Inertinite-rich coal is widely distributed in the Ordos Basin,represented by the No.2 coal seam of the Middle Jurassic Yan'an Formation.This paper combined coal petrology and geochemistry to analyze the origin of ...Inertinite-rich coal is widely distributed in the Ordos Basin,represented by the No.2 coal seam of the Middle Jurassic Yan'an Formation.This paper combined coal petrology and geochemistry to analyze the origin of inertinite,changes in the coal-forming environment and control characteristics of wildfire.Research has shown that there are two forms of inertinite sources in the study area.Alongside typical fusinization,wildfire events also play a substantial role in inertinite formation.There are significant fluctuations in the coal-forming environment of samples at different depths.Coal samples were formed in dry forest swamp with low water levels and strong oxidation,which have a high inertinite content,and the samples formed in wet forest swamp and limnic showed low inertinite content.Conversely,the inertinite content of different origins does not fully correspond to the depositional environment characterized by dryness and oxidation.Nonpyrogenic inertinites were significantly influenced by climatic conditions,while pyrofusinite was not entirely controlled by climatic conditions but rather directly impacted by wildfire events.The high oxygen level was the main factor causing widespread wildfire events.Overall,the combination of wildfire activity and oxidation generates a high content of inertinite in the Middle Jurassic coal of the Ordos Basin.展开更多
In the process of green and smart mine construction under the context of carbon neutrality,China's coal safety situation has been continuously improved in recent years.In order to recognize the development of coal...In the process of green and smart mine construction under the context of carbon neutrality,China's coal safety situation has been continuously improved in recent years.In order to recognize the development of coal production in China and prepare for future monitoring and prevention of safety incidents,this study mainly elaborated on the basic situation of coal resources and national mining accidents over the past five years(2017-2021),from four dimensions(accident level,type,region,and time),and then proposed the preventive measures based on accident statistical laws.The results show that the storage of coal resources has obvious geographic characteristics,mainly concentrated in the Midwest,with coal resources in Shanxi and Shaanxi accounting for about 49.4%.The proportion of coal consumption has dropped from 70.2%to 56%between 2011 and 2021,but still accounts for more than half of the all.Meanwhile,the accident-prone areas are positively correlated with the amount of coal production.Among different levels of coal mine accidents,general accidents had the highest number of accidents and deaths,with 692 accidents and 783 deaths,accounting for 87.6%and 54.64%respectively.The frequency of roof,gas,and transportation accidents is relatively high,and the number of single fatalities caused by gas accidents is the largest,about 4.18.In terms of geographical distribution of accidents,the safety situation in Shanxi Province is the most severe.From the time distribution of coal mine accidents,the accidents mainly occurred in July and August,and rarely occurred in February and December.Finally,the"4+4"safety management model is proposed,combining the statistical results with coal production in China.Based on the existing health and safety management systems,the manage-ments are divided into four sub-categories,and more specific measures are suggested.展开更多
In the realm of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),the bipolar plates(BPs)are indispensable and serve pivotal roles in distributing reactant gases,collecting current,facilitating product water removal,and coo...In the realm of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),the bipolar plates(BPs)are indispensable and serve pivotal roles in distributing reactant gases,collecting current,facilitating product water removal,and cooling the stack.Metal BPs,characterized by outstanding manufacturability,cost-effectiveness,higher power density,and mechanical strength,are emerging as viable alternatives to traditional graphite BPs.The foremost challenge for metal BPs lies in enhancing their corrosion resistance and conductivity under acidic conditions,necessitating the application of various coatings on their surfaces to ensure superior performance.This review summarizes and compares recent advancements in the research of eight distinct types of coatings for BPs in PEMFCs,including noble metal,carbide,ni-tride,and amorphous carbon(a-C)/metal compound composite coatings.The various challenges encountered in the manufacturing and fu-ture application of these coatings are also delineated.展开更多
Temperature variation and gas generation at diferent depths and positions in the coal combustion process were studied to determine the propagation and evolution of high temperature regions in the process of coal spont...Temperature variation and gas generation at diferent depths and positions in the coal combustion process were studied to determine the propagation and evolution of high temperature regions in the process of coal spontaneous combustion.This study selected coal samples from Mengcun,Shaanxi Province,People’s Republic of China,and developed a semi-enclosed experimental system(furnace)for simulating coal combustion.The thermal mass loss of coal samples under various heating rates(5,10,and 15℃/min)was analyzed through thermogravimetric analysis,and the dynamic characteristics of the coal samples were analyzed;the reliability of the semi-enclosed experimental system was verifed through the equal proportional method of fuzzy response.The results reveal that the high-temperature zone is distributed nonlinearly from the middle to the front end of the furnace,and the temperatures of points in this zone decreased gradually as the layer depth increased.The apparent activation energy of the coal samples during combustion frst increased and then decreased as the conversion degree increased.Furthermore,the proportion of mass loss and the mass loss rate in the coal samples observed in the thermogravimetric experiment is consistent with that observed in the frst and second stages of the experiment conducted using the semi-enclosed system.The research fndings can provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of hightemperature zones in coal combustion.展开更多
The utilization of single atoms(SAs)as trifunctional electrocatalyst for nitro-gen reduction,oxygen reduction,and oxygen evolution reactions(NRR,ORR,and OER)is still a formidable challenge.Herein,we devise one-pot syn...The utilization of single atoms(SAs)as trifunctional electrocatalyst for nitro-gen reduction,oxygen reduction,and oxygen evolution reactions(NRR,ORR,and OER)is still a formidable challenge.Herein,we devise one-pot synthesized palladium SAs stabilized on nitrogen-doped carbon palladium SA electrocat-alyst(Pd-SA/NC)as efficient trifunctional electrocatalyst for NRR,ORR,and OER.Pd-SA/NC performs a robust catalytic activity toward NRR with faradaic efficiency of 22.5%at-0.25 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE),and the relative Pd utilization efficiency is enhanced by 17-fold than Pd-NP/NC.In addition,the half-wave potential reaches 0.876 V versus RHE,amounting to a 58-time higher mass activity than commercial Pt/C.Moreover,the overpotential at 10 mA cm-2 is as low as 287 mV for Pd-SA/NC,outperforming the commer-cial IrO2 by 360 times in turnover frequency at 1.6 V versus RHE.Accordingly,the assembled rechargeable zinc-air battery(ZAB)achieves a maximum power den-sity of 170 mW cm-2,boosted by 2.3 times than Pt/C–IrO2.Two constructed ZABs efficiently power the NRR-OER system to electrochemically generate ammonia implying its superior trifunctionality.展开更多
Multiple hetero-interfaces would strengthen interfacial polarization and boost electromagnetic wave absorption,but still remain the formidable challenges in decreasing filler loadings.Herein,sandwich NC@Co/NC@MnO_(2)c...Multiple hetero-interfaces would strengthen interfacial polarization and boost electromagnetic wave absorption,but still remain the formidable challenges in decreasing filler loadings.Herein,sandwich NC@Co/NC@MnO_(2)composites with hollow cavity,multiple hetero-interfaces,and hierarchical structures have been fabricated via the cooperative processes of self-sacrifice strategy and sequential hydrothermal reaction.In the sandwich composites,middle magnetic components(Co/NC)are wrapped by inner N-doped carbon(NC)matrix and outer hierarchical MnO_(2)nanosheets.Importantly,hollow engineering of sandwich composites with multiple hetero-interfaces greatly facilitates the enhancement of absorption bandwidth without sacrificing the absorption intensity.The maximum reflection loss of sandwich NC@Co/NC@MnO_(2)composites reaches-44.8 dB at 2.5 mm and the effective bandwidths is achieved as wide as 9.6 GHz at 2.3 mm.These results provide us a new insight into preparing efficient electromagnetic wave absorbers by interface engineering and hollow construction.展开更多
Hierarchical layered structures,whether in a compact form like nacre or a porous manner like bone,are well known for their combined features of high stiffness,strength,and lightweight,inspiring many man-made materials...Hierarchical layered structures,whether in a compact form like nacre or a porous manner like bone,are well known for their combined features of high stiffness,strength,and lightweight,inspiring many man-made materials and structures for high performance applications.The use of nacre/bone like hierarchical structures in polymer nanocomposites can achieve excellent mechanical and functional properties with high filler volume fractions after carefully aligning functional nanofillers,although the fabrication and processing remain a great challenge.In this work,a bio-inspired lightweight nano-cellular epoxy/graphene-Fe_(3)O_(4) nanocomposite with high nanofiller loading of 75 wt.%was successfully fabricated by combining features from both nacre and bone structures,via a simple compression molding process together with an eco-friendly supercritical CO_(2) foaming process to achieve robust mechanical strength and excellent electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding effectiveness(SE)simultaneously.Highly aligned graphene-Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoplatelets with well controlled nanoscale porous structures(52.6 nm)enabled both low density(1.26 g/cm^(3))and high specific EMI SE>5200 dB/cm^(2)/g,as well as preserved tensile strength of 67 MPa.This study provides a sustainable route to fabricate nature mimicked structures with high performance and high flexibility for a wide range of applications,from portable electronics to healthcare devices.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42272209)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Grant No.2021JLM-12)the CNPC Major Science and Technology Project(Grant No.2021DJ3805)。
文摘Inertinite-rich coal is widely distributed in the Ordos Basin,represented by the No.2 coal seam of the Middle Jurassic Yan'an Formation.This paper combined coal petrology and geochemistry to analyze the origin of inertinite,changes in the coal-forming environment and control characteristics of wildfire.Research has shown that there are two forms of inertinite sources in the study area.Alongside typical fusinization,wildfire events also play a substantial role in inertinite formation.There are significant fluctuations in the coal-forming environment of samples at different depths.Coal samples were formed in dry forest swamp with low water levels and strong oxidation,which have a high inertinite content,and the samples formed in wet forest swamp and limnic showed low inertinite content.Conversely,the inertinite content of different origins does not fully correspond to the depositional environment characterized by dryness and oxidation.Nonpyrogenic inertinites were significantly influenced by climatic conditions,while pyrofusinite was not entirely controlled by climatic conditions but rather directly impacted by wildfire events.The high oxygen level was the main factor causing widespread wildfire events.Overall,the combination of wildfire activity and oxidation generates a high content of inertinite in the Middle Jurassic coal of the Ordos Basin.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFC3004701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52274242,51904293)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20190627)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2019M661998).
文摘In the process of green and smart mine construction under the context of carbon neutrality,China's coal safety situation has been continuously improved in recent years.In order to recognize the development of coal production in China and prepare for future monitoring and prevention of safety incidents,this study mainly elaborated on the basic situation of coal resources and national mining accidents over the past five years(2017-2021),from four dimensions(accident level,type,region,and time),and then proposed the preventive measures based on accident statistical laws.The results show that the storage of coal resources has obvious geographic characteristics,mainly concentrated in the Midwest,with coal resources in Shanxi and Shaanxi accounting for about 49.4%.The proportion of coal consumption has dropped from 70.2%to 56%between 2011 and 2021,but still accounts for more than half of the all.Meanwhile,the accident-prone areas are positively correlated with the amount of coal production.Among different levels of coal mine accidents,general accidents had the highest number of accidents and deaths,with 692 accidents and 783 deaths,accounting for 87.6%and 54.64%respectively.The frequency of roof,gas,and transportation accidents is relatively high,and the number of single fatalities caused by gas accidents is the largest,about 4.18.In terms of geographical distribution of accidents,the safety situation in Shanxi Province is the most severe.From the time distribution of coal mine accidents,the accidents mainly occurred in July and August,and rarely occurred in February and December.Finally,the"4+4"safety management model is proposed,combining the statistical results with coal production in China.Based on the existing health and safety management systems,the manage-ments are divided into four sub-categories,and more specific measures are suggested.
基金the support from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program of China(No.JCYJ20220530161614031)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52471094)Shaanxi Coal Chemical Industry Technology Research Institute Co.,Ltd.
文摘In the realm of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),the bipolar plates(BPs)are indispensable and serve pivotal roles in distributing reactant gases,collecting current,facilitating product water removal,and cooling the stack.Metal BPs,characterized by outstanding manufacturability,cost-effectiveness,higher power density,and mechanical strength,are emerging as viable alternatives to traditional graphite BPs.The foremost challenge for metal BPs lies in enhancing their corrosion resistance and conductivity under acidic conditions,necessitating the application of various coatings on their surfaces to ensure superior performance.This review summarizes and compares recent advancements in the research of eight distinct types of coatings for BPs in PEMFCs,including noble metal,carbide,ni-tride,and amorphous carbon(a-C)/metal compound composite coatings.The various challenges encountered in the manufacturing and fu-ture application of these coatings are also delineated.
基金Financial support for this study was kindly provided by the National Natural Science Foundation Project of China(No.51804246,No.52174202)Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Province(No.2019D01C057)the Youth Talent Promotion Program of Shaanxi University Association for Science and Technology(No.20200425).
文摘Temperature variation and gas generation at diferent depths and positions in the coal combustion process were studied to determine the propagation and evolution of high temperature regions in the process of coal spontaneous combustion.This study selected coal samples from Mengcun,Shaanxi Province,People’s Republic of China,and developed a semi-enclosed experimental system(furnace)for simulating coal combustion.The thermal mass loss of coal samples under various heating rates(5,10,and 15℃/min)was analyzed through thermogravimetric analysis,and the dynamic characteristics of the coal samples were analyzed;the reliability of the semi-enclosed experimental system was verifed through the equal proportional method of fuzzy response.The results reveal that the high-temperature zone is distributed nonlinearly from the middle to the front end of the furnace,and the temperatures of points in this zone decreased gradually as the layer depth increased.The apparent activation energy of the coal samples during combustion frst increased and then decreased as the conversion degree increased.Furthermore,the proportion of mass loss and the mass loss rate in the coal samples observed in the thermogravimetric experiment is consistent with that observed in the frst and second stages of the experiment conducted using the semi-enclosed system.The research fndings can provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of hightemperature zones in coal combustion.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:22209126,22279095Shccig-Qinling Program。
文摘The utilization of single atoms(SAs)as trifunctional electrocatalyst for nitro-gen reduction,oxygen reduction,and oxygen evolution reactions(NRR,ORR,and OER)is still a formidable challenge.Herein,we devise one-pot synthesized palladium SAs stabilized on nitrogen-doped carbon palladium SA electrocat-alyst(Pd-SA/NC)as efficient trifunctional electrocatalyst for NRR,ORR,and OER.Pd-SA/NC performs a robust catalytic activity toward NRR with faradaic efficiency of 22.5%at-0.25 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE),and the relative Pd utilization efficiency is enhanced by 17-fold than Pd-NP/NC.In addition,the half-wave potential reaches 0.876 V versus RHE,amounting to a 58-time higher mass activity than commercial Pt/C.Moreover,the overpotential at 10 mA cm-2 is as low as 287 mV for Pd-SA/NC,outperforming the commer-cial IrO2 by 360 times in turnover frequency at 1.6 V versus RHE.Accordingly,the assembled rechargeable zinc-air battery(ZAB)achieves a maximum power den-sity of 170 mW cm-2,boosted by 2.3 times than Pt/C–IrO2.Two constructed ZABs efficiently power the NRR-OER system to electrochemically generate ammonia implying its superior trifunctionality.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2093)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2022JM-260)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.G2022KY05109).This work is also financially supported by the Polymer Electromagnetic Functional Materials Innovation Team of Shaanxi Sanqin Scholars.We would like to thank Zhang San from Shiyanjia Lab(www.shiyanjia.com)for the VSM analysis.
文摘Multiple hetero-interfaces would strengthen interfacial polarization and boost electromagnetic wave absorption,but still remain the formidable challenges in decreasing filler loadings.Herein,sandwich NC@Co/NC@MnO_(2)composites with hollow cavity,multiple hetero-interfaces,and hierarchical structures have been fabricated via the cooperative processes of self-sacrifice strategy and sequential hydrothermal reaction.In the sandwich composites,middle magnetic components(Co/NC)are wrapped by inner N-doped carbon(NC)matrix and outer hierarchical MnO_(2)nanosheets.Importantly,hollow engineering of sandwich composites with multiple hetero-interfaces greatly facilitates the enhancement of absorption bandwidth without sacrificing the absorption intensity.The maximum reflection loss of sandwich NC@Co/NC@MnO_(2)composites reaches-44.8 dB at 2.5 mm and the effective bandwidths is achieved as wide as 9.6 GHz at 2.3 mm.These results provide us a new insight into preparing efficient electromagnetic wave absorbers by interface engineering and hollow construction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51773170)the Shaanxi Coal Joint Fund(Grant 2019JLM-24)+3 种基金funded by the International Science&Technology Cooperation Plan of Shaanxi Province(2021KW-52)Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Provincial(2021JQ-111)Fund of Basic and Applied Fundamental Research of Guangdong Provincial(2020A1515110861)sponsored by Innovation Foundation for Doctor Dissertation of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.CX202051)。
文摘Hierarchical layered structures,whether in a compact form like nacre or a porous manner like bone,are well known for their combined features of high stiffness,strength,and lightweight,inspiring many man-made materials and structures for high performance applications.The use of nacre/bone like hierarchical structures in polymer nanocomposites can achieve excellent mechanical and functional properties with high filler volume fractions after carefully aligning functional nanofillers,although the fabrication and processing remain a great challenge.In this work,a bio-inspired lightweight nano-cellular epoxy/graphene-Fe_(3)O_(4) nanocomposite with high nanofiller loading of 75 wt.%was successfully fabricated by combining features from both nacre and bone structures,via a simple compression molding process together with an eco-friendly supercritical CO_(2) foaming process to achieve robust mechanical strength and excellent electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding effectiveness(SE)simultaneously.Highly aligned graphene-Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoplatelets with well controlled nanoscale porous structures(52.6 nm)enabled both low density(1.26 g/cm^(3))and high specific EMI SE>5200 dB/cm^(2)/g,as well as preserved tensile strength of 67 MPa.This study provides a sustainable route to fabricate nature mimicked structures with high performance and high flexibility for a wide range of applications,from portable electronics to healthcare devices.
