voltage Ni-rich cathodes are promising energy storage technologies owing to their favorable security and high energy densities.However,operating in wide temperature range and at high voltage is a tough challenge for them.Herein,F/N donating fluorinated-amide-based plasticizers regulated polymer electrolyte capable of enabling high-voltage Li||LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)batteries with excellent performance in wide temperature range is developed.F/N donating fluorinated-amide-based plasticizers significantly improve ionic conductivity(1.52 mS/cm at 30℃),enhance oxidation stability(5.0 V vs.Li^(+)/Li)and fabricate robust LiF/Li_(3)N-rich electrode-electrolyte interphases,which significantly improve the interface stability of Li metal anode and NCM811 cathode.The designed polymer electrolyte is nonflammable and has excellent dimensional stability at 200℃.Capitalizing on these advantageous attributes,the Li||NCM811 cells show excellent cycle stability and rate capability from−20℃ to 60℃ at high voltages(∼4.6 V),and under high-loading full cell condition,which display impressive capacity retention of 84.4%after 1000 cycles and ultrahigh capacity of 154.8 mAh/g at 10 C.This work provides a rational design strategy of polymer electrolytes for wide-temperature high-energy solid-state Li metal batteries.展开更多
At high count rates,pile-up events involving neutron and gamma signals result in inaccurate neutron counting and distortions in the energy spectrum.Additionally,a bipolar cusp-like pulse shaping algorithm based on an ...At high count rates,pile-up events involving neutron and gamma signals result in inaccurate neutron counting and distortions in the energy spectrum.Additionally,a bipolar cusp-like pulse shaping algorithm based on an unfolding synthesis technique was proposed.This algorithm exhibits a narrow pulse shape,and the parallel design of the dual algorithms enables the recovery of pile-up signal amplitudes while preserving the distinct characteristics of neutron and gamma signals.The simplicity of the algorithm facilitates real-time neutron/gamma discrimination on an FPGA,allowing the energy spectra to be updated with each incoming signal.Furthermore,the algorithm can be readily tailored to various experimental conditions by adjusting the decay time constants.Multi-objective optimization reduces the need for manual parameter tuning by rapidly identifying the optimal parameters.Testing with a^(241)Am-Be neutron source and a NaIL scintillator yielded a figure of merit(FoM)value of 2.11 and produced a clear energy spectrum even at high count rates.展开更多
Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain...Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain the linear relationship between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration in thermal-spectrum MSRs.By applying neutron balance theory,we analyzed the neutron absorption cross sections of various nuclides in single-lattice models with varying fuel concentrations.Our findings reveal a simple linear correlation between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration,which can be explained from the perspective of nuclear reaction cross sections that adhere to the 1/v law in the thermal neutron spectrum.Furthermore,we identified that the neutron absorption single-group cross sections of structural materials and carrier salts exhibit an approximately linear relationship with the fission single-group cross section of ^(235) U;similarly,the reciprocal of ^(235)U’s fission cross section exhibits an approximately linear relationship with uranium concentration.This linear relationship deviates as the volume fraction of molten salt increases,due to a greater proportion of neutrons being captured in the resonance energy spectrum.However,it remains valid for molten salt volume fractions up to 25%and demonstrates broad applicability in the physical design and operation of thermal molten salt reactors.展开更多
Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculation...Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculations provide accurate and reliable evaluation data and are in good agreement with the experimental data.In this study,self-consistent evaluation data for each reaction were obtained using multi-channel and multi-energy fitting.In particular,the error propagation theory of generalized least squares was used to determine the error of the evaluation data and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section.This R-matrix analysis for the 5 He system has three features.First,for the first time,the error in the evaluation data of the T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section are provided.Second,we used only one set of R-matrix parameters to depict the reaction cross section of each reaction channel of the 5 He system for the entire energy region in our work.Third,in this evaluation,we considered some of the latest measured experimental data,especially after 2000.The T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section at 0.1 MeV and below was carefully studied.The effect of different energy levels in T(d,n)^(4)He was analyzed,with the energy levels 3/2^(+)making a major contribution to the cross section,and the role of the S-wave and P-wave from 3/2~-determines the lean forward trend of the angular distributions at 0.01–0.1 MeV.展开更多
Flexible bending strain sensors emerge as promising candidates for wearable health monitoring and human-machine interaction, owing to their high stability and sensitivity. However, a critical trade-off between high se...Flexible bending strain sensors emerge as promising candidates for wearable health monitoring and human-machine interaction, owing to their high stability and sensitivity. However, a critical trade-off between high sensitivity and reliable largeangle sensing capability persists as a key bottleneck, severely hindering their practical implementation. In this study, a synergistic material-structural engineering strategy is proposed to enhance the bend-sensing performance. Specifically, two core components of this strategy involve an in-house synthesized carbon-based conductive particulate ink with favorable printability and a rationally designed sensing layer structure. By integrating the two components via electrohydrodynamic printing technology, we successfully fabricated highly robust flexible bending strain sensors. The resulting sensors exhibit exceptional electromechanical responsiveness to bending deformation, including a wide operating range(10°–150°), high sensitivity(GF = 50.74), rapid response, low hysteresis, and excellent long-term stability. Practically, they can accurately capture diverse physiological signals, ranging from subtle carotid artery pulses to large elbow flexion. Furthermore, a wearable gesture recognition system, incorporating a printed flexible bending strain sensor array, was developed to enable precise gesture recognition, thereby realizing virtual flight control of an unmanned aerial vehicle. These results indicate that the proposed printed sensor provides a promising approach to the sensitivity-angle trade-off, thereby facilitating the practical implementation of flexible electronics in human-machine interaction.展开更多
Molten salt reactors,being the only reactor type among Generation Ⅳ advanced nuclear reactors that utilize liquid fuels,offer inherent safety,high-temperature,and low-pressure operation,as well as the capability for ...Molten salt reactors,being the only reactor type among Generation Ⅳ advanced nuclear reactors that utilize liquid fuels,offer inherent safety,high-temperature,and low-pressure operation,as well as the capability for online fuel reprocessing.However,the fuel-salt flow results in the decay of delayed neutron precursors(DNPs)outside the core,causing fluctuations in the effective delayed neutron fraction and consequently impacting the reactor reactivity.Particularly in accident scenarios—such as a combined pump shutdown and the inability to rapidly scram the reactor—the sole reliance on negative temperature feedback may cause a significant increase in core temperature,posing a threat to reactor safety.To address these problems,this paper introduces an innovative design for a passive fluid-driven suspended control rod(SCR)to dynamically compensate for reactivity fluctuations caused by DNPs flowing with the fuel.The control rod operates passively by leveraging the combined effects of gravity,buoyancy,and fluid dynamic forces,thereby eliminating the need for an external drive mechanism and enabling direct integration within the active region of the core.Using a 150 MWt thorium-based molten salt reactor as the reference design,we develop a mathematical model to systematically analyze the effects of key parameters—including the geometric dimensions and density of the SCR—on its performance.We examine its motion characteristics under different core flow conditions and assess its feasibility for the dynamic compensation of reactivity changes caused by fuel flow.The results of this study demonstrate that the SCR can effectively counteract reactivity fluctuations induced by fuel flow within molten salt reactors.A sensitivity analysis reveals that the SCR’s average density exerts a profound impact on its start-up flow threshold,channel flow rate,resistance to fuel density fluctuations,and response characteristics.This underscores the critical need to optimize this parameter.Moreover,by judiciously selecting the SCR’s length,number of deployed units,and the placement we can achieve the necessary reactivity control while maintaining a favorable balance between neutron economy and heat transfer performance.Ultimately,this paper provides an innovative solution for the passive reactivity control in molten salt reactors,offering significant potential for practical engineering applications.展开更多
The presence of a surface oxide film(B_(2)O_(3))on boron(B)particles significantly compromises their combustion efficiency and kinetic performance in fuel-rich solid propellants.This study proposes an innovative conti...The presence of a surface oxide film(B_(2)O_(3))on boron(B)particles significantly compromises their combustion efficiency and kinetic performance in fuel-rich solid propellants.This study proposes an innovative continuous modification strategy combining non-thermal plasma(NTP)etching with fluorocarbon passivation.Characterization and kinetic analysis revealed that reactive plasma species—including atomic hydrogen(H),electronically excited molecular hydrogen(H_(2)^(*)),vibrationally excited molecular hydrogen(H_(2)v),and hydrogen ions(H^(+))—dominate the reduction of B_(2)O_(3)through lowering the transition energy barrier and shifting the reaction spontaneity.Subsequent argon plasma fragmentation of C_(8)F_(18)generates fluorocarbon radicals that form conformal passivation coatings(thickness:7 nm)on purified boron surfaces.The modified boron particles exhibit 37.5℃lower exothermic peak temperature and 27.2%higher heat release(14.8 kJ/g vs.11.6 kJ/g)compared to untreated counterparts.Combustion diagnostics reveal 194%increase in maximum flame height(135.10 mm vs.46.03 mm)and 134%enhancement in flame propagation rate(4.44 cm/s vs.1.90 cm/s).This NTP-based surface engineering approach establishes a scalable pathway for developing highperformance boron-based energetic composites.展开更多
With the development of the semiconductor industry below the 7 nm scale,critical dimension small-angle X-ray scattering(CD-SAXS)has emerged as a powerful tool for quantitatively measuring nanoscale deviations.In this ...With the development of the semiconductor industry below the 7 nm scale,critical dimension small-angle X-ray scattering(CD-SAXS)has emerged as a powerful tool for quantitatively measuring nanoscale deviations.In this study,the effects of X-ray beam size and photon energy on the accuracy of critical dimension measurements were investigated.Critical dimensions measured using beams with different spot sizes showed different deviations from the expected values.Beam sizes that were either too large or too small did not improve confidence intervals.As the incident energy increased,the X-ray transmission rate increased,while the scattering cross section decreased,resulting in a gradual decrease in the signal-to-noise ratio of the diffraction peaks,which reduced the accuracy of the CD-SAXS measurements.An optimal accuracy was obtained at 12 keV with a smaller beam size.Using an effective trapezoid model,the results yielded an average pitch of 100.4±0.2 nm,width of 49.8±0.2 nm,height of 130.0±0.2 nm,and a sidewall angle below 1.1°±0.1°.These results provide crucial guidance for the future development of CD-SAXS laboratories and the construction of X-ray machines as well as robust support for research in related fields.展开更多
Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_...Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.展开更多
Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))is recognized as one of the most effective and selective oxygen agents.However,the explorative study of photocatalysts(PCs)for effective ^(1)O_(2)-based photocatalytic oxidation remains challe...Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))is recognized as one of the most effective and selective oxygen agents.However,the explorative study of photocatalysts(PCs)for effective ^(1)O_(2)-based photocatalytic oxidation remains challenging and critical.In this study,a novel donor-acceptor metal-organic framework(D-A MOF)has been developed by engineering the D-A system,which was then evaluated as a photocatalyst for ^(1)O_(2)-based oxidation.By regulating the donor component of the D-A systematic framework,the MOF(B1)exhibits delayed fluorescence(DF)behavior with a reduced singlet-triplet gap.Given the significantly improved electron transfer behavior in combination with an efficient energy transfer process,the optimal B1 demonstrates remarkable activity toward ^(1)O_(2)generation under suitable photoexcitation conditions.Therefore,it can be utilized for the photocatalytic oxidation of 1,5-dioxynaphthalene(1,5-DHN)to Juglone,achieving the highest yield(conversion>99%at 25℃ in 30 min)and selectivity among all previously reported MOF photocatalysts.展开更多
Preserving beam quality during the transport of high-brightness electron bunches is crucial for advanced accelerator applications,such as particle colliders,free-electron lasers,and recirculating linacs.However,cohere...Preserving beam quality during the transport of high-brightness electron bunches is crucial for advanced accelerator applications,such as particle colliders,free-electron lasers,and recirculating linacs.However,coherent synchrotron radiation(CSR)significantly degrades beam quality when electron bunches pass through multi-bend isochronous beamlines,particularly for short bunches with non-ideal longitudinal profiles.Although several methods have been proposed to mitigate CSR effects,most rely on small-angle approximations or are limited to idealized bunch profiles.In this study,we present two improved methods for designing isochronous triple-bend achromat(TBA)beamlines that effectively mitigate CSR-induced emittance growth and longitudinal profile distortion without relying on small-angle approximations.The first method,an enhanced integral optimization approach,simplifies numerical optimization and can accurately handle larger deflection angles,making it suitable for practical applications that require flexible lattice configurations.The second method,an optimized I-matrix approach,completely cancels steady-state and transient CSR kicks through specific matrix constraints and higher-order dispersion optimization,enabling effective CSR suppression even with very large deflection angles.Systematic simulations demonstrate that both methods achieve excellent preservation of transverse emittance and longitudinal profiles.展开更多
BaFe_(12)O_(19)(BaM)thin films with thicknesses ranging from 15 nm–200 nm were deposited on Al_(2)O_(3)(0001)substrates by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).X-ray diffraction patterns show that a buffer layer with a thick...BaFe_(12)O_(19)(BaM)thin films with thicknesses ranging from 15 nm–200 nm were deposited on Al_(2)O_(3)(0001)substrates by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).X-ray diffraction patterns show that a buffer layer with a thickness of nearly 60 nm forms on the substrate,and then a c-axis perpendicularly oriented Ba M thin film grows on the buffer layer.Atomic force microscopy results indicate that the Ba M thin film exhibits a spiral island growth mode on the buffer layer.Magnetic hysteresis loop results confirm that the buffer layer exhibits no significant magnetic anisotropy,while the Ba M thin film exhibits perpendicular magnetic anisotropy.The out-of-plane coercivity decreases with increasing Ba M thin-film thickness due to the combined effect of grain size growth and lattice strain relaxation.The 200 nm thick film exhibits optimum magnetic properties with M_(s)=319 emu/cm^(3) and H_(c)=1546 Oe.展开更多
In recent years,the research on superconductivity in one-dimensional(1D)materials has been attracting increasing attention due to its potential applications in low-dimensional nanodevices.However,the critical temperat...In recent years,the research on superconductivity in one-dimensional(1D)materials has been attracting increasing attention due to its potential applications in low-dimensional nanodevices.However,the critical temperature(T_(c))of 1D superconductors is low.In this work,we theoretically investigate the possible high T_(c) superconductivity of(5,5)carbon nanotube(CNT).The pristine(5,5)CNT is a Dirac semimetal and can be modulated into a semiconductor by full hydrogenation.Interestingly,by further hole doping,it can be regulated into a metallic state with the sp^(3)-hybridized σ electrons metalized,and a giant Kohn anomaly appears in the optical phonons.The two factors together enhance the electron–phonon coupling,and lead to high-T_(c) superconductivity.When the hole doping concentration of hydrogenated-(5,5)CNT is 2.5 hole/cell,the calculated T_(c) is 82.3 K,exceeding the boiling point of liquid nitrogen.Therefore,the predicted hole-doped hydrogenated-(5,5)CNT provides a new platform for 1D high-T_(c) superconductivity and may have potential applications in 1D nanodevices.展开更多
One-dimensional(1D)organic-inorganic halide perovskites have produced significant research interest due to their unique structure and superior tunable luminescence properties.Here,we successfully achieved a unique col...One-dimensional(1D)organic-inorganic halide perovskites have produced significant research interest due to their unique structure and superior tunable luminescence properties.Here,we successfully achieved a unique color-tunable phenomenon of Mn-doped 1D post-perovskite(TDMP)PbBr_(4)(TDMP=trans-2,5-dimethylpiperazine)(TPBM-14)under high pressure.Which exhibited tunable photoluminescence(PL)emission from red to yellow orange.Meanwhile,the band gap continued to decrease below 20.0 GPa,accompanied by piezochromism,which was associated the shrinkage and distortion of inorganic,which enhances the crystal field splitting energy and reduces the energy gap of the ^(4)T_(1) to ^(6)A_(1) transition.The unique octahedral corner-and edge-sharing structure of(TDMP)PbBr_(4),the synergistic effect of Mn doping and pressure induces local lattice distortion in TPBM-14,leading to a significant enhancement of the STE emission at 8.1 GPa.Our research explores the intrinsic connection between the band structure and optical properties of TPBM-14 under high pressure and offers valuable insights for performance optimization.展开更多
The Shanghai High Repetition Rate XFEL and Extreme Light Facility(SHINE)is currently under construction as one of the world’s most advanced hard X-ray free-electron laser facilities.The timing system,as an essential ...The Shanghai High Repetition Rate XFEL and Extreme Light Facility(SHINE)is currently under construction as one of the world’s most advanced hard X-ray free-electron laser facilities.The timing system,as an essential part of the free-electron laser facility,provides precise timing of trigger pulse signals for a range of devices to ensure that particles are generated and accelerated to the designed energy while enabling the precise measurement of beam parameters.To precisely distribute and synchronize the 1.003086 MHz(1300/1296)timing signals over a distance of approximately 3.1 km based on White Rabbit technology,three technical routes have been proposed.This paper begins with a description of the design and development process of the timing system for the SHINE project,which culminates with the determination of the design scheme.During the installation and commissioning of the timing system,the jitter accuracy of the timing signal was tested and found to be less than 10 ps,which meets the requirements of the project.Furthermore,the precise clock synchronization signal provided by the timing system supported the joint debugging of various related systems and realization of beam acquisition.展开更多
The development of catalysts with highly efficient oxygen evolution performance and low-Ir loading is key to scaling up the application of proton exchange membrane(PEM)water electrolysis technology.Here,an Ir-skin cat...The development of catalysts with highly efficient oxygen evolution performance and low-Ir loading is key to scaling up the application of proton exchange membrane(PEM)water electrolysis technology.Here,an Ir-skin catalyst(Ir@KM)is realized on a potassium-manganese oxide(K_(0.25)MnO_(x)(KM))using an ion-exchange method.The Ir-skin over the prepared Ir@KM has a low Ir-Ir atomic distance,endowing an energetically favorable oxide path mechanism to allow a low theoretical overpotential of 0.13 V.Ir@KM offers a low overpotential of~280 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)and provides a high mass activity of up to 18,500 A at a cell voltage of 1.8 V in PEM,which is 17.6 times higher than that of IrO_(2),demonstrating a significant advantage in reducing the cost of the membrane electrode.The presented Ir-skin concept represents a promising strategy to fabricate low-Ir catalyst with high activity and durability for practical applications of PEM.展开更多
Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large vol...Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large volume expansion,and high ion-diffusion energy barriers.Herein,the nitrogen-doped carbon confined ZnTe polyhedron heterostructure(ZnTe/NC)is proposed,exploiting its orbital rehybridization and the realignment of energy level to improve storage performance.Systematic ex situ/in situ characterizations and simulations demonstrated that the elaborate ZnTe/NC offers abundant electron/ion transport pathways,accelerates Na^(+)diffusion kinetics,and alleviates huge volume expansion.Notably,the nitrogen-doped carbon-support interaction induced via electron transfer between ZnTe sites and support elevates the energy level of Zn 3d orbital,greatly enhancing ion adsorption capability and reducing the ion diffusion barrier.As a result,the ZnTe/NC anode delivers a high discharge capacity of 470.5 mAh g^(−1)and long cycling durability over 1000 cycles.This work uncovers that optimizing sodium ion adsorption and diffusion via d-orbital energy level modulation enabled by nitrogen-doped support interaction is an effective method for developing high-performance transition metal telluride anodes for alkali ion storage.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51801227,52071331)。
文摘The influence of homogenization parameters on element segregation,dendritic structure,and the precipitate evolution in the GH3535-0.08wt%Y alloy was investigated.Additionally,some specific homogenization parameters were maintained constant throughout the experiments.Results indicate that the heat treatment at 1150℃for 10 h is the optimal homogenization condition.Following this optimal treatment,dendrite structures and element segregation are eliminated.Furthermore,both SiC and Y_(5)Si_(3)precipitates in the as-cast alloy decrease significantly.Conversely,the homogenization at 1188℃induces overheating defects within the alloy.Although SiC and Y_(5)Si_(3)phases also decrease,some large M6C phases can still be observed,adversely affecting subsequent forging processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12172063).
文摘The damage evolution of polycrystalline Al with helium(He)bubbles under strongly decaying shock waves is studied by molecular dynamics simulations.A new damage region is observed near the loading side of the sample,and the evolution characteristics and underlying mechanisms are elucidated.The development of damage in the new damage region begins after complete unloading of the incident shock wave and is further enhanced when the tensile stress arrives later.The damage evolution is completely controlled by the expansion-merging of He bubbles,without nucleation–growth of voids.This new damage region can be divided into two sections,each of which exhibits a unique dominant mechanism.The damage in the section closer to the loading side is due to the reverse velocity gradient formed after complete unloading of the incident shock wave,depending on the rate of decrease and the amplitude of the initial peak pressure.A high initial peak pressure that can lead to melting of material near the loading side is a necessary condition for the formation of the new damage region,since a significant reverse velocity gradient can only be established if melting occurs.The dominant mechanism in the section distant from the loading side is the action of tensile stress,associated with the profile of the incident shock wave upon reaching the free surface,which determines the material phase near the free surface.Moreover,the presence of He bubbles is another critical factor for formation of the new damage region,which does not occur in pure Al samples.
基金supported by Russian Science Foundation Grant No.24-62-00032.
文摘Experiments with interacting high-velocity flows in a laser plasma can help answer fundamental questions in plasma physics and improve understanding of the mechanisms behind some astrophysical phenomena,such as the formation of collisionless shock waves,deceleration of accretion flows,and evolution of solar and stellar flares.This work presents the first direct experimental observations of stagnation and redirection of counterstreaming flows(jets)of laser plasma induced by intense laser pulses with intensity I~2×10^(18) W/cm^(2).Hybrid particlein-cell-fluid modeling,which takes into account the kinetic effects of ion motion and the evolution of the pressure tensor for electrons,demonstrates the compression of counterdirected toroidal self-generated magnetic fields embedded in counterstreaming plasma flows.The enhancement of the toroidal magnetic field in the interaction region results in plasma flow stagnation and redirection of the jets across the line of their initial propagation.
基金supported by the Science Foundation of High-Level Talents of Wuyi University(Nos.2019AL017,2021AL002).
文摘Polymer-electrolyte-based solid-state Li metal batteries with high-voltage Ni-rich cathodes are promising energy storage technologies owing to their favorable security and high energy densities.However,operating in wide temperature range and at high voltage is a tough challenge for them.Herein,F/N donating fluorinated-amide-based plasticizers regulated polymer electrolyte capable of enabling high-voltage Li||LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)batteries with excellent performance in wide temperature range is developed.F/N donating fluorinated-amide-based plasticizers significantly improve ionic conductivity(1.52 mS/cm at 30℃),enhance oxidation stability(5.0 V vs.Li^(+)/Li)and fabricate robust LiF/Li_(3)N-rich electrode-electrolyte interphases,which significantly improve the interface stability of Li metal anode and NCM811 cathode.The designed polymer electrolyte is nonflammable and has excellent dimensional stability at 200℃.Capitalizing on these advantageous attributes,the Li||NCM811 cells show excellent cycle stability and rate capability from−20℃ to 60℃ at high voltages(∼4.6 V),and under high-loading full cell condition,which display impressive capacity retention of 84.4%after 1000 cycles and ultrahigh capacity of 154.8 mAh/g at 10 C.This work provides a rational design strategy of polymer electrolytes for wide-temperature high-energy solid-state Li metal batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.12075308)。
文摘At high count rates,pile-up events involving neutron and gamma signals result in inaccurate neutron counting and distortions in the energy spectrum.Additionally,a bipolar cusp-like pulse shaping algorithm based on an unfolding synthesis technique was proposed.This algorithm exhibits a narrow pulse shape,and the parallel design of the dual algorithms enables the recovery of pile-up signal amplitudes while preserving the distinct characteristics of neutron and gamma signals.The simplicity of the algorithm facilitates real-time neutron/gamma discrimination on an FPGA,allowing the energy spectra to be updated with each incoming signal.Furthermore,the algorithm can be readily tailored to various experimental conditions by adjusting the decay time constants.Multi-objective optimization reduces the need for manual parameter tuning by rapidly identifying the optimal parameters.Testing with a^(241)Am-Be neutron source and a NaIL scintillator yielded a figure of merit(FoM)value of 2.11 and produced a clear energy spectrum even at high count rates.
文摘Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain the linear relationship between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration in thermal-spectrum MSRs.By applying neutron balance theory,we analyzed the neutron absorption cross sections of various nuclides in single-lattice models with varying fuel concentrations.Our findings reveal a simple linear correlation between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration,which can be explained from the perspective of nuclear reaction cross sections that adhere to the 1/v law in the thermal neutron spectrum.Furthermore,we identified that the neutron absorption single-group cross sections of structural materials and carrier salts exhibit an approximately linear relationship with the fission single-group cross section of ^(235) U;similarly,the reciprocal of ^(235)U’s fission cross section exhibits an approximately linear relationship with uranium concentration.This linear relationship deviates as the volume fraction of molten salt increases,due to a greater proportion of neutrons being captured in the resonance energy spectrum.However,it remains valid for molten salt volume fractions up to 25%and demonstrates broad applicability in the physical design and operation of thermal molten salt reactors.
基金supported by Science Challenge Project(No.TZ20180001)。
文摘Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculations provide accurate and reliable evaluation data and are in good agreement with the experimental data.In this study,self-consistent evaluation data for each reaction were obtained using multi-channel and multi-energy fitting.In particular,the error propagation theory of generalized least squares was used to determine the error of the evaluation data and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section.This R-matrix analysis for the 5 He system has three features.First,for the first time,the error in the evaluation data of the T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section are provided.Second,we used only one set of R-matrix parameters to depict the reaction cross section of each reaction channel of the 5 He system for the entire energy region in our work.Third,in this evaluation,we considered some of the latest measured experimental data,especially after 2000.The T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section at 0.1 MeV and below was carefully studied.The effect of different energy levels in T(d,n)^(4)He was analyzed,with the energy levels 3/2^(+)making a major contribution to the cross section,and the role of the S-wave and P-wave from 3/2~-determines the lean forward trend of the angular distributions at 0.01–0.1 MeV.
基金supported by the Guangdong University Featured Innovation Program Project (Grant No.2024KTSCX043)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant Nos.2025A1515010967,2022A1515110621)+1 种基金the Innovation and Strong School Engineering Fund of Guangdong Province (Grant No.2025KCXTD047)the Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center (Grant No.2021J020)。
文摘Flexible bending strain sensors emerge as promising candidates for wearable health monitoring and human-machine interaction, owing to their high stability and sensitivity. However, a critical trade-off between high sensitivity and reliable largeangle sensing capability persists as a key bottleneck, severely hindering their practical implementation. In this study, a synergistic material-structural engineering strategy is proposed to enhance the bend-sensing performance. Specifically, two core components of this strategy involve an in-house synthesized carbon-based conductive particulate ink with favorable printability and a rationally designed sensing layer structure. By integrating the two components via electrohydrodynamic printing technology, we successfully fabricated highly robust flexible bending strain sensors. The resulting sensors exhibit exceptional electromechanical responsiveness to bending deformation, including a wide operating range(10°–150°), high sensitivity(GF = 50.74), rapid response, low hysteresis, and excellent long-term stability. Practically, they can accurately capture diverse physiological signals, ranging from subtle carotid artery pulses to large elbow flexion. Furthermore, a wearable gesture recognition system, incorporating a printed flexible bending strain sensor array, was developed to enable precise gesture recognition, thereby realizing virtual flight control of an unmanned aerial vehicle. These results indicate that the proposed printed sensor provides a promising approach to the sensitivity-angle trade-off, thereby facilitating the practical implementation of flexible electronics in human-machine interaction.
基金supported by Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2020261)Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA02010000)the Young Potential Program of Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.SINAP-YXJH-202412).
文摘Molten salt reactors,being the only reactor type among Generation Ⅳ advanced nuclear reactors that utilize liquid fuels,offer inherent safety,high-temperature,and low-pressure operation,as well as the capability for online fuel reprocessing.However,the fuel-salt flow results in the decay of delayed neutron precursors(DNPs)outside the core,causing fluctuations in the effective delayed neutron fraction and consequently impacting the reactor reactivity.Particularly in accident scenarios—such as a combined pump shutdown and the inability to rapidly scram the reactor—the sole reliance on negative temperature feedback may cause a significant increase in core temperature,posing a threat to reactor safety.To address these problems,this paper introduces an innovative design for a passive fluid-driven suspended control rod(SCR)to dynamically compensate for reactivity fluctuations caused by DNPs flowing with the fuel.The control rod operates passively by leveraging the combined effects of gravity,buoyancy,and fluid dynamic forces,thereby eliminating the need for an external drive mechanism and enabling direct integration within the active region of the core.Using a 150 MWt thorium-based molten salt reactor as the reference design,we develop a mathematical model to systematically analyze the effects of key parameters—including the geometric dimensions and density of the SCR—on its performance.We examine its motion characteristics under different core flow conditions and assess its feasibility for the dynamic compensation of reactivity changes caused by fuel flow.The results of this study demonstrate that the SCR can effectively counteract reactivity fluctuations induced by fuel flow within molten salt reactors.A sensitivity analysis reveals that the SCR’s average density exerts a profound impact on its start-up flow threshold,channel flow rate,resistance to fuel density fluctuations,and response characteristics.This underscores the critical need to optimize this parameter.Moreover,by judiciously selecting the SCR’s length,number of deployed units,and the placement we can achieve the necessary reactivity control while maintaining a favorable balance between neutron economy and heat transfer performance.Ultimately,this paper provides an innovative solution for the passive reactivity control in molten salt reactors,offering significant potential for practical engineering applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2341249,12005076,22205112)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2025201012)。
文摘The presence of a surface oxide film(B_(2)O_(3))on boron(B)particles significantly compromises their combustion efficiency and kinetic performance in fuel-rich solid propellants.This study proposes an innovative continuous modification strategy combining non-thermal plasma(NTP)etching with fluorocarbon passivation.Characterization and kinetic analysis revealed that reactive plasma species—including atomic hydrogen(H),electronically excited molecular hydrogen(H_(2)^(*)),vibrationally excited molecular hydrogen(H_(2)v),and hydrogen ions(H^(+))—dominate the reduction of B_(2)O_(3)through lowering the transition energy barrier and shifting the reaction spontaneity.Subsequent argon plasma fragmentation of C_(8)F_(18)generates fluorocarbon radicals that form conformal passivation coatings(thickness:7 nm)on purified boron surfaces.The modified boron particles exhibit 37.5℃lower exothermic peak temperature and 27.2%higher heat release(14.8 kJ/g vs.11.6 kJ/g)compared to untreated counterparts.Combustion diagnostics reveal 194%increase in maximum flame height(135.10 mm vs.46.03 mm)and 134%enhancement in flame propagation rate(4.44 cm/s vs.1.90 cm/s).This NTP-based surface engineering approach establishes a scalable pathway for developing highperformance boron-based energetic composites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12175295)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1601000)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project。
文摘With the development of the semiconductor industry below the 7 nm scale,critical dimension small-angle X-ray scattering(CD-SAXS)has emerged as a powerful tool for quantitatively measuring nanoscale deviations.In this study,the effects of X-ray beam size and photon energy on the accuracy of critical dimension measurements were investigated.Critical dimensions measured using beams with different spot sizes showed different deviations from the expected values.Beam sizes that were either too large or too small did not improve confidence intervals.As the incident energy increased,the X-ray transmission rate increased,while the scattering cross section decreased,resulting in a gradual decrease in the signal-to-noise ratio of the diffraction peaks,which reduced the accuracy of the CD-SAXS measurements.An optimal accuracy was obtained at 12 keV with a smaller beam size.Using an effective trapezoid model,the results yielded an average pitch of 100.4±0.2 nm,width of 49.8±0.2 nm,height of 130.0±0.2 nm,and a sidewall angle below 1.1°±0.1°.These results provide crucial guidance for the future development of CD-SAXS laboratories and the construction of X-ray machines as well as robust support for research in related fields.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Award 91745203) supplemented by Central Universities’ Basic Research Funds.
文摘Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1503301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(22375104,22035003,22201143,22371134)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M711699)the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations(YYJC202101)。
文摘Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))is recognized as one of the most effective and selective oxygen agents.However,the explorative study of photocatalysts(PCs)for effective ^(1)O_(2)-based photocatalytic oxidation remains challenging and critical.In this study,a novel donor-acceptor metal-organic framework(D-A MOF)has been developed by engineering the D-A system,which was then evaluated as a photocatalyst for ^(1)O_(2)-based oxidation.By regulating the donor component of the D-A systematic framework,the MOF(B1)exhibits delayed fluorescence(DF)behavior with a reduced singlet-triplet gap.Given the significantly improved electron transfer behavior in combination with an efficient energy transfer process,the optimal B1 demonstrates remarkable activity toward ^(1)O_(2)generation under suitable photoexcitation conditions.Therefore,it can be utilized for the photocatalytic oxidation of 1,5-dioxynaphthalene(1,5-DHN)to Juglone,achieving the highest yield(conversion>99%at 25℃ in 30 min)and selectivity among all previously reported MOF photocatalysts.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.22ZR1470200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12125508,12122514,12541503,12241501)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research—Chinese Academy of Sciences,Shanghai Branch(JCYJ-SHFY-2021-010)。
文摘Preserving beam quality during the transport of high-brightness electron bunches is crucial for advanced accelerator applications,such as particle colliders,free-electron lasers,and recirculating linacs.However,coherent synchrotron radiation(CSR)significantly degrades beam quality when electron bunches pass through multi-bend isochronous beamlines,particularly for short bunches with non-ideal longitudinal profiles.Although several methods have been proposed to mitigate CSR effects,most rely on small-angle approximations or are limited to idealized bunch profiles.In this study,we present two improved methods for designing isochronous triple-bend achromat(TBA)beamlines that effectively mitigate CSR-induced emittance growth and longitudinal profile distortion without relying on small-angle approximations.The first method,an enhanced integral optimization approach,simplifies numerical optimization and can accurately handle larger deflection angles,making it suitable for practical applications that require flexible lattice configurations.The second method,an optimized I-matrix approach,completely cancels steady-state and transient CSR kicks through specific matrix constraints and higher-order dispersion optimization,enabling effective CSR suppression even with very large deflection angles.Systematic simulations demonstrate that both methods achieve excellent preservation of transverse emittance and longitudinal profiles.
文摘BaFe_(12)O_(19)(BaM)thin films with thicknesses ranging from 15 nm–200 nm were deposited on Al_(2)O_(3)(0001)substrates by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).X-ray diffraction patterns show that a buffer layer with a thickness of nearly 60 nm forms on the substrate,and then a c-axis perpendicularly oriented Ba M thin film grows on the buffer layer.Atomic force microscopy results indicate that the Ba M thin film exhibits a spiral island growth mode on the buffer layer.Magnetic hysteresis loop results confirm that the buffer layer exhibits no significant magnetic anisotropy,while the Ba M thin film exhibits perpendicular magnetic anisotropy.The out-of-plane coercivity decreases with increasing Ba M thin-film thickness due to the combined effect of grain size growth and lattice strain relaxation.The 200 nm thick film exhibits optimum magnetic properties with M_(s)=319 emu/cm^(3) and H_(c)=1546 Oe.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12074213 and 11574108)the Major Basic Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (Grant No.ZR2021ZD01)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (Grant No.ZR2023MA082)。
文摘In recent years,the research on superconductivity in one-dimensional(1D)materials has been attracting increasing attention due to its potential applications in low-dimensional nanodevices.However,the critical temperature(T_(c))of 1D superconductors is low.In this work,we theoretically investigate the possible high T_(c) superconductivity of(5,5)carbon nanotube(CNT).The pristine(5,5)CNT is a Dirac semimetal and can be modulated into a semiconductor by full hydrogenation.Interestingly,by further hole doping,it can be regulated into a metallic state with the sp^(3)-hybridized σ electrons metalized,and a giant Kohn anomaly appears in the optical phonons.The two factors together enhance the electron–phonon coupling,and lead to high-T_(c) superconductivity.When the hole doping concentration of hydrogenated-(5,5)CNT is 2.5 hole/cell,the calculated T_(c) is 82.3 K,exceeding the boiling point of liquid nitrogen.Therefore,the predicted hole-doped hydrogenated-(5,5)CNT provides a new platform for 1D high-T_(c) superconductivity and may have potential applications in 1D nanodevices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12404024,12474414,12174144,12474009)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.2023A1515012706,2022A1515011669)+5 种基金the Cooperative education platform of GuangdongProvince(No.(2016)31)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials,Jilin University(No.202414)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2020A1515110120)the Major Science and TechnologyResearch and Development Project of Jiangxi Province(No.20223AAE01003)Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Jiangmen(No.2020030102940008548)the Science Foundation for High-level Talents of Wuyi University(Nos.2021AL019,2019AL029).
文摘One-dimensional(1D)organic-inorganic halide perovskites have produced significant research interest due to their unique structure and superior tunable luminescence properties.Here,we successfully achieved a unique color-tunable phenomenon of Mn-doped 1D post-perovskite(TDMP)PbBr_(4)(TDMP=trans-2,5-dimethylpiperazine)(TPBM-14)under high pressure.Which exhibited tunable photoluminescence(PL)emission from red to yellow orange.Meanwhile,the band gap continued to decrease below 20.0 GPa,accompanied by piezochromism,which was associated the shrinkage and distortion of inorganic,which enhances the crystal field splitting energy and reduces the energy gap of the ^(4)T_(1) to ^(6)A_(1) transition.The unique octahedral corner-and edge-sharing structure of(TDMP)PbBr_(4),the synergistic effect of Mn doping and pressure induces local lattice distortion in TPBM-14,leading to a significant enhancement of the STE emission at 8.1 GPa.Our research explores the intrinsic connection between the band structure and optical properties of TPBM-14 under high pressure and offers valuable insights for performance optimization.
基金supported by SHINE and Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(No.2017SHZDZX02).
文摘The Shanghai High Repetition Rate XFEL and Extreme Light Facility(SHINE)is currently under construction as one of the world’s most advanced hard X-ray free-electron laser facilities.The timing system,as an essential part of the free-electron laser facility,provides precise timing of trigger pulse signals for a range of devices to ensure that particles are generated and accelerated to the designed energy while enabling the precise measurement of beam parameters.To precisely distribute and synchronize the 1.003086 MHz(1300/1296)timing signals over a distance of approximately 3.1 km based on White Rabbit technology,three technical routes have been proposed.This paper begins with a description of the design and development process of the timing system for the SHINE project,which culminates with the determination of the design scheme.During the installation and commissioning of the timing system,the jitter accuracy of the timing signal was tested and found to be less than 10 ps,which meets the requirements of the project.Furthermore,the precise clock synchronization signal provided by the timing system supported the joint debugging of various related systems and realization of beam acquisition.
基金supported by the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(ZDYF2023GXJS165)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52164028,22109035,52274297)+2 种基金the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea(Hainan University,MRUKF2021029)the Start-up Research Foundation of Hainan University(KYQD(ZR)-20008,20084,21170)the Specific Research Fund of the Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province。
文摘The development of catalysts with highly efficient oxygen evolution performance and low-Ir loading is key to scaling up the application of proton exchange membrane(PEM)water electrolysis technology.Here,an Ir-skin catalyst(Ir@KM)is realized on a potassium-manganese oxide(K_(0.25)MnO_(x)(KM))using an ion-exchange method.The Ir-skin over the prepared Ir@KM has a low Ir-Ir atomic distance,endowing an energetically favorable oxide path mechanism to allow a low theoretical overpotential of 0.13 V.Ir@KM offers a low overpotential of~280 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)and provides a high mass activity of up to 18,500 A at a cell voltage of 1.8 V in PEM,which is 17.6 times higher than that of IrO_(2),demonstrating a significant advantage in reducing the cost of the membrane electrode.The presented Ir-skin concept represents a promising strategy to fabricate low-Ir catalyst with high activity and durability for practical applications of PEM.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402298,52172224,52302240)Science and Technology Correspondent Project of Tianjin(24YDTPJC00240)+1 种基金the Macao Young Scholars Program(AM2023011)the Yuanguang Scholars Program,Hebei University of Technology(282022554).
文摘Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large volume expansion,and high ion-diffusion energy barriers.Herein,the nitrogen-doped carbon confined ZnTe polyhedron heterostructure(ZnTe/NC)is proposed,exploiting its orbital rehybridization and the realignment of energy level to improve storage performance.Systematic ex situ/in situ characterizations and simulations demonstrated that the elaborate ZnTe/NC offers abundant electron/ion transport pathways,accelerates Na^(+)diffusion kinetics,and alleviates huge volume expansion.Notably,the nitrogen-doped carbon-support interaction induced via electron transfer between ZnTe sites and support elevates the energy level of Zn 3d orbital,greatly enhancing ion adsorption capability and reducing the ion diffusion barrier.As a result,the ZnTe/NC anode delivers a high discharge capacity of 470.5 mAh g^(−1)and long cycling durability over 1000 cycles.This work uncovers that optimizing sodium ion adsorption and diffusion via d-orbital energy level modulation enabled by nitrogen-doped support interaction is an effective method for developing high-performance transition metal telluride anodes for alkali ion storage.
