Performance Evaluation of Composite Electrolyte with GQD for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries

The use a stabilized lithium structure as cathode material for batteries could be a fundamental alternative in the development of next-generation energy storage devices. However, the lithium structure severely limits battery life causes safety concerns due to the growth of lithium (Li) dendrites during rapid charge/discharge cycles. Solid electrolytes, which are used in high-density energy storage devices and avoid the instability of liquid electrolytes, can be a promising alternative for next-generation batteries. Nevertheless, poor lithium ion conductivity and structural defects at room temperature have been pointed out as limitations. In this study, through the application of a low-dimensional graphene quantum dot (GQD) layer structure, stable operation characteristics were demonstrated based on Li⁺ ion conductivity and excellent electrochemical performance. Moreover, the device based on the modified graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in solid state exhibited retention properties of 95.3% for 100 cycles at 0.5 C and room temperature (RT). Transmission electron microscopy analysis was performed to elucidate the Li⁺ ion action mechanism in the modified GQD/electrolyte heterostructure. The low-dimensional structure of the GQD-based solid electrolyte has provided an important strategy for stably-scalable solid-state lithium battery applications at room temperature. It was demonstrated that lithiated graphene quantum dots (Li-GQDs) inhibit the growth of Li dendrites by regulating the modified Li⁺ ion flux during charge/discharge cycling at current densities of 2.2–5.5 mA cm, acting as a modified Li diffusion heterointerface. A full Li GQD-based device was fabricated to demonstrate the practicality of the modified Li structure using the Li–GQD hetero-interface. This study indicates that the low-dimensional carbon structure in Li–GQDs can be an effective approach for stabilization of solid-state Li matrix architecture.     

基于模糊切换的配浆过程智能控制研究

基于配浆浓度控制过程是一个突发干扰、时变以及超调量大的过程,设计了一种基于模糊切换的配浆浓度智能控制方法。该方法将模糊控制和免疫PID控制相结合,采用模糊切换方法实现了两种控制器的协调输出,兼顾了快速性、准确性和稳定性,抑制配浆过程中出现的突发干扰和超调量。实际运行结果表明,该算法提高了配浆过程中浓度控制的快速性,避免了系统超调量的影响,保证了系统的稳定性和鲁棒性,完全能满足配浆过程浓度的工艺要求。     

液体电解质氧传感器输出特性研究

对液体电解质氧传感器在不同氧体积分数、氧分压下的输出特性进行研究.测量氧传感器在不同氧体积分数、氧分压下的输出值,利用最小二乘法对输出值进行处理,得到氧传感器的输出特性曲线.对特性曲线进行分析,结果表明:液体电解质氧传感器对氧体积分数、氧分压的测量具有良好的线性度.压力冲击对传感器工作电极造成损害从而影响传感器性能,加入粉末冶金层能够克服这一问题,但传感器的响应时间有所增长.     

Proteomic examination of Leishmania chagasi plasma membrane proteins: Contrast between avirulent and virulent (metacyclic) parasite forms

Purpose: About two million new cases of leishmaniasis with 50 000 associated deaths occur worldwide each year. Promastigotes of the causative Leishmania spp. develop from the procyclic stage to the highly virulent metacyclic stage within the sand fly vector. We hypothesized that proteins important for promastigote virulence might be uniquely represented in the plasma membrane of metacyclic, but not procyclic, promastigotes. Experimental design: Procyclic (logarithmic) promastigotes and purified metacyclic promastigotes from stationary phase cultures of Leishmania chagasi were used to prepare membrane preparations either by surface biotinylation‐streptavidin affinity separation or by octyl glucoside detergent extraction. Results: These membrane fractions were enriched over 130‐ and 250‐fold, respectively, as estimated by Western blotting for the plasma membrane's major surface protease. Hundreds or dozens of proteins were identified by LC‐MS/MS in the surface biotinylation or detergent extraction, respectively. Confocal microscopy suggested the difference between the lists was due to the fact that proteins localized both on the surface membrane and within the flagellar pocket were accessible to surface biotinylation, whereas only proteins on the membrane were obtained by detergent extraction. Using detergent extraction, we found different proteins were present in membranes of the procyclic stage compared to metacyclic stage promastigotes. Several dozen were stage specific. Conclusions and clinical relevance: These data provide a foundation for identifying virulence factors in the plasma membranes of Leishmania spp. promastigotes during metacyclogenesis.     

Proteomic profile of differentially expressed plasma proteins from dystrophic mice and following suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid treatment

Purpose: Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors (DI) ameliorates dystrophic muscle regeneration restoring muscular strength in the mdx mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The further development of these compounds as drugs for DMD treatment is currently hampered by the lack of knowledge about DIs effect in large dystrophic animal models and that of suitable biomarkers to monitor their efficacy. Experimental design: In this study we applied proteomic analysis to identify differentially expressed proteins present in plasma samples from mdx mice treated with the Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) and relative normal controls (WT). Results: Several differentially expressed proteins were identified between untreated wild type and mdx mice. Among these, fibrinogen, epidermal growth factor 2 receptor, major urinary protein and glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) were constitutively up‐regulated in mdx, while complement C3, complement C6, gelsolin, leukaemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFr), and alpha 2 macroglobulin were down‐regulated compared to WT mice. SAHA determined the normalization of LIFr and GPX3 protein level while apoliprotein E was de novo up‐regulated in comparison to vehicle‐treated mdx mice. Conclusions and clinical relevance: Collectively, these data unravel potential serological disease biomarkers of mdx that could be useful to monitor muscular dystrophy response to DI treatment.     

Improvement of luminance and luminous efficacy in PDPs

Abstract— The dependence of PDP luminance and efficacy on the input power was investigated for several Xe‐Ne gas mixtures. The input power was varied in two ways: namely, by changing the dielectric‐layer capacitance (thickness) and by changing the sustain voltage. A distinctly different behavior was found; for increasing capacitance the efficacy decreases markedly, whereas for increasing sustain voltage the efficacy increases. A design window comprising the combination of a high Xe concentration and a high sustain voltage was suggested. In this window, a high luminance and a high efficacy are concurrent. A 4‐in. test panel with 10% Xe in Ne has been realized showing a white luminance of 2040 cd/m² and an efficacy of 2.3 lm/W for continuous sustaining at 50 kHz with a sustain voltage of 225 V.     

CeO_2基极限电流氧传感器的研究

采用Gd掺杂的CeO2(Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9,CGO)粉体,干压成型后于空气气氛下1450℃烧结4 h。通过物理特性分析,发现在该烧结制度下烧结成型的样品基本满足氧传感器对敏感材料的要求。制备了一种新型结构的致密扩散障型极限电流氧传感器。经测试,发现该传感器在较高氧体积分数范围内有较好的极限电流特性,并为此建立了相关的理论模型,较好地解释了此类传感器极限电流和氧体积分数的关系。     

氮掺杂二氧化钛的制备及可见光催化研究进展

TiO2在紫外光下具有优异的光催化性能，在废水处理、空气净化、抗茵等环保领域有着广泛的应用，但实现其可见光催化一直是研究的难点之一，而氮掺杂TiO2可以实现可见光催化，本文详细介绍了氮掺杂TiO2的制备方法、研究现状和可见光催化的应用情况，并对未来的发展趋势作了预测。     

Dynamics of polymer electrolyte fuel cells undergoing load changes

Numerical simulations are carried out for a single-channel polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) undergoing a step increase in current density. The objective is to elucidate profound interactions between the cell voltage response and water transport dynamics occurring in a low-humidity PEFC where the membrane hydration and hence resistance hinges upon the product water. Detailed results are presented to show that a step increase in the current density leads to anode dryout due to electroosmotic drag, while it takes several seconds for water back-diffusion and anode humidified gas to re-wet the anode side of the polymer membrane. The water redistribution process is controlled by water production, membrane hydration, electroosmotic drag, and water diffusion in the membrane. The anode dryout results in a substantial drop in cell voltage and hence temporary power loss. Under extreme situations such as dry anode feed, large step increase in the current density, and/or lower temperatures, the cell voltage may even reverse, resulting in not only power loss but also cell degradation. Finally, the dynamics of current distribution after a step change in gas humidification is numerically examined.