Low-Temperature SCR of NO with NH_3 on Mn-Based Catalysts Modified with Cerium

A series of Mn-based catalysts, MnOx, MnOx-CeO, Pd-Mn-Ce, MnOx/AC were prepared. And their performances for NO low-temperature SCR were investigated in this study. The NO conversion is about 90% at 100 ℃ on MnOx-CeOand almost all NO can be converted at 120 ℃. Similar results are also observed in the tests on MnOx-CeO/AC. The excellent low-temperature catalytic activity of modified Mn-based catalysts, which may be mainly due to the oxygen storage function of CeO, can improve the oxygen flow on the catalysts surface. Then the oxidation of NO to NO2 is accelerated, which is the key step of NO SCR.

NO reduction using low-temperature SCR assisted by a DBD method

This paper discusses the removal of nitric oxide （NO） with low-temperature selective catalytic reduction driven by a dielectric barrier discharge with ammonia （NH3） as a reductant. We explored the effects of NH3, O2, temperature and water under different applied voltage on NO removal at atmospheric pressure. The results showed that when the gas concentration ration of NH3/NO was 0.23-0.67, the NO removal efficiency and the energy consumption was acceptable. The NO removal efficiency reached 84% under an applied voltage of 7 kV, 400 ppm NO and 90 ppm NH3 at a temperature of 150 ℃. Water vapor had a negative effect because NO formation reactions were strengthened and NH3 was oxidized directly rather than reduced NO molecules. The outlet gas components were observed via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for revealing the decomposition process and mechanism.

Structural Engineering of Anode Materials for Low-Temperature Lithium-Ion Batteries:Mechanisms,Strategies,and Prospects

The severe degradation of electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)at low temperatures poses a significant challenge to their practical applications.Consequently,extensive efforts have been contributed to explore novel anode materials with high electronic conductivity and rapid Li^(+)diffusion kinetics for achieving favorable low-temperature performance of LIBs.Herein,we try to review the recent reports on the synthesis and characterizations of low-temperature anode materials.First,we summarize the underlying mechanisms responsible for the performance degradation of anode materials at subzero temperatures.Second,detailed discussions concerning the key pathways(boosting electronic conductivity,enhancing Li^(+)diffusion kinetics,and inhibiting lithium dendrite)for improving the low-temperature performance of anode materials are presented.Third,several commonly used low-temperature anode materials are briefly introduced.Fourth,recent progress in the engineering of these low-temperature anode materials is summarized in terms of structural design,morphology control,surface&interface modifications,and multiphase materials.Finally,the challenges that remain to be solved in the field of low-temperature anode materials are discussed.This review was organized to offer valuable insights and guidance for next-generation LIBs with excellent low-temperature electrochemical performance.

Advances in sodium-ion batteries at low-temperature: Challenges and strategies

With the continuing boost in the demand for energy storage,there is an increasing requirement for batteries to be capable of operation in extreme environmental conditions.Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs) have emerged as a highly promising energy storage solution due to their promising performance over a wide range of temperatures and the abundance of sodium resources in the earth's crust.Compared to lithiumion batteries(LIBs),although sodium ions possess a larger ionic radius,they are more easily desolvated than lithium ions.Fu rthermore,SIBs have a smaller Stokes radius than lithium ions,resulting in improved sodium-ion mobility in the electrolyte.Nevertheless,SIBs demonstrate a significant decrease in performance at low temperatures(LT),which constrains their operation in harsh weather conditions.Despite the increasing interest in SIBs,there is a notable scarcity of research focusing specifically on their mechanism under LT conditions.This review explores recent research that considers the thermal tolerance of SIBs from an inner chemistry process perspective,spanning a wide temperature spectrum(-70 to100℃),particularly at LT conditions.In addition,the enhancement of electrochemical performance in LT SIBs is based on improvements in reaction kinetics and cycling stability achieved through the utilization of effective electrode materials and electrolyte components.Furthermore,the safety concerns associated with SIBs are addressed and effective strategies are proposed for mitigating these issues.Finally,prospects conducted to extend the environmental frontiers of commercial SIBs are discussed mainly from three viewpoints including innovations in materials,development and research of relevant theoretical mechanisms,and intelligent safety management system establishment for larger-scale energy storage SIBs.

Temperature inversion enables superior stability for low-temperature Zn-ion batteries

It is challenging for aqueous Zn-ion batteries(ZIBs)to achieve comparable low-temperature(low-T)performance due to the easy-frozen electrolyte and severe Zn dendrites.Herein,an aqueous electrolyte with a low freezing point and high ionic conductivity is proposed.Combined with molecular dynamics simulation and multi-scale interface analysis(time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry threedimensional mapping and in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method),the temperature independence of the V_(2)O_(5)cathode and Zn anode is observed to be opposite.Surprisingly,dominated by the solvent structure of the designed electrolyte at low temperatures,vanadium dissolution/shuttle is significantly inhibited,and the zinc dendrites caused by this electrochemical crosstalk are greatly relieved,thus showing an abnormal temperature inversion effect.Through the disclosure and improvement of the above phenomena,the designed Zn||V_(2)O_(5)full cell delivers superior low-T performance,maintaining almost 99%capacity retention after 9500 cycles(working more than 2500 h)at-20°C.This work proposes a kind of electrolyte suitable for low-T ZIBs and reveals the inverse temperature dependence of the Zn anode,which might offer a novel perspective for the investigation of low-T aqueous battery systems.

Low-temperature characteristicsof rubbers and performance testsof type 120 emergencyvalve diaphragms

Purpose–The type 120 emergency valve is an essential braking component of railway freight trains,butcorresponding diaphragms consisting of natural rubber(NR)and chloroprene rubber(CR)exhibit insufficientaging resistance and low-temperature resistance,respectively.In order to develop type 120 emergency valverubber diaphragms with long-life and high-performance,low-temperatureresistant CR and NR were processed.Design/methodology/approach–The physical properties of the low-temperature-resistant CR and NRwere tested by low-temperature stretching,dynamic mechanical analysis,differential scanning calorimetryand thermogravimetric analysis.Single-valve and single-vehicle tests of type 120 emergency valves werecarried out for emergency diaphragms consisting of NR and CR.Findings–The low-temperature-resistant CR and NR exhibited excellent physical properties.The elasticityand low-temperature resistance of NR were superior to those of CR,whereas the mechanical properties of thetwo rubbers were similar in the temperature range of 0℃–150℃.The NR and CR emergency diaphragms metthe requirements of the single-valve test.In the low-temperature single-vehicle test,only the low-temperaturesensitivity test of the NR emergency diaphragm met the requirements.Originality/value–The innovation of this study is that it provides valuable data and experience for futuredevelopment of type 120 valve rubber diaphragms.

Boosting oxygen reduction activity and CO_(2) resistance on bismuth ferrite-based perovskite cathode for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells below 600℃

Developing efficient and stable cathodes for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs) is of great importance for the practical commercialization.Herein,we propose a series of Sm-modified Bi_(0.7-x)Sm_xSr_(0.3)FeO_(3-δ) perovskites as highly-active catalysts for LT-SOFCs.Sm doping can significantly enhance the electrocata lytic activity and chemical stability of cathode.At 600℃,Bi_(0.675)Sm_(0.025)Sr_(0.3)FeO_(3-δ)(BSSF25) cathode has been found to be the optimum composition with a polarization resistance of 0.098 Ω cm^2,which is only around 22.8% of Bi_(0.7)Sr_(0.3)FeO_(3-δ)(BSF).A full cell utilizing BSSF25 displays an exceptional output density of 790 mW cm^(-2),which can operate continuously over100 h without obvious degradation.The remarkable electrochemical performance observed can be attributed to the improved O_(2) transport kinetics,superior surface oxygen adsorption capacity,as well as O_(2)p band centers in close proximity to the Fermi level.Moreover,larger average bonding energy(ABE) and the presence of highly acidic Bi,Sm,and Fe ions restrict the adsorption of CO_(2) on the cathode surface,resulting in excellent CO_(2) resistivity.This work provides valuable guidance for systematic design of efficient and durable catalysts for LT-SOFCs.

Screening non-noble metal oxides to boost the low-temperature combustion of polyethylene waste in air

Globally,the efficient utilization of polymer wastes is one of the most important issues for current sustainable development topics.Herein,a green and efficient low-temperature combustion approach is proposed to deal with polymer wastes and recover heat energy,simultaneously alleviating the environment and energy crisis.Non-noble metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),Fe_(2)O_(3),NiO_(2),ZrO_(2),La_(2)O_(3)and CeO_(2)) were prepared,characterized and screened to boost the low-temperature combustion of polyethylene waste at 300℃ in air.The mass change,heat release and CO_(x) formation were studied in details and employed to evaluate the combustion rate and efficiency.It was found that CeO_(2)significantly enhanced the combustion rate and efficiency,which was respectively 2 and 7 times that of non-catalytic case.An interesting phenomenon was observed that the catalytic performance of CeO_(2) in polyethylene low-temperature combustion was significantly improved by the 7-day storage in the room environment or water treatment.XPS analysis confirmed the co-existence of Ce^(3+) and Ce^(4+) in CeO_(2),and the 7-day storage and water treatment promoted the amount of Ce^(3+),which facilitated the formation of the oxygen vacancies.That may be the reason why CeO_(2) exhibited excellent catalytic performance in polyethylene low-temperature combustion.

Enhancing performance of low-temperature processed CsPbI2Br all-inorganic perovskite solar cells using polyethylene oxide-modified TiO_(2)

CsPbX_(3)-based(X=I,Br,Cl)inorganic perovskite solar cells(PSCs)prepared by low-temperature process have attracted much attention because of their low cost and excellent thermal stability.However,the high trap state density and serious charge recombination between low-temperature processed TiO_(2)film and inorganic perovskite layer interface seriously restrict the performance of all-inorganic PSCs.Here a thin polyethylene oxide(PEO)layer is employed to modify TiO_(2)film to passivate traps and promote carrier collection.The impacts of PEO layer on microstructure and photoelectric characteristics of TiO_(2)film and related devices are systematically studied.Characterization results suggest that PEO modification can reduce the surface roughness of TiO_(2)film,decrease its average surface potential,and passivate trap states.At optimal conditions,the champion efficiency of CsPbI_(2)Br PSCs with PEO-modified TiO_(2)(PEO-PSCs)has been improved to 11.24%from 9.03%of reference PSCs.Moreover,the hysteresis behavior and charge recombination have been suppressed in PEO-PSCs.

Ca and Sr co-doping induced oxygen vacancies in 3DOM La_(2-x)Sr_(x)Ce_(2-y)CayO_(7-δ)catalysts for boosting low-temperature oxidative coupling of methane

It is urgent to develop catalysts with application potential for oxidative coupling of methane(OCM)at relatively lower temperature.Herein,three-dimensional ordered macro porous(3 DOM)La_(2-x)Sr_(x)Ce_(2-y)CayO_(7-δ)(A_(2)B_(2)O_(7)-type)catalysts with disordered defective cubic fluorite phased structure were successfully prepared by a colloidal crystal template method.3DOM structure promotes the accessibility of the gaseous reactants(O2and CH4)to the active sites.The co-doping of Ca and Sr ions in La_(2-x)Sr_(x)Ce_(2-y)CayO_(7-δ)catalysts improved the formation of oxygen vacancies,thereby leading to increased density of surface-active oxygen species(O_(2)^(-))for the activation of CH4and the formation of C2products(C2H6and C2H4).3DOM La_(2-x)Sr_(x)Ce_(2-y)CayO_(7-δ)catalysts exhibit high catalytic activity for OCM at low temperature.3DOM La1.7Sr0.3Ce1.7Ca0.3O7-δcatalyst with the highest density of O_(2)^(-)species exhibited the highest catalytic activity for low-temperature OCM,i.e.,its CH4conversion,selectivity and yield of C2products at 650℃are 32.2%,66.1%and 21.3%,respectively.The mechanism was proposed that the increase in surface oxygen vacancies induced by the co-doping of Ca and Sr ions boosts the key step of C-H bond breaking and C-C bond coupling in catalyzing low-temperature OCM.It is meaningful for the development of the low-temperature and high-efficient catalysts for OCM reaction in practical application.

Low-temperature Denitration Mechanism of NH_(3)-SCR over Fe/AC Catalyst

To study the modification mechanism of activated carbon(AC)by Fe and the low-temperature NH_(3)-selective catalytic reduction(SCR)denitration mechanism of Fe/AC catalysts,Fe/AC catalysts were prepared using coconut shell AC activated by nitric acid as the support and iron oxide as the active component.The crystal structure,surface morphology,pore structure,functional groups and valence states of the active components of Fe/AC catalysts were characterised by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,nitrogen adsorption and desorption,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,respectively.The effect of Fe loading and calcination temperature on the low-temperature denitration of NH_(3)-SCR over Fe/AC catalysts was studied using NH_(3)as the reducing gas at low temperature(150℃).The results show that the iron oxide on the Fe/AC catalyst is spherical and uniformly dispersed on the surface of AC,thereby improving the crystallisation performance and increasing the number of active sites and specific surface area on AC in contact with the reaction gas.Hence,a rapid NH_(3)-SCR reaction was realised.When the roasting temperature remains constant,the iron oxide crystals formed by increasing the amount of loading can enter the AC pore structure and accumulate to form more micropores.When the roasting temperature is raised from 400 to 500℃,the iron oxide is mainly transformed fromα-Fe_(2)O_(3)toγ-Fe_(2)O_(3),which improves the iron oxide dispersion and increases its denitration active site,allowing gas adsorption.When the Fe loading amount is 10%,and the roasting temperature is 500℃,the NO removal rate of the Fe/AC catalyst can reach 95%.According to the study,the low-temperature NH_(3)-SCR mechanism of Fe/AC catalyst is proposed,in which the redox reaction between Fe~(2+)and Fe~(3+)will facilitate the formation of reactive oxygen vacancies,which increases the amount of oxygen adsorption on the surface,especially the increase in surface acid sites,and promotes and adsorbs more reaction gases(NH_(3),O_(2),NO).The transformation from the standard SCR reaction to the fast SCR reaction is accelerated.

Performance and mechanism study for low-temperature SCR of NO with propylene in excess oxygen over Pt/TiO_2 catalyst

A 0.5 wt.% Pt/TiO2 catalyst was prepared and used for the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction （SCR） of NO with C3H6 in the presence of excess oxygen. The effects of Pt loading and 02 concentration on Pt/TiO2 catalytic performance for low-temperature SCR were investigated. It was found that optimal Pt loading was 0.5 wt.% and excess 02 favored low-temperature SCR of NOx. The mechanism of low-temperature SCR of NO with C3H6 was investigated with respect to the behavior of adsorbed species over Pt/TiO2 at 150~C using in situ DRIFTS. The results indicated that surface nitrosyl species （Pt~＋-NO and Ti3＋-NO） and pt2＋-CO are main reaction intermediates during the interactions of NO, C3H6 and 02. A simplified NO decomposition mechanism for the low-temperature SCR of NO with C3H6 was proposed.

W火焰锅炉SCR脱硝超低排放技术及应用

截至2021年底,全国已有超过95%的燃煤火电机组实现了氮氧化物超低排放,剩余均为燃用无烟煤的W火焰锅炉,其产生的氮氧化物质量浓度高达750~1200 mg/m^(3),实现超低排放难度大,是我国实现超低排放政策的“最后一公里”。目前,选择性催化还原(SCR)脱硝流场技术主要有“SCR分区混合动态调平技术”“全烟道断面混合流场技术”“常规精准喷氨技术”等。以某设计脱硝效率需高达95%的W火焰锅炉为例,通过计算流体力学(CFD)模拟的方式对比3种技术的性能指标,“SCR分区混合动态调平技术”的各项指标明显优于其他技术。工程改造后,在脱硝系统入口氮氧化物质量浓度为1000 mg/m^(3),出口低于50 mg/m^(3)时,可实时保持氨逃逸量小于3μL/L,远超常规SCR脱硝系统最高设计效率(93%),为W火焰锅炉氮氧化物超低排放提供了新的技术路线。

基于深度强化学习的SCR脱硝系统协同控制策略研究

针对选择性催化还原(SCR)脱硝系统大惯性、多扰动等特点,提出了一种基于多维状态信息和分段奖励函数优化的深度确定性策略梯度(DDPG)协同比例积分微分(PID)控制器的控制策略。针对SCR脱硝系统中存在部分可观测马尔可夫决策过程(POMDP),导致DDPG算法策略学习效率较低的问题,首先设计SCR脱硝系统的多维状态信息;其次,设计SCR脱硝系统的分段奖励函数;最后,设计DDPG-PID协同控制策略,以实现SCR脱硝系统的控制。结果表明:所设计的DDPG-PID协同控制策略提高了DDPG算法的策略学习效率,改善了PID的控制效果,同时具有较强的设定值跟踪能力、抗干扰能力和鲁棒性。

基于AMESim的柴油机SCR系统NO_(X)转化率仿真与验证

为研究车用柴油机SCR系统催化转化效率的影响因素,利用AMESim软件建立SCR系统仿真模型,结合台架试验,分析了排气温度、NO_(2)/NO_(X)值以及排气流量对系统NO_(X)转化率的影响。将不同温度下SCR系统仿真输出的NO_(X)转化率数据进行了实验验证,结果表明模型预测误差小于5%。仿真结果显示:SCR系统的NO_(X)转化率会随排气温度升高而明显增大,370~450℃为系统性能的最佳温度区间,NO_(X)转化率最大值均在88%以上。NO_(X)转化率随着NO_(2)/NO_(X)值的提高而增加,且当NO_(2)/NO_(X)值为55%~60%时达到峰值。当排气温度处于400~450℃之间时,NO_(X)转化率受排气流量影响较小,转化率稳定在90%左右。确定了SCR系统在发动机不同工况条件下的工作性能,为后续的尿素喷射控制研究提供指导依据。

NH_(3)SO_(3)改性稀土尾矿催化剂NH_(3)-SCR脱硝活性及SO_(2)/H_(2)O耐受性能研究

采用球磨、微波焙烧方法制备了不同质量分数NH_(3)SO_(3)改性稀土尾矿NH_(3)-SCR脱硝催化剂。通过BET、SEM-EDS、XRD、NH_(3)-TPD、H_(2)-TPR分析了催化剂脱硝活性及SO_(2)/H_(2)O耐受性能。结果表明:NH_(3)SO_(3)改性使催化剂脱硝活性得到了显著提高,10%NH_(3)SO_(3)改性催化剂在300~350℃脱硝活性可达90%左右。SO_(2)/H_(2)O共同作用可将10%NH_(3)SO_(3)改性催化剂脱硝活性提高至97%,其促进作用保持了良好的稳定性,且具有可逆性。NH_(3)SO_(3)改性稀土尾矿后,催化剂比表面积、酸性位点及强度增加,表面活性物质分散度更高,弱化了尾矿矿物晶型,提高了催化剂吸附能力和氧化还原能力,从而提高催化脱硝活性,同时具备优良的SO_(2)/H_(2)O耐受性。

SCR脱硝系统的串级自耦PID控制方法

针对选择性催化还原(SCR)脱硝系统具有多扰动、大惯性和模型不确定性等特性,提出了一种基于自耦比例积分微分(SCPID)控制理论的控制方法。该方法将SCR脱硝系统中的内部扰动、外界扰动与模型不确定性等一切复杂因素定义为总扰动,进而将该系统映射为线性扰动系统,据此构建了一个在总扰动反相激励下的受控误差系统,然后针对SCR脱硝系统的内环和外环系统分别设计了自耦PID控制器,使得控制力的量纲与被控系统相匹配,最后采用3个仿真试验验证所提方法的有效性。结果表明:所提出的SCPID控制方法响应速度快、无超调、抗干扰能力强,同时具有良好的鲁棒性。

Perspective on low-temperature electrolytes for LiFePO 4-based lithium-ion batteries

The olivine-type lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4))cathode material is promising and widely used as a high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode material in commercial batteries due to its low cost,environmental friendliness,and high safety.At present,LiFePO_(4)/C sec-ondary batteries are widely used for electronic products,automotive power batteries,and other occasion-related applications with good thermal stability,stable cycle performance,and low room-temperature self-discharge rate.However,LiFePO_(4)-based battery applications are seriously limited when they are operated in a cold climate.This outcome is due to a considerable decrease in Li+transport capabilities within the elec-trode,particularly leading to a dramatic decrease in the electrochemical capacity and power performance of the electrolyte.Therefore,the design of low-temperature electrolytes is important for the further commercial application of LiFePO_(4) batteries.This paper reviews the key factors for the poor low-temperature performance of LiFePO_(4)-based batteries and the research progress of low-temperature electrolytes.Spe-cial attention is paid to electrolyte components,including lithium salts,cosolvents,additives,and the development of new electrolytes.The factors affecting the anode are also analyzed.Finally,according to the current research progress,some viewpoints are summarized to provide suitable modification methods and research suggestions for improving the practicability of LiFePO_(4)/C commercial batteries at low temperat-ures in the future.

Involvement of long non-coding RNAs in pear fruit senescence under high-and low-temperature conditions

Pear fruit senescence under high-and low-temperature conditions has been reported to be mediated by microRNAs.Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs),which can function as competing endogenous RNAs that interact with microRNAs,may also be involved in temperature-affected fruit senescence.Based on the transcriptome and microRNA sequencings,in this study,3330 lncRNAs were isolated from Pyrus pyrifolia fruit.Of these lncRNAs,2060 and 537 were responsive to high-and low-temperature conditions,respectively.Of these differentially expressed lncRNAs,82 and 24 correlated to the mRNAs involved in fruit senescence under high-and low-temperature conditions,respectively.Moreover,three lncRNAs were predicted to be competing endogenous RNAs(ceRNAs)that interact with the microRNAs involved in fruit senescence,while one and two ceRNAs were involved in fruit senescence under high-and low-temperature conditions,respectively.A dual-luciferase assay showed that the interaction of an lncRNA with a microRNA disrupts the action of the microRNA on the expression of its target mRNA(s).Furthermore,four alternative splicing-derived lncRNAs interacted with miR172i homologies(Novel_88 and Novel_69)to relieve the repressed expression of their target and produce an miR172i precursor.Correlation analysis of microRNA expression suggested that Novel_69 is likely involved in the cleavage of the pre-miR172i hairpin to generate mature miR172i.Taken together,lncRNAs are involved in pear fruit senescence under high-or low-temperature conditions through ceRNAs and the production of microRNA.