电荷迁移方向调控的BiVO_(4)量子点/苝四羧酸Z型异质结与纳米金修饰在人工光合成H_(2)O_(2)中的协同作用

利用太阳能驱动的半导体光催化技术将H_(2)O和O_(2)转化为H_(2)O_(2),是传统蒽醌工艺的可持续替代方案之一.在光催化O_(2)还原生产H_(2)O_(2)的过程中,主要涉及到O_(2)的还原和H_(2)O的氧化两个半反应.然而,单一的窄带隙半导体往往难以满足整体反应的热力学电位要求.为了克服这一挑战,研究人员借鉴自然光合作用的原理,提出了构建Z型异质结体系的策略.这种体系不仅能有效促进电荷的分离,从而增强光催化效率,而且能保留光生电荷较强的氧化还原能力,这对于H_(2)O_(2)的光合成至关重要.此外,O_(2)的活化对于H_(2)O_(2)光合成同样重要.然而,目前在构建Z型异质结时,对于Z型异质结的两组分自身电荷传输方向的匹配性鲜有关注.因此,构建具有电荷定向传输的Z型异质结,并精准负载O_(2)活化位点,对于提高H_(2)O_(2)的光合成效率和稳定性具有重要意义.本文以苝-3,4,9,10-四羧酸二酐(PTCDA)为前驱体,在水解的过程中,引入预制备的钒酸铋量子点(BQD),原位构建BQD/PTA Z型异质结.然后,通过低温辅助光还原策略将纳米Au精确修饰在苝四甲酸(PTA)上,制得具有定向电荷传输的BQD/PTA-Au Z型异质结.形貌表征结果表明,PTA的形态为平均厚度为3.5 nm的不规则纳米片,其表面均匀负载了直径约为7 nm的BQD纳米颗粒,而超小的Au纳米粒子(直径约为5 nm)则负载在PTA纳米片的边缘.优化后的BQD/PTA-Au异质结光催化H_(2)O_(2)产率为218.6μmol g^(-1)h^(-1),约为PTA纳米片的6.4倍;此外,在405 nm波长下,该异质结的表观量子产率为PTA的4.8倍.在模拟太阳光条件下,BQD/PTA-Au异质结的太阳能到化学能转换效率(SCC)为0.47%;且在连续5次的循环实验中表现出良好的稳定性.光物理和光化学测试结果表明,BQD/PTA Z型异质结的构建显著促进了PTA的电荷分离,Au修饰后复合体的电荷分离进一步增强.扫描开尔文探针(SKP)测试结果表明,BQD和PTA的能带结构满足Z型电荷传输路径,电子顺磁共振和原位X射线光电子能谱分析结果表明,所构建的Z型异质结由于电荷传输方向匹配,显著促进·O_(2)-自由基的形成;而后续的Au修饰则能够定向接受来自PTA的光生电子.旋转圆盘电极测试结果表明,BQD/PTA-Au的平均电子转移数最接近2,说明其遵循两电子氧还原反应(ORR)路径.结合物种捕获实验推测,·O_(2)-自由基是BQD/PTA-Au异质结光合成H_(2)O_(2)的主要活性物种.原位漫反射红外光谱测试证实,纳米Au修饰可进一步提高O_(2)在催化剂表面吸附,并加速两电子的O_(2)还原反应.综上,本文围绕着具有各向异性电荷迁移的PTA,设计构建了电荷定向迁移的Z型异质结体系,实现了高效的H_(2)O_(2)光合成,为高效Z型异质结体系设计构建提供了新思路.

An efficient data-driven global sensitivity analysis method of shale gas production through convolutional neural network

The shale gas development process is complex in terms of its flow mechanisms and the accuracy of the production forecasting is influenced by geological parameters and engineering parameters.Therefore,to quantitatively evaluate the relative importance of model parameters on the production forecasting performance,sensitivity analysis of parameters is required.The parameters are ranked according to the sensitivity coefficients for the subsequent optimization scheme design.A data-driven global sensitivity analysis(GSA)method using convolutional neural networks(CNN)is proposed to identify the influencing parameters in shale gas production.The CNN is trained on a large dataset,validated against numerical simulations,and utilized as a surrogate model for efficient sensitivity analysis.Our approach integrates CNN with the Sobol'global sensitivity analysis method,presenting three key scenarios for sensitivity analysis:analysis of the production stage as a whole,analysis by fixed time intervals,and analysis by declining rate.The findings underscore the predominant influence of reservoir thickness and well length on shale gas production.Furthermore,the temporal sensitivity analysis reveals the dynamic shifts in parameter importance across the distinct production stages.

Improved training framework in a neural network model for disruption prediction and its application on EXL-50

A neural network model with a classical annotation method has been used on the EXL-50tokamak to predict impending disruption.However,the results revealed issues of overfitting and overconfidence in predictions caused by inaccurate labeling.To mitigate these issues,an improved training framework has been proposed.In this approach,soft labels from previous training serve as teachers to supervise the further learning process;this has lead to a significant improvement in predictive model performance.Notably,this enhancement is primarily attributed to the coupling effect of the soft labels and correction mechanism.This improved training framework introduces an instance-specific label smoothing method,which reflects a more nuanced model assessment on the likelihood of a disruption.It presents a possible solution to effectively address the challenges associated with accurate labeling across different machines.

Study of three-dimensional spatial diffuse discharge in contact electrode structure applied to air purification

In this work,based on the role of pre-ionization of the non-uniform electric field and its effect of reducing the collisional ionization coefficient,a diffuse dielectric barrier discharge plasma is formed in the open space outside the electrode structure at a lower voltage by constructing a three-dimensional non-uniform spatial electric field using a contact electrode structure.The air purification study is also carried out.Firstly,a contact electrode structure is constructed using a three-dimensional wire electrode.The distribution characteristics of the spatial electric field formed by this electrode structure are analyzed,and the effects of the non-uniform electric field and the different angles of the vertical wire on the generation of three-dimensional spatial diffuse discharge are investigated.Secondly,the copper foam contact electrode structure is constructed using copper foam material,and the effects of different mesh sizes on the electric field distribution are analyzed.The results show that as the mesh size of the copper foam becomes larger,a strong electric field region exists not only on the surface of the insulating layer,but also on the surface of the vertical wires inside the copper foam,i.e.,the strong electric field region shows a three-dimensional distribution.Besides,as the mesh size increases,the area of the vertical strong electric field also increases.However,the electric field strength on the surface of the insulating layer gradually decreases.Therefore,the appropriate mesh size can effectively increase the discharge area,which is conducive to improving the air purification efficiency.Finally,a highly permeable stacked electrode structure of multilayer wire-copper foam is designed.In combination with an ozone treatment catalyst,an air purification device is fabricated,and the air purification experiment is carried out.

米非司酮联合甲氨蝶呤治疗输卵管异位妊娠疗效及对患者卵巢功能和血流动力学影响

目的:探究米非司酮联合甲氨蝶呤保守治疗异位妊娠(EP)疗效及对患者卵巢体积、窦卵泡数和收缩期血流动力学的影响。方法:随机选取2019年2月-2021年9月本院收治的EP患者108例,随机数字表法分为联合组和对照组各54例,两组均给予甲氨蝶呤治疗,观察组加以口服米非司酮治疗,比较两组临床疗效,临床症状改善时间、治疗前及治疗后2个月卵巢功能[卵巢窦卵泡数、卵巢储备功能正常率、卵巢收缩期峰值血流速度(PSV)及舒张末期血流速度(EVD)]、血清生化指标[血清糖类抗原125(CA125)、孕酮(P)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)]水平变化及不良反应。结果:总有效率联合组(96.3%)高于对照组(87.0%),阴道出血时间、腹痛消失时间、尿β-HCG转阴时间、包块消失时间及月经复潮时间均少于对照组(均P<0.05);治疗后2个月,联合组卵巢窦卵泡数(7.45±1.78个)、卵巢储备功能正常率(87.0%)均高于对照组(6.21±1.53个、64,8%),PSV(15.13±2.52 cm/s)、EVD(6.23±1.55 cm/s)水平低于对照组(16.34±2.36 cm/s、7.16±1.37 cm/s),血清CA125(29.67±4.51 kU/L)、P(11.37±3.12 mmol/L)、VEGF(66.72±7.43 ng/L)水平均低于对照组(33.25±4.67 kU/L、14.64±3.53 mmol/L、81.26±8.48 ng/L)(均P<0.05),不良反应发生率(11.1%)与对照组(16.7%)无差异(P>0.05)。结论:米非司酮联合甲氨蝶呤治疗EP可显著提高治疗效果,加快患者症状改善及卵巢功能恢复,且未增加不良反应发生。

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Effectively Alleviates Arrhythmias in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea:Possible Relationship with Counteracting Oxidative Stress

This work is aimed at exploring the clinical efficacy of continuous positive airway pressuie(CPAP)in treatment of patients with arrhythmias combined with obstructive sleep apnea(OSA).Through evaluating serum native thiol,malonaldehyde(MDA)and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase(NADPH oxidase)in these patients and describing the effects on oxidative parameters of CPAP therapy for 3 months,we confirmed the impact of oxidative stress on arrhythmias.A total of 64 patients with OSA combined with arrhythmias were collected from April 2014 to April 2017 with full clinical information.Patients were divided into two groups(paired experiment design):32 patients in group A(control group),who received unchanged anti-arrhythmia treatment and 32 patients in group B,who were subjected to unchanged pharmacological anti-arrhythmia therapy combined with CPAP.OSA related parameters were compared between the two groups after 3-month therapy.And the levels of parameters of oxidative stress in patients were measured before and after CPAP therapy.After 3 months of CPAP therapy,compared with the control group,the percentage of sage N3(NREM 3)and stage R(REM)in total sleep time was significantly increased,while apnea-hypopnea index(AHI)and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale(ESS)score were evidently decreased.Meanwhile,the lowest oxygen saturation(LSpCh)was also elevated after CPAP treatment for 3 months.The CPAP therapy significantly prevented the occurrence of arrhythmias(P<0.05).Both the MDA level and NADPH oxidase levels were significantly lower in the group B than in the group A(P<0.05).But serum native thiol was improved by CPAP treatment(P<0.05).In conclusion,proper use of CPAP therapy provides significant benefits for the treatment of arrhythmia in patients with OSA.

Construction of 2D Zn‐MOF/BiVO_(4)S‐scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic CO_(2) conversion under visible light irradiation

The construction of S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts has been regarded as an effective avenue to facilitate the conversion of solar energy to fuel.However,there are still considerable challenges with regard to efficient charge transfer,the abundance of catalytic sites,and extended light absorption.Herein,an S‐scheme heterojunction of 2D/2D zinc porphyrin‐based metal‐organic frameworks/BiVO_(4)nanosheets(Zn‐MOF/BVON)was fabricated for efficient photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion.The optimal one shows a 22‐fold photoactivity enhancement when compared to the previously reported BiVO4 nanoflake(ca.15 nm),and even exhibits~2‐time improvement than the traditional g‐C3N4/BiVO4 heterojunction.The excellent photoactivities are ascribed to the strengthened S‐scheme charge transfer and separation,promoted CO_(2)activation by the well‐dispersed metal nodes Zn_(2)(COO)_(4)in the Zn‐MOF,and extended visible light response range based on the results of the electrochemical reduction,electron paramagnetic resonance,and in‐situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy.The dimension‐matched Zn‐MOF/BVON S‐scheme heterojunction endowed with highly efficient charge separation and abundant catalytic active sites contributed to the superior CO2 conversion.This study offers a facile strategy for constructing S‐scheme heterojunctions involving porphyrin‐based MOFs for solar fuel production.

Evaluation of the use of sublevel open stoping in the mining of moderately dipping medium-thick orebodies

The flow of blasted ore during mining of moderately dipping medium-thick orebodies is a challenge.Selecting a suitable mining system for such ore bodies is difficult.This paper proposes a diamond layout sublevel open stoping system using fan blastholes with backfilling to mine such orebodies.To evaluate the performance of system the relationships between ore recovery and stope footwall dip angle,footwall surface roughness,drawpoint spacing and production blast ring burden were investigated.An ore recovery data set from 81 laboratory physical model experiments was established from combinations of the listed factors.Various modules in a back propagation neural network structure were compared,and an optimal network structure identified.An ore recovery backpropagation neural network(BPNN)forecast model was developed.Using the model and sensitivity analysis of the factors affecting the proposed open stope mining system,the significance of each factor on ore recovery was studied.The study results were applied to a case study at the Shandong Gold Group Jiaojia Gold Mine.The results showed that the application of a BPNN and sensitivity analysis models for ore recovery prediction in the proposed mining system and field experimental results confirm that the suggested mining method is feasible.

蛋白激酶D1在宫颈癌中的表达及临床意义

目的:探究蛋白激酶D1(PKD1)在宫颈癌组织中的表达及临床意义。方法:收集2018年1月-2019年12月本院48例宫颈癌(宫颈癌组)、42例高级别宫颈上皮内瘤变(CINⅢ组)及38例正常宫颈者(对照组)宫颈组织标本,检测标本PKD1表达,分析其与宫颈癌临床病理特征及增殖细胞核抗原(Ki67)表达相关性。结果:3组宫颈标本PKD1阳性表达率及免疫组化评分均为宫颈癌组(81.3%、4.7±0.8分)>CINⅢ组(61.9%、3.1±0.6分)>对照组(7.9%、0.9±0.3分)(P<0.05)。宫颈癌组中,PKD1阳性39例、PKD1阴性9例,PKD1阳性组FIGO分期、低分化、淋巴结转移及Ki67表达阳性率均高于PKD1阴性组(P<0.05)。经Spearman秩相关检验,宫颈癌组织PKD1免疫组化评分与FIGO分期、淋巴结转移及Ki67免疫组化评分呈显著正相关(r=0.439、0.411、0.517,P<0.05),而与肿瘤分化程度呈显著负相关(r=-0.304,P<0.05)。结论:PKD1在宫颈癌组织中高表达,与宫颈癌的发生发展有关,可作为宫颈癌诊疗及预后评估的重要指标。

Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Analysis of surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis in a high-volume center

Background: Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy(RPD) has been reported to be safe and feasible for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) of the pancreatic head. This study aimed to analyze the surgical outcomes and risk factors for poor long-term prognosis of these patients. Methods: Data from patients who underwent RPD for PDAC of pancreatic head were retrospectively analyzed. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to seek the independent prognostic factors for overall survival(OS), and an online nomogram calculator was developed based on the independent prognostic factors. Results: Of the 273 patients who met the inclusion criteria, the median operative time was 280.0 minutes, the estimated blood loss was 100.0 m L, the median OS was 23.6 months, and the median recurrence-free survival(RFS) was 14.4 months. Multivariate analysis showed that preoperative carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9) [hazard ratio(HR) = 2.607, 95% confidence interval(CI): 1.560-4.354, P < 0.001], lymph node metastasis(HR = 1.429, 95% CI: 1.005-2.034, P = 0.047), tumor moderately(HR = 3.190, 95% CI: 1.813-5.614, P < 0.001) or poorly differentiated(HR = 5.114, 95% CI: 2.839-9.212, P < 0.001), and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ Ⅲ(HR = 1.657, 95% CI: 1.079-2.546, P = 0.021) were independent prognostic factors for OS. The concordance index(C-index) of the nomogram constructed based on the above four independent prognostic factors was 0.685(95% CI: 0.640-0.729), which was significantly higher than that of the AJCC staging(8th edition): 0.541(95% CI: 0.493-0.589)( P < 0.001). Conclusions: This large-scale study indicated that RPD was feasible for PDAC of pancreatic head. Preoperative CA19-9, lymph node metastasis, tumor poorly differentiated, and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ Ⅲ were independent prognostic factors for OS. The online nomogram calculator could predict the OS of these patients in a simple and convenient manner.

Investigation of the level spectra of nuclei in the northeast region of doubly magic^(40)Ca with intruder orbit g_(9/2)

This study utilizes large-scale shell model calculations with the extended pairing and multipole–multipole force model(EPQQM)to investigate low-lying states in the nuclei of^(42)Ca,^(42)Sc,and^(42−44)Ti.The model space in this study includes the fp shell as well as the intruder g_(9/2)orbit,which accurately reproduces the positive parity levels observed in the aforementioned nuclei and predicts high energy states with negative parity coupled with the intruder g_(9/2).The study further predicts two different configurations in^(43)Ti at around 6 MeV,specificallyπf_(7/2)^(2)νg_(9/2)andπf_(7/2)g_(9/2)νf_(7/2),both of which involve the intruder orbit g_(9/2).The levels coupled with the intruder g_(9/2)in^(44)Ti are predicted to lie between 7 and 11 MeV.The inclusion of the intruder orbit g_(9/2)is crucial for the exploration of high energy states in the northeast region of the doubly magic nucleus^(40)Ca.

An improved outer pipe method for expansive pressure measurement of static cracking agents

Static cracking agent(SCA)is actively investigated as an alternative to explosive blasting for rock breakage due to its immense expansion property.SCA can eliminate the negative effects of shock,noise and harmful gases encountered in explosive blasting processes.Accurate measurement and deep understanding of the expansive properties of SCAs are important in their industrial application.An improved outer pipe method(OPM),termed the upper end surface method(UESM),is proposed in this paper to overcome the shortcomings of the OPM in the expansive pressure measurement of SCAs.Numerical simulation is used to proof the concept and a mathematical model established to relate the internal pressure and the radial strains at different positions in the upper end surface method test equipment.The new equipment is calibrated using oil pressure and strain measurements.The calibrated equipment is then used to measure the expansion pressure of SCA at three different water contents to proof its potential.The differences in the measurements with OPM and UESM at three different moisture contents are less than 4%.The experimental results confirm the accuracy and applicability of the more user friendly and less expensive UESM in the measurement of the expansive pressures of SCAs.

Determination of the load bearing capacity of pre-stressed expandable props for ground support in underground mines

This paper aims to determine the load bearing capacity of pre-stressed expandable props with different geometries and load eccentricities for flexible support in underground mining or excavation.It is deduced that the expandable device could have much higher strength(>89 MPa)by laboratory tests,and the load bearing capacity of the expandable prop may depend on the stability of the supporting steel pipe structure.A good agreement was found between the laboratory test and numerical results in terms of the load bearing capacity and the final macro-bending failure pattern for expandable props with heights of 1.5 and 2.7 m,and the theoretical calculation for the strength of traditional steel structures is not directly suitable for the expandable props.Moreover,additional numerical simulations were performed for the expandable props with different normalized slenderness ratiosλ_(n)and loading eccentric distances e.The variation of stability coefficient of the expandable prop is in line with the Perry-Robertson equation and its correlation coefficients are fitted as a of 0.979 and b of 0.314.For estimating the load bearing capacity of the expandable props,the strength equation for traditional steel structures is improved by introducing a bending magnification factor and by modifying the normalized slenderness ratio to a converted slenderness ratio.Based on the underground field monitoring for the strength of expandable props with different heights,the empirical eccentric distances were back calculated,and a safety factor is introduced to obtain the designed strength of the expandable prop.In addition,a four-step design procedure is proposed for the expandable prop.

Derivation and validation of a preoperative prognostic model for resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Background: The prognosis of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) remains poor even after radical pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD). The study aimed to develop and validate a novel preoperative prognostic model to accurately predict the long-term survival of patients with PDAC.Methods: Patients with PDAC of pancreatic head from Chinese PLA General Hospital were included. The preoperative PDAC model with contour plots was developed using a non-linear model in the training cohort and then tested in the validation cohort.Results: Of 421 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 280 were in the training cohort and 141 in the validation cohort. Contour plots for preoperative PDAC model were established to visually predict the survival probabilities of these patients, based on preoperative carbohydrate antigen 19-9, preoperative fibrinogen to albumin ratio and pain symptoms. This model stratified patients into low-and high-risk groups with distinctly different long-term survival in the training cohort [median overall survival(OS)32.1 vs. 17.5 months;median recurrence-free survival(RFS) 19.3 vs. 10.0 months, both P < 0.001] and the validation cohort(median OS 28.3 vs. 19.0 months;median RFS 17.5 vs. 11.2 months, both P < 0.001).Time-dependent receiver operating characteristic and decision curve analyses revealed that the model provided higher diagnostic accuracy and superior net benefit compared to other staging systems.Conclusions: This study constructed and validated a novel preoperative prognostic model that can accurately and conveniently predict the long-term survival of patients with resectable PDAC of pancreatic head. Besides, the model can screen high-risk patients with poor prognosis, which may provide references for personal treatment strategies in the future.

The phase behavior of n-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate and sodium-based salts ATPS and its application in 2-chlorophenol extraction

In this paper,the aqueous two-phase systems(ATPS)containing n-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate([EPy]BF_(4)),sodium-based salts,and water were studied and the extraction efficiency of 2-chlorophenol was measured to study the ATPS performance in extracting phenolic compounds.The binodal curves of[EPy]BF_(4)+sodium carbonate(Na_(2)CO_(3))ATPS and[EPy]BF_(4)+sodium dihydrogen phosphate(NaH_(2)PO_(4))ATPS have been determined at 308.15 K,318.15 K,and 328.15 K and atmospheric pressure.After getting good correlation with Merchuk equation,the binodal curves together with gravimetric method were used to calculate the tie-lines data.Furthermore,the reliability of tie-lines data was verified using Othmer-Tobias and Bancroft equations.Then,the salt influence and temperature influence on the phase behavior were discussed and the results show the salt-outing ability of Na_(2)CO_(3) is better than NaH_(2)PO_(4).With the aim of studying the ATPS performance in extracting phenolic compounds,extraction efficiency for 2-chlorophenol at different temperatures were studied and the results show that[EPy]BF_(4)+Na_(2)CO_(3) ATPS is preferred than[EPy]BF_(4)+NaH_(2)PO_(4) ATPS in applications.

Effect of helium concentration on irradiation damage of Fe-ion irradiated SIMP steel at 300℃and 450℃

SIMP steel is newly developed fully martensitic steel for lead-cooled fast reactors and accelerator-driven systems.It is important to evaluate its radiation resistance via high flux neutron irradiation,where dense He atoms can be formed via(n,α)transmutation reaction.Co-irradiation with Fe and He ions,instead of neutron,was performed.Specimens were irradiated with 6.4-MeV Fe ions to the damage dose of 5 dpa at a depth of 600 nm.Three different helium injection ratios of 60-appm He/dpa(dpa:displacements per atom),200-appm He/dpa and 600-appm He/dpa at a depth of 600 nm,were performed.Two different irradiation temperatures of 300℃and 450℃were carried out.The effect of helium concentration on the microstructure of Fe-irradiated SIMP steel was investigated.Microstructural damage was observed using transmission electron microscopy.The formed dislocation loops and bubbles depended on the helium injection ratio and irradiation temperature.Lots of dislocation loops and helium bubbles were homogeneously distributed at 300℃,but not at 450℃.The causes of observed effects are discussed.

Optical spectroscopy study of damage evolution in 6H-SiC by H_(2)^(+)implantation

Lattice defects induced by ion implantation into SiC have been widely investigated in the decades by various techniques.One of the non-destructive techniques suitable to study the lattice defects in SiC is the optical characterization.In this work,confocal Raman scattering spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectrum have been used to study the effects of 134-keV H_(2)^(+)implantation and thermal treatment in the microstructure of 6H-SiC single crystal.The radiation-induced changes in the microstructure were assessed by integrating Raman-scattering peaks intensity and considering the asymmetry of Raman-scattering peaks.The integrated intensities of Raman scattering spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectrum decrease with increasing the fluence.The recovery of the optical intensities depends on the combination of the implantation temperature and the annealing temperature with the thermal treatment from 700℃to 1100℃.The different characterizations of Raman scattering spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectrum are compared and discussed in this study.

Oxidation behavior of Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2)C-M_(x)C(M=Ti,Zr,Hf,Nb,Ta) composite ceramic at high temperature

Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2)C-M_(t)C composite ceramic was prepared by hot press sintering,with the Ti_(0.2)Zr_(0.2)Hf_(0.2)Nb_(0.2)Ta_(0.2)C high-entropy carbide as the main phase.Secondary phase M_(x)C(M=Ti,Zr,Hf,Nb,Ta) was found to be distributed relatively uniform in the composite ceramic.The oxidation behavior of the ceramic was examined after exposure to 923 K and 1173 K.Morphology of the surface and cross sections of all oxidation samples were observed.The characteristics of the oxidation behavior of the high-entropy carbide and the secondary phase M_(x)C were compared and analyzed.The secondary phases(such as Ti-rich carbide or Hf-rich carbide) in the material were seriously oxidized at 923 K and 1173 K,which reflects the superior oxidation performance of the high-entropy carbide.The nano high-entropy oxides with Ti,Zr,Hf,Nb,Ta,and O elements were discovered by oxidation of the composite ceramic.This research will help deepen the understanding of the oxidation mechanism of high-entropy carbide and composite ceramic.

Comparison of helium bubble formation in F82H, ODS, SIMP and T91 steels irradiated by Fe and He ions simultaneously

Ferritic-martensitic steels and ODS steels are attractive candidates for structural materials in advanced nuclear-power systems due to their good swelling resistance. Four kinds of steels, F82 H, 15 Cr-ODS, SIMP and T91, are investigated in this study. We take 6.4 Me V Fe3+ ions and energy-degraded 1.0 Me V He+ ions in the irradiation of these materials to 5 dpa and 60 appm He/dpa, 200 appm He/dpa and 600 appm He/dpa at 300℃ and 450℃, respectively. The bubble formation and distribution are investigated by transmission electron microscopy(TEM). Formation and distribution of the bubbles in the four investigated steels are compared. The influence of irradiation temperature and helium injection ratio on bubble formation is discussed. It is found that there appears to be homogenously distributed bubbles at 300℃ irradiation while heterogeneously distributed bubbles at 450℃ irradiation.

Towards advanced divertor configurations on the J-TEXT tokamak

Developing advanced magnetic divertor configurations to address the coupling of heat and particle exhaust with impurity control is one of the major challenges currently constraining the further development of fusion research.It has therefore become the focus of extensive attention in recent years.In J-TEXT,several new divertor configurations,including the high-field-side single-null poloidal divertor and the island divertor,as well as their associated fundamental edge divertor plasma physics,have recently been investigated.The purpose of this paper is to briefly summarize the latest progress and achievements in this relevant research field on J-TEXT from the past few years.