Interfacial built-in electric field and crosslinking pathways enabling WS_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) heterojunction with robust sodium storage at low temperature

Developing efficient energy storage for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)by creating high-performance heterojunctions and understanding their interfacial interaction at the atomic/molecular level holds promise but is also challenging.Besides,sluggish reaction kinetics at low temperatures restrict the operation of SIBs in cold climates.Herein,cross-linking nanoarchitectonics of WS_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) heterojunction,featuring built-in electric field(BIEF),have been developed,employing as a model to reveal the positive effect of heterojunction design and BIEF for modifying the reaction kinetics and electrochemical activity.Particularly,the theoretical analysis manifests the discrepancy in work functions leads to the electronic flow from the electron-rich Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) to layered WS_(2),spontaneously forming the BIEF and“ion reservoir”at the heterogeneous interface.Besides,the generation of cross-linking pathways further promotes the transportation of electrons/ions,which guarantees rapid diffusion kinetics and excellent structure coupling.Consequently,superior sodium storage performance is obtained for the WS_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) heterojunction,with only 0.2%decay per cycle at 5.0 A g^(-1)(25℃)up to 1000 cycles and a high capacity of 293.5 mA h g^(-1)(0.1A g^(-1)after 100 cycles)even at-20℃.Importantly,the spontaneously formed BIEF,accompanied by“ion reservoir”,in heterojunction provides deep understandings of the correlation between structure fabricated and performance obtained.

A 2D stability analysis of the rock surrounding underground liquified natural gas storage cavern based on COMSOL Multiphysics

Underground liquified natural gas(LNG)storage is essential in guaranteeing national energy strategic reserves,and its construction is being accelerated.The stability of surrounding rock of underground LNG storage caverns under stress-low temperature coupling effect is the key factor determining the feasibility of LNG storage.First,a mathematical model used for controlling the stress-low temperature coupling and the processes of rock damage evolution is given,followed by a 2-D numerical execution process of the mathematical model mentioned above described based on Comsol Multiphysics and Matlab code.Finally,a series of 2-D simulations are performed to study the influence of LNG storage cavern layout,burial depth,temperature and internal pressure on the stability of surrounding rocks of these underground storage caverns.The results indicate that all the factors mentioned above affect the evolution of deformation and plastic zone of surrounding rocks.The research results contribute to the engineering design of underground LNG storage caverns.

Study on Seed Vigor of Rice Photo-ThermoSensitive Genic Male Sterile(PTGMS) Line with Low Temperature Storage

To explore the change rule of seed vigor and seed application technology of rice PTGMS lines with low temperature storage,Zhun S,Y58S,Feng S and Guangzhan 63-4S stored in the seed bank with the temperature of 8-10 ℃ and with the relative humidity of 55% for different years were used as the materials to study the properties of seed vigor,growth and development in the field, etc. The re- sults showed that the germination potential, germination rate, germination index and vigor index of rice PTGMS lines seeds showed downward trends as the time of low temperature storage prolonged,and all of the germination rates of the seeds within five years were over 60%. The conductivity in the soaked solution of seeds was significantly increased with the prolonged low temperature storage time. Seedling rate,root length,white root number,base stem width and seedling dry weight of seeds showed downward trends as the time of low temperature storage prolonged. There was no significant difference between two integral seedling qualities of seeds within 4-6 years in low temperature storage. Compared with the germination rate of low temperature storage seeds soaking for 6,12 and 24 h,the appropriate soak time of long time low temperature storage or low vigor seeds was 12 h. A serious natural aging phenomenon occurred in low temperature storage seeds after out of the storage. The germination rate of seeds placed under natural condition for 50 d decreased obviously. The duration from seeding to heading of Zhun S,Y58S and Feng S shortened as the time of low temperature storage prolonged, while the vari- ation of panicle duration of all PTGMS lines was not obvious. In conclusion, rice PTGMS line seeds with low temperature storage in 5 years could still be used nor- mally. However.seeds after low temperature storage should be sowed as soon as possible, and the soaking time of low vigor seeds should be shortened,and the possibility that the decreased duration from seeding to heading should also be con- sidered.

Track Monitoring on Viability of Rice Germplasm Resources and Regeneration under Low Temperature Storage

53 rice germplasm resources warehoused during 1981-1984 were regarded as materials to monitor the viability at warehouse time and different years after warehoused. The results showed that seed germination rates of different rice germplasm resources assumed descending trend in storage, with annual decreasing rate between 0.12%-3.05% ; the seed germination rates of most cultivars were above 75% after stored for 26 years; forecasting analysis based on the germination rate of 75% as reference showed a huge difference of safe storage life for different rice germplasm resources, ranging from 12 to 50 years, even longer time. The results suggest that track monitoring on viability and regeneration of rice cultivars is of great importance for germplasm resources conservation.

Low-temperature performance and high-rate discharge capability of AB_5-type non-stoichiometric hydrogen storage alloy

Low-temperature performance and high-rate discharge capability of AB5-type non-stoichiometric hydrogen storage are studied. X-ray diffraction(XRD),pressure-composition-temperature(PCT) curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) are applied to characterize the electrochemical properties of ABx(x=4.8,4.9,5.0,5.1,5.2) alloys. The results show that the non-stoichiometric alloys exhibit better electrochemical properties compared with that of the AB5 alloy.

Carbonation Reaction of Lithium Hydroxide during Low Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Process

In order to apply lithium hydroxide(LiOH)as a low temperature chemical heat storage material,the carbonation reaction of LiOH and the prevention method are focused in this research.The carbonation of raw LiOH at storage and hydration condition is experimentally investigated.The results show that the carbonation reaction of LiOH with carbon dioxide(CO_(2))is confirmed during the hydration reaction.The carbonation of LiOH can be easily carried out with CO_(2) at room temperature and humidity.LiOH can be carbonated at a humidity range of 10%to 20%,a normal humidity region that air can easily be reached.Furthermore,the carbonation reaction rate has not nearly affected by the increase of reaction temperature.An improved storage method by storing LiOH at a low humidity less than 1.0%can be effectively prevented the carbonation of LiOH.The hydration reaction ratio of LiOH at the improved storage method shows a better result compared to the ordinary storage method.Therefore,the humidity should be carefully controlled during the storage of LiOH before hydration and dehydration reaction when apply LiOH as a low heat chemical storage material.

Effect of Low Temperature Storage on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Dragon Fruit

In order to explore the best storage temperature and storage period of dragon fruit seeds,with the constant-humidity germplasm cold storage of Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences as a platform and storage temperature as an environmental factor,the germination characteristics of dragon fruit seeds and seedling growth characteristics under low temperature storage(8,4,-1,-10℃)and room temperature storage(25-30℃)over time were explored.The results showed that with the extension of the storage time,the seed germination rates,germination index,healthy seedling rates,seedling heights and fresh weights of 10 seedlings of the three dragon fruit varieties showed basically the same trends,showing a downward trend.After 367 d of cold storage,the germination rate decreased from 100%to 92.33%-98.00%,and the room temperature treatments decreased to 54.00%-86.30%;and the healthy seedling rates of cold-stored seeds decreased from 96.33%-98.00%to 77.33%-97.3%,and the values of the room temperature treatments dropped to 12.00%-68.33%.The germination rates,germination index,healthy seedling rates and seedling heights of the three dragon fruit varieties stored at low temperatures were basically significantly higher than those of the room temperature treatments within 367 d of storage.The germination rates of the three varieties stored at 8℃had no significant differences from other low temperature treatments,but the germination index was significantly lower than other low temperature treatments at 367 d.It showed that low temperature storage at-10-8℃could significantly prolong the vigor and storage time of dragon fruit seeds.Considering cost and other factors,it is better to store dragon fruit seeds in a dry environment at 4℃.The seeds stored at 4℃for 1 year showed a germination rate maintained over 90%and a healthy seedling rate over 85%.

Effects of Low Temperature-tolerant Microbial Inoculants from Municipal Solid Waste Compost on Turf Storage in Winter

Beneficial microorganisms were extracted from municipal solid waste compost and treated under low temperature stress to prepare complex microbial inoc- ulants. Turfgrass was inoculated with the prepared microbial inoculants to investigate the ecological effect of ~crobial inoculants on turf storage in winter. The re- suits showed that complex low temperature tolerant microbial inoculants significandy improved plant height and aboveground biomass of turfgrass. Compared with the non-inoculated control, plant height and biomass of the first batch of inoculated turfgrass were enhanced by 6.47% and 14.32%, respectively; and they were en- hanced by 6.94% and 17.41%, respectively, for the second batch of inoculated turfgrass. Under low temperature stress in winter, the reviving rate of inoculated tarfgrass was significandy higher than that of control, which was improved by 3.34% and 43.33% for the first and second batches of inoculated turfgrass respective- ly. After low temperature storage in winter, inoculated turfgrass revived in advance; specifically, the reviving date of the second batch of inoculated turfgrass was 3 d earlier than that of control. This low temperature tolerant microbial consortium was effective for turfgrass as an ecofriendly and acceptable technology to improve plant performance and development in winter and accelerate time to market of turf.

A review of low-temperature heat recovery technologies for industry processes

The amount of low-temperature heat generated in industrial processes is high,but recycling is limited due to low grade and low recycling efficiency,which is one of the reasons for low energy efficiency.It implies that there is a great potential for low-temperature heat recovery and utilization.This article provided a detailed review of recent advances in the development of low-temperature thermal upgrades,power generation,refrigeration,and thermal energy storage.The detailed description will be given from the aspects of system structure improvement,work medium improvement,and thermodynamic and economic performance evaluation.It also pointed out the development bottlenecks and future development trends of various technologies.The low-temperature heat combined utilization technology can recover waste heat in an all-round and effective manner,and has great development prospects.

Experimental Research of Inactivation Effect of Low-Temperature Plasma on Bacteria

The killing logarithms index in killing a vegetative form in an explosure of about 90s and a spore in an explosure of about 120s, by using a low-temperature plasma produced by dielectric barrier discharge （DBD）, reached 5. The speed in killing the strains tested, by using a low-temperature plasma, was the highest with E. Coli, then S. Aureus and B. Subtilis var niger spore. The results of the scanning electron microscope showed that the low-temperature plasma destroyed the outer structure of the bacteria and that the vegetative form was more susceptible to the inactivation effect of the low-temperature plasma than was the spore. This indicated that the effects of the high voltage and high velocity particle flow, in plasma, penetrating through the outer structure of the bacteria might play a dominant role during the inactivation of the bacteria.

Effect of electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi_5 alloy electrodes at 233 K

The effect of KOH electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi5 alloy electrodes at 233 K was studied. The results indicated that the electrolyte concentration had great influence on discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau of LaNi5 alloy electrode at 233 K, and the highest discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau were both obtained at 6 mol/L KOH. When the KOH electrolyte concentration changed from 5 to 9 mol/L at 233 K, the high rate discharge ability （HRD） had the same change tendency as the diffusion coefficient, but the exchange current density did not change significantly, which implied that hydrogen diffusion was the control step at low temperature 233 K for discharge process of LaNi5 alloy electrode.

Low-Temperature Hydrogen Storage Alloy and Its Application in Ni-MH Battery

Rare earth compositions, La, Ce and Pr in Mm(NiCoMnAl)(5) hydrogen storage alloy, were arranged by uniform design method. The discharge performances and kinetics parameters including capacity, exchange current density, symmetry factor and hydrogen diffusion coefficient of the alloy at -40degreesC, were tested in standard tri-electrode cell. And linear regression method was used to analyze the effect of rare earth compositions on the performances of hydrogen storage alloys. The results show that the capacities of the alloys are positively correlative to the square of Ce content at -40degreesC and under both 0.4 and 0.2C rate. The kinetics parameters and hydrogen diffusion coefficient indicate that the low-temperature performances of the alloys are mainly controlled by hydrogen diffusion process, and the surface electrochemical reaction affects the low-temperature performances to a certain extent. The low-temperature discharge capacities of the battery were also tested. The results show excellent low-temperature performances. The battery delivers 69.6% of its room-temperature capacity at -40degreesC and 0.2C rate, 77.7% at -40degreesC and 0.4C rate, 59.1% at -45degreesC and 0.2C rate.

Understanding the low temperature electrochemistry of magnesium-lithium hybrid ion battery in all-phenyl-complex solutions

Magnesium-lithium hybrid ion batteries have emerged as a new class of energy storage systems owing to dendrite free cycling of magnesium anode and possibility of practice of numerous conventional lithium cathodes.In present work,we used hybrid ion strategy to analyze the performance of lithium titanate based lithium cathode,magnesium metal anode,and all-phenyl complex(APC)electrolytes at different temperatures(25℃,10℃,0℃,-10℃,and-20℃).The hybrid ion battery exhibited excellent rate performance(228 m Ah g^(-1)/20 m A g^(-1) and 163 mAh g^(-1)/1000 mA g^(-1))with stable voltage plateaus at 0.90 and 0.75 V,which corresponds to specific energy of 178 Wh kg^(-1) at room temperature(25℃).Experimental results revealed that APC-THF solutions have strong potential to suppress the freezing of electrolyte solutions owing to low boiling point of THF.The low temperature electrochemical testing revealed the reversible capacities of 213.4,165.5,143.8,133.2 and 78.56 mAh g^(-1) at 25,10,0,-10,and-20℃,respectively.Furthermore,ex-situ XRD,SEM,and EIS tests were carried out to understand the reaction kinetics of both Mg2+and Li+ions inside the lithium titanate cathode.We hope this work will shed light on low temperature prospective of electrochemical devices for use in cold environments.

Effect of Indoor and Underground Storage on Efficient Vegetative Propagation of Dwarf Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach)

Dwarf, late-heading (DL) Napier grass is suitable for both cut-and-carry and grazing management due to sufficient yield and quality potential. This species can hardly produce viable seed, and thus vegetative propagation should be essential before winter in temperate regions of southern Kyushu. The objective of this study was to determine the efficient storage methods of DL vegetative propagation. Two experiments were carried out, the first focused on indoor storage of 10-node stem sections under room or chilling (10°C) conditions and the second, on underground storage of ten-node and one-node stem sections at 10 cm, 25 cm or 40 cm depth. After both storages, both of ten-node stem sections, cut into single nodes, and one-node stem sections were transplanted into the soil and counted for the emergence every month in 3 months of planting. In indoor-storage, while storage temperature hardly affected the emergence (P > 0.05), storage period significantly reduced the emergence percentage. In underground storage, while one-node storage achieved constantly 60% emergence, ten-node storage achieved a higher emergence at 80% under 25-cm and 40-cm depths. The results of the study suggest that underground storage of longer stem sections at 25 cm depth could be applied to practical vegetative propagation in the region.

Design and Performance of a Controlled Environment Mini-chamber for Measuring Produce Quality Deterioration

To minimize losses between harvest and retail display, a system is needed to track temperature and RH exposure of fresh produce and predict its quality at each step of the distribution chain. With accurate models, such system could （1） identify problematic situations before losses occur; （2） become a management tool for decision makers; and （3） help quantify the real impact of individual inappropriate conditions. A project was initiated to develop models required for such a decision system. Because the data required to develop models were not available for most fruit and vegetables, a series of storage trials was planned for measuring changes in physiological and microbial quality, and development of physiological disorders and/or diseases, as a function of time, temperature and RH. To meet this objective, controlled environment mini-chambers were designed, built and instrumented for measuring the effect of traceable environmental conditions encountered during storage and transportation of fresh horticultural produce of similar size and shape as tomato. Detailed design and performance evaluation of these mini-chambers are presented.

低温等离子体技术在食品行业的应用研究进展

近年来,低温等离子体技术发展迅速,由于低温等离子体设备具有易安装、样品处理简单、绿色环保等性能优势,因此在食品工业领域越来越受到重视。该文在阐析低温等离子体技术的相关概念及分类的基础上,重点对低温等离子体在食品杀菌与贮存、降解真菌毒素与农药残留及菌藻诱变方面的应用进行阐述。以期为低温等离子体技术在食品行业的广泛应用提供参考。

粮仓能源桩系统绿色储粮技术应用研究

简化粮食入库后全周期控温供冷储粮流程,提出满仓主动降温与夏季粮仓热平衡2种供冷方案。通过理论公式计算2种方案下的供冷量需求,并利用有限元模拟软件计算得出能源桩换热量,由此设计可满足上部粮仓供冷需求的能源桩运行方案。结果表明:在1万t储粮规模下,粮仓能源桩储粮技术可满足2种供冷方案下的能源需求,对比谷物冷却机与地源热泵储粮,其初期投入成本更低;对比空调储粮,其初期投入成本增加,但能源桩储粮技术可利用绿色清洁能源,储粮能耗最低。

肉桂精油处理结合真空包装对冷鲜牛肉的保鲜作用

为探究肉桂精油对冷鲜牛肉的保鲜效果,用不同浓度的肉桂精油溶液浸泡牛肉并真空包装后于4℃下贮藏20 d,以菌落总数、挥发性盐基氮值、硫代巴比妥酸值、pH值以及感官评分为指标,测定肉桂精油对冷鲜牛肉的保鲜效果,同时考察牛肉中肉桂醛含量变化和精油对牛肉适口性的影响。结果表明,肉桂精油处理结合真空包装对冷鲜牛肉有显著保鲜作用,且浓度越大保鲜效果越好,1.2%肉桂精油处理后的牛肉在第20天各项指标仍在标准范围内。牛肉的菌落总数、挥发性盐基氮值和pH值的增长速度均得到控制,脂质过氧化程度得到延缓。肉桂醛含量对冷鲜牛肉适口性影响结果表明,经过1.2%肉桂精油保鲜的牛肉中,肉桂醛含量仅为0.09 mL/kg,并不影响牛肉的口感。因此,肉桂精油结合真空包装对鲜牛肉具有很好的保鲜效果,且不会影响牛肉的适口性。

Enhancing low-temperature NO_x storage and reduction performance of a Pt-based lean NO_x trap catalyst

Two lean NO_x trap(LNT) catalysts, Pt/BaO/CeO_2 + Al_2O_3 and Pt/BaO/CeO_2-Al_2O_3, were prepared and compared for low-temperature(< 250℃) NO_x storage and reduction performance. The influence of the form of ceria on low-temperature NO_x storage and reduction performance of LNT catalysts was investigated with the focus on NO_x storage capacity, NO_x reduction efficiency during lean/rich cycling, product selectivity and thermal stability.Inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry(ICP-AES), Brunner-Emmet-T eller(BET), H_2-pulse chemisorption and X-ray diffraction(XRD) were conducted to characterize the physical properties of LNT catalysts. NO_x storage capacity and NO_x conversion efficiency were measured to evaluate NO_x storage and reduction performance of LNT catalysts. Pt/BaO/CeO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst exhibits higher NO_x storage capacity than Pt/BaO/CeO_2 + Al_2O_3 catalyst in the temperature range of 150-250 ℃. Meanwhile, Pt/BaO/CeO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst shows better NO_x conversion efficiency and N_2 selectivity. XRD results indicate that the thermal stability of CeO_2-Al_2O_3 complex oxide is superior to that of pure CeO_2. H_2-pulse chemisorption results show that Pt/BaO/CeO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst has higher Pt dispersion than Pt/BaO/CeO_2 + Al_2O_3 catalyst over fresh and aged samples. The improved physical properties of Pt/BaO/CeO_2-Al_2O_3 catalyst are attributed to enhance the NOx storage and reduction performance over Pt/BaO/CeO_2 + Al_2O_3 catalyst.

基于Swin Transformer与GRU的低温贮藏番茄成熟度识别与时序预测研究

面向绿熟番茄采后持续转熟特征,适时调温是满足不同成熟度番茄适宜贮运温度需求的关键,而果实成熟度自动识别与动态预测则是实现温度适时调控的基础条件。本文基于Swin Transformer与改进GRU提出了一种番茄成熟度识别与时序动态预测模型,首先通过融合番茄两侧图像获取番茄表观全局红色总占比,构建不同成熟番茄图像数据集,并基于迁移学习优化Swin Transformer模型初始权重配置,实现番茄成熟度分类识别;其次,周期性采集不同储藏温度(4、9、14℃)下番茄图像数据,结合番茄初始颜色特征与贮藏环境信息,构建基于Swin Transformer与GRU的番茄成熟度时序预测模型,并融合时间注意力模块优化模型预测精度;最后,对比分析不同模型预测结果,验证本研究所提模型的准确性与优越性。结果表明,番茄成熟度正确识别率为95.783%,相比VGG16、AlexNet、ResNet50模型,模型正确识别率分别提升2.83%、3.35%、12.34%。番茄成熟度时序预测均方误差(MSE)为0.225,相比原始GRU、LSTM、BiGRU模型MSE最高降低29.46%。本研究为兼顾番茄成熟度实现贮藏温度柔性适时调控提供了关键理论基础。