Progress,challenges,and prospects of spent lithium-ion batteries recycling:A review

The recycling and reutilization of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have become an important measure to alleviate problems like resource scarcity and environmental pollution.Although some progress has been made,battery recycling technology still faces challenges in terms of efficiency,effectiveness and environmental sustainability.This review aims to systematically review and analyze the current status of spent LIB recycling,and conduct a detailed comparison and evaluation of different recycling processes.In addition,this review introduces emerging recycling techniques,including deep eutectic solvents,molten salt roasting,and direct regeneration,with the intent of enhancing recycling efficiency and diminishing environmental repercussions.Furthermore,to increase the added value of recycled materials,this review proposes the concept of upgrading recycled materials into high value-added functional materials,such as catalysts,adsorbents,and graphene.Through life cycle assessment,the paper also explores the economic and environmental impacts of current battery recycling and highlights the importance that future recycling technologies should achieve a balance between recycling efficiency,economics and environmental benefits.Finally,this review outlines the opportunities and challenges of recycling key materials for next-generation batteries,and proposes relevant policy recommendations to promote the green and sustainable development of batteries,circular economy,and ecological civilization.

Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of Two Tomato Cultivars with Different Shelf-Life Traits

Tomato(Solanum lycopersicum)is a perishable fruit because of its fast water loss and susceptibility to pathogens in the post-harvest stage,which leads to huge economic losses every year.In this study,firstly from 19 tomato cultivars,we screened out two cultivars,Riogrand and SalarF1,having long and short shelf-life spans,respectively.Secondly,shelf-life analysis was carried out for both cultivars at room temperature.Results exhibited that Riogrand showed higher firmness and less weight loss than SalarF1.The ethylene production was higher in SalarF1,compared with Riogrand during post-harvest storages.We performed transcriptomic analysis of both cultivars in different storage stages.We discovered 2913,2188,and 11,119 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)for three post-harvest stages(0,20,and 40 Days Post-Harvest(DPH)),respectively.These genes are enriched in ethylene biosynthesis and response,as well as cell wall-related genes.Ethylene response factor(ERF)ERF2 and ERF4 were highly expressed in SalarF1 with a short shelf life in 40 DPH,and the ethylene biosynthetic genes ACO1,ACO4,ACS6,and ACS2 were significantly upregulated in SalarF1.Regarding cell wall loosening and cell wall-related genes XTH3,XTH7,XTH23,1,3;1,4-β-D-Gluc-like,pGlcT1,Cellulase,PGH1,PL5,PL-like 1,PL-like 2 exhibited the highest levels of significance,being notably upregulated in the last stage of SalarF1.The quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)analysis validated these gene expressions,which is in line with the transcriptome analysis.The findings suggested that the extension of tomato fruit shelf life is mostly dependent on ethylene biosynthesis,signaling pathway genes,cell wall loosening,and cell wall-associated genes.

低维钙钛矿太阳能电池的制备与光电性能研究——推荐一个综合化学实验

低维钙钛矿太阳能电池(Low-Dimensional Perovskite Solar Cells,LD PSCs)是一种稳定性好、疏水性强的新型钙钛矿光伏器件,在新能源领域受到了广泛的关注。本实验以领域内的前沿进展为出发点,提供丁胺(Butylammonium,BA)离子、半胱氨酸(2-氨基-3-巯基丙酸,Cysteine,Cys)离子作为有机间隔阳离子,合成了低维钙钛矿晶体并制备出以(BA)2(MA)n-1PbnI3n+1或(Cys)2(MA)n-1PbnI3n+1为活性层的钙钛矿太阳能电池,并通过X射线衍射检测、紫外-可见吸收检测等手段对产品进行表征,之后测定了钙钛矿器件的能量转换效率。本实验难度适中,涉及光伏器件的制备与表征,旨在激励本科生对前沿光电研究产生兴趣、培养其科研能力。

The mystic role of high-entropy designs in rechargeable metal-ion batteries:A review

Rechargeable metal-ion batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),have raised more attention because of the large demand for energy storage solutions. Undoubtedly, electrode materials and electrolytes are key parts of batteries, exhibiting critical influence on the reversible capacity and span life of the metal-ion battery. Nonetheless, researchers commonly express concerns regarding the stability of both electrodes and electrolytes. Given its commendable stability attributes,high-entropy materials have garnered widespread acclaim and have been applied in many fields since their inception, notably in energy storage. However, while certain high-entropy designs have achieved substantial breakthroughs, some have failed to meet anticipated outcomes within the high energy density energy storage materials. Moreover, there is a lack of comprehensive summary research on the corresponding mechanisms and design principles of high-entropy designs. This review examines the current high-entropy designs for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, aiming to summarize the design principle,potential mechanisms, and electrochemical performance. We focus on their structural characteristics,interface characteristics, and prospective development trends. At last, we provide a fair evaluation along-side succinct development suggestions.

Conditions for the enrichment of karst hydrothermal resources in Bohai Bay Basin

Drilling for karst hydrothermal resources in eastern China has posed challenges,including disparities between the temperature and yield of geothermal water.It is evident that relying solely on geothermal anomalies or indications of karst reservoirs is inadequate for the exploration of karst hydrothermal resources.This study seeks to elucidate the cause of geothermal sweet spots by analyzing the interplay between geothermal anomalies and karst reservoirs and the underlying geological conditions for karst hydrothermal enrichment.Key findings include:(1)the Bohai Bay Basin has been geologically favorable for the development of karst hydrothermal resources since the Mesozoic era;(2)the karst hydrothermal enrichment varies significantly between the basin’s margin and its interior.On the basin margin,the enrichment is largely driven by groundwater activity and faults,particularly where faults facilitate the upwelling of geothermal water.In contrast,within the basin’s interior,karst hydrothermal resources are predominantly influenced by buried hills and are especially enriched in areas facilitating the discharge of deep geothermal waters.

Enhanced efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells by 2D perovskite vapor-assisted interface optimization

Organic–inorganic perovskites solar cells(PSCs)have attracted great attention due to their rapid progress in power conversion efficiency(PCE).However,there is still an enormous challenge to achieve both high efficiency and stability devices as the decomposition of perovskite materials under humid and light conditions.Herein,we demonstrate that high efficiency and stability of PSCs can be obtained by the reaction of three-dimensional(3D)perovskite with 1,4-butanediamine iodide(BEAI2)vapor.The incorporation of BEAI2 intensively promotes the crystallization of perovskite film with large grain size(~500 nm).Further characterization reveals that the post-treatment perovskite film delivered low interface trap density with long carrier lifetime(>200 ns),long carrier diffusion length(>600 nm)and large carrier mobility(>1.5 cm^2 V-1S-1).Solar cells employing such post-treatment films demonstrated 19.58%PCE without hysteresis.Moreover,the post-treatment devices can retain over 90%original efficiencies stored under ambient atmospheric conditions and exhibit better stability under 85℃and continuous illumination as a two-dimensional(2D)perovskite thin layer is formed on the surface/or at the grain boundaries of 3D perovskite.This study offers an effective way to obtain PSCs with high efficiency and stability.

A robust Janus bilayer with tailored ionic conductivity and interface stability for stable Li metal anodes

The formation and growth of Li-dendrites caused by inhomogeneous Li deposition severely hinder the commercial applications of Li metal batteries due to the consequence of short-circuiting.Herein,we propose a Janus bilayer composed of black phosphorus(BP)and graphene oxide(GO)as an artificial interface with chemical/mechanical stability and well-regulated Li-ion flux distribution for Li metal anode protection.Owing to the synergy between the fast Li-ion transport of BP in the inner layer and the high mechanical and chemical stability of GO in the outer layer,the GO/BP with good electrolyte wettability acts as a Li-ion regulator that can induce homogeneous growth of Li to suppress the Li dendrites growth.Accordingly,long-term stability(500 h at 1 mA cm^(-2))with a low overpotential of 30 mV is achieved in the symmetric cell with GO/BP-Li anode.Furthermore,the Li–S cell with GO/BP-Li exhibits enhanced cycling performance with a high capacity retention rate of 76.2%over 500 cycles at 1 C.

Multifunctional Perovskite Photodetectors: From Molecular-Scale Crystal Structure Design to Micro/Nano-scale Morphology Manipulation

Multifunctional photodetectors boost the development of traditional optical communication technology and emerging artificial intelligence fields, such as robotics and autonomous driving. However, the current implementation of multifunctional detectors is based on the physical combination of optical lenses, gratings, and multiple photodetectors, the large size and its complex structure hinder the miniaturization, lightweight, and integration of devices. In contrast, perovskite materials have achieved remarkable progress in the field of multifunctional photodetectors due to their diverse crystal structures, simple morphology manipulation, and excellent optoelectronic properties. In this review, we first overview the crystal structures and morphology manipulation techniques of perovskite materials and then summarize the working mechanism and performance parameters of multifunctional photodetectors. Furthermore, the fabrication strategies of multifunctional perovskite photodetectors and their advancements are highlighted, including polarized light detection, spectral detection, angle-sensing detection, and selfpowered detection. Finally, the existing problems of multifunctional detectors and the perspectives of their future development are presented.

Effect of external magnetic field on the shift of resonant frequency in photoassociation of ultracold Cs atoms

We study the influence of external magnetic field on the shift of the resonant frequency in the photoassociation of ultracold Cs atoms, which are captured in a magnetically levitated optical crossed dipole trap. With the increase of the photoassociation laser intensity, the linear variation of the frequency shift is measured by recording the photoassociation spectra of the long-range 0_u^+ state of Cs molecule below the 6S_(1/2)+ 6P_(1/2) dissociation limit at different magnetic fields.The slope of the frequency shift to the intensity of the photoassociation laser exhibits a strong dependence on the external magnetic field. The experimental data is simulated with an analytic theory model, in which a single channel rectangular potential with the tunable well depth is introduced to acquire the influence of the magnetic field on the atomic behavior in the effective range where photoassociation occurs.

A New Analyzing Method of Single Event Latch-Up Protection Circuit Based on Current Comparing and Its Performance Verification

Single event latch-up (SEL) is a significant issue for electronics design in space application, which would cause large currents in electronic devices, and may lead to burning out of devices. A new monitoring circuit based on current-comparing method is designed to protect the electronics away from SEL’s damage in radiation environment. The response time of protection circuit has been analyzed. The signal simulation results indicated that the operating time of the SEL protection circuit is dependent on the action time of current comparator and system application recovery time. The function of the monitoring circuit protection device away from SEL’s damage has validated through experiment at last.

Joint observation of the concentric gravity wave event on the Tibetan Plateau

A concentric gravity wave event was captured by a photographer in NagarzêCounty(90.28°N,28.33°E)between 02:00 and 04:00(local time)on May 11,2019.This concentric gravity wave event was also observed by the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership satellite and the all-sky airglow imager at Yangbajing station(90.5°E,30.1°N).The temporal and spatial information on gravity waves from the photographs provided a rare opportunity to study the propagation of gravity waves over the Tibetan Plateau.According to wind and temperature data from the MERRA-2 reanalysis(Modern-Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications,Version 2)and empirical models(NRLMSISE-00[Naval Research Laboratory Mass Spectrometer and Incoherent Scatter Radar Exosphere]and HWM[horizontal wind model]),we inversely derived the propagation trajectory from the observed wave pattern to the source region by using the ray-tracing method.The source of the concentric gravity wave was identified as deep convection in Bangladesh(90.6°E,25.0°N).The maximum background wind speed in the propagation direction(31.05 m/s)was less than the phase speed of 53 m/s,which is consistent with the wind-filtering theory.

Ectomycorrhizal fungi and dark septate endophyte inoculation improve growth and tolerance of Pinus tabulaeformis under cadmium stress

Forest trees can establish symbiotic associations with dark septate endophytes(DSEs)and ectomycorrhizal fungi(ECMF)simultaneously.However,the combined effects of these two fungi on the growth and cadmium(Cd)tolerance of host plants remain largely unexplored.To address this knowledge gap,a pot experiment was conducted to examine the effects of the interaction between an ECMF strain(Suillus granulatus)and a DSE strain(Pseudopyrenochaeta sp.)on Pinus tabulaeformis under Cd stress,by assessing plant growth and physiological parameters,nutrient uptake,and soil properties.Notably,the colonization rates of both fungal strains were found to increase in response to Cd stress,with the extent of this increase being influenced by the specific fungal species and the Cd level in the soil.Compared to the non-inoculation treatment,single inoculation with fungal strain resulted in enhanced biomass,root development,and nutrient contents in P.tabulaeformis seedlings under Cd stress.Furthermore,a synergistic effect was observed when these seedlings were co-inoculated with S.granulatus and Pseudopyrenochaeta sp.,as indicated by significantly greater measurements in various indicators compared to both the single and non-inoculation treatments.Fungal inoculation effectively regulated the antioxidant defense responses and photosynthesis of P.tabulaeformis seedlings subjected to Cd stress,particularly in the co-inoculation treatment.In addition,fungal inoculation facilitated the Cd accumulation in P.tabulaeformis,suggesting a promising potential for the implementation of bioremediation strategies in the areas contaminated with heavy metals.The findings from this study indicate that the utilization of root symbiotic fungi obtained from stress environments could potentially enhance the growth performance and tolerance of P.tabulaeformis towards heavy metals,and co-inoculation of both fungal groups may result in even more pronounced synergistic effects on the overall fitness of the plant.

Advances in Intermediates for the Solution-Processing of Perovskite Films

Owing to its superior efficiency and low cost,the solution-processable perovskite has rapidly become the latest favorite material in the field of photovoltaics.Although solution processing significantly reduces the threshold and cost of perovskite solar cells,the intricate composition and nonequilibrium nucleation of the perovskite precursor can result in leaky film.The precise control of perovskite nucleation and orientation is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving high-quality perovskite photoactive layers.In this process,the intermediate species that widely exists either in the precursor or the asprepared film acts as a transitional state for perovskite nucleation and growth from solution to solid,presenting an opportunity for controlling perovskite crystallization.Herein,we present an overview of the advancements in intermediates for solution-processing perovskite films to gain insights into the growth and manipulation of polycrystalline perovskite films.

Cementitious grain-boundary passivation for flexible perovskite solar cells with superior environmental stability and mechanical robustness

The power conversion effciency(PCE)of flexible perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased rapidly,while the mechanical flexibility and environmental stability are still far from satisfactory.Previous studies show the environmental degradation and ductile cracks of perovskite films usually begin at the grain boundaries(GBs).Herein,sulfonated graphene oxide(s-GO)is employed to construct a cementitious GBs by interacting with the[Pb I6]4–at GBs.The resultant s-GO-[Pb I6]4–complex can effectively passivate the defects of vacant iodine,and the devices with s-GO exhibit remarkable waterproofness and flexibility due to the tough and water-insoluble GBs.The champion PCE of 20.56%(1.01 cm^(2))in a device treated with s-GO is achieved.This device retains 90%of its original PCE after 180 d stored in the ambient condition,as well as over 80%retention after 10,000 bending cycles at a curvature radius of 3 mm.

Maximum power point tracking of PV system under partial shading conditions through flower pollination algorithm

For maximum utilization of solar energy,photovoltaic(PV)power systems should be operated at the maximum power point(MPP)which can be achieved using maximum power point tracking(MPPT)methods.However,the occurrence of multi-peak on P-V curve of a PV array due to the changing environmental conditions such as being partially shaded increases the complexity of the tracking process.The global MPP cannot always be achieved by the conventional MPPT methods.Therefore a novel MPPT method for PV systems using flower pollination(FP)algorithm is proposed in this paper and the Levy flight is used to improve the convergence of FP algorithm.MPPT model of the PV system is established in MATLAB to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method,and the proposed method is compared with two well established MPPT methods.The simulation results indicate that the proposed MPPT method can quickly track the changes in external environment and effectively handle the partially shaded condition.

Droplet Manipulation and Crystallization Regulation in Inkjet-Printed Perovskite Film Formation

Emerging organic–inorganic metal halide perovskite materials have become the focus of the optoelectronics research community owing to their excellent photoelectric properties.Nevertheless,challenges still exist for transferring the lab-made devices to largearea industrial modules.Inkjet printing(IJP)technology provides a promising way to fill the gap because of its precise droplet control and uniform large-scale deposition functions.Hence,an in-depth understanding of inkjet-printed perovskite films in terms of droplet manipulation and crystallization regulation is critical for upscaling the perovskite devices to commercial usage.In this review,we give an overview of inkjet-printed high-quality perovskite films and provide guidelines on inkjet-printing large-scale highperformance perovskite devices.First,we analyze theories of droplet formation and perovskite nucleation/crystallization dynamics and then focus on summarizing the perovskite film-formation strategies via IJP,in the aspects of ink engineering,the printing process,and posttreatment.Furthermore,we review the recent advances of inkjet-printed perovskite films on optoelectronic devices,such as perovskite solar cells,perovskite light-emitting diodes,and perovskite photodetectors.Finally,we highlight the“Trilogy Strategies,”including ink engineering,printing process,and posttreatment for printing high-quality perovskite films.

Analysis of lithofacies and evaluation of effective reservoirs of member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area in Western Sichuan

In the Xinchang area in western Sichuan Basin,a total of 121.12 billion cubic meters of proved reserves of natural gas are discovered in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation,but only 7.739 billion cubic meters of proved reserves of natural gas are produced.The main reason is that sandstones in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area are generally tight,with strong heterogeneity,only intervals with relatively good physical properties have a certain production capacity;therefore,it is very necessary and important to evaluate effective reservoirs in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation.Through analysis of cores,with consideration of color,sedimentary texture and grain size,lithofacies of Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area can be divided into 12 types.According to data of physical properties and thin section analysis,it can be concluded that the favorable lithofacies in the upper submember of Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation are the massive medium-coarse sandstone,the medium-coarse sandstone with cross bedding,and the medium-coarse sandstone with carbonaceous fragments.On the basis of electrical characteristics,well-logging interpretation standards for favorable lithofacies are established,in addition,favorable lithofacies and effective reservoir in the Xinchang area are determined,and distribution of favorable lithofacies(effective reservoir)is identified,which lay a solid foundation for next deployment of appraisal well and development of effective reserves.

Insights into the biosynthesis of septacidin L-heptosamine moiety unveils a VOC family sugar epimerase

L-Heptopyranoses are important components of bacterial polysaccharides and biological active secondary metabolites like septacidin(SEP),which represents a group of nucleoside antibiotics with antitumor,antifungal,and pain-relief activities.However,little is known about the formation mechanisms of those L-heptose moieties.In this study,we deciphered the biosynthetic pathway of the L,L-gluco-heptosamine moiety in SEPs by functional characterizing four genes and proposed that SepI initiates the process by oxidizing the 4’-hydroxyl of L-glycero-α-D-manno-heptose moiety of SEP-328(2)to a keto group.Subsequently,SepJ(C5 epimerase)and SepA(C3 epimerase)shape the 4’-keto-L-heptopyranose moiety by sequential epimerization reactions.At the last step,an aminotransferase SepG installs the 4’-amino group of the L,L-gluco-heptosamine moiety to generate SEP-327(3).An interesting phenomenon is that the SEP intermediates with 4’-keto-L-heptopyranose moieties exist as special bicyclic sugars with hemiacetal-hemiketal structures.Notably,L-pyranose is usually converted from D-pyranose by bifunctional C3/C5 epimerase.SepA is an unprecedented monofunctional L-pyranose C3 epimerase.Further in silico and experimental studies revealed that it represents an overlooked metal dependent-sugar epimerase family bearing vicinal oxygen chelate(VOC)architecture.

Neomycin biosynthesis is regulated positively by AfsA-g and NeoR in Streptomyces fradiae CGMCC 4.7387

Neomycins are a group of aminoglycoside antibiotics with both clinical and agricultural applications.To elucidate the regulatory mechanism of neomycin biosynthesis,we completed draft genome sequencing of a neomycin producer Streptomyces fradiae CGMCC 4.7387 from marine sediments,and the neomycin biosynthesis gene cluster was identified.Inactivation of the afsA-g gene encoding a γ-butyrolactone(GBL) synthase in S.fradiae CGMCC 4.7387 resulted in a significant decrease of neomycin production.Quantitative RT-PCR analysis revealed that the transcriptional level of neoR and the aphA-neoGH operon were reduced in the afsA-g::aac(3)Ⅳ mutant.Interestingly,a conserved binding site of AdpA,a key activator in the GBL regulatory cascade,was discovered upstream of neoR,a putative regulatory gene encoding a protein with an ATPase domain and a tetratricopeptide repeat domain.When neoR was inactivated,the neomycin production was reduced about 40%in comparison with the WT strain.Quantitative RT-PCR analysis revealed that the transcriptional levels of genes in the aphA-neoGH operon were reduced clearly in the neoR::aac(3)Ⅳ mutant.Finally,the titers of neomycin were improved considerably by overexpression of qfsA-gand neoR in S.fradiae CGMCC 4.7387.

Novel P2-type layered medium-entropy ceramics oxide as cathode material for sodium-ion batteries

High-entropy oxides(HEOs)and medium-entropy oxides(MEOs)are new types of single-phase solid solution materials.MEOs have rarely been reported as positive electrode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs).In this study,we first proposed the concept of the application of MEOs in SIBs.P2-type 3-cation oxide Na_(2/3)Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)O_(2)(NaNMF)and 4-cation oxide Na_(2/3)Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3-x)Al_(x)O_(2)(NaNMFA)were prepared using the solid-state method,rather than the doping technology.In addition,the importance of the concept of entropy stabilization in material performance and battery cycling was demonstrated by testing 3-cation(NaNMF)and 4-cation(NaNMFA)oxides in the same system.Thus,NaNMFA can provide a reversible capacity of about 125.6 mAh-g”1 in the voltage range of 2-4.2 V,and has enhanced cycle stability.The capacity and decay law of the MEO batteries indicate that the configurational entropy(1.28 R(NaNMFA)>1.10 R(NaNMF))of the cationic system,is the main factor affecting the structural and cycle stability of the electrode material.This work emphasizes that the rational design of MEOs with novel structures and different electrochemically active elements may be the strategy for exploring high-performance SIB cathode materials in next-generation energy storage devices.