Recent progress of hybrid cathode interface layer for organic solar cells

Organic solar cells(OSCs)have gained conspicuous progress during the past few decades due to the development of materials and upgrading of the device structure.The power conversion efficiency(PCE)of the single-junction device had surpassed 19%.The cathode interface layer(CIL),by optimizing the connection between the active layer and the cathode electrode,has become a momentous part to strengthen the performances of the OSCs.Simultaneously,CIL is also indispensable to illustrating the working mechanism of OSCs and enhancing the stability of the OSCs.In this essay,hybrid CILs in OSCs have been summarized.Firstly,the advancement and operating mechanism of OSCs,and the effects and relevant design rules of CIL are briefly concluded;secondly,the significant influence of CIL on enhancing the stability and PCE of OSCs is presented;thirdly,the characteristics of organic hybrid CIL and organic-inorganic hybrid CIL are introduced.Finally,the conclusion and outlook of CIL are summarized.

Resilient performance of self-centering hybrid rocking walls with curved interface under pseudo-static loading

Frame and rocking wall(FRW)structures have excellent resilient performance during earthquakes.However,the concrete at interfacial corners of rocking walls(RWs)is easily crushed due to local extreme compression during the rocking process.An innovative RW with a curved interface is proposed to prevent interfacial corners from producing local damage,enhancing its earthquake resilient performance(ERP).The precast wall panel with a curved interface is assembled into an integral self-centering hybrid rocking wall(SCRW)by two post-tensioned unbonded prestressed tendons.Moreover,two ordinary energy dissipation steel rebars and two shear reinforcements are arranged to increase the energy dissipation capacity and lateral resistance.Two SCRW specimens and one monolithic reinforced concrete(RC)shear wall(SW)were tested under pseudo-static loading to compare the ERPs of the proposed SCRW and the SW,focusing on studying the effect of the curved interface on the SCRW.The key resilient performance of rocking effects,failure modes,and hysteretic properties of the SCRW were explored.The results show that nonlinear deformations of the SCRW are concentrated along the interface between the SCRW and the foundation,avoiding damage within the SCRW.The restoring force provided by the prestressed tendons can effectively realize self-centering capacity with small residual deformation,and the resilient performance of the SCRW is better than that of monolithic SW.In addition,the curved interface of the SCRW makes the rocking center change and move inward,partially relieving the stress concentration and crush of concrete.The rocking range of the rocking center is about 41.4%of the width of the SCRW.

Fast charge transport motivated by tunable Mo2C/Mo2N high-quality heterointerface for superior pseudocapacitive storage

The development of potential transition-metal carbide/nitride heterojunctions is hindered by overall understanding and precise modulation for heterointerface effects.Herein,we demonstrate that Mo_(2)C/Mo_(2)N heterojunction with the precisely regulated high-quality interface can achieve marvelous rate performance and energy output via enlarging the interface-effect range and maximizing "accelerated charge" amount The heterointerface mechanism improving properties is synergistically revealed from kinetics and thermodynamics perspectives.Kinetics analysis confirms that the self-built electric field affords a robust force to drive rapid interface electrons/ions migration.The small adsorption energy,high density of states and quite low diffusion barrier thermodynamically enhance the electrochemical reaction dynamics on heterointerface.Consequently,the almost optimal performance of ultrahigh capacitance retention(85.6% even at 10 A g^(-1)) and pronounced energy output(96.4 Wh kg^(-1))in hybridsupercapacitors than other Mo_(2)C/Mo_(2)N-based materials is presented.This work gives new insight into the energy storage mechanism of heterojunction and guides the design of advanced electrodes.

Regulatable Orthotropic 3D Hybrid Continuous Carbon Networks for Efficient Bi-Directional Thermal Conduction

Vertically oriented carbon structures constructed from low-dimen-sional carbon materials are ideal frameworks for high-performance thermal inter-face materials(TIMs).However,improving the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of vertically oriented carbon structures is a challenging task.Herein,an orthotropic three-dimensional(3D)hybrid carbon network(VSCG)is fabricated by depositing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)on the surface of a horizontally oriented graphene film(HOGF).The interfacial interaction between the VACNTs and HOGF is then optimized through an annealing strategy.After regulating the orientation structure of the VACNTs and filling the VSCG with polydimethylsi-loxane(PDMS),VSCG/PDMS composites with excellent 3D thermal conductive properties are obtained.The highest in-plane and through-plane thermal conduc-tivities of the composites are 113.61 and 24.37 W m^(-1)K^(-1),respectively.The high contact area of HOGF and good compressibility of VACNTs imbue the VSCG/PDMS composite with low thermal resistance.In addition,the interfacial heat-transfer efficiency of VSCG/PDMS composite in the TIM performance was improved by 71.3%compared to that of a state-of-the-art thermal pad.This new structural design can potentially realize high-performance TIMs that meet the need for high thermal conductivity and low contact thermal resistance in interfacial heat-transfer processes.

Gradient-augmented hybrid interface capturing method for incompressible two-phase flow

Motivated by inconveniences of present hybrid methods,a gradient-augmented hybrid interface capturing method（GAHM） is presented for incompressible two-phase flow.A front tracking method（FTM） is used as the skeleton of the GAHM for low mass loss and resources.Smooth eulerian level set values are calculated from the FTM interface,and are used for a local interface reconstruction.The reconstruction avoids marker particle redistribution and enables an automatic treatment of interfacial topology change.The cubic Hermit interpolation is employed in all steps of the GAHM to capture subgrid structures within a single spacial cell.The performance of the GAHM is carefully evaluated in a benchmark test.Results show significant improvements of mass loss,clear subgrid structures,highly accurate derivatives（normals and curvatures） and low cost.The GAHM is further coupled with an incompressible multiphase flow solver,Super CE/SE,for more complex and practical applications.The updated solver is evaluated through comparison with an early droplet research.

Bias-induced reconstruction of hybrid interface states in magnetic molecular junctions

Based on first-principles calculations,the bias-induced evolutions of hybrid interface states inπ-conjugated tricene and in insulating octane magnetic molecular junctions are investigated.Obvious bias-induced splitting and energy shift of the spin-resolved hybrid interface states are observed in the two junctions.The recombination of the shifted hybrid interface states from different interfaces makes the spin polarization around the Fermi energy strongly bias-dependent.The transport calculations demonstrate that in theπ-conjugated tricene junction,the bias-dependent hybrid interface states work efficiently for large current,current spin polarization,and distinct tunneling magnetoresistance.But in the insulating octane junction,the spin-dependent transport via the hybrid interface states is inhibited,which is only slightly disturbed by the bias.This work reveals the phenomenon of bias-induced reconstruction of hybrid interface states in molecular spinterface devices,and the underlying role of conjugated molecular orbitals in the transport ability of hybrid interface states.

Scalable Quantum Information Transfer between Individual Nitrogen-Vacancy Centers by a Hybrid Quantum Interface

We develop a design of a hybrid quantum interface for quantum information transfer （QIT）, adopting a nanome- chanical resonator as the intermedium, which is magnetically coupled with individual nitrogen-vacancy centers as the solid qubits, while eapacitively coupled with a coplanar waveguide resonator as the quantum data bus. We describe the Hamiltonian of the model, and analytically demonstrate the QIT for both the resonant interaction and large detuning cases. The hybrid quantum interface allows for QIT between arbitrarily selected individual nitrogen-vacancy centers, and has advantages of the sealability and controllability. Our methods open an alter- native perspective for implementing QIT, which is important during quantum storing or processing procedures in quantum computing.

Quantum state transfer via a hybrid solid–optomechanical interface

We propose a scheme to implement quantum state transfer between two distant quantum nodes via a hybrid solid–optomechanical interface. The quantum state is encoded on the native superconducting qubit, and transferred to the microwave photon, then the optical photon successively, which afterwards is transmitted to the remote node by cavity leaking,and finally the quantum state is transferred to the remote superconducting qubit. The high efficiency of the state transfer is achieved by controllable Gaussian pulses sequence and numerically demonstrated with theoretically feasible parameters.Our scheme has the potential to implement unified quantum computing–communication–computing, and high fidelity of the microwave–optics–microwave transfer process of the quantum state.

Skin-inspired interface modification strategy toward a structurefunction integrated hybrid smart fabric system with self-powered sensing property for versatile applications

Fabric-based composites with superior mechanical properties and excellent perceptive function are highly desirable.However,it remains a huge challenge to attain structure-function integration,especially for hybrid fabric composites.Herein,a skin-inspired interface modification strategy is proposed toward this target by constructing a hybrid smart fabric system consisting of two types of smart fabrics:carbon nanotube(CNT)/MXene-modified aramid fabrics and zinc oxide nanorod(ZnO NR)-modified carbon fabrics.Based on that,flexible piezoelectric pressure sensors with skin-like hierarchical perception interfaces are fabricated,which demonstrate superb sensitivity of 2.39 V·kPa^(-1)and are capable of various wearable monitoring tasks.Besides,the interface-modified hybrid fabric reinforced plastics can also be fabricated,which are proven to possess 13.6%higher tensile strength,10.1%elastic modulus.More impressively,their average energy absorption can be improved by 111.9%,accompanied with inherent damage alert capability.This offers a paradigm to fabricate structure-function integrated hybrid smart fabric composites for the smart clothing and intelligent aerial vehicles.

VAE乳胶粉/碳纤维复合改性混凝土的力学性能

为探究醋酸乙烯酯-乙烯共聚物(VAE)乳胶粉和碳纤维对混凝土力学性能的混杂改性效果及机理,制备了1种VAE乳胶粉改性混凝土(VAEMC)、3种碳纤维改性混凝土(CFMC)和3种VAE乳胶粉/碳纤维复合改性混凝土(VAE/CFMC),测试了改性混凝土的电阻率和力学性能,并进行了扫描电镜试验和压汞试验.结果表明:VAE乳胶粉可以促进碳纤维的分散,VAE/CFMC的电阻率小于CFMC;与CFMC相比,VAE/CFMC的力学性能更佳;VAE乳胶粉与碳纤维具有“正混杂效应”,复掺VAE乳胶粉与碳纤维时,混凝土的力学性能呈现出“1+1>2”的复合增强效果;VAE乳胶粉可以优化CFMC的孔隙结构,细化其孔径,增强碳纤维/混凝土基体界面的物理结合,使碳纤维的破坏形式由拉滑破坏转变为拉断破坏.

铝/铜蓝-红激光复合焊接头组织及性能

为实现动力电池的高效可靠焊接,文中采用蓝-红复合激光进行了1050 Al/T2 Cu搭接焊,分析了激光功率对接头显微组织、相分布、力学性能及导电性能的影响规律.结果表明,铝/铜搭接接头焊缝表面平整,截面呈现T形,PB(蓝光功率)保持300 W,PR(红光功率)在700~1400 W区间内增加,铜侧熔深由60μm增大到1000μm,在PR=800 W时实现良好的冶金结合.焊缝组织由Al固溶体、Al-Cu共晶相和Al_(2)Cu金属间化合物组成,随激光功率增大,焊缝局部出现Al_(4)Cu_(9)相,边缘出现AlCu,Al_(4)Cu_(9)和AlCu_(3)相.在PR=800 W下抗剪强度达到最高108.6 MPa,接触电阻达到最小94μΩ,裂纹由两极交界处Al_(2)Cu区域萌生,沿焊缝边缘由外层Al_(2)Cu区扩展到底部Al固溶体和Al-Cu共晶区交界处,断裂形式为解理断裂.

基于分数阶滑模的混合微电网接口变换器电压稳定控制

针对并网型交直流混合微电网直流侧母线电压波动问题,提出一种基于分数阶滑模控制的交直流混合微电网互联接口变换器电压稳定控制策略。首先,基于交直流混合微电网互联接口变换器的数学模型,设计控制参数并推导出可控标准型状态空间表达式。然后,针对控制目标选取状态变量并设计电压变结构和电流分数阶滑模控制器。最后,通过MATLAB/Simulink仿真和RT-LAB半实物平台验证了该控制策略与传统PI控制、传统单环滑模控制相比具有更好的追踪性能及鲁棒性。

GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土隧道管片力学性能研究

为研究GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土隧道管片的力学性能,进行了三个不同GFRP筋配筋率的钢-聚丙烯纤维混凝土管片静力受弯试验,获得了试件的破坏形态、承载力及裂缝扩展模式。考虑GFRP筋与混杂纤维混凝土的界面黏结,采用ABAQUS建立了GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土管片的有限元模型,分析了不同混杂纤维掺量和配筋率对管片受弯承载力的影响。研究结果表明:GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土管片的破坏主要是由跨中主裂缝贯穿和GFRP筋材断裂导致;在纤维体积掺量不变的情况下,提高纵向受拉GFRP筋的配筋率,可以有效提高管片的受弯承载力;在数值计算中,考虑GFRP筋与混杂纤维混凝土的界面黏结滑移的有限元模型能更准确地模拟试件的开裂荷载、极限荷载和弯曲刚度;在承载力不变的情况下,增加混杂纤维的体积分数能有效减少管片的配筋率,并且提高管片的抗变形能力;通过回归分析,提出了纤维掺量与配筋率关系的计算式,理论计算结果与数值结果符合较好。

基于VSG的接口变换器参数模糊自适应控制策略

虚拟同步发电机(VSG)控制在下垂控制的基础上,引入了同步发电机的转动惯量和阻尼系数,改善了系统的动态频率响应特性,提高了交直流混合微电网的抗扰动能力,但同时忽略了一定的动态调节性能。针对这一问题,提出一种基于VSG的接口变换器参数模糊自适应控制策略。该控制策略能够降低系统在振荡过程中的超调量,进一步提升系统在面对扰动时的动态调节性能,且更具灵活性。首先,基于交直流混合微电网的瞬时功率平衡关系,给出接口变换器VSG控制策略;其次,建立整个闭环控制系统的小信号模型,分析关键参数对系统稳定性的影响;然后,基于模糊控制设计虚拟惯量和虚拟电容的自适应控制策略;最后,通过实验验证了所提控制策略的可行性与优越性。

Hierarchical Sponge-Hydrogel Hybrid Structures with Robust Interfaces

Soft materials including elastomers and hydrogels are playing critical roles in a variety of fields,including bioelectrodes,batteries,supercapacitors,biomedical scaffolds,and solar vapor absorbents.Integrating hydrophobic sponges(i.e.,mechanical robustness,elasticity and macroscopic porous structure)and hydrophilic hydrogels(i.e.,autonomous water absorption and transportation,biocompatibility)within one unit could readily combine the complementary characters from each component,making a number of future research directions and applications possible.We propose a simple yet effective strategy to construct sponge-hydrogel hybrid structures with robust hydrophobic-hydrophilic interface.The sponge scaffold imparts the sponges-hydrogel hybrids with desirable mechanical robustness,elasticity and macroscopic pores.On the other hand,the incorporated hydrogel component endows the hybrids with high water content(98 wt%hydrogel and 2 wt%sponge),superior compatibility,and nanoscale pores allowing for storage and transportation of various chemical and biological molecules.We further demonstrate that the introduction of hydrophilic hydrogel components could effectively improve the liquid absorption capability,blood coagulation rate,hemostatic capacity and hemocompatibility,thus promising as hemostatic agents.

Reverse Droop Control-based Smooth Transfer Strategy for Interface Converters in Hybrid AC/DC Distribution Networks

Hybrid AC/DC distribution networks are promising candidates for future applications due to their rapid advancement in power electronics technology.They use interface converters(IFCs)to link DC and AC distribution networks.However,the networks possess drawbacks with AC voltage and frequency offsets when transferring from grid-tied to islanding modes.To address these problems,this paper proposes a simple but effective strategy based on the reverse droop method.Initially,the power balance equation of the distribution system is derived,which reveals that the cause of voltage and frequency offsets is the mismatch between the IFC output power and the rated load power.Then,the reverse droop control is introduced into the IFC controller.By using a voltage-active power/frequency-reactive power(U-P/f-Q)reverse droop loop,the IFC output power enables adaptive tracking of the rated load power.Therefore,the AC voltage offset and frequency offset are suppressed during the transfer process of operational modes.In addition,the universal parameter design method is discussed based on the stability limitations of the control system and the voltage quality requirements of AC critical loads.Finally,simulation and experimental results clearly validate the proposed control strategy and parameter design method.

信号集中监测系统显示的规范化与实现

信号集中监测系统(CSM)经过20多年的发展,从单一的信号设备在线监测,到信号设备的集中监测、再到信号设备的智能监测,先后更新迭代了多个版本,衍生出了多种型号。作为用户与系统交互的重要窗口,CSM显示界面的规范化程度直接影响到用户的使用体验、系统的操作效率,以及故障的诊断和处理速度。以CSM-YH型信号集中监测系统为基础,从系统界面的整体布局、站场显示、预报警、基础显示等方面,对CSM的显示规范化进行介绍。同时对适用于CSM“应用程序+Web”混合开发模式的3种主流技术进行研究,通过功能性、有效性、兼容性、易用性等方面的比较,选取最优的解决方案,旨在通过规范化CSM的显示内容,提高系统的易用性和用户体验,减少用户对不同厂家软件的学习成本,使CSM能够更好地辅助和指导电务维修、故障处理,提高电务系统设备运用质量和维护水平。

Hybrid Modified Rubber Powder and Its Application in Cement Mortar

This research focused on using the waste rubber powder as a kind of regenerate resources to improve the mechanical properties of cement mortar.The two kinds of hybrid modified rubber powder TRP and ATRP were prepared by sol-gel method and then used in cement mortar.The structures and properties of them were studied.It is shown that the nano Si-O-Si network is generated in TRP and ATRP networks and the hydrophilic group is grafted on the surface of ATRP.The mechanical properties of rubber-treated mortar（RTM） were tested and the microstructures of them were also studied.Compared to the mortars with unmodified rubber powders（RP）,NaOH treated rubber powder（SRP） and coupling agent treated rubber powder（CRP）,the RTM with ATRP has the highest compressive strength and flexural strength.The stress-strain curves shown that the peak of stress of RTM with ATRP is increased and indicated the higher compression deformation and toughness.It is found that the interfacial adhesion between the ATRP and cement mortar is increased distinctly by SEM,which results in enhanced ductility and mechanical properties of RTM with ATRP.

Dual-layer vermiculite nanosheet based hybrid film to suppress dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries

Lithium metal anode has become a favorable candidate for next-generation rechargeable batteries.However, the unstable interface between lithium metal and electrolyte leads to the growth of dendrites,resulting in the low Coulombic efficiency and even the safety concerns. Herein, a rigid-flexible dual-layer vermiculite nanosheet(VN) based organic-inorganic hybrid film on lithium metal anode is proposed to suppress dendrite growth and relieve volume fluctuations. The inner mechanically robust VN layer(3 μm thick) enhances the mechanical properties of the protective layer, while the outer polymer(4 μm thick) can enhance the flexibility of the hybrid layer. The Li | Li symmetric cell with protected lithium shows an extended life of over 670 h. The full cell with Li anode protected by dual-layer interface exhibits a better capacity retention of 80% after 174 cycles in comparison to bare Li anode with 94 cycles.This study provides a novel approach and a significant step towards prolonging lifespan of lithium metal batteries.

Structural considerations in friction welding of hybrid Al_2O_3-reinforced aluminum composites

Comparative studies on the relationship between the welding parameters and joining efficiency in the friction welding of hybrid Al2O3-reinforced aluminum composites were conducted. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) with 37% (volume fraction) aluminum particle were joined by friction welding. The results show that the effects of the rotation speed on the reduction rate of particle size are greater than those of the upset pressure, and the area of the MMC weld zone decreases as the joining efficiency increases, while it is considered that the joining efficiency does not increase as the reduction rate of particle size decreases. During the macro-examination of the bonding interface, a gray discolored region was observed on the bonding interface, and the center of the region was dark gray. After the micro-examination of the bonding interface, base metal made some second particulate formed by condensed alumina particulate but discoloration part distributed minute alumina particulate without second particulate. Consequently, it was also observed that rotational speed of 3 000 r/min and upset pressure of 63.6 MPa showed a very good joint.