Barium titanate(BaTiO_(3))piezoelectric ceramics with triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS)structures have been frequently used in filters,engines,artificial bones,and other fields due to their high specific surface a...Barium titanate(BaTiO_(3))piezoelectric ceramics with triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS)structures have been frequently used in filters,engines,artificial bones,and other fields due to their high specific surface area,high thermal stability,and good heat dissipation.However,only a limited number of studies have analyzed the effect of various parameters,such as different wall thicknesses and porosities of TPMS structures,on ceramic electromechanical performance.In this study,we first employed vat photopolymerization(VPP)three-dimensional(3D)printing technology to fabricate high-performance BaTiO_(3) ceramics.We investigated the slurry composition design and forming process and designed a stepwise sintering postprocessing technique to achieve a density of 96.3%and a compressive strength of 250±25 MPa,with the piezoelectric coefficient(d33)reaching 263 pC/N.Subsequently,we explored the influence of three TPMS structures,namely,diamond,gyroid,and Schwarz P,on the piezoelectric and mechanical properties of BaTiO_(3) ceramics,with the gyroid structure identified as exhibiting optimal performance.Finally,we examined the piezoelectric and mechanical properties of BaTiO_(3) ceramics with the gyroid structure of varying wall thicknesses and porosities,thus enabling the modulation of ceramic electromechanical performance.展开更多
The central Yunnan sub-block is an important channel for southeast migration of materials in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,and therefore a key area to study tectonic movement and deformation.In this study,a three-dimensi...The central Yunnan sub-block is an important channel for southeast migration of materials in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,and therefore a key area to study tectonic movement and deformation.In this study,a three-dimensional electrical structure of the crust and upper mantle lithosphere was derived from magnetotelluric data inversion along a survey line across the central Yunnan sub-block.Results suggest that the middle and upper crust of the central Yunnan sub-block is comprised of several independent high-resistivity bodies.Deep extension of some faults was revealed according to electrical structure and relocated microseismicity.The Chenghai fault extends downward along the eastern boundary of a high-resistivity body.The Yuanmou fault dips to the west and extends to the depth along the boundary between two high-resistivity bodies.The Tanglang-Yimen fault cuts through a high-resistivity body in the middle and upper crust.There is an obvious high-conductivity C1 layer in the lower crust in the eastern part of the central Yunnan sub-block,and its western border displays an obvious structural boundary in the shallow part.The eastern part of the central Yunnan sub-block moves eastward relative to the western part(bounded by the west side of a high-resistivity body R3 in the C1 west).C1 is speculated to be characterized by low rheological strength and viscosity,thus reducing the resistance to eastward movement of the eastern part.Owing to the combined action of C1 and its western boundary,the eastern materials slip eastward faster relative to R3.Due to South China Block resistance,the middle and upper crust in the eastern part is within a compressional tectonic environment,consistent with the negative dilatation rate and the presence of compressive faults in this region.The C1 ground surface has a low strain rate,indicating weak deformation in this region and rigid motion dominance.Our results suggest that under the decoupling effect of the high-conductivity layer in the lower crust,the independent rigid blocks in the middle and upper crust can also exhibit tectonic deformation characteristics of rigid extrusion.展开更多
High-performance nanogrease manufactured from carbon nanomaterials is observed to be stable and homogeneous and have superb physical properties,such as thermal and electrical conductivities,compared with current comme...High-performance nanogrease manufactured from carbon nanomaterials is observed to be stable and homogeneous and have superb physical properties,such as thermal and electrical conductivities,compared with current commercial greases made of lithium,calcium,and aluminum.For the first time,carbon nanomaterials have been observed to disperse well as the sole thickeners in oil systems,e.g.,polyalphaolefin and polyester(ROYCO),without the aid of any chemical surfactants.Three-dimensional percolation network structures that exist among carbon nanomaterials are easily scalable,which can be attributed to the intermolecular van der Waals forces.Moreover,the introduction of hydrogen bonding in any form to grease significantly increases its thermal and electrical conductivities and substantially reduces the weight percentage of carbon nanomaterials needed to fabricate stable grease.For example,loading of only 1.4 wt%hydroxyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube(MWNT-OH)with Krytox XHT750 oil leads to a 37.8%increase in thermal conductivity.Moreover,75%glycerol,25% water,and 4.5 wt% MWNT-OH yielded the lowest electrical resistivity of 10.0 Ω cm.This finding can be extended to hydrogen bonding materials with functional groups,such as OH,COOH,F,and NH.The nanogrease reported in this study has been manufactured using the three-roll mill method,which is an easy and cost-effective method,as the loading weight percentage of carbon nanomaterials to fabricate stable grease decreases from 12 wt% to 3-4 wt%.Furthermore,the process is easily scalable,reproduced,and optimized.This novel high-performance nanogrease has a high commercial value and numerous applications and could replace current commercial greases.展开更多
基金sponsored by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project(No.KM202010005003)he Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484008)the General Program of Science and Technology Development Project of Beijing Municipal Education Commission.
文摘Barium titanate(BaTiO_(3))piezoelectric ceramics with triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS)structures have been frequently used in filters,engines,artificial bones,and other fields due to their high specific surface area,high thermal stability,and good heat dissipation.However,only a limited number of studies have analyzed the effect of various parameters,such as different wall thicknesses and porosities of TPMS structures,on ceramic electromechanical performance.In this study,we first employed vat photopolymerization(VPP)three-dimensional(3D)printing technology to fabricate high-performance BaTiO_(3) ceramics.We investigated the slurry composition design and forming process and designed a stepwise sintering postprocessing technique to achieve a density of 96.3%and a compressive strength of 250±25 MPa,with the piezoelectric coefficient(d33)reaching 263 pC/N.Subsequently,we explored the influence of three TPMS structures,namely,diamond,gyroid,and Schwarz P,on the piezoelectric and mechanical properties of BaTiO_(3) ceramics,with the gyroid structure identified as exhibiting optimal performance.Finally,we examined the piezoelectric and mechanical properties of BaTiO_(3) ceramics with the gyroid structure of varying wall thicknesses and porosities,thus enabling the modulation of ceramic electromechanical performance.
基金supported by the Basic Research Project of the Institute of Earthquake Forecasting,China Earthquake Administration(Grant No.2020IEF0505)the Basic Research Project of the Institute of Earthquake Forecasting,China Earthquake Administration(Grant No.2021IEF0104)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1839205&42174093)。
文摘The central Yunnan sub-block is an important channel for southeast migration of materials in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,and therefore a key area to study tectonic movement and deformation.In this study,a three-dimensional electrical structure of the crust and upper mantle lithosphere was derived from magnetotelluric data inversion along a survey line across the central Yunnan sub-block.Results suggest that the middle and upper crust of the central Yunnan sub-block is comprised of several independent high-resistivity bodies.Deep extension of some faults was revealed according to electrical structure and relocated microseismicity.The Chenghai fault extends downward along the eastern boundary of a high-resistivity body.The Yuanmou fault dips to the west and extends to the depth along the boundary between two high-resistivity bodies.The Tanglang-Yimen fault cuts through a high-resistivity body in the middle and upper crust.There is an obvious high-conductivity C1 layer in the lower crust in the eastern part of the central Yunnan sub-block,and its western border displays an obvious structural boundary in the shallow part.The eastern part of the central Yunnan sub-block moves eastward relative to the western part(bounded by the west side of a high-resistivity body R3 in the C1 west).C1 is speculated to be characterized by low rheological strength and viscosity,thus reducing the resistance to eastward movement of the eastern part.Owing to the combined action of C1 and its western boundary,the eastern materials slip eastward faster relative to R3.Due to South China Block resistance,the middle and upper crust in the eastern part is within a compressional tectonic environment,consistent with the negative dilatation rate and the presence of compressive faults in this region.The C1 ground surface has a low strain rate,indicating weak deformation in this region and rigid motion dominance.Our results suggest that under the decoupling effect of the high-conductivity layer in the lower crust,the independent rigid blocks in the middle and upper crust can also exhibit tectonic deformation characteristics of rigid extrusion.
基金This research was funded by the South Dakota Board of Regent(Proof of Concept).
文摘High-performance nanogrease manufactured from carbon nanomaterials is observed to be stable and homogeneous and have superb physical properties,such as thermal and electrical conductivities,compared with current commercial greases made of lithium,calcium,and aluminum.For the first time,carbon nanomaterials have been observed to disperse well as the sole thickeners in oil systems,e.g.,polyalphaolefin and polyester(ROYCO),without the aid of any chemical surfactants.Three-dimensional percolation network structures that exist among carbon nanomaterials are easily scalable,which can be attributed to the intermolecular van der Waals forces.Moreover,the introduction of hydrogen bonding in any form to grease significantly increases its thermal and electrical conductivities and substantially reduces the weight percentage of carbon nanomaterials needed to fabricate stable grease.For example,loading of only 1.4 wt%hydroxyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube(MWNT-OH)with Krytox XHT750 oil leads to a 37.8%increase in thermal conductivity.Moreover,75%glycerol,25% water,and 4.5 wt% MWNT-OH yielded the lowest electrical resistivity of 10.0 Ω cm.This finding can be extended to hydrogen bonding materials with functional groups,such as OH,COOH,F,and NH.The nanogrease reported in this study has been manufactured using the three-roll mill method,which is an easy and cost-effective method,as the loading weight percentage of carbon nanomaterials to fabricate stable grease decreases from 12 wt% to 3-4 wt%.Furthermore,the process is easily scalable,reproduced,and optimized.This novel high-performance nanogrease has a high commercial value and numerous applications and could replace current commercial greases.
