Recentadvancesincarbon‐basedmaterials for solar‐driven interfacial photothermal conversion water evaporation:Assemblies,structures,applications,and prospective

The shortage of fresh water in the world has brought upon a serious crisis to human health and economic development.Solar‐driven interfacial photothermal conversion water evaporation including evaporating seawater,lake water,or river water has been recognized as an environmentally friendly process for obtaining clean water in a low‐cost way.However,water transport is restricted by itself by solar energy absorption capacity's limits,especially for finite evaporation rates and insufficient working life.Therefore,it is important to seek photothermal conversion materials that can efficiently absorb solar energy and reasonably design solar‐driven interfacial photothermal conversion water evaporation devices.This paper reviews the research progress of carbon‐based photothermal conversion materials and the mechanism for solar‐driven interfacial photothermal conversion water evaporation,as well as the summary of the design and development of the devices.Based on the research progress and achievements of photothermal conversion materials and devices in the fields of seawater desalination and photothermal electric energy generation in recent years,the challenges and opportunities faced by carbon‐based photothermal conversion materials and devices are discussed.The prospect of the practical application of solar‐driven interfacial photothermal conversion evaporation technology is foreseen,and theoretical guidance is provided for the further development of this technology.

The Properties of Road Base Course Materials of Granular Soils Stabilized by AGS Granular Soil Stabilizing Cement

The properties of road base course materials of granular soils stabilized by AGS granular soil stabilizing cement were studied.The AGS cement has an expansibility to a certain degree,so the dry shrinkage of AGS cement paste and AGS stabilized granular is much lower than that of Portland slag cement.AGS has a good suitability to granular soils.Granular soils stabilized by AGS have a much higher strength than that of soils stabilized by P S cement.The same strength can be reached with 20% reduction of cement dosage for AGS cement.And their elastic and resilient modulus are similar,but the former has a much higher tensile splitting strength,so the AGS stabilized granular has a much better anti-cracking performance than that of the P S stabilized granular.The reduced value of the strength and the density with the retard time for the granular soils stabilized by AGS is lower than that for P S cement.

Mechanical properties of gangue-containing aluminosilicate based cementitious materials

High performance aluminosilicate based cementitious materials were produced using calcined gangue as one of the major raw materials. The gangue was calcined at 500℃. The main constituent was calcined gangue, fly ash and slag, while alkali-silicate solutions were used as the diagenetic agent. The structure of gangue-containing aluminosilicate based cementitious materials was studied by the methods of IR, NMR and SEM. The results show that the mechanical properties are affected by the mass ratio between the gangue, slag and fly ash, the kind of activator and additional salt. For 28-day curing time, the compressive strength of the sample with a mass proportion of 2：1：1 （gangue： slag： fly ash） is 58.9 MPa, while the compressive strength of the sample containing 80wt% gangue can still be up to 52.3 MPa. The larger K^＋ favors the formation of large silicate oligomers with which AI（OH）4- prefers to bind. Therefore, in Na-K compounding activator solutions more oligomers exist which result in a stronger compressive strength of aluminosilicate-based cementitious materials than in the case of Na-containing activator. The reasons for this were found through IR and NMR analysis. Glauber＇s salt reduces the 3-day compressive strength of the paste, but increases its 7-day and 28-day compressive strengths.

Early Carbonation Behavior of High-volume Dolomite Powder-cement Based Materials

Combined with DTG analysis, X-Ray diffraction analysis （XRD） and field emission scanning electron microscopy analysis （FSEM） affiliated with energy dispersive spectrometer analysis （EDS）, the early hydration and carbonation behavior of cement paste compacts incorporated with 30% of dolomite powder at low water to cement ratio （0.15） was investigated. The results showed that early carbonation curing was capable of developing rapid early strength. It is noted that the carbonation duration should be strictly controlled otherwise subsequent hydration might be hindered. Dolomite powder acted as nuclei of crystallization, resulting in acceleration of products formation and refinement of products crystal size. Therefore, as for cement-based material, it was found that early carbonation could reduce cement dosages to a large extent and promote rapid strength gain resulting from rapid formation of products, supplemental enhancement due to water release in the reaction of carbonation, and formation ofnanometer CaCO3 skeleton network at early age.

Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistanceof ZnFe _(2)O _(4) Based Materials Used as Inert Anodefor Aluminum Electrolysis

ZnFe 2O 4 and ZnFe 2O 4 based materials were tested to obtain the electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance in melting bath for aluminum electrolysis. The results proved that adequate additives, such as Ni 2O 3 CuO, Cu, ZnO and CeO 2 would increase the electrical conductivity, and the ZnFe 2O 4 based anodes with these additives were of good corrosion resistance. The current density on anode, the mole ratio of NaF/AlF 3 (MR) and the content of alumina in the bath effect the anode corrosion rate in different way.

High Lattice Match Growth of InAsSb Based Materials by Molecular Beam Epitaxy

High lattice match growth of InAsSb based materials on GaSb substrates is demonstrated. The present results indicate that a stable substrate temperature and the optimal flux ratios are of critical importance in achieving a homogeneous InAsSb based material composition throughout the growth period. The quality of these epilayers is assessed using a high-resolution x-ray diffraction and atomic force microscope. The mismatch between the GaSb substrate and InAsSb alloy achieves almost zero, and the rms surface roughness of InAsSb alloy achieves around 1.7A over an area of 28μm × 28μm. At the same time, the mismatches between GaSb and InAs/InAs0.73Sb0.27 superlattices （SLs） achieve approximately 100 arcsec （75 periods） and zero （300 periods）, with the surface rms roughnesses of InAs/InAs0.73Sb0.27 SLs around 1.8 A （75 periods） and 2.1A （300 periods） over an area of 20 μm×20 μm, respectively. After fabrication and characterization of the devices, the dynamic resistance of the n-barrier-n InAsSb photodetector near zero bias is of the order of 10^6Ω·cm^2. At 77K, the positive-intrinsic-negative photodetectors are demonstrated in InAsSb and InAs/InAsSb SL （75 periods） materials, exhibiting fifty-percent cutoff wavelengths of 3.8μm and 5.1μm, respectively.

A New Method for the Ultra-smooth Machining of the Silicon Based Materials

A New method,named atmospheric pressure plasma polishing,for the ultra-smooth machining of the silicon based materials is introduced.By inputting the CF4 gas into the atmospheric pressure plasma flame,high density reactive radicals will be generated,which will then react with the silicon based materials.The reaction product is the vaporization of the SiF4,which can be easily processed.In this way,the atomic scale material removal can be realized and the defect free ultra-smooth surface can be obtained.An experimental setup is built up,and the SiC polishing experiment is carried out.The AFM test result shows that the finished surface roughness (Ra) can be improved from 4.529 nm to 0.926 nm in 3 minutes.

Evaluation of Fracture Resistance for Autopolymerizing Acrylic Resin Materials Reinforced with Glass Fiber Mesh, Metal Mesh and Metal Wire Materials: An in Vitro Study

Statement of problem: Many processes have been applied to improve the fracture resistance of acrylic resin dentures by reinforcing them. The maximum goal of any denture repair is to restore the main strength of the denture and to avoid further fracture. Purpose: This study investigated the ability of self-curing acrylic resin to be strength and deflection of repaired acrylic resin joints reinforced with various reinforcement materials to resist fracture. Material and methods: Transverse strength of polymethyl methacrylate acrylic resin reinforced with glass fiber mesh, metal mesh, and metal wire was evaluated with a 3-point load test on 40 intact specimens (n = 10 for control group) (n = 10 per each reinforcement material group). Fractured joint margins were rounded, a 4-mm gap was placed between them, and then they were repaired with autopolymerizing acrylic resin and retested. Results: Transverse strength for the polymethyl methacrylate acrylic resin samples has showed fracture at the side of sample rather than in the middle area of reinforcement materials and some other samples showed bending statue rather than fracture. Conclusion: Reinforcement with glass fiber mesh, metal mesh, and metal wire produced transverse strength in the side area of resin denture base material rather than in the middle of reinforcement area with bending samples rather than fracture response.

Mutual Competitive Absorption of Water and Essential Oils Molecules by Porose Ligno-Cellulosic Materials

Competitive absorption processes, i.e. condensation, of water and essential oils (EO) are predominantly controlled by extent of condensation of diffusing water and EO molecules with marginal influence of porose ligno-cellulosic matter and a sort of EO. With increase of absorption the diffusion is depressed and vice versa. Diffusion of water molecules through porose system is usually slower in comparison with other molecules. It was discovered that a presence of EO decreases paper web humidity with increasing influence in environment with high relative air humidity. Likely, fast diffusing EO molecules decrease the ability of water molecules condensed in all accessible pores particularly in the non-penetrable pores.

Review on Recent Progress of Nanostructured Anode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries

Lithium ion battery (LIB) is one of the promising power storage devices in today’s world. Lithium ion battery like other types of electrochemical cell has anodic and cathodic electrode in which lithium ion is intercalated and deinterclated during charging and discharging process respectively. The capacity of lithium ion battery is improved by the development of innovative kinds of electrode. Carbon, metal/semiconductor, metal oxides and metal phosphides/ nitrides/sulfides based nanomaterials improve the capability of LIBs due to their high surface area, low diffusion distance, high electrical and ionic conductivity. Nanostructured materials represent a rapidly growing area in the field of Li-ion batteries because of their substantial advantages in terms of mass transport. In this review anode nanomaterials classified based on type of transition metal/semiconductor such as carbon, silicon, titanium and tin based nanomaterials are discussed. Additionally, different electrochemical reactions, comparative influence of anode materials on LIBs and their applications are widely explained.

Refractory Raw Materials

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Influences of Skin and Base Types on the Soothing Assessment of Cosmetic Products

In order to assess the responses of different skin types stimulated by tape stripping,after which two kinds of brand cosmetics of cream and hydrogel,were separately applied to evaluate the individual soothing effect of the product on different skin types.A total of 30 volunteers aged 18~65 years were recruited,which were divided into four groups(oily,dry,normal and combined)according to the self-oiling ability of facial and T zones.Four 3 cm×3 cm of skins on inner forearm of each volunteer were chosen and randomly marked as blank,negative control,soothing cream and soothing gel.The blank area was kept untreated,and the remaining areas were tape-stripped by 10 times(Transparent universal 1527C-1,3M China Co.,Ltd.,)to disrupt the skin corneum and induce erythema.Images,erythema index(EI)and transcutaneous water loss rate(TEWL)of the marked skin areas before and 5 min after tape-stripping were taken to assess the distinct responses of different skin type to the taping treatment;Ten minutes after tape-stripping,The soothing products were applied to the test area,the skin images,EI and TEWL at 20 min and 50 min(corresponding to 30 min and 60 min after tape-stripping,respectively)were measured after cosmetics application to compare and evaluate the soothing effects of cream and hydrogel on different skin types.Results showed that different skin displayed diverse reactions to the tape-stripping,and the oily skin was more sensitive with longer duration of erythema than other skin types.After the application of soothing products,both cream and hydrogel could relieve skin erythema,while the soothing effects are dependent both on skin types and the cosmetic base materials:Hydrogel has a better efficacy in alleviating erythema and TEWL of dry skin,while the cream was more effective on normal,oily and combined skin types.The results suggest that the modelling method for soothing evaluation should consider the skin types of the volunteers,and the cosmetics of different base materials might have the target skin types.

700℃超超临界锅炉用镍基合金管材的研究进展

高性能锅炉用管材的开发及应用是700℃超超临界火电机组的核心技术,重点介绍了国外700℃超超临界火电机组锅炉用镍基合金管材的研究现状和成果,为国内该领域的技术发展提供参考。

硫铝酸盐高性能水泥基材料的试验研究

对用快硬硫铝酸盐水泥制备ＨＰＣＭ的工艺条件进行了试验与研究，证实采用ｗ／ｃ＝０．１６，成型压力４０～５０ＭＰａ，常规养护条件，可以较容易地制得抗压强度为１２０～１４０ＭＰａ的ＨＰＣＭ。

Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2021

More than 4000 papers in the field of Mg and Mg alloys were published and indexed in Web of Science(WoS)Core Collection database in 2021.The bibliometric analyses indicate that the microstructure,mechanical properties,and corrosion of Mg alloys still are the main research focus.Mg ion batteries and hydrogen storage Mg materials have attracted much attention.Significant contributions to the research and development of magnesium alloys were made by Chongqing University,Shanghai Jiaotong University,and Chinese Academy of Sciences in China,Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon in Germany,Ohio State University in the United States,the University of Queensland in Australia,Kumanto University in Japan,and Seoul National University in Korea,University of Tehran in Iran,etc..This review is aimed to summarize the progress in the development of structural and functional Mg and Mg alloys in 2021.Based on the issues and challenges identified here,some future research directions are suggested.

Photoluminescence Properties of Er-doped SiC Thin Film

Hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide （a-SixC1-x：H） films were grown on Si substrate by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Fixed flow rate of H2 and different flow ratio of SiHJCH4 were used. Er-doped a-SixC1-x ： H （a-SixC1-x-H ：Er） films were prepared by implanting Er into the a- Si,C1-x-H host materials followed by annealing at different temperatures. The structure properties of the films were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）, Raman spectra. infrared absorption Photoluminescence spectra （IR） and （PL） intensities depending on flow rates and annealing temperatures were studied. High annealing temperature is not favorable for PL because of C-surface segregation. It is shown that thermal quenching of this material is small by comparing the PL intensities of a-SixC1-x-H： Er at room temperature and low temperature.

Nickel/cobalt based materials for supercapacitors

The electrode materials as the key component of supercapacitors have attracted considerable research interests, especially for nickel/cobalt based materials by virtue of their superior electrochemical performance with multiple oxidation states for richer redox reactions, abundant natural resources, lower prices and toxicity. There are many advanced electrodes based on the nickel/cobalt materials exploited for the application of supercapacitors, however, some controversial statements have induced some confusion. Herein, we refine the mechanism of energy storage for the nickel/cobalt based materials for supercapacitors and reclassify them into battery-type materials with the corresponding devices named as hybrid supercapacitors.

Tunable near-infrared plasmonic perfect absorber based on phase-change materials

A tunable plasmonic perfect absorber with a tuning range of 650 nm is realized by introducing a 20 nm thick phase-change material Ge2Sb2Te5 layer into the metal–dielectric–metal configuration.The absorption at the plasmonic resonance is kept above 0.96 across the whole tuning range.In this work we study this extraordinary optical response numerically and reveal the geometric conditions which support this phenomenon.This work shows a promising route to achieve tunable plasmonic devices for multi-band optical modulation,communication,and thermal imaging.

Molybdenum-based materials for sodium-ion batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are considered one of the most promising candidates for affordable and scalable energy storage as required in smart grid and renewable energy.One of the principal challenges sodium-ion batteries being faced is to search suitable anode materials that can accommodate and store large amounts of Nat ions reversibly and sustainably at reasonable galvanostatic rates.Molybdenum-based materials such as oxides and sulfides might meet this challenge as they afford a capacity much greater than those of the carbo-naceous materials and exhibit rich Na-reaction chemistry.However,these materials are facing several technical issues,such as multiple phase transfor-mation,particle pulverization as the result of volume swelling,and low surface activity during sodiation/desodiation.To tackle these issues,materials design and engineering are of indispensability.In this brief review,we present a state-of-the-art overview of the research progress of molybdenum-based materials for sodium storage,and highlight materials engineering strategies that are capable of addressing the mentioned challenges.We also offer valuable insights into their further development direction and discuss their potentiality in practical batteries.

Designing of an all-optical time division multiplexing scheme with the help of nonlinear material based tree-net architecture

In the field of optical interconnecting network and in super fast photonic computing system, the tree architecture and optical nonlinear materials can play a significant role. Nonlinear optical material may find important uses in optical switching. Optical switch using nonlinear material makes it possible for one optical signal to control and switch another optical signal through nonlinear interaction in a material. In this communication such materials have been successfully exploited to design an all-optical tree-net architecture, which can be utilized for time division multiplexing scheme in all-optical domain.