用于空间BIB探测器的0.3 W@4.2 K大冷量轻量化低温系统

大阵列BIB探测器由于其高量子效率和低暗电流而成为广泛的研究对象,特别是在空间应用方向。如2021年发射的詹姆斯韦伯太空望远镜,它已经进行了许多重要的天文观测。一个稳定、高效、轻量化的液氦温区低温系统对BIB探测器的运行至关重要。氦节流制冷机可取代传统的大容积液氦杜瓦,能满足空间液氦温区的制冷要求。为了同时提高4.2 K的制冷量并减轻重量,提出了一种0.3 W@4.2 K的大冷量轻量化的4.2 K低温制冷系统。并且在现有0.1 W@4.1 K制冷量的低温系统上进行实验,验证了该系统的设计方法。在不同的冷却温度区采用不同的冷却方法,以实现冷却的高效性和轻便性。开发了一个新的集成斯特林制冷机,在80 K时提供高效的一级预冷,制冷量为15 W,重量仅为4.5 kg;二级预冷采用主动活塞调相的15 K脉管制冷机,制冷量为0.9 W。此多级低温制冷系统通过耦合氦气JT循环,可以在4.2 K时提供0.3 W的制冷量,输入功低于1.8 kW。此系统将为正在快速发展的红外天文观测所需的空间BIB探测器提供保障。     

基于绿电流分析的用户侧消纳责任分配研究

双碳目标的提出促进了我国绿色电力的发展,也对绿色电力消纳提出了新要求。当前阶段,对于用户侧绿电消纳责任分配问题尚未形成统一政策,围绕这一问题,探讨了绿电流分析的必要性,概述了潮流分析、碳流分析、绿电流分析3者的侧重点和对应关系。结合电力系统潮流计算,提出了电力系统绿电流分析理论的基本概念和重要结论,初步形成了绿电流分析的计算方法。通过IEEE 14节点母线系统对所提方法进行验证,分析了不同情况下系统各节点绿电流的分布特点。最后对绿电消纳责任划分、单一机组的绿电流向追踪等应用方向进行了展望。     

基于高速电力线载波通信的智能检测终端研制

因通信单元检测工作繁杂、效率低,分拣工作难度增大,研究了基于高速电力线载波通信(high-speed power line carrier communication,HPLC)的智能检测终端硬件整体结构和软件整体结构的设计,重点进行了终端的数据链路层协议及抄控器抄读功能的设计,研制出一款能够兼容当前各类芯片载波方案的智能检测终端。实验表明,所研制的智能检测终端解决了不同厂家抄控器不能互抄的弊端,可满足拆回采集通信单元分拣应用需求。     

基于宽频等值电路的配电变压器局部放电电气定位研究

当配电变压器中发生局部放电时,脉冲电流信号会沿着绕组传播,检测低压绕组中性点接地处脉冲电流即可实现配电变压器局部放电检测。以往的配电变压器局部放电检测及评价方法无法判断放电位置与放电类型,难以准确评估配电变压器绝缘状态。建立了配电变压器宽频等值电路模型,研究了不同位置、不同类型局部放电脉冲电流信号在配电变压器绕组中的传播规律,提出了小波-经验模态联合去噪算法过滤现场检测中的噪声信号。通过计算脉冲电流信号的能量值以及三相波形相似系数实现了配电变压器局部放电的电气定位,以对多组不同噪声水平的信号进行验证,均可实现准确定位,验证了去噪算法和定位方法的有效性。     

Versatile Hypoxic Extracellular Vesicles Laden in an Injectable and Bioactive Hydrogel for Accelerated Bone Regeneration

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as an appealing alternative to cell therapy in regenerative medicine. Unlike bone marrow MSCs (BMSCs) cultured in vitro with normoxia, bone marrow in vivo is exposed to a hypoxic environment. To date, it remains unclear whether hypoxia preconditioning can improve the function of BMSC-derived EVs and be more conducive to bone repair. Herein, it is found that hypoxia preconditioned BMSCs secrete more biglycan (Bgn)-rich EVs via proteomics analysis, and these hypoxic EVs (Hypo-EVs) significantly promote osteoblast proliferation, migration, differentiation, and mineralization by activating the phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B pathway. Subsequently, an injectable bioactive hydrogel composed of poly(ethylene glycol)/polypeptide copolymers is developed to improve the stability and retention of Hypo-EVs in vivo. The Hypo-EVs-laden hydrogel shows continuous liberation of Hypo-EVs for 3 weeks and substantially accelerates bone regeneration in 5-mm rat cranial defects. Finally, it is confirmed that Bgn in EVs is a pivotal protein regulating osteoblast differentiation and mineralization and exerts its effects through paracrine mechanisms. Therefore, this study shows that hypoxia stimulation is an effective approach to optimize the therapeutic effects of BMSC-derived EVs and that injectable hydrogel-based EVs delivery is a promising strategy for tissue regeneration.     

Interfacial Proton Supply/Filtration Regulates the Dynamics of Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction Reaction: A Perspective

As a promising energy carrier, ammonia synthesis by electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (eNRR) is a promising green and low-carbon ammonia synthesis strategy that can replace the traditional Haber–Bosch process. However, the development of eNRR processes is mainly severely constrained by competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and the corresponding strategies to inhibit this adverse side reaction to obtain high eNRR selectivity are still limited. In addition, for this complex reaction involving gas–liquid–solid three-phase interface and proton/electron transfer, it is great significance to analyze and summarize the existing inhibition HER strategies from the viewpoint of dynamics. In view of this, this work reviews proton supply/filtration regulation strategy in catalytic system, allowing a systematic survey of the literature focusing on interface membrane regulation (inorganic membrane and organic membrane), electrolyte regulation (metal-mediated strategy and electrolyte ion regulation strategy) and system device design (electrode structure design and electrolytic cell device design). Constructive catalytic system design guidance is also suggested to inhibit hydrogen evolution and improve NH₃ selectivity, aiming for scalable and economically feasible applications.     

Ultrafast Switchable Passive Radiative Cooling Smart Windows with Synergistic Optical Modulation

Switchable passive radiative cooling (PRC) smart windows can modulate sunlight transmission and spontaneously emit heat to outer space through atmospheric transparent window, presenting great potential in building energy conservation. However, realizing stable and on-demand control of the cooling efficiency for PRC materials is still challenging. Herein, an electro-controlled polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) smart window showing PRC property is designed and prepared by adding mid-infrared emitting reactive monomers into the conventional PDLC matrix. It is found that not only the electro-optical properties but also the PRC efficiency of PRC PDLC film are tunable by regulating the content of the mid-infrared emitting components, film thickness, and micromorphology. This advanced PRC PDLC material achieves a near/sub-ambient temperature when the solar irradiance is below 400 W m⁻² and can dynamically manage daytime cooling efficiency. Importantly, its PRC efficiency is capable of being tuned in an on-demand and ultrafast millisecond-scale way, whose controllable transparency enables multistage heat regulation. This study is hoped to provide new inspiration in the preparation of advanced optical devices and energy-efficient equipment.     

In Situ Topochemical Transformation of ZnIn2S4 for Efficient Photocatalytic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Diformylfuran

Photocatalytic selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) coupled H₂ production offers a promising approach to producing valuable chemicals. Herein, an efficient in situ topological transformation tactic is developed for producing porous O-doped ZnIn₂S₄ nanosheets for HMF oxidation cooperative with H₂ evolution. Aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning TEM images show that the hierarchical porous O-ZIS-120 possesses abundant atomic scale edge steps and lattice defects, which is beneficial for electron accumulation and molecule adsorption. The optimal catalyst (O-ZIS-120) exhibits remarkable performance with 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) yields of 1624 µmol h⁻¹ g⁻¹ and the selectivity of >97%, simultaneously with the H₂ evolution rate of 1522 µmol h⁻¹ g⁻¹. Mechanistic investigations through theoretical calculations show that O in the O-ZIS-120 lattice can reduce the oxidation energy barrier of hydroxyl groups of HMF. In situ attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS) results reveal that DFF^* (C₄H₂(CHO)₂O^*) intermediate has a weak interaction with O-ZIS-120 and desorb as the final product. This study elucidates the topotactic structural transitions of 2D materials simultaneously with electronic structure modulation for efficient photocatalytic DFF production.     

In Situ Artificial Hybrid SEI Layer Enabled High-Performance Prelithiated SiOx Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Considered the promising anode material for next-generation high-energy lithium-ion batteries, SiO_x has been slow to commercialize due to its low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer, which leads to reduced full-cell energy density, short cycling lives, and poor rate performance. Herein, a novel strategy is proposed to in situ construct an artificial hybrid SEI layer consisting of LiF and Li₃Sb on a prelithiated SiO_x anode via spontaneous chemical reaction with SbF₃. In addition to the increasing ICE (94.5%), the preformed artificial SEI layer with long-term cycle stability and enhanced Li⁺ transport capability enables a remarkable improvement in capacity retention and rate capability for modified SiO_x. Furthermore, the full cell using Li(Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1)O₂ and a pre-treated anode exhibits high ICE (86.0%) and capacity retention (86.6%) after 100 cycles at 0.5 C. This study provides a fresh insight into how to obtain stable interface on a prelithiated SiO_x anode for high energy and long lifespan lithium-ion batteries.     

Biomimetic Aerogel for Moisture-Induced Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Electronic Skin

Moisture–electric generator (MEG)-based blue energy is widely studied. There is still a significant challenge in improving the power of the MEGs system and expanding its application in self-powered electronic skin. Inspired by the structure of ferns, a biomimetic moisture–electric aerogel is designed to collect energy. Polyvinyl alcohol dendritic colloids act as “roots” and “stems” to provide support and channels to transport water molecules. Meanwhile, “leaf-like” graphene oxide sheets generate electricity through direct interaction with water. Besides, based on the above biomimetic structure, this work further enhances the output performance of MEGs by increasing the specific surface area (120.4 m² g⁻¹) and introducing an ultra-high ion density gradient (from −35 to +37 mV). Meanwhile, due to the excellent water absorption, the MEGs show good salt resistance and cyclic stability. By constructing unique biomimetic structures, ultra-high ion density gradient, and regulating environmental conditions, a high-performance MEG is obtained, including ultra-high open-circuit voltage (1.9 V) and short-circuit current (82.5 µA), the industry-leading power density among MEGs with continuous output is reported in the literature (22.55 µW cm⁻²). Besides, the MEGs can accurately respond to environmental and pressure changes, showing its application potential in self-powered electronic skin.