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Xuan S, Yin H, Li G, Yang Y, Wang Y, Liu J, Liu S, Li X, Song Y, Wu T, Yin K. Femtosecond laser composite manufactured double-bionic micro-nano structure for efficient photothermal anti-icing/deicing. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3561-3572. [PMID: 38932603 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00500g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The solar anti-icing/deicing (SADI) strategy represents an environmentally friendly approach for removing ice efficiently. However, the extensive use of photothermal materials could negatively impact financial performance. Therefore, enhancing light utilization efficiency, especially by optimizing the design of a structure with a low content of photothermal materials, has rapidly become a focal point of research. Drawing inspiration from the antireflective micro-nano structure of compound eyes and the thermal insulating hollow structure of polar bear hair, we proposed a new strategy to design a bionic micro-nano hollow film (MNHF). The MNHF was created using a composite manufacturing process that combines femtosecond laser ablation with template transfer techniques. Both theoretical simulations and empirical tests have confirmed that this structure significantly improves photothermal conversion efficiency and thermal radiation capability. Compared to plane film, the photothermal conversion efficiency of MNHF is increased by 45.85%. Under 1.5 sun, the equilibrium temperature of MNHF can reach 73.8 °C. Moreover, even after 10 icing-deicing cycles, MNHF maintains an ultra-low ice adhesion strength of 1.8 ± 0.3 kPa. Additionally, the exceptional mechanical stability, chemical resistance, and self-cleaning capabilities of the MNHF make its practical application feasible. This innovative structure paves the way for designing cost-effective and robust surfaces for efficient photothermal anti-icing/deicing on airplane wings.
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- Sensen Xuan
- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/Deicing, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang 621000, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nano photonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nano photonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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Kumar R, Rezapourian M, Rahmani R, Maurya HS, Kamboj N, Hussainova I. Bioinspired and Multifunctional Tribological Materials for Sliding, Erosive, Machining, and Energy-Absorbing Conditions: A Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:209. [PMID: 38667221 PMCID: PMC11048303 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9040209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Friction, wear, and the consequent energy dissipation pose significant challenges in systems with moving components, spanning various domains, including nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS/MEMS) and bio-MEMS (microrobots), hip prostheses (biomaterials), offshore wind and hydro turbines, space vehicles, solar mirrors for photovoltaics, triboelectric generators, etc. Nature-inspired bionic surfaces offer valuable examples of effective texturing strategies, encompassing various geometric and topological approaches tailored to mitigate frictional effects and related functionalities in various scenarios. By employing biomimetic surface modifications, for example, roughness tailoring, multifunctionality of the system can be generated to efficiently reduce friction and wear, enhance load-bearing capacity, improve self-adaptiveness in different environments, improve chemical interactions, facilitate biological interactions, etc. However, the full potential of bioinspired texturing remains untapped due to the limited mechanistic understanding of functional aspects in tribological/biotribological settings. The current review extends to surface engineering and provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of bioinspired texturing that exhibits sustainable synergy between tribology and biology. The successful evolving examples from nature for surface/tribological solutions that can efficiently solve complex tribological problems in both dry and lubricated contact situations are comprehensively discussed. The review encompasses four major wear conditions: sliding, solid-particle erosion, machining or cutting, and impact (energy absorbing). Furthermore, it explores how topographies and their design parameters can provide tailored responses (multifunctionality) under specified tribological conditions. Additionally, an interdisciplinary perspective on the future potential of bioinspired materials and structures with enhanced wear resistance is presented.
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- Rahul Kumar
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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- CiTin–Centro de Interface Tecnológico Industrial, 4970-786 Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal;
- proMetheus–Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC), 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Turku, 20500 Turku, Finland
- TCBC–Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre, Department of Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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Li Y, Yang X, Yan S, Yang J, Jia X, Song H. Bioinspired Graphene Aerogels with Hybrid Wettability for Solar-Driven Purification of Complex Wastewater. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:1794-1804. [PMID: 38117240 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Salt deposition and pollutant enrichment greatly hamper efficient and sustainable water production for a solar evaporator. Inspired by the desert beetle, a dual-region hydrophobic graphene/hydrophilic titanium dioxide (TiO2) aerogel (GTA) with internal hydrophilic-hydrophobic hybrid wettability structure is prepared via a facile freeze-drying and thermal reduction method. The evaporator shows adjustable wettability, optimized water content, and a low energy loss in the evaporation process. Simultaneously, the hybrid wetting structure in aerogel subjects salt to a dynamic crystallization-dissolution process to prevent salt deposition. The GTA solar evaporator achieves an evaporation rate of 1.52 kg·m-2·h-1 with a 91.02% efficiency under 1 sun irradiation. Furthermore, GTAs achieve a stable evaporation rate in high salinity brine (25 wt % NaCl) under 1 sun irradiation for 100 h, which could compete well with other most advanced photothermal evaporation materials. Moreover, the synergistic effect of graphene and TiO2 endows GTAs with excellent photocatalytic degradation and self-cleaning properties, which can effectively reduce the enrichment of contaminants on the evaporator. Therefore, GTA evaporators can efficiently and stably obtain clean water from seawater and wastewater, which provides a feasible strategy for the purification of complex wastewater.
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- Yong Li
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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Wu M, Shao Z, Zhao N, Zhang R, Yuan G, Tian L, Zhang Z, Gao W, Bai H. Biomimetic, knittable aerogel fiber for thermal insulation textile. Science 2023; 382:1379-1383. [PMID: 38127754 DOI: 10.1126/science.adj8013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Aerogels have been considered as an ideal material for thermal insulation. Unfortunately, their application in textiles is greatly limited by their fragility and poor processability. We overcame these issues by encapsulating the aerogel fiber with a stretchable layer, mimicking the core-shell structure of polar bear hair. Despite its high internal porosity over 90%, our fiber is stretchable up to 1000% strain, which is greatly improved compared with that of traditional aerogel fibers (~2% strain). In addition to its washability and dyeability, our fiber is mechanically robust, retaining its stable thermal insulation property after 10,000 stretching cycles (100% strain). A sweater knitted with our fiber was only one-fifth as thick as down, with similar performance. Our strategy for this fiber provides rich possibilities for developing multifunctional aerogel fibers and textiles.
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- Mingrui Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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Liu X, Li S, Wu Y, Guo T, Xie J, Tao J, Dong L, Ran Q. Robust All-Waterborne Superhydrophobic Coating with Photothermal Deicing and Passive Anti-icing Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44305-44313. [PMID: 37698376 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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The compelling integration of superhydrophobic coatings with light-to-heat conversion capabilities has garnered substantial interest due to their dual functionality encompassing passive anti-icing and deicing attributes. However, the insufficient mechanical stability and the environmental and human health concerns stemming from the extensive use of organic solvents limit their practical application. In this study, an all-waterborne superhydrophobic photothermal coating (PCPAS) was prepared through the synergy of composite micro-nanoparticles derived from carbon nanotubes (CNT), polydopamine (PDA), and Ag particles with fluorine-containing polyacrylic emulsion (PFA). The PDA provided active sites for Ag+ reduction reaction and enhanced the interfacial interaction between CNT and Ag particles. The interfacial enhancement enabled the coating to maintain stable superhydrophobicity after 260 times sandpaper abrasion and 240 times tape peeling. Simultaneously, the composite micro-nanoparticle's light-to-heat conversion ability gave the coating excellent anti-icing/deicing capabilities. Under the condition of -20 °C, the freezing time of 30 μL of water droplets was extended to 392 s, and 2 × 2 × 2 cm ice cubes placed on the surface of the coating could completely melt after only 1142 s under simulated sunlight irradiation with a 1 kW/m2 intensity. In addition, the coating also had suitable self-cleaning properties and substrate applicability. The comprehensive attributes of this all-waterborne photothermal superhydrophobic coating render it a promising contender for anti-icing and deicing applications in challenging outdoor environments.
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- Xudong Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Civil Engineering Materials, Jiangsu Sobute New Materials Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211103, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Chu J, Tian G, Feng X. Recent advances in prevailing antifogging surfaces: structures, materials, durability, and beyond. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37368459 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01767b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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In past decades, antifogging surfaces have drawn more and more attention owing to their promising and wide applications such as in aerospace, traffic transportation, optical devices, the food industry, and medical and other fields. Therefore, the potential hazards caused by fogging need to be solved urgently. At present, the up-and-coming antifogging surfaces have been developing swiftly, and can effectively achieve antifogging effects primarily by preventing fog formation and rapid defogging. This review analyzes and summarizes current progress in antifogging surfaces. Firstly, some bionic and typical antifogging structures are described in detail. Then, the antifogging materials explored thus far, mainly focusing on substrates and coatings, are extensively introduced. After that, the solutions for improving the durability of antifogging surfaces are explicitly classified in four aspects. Finally, the remaining big challenges and future development trends of the ascendant antifogging surfaces are also presented.
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- Jiahui Chu
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P. R. China.
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Zheng S, Chen M, Chen K, Wu Y, Yu J, Jiang T, Wu M. Solar-Light-Responsive Zinc-Air Battery with Self-Regulated Charge-Discharge Performance based on Photothermal Effect. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:2985-2995. [PMID: 36622791 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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It is extremely challenging to significantly increase the voltaic efficiency, power density, and cycle stability of a Zn-air battery by just adjusting the catalytic performance of the cathode with nanometers/atomistic engineering because of the restriction of thermodynamic equilibrium potential. Herein, inspired by solar batteries, the S-atom-bridged FeNi particles and N-doped hollow carbon nanosphere composite configuration (FeNi-S,N-HCS) is presented as a prototype of muti-functional air electrode material (intrinsic electrocatalytic function and additional photothermal function) for designing photoresponsive all-solid-state Zn-air batteries (PR-ZABs) based on the photothermal effect. The local temperature of the FeNi-S,N-HCS electrode can well respond to the stimuli of sunlight irradiation because of their superior photothermal effect. As expected, under illumination, the power density of the as-fabricated PR-ZABs based on the FeNi-S,N-HCS electrode can be improved from 77 mW cm-2 to 126 mW cm-2. Simultaneously, charge voltage can be dramatically reduced, and cycle lifetime is also prolonged under illumination, because of the expedited electrocatalytic kinetics, the increased electrical conductivity, and the accelerated desorption rate of O2 bubbles from the electrode. By exerting the intrinsic electrocatalytic and photothermal efficiency of the electrode materials, this research paves new ways to improve battery performance from kinetic and thermodynamic perspectives.
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- Shushan Zheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive Nation Science Center, Hefei, Anhui 230031, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive Nation Science Center, Hefei, Anhui 230031, P.R. China
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