Effect of carrier screening on ZnO-based resistive switching memory devices

The carrier screening effect occurs commonly in dielectric materials. It reduces the electric potential gradient, thus negatively affecting the functionality of resistive random access memory (RRAM) devices. An Au/ZnO film/Al-doped ZnO device fabricated in this work exhibited no resistive switching (RS), which was attributed to the carrier screening effect. Therefore, annealing was used for alleviating the screening effect, significantly enhancing the RS property. In addition, different on/off ratios were obtained for various bias values, and the screening effect was accounted for by investigating electron transport mechanisms. Furthermore, different annealing temperatures were employed to modulate the free carrier concentration in ZnO films to alleviate the screening effect. The maximal on/off ratio reached 10⁵ at an annealing temperature of 600 °C, yielding the lowest number of free carriers and the weakest screening effect in ZnO films. This work investigates the screening effect in RS devices. The screening effect not only modulates the characteristics of memory devices but also provides insight into the mechanism of RS in these devices.

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Mg-Ca-Mn、Mg-Ca-Sr三元生物镁合金制备与研究

为了改善Mg-Ca二元生物镁合金的力学性能和体外降解性能,分别制备了Mg-Ca-Mn和Mg-Ca-Sr三元合金,比较了3种合金的显微组织、力学性能及在Hanks溶液中的降解性能.实验结果表明,Mg-Ca-Sr合金的力学性能和体外降解性能较好,抗拉强度为230MPa,析氢腐蚀速率为0.042 mL/(d·cm2).     

Therapy for cerebral ischemic injury with erythropoietin-containing nanoparticles

In this study we prepared nanocarrier of erythropoietin (EPO) and the curative effect of the EPO-containing nanoparticles for periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) model was validated. It was demonstrated that EPO-containing nanoparticles can ameliorate drug-induced liquefaction caused by hypoxia. EPO-containing nanomedicine may open new therapeutic strategies in hypoxia cure.     

主动磁悬浮轴承支承旋转机械的减振性能研究

针对旋转机械的振动噪声问题,在对轴承工作特性及系统振动传递特性进行理论分析的基础上,提出了采用新型主动磁悬浮轴承取代传统机械轴承以实现整机减振降噪的设想.以某工程试验样机为研究对象,利用有限元软件考察了轴承的刚度变化对该样机轴承座机脚振动不平衡响应的影响,进而开展了专门的振动对比实验来对主动磁悬浮轴承的减振性能进行实际评估.结果表明:减小轴承刚度的思路对于降低旋转机械的机脚振动确实可行;相比于机械轴承,采用主动磁悬浮轴承支承对于减小整机振动水平具有显著实际效果.相关结论可为拓展主动磁悬浮轴承技术的应用领域和场合提供重要思路及数据支持,同时也为其今后的工程化实用奠定研究基础.     

Comparison of the effects of Mg–6Zn and titanium on intestinal tract in vivo

To evaluate the ability of Mg–6Zn to replace titanium nails in the reconstruction of the intestinal tract in general surgery, we compared the Mg–6Zn and titanium implants with respect to their effects on rat’s intestinal tract by biochemical, radiological, pathological and immunohistochemical methods. The results indicated that Mg–6Zn implants started to degrade at the third week and disintegrate at the fourth week. No bubbles appeared, which may be associated with intestinal absorption of the Mg–6Zn implants. Pathological analyses (containing liver, kidney and cecum tissues) and biochemical measurements, including serum magnesium, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, glutamic–pyruvic–transaminase and glutamic–oxaloacetic–transaminase proved that degradation of Mg–6Zn did not harm the important organs, which is an improvement over titanium implants. Immunohistochemical results showed that Mg–6Zn could enhance the expression of transforming growth factor-β₁. Mg–6Zn reduced the expression of tumor necrosis factor at different stages. In general, our study demonstrates that the Mg–6Zn alloy had good biocompatibility in vivo and performed better than titanium at promoting healing and reducing inflammation. It may be a promising candidate for stapler pins in intestinal reconstruction.     

沙柳/聚乙烯醇新型水凝胶复合膜的制备及性能研究

采用湿法纺丝合成新型沙柳木粉(SPP)/聚乙烯醇(PVA)水凝胶复合膜(SPPM)。研究凝固浴时间、硫酸浓度对SPPM吸附Hg²⁺吸附量与力学性能的影响。采用扫描电镜(SEM)、比表面积和平均孔径、红外光谱(FT-IR)和X射线衍射(XRD)等手段分析SPPM的结构和吸附机理;采用热重(TG)对SPPM的热性能进行分析。结果表明:凝固浴时间为1h, H₂SO₄浓度为7%时最佳,吸附量为421mg/g。SPPM具有较好的孔道结构,吸附性能良好且可重复利用5次以上,并具有较大的比表面积以及良好的热稳定性。SPPM的Hg²⁺吸附过程符合伪二级动力学模型和Freundlich等温线模型。     

Collaborative Design of Hollow Nanocubes,In Situ Cross‐Linked Binder,and Amorphous Void@SiOx@C as a Three‐Pronged Strategy for Ultrastable Lithium Storage

Although silicon‐based materials are ideal candidate anodes for high energy density lithium‐ion batteries, the large volumetric expansion seriously damages the integrity of the electrodes and impedes commercial processes. Reasonable electrode design based on adjustable structures of silicon and strong binders prepared by a facile method is still a great challenge. Herein, a three‐pronged collaborative strategy via hollow nanocubes, amorphous Void@SiO_x@C, and in situ cross‐linked polyacrylic acid and d ‐sorbitol 3D network binder (c‐PAA‐DS) is adopted to maintain structural/electrode integrality and stability. The all‐integrated c‐PAA‐DS/Void@SiO_x@C electrode delivers excellent mechanical property, which is attributed to ductility of the c‐PAA‐DS binder and high adhesion energy between Void@SiO_x@C and c‐PAA‐DS calculated by density functional theory. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of accommodation of the hollow structure, protection of outer carbon shell, amorphous Void@SiO_x@C, and strong adhesive c‐PAA‐DS binder, c‐PAA‐DS/Void@SiO_x@C shows excellent electrochemical performance. Long cycling stability with a reversible capacity of 696 mAh g^?1 is obtained, as well as tiny capacity decay after 500 cycles at 0.5 A g^?1 and high‐rate performance. The prelithiated Void@SiO_x@C||LiNi_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3O₂ (NCM523) full cell is also assembled and shows a reversible capacity of 157 mAh g^?1 at 0.5 C, delivering an excellent capacity retention of 94% after 160 cycles.     

Grain‐Boundary “Patches” by In Situ Conversion to Enhance Perovskite Solar Cells Stability

The power conversion efficiency of organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells has increased rapidly, but the device stability remains a big challenge. Previous studies show the grain boundary (GB) can facilitate ion migration and initiate device degradation. Herein, methimazole (MMI) is employed for the first time to construct a surface “patch” by in situ converting residual PbI₂ at GBs. The resultant MMI–PbI₂ complex can effectively suppress ion migration and inhibit diffusion of the metal electrodes. The origin of the surface “patch” effect and their working mechanisms are investigated experimentally and theoretically at the microscopic level. It hence demonstrates a simple and effective method to prolong the device stability in the context of GB engineering, which could be extensively applied to perovskite‐based optoelectronics.