Simultaneously achieving high strength,adequate ductility,and low anisotropy remains challenging for additively manufactured medium-entropy alloys(MEAs),particularly without relying on post-processing.Here,a CO28Cr...Simultaneously achieving high strength,adequate ductility,and low anisotropy remains challenging for additively manufactured medium-entropy alloys(MEAs),particularly without relying on post-processing.Here,a CO28Cr18Ni42Al6Ti6 MEA was fabricated by laser-directed energy deposition(LDED),enabling effective in situ strengthening through nonequilibrium solidification and intrinsic thermal cycling.As a result,a hierarchical microstructure was developed,consisting of fine-grain clusters enriched with high-angle grain boundaries,coherent L12 nanoprecipitates,and distinctiveγ-Al2O3/β-Ti core-shell structures.Fine-grain clusters together with spatially distributed heterogeneities contributes to the reduced mechanical anisotropy.As a result,the alloy exhibited high strength while retaining good ductility,exhibiting yield strengths of 880±6.2 MPa and 850±7.2 MPa,ultimate tensile strengths of 1200±32.1 MPa and 1150±55.4 MPa,and fracture elongations of 19%±3.5%and 21%±5.5%along the building and scanning directions,respectively.The enhanced mechanical performance was attributed to multiscale strengthening arising from the synergistic L12 nanoprecipitates and core-shell structures,which impeded dislocation motion across multiple length scales while accommodating interfacial strain,thereby sustaining work hardening and retaining ductility.展开更多
Cross-linkedβ-cyclodextrin polymer/Fe3O4 composite nanoparticles with core-shell structures were prepared via cross linking reaction on the surface of carboxymethylβ-cyclodextrin(CM-β-CD) modified Fe3O4 nanoparti...Cross-linkedβ-cyclodextrin polymer/Fe3O4 composite nanoparticles with core-shell structures were prepared via cross linking reaction on the surface of carboxymethylβ-cyclodextrin(CM-β-CD) modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles inβ-cyclodextrin alkaline solution by using epichlorohydrin as crosslinking agent.The morphology,structure and magnetic properties of the prepared composite nanoparticles were investigated by transmission electron microscopy(TEM),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectrometry,X-ray diffraction(XRD) measurement,thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) and Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM),respectively.展开更多
The effect of the elastic strain energy on the core-shell structures was studied in an Al-0.06Sc-0.02Er (at.%) alloy. A theoretical model for the calculation of the elastic strain energy caused by core-shell precipi...The effect of the elastic strain energy on the core-shell structures was studied in an Al-0.06Sc-0.02Er (at.%) alloy. A theoretical model for the calculation of the elastic strain energy caused by core-shell precipitates, which is applicable to materials with weak elastic anisotropy, was adopted. It was demonstrated that the partitioning of Er to the precipitate core did not reduce the elastic strain energy as expected in the previous study. The resistance due to the elastic strain energy to form an Al3(Sc0.36Ero.64)-Al3(Sc0.8Er0.2) core-shell precipitate was quite small, and could be easily overcome by the decrease of the total interracial energy, which was consistent with the previous experimental results. On the other hand, the resistance due to the elastic strain energy to form an Al3Er-Al3Sc core-shell precipitate was much larger than that to form an Al3(Sc0.36Er0.64)-Al3(Sc0.8Er0.2) core-shell precipitate, thus the partitioning of all the Er atoms to the core was strongly hindered by the elastic strain energy and was not observed in the experiment of the previous study.展开更多
Fine-grained BaTiO3-based X7R ceramic materials were prepared and the effects of milling process on the core-shell structures and dielectric properties were investigated using scanning electron microscope,transmission...Fine-grained BaTiO3-based X7R ceramic materials were prepared and the effects of milling process on the core-shell structures and dielectric properties were investigated using scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscope,and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).As the milling time extends,the dielectric constant of the ceramics increases,whereas the temperature coefficient of capacitance at 125℃drops quickly.The changes in dielectric properties are considered relevant to the microstructure evolution caused by the milling process.Defects on the surface of BaTiO3 particles increase because of the effects of milling process,which will make it easier for additives to diffuse into the interior grains.As the milling time increases,the shell region gets thicker and the core region gets smaller;however,EDS results show that the chemical inhomogeneity between grain core and grain shell becomes weaker.展开更多
This paper studies the structural evolution of (AgCo)201 clusters with different Co concentrations under various temperature conditions by using molecular dynamics with the embedded atom method. The most stable posi...This paper studies the structural evolution of (AgCo)201 clusters with different Co concentrations under various temperature conditions by using molecular dynamics with the embedded atom method. The most stable position for Co atoms in the cluster is the subsurface layer at low temperature (lower than 200 K for the Ag200Col cluster). The position changes to the core layer with the increase of temperature, but there is an energy barrier in the middle layer. This makes the Ag-Co cluster form an Ag Co-Ag three-shell onion-like configuration. When the temperature is high enough [higher than 800 K for (AgCo)2m clusters with 50% Co], Co atoms can obtain enough energy to overcome the energy barrier and the cluster forms an Ag-Co core-shell configuration. Amorphization for the onion-like and core-shell clusters is induced by the large lattice misfit at Ag-Co interfaces. The structural evolution in the Ag-Co cluster is related to the release of excess energy.展开更多
Near-infrared(NIR)-excited lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)with core-shell structures present an intriguing system because of their exceptional luminescent properties and wide range of imaging applic...Near-infrared(NIR)-excited lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)with core-shell structures present an intriguing system because of their exceptional luminescent properties and wide range of imaging applications.In this review,we establish a nanostructure-engineering framework that systematically correlates luminescence modulation with imaging uses for NIR-excited lanthanide-doped UCNPs by linking surface defect passivation,energy migration optimization,and interface engineering optimization to specific optical outcomes,such as enhanced quantum yield,tunable multicolor emission,and photostability.These luminescence modulation strategies enable core-shell nanostructures to overcome the limitations of single-component materials.They support trace substance detection,high-security optical information encryption,biomedical detection and imaging-guided therapy,as well as the development of durable wearable devices.Additionally,we summarize their emerging imaging technologies,such as full-color displays and super-resolution imaging.Finally,we identify key challenges in this field,such as synthesis complexity,biocompatibility,and stability in complex environments,and propose potential solutions.We expect that NIR-excited UCNPs with core-shell structures will drive innovation in versatile imaging technologies.展开更多
Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral ...Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral spheres electrocatalyst was constructed on nickel foam(NF)via an interfacial engineering strategy.This 3D core-shell heterostructure maximizes the exposure of active sites,optimizes the charge transport pathway and accelerates gas release rates.The protective shell strategy of NiFe LDH provides favorable stability,which contributes to inhibiting the electrochemical corrosion of the electrocatalyst and mitigating the toxic effects of Cl- and other microorganisms during the seawater splitting process.Moreover,the introduction of NiFe LDH induces a change in the OER mechanism from an adsorption evolution mechanism(AEM)to a lattice oxygen mechanism(LOM),which improves the intrinsic activity of the catalyst.Consequently,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH demonstrates exceptional performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)(η100=251 mV)and in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)(η100=254 mV),alongside remarkable stability over 100 h.For OWS,it exhibits a voltage of 1.46 V at 10 mA/cm2 and maintain stability for 100 h.Impressively,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH still possesses outstanding activity and stability in natural alkaline seawater.This work proposes interfacial engineering to construct bifunctional catalysts with core-shell heterostructures,providing instructive guidelines for the design of highly efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater electrolysis.展开更多
The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the...The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the TiNb binary alloy system during spinodal decomposition,and then the formation mechanism of core-shell structure was revealed.In addition,the influences of initial temperature gradient,average temperature,and initial concentration distribution of the system on the core-shell structure were investigated.Results show that the initial concentration gradient is the key factor for forming the core-shell structure.Besides,larger initial temperature gradient and higher average temperature can promote the formation of core-shell structure,which can be stabilized by adjusting the initial concentration distribution of the Nb-rich region in TiNb binary alloy.As a theoretical basis,this research provides a novel and simple strategy for the preparation of TiNb-based alloys and other materials with peculiar core-shell structures and desirable mechanical and physical properties.展开更多
This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution p...This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution phase and a unique nanoscale(AlNi2)@(YNi3+Cr2O3+Hf)core-shell structure.The study also proposed a triple oxide barrier design using Cr,Y,and Al,enhancing oxide stability and compactness.The oxide layer forms Cr2O3outer shell and Al2O3+Y2O3bonding layer,effectively blocking oxygen and reducing oxidation rate.This structure promotes Hf distribution and rare earth element activity.The high-entropy alloy with this nano core-shell structure,featuring a Cr2O3outer shell,an Al2O3and Y2O3triple oxide barrier bonding layer and uniformly dispersed rare earth elements,effectively prevents further contact between oxygen and metal,and reduces the oxidation rate.展开更多
Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For OR...Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For ORR,only exposed Pt atoms catalyze molecular oxygen reduction into water,signifying that interior Pt atoms are theoretically replaced by cheaper metals.Core-shell structure is well-known as an ideal model to solve this challenge where Pt atoms mainly locate at the(near-)surface region.Additionally,interior core presents a promising promoter role towards d-band center of Pt shell by short-range ligand effect and long-range strain effect,both which is affected by their large difference in electronegativity and lattice mismatch,respectively.Therefore,the adsorption energy of oxygenated species on Pt shell surface is theoretically optimized by well-designed core structure.In this review,the development of low Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts is systematically summarized.The effect of composition,shape,element distribution and anisotropy on performance and corresponding enhancement mechanism is also discussed in depth.This review provides an encouraging guideline to fabricate high-performance low-Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts.展开更多
It is crucial to develop efficient,highly durable platinum‑based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)catalysts to advance fuel cell development.In this study,a series of N‑doped graphene‑like carbon(NGC)materials was synthe...It is crucial to develop efficient,highly durable platinum‑based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)catalysts to advance fuel cell development.In this study,a series of N‑doped graphene‑like carbon(NGC)materials was synthesized by pyrolyzing a mixture of glucose and graphitic carbon nitride(g‑C3N4),with g‑C3N4acting as both a structural template and a nitrogen source.An NGC material containing approximately 6.9%N was obtained at a mass ratio of 4:1 for g‑C3N4to glucose and a pyrolysis temperature of 900℃.PtCo alloy nanoparticles were homogeneously anchored onto NGC via an impregnation‑ethylene glycol reduction method.A core‑shell structured catalyst consisting of a Pt shell surrounding a PtCo alloy core was subsequently fabricated by annealing the PtCo/NGC composite at 700℃.The resulting Pt@PtCo/NGC catalyst exhibits superior ORR activity,with mass activity 3.22 and 3.25 times higher than that of a commercial Pt/C catalyst under acidic and alkaline conditions,respectively.Furthermore,the ORR mechanism was systematically investigated through combined material characterization,electrochemical analysis,and DFT calculations,providing deeper insight into the electrocatalytic structure‑activity relationship.展开更多
Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reac...Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)—manifest sluggish reaction kinetics,thus requiring noble metals as catalysts,which considerably impedes system efficiency and cost.The imperative for enhancing reaction rates and diminishing overpotential necessitates the development of effective catalysts,which strongly depends on the mechanistic understanding of these reactions at the molecular level.Therefore,this review summarizes our recent efforts in utilizing in situ enhanced Raman spectroscopy,especially the borrowing surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)strategy,shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SHINERS),and the SHINERS-satellite strategy,to capture oxygen intermediate species as a bridge to investigate the molecular mechanisms of OER and ORR.Combining in situ SERS with other characterization techniques and theoretical simulation,the structural evolution of active sites and intermediates,including*OOH,*OH,*OO,etc.,during OER/ORR has been monitored under reaction conditions,and the reaction mechanisms together with structureactivity correlations have been identified at the molecular level.These findings may provide a pivotal scientific foundation towards the discovery of better materials for electrochemical hydrogen energy.展开更多
Temporary plugging agents(TPAs)are widely used in oilfield development due to their self-removal after operations and their minimal effect on reservoirs.However,the current methods used to remove TPAs may damage the r...Temporary plugging agents(TPAs)are widely used in oilfield development due to their self-removal after operations and their minimal effect on reservoirs.However,the current methods used to remove TPAs may damage the reservoir.To address this,a self-degradable TPA for 120℃conditions was prepared and tested in this study.Using acrylamide(AM)as the base monomer,along with polyethylene glycol diacrylate(PEGDA)and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide(MBA)as crosslinkers,a crosslinked shell was synthesized.The degradation time of this shell can be adjusted by changing the ratio of two crosslinking agents.The shell served as a shielding layer to encapsulate polylactic acid(PLA),thereby delaying the latter's degradation.Experimental results confirmed that the TPA had a core–shell structure and exhibited good compatibility with base slurry.At a concentration of 0.5%,it effectively reduced filtration volume of base slurry.Furthermore,the TPA showed favorable plugging performance and pressure-bearing capacity.As the ratio of the two crosslinking agents varied,the water absorption capacity of the TPA exhibited an increasing trend,and its degradation duration at 120℃ranged from 60 to 72 h.FT-IR and SEM analyses revealed structural changes of the TPA in the degradation process.All test results demonstrated that degradation primarily occured through the cleavage of amide and ester bonds,leading to the rupture of crosslinking points.展开更多
NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PB...NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH.Electrochemical characterizations revealed that this material exhibits exceptional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity coupled with remarkable long-term stability in alkaline media.The optimized CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH catalyst achieves a low OER overpotential of 287 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2,accompanied by a favorable Tafel slope of 77 mV dec−1.Notably,the catalyst can maintain the initial catalytic activity even after 18 h of continuous operation,with its morphology and crystalline structure remaining well-preserved.The superb electrocatalytic performance is fundamentally attributed to the synergistic core-shell architecture,where the uniform decoration of NiFe-LDH nanosheets on CoFe-PBA nanocubes maximizes the exposure of abundant and highly accessible active sites while facilitating the mass transport of reactive intermediates.展开更多
Comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations on microstructure and mechanical properties were conducted to explore the refinement of Mg2Si in Mg-Al-Si alloys through the addition of Ca and Y.Alloys of ...Comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations on microstructure and mechanical properties were conducted to explore the refinement of Mg2Si in Mg-Al-Si alloys through the addition of Ca and Y.Alloys of Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Cax(x=0,0.05,0.1,0.15,wt.%)and Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Yx(x=0,0.3,0.6,0.9,wt.%)were designed based on the CALPHAD(CALculations of PHAse Diagram)calculations and literature data.With the experimentally determined optimal individual addition of 0.1 wt.%Ca and 0.9 wt.%Y respectively,a crossexperiment involving simultaneous addition of Ca and Y for the refinement of Mg2Si was carried out.The alloy composition with the optimal refinement effect and mechanical properties was identified as Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Ca0.1-Y0.6(wt.%).In Y-containing alloys,a novel coreshell structure evolution mechanism of MgSi2Y2//Al4MgY//Mg2Si was proposed based on experimental observation and first principles calculations,revealing MgSi2Y2as the core for the heterogeneous nucleation of Mg2Si.展开更多
Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,...Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,conventional carbon coatings are limited by their volume expansion and structural degradation,which lead to capacity fading and reduced durability.This study introduces a scalable and practical one-step carbon-coating strategy for directly coating silicon suboxide(SiOx)-based materials using aqueous quasi-defect-free reduced graphene oxide(QrGO)without post-treatment,unlike conventional graphene oxide(GO)-based coating methods.This simple process enables uniform encapsulation with QrGO for a highly adhesive and conductive coating.The QrGO-based composite anode material has several advantages,including reduced cracking due to volume expansion and enhanced charge carrier transport,as well as an increased Si content of 20 wt.%compared to the 5 wt.%in typical commercial Si-based active materials.In particular,the capacity retention of the QrGO-coated Si electrodes dramatically increases at high C-rate.The full cell exhibited long-term stability and capacity that were twice that of commercial SiOx-based cells.Therefore,the QrGO-based one-step coating process represents a scalable,transformative,and commercially viable strategy for developing high-performance LIBs.展开更多
The exploration of eco-friendly dielectric ceramics for electric energy storage has drawn increasing interest due to their wide applications in high/pulsed power electronic systems.However,achieving ultrahigh recovera...The exploration of eco-friendly dielectric ceramics for electric energy storage has drawn increasing interest due to their wide applications in high/pulsed power electronic systems.However,achieving ultrahigh recoverable energy storage density(Wrec≥8 J/cm3)with ultrahigh efficiency(η≥90%)is still a huge challenge for them,restricting the development of ceramic-based energy storage capacitors.Here,comprehensive outstanding energy storage performance is realized in lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3(BNT)-based ceramics due to collaborative optimization of complex ion doping and viscous polymer process(VPP).Highly dynamic polar nanoregions(PNRs)with the coexistence of rhombohedral(R)+tetragonal(T)phases are formed by Nd3+/Hf4+/Mg2+co-doping at both A and B sites of(Bi0.05Na0.05)0.94Ba0.06TiO3.This,together with the construction of a core-shell structure,ensures a large polarization difference under moderate external electric fields.Furthermore,the optimum composition prepared by VPP exhibits a significant enhancement in dielectric breakdown strength due to its dense microstructure with ultrafine grains and low-concentration defects(e.g.,oxygen vacancies).As a result,excellent energy storage performance with ultrahigh Wrec≈9.38 J/cm3andη≈94.4%is realized in highly dense polymorphic relaxor ceramics under a large electric field of 480 kV/cm.This work provides a two-step cooperative optimization strategy to design advanced ceramic-based dielectric capacitors with great potential for practical energy storage applications.展开更多
The design and development of high-performance electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are essential for advancing the hydrogen economy.The electronic structure and core size of an electrocatalyst are...The design and development of high-performance electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are essential for advancing the hydrogen economy.The electronic structure and core size of an electrocatalyst are pivotal for determining the intrinsic activity of the catalytic sites.Interfacial engineering,particularly the formation of well-controlled core-shell heterostructures,has emerged as a promising strategy,although significant challenges remain.Here,we present a series of Ru@NC heterostructures with size-controlled Ru cores encapsulated in N-doped graphene layers.Among these,Ru@NC-3h,with the best holistic effects,has superior durability and mass activity 7.03 times that of Pt/C.This high performance is attributed to the open porous structure,which enhances active site exposure and mass transfer,and the optimized adsorption and desorption of reaction intermediates by the strengthened heterointerfacial interaction between the smaller Ru cores and thin N-doped shells.Attenuated total reflectance surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy(ATR-SEIRAS)reveals reinforced interfacial water interaction and reduced hydrogen adsorption.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that the size effect promotes interfacial H2O adsorption,whereas the electronic effect governs *H adsorption to collectively accelerate the HER kinetics.This novel strategy,introduced to regulate heterostructures through size and electronic effects,offers significant potential for various energy material applications.展开更多
Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack ...Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack initiation and ceramic spalling exacerbating friction under sliding conditions.This study presents a heavily reinforced TiB2/Mo composite(20 vol%TiB2)that exhibits remarkably reduced friction-wear and enhanced strength-ductility synergy.Relying on a"borrowing-dislocations"strategy,the TiB2/Mo composite enables ultrahigh strength and excellent wear resistance-lubrication simultaneously,it provides a gigapascal compressive strength of 1987±45 MPa with an engineering strain of about 19.7%and a high hardness of680±28 HV5 combining the low friction coefficient of 0.332 and wear rate of 3.38×10-5 mm3 N-1 m-1 under 30 N(contact stress 3.1 GPa).These outstanding properties stem from the formation of a Mo-Mo2B-(Mo,Ti)B2 dislocation-slip channel,such a self-assembled core-shell structure with coherent interfacial bonding facilitates dislocation transfer from the metal matrix into the ceramic phase during deformation.The unique core-shell structure effectively mitigates interfacial stress concentration enabling an exceptional combination of strength and ductility.The significant friction reduction is attributed to the in situ formation of a wear-induced oxide film,high damage tolerance,and effective load support during repetitive sliding.This study provides new insights to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off and enhance wear resistance in metal matrix composites via the"borrowing-dislocations"strategy.展开更多
Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is design...Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is designed by using Co-compounds as the core and PO43-decorated Fe-compounds as the shell.The inner Co-core and outer Fe-shell are connected through Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P linkage.The Co@Fe-P electrocatalyst exhibits an enhanced performance for OER with a low overpotential(280 mV),low Tafel slope(41.9 mV dec-1)at 10 mA cm-2,and a 60-h durability.The electron transfer from the CoOOH-core to the FeOOH-shell is greatly facilitated,which improves the OER activity of Co@Fe-P kinetically.Theoretical calculations indicate that the interaction of Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P in Co@Fe-P reduces the overlap between the O 2p and Fe 3d orbitals,which greatly facilitates the transformation from*OH to*O during the OER process via the adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)pathway.This finding provides insight for the design of efficient electrocatalysts for OER.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52501037,52371025,and 52371106)。
摘要Simultaneously achieving high strength,adequate ductility,and low anisotropy remains challenging for additively manufactured medium-entropy alloys(MEAs),particularly without relying on post-processing.Here,a CO28Cr18Ni42Al6Ti6 MEA was fabricated by laser-directed energy deposition(LDED),enabling effective in situ strengthening through nonequilibrium solidification and intrinsic thermal cycling.As a result,a hierarchical microstructure was developed,consisting of fine-grain clusters enriched with high-angle grain boundaries,coherent L12 nanoprecipitates,and distinctiveγ-Al2O3/β-Ti core-shell structures.Fine-grain clusters together with spatially distributed heterogeneities contributes to the reduced mechanical anisotropy.As a result,the alloy exhibited high strength while retaining good ductility,exhibiting yield strengths of 880±6.2 MPa and 850±7.2 MPa,ultimate tensile strengths of 1200±32.1 MPa and 1150±55.4 MPa,and fracture elongations of 19%±3.5%and 21%±5.5%along the building and scanning directions,respectively.The enhanced mechanical performance was attributed to multiscale strengthening arising from the synergistic L12 nanoprecipitates and core-shell structures,which impeded dislocation motion across multiple length scales while accommodating interfacial strain,thereby sustaining work hardening and retaining ductility.
基金financially supported by the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(No.020891)
摘要Cross-linkedβ-cyclodextrin polymer/Fe3O4 composite nanoparticles with core-shell structures were prepared via cross linking reaction on the surface of carboxymethylβ-cyclodextrin(CM-β-CD) modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles inβ-cyclodextrin alkaline solution by using epichlorohydrin as crosslinking agent.The morphology,structure and magnetic properties of the prepared composite nanoparticles were investigated by transmission electron microscopy(TEM),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectrometry,X-ray diffraction(XRD) measurement,thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) and Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM),respectively.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50731002, 51271027)
摘要The effect of the elastic strain energy on the core-shell structures was studied in an Al-0.06Sc-0.02Er (at.%) alloy. A theoretical model for the calculation of the elastic strain energy caused by core-shell precipitates, which is applicable to materials with weak elastic anisotropy, was adopted. It was demonstrated that the partitioning of Er to the precipitate core did not reduce the elastic strain energy as expected in the previous study. The resistance due to the elastic strain energy to form an Al3(Sc0.36Ero.64)-Al3(Sc0.8Er0.2) core-shell precipitate was quite small, and could be easily overcome by the decrease of the total interracial energy, which was consistent with the previous experimental results. On the other hand, the resistance due to the elastic strain energy to form an Al3Er-Al3Sc core-shell precipitate was much larger than that to form an Al3(Sc0.36Er0.64)-Al3(Sc0.8Er0.2) core-shell precipitate, thus the partitioning of all the Er atoms to the core was strongly hindered by the elastic strain energy and was not observed in the experiment of the previous study.
基金supported by the National Science fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.50625204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Science Fund for Creative Research Groups)(No.50621201)+1 种基金the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(No.2009CB623301)the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China(No.2006AA03Z0428),and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.,Ltd.
摘要Fine-grained BaTiO3-based X7R ceramic materials were prepared and the effects of milling process on the core-shell structures and dielectric properties were investigated using scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscope,and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).As the milling time extends,the dielectric constant of the ceramics increases,whereas the temperature coefficient of capacitance at 125℃drops quickly.The changes in dielectric properties are considered relevant to the microstructure evolution caused by the milling process.Defects on the surface of BaTiO3 particles increase because of the effects of milling process,which will make it easier for additives to diffuse into the interior grains.As the milling time increases,the shell region gets thicker and the core region gets smaller;however,EDS results show that the chemical inhomogeneity between grain core and grain shell becomes weaker.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No 50374027)the program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(Grant No NCET-06-0289)the 111 project of China(Grant No B07015)
摘要This paper studies the structural evolution of (AgCo)201 clusters with different Co concentrations under various temperature conditions by using molecular dynamics with the embedded atom method. The most stable position for Co atoms in the cluster is the subsurface layer at low temperature (lower than 200 K for the Ag200Col cluster). The position changes to the core layer with the increase of temperature, but there is an energy barrier in the middle layer. This makes the Ag-Co cluster form an Ag Co-Ag three-shell onion-like configuration. When the temperature is high enough [higher than 800 K for (AgCo)2m clusters with 50% Co], Co atoms can obtain enough energy to overcome the energy barrier and the cluster forms an Ag-Co core-shell configuration. Amorphization for the onion-like and core-shell clusters is induced by the large lattice misfit at Ag-Co interfaces. The structural evolution in the Ag-Co cluster is related to the release of excess energy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC2403500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22225401)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Innervation Program of Hunan Province(No.2020RC4017)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2024JJ6122)the National funded postdoctoral researcher program of China(GZC20230757)。
摘要Near-infrared(NIR)-excited lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)with core-shell structures present an intriguing system because of their exceptional luminescent properties and wide range of imaging applications.In this review,we establish a nanostructure-engineering framework that systematically correlates luminescence modulation with imaging uses for NIR-excited lanthanide-doped UCNPs by linking surface defect passivation,energy migration optimization,and interface engineering optimization to specific optical outcomes,such as enhanced quantum yield,tunable multicolor emission,and photostability.These luminescence modulation strategies enable core-shell nanostructures to overcome the limitations of single-component materials.They support trace substance detection,high-security optical information encryption,biomedical detection and imaging-guided therapy,as well as the development of durable wearable devices.Additionally,we summarize their emerging imaging technologies,such as full-color displays and super-resolution imaging.Finally,we identify key challenges in this field,such as synthesis complexity,biocompatibility,and stability in complex environments,and propose potential solutions.We expect that NIR-excited UCNPs with core-shell structures will drive innovation in versatile imaging technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274304).
摘要Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral spheres electrocatalyst was constructed on nickel foam(NF)via an interfacial engineering strategy.This 3D core-shell heterostructure maximizes the exposure of active sites,optimizes the charge transport pathway and accelerates gas release rates.The protective shell strategy of NiFe LDH provides favorable stability,which contributes to inhibiting the electrochemical corrosion of the electrocatalyst and mitigating the toxic effects of Cl- and other microorganisms during the seawater splitting process.Moreover,the introduction of NiFe LDH induces a change in the OER mechanism from an adsorption evolution mechanism(AEM)to a lattice oxygen mechanism(LOM),which improves the intrinsic activity of the catalyst.Consequently,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH demonstrates exceptional performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)(η100=251 mV)and in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)(η100=254 mV),alongside remarkable stability over 100 h.For OWS,it exhibits a voltage of 1.46 V at 10 mA/cm2 and maintain stability for 100 h.Impressively,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH still possesses outstanding activity and stability in natural alkaline seawater.This work proposes interfacial engineering to construct bifunctional catalysts with core-shell heterostructures,providing instructive guidelines for the design of highly efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater electrolysis.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(12372152)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011819,2024A1515012469)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2023MA058)。
摘要The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the TiNb binary alloy system during spinodal decomposition,and then the formation mechanism of core-shell structure was revealed.In addition,the influences of initial temperature gradient,average temperature,and initial concentration distribution of the system on the core-shell structure were investigated.Results show that the initial concentration gradient is the key factor for forming the core-shell structure.Besides,larger initial temperature gradient and higher average temperature can promote the formation of core-shell structure,which can be stabilized by adjusting the initial concentration distribution of the Nb-rich region in TiNb binary alloy.As a theoretical basis,this research provides a novel and simple strategy for the preparation of TiNb-based alloys and other materials with peculiar core-shell structures and desirable mechanical and physical properties.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274340,52004190)。
摘要This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution phase and a unique nanoscale(AlNi2)@(YNi3+Cr2O3+Hf)core-shell structure.The study also proposed a triple oxide barrier design using Cr,Y,and Al,enhancing oxide stability and compactness.The oxide layer forms Cr2O3outer shell and Al2O3+Y2O3bonding layer,effectively blocking oxygen and reducing oxidation rate.This structure promotes Hf distribution and rare earth element activity.The high-entropy alloy with this nano core-shell structure,featuring a Cr2O3outer shell,an Al2O3and Y2O3triple oxide barrier bonding layer and uniformly dispersed rare earth elements,effectively prevents further contact between oxygen and metal,and reduces the oxidation rate.
基金National Key Laboratory(Grant Number:2024-CXPT-CF-J-055-05),P R China。
摘要Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For ORR,only exposed Pt atoms catalyze molecular oxygen reduction into water,signifying that interior Pt atoms are theoretically replaced by cheaper metals.Core-shell structure is well-known as an ideal model to solve this challenge where Pt atoms mainly locate at the(near-)surface region.Additionally,interior core presents a promising promoter role towards d-band center of Pt shell by short-range ligand effect and long-range strain effect,both which is affected by their large difference in electronegativity and lattice mismatch,respectively.Therefore,the adsorption energy of oxygenated species on Pt shell surface is theoretically optimized by well-designed core structure.In this review,the development of low Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts is systematically summarized.The effect of composition,shape,element distribution and anisotropy on performance and corresponding enhancement mechanism is also discussed in depth.This review provides an encouraging guideline to fabricate high-performance low-Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB4001700)the Major Fundamental Research Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2022ZD10)+1 种基金the Qingdao Natural Science Foundation(23-2-1-221-zyyd-jch)Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Open Project(QNESL OP202303)。
摘要It is crucial to develop efficient,highly durable platinum‑based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)catalysts to advance fuel cell development.In this study,a series of N‑doped graphene‑like carbon(NGC)materials was synthesized by pyrolyzing a mixture of glucose and graphitic carbon nitride(g‑C3N4),with g‑C3N4acting as both a structural template and a nitrogen source.An NGC material containing approximately 6.9%N was obtained at a mass ratio of 4:1 for g‑C3N4to glucose and a pyrolysis temperature of 900℃.PtCo alloy nanoparticles were homogeneously anchored onto NGC via an impregnation‑ethylene glycol reduction method.A core‑shell structured catalyst consisting of a Pt shell surrounding a PtCo alloy core was subsequently fabricated by annealing the PtCo/NGC composite at 700℃.The resulting Pt@PtCo/NGC catalyst exhibits superior ORR activity,with mass activity 3.22 and 3.25 times higher than that of a commercial Pt/C catalyst under acidic and alkaline conditions,respectively.Furthermore,the ORR mechanism was systematically investigated through combined material characterization,electrochemical analysis,and DFT calculations,providing deeper insight into the electrocatalytic structure‑activity relationship.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1503800)NSFC(Nos.22122205,22272142,21925404,52171222,T2293692,22302163 and 22021001)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2021J06001)"111"Project(No.B17027)the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals(No.KF2002)。
摘要Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)—manifest sluggish reaction kinetics,thus requiring noble metals as catalysts,which considerably impedes system efficiency and cost.The imperative for enhancing reaction rates and diminishing overpotential necessitates the development of effective catalysts,which strongly depends on the mechanistic understanding of these reactions at the molecular level.Therefore,this review summarizes our recent efforts in utilizing in situ enhanced Raman spectroscopy,especially the borrowing surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)strategy,shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SHINERS),and the SHINERS-satellite strategy,to capture oxygen intermediate species as a bridge to investigate the molecular mechanisms of OER and ORR.Combining in situ SERS with other characterization techniques and theoretical simulation,the structural evolution of active sites and intermediates,including*OOH,*OH,*OO,etc.,during OER/ORR has been monitored under reaction conditions,and the reaction mechanisms together with structureactivity correlations have been identified at the molecular level.These findings may provide a pivotal scientific foundation towards the discovery of better materials for electrochemical hydrogen energy.
基金supported by The Opening Project of Oil&Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province(Grant number YQKF202214)。
摘要Temporary plugging agents(TPAs)are widely used in oilfield development due to their self-removal after operations and their minimal effect on reservoirs.However,the current methods used to remove TPAs may damage the reservoir.To address this,a self-degradable TPA for 120℃conditions was prepared and tested in this study.Using acrylamide(AM)as the base monomer,along with polyethylene glycol diacrylate(PEGDA)and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide(MBA)as crosslinkers,a crosslinked shell was synthesized.The degradation time of this shell can be adjusted by changing the ratio of two crosslinking agents.The shell served as a shielding layer to encapsulate polylactic acid(PLA),thereby delaying the latter's degradation.Experimental results confirmed that the TPA had a core–shell structure and exhibited good compatibility with base slurry.At a concentration of 0.5%,it effectively reduced filtration volume of base slurry.Furthermore,the TPA showed favorable plugging performance and pressure-bearing capacity.As the ratio of the two crosslinking agents varied,the water absorption capacity of the TPA exhibited an increasing trend,and its degradation duration at 120℃ranged from 60 to 72 h.FT-IR and SEM analyses revealed structural changes of the TPA in the degradation process.All test results demonstrated that degradation primarily occured through the cleavage of amide and ester bonds,leading to the rupture of crosslinking points.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U25A20201 and 52575389).
摘要NiFe-based layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)nanosheets were hydrothermally anchored onto the surface of CoFe-based Prussian blue analogue(CoFe-PBA)nanocubes,resulting in the formation of core-shell-structured CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH.Electrochemical characterizations revealed that this material exhibits exceptional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity coupled with remarkable long-term stability in alkaline media.The optimized CoFe-PBA@NiFe-LDH catalyst achieves a low OER overpotential of 287 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2,accompanied by a favorable Tafel slope of 77 mV dec−1.Notably,the catalyst can maintain the initial catalytic activity even after 18 h of continuous operation,with its morphology and crystalline structure remaining well-preserved.The superb electrocatalytic performance is fundamentally attributed to the synergistic core-shell architecture,where the uniform decoration of NiFe-LDH nanosheets on CoFe-PBA nanocubes maximizes the exposure of abundant and highly accessible active sites while facilitating the mass transport of reactive intermediates.
基金support from National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on High-strength Structural Materials are greatly acknowledgedthe Central South University Independent Innovation Project (Project No 1053320221864)+1 种基金the Central South University Study Abroad Funding Project supportthe Czech Science Foundation for the financial support (Project No 22-22187S).
摘要Comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations on microstructure and mechanical properties were conducted to explore the refinement of Mg2Si in Mg-Al-Si alloys through the addition of Ca and Y.Alloys of Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Cax(x=0,0.05,0.1,0.15,wt.%)and Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Yx(x=0,0.3,0.6,0.9,wt.%)were designed based on the CALPHAD(CALculations of PHAse Diagram)calculations and literature data.With the experimentally determined optimal individual addition of 0.1 wt.%Ca and 0.9 wt.%Y respectively,a crossexperiment involving simultaneous addition of Ca and Y for the refinement of Mg2Si was carried out.The alloy composition with the optimal refinement effect and mechanical properties was identified as Mg-Al5.5-Si9.5-Ca0.1-Y0.6(wt.%).In Y-containing alloys,a novel coreshell structure evolution mechanism of MgSi2Y2//Al4MgY//Mg2Si was proposed based on experimental observation and first principles calculations,revealing MgSi2Y2as the core for the heterogeneous nucleation of Mg2Si.
基金supported by Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute(KERI)Primary research program through the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.25A01015)by the Technology Innovation Program(20019091)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE,Korea)by the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant from the Korea government(MSIT)(No.GTL24012-000).
摘要Carbon coatings for silicon(Si)-based anode materials are essential for designing high-performance Li-ion batteries(LIBs).The coatings prevent direct contact with the electrolyte and enhance anode performance.However,conventional carbon coatings are limited by their volume expansion and structural degradation,which lead to capacity fading and reduced durability.This study introduces a scalable and practical one-step carbon-coating strategy for directly coating silicon suboxide(SiOx)-based materials using aqueous quasi-defect-free reduced graphene oxide(QrGO)without post-treatment,unlike conventional graphene oxide(GO)-based coating methods.This simple process enables uniform encapsulation with QrGO for a highly adhesive and conductive coating.The QrGO-based composite anode material has several advantages,including reduced cracking due to volume expansion and enhanced charge carrier transport,as well as an increased Si content of 20 wt.%compared to the 5 wt.%in typical commercial Si-based active materials.In particular,the capacity retention of the QrGO-coated Si electrodes dramatically increases at high C-rate.The full cell exhibited long-term stability and capacity that were twice that of commercial SiOx-based cells.Therefore,the QrGO-based one-step coating process represents a scalable,transformative,and commercially viable strategy for developing high-performance LIBs.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3201100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(12264012,52172128)+1 种基金111 Project 2.0(BP2018008)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi(2025JC-YBMS-432)。
摘要The exploration of eco-friendly dielectric ceramics for electric energy storage has drawn increasing interest due to their wide applications in high/pulsed power electronic systems.However,achieving ultrahigh recoverable energy storage density(Wrec≥8 J/cm3)with ultrahigh efficiency(η≥90%)is still a huge challenge for them,restricting the development of ceramic-based energy storage capacitors.Here,comprehensive outstanding energy storage performance is realized in lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3(BNT)-based ceramics due to collaborative optimization of complex ion doping and viscous polymer process(VPP).Highly dynamic polar nanoregions(PNRs)with the coexistence of rhombohedral(R)+tetragonal(T)phases are formed by Nd3+/Hf4+/Mg2+co-doping at both A and B sites of(Bi0.05Na0.05)0.94Ba0.06TiO3.This,together with the construction of a core-shell structure,ensures a large polarization difference under moderate external electric fields.Furthermore,the optimum composition prepared by VPP exhibits a significant enhancement in dielectric breakdown strength due to its dense microstructure with ultrafine grains and low-concentration defects(e.g.,oxygen vacancies).As a result,excellent energy storage performance with ultrahigh Wrec≈9.38 J/cm3andη≈94.4%is realized in highly dense polymorphic relaxor ceramics under a large electric field of 480 kV/cm.This work provides a two-step cooperative optimization strategy to design advanced ceramic-based dielectric capacitors with great potential for practical energy storage applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22209087,22209186,22479149)the Key Science and Technology Project of Henan Province(No.242102231035)+2 种基金Young Backbone Teacher Training Program of Henan Province Undergraduate Colleges(No.[2024](186))Key Research and Development Program of Jiangxi Province(Nos.20223BBG74004,20232BBG70003)Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2023343)。
摘要The design and development of high-performance electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are essential for advancing the hydrogen economy.The electronic structure and core size of an electrocatalyst are pivotal for determining the intrinsic activity of the catalytic sites.Interfacial engineering,particularly the formation of well-controlled core-shell heterostructures,has emerged as a promising strategy,although significant challenges remain.Here,we present a series of Ru@NC heterostructures with size-controlled Ru cores encapsulated in N-doped graphene layers.Among these,Ru@NC-3h,with the best holistic effects,has superior durability and mass activity 7.03 times that of Pt/C.This high performance is attributed to the open porous structure,which enhances active site exposure and mass transfer,and the optimized adsorption and desorption of reaction intermediates by the strengthened heterointerfacial interaction between the smaller Ru cores and thin N-doped shells.Attenuated total reflectance surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy(ATR-SEIRAS)reveals reinforced interfacial water interaction and reduced hydrogen adsorption.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that the size effect promotes interfacial H2O adsorption,whereas the electronic effect governs *H adsorption to collectively accelerate the HER kinetics.This novel strategy,introduced to regulate heterostructures through size and electronic effects,offers significant potential for various energy material applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A2053 and 52301246)Sichuan Provincial Major Science and Technology Project(Grant No.2023ZDZX0028)the Outstanding Talent and Achievement Support Program of Sichuan University.
摘要Ceramic reinforcement is crucial for crafting ultrastrong and wear-resistant metallic components.However,pronounced stress concentration and strain incompatibility at ceramic-metal interfaces often trigger microcrack initiation and ceramic spalling exacerbating friction under sliding conditions.This study presents a heavily reinforced TiB2/Mo composite(20 vol%TiB2)that exhibits remarkably reduced friction-wear and enhanced strength-ductility synergy.Relying on a"borrowing-dislocations"strategy,the TiB2/Mo composite enables ultrahigh strength and excellent wear resistance-lubrication simultaneously,it provides a gigapascal compressive strength of 1987±45 MPa with an engineering strain of about 19.7%and a high hardness of680±28 HV5 combining the low friction coefficient of 0.332 and wear rate of 3.38×10-5 mm3 N-1 m-1 under 30 N(contact stress 3.1 GPa).These outstanding properties stem from the formation of a Mo-Mo2B-(Mo,Ti)B2 dislocation-slip channel,such a self-assembled core-shell structure with coherent interfacial bonding facilitates dislocation transfer from the metal matrix into the ceramic phase during deformation.The unique core-shell structure effectively mitigates interfacial stress concentration enabling an exceptional combination of strength and ductility.The significant friction reduction is attributed to the in situ formation of a wear-induced oxide film,high damage tolerance,and effective load support during repetitive sliding.This study provides new insights to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off and enhance wear resistance in metal matrix composites via the"borrowing-dislocations"strategy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22372143 and 22208281)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation(Nos.B2023203001 and B2025203050)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(BJK2024122)。
摘要Rational design of non-noble electrocatalysts with high performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)still remains a challenge.In this study,a ZIF-derived electrocatalyst(Co@Fe-P)with a core-shell structure is designed by using Co-compounds as the core and PO43-decorated Fe-compounds as the shell.The inner Co-core and outer Fe-shell are connected through Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P linkage.The Co@Fe-P electrocatalyst exhibits an enhanced performance for OER with a low overpotential(280 mV),low Tafel slope(41.9 mV dec-1)at 10 mA cm-2,and a 60-h durability.The electron transfer from the CoOOH-core to the FeOOH-shell is greatly facilitated,which improves the OER activity of Co@Fe-P kinetically.Theoretical calculations indicate that the interaction of Co-O-Fe and Fe-O-P in Co@Fe-P reduces the overlap between the O 2p and Fe 3d orbitals,which greatly facilitates the transformation from*OH to*O during the OER process via the adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)pathway.This finding provides insight for the design of efficient electrocatalysts for OER.