Leibniz University of Hanover

About: Leibniz University of Hanover is a education organization based out in Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Finite element method & Computer science. The organization has 14283 authors who have published 29845 publications receiving 682152 citations.

Multi-anionic and -cationic compounds: New high entropy materials for advanced Li-ion batteries

Abstract: In the present work, a new class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications is introduced. Multi-anionic and -cationic compounds are prepared by facile mechanochemistry using a recently designed multi-cationic transition-metal-based high entropy oxide as the precursor and LiF or NaCl as the reactant, leading to formation of lithiated or sodiated materials. Notably, the Li-containing entropy-stabilized oxyfluoride described herein (Lix(Co0.2Cu0.2Mg0.2Ni0.2Zn0.2)OFx) exhibits a working potential of 3.4 V vs. Li+/Li, enabling its use as a cathode active material. Unlike conventional (non-entropy-stabilized) oxyfluorides, this new material shows enhanced Li storage properties due to entropy stabilization, which, in general, facilitates tailoring the cycling performance by varying the constituent elements in yet unprecedented ways. In addition, we demonstrate that the concept of entropy stabilization is also applicable to Na-containing oxychlorides with a rock-salt structure, thus paving the way toward development of (next-generation) post-Li battery technologies.

Respiratory electron transfer pathways in plant mitochondria

Abstract: The respiratory electron transport chain (ETC) couples electron transfer from organic substrates onto molecular oxygen with proton translocation across the inner mitochondrial membrane. The resulting proton gradient is used by the ATP synthase complex for ATP formation. In plants, the ETC is especially intricate. Besides the "classical" oxidoreductase complexes (complex I-IV) and the mobile electron transporters cytochrome c and ubiquinone, it comprises numerous "alternative oxidoreductases." Furthermore, several dehydrogenases localized in the mitochondrial matrix and the mitochondrial intermembrane space directly or indirectly provide electrons for the ETC. Entry of electrons into the system occurs via numerous pathways which are dynamically regulated in response to the metabolic state of a plant cell as well as environmental factors. This mini review aims to summarize recent findings on respiratory electron transfer pathways in plants and on the involved components and supramolecular assemblies.

The production of cosmogenic nuclides in stony meteoroids by galactic cosmic‐ray particles

Abstract: (Received 1999 April 5; accepted in revised form 1999 October 12) ~~ ~~ Abstract-We present a purely physical model for the calculation of depth- and size-dependent production rates of cosmogenic nuclides by galactic cosmic-ray (GCR) particles. Besides the spectra of primary and secondary particles and the excitation hnctions of the underlying nuclear reactions, the model is based on only one free parameter-the integral number of GCR particles in the meteoroid orbits. We derived this value from analysis of radionuclide data in Knyahinya. We also show that the mean GCR proton spectrum in the meteoroid orbits has been constant over about the last 10 Ma. For the major target elements in stony meteoroids, we present depth- and size-dependent production rates for loBe, 14C, 26A1, 36Cl, and 53Mn as well as for the rare gas isotopes 3He, ZoNe, 21Ne, 22Ne, 36Ar, and 38Ar. The new data differ from semi- empirical estimates by up to a factor of 4 but agree within -20% with results obtained by earlier parametric or physical approaches. The depth and size dependence of the shielding parameter 22Ne/21Ne and the correlations 26AI vs. loge, 26AI vs. 53Mn, loBe/zlNe vs. 22Ne/21Ne, and 36Ar vs. 36Cl for deciphering preatmospheric sizes, shielding depths, terrestrial residence times, and exposure histories are also discussed.

Ultra-Tuning of the Aperture Size in Stiffened ZIF-8_Cm Frameworks with Mixed-Linker Strategy for Enhanced CO2 /CH4 Separation.

Abstract: ZIF-8 membrane has the potential for CO2 /CH4 separation based on size exclusion. But if traditionally prepared by solvothermal methods, it shows only negligible selectivity due to the linker mobility. Here, ≈500 nm-thin hybrid ZIF-7x -8 membranes with suppressed linker mobility and narrowed window aperture are prepared by a fast current-driven synthesis (FCDS) within 20 min. The in situ electric field during FCDS allows the formation of stiffened ZIF-8_Cm as parent skeleton and the mixed-linker strategy is applied to narrow the aperture size simultaneously. The ZIF-722 -8 membrane shows significantly sharpened molecular sieving for CO2 /CH4 with a separation factor above 25, which soared tenfold compared with other unmodified ZIF-8 membranes. Additionally, the membrane shows exceptional separation performance for H2 /CH4 and CO2 /N2 , with separation factors of 71 and 20, respectively. After 180 h temperature swing operation, it still maintains the excellent separation performance.