TMN4 complex embedded graphene as bifunctional electrocatalysts for high efficiency OER/ORR

Developing highly active bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is of great significance in energy conversion and storage technologies.In this study,we systematically investigated the OER/ORR electrocatalytic activity of TMN₄@G system by using density functional theory(DFT)calculations.Globally,IrN₄@G is a very promising bifunctional catalyst for both OER and ORR with the extremely low overpotentials of 0.30 and 0.26 V,respectively.Such outstanding electrocatalytic performance is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of Ir and N.More importantly,by constructing 2D activity volcano plots,we obtained the limiting overpotentials of TMN₄@G system with the values of 0.26 V for OER and 0.24 V for ORR.These findings open up new opportunities for further exploring graphene-based materials for highly efficient OER/ORR electrocatalysts.     

A novel sensor based on the porous plastic probe for determination of dissolved oxygen in seawater

A new sensor based on the porous plastic probe has been developed for the detection of dissolved oxygen. This probe was prepared by co-polymerization of monomer, cross-linking reagent, porogent and luminescent ruthenium(II)diimine complex. The porous plastic probe exhibits good response to dissolved oxygen and resistance to indicator leaching out due to its high hydrophobicity. The preparation and characteristics of the probe were investigated in detail. This porous plastic probe serves as analyte-sensitive function as well as optical wave-guide, which make it easy to assemble the fiber-optical chemical sensor (FOCS). The developed sensor has been applied to the determination of dissolved oxygen in seawater with satisfactory results compared with the standard method.     

On existence and nonexistence of some harmonic maps

LetS ^1.1 denote the submanifold of Lorentz spaceR ^2.1, which is composed of all pointsl withl ²=1 and letT ^1.1=R ^1.1/Z×Z. In this paper we study the existence of nontrivial harmonic maps fromT ^1.1 toS ^1.1 andH ², and construct a harmonic map for any homotopy class of maps fromT ² toS ^1.1.     

A Security-Enhanced Image Communication Scheme Using Cellular Neural Network

In the current network and big data environment, the secure transmission of digital images is facing huge challenges. The use of some methodologies in artificial intelligence to enhance its security is extremely cutting-edge and also a development trend. To this end, this paper proposes a security-enhanced image communication scheme based on cellular neural network (CNN) under cryptanalysis. First, the complex characteristics of CNN are used to create pseudorandom sequences for image encryption. Then, a plain image is sequentially confused, permuted and diffused to get the cipher image by these CNN-based sequences. Based on cryptanalysis theory, a security-enhanced algorithm structure and relevant steps are detailed. Theoretical analysis and experimental results both demonstrate its safety performance. Moreover, the structure of image cipher can effectively resist various common attacks in cryptography. Therefore, the image communication scheme based on CNN proposed in this paper is a competitive security technology method.     

2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Photocatalysis

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a rising star in the post-graphene era, are fundamentally and technologically intriguing for photocatalysis. Their extraordinary electronic, optical, and chemical properties endow them as promising materials for effectively harvesting light and catalyzing the redox reaction in photocatalysis. Here, we present a tutorial-style review of the field of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis to educate researchers (especially the new-comers), which begins with a brief introduction of the fundamentals of 2D TMDs and photocatalysis along with the synthesis of this type of material, then look deeply into the merits of 2D TMDs as co-catalysts and active photocatalysts, followed by an overview of the challenges and corresponding strategies of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis, and finally look ahead this topic.     

自然水体生物膜体系中过氧化氢浓度的影响因素

以过氧化氢(H₂O₂)为自然水体生物膜产生的活性氧(ROS)的代表, 通过模拟实验, 研究了水-自然水体生物膜体系中光/暗变化、 生物膜的避光预处理与数量、 有机配体和pH值对体系中H₂O₂浓度的影响. 结果表明, 光照可快速增加体系中H₂O₂浓度, 光照转为无光时体系H₂O₂浓度下降(约为光照时的2/3); 避光预处理会显著降低体系中H₂O₂的产生速率和浓度; 生物膜数量的增减会导致体系H₂O₂浓度的相应增减; 有机配体的存在会使体系内H₂O₂浓度下降(约1/2~1/3); pH=7和5的体系中H₂O₂的浓度高于pH=9的体系(高出约1.5倍). 上述各因素主要通过影响生物膜生产H₂O₂、 H₂O₂自然分解和生物膜去除H₂O₂ 3种作用来影响体系H₂O₂浓度.     

The high concentration and uniform distribution of diamond particles in Ni‐diamond composite coatings by sediment co‐deposition

Ni‐diamond composite coatings with high concentration and uniform distribution of diamond particles were prepared by using sediment co‐deposition (SCD) technique from Watts‐type electrolyte without any additives. The surface and cross‐section morphology was evaluated by optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was demonstrated that the Ni‐monolayer diamond composite coatings ~40 ± 5 µm was successfully prepared by the new developed setup for SCD technique. Using this new developed setup, high concentration and uniform distribution of diamond particles of Ni‐monolayer diamond composite coatings were easily fabricated. The wear resistance and cutting performance of obtained composite coatings were also investigated. The results revealed that anti‐wear and cutting performance is superior to those prepared via conventional co‐electrodeposition (CED) technique and pure Ni coatings. In the SCD process, with the increasing diamond content, the wear resistance is approximately the same, and the cutting performance decreases. Therefore, not only the diamond particle content is responsible for the wear resistance and cutting performance, the distribution of diamond particles is also very important factor. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

光照下自然水体生物膜产生H2O2及其对十二烷基苯磺酸钠降解的影响

通过模拟实验研究了不同活性的自然水体生物膜在光照条件下生成过氧化氢(H₂O₂)的反应. 并研究了光照对自然水体生物膜体系中十二烷基苯磺酸钠(SDBS)降解的影响, 结合无生物膜H₂O₂溶液中SDBS的降解实验, 验证了H₂O₂对SDBS降解的作用. 结果表明, 具有生物活性的生物膜可以生成H₂O₂, 而无活性和光合作用受到抑制的生物膜则不能生成H₂O₂; 光照条件下, 生物膜体系中SDBS的降解量明显高于无光照条件下的; 光照和Fe²⁺对H₂O₂降解SDBS有促进作用.     

Ion Co-storage in Porous Organic Frameworks through On-site Coulomb Interactions for High Energy and Power Density Batteries

Fast and continuous ion insertion is blocked in the common electrodes operating with widely accepted single-ion storage mechanism, primarily due to Coulomb repulsion between the same ions. It results in an irreconcilable conflict between capacity and rate performance. Herein, we designed a porous organic framework with novel multiple-ion co-storage modes, including PF₆⁻/Li⁺, OTF⁻/Mg²⁺, and OTF⁻/Zn²⁺ co-storage. The Coulomb interactions between cationic and anionic carriers in the framework can significantly promote electrode kinetics, by rejuvenating fast ion carrier migration toward framework interior. Consequently, the framework via PF₆⁻/Li⁺ co-storage mode shows a high energy density of 878 Wh kg⁻¹ cycled more than 20 000 cycles, with an excellent power density of 28 kW kg⁻¹ that is already comparable to commercial supercapacitors. The both greatly improved energy and power densities via the co-storage mode may pave a way for exploring new electrodes that are not available from common single-ion electrodes.