This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and stru...This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and structural response of the platform are studied,considering the actual platform motion and free surface rise under extreme sea states.First,the effects of the wave frequency and direction on the wave-induced loads and dynamic responses were examined.The motion at a wave direction angle of 0°is relatively low.On this basis,the angle constrained by the two sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters should be aligned with the main wave direction to avoid significant platform motion under extreme sea states.Additionally,the structural response of the platform,including the wave-absorbing floaters,is investigated.The results highlighted that the conditions or locations where yielding,buckling,and fatigue failures occur were different.In this context,the connection area of the Sharp Eagle floaters and platform is prone to yielding failure under oblique wave action,whereas the pontoon and side of the Sharp Eagle floaters are prone to buckling failure during significant vertical motion.Additionally,fatigue damage is most likely to occur at the connection between the middle column on both sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters and the pontoons.The findings of this paper revealed an intrinsic connection between wave-induced loads and the dynamic and structural responses of the platform,which provides a useful reference for the improved design of WECs.展开更多
To reveal the rock burst mechanism,the stress and failure characteristics of coal-rock strata under different advancing speeds of mining working face were explored by theoretical analysis,simulation,and engineering mo...To reveal the rock burst mechanism,the stress and failure characteristics of coal-rock strata under different advancing speeds of mining working face were explored by theoretical analysis,simulation,and engineering monitoring.The relationship between energy accumulation and release was analyzed,and a reasonable mining speed according to specific projects was recommended.The theoretical analysis shows that as the mining speed increases from 4 to 15 m/d,the rheological coefficient of coal mass ranges from 0.9 to 0.4,and the elastic energy of coal mass accumulation varies from 100 to 900 kJ.Based on the simulation,there is a critical advancing speed,the iteration numbers of simulation are less than 15,000 per mining 10 m coal seam,the overburden structure is obvious,the abutment pressure in coal mass is large,and the accumulated energy is large,which is easy to cause strong rock burst.When the iteration number is greater than 15,000,the static force of coal mass increases slightly,but there is no obvious rock burst.Based on engineering monitoring,the mining speed of a mine is less than 8 m/d,and the periodic weighting distance is about 17 m;as the mining speed is greater than 10 m/d,and the periodic weighting distance is greater than 20 m;as the mining speed is 3-8 m/d,and the range of high stress in surrounding rock is 48 m;as the advancing speed is 8-12 m/d,and the high-stress range in surrounding rock is 80 m.Moreover,as the mining speed is less than 8 cut cycles,the micro seismic energy is less than 10,000 J;as the mining speed is 12 cut cycles,the microseismic energy is about 20,000 J.In summary,the advancing speed is positively correlated with the micro seismic event;as the mining speed increases,the accumulated elastic energy of surrounding rock is greater,which is easy to cause rock burst.The comprehensive analysis indicates the daily advance speed of the mine is not more than 12 cut cycles.展开更多
We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) change...We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) changed from 0.5:1 to 4:1,and the impregnation time changed from 1 to 7 h.The typical composite phase change thermal storage materials doped with the as-treated graphite were fabricated using form-stable technique.To investigate the oxidation and anti-oxidation behavior of the impregnated graphite at high temperatures,the samples were put into a muffle furnace for a cyclic heat test.Based on SEM,EDS,DSC techniques,analyses on the impregnated technique suggested an optimized processing conditions of a 3 h impregnation time with the ratio of graphite:Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) as 1:3 for graphite impregnation treatment.Further investigations on high-temperature phase change heat storage materials doped by the treated graphite suggested excellent oxidation resistance and thermal cycling performance.展开更多
With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,off...With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.展开更多
Improving the volumetric energy density of supercapacitors is essential for practical applications,which highly relies on the dense storage of ions in carbon-based electrodes.The functional units of carbon-based elect...Improving the volumetric energy density of supercapacitors is essential for practical applications,which highly relies on the dense storage of ions in carbon-based electrodes.The functional units of carbon-based electrode exhibit multi-scale structural characteristics including macroscopic electrode morphologies,mesoscopic microcrystals and pores,and microscopic defects and dopants in the carbon basal plane.Therefore,the ordered combination of multi-scale structures of carbon electrode is crucial for achieving dense energy storage and high volumetric performance by leveraging the functions of various scale structu re.Considering that previous reviews have focused more on the discussion of specific scale structu re of carbon electrodes,this review takes a multi-scale perspective in which recent progresses regarding the structureperformance relationship,underlying mechanism and directional design of carbon-based multi-scale structures including carbon morphology,pore structure,carbon basal plane micro-environment and electrode technology on dense energy storage and volumetric property of supercapacitors are systematically discussed.We analyzed in detail the effects of the morphology,pore,and micro-environment of carbon electrode materials on ion dense storage,summarized the specific effects of different scale structures on volumetric property and recent research progress,and proposed the mutual influence and trade-off relationship between various scale structures.In addition,the challenges and outlooks for improving the dense storage and volumetric performance of carbon-based supercapacitors are analyzed,which can provide feasible technical reference and guidance for the design and manufacture of dense carbon-based electrode materials.展开更多
The backfill should keep stable in the primary stope when mining an adjacent secondary stope in subsequent open stoping mining methods,and the large-size mined-out area is usually backfilled by multiple backfilling be...The backfill should keep stable in the primary stope when mining an adjacent secondary stope in subsequent open stoping mining methods,and the large-size mined-out area is usually backfilled by multiple backfilling before the recovery of a secondary stope,resulting in a layered structure of backfill in stope.Therefore,it is significant to investigate the deformation responses and mechanical properties of stratified cemented tailings backfill(SCTB)with different layer structures to remain self-standing as an artificial pillar in the primary stope.The current work examined the effects of enhance layer position(1/3,1/2,and 2/3)and thickness ratio(0,0.1,0.2,and 0.3)on the mechanical properties,deformation,energy evolution,microstructures,and failure modes of SCTB.The results demonstrate that the incorporation of an enhance layer significantly strengthens the deformation and strength of SCTB.Under a confining pressure of 50 kPa,the peak deviatoric stress rises from 525.6 to 560.3,597.1,and 790.5 kPa as the thickness ratio of enhance layer is increased from 0 to 0.1,0.2,and 0.3,representing a significant increase of 6.6%,13.6%,and 50.4%.As the confining pressure increases,the slopes of the curves in the elastic stage become steep,and the plastic phase is extended accordingly.Additionally,the incorporation of the enhance layer significantly improves the energy storage linit of SCTB specimen.As the thickness ratio of the enhance layer increases from 0 to 0.1,0.2,and 0.3,the elastic energy rises from 0.54 to 0.67,0.84,and 1.00 MJ·m^(-3),representing a significant increase of 24.1%,55.6%,and 85.2%.The internal friction angles and cohesions of the SCTB specimens are higher than those of the CTB specimens,however,the cohesion is more susceptible to enhance layer position and thickness ratio than the internal friction angle.The failure style of the SCTB specimen changes from shear failure to splitting bulging failure and shear bulging failure with the presence of an enhance layer.The crack propagation path is significantly blocked by the enhance layer.The findings are of great significance to the application and stability of the SCTB in subsequent stoping backfilling mines.展开更多
In view of the situation of multi-temperature,multi-medium and multi-discharge equipment on the integrated exhaust end platform of a natural gas distributed energy station,which is compact in layout,mutual influence,c...In view of the situation of multi-temperature,multi-medium and multi-discharge equipment on the integrated exhaust end platform of a natural gas distributed energy station,which is compact in layout,mutual influence,complex aerodynamic field and complex heat and mass transfer field,the temperature field and aerodynamic field of the platform were comprehensively studied through field experiments and numerical simulation.The research results show that the high temperature flue gas discharged from the chimney is hindered by the chimney cap and returns downward.The noise reduction walls around the chimney make the top of the platform pressurized under the crosswind,as a result,the inlet air temperature of each cooling equipment is generally higher than the ambient temperature,and the cooling efficiency is extremely low.According to the numerical simulation results,the effect of hot gas recirculation is intensified by the ambient crosswind.With the increase of the ambient crosswind,the flue gases coverage expands.The influence of ambient crosswind on inlet air temperature first increases and then decreases within the range of 1–8 m/s,showing a nearly normal distribution.Secondly,this study innovatively designed a new V-shaped chimney cap,compared with the A-shaped chimney cap,the new chimney cap effectively reduces its own obstruction to the smoke and changes the flow path of the smoke.After the smoke rises for a certain distance,the smoke returns downward,which effectively reduces the temperature of the smoke and thus reduces its impact on the air inlet of the cooling equipment.On-site measurement found that the cooling efficiency of various cooling equipment has increased by an average of 27.3%compared to before the renovation,and centrifuge’s refrigeration capacity increased by 0.78 GJ/h.展开更多
To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is pla...To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is placed on the critical components of material and heat balance.Through a thorough analysis of the interactions between various components and energy consumptions,six pivotal factors have been identified—raw material composition,steel type,steel temperature,slag temperature,recycling practices,and operational parameters.Utilizing a framework based on an equivalent energy consumption model,an integrated intelligent diagnostic model has been developed that encapsulates these factors,providing a comprehensive assessment tool for converter energy consumption.Employing the K-means clustering algorithm,historical operational data from the converter have been meticulously analyzed to determine baseline values for essential variables such as energy consumption and recovery rates.Building upon this data-driven foundation,an innovative online system for the intelligent diagnosis of converter energy consumption has been crafted and implemented,enhancing the precision and efficiency of energy management.Upon implementation with energy consumption data at a steel plant in 2023,the diagnostic analysis performed by the system exposed significant variations in energy usage across different converter units.The analysis revealed that the most significant factor influencing the variation in energy consumption for both furnaces was the steel grade,with contributions of−0.550 and 0.379.展开更多
To provide an energy-efficient and slab-demand-compliant rolling delay strategy,the simulation software is utilized to calculate the rolling delay process of the reheating furnace.Based on energy consumption evaluatio...To provide an energy-efficient and slab-demand-compliant rolling delay strategy,the simulation software is utilized to calculate the rolling delay process of the reheating furnace.Based on energy consumption evaluation,two optimization methods were employed.The bisection approach uses the needs of the slab to estimate the rolling delay temperature,and the golden section search method uses the energy consumption analysis of the slab to determine the high-temperature insulation duration.Generally,the slab closest to the discharge position in the control zone is selected as the optimization target.The optimized slab does not show a significant temperature rise after the end of the rolling delay process.When comparing the optimized rolling delay strategies with the traditional ones,the optimized rolling delay strategies not only meet the output requirements for slabs but also offer significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency,and this advantage increases with rolling delay time.展开更多
The nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collector(NDASC)ensures that solar radiation passing through the tube wall is directly absorbed by the nanofluid,reducing thermal resistance in the energy transfer process.H...The nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collector(NDASC)ensures that solar radiation passing through the tube wall is directly absorbed by the nanofluid,reducing thermal resistance in the energy transfer process.However,further exploration is required to suppress the outward thermal losses from the nanofluid at high temperatures.Herein,this paper proposes a novel NDASC in which the outer surface of the collector tube is covered with functional coatings and a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model is established to study the energy flow distributions on the collector within the temperature range of 400-600 K.When the nanofluid’s absorption coefficient reaches 80 m^(-1),the NDASC shows the optimal thermal performance,and the NDASC with local Sn-In_(2)O_(3) coating achieves a 7.8% improvement in thermal efficiency at 400 K compared to the original NDASC.Furthermore,hybrid coatings with Sn In_(2)O_(3)/WTi-Al_(2)O_(3) are explored,and the optimal coverage angles are determined.The NDASC with such coatings shows a 10.22%-17.9% increase in thermal efficiency compared to the original NDASC and a 7.6%-19.5% increase compared to the traditional surface-type solar collectors,demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed energy flow control strategy for DASCs.展开更多
Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material ...Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material toughness is not sufficient to meet the requirements of mine disaster prevention.Based on this,in order to find the optimal-ratio material that combines strength and toughness,the synergistic mechanism of lithium slag(LS),ethylene-vinyl acetate(EVA)copolymer,and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)fiber mixtures in improving the mechanical properties of cement concrete,as well as the mechanism of microscopic phase evolution,was analyzed through macroscopic experiments,mesoscopic characterization,microscopic analysis,theoretical calculations,and comprehensive evaluation.The stress-strain curves obtained from the uniaxial compressive strength tests of specimens with different admixtures and fibers were investigated,and the characteristics of different stages were analyzed.The mechanical properties of different admixtures and fiber-reinforced materials,including their advantages and disadvantages,were compared through weighted comprehensive evaluation.The entire process of material failure,ranging from pore compaction,crack initiation,crack propagation,specimen instability to crack penetration,was explained via macroscopic fracture morphology,and the mechanical mechanism of how different admixtures affect the mechanical properties of concrete materials was revealed.The microscopic mechanism and the phase-evolution process of how the admixture affects concrete properties were elucidated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),hydration reaction theory,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR).Furthermore,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete.The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a“skeleton bridge”to improve the toughness of materials.LS can effectively promote the hydration process and cooperate with PVA fiber bars to enhance the mechanical properties of the material.EVA will inhibit the hydration reaction and degrade the material’s mechanical properties through the“organic isolation”effect.In addition,the on-site application has proven that the R3-group materials in this study can effectively inhibit the deformation of the roadway and possess strong reliability.Finally,the advantages and feasibility of LS-and-fiber-reinforced concrete were discussed from four perspectives:environmental protection,economy,disaster prevention,and development.This paper is expected to provide technical reference for the large-scale disposal of solid waste LS,the performance-optimization direction of concrete materials,and the prevention and control of coal and rock dynamic disasters.展开更多
As a type of clean and pollution-free energy source,solar energy plays an important role in achieving the goals of carbon neutrality and global sustainable development.Northwest China occupies an important position in...As a type of clean and pollution-free energy source,solar energy plays an important role in achieving the goals of carbon neutrality and global sustainable development.Northwest China occupies an important position in the national energy strategy due to its rich solar energy.Clarifying the long-term variations of Northwest China’s solar energy and understanding the associated mechanisms are crucial to improving the layout of new energy sources and the usage efficiency of solar energy within China.In this study,the authors first divide Northwest China into northwestern and southeastern sections by conducting a rotated empirical orthogonal function analysis on the surface solar radiation(SSR)from 1993 to 2022,and then explore the SSR’s variation trends and associated mechanisms within these subregions.It is found that the two subregions,both of which show a significant feature of decadal change,differ notably in their long-term trends:the northwestern section shows a significant increasing trend of∼8.1 kJ m^(-2)yr^(-1)in the annual mean SSR,and in each season the SSR increases significantly,with a maximum/minimum increasing rate of∼11.2/∼4.6 kJm^(-2)yr^(-1)appearing in summer/autumn.A possible mechanism for the SSR’s increasing trend is that global warming results in a lower relative humidity within the northwestern section,which decreases the total cloud cover,as it is harder for the atmosphere to reach saturation state.A decreasing total cloud cover results in an increasing SSR within the northwestern section.In contrast,the southeastern section shows no significant trend in annual mean SSR,as the SSRs in summer and autumn show significant decreasing trends,whereas the trends in spring and winter are not significant.展开更多
This work aims to reveal the mechanical responses and energy evolution characteristics of skarn rock under constant amplitude-varied frequency loading paths.Testing results show that the fatigue lifetime,stress−strain...This work aims to reveal the mechanical responses and energy evolution characteristics of skarn rock under constant amplitude-varied frequency loading paths.Testing results show that the fatigue lifetime,stress−strain responses,deformation,energy dissipation and fracture morphology are all impacted by the loading rate.A pronounced influence of the loading rate on rock deformation is found,with slower loading rate eliciting enhanced strain development,alongside augmented energy absorption and dissipation.In addition,it is revealed that the loading rate and cyclic loading amplitude jointly influence the phase shift distribution,with accelerated rates leading to a narrower phase shift duration.It is suggested that lower loading rate leads to more significant energy dissipation.Finally,the tensile or shear failure modes were intrinsically linked to loading strategy,with cyclic loading predominantly instigating shear damage,as manifest in the increased presence of pulverized grain particles.This work would give new insights into the fortification of mining structures and the optimization of mining methodologies.展开更多
The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor ...The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.展开更多
KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to eva...KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to evaluate the influence of varying hydrothermal synthesis temperatures on the physicochemical properties of both the KIT-5/Beta supports and the resulting catalysts.The catalytic performances of catalysts were evaluated under reaction conditions of 320℃,4 MPa H_(2)pressure,and a weight hourly space velocity(WHSV)of 4.8 h^(-1)for hydrodenitrogenation(HDN)of quinoline.The results indicated that the specific surface area and pore structure of the materials could be effectively regulated by adjusting the hydrothermal synthesis temperature,which in turn influenced the number of active sites on the catalyst.The NiW/KB-125 catalyst,synthesized at 125℃,presented the highest quinoline HDN efficiency(96.8%),which can be attributed to its favorable pore channel structure,greater Brønsted acid number,higher degree of metal sulfidation(80.12%)and appropriate metal-support interaction(MSI).展开更多
Based on the rapid advancements in nanomaterials and nanotechnology,the Nanofluidic Reverse Electrodialysis(NRED)has attracted significant attention as an innovative and promising energy conversion strategy for extrac...Based on the rapid advancements in nanomaterials and nanotechnology,the Nanofluidic Reverse Electrodialysis(NRED)has attracted significant attention as an innovative and promising energy conversion strategy for extracting sustainable and clean energy fromthe salinity gradient energy.However,the scarcity of research investigating the intricate multi-factor coupling effects on the energy conversion performance,especially the trade-offs between ion selectivity and mass transfer in nanochannels,of NRED poses a great challenge to achieving breakthroughs in energy conversion processes.This numerical study innovatively investigates the multi-factor coupling effect of three critical operational factors,including the nanochannel configuration,the temperature field,and the concentration difference,on the energy conversion processes of NRED.In this work,a dimensionless amplitude parameter s is introduced to emulate the randomly varied wall configuration of nanochannels that inherently occur in practical applications,thereby enhancing the realism and applicability of our analysis.Numerical results reveal that the application of a temperature gradient,which is oriented in opposition to the concentration gradient,enhances the ion transportation and selectivity simultaneously,leading to an enhancement in both output power and energy conversion efficiency.Additionally,the increased fluctuation of the nanochannel wall from s=0 to s=0.08 improves ion selectivity yet raises ion transport resistance,resulting in an enhancement in output power and energy conversion efficiency but a slight reduction in current.Furthermore,with increasing the concentration ratio cH/cL from 10 to 1000,either within a fixed temperature field or at a constant dimensionless amplitude,the maximumpower consistently attains its optimal value at a concentration ratio of 100 but the cation transfer number experiences amonotonic decrease across this entire range of concentration ratios.Finally,uponmodifying the operational parameters fromthe baseline condition of s=0,c_(H)/c_(L)=10,andΔT=0 K to the targetedconditionof s=0.08,c_(H)/c_(L)=50,andΔT=25 K,there is a concerted improvement observed in the open-circuit potential,short-circuit current,andmaximumpower,with respective increments of 8.86%,204.97%,and 232.01%,but a reduction in cation transfer number with a notable decrease of 15.37%.展开更多
1 Our mission The School of Energy Resources(SER)at the University of Wyoming(UW)was created in 2006 to enhance the university’s energy-related education,research and outreach.SER directs and integrates cutting-edge ...1 Our mission The School of Energy Resources(SER)at the University of Wyoming(UW)was created in 2006 to enhance the university’s energy-related education,research and outreach.SER directs and integrates cutting-edge energy research and academic programmes at UW and bridges academics and industry through targeted outreach programmes.展开更多
Controllable synthesis of ultrathin metallene nanosheets and rational design of their spatial arrangement in favor of electrochemical catalysis are critical for their renewable energy applications.Here,a biomimetic de...Controllable synthesis of ultrathin metallene nanosheets and rational design of their spatial arrangement in favor of electrochemical catalysis are critical for their renewable energy applications.Here,a biomimetic design of“Trunk-Branch-Leaf”strategy is proposed to prepare the ultrathin edge-riched Zn-ene“leaves”with a thickness of~2.5 nm,adjacent Zn-ene cross-linked with each other,which are supported by copper nanoneedle“branches”on copper mesh“trunks,”named as Zn-ene/Cu-CM.The resulting superstructure enables the formation of an interconnected network and multiple channels,which can be used as an electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)electrode to allow a fast charge and mass transfer as well as a large electrolyte reservoir.By virtue of the distinctive structure,the obtained Zn-ene/Cu-CM electrode exhibits excellent selectivity and activity toward CO production with a maximum Faradaic efficiency of 91.3%and incredible partial current density up to 40 mA cm^(−2),outperforming most of the state-of-the-art Zn-based electrodes for CO_(2) reduction.The phenolphthalein color probe combined with in situ attenuated total reflection-infrared spectroscopy uncovered the formation of the localized pseudo-alkaline microenvironment at the interface of the Zn-ene/Cu-CM electrode.Theoretical calculations confirmed that the localized pH as the origin is responsible for the adsorption of CO_(2) at the interface and the generation of *COOH and *CO intermediates.This study offers valuable insights into developing efficient electrodes through synergistic regulation of reaction microenvironments and active sites,thereby facilitating the electrolysis of practical CO_(2) conversion.展开更多
Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.B...Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.展开更多
Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled t...Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3003805)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2022356)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Project(Grant No.2023A04J0955).
文摘This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and structural response of the platform are studied,considering the actual platform motion and free surface rise under extreme sea states.First,the effects of the wave frequency and direction on the wave-induced loads and dynamic responses were examined.The motion at a wave direction angle of 0°is relatively low.On this basis,the angle constrained by the two sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters should be aligned with the main wave direction to avoid significant platform motion under extreme sea states.Additionally,the structural response of the platform,including the wave-absorbing floaters,is investigated.The results highlighted that the conditions or locations where yielding,buckling,and fatigue failures occur were different.In this context,the connection area of the Sharp Eagle floaters and platform is prone to yielding failure under oblique wave action,whereas the pontoon and side of the Sharp Eagle floaters are prone to buckling failure during significant vertical motion.Additionally,fatigue damage is most likely to occur at the connection between the middle column on both sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters and the pontoons.The findings of this paper revealed an intrinsic connection between wave-induced loads and the dynamic and structural responses of the platform,which provides a useful reference for the improved design of WECs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52174109)Program for Innovative Research Team(in Science and Technology)in University of Henan Province(22IRTSTHN005)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Project of Henan Province(242102240029)Key Research Project of Institutions of Higher Education in Henan Province(24A580001).
文摘To reveal the rock burst mechanism,the stress and failure characteristics of coal-rock strata under different advancing speeds of mining working face were explored by theoretical analysis,simulation,and engineering monitoring.The relationship between energy accumulation and release was analyzed,and a reasonable mining speed according to specific projects was recommended.The theoretical analysis shows that as the mining speed increases from 4 to 15 m/d,the rheological coefficient of coal mass ranges from 0.9 to 0.4,and the elastic energy of coal mass accumulation varies from 100 to 900 kJ.Based on the simulation,there is a critical advancing speed,the iteration numbers of simulation are less than 15,000 per mining 10 m coal seam,the overburden structure is obvious,the abutment pressure in coal mass is large,and the accumulated energy is large,which is easy to cause strong rock burst.When the iteration number is greater than 15,000,the static force of coal mass increases slightly,but there is no obvious rock burst.Based on engineering monitoring,the mining speed of a mine is less than 8 m/d,and the periodic weighting distance is about 17 m;as the mining speed is greater than 10 m/d,and the periodic weighting distance is greater than 20 m;as the mining speed is 3-8 m/d,and the range of high stress in surrounding rock is 48 m;as the advancing speed is 8-12 m/d,and the high-stress range in surrounding rock is 80 m.Moreover,as the mining speed is less than 8 cut cycles,the micro seismic energy is less than 10,000 J;as the mining speed is 12 cut cycles,the microseismic energy is about 20,000 J.In summary,the advancing speed is positively correlated with the micro seismic event;as the mining speed increases,the accumulated elastic energy of surrounding rock is greater,which is easy to cause rock burst.The comprehensive analysis indicates the daily advance speed of the mine is not more than 12 cut cycles.
基金Funded by Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Carbon Emission Peak and Carbon Neutrality of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022028-4)。
文摘We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) changed from 0.5:1 to 4:1,and the impregnation time changed from 1 to 7 h.The typical composite phase change thermal storage materials doped with the as-treated graphite were fabricated using form-stable technique.To investigate the oxidation and anti-oxidation behavior of the impregnated graphite at high temperatures,the samples were put into a muffle furnace for a cyclic heat test.Based on SEM,EDS,DSC techniques,analyses on the impregnated technique suggested an optimized processing conditions of a 3 h impregnation time with the ratio of graphite:Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) as 1:3 for graphite impregnation treatment.Further investigations on high-temperature phase change heat storage materials doped by the treated graphite suggested excellent oxidation resistance and thermal cycling performance.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3500702)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21677010 and 51808037)Special fund of Beijing Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Quality Evaluation and Control(No.BZ0344KF21-04).
文摘With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.
基金funded by the Joint Fund for Regional Innovation and Development of National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20143)the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(52322607)the Excellent Youth Foundation of Heilongjiang Scientific Committee(YQ2022E028)。
文摘Improving the volumetric energy density of supercapacitors is essential for practical applications,which highly relies on the dense storage of ions in carbon-based electrodes.The functional units of carbon-based electrode exhibit multi-scale structural characteristics including macroscopic electrode morphologies,mesoscopic microcrystals and pores,and microscopic defects and dopants in the carbon basal plane.Therefore,the ordered combination of multi-scale structures of carbon electrode is crucial for achieving dense energy storage and high volumetric performance by leveraging the functions of various scale structu re.Considering that previous reviews have focused more on the discussion of specific scale structu re of carbon electrodes,this review takes a multi-scale perspective in which recent progresses regarding the structureperformance relationship,underlying mechanism and directional design of carbon-based multi-scale structures including carbon morphology,pore structure,carbon basal plane micro-environment and electrode technology on dense energy storage and volumetric property of supercapacitors are systematically discussed.We analyzed in detail the effects of the morphology,pore,and micro-environment of carbon electrode materials on ion dense storage,summarized the specific effects of different scale structures on volumetric property and recent research progress,and proposed the mutual influence and trade-off relationship between various scale structures.In addition,the challenges and outlooks for improving the dense storage and volumetric performance of carbon-based supercapacitors are analyzed,which can provide feasible technical reference and guidance for the design and manufacture of dense carbon-based electrode materials.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2023JCCXNY01)Guangxi Key Technologies R&D Program,China(No.2022AB31022).
文摘The backfill should keep stable in the primary stope when mining an adjacent secondary stope in subsequent open stoping mining methods,and the large-size mined-out area is usually backfilled by multiple backfilling before the recovery of a secondary stope,resulting in a layered structure of backfill in stope.Therefore,it is significant to investigate the deformation responses and mechanical properties of stratified cemented tailings backfill(SCTB)with different layer structures to remain self-standing as an artificial pillar in the primary stope.The current work examined the effects of enhance layer position(1/3,1/2,and 2/3)and thickness ratio(0,0.1,0.2,and 0.3)on the mechanical properties,deformation,energy evolution,microstructures,and failure modes of SCTB.The results demonstrate that the incorporation of an enhance layer significantly strengthens the deformation and strength of SCTB.Under a confining pressure of 50 kPa,the peak deviatoric stress rises from 525.6 to 560.3,597.1,and 790.5 kPa as the thickness ratio of enhance layer is increased from 0 to 0.1,0.2,and 0.3,representing a significant increase of 6.6%,13.6%,and 50.4%.As the confining pressure increases,the slopes of the curves in the elastic stage become steep,and the plastic phase is extended accordingly.Additionally,the incorporation of the enhance layer significantly improves the energy storage linit of SCTB specimen.As the thickness ratio of the enhance layer increases from 0 to 0.1,0.2,and 0.3,the elastic energy rises from 0.54 to 0.67,0.84,and 1.00 MJ·m^(-3),representing a significant increase of 24.1%,55.6%,and 85.2%.The internal friction angles and cohesions of the SCTB specimens are higher than those of the CTB specimens,however,the cohesion is more susceptible to enhance layer position and thickness ratio than the internal friction angle.The failure style of the SCTB specimen changes from shear failure to splitting bulging failure and shear bulging failure with the presence of an enhance layer.The crack propagation path is significantly blocked by the enhance layer.The findings are of great significance to the application and stability of the SCTB in subsequent stoping backfilling mines.
基金support from the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology SMEs Innovation Capacity Improvement Project(2023TSGC0087)the Shandong Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.ZR2022ME008)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M732102).
文摘In view of the situation of multi-temperature,multi-medium and multi-discharge equipment on the integrated exhaust end platform of a natural gas distributed energy station,which is compact in layout,mutual influence,complex aerodynamic field and complex heat and mass transfer field,the temperature field and aerodynamic field of the platform were comprehensively studied through field experiments and numerical simulation.The research results show that the high temperature flue gas discharged from the chimney is hindered by the chimney cap and returns downward.The noise reduction walls around the chimney make the top of the platform pressurized under the crosswind,as a result,the inlet air temperature of each cooling equipment is generally higher than the ambient temperature,and the cooling efficiency is extremely low.According to the numerical simulation results,the effect of hot gas recirculation is intensified by the ambient crosswind.With the increase of the ambient crosswind,the flue gases coverage expands.The influence of ambient crosswind on inlet air temperature first increases and then decreases within the range of 1–8 m/s,showing a nearly normal distribution.Secondly,this study innovatively designed a new V-shaped chimney cap,compared with the A-shaped chimney cap,the new chimney cap effectively reduces its own obstruction to the smoke and changes the flow path of the smoke.After the smoke rises for a certain distance,the smoke returns downward,which effectively reduces the temperature of the smoke and thus reduces its impact on the air inlet of the cooling equipment.On-site measurement found that the cooling efficiency of various cooling equipment has increased by an average of 27.3%compared to before the renovation,and centrifuge’s refrigeration capacity increased by 0.78 GJ/h.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFB1711100).
文摘To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is placed on the critical components of material and heat balance.Through a thorough analysis of the interactions between various components and energy consumptions,six pivotal factors have been identified—raw material composition,steel type,steel temperature,slag temperature,recycling practices,and operational parameters.Utilizing a framework based on an equivalent energy consumption model,an integrated intelligent diagnostic model has been developed that encapsulates these factors,providing a comprehensive assessment tool for converter energy consumption.Employing the K-means clustering algorithm,historical operational data from the converter have been meticulously analyzed to determine baseline values for essential variables such as energy consumption and recovery rates.Building upon this data-driven foundation,an innovative online system for the intelligent diagnosis of converter energy consumption has been crafted and implemented,enhancing the precision and efficiency of energy management.Upon implementation with energy consumption data at a steel plant in 2023,the diagnostic analysis performed by the system exposed significant variations in energy usage across different converter units.The analysis revealed that the most significant factor influencing the variation in energy consumption for both furnaces was the steel grade,with contributions of−0.550 and 0.379.
文摘To provide an energy-efficient and slab-demand-compliant rolling delay strategy,the simulation software is utilized to calculate the rolling delay process of the reheating furnace.Based on energy consumption evaluation,two optimization methods were employed.The bisection approach uses the needs of the slab to estimate the rolling delay temperature,and the golden section search method uses the energy consumption analysis of the slab to determine the high-temperature insulation duration.Generally,the slab closest to the discharge position in the control zone is selected as the optimization target.The optimized slab does not show a significant temperature rise after the end of the rolling delay process.When comparing the optimized rolling delay strategies with the traditional ones,the optimized rolling delay strategies not only meet the output requirements for slabs but also offer significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency,and this advantage increases with rolling delay time.
基金Project(52476095)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(kq2506013)supported by Changsha Outstanding Innovative Youth Training Program,China。
文摘The nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collector(NDASC)ensures that solar radiation passing through the tube wall is directly absorbed by the nanofluid,reducing thermal resistance in the energy transfer process.However,further exploration is required to suppress the outward thermal losses from the nanofluid at high temperatures.Herein,this paper proposes a novel NDASC in which the outer surface of the collector tube is covered with functional coatings and a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model is established to study the energy flow distributions on the collector within the temperature range of 400-600 K.When the nanofluid’s absorption coefficient reaches 80 m^(-1),the NDASC shows the optimal thermal performance,and the NDASC with local Sn-In_(2)O_(3) coating achieves a 7.8% improvement in thermal efficiency at 400 K compared to the original NDASC.Furthermore,hybrid coatings with Sn In_(2)O_(3)/WTi-Al_(2)O_(3) are explored,and the optimal coverage angles are determined.The NDASC with such coatings shows a 10.22%-17.9% increase in thermal efficiency compared to the original NDASC and a 7.6%-19.5% increase compared to the traditional surface-type solar collectors,demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed energy flow control strategy for DASCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23B2093 and 52034009)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFC3013801)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Ph.D.Top Innovative Talents Fund of CUMTB)(No.BBJ2025001).
文摘Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material toughness is not sufficient to meet the requirements of mine disaster prevention.Based on this,in order to find the optimal-ratio material that combines strength and toughness,the synergistic mechanism of lithium slag(LS),ethylene-vinyl acetate(EVA)copolymer,and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)fiber mixtures in improving the mechanical properties of cement concrete,as well as the mechanism of microscopic phase evolution,was analyzed through macroscopic experiments,mesoscopic characterization,microscopic analysis,theoretical calculations,and comprehensive evaluation.The stress-strain curves obtained from the uniaxial compressive strength tests of specimens with different admixtures and fibers were investigated,and the characteristics of different stages were analyzed.The mechanical properties of different admixtures and fiber-reinforced materials,including their advantages and disadvantages,were compared through weighted comprehensive evaluation.The entire process of material failure,ranging from pore compaction,crack initiation,crack propagation,specimen instability to crack penetration,was explained via macroscopic fracture morphology,and the mechanical mechanism of how different admixtures affect the mechanical properties of concrete materials was revealed.The microscopic mechanism and the phase-evolution process of how the admixture affects concrete properties were elucidated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),hydration reaction theory,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR).Furthermore,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete.The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a“skeleton bridge”to improve the toughness of materials.LS can effectively promote the hydration process and cooperate with PVA fiber bars to enhance the mechanical properties of the material.EVA will inhibit the hydration reaction and degrade the material’s mechanical properties through the“organic isolation”effect.In addition,the on-site application has proven that the R3-group materials in this study can effectively inhibit the deformation of the roadway and possess strong reliability.Finally,the advantages and feasibility of LS-and-fiber-reinforced concrete were discussed from four perspectives:environmental protection,economy,disaster prevention,and development.This paper is expected to provide technical reference for the large-scale disposal of solid waste LS,the performance-optimization direction of concrete materials,and the prevention and control of coal and rock dynamic disasters.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[grant number 2022YFB2403002]。
文摘As a type of clean and pollution-free energy source,solar energy plays an important role in achieving the goals of carbon neutrality and global sustainable development.Northwest China occupies an important position in the national energy strategy due to its rich solar energy.Clarifying the long-term variations of Northwest China’s solar energy and understanding the associated mechanisms are crucial to improving the layout of new energy sources and the usage efficiency of solar energy within China.In this study,the authors first divide Northwest China into northwestern and southeastern sections by conducting a rotated empirical orthogonal function analysis on the surface solar radiation(SSR)from 1993 to 2022,and then explore the SSR’s variation trends and associated mechanisms within these subregions.It is found that the two subregions,both of which show a significant feature of decadal change,differ notably in their long-term trends:the northwestern section shows a significant increasing trend of∼8.1 kJ m^(-2)yr^(-1)in the annual mean SSR,and in each season the SSR increases significantly,with a maximum/minimum increasing rate of∼11.2/∼4.6 kJm^(-2)yr^(-1)appearing in summer/autumn.A possible mechanism for the SSR’s increasing trend is that global warming results in a lower relative humidity within the northwestern section,which decreases the total cloud cover,as it is harder for the atmosphere to reach saturation state.A decreasing total cloud cover results in an increasing SSR within the northwestern section.In contrast,the southeastern section shows no significant trend in annual mean SSR,as the SSRs in summer and autumn show significant decreasing trends,whereas the trends in spring and winter are not significant.
基金Project(52174069) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(8202033) supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(KCF2203) supported by the Henan Key Laboratory for Green and Efficient Mining&Comprehensive Utilization of Mineral Resources (Henan Polytechnic University),China。
文摘This work aims to reveal the mechanical responses and energy evolution characteristics of skarn rock under constant amplitude-varied frequency loading paths.Testing results show that the fatigue lifetime,stress−strain responses,deformation,energy dissipation and fracture morphology are all impacted by the loading rate.A pronounced influence of the loading rate on rock deformation is found,with slower loading rate eliciting enhanced strain development,alongside augmented energy absorption and dissipation.In addition,it is revealed that the loading rate and cyclic loading amplitude jointly influence the phase shift distribution,with accelerated rates leading to a narrower phase shift duration.It is suggested that lower loading rate leads to more significant energy dissipation.Finally,the tensile or shear failure modes were intrinsically linked to loading strategy,with cyclic loading predominantly instigating shear damage,as manifest in the increased presence of pulverized grain particles.This work would give new insights into the fortification of mining structures and the optimization of mining methodologies.
文摘The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.
基金Supported by the Autonomous Research Project of SKLCC(2024BWZ003)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA0390401)the Doctoral Research Start-up Funding of Shanxi Institute of Technology(026012).
文摘KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to evaluate the influence of varying hydrothermal synthesis temperatures on the physicochemical properties of both the KIT-5/Beta supports and the resulting catalysts.The catalytic performances of catalysts were evaluated under reaction conditions of 320℃,4 MPa H_(2)pressure,and a weight hourly space velocity(WHSV)of 4.8 h^(-1)for hydrodenitrogenation(HDN)of quinoline.The results indicated that the specific surface area and pore structure of the materials could be effectively regulated by adjusting the hydrothermal synthesis temperature,which in turn influenced the number of active sites on the catalyst.The NiW/KB-125 catalyst,synthesized at 125℃,presented the highest quinoline HDN efficiency(96.8%),which can be attributed to its favorable pore channel structure,greater Brønsted acid number,higher degree of metal sulfidation(80.12%)and appropriate metal-support interaction(MSI).
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[52106246]the Postgraduate Research&Practice innovation Program of Jiangsu Province[KYCX24_1641].
文摘Based on the rapid advancements in nanomaterials and nanotechnology,the Nanofluidic Reverse Electrodialysis(NRED)has attracted significant attention as an innovative and promising energy conversion strategy for extracting sustainable and clean energy fromthe salinity gradient energy.However,the scarcity of research investigating the intricate multi-factor coupling effects on the energy conversion performance,especially the trade-offs between ion selectivity and mass transfer in nanochannels,of NRED poses a great challenge to achieving breakthroughs in energy conversion processes.This numerical study innovatively investigates the multi-factor coupling effect of three critical operational factors,including the nanochannel configuration,the temperature field,and the concentration difference,on the energy conversion processes of NRED.In this work,a dimensionless amplitude parameter s is introduced to emulate the randomly varied wall configuration of nanochannels that inherently occur in practical applications,thereby enhancing the realism and applicability of our analysis.Numerical results reveal that the application of a temperature gradient,which is oriented in opposition to the concentration gradient,enhances the ion transportation and selectivity simultaneously,leading to an enhancement in both output power and energy conversion efficiency.Additionally,the increased fluctuation of the nanochannel wall from s=0 to s=0.08 improves ion selectivity yet raises ion transport resistance,resulting in an enhancement in output power and energy conversion efficiency but a slight reduction in current.Furthermore,with increasing the concentration ratio cH/cL from 10 to 1000,either within a fixed temperature field or at a constant dimensionless amplitude,the maximumpower consistently attains its optimal value at a concentration ratio of 100 but the cation transfer number experiences amonotonic decrease across this entire range of concentration ratios.Finally,uponmodifying the operational parameters fromthe baseline condition of s=0,c_(H)/c_(L)=10,andΔT=0 K to the targetedconditionof s=0.08,c_(H)/c_(L)=50,andΔT=25 K,there is a concerted improvement observed in the open-circuit potential,short-circuit current,andmaximumpower,with respective increments of 8.86%,204.97%,and 232.01%,but a reduction in cation transfer number with a notable decrease of 15.37%.
文摘1 Our mission The School of Energy Resources(SER)at the University of Wyoming(UW)was created in 2006 to enhance the university’s energy-related education,research and outreach.SER directs and integrates cutting-edge energy research and academic programmes at UW and bridges academics and industry through targeted outreach programmes.
基金supports of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(52021004,52394202)key project of the Joint Fund for Innovation and Development of Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(CSTB2022NSCQ-LZX0013)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(52301232,and 52476056)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Province(2024NSCQ-MSX1109).
文摘Controllable synthesis of ultrathin metallene nanosheets and rational design of their spatial arrangement in favor of electrochemical catalysis are critical for their renewable energy applications.Here,a biomimetic design of“Trunk-Branch-Leaf”strategy is proposed to prepare the ultrathin edge-riched Zn-ene“leaves”with a thickness of~2.5 nm,adjacent Zn-ene cross-linked with each other,which are supported by copper nanoneedle“branches”on copper mesh“trunks,”named as Zn-ene/Cu-CM.The resulting superstructure enables the formation of an interconnected network and multiple channels,which can be used as an electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)electrode to allow a fast charge and mass transfer as well as a large electrolyte reservoir.By virtue of the distinctive structure,the obtained Zn-ene/Cu-CM electrode exhibits excellent selectivity and activity toward CO production with a maximum Faradaic efficiency of 91.3%and incredible partial current density up to 40 mA cm^(−2),outperforming most of the state-of-the-art Zn-based electrodes for CO_(2) reduction.The phenolphthalein color probe combined with in situ attenuated total reflection-infrared spectroscopy uncovered the formation of the localized pseudo-alkaline microenvironment at the interface of the Zn-ene/Cu-CM electrode.Theoretical calculations confirmed that the localized pH as the origin is responsible for the adsorption of CO_(2) at the interface and the generation of *COOH and *CO intermediates.This study offers valuable insights into developing efficient electrodes through synergistic regulation of reaction microenvironments and active sites,thereby facilitating the electrolysis of practical CO_(2) conversion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276196)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion(FSKLCCA2508)the High-level Talent Foundation of Anhui Agricultural University(rc412307).
文摘Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.
基金supported by the Research Project on Strengthening the Construction of an Important Ecological Security Barrier in Northern China by Higher Education Institutions in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(STAQZX202313)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Education Science‘14th Five-Year Plan’2024 Annual Research Project(NGJGH2024635).
文摘Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.
