Structural Aspects of P2-Type Na0.67Mn0.6Ni0.2Li0.2O2 (MNL) Stabilization by Lithium Defects as a Cathode Material for Sodium-Ion Batteries

A known strategy for improving the properties of layered oxide electrodes in sodium-ion batteries is the partial substitution of transition metals by Li. Herein, the role of Li as a defect and its impact on sodium storage in P2-Na_0.67Mn_0.6Ni_0.2Li_0.2O₂ is discussed. In tandem with electrochemical studies, the electronic and atomic structure are studied using solid-state NMR, operando XRD, and density functional theory (DFT). For the as-synthesized material, Li is located in comparable amounts within the sodium and the transition metal oxide (TMO) layers. Desodiation leads to a redistribution of Li ions within the crystal lattice. During charging, Li ions from the Na layer first migrate to the TMO layer before reversing their course at low Na contents. There is little change in the lattice parameters during charging/discharging, indicating stabilization of the P2 structure. This leads to a solid-solution type storage mechanism (sloping voltage profile) and hence excellent cycle life with a capacity of 110 mAh g^-1 after 100 cycles. In contrast, the Li-free compositions Na_0.67Mn_0.6Ni_0.4O₂ and Na_0.67Mn_0.8Ni_0.2O₂ show phase transitions and a stair-case voltage profile. The capacity is found to originate from mainly Ni³⁺/Ni⁴⁺ and O^2-/O^2-δ redox processes by DFT, although a small contribution from Mn⁴⁺/Mn⁵⁺ to the capacity cannot be excluded.     

Prolongation and enhancement of postischemic c-fos expression after fasting

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A rapid but transient expression of c-fos after cerebral ischemia has been extensively documented. However, the mechanism of this induction and whether induction of c-fos is neuroprotective or detrimental to the brain after ischemia is presently not clear. Fasting before transient cerebral ischemia has been shown to reduce delayed neuronal necrosis and infarct volume. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of preischemic fasting for 24 hours on the expression of c-fos after transient focal cerebral ischemia. METHODS: Focal cerebral ischemia was induced by temporary occlusion of the right middle cerebral artery and both common carotid arteries for 60 minutes. Male Long-Evans rats weighting 250 to 300 g were randomly divided into two groups: fed (control group) and food deprived for 24 hours (fasted group) before ischemic surgery. Infarct volumes were measured on the basis of triphenyltetrazolium chloride-delineated infarct areas, and plasma glucose levels were determined by the glucose oxidase method. Temporal and spatial expression of c-fos was assessed by Northern blot analysis, in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Fasting for 24 hours before 60 minutes of ischemia resulted in a 26.6% decrease in preischemic plasma glucose levels and a 74.5% reduction in infarct volumes in the fasted group compared with the control group. A rapid but transient induction of c-fos mRNA was observed in the ischemic cortex in control animals after 60 minutes of ischemia. Fasting not only prolonged but also enhanced the intensity of c-fos expression in the ischemic cortex. Regional c-fos expression was also different between these two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the contention that c-fos expression may be compatible with its purported neuroprotective role in selected experimental paradigms. The signaling mechanisms underlying the effect of fasting and subsequent lowering of plasma glucose levels on postischemic c-fos expression remain to be explored.     

Development of DPSSL and Its Applications

1 Introduction Since the world first laser successfully developed by Maiman [1] in 1960, the research activities in this field has never been stopped. With diode laser pumping, it is possible to built higher efficiency, and therefore simpler and more compact laser in an all solid- state device. With recent progress in the development of reliable higher power diode lasers, parallel improvements in diode - pumped solid - state lasers have been made. Diode laser- pumped solid- lasers also offer …     

基于熵权灰色关联和D-S证据理论的威胁评估

为了更好地处理空中威胁目标的不确定性信息,提出了基于熵权灰色关联和D-S证据理论相结合的威胁评估方法.将熵理论应用于求解各指标权重,利用灰色关联法确定各指标的不确信度,进而得到各指标下不同目标的Mass函数,通过D-S证据理论对各Mass函数进行合成,根据置信函数大小对目标进行排序.仿真实验证明该方法是合理有效的.     

Photo-Fenton技术处理难降解有机废水的研究进展

Photo-Fenton氧化法是将紫外或可见光引入到Fenton体系中形成的一种高级氧化技术.介绍了Photo-Fen-ton技术处理难降解有机废水的作用机理,探讨了不同外界影响因素对处理效果的影响,阐述了该技术在水处理中研究和应用的最新进展,并提出了Photo-Fenton试剂的发展方向和前景.     

遥感蒸散发数据应用对SWAT模型径流和蒸散发模拟精度的影响

为探讨遥感蒸散发数据补充研究区水文资料的能力,及其在SWAT模型应用中对径流和蒸散发模拟精度的影响。以淮河上游息县控制流域为研究区建模,并利用实测径流资料与遥感蒸散发数据(MOD16A2)设置3种参数率定情景:仅实测径流率定参数(S1)、仅遥感蒸散发率定参数(S2)、径流与蒸散发同时率定参数(S3),分析不同情景下径流与蒸散发过程的模拟效果。结果表明:从径流模拟而言,S2、S3较S1的模拟精度(NS系数)均有不同程度的降低,但S3在S2的基础上有较明显的改善;从子流域尺度上的蒸散发模拟而言,S1至S3模拟精度呈现出逐渐上升的趋势,在采用径流与蒸散发同时率定时,S3比S2情景NS系数上升的子流域个数占总数的46%。通过逐步深入探究遥感蒸散发数据在SWAT模型中的应用,以及对参数率定的影响,从而分析其对径流与蒸散发的模拟精度产生的变化,此方法也可推广到其他水文模型,在区域尺度水资源管理与利用上具有较好的参考价值。     

Analysis and characterization of orientation structure of pre-oxidized PAN fibers in high magnetic fields

PAN fibers pre-oxidized at 240 ℃, 260 ℃, 280 ℃, 300 ℃ were treated in 8 T, 12 T, 16 T high magnetic fields, respectively. The experimental result implied that there were two kinds of magnetic units cyan and carbon-nitrogen heterocycle in pre-oxidized PAN fibers, and the movement of magnetic units resulted in changes of orientation structure of pre-oxidized PAN fibers in high magnetic fields. Overall orientation increased with increase of magnetic field intensity and extension of processing time, whereas change of crystalline orientation depended on magnetic field intensity and content of carbon-nitrogen heterocycle due to the competition of two magnetic units. Furthermore, magnetic fields induced the conversion from amorphous region to crystal region and improved crystalline properties of pre-oxidized PAN fibers.     

铁电薄膜平均极化性质的研究

是在热力学唯象理论的框架下,研究由两种铁电材料组成的铁电双层膜系统的极化性质.通过引入的两个参量:参量(描述铁电双层膜系统中两种铁电体的物理性能差异)和参量(描述铁电双层膜系统两种铁电体相变温度的差异),研究了不同温度和不同界面耦合系数条件下,铁电双层膜系统平均极化随这两个参量的变化情况.研究表明:参量增大时,铁电双层膜系统的平均极化随之增大.当取固定值时,平均极化随界面耦合系数增大而增大;随着温度t、参量的增大而减小.参量增大时,铁电双层膜系统的平均极化减小.当参量取固定值时,平均极化随着温度t的增大而减小;随着参量、界面耦合系数的增大而增大.     

含硅量及等温时间对奥贝球墨铸铁机械性能的影响

探讨了含硅量及等温时间对奥贝球铁冰冷处理前后机械性能及低温冲击韧性的影响。试验表明,随着含硅量的增加,不但冷处理前常温机械性能提高,而且冰冷处理后的机械性能及低温冲击韧性也提高。而含硅3.39％和3.68％的机械性能已趋一致,等温时间为120分钟的试样,冰冷处理前后的机械性能和低温冲击韧性均最高。     

Libero IDE v8.4环境下的FPGA数字系统设计

详细介绍了在Actel公司Libero集成开发环境下,利用各种集成的工具和EDA软件进行FPGA设计的过程和方法.通过具体实例,介绍了通过混合使用VHDL硬件编程语言、SmartDesign、IP核等多种设计手段实现一个双端口RAM的方法,并给出相应的仿真效果.