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View article: Broadening Prevacuum‐Quenching Interval Window by Solvent Engineering Enables Efficient Perovskite Solar Modules
Broadening Prevacuum‐Quenching Interval Window by Solvent Engineering Enables Efficient Perovskite Solar Modules Open
The perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are advancing toward commercialization, with the development of large‐area modules serving as a critical prerequisite. The continuous production of perovskite solar modules (PSMs) needs more time for film …
View article: Anomalous‐Energy Runaway Electrons Originating in Fast Ionisation Wave During Pulsed Gas Breakdown
Anomalous‐Energy Runaway Electrons Originating in Fast Ionisation Wave During Pulsed Gas Breakdown Open
Anomalous‐energy runaway electrons (RAEs), whose energy exceeds the maximum potential difference across the discharge gap, are widely observed in various plasma phenomena. This study investigates the origination of anomalous‐energy RAEs in…
View article: High-resolution space charge distribution in micro-scale dielectric films
High-resolution space charge distribution in micro-scale dielectric films Open
Space charge, as an intrusive microscopic parameter of dielectric, dictates the energy storage performance and its insulation deterioration in a wide range of servicing environments. However, the distribution of space charge within micron-…
View article: Efficient stripping and hydroxylating of h-BN filler by plasma bubble treatment for composite insulation improvement
Efficient stripping and hydroxylating of h-BN filler by plasma bubble treatment for composite insulation improvement Open
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has emerged as a critical thermal management material in electrical insulation systems due to its superior thermal conductivity and dielectric properties. Nevertheless, suboptimal filler-matrix interfacial co…
View article: Molecular Insight Into the Replacement Behavior of CO<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>4</sub> Hydrate in Porous Media: Implications for CH<sub>4</sub> Recovery and CO<sub>2</sub> Storage
Molecular Insight Into the Replacement Behavior of CO<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>4</sub> Hydrate in Porous Media: Implications for CH<sub>4</sub> Recovery and CO<sub>2</sub> Storage Open
CO 2 replacement method is an auspicious method for the CH 4 extraction from gas hydrate and the CO 2 geological storage into sediments. The replacement of CO 2 CH 4 hydrate in porous medium system is jointly affected by many factors such…
View article: Green chemical pathway of N2 fixation: perspectives from plasma modeling
Green chemical pathway of N2 fixation: perspectives from plasma modeling Open
Given its significant environmental and economic impact, substantial research has been dedicated to improving the Haber–Bosch process. Leveraging the advantages of renewable energy sources and sustainable feedstocks, plasma catalysis is em…
View article: Decarbonization via plasma-enabled CO2 conversion: prospects and challenges
Decarbonization via plasma-enabled CO2 conversion: prospects and challenges Open
View article: Cathodic corrosion as a facile and universal method for scalable preparation of dual-atom electrocatalysts
Cathodic corrosion as a facile and universal method for scalable preparation of dual-atom electrocatalysts Open
View article: Electrohydraulic effect of microsecond pulsed discharge in transformer oils
Electrohydraulic effect of microsecond pulsed discharge in transformer oils Open
The physical process of microsecond pulsed discharge in transformer oil is the foundation for studying the initial mechanics of faults in ultra‐high voltage transformers. However, the microsecond‐scale electrohydraulic effect in transforme…
View article: Plasma-enhanced upcycling of mixed plastic waste over La0.6Ca0.4FeO3− nano spheres for co-producing hydrogen and high-value carbon
Plasma-enhanced upcycling of mixed plastic waste over La0.6Ca0.4FeO3− nano spheres for co-producing hydrogen and high-value carbon Open
In this study, we present a novel plasma-enabled method for efficiently decomposing mixed plastic waste into hydrogen and valuable carbon materials. The plasma pyrolysis process exhibited superior performance compared to conventional therm…
View article: ANKRD5: a key component of the axoneme required for sperm motility and male fertility
ANKRD5: a key component of the axoneme required for sperm motility and male fertility Open
Sperm motility is essential for male fertility and depends on the structural integrity of the sperm axoneme, which features a canonical "9+2" microtubule arrangement. This structure comprises nine outer doublet microtubules (DMTs) that are…
View article: 790 Dual immune checkpoint inhibitors overcome the immunosuppressive effects of radiotherapy amplified by experimental liver metastasis
790 Dual immune checkpoint inhibitors overcome the immunosuppressive effects of radiotherapy amplified by experimental liver metastasis Open
View article: Constructing Ag/Cu <sub>2</sub> O Interface for Efficient Neutral CO <sub>2</sub> Electroreduction to C <sub>2</sub> H <sub>4</sub>
Constructing Ag/Cu <sub>2</sub> O Interface for Efficient Neutral CO <sub>2</sub> Electroreduction to C <sub>2</sub> H <sub>4</sub> Open
Neutral CO 2 electroreduction to multi‐carbons (C 2+ ) offers a promising pathway to reduce the CO 2 and energy losses originating from the carbonate formation. However, the sluggish kinetics of C−C coupling brings a significant challenge …
View article: Constructing Ag/Cu<sub>2</sub>O Interface for Efficient Neutral CO<sub>2</sub> Electroreduction to C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>
Constructing Ag/Cu<sub>2</sub>O Interface for Efficient Neutral CO<sub>2</sub> Electroreduction to C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> Open
Neutral CO 2 electroreduction to multi‐carbons (C 2+ ) offers a promising pathway to reduce the CO 2 and energy losses originating from the carbonate formation. However, the sluggish kinetics of C−C coupling brings a significant challenge …
View article: Visualization and standardized quantification of surface charge density for triboelectric materials
Visualization and standardized quantification of surface charge density for triboelectric materials Open
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) operates on the principle of utilizing contact electrification and electrostatic induction. However, visualization and standardized quantification of surface charges for triboelectric materials remain cha…
View article: A review on plasma-based CO<sub>2</sub> utilization: process considerations in the development of sustainable chemical production
A review on plasma-based CO<sub>2</sub> utilization: process considerations in the development of sustainable chemical production Open
Plasma-based processes, particularly in carbon capture and utilization, hold great potential for addressing environmental challenges and advancing a circular carbon economy. While significant progress has been made in understanding plasma-…
View article: Simulation comparison of the positive and negative surface discharges induced by metal particles in a plate–surface–plate structure under DC excitation in atmospheric air
Simulation comparison of the positive and negative surface discharges induced by metal particles in a plate–surface–plate structure under DC excitation in atmospheric air Open
Surface discharge induced by metal particles is a common insulation failure in many high-voltage equipment. In order to further understand the mechanisms of this surface discharge, a 2D simulation model of a plate–surface–plate structure w…
View article: Outside Front Cover: Plasma Process. Polym. 2/2024
Outside Front Cover: Plasma Process. Polym. 2/2024 Open
Outside Front Cover: Plasma catalysis is a crucial and promising approach in greenhouse gas conversion. We investigate the synergistic interaction between plasma and Co-based catalysts in the CO2 hydrogenation to CH3OH system. The research…
View article: Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-Enabled Energy Conversion Under Multiple Operating Parameters: Machine Learning Optimization
Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-Enabled Energy Conversion Under Multiple Operating Parameters: Machine Learning Optimization Open
View article: Comparison-embedded evidence-CNN model for fuzzy assessment of wear severity using multi-dimensional surface images
Comparison-embedded evidence-CNN model for fuzzy assessment of wear severity using multi-dimensional surface images Open
Wear topography is a significant indicator of tribological behavior for the inspection of machine health conditions. An intelligent in-suit wear assessment method for random topography is here proposed. Three-dimension (3D) topography is e…
View article: Guest Editorial: Understanding low temperature plasmas for device reliability, modulation and application to green energy strategy
Guest Editorial: Understanding low temperature plasmas for device reliability, modulation and application to green energy strategy Open
Low temperature plasma stands at the forefront of green and clean energy technologies, showcasing remarkable versatility across a wide array of applications including material processing, water splitting, methane conversion, and plasma med…
View article: Recent Trends in Plasma-Assisted CO2 Methanation: A Critical Review of Recent Studies
Recent Trends in Plasma-Assisted CO2 Methanation: A Critical Review of Recent Studies Open
In recent years, enormous efforts have been devoted to alleviating global energy demand and the climate crisis. This has instigated the search for alternative energy sources with a reduced carbon footprint. Catalytic hydrogenation of CO 2 …
View article: On the chronological understanding of the homogeneous dielectric barrier discharge
On the chronological understanding of the homogeneous dielectric barrier discharge Open
Dielectric barrier discharges (DBD) are widely utilised non‐equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasmas with a diverse range of applications, such as material processing, surface treatment, light sources, pollution control, and medicine. Over…
View article: Recent applications in dielectric barrier discharge and radio frequency plasmas‐engineered transition metal electrocatalysts for water splitting
Recent applications in dielectric barrier discharge and radio frequency plasmas‐engineered transition metal electrocatalysts for water splitting Open
Hydrogen generated by water electrolysis is considered as one of the most promising protocols to partly replace the roles of traditional fossil fuels. However, high‐performance electrocatalyst satisfied with the industrial requirement stil…
View article: Phase sensitivity with a coherent beam and twin beams via intensity difference detection
Phase sensitivity with a coherent beam and twin beams via intensity difference detection Open
We focus on the Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) with the input of a coherent beam and one of the bright entangled twin beams with an external power reference beam employed for measurement. The results show that the phase sensitivity can …
View article: The critical effect of electron acceleration under enhanced electric field near cathode on the formation of runaway electrons and diffuse discharge in atmosphere
The critical effect of electron acceleration under enhanced electric field near cathode on the formation of runaway electrons and diffuse discharge in atmosphere Open
Runaway electrons (RAEs) are believed to affect the dynamics of ultra-fast gas breakdown significantly. In this work, considering the field enhancement effect near the micro-protrusion on the cathode surface, the formation of RAEs and diff…
View article: Enhancement of the phase sensitivity with two-mode squeezed coherent state based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer
Enhancement of the phase sensitivity with two-mode squeezed coherent state based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer Open
We theoretically study the phase estimation based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) with a two-mode squeezed coherent state. By maximizing the quantum Fisher information, we find that the quantum Cramér-Rao bounds (QCRB) can reach sub…
View article: Evaluation of aging and degradation for silicone rubber composite insulator based on machine learning
Evaluation of aging and degradation for silicone rubber composite insulator based on machine learning Open
Silicone rubbers (SIRs), as the main material of composite insulator sheds, have aging phenomenon for the long-term operation in the outdoor, which has an important impact on the performance degradation of composite insulator. Periodic exa…
View article: Detection of sulfur mustard simulants using the microwave atmospheric pressure plasma optical emission spectroscopy method
Detection of sulfur mustard simulants using the microwave atmospheric pressure plasma optical emission spectroscopy method Open
Sulfur mustard (SM) is one kind of highly toxic chemical warfare agent and easy to spread, while existing detection methods cannot fulfill the requirement of rapid response, good portability, and cost competitiveness at the same time. In t…
View article: Improvement of surface insulating performance for polytetrafluoroethylene film by atmospheric pressure plasma deposition
Improvement of surface insulating performance for polytetrafluoroethylene film by atmospheric pressure plasma deposition Open
The surface flashover phenomenon across a vacuum-dielectric interface severely limits the service life and operational reliability of high voltage electrical equipment. Surface modification by atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is a pro…