The garnet-type Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)solid electrolyte is regarded as a promising option for all-solid-state batteries owing to its notable features,including high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical ...The garnet-type Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)solid electrolyte is regarded as a promising option for all-solid-state batteries owing to its notable features,including high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.Although aluminum-doped LLZO(Al-LLZO)is crucial for achieving LLZO ceramics with high critical current density,the characteristics of its grain and grain boundary structures remain largely elusive.In this work,the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)technique,in conjunction with the distribution of relaxation times(DRT)method,was employed to investigate structural alterations in Al-LLZO ceramics modified by La_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7)(LZO)additives.Additionally,the impact of sintering temperature and electrolyte testing temperature on ceramic structural changes was investigated using the DRT tools.By optimizing experimental conditions such as the concentration of added LZO and the sintering temperature of Al-LLZO,the study was further refined.This enabled us to successfully identify Al-LLZO solid electrolytes exhibiting uniform morphological structures,moderate crystal grain sizes and high density.By adding 6 wt%of LZO to the Al-LLZO solid electrolyte,we achieved the purest cubic phase and optimal lithium-ion conductivity.Under this condition,the sintered Al-LLZO ceramics exhibited exceeding 4.2×10^(-4)S·cm^(-1)conductivity at room temperature and a high critical current density of up to 0.6 mA·cm^(-2).展开更多
In recent years,(0001)twist grain boundaries(BTGBs)located in primary α grain clusters were identified as fatigue crack nucleation sites in different Ti alloys.In the present study,crack initiation was investigated i...In recent years,(0001)twist grain boundaries(BTGBs)located in primary α grain clusters were identified as fatigue crack nucleation sites in different Ti alloys.In the present study,crack initiation was investigated in a bimodal Ti-5Al-4 V alloy subjected to low-cycle fatigue and dwell-fatigue loadings at room temperature.The low fraction of primary α grains was not associated with a lack of sensitivity to BTGB cracking.Transmission electron microscopy and electron back-scattered diffraction were used to characterize BTGBs in the initial microstructure.The fatigue mechanisms were then analyzed with a focus on dislocation activity.α_(p) grains adjacent to cracked BTGBs contained a high dislocation density.It was primarily composed of planar slip bands of dislocations.In addition,<c+a>dislocations were noticed in the vicinity of cracked BTGBs.They supposedly pertain to crack tip plasticity during growth,and no evidence of a role of an incoming slip event in crack nucleation was obtained.Also,basal slip bands extending across adjacent grains were found to emerge from BTGBs.This feature provides an easier path for crack extension when growth along the grain boundary becomes difficult owing to a deviation from the basal plane.Atom probe tomography analyses evidenced V and Fe segregation at a grain boundary with a significant deviation from the BTGB configuration.This suggests a possible contribution of local solute segregation to the high cracking resistance of general α_(p)/α_(p) grain boundaries.This work provides new insights into the mechanisms involved in cracking of BTGB in Ti alloys subjected to cyclic loadings.展开更多
The Mg-air batteries face limitations with pronounced hydrogen evolution and low anodic utilization efficiency from Mg anodes in conventional NaCl electrolytes.The corrosion performance,surface composition,and dischar...The Mg-air batteries face limitations with pronounced hydrogen evolution and low anodic utilization efficiency from Mg anodes in conventional NaCl electrolytes.The corrosion performance,surface composition,and discharge properties of commercial purity Mg anodes were thoroughly investigated in KNO_(3)electrolytes with and without sodium 5-sulfosalicylate and compared to NaCl electrolyte.The addition of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate to KNO_(3)-based electrolyte results in efficient inhibition of H_(2)evolution,consequently enhancing anodic utilization efficiency to 84%and specific capacity to 1844 mAh/g,compared to NaCl(24%and 534 mAh/g,respectively)under discharge condition of 10 mA/cm^(2)in half cell.Furthermore,the chelating ability of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate can significantly improve the Mg surface dissolution kinetics and discharge product deposition rate at the Mg anode/electrolyte interface,yielding formation of a thinner discharge layer as confirmed by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry.The discharge voltage is increased to 1.60 V,compared to 1.35 V in KNO_(3)at 0.5 mA/cm^(2)in full cell.However,higher concentration of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate can accelerate Mg anode dissolution,impeding the improvement of anodic utilization efficiency,specific capacity,and energy density.Hence,determining optimal additive concentration and current density is crucial for enhancing the discharge properties of Mg-air batteries and mitigating excessive Mg dissolution in chloride-free electrolytes.展开更多
Mg-air batteries have attracted tremendous attention as a potential next-generation power source for portable electronics and e-transportation due to their remarkable high theoretical volumetric energy density,environ...Mg-air batteries have attracted tremendous attention as a potential next-generation power source for portable electronics and e-transportation due to their remarkable high theoretical volumetric energy density,environmental sustainability,and cost-effectiveness.However,the fast hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)in NaCl-based aqueous electrolytes impairs the performance of Mg-air batteries and leads to poor specific capacity,low energy density,and low utilization.Thus,the conventionally used NaCl solute was proposed to be replaced by NaNO_(3)and acetic acid additive as a corrosion inhibitor,therefore an electrolyte engineering for long-life time Mg-air batteries is reported.The resulting Mg-air batteries based on this optimized electrolyte demonstrate an improved discharge voltage reaching~1.8 V for initial 5 h at a current density of 0.5 mA/cm^(2) and significantly prolonged cells'operational lifetime to over 360 h,in contrast to only~17 h observed in NaCl electrolyte.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry were employed to analyse the composition of surface film and scanning electron microscopy combined with transmission electron microscopy to clarify the morphology changes of the surface layer as a function of acetic acid addition.The thorough studies of chemical composition and morphology of corrosion products have allowed us to elucidate the working mechanism of Mg anode in this optimized electrolyte for Mg-air batteries.展开更多
1.Introduction In structural metallic materials,the occurrence of particular deformation mechanisms such as dislocation slip,deformation twins(DTs)[1,2]deformation kink bands(KBs)[3,4]or stressinduced phase transforma...1.Introduction In structural metallic materials,the occurrence of particular deformation mechanisms such as dislocation slip,deformation twins(DTs)[1,2]deformation kink bands(KBs)[3,4]or stressinduced phase transformations(SIM)[5],are closely related to both their crystal structures[6–8](e.g.FCC,BCC and HCP)and loading conditions(e.g.temperature and/or strain rate).展开更多
The deformation mode of{332}<113>twinning(hereafter called 332T)has often been observed under the plastic flow in metastableβtitanium alloys with body-centered cubic(BCC)structure,which contributes to improving...The deformation mode of{332}<113>twinning(hereafter called 332T)has often been observed under the plastic flow in metastableβtitanium alloys with body-centered cubic(BCC)structure,which contributes to improving the mechanical performance.Herein,we report a structure of compressive deformation-induced primary 332T with hierarchical and/or heterogeneous composite sub-structure in a Twin-Induced Plasticity(TWIP)βTi-alloy under uniaxial compression.The detailed structural characterization after compressive deformation revealed that the sub-structure,including secondary 332T and secondary{112}<111>twinning,formed inside the 332T structure,which constitutes a hierarchical and/or heterogeneous structure at micro-and nano-scale and consequently contributes to the high strength,large ductility and enhanced strain-hardening behavior.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52102284)the Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(Nos.JCYJ20210324094206019 and JCYJ20210324094000001).
文摘The garnet-type Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)solid electrolyte is regarded as a promising option for all-solid-state batteries owing to its notable features,including high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window.Although aluminum-doped LLZO(Al-LLZO)is crucial for achieving LLZO ceramics with high critical current density,the characteristics of its grain and grain boundary structures remain largely elusive.In this work,the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)technique,in conjunction with the distribution of relaxation times(DRT)method,was employed to investigate structural alterations in Al-LLZO ceramics modified by La_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7)(LZO)additives.Additionally,the impact of sintering temperature and electrolyte testing temperature on ceramic structural changes was investigated using the DRT tools.By optimizing experimental conditions such as the concentration of added LZO and the sintering temperature of Al-LLZO,the study was further refined.This enabled us to successfully identify Al-LLZO solid electrolytes exhibiting uniform morphological structures,moderate crystal grain sizes and high density.By adding 6 wt%of LZO to the Al-LLZO solid electrolyte,we achieved the purest cubic phase and optimal lithium-ion conductivity.Under this condition,the sintered Al-LLZO ceramics exhibited exceeding 4.2×10^(-4)S·cm^(-1)conductivity at room temperature and a high critical current density of up to 0.6 mA·cm^(-2).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2050)support of the Chinese Scholarship Council(No.202006290165).
文摘In recent years,(0001)twist grain boundaries(BTGBs)located in primary α grain clusters were identified as fatigue crack nucleation sites in different Ti alloys.In the present study,crack initiation was investigated in a bimodal Ti-5Al-4 V alloy subjected to low-cycle fatigue and dwell-fatigue loadings at room temperature.The low fraction of primary α grains was not associated with a lack of sensitivity to BTGB cracking.Transmission electron microscopy and electron back-scattered diffraction were used to characterize BTGBs in the initial microstructure.The fatigue mechanisms were then analyzed with a focus on dislocation activity.α_(p) grains adjacent to cracked BTGBs contained a high dislocation density.It was primarily composed of planar slip bands of dislocations.In addition,<c+a>dislocations were noticed in the vicinity of cracked BTGBs.They supposedly pertain to crack tip plasticity during growth,and no evidence of a role of an incoming slip event in crack nucleation was obtained.Also,basal slip bands extending across adjacent grains were found to emerge from BTGBs.This feature provides an easier path for crack extension when growth along the grain boundary becomes difficult owing to a deviation from the basal plane.Atom probe tomography analyses evidenced V and Fe segregation at a grain boundary with a significant deviation from the BTGB configuration.This suggests a possible contribution of local solute segregation to the high cracking resistance of general α_(p)/α_(p) grain boundaries.This work provides new insights into the mechanisms involved in cracking of BTGB in Ti alloys subjected to cyclic loadings.
基金the China Scholarship Council(CSC)for funding(No.202209350006).
文摘The Mg-air batteries face limitations with pronounced hydrogen evolution and low anodic utilization efficiency from Mg anodes in conventional NaCl electrolytes.The corrosion performance,surface composition,and discharge properties of commercial purity Mg anodes were thoroughly investigated in KNO_(3)electrolytes with and without sodium 5-sulfosalicylate and compared to NaCl electrolyte.The addition of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate to KNO_(3)-based electrolyte results in efficient inhibition of H_(2)evolution,consequently enhancing anodic utilization efficiency to 84%and specific capacity to 1844 mAh/g,compared to NaCl(24%and 534 mAh/g,respectively)under discharge condition of 10 mA/cm^(2)in half cell.Furthermore,the chelating ability of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate can significantly improve the Mg surface dissolution kinetics and discharge product deposition rate at the Mg anode/electrolyte interface,yielding formation of a thinner discharge layer as confirmed by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry.The discharge voltage is increased to 1.60 V,compared to 1.35 V in KNO_(3)at 0.5 mA/cm^(2)in full cell.However,higher concentration of sodium 5-sulfosalicylate can accelerate Mg anode dissolution,impeding the improvement of anodic utilization efficiency,specific capacity,and energy density.Hence,determining optimal additive concentration and current density is crucial for enhancing the discharge properties of Mg-air batteries and mitigating excessive Mg dissolution in chloride-free electrolytes.
基金the China Scholarship Council(CSC)for funding(no.201806310116)。
文摘Mg-air batteries have attracted tremendous attention as a potential next-generation power source for portable electronics and e-transportation due to their remarkable high theoretical volumetric energy density,environmental sustainability,and cost-effectiveness.However,the fast hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)in NaCl-based aqueous electrolytes impairs the performance of Mg-air batteries and leads to poor specific capacity,low energy density,and low utilization.Thus,the conventionally used NaCl solute was proposed to be replaced by NaNO_(3)and acetic acid additive as a corrosion inhibitor,therefore an electrolyte engineering for long-life time Mg-air batteries is reported.The resulting Mg-air batteries based on this optimized electrolyte demonstrate an improved discharge voltage reaching~1.8 V for initial 5 h at a current density of 0.5 mA/cm^(2) and significantly prolonged cells'operational lifetime to over 360 h,in contrast to only~17 h observed in NaCl electrolyte.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry were employed to analyse the composition of surface film and scanning electron microscopy combined with transmission electron microscopy to clarify the morphology changes of the surface layer as a function of acetic acid addition.The thorough studies of chemical composition and morphology of corrosion products have allowed us to elucidate the working mechanism of Mg anode in this optimized electrolyte for Mg-air batteries.
基金the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU(No.SKLSP201818)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51601216)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2018GF13)。
文摘1.Introduction In structural metallic materials,the occurrence of particular deformation mechanisms such as dislocation slip,deformation twins(DTs)[1,2]deformation kink bands(KBs)[3,4]or stressinduced phase transformations(SIM)[5],are closely related to both their crystal structures[6–8](e.g.FCC,BCC and HCP)and loading conditions(e.g.temperature and/or strain rate).
基金supported by the Fund of State Key Lab of Advanced Metals and Materials,University of Science and Technology Beijing(No.2019-ZD03)the Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing,Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.SKLSP201501)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51601216 and 51901193)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2017XKQY009 and 2018GF13)sponsored by China Scholarship Council。
文摘The deformation mode of{332}<113>twinning(hereafter called 332T)has often been observed under the plastic flow in metastableβtitanium alloys with body-centered cubic(BCC)structure,which contributes to improving the mechanical performance.Herein,we report a structure of compressive deformation-induced primary 332T with hierarchical and/or heterogeneous composite sub-structure in a Twin-Induced Plasticity(TWIP)βTi-alloy under uniaxial compression.The detailed structural characterization after compressive deformation revealed that the sub-structure,including secondary 332T and secondary{112}<111>twinning,formed inside the 332T structure,which constitutes a hierarchical and/or heterogeneous structure at micro-and nano-scale and consequently contributes to the high strength,large ductility and enhanced strain-hardening behavior.
