Composite Particles Research Articles

Synergistic effect of modified ethylene-vinyl acetate and asphaltenes on improving the flow properties of model oil

The effect of alcoholic polyethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) product ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVAL) on the low-temperature flow properties of model oil containing asphaltene (ASP) was investigated. The change of wax crystal microscopic morphology of model oil before and after modification were examined, and the influence of asphaltene mass fraction on the rheological improvement effect of EVAL was analyzed. The composite system of EVAL and asphaltene significantly reduced the pour point, gel point, apparent viscosity, storage modulus and loss modulus of waxy oil at low temperatures. When the EVAL concentration is 400 ppm and the asphaltene mass fraction is 0.5 wt%, the synergistic effect of the two is optimal, which can reduce the pour point by 17 °C and the modulus value by more than 98%. The introduction of EVAL strengthens the interaction between asphaltenes and wax crystals, forming EVAL-ASP aggregates, which promote the adsorption of wax crystals on asphaltenes to form composite particles, and the polar groups prevent the aggregation of wax crystals and reduce the size of wax crystals, thus greatly improving the fluidity of waxy oils.

Neglected Silicon Dioxide Polymorphs as Clouds in Substellar Atmospheres

Direct mid-infrared signatures of silicate clouds in substellar atmospheres were first detected in Spitzer observations of brown dwarfs, although their existence was previously inferred from near-infrared spectra. With JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument, we can now more deeply probe silicate features from 8 to 10 μm, exploring specific particle composition, size, and structure. Recent characterization efforts have led to the identification of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2) cloud features in brown dwarfs and giant exoplanets. Previous modeling, motivated by chemical equilibrium, has primarily focused on magnesium silicates (forsterite, enstatite), crystalline quartz, and amorphous silica to match observations. Here, we explore the previously neglected possibility that other crystalline structures of silica, i.e., polymorphs, may be more likely to form at the pressure and temperature conditions of substellar upper atmospheres. We evaluate JWST's diagnostic potential for these polymorphs and find that existing published transmission data are only able to conclusively distinguish tridymite, but future higher signal-to-noise ratio transmission observations, directly imaged planet observations, and brown dwarf observations may be able to disentangle all four of the silica polymorphs. We ultimately propose that accounting for the distinct opacities arising from the possible crystalline structure of cloud materials may act as a powerful, observable diagnostic tracer of atmospheric conditions, where particle crystallinity records the history of the atmospheric regions through which clouds formed and evolved. Finally, we highlight that high-fidelity, accurate laboratory measurements of silica polymorphs are critically needed to draw meaningful conclusions about the identities and structures of clouds in substellar atmospheres.

Preparation of spherical NiO-8YSZ composite powder through spray drying

Homogeneous sphere NiO-8YSZ composite powder with a narrow size distribution is significant for the fabrication of high-quality solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) anodes. In this study, spray drying was used to prepare evenly distributed and spherical NiO-8YSZ composite particles used for the fabrication of SOFC anodes. The result showed that the particles prepared with a solid content of 65 wt %, atomizing pressure of 60 kPa, drying temperature of 180 °C, and sintering at 1200 °C for 2 h exhibited the best holistic quality with high sphericity (90 % over 0.84), narrow size distribution (D10 = 27.78 μm, D90 = 45.49 μm), high collection rate (70 %), and low content of unstable phases. The influence of these main parameters on the quality of the prepared particles was investigated and discussed as well. It was found that the solid content and the atomizing pressure demonstrated opposite effects on the particle size, with the former showing a positive correlation and the latter showing a negative correlation. The drying temperature decided the agglomeration degree of the prepared powder, which was involved in the presence of grape-like particles. In addition, the collection rate appeared to be positively correlated with the solid content and the atomizing pressure. The atmospheric plasma sprayed coating fabricated using the sprayed-dried powder prepared with the optimal parameters demonstrated significantly improved micromorphology and structure when compared with the coating fabricated using the mechanical mixed composite powder, which proved the prominent advantage of the powder produced through this spray drying method. All these progresses were considered good instructions for the studies on powder granulation and its applications in manufacturing high-quality coating materials.

Microwave freeze-drying characteristics and crosslinking behavior of wheat starch-laurel acid complex

This article investigates the effect of different microwave powers on the crosslinking behavior and microwave freeze-drying characteristics of wheat starch-lauroyl arginate complex during the microwave freeze-drying process. During microwave freeze-drying, as microwave power increased from 0.1 W/g to 0.9 W/g, the freeze-drying time of WS-LA was reduced by 50 %, while the uniformity of freeze-drying was not affected by its composition. In the research results obtained from DSC, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), XRD, and SEM analyses, with the microwave power increased from 0.1 W/g to 0.9 W/g, the enthalpy value of the melting peak of the WS-LA (wheat starch-lauric acid) composite decreased from 1.15 J/g to 0.62 J/g. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) value increased from 25.6 to 30.79. The ratio of absorbance at 1022/995 cm−1 increased from 1.0111 to 1.0707. The recrystallization (RC) value decreased from 8.77 % to 0.07 %. Additionally, in the microstructure, the size of WS-LA composite particles decreased accordingly. The above findings indicated that the increase in microwave power during microwave freeze-drying had a negative impact on the formation of the WS-LA complex and the ordering of its structure in the sample.

Efficient co-removal of aqueous Cr(VI) and ciprofloxacin by alkali lignin-derived carbon supported nanoscale zero-valent iron via adsorption and redox synergistic mechanisms

Developing an efficient co-removal strategy is crucial for the treatment of combined contaminants with heavy metals and antibiotics due to their great threat to sustainable advancement and ecological preservation. Herein, the efficient co-removal of aqueous hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) is achieved via a newly developed composite of nanoscale zero-valent iron particles embedded into alkali lignin-derived carbon (nZVI/ALC) without external assistance (such as light, advanced oxidants). nZVl/ALC demonstrates superior co-removal efficiencies of Cr(VI) (99.9 %) and CIP (89.9 %) with high removal kinetic rate constants of 1.595 and 0.779 min−1, respectively. The underlying mechanisms involving the co-removal of Cr(VI) and CIP verify that Cr(VI) ions are adsorbed onto the skeleton of nZVI/ALC originating from the electrostatic interaction, and CIP molecules adsorbed on nZVl/ALC act as a bridge, complexing with the Cr(VI) ions to promote Cr(VI) removal. Meanwhile, the CIP adsorption by nZVI/ALC involves hydrogen bonding, π-π interaction, and complexation. The coexisting Cr(VI) ions are transformed into Cr(III) components with abundant electron transfer, leading to the generation of more •O2– radicals, thus the self-generating reactive oxygen species (•OH, •O2– and 1O2) in ambient-air condition promote CIP degradation in the binary system. The CIP molecules’ degradation pathways mainly include piperazine ring cracking, piperazine epoxidation, quinolone ring opening and defluorination according to the analysis of HPLC-MS and FuKui function, along with the gradual reduction in toxicity throughout the degradation process of CIP molecules. This study offers a new insight on the co-removal of Cr(VI) and CIP, which would provide promising guidance for the remediation of compound wastewater with heavy metals and antibiotics.

A multi-scale homogenization framework for design and strain-gradient modeling of additively manufactured parts fabricated by particulate composites

A multi-scale homogenization framework for design and strain-gradient modeling of additively manufactured parts fabricated by particulate composites

Preparation of flexible SERS substrate with excellent performance based on the electrospraying technique

Paper-based flexible surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate has significant advantages in the detection of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables due to its full contact with the sample surface. However, it is found that the development of new paper-based flexible SERS substrate preparation technology is still necessary through the evaluation of the current preparation technology. In addition, the development of new application scenarios can also promote the further development of SERS technology. Herein, a highly sensitive paper-based flexible SERS substrate is prepared by depositing Cu2O/Ag(4) composite particles on commercial filter paper by electrospraying technique. Compared with other preparation technologies, in addition to the characteristics of simplicity and speed, more importantly, it will not cause waste of nanoparticles. By adjusting the parameters, the optimized substrate shows excellent SERS performance with the minimum detection concentrations are 10−9 M and 10−9 M for R6G and thiram, respectively. It also has good linear correlation of concentration (R2 = 0.952), good reproducibility, and excellent time stability. Furthermore, based on the good filtration characteristics of commercial filter paper, the rapid detection of pesticide residues in soil was successfully realized. This proposed a new scheme for the practical application of SERS technology in the field of food and environmental safety.

Unraveling the Magnetic Properties of NiO Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Nanostructure

NiO nanoparticles have garnered significant interest due to their diverse applications and unique properties, which differ markedly from their bulk counterparts. NiO nanoparticles are p-type semiconductors with a wide bandgap, high discharge capacity, and high carrier density, making them ideal for use in batteries, sensors, and catalysts. Their ability to generate reactive oxygen species also imparts disinfectant and antibiotic properties. Additionally, the higher Néel temperature of NiO compared with other antiferromagnetic materials makes it suitable for high-temperature applications in spintronic devices and industrial settings. This review focuses on the critical role of structure and composition in determining the magnetic properties of NiO nanoparticles. It examines how finite-size surface effects, morphology, crystallinity, and nickel distribution influence these properties. Fundamental physical properties and characterization techniques are discussed first. Various synthesis methods and their impact on NiO nanoparticle properties are then explored. Their magnetic phenomenology is examined in detail, highlighting the effects of finite size, particle composition and surface, and crystal quality. The review concludes with a summary of key insights and future research directions for optimizing NiO nanoparticles in technological applications.

Characterization of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Emissions—Part 1: Chemical Composition of Fine Particles (PM2.5)

Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) pose a safety risk due to their high specific energy density and toxic ingredients. Fire caused by LIB thermal runaway (TR) can be catastrophic within enclosed spaces where emission ventilation or occupant evacuation is challenging or impossible. The fine smoke particles (PM2.5) produced during a fire can deposit in deep parts of the lung and trigger various adverse health effects. This study characterizes the chemical composition of PM2.5 released from TR-driven combustion of cylindrical lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and pouch-style lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) LIB cells. Emissions from cell venting and flaming combustion were measured in real time and captured by filter assemblies for subsequent analyses of organic and elemental carbon (OC and EC), elements, and water-soluble ions. The most abundant PM2.5 constituents were OC, EC, phosphate (PO43−), and fluoride (F−), contributing 7–91%, 0.2–40%, 1–44%, and 0.7–3% to the PM2.5 mass, respectively. While OC was more abundant during cell venting, EC and PO43− were more abundant when flaming combustion occurred. These freshly emitted particles were acidic. Overall, particles from LFP tests had higher OM but lower EC compared to LCO tests, consistent with the higher thermal stability of LFP cells.

Robust carbon quantum dots supported cobalt oxide composite particles prepared by hydrothermal process for green hydrogen generation via sodium borohydride hydrolysis

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs), a new class of carbon nanostructures with a particle size of 10 nm, exhibit important properties such as easy surface functionalization, low cost, chemical inertness, water solubility and low toxicity. In this study, an effective catalyst was synthesized using cobalt oxide (Co3O4) metal nanoparticles dispersed on CQD support material obtained from sucrose by hydrothermal method (Co3O4-SCQD-HT). The resulting catalyst system was used for effective hydrogen (H2) production from sodium borohydride (NaBH4) hydrolysis. Hydrogen generation rate (HGR) values of 7041, 18,426 and 27,555 mlmin−1gcat−1 were obtained with Co3O4-SCQD catalysts synthesized during the hydrothermal process with water, ethanol and methanol solvents, respectively. The HGR values of the catalysts obtained in ethanol and methanol medium provided an improvement of approximately 2.5 and 4 times, respectively, compared to the catalyst prepared in water medium. The activation energy for NaBH4 hydrolysis by Co3O4-SCQD-HT was 29.92 kJmol−1. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), nitrogen adsorption/desorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses were used for the characterization study. The average particle size for the Co3O4-SCQD-HT nanocomposite is approximately 3.27 nm. The presence of carbon (C), oxygen(O), nitrogen (N) and cobalt (Co) atoms was confirmed by XPS and EDS analysis.

The Abundance and Sources of Ice Nucleating Particles Within Alaskan Ice Fog

AbstractThe Alaskan Layered Pollution and Chemical Analysis (ALPACA) field campaign included deployment of a suite of atmospheric measurements in January–February 2022 with the goal of better understanding atmospheric processes and pollution under cold and dark conditions in Fairbanks, Alaska. We report on measurements of particle composition, particle size, ice nucleating particle (INP) composition, and INP size during an ice fog period (29 January–3 February). During this period, coarse particulate matter (PM10) concentrations increased by 150% in association with a decrease in air temperature, a stronger temperature inversion, and relatively stagnant conditions. Results also show a 18%–78% decrease in INPs during the ice fog period, indicating that particles had activated into the ice fog via nucleation. Peroxide and heat treatments performed on INPs indicated that, on average, the largest contributions to the INP population were heat‐labile (potentially biological, 63%), organic (31%), then inorganic (likely dust, 6%). Measurements of levoglucosan and bulk and single‐particle composition corroborate the presence of dust and aerosols from combustion sources. Heat‐labile and organic INPs decreased during the peak period of the ice fog, indicating those were preferentially activated, while inorganic INPs increased, suggesting they remained as interstitial INPs. In general, INP concentrations were unexpectedly high in Fairbanks compared to other locations in the Arctic during winter. The fact that these INPs likely facilitated ice fog formation in Fairbanks has implications for other high latitude locations subject to the hazards associated with ice fog.

Fatty acids and stable isotopes distribution in the mangrove dominated Parnaíba River Delta

Characterizing the origin and quality of the organic matter (OM) present in estuaries, as well as its export toward the ocean, is a key issue to better understanding the carbon cycle and its impact on global change. In this study, fatty acid markers and δ13C and δ15N values were used to characterize the particulate and sedimentary organic matter composition in the large mangrove-dominated Parnaíba Delta, known as a large reservoir of blue carbon. The presence of some long-chain fatty acids and other mangrove OM markers, such as the 18:2ω6 and 18:3ω3, indicated that the material produced in mangroves contributed largely to the particulate organic matter of water and sediments of the delta. Their presence in further oceanic stations also reveals the mangrove material is exported to the adjacent coastal ocean. In the main river channel, the higher contribution of 18:2ω6 in the sediments than in the mangrove regions, indicated an additional source related to anthropogenic activities, probably agriculture. The branched fatty acids found in the samples point to the presence of bacteria and indicated the intense modifications of the organic matter in the region, reflecting the heterotrophic nature of the delta. In addition, the predominance of saturated fatty acids in the delta suggests that the organic matter exported to the coastal ocean is dominated by detrital material.

Designing double-layer smart packaging with sustained-release antibacterial and antioxidant activities for efficient preservation and high-contrast monitoring

In this study, a double-layer intelligent packaging, which is designed by a layer-by-layer casting strategy, is employed for efficient food preservation and high contrast monitoring. Specifically, novel zein/tannic acid (TA) composite colloidal particles (ZTs) were prepared by manipulating the non-covalent interaction between zein and TA using an easy antisolvent method. The stable oregano essential oil (OEO) Pickering emulsion (ZTOEO) with varying concentrations of ZTs (0.1%–1.0%) was successfully prepared. The optimized ZTOEO, containing 0.8% ZTs, was then integrated into the emulsified hydrophobic layer of the konjac glucomannan (Kgm) matrix. Finally, the carrageenan (Car) matrix containing alizarine (Al) as an indicator was added to construct the bilayer structure. The outer Car/Al layer serves as an acid/base responsive indicator layer, while the inner Kgm/ZTOEO layer functions as a high-barrier bacteriostatic layer. The double-layer Kgm/ZTOEO-Car/Al is integrated through intermolecular hydrogen bonding and dehydration condensation. Kgm/ZTOEO-Car/Al exhibits excellent slow-release antibacterial and antioxidant activity, with a sensitive, repeatable and accurate visual response to pH/NH3. The composite film demonstrates good mechanical strength, thermal stability, light blocking, and water vapor and oxygen permeability. The individual inner Kgm/ZTOEO film effectively prolonged the shelf-life and quality of fruits, which the double-layer Kgm/ZTOEO-Car/Al film showed minimal changes in TVB-N (16.65 mg/100 g) even after monitoring and maintaining the shrimp freshness for 48 h. It can be easily processed on a large scale into packaging bags and indicator labels. This packaging is expected to be an eco-friendly, low-cost, bacteriostatic, suitable for applications requiring real-time monitoring and maintenance of fruit/seafood freshness.

Electrophoretic deposition of polyvinyl alcohol, C-H NRs along with moringa on an SS substrate for orthopedic implant applications.

Metals are commonly used in bone implants due to their durability and load-bearing capabilities, yet they often suffer from biofilm growth and corrosion. To overcome these challenges, implants with enhanced biocompatibility, bioactivity, and antimicrobial properties are preferred. Stainless steel (SS) implants are widely favored in orthopedics for their mechanical strength and cost-effectiveness. To address the issues related to SS implants, we developed composite coatings using synthetic biopolymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), calcium hydrate (C-H) nanorods for improved bioactivity and antibacterial properties, and Moringa oleifera to enhance osteogenic induction. These coatings were deposited on 316L SS through electrophoretic deposition (EPD), providing protection against body fluids and enhancing the corrosion resistance of the SS. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the presence of the desired tobermorite crystal structure, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed nanorod-like C-H structures, a film thickness of 29 microns, and a hedgehog-like morphology in the composite particles. The coated sample demonstrated a contact angle of 64°, optimal for protein attachment and cellular uptake. Additionally, the coating exhibited strong adhesion with less than 5% damage observed in cross-cut hatch testing and appropriate surface roughness for protein attachment. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) assessed the thermal response of the materials. The coating also showed antibacterial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Furthermore, the sample exhibited rapid bioactivity by forming a hydroxyapatite (HA) layer within 24 hours, with 35.4% degradability within 24 hours and 44.5% within 48 hours. These findings confirm that the composite film enhances the biocompatibility, bioactivity, and antibacterial properties of SS orthopedic implants in a cost-effective manner.

Effect of brass slag particles on the microstructure and hardness of Al-Si alloy matrix composites

The current study investigated the effects of brass slag particles on the microstructure and hardness of Al-Si alloy (LM30) matrix composite. Stir casting was used to fabricate a composite with brass slag particles of finesize (i.e. 100–215 μm), coarse size(i.e. 215–350 μm) and three different concentrations of 3 wt%, 6 wt%, and 9 wt%. The dynamic shear force generated by stirring prevents brass slag particles from sinking into the melt which result in uniform particle dispersion throughout the melt. Optical microscopy analysis reveals a uniform distribution of reinforcement particles in cast composites, accompanied by silicon refinement. The findings suggest that the incorporation of industrial waste (brass slag as a reinforcement) in the fabrication process enhances microstructure and mechanical characteristics of composites. 9 wt% concentration of brass slag reinforced of fine size composite demonstrated an impressive ∼60.7% improvement in hardness compared to base alloy (LM30). It was also observed that theoretical density (ρth) and experimental densities (ρex) approximately 25% and 18.4% greater than that of the base alloy (LM30).

Spark plasma sintering of cenosphere-derived Cs/Sr-aluminosilicates for 137Cs and 90Sr immobilization in mineral-like ceramics

In this study, a promising method of spark plasma sintering (SPS) was investigated for the fabrication of ceramic matrices designed for the reliable immobilization of highly radioactive radionuclides 137Cs and 90Sr. The ceramic matrices were derived from a mixed composition of two aluminosilicate mineral-like phases – pollucite (Cs,Na)AlSi2O6 and gehlenite Sr2Al2SiO7. The originality of the developed approach lies in the utilization of hydrothermal synthesis for obtaining granulated precursor material. Hollow aluminosilicate microspheres (cenospheres) from coal fly ash served as the initial raw material, which were treated with alkaline solutions containing Cs+ and Sr2+ ions as simulants for the corresponding radionuclides. This method facilitated the achievement of high efficiency in cation removal from solutions exceeding 98 %. For a comprehensive examination of the composition and morphology of cenosphere-derived precursor particles, and the influence of sintering temperature on phase and structure formation of ceramic matrices under non-equilibrium conditions of spark plasma heating, various analytical techniques were employed. These included thermogravimetry/differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA), powdered X-ray diffraction analysis (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), as well as the method of low-temperature nitrogen adsorption for determining the specific surface area. The obtained ceramic samples exhibited high values of specific density (2.688–2.915 g/cm³), compressive strength (666–808 MPa), and Vickers microhardness (1.8–2.5 GPa), attesting to their high quality and stability. The results of the hydrolytic stability assessment revealed that the leaching rates of Cs+ and Sr2+ ions from the ceramics are extremely low, within the range of 10−5–10−6 g/cm²·day. These values fully satisfy the requirements of GOST R 50926–96 and the international standard ISO 6961:1982 for solidified forms of high-level waste.

Mie scattering theory applied to light scattering of large nonhomogeneous colloidal spheres.

Colloidal suspensions made of smart core-shell structures are of current interest in many fields. Their properties come from the possibility of varying the core and shell materials for modifying the composite particles' chemical, biological, and optical properties. These particles are formed with a material with a constant refractive index core and a shell with a refractive index decaying until it matches the solvent refractive index. Poly(N-IsoPropyl AcrylaMide) (PNIPAM) is a typical example of materials forming shells. In this report, we present how to apply Mie scattering theory to predict and understand the static light scattering of large nonhomogeneous colloidal particles with spherical symmetry whose size is comparable with or larger than the light wavelength used for developing scattering experiments, where the Rayleigh-Gans-Debye approximation is not valid. Here, the refractive index decay was approximated by a Gaussian RI profile numerically evaluated through a multilayer sphere. We calculated the form factor functions of suspensions of PNIPAM microgels previously reported and core-shell suspensions made of polystyrene/PNIPAM at 20 and 40 °C synthesized by us. In all the cases, our method succeeded in providing the scattering intensity as a function of the angle. The software for using the numerical method is fairly straightforward and is accessible as an open-source code. The results can not only help predict and understand the photonic properties of microgels with large core-shell structures but also for any particle with a refractive index distribution with spherical symmetry, as in the case of microgels with super chaotropic agents, hollow microgels, or microparticles.

Higher-order tails and RG flows due to scattering of gravitational radiation from binary inspirals

We establish and develop a novel methodology to treat higher-order non-linear effects of gravitational radiation that is scattered from binary inspirals, which employs modern scattering-amplitudes methods on the effective picture of the binary as a composite particle. We spell out our procedure to study such effects: assembling tree amplitudes via generalized-unitarity methods and employing the closed-time-path formalism to derive the causal effective actions, which encompass the full conservative and dissipative dynamics. We push through to a new state of the art for these higher-order effects, up to the third subleading tail effect, at order GN5\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$ {G}_N^5 $$\\end{document} and the 5-loop level, which corresponds to the 8.5PN order. We formulate the consequent dissipated energy for these higher-order corrections, and carry out a renormalization analysis, where we uncover new subleading RG flow of the quadrupole coupling. For all higher-order tail effects we find perfect agreement with partial observable results in PN and self-force theories, where available.

Fluorescent, multifunctional anti-counterfeiting, fast response electrophoretic display based on TiO2/CsPbBr3 composite particles

Traditional optical anti-counterfeiting (AC) is achieved by static printed images, which makes them susceptible to lower levels of security and easier replication. Therefore, it is essential to develop AC device with dynamic modulation for higher security. Electrophoretic display (EPD) has the advantages of low power consumption, high ambient contrast ratio, and capability of showing dynamic images which is suitable for dynamic AC applications. Herein, we prepared a dynamical AC device based on a fluorescent EPD, and achieving the image switch between black, white, and green fluorescence states under the dual-mode driving (electronic field and UV light). We loaded perovskite quantum dots (CsPbBr3) onto the TiO2 particles and further prepared fluorescent electrophoretic particles TiO2/CsPbBr3-3-PLMA (TiO/CPB-3) by grafting and polymerizing method. In addition, we fabricated the AC devices based on the fluorescent EPD, which exhibits the multifunctional AC, where the fluorescent EPD has a fast response time of 350 ms, a high contrast ratio of 17, and bright green fluorescence. This prototype demonstrates a new way for future dynamic AC and identification.

Molecular Crystal Structure Simulations and Structure-Magnetic Properties of LiFePO4 Composite Particles Optimized by La.

In this study LiFePO4/C composite particles were synthesized using five different carbon sources via a one-step sol-gel method. La-doped LiFePO4 was also synthesized using the sol-gel method. The XRD pattern of LixLayFePO4 (x = 0.9~1.0, y = 0~0.1) after being calcined at 700 °C for 10 h indicates that as the doping ratio increased, the sample's cell volume first increased then decreased, reaching a maximum value of 293.36 Å3 (x = 0.94, y = 0.06). The XRD patterns of Li0.92La0.08FePO4 after being calcined at different temperatures for 10 h indicate that with increasing calcination temperature, the (311) diffraction peak drifted toward a smaller diffraction angle. Similarly, the XRD patterns of Li0.92La0.08FePO4 after being calcined at 700 °C for different durations indicate that with increasing calcination times, the (311) diffraction peak drifted toward a larger diffraction angle. The infrared spectrum pattern of LixLayFePO4 (x = 0.9~1.0, y = 0~0.1) after being calcined at 700 °C for 10 h shows absorption peaks corresponding to the vibrations of the Li-O bond and PO43- group. An SEM analysis of LixLayFePO4 (x = 1, y = 0; x = 0.96, y = 0.04; x = 0.92, y = 0.08) after being calcined at 700 °C for 10 h indicates that the particles were irregular in shape and of uniform size. The hysteresis loops of Li0.92La0.08FePO4 after being calcined at 600 °C, 700 °C, or 800 °C for 10 h indicate that with increasing calcination temperature, the Ms gradually increased, while the Mr and Hc decreased, with minimum values of 0.08 emu/g and 58.21 Oe, respectively. The Mössbauer spectra of LixLayFePO4 (x = 1, y = 0; x = 0.96, y = 0.04; x = 0.92, y = 0.08) after being calcined at 700 °C for 10 h indicate that all samples contained Doublet(1) and Doublet(2) peaks, dominated by Fe2+ compounds. The proportions of Fe2+ were 85.5% (x = 1, y = 0), 89.9% (x = 0.96, y = 0.04), and 96.0% (x = 0.92, y = 0.08). The maximum IS and QS of Doublet(1) for the three samples were 1.224 mm/s and 2.956 mm/s, respectively.