Lanzhou University of Technology

A comprehensive review on the incremental synthesis characteristics and regulation mechanism of natural gas hydrates enhanced by porous skeleton structure: challenges, perspectives and future directions

Natural gas has been widely regarded as a clean transitional fuel owing to its relatively low carbon intensity, high combustion efficiency and stable energy output. Hydrate-based natural gas storage and transportation has therefore attracted increasing attention as an emerging so...

Photocatalytic 1,4-Phosphonocarboxylation of 1,3-Enynes with CO2: Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Phosphorus-Containing Allenic Acids

Abstract Herein, we report a visible-light photoredox-catalyzed Phosphonocarboxylation of 1,3-enynes with diarylphosphine oxides and CO2, utilizing a cost-effective photosensitizer under transition-metal-free and base-free conditions. This reaction enables the highly regioselecti...

Guidelines for workplace vigilantes: the influence of punishment altruism and gender on bystander behavior

Purpose Workplace vigilantes are individuals who monitor and punish deviants without formal authority. This study aims to examine how punishment altruism and workplace vigilante gender influence bystander behavior. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the cognitive appraisal th...

Analytical study of the influence mechanism of cement-stabilized soil on the torsional dynamic bearing performance of single piles

As an effective technique for enhancing the bearing capacity of single piles, cement-stabilized soil has been widely applied in engineering practice. Analyzing the dynamic torsional response of the coupled single pile system is of considerable practical significance. Based on the...

Unveiling Dynamic Structural Evolution Mechanism of Titanium Oxide Anode for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Capacitors

Abstract Anatase TiO2 derived rock-salt NaTiO2 has emerged as a superior anode material for efficient sodium ion storage, but the dynamic structural evolution mechanism has yet been fully revealed. Herein, based on comprehensive electrochemical analyses and in situ structural cha...

Progress in low‐temperature partial nitritation/anammox coupled with enhanced biological phosphorus removal: Development, mechanisms, and optimization strategies

Abstract With increasing concerns over eutrophication control and carbon‐neutral wastewater treatment, simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal under low‐temperature conditions remains a critical challenge. Conventional biological nutrient removal processes suffer from high e...

High-Performance NiCu Graphite-Felt Anode Based on in Situ Exfoliating Graphene for Direct Ammonia Fuel Cells

Abstract Direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) has broad prospects in the field of sustainable energy due to their advantages, including high energy density and zero carbon emissions. However, the slow kinetics of ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR) in low-cost non-noble metal anode, alon...

Optimization of Process Parameters for Electrostatic Rotary Bell Spraying Based on Response Surface Methodology

The electrostatic rotary bell (ESRB) sprayer is widely used in the coating industry due to its ability to achieve uniform film thickness and reasonable paint transfer efficiency. However the efficiency of paint transfer and spraying coverage in ESRB systems remain highly sensitiv...

Research advances in metal halides for flexible indirect X‐ray imaging

Abstract In recent years, metal halides (MHs) have emerged as ideal materials for indirect X‐ray detection scintillators due to their superior radiation luminescence properties, tunable luminescence, and low‐cost fabrication. However, rigid scintillators often suffer from dark co...

Revisiting the critical role of stabilized Criegee intermediates (sCIs) in sulfuric acid formation: coupling mechanistic updates with interpretable machine learning

Abstract. Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a key driver of atmospheric new particle formation and subsequent growth, playing a critical role in the formation of sulfate aerosols. While stabilized Criegee intermediates (sCIs) are recognized to be one of the free radicals oxidated sulfur d...

Co‐Optimized Potassium Deposition and Interfacial Stability Enabled by 3D‐Printed GO/ATP Hosts for Durable Dendrite‐Free Potassium Metal Anodes

ABSTRACT Potassium metal batteries (PMBs) are promising candidates for next‐generation large‐scale energy storage owing to their high energy density and cost‐effectiveness. However, their rate capability and cycling stability are severely hindered by sluggish K + transport kineti...

Graphene‐Based Composites for Cancer and Antimicrobial Applications: From Structural Design to Clinical Practice

Through synergistic interactions with functional components such as metals, metal oxides, polymers, and biomolecules, graphene-based composites can simultaneously exhibit properties including photothermal conversion, drug delivery, imaging, and molecular recognition, demonstratin...

Effect of Desulfurization Gypsum on the Properties of Steel Slag-Based Solid Waste Cementitious Materials and the Hydration Mechanism

Abstract The accumulation of industrial solid waste poses significant environmental challenges, making the efficient utilization of solid waste for producing cementitious materials a key research focus. In this study, a ternary cementitious material composed of steel slag (SS), g...

Artificial intelligence-based preservation of architectural cultural heritage: a review, current trends and new perspective

Architectural cultural heritage faces persistent threats from natural weathering and human activities. While artificial intelligence (AI) has seen growing adoption and research in this field, a systematic review integrating quantitative and qualitative perspectives remains lackin...

A Dual Magnetic‐Centrifugal Field Strategy for Orienting Thermal Fillers in High Thermal Conductivity Composites

ABSTRACT The exceptional thermal conductivity of 2D nanomaterials is often compromised by their random orientation in composites, which greatly limits the application of such fillers in thermal interface materials field, and this random orientation is determined by extra degrees...

Multi‐fidelity Monte Carlo fusion for BNCT dose calculation using a dual‐branch network

BACKGROUND: Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a binary radiotherapy that selectively kills tumor cells. Its clinical implementation relies on Monte Carlo (MC)-based treatment planning systems, which are time-consuming and limit clinical workflow efficiency. PURPOSE: To addr...

Mechanistic Insights Into Anionic Doping in O3‑Type Na(NiFeMn) 1/3 O 2 Cathode

ABSTRACT The lack of mechanistic guidelines hinders rational anionic doping in layered oxide cathodes for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). Using O3‐type Na(NiFeMn) 1/3 O 2 as a model and combining experiments with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we reveal that doping ef...

Chemical Mediation Mechanism Decouples Solid State Kinetics for High‐Power Aqueous Zn‐Co Batteries

ABSTRACT Solid state conversion electrodes are promising for aqueous energy storage but are frequently constrained by sluggish interfacial kinetics, leading to a persistent energy‐power trade‐off and underutilized capacity at high rates. Here we propose a chemical mediation strat...

Experimental study of the startup and heat-transfer performance of a novel two-phase closed thermosyphon with an internal phase-separation structure

Two-phase closed thermosyphons (TPCTs) are widely used as active cooling devices in permafrost engineering. Countercurrent transport of rising gas and returning liquid through a shared flow channel can impede working-medium circulation and constrain heat-transfer performance. Thi...

Microstructural evolution of SIMP steel during martensitic transformation

SIMP steel, a reduced activation ferritic/martensitic heat–resistant steel, is a promising candidate for structural applications in future nuclear fusion reactors. Understanding the evolution of microstructure in SIMP steel is of practical importance for improving the structural...