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Open AccessA N–CoSe/CoSe2–C@Cu hierarchical architecture as a current collector-integrated anode for potassium-ion batteries
The highly reversible insertion/extraction of large-radius K+ into electrode materials remains a tough goal, especially for conversion-type materials. Herein, we design a current collector-integrated electrode (N...
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New insights of inorganic phosphate inhibitors for flotation separation of calcium-bearing minerals
In this paper, the inhibition ability of tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP), sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) and sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) to scheelite, fluorite and calcite was predicted by performance cal...
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Preparation of Controllable Porous Ti–Al Materials with Zn Space Holders
Porous Ti–Al intermetallic compounds were successfully fabricated through powder metallurgy process with Zn as space holders. The influence of Al content and cold compacting pressure on samples of microstructu...
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Study on Processing of Porous Al-Ti Materials with Zinc Powder as Space Holder
Al-Ti based porous materials were successfully synthesized via a combination process of evaporation and hot pressing, utilizing zinc powder as space holder, from Al-25at. % Ti element powders. The phase compos...
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Water retention behaviours of intact and recompacted loess exposed to multiple wetting-drying cycles
Wetting-drying cycles of weathering loading frequently lead to failure of infrastructures in loess regions, China. Water retention behaviours of loess are key information for capturing the physical causes of l...
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Propanetricarboxylic acid ornamented multi-CeIII encapsulated phospho(III)tungstate and its electrochemical sensing properties
A propanetricarboxylic acid ornamented multi-CeIII encapsulated phospho(III)tungstate [H2N(CH3)2]4Na4H2[Ce4(HP)W4(H2O)14(H2PTCA)2O18][(HPIII)2W22O76]·16H2O (1, H3PTCA = 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid) was obtain...
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A low-carbon strategy for revival of degraded single crystal LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2
Single crystal LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 is currently widely used due to the outstanding cycle stability and safety. However, its sensitivity to the environment and the high residual alkali makes the electrochemical pe...
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Enhanced electron transport through two-dimensional Ti3C2 in dye-sensitized solar cells
Two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2 material has a wide range of photovoltaic applications due to its unique electronic, optical, and plasmonic properties. Herein, we present a series of Ti3C2 (0, 0.6, 0.8; wt%) nanosheet...
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Corrugated rGO-supported Pd composite on carbon paper for efficient cathode of Mg-H2O2 semi-fuel cell
A corrugated reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-supported Pd composite on carbon paper (Pd/rGO/CP) is prepared via a simple chemical reduction process combined with electrodeposition. The microstructure, morphology, an...
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Coating highly lithiophilic Zn on Cu foil for high-performance lithium metal batteries
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are ideal candidates for next-generation high energy density energy storage systems. However, uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites due to uneven Li plating has restricted the pr...
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Modulating electronic structure of CoSe2 by Ni do** for efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction
Develo** robust and efficient non-noble electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is paramount for sustainably producing hydrogen fuel from electrochemical water splitting. Engineering morph...
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Effect of holding time on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-40 wt.%Si alloys fabricated by combination of gas atomization and spark plasma sintering
Hypereutectic Al-40 wt.% Si alloys were fabricated by the combination of gas atomization and spark plasma sintering (SPS) technology. The effects of holding time (15–60 min) on phase composition, microstructur...
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Effects of Spark Plasma Sintering Parameters on Microstructure and Properties of Al–50 wt.% Si Alloys
Al–Si alloy powder was prepared by the gas atomization method, followed by the production of the Al–50 wt.% Si alloy used in electronic packaging by spark plasma sintering (SPS) under different parameters. Aft...
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Effect of curing time on the mesoscopic parameters of cemented paste backfill simulated using the particle flow code technique
Several special mechanical properties, such as dilatancy and compressibility, of cemented paste backfill (CPB) are controlled by its internal microstructure and evolution. The mesoscopic structure changes of C...
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Facile Fabrication of Core–Shell Structure Fe3O4@C Nanodots for Enhanced Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Lithium sulfur battery (LSB) is widely considered as a next-generation battery system due to its high theoretical energy density of 2567 Wh kg−1. However, several inherent issues obstruct the business application...
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A nanostructured Ni/T-Nb2O5@carbon nanofibers as a long-life anode material for lithium-ion batteries
In this work, nickel/T-Nb2O5 nanoparticles encapsulated in mesoporous carbon nanofibers (denoted as Ni/T-Nb2O5@CNFs) are successfully prepared through a simple electrospinning route and succedent heating treatmen...
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Comprehensive safety factor of roof in goaf underdeep high stress
The safety factor of roof under deep high stress is a quantitative index for evaluating roof stability. Based on the failure mode of surrounding rock of stope roof, the mechanics model of goaf roof is construc...
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Effects of nitrogen content on pitting corrosion resistance of non-magnetic drill collar steel
High-nitrogen (N) austenitic stainless steel (Cr–Mn–N series) is commonly used for non-magnetic drill collars, which exhibits excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The effects of N content ...
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Formation and wear behaviors of in-situ Al3Ti/Al composites using aluminum and titanium fibers under electromagnetic induction heating
Under various electromagnetic induction heating powers, different Al3Ti/Al composites were fabricated by in-situ synthesis method from aluminum and titanium fibers. Microstructures and particles distribution of t...
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NiCoO2/NiCoP@Ni nanowire arrays: tunable composition and unique structure design for high-performance winding asymmetric hybrid supercapacitors
Transition metal phosphides (TMPs) are recognized as such promising supercapacitor materials for the practical application, due to their superior electrical conductivity and excellent redox activity. Here, sel...