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Application of in-situ characterization techniques in modern aqueous batteries

The development of high-performance aqueous batteries calls for an in-depth knowledge of their charge–discharge redox and failure mechanism, as well as a systematic understanding of the dynamic evolution of mi...

Jia-Hao Wu, Hong-Wei Cai, Zhao-Hui Deng, Jean-Jacques Gaumet, Yu Bao… in Rare Metals (2024)

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In situ revealing C–C coupling behavior for CO₂ electroreduction on tensile strain Pt^δ+–Cu^δ+ dual sites

Engineering the desired dual metal sites to realize C–C coupling of CO₂ is of great importance for the practical applications of CO₂ electroreduction reaction (CER). Herein, an efficient strategy for constructing...

Feng-Ya Ma, Pu Huang, **g Zhou, Hong-Wei Zeng, Jia-Wei Zhang, Hui Zhao… in Rare Metals (2024)

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Rhenium-boosted electrocatalytic activity and durability of pyrolytic IrO₂ for acidic oxygen evolution

Hong-Wei Lv, Hong-Bin Zhao, **n-Yuan Peng, Zhi-Guo Ye, Quan-Bo Huang… in Rare Metals (2024)

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A Ca-substituted air-stable layered oxide cathode material with facilitated phase transitions for high-performance Na-ion batteries

Cost-efficient and high-performance cathodes play a crucial role in the advancement of grid-scale sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). As promising high-capacity cathode materials for SIBs, O₃-type Na-based layered trans...

Shu-Bing Wei, Yong-Ju He, Yan Tang, Hong-Wei Fu, Jiang Zhou, Shu-Quan Liang… in Rare Metals (2024)

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Functional decoration on a regenerable bifunctional porous covalent organic framework probe for rapid detection and adsorption of copper ions

Develo** fluorescence porous probe for detecting and eliminating Cu²⁺ contamination in water or biosystem is an essential research project that has attracted considerable attention. However, improving the fluor...

Yu-Long Li, **-Lang **, Yi-Ting Ma, **g-Rui Liu, Fazal Raziq… in Rare Metals (2024)

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Fast charge transfer kinetics in Sv-ZnIn₂S₄/Sb₂S₃ S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Constructing a S-scheme heterojunction with tight interface contact and fast charge transfer is beneficial to improving the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance. Herein, a unique one-dimensional (1D)/...

Wei Li, Jia-Jun Li, Zhi-Fei Liu, Hong-Yu Ma, Peng-Fei Fang, Rui **ong… in Rare Metals (2024)

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Effect of microstructure evolution on wear resistance of equal molar CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy

Face-centered-cubic high-entropy alloys have excellent ductility and great potential for engineering applications. However, few studies have reported on the wear behavior under different loads. This study aime...

Hai-Tao Zhang, Cheng-Lin Wang, Jun-Wei Miao, Shu-Yan Shi, Ting-Ju Li… in Rare Metals (2023)

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Microwave synthesis and enhancement of thermoelectric performance in Hf_xTi_1−xNiSn_0.97Sb_0.03 half-Heusler bulks

We obtained TiNiSn-based half-Heusler Hf_xTi_1−xNiSn_0.97Sb_0.03 bulks with 85%–96% relative densities via 5-min microwave synthesis and 20-min microwave sintering in sealed vacuum. The phase composition and microstr...

Ying Lei, Yu Li, Run-Dong Wan, Wen Chen, Hong-Wei Zhou in Rare Metals (2023)

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Electrochemically exfoliated WS₂ in molten salt for sodium-ion battery anode

The poor crystallinity and unstable crystal structure of tungsten disulfide (WS₂) limit its application in practice. In this paper, a molten salt electrolysis method is proposed to intercalate metal ions into the...

Bei-Lei Zhang, **ang Chen, Hai-Jia Zhao, Hong-Wei **e, Hua-Yi Yin in Rare Metals (2023)

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Hard magnetic properties of melt-spun nanocomposite Y₁₆Fe₇₈B₆ ribbons

Melt-spun Y₁₆Fe₇₈B₆ ribbons were prepared by the melt-spinning technique with pure elements Y, Fe and Fe–B alloy in argon. The ribbons are mainly composed of Y₂Fe₁₄B, YFe₂ and α-Fe phases. Amorphous phase appears...

Liang Sun, Kuo-She Li, Hong-Wei Li, Dun-Bo Yu, Yang Luo, **-Ling **… in Rare Metals (2023)

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Deciphering H⁺/Zn²⁺ co-intercalation mechanism of MOF-derived 2D MnO/C cathode for long cycle life aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Poor conductivity, sluggish ion diffusion kinetics and short cycle life hinder the further development of manganese oxide in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Exploring a cathode with high capacity and long ...

Zheng-**ang Zhu, Zhang-Wen Lin, Zhong-Wei Sun, Pei-**n Zhang, Chang-** Li… in Rare Metals (2022)

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Structural transformation and magnetic properties of Sm–Fe alloys with V do**

A systematical investigation was carried out on structure and magnetic properties in SmFe_9−xV_x (x = 0.4, 0.8, 1.2) compounds prepared by a single-roller quenching method. The high cool-down rate leads to metastab...

Yong-Jun Mao, **-Ling **, Jia-Jun **e, Yang Luo, Kuo-She Li, Wen-Long Yan… in Rare Metals (2022)

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Delicate synthesis of quasi-inverse opal structural Na₃V₂(PO₄)₃/N-C and Na₄MnV(PO₄)₃/N-C as cathode for high-rate sodium-ion batteries

Poor conductivity and sluggish Na⁺ diffusion kinetic are two major drawbacks for practical application of sodium super-ionic conductor (NASICON) in sodium-ion batteries. In this work, we report a simple approach ...

**n-Ran Qi, Yuan Liu, Lin-Lin Ma, Bao-**u Hou, Hong-Wei Zhang, **ao-Hui Li… in Rare Metals (2022)

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Zwitterionic-phosphonate block polymer as anti-fouling coating for biomedical metals

Antifouling ability and blood compatibility are critically important in the development of medical metallic implants for clinical applications. Here, we report the zwitterionic-phosphonate block polymer as a n...

Ya-Hui Gu, Hong-Wei Liu, **ao-Han Dong, Zhuang-Zhuang Ma, You-**n Li, Li Li… in Rare Metals (2022)

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Substrate angle-induced fully c-axis orientation of AlN films deposited by off-normal DC sputtering method

A highly c-axis-oriented aluminum nitride (AlN) thin film with smooth and crack-free surface was fabricated by an off-normal direct current (DC) sputtering method in a pure nitrogen atmosphere, in which the rotat...

Bo-Wei **e, Fa-Zhu Ding, Hong-**g Shang, Da-**ng Huang, Tai-Guang Li… in Rare Metals (2021)

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Microstructure and surface of 2A12 aluminum alloy cladded with pure aluminum after solution treatment

The effects of solution temperature and holding time on the microstructure, mechanical properties and surface morphology of 2A12 aluminum alloy sheets were discussed in this paper. The universal tensile tester...

Sen Du, Yong-An Zhang, Li-Zhen Yan, **-Wu Li, Zhi-Hui Li, Bai-Qing **ong… in Rare Metals (2021)

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Aging precipitation characteristics and tensile properties of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys with different additional Zn contents

The increase in zinc content in Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys provides an effective method to enhance the strength. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and tensile test were employed to analyze the microstructure and ...

Kai Wen, Bai-Qing **ong, Yong-An Zhang, **-Wu Li, Zhi-Hui Li, Li-Zhen Yan… in Rare Metals (2021)

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Transformation behavior of precipitates during artificial aging at 170 °C in Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloys with and without Zn addition

The transformation behavior of precipitates in Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloys with and without Zn addition during artificial aging at 170 °C was investigated in this study. For Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloys with and without Zn addit...

Shang Zhu, Zhi-Hui Li, Li-Zhen Yan, **-Wu Li, Shu-Hui Huang, Hong-Wei Yan… in Rare Metals (2021)

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Structure and properties of Tb_0.3Dy_0.7Fe₂ alloys modified by surface nitriding

The surface of Tb_0.3Dy_0.7Fe₂ alloys was modified by microwave electron-cyclotron-resonance chemical vapor deposition (MW-ECR-CVD) and ion implantation technology, respectively. The microstructure and corrosion re...

Hong-Chuan Yang, Shi-Rong Zhang, Dun-Bo Yu, Kuo-She Li, Yuan-Fei Yang… in Rare Metals (2021)

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Microstructure and mechanical properties of 7A56 aluminum alloy after solution treatment

The effect of solution treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a novel 7A56 aluminum alloy plate was investigated by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmissi...

Feng-Bin Guo, Bao-Hong Zhu, Long-Bing **, Guo-Jun Wang, Hong-Wei Yan… in Rare Metals (2021)