Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunit...Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunities for material design,presenting a promising avenue to develop new electrolytes.In this work,two new ceria-based electrolytes,the medium-entropy Sm0.25La0.25Pr0.25Ce0.25O2-δ(SLPC25)and low-entropy Sm0.05La0.05Pr0.05Ce0.85O2-δ(SLPC5)are designed for low-temperature SOFCs using the entropy engineering strategy,with pure CeO2as a reference.It is found that higher configurational entropy leads to enriched oxygen vacancies in the two oxides and thus enhances the ionic transport,which is verified through material characterizations,density functional theory calculations,and cell performance tests.The medium-entropy SLPC25exhibits superior cell performance(836 mW cm-2)and improved ionic conductivity(0.09 S cm-1)at 520℃as compared to those of the low-entropy SLPC5 and CeO2.Further investigation confirms the hybrid proton-oxygen ion conduction and good fuel cell stability of the SLPC25 electrolyte.This study indicates that higher entropy enhances the ionic conductivity and cell performance of ceria-based electrolytes.The entropy engineering strategy used here holds significant potential to develop advanced electrolytes for low-temperature SOFCs.展开更多
Background Sustainable strategies for enteric methane(CH4)mitigation of dairy cows have been extensively explored to improve production performance and alleviate environmental pressure.The present study aimed to in...Background Sustainable strategies for enteric methane(CH4)mitigation of dairy cows have been extensively explored to improve production performance and alleviate environmental pressure.The present study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary xylooligosaccharides(XOS)and exogenous enzyme(EXE)supplementation on milk production,nutrient digestibility,enteric CH4 emissions,energy utilization efficiency of lactating Jersey dairy cows.Forty-eight lactating cows were randomly assigned to one of 4 treatments:(1)control diet(CON),(2)CON with 25 g/d XOS(XOS),(3)CON with 15 g/d EXE(EXE),and(4)CON with 25 g/d XOS and 15 g/d EXE(XOS+EXE).The 60-d experimental period consisted of a 14-d adaptation period and a 46-d sampling period.The enteric CO2and CH4 emissions and O2 consumption were measured using two GreenFeed units,which were further used to determine the energy utilization efficiency of cows.Results Compared with CON,cows fed XOS,EXE or XOS+EXE significantly(P<0.05)increased milk yield,true protein and fat concentration,and energy-corrected milk yield(ECM)/DM intake,which could be reflected by the significant improvement(P<0.05)of dietary NDF and ADF digestibility.The results showed that dietary supplementation of XOS,EXE or XOS+EXE significantly(P<0.05)reduced CH4 emission,CH4/milk yield,and CH4/ECM.Furthermore,cows fed XOS demonstrated highest(P<0.05)metabolizable energy intake,milk energy output but lowest(P<0.05)of CH4 energy output and CH4 energy output as a proportion of gross energy intake compared with the remaining treatments.Conclusions Dietary supplementary of XOS,EXE or combination of XOS and EXE contributed to the improvement of lactation performance,nutrient digestibility,and energy utilization efficiency,as well as reduction of enteric CH4 emissions of lactating Jersey cows.This promising mitigation method may need further research to validate its long-term effect and mode of action for dairy cows.展开更多
Mixed ionic-electronic conductors(MIECs)play a crucial role in the landscape of energy conversion and storage technologies,with a pronounced focus on electrode materials’application in solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)an...Mixed ionic-electronic conductors(MIECs)play a crucial role in the landscape of energy conversion and storage technologies,with a pronounced focus on electrode materials’application in solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)and proton-conducting ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs).In parallel,the emergence of semiconductor ionic materials(SIMs)has introduced a new paradigm in the field of functional materials,particularly for both electrode and electrolyte development for low-temperature,300–550℃,SOFCs,and PCFCs.This review article critically delves into the intricate mechanisms underpinning the synergistic relationship between MIECs and SIMs,with a particular emphasis on elucidating the fundamental working principles of semiconductor ionic membrane fuel cells(SIMFCs).By exploring critical facets such as ion-coupled electron transferransport,junction effect,energy bands alignment,and theoretical computations,it casts an illuminating spotlight on the transformative potential of MIECs,also involving triple charge conducting oxides(TCOs)in the context of SIMs and advanced fuel cells(FCs).The insights and findings articulated herein contribute substantially to the advancement of SIMs and SIMFCs by tailoring MIECs(TCOs)as promising avenues toward the emergence of high-performance SIMFCs.This scientific quest not only addresses the insistent challenges surrounding efficient charge transfer,ionic transport and power output but also unlocks the profound potential for the widespread commercialization of FC technology.展开更多
Current perovskite oxide electrolytes,i.e.,acceptor-doped Ba(Ce,Zr)O3-δ,exhibit proton conductivity ranging from 10-3 to 10-2 S cm−1 at 600℃ for protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs),which rely on the struc...Current perovskite oxide electrolytes,i.e.,acceptor-doped Ba(Ce,Zr)O3-δ,exhibit proton conductivity ranging from 10-3 to 10-2 S cm−1 at 600℃ for protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs),which rely on the structural defects.However,bulk doping and sintering restrict these oxides to possess higher ionic conductivity.New-generation PCFCs with alternative ion conduction mechanism need to be developed.This study presents a novel approach to realize high proton conduction along a fluorite oxide-ion conductor gadolinium-doped ceria(GDC:Gd0.1Ce0.9O2-δ)by electrochemical proton injection via a fuel cell process.A high protonic conductivity of 0.158 S cm−1 has been achieved.This fuel cell employing a 400-μm-thick GDC electrolyte delivered a peak power output close to 1,000 mW cm−2 at 500℃.Proton conduction is verified by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,proton filtering cell and isotopic effect,and so on.Proton injection into GDC after fuel cell testing is clarified by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Raman spectra,1H solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectra,and so on.Furthermore,a synergistic mechanism involving both surface proton conduction and bulk oxygen-ion migration is proposed by comparing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with distribution of relaxation time results of GDC and pure ceria.This finding may provide new insights into the ion transport mechanism on fluorite oxides and open new avenues for advanced low-temperature PCFCs.展开更多
Developing alternatives to antibiotics for prevention of gastrointestinal dysbiosis in early-weaning farmed animals is urgently needed.This study was to explore the potential effects of trans-10,cis-12 conjugated lino...Developing alternatives to antibiotics for prevention of gastrointestinal dysbiosis in early-weaning farmed animals is urgently needed.This study was to explore the potential effects of trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid(CLA)on maintaining ruminal homeostasis of young ruminants during the weaning transition period.Thirty neonatal lambs were selected(6 lambs per group)and euthanized for rumen microbial and epithelial analysis.The lambs were weaned at 28 d and experienced the following 5 treatments:euthanized on d 28 as the pre-weaning control(CON0),fed starter feed for 5(CON5)or 21(CON21)d,fed starter feed with 1%of CLA supplemented for 5(CLA5)or 21(CLA21)d.Results showed that the average daily weight gain and dry matter intake were significantly higher in CLA5 than CON5 group.As compared with the CON5 and CON21 group,the relative abundances of volatile fatty acid(VFA)producing bacteria including Bacteroides,Treponema,Parabacteroides and Anaerovibrio,as well as the concentrations of acetate,butyrate and total VFA were significantly increased in CLA5 and CLA21 group,respectively.Integrating microbial profiling and epithelial transcriptome results showed that 7 downregulated inflammatory signaling-related host genes IL2RA,CXCL9,CD4,CCR4,LTB,SPP1,and BCL2A1 with CLA supplementation were significantly negatively correlated with both VFA concentration and VFA producing bacteria,while 3(GPX2,SLC27A2 and ALDH3A1)and 2(GSTM3 and GSTA1)upregulated metabolism-related genes,significantly positively correlated with either VFA concentration or VFA producing bacteria,respectively.To confirm the effects of CLA on epithelial signal transduction,in vitro experiment was further conducted by treating rumen epithelial cells without or with IL-17A+TNF-αfor 12 h after pretreatment of 100μM CLA or not(6 replicates per treatment).The results demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of CLA via suppressing the protein expression of NF-кB p-p65/p65 with the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ).In conclusion,CLA supplementation enhanced the ruminal microbiota-driven transcriptional regulation in healthy rumen epithelial development via rumen VFA production,and CLA may therefore serve as an alternative way to alleviate early-weaning stress and improve physiological and metabolic conditions of young ruminants.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22109022)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2242022k30063)+2 种基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2024AFB1042)the innovation group project of the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Grant No.2024AFA037)the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.SJCX23_0061)。
摘要Developing alternative electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity is crucial to reducing the operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)for broader applications.Entropy engineering offers many opportunities for material design,presenting a promising avenue to develop new electrolytes.In this work,two new ceria-based electrolytes,the medium-entropy Sm0.25La0.25Pr0.25Ce0.25O2-δ(SLPC25)and low-entropy Sm0.05La0.05Pr0.05Ce0.85O2-δ(SLPC5)are designed for low-temperature SOFCs using the entropy engineering strategy,with pure CeO2as a reference.It is found that higher configurational entropy leads to enriched oxygen vacancies in the two oxides and thus enhances the ionic transport,which is verified through material characterizations,density functional theory calculations,and cell performance tests.The medium-entropy SLPC25exhibits superior cell performance(836 mW cm-2)and improved ionic conductivity(0.09 S cm-1)at 520℃as compared to those of the low-entropy SLPC5 and CeO2.Further investigation confirms the hybrid proton-oxygen ion conduction and good fuel cell stability of the SLPC25 electrolyte.This study indicates that higher entropy enhances the ionic conductivity and cell performance of ceria-based electrolytes.The entropy engineering strategy used here holds significant potential to develop advanced electrolytes for low-temperature SOFCs.
基金the Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects of China(2022YFE0130100)Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(Y2022GH12).
摘要Background Sustainable strategies for enteric methane(CH4)mitigation of dairy cows have been extensively explored to improve production performance and alleviate environmental pressure.The present study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary xylooligosaccharides(XOS)and exogenous enzyme(EXE)supplementation on milk production,nutrient digestibility,enteric CH4 emissions,energy utilization efficiency of lactating Jersey dairy cows.Forty-eight lactating cows were randomly assigned to one of 4 treatments:(1)control diet(CON),(2)CON with 25 g/d XOS(XOS),(3)CON with 15 g/d EXE(EXE),and(4)CON with 25 g/d XOS and 15 g/d EXE(XOS+EXE).The 60-d experimental period consisted of a 14-d adaptation period and a 46-d sampling period.The enteric CO2and CH4 emissions and O2 consumption were measured using two GreenFeed units,which were further used to determine the energy utilization efficiency of cows.Results Compared with CON,cows fed XOS,EXE or XOS+EXE significantly(P<0.05)increased milk yield,true protein and fat concentration,and energy-corrected milk yield(ECM)/DM intake,which could be reflected by the significant improvement(P<0.05)of dietary NDF and ADF digestibility.The results showed that dietary supplementation of XOS,EXE or XOS+EXE significantly(P<0.05)reduced CH4 emission,CH4/milk yield,and CH4/ECM.Furthermore,cows fed XOS demonstrated highest(P<0.05)metabolizable energy intake,milk energy output but lowest(P<0.05)of CH4 energy output and CH4 energy output as a proportion of gross energy intake compared with the remaining treatments.Conclusions Dietary supplementary of XOS,EXE or combination of XOS and EXE contributed to the improvement of lactation performance,nutrient digestibility,and energy utilization efficiency,as well as reduction of enteric CH4 emissions of lactating Jersey cows.This promising mitigation method may need further research to validate its long-term effect and mode of action for dairy cows.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Department of Jiangsu Province under Grant(BE2022029)Jiangsu Provincial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Program(JSSCRC2021491)+3 种基金Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects of Shaanxi Province(2019KWZ-03)Key Program for Nature Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2019JZ-20)Key Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(2022TD-34)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant(IS23050)is greatly acknowledged.
摘要Mixed ionic-electronic conductors(MIECs)play a crucial role in the landscape of energy conversion and storage technologies,with a pronounced focus on electrode materials’application in solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs)and proton-conducting ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs).In parallel,the emergence of semiconductor ionic materials(SIMs)has introduced a new paradigm in the field of functional materials,particularly for both electrode and electrolyte development for low-temperature,300–550℃,SOFCs,and PCFCs.This review article critically delves into the intricate mechanisms underpinning the synergistic relationship between MIECs and SIMs,with a particular emphasis on elucidating the fundamental working principles of semiconductor ionic membrane fuel cells(SIMFCs).By exploring critical facets such as ion-coupled electron transferransport,junction effect,energy bands alignment,and theoretical computations,it casts an illuminating spotlight on the transformative potential of MIECs,also involving triple charge conducting oxides(TCOs)in the context of SIMs and advanced fuel cells(FCs).The insights and findings articulated herein contribute substantially to the advancement of SIMs and SIMFCs by tailoring MIECs(TCOs)as promising avenues toward the emergence of high-performance SIMFCs.This scientific quest not only addresses the insistent challenges surrounding efficient charge transfer,ionic transport and power output but also unlocks the profound potential for the widespread commercialization of FC technology.
基金supported by the Basic Science Center Program for Ordered Energy Conversion[No.51888103]the key project[No.52336009]of NSFC+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the National Key Research and Development Program of China[No.2021-YFB4001405]the Southeast University Basic Research Program,the General Program of NSFCthe Jiangsu Provincial Basic Research Program.
摘要Current perovskite oxide electrolytes,i.e.,acceptor-doped Ba(Ce,Zr)O3-δ,exhibit proton conductivity ranging from 10-3 to 10-2 S cm−1 at 600℃ for protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs),which rely on the structural defects.However,bulk doping and sintering restrict these oxides to possess higher ionic conductivity.New-generation PCFCs with alternative ion conduction mechanism need to be developed.This study presents a novel approach to realize high proton conduction along a fluorite oxide-ion conductor gadolinium-doped ceria(GDC:Gd0.1Ce0.9O2-δ)by electrochemical proton injection via a fuel cell process.A high protonic conductivity of 0.158 S cm−1 has been achieved.This fuel cell employing a 400-μm-thick GDC electrolyte delivered a peak power output close to 1,000 mW cm−2 at 500℃.Proton conduction is verified by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,proton filtering cell and isotopic effect,and so on.Proton injection into GDC after fuel cell testing is clarified by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Raman spectra,1H solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectra,and so on.Furthermore,a synergistic mechanism involving both surface proton conduction and bulk oxygen-ion migration is proposed by comparing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with distribution of relaxation time results of GDC and pure ceria.This finding may provide new insights into the ion transport mechanism on fluorite oxides and open new avenues for advanced low-temperature PCFCs.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31702133)the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(No.Y2021GH18-2).
摘要Developing alternatives to antibiotics for prevention of gastrointestinal dysbiosis in early-weaning farmed animals is urgently needed.This study was to explore the potential effects of trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid(CLA)on maintaining ruminal homeostasis of young ruminants during the weaning transition period.Thirty neonatal lambs were selected(6 lambs per group)and euthanized for rumen microbial and epithelial analysis.The lambs were weaned at 28 d and experienced the following 5 treatments:euthanized on d 28 as the pre-weaning control(CON0),fed starter feed for 5(CON5)or 21(CON21)d,fed starter feed with 1%of CLA supplemented for 5(CLA5)or 21(CLA21)d.Results showed that the average daily weight gain and dry matter intake were significantly higher in CLA5 than CON5 group.As compared with the CON5 and CON21 group,the relative abundances of volatile fatty acid(VFA)producing bacteria including Bacteroides,Treponema,Parabacteroides and Anaerovibrio,as well as the concentrations of acetate,butyrate and total VFA were significantly increased in CLA5 and CLA21 group,respectively.Integrating microbial profiling and epithelial transcriptome results showed that 7 downregulated inflammatory signaling-related host genes IL2RA,CXCL9,CD4,CCR4,LTB,SPP1,and BCL2A1 with CLA supplementation were significantly negatively correlated with both VFA concentration and VFA producing bacteria,while 3(GPX2,SLC27A2 and ALDH3A1)and 2(GSTM3 and GSTA1)upregulated metabolism-related genes,significantly positively correlated with either VFA concentration or VFA producing bacteria,respectively.To confirm the effects of CLA on epithelial signal transduction,in vitro experiment was further conducted by treating rumen epithelial cells without or with IL-17A+TNF-αfor 12 h after pretreatment of 100μM CLA or not(6 replicates per treatment).The results demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of CLA via suppressing the protein expression of NF-кB p-p65/p65 with the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ).In conclusion,CLA supplementation enhanced the ruminal microbiota-driven transcriptional regulation in healthy rumen epithelial development via rumen VFA production,and CLA may therefore serve as an alternative way to alleviate early-weaning stress and improve physiological and metabolic conditions of young ruminants.