Two stages power generation test of the hot dry rock exploration and production demonstration project in the Gonghe Basin,northeastern Qinghai-Tibet plateau,China

The Hot Dry Rock(HDR)is considered as a clean and renewable energy,poised to significantly contribute to the global energy decarbonization agenda.Many HDR projects worldwide have accumulated valuable experience in efficient drilling and completion,reservoir construction,and fracture simulation.In 2019,China Geological Survey(CGS)initiated a demonstration project of HDR exploration and production in the Gonghe Basin,aiming to overcome the setbacks faced by HDR projects.Over the ensuing four years,the Gonghe HDR project achieved the first power generation in 2021,followed by the second power generation test in 2022.After establishing the primary well group in the initial phase,two directional wells and one branch well were drilled.Noteworthy progress was made in successfully constructing the targeted reservoir,realizing inter-well connectivity,power generation and grid connection,implementing of the real-time micro-seismic monitoring.A closed-loop technical validation of the HDR exploration and production was completed.However,many technical challenges remain in the process of HDR industrialization,such as reservoir fracture network characterization,efficient drilling and completion,multiple fracturing treatment,continuous injection and production,as well as mitigation of induced seismicity and numerical simulation technology.

Breaking the Fe_(3)O_(4)-wrapped copper microstructure to enhance copper-slag separation

The precipitation of Fe_(3)O_(4)particles and the accompanied formation of Fe_(3)O_(4)-wrapped copper structure are the main obstacles to copper recovery from the molten slag during the pyrometallurgical smelting of copper concentrates.Herein,the commercial powdery pyrite or anthracite is replaced with pyrite-anthracite pellets as the reductants to remove a large amount of Fe_(3)O_(4)particles in the molten slag,resulting in a deep fracture in the Fe_(3)O_(4)-wrapped copper microstructure and the full exposure of the copper matte cores.When 1wt%composite pellet is used as the reductant,the copper matte droplets are enlarged greatly from 25μm to a size observable by the naked eye,with the copper content being enriched remarkably from 1.2wt%to 4.5wt%.Density functional theory calculation results imply that the formation of the Fe_(3)O_(4)-wrapped copper structure is due to the preferential adhesion of Cu_(2)S on the Fe_(3)O_(4)particles.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR),and Raman spectroscopy results all reveal that the high-efficiency conver-sion of Fe_(3)O_(4)to FeO can decrease the volume fraction of the solid phase and promote the depolymerization of silicate network structure.As a consequence,the settling of copper matte droplets is enhanced due to the lowered slag viscosity,contributing to the high efficiency of copper-slag separation for copper recovery.The results provide new insights into the enhanced in-situ enrichment of copper from mol-ten slag.

βB2晶体蛋白基因敲除小鼠模型的建立

目的:建立βB2晶体蛋白基因敲除小鼠模型。方法:采用美国iGTL实验室的技术构建打靶载体,建立基因敲除小鼠模型。采用PCR对小鼠基因型进行鉴定,Western印迹法对晶体蛋白的表达进行鉴定。结果:PCR成功检测出3种基因型;纯合子基因敲除的小鼠未检测到βB2晶体蛋白的表达。结论:成功构建了βB2晶体蛋白基因敲除的小鼠模型。

Capture and electro-splitting of CO_2 in molten salts

Due to the serious greenhouse gas effects caused by the increasing concentration of atmospheric CO_2,carbon capture and storage(CCS) has been an important area of research and many technologies are developed within this field. Molten salt CO_2 capture and electrochemical transformation(MSCC-ET) process is a desirable method due to a high CO_2 solubility, a wide potential window of molten salts and easily-controlled electrode reactions. Generally, electro-splitting CO_2 in molten salts begins with CO_2 absorption reactions to form CO_3^(2-), which is then followed by the carbon deposition at the cathode and O_2 evolution at the anode. As a result, CO_2 is electro-converted to O_2 and carbon with different morphologies, compositions, microstructures and functional properties. This report introduces the MSCC-ET process, summarizes the reactions occurring in the molten salts and at the electrode surfaces, as well as the morphological variations of the cathodic products. The inert anode materials, cost estimation and scale-up evaluation of the process are then discussed. It is presumed that with a comprehensive understanding of the electrode reactions during electrolysis and the functional properties of carbon materials obtained during CO_2 electro-splitting can provide a foundation for further developing this environmentally friendly process.

超声乳化联合房角分离手术治疗白内障合并青光眼的临床观察

目的探讨超声乳化联合房角分离手术治疗白内障合并青光眼的临床效果观察。方法选取96例(96眼)白内障并发青光眼患者,根据随机数表法分为对照组46例(46眼)和研究组50例(50眼)。对照组患者接受传统手术治疗,研究组患者采用白内障超声乳化联合房角分离手术治疗。比较2组患者治疗效果及并发症发生率。结果治疗后,2组患者眼压水平均显著低于治疗前,且研究组显著低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,2组患者的视力、房角宽度、中央前房深度水平均显著高于治疗前,且研究组显著高于对照组(P<0.05);研究组患者术后并发症总发生率12.0%,显著低于对照组的32.6%(P<0.05)。结论白内障超声乳化联合房角分离手术治疗白内障并发青光眼效果显著。

Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia in molten salts

Ammonia is important feedstock for both fertilizer production and carbon-free liquid fuel.Many techniques for ammonia formation have been developed,hoping to replace the industrial energy-intensive Haber-Bosch route.Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia in molten salts is one promising alternative method due to the strong solubility of N3- ions,a wide potential window of molten salt electrolytes and tunable electrode reactions.Generally,electrochemical synthesis of ammonia in molten salts begins with the electro-cleavage of N2/hydrogen sources on electrode surfaces,followed by diffusion of N3^-/H^+-containing ions towards each other for NH3 formation.Therefore,the hydrogen sources and molten salt composition will greatly affect the reactions on electrodes and ions diffusion in electrolytes,being critical factors determining the faradaic efficiency and formation rate for ammonia synthesis.This report summarizes the selection criteria for hydrogen sources,the reaction characteristics in various molten salt systems,and the preliminary explorations on the scaling-up synthesis of ammonia in molten salt.The formation rate and faradaic efficiency for ammonia synthesis are discussed in detail based on different hydrogen sources,various molten salt systems,changed electrolysis conditions as well as diverse catalysts.Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia might be further enhanced by optimizing the molten salt composition,using electrocatalysts with well-defined composition and microstructure,and innovation of novel reaction mechanism.

The first power generation test of hot dry rock resources exploration and production demonstration project in the Gonghe Basin,Qinghai Province,China

Hot dry rock(HDR)is a kind of clean energy with significant potential.Since the 1970s,the United States,Japan,France,Australia,and other countries have attempted to conduct several HDR development research projects to extract thermal energy by breaking through key technologies.However,up to now,the development of HDR is still in the research,development,and demonstration stage.An HDR exploration borehole(with 236℃ at a depth of 3705 m)was drilled into Triassic granite in the Gonghe Basin in northwest China in 2017.Subsequently,China Geological Survey(CGS)launched the HDR resources exploration and production demonstration project in 2019.After three years of efforts,a sequence of significant technological breakthroughs have been made,including the genetic model of deep heat sources,directional drilling and well completion in high-temperature hard rock,large-scale reservoir stimulation,reservoir characterization,and productivity evaluation,reservoir connectivity and flow circulation,efficient thermoelectric conversion,monitoring,and geological risk assessment,etc.Then the whole-process technological system for HDR exploration and production has been preliminarily established accordingly.The first power generation test was completed in November 2021.The results of this project will provide scientific support for HDR development and utilization in the future.

Catalytic decomposition of methane to produce hydrogen:A review

The increasing demands of hydrogen and the recent discovery of large reserves of methane have prompted the conversion of methane to hydrogen.The challenges raised by intensive CO_(2) emission from the traditional conversion of methane have provoked emission-free hydrogen production from methane.The catalytic decomposition of methane(CDM) to produce hydrogen and advanced carbon hence comes into consideration due to the short process and environmental benignity.Although many researchers have made considerable progress in CDM research on the laboratory scale,CDM is still in its infancy in industrialization.The history of its development,fundamental mechanisms,and recent research progress in catalysts and catalytic systems are herein highlighted.The problems of catalytic interface degradation are reviewed,focusing on deactivation from coke deposition in the CDM process.The introduction of a liquid phase interface which can in-situ remove carbon products provides a new strategy for this process.Furthermore,the challenges and prospects for future research into novel CDM catalysts or catalyst systems are included.

Thermodynamic analysis on the direct preparation of metallic vanadium from NaVO_3 by molten salt electrolysis

A novel and environmentally friendly route to directly prepare metallic vanadium from NaV03 by molten salt electrolysis is proposed. The feasibility about the direct electro-reduction of NaV03 to metallic vanadi- um is analyzed based on the thermodynamic calculations and experimental verifications. The theoretical decomposition voltage of NaV03 to metallic vanadium is only 0.47 V at 800 ℃ and much lower than that of the alkali and alkali earth metal chloride salts. The value is slightly higher than that of low-valence vanadium oxides such as V203, V305 and VO. However, the low-valence vanadium oxides can he further electro-reduced to metallic vanadium thermodynamically. The thermodynamic analysis is verified by the experimental results. The direct preparation of metallic vanadium from NaV03 by molten salt electrolysis is feasible.

Interfacial confinement of Ni-V2O3 in molten salts for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Implementation of non-precious electrocatalysts is key-enabling for water electrolysis to relieve challenges in energy and environmental sustainability. Self-supporting Ni-V2O3 electrodes consisting of nanostrip-like V2O3 perpendicularly anchored on Ni meshes are herein constructed via the electrochemical reduction of soluble NaVO3 in molten salts for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Such a special configuration in morphology and composition creates a well confined interface between Ni and V2O3. Experimental and Density-Functional-Theory results confirm that the synergy between Ni and V2O3 accelerates the dissociation of H2O for forming hydrogen intermediates and enhances the combination of H*for generating H2.

Controllable conversion of rice husks to Si/C and SiC/C composites in molten salts

Direct conversion of biomass to functional materials is an ideal solution to relieve challenges in environmental and energy sustainability.We herein demonstrate a molten salt thermoelectrolysis of rice husks(RHs)mainly consisting of organic mass and biosilica to achieve high-efficiency and upgraded utilization of both Si and C in RHs.By coupling pyrolysis of organic mass with electrochemical reduction of silica in molten salts,the thermoelectrolysis of RHs in molten CaCl_(2)-NaCl at 800℃ refines the RHs and acidleached RHs to SiC nanowire/C(SiC-NW/C)and Si nanoparticle/C(Si-NP/C),respectively.The present study highlights the molten salt thermoelectrolysis for reclamation of biomass wastes in an affordable and controllable manner.

Enhanced recovery of zinc and lead by slag composition optimization in rotary kiln

High-efficiency recovery of Zn and Pb from silicon-rich zinc leaching residues is realized in a rotary kiln.Characterizations by means of XRD,SEM,EDS and ICP reveal that the leaching residue contains 12.4 wt.%SiO_(2),16.1 wt.%Zn,and 7.4 wt.%Pb.Thermodynamic analysis shows that metallic vapor of Zn and Pb can be easily generated from the zinc leaching residue at 1150-1250°C inside the rotary kiln.Viscosities and melting points of 13 slag compositions were analyzed and three slag compositions(47wt.%SiO_(2)-23wt.%CaO-30wt.%FeO,40wt.%SiO_(2)-28wt.%CaO-32wt.%FeO,and 40wt.%SiO_(2)-30wt.%CaO-30wt.%FeO)possessed the desirable physical properties,with the melting point and viscosity in the range of 1150-1280°C and 0.2-0.5 Pa·s,respectively.The industrial tests show that adopting the optimized slag composition can contribute to very high recovery rates of Zn and Pb(97.3%for Zn and 94.5%for Pb),corresponding to slags with very low average contents of Zn and Pb(0.51 wt.%Zn and 0.45 wt.%Pb).The National-Standard leaching tests of the water-quenched slags result in 1.82 mg/L Zn,~0.01 mg/L Cu,0.0004 mg/L As,~0.01 mg/L Cd,0.08 mg/L Pb,and~0.02 mg/L Hg in the leachate,verifying the detoxification of the zinc leaching residue at the same time.

Enhanced electrodeposition and separation of metallic Cr from soluble K2CrO4 on a liquid Zn cathode

Carbon contamination and the formation of low-valence oxides limit the preparation of refractory metals by molten salt electrolysis.In this paper,a liquid Zn cathode is adopted for the electrochemical reduction of soluble K2CrO4 to metallic Cr in CaCl2-KCl molten salt.It is found that CrO4^2-can be directly electrochemically reduced to Cr via a six-electron-transfer step and low-valence Cr oxides is hardly produced.The reduction rate is obviously increased from 16.7 mgCrh^-1cm^-2 on the solid Mo cathode to58.7 mgCrh-1cm-2on liquid Zn cathode.The electrodeposited Cr is distributed in liquid Zn cathode.Carbon contamination is effectively avoided due to the negligible solubility of carbon in the liquid Zn cathode.Furthermore,Cr can be effectively separated and enriched to the bottom of liquid Zn under supergravity field,realizing the efficient acquisition of metallic Cr and recycling of liquid Zn.The method herein provides a promising route for the preparation of refractory metals with high-purity by molten salt electrolysis.

Effects of K and Mn promoters over Fe2O3 on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

Structural and compositional design of core-shell structure is an effective strategy towards enhanced catalysis.Herein,amorphous MnO2 nanosheets and K+-intercalated layered MnO2 nanosheets are controllably assembled over Fe2O3 spindles,in which the MnO2 nanosheets are perpendicularly anchored to the surface of Fe2O3.Such a core shell structure contributes to a high specific surface area and abundant pore channels on the surface of catalysts.In addition,the existence of K+provides large numbers of basic sites and restrains the formation of unpleasant(Fe1-xMnx)3O4.Benefiting from the merits in structure and composition,CO adsorption is enhanced and remaining time of intermediates is prolonged on the surfaces of catalysts during the Fischer–Tropsch synthesis(FTS),facilitating to the formation of active iron carbides and C–C coupling reactions.Resultantly,the Fe2O3@K+-Mn O2 shows both a high CO conversion of 82.3%and a high C5+ selectivity of 73.1%.The present study provides structural and compositional rationales on design high-performance catalysts towards FTS.

Molten salt electrochemical modulation of Ni/Co nanoparticles onto N-doped carbon for oxygen reduction

Activation of oxygen over non-precious materials has been an imperative task to develop efficient electrochemical energy storage and conversion such as fuel cells and metal-air batteries.Herein,a molten salt electrochemical modulation of metal-nitrogen-carbon based compounds(M–N–C)is achieved.By electrochemical treatment of polydopamine-coated NiCo_(2)O_(4)(NiCo_(2)O_(4)@PDA)in molten Li_(2)CO_(3)-Na_(2)CO_(3)-K_(2)CO_(3)at 500℃,Ni/Co bimetal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst(denoted as Ni/Co@NC)consisting of Ni-Co nanoparticles anchoring on porous nitrogen-doped carbon is constructed and evaluated as electrocatalysts towards the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).Experimental and calculation results confirm that alloying of Ni-Co and nitrogen doping to carbon enhances the rate-determining transformation of*OH intermediate during ORR.The Ni/Co@NC hence shows an ORR activity comparable with the commercial Pt/C.

Nitrogen doped hollow carbon nanospheres as efficient polysulfide restricted layer on commercial separators for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries

The polysulfide shuttle limits the development of lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries with high energy density and long lifespan. Herein, nitrogen doped hollow carbon nanospheres(NHCS) derived from polymerization of dopamine on SiO_(2)nanospheres are employed to modify the commercial polypropylene/polyethylene/polypropylene tri-layer separators(PP/PE/PP@NHCS). The abundant nitrogen heteroatoms in NHCS exhibit strong chemical adsorption toward polysulfides, which can effectively suppress the lithium polysulfides shuttle and further enhance the utilization of active sulfur. Lithium-sulfur batteries employing the PP/PE/PP@NHCS deliver an initial discharge capacity of 1355 mAh/g and retain high capacity of 921 mAh/g after 100 cycles at 0.2 C. At a high rate of 2 C, the lithium-sulfur batteries exhibit capacity of 461 mAh/g after 1000 cycles with a capacity fading rate of 0.049% per cycle. This work demonstrates that the NHCS coated PP/PE/PP separator is promising for future commercial applications of lithium-sulfur batteries with improved electrochemical performances.

Stabilized cathode/sulfide solid electrolyte interface via Li_(2)ZrO_(3)coating for all-solid-state batteries

High-capacity LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM)cathode is essential for realizing high energy density all-solid-state lithium batteries.However,the space charge layer effect between NCM cathode and the commonly used sulfide solid electrolyte results in deterioration of the battery performance.In this work,a 10-nm electrochemical stable Li_(2)ZrO_(3)(LZO)layer was in situ coated on the surface of NCM particles through facile wet chemical method.

Air exposure towards stable Li/Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) interface for all-solid-state lithium batteries

Moist air is a great challenge for manufacturing sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium batteries as the water in air will lead to severe decomposition of sulfide electrolytes and release H2S gas.However,different with direct reaction with water,short-period air exposure of Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) sulfide electrolyte with controlled humidity can greatly enhance the stability of Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) against lithium metal,thus realizing stable Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.During air exposure,partial hydrolysis reaction occurs on the surface of Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) pellets,rapidly generating a protective decomposition layer of Li4P2S6,GeS2 and Li2HPO3 in dozens of seconds.This ionically conductive but electronically insulation protecting layer can effectively prevent the severe interface reaction between Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12) and lithium metal during electrochemical cycling.The Li/40s-air-exposed Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12)/Li cell shows long cycling stability for 1000 h.And the LiCoO_(2)/40s-air-exposed Li_(10)GeP_(2)S_(12)/Li batteries present good rate capability and long cyclic performances,showing capacity retention of 80%after 100 cycles.