Achieving ultralow lattice thermal conductivity(κl)in simple crystals remains challenging without complex chemistry or microanostructure engineering.In this work,we demonstrate that symmetry breaking is an effective ...Achieving ultralow lattice thermal conductivity(κl)in simple crystals remains challenging without complex chemistry or microanostructure engineering.In this work,we demonstrate that symmetry breaking is an effective approach to control thermal transport in diamond-like A(X-Y)2(A=Si,Ge;X/Y=C,B,N)simple crystals,ultimately leading to an ultralowκl.In particular,Ge(B-N)2exhibits an ultralowκl of 1.52 W·m-1·K-1at 300 K and 0.85 W·m-1·K-1at 800 K,comparable to that of amorphous materials.Based on Wigner theory of thermal transport,we decomposeκl into the population(particle-like)κp and the coherence(wave-like)κc contributions.By introducing symmetry breaking,the uniform bond-strength network is redistributed,which enhances anharmonic phonon scattering and shortens phonon lifetimes,leading to a reduction of up to 64%in room-temperatureκp in Ge(B-N)2compared with symmetry-preserved Ge(C-C)2.With the strong suppression of particle-like phonons,the wave-like contributions become increasingly important,with theκc/κp ratio reaching~90%at 800 K in Ge(B-N)2.This study provides a novel strategy for designing materials with tailored thermal conductivity,which has potential applications in the development of thermoelectric materials.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)magnetic semiconductors are promising candidates for next-generation spintronic,memory,and logic devices.However,their practical deployment is often hindered by poor heat dissipation due to the low ...Two-dimensional(2D)magnetic semiconductors are promising candidates for next-generation spintronic,memory,and logic devices.However,their practical deployment is often hindered by poor heat dissipation due to the low lattice thermal conductivity(κL).Herein,we identify a 2D ferromagnetic semiconductor,VSi2N4,that exhibits an ultrahighκL.Using first-principles calculations combined with the MACE machine learning potential and the phonon Boltzmann transport equation,we reveal that the room-temperatureκL of VSi2N4 is about 317 W m−1 K−1.This value is one order of magnitude higher than that of most known 2D magnets and represents the highestκL reported in these materials.This superior thermal transport mainly originates from the large phonon group velocity and weak phonon-phonon scattering.Notably,even with the inclusion of four-phonon scattering,theκL reduction is merely approximately 8.3%,indicating limited high-order anharmonicity.Meanwhile,our analysis further reveals that theκL value of VSi2N4 significantly deviates from the conventional scaling trends established by Slack based on the number of atoms per unit cell and the average atomic mass.Nevertheless,a clear positive correlation is established with the Young’s modulus,underscoring mechanical stiffness as an effective descriptor for superior thermal transport in 2D systems.The exceptional stiffness of VSi2N4 is attributed to the strong bonding resulting from the highly localized charge distribution between the Si and N atoms.These findings presented in this work not only reveal VSi2N4 as a unique platform integrating robust ferromagnetism with outstanding heat dissipation,but also provide crucial guidance for the thermal manage-ment of future high-performance 2D magnetic materials.展开更多
The thermal and electrical conductivities of magnesium alloys are highly sensitive to composition and microstructure,with thermal conductivity varying by up to 20-fold across different as-cast alloy systems,making rap...The thermal and electrical conductivities of magnesium alloys are highly sensitive to composition and microstructure,with thermal conductivity varying by up to 20-fold across different as-cast alloy systems,making rapid and accurate prediction crucial for high-throughput screening and development of high-performance alloys.This study introduces a physics-informed symbolic regression approach that addresses the limitations of traditional methods,including the high computational cost of first-principles calculations and the poor interpretability of machine learning models.Comprehensive datasets comprising 1512 data points from 60 literature sources were analyzed,including thermal conductivity measurements from 52 alloy systems and electrical conductivity measurements from 36 systems.The derived symbolic regression model achieved Mean Absolute Percentage Errors(MAPEs)of 11.2%and 11.4%for thermal conductivity in low and high-component systems,respectively.When integrated with the Smith-Palmer equation,electrical conductivity predictions reached MAPEs of 15.6%and 16.4%.Independent validation on an entirely separate dataset of 554 data points from 53 additional literature sources,including 37 previously unseen alloy systems,confirmed model generalizability with MAPEs of 10.7%-15.2%.Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP)analysis was employed to evaluate the relative importance of different features affecting conductivity,while equation decomposition quantified the contribution of individual functional terms.This methodology bridges data-driven prediction with mechanistic understanding,establishing a foundation for knowledge-based design of magnesium alloys with tailored transport properties.展开更多
Y0.15Zr0.85O1.93(YSZ)has emerged as a crucial solid electrolyte material for modern solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)and oxygen sensors,prized for its exceptionally high oxygen ionic conductivity.However,further ...Y0.15Zr0.85O1.93(YSZ)has emerged as a crucial solid electrolyte material for modern solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)and oxygen sensors,prized for its exceptionally high oxygen ionic conductivity.However,further enhancement of its oxygen ionic conductivity is essential to optimize SOFCs energy efficiency and mitigate high-temperature electrode degradation.Despite extensive efforts involving various doping strategies,this critical challenge remains unsolved.To address this issue,a novel YSZ-LSGM heterostructure composite electrolyte was developed by adding a minor La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85(LSGM)phase into the YSZ phase,and its performance as an electrolyte was systematically evaluated.LSGM's high ionic conductivity promotes rapid oxygen ion transport across grain boundaries.The heterogeneous interface between YSZ and LSGM also favors oxygen ion transport,significantly enhancing both the grain boundary conductivity and the total ionic conductivity of the heterostructure composite.Remarkably,the YSZ-30 wt%LSGM composite demonstrates approximately 8 times in total conductivity(0.0008 S/cm at 750℃)compared to pure YSZ(0.0001 S/cm at 750℃).Most strikingly,the YSZ-30 wt%LSGM's grain boundary conductivity is around 24 times higher than the YSZ electrolyte's.These findings highlight the synergistic advantages of the heterostructure composite electrolyte,which combines the excellent compatibility of YSZ with the superior ionic conductivity of LSGM.This study not only provides a promising strategy for developing advanced composite electrolyte materials but also opens a new avenue for further research in high-performance SOFC technologies.展开更多
Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new supercon...Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new superconducting materials.By adjoining an undoped cuprate layer,such as La2CuO4(LCO) and SrCuO2(SCO),with a hole-doped La1-xSrxMnO3(LSMO)layer,we systematically investigate the conductivity and magnetism of manganite/cuprate heterostructures while varying the LSMO doping level from 0.33 to 0.80 to tune LSMO from a ferromagnetic metal to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Driven by the difference in work functions,charges are transferred from the LSMO layer to the cuprate layer,thereby giving rise to a conducting interfacial layer when the LSMO layer is heavily doped.No signature of interface superconductivity is observed in any of the synthesized heterostructures,a behavior likely attributable to spin-polarized charge transfer and the competition between superconductivity and magnetism.Our findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of interface superconductivity as well as guidelines for the search for emergent interfacial effects.展开更多
Superionic conductors with an exceptionally high ionic conductivity are placed central in the development of next-generation energy conversion and storage technologies,yet their designing approach and materials remain...Superionic conductors with an exceptionally high ionic conductivity are placed central in the development of next-generation energy conversion and storage technologies,yet their designing approach and materials remain a persistent challenge.Here,we report an alternative cation-ordered Ce-Al(1:1)fluorite oxide(ACO)that stabilizes a periodic oxygen vacancy(Ov)network to build the required architecture.The resulting lattice-engineered configuration creates a uniform and flattened potential energy landscape with significantly reduced activation energy,capable of a superionic conductivity of 0.216 S cm⁻¹ and a fuel cell power density of 1086 mW cm⁻² at 500℃.Unlike conventional random ion hopping in doped oxides,the vacancy-ordered framework supports coherent,phonon-assisted and wave-like ion motion enabling dielectric-enhanced superionic conduction.These findings introduce a new family of superionic conductors,where lattice-level ordering of both cations and Ovs offers a scalable design strategy for high-performance efficient electrochemical systems.展开更多
Accurate prediction of the thermal and electrical conductivities of materials under extremely high temperatures is essential in high-energydensity physics.These properties govern processes such as stellar core dynamic...Accurate prediction of the thermal and electrical conductivities of materials under extremely high temperatures is essential in high-energydensity physics.These properties govern processes such as stellar core dynamics,planetary magnetic field generation,and laserdriven plasma evolution.However,first-principles methods like Kohn-Sham(KS)density functional theory(DFT)face challenges in predicting these properties due to prohibitively high computational costs.We propose a scheme that integrates the Kubo formalism with a mixed stochastic-deterministic DFT(mDFT)method,which substantially enhances efficiency in computing thermal and electrical conductivities of dense plasmas under extremely high temperatures.As a showcase,this approach enables ab initio calculations of the thermal and electrical conductivities of aluminum(Al)up to 1000 eV.Compared to traditional transport models,our first-principles results reveal significant deviations in the thermal and electrical conductivities of Al within the warm dense matter regime,underscoring the importance of accounting for quantum effects when investigating these transport properties of warm dense matter.展开更多
Piezoelectric semiconductor(PSC)materials exhibit strong electromechanical coupling affected by free carriers,which makes their contact behavior essential for sensors,actuators,and electronic devices.Analytical models...Piezoelectric semiconductor(PSC)materials exhibit strong electromechanical coupling affected by free carriers,which makes their contact behavior essential for sensors,actuators,and electronic devices.Analytical models for three-dimensional(3D)PSC contact problems are still scarce,especially for conductive indenters.This work develops a semi-analytical framework to study the 3D frictionless contact between a conductive indenter and a PSC half-space.Fundamental solutions under a unit force and a unit electric charge are derived,and the corresponding frequency response functions are combined with a discrete convolution-fast Fourier transform(DC-FFT)algorithm to achieve an efficient semi-analytical contact model.The numerical results demonstrate that an increase in the surface charge density reduces the indentation pressure and modifies the electric potential distribution.A higher steady carrier concentration enhances the screening effect,suppresses the electromechanical coupling,and shifts the system response toward purely elastic behaviors.The sensitivity analysis shows that the indentation depth is dominated by the elastic constants,while the electric potential is mainly affected by the piezoelectric coefficient.Although the analysis is carried out with spherical indenters,the model is not limited to a specific indenter shape.It provides an effective tool for investigating complex 3D PSC contact problems and offers useful insights into the design of PSC materials-based devices.展开更多
With the miniaturization and high-frequency evolution of antennas in 5G/6G communications,aerospace,and transportation,polymer composite papers integrating superior wave-transparent performance and thermal conductivit...With the miniaturization and high-frequency evolution of antennas in 5G/6G communications,aerospace,and transportation,polymer composite papers integrating superior wave-transparent performance and thermal conductivity for radar antenna systems are urgently needed.Herein,a down-top strategy was employed to synthesize poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)precursor nanofibers(prePNF).The prePNF was then uniformly mixed with fluorinated graphene(FG)to fabricate FG/PNF composite papers through consecutively suction filtration,hot-pressing,and thermal annealing.The hydroxyl and amino groups in prePNF enhanced the stability of FG/prePNF dispersion,while the increasedπ-πinteractions between PNF and FG after annealing improved their compatibility.The preparation time and cost of PNF paper was significantly reduced when applying this strategy,which enabled its large-scale production.Furthermore,the prepared FG/PNF composite papers exhibited excellent wave-transparent performance and thermal conductivity.When the mass fraction of FG was 40 wt%,the FG/PNF composite paper prepared via the down-top strategy achieved the wave-transparent coefficient(|T|2)of 96.3%under 10 GHz,in-plane thermal conductivity(λ∥)of 7.13 W m−1K−1,and through-plane thermal conductivity(λ⊥)of 0.67 W m−1K−1,outperforming FG/PNF composite paper prepared by the top-down strategy(|T|2=95.9%,λ∥=5.52 W m−1K−1,λ⊥=0.52 W m−1K−1)and pure PNF paper(|T|2=94.7%,λ∥=3.04 W m−1K−1,λ⊥=0.24 W m−1K−1).Meanwhile,FG/PNF composite paper(with 40 wt%FG)through the down-top strategy also demonstrated outstanding mechanical properties with tensile strength and toughness reaching 197.4 MPa and 11.6 MJ m−3,respectively.展开更多
Conventional conductive elastomeric composites,consisting of conductive fillers dispersed in elastomers,are widely used in soft electronics for strain sensing via resistance changes arising from filler separation duri...Conventional conductive elastomeric composites,consisting of conductive fillers dispersed in elastomers,are widely used in soft electronics for strain sensing via resistance changes arising from filler separation during elongation.However,they often exhibit substantial performance degradation under large strains.Liquid metals(LMs)have recently attracted significant attention owing to their unique fusion of metallic conductivity and fluidic properties.Here,we develop sheath-core fibers featuring a magnetic LM(MLM)core,formed by embedding Fe particles into eutectic gallium-indium alloy(EGaIn)dispersed in thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU),and coaxially wet-spun with an insulating TPU sheath.Subsequently,these MLM/TPU fibers are woven into horizontally and vertically interlaced textiles.This wet-spinning process,coupled with post-freeze-pressure activation,fuses Fe-EGaIn droplets into percolating networks,yielding exceptional conductivity(3.9×104 S m−1),extreme stretchability(482%elongation),and strain-invariant resistance(−6%at 100%strain).Particularly at 7 wt%Fe,the MLM/TPU composite serves as a magnetically responsive,reconfigurable conductor that enables tunable Joule heating(reaching 75.8℃ at 1.2 V),infrared stealth,and magnetically driven remote switching,while promoting absorption-dominated electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding(33.82 dB with an absorptivity of 0.520).This study offers substantial promise for applications in wearable electronics,soft robotics,and EMI-shielding textiles.展开更多
Ion conduction in covalent-organic framework(COF)membranes is vital for energy conversion and storage.Conventional phenomenological methods based on the Arrhenius equation offer micrometer-scale cognition of ion condu...Ion conduction in covalent-organic framework(COF)membranes is vital for energy conversion and storage.Conventional phenomenological methods based on the Arrhenius equation offer micrometer-scale cognition of ion conduction,whereas they ignore atomic details of ion-pore interactions and sophisticated conduction mechanisms,leaving gaps in high-resolution and bottom-up understanding of ion conduction in a nanoconfined space.In this study,we develop a hierarchical approach by holistically synergizing electronic structure calculations,first-principles molecular dynamics simulations,and thermodynamic integration methods to investigate the conduction of chloride(Cl-)and hydroxide(OH-)ions in a COF membrane.It is revealed that Cl-ion with symmetric charge distribution undergoes weak solvation and tight ion-pore binding,which results in a tortuous conduction pathway,a high energy barrier,and slow diffusion based on the vehicular mechanism.In remarkable contrast,OH-ion with heterogeneous charge distribution features strong solvation and weak ion-pore binding,and it jumps frequently via a smooth pathway and a low energy barrier.Moreover,OH-ion conduction follows a mixed vehicular and Grotthuss mechanism,causing highly mutable ion identity and number,as well as superior dynamics due to proton transfer.This hierarchical approach provides sub-nanometer resolution insights into ion conduction,guiding intelligent membrane design and performance regulation to control ion conduction for emerging applications.展开更多
Hydraulic theory predicts a positive coupling between leaf hydraulic conductance(Kleaf)and stomatal conductance(gs);however,this theory has not been fully supported by observations,and underlying mechanisms are ...Hydraulic theory predicts a positive coupling between leaf hydraulic conductance(Kleaf)and stomatal conductance(gs);however,this theory has not been fully supported by observations,and underlying mechanisms are poorly understood.Partitioning Kleafinto inside-xylem(Kx)and outside-xylem(Kox)components offers a refined framework for elucidating the regulation of gs by leaf hydraulics.While optimal planting density may enhance water use efficiency(WUE)through modulation of gs,corresponding changes in leaf hydraulic properties and their influence on gas exchange remain unclear.We examined relationships among Kx,Kox,gs,leaf photosynthetic rate(AN),and WUE,and analyzed the structural determinants of Koxin cotton grown under eight planting densities:12,18,24,36,48,60,72,and 84 plants m–2.Results showed that as planting density increased,Kleafand AN remained stable,whereas Koxand gs declined significantly.Leaf thickness and the volume fraction of inter-cellular air space were key structural factors influencing Kox.Neither Kleafnor Kxcorrelated with AN or gs;however,Koxexhibited a significant positive correlation with gs.Furthermore,Koxwas negatively correlated with WUE.These findings indicate that Koxmodulates gs to minimize water loss without compromising AN,thereby enhancing WUE in cotton across varying planting densities.展开更多
Polyaniline(PANI)exhibits remarkable electrical conductivity and mechanical flexibility,rendering it widely applicable in flexible electronic devices.For instance,it serves as a channel layer material in Organic Elect...Polyaniline(PANI)exhibits remarkable electrical conductivity and mechanical flexibility,rendering it widely applicable in flexible electronic devices.For instance,it serves as a channel layer material in Organic Electrochemical Transistors(OECTs).In OECTs,the conductivity of the channel layer plays a pivotal role in dictating the switching speed and current-carrying capacity of the device.Proton acid doping represents an efficacious approach to enhancing the conductivity of polymers.However,the efficiency of direct doping of protic acid is low,thereby imposing limitations on the conductivity of polyaniline.In this study,ultrafast photoexcitation was implemented to efficiently improve the conductivity of camphor sulfonic acid(CSA)doped PANI films.Upon reaching a laser fluence of 166.2 mJ cm-2,the conductivity of PANI films experienced a remarkable increment of nearly four orders of magnitude,soaring to 117.6 S m-1,while its sheet resistance decreased to 170.9Ωsq-1.Meanwhile,fs-laser-treated PANI-CSA films exhibited excellent stability.The PANI-based OECT device was prepared,and the transconductance escalated from 0.113 to 0.503 mS,representing an increase exceeding fourfold.Our work provides a simple,eco-friendly,and sustainable processing technology for the preparation of high-performance PANI flexible conductive films,showing great application potential for flexible electronic devices.展开更多
This study investigates the effect of BaHfO3(BHO)addition on the optical properties of YBa_2Cu3O7-δ(YBCO)superconducting thin films using spectroscopic ellipsometry.Through Raman spectroscopy and SEM analysi...This study investigates the effect of BaHfO3(BHO)addition on the optical properties of YBa_2Cu3O7-δ(YBCO)superconducting thin films using spectroscopic ellipsometry.Through Raman spectroscopy and SEM analysis,optimal 10-min Ar ion etching effectively removes surface a-axis-oriented grains and Ba–Cu–O impurities,enhancing surface quality.Optical conductivity analysis reveals a doping-dependent evolution:10%BHO doping maximizes free carrier density and interband transition efficiency,attributed to optimized Cu–O bond contraction and reduced lattice distortions.Higher doping induces defect clustering,carrier scattering,and redshifted transitions due to lattice expansion.Dielectric function and loss function analyses confirm enhanced plasmonic behavior and flux pinning at 10%doping,while excessive doping degrades electronic transitions.These results highlight the critical role of controlled BHO addition and surface treatment in tailoring the optical and superconducting properties of YBCO,offering insights into the interplay among doping,carrier dynamics,and electronic structure in high-temperature superconductors(HTS).展开更多
Carbon/carbon(C/C)composites are ideal materials for electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding and thermal management in the aerospace field because of their low density.However,traditional C/C composites primarily r...Carbon/carbon(C/C)composites are ideal materials for electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding and thermal management in the aerospace field because of their low density.However,traditional C/C composites primarily rely on repeated densification to increase their EMI shielding effectiveness(SE),which not only increases density but also involves lengthy preparation cycles.We have constructed a unidirectional(1D)C/C composite using a matrix of mesophase pitch-derived carbon and graphite flakes,reinforced with mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers.Using a one-step consolidation process produced by spontaneous assembly during heating,the open pores and a continuous conductive network give the composite an EMI SE of up to 83.97 dB in the 8.2-12.4 GHz(X-band).The material also has a thermal conductivity of 191.84 W·m−1·K−1and an electrical conductivity of 6.50×104S·m−1along the fiber direction,together with a flexural strength exceeding 100 MPa,while having a bulk density of only 1.01 g·cm−3.This work therefore presents a short-cycle fabrication strategy for low-density C/C composites that integrate high EMI SE,efficient thermal management,and good mechanical properties.展开更多
The relentless drive towards smaller,faster,and more pow-erful electronics has made thermal management a critical bot-tleneck for performance and reliability.For over a century,the thermal conductivity(κ)of metallic ...The relentless drive towards smaller,faster,and more pow-erful electronics has made thermal management a critical bot-tleneck for performance and reliability.For over a century,the thermal conductivity(κ)of metallic materials has long been considered to have an inherent upper limit for thermal conductivity,plateauing~400 W·m-1·K-1.This ceiling is rooted in fundamental physics:in typical metals,heat is primarily carried by electrons,and their transport is severely hampered by strong electron-phonon coupling and inherent lat-tice anharmonicity[1].展开更多
The insufficient early strength and hydraulic conductivity of cemented soil can significantly impact the quality of deep cement mixing(DCM)walls,particularly in water-rich sandy silt regions.To enhance the early engin...The insufficient early strength and hydraulic conductivity of cemented soil can significantly impact the quality of deep cement mixing(DCM)walls,particularly in water-rich sandy silt regions.To enhance the early engineering performance of DCM walls,industrial by-products(IBPs)such as soda residue(SR),and other additives such as bentonite and water glass(WG)were used.Unconfined compression strength(UCS)and hydraulic conductivity tests were conducted to assess the strength and hydraulic conductivity of the improved cemented soil.Microstructural and mineralogical tests were performed to reveal the mechanisms of SR,bentonite,and WG.The results indicate that adding SR introduces sulfate and chloride ions into the reaction system,thereby promoting the formation of hydration products.However,when the SR content exceeds 8%,it leads to the precipitation of calcium carbonate,resulting in the formation of calcium hydroxide(CH)crystals,which reduces the 7 d UCS by 15.4%compared to 8%SR.The addition of bentonite increases the silica and aluminum content,promoting the formation of calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H)and calcium aluminosilicate hydrate(C-A-S-H),while also filling the soil pores,reducing the early hydraulic conductivity of the cemented soil by 1.5 orders of magnitude(from 9.87×10−6to 5.28×10−7cm/s at 7 d with 7%bentonite).The addition of WG significantly enhances the early strength of the cemented soil,with an average increase of 12.5%(from 52.5%–60.0%to 62.5%–75.0%)in the 7 d strength performance ratio(n=qu7d/qu28d).This study contributes to improving the early engineering performance of DCM walls from economic and environmental perspectives,promoting the sustainable utilization of IBPs.展开更多
Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunit...Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunities for material design,presenting a promising avenue to develop new electrolytes.In this work,two new ceria-based electrolytes,the medium-entropy Sm0.25La0.25Pr0.25Ce0.25O2-δ(SLPC25)and low-entropy Sm0.05La0.05Pr0.05Ce0.85O2-δ(SLPC5)are designed for low-temperature SOFCs using the entropy engineering strategy,with pure CeO2as a reference.It is found that higher configurational entropy leads to enriched oxygen vacancies in the two oxides and thus enhances the ionic transport,which is verified through material characterizations,density functional theory calculations,and cell performance tests.The medium-entropy SLPC25exhibits superior cell performance(836 mW cm-2)and improved ionic conductivity(0.09 S cm-1)at 520℃as compared to those of the low-entropy SLPC5 and CeO2.Further investigation confirms the hybrid proton-oxygen ion conduction and good fuel cell stability of the SLPC25 electrolyte.This study indicates that higher entropy enhances the ionic conductivity and cell performance of ceria-based electrolytes.The entropy engineering strategy used here holds significant potential to develop advanced electrolytes for low-temperature SOFCs.展开更多
The proton conduction mechanism of imidazole and its homologues within confined spaces has attracted much attention from researchers,which is highly beneficial for the development of novel proton exchange membranes.Tr...The proton conduction mechanism of imidazole and its homologues within confined spaces has attracted much attention from researchers,which is highly beneficial for the development of novel proton exchange membranes.Traditionally,the hydrogen at the 1-position(H-1)on the nitrogen(N-1)of imidazole is seen as the exclusive source of mobile protons.However,we suggest that the 3-position nitrogen atom(N-3)can also generate mobile protons under hydrous conditions.This is because N-3 can form hydrogen bonds with water,which are particularly robust in confined spaces,thereby enhancing proton ionization from water and facilitating proton transfer.Based on this concept,1-methylimidazole was introduced into a covalent organic framework(COF),resulting in a remarkable proton conductivity of 2.40×10–3S/cm at 70℃ and 100%relative humidity.This performance is on par with that of COFs doped with imidazole,demonstrating the key role of N-3…H2O interactions within the framework in producing mobile protons and facilitating proton diffusion.Furthermore,this challenges the conventional viewpoint that H-1 of imidazole is the sole contributor to proton concentration,offering a new strategy for the preparation of high-performance proton conductors.展开更多
There is an urgent need to develop magnesium-matrix materials that exhibit both high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion to ensure compatibility with chips.This study aims to develop a Mg-Zn-Cu alloy with h...There is an urgent need to develop magnesium-matrix materials that exhibit both high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion to ensure compatibility with chips.This study aims to develop a Mg-Zn-Cu alloy with high thermal conductivity.Furthermore,it explores the preparation of AlNP/Mg-Zn-Cu composites featuring low coefficients of thermal expansion.The stir casting method was utilized to fabricate the composites and an investigation was conducted to examine their microstructure and thermal properties.Results indicate that the addition of AlNPreduces the thermal expansion coefficient while maintaining relatively high thermal conductivity.Specifically,the AlNP/Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Cu composite with 30wt.%AlNPachieves a thermal conductivity of 132.7 W·m-1·K-1and a thermal expansion coefficient of 18.5×10-6K-1,rendering it suitable for electronic packaging applications where thermal management is critical.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12475037)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Grant No. 24520711200)+4 种基金the Basic Research Program of Jiangsu Province (BK20244002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant Nos. 22120250100, 22120230212, and 22120240026)the Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy Materials and Application Technologies,University of Hunan Provincesupported by the Shuguang Program of Shanghai Education Development FoundationShanghai Municipal Education Commission (Grant No. 23SG18)。
摘要Achieving ultralow lattice thermal conductivity(κl)in simple crystals remains challenging without complex chemistry or microanostructure engineering.In this work,we demonstrate that symmetry breaking is an effective approach to control thermal transport in diamond-like A(X-Y)2(A=Si,Ge;X/Y=C,B,N)simple crystals,ultimately leading to an ultralowκl.In particular,Ge(B-N)2exhibits an ultralowκl of 1.52 W·m-1·K-1at 300 K and 0.85 W·m-1·K-1at 800 K,comparable to that of amorphous materials.Based on Wigner theory of thermal transport,we decomposeκl into the population(particle-like)κp and the coherence(wave-like)κc contributions.By introducing symmetry breaking,the uniform bond-strength network is redistributed,which enhances anharmonic phonon scattering and shortens phonon lifetimes,leading to a reduction of up to 64%in room-temperatureκp in Ge(B-N)2compared with symmetry-preserved Ge(C-C)2.With the strong suppression of particle-like phonons,the wave-like contributions become increasingly important,with theκc/κp ratio reaching~90%at 800 K in Ge(B-N)2.This study provides a novel strategy for designing materials with tailored thermal conductivity,which has potential applications in the development of thermoelectric materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52372260)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hunan Province of China(No.2024JJ2048)+1 种基金the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(Nos.CX20240058 and CX20250918)The calculation in this work was partly supported by the high-performance computing platform of School of Physics and Optoelectronics.
摘要Two-dimensional(2D)magnetic semiconductors are promising candidates for next-generation spintronic,memory,and logic devices.However,their practical deployment is often hindered by poor heat dissipation due to the low lattice thermal conductivity(κL).Herein,we identify a 2D ferromagnetic semiconductor,VSi2N4,that exhibits an ultrahighκL.Using first-principles calculations combined with the MACE machine learning potential and the phonon Boltzmann transport equation,we reveal that the room-temperatureκL of VSi2N4 is about 317 W m−1 K−1.This value is one order of magnitude higher than that of most known 2D magnets and represents the highestκL reported in these materials.This superior thermal transport mainly originates from the large phonon group velocity and weak phonon-phonon scattering.Notably,even with the inclusion of four-phonon scattering,theκL reduction is merely approximately 8.3%,indicating limited high-order anharmonicity.Meanwhile,our analysis further reveals that theκL value of VSi2N4 significantly deviates from the conventional scaling trends established by Slack based on the number of atoms per unit cell and the average atomic mass.Nevertheless,a clear positive correlation is established with the Young’s modulus,underscoring mechanical stiffness as an effective descriptor for superior thermal transport in 2D systems.The exceptional stiffness of VSi2N4 is attributed to the strong bonding resulting from the highly localized charge distribution between the Si and N atoms.These findings presented in this work not only reveal VSi2N4 as a unique platform integrating robust ferromagnetism with outstanding heat dissipation,but also provide crucial guidance for the thermal manage-ment of future high-performance 2D magnetic materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3712401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274301)+2 种基金the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.2023Z0530S6005)Academician Workstation of Kunming University of Science and Technology(2024),Ningbo Yongjiang Talent-Introduction Program(No.2022A-023C)Zhejiang Phenomenological Materials Technology Co.,Ltd.,China.
摘要The thermal and electrical conductivities of magnesium alloys are highly sensitive to composition and microstructure,with thermal conductivity varying by up to 20-fold across different as-cast alloy systems,making rapid and accurate prediction crucial for high-throughput screening and development of high-performance alloys.This study introduces a physics-informed symbolic regression approach that addresses the limitations of traditional methods,including the high computational cost of first-principles calculations and the poor interpretability of machine learning models.Comprehensive datasets comprising 1512 data points from 60 literature sources were analyzed,including thermal conductivity measurements from 52 alloy systems and electrical conductivity measurements from 36 systems.The derived symbolic regression model achieved Mean Absolute Percentage Errors(MAPEs)of 11.2%and 11.4%for thermal conductivity in low and high-component systems,respectively.When integrated with the Smith-Palmer equation,electrical conductivity predictions reached MAPEs of 15.6%and 16.4%.Independent validation on an entirely separate dataset of 554 data points from 53 additional literature sources,including 37 previously unseen alloy systems,confirmed model generalizability with MAPEs of 10.7%-15.2%.Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP)analysis was employed to evaluate the relative importance of different features affecting conductivity,while equation decomposition quantified the contribution of individual functional terms.This methodology bridges data-driven prediction with mechanistic understanding,establishing a foundation for knowledge-based design of magnesium alloys with tailored transport properties.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51764028)the Science and Technology Program of Yunnan Province(202202AD080008)the Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(202501CF070168)。
摘要Y0.15Zr0.85O1.93(YSZ)has emerged as a crucial solid electrolyte material for modern solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)and oxygen sensors,prized for its exceptionally high oxygen ionic conductivity.However,further enhancement of its oxygen ionic conductivity is essential to optimize SOFCs energy efficiency and mitigate high-temperature electrode degradation.Despite extensive efforts involving various doping strategies,this critical challenge remains unsolved.To address this issue,a novel YSZ-LSGM heterostructure composite electrolyte was developed by adding a minor La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85(LSGM)phase into the YSZ phase,and its performance as an electrolyte was systematically evaluated.LSGM's high ionic conductivity promotes rapid oxygen ion transport across grain boundaries.The heterogeneous interface between YSZ and LSGM also favors oxygen ion transport,significantly enhancing both the grain boundary conductivity and the total ionic conductivity of the heterostructure composite.Remarkably,the YSZ-30 wt%LSGM composite demonstrates approximately 8 times in total conductivity(0.0008 S/cm at 750℃)compared to pure YSZ(0.0001 S/cm at 750℃).Most strikingly,the YSZ-30 wt%LSGM's grain boundary conductivity is around 24 times higher than the YSZ electrolyte's.These findings highlight the synergistic advantages of the heterostructure composite electrolyte,which combines the excellent compatibility of YSZ with the superior ionic conductivity of LSGM.This study not only provides a promising strategy for developing advanced composite electrolyte materials but also opens a new avenue for further research in high-performance SOFC technologies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1406400 and 2024YFA1408102)Research Center for Industries of the Future at Westlake University(Project No.WU2023C001)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174318)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.XHD23A2002)。
摘要Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new superconducting materials.By adjoining an undoped cuprate layer,such as La2CuO4(LCO) and SrCuO2(SCO),with a hole-doped La1-xSrxMnO3(LSMO)layer,we systematically investigate the conductivity and magnetism of manganite/cuprate heterostructures while varying the LSMO doping level from 0.33 to 0.80 to tune LSMO from a ferromagnetic metal to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Driven by the difference in work functions,charges are transferred from the LSMO layer to the cuprate layer,thereby giving rise to a conducting interfacial layer when the LSMO layer is heavily doped.No signature of interface superconductivity is observed in any of the synthesized heterostructures,a behavior likely attributable to spin-polarized charge transfer and the competition between superconductivity and magnetism.Our findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of interface superconductivity as well as guidelines for the search for emergent interfacial effects.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Department of Jiangsu Province under Grant BE2022029US DOE EERE Project No.DE-EE0011325Research Council of Finland(Grant No.13329016,13322738,13352669).
摘要Superionic conductors with an exceptionally high ionic conductivity are placed central in the development of next-generation energy conversion and storage technologies,yet their designing approach and materials remain a persistent challenge.Here,we report an alternative cation-ordered Ce-Al(1:1)fluorite oxide(ACO)that stabilizes a periodic oxygen vacancy(Ov)network to build the required architecture.The resulting lattice-engineered configuration creates a uniform and flattened potential energy landscape with significantly reduced activation energy,capable of a superionic conductivity of 0.216 S cm⁻¹ and a fuel cell power density of 1086 mW cm⁻² at 500℃.Unlike conventional random ion hopping in doped oxides,the vacancy-ordered framework supports coherent,phonon-assisted and wave-like ion motion enabling dielectric-enhanced superionic conduction.These findings introduce a new family of superionic conductors,where lattice-level ordering of both cations and Ovs offers a scalable design strategy for high-performance efficient electrochemical systems.
基金supported by the NSFC Excellence Research Group Program(Grant Nos.12588301 and 12588201)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2025YFB3003603)supported by the Foundation of National Key Laboratory of Computational Physics,China.
摘要Accurate prediction of the thermal and electrical conductivities of materials under extremely high temperatures is essential in high-energydensity physics.These properties govern processes such as stellar core dynamics,planetary magnetic field generation,and laserdriven plasma evolution.However,first-principles methods like Kohn-Sham(KS)density functional theory(DFT)face challenges in predicting these properties due to prohibitively high computational costs.We propose a scheme that integrates the Kubo formalism with a mixed stochastic-deterministic DFT(mDFT)method,which substantially enhances efficiency in computing thermal and electrical conductivities of dense plasmas under extremely high temperatures.As a showcase,this approach enables ab initio calculations of the thermal and electrical conductivities of aluminum(Al)up to 1000 eV.Compared to traditional transport models,our first-principles results reveal significant deviations in the thermal and electrical conductivities of Al within the warm dense matter regime,underscoring the importance of accounting for quantum effects when investigating these transport properties of warm dense matter.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12402113)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024NSFSC0037)。
摘要Piezoelectric semiconductor(PSC)materials exhibit strong electromechanical coupling affected by free carriers,which makes their contact behavior essential for sensors,actuators,and electronic devices.Analytical models for three-dimensional(3D)PSC contact problems are still scarce,especially for conductive indenters.This work develops a semi-analytical framework to study the 3D frictionless contact between a conductive indenter and a PSC half-space.Fundamental solutions under a unit force and a unit electric charge are derived,and the corresponding frequency response functions are combined with a discrete convolution-fast Fourier transform(DC-FFT)algorithm to achieve an efficient semi-analytical contact model.The numerical results demonstrate that an increase in the surface charge density reduces the indentation pressure and modifies the electric potential distribution.A higher steady carrier concentration enhances the screening effect,suppresses the electromechanical coupling,and shifts the system response toward purely elastic behaviors.The sensitivity analysis shows that the indentation depth is dominated by the elastic constants,while the electric potential is mainly affected by the piezoelectric coefficient.Although the analysis is carried out with spherical indenters,the model is not limited to a specific indenter shape.It provides an effective tool for investigating complex 3D PSC contact problems and offers useful insights into the design of PSC materials-based devices.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52473083,52373089,52403085)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(2024JC-TBZC-04)+2 种基金the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(2024RS-CXTD-57)Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(2024JC-YBMS-279)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(2023NSCQMSX2547)
摘要With the miniaturization and high-frequency evolution of antennas in 5G/6G communications,aerospace,and transportation,polymer composite papers integrating superior wave-transparent performance and thermal conductivity for radar antenna systems are urgently needed.Herein,a down-top strategy was employed to synthesize poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)precursor nanofibers(prePNF).The prePNF was then uniformly mixed with fluorinated graphene(FG)to fabricate FG/PNF composite papers through consecutively suction filtration,hot-pressing,and thermal annealing.The hydroxyl and amino groups in prePNF enhanced the stability of FG/prePNF dispersion,while the increasedπ-πinteractions between PNF and FG after annealing improved their compatibility.The preparation time and cost of PNF paper was significantly reduced when applying this strategy,which enabled its large-scale production.Furthermore,the prepared FG/PNF composite papers exhibited excellent wave-transparent performance and thermal conductivity.When the mass fraction of FG was 40 wt%,the FG/PNF composite paper prepared via the down-top strategy achieved the wave-transparent coefficient(|T|2)of 96.3%under 10 GHz,in-plane thermal conductivity(λ∥)of 7.13 W m−1K−1,and through-plane thermal conductivity(λ⊥)of 0.67 W m−1K−1,outperforming FG/PNF composite paper prepared by the top-down strategy(|T|2=95.9%,λ∥=5.52 W m−1K−1,λ⊥=0.52 W m−1K−1)and pure PNF paper(|T|2=94.7%,λ∥=3.04 W m−1K−1,λ⊥=0.24 W m−1K−1).Meanwhile,FG/PNF composite paper(with 40 wt%FG)through the down-top strategy also demonstrated outstanding mechanical properties with tensile strength and toughness reaching 197.4 MPa and 11.6 MJ m−3,respectively.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2025YFA0922400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22208266,22278332,52271167,and U21A2064)the Henan Province science and technology research project(252102320354).
摘要Conventional conductive elastomeric composites,consisting of conductive fillers dispersed in elastomers,are widely used in soft electronics for strain sensing via resistance changes arising from filler separation during elongation.However,they often exhibit substantial performance degradation under large strains.Liquid metals(LMs)have recently attracted significant attention owing to their unique fusion of metallic conductivity and fluidic properties.Here,we develop sheath-core fibers featuring a magnetic LM(MLM)core,formed by embedding Fe particles into eutectic gallium-indium alloy(EGaIn)dispersed in thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU),and coaxially wet-spun with an insulating TPU sheath.Subsequently,these MLM/TPU fibers are woven into horizontally and vertically interlaced textiles.This wet-spinning process,coupled with post-freeze-pressure activation,fuses Fe-EGaIn droplets into percolating networks,yielding exceptional conductivity(3.9×104 S m−1),extreme stretchability(482%elongation),and strain-invariant resistance(−6%at 100%strain).Particularly at 7 wt%Fe,the MLM/TPU composite serves as a magnetically responsive,reconfigurable conductor that enables tunable Joule heating(reaching 75.8℃ at 1.2 V),infrared stealth,and magnetically driven remote switching,while promoting absorption-dominated electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding(33.82 dB with an absorptivity of 0.520).This study offers substantial promise for applications in wearable electronics,soft robotics,and EMI-shielding textiles.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(No.52025065)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi,China(No.2023GXLH-016)+3 种基金A*STAR LCER-FI,Singapore projects(LCERFI010015 U2102d2004 and LCERFI01-0033 U2102d2006)the National Research Foundation Singapore(NRF-CRP26-2021RS0002)the China Scholarship Council Program,China(Project ID:202306280178)for financial supportthe support of the Computing Center in Xi’an。
摘要Ion conduction in covalent-organic framework(COF)membranes is vital for energy conversion and storage.Conventional phenomenological methods based on the Arrhenius equation offer micrometer-scale cognition of ion conduction,whereas they ignore atomic details of ion-pore interactions and sophisticated conduction mechanisms,leaving gaps in high-resolution and bottom-up understanding of ion conduction in a nanoconfined space.In this study,we develop a hierarchical approach by holistically synergizing electronic structure calculations,first-principles molecular dynamics simulations,and thermodynamic integration methods to investigate the conduction of chloride(Cl-)and hydroxide(OH-)ions in a COF membrane.It is revealed that Cl-ion with symmetric charge distribution undergoes weak solvation and tight ion-pore binding,which results in a tortuous conduction pathway,a high energy barrier,and slow diffusion based on the vehicular mechanism.In remarkable contrast,OH-ion with heterogeneous charge distribution features strong solvation and weak ion-pore binding,and it jumps frequently via a smooth pathway and a low energy barrier.Moreover,OH-ion conduction follows a mixed vehicular and Grotthuss mechanism,causing highly mutable ion identity and number,as well as superior dynamics due to proton transfer.This hierarchical approach provides sub-nanometer resolution insights into ion conduction,guiding intelligent membrane design and performance regulation to control ion conduction for emerging applications.
基金financially supported by the Tianshan Talent Development Program,China for Yali Zhangthe Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,China(2024DA002)the Earmarked Fund for XJARS-Cotton,China(XJARS-03)。
摘要Hydraulic theory predicts a positive coupling between leaf hydraulic conductance(Kleaf)and stomatal conductance(gs);however,this theory has not been fully supported by observations,and underlying mechanisms are poorly understood.Partitioning Kleafinto inside-xylem(Kx)and outside-xylem(Kox)components offers a refined framework for elucidating the regulation of gs by leaf hydraulics.While optimal planting density may enhance water use efficiency(WUE)through modulation of gs,corresponding changes in leaf hydraulic properties and their influence on gas exchange remain unclear.We examined relationships among Kx,Kox,gs,leaf photosynthetic rate(AN),and WUE,and analyzed the structural determinants of Koxin cotton grown under eight planting densities:12,18,24,36,48,60,72,and 84 plants m–2.Results showed that as planting density increased,Kleafand AN remained stable,whereas Koxand gs declined significantly.Leaf thickness and the volume fraction of inter-cellular air space were key structural factors influencing Kox.Neither Kleafnor Kxcorrelated with AN or gs;however,Koxexhibited a significant positive correlation with gs.Furthermore,Koxwas negatively correlated with WUE.These findings indicate that Koxmodulates gs to minimize water loss without compromising AN,thereby enhancing WUE in cotton across varying planting densities.
基金supported by the Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(2021JJLH0058)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0715000)+4 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(2023DJC208)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021B1515120041)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(223159006)ATR-FTIR tests were performed at the Center for Materials Research and Testing of Wuhan University of Technology(WUT)The authors would like to thank Shiyanjia Lab(www.shiyanjia.com)for the support of SEM tests.
摘要Polyaniline(PANI)exhibits remarkable electrical conductivity and mechanical flexibility,rendering it widely applicable in flexible electronic devices.For instance,it serves as a channel layer material in Organic Electrochemical Transistors(OECTs).In OECTs,the conductivity of the channel layer plays a pivotal role in dictating the switching speed and current-carrying capacity of the device.Proton acid doping represents an efficacious approach to enhancing the conductivity of polymers.However,the efficiency of direct doping of protic acid is low,thereby imposing limitations on the conductivity of polyaniline.In this study,ultrafast photoexcitation was implemented to efficiently improve the conductivity of camphor sulfonic acid(CSA)doped PANI films.Upon reaching a laser fluence of 166.2 mJ cm-2,the conductivity of PANI films experienced a remarkable increment of nearly four orders of magnitude,soaring to 117.6 S m-1,while its sheet resistance decreased to 170.9Ωsq-1.Meanwhile,fs-laser-treated PANI-CSA films exhibited excellent stability.The PANI-based OECT device was prepared,and the transconductance escalated from 0.113 to 0.503 mS,representing an increase exceeding fourfold.Our work provides a simple,eco-friendly,and sustainable processing technology for the preparation of high-performance PANI flexible conductive films,showing great application potential for flexible electronic devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52172271,12374378,52307026,and 52477022)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE03150200)Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Program(Grant No.23511101600)。
摘要This study investigates the effect of BaHfO3(BHO)addition on the optical properties of YBa_2Cu3O7-δ(YBCO)superconducting thin films using spectroscopic ellipsometry.Through Raman spectroscopy and SEM analysis,optimal 10-min Ar ion etching effectively removes surface a-axis-oriented grains and Ba–Cu–O impurities,enhancing surface quality.Optical conductivity analysis reveals a doping-dependent evolution:10%BHO doping maximizes free carrier density and interband transition efficiency,attributed to optimized Cu–O bond contraction and reduced lattice distortions.Higher doping induces defect clustering,carrier scattering,and redshifted transitions due to lattice expansion.Dielectric function and loss function analyses confirm enhanced plasmonic behavior and flux pinning at 10%doping,while excessive doping degrades electronic transitions.These results highlight the critical role of controlled BHO addition and surface treatment in tailoring the optical and superconducting properties of YBCO,offering insights into the interplay among doping,carrier dynamics,and electronic structure in high-temperature superconductors(HTS).
摘要Carbon/carbon(C/C)composites are ideal materials for electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding and thermal management in the aerospace field because of their low density.However,traditional C/C composites primarily rely on repeated densification to increase their EMI shielding effectiveness(SE),which not only increases density but also involves lengthy preparation cycles.We have constructed a unidirectional(1D)C/C composite using a matrix of mesophase pitch-derived carbon and graphite flakes,reinforced with mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers.Using a one-step consolidation process produced by spontaneous assembly during heating,the open pores and a continuous conductive network give the composite an EMI SE of up to 83.97 dB in the 8.2-12.4 GHz(X-band).The material also has a thermal conductivity of 191.84 W·m−1·K−1and an electrical conductivity of 6.50×104S·m−1along the fiber direction,together with a flexural strength exceeding 100 MPa,while having a bulk density of only 1.01 g·cm−3.This work therefore presents a short-cycle fabrication strategy for low-density C/C composites that integrate high EMI SE,efficient thermal management,and good mechanical properties.
摘要The relentless drive towards smaller,faster,and more pow-erful electronics has made thermal management a critical bot-tleneck for performance and reliability.For over a century,the thermal conductivity(κ)of metallic materials has long been considered to have an inherent upper limit for thermal conductivity,plateauing~400 W·m-1·K-1.This ceiling is rooted in fundamental physics:in typical metals,heat is primarily carried by electrons,and their transport is severely hampered by strong electron-phonon coupling and inherent lat-tice anharmonicity[1].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52378330 and 51978159).
摘要The insufficient early strength and hydraulic conductivity of cemented soil can significantly impact the quality of deep cement mixing(DCM)walls,particularly in water-rich sandy silt regions.To enhance the early engineering performance of DCM walls,industrial by-products(IBPs)such as soda residue(SR),and other additives such as bentonite and water glass(WG)were used.Unconfined compression strength(UCS)and hydraulic conductivity tests were conducted to assess the strength and hydraulic conductivity of the improved cemented soil.Microstructural and mineralogical tests were performed to reveal the mechanisms of SR,bentonite,and WG.The results indicate that adding SR introduces sulfate and chloride ions into the reaction system,thereby promoting the formation of hydration products.However,when the SR content exceeds 8%,it leads to the precipitation of calcium carbonate,resulting in the formation of calcium hydroxide(CH)crystals,which reduces the 7 d UCS by 15.4%compared to 8%SR.The addition of bentonite increases the silica and aluminum content,promoting the formation of calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H)and calcium aluminosilicate hydrate(C-A-S-H),while also filling the soil pores,reducing the early hydraulic conductivity of the cemented soil by 1.5 orders of magnitude(from 9.87×10−6to 5.28×10−7cm/s at 7 d with 7%bentonite).The addition of WG significantly enhances the early strength of the cemented soil,with an average increase of 12.5%(from 52.5%–60.0%to 62.5%–75.0%)in the 7 d strength performance ratio(n=qu7d/qu28d).This study contributes to improving the early engineering performance of DCM walls from economic and environmental perspectives,promoting the sustainable utilization of IBPs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22109022)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2242022k30063)+2 种基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2024AFB1042)the innovation group project of the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Grant No.2024AFA037)the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.SJCX23_0061)。
摘要Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunities for material design,presenting a promising avenue to develop new electrolytes.In this work,two new ceria-based electrolytes,the medium-entropy Sm0.25La0.25Pr0.25Ce0.25O2-δ(SLPC25)and low-entropy Sm0.05La0.05Pr0.05Ce0.85O2-δ(SLPC5)are designed for low-temperature SOFCs using the entropy engineering strategy,with pure CeO2as a reference.It is found that higher configurational entropy leads to enriched oxygen vacancies in the two oxides and thus enhances the ionic transport,which is verified through material characterizations,density functional theory calculations,and cell performance tests.The medium-entropy SLPC25exhibits superior cell performance(836 mW cm-2)and improved ionic conductivity(0.09 S cm-1)at 520℃as compared to those of the low-entropy SLPC5 and CeO2.Further investigation confirms the hybrid proton-oxygen ion conduction and good fuel cell stability of the SLPC25 electrolyte.This study indicates that higher entropy enhances the ionic conductivity and cell performance of ceria-based electrolytes.The entropy engineering strategy used here holds significant potential to develop advanced electrolytes for low-temperature SOFCs.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52207238)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2023M731361)Jiangsu University Senior Talent Launch Fund.
摘要The proton conduction mechanism of imidazole and its homologues within confined spaces has attracted much attention from researchers,which is highly beneficial for the development of novel proton exchange membranes.Traditionally,the hydrogen at the 1-position(H-1)on the nitrogen(N-1)of imidazole is seen as the exclusive source of mobile protons.However,we suggest that the 3-position nitrogen atom(N-3)can also generate mobile protons under hydrous conditions.This is because N-3 can form hydrogen bonds with water,which are particularly robust in confined spaces,thereby enhancing proton ionization from water and facilitating proton transfer.Based on this concept,1-methylimidazole was introduced into a covalent organic framework(COF),resulting in a remarkable proton conductivity of 2.40×10–3S/cm at 70℃ and 100%relative humidity.This performance is on par with that of COFs doped with imidazole,demonstrating the key role of N-3…H2O interactions within the framework in producing mobile protons and facilitating proton diffusion.Furthermore,this challenges the conventional viewpoint that H-1 of imidazole is the sole contributor to proton concentration,offering a new strategy for the preparation of high-performance proton conductors.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175321)the Fund of Key Laboratory of High Temperature Electromagnetic Materials and Structure of MOE(No.KB202505)。
摘要There is an urgent need to develop magnesium-matrix materials that exhibit both high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion to ensure compatibility with chips.This study aims to develop a Mg-Zn-Cu alloy with high thermal conductivity.Furthermore,it explores the preparation of AlNP/Mg-Zn-Cu composites featuring low coefficients of thermal expansion.The stir casting method was utilized to fabricate the composites and an investigation was conducted to examine their microstructure and thermal properties.Results indicate that the addition of AlNPreduces the thermal expansion coefficient while maintaining relatively high thermal conductivity.Specifically,the AlNP/Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Cu composite with 30wt.%AlNPachieves a thermal conductivity of 132.7 W·m-1·K-1and a thermal expansion coefficient of 18.5×10-6K-1,rendering it suitable for electronic packaging applications where thermal management is critical.