The implementation of ultrahigh-Ni cathodes in high-energy lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is constrained by significant structural and interfacial degradation during cycling.In this study,doping-induced surface restructur...The implementation of ultrahigh-Ni cathodes in high-energy lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is constrained by significant structural and interfacial degradation during cycling.In this study,doping-induced surface restructuring in ultrahigh-nickel cathode materials is rapidly facilitated through an ultrafast Joule heating method.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations,synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS),and single-particle force test confirmed the establishment of a stable crystal framework and lattice oxygen,which mitigated H2-H3 phase transitions and improved structural reversibility.Additionally,the Sc doping process exhibits a pinning effect on the grain boundaries,as shown by scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),enhancing Li~+diffusion kinetics and decreasing mechanical strain during cycling.The in situ development of a cation-mixing layer at grain boundaries also creates a robust cathode/electrolyte interphase,effectively reducing interfacial parasitic reactions and transition metal dissolution,as validated by STEM and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(TOF-SIMS).These synergistic modifications reduce particle cracking and surface/interface degradation,leading to enhanced rate capability,structural integrity,and thermal stability.Consequently,the optimized Sc-modified ultrahigh-Ni cathode(Sc-1)exhibits 93.99%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 C(25℃)and87.06%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 C(50℃),indicating excellent cycling and thermal stability.By presenting a one-step multifunctional modification approach,this research delivers an extensive analysis of the mechanisms governing the structure,microstructure,and interface properties of nickel-rich layered cathode materials(NCMs).These results underscore the potential of ultrahigh-Ni cathodes as viable candidates for advanced lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)in next-generation electric vehicles(EVs).展开更多
Engineering the morphology of the support is effective in tuning the redox properties of active metals for efficient catalytic methane combustion via tailoring the metal-support interaction.Herein,uniform Ir nanoparti...Engineering the morphology of the support is effective in tuning the redox properties of active metals for efficient catalytic methane combustion via tailoring the metal-support interaction.Herein,uniform Ir nanoparticles supported on anatase TiO_(2)with different morphologies predominantly exposing{100},{101},and{001}planes were synthesized and tested for methane combustion.The CH_(4) catalytic activity shows a remarkable TiO_(2)-facet-dependent effect and follows the order of Ir/TiO_(2)-{100}>Ir/TiO_(2)-{101}>>Ir/TiO_(2)-{001}.Detailed characterizations and DFT calculations reveal that compared with Ir-TiO_(2)-{101}and Ir-TiO_(2)-{001}interfaces,the superior Ir-TiO_(2)-{100}interface facilitates the generation of electron-rich Ir species through more profound charge transfer from TiO_(2)-{100}to Ir atoms.The electron-rich Ir structure,featuring abundant defect oxygen vacancies,significantly enhances the redox properties of active Ir species and reduces the activation energy for breaking the initial C-H bond in CH_(4),resulting in the superior catalytic activity for methane combustion.These findings deepen fundamental insights into the TiO_(2)-facet-dependent reactivity of different Ir/TiO_(2)nanomaterials in methane oxidation and pave the way for designing efficient Ir-based methane oxidation catalysts.展开更多
After the excavation of deep mining tunnels and underground caverns,the stability of surrounding rock controlled by structural planes is prone to structural damage and even engineering disasters due to three-dimension...After the excavation of deep mining tunnels and underground caverns,the stability of surrounding rock controlled by structural planes is prone to structural damage and even engineering disasters due to three-dimensional stress redistribution and multi-directional dynamic construction interference.However,the shear mechanical behavior,fracture evolution mechanism and precursor characteristics of rockmass under true triaxial stress and multi-directional coupling disturbance are not unclear.Therefore,this study carried out true triaxial shear tests on limestone intermittent structural planes under uni-,bi-and tri-directional coupling disturbances to analyze its mechanical behavior,fracture evolution mechanism and precursor characteristics.The results show that as the disturbance direction increase,the shear strength of limestone generally decreases,while the roughness of structural planes and the degree of anisotropy generally exhibit an increasing trend.The proportion of shear cracks on the structural plane increases with the increase of shear stress.The disturbance strain rate before failure shows a U-shaped trend.Near to disturbance failure,there were more high-energy and high-amplitude acoustic emission events near the structural plane,and b-value drops rapidly below 1,while lgN/b ratio increased to above 3.These findings provide experimental recognition and theoretical support for assessing the stability of rockmass under blasting excavation.展开更多
Seismic isolation is an effective strategy to mitigate the risk of seismic damage in tunnels.However,the impact of surface-reflected seismic waves on the effectiveness of tunnel isolation layers remains under explored...Seismic isolation is an effective strategy to mitigate the risk of seismic damage in tunnels.However,the impact of surface-reflected seismic waves on the effectiveness of tunnel isolation layers remains under explored.In this study,we employ the wave function expansion method to provide analytical solutions for the dynamic responses of linings in an elastic half-space and an infinite elastic space.By comparing the results of the two models,we investigate the seismic isolation effect of tunnel isolation layers induced by reflected seismic waves.Our findings reveal significant differences in the dynamic responses of the lining in the elastic half-space and the infinitely elastic space.Specifically,the dynamic stress concentration factor(DSCF)of the lining in the elastic half-space exhibits periodic fluctuations,influenced by the incident wave frequency and tunnel depth,while the DSCF in the infinitely elastic space remain stable.Overall,the seismic isolation application of the tunnel isolation layer is found to be less affected by surface-reflected seismic waves.Our results provide valuable insights for the design and assessment of the seismic isolation effect of tunnel isolation layers.展开更多
Mo has been widely reported as a conducive element for the corrosion resistance of massive alloy sys-tems.However,the mechanism of Mo optimizing the corrosion resistance is complicated,and in-depth studies are still r...Mo has been widely reported as a conducive element for the corrosion resistance of massive alloy sys-tems.However,the mechanism of Mo optimizing the corrosion resistance is complicated,and in-depth studies are still required.The present work comprehensively and quantitatively studied the critical influ-ences of Mo on the passivation and repassivation behavior of CoCrFeNi HEA based on the dissolution-diffusion-deposition model proposed in our previous work.The experimental results indicated that Mo remarkably eliminated the metastable pitting corrosion,significantly improved the breakdown potential and perfectly protected the CoCrFeNiMo_(0.2)HEA from pitting corrosion.The modelling and X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy(XPS)results both show that in the passivation process,MoO_(2)was the last product to deposit,thereby existing in the outer layer of the passive film.Mo addition increased the Cr content by weakening the deposition of Fe_(2)O_(3)and Fe_(3)O_(4)and also improved the Cr_(2)O_(3)/Cr(OH)3 ratio by promot-ing deprotonation of Cr(OH)_(3),thus enhancing the quality of passive film.Besides,when pitting corrosion occurred,MoO_(2),MoO_(3),and FeMoO_(4)were the first products to deposit and accelerated the repassivation process of HEA by timely covering the matrix in the pit cavity,thereby preventing further corrosion of the matrix.展开更多
Jadeite jade,also called Feicui in China,is the most popular jade variety and one of the best selling gems in China.Colour and transparency are the primary quality factors that determine the value of Feicui.Jadeite ja...Jadeite jade,also called Feicui in China,is the most popular jade variety and one of the best selling gems in China.Colour and transparency are the primary quality factors that determine the value of Feicui.Jadeite jade is a polycrystalline aggregate,primarily consisting of jadeite(NaAlSi2O6) and including accessory minerals such as omphacite,albite,amphibole,and chromite[1-2].Gem-quality Feicui material is only found in a few countries,namely Myanmar,Guatemala,Russia,Kazakhstan,and Japan[3-5].Myanmar is the traditional and most important producer of gem-quality jadeite jade,while Guatemala has become the second-largest producer[6]. "Ice jade" is a translucent variety of jadeite jade(also known as Feicui) that is generally of high value.Reportedly from the Morales mine in the Izabal Department of Guatemala,it has recently appeared in the Chinese jewelry market.In this study,the structural characteristics,mineral compositions,and colour genesis of Guatemalan "ice jade" were studied using UV-Vis-NIR and Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,electron probe microanalysis,scanning electron microscopy,and cathodoluminescence. "Ice jade" from the Morales mine in Guatemala is composed of almost pure jadeite,containing very small amounts of accessory minerals,including omphacite and albite.The omphacite grains are often nearly colourless and not easily observed,while the albite grains cluster as white snowflake-like inclusions or dispersed as small specks.The "ice jade" exhibits a fine-grained structure,occasionally coexisting with a micro-granular structure.The relatively pure chemical compositions of sodium pyroxene accompany with a fine texture produced a transparent to semi-transparent and near-colourless appearance.A small amount of dispersed fine-grained omphacite is considered the cause of the pale green colour in "ice jade" from Guatemala.The Guatemalan origin can be determined from its characteristic appearance,microstructure,accessory minerals,and chemical compositions.展开更多
Using Chinese cabbage and rape as test material and examining the same soil conditions at different seasons（spring and autumn）, the effects of mixed rare earth fertilizer on the yield and nutrient quality of leafy v...Using Chinese cabbage and rape as test material and examining the same soil conditions at different seasons（spring and autumn）, the effects of mixed rare earth fertilizer on the yield and nutrient quality of leafy vegetables were studied to provide a theoretical basis for the application of mixed rare earth fertilizer in agriculture. Results showed a seasonal difference in the nutrient quality of Chinese cabbage and rape. For crops planted in autumn, the soluble sugar and vitamin C content were higher, the titratable acid and nitrate content were lower, and the sugar acid ratio was higher relative to crops planted in spring. Mixed rare earth treatments promoted growth of both crops during both seasons. The plot yield, stem and leaf fresh and dry matter weight, and dry and fresh ratio increased. These increases for Chinese cabbage were greater in autumn than in spring while for rape, the increases were greater in spring than autumn. The soluble sugar content, titratable acid content and sugar acid ratio were increased and the nitrate content decreased, in autumn the effects were more obvious than in spring. In spring, the vitamin C content was increased, and the increase was greater for Chinese cabbage than rape. In autumn, the vitamin C content decreased, and the decrease was greater for rape than Chinese cabbage. At the same time, the content of heavy metals such as Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and Ni in stems and leaves decreased. This decrease was greater in spring for Chinese cabbage and in autumn for rape.展开更多
The Bainaimiao Group, which crops out in the Sonid Right Banner area of Inner Mongolia, China, comprises mainly metamorphosed volcano-sedimentary rocks. This group can be divided into two formations: a lower formation...The Bainaimiao Group, which crops out in the Sonid Right Banner area of Inner Mongolia, China, comprises mainly metamorphosed volcano-sedimentary rocks. This group can be divided into two formations: a lower formation characterized by intermediate-felsic volcanic rocks, and an upper formation of intermediate-mafic volcanic rocks. Zircon dating indicates that biotite leptynite from the lower formation and chlorite-sericite schist from the upper formation crystallized at 499±2 and 478±2 Ma, respectively, corresponding to different volcanic events. Meta-volcanic rocks of the Bainaimiao Group belong to the calcalkaline series, and the SiO2 concentrations suggest that their protoliths were mainly basalts and rhyolites. Greenschist rocks of the group are enriched in light rare earth elements(LREEs) relative to heavy rare earth elements(HREEs), with(La/Yb)N ratios of 3.08–10.9. In addition, they are enriched in large-ion lithophile elements, including Rb, Ba and K, and depleted in the high-field-strength elements Nb, Ta and Ti. The felsic meta-volcanic rocks also exhibit relative enrichments in LREEs compared with HREEs, with high(La/Yb)N ratios of 2.92–9.89, and are enriched in Rb, Ba, Zr and Hf, and depleted in Sr, Nb and Ta. These geochemical characteristics indicate that the meta-basic volcanic rocks were originated from partial melting of sub-arc mantle wedge that had been previously metasomatized by subducted-slab-derived fluids, whereas the meta-felsic volcanic rocks were generated by partial melting of continental crust. These results suggest that the meta-volcanic rocks of the Bainaimiao Group are the products of oceanic plate subduction magmatism along an active continental margin, which can be attributed to Early Paleozoic subduction of the PaleoAsian Ocean plate beneath the northern margin of the North China Craton.展开更多
The mineral assemblage and content and surface microtextures of slipping zone soil of several landslides in the Three Gorges Reservoir District have been analyzed using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray...The mineral assemblage and content and surface microtextures of slipping zone soil of several landslides in the Three Gorges Reservoir District have been analyzed using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). All the mineral assemblages are similar in these landslides. The main minerals are montmorillonite, illite, kaolinite, chlorite, quartz and feldspar. There are two kinds of surface microtexture in the slipping zone soil, i.e., linear scratches and arcuate scratches. Based on analyses of the changes of the microtextures, one can obtain information about the number, directions and stages of landslide movements. The authors have also studied the mechanism of landslide formation, evaluated the stability of landslides and revival possibility of ancient landslides and forecasted the activity of similar landslides in different districts. The surface microtexture features of stable landslides and mobile landslides are summarized and it is concluded that the existence of filamentous bacteria may result in or increase movements of landslides.展开更多
The Songnen masiff is located to the east of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. The existence and rather the scale and nature of the Precambrian crystalline basement is controversial. Based on recent study of zircon U-P...The Songnen masiff is located to the east of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. The existence and rather the scale and nature of the Precambrian crystalline basement is controversial. Based on recent study of zircon U-Pb chronology, besides a minor number of Neoproterozoic strata, most of the so-called Precambrian metamorphic rock series, such as the Dongfengshan Group and the Zhangguangcailing Group, were formed in the Mesozoic and Paleozoic.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Zr interlayer on the structure and mechanical properties of TiAlN films, which were deposited on the M2 high-speed steel substrates by means of plasma-enhanc...The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Zr interlayer on the structure and mechanical properties of TiAlN films, which were deposited on the M2 high-speed steel substrates by means of plasma-enhanced magnetron sputtering. The result shows that the crystal orientation of Zr/TiAlN films is similar to that of single-layered TiAlN films, but the difference is that AlN(111) of Zr/TiAlN films disappears completely. With respect to Zr interlayer, the texture coefficient of Zr/TiAlN films is approximately 1. Zr/TiAlN films exhibit a compact isometric structure, which is distinctly different from the columnar structure existing in the single-layered TiAlN films and Ti/TiAlN films. The hardness and H3/E*2 of Zr/TiAlN films are, respectively, enhanced to be 36.6 GPa and 0.147. With a few cracks emerging around the indention, the adhesion strength of TiAlN films is obviously advanced by adding Zr metal interlayer.展开更多
Oxidation of As^Ⅲ by three types of manganese oxide minerals affected by goethite was investigated by chemical analysis, equilibrium redox, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. Thre...Oxidation of As^Ⅲ by three types of manganese oxide minerals affected by goethite was investigated by chemical analysis, equilibrium redox, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. Three synthesized Mn oxide minerals of different types, birnessite, todorokite, and hausmannite, could actively oxidize As^Ⅲ to Asv, and greatly varied in their oxidation ability. Layer structured birnessite exhibited the highest capacity of As^Ⅲ oxidation, followed by the tunnel structured todorokite. Lower oxide hansmannite possessed much low capacity of As^Ⅲ oxidation, and released more Mn^2＋ than birnessite and todorokite during the oxidation. The maximum amount of Asv produced during the oxidation of As^Ⅲ by Mn oxide minerals was in the order： birnessite （480.4 mmol/kg） 〉 todorokite （279.6 mmol/kg） 〉 hansmannite （117.9 mmol/kg）. The oxidation capacity of the Mn oxide minerals was found to be relative to the composition, crystallinity, and surface properties. In the presence of goethite oxidation of As^Ⅲ by Mn oxide minerals increased, with maximum amounts of Asv being 651.0 mmol/kg for birnessite, 332.3 mmol/kg for todorokite and 159.4 mmol/kg for hansmannite. Goethite promoted As^Ⅲ oxidation on the surface of Mn oxide minerals through adsorption of the Asv produced, incurring the decrease of Asv concentration in solutions. Thus, the combined effects of the oxidation （by Mn oxide minerals）-adsorption （by goethite） lead to rapid oxidation and immobilization of As in soils and sediments and alleviation of the As^Ⅲ toxicity in the environments.展开更多
A developed method was used for the enhancement of arachidonic acid production by M. isabellina. An orthogonal, rotatable and central composite design was applied to determine the optimum conditions for protoplast reg...A developed method was used for the enhancement of arachidonic acid production by M. isabellina. An orthogonal, rotatable and central composite design was applied to determine the optimum conditions for protoplast regeneration mutagenesis. The results showed that a commixture enzyme （cellulase and glusulase） at the concentration of 4%, enzymolysis temperature at 30℃ and enzymolysis time on 7.5 h were the optimal conditions, in which the lethality of M. isabellina spores was 78.4%. After mutagenesis and re-screenings, M. isabellina mutant Y-69 was obtained. GC analysis showed that the yield of arachidonic acid by Y-69 （2.92 g. L-1） was 3.56 times higher than that of the wild-type strain （0.82 g.L-1）. Pass generation tests showed that the properties of Y-69 by mutation were readily inherited.展开更多
The corrosion and passive behaviour of duplex stainless steel 2205 at six cooling rates （1, 5, 10, 15, 20 ℃ s^-1 and water quenched） in a simulated marine-environment solution was investigated using electrochemical...The corrosion and passive behaviour of duplex stainless steel 2205 at six cooling rates （1, 5, 10, 15, 20 ℃ s^-1 and water quenched） in a simulated marine-environment solution was investigated using electrochemical measurements of potentiostatic critical pitting temperature, potentiodynamic polarisation curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Mott-Schottky curves. The microstructural evolution and pitting morphologies of the specimens were visualised using an optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. The electrochemical responses of the passive film show that passivity of the steel was enhanced as the cooling rate increased; however, the threshold cooling rate was 20 ℃ s^-1, beyond which pitting corrosion resistance remained stable. Based on the analyses of microstructural evolution and pit morphologies, the proportion of the ferrite phase increased with the cooling rate and the ratio of austenite and ferrite was close to 1：1. The pitting size decreased as the cooling rate increased, and most metastable pits on specimens were located in the ferrite phase and on the ferrite-austenite interface. Thus, pitting resistance of steel is governed by the phase that provides the lowest pitting resistance equivalent number. The optimised pitting corrosion resistance for steel 2205 was achieved when it was greater than or equal to 20℃ s^-1.展开更多
OVATE family proteins(OFPs)are plant-specific proteins with a conserved OVATE domain that regulate plant growth and development.Although OFPs have been studied in several species,their biological functions remain larg...OVATE family proteins(OFPs)are plant-specific proteins with a conserved OVATE domain that regulate plant growth and development.Although OFPs have been studied in several species,their biological functions remain largely unknown in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.).This study identified 19 Cs OFPs distributed on seven chromosomes in cucumber.Most Cs OFP genes were expressed in reproductive organs,but with different expression patterns.Ectopic expression of Cs OFP12-16c in Arabidopsis resulted in shorter and blunt siliques.The overall results indicated that Cs OFP12-16c regulates silique development in Arabidopsis and may have a similar function in cucumber.展开更多
This paper discusses the amplitude-squared squeezing for the superposition of two coherent states with their phase differences being separately π/2, 3π/2, and π1, as well as for the superposition state of two pseud...This paper discusses the amplitude-squared squeezing for the superposition of two coherent states with their phase differences being separately π/2, 3π/2, and π1, as well as for the superposition state of two pseudoclassical states. According to the analysis, it is found that the superposition state of two coherent states with their phase differences π/2 and 3π/2, and the superposition state of two pseudoclassical states both do exhibit the amplitude-squared squeezing. Also, some specific states are found to exhibit even stronger squeezing effects when relative phase of the superposition is equal to the average photon number. Amplitude-squared squeezing is dependent on the difference in phase between two coherent states.展开更多
Polymeric organic battery materials are promising alternatives to the transition-metal-based ones owing to their enriched chemistries. However, the flammability of organic compounds brings in serious concern on batter...Polymeric organic battery materials are promising alternatives to the transition-metal-based ones owing to their enriched chemistries. However, the flammability of organic compounds brings in serious concern on battery safety. In addition to use flame-retarding electrolyte/electrolyte additives or battery separators,flame retardancy can readily be achieved through the integration of flame-retarding unit into the polymer backbone, imparting the flame retardancy permanently. The as-designed polymer based on phenothiazine shows significantly shortened self-extinguished time without deteriorating its intrinsic thermodynamic and electrochemical properties. Moreover, two electron per phenothiazine molecule is realized for the first time in a highly reversible manner with discharge voltages of 3.52 V and 4.16 V versus Li+/Li and an average capacity of ca. 120 mAh g-1 at a current rate of 2 C. The origin of the reversibility is investigated through density functional theory(DFT) calculations. These findings address the importance of molecular design for safer and more stable organic materials for batteries.展开更多
High-performance lithium ion batteries(LIBs) require electrode material to have an ideal electrode construction which provides fast ion transport, short solid-state ion diffusion, large surface area, and high electric...High-performance lithium ion batteries(LIBs) require electrode material to have an ideal electrode construction which provides fast ion transport, short solid-state ion diffusion, large surface area, and high electric conductivity. Herein, highly porous three-dimensional(3D)aerogels composed of cobalt ferrite(CoFe_2O_4, CFO) nanoparticles(NPs) and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are prepared using sustainable alginate as the precursor. The key feature of this work is that by using the characteristic egg-box structure of the alginate, metal cations such as Co^(2+)and Fe^(3+) can be easily chelated via an ion-exchange process, thus binary CFO are expected to be prepared. In the hybrid aerogels, CFO NPs interconnected by the CNTs are embedded in carbon aerogel matrix, forming the 3D network which can provide high surface area, buffer the volume expansion and offer efficient ion and electron transport pathways for achieving high performance LIBs. The as-prepared hybrid aerogels with the optimum CNT content(20 wt%) delivers excellent electrochemical properties, i.e., reversible capacity of 1033 mAh g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1) and a high specific capacity of 874 mAh g^(-1) after 160 cycles at 1 A g^(-1). This work provides a facile and low cost route to fabricate high performance anodes for LIBs.展开更多
This paper outlines a methodology to assess the seismic drift of reinforced concrete buildings with limited structural and geotechnical information. Based on the latest and the most advanced research on predicting pot...This paper outlines a methodology to assess the seismic drift of reinforced concrete buildings with limited structural and geotechnical information. Based on the latest and the most advanced research on predicting potential near-field and far field earthquakes affecting Hong Kong, the engineering response spectra for both rock and soil sites are derived. A new step-by-step procedure for displacement-based seismic hazard assessment of building structures is proposed to determine the maximum inter-storey drift demand for reinforced concrete buildings. The primary information required for this assessment is only the depth of the soft soil above bedrock and the height of the building. This procedure is further extended to assess the maximum chord rotation angle demand for the coupling beam of coupled shear wall or frame wall structures, which may be very critical when subjected to earthquake forces. An example is provided to illustrate calibration of the assessment procedure by using actual engineering structural models.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3803501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22179008,22209156)+5 种基金support from the Beijing Nova Program(20230484241)support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M754084)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20230931)support from beamline BL08U1A of Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(2024-SSRF-PT-506950)beamline 1W1B of the Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility(2021-BEPC-PT-006276)support from Initial Energy Science&Technology Co.,Ltd(IEST)。
文摘The implementation of ultrahigh-Ni cathodes in high-energy lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is constrained by significant structural and interfacial degradation during cycling.In this study,doping-induced surface restructuring in ultrahigh-nickel cathode materials is rapidly facilitated through an ultrafast Joule heating method.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations,synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS),and single-particle force test confirmed the establishment of a stable crystal framework and lattice oxygen,which mitigated H2-H3 phase transitions and improved structural reversibility.Additionally,the Sc doping process exhibits a pinning effect on the grain boundaries,as shown by scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),enhancing Li~+diffusion kinetics and decreasing mechanical strain during cycling.The in situ development of a cation-mixing layer at grain boundaries also creates a robust cathode/electrolyte interphase,effectively reducing interfacial parasitic reactions and transition metal dissolution,as validated by STEM and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(TOF-SIMS).These synergistic modifications reduce particle cracking and surface/interface degradation,leading to enhanced rate capability,structural integrity,and thermal stability.Consequently,the optimized Sc-modified ultrahigh-Ni cathode(Sc-1)exhibits 93.99%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 C(25℃)and87.06%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 C(50℃),indicating excellent cycling and thermal stability.By presenting a one-step multifunctional modification approach,this research delivers an extensive analysis of the mechanisms governing the structure,microstructure,and interface properties of nickel-rich layered cathode materials(NCMs).These results underscore the potential of ultrahigh-Ni cathodes as viable candidates for advanced lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)in next-generation electric vehicles(EVs).
文摘Engineering the morphology of the support is effective in tuning the redox properties of active metals for efficient catalytic methane combustion via tailoring the metal-support interaction.Herein,uniform Ir nanoparticles supported on anatase TiO_(2)with different morphologies predominantly exposing{100},{101},and{001}planes were synthesized and tested for methane combustion.The CH_(4) catalytic activity shows a remarkable TiO_(2)-facet-dependent effect and follows the order of Ir/TiO_(2)-{100}>Ir/TiO_(2)-{101}>>Ir/TiO_(2)-{001}.Detailed characterizations and DFT calculations reveal that compared with Ir-TiO_(2)-{101}and Ir-TiO_(2)-{001}interfaces,the superior Ir-TiO_(2)-{100}interface facilitates the generation of electron-rich Ir species through more profound charge transfer from TiO_(2)-{100}to Ir atoms.The electron-rich Ir structure,featuring abundant defect oxygen vacancies,significantly enhances the redox properties of active Ir species and reduces the activation energy for breaking the initial C-H bond in CH_(4),resulting in the superior catalytic activity for methane combustion.These findings deepen fundamental insights into the TiO_(2)-facet-dependent reactivity of different Ir/TiO_(2)nanomaterials in methane oxidation and pave the way for designing efficient Ir-based methane oxidation catalysts.
基金support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274145,52469019,and 52109119)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No.2025GXNSFAA069165)the Chinese Postdoctoral Science Fund Project(No.2022M723408).
文摘After the excavation of deep mining tunnels and underground caverns,the stability of surrounding rock controlled by structural planes is prone to structural damage and even engineering disasters due to three-dimensional stress redistribution and multi-directional dynamic construction interference.However,the shear mechanical behavior,fracture evolution mechanism and precursor characteristics of rockmass under true triaxial stress and multi-directional coupling disturbance are not unclear.Therefore,this study carried out true triaxial shear tests on limestone intermittent structural planes under uni-,bi-and tri-directional coupling disturbances to analyze its mechanical behavior,fracture evolution mechanism and precursor characteristics.The results show that as the disturbance direction increase,the shear strength of limestone generally decreases,while the roughness of structural planes and the degree of anisotropy generally exhibit an increasing trend.The proportion of shear cracks on the structural plane increases with the increase of shear stress.The disturbance strain rate before failure shows a U-shaped trend.Near to disturbance failure,there were more high-energy and high-amplitude acoustic emission events near the structural plane,and b-value drops rapidly below 1,while lgN/b ratio increased to above 3.These findings provide experimental recognition and theoretical support for assessing the stability of rockmass under blasting excavation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 51991393]support from the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Earthquake Engineering and Applied Technology and Key Laboratory of Earthquake Resistance,Earthquake Mitigation,and Structural Safety funded by the Ministry of Education。
文摘Seismic isolation is an effective strategy to mitigate the risk of seismic damage in tunnels.However,the impact of surface-reflected seismic waves on the effectiveness of tunnel isolation layers remains under explored.In this study,we employ the wave function expansion method to provide analytical solutions for the dynamic responses of linings in an elastic half-space and an infinite elastic space.By comparing the results of the two models,we investigate the seismic isolation effect of tunnel isolation layers induced by reflected seismic waves.Our findings reveal significant differences in the dynamic responses of the lining in the elastic half-space and the infinitely elastic space.Specifically,the dynamic stress concentration factor(DSCF)of the lining in the elastic half-space exhibits periodic fluctuations,influenced by the incident wave frequency and tunnel depth,while the DSCF in the infinitely elastic space remain stable.Overall,the seismic isolation application of the tunnel isolation layer is found to be less affected by surface-reflected seismic waves.Our results provide valuable insights for the design and assessment of the seismic isolation effect of tunnel isolation layers.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant Nos.U1960203,52004060,52325406,and 52174308)Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Liaon-ing Province(Grant No.2023JH6/100500008)Fundamental Re-search Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.N2125017 and N2225031).Special thanks are due to the instrumental analysis from the Analytical and Testing Centre,Northeastern University.
文摘Mo has been widely reported as a conducive element for the corrosion resistance of massive alloy sys-tems.However,the mechanism of Mo optimizing the corrosion resistance is complicated,and in-depth studies are still required.The present work comprehensively and quantitatively studied the critical influ-ences of Mo on the passivation and repassivation behavior of CoCrFeNi HEA based on the dissolution-diffusion-deposition model proposed in our previous work.The experimental results indicated that Mo remarkably eliminated the metastable pitting corrosion,significantly improved the breakdown potential and perfectly protected the CoCrFeNiMo_(0.2)HEA from pitting corrosion.The modelling and X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy(XPS)results both show that in the passivation process,MoO_(2)was the last product to deposit,thereby existing in the outer layer of the passive film.Mo addition increased the Cr content by weakening the deposition of Fe_(2)O_(3)and Fe_(3)O_(4)and also improved the Cr_(2)O_(3)/Cr(OH)3 ratio by promot-ing deprotonation of Cr(OH)_(3),thus enhancing the quality of passive film.Besides,when pitting corrosion occurred,MoO_(2),MoO_(3),and FeMoO_(4)were the first products to deposit and accelerated the repassivation process of HEA by timely covering the matrix in the pit cavity,thereby preventing further corrosion of the matrix.
文摘Jadeite jade,also called Feicui in China,is the most popular jade variety and one of the best selling gems in China.Colour and transparency are the primary quality factors that determine the value of Feicui.Jadeite jade is a polycrystalline aggregate,primarily consisting of jadeite(NaAlSi2O6) and including accessory minerals such as omphacite,albite,amphibole,and chromite[1-2].Gem-quality Feicui material is only found in a few countries,namely Myanmar,Guatemala,Russia,Kazakhstan,and Japan[3-5].Myanmar is the traditional and most important producer of gem-quality jadeite jade,while Guatemala has become the second-largest producer[6]. "Ice jade" is a translucent variety of jadeite jade(also known as Feicui) that is generally of high value.Reportedly from the Morales mine in the Izabal Department of Guatemala,it has recently appeared in the Chinese jewelry market.In this study,the structural characteristics,mineral compositions,and colour genesis of Guatemalan "ice jade" were studied using UV-Vis-NIR and Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,electron probe microanalysis,scanning electron microscopy,and cathodoluminescence. "Ice jade" from the Morales mine in Guatemala is composed of almost pure jadeite,containing very small amounts of accessory minerals,including omphacite and albite.The omphacite grains are often nearly colourless and not easily observed,while the albite grains cluster as white snowflake-like inclusions or dispersed as small specks.The "ice jade" exhibits a fine-grained structure,occasionally coexisting with a micro-granular structure.The relatively pure chemical compositions of sodium pyroxene accompany with a fine texture produced a transparent to semi-transparent and near-colourless appearance.A small amount of dispersed fine-grained omphacite is considered the cause of the pale green colour in "ice jade" from Guatemala.The Guatemalan origin can be determined from its characteristic appearance,microstructure,accessory minerals,and chemical compositions.
基金Project supported by Items of Institution of Higher Education Scientific Research of Hebei Province(ZD20131020)Hebei Vegetable Innovation Projects of Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System and Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Qinhuangdao City
文摘Using Chinese cabbage and rape as test material and examining the same soil conditions at different seasons（spring and autumn）, the effects of mixed rare earth fertilizer on the yield and nutrient quality of leafy vegetables were studied to provide a theoretical basis for the application of mixed rare earth fertilizer in agriculture. Results showed a seasonal difference in the nutrient quality of Chinese cabbage and rape. For crops planted in autumn, the soluble sugar and vitamin C content were higher, the titratable acid and nitrate content were lower, and the sugar acid ratio was higher relative to crops planted in spring. Mixed rare earth treatments promoted growth of both crops during both seasons. The plot yield, stem and leaf fresh and dry matter weight, and dry and fresh ratio increased. These increases for Chinese cabbage were greater in autumn than in spring while for rape, the increases were greater in spring than autumn. The soluble sugar content, titratable acid content and sugar acid ratio were increased and the nitrate content decreased, in autumn the effects were more obvious than in spring. In spring, the vitamin C content was increased, and the increase was greater for Chinese cabbage than rape. In autumn, the vitamin C content decreased, and the decrease was greater for rape than Chinese cabbage. At the same time, the content of heavy metals such as Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and Ni in stems and leaves decreased. This decrease was greater in spring for Chinese cabbage and in autumn for rape.
基金financially supported by the Nation Key R&D Program of China (No. 2017YFC0601305-01)the China Geological Survey (Nos. DD20160048-04, DD2016034308, DD20160343-09)
文摘The Bainaimiao Group, which crops out in the Sonid Right Banner area of Inner Mongolia, China, comprises mainly metamorphosed volcano-sedimentary rocks. This group can be divided into two formations: a lower formation characterized by intermediate-felsic volcanic rocks, and an upper formation of intermediate-mafic volcanic rocks. Zircon dating indicates that biotite leptynite from the lower formation and chlorite-sericite schist from the upper formation crystallized at 499±2 and 478±2 Ma, respectively, corresponding to different volcanic events. Meta-volcanic rocks of the Bainaimiao Group belong to the calcalkaline series, and the SiO2 concentrations suggest that their protoliths were mainly basalts and rhyolites. Greenschist rocks of the group are enriched in light rare earth elements(LREEs) relative to heavy rare earth elements(HREEs), with(La/Yb)N ratios of 3.08–10.9. In addition, they are enriched in large-ion lithophile elements, including Rb, Ba and K, and depleted in the high-field-strength elements Nb, Ta and Ti. The felsic meta-volcanic rocks also exhibit relative enrichments in LREEs compared with HREEs, with high(La/Yb)N ratios of 2.92–9.89, and are enriched in Rb, Ba, Zr and Hf, and depleted in Sr, Nb and Ta. These geochemical characteristics indicate that the meta-basic volcanic rocks were originated from partial melting of sub-arc mantle wedge that had been previously metasomatized by subducted-slab-derived fluids, whereas the meta-felsic volcanic rocks were generated by partial melting of continental crust. These results suggest that the meta-volcanic rocks of the Bainaimiao Group are the products of oceanic plate subduction magmatism along an active continental margin, which can be attributed to Early Paleozoic subduction of the PaleoAsian Ocean plate beneath the northern margin of the North China Craton.
文摘The mineral assemblage and content and surface microtextures of slipping zone soil of several landslides in the Three Gorges Reservoir District have been analyzed using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). All the mineral assemblages are similar in these landslides. The main minerals are montmorillonite, illite, kaolinite, chlorite, quartz and feldspar. There are two kinds of surface microtexture in the slipping zone soil, i.e., linear scratches and arcuate scratches. Based on analyses of the changes of the microtextures, one can obtain information about the number, directions and stages of landslide movements. The authors have also studied the mechanism of landslide formation, evaluated the stability of landslides and revival possibility of ancient landslides and forecasted the activity of similar landslides in different districts. The surface microtexture features of stable landslides and mobile landslides are summarized and it is concluded that the existence of filamentous bacteria may result in or increase movements of landslides.
基金supported by the China Geological Survey (grant No.12120113053900,DD20160048-04,DD20160343-08,DD20160343-09)
文摘The Songnen masiff is located to the east of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. The existence and rather the scale and nature of the Precambrian crystalline basement is controversial. Based on recent study of zircon U-Pb chronology, besides a minor number of Neoproterozoic strata, most of the so-called Precambrian metamorphic rock series, such as the Dongfengshan Group and the Zhangguangcailing Group, were formed in the Mesozoic and Paleozoic.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China(No.2012ZX04003011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51275323)
文摘The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Zr interlayer on the structure and mechanical properties of TiAlN films, which were deposited on the M2 high-speed steel substrates by means of plasma-enhanced magnetron sputtering. The result shows that the crystal orientation of Zr/TiAlN films is similar to that of single-layered TiAlN films, but the difference is that AlN(111) of Zr/TiAlN films disappears completely. With respect to Zr interlayer, the texture coefficient of Zr/TiAlN films is approximately 1. Zr/TiAlN films exhibit a compact isometric structure, which is distinctly different from the columnar structure existing in the single-layered TiAlN films and Ti/TiAlN films. The hardness and H3/E*2 of Zr/TiAlN films are, respectively, enhanced to be 36.6 GPa and 0.147. With a few cracks emerging around the indention, the adhesion strength of TiAlN films is obviously advanced by adding Zr metal interlayer.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 40471070 and 40403009） the Key Project of the Ministry of Education of China （No. 105122） for financial supports to this research.
文摘Oxidation of As^Ⅲ by three types of manganese oxide minerals affected by goethite was investigated by chemical analysis, equilibrium redox, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. Three synthesized Mn oxide minerals of different types, birnessite, todorokite, and hausmannite, could actively oxidize As^Ⅲ to Asv, and greatly varied in their oxidation ability. Layer structured birnessite exhibited the highest capacity of As^Ⅲ oxidation, followed by the tunnel structured todorokite. Lower oxide hansmannite possessed much low capacity of As^Ⅲ oxidation, and released more Mn^2＋ than birnessite and todorokite during the oxidation. The maximum amount of Asv produced during the oxidation of As^Ⅲ by Mn oxide minerals was in the order： birnessite （480.4 mmol/kg） 〉 todorokite （279.6 mmol/kg） 〉 hansmannite （117.9 mmol/kg）. The oxidation capacity of the Mn oxide minerals was found to be relative to the composition, crystallinity, and surface properties. In the presence of goethite oxidation of As^Ⅲ by Mn oxide minerals increased, with maximum amounts of Asv being 651.0 mmol/kg for birnessite, 332.3 mmol/kg for todorokite and 159.4 mmol/kg for hansmannite. Goethite promoted As^Ⅲ oxidation on the surface of Mn oxide minerals through adsorption of the Asv produced, incurring the decrease of Asv concentration in solutions. Thus, the combined effects of the oxidation （by Mn oxide minerals）-adsorption （by goethite） lead to rapid oxidation and immobilization of As in soils and sediments and alleviation of the As^Ⅲ toxicity in the environments.
基金Supported by Young Scientifi c Fund of Heilongjiang Province (QC2010093)Project of Daqing Scientifi c Program (sggh2009-029)
文摘A developed method was used for the enhancement of arachidonic acid production by M. isabellina. An orthogonal, rotatable and central composite design was applied to determine the optimum conditions for protoplast regeneration mutagenesis. The results showed that a commixture enzyme （cellulase and glusulase） at the concentration of 4%, enzymolysis temperature at 30℃ and enzymolysis time on 7.5 h were the optimal conditions, in which the lethality of M. isabellina spores was 78.4%. After mutagenesis and re-screenings, M. isabellina mutant Y-69 was obtained. GC analysis showed that the yield of arachidonic acid by Y-69 （2.92 g. L-1） was 3.56 times higher than that of the wild-type strain （0.82 g.L-1）. Pass generation tests showed that the properties of Y-69 by mutation were readily inherited.
文摘The corrosion and passive behaviour of duplex stainless steel 2205 at six cooling rates （1, 5, 10, 15, 20 ℃ s^-1 and water quenched） in a simulated marine-environment solution was investigated using electrochemical measurements of potentiostatic critical pitting temperature, potentiodynamic polarisation curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Mott-Schottky curves. The microstructural evolution and pitting morphologies of the specimens were visualised using an optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. The electrochemical responses of the passive film show that passivity of the steel was enhanced as the cooling rate increased; however, the threshold cooling rate was 20 ℃ s^-1, beyond which pitting corrosion resistance remained stable. Based on the analyses of microstructural evolution and pit morphologies, the proportion of the ferrite phase increased with the cooling rate and the ratio of austenite and ferrite was close to 1：1. The pitting size decreased as the cooling rate increased, and most metastable pits on specimens were located in the ferrite phase and on the ferrite-austenite interface. Thus, pitting resistance of steel is governed by the phase that provides the lowest pitting resistance equivalent number. The optimised pitting corrosion resistance for steel 2205 was achieved when it was greater than or equal to 20℃ s^-1.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31772315 and 31572132)the Construction of Beijing Science and Technology Innovation and Service Capacity in Top Subjects,China(CEFF-PXM2019_014207_000032)。
文摘OVATE family proteins(OFPs)are plant-specific proteins with a conserved OVATE domain that regulate plant growth and development.Although OFPs have been studied in several species,their biological functions remain largely unknown in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.).This study identified 19 Cs OFPs distributed on seven chromosomes in cucumber.Most Cs OFP genes were expressed in reproductive organs,but with different expression patterns.Ectopic expression of Cs OFP12-16c in Arabidopsis resulted in shorter and blunt siliques.The overall results indicated that Cs OFP12-16c regulates silique development in Arabidopsis and may have a similar function in cucumber.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 10674038 and 10604042)National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No 2006CB302901)
文摘This paper discusses the amplitude-squared squeezing for the superposition of two coherent states with their phase differences being separately π/2, 3π/2, and π1, as well as for the superposition state of two pseudoclassical states. According to the analysis, it is found that the superposition state of two coherent states with their phase differences π/2 and 3π/2, and the superposition state of two pseudoclassical states both do exhibit the amplitude-squared squeezing. Also, some specific states are found to exhibit even stronger squeezing effects when relative phase of the superposition is equal to the average photon number. Amplitude-squared squeezing is dependent on the difference in phase between two coherent states.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no.51772199)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant no.BK20170329)+2 种基金the Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science & Technologythe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe 111 Project。
文摘Polymeric organic battery materials are promising alternatives to the transition-metal-based ones owing to their enriched chemistries. However, the flammability of organic compounds brings in serious concern on battery safety. In addition to use flame-retarding electrolyte/electrolyte additives or battery separators,flame retardancy can readily be achieved through the integration of flame-retarding unit into the polymer backbone, imparting the flame retardancy permanently. The as-designed polymer based on phenothiazine shows significantly shortened self-extinguished time without deteriorating its intrinsic thermodynamic and electrochemical properties. Moreover, two electron per phenothiazine molecule is realized for the first time in a highly reversible manner with discharge voltages of 3.52 V and 4.16 V versus Li+/Li and an average capacity of ca. 120 mAh g-1 at a current rate of 2 C. The origin of the reversibility is investigated through density functional theory(DFT) calculations. These findings address the importance of molecular design for safer and more stable organic materials for batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51473081 and 51503109)Research award fund for outstanding young scientists in Shandong province (Grant no. BS2014CL006)Qingdao Applied Basic Research Project(16-5-1-85-jch)
文摘High-performance lithium ion batteries(LIBs) require electrode material to have an ideal electrode construction which provides fast ion transport, short solid-state ion diffusion, large surface area, and high electric conductivity. Herein, highly porous three-dimensional(3D)aerogels composed of cobalt ferrite(CoFe_2O_4, CFO) nanoparticles(NPs) and carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are prepared using sustainable alginate as the precursor. The key feature of this work is that by using the characteristic egg-box structure of the alginate, metal cations such as Co^(2+)and Fe^(3+) can be easily chelated via an ion-exchange process, thus binary CFO are expected to be prepared. In the hybrid aerogels, CFO NPs interconnected by the CNTs are embedded in carbon aerogel matrix, forming the 3D network which can provide high surface area, buffer the volume expansion and offer efficient ion and electron transport pathways for achieving high performance LIBs. The as-prepared hybrid aerogels with the optimum CNT content(20 wt%) delivers excellent electrochemical properties, i.e., reversible capacity of 1033 mAh g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1) and a high specific capacity of 874 mAh g^(-1) after 160 cycles at 1 A g^(-1). This work provides a facile and low cost route to fabricate high performance anodes for LIBs.
基金the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong Under Project No. HKU 7023/99E and HKU 7002/00EThe Ministry of Science and Technology of PRC and The Bureau of Science and Technology of Guangzhou Under Project No. 2004CCA03300 and No.2004Z1-E0051
文摘This paper outlines a methodology to assess the seismic drift of reinforced concrete buildings with limited structural and geotechnical information. Based on the latest and the most advanced research on predicting potential near-field and far field earthquakes affecting Hong Kong, the engineering response spectra for both rock and soil sites are derived. A new step-by-step procedure for displacement-based seismic hazard assessment of building structures is proposed to determine the maximum inter-storey drift demand for reinforced concrete buildings. The primary information required for this assessment is only the depth of the soft soil above bedrock and the height of the building. This procedure is further extended to assess the maximum chord rotation angle demand for the coupling beam of coupled shear wall or frame wall structures, which may be very critical when subjected to earthquake forces. An example is provided to illustrate calibration of the assessment procedure by using actual engineering structural models.
