Large‐Scale Fabrication of Core–Shell Structured C/SnO2 Hollow Spheres as Anode Materials with Improved Lithium Storage Performance

Due to the high theoretical capacity as high as 1494 mAh g^?1, SnO₂ is considered as a potential anode material for high‐capacity lithium–ion batteries (LIBs). Therefore, the simple but effective method focused on fabrication of SnO₂ is imperative. To meet this, a facile and efficient strategy to fabricate core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres by a solvothermal method is reported. Herein, the solid and hollow structure as well as the carbon content can be controlled. Very importantly, high‐yield C/SnO₂ spheres can be produced by this method, which suggest potential business applications in LIBs field. Owing to the dual buffer effect of the carbon layer and hollow structures, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres deliver a high reversible discharge capacity of 1007 mAh g^?1 at a current density of 100 mA g^?1 after 300 cycles and a superior discharge capacity of 915 mAh g^?1 at 500 mA g^?1 after 500 cycles. Even at a high current density of 1 and 2 A g^?1, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres electrode still exhibits excellent discharge capacity in the long life cycles. Consideration of the superior performance and high yield, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres are of great interest for the next‐generation LIBs.     

Hollow Pd/MOF Nanosphere with Double Shells as Multifunctional Catalyst for Hydrogenation Reaction

A new type of hollow nanostructure featured double metal‐organic frameworks shells with metal nanoparticles (MNPs) is designed and fabricated by the methods of ship in a bottle and bottle around the ship. The nanostructure material, hereinafter denoted as Void@HKUST‐1/Pd@ZIF‐8, is confirmed by the analyses of photograph, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction, inductively coupled plasma, and N₂ sorption. It possesses various multifunctionally structural characteristics such as hollow cavity which can improve mass transfer, the adjacent of the inner HKUST‐1 shell to the void which enables the matrix of the shell to host and well disperse MNPs, and an outer ZIF‐8 shell which acts as protective layer against the leaching of MNPs and a sieve to guarantee molecular‐size selectivity. This makes the material eligible candidates for the heterogeneous catalyst. As a proof of concept, the liquid‐phase hydrogenation of olefins with different molecular sizes as a model reaction is employed. It demonstrates the efficient catalytic activity and size‐selectivity of Void@HKUST‐1/Pd@ZIF‐8.     

Controlled chemical modification of the internal surface of photonic crystal fibers for application as biosensitive elements

Photonic crystal fibers (PCF) are one of the most promising materials for creation of constructive elements for bio-, drug and contaminant sensing based on unique optical properties of the PCF as effective nanosized optical signal collectors. In order to provide efficient and controllable binding of biomolecules, the internal surface of glass hollow core photonic crystal fibers (HC-PCF) has been chemically modified with silanol groups and functionalized with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES). The shift of local maxima in the HC-PCF transmission spectrum has been selected as a signal for estimating the amount of silanol groups on the HC-PCF inner surface. The relationship between amount of silanol groups on the HC-PCF inner surface and efficiency of following APTES functionalization has been evaluated. Covalent binding of horseradish peroxidase (chosen as a model protein) on functionalized PCF inner surface has been performed successively, thus verifying the possibility of creating a biosensitive element.     

球壳状纳米介孔腔内药物释放特性的分子动力学研究

有序纳米介孔材料的有序性、大的比表面积、孔道均匀等特性使其在药物装载、吸附、释放等方面得到广泛的应用。近年来研究者对介孔材料在药物控释方面的研究主要是通过材料制备、表征以及吸附药物后介孔材料的性能测试等几方面实现的。大多数报道都是采用实验的方法进行研究,关于模拟计算方面的研究很少,力场的选择更是模拟计算的一项挑战。依据介孔材料的独特结构构建了球壳状纳米介孔腔内药物分子释放模型,通过分子动力学的方法计算分析了药物分子的释放特性,重点考察了药物分子大小、溶液环境、介孔腔结构特征对其释放特性的影响。     

TiO2空心球制备及在染料敏化太阳能电池和锂离子电池中应用的研究进展

空心球结构的半导体氧化物具有密度低、比表面积大、机械和热稳定性好等优点。空心球结构对TiO_2纳米材料的电化学性能有着显著的优化作用,TiO_2空心球作为一种重要的半导体氧化物具有良好的物理和化学性质,在多种领域均表现出潜在的应用价值,制备大小和壳层数均可控的半导体TiO_2空心球已引起了研究者的广泛关注。主要综述了在硬模板、软模板和无模板条件下TiO_2空心球的制备方法;同时还介绍了其在染料敏化太阳能电池和锂离子电池方面的最新研究进展;最后,对TiO_2空心球的可控合成前景进行了展望。     

汽车胀断连杆用非调质钢的应用现状与发展

综述了胀断加工技术对连杆材料的特殊要求及胀断连杆用材料的发展现状,探讨了非调质钢胀断连杆组织性能控制的原理与策略。最后提出了扩大非调质钢应用的建议,强调应加强基础研究,揭示非调质钢的材料特性,特别是组织性能定量关系;强化"产学研用"结合,采用控锻控冷技术实现非调质钢胀断连杆组织性能的精确柔性系统控制。     

中空涤纶/不锈钢/竹炭保温透湿材料的开发及性能研究

通过花式捻线方法将中空涤纶、不锈钢长丝和竹炭纤维三种功能性纤维并捻获得复合纱线,利用纱线强度、毛羽和实际捻度测试,得到最佳的纱线纺制参数。并采用最佳工艺参数纺制的包绕纱线进行平纹织物织造,对其织物透湿性、远红外发射率以及保温性能进行测试表征,最终制备一种可用于防寒服的新型保温透湿织物。结果表明,缠绕捻度为上捻度200,下捻度0时,纺制的包芯纱具有最佳捻度。中空涤纶/不锈钢/竹炭织物透湿率为5 184g/(m2·24h),达到透湿织物透湿要求的2倍以上。一至四层织物的远红外发射率均在70%及以上,符合远红外发射率具有功能性结果的范围。织物克罗值达到7.355clo,高于极低温作业穿着克罗值51.6%,可满足极低温环境下的织物保温要求。织物保温率为62.43%,相比于棉、毛等传统纺织原料,织物保温率可以提升2倍以上。     

Effects of T5 heat treatment on extrusion welds in AZ80 hollow profile

AZ80 hollow profile was produced by porthole-die extrusion. The mechanical behavior and microstructure characteristic of extrusion welds in AZ80 hollow profile during different T5 heat treatments were investigated. Five kinds of morphologies of β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ were observed in turn in weld regions under various temperatures. Extrusion weld is not weakest region in AZ80 hollow profile in terms of hardness, the peak hardness of weld regions is roughly equal to the weld-free regions at different aging temperatures, which is attributed to similar volume fraction, morphology, and size of β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ precipitate in weld regions and weld-free regions. The precipitate-free zones (PFZs) usually form near the welds interface in aging process, and the hardness of PFZs is usually lower than those of weld regions and weld-free regions. Aging at 200°C for 24?h is suitable heat treatment system for AZ80 hollow profile, which can achieve excellent mechanical property and simultaneously reduce the width of PFZs.     

Mesoporous Hollow Sb/ZnS@C Core–Shell Heterostructures as Anodes for High‐Performance Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Combining the advantage of metal, metal sulfide, and carbon, mesoporous hollow core–shell Sb/ZnS@C hybrid heterostructures composed of Sb/ZnS inner core and carbon outer shell are rationally designed based on a robust template of ZnS nanosphere, as anodes for high‐performance sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). A partial cation exchange reaction based on the solubility difference between Sb₂S₃ and ZnS can transform mesoporous ZnS to Sb₂S₃/ZnS heterostructure. To get a stable structure, a thin contiguous resorcinol‐formaldehyde (RF) layer is introduced on the surface of Sb₂S₃/ZnS heterostructure. The effectively protective carbon layer from RF can be designed as the reducing agent to convert Sb₂S₃ to metallic Sb to obtain core–shell Sb/ZnS@C hybrid heterostructures. Simultaneously, the carbon outer shell is beneficial to the charge transfer kinetics, and can maintain the structure stability during the repeated sodiation/desodiation process. Owing to its unique stable architecture and synergistic effects between the components, the core–shell porous Sb/ZnS@C hybrid heterostructure SIB anode shows a high reversible capacity, good rate capability, and excellent cycling stability by turning the optimized voltage range. This novel strategy to prepare carbon‐layer‐protected metal/metal sulfide core–shell heterostructure can be further extended to design other novel nanostructured systems for high‐performance energy storage devices.