The mechanical influences involved in the interaction between the Antarctic sea ice and ocean surface current(OSC)on the subpolar Southern Ocean have been systematically investigated for the first time by conducting t...The mechanical influences involved in the interaction between the Antarctic sea ice and ocean surface current(OSC)on the subpolar Southern Ocean have been systematically investigated for the first time by conducting two simulations that include and exclude the OSC in the calculation of the ice-ocean stress(IOS), using an eddy-permitting coupled ocean-sea ice global model. By comparing the results of these two experiments, significant increases of 5%, 27%, and 24%, were found in the subpolar Southern Ocean when excluding the OSC in the IOS calculation for the ocean surface stress,upwelling, and downwelling, respectively. Excluding the OSC in the IOS calculation also visibly strengthens the total mechanical energy input to the OSC by about 16%, and increases the eddy kinetic energy and mean kinetic energy by about38% and 12%, respectively. Moreover, the response of the meridional overturning circulation in the Southern Ocean yields respective increases of about 16% and 15% for the upper and lower branches;and the subpolar gyres are also found to considerably intensify, by about 12%, 11%, and 11% in the Weddell Gyre, the Ross Gyre, and the Australian-Antarctic Gyre, respectively. The strengthened ocean circulations and Ekman pumping result in a warmer sea surface temperature(SST), and hence an incremental surface heat loss. The increased sea ice drift and warm SST lead to an expansion of the sea ice area and a reduction of sea ice volume. These results emphasize the importance of OSCs in the air-sea-ice interactions on the global ocean circulations and the mass balance of Antarctic ice shelves, and this component may become more significant as the rapid change of Antarctic sea ice.展开更多
The relative contributions of atmospheric fluctuations on 6 h?2 d,2?8 d,and 8 d?1 month time scales to the changes in the air?sea fluxes,the SO circulation,and Antarctic sea ice are investigated.It was found that the ...The relative contributions of atmospheric fluctuations on 6 h?2 d,2?8 d,and 8 d?1 month time scales to the changes in the air?sea fluxes,the SO circulation,and Antarctic sea ice are investigated.It was found that the imposed forcing variability on the three time scales creates a significant increase in wind power input,and hence an increase of about 50%,97%,and 5%of eddy kinetic energy relative to the simulation driven by monthly forcing,respectively.Also,SO circulation and the strength of the upper cell of meridional overturning circulation become strengthened.These results indicate more dominant effects of atmospheric variability on the 2?8 d time scale on the SO circulation.Meanwhile,the 6 h?2 d(2?8 d)atmospheric variability causes an increase in the total sea-ice extent,area,and volume,by about 33%,30%,and 19%(17%,20%,and 25%),respectively,relative to those in the experiment forced by monthly atmospheric variables.Such significant sea-ice increases are caused by a cooler ocean surface and stronger sea-ice transports owing to the enhanced heat losses and air-ice stresses induced by the atmospheric variability at 6 h?2 d and 2?8 d,while the effects of the variability at 8 d?1 month are rather weak.The influences of atmospheric variability found here mainly result from wind fluctuations.Our findings in this study indicate the importance of properly resolving high-frequency atmospheric variability in modeling studies.展开更多
The simulated Arctic sea ice drift and its relationship with the near-surface wind and surface ocean current during 1979-2014 in nine models from China that participated in the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Interco...The simulated Arctic sea ice drift and its relationship with the near-surface wind and surface ocean current during 1979-2014 in nine models from China that participated in the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project(CMIP6)are examined by comparison with observational and reanalysis datasets.Most of the models reasonably represent the Beaufort Gyre(BG)and Transpolar Drift Stream(TDS)in the spatial patterns of their long-term mean sea ice drift,while the detailed location,extent,and strength of the BG and TDS vary among the models.About two-thirds of the models agree with the observation/reanalysis in the sense that the sea ice drift pattern is consistent with the near-surface wind pattern.About the same proportion of models shows that the sea ice drift pattern is consistent with the surface ocean current pattern.In the observation/reanalysis,however,the sea ice drift pattern does not match well with the surface ocean current pattern.All nine models missed the observational widespread sea ice drift speed acceleration across the Arctic.For the Arctic basin-wide spatial average,five of the nine models overestimate the Arctic long-term(1979-2014)mean sea ice drift speed in all months.Only FGOALS-g3 captures a significant sea ice drift speed increase from 1979 to 2014 both in spring and autumn.The increases are weaker than those in the observation.This evaluation helps assess the performance of the Arctic sea ice drift simulations in these CMIP6 models from China.展开更多
Thermoelectric selenides have attracted more and more attentions recently.Herein,p-type Sn Se polycrystalline bulk materials with good thermoelectric properties are presented.By using the SnSe2 nanostructures synthesi...Thermoelectric selenides have attracted more and more attentions recently.Herein,p-type Sn Se polycrystalline bulk materials with good thermoelectric properties are presented.By using the SnSe2 nanostructures synthesized via a wetchemistry route as the precursor,polycrystalline Sn Se bulk materials were successfully obtained by a combined heattreating process under reducing atmosphere and following spark plasma sintering procedure.As a reference,the Sn Se nanostructures synthesized via a wet-chemistry route were also fabricated into polycrystalline bulk materials through the same process.The thermoelectric properties of the Sn Se polycrystalline transformed from SnSe2 nanostructures indicate that the increasing of heattreating temperature could effectively decrease the electrical resistivity,whereas the decrease in Seebeck coefficient is nearly invisible.As a result,the maximum power factor is enhanced from 5.06×10^-4W/m·K^2 to 8.08×10^-4W/m·K^2 at 612℃.On the other hand,the reference sample,which was obtained by using Sn Se nanostructures as the precursor,displays very poor power factor of only 1.30×10^-4W/m·K^2 at 537℃.The x-ray diffraction（XRD）,scanning electron microscope（SEM）,x-ray fluorescence（XRF）,and Hall effect characterizations suggest that the anisotropic crystal growth and existing Sn vacancy might be responsible for the enhanced electrical transport in the polycrystalline Sn Se prepared by using SnSe2 precursor.On the other hand,the impact of heat-treating temperature on thermal conductivity is not obvious.Owing to the boosting of power factor,a high z T value of 1.07 at 612℃ is achieved.This study provides a new method to synthesize polycrystalline Sn Se and pave a way to improve the thermoelectric properties of polycrystalline bulk materials with similar layered structure.展开更多
Based on an eddy permitting ocean general circulation model, the response of water masses to two distinct climate scenarios in the South Pacific is assessed in this paper. Under annually repeating atmospheric forcing ...Based on an eddy permitting ocean general circulation model, the response of water masses to two distinct climate scenarios in the South Pacific is assessed in this paper. Under annually repeating atmospheric forcing that is characterized by different westerlies and associated heat flux, the response of Subantarctic Mode Water（SAMW） and Antarctic Intermediate Water（AAIW） is quantitatively estimated. Both SAMW and AAIW are found to be warmer, saltier and denser under intensified westerlies and increased heat loss. The increase in the subduction volume of SAMW and AAIW is about 19.8 Sv（1 Sv =10-6m-3s-（-1））. The lateral induction term plays a dominant role in the changes in the subduction volume due to the deepening of the mixed layer depth（MLD）. Furthermore, analysis of the buoyancy budget is used to quantitatively diagnose the reason for the changes in the MLD. The deepening of the MLD is found to be primarily caused by the strengthening of heat loss from the ocean to the atmosphere in the formation region of SAMW and AAIW.展开更多
P-type Mg_(3)Sb_(2)-based Zintls have attracted considerable interest in the thermoelectric(TE)field due to their environmental friendliness and low cost.However,compared to their n-type counterparts,they show relativ...P-type Mg_(3)Sb_(2)-based Zintls have attracted considerable interest in the thermoelectric(TE)field due to their environmental friendliness and low cost.However,compared to their n-type counterparts,they show relatively low TE performance,limiting their application in TE devices.In this work,we simultaneously introduce Bi alloying at Sb sites and Ag doping at Mg sites into the Mg_(3)Sb_(2)to coopera-tively optimize the electrical and thermal properties for the first time,acquiring the highest ZT value of∼0.85 at 723 K and a high average ZT of 0.39 in the temperature range of 323-723 K in sample Mg_(2.94)Ag_(0.06)Sb_(1.9)Bi_(0.1).The first-principle calculations show that the codoping of Ag and Bi can shift the Fermi level into the valence band and narrow the band gap,resulting in the increased carrier concentration from 3.50×10^(17)cm^(-3)in the reference Mg 3 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1 to∼7.88×10^(19)cm^(-3)in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.As a result,a remarkable power factor of∼778.9μW m^(-1)K^(-2)at 723 K is achieved in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.Meanwhile,a low lattice thermal conductivity of∼0.48 W m^(-1)K^(-1)at 723 K is also obtained with the help of phonon scattering at the distorted lattice,point defects,and nano-precipitates in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.The synergistic effect of using the multi-element co-doping/-alloying to optimize electrical properties in Mg_(3)Sb_(2)holds promise for further improving the TE performance of Zintl phase materials or even others.展开更多
Si-based thermoelectric(TE)materials are exhibiting remarkable perspectives in self-energized applications with their special advantages.However,the relatively high total thermal conductivity(κ)prevents their TE enha...Si-based thermoelectric(TE)materials are exhibiting remarkable perspectives in self-energized applications with their special advantages.However,the relatively high total thermal conductivity(κ)prevents their TE enhancement.Here,a strategy of co-compositing dual oxides was implemented for enhancing the TE properties of p-type Si_(80)Ge_(20) bulks.Composited Ga2O_(3) was demonstrated to enhance the power factor(PF)due to the crystallization-induced effect of produced Ga by decomposition on SiGe matrix.Associating with compositing SiO_(2) aerogel(a-SiO_(2))powder,not only introduced the fine amorphous inclusions and decreased the grain size of host matrix,but also various nano morphologies were formed,i.e.,nano inclusions,precipitations,twin boundaries(TBs),and faults.Combining with the eutectic Ge,hierarchical scattering centers impeded the phonon transport comprehensively(decreasing the phonon group velocity(a v)and relaxation time)for reducing the lattice-induced thermal conductivity(lκ).As a result,a minimumκof 2.38 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1) was achieved,which is significantly dropped by 32.6%in contrast with that of the pristine counterpart.Ultimately,a maximal dimensionless figure of merit(ZT)of 0.9 was achieved at 600℃,which is better than those of most corresponding oxide-composited Si-based bulks.展开更多
SiGe is recognised as an excellent thermoelectric material with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability in regions with high temperatures.This study explores a novel strategy for coregulating thermoelectr...SiGe is recognised as an excellent thermoelectric material with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability in regions with high temperatures.This study explores a novel strategy for coregulating thermoelectric transport parameters to achieve high thermoelectric properties of p-type SiGe in the mid-temperature region by incorporating nano-TaC into SiGe combined ball milling with spark plasma sintering.By optimizing the amount of TaC in the SiGe matrix,the power factors were significantly increased due to the modulation doping effect based on the work function matching of SiGe with TaC.Simultaneously,the ensemble effect of the nanostructure leads to a significant decrease in thermal conductivity.Thus,a high ZT of 1.06 was accomplished at 873 K,which is 64%higher than that of typical radioisotope thermoelectric generator.Our research offers a novel strategy for expanding and enhancing the thermoelectric properties of SiGe materials in the medium temperature range.展开更多
Tides play a key role in regulating the circulation and water properties around Antarctica,yet tidal currents and the corresponding influences in Prydz Bay have not been quantified with observational datasets.This stu...Tides play a key role in regulating the circulation and water properties around Antarctica,yet tidal currents and the corresponding influences in Prydz Bay have not been quantified with observational datasets.This study focuses on the observed characteristics of tidal currents and quantifies the tidal contribution to the basal melting of the Amery Ice Shelf(AIS).Long-term hydrography observations are provided by 10 moorings over the continental shelf and 6 borehole sites drilled through the AIS.Based on the mooring observations,we analyze the observed tidal currents,and evident seasonality in the mixed diurnal–semidiurnal tidal currents is identified.Barotropic tides dominate the tidal currents at the AIS front,except at the western corner where the seabed is abruptly deeper.The spatially and temporally averaged magnitude of tidal currents for all the current meter records is only~3 cm s^(−1).However,an observed maximum tidal velocity of~11 cm s^(−1) occurs at the AIS front,and the maximal time-averaged tidal kinetic energy reaches~31%of the total kinetic energy over the outer continental shelf.Based on the borehole observations,tide-like pulsing is identified in the ocean layer adjacent to the AIS basal surface.The maximal tidal contribution of the AIS basal melting is estimated at 69%based on a simple model.Due to the paucity of long-term velocity observations in the sub-ice-shelf cavity,the uncertainties of the estimated tide-induced melting in this study could be attributed to the simulated velocity.展开更多
The mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet(AIS)is important to global sea-level change.The AIS loses mass mainly through basal melting and subsequent calving of the Antarctic ice shelves.However,the simulated basal m...The mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet(AIS)is important to global sea-level change.The AIS loses mass mainly through basal melting and subsequent calving of the Antarctic ice shelves.However,the simulated basal melting rates are very uncertain in ice sheet models,partially resulting from the poor understanding of oceanic heat transports.In this article,we review the recent progress in understanding and simulating such heat transports.Regulated by major circulation features,Circumpolar Deep Water(CDW)is much closer to the Bellingshausen-Amundsen Seas and the Cooperation Sea(60°E to 90°E)and the sector further east to 160°E.The ice shelves within these sectors are experiencing enhanced basal melting resulting from tropical forcing and intensified westerlies.Around West Antarctica,the isopycnal structure favors the delivery of CDW across slopes and shelves,while around East Antarctica,the persistent and strong westward Antarctic Slope Current(Front)acts to prevent warm-water intrusion.Both eddies and troughs favor heat transport to the fronts of the ice shelves and even into the cavities.The sharp contrast between the water column thicknesses on both sides of ice shelf fronts blocks the barotropic inflows and can excite topographic Rossby waves.Inside the cavities,the heat fluxes to the bases of the ice shelves are controlled by the cavity geometry,the circulations in the cavities,and the properties of the water masses beneath the ice shelves.Limited direct observations of cavities have promoted the development of various models.To improve basal melting simulations,meltwater plume models have been developed to study meltwater-laden mixed layer dynamics by increasing the vertical resolution,with recent advanced studies considering the vertical structures of frazil ice concentration and velocity.To reduce the uncertainties in the simulated and projected basal mass loss of the Antarctic ice shelves,future efforts should be devoted to improving the bathymetry and cavity geometry,investigating small-scale processes and parameterizing these processes in coupled climate-ice sheet models,and quantifying the feedback from the mass loss of the AIS.展开更多
It is common sense that a phase interface(or grain boundary)could be used to scatter phonons in thermoelectric(TE)materials,resulting in low thermal conductivity(k).However,a large number of impurity phases are always...It is common sense that a phase interface(or grain boundary)could be used to scatter phonons in thermoelectric(TE)materials,resulting in low thermal conductivity(k).However,a large number of impurity phases are always so harmful to the transport of carriers that poor TE performance is obtained.Here,we demonstrate that numerous superior multiphase(AgCuTe,Ag_(−2)Te,copper telluride(Cu_(2)Te and Cu_(2−x)Te),and nickel telluride(NiTe))interfaces with simultaneous strong phonon scattering and weak electron scattering could be realized in AgCuTe-based TE materials.Owing to the similar chemical bonds in these phases,the depletion region at phase interfaces,which acts as carrier scattering centers,could be ignored.Therefore,the power factor(PF)is obviously enhanced from~609 to~832μW·m^(−1)·K^(−2),and k is simultaneously decreased from~0.52 to~0.43 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1) at 636 K.Finally,a peak figure of merit(zT)of~1.23 at 636 K and an average zT(zTavg)of~1.12 in the temperature range of 523–623 K are achieved,which are one of the best values among the AgCuTe-based TE materials.This study could provide new guidance to enhance the performance by designing superior multiphase interfaces in the TE materials.展开更多
Eco-friendly SnTe based thermoelectric materials are intensively studied recently as candidates to replace PbTe;yet the thermoelectric performance of SnTe is suppressed by its intrinsically high carrier concentration ...Eco-friendly SnTe based thermoelectric materials are intensively studied recently as candidates to replace PbTe;yet the thermoelectric performance of SnTe is suppressed by its intrinsically high carrier concentration and high thermal conductivity.In this work,we confirm that the Ag and La co-doping can be applied to simultaneously enhance the power factor and reduce the thermal conductivity,contributing to a final promotion of figure of merit.On one hand,the carrier concentration and band offset between valence bands are concurrently reduced,promoting the power factor to a highest value of-2436μW·m^(-1)·K^(-2) at 873 K.On the other hand,lots of dislocations(~3.16×10^(7)mm^(-2))associated with impurity precipitates are generated,resulting in the decline of thermal conductivity to a minimum value of 1.87 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1) at 873 K.As a result,a substantial thermoelectric performance enhancement up to zT≈1.0 at 873 K is obtained for the sample Sn0.94Ag0.09La0.05Te,which is twice that of the pristine SnTe(zT≈0.49 at 873 K).This strategy of synergistic manipulation of electronic band and microstructures via introducing rare earth elements could be applied to other systems to improve thermoelectric performance.展开更多
The argyrodite compounds(2 A(12)/B X6 m n n^(m+)+--(Am+=Li^(+),Cu^(+),and Ag^(+);Bn^(+)=Ga^(3+),Si^(4+),Ge^(4+),Sn^(4+),P^(5+),and As^(5+);and X^(2−)=S^(2−),Se^(2−),or Te^(2−)))have attracted great attention as excell...The argyrodite compounds(2 A(12)/B X6 m n n^(m+)+--(Am+=Li^(+),Cu^(+),and Ag^(+);Bn^(+)=Ga^(3+),Si^(4+),Ge^(4+),Sn^(4+),P^(5+),and As^(5+);and X^(2−)=S^(2−),Se^(2−),or Te^(2−)))have attracted great attention as excellent thermoelectric(TE)materials due to their extremely low lattice thermal conductivity(κl).Among them,Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)-based TE materials have high potential for TE applications.However,the pristine Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)materials have low carrier concentration(<1017 cm^(−3)),resulting in low power factors.In this study,a hydrothermal method was used to synthesize Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)with high purity,and the introduction of SnBr_(2)into the pristine Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)powders has been used to simultaneously increase the power factor and decrease the thermal conductivity(κ).On the one hand,a portion of the Br−ions acted as electrons to increase the carrier concentration,increasing the power factor to a value of~698 mW·m^(−1)·K^(−2)at 736 K.On the other hand,some of the dislocations and nanoprecipitates(SnBr_(2))were generated,resulting in a decrease ofκl(~0.13 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1))at 578 K.As a result,the zT value reaches~1.42 at 735 K for the sample Ag8Sn1.03Se5.94Br0.06,nearly 30%enhancement in contrast with that of the pristine sample(~1.09).The strategy of synergistic manipulation of carrier concentration and microstructure by introducing halogen compounds could be applied to the argyrodite compounds to improve the TE properties.展开更多
基金supported by the Independent Research Foundation of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (Grant No. SML2021SP306)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41941007, 41806216, 41876220, and 62177028)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK20211015)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant Nos. 2019T120379 and 2018M630499)the Talent start-up fund of Nanjing Xiaozhuang University (Grant No. 4172111)。
文摘The mechanical influences involved in the interaction between the Antarctic sea ice and ocean surface current(OSC)on the subpolar Southern Ocean have been systematically investigated for the first time by conducting two simulations that include and exclude the OSC in the calculation of the ice-ocean stress(IOS), using an eddy-permitting coupled ocean-sea ice global model. By comparing the results of these two experiments, significant increases of 5%, 27%, and 24%, were found in the subpolar Southern Ocean when excluding the OSC in the IOS calculation for the ocean surface stress,upwelling, and downwelling, respectively. Excluding the OSC in the IOS calculation also visibly strengthens the total mechanical energy input to the OSC by about 16%, and increases the eddy kinetic energy and mean kinetic energy by about38% and 12%, respectively. Moreover, the response of the meridional overturning circulation in the Southern Ocean yields respective increases of about 16% and 15% for the upper and lower branches;and the subpolar gyres are also found to considerably intensify, by about 12%, 11%, and 11% in the Weddell Gyre, the Ross Gyre, and the Australian-Antarctic Gyre, respectively. The strengthened ocean circulations and Ekman pumping result in a warmer sea surface temperature(SST), and hence an incremental surface heat loss. The increased sea ice drift and warm SST lead to an expansion of the sea ice area and a reduction of sea ice volume. These results emphasize the importance of OSCs in the air-sea-ice interactions on the global ocean circulations and the mass balance of Antarctic ice shelves, and this component may become more significant as the rapid change of Antarctic sea ice.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41806216)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2019 T120379 and 2018M630499)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2018B19214)Zhaomin WANG was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41941007 and 41876220)Xia LIN was supported by a project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41906190)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M661705)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2019B19014).
文摘The relative contributions of atmospheric fluctuations on 6 h?2 d,2?8 d,and 8 d?1 month time scales to the changes in the air?sea fluxes,the SO circulation,and Antarctic sea ice are investigated.It was found that the imposed forcing variability on the three time scales creates a significant increase in wind power input,and hence an increase of about 50%,97%,and 5%of eddy kinetic energy relative to the simulation driven by monthly forcing,respectively.Also,SO circulation and the strength of the upper cell of meridional overturning circulation become strengthened.These results indicate more dominant effects of atmospheric variability on the 2?8 d time scale on the SO circulation.Meanwhile,the 6 h?2 d(2?8 d)atmospheric variability causes an increase in the total sea-ice extent,area,and volume,by about 33%,30%,and 19%(17%,20%,and 25%),respectively,relative to those in the experiment forced by monthly atmospheric variables.Such significant sea-ice increases are caused by a cooler ocean surface and stronger sea-ice transports owing to the enhanced heat losses and air-ice stresses induced by the atmospheric variability at 6 h?2 d and 2?8 d,while the effects of the variability at 8 d?1 month are rather weak.The influences of atmospheric variability found here mainly result from wind fluctuations.Our findings in this study indicate the importance of properly resolving high-frequency atmospheric variability in modeling studies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0605904)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41701411).
文摘The simulated Arctic sea ice drift and its relationship with the near-surface wind and surface ocean current during 1979-2014 in nine models from China that participated in the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project(CMIP6)are examined by comparison with observational and reanalysis datasets.Most of the models reasonably represent the Beaufort Gyre(BG)and Transpolar Drift Stream(TDS)in the spatial patterns of their long-term mean sea ice drift,while the detailed location,extent,and strength of the BG and TDS vary among the models.About two-thirds of the models agree with the observation/reanalysis in the sense that the sea ice drift pattern is consistent with the near-surface wind pattern.About the same proportion of models shows that the sea ice drift pattern is consistent with the surface ocean current pattern.In the observation/reanalysis,however,the sea ice drift pattern does not match well with the surface ocean current pattern.All nine models missed the observational widespread sea ice drift speed acceleration across the Arctic.For the Arctic basin-wide spatial average,five of the nine models overestimate the Arctic long-term(1979-2014)mean sea ice drift speed in all months.Only FGOALS-g3 captures a significant sea ice drift speed increase from 1979 to 2014 both in spring and autumn.The increases are weaker than those in the observation.This evaluation helps assess the performance of the Arctic sea ice drift simulations in these CMIP6 models from China.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51572049,51562005,and 51772056)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Automomous Region,China(Grant Nos.2015GXNSFFA139002 and 2016GXNSFBA380152)the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Cryogenics,Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.CRYO201703)
文摘Thermoelectric selenides have attracted more and more attentions recently.Herein,p-type Sn Se polycrystalline bulk materials with good thermoelectric properties are presented.By using the SnSe2 nanostructures synthesized via a wetchemistry route as the precursor,polycrystalline Sn Se bulk materials were successfully obtained by a combined heattreating process under reducing atmosphere and following spark plasma sintering procedure.As a reference,the Sn Se nanostructures synthesized via a wet-chemistry route were also fabricated into polycrystalline bulk materials through the same process.The thermoelectric properties of the Sn Se polycrystalline transformed from SnSe2 nanostructures indicate that the increasing of heattreating temperature could effectively decrease the electrical resistivity,whereas the decrease in Seebeck coefficient is nearly invisible.As a result,the maximum power factor is enhanced from 5.06×10^-4W/m·K^2 to 8.08×10^-4W/m·K^2 at 612℃.On the other hand,the reference sample,which was obtained by using Sn Se nanostructures as the precursor,displays very poor power factor of only 1.30×10^-4W/m·K^2 at 537℃.The x-ray diffraction（XRD）,scanning electron microscope（SEM）,x-ray fluorescence（XRF）,and Hall effect characterizations suggest that the anisotropic crystal growth and existing Sn vacancy might be responsible for the enhanced electrical transport in the polycrystalline Sn Se prepared by using SnSe2 precursor.On the other hand,the impact of heat-treating temperature on thermal conductivity is not obvious.Owing to the boosting of power factor,a high z T value of 1.07 at 612℃ is achieved.This study provides a new method to synthesize polycrystalline Sn Se and pave a way to improve the thermoelectric properties of polycrystalline bulk materials with similar layered structure.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0601804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41306208,41276200,41406214,41376190 and 41606217)+4 种基金the scientific Research Foundation of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology(Grant No.2015r043)the open project of the Polar Research Institute of China(Grant No.KP201301)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Jiangsu Government Scholarship for Overseas Studiesthe China Scholarship Council
文摘Based on an eddy permitting ocean general circulation model, the response of water masses to two distinct climate scenarios in the South Pacific is assessed in this paper. Under annually repeating atmospheric forcing that is characterized by different westerlies and associated heat flux, the response of Subantarctic Mode Water（SAMW） and Antarctic Intermediate Water（AAIW） is quantitatively estimated. Both SAMW and AAIW are found to be warmer, saltier and denser under intensified westerlies and increased heat loss. The increase in the subduction volume of SAMW and AAIW is about 19.8 Sv（1 Sv =10-6m-3s-（-1））. The lateral induction term plays a dominant role in the changes in the subduction volume due to the deepening of the mixed layer depth（MLD）. Furthermore, analysis of the buoyancy budget is used to quantitatively diagnose the reason for the changes in the MLD. The deepening of the MLD is found to be primarily caused by the strengthening of heat loss from the ocean to the atmosphere in the formation region of SAMW and AAIW.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A2054,52273285,52061009,52262032)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFE0119100)the Guangxi Science and Technology Planning Project(Grant No.AD21220056).
文摘P-type Mg_(3)Sb_(2)-based Zintls have attracted considerable interest in the thermoelectric(TE)field due to their environmental friendliness and low cost.However,compared to their n-type counterparts,they show relatively low TE performance,limiting their application in TE devices.In this work,we simultaneously introduce Bi alloying at Sb sites and Ag doping at Mg sites into the Mg_(3)Sb_(2)to coopera-tively optimize the electrical and thermal properties for the first time,acquiring the highest ZT value of∼0.85 at 723 K and a high average ZT of 0.39 in the temperature range of 323-723 K in sample Mg_(2.94)Ag_(0.06)Sb_(1.9)Bi_(0.1).The first-principle calculations show that the codoping of Ag and Bi can shift the Fermi level into the valence band and narrow the band gap,resulting in the increased carrier concentration from 3.50×10^(17)cm^(-3)in the reference Mg 3 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1 to∼7.88×10^(19)cm^(-3)in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.As a result,a remarkable power factor of∼778.9μW m^(-1)K^(-2)at 723 K is achieved in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.Meanwhile,a low lattice thermal conductivity of∼0.48 W m^(-1)K^(-1)at 723 K is also obtained with the help of phonon scattering at the distorted lattice,point defects,and nano-precipitates in sample Mg 2.94 Ag 0.06 Sb 0.9 Bi 0.1.The synergistic effect of using the multi-element co-doping/-alloying to optimize electrical properties in Mg_(3)Sb_(2)holds promise for further improving the TE performance of Zintl phase materials or even others.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.U21A2054,52061009,52273285,and 52262032)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.2020GXNSFAA159111)+1 种基金Guangxi Science and Technology Project (Grant Nos.2021AC19206 and AD20159006)the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2017YFE0198000).
文摘Si-based thermoelectric(TE)materials are exhibiting remarkable perspectives in self-energized applications with their special advantages.However,the relatively high total thermal conductivity(κ)prevents their TE enhancement.Here,a strategy of co-compositing dual oxides was implemented for enhancing the TE properties of p-type Si_(80)Ge_(20) bulks.Composited Ga2O_(3) was demonstrated to enhance the power factor(PF)due to the crystallization-induced effect of produced Ga by decomposition on SiGe matrix.Associating with compositing SiO_(2) aerogel(a-SiO_(2))powder,not only introduced the fine amorphous inclusions and decreased the grain size of host matrix,but also various nano morphologies were formed,i.e.,nano inclusions,precipitations,twin boundaries(TBs),and faults.Combining with the eutectic Ge,hierarchical scattering centers impeded the phonon transport comprehensively(decreasing the phonon group velocity(a v)and relaxation time)for reducing the lattice-induced thermal conductivity(lκ).As a result,a minimumκof 2.38 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1) was achieved,which is significantly dropped by 32.6%in contrast with that of the pristine counterpart.Ultimately,a maximal dimensionless figure of merit(ZT)of 0.9 was achieved at 600℃,which is better than those of most corresponding oxide-composited Si-based bulks.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFE0198000,2022YFE0119100).National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U21A2054,52273285,52061009,52262032).Guangxi Science and Technology Project(Grant No.AD21220056).
文摘SiGe is recognised as an excellent thermoelectric material with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability in regions with high temperatures.This study explores a novel strategy for coregulating thermoelectric transport parameters to achieve high thermoelectric properties of p-type SiGe in the mid-temperature region by incorporating nano-TaC into SiGe combined ball milling with spark plasma sintering.By optimizing the amount of TaC in the SiGe matrix,the power factors were significantly increased due to the modulation doping effect based on the work function matching of SiGe with TaC.Simultaneously,the ensemble effect of the nanostructure leads to a significant decrease in thermal conductivity.Thus,a high ZT of 1.06 was accomplished at 873 K,which is 64%higher than that of typical radioisotope thermoelectric generator.Our research offers a novel strategy for expanding and enhancing the thermoelectric properties of SiGe materials in the medium temperature range.
基金supported by the Independent Research Foundation of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(SML2021SP306)the China National Natural Science Foundation(NSFC)Project(41941007 and 41876220)+4 种基金the US National Science Foundation grants ANT-0739509 and PLR-1443444the Ocean Public Welfare Scientific Research Project(No.201405031)the Chinese Polar Environment Comprehensive Investigation&Assessment Program(CHINARE-2016-01-01)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20191405)the Innovation Group Project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(No.311021008).
文摘Tides play a key role in regulating the circulation and water properties around Antarctica,yet tidal currents and the corresponding influences in Prydz Bay have not been quantified with observational datasets.This study focuses on the observed characteristics of tidal currents and quantifies the tidal contribution to the basal melting of the Amery Ice Shelf(AIS).Long-term hydrography observations are provided by 10 moorings over the continental shelf and 6 borehole sites drilled through the AIS.Based on the mooring observations,we analyze the observed tidal currents,and evident seasonality in the mixed diurnal–semidiurnal tidal currents is identified.Barotropic tides dominate the tidal currents at the AIS front,except at the western corner where the seabed is abruptly deeper.The spatially and temporally averaged magnitude of tidal currents for all the current meter records is only~3 cm s^(−1).However,an observed maximum tidal velocity of~11 cm s^(−1) occurs at the AIS front,and the maximal time-averaged tidal kinetic energy reaches~31%of the total kinetic energy over the outer continental shelf.Based on the borehole observations,tide-like pulsing is identified in the ocean layer adjacent to the AIS basal surface.The maximal tidal contribution of the AIS basal melting is estimated at 69%based on a simple model.Due to the paucity of long-term velocity observations in the sub-ice-shelf cavity,the uncertainties of the estimated tide-induced melting in this study could be attributed to the simulated velocity.
文摘The mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet(AIS)is important to global sea-level change.The AIS loses mass mainly through basal melting and subsequent calving of the Antarctic ice shelves.However,the simulated basal melting rates are very uncertain in ice sheet models,partially resulting from the poor understanding of oceanic heat transports.In this article,we review the recent progress in understanding and simulating such heat transports.Regulated by major circulation features,Circumpolar Deep Water(CDW)is much closer to the Bellingshausen-Amundsen Seas and the Cooperation Sea(60°E to 90°E)and the sector further east to 160°E.The ice shelves within these sectors are experiencing enhanced basal melting resulting from tropical forcing and intensified westerlies.Around West Antarctica,the isopycnal structure favors the delivery of CDW across slopes and shelves,while around East Antarctica,the persistent and strong westward Antarctic Slope Current(Front)acts to prevent warm-water intrusion.Both eddies and troughs favor heat transport to the fronts of the ice shelves and even into the cavities.The sharp contrast between the water column thicknesses on both sides of ice shelf fronts blocks the barotropic inflows and can excite topographic Rossby waves.Inside the cavities,the heat fluxes to the bases of the ice shelves are controlled by the cavity geometry,the circulations in the cavities,and the properties of the water masses beneath the ice shelves.Limited direct observations of cavities have promoted the development of various models.To improve basal melting simulations,meltwater plume models have been developed to study meltwater-laden mixed layer dynamics by increasing the vertical resolution,with recent advanced studies considering the vertical structures of frazil ice concentration and velocity.To reduce the uncertainties in the simulated and projected basal mass loss of the Antarctic ice shelves,future efforts should be devoted to improving the bathymetry and cavity geometry,investigating small-scale processes and parameterizing these processes in coupled climate-ice sheet models,and quantifying the feedback from the mass loss of the AIS.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52262032,52273285,51961011,52061009,and U21A2054)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0119100)。
文摘It is common sense that a phase interface(or grain boundary)could be used to scatter phonons in thermoelectric(TE)materials,resulting in low thermal conductivity(k).However,a large number of impurity phases are always so harmful to the transport of carriers that poor TE performance is obtained.Here,we demonstrate that numerous superior multiphase(AgCuTe,Ag_(−2)Te,copper telluride(Cu_(2)Te and Cu_(2−x)Te),and nickel telluride(NiTe))interfaces with simultaneous strong phonon scattering and weak electron scattering could be realized in AgCuTe-based TE materials.Owing to the similar chemical bonds in these phases,the depletion region at phase interfaces,which acts as carrier scattering centers,could be ignored.Therefore,the power factor(PF)is obviously enhanced from~609 to~832μW·m^(−1)·K^(−2),and k is simultaneously decreased from~0.52 to~0.43 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1) at 636 K.Finally,a peak figure of merit(zT)of~1.23 at 636 K and an average zT(zTavg)of~1.12 in the temperature range of 523–623 K are achieved,which are one of the best values among the AgCuTe-based TE materials.This study could provide new guidance to enhance the performance by designing superior multiphase interfaces in the TE materials.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51801040,51961011,51772056)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.2020GXNSFAA159111,AD20159006,2018GXNSFAA294135,2018JJA160257,and 2019GXNSFBA245028).
文摘Eco-friendly SnTe based thermoelectric materials are intensively studied recently as candidates to replace PbTe;yet the thermoelectric performance of SnTe is suppressed by its intrinsically high carrier concentration and high thermal conductivity.In this work,we confirm that the Ag and La co-doping can be applied to simultaneously enhance the power factor and reduce the thermal conductivity,contributing to a final promotion of figure of merit.On one hand,the carrier concentration and band offset between valence bands are concurrently reduced,promoting the power factor to a highest value of-2436μW·m^(-1)·K^(-2) at 873 K.On the other hand,lots of dislocations(~3.16×10^(7)mm^(-2))associated with impurity precipitates are generated,resulting in the decline of thermal conductivity to a minimum value of 1.87 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1) at 873 K.As a result,a substantial thermoelectric performance enhancement up to zT≈1.0 at 873 K is obtained for the sample Sn0.94Ag0.09La0.05Te,which is twice that of the pristine SnTe(zT≈0.49 at 873 K).This strategy of synergistic manipulation of electronic band and microstructures via introducing rare earth elements could be applied to other systems to improve thermoelectric performance.
基金This work was supported by the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.2020GXNSFAA159111,AD20159006,2020GXNSFAA159107,AD19245160,AD21220056,and AD19110020)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFE0198000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52061009,U21A2054,and 51961011).
文摘The argyrodite compounds(2 A(12)/B X6 m n n^(m+)+--(Am+=Li^(+),Cu^(+),and Ag^(+);Bn^(+)=Ga^(3+),Si^(4+),Ge^(4+),Sn^(4+),P^(5+),and As^(5+);and X^(2−)=S^(2−),Se^(2−),or Te^(2−)))have attracted great attention as excellent thermoelectric(TE)materials due to their extremely low lattice thermal conductivity(κl).Among them,Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)-based TE materials have high potential for TE applications.However,the pristine Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)materials have low carrier concentration(<1017 cm^(−3)),resulting in low power factors.In this study,a hydrothermal method was used to synthesize Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)with high purity,and the introduction of SnBr_(2)into the pristine Ag_(8)SnSe_(6)powders has been used to simultaneously increase the power factor and decrease the thermal conductivity(κ).On the one hand,a portion of the Br−ions acted as electrons to increase the carrier concentration,increasing the power factor to a value of~698 mW·m^(−1)·K^(−2)at 736 K.On the other hand,some of the dislocations and nanoprecipitates(SnBr_(2))were generated,resulting in a decrease ofκl(~0.13 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1))at 578 K.As a result,the zT value reaches~1.42 at 735 K for the sample Ag8Sn1.03Se5.94Br0.06,nearly 30%enhancement in contrast with that of the pristine sample(~1.09).The strategy of synergistic manipulation of carrier concentration and microstructure by introducing halogen compounds could be applied to the argyrodite compounds to improve the TE properties.
