Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promisin...Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promising strategy to address this issue.To realize the synergy,herein,Sn whiskers with an in situ oxide layer served as substrates for magnetic-loss-active CoNi nanosheet growth,forming a hierarchical CoNi@SnO2@Sn(CNS)heterostructure.The CNS absorber achieves a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)value of-62.29 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 2.2 GHz,covering the entire C-band with 70%absorption at only 2.61 mm thickness.The nanosheet design of CoNi enhances magnetic anisotropy to promote natural resonance,while the conductive Sn core and abundant Sn/SnO2 and CoNi/SnO2 heterointerfaces facilitate conduction loss and dielectric polarization.When composited into a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)matrix,the resulting CNS/TPU-2 film(20 wt%CNS)exhibits an RLmin value of-61.04 dB and a 2.5 GHz EAB.Its in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivities reach 2.41 and 0.51 W m-1 K-1,representing 4.1 and 2.6 times those of pure TPU films,respectively,facilitating heat dissipation from protected devices.This work provides valuable insights into magnetic-dielectric synergy for low-frequency MA of 1D metal-based materials,offering promising potential for 5G communications and flexible electronics.展开更多
One-dimensional(1D)metals are well known for their exceptional conductivity and their ease of formation of interconnected networks that facilitate electron migration,making them promising candidates for electromagneti...One-dimensional(1D)metals are well known for their exceptional conductivity and their ease of formation of interconnected networks that facilitate electron migration,making them promising candidates for electromagnetic(EM)attenuation.However,the impedance mismatch from high conductivity and their singular mode of energy loss hinder effective EM wave dissipation.Construction of cable structures not only optimizes impedance matching but also introduces a multitude of heterojunctions,increasing attenuation modes and potentially enhancing EM wave absorption(EMA)performance.Herein,we showcase the scalable synthesis of tin(Sn)whiskers from a Ti2SnC MAX phase precursor,followed by creation of a 1D tin@carbon(Sn@C)cable structure through polymerization of PDA on their surface and annealing in argon.The EMA capabilities of Sn@C significantly surpass those of uncoated Sn whiskers,with an effective absorption bandwidth reaching 7.4 GHz.Remarkably,its maximum radar cross section reduction value of 27.85 dBm2 indicates its exceptional stealth capabilities.The enhanced EMA performance is first attributed to optimized impedance matching,and furthermore,the Sn@C cable structures have rich SnO2/C and Sn/SnO2 heterointerfaces and the associated defects,which increase interfacial and defect-induced polarization losses,as visually demonstrated by off-axis electron holography.The development of the Sn@C cable structure represents a notable advancement in broadening the scope of materials with potential applications in stealth technology,and this study also contributes to the understanding of how heterojunctions can improve EMA performance.展开更多
Metasurfaces have emerged as a flexible platform for shaping the electromagnetic field via the tailoring phase,amplitude,and polarization at will.However,the chromatic aberration inherited from building blocks’diffra...Metasurfaces have emerged as a flexible platform for shaping the electromagnetic field via the tailoring phase,amplitude,and polarization at will.However,the chromatic aberration inherited from building blocks’diffractive nature plagues them when used in many practical applications.Current solutions for eliminating chromatic aberration usually rely on searching through many meta-atoms to seek designs that satisfy both phase and phase dispersion preconditions,inevitably leading to intensive design efforts.Moreover,most schemes are commonly valid for incidence with a specific spin state.Here,inspired by the Rayleigh criterion for spot resolution,we present a design principle for broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses using two sets of anisotropic nanofins based on phase change material Ge2Sb2Se4Te1.By limiting the rotation angles of all nanofins to either 0 deg or 90 deg,the metalens with a suitable numerical aperture constructed by this fashion allows for achromatic and polarization-insensitive performance across the wavelength range of 4–5μm,while maintaining high focusing efficiency and diffraction-limited performance.We also demonstrate the versatility of our approach by successfully implementing the generation of broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive focusing optical vortex.This work represents a major advance in achromatic metalenses and may find more applications in compact and chip-scale devices.展开更多
This paper reports a high-performance H2S gas sensing material that is made of ZnO nanowires(NWs)modified by an optimal amount of ZnS to form nano-hete rojunctions.Compared with the intrinsic ZnONWs,the three differen...This paper reports a high-performance H2S gas sensing material that is made of ZnO nanowires(NWs)modified by an optimal amount of ZnS to form nano-hete rojunctions.Compared with the intrinsic ZnONWs,the three differently modified nano-heterostructure material ZnO-ZnS-x(x=5,10,15)shows significant improvement in sensing performance to H2S at the working temperatures of 100-400℃,especially in the low temperature range(<300℃).The chemiresistive sensor with ZnO-ZnS-10 sensingmaterial exhibits the largest response signal to H2S among all the other ZnO-ZnS-x(x=5,10,15,20)sensors.Its response signal to 5 ppm H2S at 150℃is about 2.7 times to that of the ZnO-NWs sensor.Besides,the ZnO-ZnS-10 sensor also features satisfactory selectivity and repeatability at 150℃.With the technical advantage attributed to the reduction of the redesigned band gap at the interface between ZnO and ZnS,the ZnO-ZnS hete ro structure sensor rather than the traditional ZnO-NWs sensor can be used for high-sensitivity application at low working temperature.展开更多
The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic is an unpreedented global event.It has become clear that COVID-19 is transmitted by virus-containing droplets(>5μm)and aerosols(<5μm),and that all human exhalator...The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic is an unpreedented global event.It has become clear that COVID-19 is transmitted by virus-containing droplets(>5μm)and aerosols(<5μm),and that all human exhalatory activities(e.g.,breathing,speaking,singing,shouting,coughing,and sneezing)result in the emission of suspended droplets/aerosols of various sizes.As an example,COVID-19 patients exhale millions of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)RNA copies into the air per hour[1].SARS-CoV-2-laden aerosols play a profound role in disease transmission,as they can linger and remain viable in the air for a long duration(~16 h)[2]and travel a long distance(~4.8 m)due to their smaller size[3].展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity play important roles in the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)via droplets...Summary What is already known about this topic?Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity play important roles in the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)via droplets/aerosols.What is added by this report?Higher relative humidity(61%–80%),longer spreading time(120 min),and greater dispersal distance(1 m)significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus loads.There was an interaction effect between relative humidity and spreading time.What are the implications for public health practice?The findings contribute to our understanding of the impact of environmental factors on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via airborne droplets/aerosols.展开更多
In hot climates,the large amount of cooling load in electric vehicle(EV)results in a lot of battery energy consumption,leading the decrease of driving range.With the widespread application of windows in EV,the electro...In hot climates,the large amount of cooling load in electric vehicle(EV)results in a lot of battery energy consumption,leading the decrease of driving range.With the widespread application of windows in EV,the electrochromic glass(EC)shows great prospect in lowering the cooling load.However,researches on the application of EC in EV lack the consideration of both passive cooling measures and passenger comfort,which limits the further application of EC.In this paper,we proposed an idea combining the novel techniques of both electrochromism and radiative cooling.Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)is modeled to simulate the application of electrochromic and radiative cooling coupled smart windows in hot parking conditions,exploring the improvement effect of the window on the thermal environment,comfort and energy saving of the EV.The results indicate that,under the intense sunlight with an outdoor temperature of 33℃,activating the air conditioning to maintain an average interior temperature of 26℃,the coupled windows reduced the cooling capacity of the air conditioning by 762 W compared to regular windows,which can further increase the range of EV.Meanwhile,compared to simple electrochromic fully colored glass,the integration of radiative cooling technology can lower the window surface temperature by up to 10.7℃.Moreover,compared to regular windows,the coupled windows lowered the standard effective temperature(SET*)for passengers by approximately 7℃,significantly improving comfort.These research findings are expected to provide guidance for optimizing window design and enhancing the performance of EV.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171033,52431003,U23A20574)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242025K20004)the SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students(CXJH_SEU 24148,CXJH_SEU 25036).
摘要Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promising strategy to address this issue.To realize the synergy,herein,Sn whiskers with an in situ oxide layer served as substrates for magnetic-loss-active CoNi nanosheet growth,forming a hierarchical CoNi@SnO2@Sn(CNS)heterostructure.The CNS absorber achieves a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)value of-62.29 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 2.2 GHz,covering the entire C-band with 70%absorption at only 2.61 mm thickness.The nanosheet design of CoNi enhances magnetic anisotropy to promote natural resonance,while the conductive Sn core and abundant Sn/SnO2 and CoNi/SnO2 heterointerfaces facilitate conduction loss and dielectric polarization.When composited into a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)matrix,the resulting CNS/TPU-2 film(20 wt%CNS)exhibits an RLmin value of-61.04 dB and a 2.5 GHz EAB.Its in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivities reach 2.41 and 0.51 W m-1 K-1,representing 4.1 and 2.6 times those of pure TPU films,respectively,facilitating heat dissipation from protected devices.This work provides valuable insights into magnetic-dielectric synergy for low-frequency MA of 1D metal-based materials,offering promising potential for 5G communications and flexible electronics.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52171033,52301263,U23A20574SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students,Grant/Award Number:CXJH_SEU 24148。
摘要One-dimensional(1D)metals are well known for their exceptional conductivity and their ease of formation of interconnected networks that facilitate electron migration,making them promising candidates for electromagnetic(EM)attenuation.However,the impedance mismatch from high conductivity and their singular mode of energy loss hinder effective EM wave dissipation.Construction of cable structures not only optimizes impedance matching but also introduces a multitude of heterojunctions,increasing attenuation modes and potentially enhancing EM wave absorption(EMA)performance.Herein,we showcase the scalable synthesis of tin(Sn)whiskers from a Ti2SnC MAX phase precursor,followed by creation of a 1D tin@carbon(Sn@C)cable structure through polymerization of PDA on their surface and annealing in argon.The EMA capabilities of Sn@C significantly surpass those of uncoated Sn whiskers,with an effective absorption bandwidth reaching 7.4 GHz.Remarkably,its maximum radar cross section reduction value of 27.85 dBm2 indicates its exceptional stealth capabilities.The enhanced EMA performance is first attributed to optimized impedance matching,and furthermore,the Sn@C cable structures have rich SnO2/C and Sn/SnO2 heterointerfaces and the associated defects,which increase interfacial and defect-induced polarization losses,as visually demonstrated by off-axis electron holography.The development of the Sn@C cable structure represents a notable advancement in broadening the scope of materials with potential applications in stealth technology,and this study also contributes to the understanding of how heterojunctions can improve EMA performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12004347)the Scientific and Technological Project in Henan Province(Grant Nos.222102210063 and 232102320057)+2 种基金the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.2020Z073055002 and 2019ZF055002)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students(Grant Nos.202210485007 and 202210485044)the Graduate Education Innovation Program Foundation(Grant No.2022CX53).
摘要Metasurfaces have emerged as a flexible platform for shaping the electromagnetic field via the tailoring phase,amplitude,and polarization at will.However,the chromatic aberration inherited from building blocks’diffractive nature plagues them when used in many practical applications.Current solutions for eliminating chromatic aberration usually rely on searching through many meta-atoms to seek designs that satisfy both phase and phase dispersion preconditions,inevitably leading to intensive design efforts.Moreover,most schemes are commonly valid for incidence with a specific spin state.Here,inspired by the Rayleigh criterion for spot resolution,we present a design principle for broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses using two sets of anisotropic nanofins based on phase change material Ge2Sb2Se4Te1.By limiting the rotation angles of all nanofins to either 0 deg or 90 deg,the metalens with a suitable numerical aperture constructed by this fashion allows for achromatic and polarization-insensitive performance across the wavelength range of 4–5μm,while maintaining high focusing efficiency and diffraction-limited performance.We also demonstrate the versatility of our approach by successfully implementing the generation of broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive focusing optical vortex.This work represents a major advance in achromatic metalenses and may find more applications in compact and chip-scale devices.
基金the support from National Key R&D Program of China(No.2016YFA0200800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61527818,61834007,61604165,61571430,61874130,61674160)Science and Technology Development Fund of Shanghai Institute of Technology。
摘要This paper reports a high-performance H2S gas sensing material that is made of ZnO nanowires(NWs)modified by an optimal amount of ZnS to form nano-hete rojunctions.Compared with the intrinsic ZnONWs,the three differently modified nano-heterostructure material ZnO-ZnS-x(x=5,10,15)shows significant improvement in sensing performance to H2S at the working temperatures of 100-400℃,especially in the low temperature range(<300℃).The chemiresistive sensor with ZnO-ZnS-10 sensingmaterial exhibits the largest response signal to H2S among all the other ZnO-ZnS-x(x=5,10,15,20)sensors.Its response signal to 5 ppm H2S at 150℃is about 2.7 times to that of the ZnO-NWs sensor.Besides,the ZnO-ZnS-10 sensor also features satisfactory selectivity and repeatability at 150℃.With the technical advantage attributed to the reduction of the redesigned band gap at the interface between ZnO and ZnS,the ZnO-ZnS hete ro structure sensor rather than the traditional ZnO-NWs sensor can be used for high-sensitivity application at low working temperature.
基金supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health(NIEH)the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(GWTX05 and SWJC05)the Capital Health Development Scientific Research Project(2021-1G-2172)。
摘要The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic is an unpreedented global event.It has become clear that COVID-19 is transmitted by virus-containing droplets(>5μm)and aerosols(<5μm),and that all human exhalatory activities(e.g.,breathing,speaking,singing,shouting,coughing,and sneezing)result in the emission of suspended droplets/aerosols of various sizes.As an example,COVID-19 patients exhale millions of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)RNA copies into the air per hour[1].SARS-CoV-2-laden aerosols play a profound role in disease transmission,as they can linger and remain viable in the air for a long duration(~16 h)[2]and travel a long distance(~4.8 m)due to their smaller size[3].
基金Supported by the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92043201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52091544)+3 种基金the Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(No.2021-1G-2172)the Young Scholar Scientific Research Foundation of National Institute of Environmental Health(NIEH),Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(China CDC,No.2020YSRF-03)the COVID-19 Emergency Funding from NIEH,China CDC(No.GWTX05)Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control,National Health Commission of China(No.WJW2102-01).
摘要Summary What is already known about this topic?Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity play important roles in the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)via droplets/aerosols.What is added by this report?Higher relative humidity(61%–80%),longer spreading time(120 min),and greater dispersal distance(1 m)significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus loads.There was an interaction effect between relative humidity and spreading time.What are the implications for public health practice?The findings contribute to our understanding of the impact of environmental factors on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via airborne droplets/aerosols.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130803,No.52394220)the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE,Sichuan Province Innovative Talent Funding Project for Postdoctoral Fellows(BX202218)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M732479)and Tsinghua University-Mercedes Benz Institute for Sustainable Mobility。
摘要In hot climates,the large amount of cooling load in electric vehicle(EV)results in a lot of battery energy consumption,leading the decrease of driving range.With the widespread application of windows in EV,the electrochromic glass(EC)shows great prospect in lowering the cooling load.However,researches on the application of EC in EV lack the consideration of both passive cooling measures and passenger comfort,which limits the further application of EC.In this paper,we proposed an idea combining the novel techniques of both electrochromism and radiative cooling.Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)is modeled to simulate the application of electrochromic and radiative cooling coupled smart windows in hot parking conditions,exploring the improvement effect of the window on the thermal environment,comfort and energy saving of the EV.The results indicate that,under the intense sunlight with an outdoor temperature of 33℃,activating the air conditioning to maintain an average interior temperature of 26℃,the coupled windows reduced the cooling capacity of the air conditioning by 762 W compared to regular windows,which can further increase the range of EV.Meanwhile,compared to simple electrochromic fully colored glass,the integration of radiative cooling technology can lower the window surface temperature by up to 10.7℃.Moreover,compared to regular windows,the coupled windows lowered the standard effective temperature(SET*)for passengers by approximately 7℃,significantly improving comfort.These research findings are expected to provide guidance for optimizing window design and enhancing the performance of EV.