Effect of the deposition parameters on the voiding propensity of solder joints with Cu electroplated in a Hull cell

A quantitative study of the impact of key Cu plating parameters on the voiding propensity of solder joints with Cu electroplated in a commercially available plating solution (CAPS) is performed first on 0.3 cm² Cu rotating disk electrode. It is shown that similar to samples plated in a generic plating solution (GPS) containing bis(3-sulfopropyl) disulfide, polyethylene glycol, and Cl⁻ ions, void-prone samples are deposited predominantly at higher overpotentials, in the range from positive to −0.20 V. In the second part, a Hull cell with 46 cm² cathode is used to scale up the voiding study in both, GPS and CAPS. It is demonstrated that plating conditions could be chosen in a way to generate both, void-prone and void-proof Cu on the same cathode panel. Thus, the controlled voiding propensity illustrated for the first time in a prototype of industrial Cu plating helps in realizing the sporadic nature of the voiding phenomenon.     

Counterion Interaction and Association in Metal-Oxide Cluster Macroanionic Solutions and the Consequent Self-Assembly

The interaction between large metal-oxide polyanions and their counterions is unique. Owing to their size disparity, there is a moderate ion-pairing effect and loose distribution of counterions around macroions, which leads to the unique solution behavior and the self-assembly of the macroions in polar solvents, and the counterion exchange capability around macroions. Furthermore, the macroion–counterion interaction also affects the catalytic behavior of the polyoxometalate (POM) clusters. Replacement of functionalized cations helps to modify the POM anions through static charge attraction. At the same time, the strong POM–counterion interaction can also lead to counterion-dependent synthesis. Recent developments on theoretical simulations help to understand this interaction at the molecular scale. This review summarizes the chronological progress of the exploration of macroion–counterion interaction (both theoretically and experimentally) and its impact on related research fields.     

Preparation and characterization of rare-earth bulks with controllable nanostructures

The preparation and characterization of pure rare-earth-metal bulks with controllable nanostructures are reported in this paper. A novel 'oxygen-free' in?situ synthesis technique that combines inert-gas condensation with spark plasma sintering (SPS) technology is proposed. Taking into account the special mechanisms of SPS consolidation and the scale effects of nanoparticles, we introduced practical procedures for preparing rare-earth bulks of amorphous, mixed amorphous and nanocrystals, and nanocrystalline microstructures, respectively. Compared with the conventional polycrystalline bulk, these nanostructured bulks exhibit substantially improved physical and mechanical properties. This technique enables comprehensive studies on the microstructures and properties of a large variety of nanostructured metallic materials that are highly reactive in the air.     

Impact of Solvent Additive on Carrier Transport in Polymer:Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Photovoltaic Cells

The effects of a solvent additive, 1,8‐diiodooctane (DIO), on both hole and electron transport are investigated in a state‐of‐the‐art bulk‐heterojunction (BHJ) system, namely PTB7:PC₇₁BM. For a polymer:fullerene weight ratio of 1:1.5, the electron mobility in the blend film increases by two orders of magnitude with the DIO concentration while almost no change is found in the hole mobility. For lower DIO concentrations, the electron mobility is suppressed because of large, but poorly connected PC₇₁BM domains. For higher concentrations of DIO, the electron mobility is improved progressively and the hole mobility becomes the limiting factor. Between 1 and 5 vol%, the electron and hole mobilities are balanced. Using the Gaussian disorder model (GDM), we found that the DIO concentration modifies fundamentally the average hopping distances of the electrons. In addition, there exist alternative donor–acceptor ratios to achieve optimized PTB7:PC₇₁BM based solar cells. It is demonstrated that the fullerene content of the BHJ film can be significantly reduced from 1:1.5 to 1:1 while the optimized performance can still be preserved.     

Surface molecular doping of all-inorganic perovskite using zethrenes molecules

Nano Research - We present an optical and photoelectron spectroscopic study to elucidate the interfacial electronic properties of organic-inorganic semiconductor heterojunctions formed in a...     

Regulating Surface and Grain‐Boundary Structures of Ni‐Rich Layered Cathodes for Ultrahigh Cycle Stability

The wide applications of Ni‐rich LiNi_1‐x‐yCo_xMn_yO₂ cathodes are severely limited by capacity fading and voltage fading during the cycling process resulting from the pulverization of particles, interfacial side reactions, and phase transformation. The canonical surface modification approach can improve the stability to a certain extent; however, it fails to resolve the key bottlenecks. The preparation of Li(Ni_0.4Co_0.2Mn_0.4)_1‐xTi_xO₂ on the surface of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ particles with a coprecipitation method is reported. After sintering, Ti diffuses into the interior and mainly distributes along surface and grain boundaries. A strong surface and grain boundary strengthening are simultaneously achieved. The pristine particles are fully pulverized into first particles due to mechanical instability and high strains, which results in serious capacity fading. In contrast, the strong surface and the grain boundary strengthening can maintain the structural integrity, and therefore significantly improve the cycle stability. A general and simple strategy for the design of high‐performance Ni‐rich LiNi_1‐x‐yCo_xMn_yO₂ cathode is provided and is applicable to surface modification and grain‐boundary regulation of other advanced cathodes for batteries.     

Gelatin manipulation of latent macropores formation in brushite cement

Macroporous brushite cement was prepared from a mixture of -tricalcium phosphate (-TCP) and monocalcium phosphate monohydrate (MCPM) using gelatin powder as a latent templates. In a setting reaction coexisting with gelatin, closed packed, open-pore structure with 100–200 m macropores are obtained after immersion of the set cement into PBS buffer (pH 7.4) at 37 °C for 1–4 weeks. The macroporous brushite cement has compressive strength of 15 MPa originally, which reducing to 5.5 MPa with macropore formation gradually in comparison to that of cancellous bone (5–10 MPa).     

基于红外热像的涂料饰面外墙质量缺陷识别方法

涂料饰面外墙质量缺陷直接影响着建筑安全性和舒适性。从红外热像检测法的原理出发,结合工程检测案例,对涂料饰面外墙常见的红外图像特征进行归类分析,总结涂料饰面外墙质量缺陷的识别方法,同类项目的工程检测提供参考。     

基于Fluent的上游泵送机械密封性能正交试验研究

提出一种斜线槽上游泵送机械密封,运用正交试验法设计上游泵送机械密封试验方案,基于Fluent软件进行数值模拟试验,分析各个试验参数对密封端面开启力和泄漏量的影响。结果表明:在试验参数的取值范围内,对开启力有显著影响的因素是槽数、径向夹角、槽深、液膜厚度、转速和压差,具体表现为开启力随着径向夹角、槽深、液膜厚度、转速和进出口压差的增大呈上升趋势,随着槽数的增多呈下降趋势;对泄漏量有显著影响的因素是槽深、槽宽比、液膜厚度、转速和压差,具体表现为泄漏量槽宽比、液膜厚度、转速和进出口压差的增大呈上升趋势,随着槽数的增多而呈下降趋势。依据正交试验分析结果,提出初步优化的密封端面结构参数。