The wavelet transform (WT) method has been employed to decompose an original geophysical signal into a series of components containing different information about reservoir features such as pore fluids, lithology, a...The wavelet transform (WT) method has been employed to decompose an original geophysical signal into a series of components containing different information about reservoir features such as pore fluids, lithology, and pore structure. We have developed a new method based on WT energy spectra analysis, by which the signal component reflecting the reservoir fluid property is extracted. We have successfully processed real log data from an oil field in central China using this method. The results of the reservoir fluid identification agree with the results of well tests.展开更多
The emerging two-dimensional MXene-derived quantum dots(MQDs)have garnered considerable research interest owing to their abundant active edge atoms,excellent electrical conductivity,and remarkable optical properties.C...The emerging two-dimensional MXene-derived quantum dots(MQDs)have garnered considerable research interest owing to their abundant active edge atoms,excellent electrical conductivity,and remarkable optical properties.Compared with their two-dimensional(2D)counterpart MXene,MQDs with forceful size and quantum confinement effects exhibit more unparalleled properties and have considerably contributed to the advanced photocatalysis,detection,energy storage,and biomedicine fields.This critical review summarizes the fundamental properties of MQDs in terms of structure,electricity,and optics.The mechanism,characteristics,and comparisons of two typical synthesis strategies(traditional chemical method and novel fluorine-free or chemical-free method)are also presented.Furthermore,the similarities and differences between MQDs and 2D MXenes are introduced in terms of their functional groups,light absorption capacity,energy band structure,and other properties.Moreover,recent advances in the applications of MQD-based materials for energy conversion and storage(ECS)are discussed,including photocatalysis,batteries,and supercapacitors.Finally,current challenges and future opportunities for advancing MQD-based materials in the promising ECS field are presented.展开更多
An energy-saving scheme for pumping units via intermission start-stop performance is proposed. Because of the complexity of the oil extraction process, Fuzzy Neural Network (FNN) intelligent control is adopted. The st...An energy-saving scheme for pumping units via intermission start-stop performance is proposed. Because of the complexity of the oil extraction process, Fuzzy Neural Network (FNN) intelligent control is adopted. The structure of the Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy neural network model is introduced and modified. FNNs are trained with sample information from oil fields and expert knowledge. Finally, pumping unit energy-saving FNN software, which cuts down power costs substantially, is presented.展开更多
Availability of clean water is going to become one of biggest demands of the country. Even though there arc various technologies available for purification of water harnessing solar energy fits the purpose for future ...Availability of clean water is going to become one of biggest demands of the country. Even though there arc various technologies available for purification of water harnessing solar energy fits the purpose for future problems. Distillation is one of many processes available for water purification, and solar energy is one of several forms of heat energy that can be used to energize this process. In this review a study is made to enhance the productivity of the solar stills by connecting solar still with latent heat storage and solar air heater in series and other factors like improving evaporation rate by maintaining Low depth, more exposure area, heat addition by solar collector and presence of latent heat storage material, which is a paraffin wax as a integral part of still. Latent heat storage is one of the most efficient ways of storing thermal energy. Unlike the sensible heat storage method, the latent heat storage method provides much higher storage density, with a smaller temperature difference between storing and releasing heat. Further augmentation of the yield by scraps, pebble, and sand are added.展开更多
To solve the fundamental problem of insufficient heat available during defrosting while ensuring the efficient and safe system operation for air-source heat pumps (ASHPs). A novel reverse-cycle defrosting (NRCD) metho...To solve the fundamental problem of insufficient heat available during defrosting while ensuring the efficient and safe system operation for air-source heat pumps (ASHPs). A novel reverse-cycle defrosting (NRCD) method based on thermal energy storage to eliminate frost off the outdoor coil surface was developed. Comparative experiments using both the stand reverse cycle defrosting (SRCD) method and the NRCD method were carried out on an experimental ASHP unit with a nominal 2.5 kW heating capacity. The results indicate that during defrosting operation, using the NRCD method improves discharge and suction pressures by 0.24 MPa and 0.19 MPa, respectively, shortens defrosting duration by 60%, and reduces the defrosting energy consumption by 48.1% in the experimental environment, compared with those by the use of SRCD method. Therefore, using the NRCD method can shorten the defrosting duration, improve the indoor thermal comfort, and reduce the defrosting energy consumption in defrosting.展开更多
Light absorption plays an important role in improving the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs).In this study,a multifunctional long-persistence phosphor(LPP)layer was introduce...Light absorption plays an important role in improving the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs).In this study,a multifunctional long-persistence phosphor(LPP)layer was introduced into the CdS/CdSe QDSSCs via a simple doctor blade method.The LPP layer can simultaneously improve the light harvesting and photo charge transfer in CdS/CdSe QDSSCs.As a result,their short-circuit current and corresponding PCE are effectively enhanced.The PCE can reach up to 5.07%,which is about 24%larger than that of the conventional CdS/CdSe QDSSCs without LPP layer.The solar cells can work in dark for a while due to the long-lasting fluorescence of the LPP layer.This research provides an effective way to improve the PCE of QDSSCs,and finds the possibility for all-weather QDSSCs.展开更多
The non-Markov process exists widely in thermodymanic process,while it usually requires the packing of many transistors and memories with great system complexity in a traditional device structure to minic such functio...The non-Markov process exists widely in thermodymanic process,while it usually requires the packing of many transistors and memories with great system complexity in a traditional device structure to minic such functions.Two-dimensional(2D)material-based resistive random access memory(RRAM)devices have the potential for next-generation computing systems with much-reduced complexity.Here,we achieve a non-Markov chain in an individual RRAM device based on 2D mineral material mica with a vertical metal/mica/metal structure.We find that the potassium ions(K+)in 2D mica gradually move in the direction of the applied electric field,making the initially insulating mica conductive.The accumulation of K+is changed by an electric field,and the 2D-mica RRAM has both single and double memory windows,a high on/off ratio,decent stability,and repeatability.This is the first time a non-Markov chain process has been established in a single RRAM,in which the movement of K+is dependent on the stimulated voltage as well as their past states.This work not only uncovers an intrinsic inner ionic conductivity of 2D mica,but also opens the door for the production of such RRAM devices with numerous functions and applications.展开更多
Tremendous efforts have been devoted to the synthesis of new light element hydrides for hydrogen storage. Ammonia borane (AB) is a promising candidate possessing high hydrogen capacity and low dehydrogenation temper...Tremendous efforts have been devoted to the synthesis of new light element hydrides for hydrogen storage. Ammonia borane (AB) is a promising candidate possessing high hydrogen capacity and low dehydrogenation temperature. The step-wise dehydrogenation and release of by-products, however, are obstacles to its practical application. Chemical modifications of AB to synthesize new compounds or its derivatives are of practical and fundamental importance. Here we report an improved synthesis of sodium aminodiborane (NaNH2(BH3)2, NaABB), a derivative of ammonia borane. This procedure leads to high purity NaABB by reacting NaNH2 and 2 eq. AB. The dehydrogenation properties have been investigated by means of temperature programmed desorption-mass spectrometry, volumetric release, nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. In a closed vessel, NaABB can release -2 eq. H2 when heated at 271 ℃, forming solid products of NaBH4 and highly condensed polyborazylene.展开更多
基金This research is sponsored by Nation Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50404001 and No.50374048).
文摘The wavelet transform (WT) method has been employed to decompose an original geophysical signal into a series of components containing different information about reservoir features such as pore fluids, lithology, and pore structure. We have developed a new method based on WT energy spectra analysis, by which the signal component reflecting the reservoir fluid property is extracted. We have successfully processed real log data from an oil field in central China using this method. The results of the reservoir fluid identification agree with the results of well tests.
文摘The emerging two-dimensional MXene-derived quantum dots(MQDs)have garnered considerable research interest owing to their abundant active edge atoms,excellent electrical conductivity,and remarkable optical properties.Compared with their two-dimensional(2D)counterpart MXene,MQDs with forceful size and quantum confinement effects exhibit more unparalleled properties and have considerably contributed to the advanced photocatalysis,detection,energy storage,and biomedicine fields.This critical review summarizes the fundamental properties of MQDs in terms of structure,electricity,and optics.The mechanism,characteristics,and comparisons of two typical synthesis strategies(traditional chemical method and novel fluorine-free or chemical-free method)are also presented.Furthermore,the similarities and differences between MQDs and 2D MXenes are introduced in terms of their functional groups,light absorption capacity,energy band structure,and other properties.Moreover,recent advances in the applications of MQD-based materials for energy conversion and storage(ECS)are discussed,including photocatalysis,batteries,and supercapacitors.Finally,current challenges and future opportunities for advancing MQD-based materials in the promising ECS field are presented.
文摘An energy-saving scheme for pumping units via intermission start-stop performance is proposed. Because of the complexity of the oil extraction process, Fuzzy Neural Network (FNN) intelligent control is adopted. The structure of the Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy neural network model is introduced and modified. FNNs are trained with sample information from oil fields and expert knowledge. Finally, pumping unit energy-saving FNN software, which cuts down power costs substantially, is presented.
文摘Availability of clean water is going to become one of biggest demands of the country. Even though there arc various technologies available for purification of water harnessing solar energy fits the purpose for future problems. Distillation is one of many processes available for water purification, and solar energy is one of several forms of heat energy that can be used to energize this process. In this review a study is made to enhance the productivity of the solar stills by connecting solar still with latent heat storage and solar air heater in series and other factors like improving evaporation rate by maintaining Low depth, more exposure area, heat addition by solar collector and presence of latent heat storage material, which is a paraffin wax as a integral part of still. Latent heat storage is one of the most efficient ways of storing thermal energy. Unlike the sensible heat storage method, the latent heat storage method provides much higher storage density, with a smaller temperature difference between storing and releasing heat. Further augmentation of the yield by scraps, pebble, and sand are added.
基金Project(50606007) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To solve the fundamental problem of insufficient heat available during defrosting while ensuring the efficient and safe system operation for air-source heat pumps (ASHPs). A novel reverse-cycle defrosting (NRCD) method based on thermal energy storage to eliminate frost off the outdoor coil surface was developed. Comparative experiments using both the stand reverse cycle defrosting (SRCD) method and the NRCD method were carried out on an experimental ASHP unit with a nominal 2.5 kW heating capacity. The results indicate that during defrosting operation, using the NRCD method improves discharge and suction pressures by 0.24 MPa and 0.19 MPa, respectively, shortens defrosting duration by 60%, and reduces the defrosting energy consumption by 48.1% in the experimental environment, compared with those by the use of SRCD method. Therefore, using the NRCD method can shorten the defrosting duration, improve the indoor thermal comfort, and reduce the defrosting energy consumption in defrosting.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61376011, 51402141 and 61604086)Gansu Provincial Natural Science Foundation (17JR5RA198)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (LZUJBKY-2018-119 and LZUJBKY-2018-CT08)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee (JCYJ20170818155813437)the Key Areas Scientific and Technological Research Projects in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (2018AB004)
文摘Light absorption plays an important role in improving the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells(QDSSCs).In this study,a multifunctional long-persistence phosphor(LPP)layer was introduced into the CdS/CdSe QDSSCs via a simple doctor blade method.The LPP layer can simultaneously improve the light harvesting and photo charge transfer in CdS/CdSe QDSSCs.As a result,their short-circuit current and corresponding PCE are effectively enhanced.The PCE can reach up to 5.07%,which is about 24%larger than that of the conventional CdS/CdSe QDSSCs without LPP layer.The solar cells can work in dark for a while due to the long-lasting fluorescence of the LPP layer.This research provides an effective way to improve the PCE of QDSSCs,and finds the possibility for all-weather QDSSCs.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51920105002,51991340,51722206,and 51991343)Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program(2017ZT07C341)+1 种基金the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology of Shenzhen for the“2017 Graphene Manufacturing Innovation Center Project”(201901171523)the Shenzhen Basic Research Program(JCYJ20200109144620815 and JCYJ20200109144616617).
文摘The non-Markov process exists widely in thermodymanic process,while it usually requires the packing of many transistors and memories with great system complexity in a traditional device structure to minic such functions.Two-dimensional(2D)material-based resistive random access memory(RRAM)devices have the potential for next-generation computing systems with much-reduced complexity.Here,we achieve a non-Markov chain in an individual RRAM device based on 2D mineral material mica with a vertical metal/mica/metal structure.We find that the potassium ions(K+)in 2D mica gradually move in the direction of the applied electric field,making the initially insulating mica conductive.The accumulation of K+is changed by an electric field,and the 2D-mica RRAM has both single and double memory windows,a high on/off ratio,decent stability,and repeatability.This is the first time a non-Markov chain process has been established in a single RRAM,in which the movement of K+is dependent on the stimulated voltage as well as their past states.This work not only uncovers an intrinsic inner ionic conductivity of 2D mica,but also opens the door for the production of such RRAM devices with numerous functions and applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1232120,21273229)the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Research Award(DE120101496)
文摘Tremendous efforts have been devoted to the synthesis of new light element hydrides for hydrogen storage. Ammonia borane (AB) is a promising candidate possessing high hydrogen capacity and low dehydrogenation temperature. The step-wise dehydrogenation and release of by-products, however, are obstacles to its practical application. Chemical modifications of AB to synthesize new compounds or its derivatives are of practical and fundamental importance. Here we report an improved synthesis of sodium aminodiborane (NaNH2(BH3)2, NaABB), a derivative of ammonia borane. This procedure leads to high purity NaABB by reacting NaNH2 and 2 eq. AB. The dehydrogenation properties have been investigated by means of temperature programmed desorption-mass spectrometry, volumetric release, nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. In a closed vessel, NaABB can release -2 eq. H2 when heated at 271 ℃, forming solid products of NaBH4 and highly condensed polyborazylene.