Surface Coating Enabling Sulfide Solid Electrolytes with Excellent Air Stability and Lithium Compatibility

All-solid-state lithium metal batteries(ASSLMBs)featuring sulfide solid electrolytes(SEs)are recognized as the most promising next-generation energy storage technology because of their exceptional safety and much-improved energy density.However,lithium dendrite growth in sulfide SEs and their poor air stability have posed significant obstacles to the advancement of sulfide-based ASSLMBs.Here,a thin layer(approximately 5 nm)of g-C_(3)N_(4)is coated on the surface of a sulfide SE(Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl),which not only lowers the electronic conductivity of Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl but also achieves remarkable interface stability by facilitating the in situ formation of ion-conductive Li3N at the Li/Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl interface.Additionally,the g-C_(3)N_(4)coating on the surface can substantially reduce the formation of H_(2)S when Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl is exposed to humid air.As a result,Li-Li symmetrical cells using g-C_(3)N_(4)-coated Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl stably cycle for 1000 h with a current density of 0.2 mA cm^(-2).ASSLMBs paired with LiNbO_(3)-coated LiNi_(0.6)Mn_(0.2)Co_(0.2)O_(2)exhibit a capacity of 132.8 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 C and a high-capacity retention of 99.1%after 200 cycles.Furthermore,g-C_(3)N_(4)-coated Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl effectively mitigates the self-discharge behavior observed in ASSLMBs.This surface-coating approach for sulfide solid electrolytes opens the door to the practical implementation of sulfide-based ASSLMBs.

High-Performance Quasi-Solid-State Pouch Cells Enabled by in situ Solidification of a Novel Polymer Electrolyte

Conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with liquid electrolytes are challenged by their big safety concerns,particularly used in electric vehicles.All-solid-state batteries using solid-state electrolytes have been proposed to significantly improve safety yet are impeded by poor interfacial solid–solid contact and fast interface degradation.As a compromising strategy,in situ solidification has been proposed in recent years to fabricate quasi-solid-state batteries,which have great advantages in constructing intimate interfaces and cost-effective mass manufacturing.In this work,quasi-solid-state pouch cells with high loading electrodes(≥3 m Ah cm^(-2))were fabricated via in situ solidification of poly(ethylene glycol)diacrylate-based polymer electrolytes(PEGDA-PEs).Both single-layer and multilayer quasi-solid-state pouch cells(2.0 Ah)have demonstrated stable electrochemical performance over500 cycles.The superb electrochemical stability is closely related to the formation of robust and compatible interphase,which successfully inhibits interfacial side reactions and prevents interfacial structural degradation.This work demonstrates that in situ solidification is a facile and cost-effective approach to fabricate quasi-solid-state pouch cells with both excellent electrochemical performance and safety.

下一代能源储存技术——固态电池

1.Introduction Electrochemical power sources such as lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are indispensable for portable electronics,electric vehicles,and grid-scale energy storage.However,the currently used commercial LIBs employ flammable liquid electrolytes and thus pose serious safety hazards when misused(i.e.,overcharged).

Facet-dependent Thermal and Electrochemical Degradation of Lithium-rich Layered Oxides

Lithium-rich layered oxides(LLOs)are promising candidate cathode materials for safe and inexpensive high-energy-density Li-ion batteries.However,oxygen dimers are formed from the cathode material through oxygen redox activity,which can result in morphological changes and structural transitions that cause performance deterioration and safety concerns.Herein,a flake-like LLO is prepared and aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),in situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction(HT-XRD),and soft X-ray absorption spectrum(sXAS)are used to explore its crystal facet degradation behavior in terms of both thermal and electrochemical processes.Void-induced degradation behavior of LLO in different facet reveals significant anisotropy at high voltage.Particle degradation originates from side facets,such as the(010)facet,while the close(003)facet is stable.These results are further understood through ab initio molecular dynamics calculations,which show that oxygen atoms are lost from the{010}facets.Therefore,the facet degradation process is that oxygen molecular formed in the interlayer and accumulated in the ab plane during heating,which result in crevice-voids in the ab plane facets.The study reveals important aspects of the mechanism responsible for oxygen-anionic activity-based degradation of LLO cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries.In particular,this study provides insight that enables precise and efficient measures to be taken to improve the thermal and electrochemical stability of an LLO.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for hallucination in schizophrenia spectrum disorders A meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE： This study assessed the efficacy and tolerability of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of auditory hallucination of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. DATA SOURCES： Online literature retrieval was conducted using PubMed, ISI Web of Science, EMBASE, Medline and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from January 1985 to May 2012. Key words were ＂transcranial magnetic stimulation＂, ＂TMS＂, ＂repetitive tran- scranial magnetic stimulation＂, and ＂hallucination＂. STUDY SELECTION： Selected studies were randomized controlled trials assessing therapeutic ef- ficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for hallucination in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Experimental intervention was low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in left temporoparietal cortex for treatment of auditory hallucination in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Control groups received sham stimulation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： The primary outcome was total scores of Auditory Hallucinations Rating Scale, Auditory Hallucination Subscale of Psychotic Symptom Rating Scale, Positive and Negative Symptom Scale-Auditory Hallucination item, and Hallucination Change Scale. Secondary outcomes included response rate, global mental state, adverse effects and cognitive function. RESULTS： Seventeen studies addressing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders were screened, with controls receiving sham stimulation. All data were completely effective, involving 398 patients. Overall mean weighted effect size for repeti- tive transcranial magnetic stimulation versus sham stimulation was statistically significant （MD = -0.42, 95%C/： -0.64 to -0.20, P = 0.000 2）. Patients receiving repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation responded more frequently than sham stimulation （OR = 2.94, 95%C/： 1.39 to 6.24, P =0.005）. No significant differences were found between active repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and sham stimulation for positive or negative symptoms. Compared with sham stimulation, active repeti- tive transcranial magnetic stimulation had equivocal outcome in cognitive function and commonly caused headache and facial muscle twitching. CONCLUSION： Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a safe and effective treatment for auditory hallucination in schizophrenia spectrum disorders,

Antidepressants for bipolar disorder A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, controlled trials

OBJECTIVE： To examine the efficacy and safety of short-term and long-term use of antidepres- sants in the treatment of bipolar disorder. DATA SOURCES： A literature search of randomized, double-blind, controlled trials published until December 2012 was performed using the PubMed, ISI Web of Science, Medline and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. The keywords ＂bipolar disorder, bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, bipolar mania, bipolar depression, cyclothymia, mixed mania and depression, rapid cycling and bipolar disorder＂, AND ＂antidepressant agent, antidepressive agents second- generation, antidepressive agents tricyclic, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, noradrenaline uptake in- hibitor, serotonin uptake inhibitor, and tricyclic antidepressant agent＂ were used. The studies that were listed in the reference list of the published papers but were not retrieved in the above-mentioned databases were supplemented. STUDY SELECTION： Studies selected were double-blind randomized controlled trials assessing the efficacy and safety of antidepressants in patients with bipolar disorder. All participants were aged 18 years or older, and were diagnosed as having primary bipolar disorder. Antidepressants or antidepressants combined with mood stabilizers were used in experimental interventions. Placebos, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and other antide pressants were used in the control interventions. Studies that were quasi-randomized studies, or used antidepressants in combination with antipsy- chotics in the experimental group were excluded. All analyses were conducted using Review Man- ager 5.1 provided by the Cochrane Collaboration.

Pulse-to-pulse periodic signal sorting features and feature extraction in radar emitter pulse sequences

A novel class of periodically changing features hidden in radar pulse sequence environment,named G features,is proposed.Combining fractal theory and Hilbert-Huang transform,the features are extracted using changing characteristics of pulse parameters in radar emitter signals.The features can be applied in modern complex electronic warfare environment to address the issue of signal sorting when radar emitter pulse signal parameters severely or even completely overlap.Experiment results show that the proposed feature class and feature extraction method can discriminate periodically changing pulse sequence signal sorting features from radar pulse signal flow with complex variant features,therefore provide a new methodology for signal sorting.

The cost of obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) in China: a multi- center cross- sectional survey based on hospitals

Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD)is considered a very debilitating disorder with severe loss of quality of life and income.Aims This study estimates the quality of life and economic consequences of OCD in China.Methods The research team interviewed 639 patients with OCD in 13 hospitals in 12 cities in China.The direct method was used to get the direct cost of OCD.Indirect costs associated with OCD were estimated using the human capital approach.Linear regression analysis was conducted for quality of life and generalised linear model analysis was conducted for total cost.Sensitivity analysis was used to analyse the uncertainty of total cost.Results The mean quality of life score for OCD was 52.78(20.46).The annual total cost of OCD per capita was 24503.78(95%CI:22621.53 to 26386.03)renminbi(RMB)(US$3465.88(95%CI:US$3199.65 to US$3732.11)).The annual cost of OCD in China was estimated to be 37.74 billion(95%CI:34.95 billion to 40.53 billion)RMB(equal to US$5.34 billion(95%CI:US$4.94 billion to US$5.73 billion)).Sensitivity analysis showed that the total annual cost of OCD in China was between 23.15 billion RMB(US$3.27 billion)and 370.00 billion RMB(US$52.33 billion).Worse social function status,more psychiatric symptoms and higher Yale Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale(Y-BOCS)score were associated with worse quality of life.The numbers of clinic visits and hospitalisations,socioeconomic status,education,Y-BOCS scores and age were found to be significantly associated with total cost.Conclusions OCD is associated with low quality of life and high costs in China.The findings call for concerted efforts to improve services for patients with OCD.Improvements may include early detection and diagnosis,the provision of evidence-based treatments and relapse prevention strategies.

Surface-mediated iron on porous cobalt oxide with high energy state for efficient water oxidation electrocatalysis

Surface engineering of active materials to generate desired energy state is critical to fabricate high-performance heterogeneous catalysts.However, its realization in a controllable level remains challenging. Using oxygen evolution reaction(OER) as a model reaction, we report a surface-mediated Fe deposition strategy to electronically tailor surface energy states of porous Co_(3)O_(4)(Fe-pCo_(3)O_(4)) for enhanced activity towards OER. The Fe-pCo_(3)O_(4) exhibits a low overpotential of 280 mV to reach an OER current density of 100 mA cm^(-2), and a fast-kinetic behavior with a low Tafel slop of 58.2 mV dec^(-1), outperforming Co_(3)O_(4)-based OER catalysts recently reported and also the noble IrO_(2). The engineered material retains 100% of its original activity after operating at an overpotential of 350 m V for 100 h. A combination of theoretical calculations and experimental results finds out that the surface doped Fe promotes a high energy state and desired coordination environment in the near surface region, which enables optimized OER intermediates binding and favorably changes the rate-determining step.

Finite-time Control of Discrete-time Systems With Variable Quantization Density in Networked Channels

This paper is concerned with the problem of finitetime control for a class of discrete-time networked systems.The measurement output and control input signals are quantized before being transmitted in communication network.The quantization density of the network is assumed to be variable depending on the throughputs of network for the sake of congestion avoidance.The variation of the quantization density modes satisfies persistent dwell-time(PDT)switching which is more general than dwell-time switching in networked channels.By using a quantization-error-dependent Lyapunov function approach,sufficient conditions are given to ensure that the quantized systems are finite-time stable and finite-time bounded with a prescribed H∞performance,upon which a set of controllers depending on the mode of quantization density are designed.In order to show the effectiveness of the designed H_∞controller,we apply the developed theoretical results to a numerical example.

Multi-Source Adaptive Selection and Fusion for Pedestrian Dead Reckoning

Accurate multi-source fusion is based on the reliability, quantity, and fusion mode of the sources. The problem of selecting the optimal set for participating in the fusion process is nondeterministic-polynomial-time-hard and is neither sub-modular nor super-modular. Furthermore, in the case of the Kalman filter(KF) fusion algorithm, accurate statistical characteristics of noise are difficult to obtain, and this leads to an unsatisfactory fusion result. To settle the referred cases, a distributed and adaptive weighted fusion algorithm based on KF has been proposed in this paper. In this method, on the basis of the pseudo prior probability of the estimated state of each source, the reliability of the sources is evaluated and the optimal set is selected on a certain threshold. Experiments were performed on multi-source pedestrian dead reckoning for verifying the proposed algorithm. The results obtained from these experiments indicate that the optimal set can be selected accurately with minimal computation, and the fusion error is reduced by 16.6% as compared to the corresponding value resulting from the algorithm without improvements.The proposed adaptive source reliability and fusion weight evaluation is effective against the varied-noise multi-source fusion system, and the fusion error caused by inaccurate statistical characteristics of the noise is reduced by the adaptive weight evaluation.The proposed algorithm exhibits good robustness, adaptability,and value on applications.

Microstructure Evolution and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Laser Additive Manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V Under High Strain Rate

The dynamic mechanical properties of the Ti-6Al-4V(TC4)alloy prepared by laser additive manufacturing(LAM-TC4)under the high strain rate(HSR)are proposed.The dynamic compression experiments of LAM-TC4 are conducted with the split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)equipment.The results show that as the strain rate increases,the widths of the adiabatic shear band(ASB),the micro-hardness,the degree of grain refinement near the ASB,and the dislocation density of grains grow gradually.Moreover,the increase of dislocation density of grains is the root factor in enhancing the yield strength of LAM-TC4.Meanwhile,the heat produced from the distortion and dislocations of grains promotes the heat softening effect favorable for the recrystallization of grains,resulting in the grain refinement of ASB.Furthermore,the contrastive analysis between LAM-TC4 and TC4 prepared by forging(F-TC4)indicates that under the HSR,the yield strength of LAM-TC4 is higher than that of F-TC4.

Engineering transition metal-based nanomaterials for high-performance electrocatalysis

Transition metal(TM)based electrocatalysts attract increasing attention in energy conversion reactions,and current effects focus on material engineering strategies to tailor physicochemical properties of TM based electrocatalysts for improved performance.This review provides a summary about the recent advances of engineering TM based nanomaterials for electrocatalytic reactions,which include hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),oxygen evolution reaction(OER),CO2 reduction reaction(CO2RR),and nitrate reduction reaction(NO3RR).We highlight four engineering strategies,namely,size engineering,facet engineering,composition engineering,and crystal structure engineering for TM based electrocatalysts,and pay a special emphasis on exploring the relationship between their physicochemical properties and catalytic activities.We outline the opportunities in this research field,in particular,the strategy of rationally combining in-situ and operando techniques and theoretical predication to design efficient electrocatalysts.Finally,issues that deserve attention and consideration for practical applications are discussed.

Hybrid anti-prematuration optimization algorithm

Heuristic optimization methods provide a robust and efficient approach to solving complex optimization problems.This paper presents a hybrid optimization technique combining two heuristic optimization methods,artificial immune system（AIS） and particle swarm optimization（PSO）,together in searching for the global optima of nonlinear functions.The proposed algorithm,namely hybrid anti-prematuration optimization method,contains four significant operators,i.e.swarm operator,cloning operator,suppression operator,and receptor editing operator.The swarm operator is inspired by the particle swarm intelligence,and the clone operator,suppression operator,and receptor editing operator are gleaned by the artificial immune system.The simulation results of three representative nonlinear test functions demonstrate the superiority of the hybrid optimization algorithm over the conventional methods with regard to both the solution quality and convergence rate.It is also employed to cope with a real-world optimization problem.

Robust fault detection for discrete-time Markovian jump systems with mode-dependent time-delays

This paper investigates a fault detection problem for a class of discrete-time Markovian jump systems with norm-bounded uncertainties and mode-dependent time-delays. Attention is focused on constructing the residual generator based on the filter of which its parameters matrices are dependent on the system mode, that is, the fault detection filter is a Markovian jump system as well. The design of fault detection filter is reduced to H-infinity filtering problem by using H-infinity control theory, which can guarantee the difference between the residual and the fault （or, more generally weighted fault） as small as possible in the context of enhancing the robustness of residual to modeling errors, control inputs and unknown inputs. Sufficient condition for the existence of the above filters is established by means of linear matrix inequalities, which can be readily solved by using standard numerical software. A numerical example is given to illustrate the feasibility of the proposed method.

Fluid inclusion and H-O isotope study of the Jiguanshan porphyry Mo deposit,Xilamulun Metallogenic Belt:implications for characteristics and evolution of ore-forming fluids

We studied the fluid inclusions of the Jiguanshan Mo deposit in China,which is a large porphyry deposit located in the southern Xilamulun Metallogenic Belt.The irregular Mo ore body with various types of hydrothermal veinlets is hosted by Late Jurassic granite porphyry.Intense hydrothermal alterations in the deposit from the core to margin are silicification-potassium feldspar alteration,pyrite-quartz-sericite-fluorite alteration,and propylitic alteration.Based on the mineral assemblages and crosscutting relationships of ore veins,the ore-forming process were divided into three stages and two substages:quartz-pyrite veins(stage I)associated with potassic alteration;quartz-molybdenite-chalcopyrite-pyrite veins(substage Ⅱ-1)and quartz-molybdenite-fluorite veins(substage Ⅱ-2)associated with phyllic alteration;and fluorite-quartz-carbonate veins(stage Ⅲ)with carbonation.Five majorfluid inclusions(FIs)types were distinguished in the quartz associated with oxide and sulfide minerals,i.e.polyphase brine(Pb-type),opaque-bearing brine(Ob-type),solid halite(S-type),two-phase aqueous(A-type),and vapor(Vtype)inclusions.The FIs of stage I were composed of liquid-rich S-,A-,and V-type FIs with homogenization temperatures and salinities of 490 to 511℃ and 8.9 to 56.0 wt%NaCl equiv.,respectively.The FIs of substage Ⅱ-1 are composed of Pb-,Ob-,S-,A-,and V-type FIs with homogenization temperatures and salinities of 352 to 460℃ and 3.7 to 46.1 wt%NaCl equiv,respectively.The FIs of substage Ⅱ-2 are Ob-,S-,A-,and V-type FIs with homogenization temperatures and salinities of 234 to309°C and 3.7 to 39.2 wt%NaCl equiv,respectively.The FIs of stage Ⅲ are A-type FIs with homogenization temperatures and salinities of 136 to 172℃ and 1.1 to 8.9 wt%NaCl equiv,respectively.Fluid boiling,which resulted in the precipitation of sulfides,occurred in stages I andⅡ.The initial ore-forming fluids of the Jiguanshan deposit had high temperature,high salinity,and belonged to an F-rich NaCl±KCl-H2O system.The fluids gradually evolved to low temperature,low salinity,and belonged to a NaCl-H2O system.Studies of the hydrogen and oxygen isotope compositions of quartz(δ^18OH2O=-7.3 to 6.3%,δDH2O=-104.3 to-83.3%)show that the ore-formingfluids gradually evolved from magmatic water to meteoric water.

Design and Realization of Information System for Ningxia Sci-tech Special Commissioners

The information system for Ningxia sci-tech special commissioners is an application system for realizing information collection,management and sharing in the entrepreneurial process of sci-tech special commissioners. This paper introduces overall design ideas,system functions,key technologies and realization methods of the information system for Ningxia sci-tech special commissioners. Completion of construction and coming into operation of the information system bring new breakthrough for information management and data statistics of sci-tech special commissioners.

Active metasurface via magnetic control for tri-channel polarization multiplexing holography

Active metasurfaces have recently attracted more attention since they can make the light manipulation be versatile and real-time. Metasurfaces-based holography possesses the advantages of high spatial resolution and enormous information capacity for applications in optical displays and encryption. In this work, a tunable polarization multiplexing holographic metasurface controlled by an external magnetic field is proposed. The elaborately designed nanoantennas are arranged on the magneto-optical intermediate layer, which is placed on the metallic reflecting layer. Since the non-diagonal elements of the dielectric tensor of the magneto-optical material become non-zero values once the external magnetic field is applied,the differential absorption for the left and right circularly polarized light can be generated. Meanwhile, the amplitude and phase can be flexibly modulated by changing the sizes of the nanoantennas. Based on this, the dynamic multichannel holographic display of metasurface in the linear and circular polarization channels is realized via magnetic control, and it can provide enhanced security for optical information storage. This work paves the way for the realization of magnetically controllable phase modulation, which is promising in dynamic wavefront control and optical information encryption.

一种基于透射不变性原理的高机动编队控制方法

本文给出了一种具有高机动性的透射编队控制方法,解决了经典的仿射编队控制受限于平行关系的常约束,无法直接实现战术攻防上常用的前后三角、前后梯形等队形的快速切换问题.该方法受启发于框架理论中的透射不变性原理,通过引入透射像和自应力矩阵来对编队构型进行定义,实现了在仅增加一个领航者且队形凹凸性不变的前提下,任意目标队形的保共线和交比的一致性跟踪,提高了队形的可操作性.所推导的透射可定位条件和队形连续变换条件为透射编队控制的应用提供了理论依据.此外,在攻防切换任务和联合切换任务两种情景下的仿真测试结果也进一步证明了该编队控制方法的可靠性.

Electrochemical nitrate reduction to produce ammonia integrated into wastewater treatment:Investigations and challenges

Nitrate(NO_(3)^(-))is widely found in wastewater,which is harmful to human health and water environmental.Electrochemical reduction can convert NO_(3)^(-)to high value-added ammonia(NH)3)/ammonium(NH_(4)^(+))for pollutant removal and resource recovery.Currently,electrochemical nitrate reduction to produce ammonia(ENRA)is mostly focused on the preparation of high-performance catalysts,while ignoring the prerequisite for industrial application as the stable operation and optimal regulation of the process.Therefore,the review focused on wastewater treatment,based on the mechanism of electrochemical nitrate reduction for ammonia production and reactor construction(reactor,power supply system),then summarized the operation control strategies(such as reduction potential,nitrate concentration,inorganic ions,p H)that should be noted for ENRA.Finally,the challenges(system structure,economy)and prospects(ammonia recovery process,construction of large-scale ENRA system,application of real wastewater)of the field as it moves towards commercialization were discussed.It is hoped that this review will facilitate the scaling up of ENRA in the wastewater treatment field.