The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compoun...The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compound as an insulating eco-material in building in a tropical climate. The composites samples were developed by mixing plaster with raffia vinifera particles (RVP) using three different sizes (1.6 mm, 2.5 mm and 4 mm). The effects of four different RVP incorporations rates (i.e., 0wt%, 5wt%;10wt%;15wt%) on physical, thermal, mechanicals properties of the composites were investigated. In addition, the use of the raffia vinifera particles and plaster based composite material as building envelopes thermal insulation material is studied by the habitable cell thermal behavior instrumentation. The results indicate that the incorporation of raffia vinifera particle leads to improve the new composite physical, mechanical and thermal properties. And the parametric analysis reveals that the sampling rate and the size of raffia vinifera particles are the most decisive factor to impact these properties, and to decreases in the thermal conductivity which leads to an improvement to the thermal resistance and energy savings. The best improvement of plaster composite was obtained at the raffia vinifera particles size between 2.5 and 4.0 mm loading of 5wt% (C95P5R) with a good ratio of thermo-physical-mechanical properties. Additionally, the habitable cell experimental thermal behavior, with the new raffia vinifera particles and plaster-based composite as thermal insulating material for building walls, gives an average damping of 4°C and 5.8°C in the insulated house interior environment respectively for cold and hot cases compared to the outside environment and the uninsulated house interior environment. The current study highlights that this mixture gives the new composite thermal insulation properties applicable in the eco-construction of habitats in tropical environments.展开更多
Manipulating emergent quantum phenomena is a key issue for understanding the underlying physics and contributing to possible applications.Here we study the evolution of insulating ground states of Ta_(2)Pu_(3)Te_(5) a...Manipulating emergent quantum phenomena is a key issue for understanding the underlying physics and contributing to possible applications.Here we study the evolution of insulating ground states of Ta_(2)Pu_(3)Te_(5) and Ta_(2)Ni_(3)Te_(5) under in-situ surface potassium deposition via angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.Our results confirm the excitonic insulator character of Ta_(2)d_(3)Te_(5).Upon surface doping,the size of its global gap decreases obviously.After a deposition time of more than 7 min,the potassium atoms induce a metal-insulator phase transition and make the system recover to a normal state.In contrast,our results show that the isostructural compound Ta_(2)Ni_(3)Te_(5) is a conventional insulator.The size of its global gap decreases upon surface doping,but persists positive throughout the doping process.Our results not only confirm the excitonic origin of the band gap in Ta_(2)Pd_(3)Te_(5),but also offer an effective method for designing functional quantum devices in the future.展开更多
Unraveling the mechanism underlying topological phases, notably the Chern insulators(Ch Is) in strong correlated systems at the microscopy scale, has captivated significant research interest. Nonetheless, Ch Is harbor...Unraveling the mechanism underlying topological phases, notably the Chern insulators(Ch Is) in strong correlated systems at the microscopy scale, has captivated significant research interest. Nonetheless, Ch Is harboring topological information have not always manifested themselves, owing to the constraints imposed by displacement fields in certain experimental configurations. In this study, we employ density-tuned scanning tunneling microscopy(DT-STM) to investigate the Ch Is in twisted monolayer–bilayer graphene(t MBG). At zero magnetic field, we observe correlated metallic states.While under a magnetic field, a metal–insulator transition happens and an integer Ch I is formed emanating from the filling index s = 3 with a Chern number C = 1. Our results underscore the pivotal role of magnetic fields as a powerful probe for elucidating topological phases in twisted Van der Waals heterostructures.展开更多
Low grade magnesite is one of the main research directions in the future as the raw material for the preparation of magnesia based insulating refractories.Periclase-forsterite(MgO-Mg_(2)SiO_(4)) lightweight insulating...Low grade magnesite is one of the main research directions in the future as the raw material for the preparation of magnesia based insulating refractories.Periclase-forsterite(MgO-Mg_(2)SiO_(4)) lightweight insulating refractories were prepared by the molten salt method with high silica magnesite and tertiary talc ore as raw materials by pretreating them to get light burnt magnesia and talc,and NaCl molten salt as the reaction medium.The effects of the NaCl addition,the sintering temperature,the holding time and the raw material ratio on the sample preparation were studied.The results show that when the NaCl addition is 20% of the mass of light burnt magnesia and talc mixture,the sintering temperature is 1 200 ℃,the holding time is 6 h,and m(light burnt magnesia):m(talc)=5:5,the sample has the optimal comprehensive properties:the bulk density of 1.46 g·cm^(-3) and the apparent porosity of 55.0%.In addition,it is found that self-decomposition of talc and the formation of forsterite can form pores inside the sample.展开更多
Battery safety has attracted considerable attention worldwide due to the rapid development of wearable electronics and the steady increase in the production and use of electric vehicles.As battery failures are often a...Battery safety has attracted considerable attention worldwide due to the rapid development of wearable electronics and the steady increase in the production and use of electric vehicles.As battery failures are often associated with mechanical-thermal coupled behaviors,protective shielding materials with excellent mechanical robustness and flame-retardant properties are highly desired to mitigate thermal runaway.However,most of the thermal insulating materials are not strong enough to protect batteries from mechanical abuse,which is one of the most critical scenarios with catastrophic consequences.Here,inspired by wood,we have developed an effective approach to engineer a hierarchical nanocomposite via self-assembly of calcium silicate hydrate and polyvinyl alcohol polymer chains(referred as CSH wood).The versatile protective material CSH wood demonstrates an unprecedented combination of light weight(0.018 g cm-3),high stiffness(204 MPa in the axial direction),negative Poisson's ratio(-0.15),remarkable toughness(6.67×105 J m-3),superior thermal insulation(0.0204 W m-1 K-1 in the radial direction),and excellent fire retardancy(UL94-V0).When applied as a protective cover or a protective layer within battery packages,the tough CSH wood can resist high-impact load and block heat diffusion to block or delay the spread of fire,therefore significantly reducing the risk of property damage or bodily injuries caused by battery explosions.This work provides new pathways for fabricating advanced thermal insulating materials with large scalability and demonstrates great potential for the protection of electronic devices.展开更多
Realizing phase transitions via non-thermal sample manipulations is important not only for applications,but also for uncovering the underlying physics.Here,we report on the discovery of two distinct metal–insulator t...Realizing phase transitions via non-thermal sample manipulations is important not only for applications,but also for uncovering the underlying physics.Here,we report on the discovery of two distinct metal–insulator transitions in 1T-TaS_(2) via angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and in-situ rubidium deposition.At 205 K,the rubidium deposition drives a normal metal–insulator transition via filling electrons into the conduction band.While at 225 K,however,the rubidium deposition drives a bandwidth-controlled Mott transition as characterized by a rapid collapsing of Mott gap and a loss of spectral weight of the lower Hubbard band.Our result,from a doping-controlled perspective,succeeds in distinguishing the metallic,band-insulating,and Mott-insulating phases of 1T-TaS_(2),manifesting a delicate balance among the electronitineracy,interlayer-coupling and Coulomb repulsion.We also establish an effective method to tune the balance between these interactions,which is useful in seeking exotic electronic phases and designing functional phase-changing devices.展开更多
Chemical co-precipitation method was used to synthesize tin-doped indium oxide(ITO)nanoparticles,and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ITO/PVB nanocomposites.UV(Ultra-violet)-Vis(Visible...Chemical co-precipitation method was used to synthesize tin-doped indium oxide(ITO)nanoparticles,and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ITO/PVB nanocomposites.UV(Ultra-violet)-Vis(Visible)-NIR(Near Infrared) spectra show that the addition of ITO nano particles can significantly enhance the thermal insulating efficiency of ITO/PVB nanocomposites.With increasing ITO content,the thermal insulating efficiency is increased.UV is almost fully absorbed by all ITO/PVB nanocomposites.Vis transmittance-haze spectra reveal that ITO/PVB nanocomposites exhibit higher Vis transmittance over 71.3%and lower haze below 2%when ITO content is in the range of 0.1 wt%-0.7 wt%.The UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy shows that,under the premise of over 70%transmittance to the visible light,the screening effect of the NIR can be enhanced by 80%with 0.7%ITO/PVB nanocomposite membrane compared with the undoped PVB.The thermal insulating tests indicate that,in comparison with the pure PVB film,nanocomposite films with 0.1 wt%-0.9 wt%ITO can reduce temperature by 3-8 ℃.The results show that this novel nanocomposite can be used for energy-saving glass.展开更多
The pechini method was used to synthesize antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles, and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ATO/PVB nanocomposites. Uv-Vis-NIR spectra show that the additio...The pechini method was used to synthesize antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles, and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ATO/PVB nanocomposites. Uv-Vis-NIR spectra show that the addition ofATO nano particles can significantly enhance the thermal insulating efficiency of ATO/PVB nanocomposites. With the increase of ATO content, the thermal insulating efficiency is increased. Uv is almost fully absorbed by all ATO/PVB nanocomposites. Vis transmittance-haze spectra reveal that ATO/ PVB nanocomposites exhibit higher Vis transmittance of over 72.7% and lower haze of below 2% when ATO content is in the range of 0.1 wt%-0.5 wt%. The thermal insulating tests indicate that in comparison with the pure PVB film, nanocomposite films with 0.1 wt%-0.5 wt% ATO can reduce temperature of 1-3 ℃, suggesting that this novel nanocomposite can be used for energy-saving glass.展开更多
Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pressure drop in the Chinese Dual Functional Liquid Lithium-lead Test Blanket Module (DFLL-TBM) proposed for ITER is discussed in this paper. Electrical insulation between the coolant cha...Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pressure drop in the Chinese Dual Functional Liquid Lithium-lead Test Blanket Module (DFLL-TBM) proposed for ITER is discussed in this paper. Electrical insulation between the coolant channel surfaces and the liquid metal is required to reduce the MHD pressure drop to a manageable level. Insulation can be provided by a thin insulating coating, such as Al2O3, which can also serve as a tritium barrier layer, at the channel surfaces in contact with LiPb. The coating's effectiveness for reducing the MHD pressure drop is analysed through three-dimensional numerical simulation. A MHD-based commercial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) software FLUENT is used to simulate the LiPb flow. The effect on the MHD pressure drop due to cracks or faults in the coating layer is also considered. The insulating performance requirement for the coating material in DFLL-TBM design is proposed according to the analysis.展开更多
A technologically important undoped semi-insulating(SI)GaAs single crystal was successfully grown in the Chinese recoverable satellite as far as we know for the first time by using a similar growth configuration descr...A technologically important undoped semi-insulating(SI)GaAs single crystal was successfully grown in the Chinese recoverable satellite as far as we know for the first time by using a similar growth configuration described previously.The experimental results proved that the space SI GaAs crystals have a lower density of defects and defect-impurity complexes as well as a better uniformity.展开更多
The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was...The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was discussed by the simulation method,and the effect of its application as ladle lining was investigated.The results show that the thermal conductivity of the nanoporous thermal insulating material prepared in composition of fumed silica: SiC powder: glass fiber =75: 20:5 (in mass) is 0.023 W · m^-1 · K^-1 at 1 000 ℃,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle is ≤ 5 mm and the average temperature of the ladle outside surface when lined with the nanoporous thermal insulating material is 95 ℃ lower than that with the ordinary thermal insulating material.展开更多
The application of high pressure can fundamentally modify the crystalline and electronic structures of elements as well as their chemical reactivity, which could lead to the formation of novel materials. Here, we expl...The application of high pressure can fundamentally modify the crystalline and electronic structures of elements as well as their chemical reactivity, which could lead to the formation of novel materials. Here, we explore the reactivity of lithium with sodium under high pressure, using a swarm structure searching techniques combined with first-principles calculations, which identify a thermodynamically stable Li–Na compound adopting an orthorhombic oP8 phase at pressure above 355 GPa. The formation of Li–Na may be a consequence of strong concentration of electrons transfering from the lithium and the sodium atoms into the interstitial sites, which also leads to open a relatively wide band gap for Li NaoP8. This is substantially different from atoms sharing or exchanging electrons in common compounds and alloys. In addition, lattice-dynamic calculations indicate that Li Na-oP8 remains dynamically stable when pressure decompresses down to 70 GPa.展开更多
This work studied the effects of firing temperatures on the refractory properties of insulating firebricks produced from a blend of hydrometallurgically purified clay, high alumina cement and sawdust. Twenty grams out...This work studied the effects of firing temperatures on the refractory properties of insulating firebricks produced from a blend of hydrometallurgically purified clay, high alumina cement and sawdust. Twenty grams out of a bulk (1000 Kg) of clay obtained from Ipetumodu in Nigeria was analyzed for size range, consequent upon which the remaining bulk was sieved to 100 μm, being the average size. The bulk was there after leached under a predetermined condition (1.6 mol/dm3 of oxalic acid at 70oC for 150 min and 200 rev/min agitation speed) and cylindrical samples (5 cm diameter by 5 cm high) containing different quantities of high alumina cement (5% - 20%) and sawdust (1% - 5%) were prepared, dried at 110oC and subsequently fired at 900oC, 1100oC, 1300oC and 1500oC, at the rate of 4oC/min and soaked for 2 hrs. These samples were subjected to different refractory tests (permanent linear change, modulus of rupture, bulk density, cold crushing strength and apparent porosity). Even though samples containing more than 20% alumina crumbled at elevated temperatures, it was still observed that the bricks performed to expectations at lower alumina contents, even at 1500oC. The sample containing 3% sawdust and 10% alumina cement however, gave the desired requirement for preparing good insulating firebricks with reliable phase integrity, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).展开更多
The present work aims to develop a new vegetable insulating fluid for power transformers based on Jatropha curcas oil. Besides its technical benefits, Jatropha curcas oil has a socio-economic role by promoting income ...The present work aims to develop a new vegetable insulating fluid for power transformers based on Jatropha curcas oil. Besides its technical benefits, Jatropha curcas oil has a socio-economic role by promoting income to rural families, contributing to the countryside development and avoiding rural exodus. Thus, the entire transformer oil production (extraction, processing, characterization and accelerated aging) was covered and a new process was developed. For oil extraction, the most suitable process was the solvent extraction (5 mL of hexane per gram of crushed non-peeled seeds during 30 minutes) with an oil yield of 32%. In raw oil processing stage, the degumming, with 0.4 g of phosphoric acid per 100 g of oil, at 70°C, was used to remove phosphatides. Then, free fatty acids were 96% neutralized with a sodium hydroxide solution (0.5% w/w) at room temperature. For the oil clarification, the combination of 5% w/woil of activated carbon and 1% w/woil of MgO resulted in a bright, odorless and clear oil with an acid number of 0.04 mgKOH·g﹣1. The oil drying in a vacuum rotary evaporator, at 70°C, for 2 hours reduced the water content to 177 ppm. The processed oil was characterized following ASTM D6871 methods. This oil presented higher dielectric breakdown voltage (55 kV) than commercial transformer fluids (BIOTEMP?, EnvirotempFR3?, and Bivolt?), which increases transformer safety, capacity and lifetime. In addition, the processed oil has a lower viscosity than BIOTEMP? fluid, which can enhance the heat dissipation efficiency in the transformer. Moreover, the processed oil flash and fire points of 310°C and >340°C, respectively, confirm the great security of vegetable insulating fluids. The analyzed properties of the processed oil fulfill all the ASTM D6871, ABNT NBR 15422 and IEC 62770 specifications. Therefore, Jatropha curcas oil is a potential substitute formineral insulating fluids.展开更多
Magneto-transport properties of insulating bulk states in Bi(111) films are systematically investigated under the parallel field (BⅡ). We find that the magnetotransport of the Bll field is a more powerful tool to...Magneto-transport properties of insulating bulk states in Bi(111) films are systematically investigated under the parallel field (BⅡ). We find that the magnetotransport of the Bll field is a more powerful tool to distinguish the bulk states and the surface states. A large magnetoresistance (MR) up to 20% in the BⅡ field is induced by the insulating bulk states for the suppression of the backward scattering. With the increasing thickness, a positive MR(BⅡ) from magnetic induced boundary scattering appears in the semimetal films. As the thickness is reduced to 1Ohm, the positive MR(BⅡ) is induced by weak anti-localization from the surface states.展开更多
With the mandate of worldwide carbon neutralization,pursuing comfortable living environment while consuming less energy is an enticing and unavoidable choice.Novel composite aerogels with super thermal insulation and ...With the mandate of worldwide carbon neutralization,pursuing comfortable living environment while consuming less energy is an enticing and unavoidable choice.Novel composite aerogels with super thermal insulation and high sunlight reflection are developed for energy-efficient buildings.A solvent-assisted freeze-casting strategy is used to produce boron nitride nanosheet/polyvinyl alcohol(BNNS/PVA)composite aerogels with a tailored alignment channel structure.The effects of acetone and BNNS fillers on microstructures and multifunctional properties of aerogels are investigated.The acetone in the PVA suspension enlarges the cell walls to suppress the shrinkage,giving rise to a lower density and a higher porosity,accompanied with much diminished heat conduction throughout the whole product.The addition of BNNS fillers creates whiskers in place of disconnected transverse ligaments between adjacent cell walls,further ameliorating the thermal insulation transverse to the cell wall direction.The resultant BNNS/PVA aerogel delivers an ultralow thermal conductivity of 23.5 mW m^(−1) K^(−1) in the transverse direction.The superinsulating aerogel presents both an infrared stealthy capability and a high solar reflectance of 93.8%over the whole sunlight wave-length,far outperforming commercial expanded polystyrene foams with reflective coatings.The anisotropic BNNS/PVA composite aerogel presents great potential for application in energy-saving buildings.展开更多
The insulating paper of the transformer is affected by many factors during the operation,meanwhile,the surface texture of the paper is easy to change.To explore the relationship between the aging state and surface tex...The insulating paper of the transformer is affected by many factors during the operation,meanwhile,the surface texture of the paper is easy to change.To explore the relationship between the aging state and surface texture change of insulating paper,firstly,the thermal aging experiment of insulating paper is carried out,and the insulating paper samples with different aging times are obtained.After then,the images of the aged insulating paper samples are collected and pre-processed.The pre-processing effect is verified by constructing and calculating the gray surface of the sample.Secondly,the texture features of the insulating paper image are extracted by box dimension and multifractal spectrum.Based on that,the extreme learning machine(ELM)is taken as the classification tool with texture features and aging time as the input and output,to train the algorithm and construct the corresponding relationship between the texture feature and the aging time.After then,the insulating paper with unknown aging time is predicted with a trained ELMalgorithm.The numerical test results show that the texture features extracted from the fractal dimension of the micro image can effectively characterize the aging state of insulating paper,the average accuracy can reach 91.6%.It proves that the fractal dimension theory can be utilized for assessing the aging state of insulating paper for onsite applications.展开更多
A novel graphene oxide (GO) modified polyurethane thermal conductive insulating adhesive with small addition and excellent insulation properties was prepared by in-situ polymerization using GO as thermal conductive fi...A novel graphene oxide (GO) modified polyurethane thermal conductive insulating adhesive with small addition and excellent insulation properties was prepared by in-situ polymerization using GO as thermal conductive filler.The effects of GO content on the mechanical performance,thermal conductivity,thermal stability and insulation properties of the modified polyurethane adhesive were studied.The results showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break of polyurethane adhesive increased at first and then decreased with the increase of GO content.The thermal conductivity and thermal decomposition temperature of GO/PU composite adhesive can be effectively improved by adding appropriate amount of GO.The tensile strength,thermal conductivity and thermal decomposition temperature of polyurethane adhesive reached the maximum when GO content was 1.5 wt%.The novel GO-modified polyurethane adhesive exhibited good insulation property.The development of GO/PU thermal conductive adhesive will provide a facile method for effectively solving the “trade-off” problem between low filling and high thermal conductivity.展开更多
The dielectrophoretic technology has been one of the most frequently applied microfluidic technologies to manipulate particles.The way of a combination of controlled electroosmotic micro-vortices and dielectrophoresis...The dielectrophoretic technology has been one of the most frequently applied microfluidic technologies to manipulate particles.The way of a combination of controlled electroosmotic micro-vortices and dielectrophoresis to manipulate particles of different sizes was proposed in our previous work.However,the thickness of the modulating electrode is neglected.In practice,when the thickness of the modulating electrode increases,the channel flux increases,while the ability of the vortex to capture the particles reduces.In this study,a new method combining the field-modulating electroosmotic vortex and the insulating post is proposed to improve the manipulating capability of the field-modulated electroosmotic vortex to particles.The results indicate that there are three great advantages as the insulating post is placed on the channel wall on the same side of the modulating electrode.First,the capturing ability of the vortex to particles is greater due to the reduction of channel flux and the squeezing effect.Second,the range of regulating channel flux to achieve the optimal separation is extended.Third,the separation efficiency improves since the perfect separation can be achieved at a higher flow rate.Furthermore,the effects of the location and the size of the insulating post on particle separation are analyzed in detail.The present work could provide the reference for the application of the DEP technology.展开更多
Laboratory and industrial experiments were carried out to study the possibility of producing high purity purity mullite-corundumthermal insulating firebricks. The results show that by using industrial alumina. natuua...Laboratory and industrial experiments were carried out to study the possibility of producing high purity purity mullite-corundumthermal insulating firebricks. The results show that by using industrial alumina. natuual powder power, coal gangues and a small amountof additives. high purity mullite-corundum thermal insulating firebrieks can be produced The service. temperature of these brick can beup to 1780 with low. thermal conductivity' and good thermal shock resistance展开更多
文摘The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compound as an insulating eco-material in building in a tropical climate. The composites samples were developed by mixing plaster with raffia vinifera particles (RVP) using three different sizes (1.6 mm, 2.5 mm and 4 mm). The effects of four different RVP incorporations rates (i.e., 0wt%, 5wt%;10wt%;15wt%) on physical, thermal, mechanicals properties of the composites were investigated. In addition, the use of the raffia vinifera particles and plaster based composite material as building envelopes thermal insulation material is studied by the habitable cell thermal behavior instrumentation. The results indicate that the incorporation of raffia vinifera particle leads to improve the new composite physical, mechanical and thermal properties. And the parametric analysis reveals that the sampling rate and the size of raffia vinifera particles are the most decisive factor to impact these properties, and to decreases in the thermal conductivity which leads to an improvement to the thermal resistance and energy savings. The best improvement of plaster composite was obtained at the raffia vinifera particles size between 2.5 and 4.0 mm loading of 5wt% (C95P5R) with a good ratio of thermo-physical-mechanical properties. Additionally, the habitable cell experimental thermal behavior, with the new raffia vinifera particles and plaster-based composite as thermal insulating material for building walls, gives an average damping of 4°C and 5.8°C in the insulated house interior environment respectively for cold and hot cases compared to the outside environment and the uninsulated house interior environment. The current study highlights that this mixture gives the new composite thermal insulation properties applicable in the eco-construction of habitats in tropical environments.
基金Project supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant No. 2022YFA1403800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. U2032204,12188101, and U22A6005)+2 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDB33000000)the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF)the Center for Materials Genome。
文摘Manipulating emergent quantum phenomena is a key issue for understanding the underlying physics and contributing to possible applications.Here we study the evolution of insulating ground states of Ta_(2)Pu_(3)Te_(5) and Ta_(2)Ni_(3)Te_(5) under in-situ surface potassium deposition via angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.Our results confirm the excitonic insulator character of Ta_(2)d_(3)Te_(5).Upon surface doping,the size of its global gap decreases obviously.After a deposition time of more than 7 min,the potassium atoms induce a metal-insulator phase transition and make the system recover to a normal state.In contrast,our results show that the isostructural compound Ta_(2)Ni_(3)Te_(5) is a conventional insulator.The size of its global gap decreases upon surface doping,but persists positive throughout the doping process.Our results not only confirm the excitonic origin of the band gap in Ta_(2)Pd_(3)Te_(5),but also offer an effective method for designing functional quantum devices in the future.
文摘Unraveling the mechanism underlying topological phases, notably the Chern insulators(Ch Is) in strong correlated systems at the microscopy scale, has captivated significant research interest. Nonetheless, Ch Is harboring topological information have not always manifested themselves, owing to the constraints imposed by displacement fields in certain experimental configurations. In this study, we employ density-tuned scanning tunneling microscopy(DT-STM) to investigate the Ch Is in twisted monolayer–bilayer graphene(t MBG). At zero magnetic field, we observe correlated metallic states.While under a magnetic field, a metal–insulator transition happens and an integer Ch I is formed emanating from the filling index s = 3 with a Chern number C = 1. Our results underscore the pivotal role of magnetic fields as a powerful probe for elucidating topological phases in twisted Van der Waals heterostructures.
文摘Low grade magnesite is one of the main research directions in the future as the raw material for the preparation of magnesia based insulating refractories.Periclase-forsterite(MgO-Mg_(2)SiO_(4)) lightweight insulating refractories were prepared by the molten salt method with high silica magnesite and tertiary talc ore as raw materials by pretreating them to get light burnt magnesia and talc,and NaCl molten salt as the reaction medium.The effects of the NaCl addition,the sintering temperature,the holding time and the raw material ratio on the sample preparation were studied.The results show that when the NaCl addition is 20% of the mass of light burnt magnesia and talc mixture,the sintering temperature is 1 200 ℃,the holding time is 6 h,and m(light burnt magnesia):m(talc)=5:5,the sample has the optimal comprehensive properties:the bulk density of 1.46 g·cm^(-3) and the apparent porosity of 55.0%.In addition,it is found that self-decomposition of talc and the formation of forsterite can form pores inside the sample.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFF0500802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51890904,No.52022022,and No.52278247)the Scientific Research and Innovation Plan of Jiangsu Province(KYCX21_0090)。
文摘Battery safety has attracted considerable attention worldwide due to the rapid development of wearable electronics and the steady increase in the production and use of electric vehicles.As battery failures are often associated with mechanical-thermal coupled behaviors,protective shielding materials with excellent mechanical robustness and flame-retardant properties are highly desired to mitigate thermal runaway.However,most of the thermal insulating materials are not strong enough to protect batteries from mechanical abuse,which is one of the most critical scenarios with catastrophic consequences.Here,inspired by wood,we have developed an effective approach to engineer a hierarchical nanocomposite via self-assembly of calcium silicate hydrate and polyvinyl alcohol polymer chains(referred as CSH wood).The versatile protective material CSH wood demonstrates an unprecedented combination of light weight(0.018 g cm-3),high stiffness(204 MPa in the axial direction),negative Poisson's ratio(-0.15),remarkable toughness(6.67×105 J m-3),superior thermal insulation(0.0204 W m-1 K-1 in the radial direction),and excellent fire retardancy(UL94-V0).When applied as a protective cover or a protective layer within battery packages,the tough CSH wood can resist high-impact load and block heat diffusion to block or delay the spread of fire,therefore significantly reducing the risk of property damage or bodily injuries caused by battery explosions.This work provides new pathways for fabricating advanced thermal insulating materials with large scalability and demonstrates great potential for the protection of electronic devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11888101,91421107,and 11574004)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0305602 and 2016YFA0301003)。
文摘Realizing phase transitions via non-thermal sample manipulations is important not only for applications,but also for uncovering the underlying physics.Here,we report on the discovery of two distinct metal–insulator transitions in 1T-TaS_(2) via angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and in-situ rubidium deposition.At 205 K,the rubidium deposition drives a normal metal–insulator transition via filling electrons into the conduction band.While at 225 K,however,the rubidium deposition drives a bandwidth-controlled Mott transition as characterized by a rapid collapsing of Mott gap and a loss of spectral weight of the lower Hubbard band.Our result,from a doping-controlled perspective,succeeds in distinguishing the metallic,band-insulating,and Mott-insulating phases of 1T-TaS_(2),manifesting a delicate balance among the electronitineracy,interlayer-coupling and Coulomb repulsion.We also establish an effective method to tune the balance between these interactions,which is useful in seeking exotic electronic phases and designing functional phase-changing devices.
基金Funded by State Key Laboratory of Silicate Building Materials(Wuhan University of Technology),China(No.SYSJJ2014-04)Hubei Science and Technology Department,China(No.Q20141006)
文摘Chemical co-precipitation method was used to synthesize tin-doped indium oxide(ITO)nanoparticles,and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ITO/PVB nanocomposites.UV(Ultra-violet)-Vis(Visible)-NIR(Near Infrared) spectra show that the addition of ITO nano particles can significantly enhance the thermal insulating efficiency of ITO/PVB nanocomposites.With increasing ITO content,the thermal insulating efficiency is increased.UV is almost fully absorbed by all ITO/PVB nanocomposites.Vis transmittance-haze spectra reveal that ITO/PVB nanocomposites exhibit higher Vis transmittance over 71.3%and lower haze below 2%when ITO content is in the range of 0.1 wt%-0.7 wt%.The UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy shows that,under the premise of over 70%transmittance to the visible light,the screening effect of the NIR can be enhanced by 80%with 0.7%ITO/PVB nanocomposite membrane compared with the undoped PVB.The thermal insulating tests indicate that,in comparison with the pure PVB film,nanocomposite films with 0.1 wt%-0.9 wt%ITO can reduce temperature by 3-8 ℃.The results show that this novel nanocomposite can be used for energy-saving glass.
基金Funded by Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau,Hubei,China(No.200911011428)Hubei Science and Technology Department,China(No.2010EGA047)Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials,Ministry of Education,China(No.2010EKLGPAFM018)
文摘The pechini method was used to synthesize antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles, and the subsequent solution co-blend was employed to fabricate ATO/PVB nanocomposites. Uv-Vis-NIR spectra show that the addition ofATO nano particles can significantly enhance the thermal insulating efficiency of ATO/PVB nanocomposites. With the increase of ATO content, the thermal insulating efficiency is increased. Uv is almost fully absorbed by all ATO/PVB nanocomposites. Vis transmittance-haze spectra reveal that ATO/ PVB nanocomposites exhibit higher Vis transmittance of over 72.7% and lower haze of below 2% when ATO content is in the range of 0.1 wt%-0.5 wt%. The thermal insulating tests indicate that in comparison with the pure PVB film, nanocomposite films with 0.1 wt%-0.5 wt% ATO can reduce temperature of 1-3 ℃, suggesting that this novel nanocomposite can be used for energy-saving glass.
基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.070413085)Anhui Education Department Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2006KJ264)
文摘Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pressure drop in the Chinese Dual Functional Liquid Lithium-lead Test Blanket Module (DFLL-TBM) proposed for ITER is discussed in this paper. Electrical insulation between the coolant channel surfaces and the liquid metal is required to reduce the MHD pressure drop to a manageable level. Insulation can be provided by a thin insulating coating, such as Al2O3, which can also serve as a tritium barrier layer, at the channel surfaces in contact with LiPb. The coating's effectiveness for reducing the MHD pressure drop is analysed through three-dimensional numerical simulation. A MHD-based commercial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) software FLUENT is used to simulate the LiPb flow. The effect on the MHD pressure drop due to cracks or faults in the coating layer is also considered. The insulating performance requirement for the coating material in DFLL-TBM design is proposed according to the analysis.
基金Supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘A technologically important undoped semi-insulating(SI)GaAs single crystal was successfully grown in the Chinese recoverable satellite as far as we know for the first time by using a similar growth configuration described previously.The experimental results proved that the space SI GaAs crystals have a lower density of defects and defect-impurity complexes as well as a better uniformity.
文摘The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was discussed by the simulation method,and the effect of its application as ladle lining was investigated.The results show that the thermal conductivity of the nanoporous thermal insulating material prepared in composition of fumed silica: SiC powder: glass fiber =75: 20:5 (in mass) is 0.023 W · m^-1 · K^-1 at 1 000 ℃,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle is ≤ 5 mm and the average temperature of the ladle outside surface when lined with the nanoporous thermal insulating material is 95 ℃ lower than that with the ordinary thermal insulating material.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11672274,11274281,and 11174214)the China Academy of Engineering Physics Research Projects(Grant Nos.2012A0101001 and 2015B0101005)+2 种基金the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of Chinathe China Academy of Engineering Physics(NSAF)(Grant No.U1430117)the Fund of National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics of China(Grant No.6142A03010101)
文摘The application of high pressure can fundamentally modify the crystalline and electronic structures of elements as well as their chemical reactivity, which could lead to the formation of novel materials. Here, we explore the reactivity of lithium with sodium under high pressure, using a swarm structure searching techniques combined with first-principles calculations, which identify a thermodynamically stable Li–Na compound adopting an orthorhombic oP8 phase at pressure above 355 GPa. The formation of Li–Na may be a consequence of strong concentration of electrons transfering from the lithium and the sodium atoms into the interstitial sites, which also leads to open a relatively wide band gap for Li NaoP8. This is substantially different from atoms sharing or exchanging electrons in common compounds and alloys. In addition, lattice-dynamic calculations indicate that Li Na-oP8 remains dynamically stable when pressure decompresses down to 70 GPa.
文摘This work studied the effects of firing temperatures on the refractory properties of insulating firebricks produced from a blend of hydrometallurgically purified clay, high alumina cement and sawdust. Twenty grams out of a bulk (1000 Kg) of clay obtained from Ipetumodu in Nigeria was analyzed for size range, consequent upon which the remaining bulk was sieved to 100 μm, being the average size. The bulk was there after leached under a predetermined condition (1.6 mol/dm3 of oxalic acid at 70oC for 150 min and 200 rev/min agitation speed) and cylindrical samples (5 cm diameter by 5 cm high) containing different quantities of high alumina cement (5% - 20%) and sawdust (1% - 5%) were prepared, dried at 110oC and subsequently fired at 900oC, 1100oC, 1300oC and 1500oC, at the rate of 4oC/min and soaked for 2 hrs. These samples were subjected to different refractory tests (permanent linear change, modulus of rupture, bulk density, cold crushing strength and apparent porosity). Even though samples containing more than 20% alumina crumbled at elevated temperatures, it was still observed that the bricks performed to expectations at lower alumina contents, even at 1500oC. The sample containing 3% sawdust and 10% alumina cement however, gave the desired requirement for preparing good insulating firebricks with reliable phase integrity, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
文摘The present work aims to develop a new vegetable insulating fluid for power transformers based on Jatropha curcas oil. Besides its technical benefits, Jatropha curcas oil has a socio-economic role by promoting income to rural families, contributing to the countryside development and avoiding rural exodus. Thus, the entire transformer oil production (extraction, processing, characterization and accelerated aging) was covered and a new process was developed. For oil extraction, the most suitable process was the solvent extraction (5 mL of hexane per gram of crushed non-peeled seeds during 30 minutes) with an oil yield of 32%. In raw oil processing stage, the degumming, with 0.4 g of phosphoric acid per 100 g of oil, at 70°C, was used to remove phosphatides. Then, free fatty acids were 96% neutralized with a sodium hydroxide solution (0.5% w/w) at room temperature. For the oil clarification, the combination of 5% w/woil of activated carbon and 1% w/woil of MgO resulted in a bright, odorless and clear oil with an acid number of 0.04 mgKOH·g﹣1. The oil drying in a vacuum rotary evaporator, at 70°C, for 2 hours reduced the water content to 177 ppm. The processed oil was characterized following ASTM D6871 methods. This oil presented higher dielectric breakdown voltage (55 kV) than commercial transformer fluids (BIOTEMP?, EnvirotempFR3?, and Bivolt?), which increases transformer safety, capacity and lifetime. In addition, the processed oil has a lower viscosity than BIOTEMP? fluid, which can enhance the heat dissipation efficiency in the transformer. Moreover, the processed oil flash and fire points of 310°C and >340°C, respectively, confirm the great security of vegetable insulating fluids. The analyzed properties of the processed oil fulfill all the ASTM D6871, ABNT NBR 15422 and IEC 62770 specifications. Therefore, Jatropha curcas oil is a potential substitute formineral insulating fluids.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Research Funds of Renmin University of China under Grant No 10XNF086
文摘Magneto-transport properties of insulating bulk states in Bi(111) films are systematically investigated under the parallel field (BⅡ). We find that the magnetotransport of the Bll field is a more powerful tool to distinguish the bulk states and the surface states. A large magnetoresistance (MR) up to 20% in the BⅡ field is induced by the insulating bulk states for the suppression of the backward scattering. With the increasing thickness, a positive MR(BⅡ) from magnetic induced boundary scattering appears in the semimetal films. As the thickness is reduced to 1Ohm, the positive MR(BⅡ) is induced by weak anti-localization from the surface states.
基金supported by the Research Grants Council(GRF Projects:16205517,16209917,and 16200720)and Innovation and Technology Commission(ITS/012/19)of Hong Kong SAR.Technical assistance from the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility(MCPF)the Advanced Engineering Material Facility(AEMF)the Environmental Central Facility(ENVF)at HKUST are also appreciated.
文摘With the mandate of worldwide carbon neutralization,pursuing comfortable living environment while consuming less energy is an enticing and unavoidable choice.Novel composite aerogels with super thermal insulation and high sunlight reflection are developed for energy-efficient buildings.A solvent-assisted freeze-casting strategy is used to produce boron nitride nanosheet/polyvinyl alcohol(BNNS/PVA)composite aerogels with a tailored alignment channel structure.The effects of acetone and BNNS fillers on microstructures and multifunctional properties of aerogels are investigated.The acetone in the PVA suspension enlarges the cell walls to suppress the shrinkage,giving rise to a lower density and a higher porosity,accompanied with much diminished heat conduction throughout the whole product.The addition of BNNS fillers creates whiskers in place of disconnected transverse ligaments between adjacent cell walls,further ameliorating the thermal insulation transverse to the cell wall direction.The resultant BNNS/PVA aerogel delivers an ultralow thermal conductivity of 23.5 mW m^(−1) K^(−1) in the transverse direction.The superinsulating aerogel presents both an infrared stealthy capability and a high solar reflectance of 93.8%over the whole sunlight wave-length,far outperforming commercial expanded polystyrene foams with reflective coatings.The anisotropic BNNS/PVA composite aerogel presents great potential for application in energy-saving buildings.
基金This work was supported by the Tianyou Youth Talent Lift Program of Lanzhou Jiaotong University,the Youth Science Foundation of Lanzhou Jiaotong University(No.2019029)the University Innovation Fund Project of Gansu Provincial Department of Education(No.2020A-036)the Young Doctor Foundation of JYT.GANSU.GOV.CN(No.2021QB-060).
文摘The insulating paper of the transformer is affected by many factors during the operation,meanwhile,the surface texture of the paper is easy to change.To explore the relationship between the aging state and surface texture change of insulating paper,firstly,the thermal aging experiment of insulating paper is carried out,and the insulating paper samples with different aging times are obtained.After then,the images of the aged insulating paper samples are collected and pre-processed.The pre-processing effect is verified by constructing and calculating the gray surface of the sample.Secondly,the texture features of the insulating paper image are extracted by box dimension and multifractal spectrum.Based on that,the extreme learning machine(ELM)is taken as the classification tool with texture features and aging time as the input and output,to train the algorithm and construct the corresponding relationship between the texture feature and the aging time.After then,the insulating paper with unknown aging time is predicted with a trained ELMalgorithm.The numerical test results show that the texture features extracted from the fractal dimension of the micro image can effectively characterize the aging state of insulating paper,the average accuracy can reach 91.6%.It proves that the fractal dimension theory can be utilized for assessing the aging state of insulating paper for onsite applications.
基金Funded by the Liaoning Natural Science Fund Project (No.20180550432)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Department Doctoral Research Start-Up Fund Project (No.2020-BS-158)Liaoning Provincial Department of Education Fund Project (Nos.lnfw202014 and LJKQZ2021060)。
文摘A novel graphene oxide (GO) modified polyurethane thermal conductive insulating adhesive with small addition and excellent insulation properties was prepared by in-situ polymerization using GO as thermal conductive filler.The effects of GO content on the mechanical performance,thermal conductivity,thermal stability and insulation properties of the modified polyurethane adhesive were studied.The results showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break of polyurethane adhesive increased at first and then decreased with the increase of GO content.The thermal conductivity and thermal decomposition temperature of GO/PU composite adhesive can be effectively improved by adding appropriate amount of GO.The tensile strength,thermal conductivity and thermal decomposition temperature of polyurethane adhesive reached the maximum when GO content was 1.5 wt%.The novel GO-modified polyurethane adhesive exhibited good insulation property.The development of GO/PU thermal conductive adhesive will provide a facile method for effectively solving the “trade-off” problem between low filling and high thermal conductivity.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11572139)。
文摘The dielectrophoretic technology has been one of the most frequently applied microfluidic technologies to manipulate particles.The way of a combination of controlled electroosmotic micro-vortices and dielectrophoresis to manipulate particles of different sizes was proposed in our previous work.However,the thickness of the modulating electrode is neglected.In practice,when the thickness of the modulating electrode increases,the channel flux increases,while the ability of the vortex to capture the particles reduces.In this study,a new method combining the field-modulating electroosmotic vortex and the insulating post is proposed to improve the manipulating capability of the field-modulated electroosmotic vortex to particles.The results indicate that there are three great advantages as the insulating post is placed on the channel wall on the same side of the modulating electrode.First,the capturing ability of the vortex to particles is greater due to the reduction of channel flux and the squeezing effect.Second,the range of regulating channel flux to achieve the optimal separation is extended.Third,the separation efficiency improves since the perfect separation can be achieved at a higher flow rate.Furthermore,the effects of the location and the size of the insulating post on particle separation are analyzed in detail.The present work could provide the reference for the application of the DEP technology.
文摘Laboratory and industrial experiments were carried out to study the possibility of producing high purity purity mullite-corundumthermal insulating firebricks. The results show that by using industrial alumina. natuual powder power, coal gangues and a small amountof additives. high purity mullite-corundum thermal insulating firebrieks can be produced The service. temperature of these brick can beup to 1780 with low. thermal conductivity' and good thermal shock resistance