Microstructural evolution and tensile properties of low-carbon steel with martensitic microstructure during warm deforming and annealing

For preparing large-scale nano-grained and ultrafine-grained steel sheets by warm rolling and annealing, the effects of deforming temperature on both the flow stress and the microstructure evolution of 09MnNiD steel with lath martensitic microstructure were studied by warm-compression test and transmission electron microscopy （TEM） observation. Thereafter, the steel with the lath martensitic structure was multi-pass warm-rolled and then annealed. TEM results indicate that nano-grained and ultrafine-grained steel sheets are formed by warm rolling at 400℃ and annealing at 400-600℃. In comparison with the as-warm-rolled specimen, the tensile strength at room temperature changes a little when the rolled samples are annealed below 450℃, and the tensile strength is greatly lowered as the annealing temperature increases to above 550℃.

Mechanistic understanding of the charge storage processes in FeF_(2) aggregates assembled with cylindrical nanoparticles as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries by in situ magnetometry

Transition metal fluorides(TMFs)cathode materials have shown extraordinary promises for electrochemical energy storage,but the understanding of their electrochemical reaction mechanisms is still a matter of debate due to the complicated and continuous changing in the battery internal environment.Here,we design a novel iron fluoride(FeF_(2))aggregate assembled with cylindrical nanoparticles as cathode material to build FeF_(2) lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)and employ advanced in situ magnetometry to detect their intrinsic electronic structure during cycling in real time.The results show that FeF_(2) cannot be involved in complete conversion reactions when the FeF_(2) LIBs operate between the conventional voltage range of 1.0–4.0 V,and that the corresponding conversion ratio of FeF_(2) can be further estimated.Importantly,we first demonstrate that the spin-polarized surface capacitance exists in the FeF_(2) cathode by monitoring the magnetic responses over various voltage ranges.The research presents an original and insightful method to examine the conversion mechanism of TMFs and significantly provides an important reference for the future artificial design of energy systems based on spinpolarized surface capacitance.

Biologically inspired anthraquinone redox centers and biomass graphene for renewable colloidal gels toward ultrahigh-performance flexible micro-supercapacitors

Biomass carbon and small redox biomolecules are attractive materials for green,sustainable energy storage devices owing to their environmentally friendly,low-cost,scalable,and novel sources.However,most devices manufactured using these materials have low specific capacitance,poor cycle stability,short lifetime,complexity,and low precision of device fabrication.Herein,we report the directed self-assembly of mononuclear anthraquinone(MAQ)derivatives and porous lignin-based graphene oxide(PLGO)into a renewable colloidal gel through noncovalent interactions.These self-assembled gel electrode materials exhibited high capacitance(484.8 F g^(−1) at a current density of 1 A g^(−1))and could be further printed as flexible micro-supercapacitors(FMSCs)with arbitrary patterns and a relatively high resolution on specific substrates.The FMSCs exhibited excellent areal capacitance(43.6 mF cm^(−2)),energy and power densities(6.1μWh cm^(−2) and 50μW cm^(−2),respectively),and cycle stability(>10,000 cycles).Furthermore,the printed FMSCs and integrated FMSC arrays exhibited remarkable flexibility while maintaining a stable capacitance.The proposed approach can be applied to other quinone biomolecules and biomass-based carbon materials.This study provides a basis for fabricating green and sustainable energy storage device architectures with high capacitance,long-term cycling,high scalability,and high precision.

Laminated Fe-34.5 Mn-0.04C composite with high strength and ductility

To obtain a good combination of strength and ductility, a laminated composite structure composed of recovered hard lamellae and soft recrystallized lamellae has been produced in a single phase austenitic Fe-34.5 Mn-0.04C steel by cold rolling and partial recrystallization. Enhanced mechanical properties in both strength and ductility have been obtained in the composite structure compared to a fully recrystallized coarse grain structure. A further increase in strength with only minor loss in total elongation has been achieved by a slight cold rolling of the composite structure, which also removes the small yield drop and Luders elongation observed in the composite structure.

Entropy-modulated and interlayer-doped transition metal layered oxides enable high-energy-density sodium-ion capacitors

In recent years,sodium-ion capacitors have attracted attention due to their cost-effectiveness,high power density and similar manufacturing process to lithium-ion capacitors.However,the utilization of oxide electrodes in traditional sodium-ion capacitors restricts their further advancement due to the inherent low operating voltage and electrolyte consumption based on their energy storage mechanism.To address these challenges,we incorporated Zn,Cu,Ti,and other elements into Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2) to synthesize P2-type Na_(0.7)Ni_(0.28)Mn_(0.6)Zn_(0.05)Cu_(0.02)Ti_(0.05)O_(2) with a modulated entropy and pillaring Zn.Through the synergistic interplay between the interlayer pillar and the entropy modulation within the layers,the material exhibits exceptional toughness,effectively shielding it from detrimental phase transitions at elevated voltage regimes.As a result,the material showcases outstanding kinetic properties and long-term cycling stability across the voltage range.By integrating these materials with hierarchical porous carbon nanospheres to form a"rocking chair"sodium-ion capacitor,the hybrid full device delivers a high energy density(171 Wh·kg^(-1))and high power density(5245 W·kg^(-1)),as well as outstanding cycling stability(77% capacity retention after 3000 cycles).This work provides an effective material development route to realize simultaneously high energy and power for next-generation sodium-ion capacitors.