Sodium-ion batteries are economical and environmentally sustainable energy storage batteries.Among them,β-NaMnO_(2),a promising sodium-ion cathode material,is a manganese-based oxide with a corrugated laminar structu...Sodium-ion batteries are economical and environmentally sustainable energy storage batteries.Among them,β-NaMnO_(2),a promising sodium-ion cathode material,is a manganese-based oxide with a corrugated laminar structure,which has attracted significant attention due to its structural robustness and relatively high specific capacity.However,it has short cycle life and poor rate capability.To address these issues,Ti atoms,known for enhancing structural stability,and Cu atoms,which facilitate desodiation,were doped intoβ-NaMnO_(2) by first-principles calculation and crystal orbital Hamilton population(COHP)analysis.β-NaMn_(0.8)Ti_(0.1)Cu_(0.1)O_(2) exhibits a notable increase in reversible specific capacity and remarkable rate properties.Operating at a current density of 0.2C(1C=219 mA·g^(–1))and within a voltage range of 1.8–4.0 V,the modified material delivers an initial discharge capacity of 132 mAh·g^(–1).After charge/discharge testing at current densities of 0.2C,0.5C,1C,3C,and 0.2C,the material still maintains a capacity of 110 mA h·g^(–1).The doping of Ti atoms slows down the changes in the crystal structure,resulting in only minimal variation in the lattice constant c/a during the desodiation process.Mn and Cu engage in reversible redox reactions at voltages below 3.0 V and around 3.5 V,respectively.The extended plateau observed in the discharge curve below 3.0 V signifies that Mn significantly contributes to the overall battery capacity.This study provides insights into modifyingβ-NaMnO_(2) as a cathode material,offering experimental evidence and theoretical guidance for enhancing battery performance in Na-ion batteries.展开更多
We present a method to unify the calculation of Green's functions for an electromagnetic(EM) transmitting source embedded in a homogeneous stratified medium.A virtual interface parallel to layer interfaces is intro...We present a method to unify the calculation of Green's functions for an electromagnetic(EM) transmitting source embedded in a homogeneous stratified medium.A virtual interface parallel to layer interfaces is introduced through the source location.The potentials for Green's function are derived by decomposing the partial wave solutions to Helmholtz's equations into upward and downward within boundaries.The amplitudes of the potentials in each stratum are obtained recursively from the initial amplitudes at the source level.The initial amplitudes are derived by coupling with the transmitting sources and following the discontinuity of the tangential electric and magnetic fields at the source interface.Only the initial terms are related to the transmitting sources and thus need to be modified for different transmitters,whereas the kernel connected with the stratified media stays unchanged.Hence,the present method can be easily applied to EM transmitting sources with little modification.The application of the proposed method to the marine controlled-source electromagnetic method(MCSEM) demonstrates its simplicity and flexibility.展开更多
An environmentally-friendly hybrid coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy substrates was reported.The synergic effect was studied on Mg−Al-layered double hydroxide Mg−Al LDH/Mg(OH)2-coated AZ31 magnesium alloy via an in-situ...An environmentally-friendly hybrid coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy substrates was reported.The synergic effect was studied on Mg−Al-layered double hydroxide Mg−Al LDH/Mg(OH)2-coated AZ31 magnesium alloy via an in-situ steam coating process and a subsequent combined surface modification of bis-[triethoxysilylpropyl]tetrasulfide(BTESPT)silane and Ce(NO3)3.The microstructure and composition characteristics of the hybrid coatings were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electronic microscopy(SEM),Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry(FT-IR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The corrosion resistance of the coated samples was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization(PDP),electrochemical impedance spectrum(EIS)and hydrogen evolution rate during immersion in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.The results show an improved corrosion resistance of the alloy in the presence of BTESPT silane and Ce(NO3)3.This is most likely due to the synergistic effect of steam coating and silane coating to enhance the barrier properties of hybrid coating.In addition,the formation mechanism and anti-corrosion mechanism of coatings were discussed.展开更多
In order to investigate the effect of a weak intercalation on slope stability, a large-scale shaking table model test was conducted to study the dynamic response of rock slope models with weak intercalation.The dynami...In order to investigate the effect of a weak intercalation on slope stability, a large-scale shaking table model test was conducted to study the dynamic response of rock slope models with weak intercalation.The dynamic response of the prototype slopes were studied in laboratory with the consideration of law of similitude. The initiation failure was observed in the rock slope model with a counter-tilt thin-weak intercalation firstly, not in the slope model with a horizontal thin-weak intercalation. Furthermore, it was interesting that the fracture site is shifted from crest top to the slope surface near the weak intercalation, which is different with the location of failure position in a normal layered slope. We also discussed the effect of the dip angle and the thickness of weak intercalation on the failure mechanism and instability mode of the layered rock slope. From the experimental result, it was noted that the stability of the slope with a counter-tilt weak intercalation could be worse than that of the other slopes under seismic excitation. The findings showed the difference of failure in slopes with a horizontal and counter weak intercalation, and implicated the further evaluation of failure of layered slopes caused by seismic loads.展开更多
A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visu...A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visually reflect the failure modes of rock samples under different inclination angles β of structural plane. The stiffness of rock sample before peak strength changes in the compressive procedure. With the increase of β, the compressive strength σc of rock sample decreases firstly and then increases; when β is in the range of 20°-30° and 80°-90°, σc has the largest sensitivity to r; while β falls in the range of 30°-70°, σc varies little. When φj〈β〈90° ( φj is friction angle of structure plane), the results obtained from numerical simulation and theoretical analysis are in almost the same values; while β〈 φj or β=90°, they are in great different values. The results obtained from theoretical analysis are obvious larger than those from numerical simulation; and the results from numerical simulation can reflect the difference of compressive strength of rock samples for the two situations of β≥φj and β=90°, which is in more accordance with the real situation.展开更多
A viscous Kelvin-Helmholtz criterion of the interfacial wave instability is proposed in this paper based on the linear stability analysis of a transient one-dimensional two-fluid model. In thismodel, the pressure is e...A viscous Kelvin-Helmholtz criterion of the interfacial wave instability is proposed in this paper based on the linear stability analysis of a transient one-dimensional two-fluid model. In thismodel, the pressure is evaluated using the local momentum balance rather than the hydrostatic approximation. The criterion predicts well the stability limit of stratified flow in horizontal and nearly horizontal pipes. The experimental and theoretical investigation on the effect of pipe inclination on the interfacial instability are carded out. It is found that the critical liquid height at the onset of interfacial wave instability is insensitive to the pipe inclination. However, the pipe inclination significantly affects critical superficial liquid velocity and wave velocity especially lor low gas velocities.展开更多
To further enhance the corrosion resistance of the porous micro-arc oxidation(MAO) ceramic layers on AZ31 magnesium alloy, superhydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxide(LDH) coating was fabricated on MAO-coated AZ31...To further enhance the corrosion resistance of the porous micro-arc oxidation(MAO) ceramic layers on AZ31 magnesium alloy, superhydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxide(LDH) coating was fabricated on MAO-coated AZ31 alloy by using in-situ growth method followed by surface modification with stearic acid. The characteristics of different coatings were investigated by XRD, SEM and EDS. The effect of the hydrothermal treatment time on the formation of the LDH coatings was studied. The results demonstrated that the micro-pores and cracks of MAO coating were gradually sealed via in-situ growing LDH with prolonging hydrothermal treating time. Electrochemical measurement displayed that the lowest corrosion current density, the most positive corrosion potential and the highest impedance modulus were observed for superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating compared with those of MAO coating and LDH/MAO coating. Immersion experiment proved that the superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating with the active anti-corrosion capability significantly enhanced the long-term corrosion protection for MAO coated alloy.展开更多
The plasma polymerization method and dynamic ion-beam mixed implantation method were employed to coat ultra-thin polymer films on copper plates. Experiments indicated that steady dropwise condensation of steam at atmo...The plasma polymerization method and dynamic ion-beam mixed implantation method were employed to coat ultra-thin polymer films on copper plates. Experiments indicated that steady dropwise condensation of steam at atmospheric pressure occurred. The condensation heat transfer coefficients increased by approximately 3 and 5-7 times for the polytrimethylvinylsilane film and polytetrafluoroethylene film respectively, compared with the value for film condensation under the same experimental conditions. The temperatures on the condensing surface and inside the test block were found to be rapidly and randomly fluctuated. The properties of the coated films and advantages of the methods used in this investigation were discussed briefly.展开更多
AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant...AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant potential. METHODS: A total of 24 consecutive cases with surgically and pathologically confirmed SPTs of the pancreas underwent preoperative abdominal MDCT studies in our hospital. All axial CT images, CT angiographic images, and coronally and sagittally reformed images were obtained. The images were retrospectively reviewed at interactive picture archiving and communication system workstations. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases of SPTs, 11 cases (45.8%) occurred in the pancreatic head and seven (29.1%) in the tail. Eighteen were pathologically diagnosed as benign and six as malignant. MDCT diagnosis of SPTs was well correlated with the surgical and pathological results (Kappa = 0.6, P 〈 0.05). The size of SPTs ranged from 3 to 15 cm (mean, 5.8 cm). When the size of the tumor was greater than 6 cm (including 6 cm), the possibilities of vascular (8 vs 1) and capsular invasion (9 vs 0) increased significantly (P 〈 0.05).Two pathologically benign cases with vascular invasion and disrupted capsule on MDCT presented with local recurrence and hepatic metastases during follow-up about 1 year after the resection of the primary tumors. CONCLUSION: Vascular and capsular invasion with superimposed spread into the adjacent pancreatic parenchyrna and nearby structures in SPTs of the pancreas can be accurately revealed by MDCT preoperatively. These imaging findings are predictive of the malignant potential associated with the aggressive behavior of the tumor, even in the pathologically benign cases.展开更多
The temperature dependence of the anisotropy parameter of upper critical field γHe2 (T) = Hc2^‖ (T) /Hc2^⊥ (T) and London penetration depth γλ (T) = λ‖(T)/λ⊥ (T) are calculated using two-band Ginz...The temperature dependence of the anisotropy parameter of upper critical field γHe2 (T) = Hc2^‖ (T) /Hc2^⊥ (T) and London penetration depth γλ (T) = λ‖(T)/λ⊥ (T) are calculated using two-band Ginzburg-Landau theory for layered superconductors. It is shown that, with decreasing temperature the anisotropy parameter γHc2 (T) is increased, while the London penetration depth anisotropy γλ(T) reveals an opposite behavior. Results of our calculations are in agreement with experimental data for single crystal MgB2 and with other calculations..Results of an analysis of magnetic field Hc1 in a single vortex between superconducting layers are also presented.展开更多
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3807700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22133005,22103093)+4 种基金Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(21ZR1472900,22ZR1471600,23ZR1472600)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2022251)Shanghai Super Post-Doctor Incentive Program(2022665)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M733621)Shanghai Explorer Program(Batch I)(23TS1401500)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries are economical and environmentally sustainable energy storage batteries.Among them,β-NaMnO_(2),a promising sodium-ion cathode material,is a manganese-based oxide with a corrugated laminar structure,which has attracted significant attention due to its structural robustness and relatively high specific capacity.However,it has short cycle life and poor rate capability.To address these issues,Ti atoms,known for enhancing structural stability,and Cu atoms,which facilitate desodiation,were doped intoβ-NaMnO_(2) by first-principles calculation and crystal orbital Hamilton population(COHP)analysis.β-NaMn_(0.8)Ti_(0.1)Cu_(0.1)O_(2) exhibits a notable increase in reversible specific capacity and remarkable rate properties.Operating at a current density of 0.2C(1C=219 mA·g^(–1))and within a voltage range of 1.8–4.0 V,the modified material delivers an initial discharge capacity of 132 mAh·g^(–1).After charge/discharge testing at current densities of 0.2C,0.5C,1C,3C,and 0.2C,the material still maintains a capacity of 110 mA h·g^(–1).The doping of Ti atoms slows down the changes in the crystal structure,resulting in only minimal variation in the lattice constant c/a during the desodiation process.Mn and Cu engage in reversible redox reactions at voltages below 3.0 V and around 3.5 V,respectively.The extended plateau observed in the discharge curve below 3.0 V signifies that Mn significantly contributes to the overall battery capacity.This study provides insights into modifyingβ-NaMnO_(2) as a cathode material,offering experimental evidence and theoretical guidance for enhancing battery performance in Na-ion batteries.
基金supported by CNSF(Granted No.40874050)Chinese High Technology Project(Granted No.2011YQ05006010)
文摘We present a method to unify the calculation of Green's functions for an electromagnetic(EM) transmitting source embedded in a homogeneous stratified medium.A virtual interface parallel to layer interfaces is introduced through the source location.The potentials for Green's function are derived by decomposing the partial wave solutions to Helmholtz's equations into upward and downward within boundaries.The amplitudes of the potentials in each stratum are obtained recursively from the initial amplitudes at the source level.The initial amplitudes are derived by coupling with the transmitting sources and following the discontinuity of the tangential electric and magnetic fields at the source interface.Only the initial terms are related to the transmitting sources and thus need to be modified for different transmitters,whereas the kernel connected with the stratified media stays unchanged.Hence,the present method can be easily applied to EM transmitting sources with little modification.The application of the proposed method to the marine controlled-source electromagnetic method(MCSEM) demonstrates its simplicity and flexibility.
基金Projects(51601108,21676285,51571134)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017RCJJ015)supported by Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong University of Science and Technology for Recruited Talents,ChinaProject(2014TDJH104)supported by the Shandong University of Science and Technology Research Fund,China。
文摘An environmentally-friendly hybrid coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy substrates was reported.The synergic effect was studied on Mg−Al-layered double hydroxide Mg−Al LDH/Mg(OH)2-coated AZ31 magnesium alloy via an in-situ steam coating process and a subsequent combined surface modification of bis-[triethoxysilylpropyl]tetrasulfide(BTESPT)silane and Ce(NO3)3.The microstructure and composition characteristics of the hybrid coatings were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electronic microscopy(SEM),Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry(FT-IR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The corrosion resistance of the coated samples was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization(PDP),electrochemical impedance spectrum(EIS)and hydrogen evolution rate during immersion in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.The results show an improved corrosion resistance of the alloy in the presence of BTESPT silane and Ce(NO3)3.This is most likely due to the synergistic effect of steam coating and silane coating to enhance the barrier properties of hybrid coating.In addition,the formation mechanism and anti-corrosion mechanism of coatings were discussed.
基金financially supported by the Research and Innovation Team of Chengdu University of TechnologyProject of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (Grant No. SKLGP2013Z002)
文摘In order to investigate the effect of a weak intercalation on slope stability, a large-scale shaking table model test was conducted to study the dynamic response of rock slope models with weak intercalation.The dynamic response of the prototype slopes were studied in laboratory with the consideration of law of similitude. The initiation failure was observed in the rock slope model with a counter-tilt thin-weak intercalation firstly, not in the slope model with a horizontal thin-weak intercalation. Furthermore, it was interesting that the fracture site is shifted from crest top to the slope surface near the weak intercalation, which is different with the location of failure position in a normal layered slope. We also discussed the effect of the dip angle and the thickness of weak intercalation on the failure mechanism and instability mode of the layered rock slope. From the experimental result, it was noted that the stability of the slope with a counter-tilt weak intercalation could be worse than that of the other slopes under seismic excitation. The findings showed the difference of failure in slopes with a horizontal and counter weak intercalation, and implicated the further evaluation of failure of layered slopes caused by seismic loads.
基金Project (50099620) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visually reflect the failure modes of rock samples under different inclination angles β of structural plane. The stiffness of rock sample before peak strength changes in the compressive procedure. With the increase of β, the compressive strength σc of rock sample decreases firstly and then increases; when β is in the range of 20°-30° and 80°-90°, σc has the largest sensitivity to r; while β falls in the range of 30°-70°, σc varies little. When φj〈β〈90° ( φj is friction angle of structure plane), the results obtained from numerical simulation and theoretical analysis are in almost the same values; while β〈 φj or β=90°, they are in great different values. The results obtained from theoretical analysis are obvious larger than those from numerical simulation; and the results from numerical simulation can reflect the difference of compressive strength of rock samples for the two situations of β≥φj and β=90°, which is in more accordance with the real situation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50521604) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Young Teacher Foundation.
文摘A viscous Kelvin-Helmholtz criterion of the interfacial wave instability is proposed in this paper based on the linear stability analysis of a transient one-dimensional two-fluid model. In thismodel, the pressure is evaluated using the local momentum balance rather than the hydrostatic approximation. The criterion predicts well the stability limit of stratified flow in horizontal and nearly horizontal pipes. The experimental and theoretical investigation on the effect of pipe inclination on the interfacial instability are carded out. It is found that the critical liquid height at the onset of interfacial wave instability is insensitive to the pipe inclination. However, the pipe inclination significantly affects critical superficial liquid velocity and wave velocity especially lor low gas velocities.
基金Project(17JS083) supported by the Key Laboratory Program of Shaanxi Education Department,ChinaProject(2016JZ018) supported by the Key Program of Natural Science Research of Shaanxi Province,ChinaProject(51701162) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To further enhance the corrosion resistance of the porous micro-arc oxidation(MAO) ceramic layers on AZ31 magnesium alloy, superhydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxide(LDH) coating was fabricated on MAO-coated AZ31 alloy by using in-situ growth method followed by surface modification with stearic acid. The characteristics of different coatings were investigated by XRD, SEM and EDS. The effect of the hydrothermal treatment time on the formation of the LDH coatings was studied. The results demonstrated that the micro-pores and cracks of MAO coating were gradually sealed via in-situ growing LDH with prolonging hydrothermal treating time. Electrochemical measurement displayed that the lowest corrosion current density, the most positive corrosion potential and the highest impedance modulus were observed for superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating compared with those of MAO coating and LDH/MAO coating. Immersion experiment proved that the superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating with the active anti-corrosion capability significantly enhanced the long-term corrosion protection for MAO coated alloy.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 59906002) and the Foundation for Young Teachers of Dalian University of Technology.
文摘The plasma polymerization method and dynamic ion-beam mixed implantation method were employed to coat ultra-thin polymer films on copper plates. Experiments indicated that steady dropwise condensation of steam at atmospheric pressure occurred. The condensation heat transfer coefficients increased by approximately 3 and 5-7 times for the polytrimethylvinylsilane film and polytetrafluoroethylene film respectively, compared with the value for film condensation under the same experimental conditions. The temperatures on the condensing surface and inside the test block were found to be rapidly and randomly fluctuated. The properties of the coated films and advantages of the methods used in this investigation were discussed briefly.
基金Supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (S30203)
文摘AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant potential. METHODS: A total of 24 consecutive cases with surgically and pathologically confirmed SPTs of the pancreas underwent preoperative abdominal MDCT studies in our hospital. All axial CT images, CT angiographic images, and coronally and sagittally reformed images were obtained. The images were retrospectively reviewed at interactive picture archiving and communication system workstations. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases of SPTs, 11 cases (45.8%) occurred in the pancreatic head and seven (29.1%) in the tail. Eighteen were pathologically diagnosed as benign and six as malignant. MDCT diagnosis of SPTs was well correlated with the surgical and pathological results (Kappa = 0.6, P 〈 0.05). The size of SPTs ranged from 3 to 15 cm (mean, 5.8 cm). When the size of the tumor was greater than 6 cm (including 6 cm), the possibilities of vascular (8 vs 1) and capsular invasion (9 vs 0) increased significantly (P 〈 0.05).Two pathologically benign cases with vascular invasion and disrupted capsule on MDCT presented with local recurrence and hepatic metastases during follow-up about 1 year after the resection of the primary tumors. CONCLUSION: Vascular and capsular invasion with superimposed spread into the adjacent pancreatic parenchyrna and nearby structures in SPTs of the pancreas can be accurately revealed by MDCT preoperatively. These imaging findings are predictive of the malignant potential associated with the aggressive behavior of the tumor, even in the pathologically benign cases.
文摘The temperature dependence of the anisotropy parameter of upper critical field γHe2 (T) = Hc2^‖ (T) /Hc2^⊥ (T) and London penetration depth γλ (T) = λ‖(T)/λ⊥ (T) are calculated using two-band Ginzburg-Landau theory for layered superconductors. It is shown that, with decreasing temperature the anisotropy parameter γHc2 (T) is increased, while the London penetration depth anisotropy γλ(T) reveals an opposite behavior. Results of our calculations are in agreement with experimental data for single crystal MgB2 and with other calculations..Results of an analysis of magnetic field Hc1 in a single vortex between superconducting layers are also presented.