Hexagram-like CoS-MoS<Subscript>2</Subscript> composites with enhanced activity for hydrogen evolution reaction

Hexagram-like CoS-MoS₂ composites were prepared on indium tin oxide (ITO) conductive glasses via cyclic voltammetry electrodeposition using Co(NO₃)₂ and (NH₄)₂MoS₂ as precursors and tested for application in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The structure of CoS-MoS₂ composites was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS). Electrochemical characterizations indicate that CoS-MoS₂ composites exhibit more excellent catalytic activity and stability than MoS₂. Compared with pure MoS₂, the hexagram-like CoS-MoS₂ composites with increased specific surface area improved the density of exposed active sites, and the Co binding S edges in CoS-MoS₂ composites promote the number of highly catalytic edge sites and decreased the binding energy △G _H. Moreover, the effects of different substrates on the CoS-MoS₂ composites were also investigated. Our further understanding of this highly active hydrogen evolution catalyst can facilitate the development of economical electrochemical hydrogen production systems.     

A Metal–Organic Compound as Cathode Material with Superhigh Capacity Achieved by Reversible Cationic and Anionic Redox Chemistry for High-Energy Sodium-Ion Batteries

Although sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the electrochemical performances, in particular the energy density, are much lower than LIBs. A metal–organic compound, cuprous 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (CuTCNQ), is presented as a new kind of cathode material for SIBs. It consists of both cationic (Cu^II↔Cu^I) and anionic (TCNQ⁰↔TCNQ⁻↔ TCNQ²⁻) reversible redox reactions, delivering a discharge capacity as high as 255 mAh g⁻¹ at a current density of 20 mA g⁻¹. The synergistic effect of both redox-active metal cations and organic anions brings an electrochemical transfer of multiple electrons. The transformation of cupric ions to cuprous ions occurs at near 3.80 V vs. Na⁺/Na, while the full reduction of TCNQ⁰ to TCNQ⁻ happens at 3.00–3.30 V. The remarkably high voltage is attributed to the strong inductive effect of the four cyano groups.     

Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Metathesis Cascade Reactions in Natural Products Synthesis

In this account, we provide a brief summary of recent developments in ruthenium‐catalyzed metathesis cascade reactions towards the total synthesis of natural products. We also highlight recent progress from our own laboratory regarding the synthesis of securinega alkaloids and humulanolides, which has resulted in the development of novel ruthenium‐catalyzed metathesis cascade reactions. Inspired and guided by the pioneering and elegant research conducted in this area, we developed a regio‐controlled relay dienyne metathesis cascade reaction and a cyclobutene‐promoted RCM/ROM/RCM cascade reaction for the synthesis of securinega alkaloids and humulanolides, respectively.     

UNILATERAL CONTACT PROBLEMS USING QUASI-ACTIVE SET STRATEGY

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STABILITY OF SYSTEM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL NON-HYDROSTATIC REVOLVING FLUIDS

Applying the theory of stratification, it is proved that the system of the two-dimensional non-hydrostatic revolving fluids is unstable in the two-order continuous function class. The construction of solution space is given and the solution approach is offered. The sufficient and necessary conditions of the existence of formal solutions are expressed for some typical initial and boundary value problems and the calculating formulae to formal solutions are presented in detail.     

The wake flow control behind a circular cylinder using ion wind

Active and passive flow control methods have been studied for decades, but there have been only a few studies of flow control methods using ion wind, which is the bulk motion of neutral molecules driven by locally ionized air from a corona discharge. This paper describes an experimental study of ion wind wake control behind a circular cylinder. The experimental conditions consisted of a range of electrohydrodynamic numbers—the ratio of an electrical body force to a fluid inertial force—from 0 to 2 and a range of Reynolds numbers from 4×10³ to 8×10³. Pressure distributions over the cylinder surface were measured and flow visualizations were carried out using a smoke-wire method. The flow visualizations confirmed that ion wind significantly affects the wake structure behind a circular cylinder, and that the pressure drag can be dramatically reduced by superimposing ion wind.List of symbols BR blockage ratio - C _d coefficient of the pressure drag - C _p coefficient of the surface pressure, 2(p–p ₀)/(U ₀ ²) - C _pb coefficient of the base surface pressure, 2(p _b–p ₀)/(U ₀ ²) - D diameter of the cylinder - D _P pressure drag - d _p diameter of particle - E the electric field - F _e Coulombian force (qE) - F _v viscous force - H wire-to-cylinder spacing - I total electric current (A) - L the axial length of cylinder (m) - N _EHD electrohydrodynamic number - p _b base pressure of cylinder at =180° - p ₀ reference static pressure at 10D upstream - q the charge on the particle - R radius of the cylinder - V applied voltage (kV) - U ₀ mean flow velocity (m/s) - ion mobility in air (m²/(s V)) - ₀ permittivity of free space - viscosity of fluid (kg/ms) - density of fluid (kg/m³) - installation angle of a wire electrode (°)     

Si/Ge/Si异质横向SPiN二极管固态等离子体解析模型

采用横向表面PiN(SPiN)二极管构造的硅基可重构天线具有众多优于传统天线的独特优势, 是实现天线小型化和提升雷达与微波通信系统性能的有效技术途径. 本文提出一种Si/Ge/Si异质横向SPiN二极管, 并基于双极扩散模型与Fletcher型边界条件, 在大注入条件下建立了二极管结电压、电流密度与本征区固态等离子体浓度分布解析模型, 并数值模拟分析了本征区长度、P⁺与N⁺区掺杂浓度、外加电压对所建模型的影响. 结果表明, 固态等离子体浓度随本征区长度的增加下降, 随外加电压的增加而指数上升, 随P⁺与N⁺区掺杂浓度的提高而上升, 电流密度随外加电压的增加而指数上升. 同等条件下, 异质SPiN二极管的固态等离子体浓度相比同质二极管提高近7倍以上. 本文所建模型为硅基可重构天线的设计与应用提供有效的参考.     

核壳纳米结构壳中Yb离子对稀土上转换发光温度特性的影响

采用油酸盐法分别制备出均匀的上转换发光裸核纳米粒子及其包覆具有不同Yb³⁺浓度掺杂的NaYF₄:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺核壳纳米结构的上转换纳米粒子。在不同温度下(90~450 K),研究分析了在壳中掺杂不同浓度Yb³⁺的NaYF₄:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺@NaYF₄:x%Yb³⁺核壳纳米体系的上转换发光特性。结果表明:在NaYF₄:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺上转换体系中,惰性壳中的525 nm(²H_11/2 →⁴I_15/2)发射峰呈现出与活性壳中不一样的趋势。壳层中掺杂的Yb³⁺通过声子对纳米粒子内部发光与表面及外界之间的相互作用起到了重要的"桥"连作用。     

Simultaneous determination of the repertoire of classical neurotransmitters released from embryonal carcinoma stem cells using online microdialysis coupled with hydrophilic interaction chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

Dynamic, continuous, and simultaneous multi-analysis of transmitters is important for the delineation of the complex interactions between the neuronal and intercellular communications. But the analysis of the whole repertoire of classical transmitters of diverse structure is challenging due to their different physico-chemical properties and to their high polarity feature which leads to poor retention in traditional reversed-phase columns during LC–MS analysis. Here, an online microdialysis coupled with hydrophilic interaction chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (online MD-HILIC–MS/MS) detection method was developed for the simultaneous measurement of the repertoire of classical transmitters (acetylcholine, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, glutamate, GABA, and glycine). Stable isotope labeled internal standards and authentic matrix have been applied to guarantee reliable results. The method was successfully employed to reveal the characteristics of transmitter release from embryonal carcinoma stem cells. The method features simple procedure (no sample preparation), high recovery (≥73%), high accuracy (89.36% ≤ RE ≤ 116.89%), good reproducibility (2.18% ≤ RSD ≤ 14.56%), and sensitive limits of detection (2 pg for acetylcholine, serotonin, and glutamate, 10 pg for dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA, and glycine). It can be flexibly applied to determine the contents of the classical transmitters in other biological matrix samples with minor changes.     

IR,Raman, and Surface‐enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Study on Triruthenium Dipyridylamide Diruthenium Nickel Dipyridylamide Family: Metal‐metal Bonding and Structures

We report the infrared, Raman, and surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra of triruthenium dipyridylamido complexes and of diruthenium mixed nickel metal‐string complexes. From the results of analysis on the vibrational modes, we assigned their vibrational frequencies and structures. The infrared band at 323–326 cm^?1 is assigned to the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching mode for [Ru₃(dpa)₄Cl₂]^0–2+. In these complexes we observed no Raman band corresponding to the Ru₃ symmetric stretching mode although this mode is expected to have substantial Raman intensity. There is no frequency shift in the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching modes for the complexes with varied oxidational states. No splitting in Raman spectra for the pyridyl breathing line indicates similar bonding environment for both pyridyls in dpa^– , thus a delocalized structure in the [Ru₃]^6–8+ unit is proposed. For Ru₃(dpa)₄(CN)₂ complex series, we assign the infrared band at 302 cm^?1 to the Ru₃ asymmetric stretching mode and the weak Raman line at 285 cm^?1 to the Ru₃ symmetric stretching. Coordination to the strong axial ligand CN^– weakens the Ru‐Ru bonding. For the diruthenium nickel complex [Ru₂Ni(dpa)₄Cl₂]^0–1+, the diruthenium stretching mode ν_Ru‐Ru is assigned to the intense band at 327 and 333 cm^?1 in the Raman spectra for the neutral and oxidized forms, respectively. This implies a strong Ru‐Ru metal‐metal bonding.