Nickel-based materials,including metallic Ni and Ni oxide,have been widely studied in the exploration of non-precious-metal hydrogen electrocatalysts,but neither pure Ni nor NiO is ideal for the hydrogen evolution rea...Nickel-based materials,including metallic Ni and Ni oxide,have been widely studied in the exploration of non-precious-metal hydrogen electrocatalysts,but neither pure Ni nor NiO is ideal for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR).In this paper,an oxygen insertion strategy was applied on nickel to regulate its hydrogen electrocatalytic performance,and the oxygen-inserted nickel catalyst was successfully obtained with the assistance of tungsten dioxide support(denoted as O-Ni/WO_(2)).The partial insertion of oxygen in Ni maintains the face-centered cubic arrangement of Ni atoms,simultaneously expanding the lattice and increasing the lattice spacing.Consequently,the adsorption strength of^(*)H and^(*)OH on Ni is optimized,thus resulting in superior electrocatalytic performance of0-Ni/WO_(2)in alkaline HER/HOR.The Tafel slope of O-Ni/WO_(2)@NF for HER is 56 mV dec^(-1),and the kinetic current density of O-Ni/WO_(2)for HOR reaches 4.85 mA cm^(-2),which is ahead of most currently reported catalysts.Our proposed strategy of inserting an appropriate amount of anions into the metal lattice could provide more possibilities for the design of high-performance catalysts.展开更多
Some precision electronics such as signal transmitters need to not only emit effective signal but also be protected from the external electromagnetic(EM)waves.Thus,directional electromagnetic interference(EMI)shieldin...Some precision electronics such as signal transmitters need to not only emit effective signal but also be protected from the external electromagnetic(EM)waves.Thus,directional electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials(i.e.,when the EM wave is incident from different sides of the sample,the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)is rather different)are strongly required;unfortunately,no comprehensive literature report is available on this research field.Herein,Nicoated melamine foams(Ni@MF)were obtained by a facile electroless plating process,and multiwalled carbon nanotube(CNT)papers were prepared via a simple vacuum-assisted self-assembly approach.Then,step-wise asymmetric poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)composites consisting of loose Ni@MF layer and compact CNT layer were successfully fabricated via a facile solution encapsulation approach.The step-wise asymmetric structures and electrical conductivity endow the Ni@MF/CNT/PBAT composites with unprecedented directional EMI shielding performances.When the EM wave is incident from Ni@MF layer or CNT layer,Ni@MF-5/CNT-75/PBAT exhibits the total EMI SE(SET)of 38.3 and 29.5 dB,respectively,which illustrates theΔSET of 8.8 dB.This work opens a new research window for directional EMI shielding composites with step-wise asymmetric structures,which has promising applications in portable electronics and next-generation communication technologies.展开更多
Transdermal microneedle(MN)patches are a promising tool used to transport a wide variety of active compounds into the skin.To serve as a substitute for common hypodermic needles,MNs must pierce the human stratum corne...Transdermal microneedle(MN)patches are a promising tool used to transport a wide variety of active compounds into the skin.To serve as a substitute for common hypodermic needles,MNs must pierce the human stratum corneum(~10 to 20μm),without rupturing or bending during penetration.This ensures that the cargo is released at the predetermined place and time.Therefore,the ability of MN patches to sufficiently pierce the skin is a crucial requirement.In the current review,the pain signal and its management during application of MNs and typical hypodermic needles are presented and compared.This is followed by a discussion on mechanical analysis and skin models used for insertion tests before application to clinical practice.Factors that affect insertion(e.g.,geometry,material composition and cross-linking of MNs),along with recent advancements in developed strategies(e.g.,insertion responsive patches and 3D printed biomimetic MNs using two-photon lithography)to improve the skin penetration are highlighted to provide a backdrop for future research.展开更多
We study the negative thermal expansion(NTE) properties and effect of Na insertion on the NTE of the framework material GaFe(CN)_6 by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory within the quasi-h...We study the negative thermal expansion(NTE) properties and effect of Na insertion on the NTE of the framework material GaFe(CN)_6 by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory within the quasi-harmonic approximation. The calculated results show that the material exhibits NTE due to the low transverse vibrational modes of the CN groups. The modes demonstrate larger negative values of the mode Grüneisen parameters. Once Na is introduced in the framework of the material, it prefers to locate at the center of the quadrates of the framework material and binds to the four N anions nearby. As a consequence, the transverse vibrational mode of the CN group is clearly hindered and the NTE of the material is weakened. Our theoretical calculations have clarified the mechanisms of NTE and the effect of the guest Na on the NTE of the framework material.展开更多
The lattice of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF) storage ring was upgraded in the Phase-II beamline project, and thus far, 18 insertion devices(IDs) have been installed. The IDs cause closed-orbit dist...The lattice of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF) storage ring was upgraded in the Phase-II beamline project, and thus far, 18 insertion devices(IDs) have been installed. The IDs cause closed-orbit distortions, tune drift, and coupling distortions in the SSRF storage ring, all of which are significant issues that require solutions. In this study, an ID orbit feedforward compensation system based on a response matrix using corrector coils was developed, and it was applied to all commissioned IDs in the SSRF storage ring. After correction, the maximum ID-induced horizontal and vertical orbit distortions were less than 5.0 and 3.5 μm, respectively. Some interesting phenomena observed during the measurement process were explained. Additionally, optical and coupling feedforward systems were developed using quadrupole and skew quadrupole magnets installed on the front and back of elliptically polarizing undulators(EPUs). Moreover, over nearly four months of operation, the developed strategy delivered a satisfactory performance in the SSRF storage ring.展开更多
The In segregation and its suppression in InGaAs/AlGaAs quantum well are investigated by using high-resolution x-ray diffraction(XRD)and photoluminescence(PL),combined with the state-of-the-art aberration corrected sc...The In segregation and its suppression in InGaAs/AlGaAs quantum well are investigated by using high-resolution x-ray diffraction(XRD)and photoluminescence(PL),combined with the state-of-the-art aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy(Cs-STEM)techniques.To facility our study,we grow two multiple quantum wells(MQWs)samples,which are almost identical except that in sample B a thin GaAs layer is inserted in each of the InGaAs well and AlGaAs barrier layer comparing to pristine InGaAs/AlGaAs MQWs(sample A).Our study indeed shows the direct evidences that In segregation occurs in the InGaAs/AlGaAs interface,and the effect of the Ga As insertion layer on suppressing the segregation of In atoms is also demonstrated on the atomic-scale.Therefore,the atomic-scale insights are provided to understand the segregation behavior of In atoms and to unravel the underlying mechanism of the effect of GaAs insertion layer on the improvement of crystallinity,interface roughness,and further an enhanced optical performance of InGaAs/AlGaAs QWs.展开更多
Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)were considered as one of the most promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to the merits of high safety and inexpensiveness.As AZIBs cathode material,Mn O_...Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)were considered as one of the most promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to the merits of high safety and inexpensiveness.As AZIBs cathode material,Mn O_(2)possesses great merits but was greatly hindered due to the sluggish diffusion kinetic of Zn^(2+) during electrochemical operations.Herein,deep Zn^(2+) ions intercalatedδ-Mn O_(2)(Zn-Mn O_(2))was achieved by the in situ electrochemical deposition route,which significantly enhanced the diffusion ability of Zn^(2+) due to the synergistic effects of Zn^(2+) pillars and structural H;O.The resultant Zn-Mn O_(2)based AZIBs delivers a record capacity of 696 m Ah/g(0.5 m Ah/cm^(2))based on the initial mass loading,which is approaching the theoretical capacity of Mn O_(2)with a two-electrons reaction.In-situ Raman studies reveal highly reversible Zn^(2+)ions insertion/extraction behaviors and here the Zn-Mn O_(2)plays the role of a container during the charge–discharge process.Further charge storage mechanism investigations point out the insertion/extraction of Zn^(2+) and H^(+) coincides,and such process is significantly facilitated results from superior interlayered configurations of Zn-Mn O_(2)The excellent electrochemical performance of Zn-Mn O_(2)achieved in this work suggests the deep ions pre-intercalation strategy may aid in the future development of advanced cathodes for AZIBs.展开更多
A fuzzy control algorithm is adopted to help the needle hit the target more accurately. The experimental setup for the needle insertion is built up to validate the algorithm. How the forces dur- ing the insertion make...A fuzzy control algorithm is adopted to help the needle hit the target more accurately. The experimental setup for the needle insertion is built up to validate the algorithm. How the forces dur- ing the insertion make the needle deflect away from the planned path is given, and the normal meth- od correcting the deflection is obtained accordingly. Because the normal method cannot perform well for correction, a fuzzy controller is established. The input module, output module, fuzzification module, defuzzification module and inference engine for the controller are given respectively accord- ing to the fuzzy theory. Our experimental results show that the fuzzy controlling system presenting in the paper can better eliminate the deflection.展开更多
In order to improve the effectiveness of percutaneous diagnosis and therapies, the needle insertion into the deforming soft and inhomogenous tissue should be accurate. In this study a needle with 6 degrees of freedom ...In order to improve the effectiveness of percutaneous diagnosis and therapies, the needle insertion into the deforming soft and inhomogenous tissue should be accurate. In this study a needle with 6 degrees of freedom force/torque sensor is used to find the relationship between the pathway＇s length and the force. Our experiments show that the method with repeated extraction-insertion cy- cles can make the needle approach the target as much as possible. Meanwhile a method to obtain the appropriaterepeated extraction-insertion cycles is given to drive the needle to execute the repeat- ed cycles efficiently. Experiments and discussions were conducted to preliminarily validate the meth- od.展开更多
Many countries which seek to understand the acoustic performance of railway noise barriers have established standards for the conduct of in-situ experiments.However,there are no universally acknowledged receiver posit...Many countries which seek to understand the acoustic performance of railway noise barriers have established standards for the conduct of in-situ experiments.However,there are no universally acknowledged receiver positions for the evaluation of the barrier performance,a fact which may be leading to uncertainty over the noise reduction capabilities of available barriers.In terms of the descriptor of the barrier performance,the general recommendation is the A-weighted sound pressure level,although the latter is considered to underestimate low frequencies for railway noise barrier.Thus,in this study,the comparison of receiver positions and the descriptors among existing Chinese,ISO and European standards were investigated.Based upon a combination of diffraction theory and standards,a rearrangement of receiver positions and one-third-octave-band analysis were proposed.In addition,in line with improved methods,an in-situ measurement of insertion loss for a 1.5 mhigh railway noise barrier was designed and conducted.The results of the experiment validate as effective and applicable the new receiver positions.These results also suggest that one-third-octave-band analysis is indispensable.展开更多
We demonstrate that a low-temperature Ga N insertion layer could significantly improve the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N.The two key factors in improving the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N...We demonstrate that a low-temperature Ga N insertion layer could significantly improve the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N.The two key factors in improving the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N are growth temperature and growth time of the Ga N insertion layer.The root-mean-square roughness of a-plane Ga N is reduced by 75%compared to the sample without the Ga N insertion layer.Meanwhile,the Ga N insertion layer is also beneficial for improving crystal quality.This work provides a simple and effective method to improve the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N.展开更多
GaN-based p-channel heterostructure field-effect transistors(p-HFETs)face significant constraints on on-state currents compared with n-channel high electron mobility transistors.In this work,we propose a novel double ...GaN-based p-channel heterostructure field-effect transistors(p-HFETs)face significant constraints on on-state currents compared with n-channel high electron mobility transistors.In this work,we propose a novel double heterostructure which introduces an additional p-GaN insertion layer into traditional p-HFETs.The impact of the device structure on the hole densities and valence band energies of both the upper and lower channels is analyzed by using Silvaco TACD simulations,including the thickness of the upper AlGaN layer and the doping impurities and concentration in the GaN buffer layer,as well as the thickness and Mg-doping concentration in the p-GaN insertion layer.With the help of the p-GaN insertion layer,the C-doping concentration in the GaN buffer layer can be reduced,while the density of the two-dimensional hole gas in the lower channel is enhanced at the same time.This work suggests that a double heterostructure with a p-GaN insertion layer is a better approach to improve p-HFETs compared with those devices with C-doped buffer layer alone.展开更多
This article presents a modeling and simulation method for transient thermal analyses of integrated circuits(ICs)using the original and voltage-in-current(VinC)latency insertion method(LIM).LIM-based algorithms are a ...This article presents a modeling and simulation method for transient thermal analyses of integrated circuits(ICs)using the original and voltage-in-current(VinC)latency insertion method(LIM).LIM-based algorithms are a set of fast transient simulation methods that solve electrical circuits in a leapfrog updating manner without relying on large matrix operations used in conventional Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis(SPICE)-based methods which can significantly slow down the solution process.The conversion from the thermal to electrical model is performed first by using the analogy between heat and electrical conduction.Since electrical inductance has no thermal equivalence,a modified VinC LIM formulation is presented which removes the requirement of the insertion of fictitious inductors.Numerical examples are presented,which show that the modified VinC LIM formulation outperforms the basic LIM formulation,in terms of both stability and accuracy in the transient thermal simulation of ICs.展开更多
To study the influence of CoFeB/MgO interface on tunneling magnetoresistance （TMR）, different structures of magnetic tunnel junctions （MTJs） are successfully prepared by the magnetron sputtering technique and char...To study the influence of CoFeB/MgO interface on tunneling magnetoresistance （TMR）, different structures of magnetic tunnel junctions （MTJs） are successfully prepared by the magnetron sputtering technique and characterized by atomic force microscopy, a physical property measurement system, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The experimental results show that TMR of the CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB structure is evidently improved in comparison with the CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB structure because the inserted Mg layer prevents Fe-oxide formation at the CoFeB/MgO interface, which occurs in CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB MTJs. The inherent properties of the CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB, CoFeB/Fe-oxide/MgO/CoFeB and CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB MTJs are simulated by using the theories of density functions and non-equilibrium Green functions. The simulated results demonstrate that TMR of CoFeB/Fe-oxide/MgO/CoFeB MTJs is severely decreased and is only half the value of the CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB MTJs. Based on the experimental results and theoretical analysis, it is believed that in CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB MTJs, the interface oxidation of the CoFeB layer is the main reason to cause a remarkable reduction of TMR, and the inserted Mg layer may play an important role in protecting Fe atoms from oxidation, and then increasing TMR.展开更多
Insertion loss （IL） is one of the important parameters of asymmetrical digital subscriber loop （ADSL） transformers. In different frequency bands, the factors that affect insertion loss are different. Windings main...Insertion loss （IL） is one of the important parameters of asymmetrical digital subscriber loop （ADSL） transformers. In different frequency bands, the factors that affect insertion loss are different. Windings mainly affect insertion loss in mid and high frequency bands. The effects of winding ways, winding wire diameter and winding turns on insertion loss were discussed. The presented experiment shows that the insertion loss of an ADSL transformer could be under 0.4 dB in mid frequency band when the winding is 30 turns, in which the ADSL transformer satisfies the requirement of total harmonic distortion （THD）. Our experiments also show that the sandwich winding structure is better than the side by side winding structure and the twisted-pair winding structure, and the increase of winding diameter is one means to reduce insertion losses of an ADSL transformer in mid frequency band.展开更多
Central venous catheterization(CVC) is an invasive procedure for administering fluids,nutrients,and drugs;monitoring central venous pressure;performing pulmonary artery catheterization;and placing transvenous pacemake...Central venous catheterization(CVC) is an invasive procedure for administering fluids,nutrients,and drugs;monitoring central venous pressure;performing pulmonary artery catheterization;and placing transvenous pacemakers in intensive care units and all specialties,from anesthesia to emergency medicine,for the treatment of trauma and hemodynamically unstable pediatric and adult patients.[1,2]Complications have been observed in more than 15% of patients who underwent CVC.Mechanical,infectious,and thrombotic complications have been reported in 5%–19%,5%–26%,and 2%–26% of patients,respectively.[3] Malposition,on the other hand,is common in subclavian catheter insertion and is usually associated with an initially misplaced guidewire.[4]展开更多
Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), one of the third generation light sources, aims to pro-duce high brightness and/or high flux X-ray source for users; therefore insertion devices (IDs) are important magn...Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), one of the third generation light sources, aims to pro-duce high brightness and/or high flux X-ray source for users; therefore insertion devices (IDs) are important magnetic elements for SSRF. In this paper, the linear perturbations due to IDs toward its storage ring lattice, such as beta func-tion distortions, tune shifts, emittance growths, and energy spreads are estimated by using analytical formulae, and the nonlinear effects from IDs, especially dynamic aperture, are simulated by using Racetrack code. The results show that (a) the reduction of dynamic aperture from single undulator is negligible, since electron beam energy of 3.5 GeV is high and ID’s magnetic field is low, and the beta functions in the middle of straight sections, where ID is located, are well optimized; (b) however, the reduction from single wigglers, especially super-conducting wiggler, is visible, be-cause of its higher magnetic field; (c) effects of each ID on emittance growths and energy spreads are less than 7%.展开更多
Heberlein Technology,a leader in air interlacing and texturing jets,is set to showcase its latest products at GTTES in Mumbai,India.Key highlights include the new housing generation HemaJet-LB06 and the DTY jet insert...Heberlein Technology,a leader in air interlacing and texturing jets,is set to showcase its latest products at GTTES in Mumbai,India.Key highlights include the new housing generation HemaJet-LB06 and the DTY jet insert APe043,featuring a record-small 0.65 mm orifice for superior performance in extremely low denier yarns.The Indian market drives demand for lightweight,premium fabrics using ultra-fine yarns,especially for activewear and luxury garments.The surge in synthetic fibre manufacturing positions Heberlein’s innovations as essential tools for meeting these needs.展开更多
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22209049,22075102,22005120)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2023A1515012804)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2022ZYGXZR048)。
文摘Nickel-based materials,including metallic Ni and Ni oxide,have been widely studied in the exploration of non-precious-metal hydrogen electrocatalysts,but neither pure Ni nor NiO is ideal for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR).In this paper,an oxygen insertion strategy was applied on nickel to regulate its hydrogen electrocatalytic performance,and the oxygen-inserted nickel catalyst was successfully obtained with the assistance of tungsten dioxide support(denoted as O-Ni/WO_(2)).The partial insertion of oxygen in Ni maintains the face-centered cubic arrangement of Ni atoms,simultaneously expanding the lattice and increasing the lattice spacing.Consequently,the adsorption strength of^(*)H and^(*)OH on Ni is optimized,thus resulting in superior electrocatalytic performance of0-Ni/WO_(2)in alkaline HER/HOR.The Tafel slope of O-Ni/WO_(2)@NF for HER is 56 mV dec^(-1),and the kinetic current density of O-Ni/WO_(2)for HOR reaches 4.85 mA cm^(-2),which is ahead of most currently reported catalysts.Our proposed strategy of inserting an appropriate amount of anions into the metal lattice could provide more possibilities for the design of high-performance catalysts.
基金Science and Technology Plan Project of Guizhou Province(No.[2019]1084 and[2018]5781)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51963003)+3 种基金The Youth Science and Technology Talent Growth Project of Guizhou Province Education Department(No.[2018]106)Outstanding Youth Program of Guizhou Province(No.20170439178)The Key project of Fundamental research in Guizhou province[2020]1Z044Scientific Research Project of Introduced Talents of Guizhou University(No.(2017)07)are acknowledged for the financial support.
文摘Some precision electronics such as signal transmitters need to not only emit effective signal but also be protected from the external electromagnetic(EM)waves.Thus,directional electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials(i.e.,when the EM wave is incident from different sides of the sample,the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)is rather different)are strongly required;unfortunately,no comprehensive literature report is available on this research field.Herein,Nicoated melamine foams(Ni@MF)were obtained by a facile electroless plating process,and multiwalled carbon nanotube(CNT)papers were prepared via a simple vacuum-assisted self-assembly approach.Then,step-wise asymmetric poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)composites consisting of loose Ni@MF layer and compact CNT layer were successfully fabricated via a facile solution encapsulation approach.The step-wise asymmetric structures and electrical conductivity endow the Ni@MF/CNT/PBAT composites with unprecedented directional EMI shielding performances.When the EM wave is incident from Ni@MF layer or CNT layer,Ni@MF-5/CNT-75/PBAT exhibits the total EMI SE(SET)of 38.3 and 29.5 dB,respectively,which illustrates theΔSET of 8.8 dB.This work opens a new research window for directional EMI shielding composites with step-wise asymmetric structures,which has promising applications in portable electronics and next-generation communication technologies.
基金the European Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No.899349(5D NanoPrinting).
文摘Transdermal microneedle(MN)patches are a promising tool used to transport a wide variety of active compounds into the skin.To serve as a substitute for common hypodermic needles,MNs must pierce the human stratum corneum(~10 to 20μm),without rupturing or bending during penetration.This ensures that the cargo is released at the predetermined place and time.Therefore,the ability of MN patches to sufficiently pierce the skin is a crucial requirement.In the current review,the pain signal and its management during application of MNs and typical hypodermic needles are presented and compared.This is followed by a discussion on mechanical analysis and skin models used for insertion tests before application to clinical practice.Factors that affect insertion(e.g.,geometry,material composition and cross-linking of MNs),along with recent advancements in developed strategies(e.g.,insertion responsive patches and 3D printed biomimetic MNs using two-photon lithography)to improve the skin penetration are highlighted to provide a backdrop for future research.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11874328 and 11372283
文摘We study the negative thermal expansion(NTE) properties and effect of Na insertion on the NTE of the framework material GaFe(CN)_6 by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory within the quasi-harmonic approximation. The calculated results show that the material exhibits NTE due to the low transverse vibrational modes of the CN groups. The modes demonstrate larger negative values of the mode Grüneisen parameters. Once Na is introduced in the framework of the material, it prefers to locate at the center of the quadrates of the framework material and binds to the four N anions nearby. As a consequence, the transverse vibrational mode of the CN group is clearly hindered and the NTE of the material is weakened. Our theoretical calculations have clarified the mechanisms of NTE and the effect of the guest Na on the NTE of the framework material.
基金supported by the Key Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center(No.1174000565)。
文摘The lattice of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF) storage ring was upgraded in the Phase-II beamline project, and thus far, 18 insertion devices(IDs) have been installed. The IDs cause closed-orbit distortions, tune drift, and coupling distortions in the SSRF storage ring, all of which are significant issues that require solutions. In this study, an ID orbit feedforward compensation system based on a response matrix using corrector coils was developed, and it was applied to all commissioned IDs in the SSRF storage ring. After correction, the maximum ID-induced horizontal and vertical orbit distortions were less than 5.0 and 3.5 μm, respectively. Some interesting phenomena observed during the measurement process were explained. Additionally, optical and coupling feedforward systems were developed using quadrupole and skew quadrupole magnets installed on the front and back of elliptically polarizing undulators(EPUs). Moreover, over nearly four months of operation, the developed strategy delivered a satisfactory performance in the SSRF storage ring.
基金X.H.gratefully acknowledges the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21902096)the Scientific Research Foundation of Shaanxi University of Science and Technology(Grant No.126061803)+1 种基金S.M.and B.X.thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21972103)the Shanxi Provincial Key Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology(Grant No.201703D111026).
文摘The In segregation and its suppression in InGaAs/AlGaAs quantum well are investigated by using high-resolution x-ray diffraction(XRD)and photoluminescence(PL),combined with the state-of-the-art aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy(Cs-STEM)techniques.To facility our study,we grow two multiple quantum wells(MQWs)samples,which are almost identical except that in sample B a thin GaAs layer is inserted in each of the InGaAs well and AlGaAs barrier layer comparing to pristine InGaAs/AlGaAs MQWs(sample A).Our study indeed shows the direct evidences that In segregation occurs in the InGaAs/AlGaAs interface,and the effect of the Ga As insertion layer on suppressing the segregation of In atoms is also demonstrated on the atomic-scale.Therefore,the atomic-scale insights are provided to understand the segregation behavior of In atoms and to unravel the underlying mechanism of the effect of GaAs insertion layer on the improvement of crystallinity,interface roughness,and further an enhanced optical performance of InGaAs/AlGaAs QWs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772138,51572118,and 51601082)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.lzujbky-2020-59)。
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)were considered as one of the most promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to the merits of high safety and inexpensiveness.As AZIBs cathode material,Mn O_(2)possesses great merits but was greatly hindered due to the sluggish diffusion kinetic of Zn^(2+) during electrochemical operations.Herein,deep Zn^(2+) ions intercalatedδ-Mn O_(2)(Zn-Mn O_(2))was achieved by the in situ electrochemical deposition route,which significantly enhanced the diffusion ability of Zn^(2+) due to the synergistic effects of Zn^(2+) pillars and structural H;O.The resultant Zn-Mn O_(2)based AZIBs delivers a record capacity of 696 m Ah/g(0.5 m Ah/cm^(2))based on the initial mass loading,which is approaching the theoretical capacity of Mn O_(2)with a two-electrons reaction.In-situ Raman studies reveal highly reversible Zn^(2+)ions insertion/extraction behaviors and here the Zn-Mn O_(2)plays the role of a container during the charge–discharge process.Further charge storage mechanism investigations point out the insertion/extraction of Zn^(2+) and H^(+) coincides,and such process is significantly facilitated results from superior interlayered configurations of Zn-Mn O_(2)The excellent electrochemical performance of Zn-Mn O_(2)achieved in this work suggests the deep ions pre-intercalation strategy may aid in the future development of advanced cathodes for AZIBs.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Scientific Instruments Basis of Special(51127004)the National Natural Science Foundation of Youth Science Foundation(51105036)
文摘A fuzzy control algorithm is adopted to help the needle hit the target more accurately. The experimental setup for the needle insertion is built up to validate the algorithm. How the forces dur- ing the insertion make the needle deflect away from the planned path is given, and the normal meth- od correcting the deflection is obtained accordingly. Because the normal method cannot perform well for correction, a fuzzy controller is established. The input module, output module, fuzzification module, defuzzification module and inference engine for the controller are given respectively accord- ing to the fuzzy theory. Our experimental results show that the fuzzy controlling system presenting in the paper can better eliminate the deflection.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Scientific Instruments Basis of Special(51127004)the National Natural Science Foundation of Youth Science Foundation(51105036)High-quality CNC Machine-Tool and Basic Manufacturing Equipment Scientific Major Project(2012ZX04010-061)
文摘In order to improve the effectiveness of percutaneous diagnosis and therapies, the needle insertion into the deforming soft and inhomogenous tissue should be accurate. In this study a needle with 6 degrees of freedom force/torque sensor is used to find the relationship between the pathway＇s length and the force. Our experiments show that the method with repeated extraction-insertion cy- cles can make the needle approach the target as much as possible. Meanwhile a method to obtain the appropriaterepeated extraction-insertion cycles is given to drive the needle to execute the repeat- ed cycles efficiently. Experiments and discussions were conducted to preliminarily validate the meth- od.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundations of China (Nos.51708422, 51678446,51408434)China Scholarship Council and cole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées,for providing necessary financial assistance to LI Qiutong to pursue her Ph.D.in France
文摘Many countries which seek to understand the acoustic performance of railway noise barriers have established standards for the conduct of in-situ experiments.However,there are no universally acknowledged receiver positions for the evaluation of the barrier performance,a fact which may be leading to uncertainty over the noise reduction capabilities of available barriers.In terms of the descriptor of the barrier performance,the general recommendation is the A-weighted sound pressure level,although the latter is considered to underestimate low frequencies for railway noise barrier.Thus,in this study,the comparison of receiver positions and the descriptors among existing Chinese,ISO and European standards were investigated.Based upon a combination of diffraction theory and standards,a rearrangement of receiver positions and one-third-octave-band analysis were proposed.In addition,in line with improved methods,an in-situ measurement of insertion loss for a 1.5 mhigh railway noise barrier was designed and conducted.The results of the experiment validate as effective and applicable the new receiver positions.These results also suggest that one-third-octave-band analysis is indispensable.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11574362 and 61704008)。
文摘We demonstrate that a low-temperature Ga N insertion layer could significantly improve the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N.The two key factors in improving the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N are growth temperature and growth time of the Ga N insertion layer.The root-mean-square roughness of a-plane Ga N is reduced by 75%compared to the sample without the Ga N insertion layer.Meanwhile,the Ga N insertion layer is also beneficial for improving crystal quality.This work provides a simple and effective method to improve the surface morphology of non-polar a-plane Ga N.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62104184,62234009,62090014,62188102,62104178,and 62104179)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant Nos.YJSJ23019,XJSJ23047,and ZDRC2002)+1 种基金the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(Grant No.BX20200262)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2021M692499)。
文摘GaN-based p-channel heterostructure field-effect transistors(p-HFETs)face significant constraints on on-state currents compared with n-channel high electron mobility transistors.In this work,we propose a novel double heterostructure which introduces an additional p-GaN insertion layer into traditional p-HFETs.The impact of the device structure on the hole densities and valence band energies of both the upper and lower channels is analyzed by using Silvaco TACD simulations,including the thickness of the upper AlGaN layer and the doping impurities and concentration in the GaN buffer layer,as well as the thickness and Mg-doping concentration in the p-GaN insertion layer.With the help of the p-GaN insertion layer,the C-doping concentration in the GaN buffer layer can be reduced,while the density of the two-dimensional hole gas in the lower channel is enhanced at the same time.This work suggests that a double heterostructure with a p-GaN insertion layer is a better approach to improve p-HFETs compared with those devices with C-doped buffer layer alone.
基金This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education,Malaysia under Grant No.FRGS/1/2020/TK0/USM/02/7.
文摘This article presents a modeling and simulation method for transient thermal analyses of integrated circuits(ICs)using the original and voltage-in-current(VinC)latency insertion method(LIM).LIM-based algorithms are a set of fast transient simulation methods that solve electrical circuits in a leapfrog updating manner without relying on large matrix operations used in conventional Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis(SPICE)-based methods which can significantly slow down the solution process.The conversion from the thermal to electrical model is performed first by using the analogy between heat and electrical conduction.Since electrical inductance has no thermal equivalence,a modified VinC LIM formulation is presented which removes the requirement of the insertion of fictitious inductors.Numerical examples are presented,which show that the modified VinC LIM formulation outperforms the basic LIM formulation,in terms of both stability and accuracy in the transient thermal simulation of ICs.
基金Supported by the National Defense Advance Research Foundation under Grant No 9140A08XXXXXX0DZ106the Basic Research Program of Ministry of Education of China under Grant No JY10000925005+2 种基金the Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department under Grant No 11JK0912the Scientific Research Foundation of Xi'an University of Science and Technology under Grant No 2010011the Doctoral Research Startup Fund of Xi'an University of Science and Technology under Grant No 2010QDJ029
文摘To study the influence of CoFeB/MgO interface on tunneling magnetoresistance （TMR）, different structures of magnetic tunnel junctions （MTJs） are successfully prepared by the magnetron sputtering technique and characterized by atomic force microscopy, a physical property measurement system, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The experimental results show that TMR of the CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB structure is evidently improved in comparison with the CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB structure because the inserted Mg layer prevents Fe-oxide formation at the CoFeB/MgO interface, which occurs in CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB MTJs. The inherent properties of the CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB, CoFeB/Fe-oxide/MgO/CoFeB and CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB MTJs are simulated by using the theories of density functions and non-equilibrium Green functions. The simulated results demonstrate that TMR of CoFeB/Fe-oxide/MgO/CoFeB MTJs is severely decreased and is only half the value of the CoFeB/Mg/MgO/CoFeB MTJs. Based on the experimental results and theoretical analysis, it is believed that in CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB MTJs, the interface oxidation of the CoFeB layer is the main reason to cause a remarkable reduction of TMR, and the inserted Mg layer may play an important role in protecting Fe atoms from oxidation, and then increasing TMR.
文摘Insertion loss （IL） is one of the important parameters of asymmetrical digital subscriber loop （ADSL） transformers. In different frequency bands, the factors that affect insertion loss are different. Windings mainly affect insertion loss in mid and high frequency bands. The effects of winding ways, winding wire diameter and winding turns on insertion loss were discussed. The presented experiment shows that the insertion loss of an ADSL transformer could be under 0.4 dB in mid frequency band when the winding is 30 turns, in which the ADSL transformer satisfies the requirement of total harmonic distortion （THD）. Our experiments also show that the sandwich winding structure is better than the side by side winding structure and the twisted-pair winding structure, and the increase of winding diameter is one means to reduce insertion losses of an ADSL transformer in mid frequency band.
文摘Central venous catheterization(CVC) is an invasive procedure for administering fluids,nutrients,and drugs;monitoring central venous pressure;performing pulmonary artery catheterization;and placing transvenous pacemakers in intensive care units and all specialties,from anesthesia to emergency medicine,for the treatment of trauma and hemodynamically unstable pediatric and adult patients.[1,2]Complications have been observed in more than 15% of patients who underwent CVC.Mechanical,infectious,and thrombotic complications have been reported in 5%–19%,5%–26%,and 2%–26% of patients,respectively.[3] Malposition,on the other hand,is common in subclavian catheter insertion and is usually associated with an initially misplaced guidewire.[4]
文摘Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), one of the third generation light sources, aims to pro-duce high brightness and/or high flux X-ray source for users; therefore insertion devices (IDs) are important magnetic elements for SSRF. In this paper, the linear perturbations due to IDs toward its storage ring lattice, such as beta func-tion distortions, tune shifts, emittance growths, and energy spreads are estimated by using analytical formulae, and the nonlinear effects from IDs, especially dynamic aperture, are simulated by using Racetrack code. The results show that (a) the reduction of dynamic aperture from single undulator is negligible, since electron beam energy of 3.5 GeV is high and ID’s magnetic field is low, and the beta functions in the middle of straight sections, where ID is located, are well optimized; (b) however, the reduction from single wigglers, especially super-conducting wiggler, is visible, be-cause of its higher magnetic field; (c) effects of each ID on emittance growths and energy spreads are less than 7%.
文摘Heberlein Technology,a leader in air interlacing and texturing jets,is set to showcase its latest products at GTTES in Mumbai,India.Key highlights include the new housing generation HemaJet-LB06 and the DTY jet insert APe043,featuring a record-small 0.65 mm orifice for superior performance in extremely low denier yarns.The Indian market drives demand for lightweight,premium fabrics using ultra-fine yarns,especially for activewear and luxury garments.The surge in synthetic fibre manufacturing positions Heberlein’s innovations as essential tools for meeting these needs.
