Tailoring MXene Thickness and Functionalization for Enhanced Room‑Temperature Trace NO_(2) Sensing

In this study,precise control over the thickness and termination of Ti3C2TX MXene flakes is achieved to enhance their electrical properties,environmental stability,and gas-sensing performance.Utilizing a hybrid method involving high-pressure processing,stirring,and immiscible solutions,sub-100 nm MXene flake thickness is achieved within the MXene film on the Si-wafer.Functionalization control is achieved by defunctionalizing MXene at 650℃ under vacuum and H2 gas in a CVD furnace,followed by refunctionalization with iodine and bromine vaporization from a bubbler attached to the CVD.Notably,the introduction of iodine,which has a larger atomic size,lower electronegativity,reduce shielding effect,and lower hydrophilicity(contact angle:99°),profoundly affecting MXene.It improves the surface area(36.2 cm^(2) g^(-1)),oxidation stability in aqueous/ambient environments(21 days/80 days),and film conductivity(749 S m^(-1)).Additionally,it significantly enhances the gas-sensing performance,including the sensitivity(0.1119Ωppm^(-1)),response(0.2% and 23%to 50 ppb and 200 ppm NO_(2)),and response/recovery times(90/100 s).The reduced shielding effect of the–I-terminals and the metallic characteristics of MXene enhance the selectivity of I-MXene toward NO2.This approach paves the way for the development of stable and high-performance gas-sensing two-dimensional materials with promising prospects for future studies.

Coating thickness control in continuously fabricating metallic glass-coated composite wires

A continuous production process was developed for coating bulk metallic glasses on the metallic wire surface. The effects of processing parameters, including the drawing velocity and coating temperature, on the coating thickness were investigated. It is found that the coating thickness increases with the increase in drawing velocity but decreases with the increase in coating temperature. A fluid mechanical model was developed to quantify the coating thickness under various processing conditions. By using this theoretical model, the coating thickness was calculated, and the calculated values are in good agreement with the experimental data.

Quantifying a critical marl thickness for vertical fracture extension using field data and numerical experiments

In fractured reservoirs characterized by low matrix permeability,fracture networks control the main fluid flow paths.However,in layered reservoirs,the vertical extension of fractures is often restricted to single layers.In this study,we explored the effect of changing marl/shale thickness on fracture extension using comprehensive field data and numerical modeling.The field data were sampled from coastal exposures of Liassic limestone-marl/shale alternations in Wales and Somerset(Bristol Channel Basin,UK).The vertical fracture traces of more than 4000 fractures were mapped in detail.Six sections were selected to represent a variety of layer thicknesses.Besides the field data also thin sections were analyzed.Numerical models of fracture extension in a two-layer limestone-marl system were based on field data and laboratory measurements of Young's moduli.The modeled principal stress magnitude σ3 along the lithological contact was used as an indication for fracture extension through marls.Field data exhibit good correlation(R^2=0.76) between fracture extension and marl thickness,the thicker the marl layer the fewer fractures propagate through.The model results show that almost no tensile stress reaches the top of the marl layer when the marls are thicker than 30 cm.For marls that are less than 20 cm,the propagation of stress is more dependent on the stiffness of the marls.The higher the contrast between limestone and marl stiffness the lower the stress that is transmitted into the marl layer.In both model experiments and field data the critical marl thickness for fracture extension is ca.15-20 cm.This quantification of critical marl thicknesses can be used to improve predictions of fracture networks and permeability in layered rocks.Up-or downsampling methods often ignore spatially continuous impermeable layers with thicknesses that are under the detection limit of seismic data.However,ignoring these layers can lead to overestimates of the overall permeability.Therefore,the understanding of how fractures propagate and terminate through impermeable layers will help to improve the characterization of conventional reservoirs.

Manifestations of type 2 diabetes in corneal endothelial cell density,corneal thickness and intraocular pressure

We sought to evaluate central corneal thickness（CCT）,corneal endothelial cell density（ECD）and intraocular pressure（IOP）in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus（DM）and to associate potential differences with diabetes duration and treatment modality in a prospective,randomized study.We measured ECD,CCT and IOP of125 patients with type 2 DM（mean age 57.1±11.5 years）and compared them with 90 age-matched controls.Measured parameters were analyzed for association with diabetes duration and glucose control modalities（insulin injection or oral medication）while controlling for age.In the diabetic group,the mean ECD（2511±252 cells/mm^2）,mean CCT（539.7±33.6μm）and mean IOP（18.3±2.5 mmHg）varied significantly from those the control group[ECD：2713±132 cells/mm^2（P〈0.0001）,CCT：525.0±45.3μm（P=0.003）and IOP：16.7±1.8 mmHg（P〈0.0001）].ECD was significantly reduced by about 32 cell/mm^2 for diabetics with duration of〉10 years when compared with those with duration of〈10 years（P〈0.05）.CCT was thicker and IOP was higher for diabetics with duration of〉10 years than those with duration of〈10 years（P〉0.05）.None of the measured parameters was significantly associated with diabetes duration and treatment modality（P〉0.05）.In conclusion,subjects with type 2DM exhibit significant changes in ECD,IOP and CCT,which,however,are not correlated with disease duration or if the patients receive on insulin injection or oral medications.

The Techniques to Reduce Variations within One Plate

Conventional techniques to control variations within one plate have been based on preset models and constant automatic position control (APC or pressure feedback automatic gauge control(PAGC).However.because of the rolling force prediction error in the preset models and of the inadequate response speed of dynamic system and of the eccentricity, etc.,the conventional method has not given satisfactory results, the statistics'variations within one plate are in range of 0.25-0.60 mm The authors have developed the techniques to control the variations, which are dynamic intelligent control of hydraulic screwdown system. synchronism control of hydraulic screwdown, eccentricity control method by rotary encoder and the curve of modulus of mill measured automatically, etc., The techniques were fully and successfully industrialized in The Plate Mill of Maanshan Iron and Steel Company and good results that variations are in range of 0.08-0.15min hare been obtained in that mill.

Robust ZnS interphase for stable Zn metal anode of high-performance aqueous secondary batteries

Although Zn metal is an ideal anode candidate for aqueous batteries owing to its high theoretical capacity,lower cost,and safety,its service life and efficiency are damaged by severe hydrogen evolution reaction,self-corrosion,and dendrite growth.Herein,a thickness-controlled ZnS passivation layer was fabricated on the Zn metal surface to obtain Zn@ZnS electrode through oxidation–orientation sulfuration by the liquid-and vapor-phase hydrothermal processes.Benefiting from the chemical inertness of the ZnS interphase,the as-prepared Zn@ZnS electrode presents an excellent anti-corrosion and undesirable hydrogen evolution reaction.Meanwhile,the thickness-optimized ZnS layer with an unbalanced charge distribution represses dendrite growth by guiding Zn plating/stripping,leading to long service life.Consequently,the Zn@Zn S presented 300 cycles in the symmetric cells with a 42 mV overpotential,200 cycles in half cells with a 78 mV overpotential,and superb rate performance in Zn||NH;V;O;full cells.

Optimal Control of a Tandem Cold Rolling System for Tracking Problem

The optimal control principle and procedure of a tandem cold rolling system for tracking problem have been proposed in this paper for the first time. The state-space description of the tandem cold rolling system for the cold-strip mill of Wuhan Iron and Steel Company is: x_(k+1)=Ax_k+(_k,y_k=Cx_k+η_k The optimum performance index of the system for tracking problem is: J_(min)=minEr[(1/2)sum from k=0 to m e'_kOe_k sum from k=0 to m-1 u'_kRu_k] The authors have deduced the optimal control of the system for tracking problem as follows u_k~*=-S_k(Ay_k+_(k+1)-) the feedback gain matrix S_k is given by S_k=(B'P_(k+1)B-R)^(-1)B'P_(k+1) Pk satisfies the matrix difference equation p_k=P_(k+1)-[(S_k^(-1))'-B']^(-1)R(S_k^(-1)-B)^(-1)+Q with terminal condition P_m=Q. On the above-mentioned principle of optimal control,an optimal control procedure of the tandem cold rolling system has been obtained, and a computer simulation has been performed. The results of the simulation are satisfactory.

Thinner 2D α-MoO_(3) makes setting up memristors easier

Two-dimensional(2D)metal oxide α-MoO_(3) shows great potentials because of its very high dielectric constant,air stability and anisotropic phonon polaritons.However,a method to produce ultrathin single crystallineα-MoO_(3) with high transferability for functional device architecture is lacking.Herein,we report on the controllable synthesis of ultrathinα-MoO_(3) single crystals via chemical vapor deposition(CVD)assisted by plasma pretreatment.We also carried out systematic computational work to explicate the mechanism for the slantly-oriented growth of thin nanosheets on plasma-pretreated substrate.The method possesses certain universality to synthesize other ultrathin oxide materials,such as Bi_(2)O_(3) and Sb_(2)O_(3) nanosheets.As-grownα-MoO_(3) presents a high dielectric constant(≈40),ultrathin thickness(≈3 nm)and high transferability.Memristors withα-MoO_(3) as the functional layers show excellent performance featuring high on/off ratio of approximately 104,much lower set voltage around 0.5 V,and highly repetitive voltage sweep endurance.The power consumption of MoO_(3) memristors is significantly reduced,resulted from reduced thickness of the MoO_(3) nanosheets.Single crystal ultrathinα-MoO_(3) shows great potentials in post-Moore memristor and the synthesis of CVD assisted by plasma pretreatment approach points to a new route for materials growth.

Research on film thickness of conductive line formed by laser micro-fine cladding and flexibly direct writing technique

The conventional technology could not fulfill the rapidly growing need for fine conductive lines for its inherent limits. Therefore, in this study laser micro-fine cladding and flexibly direct writing technique is used to obtain conductive lines with high precision and reliability. In the case of different substrates and parameters, film thickness will be different. Film thickness directly influences the reliability and stability of conductive lines with exception of quality and running speed. Therefore, we focus on developing the optimal parameters for the different substrates to achieve expected film thickness and make conductive lines have good performance and quality.

Numerical Study of Improving Aerodynamic Performance of Low Solidity LPT Cascade through Increasing Trailing Edge Thickness

This paper presents a new idea to reduce the solidity of low-pressure turbine(LPT) blade cascades,while remain the structural integrity of LPT blade.Aerodynamic performance of a low solidity LPT cascade was improved by increasing blade trailing edge thickness(TET).The solidity of the LPT cascade blade can be reduced by about12.5% through increasing the TET of the blade without a significant drop in energy efficiency.For the low solidity LPT cascade,increasing the TET can decrease energy loss by 23.30% and increase the flow turning angle by1.86% for Reynolds number(Re) of 25,000 and freestream turbulence intensities(FSTT) of 2.35%.The flow control mechanism governing behavior around the trailing edge of an LPT cascade is also presented.The results show that appropriate TET is important for the optimal design of high-lift load LPT blade cascades.

单晶二维材料生长中的层数调控机制

最近,通过将外延生长的多层二维晶畴进行无缝拼接,研究人员成功实现了晶圆级单晶二维多层材料的合成.不同于以往观察到的类似婚礼蛋糕或倒置婚礼蛋糕结构,这些多层二维晶畴中所有层都具有完全相同的尺寸和形状,即多层同步生长.基于此,本文通过理论计算探索了多层二维材料的不同生长模式,提出了多层同步生长的物理模型,揭示了基底上液体异质表面层的形成是保证同步生长的关键性因素.作者指出在生长过程中,多层二维材料嵌入在衬底的异质表面层中,同时底层与固态基底直接接触.异质层能有效钝化二维材料的边缘,从而防止这些活性边缘的融合,而异质层与基底之间的高界面则迫使不同层的二维材料边缘保持同步生长.通过对多层同步生长机理的深入了解,本文揭示了发生多层同步生长的条件,为合成层数可控的晶圆级单晶二维材料提供了新的思路.

Dynamic Decoupling for Combined Shape and Gauge Control System in Wide Strip Rolling Process

The precision of profile and thickness is the most important target for wide strip rolling,but the coupling of profile control and thickness control is ignored in rolling schedule,which holds down the simultaneous quality improvement of profile and thickness.A cross-coupled process control model for combined shape and gauge control was developed on the basis of the fact that both controls for profile and thickness are realized by controlling the rolling gap.A dynamic decoupling controller was then proposed to decouple the model.Both the simulation results and the online production data are valid and ensure the quality of the decoupling controller.

A writable lithium metal ink

The recent revival of Li metal anodes(LMA)leads to a renewed interest in LMA as the ultimate choice for rechargeable lithium batteries towards high energy density.However,multiple challenges stand in the way of using LMA,of which high reactivity,dendrite growth,the difficulty of fabricating Li thin foils,and the flammability of organic liquid electrolytes are typical.Here,a writable Li metal ink(LMI)prepared by introducing biomass-derived carbon particles into molten Li is presented.Due to the significantly decreased surface tension,LMI is able to directly write on copper foils or other substrates that ultrathin Li foils with a remarkably small thickness(<10μm)can be achieved.The versatility of LMI is further demonstrated in addressing the interface issue between LMA and garnet-type solid-state electrolytes,where directly writing LMI on the garnet offers a perfect contact and enables an extremely low interfacial resistance of 6Ωcm^2,in sharp contrast to 939Ωcm^2 between the pure Li and the garnet.Due to the successful partnership with non-flammable solid-state electrolytes,ink-based technology may have a chance to bring us very close to the use of solid-state lithium metal batteries(SSLMBs)with high safety and high energy density.

Preparation of high performance thin-film polarizers

The optical performance of thin film polarizers is highly sensitive to the layer thicknesses of thin film.The thicknesses of the sensitive layers are optimized in order to gain broader polarizing zone in such case when the total layer thickness does not increase.An automatic layer thickness control system is established,and errors caused by different monitoring methods are analyzed.With this thickness control system,thin-film polarizers with Tp higher than 98%and Tp/Ts higher than 200：1（Tp and Ts are transmissions for p- and s-polarizations,respectively） with the bandwidth of 11 nm are prepared.Using the system allows for optimum repeatability of three successive runs.