This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix wi...This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix with nano-sized VCr precipitates.VCr is chemical-disordered and TiNi has a B2-ordered structure.The alloy was subjected to 400 keV He ion irradiation with a fluence of 1×10^(17)ions cm^(−2)at 450℃.The results show He bubbles within the chemical-disordered VCr matrix exhibit a near-spherical shape with a smaller size and higher density compared to that in chemical-ordered TiNi phase with a larger size,lower density,and faceted shape.This indicates the chemical-disordered VCr phase effectively suppresses He accumulation compared to the B2-ordered TiNi phase,emphasizing the dominance of chemical struc-tures in He bubble formation.The calculation of density functional theory(DFT)shows that Ti and Ni have lower vacancy formation energy than that of V and Cr,respectively,which results in the increased vacancy production in TiNi.Consequently,He bubbles in TiNi have a larger bubble size consistent with experimental observations of radiation-induced Ni segregation.These findings elucidate the roles of or-dered and disordered chemical structures in He bubble evolution,offering insights for the development of gas ion irradiation-resistant materials.展开更多
High-frequency supercapacitors are being studied with the aim to replace the bulky electrolytic capacitors for current ripple filtering and other functions used in power systems. Here, 3 D edge-oriented graphene(EOG)w...High-frequency supercapacitors are being studied with the aim to replace the bulky electrolytic capacitors for current ripple filtering and other functions used in power systems. Here, 3 D edge-oriented graphene(EOG)was grown encircling carbon nanofiber(CNF) framework to form a highly conductive electrode with a large surface area. Such EOG/CNF electrodes were tested in aqueous and organic electrolytes for high-frequency supercapacitor development. For the aqueous and the organic cell, the characteristic frequency at-45° phase angle was found to be as high as 22 and 8.5 k Hz, respectively. At 120 Hz, the electrode capacitance density was 0.37 and 0.16 m F cm^(-2) for the two cells. In particular, the 3 V high-frequency organic cell was successfully tested as filtering capacitor used in AC/DC converter, suggesting the promisingpotential of this technology for compact power supply design and other applications.展开更多
The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucl...The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucleation environment are created by the high-gravity equipment （rotating packed bed） in carrying out the anti-solvent precipitation process to produce nanoparticles. The average particle size decreases from 55 μm of the raw danazol to 190 nm of the nanoparticles. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller （BET） surface area sharply increases from 0.66 m^2·g^-1 to 15.08 m^2·g^-l. Accordingly, the dissolution rate is greatly improved. The molecular state, chemical composition, and crystal form of the danazol nanoparticles remains unchanged after processing according to Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, The high recovery ratio and continuous production capacity are highly appreciated in industry. Therefore, the HGAP method might offer a general and facile platform for mass production of hydrophobic pharmaceutical danazol particles in nanometer range.展开更多
Refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)are considered to be a promising candidate for elevated temper-ature applications.Nanocrystalline(NC)RHEAs are supposed to exhibit many different high-temperature mechanical behavi...Refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)are considered to be a promising candidate for elevated temper-ature applications.Nanocrystalline(NC)RHEAs are supposed to exhibit many different high-temperature mechanical behaviors in comparison with their coarse-grained(CG)and ultrafine-grained(UFG)counter-parts.However,the creep behaviors of NC RHEAs,which must be well evaluated for high-temperature applications,are largely unknown because it is difficult to produce bulk quantities of NC RHEAs for creep tests.In the present work,an equiatomic bulk NC VNbMoTaW RHEA with an average grain size of 67±17 nm was synthesized by mechanical alloying(MA)and the subsequent high-pressure/high-temperature sintering.The creep tests were performed on bulk specimens by compression at high tem-peratures(973 and 1073 K)under different stresses(70-1100 MPa).The creep resistance of the bulk NC VNbMoTaW is slightly lower than that of the bulk CG VNbMoTaW,but much higher than that of previ-ously reported CG and UFG HEAs.The derived activation volume,stress exponent,and activation energy of bulk NC VNbMoTaW indicate that the creep deformation is dominated by grain boundary diffusion.The creep deformation is controlled by the diffusion of Mo and Nb elements,which have the two slowest grain boundary diffusivities among the five alloying elements.The present work provides a fundamental understanding of the creep behavior and deformation mechanism of NC RHEAs,which should help design advanced creep-resistant RHEAs.展开更多
Nanocrystalline(NC)W metals and alloys often exhibit higher radiation tolerance and strength than their coarse-grained counterparts.However,their thermal stability is low,making it difficult to achieve bulk NC W metal...Nanocrystalline(NC)W metals and alloys often exhibit higher radiation tolerance and strength than their coarse-grained counterparts.However,their thermal stability is low,making it difficult to achieve bulk NC W metals and alloys by consolidation using conventional techniques such as pressure-less sintering,hot-explosive-compaction sintering,and spark plasma sintering.Here we report the synthesis and mechanical properties of bulk NC W_(100-x)Ti_(x)(x=10 at.%-30 at.%)alloys prepared by consolidating mechanically alloyed NC powders under a high-temperature/high-pressure condition.Adding 20 at.%-30 at.%Ti largely improves the sinterability of NC W-Ti alloy powders.The room-temperature microhardness and compressive yield strength of consolidated bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) alloy are∼16.9 and 6.0 GPa,respectively,which are mainly caused by grain boundary strengthening and significantly higher than those of previously reported W and W alloys.The ultimate compressive strength of bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) measured between 900 and 1100°C deceases with increasing temperature.This behavior can be explained by the activation of Rachinger grain boundary sliding.No grain growth is observed in bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) after compression at 1000°C.Theoretical calculation suggests that it is the segregation of Ti at grain boundaries that decreases the specific grain boundary free energy and makes the NC W_(80)Ti_(20) alloy thermodynamically stable.展开更多
MgH_(2),albeit with slow desorption kinetics,has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Adding such catalyst as Ni can improve the desorption kinetics of MgH_(2),whereas the...MgH_(2),albeit with slow desorption kinetics,has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Adding such catalyst as Ni can improve the desorption kinetics of MgH_(2),whereas the catalytic role has been attributed to different substances such as Ni,Mg_(2)Ni,Mg_(2)NiH0.3,and Mg_(2)NiH4.In the present study,Ni nanoparticles(Ni-NPs)supported on mesoporous carbon(Ni@C)have been synthesized to improve the hydrogen desorption kinetics of MgH_(2).The utilization of Ni@C largely decreases the dehydrogenation activation energy from 176.9 to 79.3 kJ mol^(−1) and the peak temperature of dehydrogenation from 375.5 to 235℃.The mechanism of Ni catalyst is well examined by advanced aberration-corrected environmental transmission electron microscopy and/or x-ray diffraction.During the first dehydrogenation,detailed microstructural studies reveal that the decomposition of MgH_(2)is initially triggered by the Ni-NPs,which is the rate-limiting step.Subsequently,the generated Mg reacts rapidly with Ni-NPs to form Mg_(2)Ni,which further promotes the dehydrogenation of residual MgH_(2).In the following dehydrogenation cycle,Mg_(2)NiH4 can rapidly decompose into Mg_(2)Ni,which continuously promotes the decomposition of MgH_(2).Our study not only elucidates the mechanism of Ni catalyst but also helps design and assemble catalysts with improved dehydriding kinetics of MgH_(2).展开更多
We discuss how recent advances in phase-recovery imaging techniques in combination with plasmonic UTSs （ultrathin condensers） with a semiconductor substrate have paved the way for the development of novel optical na...We discuss how recent advances in phase-recovery imaging techniques in combination with plasmonic UTSs （ultrathin condensers） with a semiconductor substrate have paved the way for the development of novel optical nanoscopes. These optical nanoscopes are capable of imaging the intensity and the phase of the electric field distribution at the sample＇s plane.展开更多
Single crystallization is an important strategy to resolve intergranular cracks and unnecessary side reactions with electrolytes in layered transition metal oxide cathodes LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811).Due t...Single crystallization is an important strategy to resolve intergranular cracks and unnecessary side reactions with electrolytes in layered transition metal oxide cathodes LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811).Due to the limitations of high-temperature sintering and multi-step calcination,single crystal NMC811 generally shows irregular particles with a size of 2-3μm.However,the prolonged Li-ion diffusion pathway and the stress generated by the uneven de-/intercalation sluggish Li-ion diffusion kinetics,what is more,cause structural damage such as intragranular cracks.A slow Li extraction rate or particle size reduction will ameliorate the structural damage and improve the cycling stability.As the most promising cathodes for next-generation power batteries,NMC811 required fast charge performance and cycle stability.Particle size reduction appears to be the displacement option.Nanonization is an effective strategy to mitigate intragranular cracks of single crystal NMC811.However,the serious aggregation and increased specific surface area become new challenges.In this article,we synthesized monodisperse nanoscale single crystal NMC811 by molten salt method and modified the surface by LiNbO3 coating.The electrochemical performance shows that nanoscale single crystal NMC811 has faster kinetic and higher capacity retention,so the strategy of combining nanonization and surface coating is an alternative way to prepare high specific capacity and cycle stable single crystal NMC811.展开更多
The development of highly efficient catalysts in the cathodes of rechargeable Li-O_(2) batteries is a considerable challenge.To enhance the electrochemical performance of the Li-O_(2) battery,it is essential to choose...The development of highly efficient catalysts in the cathodes of rechargeable Li-O_(2) batteries is a considerable challenge.To enhance the electrochemical performance of the Li-O_(2) battery,it is essential to choose a suitable catalyst material.Copper selenide(CuSe)is considered as a more promising cathode catalyst material for Li-O_(2) battery due to its better conductivity and rich electrochemical active sites.However,its electrochemical reaction and fundamental catalytic mechanism remain unclear till now.Herein,in-situ environmental transmission electron microscopy technique was used to study the catalysis mechanism of the CuSe nanosheets in Li-O_(2) batteries during discharge and charge processes.It is found that Li_(2)O was formed and decomposed around the ultrafine-grained Cu during the discharge and charge processes,respectively,demonstrating excellent cycling.This indicate that the freshly formed ultrafine-grained Cu in the conversion reaction catalyzed the latter four-electron-transfer oxygen reduction reaction,leading to the formation of Li_(2)O.Our study provides important understanding of the electrochemistry of the LiO_(2) nanobatteries,which will aid the development of high-performance Li-O_(2) batteries for energy storage applications.展开更多
All-solid-state Li batteries(ASSLBs)using solid electrolytes(SEs)have gained significant attention in recent years considering the safety issue and their high energy density.Despite these advantages,the commercializat...All-solid-state Li batteries(ASSLBs)using solid electrolytes(SEs)have gained significant attention in recent years considering the safety issue and their high energy density.Despite these advantages,the commercialization of ASSLBs still faces challenges regarding the electrolyte/electrodes interfaces and growth of Li dendrites.Elemental doping is an effective and direct method to enhance the performance of SEs.Here,we report an Al-F co-doping strategy to improve the overall properties including ion conductivity,high voltage stability,and cathode and anode compatibility.Particularly,the Al-F co-doping enables the formation of a thin Li-Al alloy layer and fluoride interphases,thereby constructing a relatively stable interface and promoting uniform Li deposition.The similar merits of Al-F co-doping are also revealed in the Li-argyrodite series.ASSLBs assembled with these optimized electrolytes gain good electrochemical performance,demonstrating the universality of Al-F co-doping towards advanced SEs.展开更多
Halide electrolytes,renowned for their excellent electrochemical stability and wide voltage window,exhibit significant potential in the development of high energy density solid-state batteries featuring high voltage c...Halide electrolytes,renowned for their excellent electrochemical stability and wide voltage window,exhibit significant potential in the development of high energy density solid-state batteries featuring high voltage cathode materials.In this study,we present the development and synthesis of a 0.6Li_(2)S-ZrCl_(4)solid electrolyte,demonstrating an ion conductivity of 1.9×10^(–3)S/cm at 25°C.Under a pressure of 500 MPa,the relative density of the electrolyte can reach 97.37%,showcasing its commendable compressibility.0.6Li_(2)S-ZrCl_(4)served as the electrolyte,and we assembled batteries utilizing a LiCoO_(2)(LCO)positive electrode,Li_(9.54)Si_(1.74)P_(1.44)S_(11.7)Cl_(0.3)(LSPSCl)coating,and Li-In negative electrode for laboratory testing.At 25°C,this all-solid-state battery demonstrated an impressive discharge capacity retention rate of86.99%(with a final discharge specific capacity of 110.5 m Ah/g)after 250 cycles at 24 m A/g and 100 MPa stack pressure.Upon substituting the positive electrode material with LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811)and assembling an all-solid-state battery,it demonstrated a discharge capacity retention rate of 74.17%after200 cycles at 3.6 m A/g and 100 MPa stack pressure in an environment at 25°C(with a final discharge specific capacity of 103.3 m A/g).Our findings hold significant implications for the design of novel superionic conductors,thereby contributing to the advancement of all-solid-state battery technology.展开更多
MgH_(2) has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Nevertheless,rapid capacity decay and sluggish hydrogen storage kinetics hamper its practical application.Herein,a Ni/C na...MgH_(2) has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Nevertheless,rapid capacity decay and sluggish hydrogen storage kinetics hamper its practical application.Herein,a Ni/C nano-catalyst doped MgH_(2)(MgH_(2)–Ni/C)shows an improved hydrogen absorption kinetics with largely reduced activation energy.Particularly,the MgH_(2)–Ni/C displays remarkable cycling stability,which maintains a high capacity of 6.01 wt.%(98.8%of initial capacity)even after 50 full hydrogen ab/desorption cycles,while the undoped MgH_(2) counterpart retains only 85.2%of its initial capacity.Detailed microstructure characterizations clearly reveal that particle sintering/growth accounts primarily for the deterioration of cycling performance of undoped MgH_(2).By comparison,MgH_(2)–Ni/C can maintain a stable particle size with a growing porous structure during long-term cycling,which effectively increases the specific surface of the particles.A novel carbon-induced-porosity stabilization mechanism is proposed,which can stabilize the proportion of rapid hydrogen absorption process,thus dominating the excellent cycling performance of MgH_(2)–Ni/C.This study provides new insights into the cycling stability mechanism of carbon-containing Mg-based hydrogen storage materials,thus promoting their practical applications.展开更多
The rapid development of nanotechnology has significantly revolutionized wearable electronics and expanded their functionality.Through introducing innovative solutions for energy harvesting and autonomous sensing,this...The rapid development of nanotechnology has significantly revolutionized wearable electronics and expanded their functionality.Through introducing innovative solutions for energy harvesting and autonomous sensing,this research presents a cost-effective strategy to enhance the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs).The TENG was fabricated from polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)and N,N'-poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)blend with a porous structure via a novel optimized quenching method.The developed approach results in a highβ-phase content(85.7%)PVDF/3wt.%PMMA porous blend,known for its superior piezoelectric properties.PVDF/3wt.%PMMA modified porous TENG demonstrates remarkable electrical output,with a dielectric constant of 40 and an open-circuit voltage of approximately 600 V.The porous matrix notably increases durability,enduring over 36000 operational cycles without performance degradation.Moreover,practical applications were explored in this research,including powering LEDs and pacemakers with a maximum power output of 750mWm^(-2).Also,TENG served as a self-powered tactile sensor for robotic applications in various temperature conditions.The work highlights the potential of the PVDF/PMMA porous blend to utilize the next-generation self-powered sensors and power small electronic devices.展开更多
Extensively explored for their distinctive pseudocapacitance characteristics,MXenes,a distinguished group of 2D materials,have led to remarkable achievements,particularly in the realm of energy storage devices.This wo...Extensively explored for their distinctive pseudocapacitance characteristics,MXenes,a distinguished group of 2D materials,have led to remarkable achievements,particularly in the realm of energy storage devices.This work presents an innovative Pseudocapacitive Sensor.The key lies in switching the energy storage kinetics from pseudocapacitor to electrical double layer capacitor by employing the change of local pH(-log[H^(+)])in MXene-based flexible supercapacitors during bending.Pseudocapacitive sensing is observed in acidic electrolyte but absent in neutral electrolyte.Applied shearing during bending causes liquid-crystalline MXene sheets to increase in their degree of anisotropic alignment.With blocking of H+mobility due to the higher diffusion barrier,local pH increases.The electrochemical energy storage kinetics transits from Faradaic chemical protonation(intercalation)to non-Faradaic physical adsorption.We utilize the phenomenon of capacitance change due to shifting energy storage kinetics for strain sensing purposes.The developed highly sensitive Pseudocapacitive Sensors feature a remarkable gauge factor(GF)of approximately 1200,far surpassing conventional strain sensors(GF:~1 for dielectric-cap sensor).The introduction of the Pseudocapacitive Sensor represents a paradigm shift,expanding the application of pseudocapacitance from being solely confined to energy devices to the realm of multifunctional electronics.This technological leap enriches our understanding of the pseudocapacitance mechanism of MXenes,and will drive innovation in cutting-edge technology areas,including advanced robotics,implantable biomedical devices,and health monitoring systems.展开更多
染料污染是水污染中最严重的问题之一,吸引了很多科学家的关注.人们尝试了很多方法去解决该问题,如化学氧化法、物理吸附法、光催化降解法和生物降解法等.与其他几种方法相比,光催化法有着低能耗、环保以及高效等优势.三氧化钨是常见的...染料污染是水污染中最严重的问题之一,吸引了很多科学家的关注.人们尝试了很多方法去解决该问题,如化学氧化法、物理吸附法、光催化降解法和生物降解法等.与其他几种方法相比,光催化法有着低能耗、环保以及高效等优势.三氧化钨是常见的半导体材料,具有独特的光学性能,近年来受到了广泛的研究.本文以钨酸钠和硫脲为前驱体,通过水热法制备了三氧化钨/氧化银(WO_3/Ag_2O)复合材料,并用光催化降解亚甲基蓝来分析其光催化性能.通过X射线光电子能谱、X射线衍射、透射电子显微镜、扫描电子显微镜、紫外可见吸收光谱等表征手段对样品的形貌、晶格结构和光催化的性能进行表征.氧化银的带宽为1.2 e V,对可见光很敏感,三氧化钨和氧化银的复合使材料在可见光下的光催化活性显著增强,在可见光下对亚甲基蓝染料的光降解率可以达到98%.实验结果表明,复合材料中的三氧化钨纳米棒为六方相,其平均直径约为200 nm,平均长度约为4μm.而复合材料中的氧化银纳米颗粒为六方相,附着在氧化钨纳米棒的表面,平均晶粒尺寸为20 nm.氧化银的存在为复合材料提供了更多的反应活性位点.相较于单一组分,复合材料在可见光下的光吸收度更高,这说明三氧化钨和氧化银的复合改变了材料的能带结构.研究发现,三氧化钨和氧化银之间形成的异质结构是其优良光催化性能的来源.此外,三氧化钨和氧化银复合材料还具有良好的催化稳定性和化学稳定性.本文结果表明,可以通过给宽带隙的半导体材料复合一些带隙合适的金属氧化物以提升其光催化活性.展开更多
基金supported by the National Magnetic Con-finement Fusion Energy Research Project from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2022YFE03030004 and 2019YFE03120003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12275010,12275176,12275001,12335017,11921006,U21B2082,U22B2064 and U20B2025)+3 种基金the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.1222023)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.RCYX20210609103904028)Engang Fu acknowledges the support from the Science Fund or Creative Research Groups of NSFC,the Ion Beam Materials Laboratory(IBML)and Electron Microscopy Laboratory(EML)the High-performance Computing Platform(HPC)at Peking University.Xing Liu acknowledges the discussion with Prof.Ning Gao and Dr.Yifan Zhang.
文摘This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix with nano-sized VCr precipitates.VCr is chemical-disordered and TiNi has a B2-ordered structure.The alloy was subjected to 400 keV He ion irradiation with a fluence of 1×10^(17)ions cm^(−2)at 450℃.The results show He bubbles within the chemical-disordered VCr matrix exhibit a near-spherical shape with a smaller size and higher density compared to that in chemical-ordered TiNi phase with a larger size,lower density,and faceted shape.This indicates the chemical-disordered VCr phase effectively suppresses He accumulation compared to the B2-ordered TiNi phase,emphasizing the dominance of chemical struc-tures in He bubble formation.The calculation of density functional theory(DFT)shows that Ti and Ni have lower vacancy formation energy than that of V and Cr,respectively,which results in the increased vacancy production in TiNi.Consequently,He bubbles in TiNi have a larger bubble size consistent with experimental observations of radiation-induced Ni segregation.These findings elucidate the roles of or-dered and disordered chemical structures in He bubble evolution,offering insights for the development of gas ion irradiation-resistant materials.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation(1611060)
文摘High-frequency supercapacitors are being studied with the aim to replace the bulky electrolytic capacitors for current ripple filtering and other functions used in power systems. Here, 3 D edge-oriented graphene(EOG)was grown encircling carbon nanofiber(CNF) framework to form a highly conductive electrode with a large surface area. Such EOG/CNF electrodes were tested in aqueous and organic electrolytes for high-frequency supercapacitor development. For the aqueous and the organic cell, the characteristic frequency at-45° phase angle was found to be as high as 22 and 8.5 k Hz, respectively. At 120 Hz, the electrode capacitance density was 0.37 and 0.16 m F cm^(-2) for the two cells. In particular, the 3 V high-frequency organic cell was successfully tested as filtering capacitor used in AC/DC converter, suggesting the promisingpotential of this technology for compact power supply design and other applications.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2006AA030202)the Talent Training Program of Beijing (2007B022)
文摘The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucleation environment are created by the high-gravity equipment （rotating packed bed） in carrying out the anti-solvent precipitation process to produce nanoparticles. The average particle size decreases from 55 μm of the raw danazol to 190 nm of the nanoparticles. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller （BET） surface area sharply increases from 0.66 m^2·g^-1 to 15.08 m^2·g^-l. Accordingly, the dissolution rate is greatly improved. The molecular state, chemical composition, and crystal form of the danazol nanoparticles remains unchanged after processing according to Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, The high recovery ratio and continuous production capacity are highly appreciated in industry. Therefore, the HGAP method might offer a general and facile platform for mass production of hydrophobic pharmaceutical danazol particles in nanometer range.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Nos.11935004 and 51971195)the High-Level Tal-ents Research Program of the Yanshan University(No.606001101)+1 种基金the Youth Fund Project of Science and Technology Research of Hebei Province(No.QN2020210)the Natural Science Founda-tion of Hebei Province(Nos.E2019203465 and B2020203037).
文摘Refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)are considered to be a promising candidate for elevated temper-ature applications.Nanocrystalline(NC)RHEAs are supposed to exhibit many different high-temperature mechanical behaviors in comparison with their coarse-grained(CG)and ultrafine-grained(UFG)counter-parts.However,the creep behaviors of NC RHEAs,which must be well evaluated for high-temperature applications,are largely unknown because it is difficult to produce bulk quantities of NC RHEAs for creep tests.In the present work,an equiatomic bulk NC VNbMoTaW RHEA with an average grain size of 67±17 nm was synthesized by mechanical alloying(MA)and the subsequent high-pressure/high-temperature sintering.The creep tests were performed on bulk specimens by compression at high tem-peratures(973 and 1073 K)under different stresses(70-1100 MPa).The creep resistance of the bulk NC VNbMoTaW is slightly lower than that of the bulk CG VNbMoTaW,but much higher than that of previ-ously reported CG and UFG HEAs.The derived activation volume,stress exponent,and activation energy of bulk NC VNbMoTaW indicate that the creep deformation is dominated by grain boundary diffusion.The creep deformation is controlled by the diffusion of Mo and Nb elements,which have the two slowest grain boundary diffusivities among the five alloying elements.The present work provides a fundamental understanding of the creep behavior and deformation mechanism of NC RHEAs,which should help design advanced creep-resistant RHEAs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 11935004 and 51971195)the Youth Fund Project of Science and Technology Research of Hebei Province (No. QN2020210)+3 种基金the Self Financing Project of Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province (No. 1621116)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (Grant No. E2019203465)the Independent Research Program of Young Teachers of Yanshan University (No. 14LGB007)the High-Level Talents Research Program of Yanshan Universit y (No. 606001101)
文摘Nanocrystalline(NC)W metals and alloys often exhibit higher radiation tolerance and strength than their coarse-grained counterparts.However,their thermal stability is low,making it difficult to achieve bulk NC W metals and alloys by consolidation using conventional techniques such as pressure-less sintering,hot-explosive-compaction sintering,and spark plasma sintering.Here we report the synthesis and mechanical properties of bulk NC W_(100-x)Ti_(x)(x=10 at.%-30 at.%)alloys prepared by consolidating mechanically alloyed NC powders under a high-temperature/high-pressure condition.Adding 20 at.%-30 at.%Ti largely improves the sinterability of NC W-Ti alloy powders.The room-temperature microhardness and compressive yield strength of consolidated bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) alloy are∼16.9 and 6.0 GPa,respectively,which are mainly caused by grain boundary strengthening and significantly higher than those of previously reported W and W alloys.The ultimate compressive strength of bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) measured between 900 and 1100°C deceases with increasing temperature.This behavior can be explained by the activation of Rachinger grain boundary sliding.No grain growth is observed in bulk NC W_(80)Ti_(20) after compression at 1000°C.Theoretical calculation suggests that it is the segregation of Ti at grain boundaries that decreases the specific grain boundary free energy and makes the NC W_(80)Ti_(20) alloy thermodynamically stable.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22279111,51971195,and 11935004)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.B2020203037)Subsidy for Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry after Operation Performance(No.22567616H).
文摘MgH_(2),albeit with slow desorption kinetics,has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Adding such catalyst as Ni can improve the desorption kinetics of MgH_(2),whereas the catalytic role has been attributed to different substances such as Ni,Mg_(2)Ni,Mg_(2)NiH0.3,and Mg_(2)NiH4.In the present study,Ni nanoparticles(Ni-NPs)supported on mesoporous carbon(Ni@C)have been synthesized to improve the hydrogen desorption kinetics of MgH_(2).The utilization of Ni@C largely decreases the dehydrogenation activation energy from 176.9 to 79.3 kJ mol^(−1) and the peak temperature of dehydrogenation from 375.5 to 235℃.The mechanism of Ni catalyst is well examined by advanced aberration-corrected environmental transmission electron microscopy and/or x-ray diffraction.During the first dehydrogenation,detailed microstructural studies reveal that the decomposition of MgH_(2)is initially triggered by the Ni-NPs,which is the rate-limiting step.Subsequently,the generated Mg reacts rapidly with Ni-NPs to form Mg_(2)Ni,which further promotes the dehydrogenation of residual MgH_(2).In the following dehydrogenation cycle,Mg_(2)NiH4 can rapidly decompose into Mg_(2)Ni,which continuously promotes the decomposition of MgH_(2).Our study not only elucidates the mechanism of Ni catalyst but also helps design and assemble catalysts with improved dehydriding kinetics of MgH_(2).
文摘We discuss how recent advances in phase-recovery imaging techniques in combination with plasmonic UTSs （ultrathin condensers） with a semiconductor substrate have paved the way for the development of novel optical nanoscopes. These optical nanoscopes are capable of imaging the intensity and the phase of the electric field distribution at the sample＇s plane.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022088,51971245,51772262,U20A20336,21935009)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.F2021203097,B2020203037)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M702756)。
文摘Single crystallization is an important strategy to resolve intergranular cracks and unnecessary side reactions with electrolytes in layered transition metal oxide cathodes LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811).Due to the limitations of high-temperature sintering and multi-step calcination,single crystal NMC811 generally shows irregular particles with a size of 2-3μm.However,the prolonged Li-ion diffusion pathway and the stress generated by the uneven de-/intercalation sluggish Li-ion diffusion kinetics,what is more,cause structural damage such as intragranular cracks.A slow Li extraction rate or particle size reduction will ameliorate the structural damage and improve the cycling stability.As the most promising cathodes for next-generation power batteries,NMC811 required fast charge performance and cycle stability.Particle size reduction appears to be the displacement option.Nanonization is an effective strategy to mitigate intragranular cracks of single crystal NMC811.However,the serious aggregation and increased specific surface area become new challenges.In this article,we synthesized monodisperse nanoscale single crystal NMC811 by molten salt method and modified the surface by LiNbO3 coating.The electrochemical performance shows that nanoscale single crystal NMC811 has faster kinetic and higher capacity retention,so the strategy of combining nanonization and surface coating is an alternative way to prepare high specific capacity and cycle stable single crystal NMC811.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022088,51971245)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.F2021203097)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M702756)。
文摘The development of highly efficient catalysts in the cathodes of rechargeable Li-O_(2) batteries is a considerable challenge.To enhance the electrochemical performance of the Li-O_(2) battery,it is essential to choose a suitable catalyst material.Copper selenide(CuSe)is considered as a more promising cathode catalyst material for Li-O_(2) battery due to its better conductivity and rich electrochemical active sites.However,its electrochemical reaction and fundamental catalytic mechanism remain unclear till now.Herein,in-situ environmental transmission electron microscopy technique was used to study the catalysis mechanism of the CuSe nanosheets in Li-O_(2) batteries during discharge and charge processes.It is found that Li_(2)O was formed and decomposed around the ultrafine-grained Cu during the discharge and charge processes,respectively,demonstrating excellent cycling.This indicate that the freshly formed ultrafine-grained Cu in the conversion reaction catalyzed the latter four-electron-transfer oxygen reduction reaction,leading to the formation of Li_(2)O.Our study provides important understanding of the electrochemistry of the LiO_(2) nanobatteries,which will aid the development of high-performance Li-O_(2) batteries for energy storage applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52172243,52371215)。
文摘All-solid-state Li batteries(ASSLBs)using solid electrolytes(SEs)have gained significant attention in recent years considering the safety issue and their high energy density.Despite these advantages,the commercialization of ASSLBs still faces challenges regarding the electrolyte/electrodes interfaces and growth of Li dendrites.Elemental doping is an effective and direct method to enhance the performance of SEs.Here,we report an Al-F co-doping strategy to improve the overall properties including ion conductivity,high voltage stability,and cathode and anode compatibility.Particularly,the Al-F co-doping enables the formation of a thin Li-Al alloy layer and fluoride interphases,thereby constructing a relatively stable interface and promoting uniform Li deposition.The similar merits of Al-F co-doping are also revealed in the Li-argyrodite series.ASSLBs assembled with these optimized electrolytes gain good electrochemical performance,demonstrating the universality of Al-F co-doping towards advanced SEs.
基金financially supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.B2020203037,F2021203097)Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(No.JZX2024022)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022088,51971245)。
文摘Halide electrolytes,renowned for their excellent electrochemical stability and wide voltage window,exhibit significant potential in the development of high energy density solid-state batteries featuring high voltage cathode materials.In this study,we present the development and synthesis of a 0.6Li_(2)S-ZrCl_(4)solid electrolyte,demonstrating an ion conductivity of 1.9×10^(–3)S/cm at 25°C.Under a pressure of 500 MPa,the relative density of the electrolyte can reach 97.37%,showcasing its commendable compressibility.0.6Li_(2)S-ZrCl_(4)served as the electrolyte,and we assembled batteries utilizing a LiCoO_(2)(LCO)positive electrode,Li_(9.54)Si_(1.74)P_(1.44)S_(11.7)Cl_(0.3)(LSPSCl)coating,and Li-In negative electrode for laboratory testing.At 25°C,this all-solid-state battery demonstrated an impressive discharge capacity retention rate of86.99%(with a final discharge specific capacity of 110.5 m Ah/g)after 250 cycles at 24 m A/g and 100 MPa stack pressure.Upon substituting the positive electrode material with LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811)and assembling an all-solid-state battery,it demonstrated a discharge capacity retention rate of 74.17%after200 cycles at 3.6 m A/g and 100 MPa stack pressure in an environment at 25°C(with a final discharge specific capacity of 103.3 m A/g).Our findings hold significant implications for the design of novel superionic conductors,thereby contributing to the advancement of all-solid-state battery technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22279111,51971195,and 11935004)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.B2020203037)Subsidy for Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry after Operation Performance(No.22567616H).
文摘MgH_(2) has been extensively studied as one of the most ideal solid hydrogen storage materials.Nevertheless,rapid capacity decay and sluggish hydrogen storage kinetics hamper its practical application.Herein,a Ni/C nano-catalyst doped MgH_(2)(MgH_(2)–Ni/C)shows an improved hydrogen absorption kinetics with largely reduced activation energy.Particularly,the MgH_(2)–Ni/C displays remarkable cycling stability,which maintains a high capacity of 6.01 wt.%(98.8%of initial capacity)even after 50 full hydrogen ab/desorption cycles,while the undoped MgH_(2) counterpart retains only 85.2%of its initial capacity.Detailed microstructure characterizations clearly reveal that particle sintering/growth accounts primarily for the deterioration of cycling performance of undoped MgH_(2).By comparison,MgH_(2)–Ni/C can maintain a stable particle size with a growing porous structure during long-term cycling,which effectively increases the specific surface of the particles.A novel carbon-induced-porosity stabilization mechanism is proposed,which can stabilize the proportion of rapid hydrogen absorption process,thus dominating the excellent cycling performance of MgH_(2)–Ni/C.This study provides new insights into the cycling stability mechanism of carbon-containing Mg-based hydrogen storage materials,thus promoting their practical applications.
基金supported by the research projects AP14869428 from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan20122022FD4135 from Nazarbayev University.
文摘The rapid development of nanotechnology has significantly revolutionized wearable electronics and expanded their functionality.Through introducing innovative solutions for energy harvesting and autonomous sensing,this research presents a cost-effective strategy to enhance the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs).The TENG was fabricated from polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)and N,N'-poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)blend with a porous structure via a novel optimized quenching method.The developed approach results in a highβ-phase content(85.7%)PVDF/3wt.%PMMA porous blend,known for its superior piezoelectric properties.PVDF/3wt.%PMMA modified porous TENG demonstrates remarkable electrical output,with a dielectric constant of 40 and an open-circuit voltage of approximately 600 V.The porous matrix notably increases durability,enduring over 36000 operational cycles without performance degradation.Moreover,practical applications were explored in this research,including powering LEDs and pacemakers with a maximum power output of 750mWm^(-2).Also,TENG served as a self-powered tactile sensor for robotic applications in various temperature conditions.The work highlights the potential of the PVDF/PMMA porous blend to utilize the next-generation self-powered sensors and power small electronic devices.
基金supported by NRF-2021M3H4A1A03047333 and NRF-2022R1F1A1075084 of the National Research Foundation(NRF)of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT,Koreasupported by Semiconductor-Secondary Battery Interfacing Platform Technology Development Project of NNFC.
文摘Extensively explored for their distinctive pseudocapacitance characteristics,MXenes,a distinguished group of 2D materials,have led to remarkable achievements,particularly in the realm of energy storage devices.This work presents an innovative Pseudocapacitive Sensor.The key lies in switching the energy storage kinetics from pseudocapacitor to electrical double layer capacitor by employing the change of local pH(-log[H^(+)])in MXene-based flexible supercapacitors during bending.Pseudocapacitive sensing is observed in acidic electrolyte but absent in neutral electrolyte.Applied shearing during bending causes liquid-crystalline MXene sheets to increase in their degree of anisotropic alignment.With blocking of H+mobility due to the higher diffusion barrier,local pH increases.The electrochemical energy storage kinetics transits from Faradaic chemical protonation(intercalation)to non-Faradaic physical adsorption.We utilize the phenomenon of capacitance change due to shifting energy storage kinetics for strain sensing purposes.The developed highly sensitive Pseudocapacitive Sensors feature a remarkable gauge factor(GF)of approximately 1200,far surpassing conventional strain sensors(GF:~1 for dielectric-cap sensor).The introduction of the Pseudocapacitive Sensor represents a paradigm shift,expanding the application of pseudocapacitance from being solely confined to energy devices to the realm of multifunctional electronics.This technological leap enriches our understanding of the pseudocapacitance mechanism of MXenes,and will drive innovation in cutting-edge technology areas,including advanced robotics,implantable biomedical devices,and health monitoring systems.
文摘染料污染是水污染中最严重的问题之一,吸引了很多科学家的关注.人们尝试了很多方法去解决该问题,如化学氧化法、物理吸附法、光催化降解法和生物降解法等.与其他几种方法相比,光催化法有着低能耗、环保以及高效等优势.三氧化钨是常见的半导体材料,具有独特的光学性能,近年来受到了广泛的研究.本文以钨酸钠和硫脲为前驱体,通过水热法制备了三氧化钨/氧化银(WO_3/Ag_2O)复合材料,并用光催化降解亚甲基蓝来分析其光催化性能.通过X射线光电子能谱、X射线衍射、透射电子显微镜、扫描电子显微镜、紫外可见吸收光谱等表征手段对样品的形貌、晶格结构和光催化的性能进行表征.氧化银的带宽为1.2 e V,对可见光很敏感,三氧化钨和氧化银的复合使材料在可见光下的光催化活性显著增强,在可见光下对亚甲基蓝染料的光降解率可以达到98%.实验结果表明,复合材料中的三氧化钨纳米棒为六方相,其平均直径约为200 nm,平均长度约为4μm.而复合材料中的氧化银纳米颗粒为六方相,附着在氧化钨纳米棒的表面,平均晶粒尺寸为20 nm.氧化银的存在为复合材料提供了更多的反应活性位点.相较于单一组分,复合材料在可见光下的光吸收度更高,这说明三氧化钨和氧化银的复合改变了材料的能带结构.研究发现,三氧化钨和氧化银之间形成的异质结构是其优良光催化性能的来源.此外,三氧化钨和氧化银复合材料还具有良好的催化稳定性和化学稳定性.本文结果表明,可以通过给宽带隙的半导体材料复合一些带隙合适的金属氧化物以提升其光催化活性.
