batterydata/paper-abstracts huggingface dataset:
Anodically formed tin oxide typically displays a self-ordered porous structure with a large degree of cracking. In addition, its surface pores are frequently closed, especially in the case where the deposited tin film is anodized. Herein, we report a simple way of eliminating virtually all the inner cracks and ensuring that the surface pores are totally open, leading to well-defined one-dimensional anodic tin oxide. The current efficiency ratio of oxygen gas generation to tin oxide formation and the amount of charge allocated for pore initiation are suggested to be the key factors affecting the internal crack development and pore opening, respectively. Pulsed anodization proved to be quite an effective way to create a well-defined structure with few inner cracks and completely open pores.
Systematic reviews have shown that, although well prepared, the Consensus Guidelines have failed to change clinical practice. In the healthcare district of Castelnovo né Monti (Reggio Emilia, Italy), it became necessary for the GPs and Clinical Pathologists to work together to jointly define laboratory profiles.
Polypyrrole (PPy) films (2μm) containing titanate nanotubes (TiNT) were deposited from 0.5moldm−3 pyrrole (Py) and 1gdm−3 of TiNT in 0.1moldm−3 aqueous oxalic acid on 904L stainless steel (SS) 0.1mm thickness at 298K. Electron microscopy showed that the nanotubes were adsorbed on the PPy surface and uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The PPy/TiNT composite contained <10wt.% titanates which showed an increase of 53% hardness compared with polypyrrole alone. The TiNT provide nucleation centres to catalyze the polymerization of pyrrole and can adsorb up to 240mgg−1 of the monomer. The corrosion rates for SS, SS/PPy and SS/PPy/TiTN composites, evaluated by linear sweep voltammetry and open-circuit potential measurements in 3% w/v NaCl, were 1.61, 0.008 and 0.004mgdm−2 day−1, respectively, indicating that corrosion rates of stainless steel decreased by up to three orders of magnitude in the presence of the composite films.
LiNi1−y Co y O2 samples are prepared by a sol–gel method at various cobalt concentrations (y-value) by sintering at 800°C for a period of 10h. An X-ray diffraction technique is used to examine the structural properties of the samples. The sample with a y-value of 0.25 has the largest initial discharge capacity and shows the best cycling performance. It is concluded that this performance results from better hexagonal ordering, crystallinity, and smaller particle size with good particle-size distribution compared with other samples. Li x Ni0.75Co0.25O2 samples with different lithium content are also prepared and it is found that Li1.05Ni0.75CO0.25O2 shows the best electrochemical performance. This suggests that the presence of excess lithium prevents the exchange of Ni2+ ions at lithium sites.
The structures and stabilities of As2-doped Si n (n =1–7) clusters have been investigated at the B3LYP level of theory, incorporating the 6-311+G∗ basis set. An isosceles triangle is predicted to be the lowest-energy structure of the As2Si cluster, whereas the global minimum of As2Si2 possesses an As–As-butterfly structure. The ground state structures for As2Si3, As2Si4 and As2Si5 are all bipyramids: trigonal, tetragonal and pentagonal, respectively, which could have important applications as building blocks to synthesize silicon nanowires. The most stable isomer of As2Si6 possesses a tricapped trigonal bipyramid structure. The lowest energy structure of As2Si7 can be viewed as a substitutional structure of the tricapped trigonal prism Si9 isomer. In the majority of the lowest energy isomers, the two As atoms tend to be separated from each other, in order to maximize the number of Si–As bonds, and therefore locate at the axial vertex or face-capping atomic positions, especially for As2Si4–As2Si7. According to results of the incremental binding energies, the HOMO–LUMO gaps and the vertical ionization potentials, the As2Si3 and As2Si6 clusters are relatively stable compared to their neighbors. Natural bond orbital analyses suggest that delocalized electrons and multi-centered bonds play an important role in stabilizing the low-energy As2Si n structures.
Nickel and nickel oxide nanocrystals in their pure phase are carefully embellished by a facial method on oxygen-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNTs) using nickel nitrate (NN) was effectively accomplished for the first time by calcining them in hydrogen, nitrogen and air, respectively, at suitable temperatures. Nickel and nickel oxide nanocrystals impregnated O-MWCNTs were examined for its structure and morphology by various techniques, such as powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The nanocrystals on the O-MWCNTs were determined of 15–20 nm size. Decorated nanocrystals on CNT’s have potential applications in semiconductor industries.
Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on a graphite-negative electrode plays an important role in lithium-ion batteries. The roles of the SEI involve a passivation of a solvent co-intercalation reaction, but why the SEI can suppress the solvent co-intercalation reaction is not fully understood. In this study, the solvent co-intercalation behavior against various SEI-covered graphite electrodes was investigated using cyclic voltammetry and in situ Raman spectroscopy. Ethylene carbonate (EC)-treated, vinylene carbonate (VC)-treated, and untreated graphite electrodes were compared in a dimethoxyethane (DME)-based electrolyte solution. Whereas the DME co-intercalation constantly proceeded from 1.2 to 0.6 V versus Li/Li+ for the untreated graphite electrode, the co-intercalation was relatively suppressed above 0.8 V versus Li/Li+ for the EC-treated and VC-treated graphite electrodes. Below 0.7 V versus Li/Li+, the VC-treated electrode exhibited higher passivation ability than the EC-treated one. In addition, the co-intercalation behavior in electrolyte solutions containing an SEI-reagent in advance was also investigated. In this case, the passivation ability was further improved.
Photovoltaic systems are renewable energy sources with various applications and their implementations in energy production and saving are verified. Installing those systems onto merchant marine vessels could prove to be an efficient way of minimizing fuel costs and simultaneously protecting the environment by reducing significant carbon dioxide emissions. This paper examines the feasibility of installing solar panels onto vessels and also calculated the payback period from the adopted investment with respect to fuel oil savings. Thus, the two important parameters incorporated in the parametric analysis are the solar radiation density and the fuel cost. In order to calculate the energy production of the solar installation systems, the globe is divided in six different zones, according to solar radiation density (Stackhouse and Whitlock, 2008). For one square meter of the considered solar panels the peak output power is taken equal to 130W (Kagaraki, 2001). The payback period of the investment depends greatly on the fuel prices. For a reasonable fuel price annual increase at about 10–15% the estimated payback period varies from 16 to 27 years. The more the fuel oil increases, the methodology reveals that the payback period converges to a minimum of 10 years. When using any storage media such as hydrogen, the methodology shows that the payback period increases and this depends on the proportion of the energy stored and from the storage media itself.
In this essay, we provide an overview of how production systems can be re-engineered to improve the welfare of the animals involved. At least three potential options exist: (1) engineering their environments to better fit the animals, (2) engineering the animals themselves to better fit their environments, and (3) eliminating the animals from the system by growing meat in vitro rather than on farms. The morality of consuming animal products and the conditions under which agricultural animals are maintained remain highly contentious, and when concerns about animal welfare are coupled with concerns about sustainability and global food security, the problem of welfare in animal agriculture constitutes “a wicked problem,” because it is unlikely that any proposed solution will simultaneously address all the issues of concern. In the final section of this essay, we offer some observations on how debate over reforms in animal agriculture could proceed going forward.
The aim of this research is to examine the effect of alloying elements in positive plate composition of a lead-acid battery on its self-discharge and delivered current density in discharge state performances. To elucidate, a positive and negative lead-acid battery plates of two alloys namely Pb–Ca–Ag and Pb–Sb are investigated through electrochemical measurements in battery solution. Higher delivered current density of Pb–Ca–Ag cell in compare with Pb–Sb cell is observed for 25 days of 33 measurement days. The evolution of couple potential for both cases shows that the Pb–Ca–Ag cell potential achieves a value in the potential range of water stability after 25 days while in case of Pb–Sb cell, it remains well beyond the water stability potential domain for 33 days of measurements. Further investigations demonstrate that Pb–Sb cell current density is mainly caused by Pb oxidation reaction on negative plate while both anodic and cathodic polarizations (mixed polarization) are responsible in the case of Pb–Ca–Ag cell.
We report a rare case of fatal intoxication in a 40-year-old man caused by injection of a fluid containing organic mercury, allegedly in an attack with a syringe fixed to the tip of an umbrella. The man suffered from severe neurological symptoms and progressive multiorgan failure and died 10 months later in refractory status epilepticus. Autopsy revealed severe brain atrophy and non-specific kidney damage. Neuropathological examination showed neuronal loss especially in the occipital lobe, distinct granule cell necrosis in the cerebellum and Wallerian degeneration in the brainstem. Postmortem toxicological analysis revealed extremely increased levels of mercury in liver and kidney tissue as well as methylmercury levels in peripheral blood.
Thermal management system is a key component to maintain the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Cooling technology based on phase change materials with single-phase transition range has been proposed by many researchers but the temperature control of batteries is not ideal for high charge/discharge rates and cycle tests. Herein, we designed a novel phase change material consisting of paraffin with dual-phase transition ranges (around 34 °C and 48 °C), expanded graphite (thermal conductivity = 40 W/m K), and epoxy resin with a mass ratio of 5:2:3. This material was combined with graphite film (in-plane thermal conductivity of 1400 W/m K) to prepare a thermal management module. Graphite film and expanded graphite form an excellent heat conduction structure. Epoxy resin endows this composite with satisfactory mechanical properties, even at 70 °C. The paraffin provides a double buffer effect that minimizes the temperature increase of the batteries and the temperature differences between the batteries in the pack due to the broad phase transition range. As a result, the maximum temperature of the batteries is 33 °C and the maximum temperature difference between the batteries is only 1.4 °C, even at the highest 4C discharge rate. In addition, the maximum temperature of the batteries is only 44.8 °C after six extreme cycles.
Plants from the genus Ocimum are used as folk medicine for treating various diseases including inflammatory and immune-related diseases. Numerous reports have suggested plant extracts and their constituents as possible anti-inflammatory agents. Here, in vitro evidence of Ocimum labiatum’s immune-enhancing and antioxidant properties is presented for the first time.
The graphene-coated carbon fiber cloth (CC@Gr) anchored with nanosized Co3O4 particles was successfully fabricated. According to the results of structural characterization, it was observed that the graphene-coated carbon fibers are able to anchor much higher amount of Co3O4 nanoparticles than graphene-free carbon fibers. The composite was applied as free-standing anode for lithium ion batteries, and it exhibits enhanced energy storage capability. A high reversible specific capacity of nearly 400mAhg−1 at a current density of 100mAg−1 can be achieved based on the total mass of Co3O4 and CC@Gr fibers (mass ratio=16:84). In addition, the composite demonstrates excellent rate performance and superior cycling stability.
Spherical bare nickel sulfide and nickel sulfide–carbon composite powders are prepared by a one-step spray pyrolysis. Submicron bare nickel sulfide particles with a dense structure have mixed crystal phases of NiS, Ni7S6, and Ni x S6. The nickel sulfide–carbon composite powders prepared from a spray solution containing 0.1 M sucrose have a main crystal structure of Ni7S6 phase with small impurity peaks of NixS6 phase. A nickel oxide–carbon composite powder is first formed as an intermediate product in the front part of the reactor at 800 °C. Fast decomposition of thiourea at this high temperature results in the evolution of hydrogen sulfide gas, which then forms the nickel sulfide–carbon composite powders by direct sulfidation of nickel oxide under the reducing atmosphere. Nickel sulfide nanocrystals with a size of a few nanometers are uniformly distributed inside the spherical carbon matrix. The nickel sulfide–carbon composite powders prepared with 0.1 M sucrose have an excellent discharge capacity of 472 mA h g−1 at a high current density of 1000 mA g−1, even after 500 cycles, with the corresponding capacity retention measured after the first cycle being 86%.
We propose a simple procedure for introducing a pseudo-reference electrode (PRE) to lithium ion batteries using isometric lithium metal placed between the cathode and anode, and we successfully obtained the cathode and anode voltage profiles, individual interfacial impedances, and the misalignment of the operation range between the cathode and anode after cycle operation. The proposed procedure is applicable to lithium ion battery systems using a solid electrolyte to prepare two cells with a lithium counter electrode. We determined the capacity decrease of a solvent-free lithium ion polymer battery consisting of a LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 (NMC), a polyether-based solid polymer electrolyte (SPE), and a graphite (Gr) with the proposed PRE over 1000 cycles. The capacity retention of the [Gr|SPE|NMC] cell reached 50% at the 1000th cycle upon the optimization of cell preparation, and we found that the main factor of the capacity decrease was the continuous irreversible loss of active lithium at the graphite anode, not the oxidation of the SPE. Our findings suggest that we should reconsider combining a polyether-based SPE with a conventionally used 4 V class cathode and a graphite anode to develop an innovative, safe, and low-cost battery for the expected large lithium ion battery systems for stationary use.
Objectives. To identify the significance of cerebral microbleeds (CMB) in the diagnosis of the main cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative diseases with cognitive impairments (CI). Materials and methods. MRI scans (1.5 T, T2* regime, gradient echo) were performed in 120 patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and vascular dementia to study CMB, their influence on the state of cognitive functions, and links with signs of vascular and neurodegenerative brain lesions. Neuropsychological studies were performed using the Montreal and Addenbrooke scales, including assessment of speech activity, the clock drawing test, and the pictures test. Results and discussion. CMB were detected in more than 1/3 patients with neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular pathologies; cortical CMB were mostly seen in neurodegenerative pathology and subcortical in cerebrovascular pathology, and these locations can be used for differential diagnosis. Single subcortical CMB were seen in 48% of patients with LBD, and these were accompanied by smaller numbers of lacunar infarcts and a lower severity of leukoaraiosis. In AD with additional signs of LBD and cerebrovascular disease, CMB was encountered more frequently (60%) and was a criterion for mixed pathology. Conclusions. Leukoaraiosis has great clinical significance in neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases with CI, if accompanied by CMB. The presence of CMB is a marker for severe CI and a predictor for mixed pathology in CMB located cortically-subcortical and the corresponding neuropsychological profile.
Unlike previous HF etching of Si oxides to produce porous Si a new concept for the preparation of porous SiOx was suggested adopting Si as a pore generating agent and Si oxides as template using NaOH solution. The heat treatment of pristine SiO at 900°C provided nano-crystalline Si within the SiOx matrix. The nano-crystalline Si was dissolved to provide pore size of 200∼500nm, while most of the SiOx matrix remained as a template during NaOH etching. The surface area of the etched SiO was increased more than 5 times compared with not-etched SiO. The porous SiOx anode exhibited a stable reversible capacity of about 1240 mAh g−1 over 100 cycles at 0.2C.
The lead-acid battery is often the weakest link in photovoltaic (PV) installations. Accordingly, various versions of lead-acid batteries, namely flooded, gelled, absorbent glass-mat and hybrid, have been assembled and performance tested for a PV stand-alone lighting system. The study suggests the hybrid VRLA batteries, which exhibit both the high power density of absorbent glass-mat design and the improved thermal properties of the gel design, to be appropriate for such an application. Among the VRLA-type batteries studied here water loss for the hybrid VRLA batteries is minimal and charge-acceptance during the service at high temperatures is better in relation to their AGM counterparts.
In 1994 we commenced deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the thalamus for patients with severe tremor. This was done under the guidance of Professor Alim Benabid from Grenoble, France, who pioneered the technique. In the beginning we commenced DBS of the thalamus for patients with severe tremulous Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and in one case, severe post-traumatic tremor. In all, we had 28 patients for whom the procedure was performed for tremulous Parkinson’s disease, six patients with essential tremor and one patient with post-traumatic tremor. In 1997, again under the guidance of Professor Benabid, we commenced bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation (STN) for patients with severe Parkinson’s disease. We were the second unit in Australia to become established for these procedures. A total of 45 patients have undergone STN DBS and have been followed up on a regular basis by the same neurologist (DOS). The surgical complications and long-term complications, including hardware problems will be reviewed retrospectively, as well as the long-term benefits of these surgical procedures.
This study examined the relation between emergent literacy skills, teachers’ reports of behavioral problems, and word reading achievement in a community sample of French students. Family background was investigated and included familial antecedents of reading difficulties (Fa/Rd) and parents’ educational level. The analyses explored the pattern of concurrent relations between behavioral, familial and emergent literacy measures in a sample of 812 preschoolers, and their predictive power in explaining word reading achievement in a sub-sample of 150 children followed from kindergarten to fifth grade. Word reading at fifth grade was predicted by kindergarten measures of phonological awareness and letter knowledge. Teachers’ reports of inattention symptoms at each grade level were associated with early reading skills and with subsequent word reading. Fa/Rd were concurrently and longitudinally associated with emergent literacy skills, teachers’ reported inattention and word reading. These results indicate that children with a family history of reading difficulties are at increased risk for the co-occurrence of reading difficulties and attention problems from kindergarten onward. These findings confirm the shared influence of Fa/Rd on the comorbidity between inattention symptoms and reading difficulties in a non-diagnosed community sample of preschool children followed through late elementary school.
A simple method has been developed to prepare graphene/activated carbon (AC) nanosheet composite as high-performance electrode material for supercapacitor. Glucose solution containing dispersed graphite oxide (GO) sheets is hydrothermally carbonized to form a brown char-like intermediate product, and finally converts to porous nanosheet composite by two-step chemical activation using KOH. In this composite, a layer of porous AC coats on graphene to from wrinkled nanosheet structure, with length of several micrometers and thickness of tens of nanometer. The composite has a relatively high packing density of ∼0.3 g cm−3 and large specific surface area of 2106 m2 g−1, as well as containing plenty of mesopores. It exhibits specific capacitance up to 210 F g−1 in aqueous electrolyte and 103 F g−1 in organic electrolyte, respectively, and the specific capacitance decreases by only 5.3% after 5000 cycles. These results indicate that the porous graphene/AC nanosheet composite prepared by hydrothermal carbonization and chemical activation can be applied for high performance supercapacitors.
We report the interfacial study of a silicon/carbon nanofiber (Si/CNF) nanocomposite material as a potentially high performance anode for rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The carbon nanofiber is hollow, with a graphitic interior and turbostratic exterior. Amorphous silicon layers were uniformly coated via chemical vapor deposition on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the CNF. The resulting Si/CNF composites were tested as anodes for Li ion batteries and exhibited capacities near 800 mAh g− 1 for 100 cycles. After cycling, we found that more Si had fallen off from the outer wall than from the inner wall of CNF. Theoretical calculations confirmed that this is due to a higher interfacial strength at the Si/C-edge interface at the inner wall than that of the Si/C-basal interface at the outer wall. Based upon the experimental analysis and theoretical calculation, we have proposed several interfacial engineering approaches to improve the performance of the electrodes by optimizing the microstructure of this nanocomposite.
The size of a functioning “system” rather than the individual components determines the success of many miniaturization efforts. While most of the existing micro fuel-cell research has been focusing on the fuel-cell stack, our approach has been to systematically eliminate all the ancillary components with the goal of miniaturizing the full system. In this paper, we present a miniature fuel-cell system that combines the self-pumping of fuel and self-generation of oxidant altogether in a box-shape device of a few centimeters. Since the fuel is pumped on demand inside the system without requiring any external assistance, the device is self-sufficient and portable. Furthermore, the oxygen is generated on demand inside the system without requiring the ambient air, so that the device can be stacked in multiple. Constructed simply as liquids in a solid container, this active fuel-cell system resembles a battery to the user.